Flamin' Hot Festival

I went to the annual Flame Tree Arts Festival this afternoon. Surprisingly, there wasn't that much people there around 1pm, but I was able to catch some entertainment - hula dancers. I updated my status on Facebook stating that it was so dead at the Flame Tree Arts Festival. Some people commented on my status and said it was because of the scorching heat and they were planning to go tonight. I'm not sure what the temperature was, but I think the weather was alright. It was hot, but not unbearable. I think the breeze helped, too. I didn't want to take any chances so I brought a hat to wear this time for a double-dose of sunblock!

Helloooo world!

Where have I been? I've been here, not to worry. I've been there...but mostly here.

I miss blogging. I think I've had writer's block so I've been real bad about blogging since 2011 began. I don't want to break any promises for keeping up with my blog so I'll just say I'll try my best.

So long, farewell......

The last day of the year 2010 has come. I always get the jitters when the new year is about to kick in. Maybe it's because I'm excited for the new year and at the same time, I'm nervous of the unknown of what is to come in the new year.

I don't think I've ever had a perfect year. A year without anything going wrong and everything going right. Of course, if that were to happen, I know that means I'm actually in LALA land and not living in reality.

For 2010, I'm so thankful and forever grateful for so many things....

I'm grateful for my health (although I know I could strive to live a healthier life). I'm grateful that the air I breathe keeps my heart pumping to live life!

I'm grateful for my husband, Floyd Masga, who has always been by my side through thick and thin and happy that we made our vows in front of God in 2010.

I'm grateful for my family and friends who have shown me unending love and support.

I'm grateful for having a job and having the opportunity to work for a great company that truly takes care of its employees :)

I'm grateful for the new people I've met in 2010 and look forward to meeting more people in 2011.

Sushi for Christmas

One of the gifts I received this Christmas was from my goddaughter, Brissa. She gave me a Sushi kit that came with an instruction book and some tools. With my love for cooking, this gift was absolutely perfect!

When I think of sushi, I think of raw fish, rice and nori (seaweed wrapper). After reading the book that came with this kit, I learned that the word "sushi" has nothing to do with fish. It literally means "vinegared rice".

I will attempt my sushi making skills and post pictures for your viewing pleasure. Stay tuned!

2010 Cookie Exchange

For those of you who know me, I usually like to make an original cookie for our family's Cookie Exchange. Okay, so at least I try. Two years ago, I made my White Christmas Cookie. That cookie was a true crowd pleaser, and definitely one of my favorites!

This year, I made plain sugar cookies with a flair. I decided to concentrate on the presentation of my cookies and not so much the ingredients. I dressed up my cookies with colored icing and different decor. Coming up with cookie designs definitely motivated my creativity. It almost felt like I was stamping cards, trying to come up with a design for each cookie.

This weekend was our annual Cookie Exchange with all the ladies in our family. I can't believe that this was our 6th year to carry on this tradition. Yet, it seems to get better each year! This year, it was held at my Auntie Doll's house. She went all out with decor and she kept the party going with Christmas tunes, drinks and fun games. We all had a great time. What a wonderful way to begin the holiday season!

I want Candy...

We celebrated our PIC employees at the Employee Year End party on December 8th. It was a great party with vibrant colors all around!

Kanae took this shot of Vanessa & I before we got the party started.

Here I am with Paulina, Masako and Roselle. I love these ladies!

So happy together...

On September 25, 2010, I happily married the man that I love with all my heart: Floyd Masga. Floyd and I have been together since 2002 and just last month, we made a commitment to God and to each other. Our wedding wasn't a grand one, and that's exactly how I wanted it to be. I had a tropical theme for my wedding and my colors were (surprise, surprise) PINK and beige. For those of you who know me, you know how much I love the color pink. I was just happy that Floyd agreed to have it as part of the wedding.

After we were married, some people asked me, "After being together for so long, and finally getting married, is it different?" I simply tell them, "We're both so much more in love now. It is a different feeling to be married because now we are fully committed to each other." I guess that's why they call it, "Tying the knot".

In the Chamorro language, the word "Masga" means "enough" in English. Hmm, that should've been a sign from the day we met, because Floyd is one man that is enough for me :)