Update pics

I've update my Monterey pics that I took with my Nikon camera. Take a look and let me know what you think. Ciao

Post Monterey

Post Monterey. Sounds kind of depressing. It kind of is. Well I just want to tell you about the awesome time I had in Monterey. I received a lot of opinions about my going alone. I really appreciate all the people who gave me their thoughts on the subject. I am surprised however to the opposition to my going alone. I really did have a great time. I stayed in a really nice hotel that was within 5 mins of the wharf, walking, and about 25 mins away from cannery row, also walking distance. Saturday morning I left the hotel at about 10:30 or so. I headed first to my favorite spot, 17 mile drive. I like 17 mile drive so much because of how beautiful and diverse it is. There is of course the beach and the water, of which I got some amazing pictures of. There is a lot of trees and rocky terrain. There are also some of the most gorgeous homes that I have ever seen. I visited two of my frequent spots, Spanish Bay and the Lone Cypress Tree. I also stopped in a place in between those spots. I don't really know if that part of 17 Mile Drive had a name, but it did have a lot of gorgeous scenery. I got a lot of amazing shots from this part of the beach. I also tried some road shots while I was driving through. After I left 17 Mile Drive, I had lunch at Paradiso. I then went over to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. This is a place I have been to in about 15 to 20 years. I seen a lot of really cool and exotic exhibits. There was a new area that had a lot of different sea horses. When I think of sea horses I think of the sea horses everyone sees in the books and stuff. MBA had a lot of exotic looking sea horses. I took a few pictures of the more exotic ones. After I left there I had to make my traditional stop at the Ghirardelli store for a hot fudge and banana sundae. After all that food and walking around the aquarium, I was ready for a short nap before dinner, which I didn't have until about 10 pm. I had dinner at Bubba Gumps. I got back home at around 3ish. I had a great time on my trip and I am anxiously waiting for my next trip to the coast. Most of the pictures I took are posted on my Picasa page. Your all welcome to click on the picas link to check out most of the pictures I took. I would appreciate all of your comments to this post and also to the pictures I took. Until next time. Ciao

Monterey day one

Well here I am, finally, in the great Monterey. I am in a place that serves the best clam chowder on the bay. I have a window seat with a great view of the bay at night. My hotel is within walking distance of the wharf. All I had to do was cross one street. It took less than five mins. of walking. It's raining here. Well, currently just a drizzle. The weather report is predicting 4" in the next three days. I am looking forward to having a great time here in Monterey. Tomorrow I plan on going to seventeen mile drive, maybe going to the aquarium, and if weather permits, I want to go on a whale watching tour. I'm staying at the Marriot. I am staying in a really nice room. Well until next time. Ciao

Happy Thanksgiving

Wow. Here we are at thanksgiving time already. Every year I like to to take a little extra time to be thankful, but this year I have a lot more to be thankful for than normal. Maybe it has turning another year older has made me more conscious of the blessings all around me. I think I've become more thoughtful, more thankful for everything I have. A lot has happened this year to me this year that causes me to be thankful. A successful surgery for my mother is on thing. A steady job is another. There's the great church I go to that I'm immensely grateful to go to. There's my family. I'm really thankful for the friends I have. I'm thankful for the new friends, the old friends, and the renewed friends. I'm thankful for so much. This post would be one very long post if I wrote everything that has happened to me. I'm most thankful for the God who loved me and saved me. I'm thankful for what God is going to do in my life in the future. I'm also thankful for you my readers. Have a Happy, Great, Wonderful, and Blessed Thanksgiving. May God continue to shower his blessings on you. Until next time. Ciao

My next trip- hopefully

Ive been thinking about my next trip lately. Last year, in July, I did a solo trip to Monterey, CA for three days. I had an incredible time. Usually I like to take trips with other people, but I wanted to see how it would be just going by myself. I had three days to think and enjoy the solitude that I needed at that point in my life. Everything had gotten so cluttered because of how busy I had gotten. It was nice to slow down and get everything back into perspective. I was able to get away and just enjoy life with no pressures. Well I've decided that it's time to do so again. So in the middle of December I'm going to make my way to the coast. I know there are some people that disagree with me, but I think its good to take at least one trip by ones self. Please comment and share your opinions with me. I really would like to know everyones position on this subject

Day three

Well I just got home from having a great lunch with friends after this mornings preaching. This mornings services were great. Both Bro. Booker and Bro Hyler preach awesome msgs. Afterword I went to lunch with some friends that I only get to see once or twice a year. I had a great time of food and fellowship. Its always great to fellowship with God's people. Anyways it's already 4 pm and I've got to leave again for tonights service. Until later. Ciao

Day 2 of WCC

Well I'm into the middle of day 2 of WCC. I'm at the church waiting for some of the food to come out of the oven so that we can take it downtown. We've been down here at the church since about 10 this morning. We'll probably get home somewhere around two or three tomorrow morning. We all have a crazy night ahead of us, but I hunk I'm ready for it. We had an excellent lunch from Dog House Grill today. Of course they always have great food there. Well until my next post. Ciao

Wcc day one

I'm at WCC right now watching the toddlers again. I think they put me up here because I blend in with the kids. I tried checking myself in, and it might have work if nobody knew me. Oh well maybe next year. It's been a crazy week getting ready for this, but now that we're here, I'm glad that I'm here. I don't get to be in church very often, but I can still feel the power of the church services. This conference is a lot of work, but I really enjoy doing everything I do. I'll try and keep you all posted on my experiences this year.

