Okay, so for those of you who don't know, my brother has a giant English Mastiff. Her name is Brooklyn. She is super cute and super sweet and everybody loves her...except for his girlfriends nieces and nephew. Basically, when they come over to their house, they are knocked over, nipped at, and generally harassed by the dog. In a total act of desperation, they asked me to a do a video to submit to The Dog Whisperer, who incidentally has the top rated show on National Geographic, but I digress. Anyway, here is the video submission:
So,in August, I got a phone call from my brother saying that a Dog Whisperer casting director called him and they had been chosen for the show! We have been so excited. Then, last week, the big day arrived! I took a half day at work and around lunch, me and my mom went to my brother's house to meet Cesar Millan in the flesh! He signed our book and was such an amazing person. He was just like you see him on the show; calm, assertive, and just cool! He brought out Junior and Daddy to help Brooklyn be more calm and balanced and it was great to see him in action!
I got to take a picture with his super star pitbulls (which, are one of my favorite dogs!) and I was totally elated! You guys know I'm a reality TV junkie! This was probably one of the most amazing things, if not the most amazing thing, to ever happen to me so far! The only thing that would have made it better would have been if I could have brought Lily to meet him. But, sometimes God grants you your wishes and as he was getting ready to leave, Cesar asked me, "Do you know any parks where I can let my dogs run for a while before I drive back?" He had 5 dogs with him and they had been sitting all day. I understood, so I thought about it for a minute and realized, I have an entire mountain range in my back yard and I just live down the street from my brother. So, I replyed with, "Yeah, you should just walk them where I walk my dog."
And with that, Cesar Millan was following me and my mom back to our house! I grabbed Lily and we went to the mountains behind my house and
I GOT TO WALK MY DOG WITH HIS PACK! I took Lily off the leash and as he let his dogs spill out of his car, they all got to know each other. (Lily has the pink collar for those of you who don't know.) Seriously, we got 30 minutes to just chill with the man.
No cameras, no lessons, just talking and being momentary friends with Cesar Millan. Any Dog Whisperer fan out there will appreciate what I'm saying. It was incredible!
So my little sister's friend Joey, aka "Papá" comes up with an annual slogan for the new year. Mind you, I had no idea about this until we were having dinner together on New Year's Eve and everyone was asking him to reveal the new montra. He held out until midnight, and then revealed it. In case you didn't gather it from the title, it's "Gonna Own What's Mine In '09" and I just have to say that I am so down with that! There are so many things that I'm trying to truly own this year that I feel I've neglected this past year. So, without further adieu, here's what I plan to own this year:
1) My faith 2) My career 3) My health 4) My love life 5) My education
What is it that you plan to own that's rightfully yours this year? (Thanks Joey!)
Okay, so I'm a totally lame blogger these days. I know. I've seemed to have lost my passion. It's a shame really because I read my old posts and I was totally having a blast with the blog. I guess it just started taking up so much time. I'm working on getting back in the swing of it though. My point is, New Kids was over a week ago and I never updated you guys (all 5 of you who still check on me!). Anyway, let me just say that it was uh-mazing!! OMG!! (Here comes a horrible pun, but...)
They've still got "the right stuff"! hahahaha. Okay, enough of that.
But seriously, they were always awesome because they were just tremendous entertainers, and they still are. Most of them are in their late 30's (Jon is pushing 40) and they were running around, dancing, singing, and showing off their smokin' hot bod's! Yes, they stay in shape and good for them. So, my girls and I went to the show (and I totally forgot my camera at home, but I took a few on the iphone) and we were on the floor in the 20th row, which put us pretty stinking close! They did all the old classics and a handful of new stuff, which I actually really dig their new album. We screamed, hollered, sang, and had a fabulous time! Afterward, we went to their afterparty at LAX, a club at the Luxor (formerly RA). We were supposed to be on the guest list, but guess what, the bouncer wouldn't even look to see if my name was on it. Nope, it was one of those,
"We only let in the pretty people" kind of deals. Well, screw that! I'm still hot and gorgeous and sexy enough to get into your lame club. So, I worked the bouncer with a few bats of my eyelashes and he let us in, JUST IN TIME TO SEE NEW KIDS PERFORM AGAIN!!! WHOOOOO! It was pretty great!! :D The club was super packed and I felt too old to be there, or maybe just too sober. At any rate, we stuck around for a little while and then left, putting us back in the hotel around 3 or 4am. I can't remember exactly, but somewhere around there. Anyway, it was totally good times and I soo want to see them again! Don't clown. :D
Okay, so I haven't blogged in nearly four months. I know I've lost some cred as a result. There's been many times that I've sat down and done a video, but just haven't posted them for whatever reason and I'll explain myself soon. But I'll just start for now right where I am, which is 8 miles outside of Yermo en route to Vegas for a weekend with "my favorite girls" to catch the New Kids concert at Mandalay Bay tomorrow! Tan and I are cruising bumpin' our old CD's and reminiscing. I can't wait for tomorrow!
Nothing??? But it's Friday! You can't just stay home! I won't hear of it! Come out tonight to the Team Honduras Hold 'Em Fundraiser!! We have beginning and advanced table, so you don't need to be intimidated--I'll of course be at the advanced, big baller table. :)
And hey, if you're still not down with the cards, then just come chill and hang out with us for dinner. We're serving dinner at 6pm AND we have amazingly cute Sandals towels you can buy to support us! So, just come on out. And thanks to everyone who came out last night at Chick-fil-a!
Hey guys! Team Honduras is going to be working this Thursday's Sandals Night Out! We have an evite circulating, but unfortunately I don't have everyone's email address. Please know that you are most certainly invited and your presence is requested! If you would like an evite invitation, please email me or leave me a comment so that I can get your email address to send it to you. Otherwise, I'll just expect to see you on location in your dirty a$$ car! Don't let Jesus catch you ridin' dirty--you better get that car washed! btw--do you like the little flier? I made it myself. I think working with Justin and Tasha has helped me become a little better with the graphic designs...
Seriously though, come on out to Corona Crossings this Thursday @ 6pm! We always have a blasty blast!
I am a pretty big fan of Selena. I just love her story and her courage. She led an amazing life, despite the fact that it was cut short and ended so tragically. But, that doesn't change the fact that she lived her life fearlessly and we could all learn something from her.
Anyway, my sister shared this video with me not too long ago. It's this lady who seems to love Selena even more than I do, but her boss might need to do a productivity report on her. Here's how she introduces the video: Me and Karla have nothing to do at work again... so here we are
recording me again singing my favorite song in the world... I laughed
at the end cause I was a lil shamed and still in disbelief of my love
for spanish music especially Selena. (Even though I reall dont know
that much spanish or what they be saying)
Does anyone read my blog anymore? I'm so sorry I haven't posted in weeks, but a lot has been going on, and I promise everyone will get an explanation as to my MIA status on the blog-o-sphere. However, now is not the time.
I just wanted to let you know that tonight is a Sandals Worldwide Honduras Fundraiser! I know this isn't much notice, but try to come anyway!! We'll be serving popcorn, and you can buy delicious pastries for dessert. We're swimming from 5pm into the night, and at 830 we'll be watching "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in our friends backyard! Hope you can make it: 7976 Bligh Ct, Riverside Ca 92506 :)
