Sibling Rivalry

I had a huge disagreement with one of my sisters last month. Cant go into details, long story , still too raw to discuss. We haven’t talked in one month…
Here I go again defending my parents and engaging in fair battle, but got sideswiped by an emotional disgruntled sibling.
I do not like being taken for granted. But it seems like whenever big sis intervenes, im just being bossy. Um hello what else can I be! I was raised to watch out for them. I don’t tell them how to run their lives, I give my input when asked. They all turn to me, including my mother for an ear to listen because I think outside the box and give a different outlook. I’m older, I‘ve been married longer, I have older kids- but I don’t think I am a know it all.

When one is stubborn and the other one turns her head and wont get involved, despite the many times I come to the rescue, it hurts.

I have an over-sensitive sister on one side and a firecracker on the other- because im so passive with them-when they tick me off- I go off. I told my momma- deal with your kids, im the innocent bystander that gets shot! But you know why they shoot me, because they expect me to fight, silly rabbits…
The Christian in me has developed a forgiving attitude, to pace myself and K.M.S. (keep mouth shut if u cant say something pleasant).

After a cool off period, I said “Regardless of our fight, you are my sister and you need me, and I will be there…”

Be kind when someone is unkind, don’t make it a battle (#30 in Christian ways to reduce stress)

Yes it bothers me that we had this fight, we rarely fight, it happens I know. They don’t owe me anything, sisterhood is in me, and they are parts of me that make up my other half.


I think I will dub myself the family Martyr- Im like the godfather…can’t refuse to help, not easily broken.

Productivity

Physical- check
Facial- check
Back treatment, by my D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy)- check
Eyebrows threaded- check
Hair- postponed…

I was ready to do something with my hair- but my appointment got cancelled, my hairstylist’s dad passed away…in Mexico...
Its kind of selfish of me to wonder when will she be back, and how soon can she do my hair….
Must be a sign, leave it alone!

On another note, I was very productive this week, I cant believe i did all those things for my benefit in one week- so unplanned...works out better when it works out!

Hair to do?

I want my hair to shine! I am debating whether to add high/low lights to my hair. Don’t know if I should add them or just stick to a neutral color- lighter shade maybe….??
My husband says to leave my dark locks alone. I have to admit that it is so low maintenance and I visit my hairstylist just for cuts. And everytime I get bangs, I end up pinning them back because they only work when she does them for me. I don’t have time in the morning or weekends to worry about straight bangs. My hair curls the minute humidity hits it, so bangs are not compatible with the weather. Except these days are great for them because its cool outside, but the minute I cut them, im sure it will be smoking hot out that I wouldn’t enjoy them.

Long are the days when I would wake up 2 hours early to style my hair. It would bounce bounce bounce. Now im lucky if I wash it and get to work on time. I always wash my hair, but now I just let it curl alone, no added preservatives- lol! I don’t pin it up halfways or do the cutesy things I used to. That’s why its so easy being dark and natural. I don’t have to do my hair a certain way for my highlights to go with my hairstyle. And I see many tv actresses with dark locks , could it be because they over processed their hair when they were blondes that they need to go dark to maintain their hair or go bald?! That’s my theory. Extensions only get you so far.

So what do you think?

Make up

I love getting new makeup. I get a high from replacing my mascara, to shopping for new lipgloss. Even getting my free lipstick from MAC is great, though i feel as if i have to buy something when i do that. Sephora is candyland for me. I'll be in there for hours. Ill be shopping for a tinted moisturizer and bronzer soon, this summer seems like its gonna be super hot by the looks of this past weekend! i dont like to wear much makeup so the tinted moisturizer with spf will be my savior, i get freckles in the summer lol!

Cheesecake-A-No-No

I went to dinner with old high school girlfriends last week to the Cheesecake Factory. I ordered the Crispy Chicken Costolleta- a good version of the parmesan crusted chicken dish from BJ's. The mashed potatoes and chicken were delicious. Then I decided to try my comadres chicken madeira, it was covered in mushrooms with sauce. Very tasty. Then after 2 pomegranate margaritas, i got hot. my blood rose, then i was sweaty, I excused myself to the restroom. There were only 2 stalls available one that was dirty and the other that was closed. My hand made it to flush the contents of the dirty one, then the vomit burst out of my insides. OMG! my $50 dollar dinner literally down the drain. I did not get any on me, but i was not ok.
I went back to our table and i told the girls what happened, but they were busy talking about their pre-wedding retreats, blah. blah blah. I called Juan to come get me, but he told me that they would leave soon, well my comadre can talk and if its about high school , she was on a roll. Seriously if i didnt feel like i was gonna go again, i would not have minded, but i was flushed.
On the way home, my face was out the window concentrating not to damage the new SUV i was riding in. As soon as i got home, i undressed so fast, leaving a trail of clothes behind me, and yacked again. I mean this was one way from beneath my guts. I took a shower and went to sleep praying this wasnt food poisoning or stomach flu.
I made it to work the next day, and it was not til today that i noticed, i had been taking antibiotics and the label said: take with food, absolutely no alcohol beverages. I know it was the mixture of the meds and the mushrooms with sauce. I always try new things but cooked mushrooms dont sit well with me, pero ay voy!

Oh whatever, im still upset because i was good and only had eaten half of my big size portion dinner and i gave it to my comadre because i couldnt smell food as i was getting dropped off.

AND the pomegranate margaritas were just syrup and ice= raspados!

I need a dinner raincheck.

Funky Perfume

What is that smell! it burns my nose, makes me nauseous! This lady in our lab wears unbearable perfume, mixed with lysol spray from the bathroom can cause upset stomach! I want to ask her what it is, so i know the name, but then will that encourage her to wear it. I cant tell her it wreaks, she wears it daily!

I know every perfume smells different on people, and thats why it takes me forever to settle on one that is chemically balanced for me.

Smells i dislike ever since i was pregnant: Victoria's Secret Pear lotion- reminds me of refried beans- odd, but i cant wear it and wont buy it for anybody so i wont have to smell it.

Mushrooms in red wine sauce- will make me hurl!

One thing

ok, Diana here it goes:

The rules:With as much creativity as you can muster, show your heart in:1 picture,1 poem,1 song or piece of music,1 phrase or quote,1 item of clothing,1 place, 1 Disney princess


Picture:
Gustav Klimt, The Kiss




Princess: Ariel, her imagination is superb, SNARFBLAT!

Place: Sequoia



1 item of clothing :
my camis, have them in all colors :)

Song
“Today” Smashing Pumpkins
"Es demasiado Tarde" Ana Gabriel , i go off singing this song! lol!

Quote:
Allie: Why didn't you write me? Why? It wasn't over for me, I waited for you for seven years. But now it's too late.
Noah: I wrote you 365 letters. I wrote you everyday for a year.
Allie: You wrote me?
Noah: Yes... it wasn't over, it still isn't over [kisses Allie] (awww)