The Best Salsa

Well Tony as promised here is a blog about your salsa. Many of you are aware of how good Tony's Salsa is, but for those of you who aren't let me take the time to tell you about it. I first starting buying Tony's Salsa earlier this year, and let me tell you, I have bought Tony's salsa and bough Tony's salsa, and then bought more of Tony's salsa. He makes it in mild, medium, hot, and extra hot. If you want the best salsa, you need to get it from Tony. If you'd like to order from him, comment on here and I'll let you know how to get a hold of him. I'm sure you will like it as much as the rest of his regular customers. Ciao

Strange Dreams

After Sunday school this morning, I took a nap. I went into a deep sleep and had a really strange dream. I dreamt that I was getting on the bus and I had no help. Marc Smith decided to help me. So we went to pick up kids. In the middle of the route, I had to stop at my house for something. While I was at home, I feel asleep. I woke up a short while later and got back on the bus, which had turned into a big Tahoe looking vehicle, the kids still on the bus. Well we got back on the road picking up kids. Somehow it got dark and I'm riding a bike. I got into the left turn lane, and a car veers right in front of me, causing me to skid into the back of the guys car. He gets out and yells at me for hitting his car. We were yelling at each other for a while. I got really mad and hit this guy in the stomach. We pulled over to his house which was by the accident, which was by the church, and can you guess what showed up in front of his house? That's right the Sunday school bus with all of the kids still in it. After a while of talking to this guy, someone from the church comes into his house and tells me that it 6:20 pm and he wanted to know how many kids were on the bus. Strange dream right. I woke up with a really bad headache. I guess I had a dream overload. Anybody else have a strange dream they'd like to share? Until next time Ciao.

Favorite song

I'll only be posting a short note today. This is just a little something that I have been thinking about today. Marc and I were having a conversation Friday about favorite songs. OK, as usual, I did most of the talking. He was driving ,listening, and offering his opinion. The radio was playing a song by Casting Crowns, which brought up one of my favorite songs, " Who Am I". Today I got to thinking about what my favorite song is. The song I feel that is my favorite song isn't a newer song like, " Who Am I," but rather an older song. The song that touches me the most, inspires me the most, is " Amazing Grace." This song is my favorite song. What might your favorite song be?

good joke

Carl Hurley tells a great joke. I bought a couple of his albums the other day, and I thought I'd share this one with you.

A duck walks into a feed store and ask:

Duck: Do you have any fish

Clerk: No this is a feed store. We don't sell fish. We sell cow feed, horse feed, stuff like that.

The duck leaves. The next day at the same time, the duck comes back

Duck: Got any fish?

Clerk: No I told you yesterday we don't sell fish. Just cow feed and stuff.

Next day, same time, the duck come back

Duck : Got any fish?

Clerk: Let me tell you something. You come back in here I'm gonna nail your little web feet to the floor.

Next day, same time.

Duck: Got any nails?

Clerk: No

Duck: Got any  fish?

Suddenly Inspired

As the title of this post says, I have been suddenly inspired to share with you an event that happened about a month and a half ago. Most of you know that my mom just had a back operation in the LA area. We came into the city on a Wed. Not wanting to miss church we visited L.A. Pentecostals in Bell Gardens, CA. We got there just as the preaching was about to start, L.A. traffic was a nightmare. Bro. Trevino preached an awesome message. After service he prayed for my mom and her operation, that was to take place the next day.I felt incredibly comfortable and safe at the church. The people were incredibly mindful of their visitors and  made us feel especially at home. The next Sunday night, after moms operation, I visited the Bell Gardens church again, this time allowing myself enough time to get there on time. The song service was amazing. The church sangs songs in English and in Spanish. It brought back a flood of memories of my Spanish apostolic roots from the time we attend the church in Lodi, CA, where my mom was saved, when I was just 2 and half years old. Once again when I got there, I was greeted very warmly, and there were even a few that remembered me from the last time I visited. I want to give the Bell Gardens a great big thank you for making us feel welcome in your church. I felt like I was at home. Thank you for lifting my mom up in your prayers. You all have an awesome church and an awesome Pastor. Pastor Trevino came by the hospital to pray for my mom after her operation as well, and for that I am extremely grateful. L.A. Pentecostals keep up the good work. And once again a heartfelt thank you for all you have done.

