Make believe.

Make believe! This morning my Biggie shot his first commercial! After being in L.A. for one year, John booked his first gig. The best part is, he is now SAG eligible allowing him to audition for many more roles. There was something special about watching him get ready this morning. John is usually not a early riser, but this morning was different. It was different because he woke up to do something he loves, something he has wanted to do for so long. Today he got paid to do something that makes him happy. Make believe, there is something special about people who never stop believing, who follow their dreams. So to everyone today make believe until your dreams come true cause they will! Love you baby, thank you for reminding me.

Happy to see everyone and Happy to be back home.

Last week John and I went to Chicago to plan our wedding and to celebrate his 30th birthday. We had a blast! It was great seeing everyone and I mean EVERYONE, and we really got a lot done with the wedding. We met with the rental company, our caterer, the priest, went and saw flowers and we even registered. The rest of the details we will figure out here in L.A. I will be adding a lot of hand made touches that I will be doing towards the end. We still haven't gotten our save the dates out because we wanted to be completely certain we were happy with all the plans. Those will be on their way very shortly. The other part of the trip was John's birthday. On his birthday morning we went to Bongo room, a breakfast place in Buck town that has the most amazing pancakes. He knew his parents were coming later that weekend, but I had them come early to surprise him on his actual birthday for dinner. Some of his friends came by and we had dinner my mom cooked. That night we went to the city and celebrated with all his Chicago friends. It was nice, I had a chance to chat with some of his buddies I never really got a chance to talk to. It was one surprise after the next. On Saturday night I told him we had to go see a hotel for the out of town guests, I LIED. Two of his sisters and their families came up to surprise him. Breath...tell me about it we did not stop for 5 days in freezing temps.
I am very excited to let everyone know I have a few overseas followers. My cousin Bill from Greece called to let me know he has been following my blog...I LOVE IT, 14 hour plane ride apart and he can read what I'm up to. I also to have reader from India pretty cool as well.
I am definitely happy to be home - chat soon!

Goodbye 80% beautiful California! Hello freezing -2% Chicago Blizzard?

I want to start off this blog as a public service announcement to all those in the midwest- YOU HAVE A CHOICE! It is the truth, you don't have to live this way anymore. It is freeeezing in Chicago, and I have checked weather.com every hour like something is going to change. John and I are all packed gloves, hats, coats, salami sandwiches, phone chargers, we are set. Even Juju's bag is packed, but unfortunately she can't come with us=( she's staying with uncle Casey and aunt Shannon whom she loves and that makes me feel better. John and I have 3 days to meet with all the vendors for our wedding, get the O.K. from the priest, see my kagillion relatives and celebrate his 30th birthday, all in 0% weather with a wind chill of -20%. Should be fun! Love ya' all.

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I had some people tell me recently they couldn't comment on my blog. I fixed it, so now you can!!! I changed the settings so anyone can comment. Please comment, I look forward to hearing opinions, likes, and dislikes. Especially just a quick hello from people. I am looking forward to your feedback!

SCOOORE!

Today we went over to my friend Casey's house just to hang out for a bit. He is my oldest and best friend here in L.A. My Brotha from Anotha Motha. The best part is, him and John are good friends as well. When we were leaving I saw these junkers hauling chairs into a storage closet. I asked John to stop but he said we have no cash and they probably wouldn't give them to me. Again I asked please turn around so he did. I asked if they were selling them and they were kinda like maybe? so he said I'll give you one for $5. So I ran back to the car and I could only find $2.75. The guy ended up giving me two chairs for $2.75!!!! John laughed as we drove away saying, "you don't think your rack helps?" Well I'll tell you what, you go get'em girls knock them dead, I got two awesome chairs and with a little TLC they will be perfect around the kitchen table. HAPPY SATURDAY to all!

My Pillows

For over one week I waited patiently for its arrival. Calling and checking in daily "Has it come?" The reply was "nothing yet." I had a long work week so at least that made the days go by, making the wait a bit easier to bare. Then on Thursday I got a call, it was John saying, "I'm not saying the sewing machine is here, but there is a package from UPS here." Oh it finally came, the joy, I couldn't contain myself. The next day John and I went to Levine's only the most awesome fabric warehouse/store in downtown L.A. So many choices, so much to get done but I started off small, picked out some fabric and headed home. Billy was over running lines with John and I was trying to wind the bobbin but it kept jamming, and I started to get frustrated. I tried over and over and then like that the needle started and it started stitching and I was sewing and I felt good like when your a kid and you learn something new. Sewing isn't entirely new to me, I took sewing in high school but that was over 10 years ago. WHAT! TEN years ago that is crazy to me, any way look what I made! PILLOWS!

Happy 200-Fine!

WOW! 2008 what a year! We made it! After a year of settling back into California living and getting engaged I am ready. I am ready to walk, thanks to Juju who whether I like it or not has to be walked. I am ready to to be FINE at where I am in life and most of all I am ready to plan our wedding. Its Official the wedding is in Chicago! On July 11th at 4:00, ceremony is at St. Demetrios and reception in the backyard. John and I will be going to Chicago on January 14th-18th to start the planning, and it will also be a special little trip for John's 30th birthday! I want this wedding to be full of LOVE LOVE LOVE! and FUN FUN FUN! Here are some more of the little details that inspire me to really make this wedding John and me! Images are from Snippets and Ink.