Moments of Musing

Liebster = Beloved

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Did you know that? I didn’t!
I’ve lost count of how many of these I’ve done but my excitement of a Liebster Award nomination has not diminished. Thank you very much to Lauren for nominating me this time, providing me with lovely blog material today!
 
 
1. If you could have dinner with any famous human, who would it be? (explain, you know you want to anyway) President Obama. I’m a supporter of his – for the most part – and would just love a firsthand account of what it’s like to be him, and to be the POTUS.

2. Be realistic, where do you see yourself in a few years? (a few could be 2, 10, 20, whatever)
I haven’t really a clue. But I hope to still be happy, healthy and living a life full of love with T. And thriving in a career I enjoy would be nice, too.
3. What is the one thing that can instantly make you happy, like turn your whole day around?
Love. Witnessing it, feeling it, giving it. 
4. What is the news headline you’re following most closely lately?
 Hmm probably the possible government shutdown
5. If the concept of a bank account/bills didn’t exist, what would you buy yourself?
A penthouse in Manhattan and/or a mansion in Miami. Maybe a private jet that I can travel the world in.  
6. Chocolate, vanilla, or twist?
CHOCOLATE.
7. How do you relax? Share your favorite tip…
Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate (my go-to Christmastime drink) and curl up with a good read or watch a movie. Probably with a blanket.
8. Tell me three things you love about being you. (no skimping, THREE!)
 One: My Latina heritage
Two: My big heart
Three: a) My loving family – does that count? ‘Cause they’re the bomb diggity and I’m lucky to call them mine. If it doesn’t though, then b) My curves – usually lol
9. White or Red wine?  Or is liquor quicker?
None of the above. I am proud to say I have chosen not to drink anymore and I feel much healthier because of it! 
10. What makes you feel most accomplished, or what do you feel has been your biggest accomplishment so far?
This is a bit hard. I think my biggest accomplishment has been graduating from Penn State with honors, and from a top NYC law school and being employed by one of my top choices upon graduation. What’s made me feel most accomplished is having been asked to speak at a college orientation event my brother attended. Perhaps more than that, though, is simply hearing from others that my family, especially little brother (it’s more expected from parents and significant other I think lol), speaks about me a lot to them. 
11. What inspired you to start blogging?
Honestly, the loneliness I was feeling while Timmy was deployed last year. But I didn’t actively blog until this January when I decided to blog more regularly. 

I nominate all of my readers for this award because you’re all the best! Have a belove-ly weekend!  

Blog Hop Announcement!

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Hello all! Jess, from DIY Bride, and I have teamed up to create a new Blog Hop, and we are proud to introduce our #Pinkalicious Wednesday Blog Hop for HOPE! With October around the corner we decided to make this blog hop dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  
Jess: “A year ago, I lost my only and favorite aunt Linda to Breast Cancer. It was a devastating loss for me, and I miss her everyday. To keep her memory alive, I decided to start this blog hop for HOPE with my new Blogger Bestie Jackie from City Girl Finding Her Place in the World.” 
I am so excited to help Jess spread awareness for this great cause!!
 

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DIY Bride: Blog / Bloglovin’ / Twitter / Pinterest / Facebook / Instagram / Google+ 

City Girl Finding Her Place in the World: Blog / Bloglovin’ / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram

This blog hop will start on Wednesday October 2, 2013 at 6:00AM EST, and will take place every Wednesday! 

We are looking for co-hosts, so if you’re interested and want to co-host email Jess at lilmadjesse85@gmail.com

 We really hope to have our blogger friends’ support! Tweet
 
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Remember, if you want to co-host email Jess at lilmadjesse85@gmail.com.  
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Enter the PINKALICIOUS GIVEAWAY to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!! Giveaway begins October 1, 2013 at 12:00 AM. All Proceeds for this Giveaway will be donated to Susan G. Komen to support Breast Cancer awareness, and help save lives! 
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Mesothelioma Awareness

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 This post is sponsored by MesotheliomaLawyerCenter.org. All opinions are my own.

Tomorrow is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Did you know US veterans and military members are the most at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer?