Finally

Well as Promised, although a bit later than I preferred, I have posted the birthday card pics. If you want to see them just click on the Picasa link. Yes Becky yours is posted there as well, ha ha, ha ha. For all of you who are wondering what that last statement was all about, I will tell you. Becky handmade my birthday card. She was so embarrassed about her art work she wouldn't let anyone else see it. I think she did a great job on it, and I appreciate the time she took to make it. Like Marc's comment on my last posting, she shouldn't try to hide her talent anyways. Please let me know what you think of all of the cards. Ciao

Let me start this off by saying sorry I haven't posted the promised birthday card pics said but I haven't really had the time yet. I also want to ask the following question: should I put captions on my pictures on my Picasa page? For those of you who have seen my picasa page, know that I have a lot of pics. It would take a long time to go through them all and try to add captions, but for you all who would to know a little about the pictures that I have taken, I will gladly add the captions. Please Comment and let me know what your opinion is, and I will happily conply. Ciao

Birthaday

Well yesterday some friends and I got together at Cool Hand Lukes for my birthday. Yes folks another year has past by. It has all gone by so quick. In the past year I have a lot to be thankful for. I was just thinking about that as I was turning another year older. About  a week ago I taught a lesson in chapel at TTCS about being thankful, and I promised myself that I would do more to show my appreciation. So starting here I'd like to thank everyone who wished me a happy birthday yesterday and today, and for making my birthday a very special birthday. I dedicate this blog to everyone who was so kind to take the time to wish me a happy birthday, and a happy birthday it was. I received some very nice and some interesting cards for my birthday some of which I will post on my picasa page in the very near future, so keep checking that out. And for those who don't know I did in fact just turn 29. 364 days until I turn the big and daunting 3 0 .

La Jolla

I just finished uploading the rest  of the pics I took when I went to La Jolla. I was having problems with the storage on Picasa. I had to buy more storage so that I could finish upload the rest of my pics. La Jolla is a beautiful piece of California's coast. It is a really unique place. The scenery was a lot different than what I'm used to seeing when I go to Monterey. We went to this really good bakery down there that had some killer cheesecake. I'm sure that the next time I'm there I will be visiting that same bakery. Anyways I hated to have to leave the San Diego area, but  at the same time it's great to be home. Well until next time, ciao.

miramar air show

I was at the miramar air show today, and what an awesome experience that was. it's always amazing to me what planes are capable of doing. I got there late, so I didn't get to see a couple of the acts, but I did get to see most of them. I've uploaded all the pics that I took. I forgot my regular camera, but my iPhone 4 still took some incredible pics. If you would like to see my pics just click my picasa link. please comment on them and tell me what you thought, or what kind if pics you might like to see.

[Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]

Well thank goodness for preordering. They moved us all to a seperate line that is way shorter than the non preorder phones. Doors open in approx. 1/2 hour. I really hope I'm through here as quickly and painlessly as possible

Well here I am live from Fashion Fair. It's amazing how many people are here. I can't even begin to guess how many are in line. It's only five am and I wonder how many have been here since I drove by last night. I'll post later to keep u update on this crazy journey to obtain an ip4

ip4

I just went by the Apple Store and there are already around 30-50 people there, and the line was growing. I am glad i preordered mine. There were also some stores that were only selling 10 first come 16gb 1p4's and there were already about 30-40 people there. I thought I was crazy for wanted to be there at 5 AM. Apparently there are people crazier than I out there. I can only imagine the chaos tomorrow morning. Maybe i should get there earlier..........

Random Pics

Yes I am still waiting for my phone to update. While I was waiting for the update I thought I would add a new segment to this blog. I am going to try to post a random picture that I have taken in the day. Where ever I am on any given day, I will take a picture of somewhere I am, then post it on this blog. Every so often maybe I'll throw in a favorite picture from the past. Random pictures that you have taken are always welcome. The crazier the better. I'm always ready for a good laugh if you happen to take an interesting picture of anything.

IP4

Well here I am at midnight trying to install the new iPhone OS to my iPhone. I really don't need to because in 1 day 6 hours 49 Min's I will have hopefully the new ip4. I along with a host of others can't wait to get my little hands on this incredible device. I am going to do what I have so often made fun of others doing. I am going to show up at the Apple store hours before the magic launch hour, in hopes that i can be among the first in line. I never dreamed that one day i would be among those who waited in line for hours just to be the first to get any electronic device, but alas i am preparing myself to wake up at an hour that no human should have to be up. I will keep you updated on my endeavor to get the ip4.
Has there been a time when you have wanted something so badly that you would be willing to wait hours to get. If there has been such a time, or if there might be something in the future, please comment and let me know

Just trying out posting with my iPhone

Not Sure

I'm not exactly sure yet what direction i want to take with this blog yet. I guess time will tell. I'll try to update as often as i can. I'll post Pictures as often as i take them also.