I am helping Emily Walsh, Community Outreach Director for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance, spread awareness by sharing an article that she wrote. You can read the article here. It contains information regarding 8 important facts about mesothelioma.

8 Facts About Mesothelioma

1. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure.
2. No amount of exposure is safe.
3. Asbestos was once used in more than 3,000 consumer products.
4. It can be found in many older homes, schools, factories, and commercial buildings.
5. Asbestos exposure is still the LEADING CAUSE of occupational cancer in the US.
6. United States Veterans are at the greatest risk.
7. Asbestos is still not banned in the US.
8. Mesothelioma can be caused by secondary exposure.

Because of my connection to the military community, I thought my readers would find this information valuable.


The key to saving lives starts with raising awareness!

A Good Human Being >

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Last week, I chatted with a classmate who said she had been wondering how I was able to be here in Hawaii for so long and not be working. I responding that I was essentially enjoying life before my prospective job. 
As nice as it sounds, though, sometimes I feel like I’m currently not doing enough as the only unemployed-ish one of my friends and as I see peers starting their lawyer jobs and whatnot. 
But I’ve done what I could and had to do and I’m going to make the most of my time now – I’d like to think I deserve it and maybe even owe it to myself after the past 3 years. Then, I saw this article by Olivia Wilde in my friend Karintha’s post. And it, especially #1: “DON’T freak out about all the brilliant people who accomplished more than you by 30”, struck a chord. Olivia speaks of the importance of and the unsurmountable success — above all else — that is being a good human being.
So, sure, I might not be think I am accomplishing as much as others right now, but I try everyday to be a good daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, and person. To be a good human being. And I’m coincidentally enjoying my life along the way.

My time here was much needed. These days, I feel more at peace. Like a more complete person. A better version of myself. I can’t exactly explain it but good morning and good night kisses from T, my solo kitchen experiments, and beach days by the Pacific Ocean (just to name a few things) have simply been so calming and good for my soul.

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It’s all making me even more capable of being a good human being. 
And that’s better than any other accomplishment.

Starstruck + Friend-Filled Weekend

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So this celebrity siting happened while dining at Kona Brewing Company last night. 

That is Rachel McAdams and Bradley Cooper. Swoon! My friend and I didn’t want to bombard them as soon as we found out they were there and they left before we got the chance to ask for a photo. Honestly, seeing them was more than enough for me! 


As for that friend – we’ve reconnected after being out of touch for some time. She is my sorority little and we were attached at the hip for a period at school. Then life got weird and crazy but we’ve always tried to reach out to one another. Finally, after seeing she lived here and I’d be visiting for an extended amount of time, we decided to get together. It’s been a blast catching up –in person– again. She is hands down one of THE sweetest people I’ve ever known and I’m so glad to be back in each other’s lives. Happy Jackie is happy about that.
Happy me in my “hippie” outfit last night, according to Timmy. My friend and Timmy actually met last night and it was constant laughter and good times from the start — well after we sat for dinner following her car unfortunately getting hit by another car in the parking lot. We came to the conclusion that last night was a night of events that would happen while the 2 of us were together haha. I’m just glad that she was okay and the night turned around to be such a good one. 

This weekend we also hung out with other friends, including a couple I’ve mentioned before, the girlfriend of which I know from home. It was a blast hanging with them again. We went to Makapu’u Beach so the guys could get their allotment of waves and we girls could tan after the waves kicked our butts. 
Later that day (Saturday), we also went to a BBQ get together and out in Waikiki for another’s birthdays. 
I love this candid of us from Saturday night. It’s always a blast when we’re together. I was actually voluntarily DD and had so much more fun than I think I’ve ever had while out sober, proving that I don’t need alcohol to have fun – duh, I know 🙂

On Friday, I had the car so I did laundry on base and then T told me he’d be able to meet up for dinner — and go home afterwards! That made my WEEK! We went home and watched a movie and relaxed. Downtime with T is always a favorite of mine and it was the perfect start to what would be a pretty busy next couple of days.

…I just realized I wrote this post in reverse chronological (by day) order. I think that was a first but hey, there’s a first for everything, right?

Hope you all had as great of a weekend!