2012 and i've neglected my blog

A lot has gone on since the last time I posted anything! So i'll share a few pictures :)

Officially a UNT masters in Higher Education student!

Got engaged Nov. 19, 2011...will marry the love of my life Nov 10, 2012!

future Niece Gaby is getting big! and nephew baby Jimmy was born!

Ran the Cowtown 10K 

dress shopping with a few of my bridesmaids!  

my little man! 

Hard to let go...

Talk about doing something I loved that I had to let go...I enjoyed the afternoons I spent at Trainers Elite at boxing! 6:30-7:30pm was an amazing workout time...it was a high...truly enjoyed that time with those that became like a family to me! 

I enjoy being pushed, because I knew I could always accomplish more! Boxing teaches you discipline, focus among many other skills. I learned how to push myself, how to reach new heights...talk about being able to feel good about myself and my body! I felt powerful! I continue to work out on my own, but it is definitely not the same. If and when I'm back in the area I will drop in! Thanks Ron & Tab for what you taught me! TE holds a special place in my heart!! I miss my family!

my amazing instructor Tab! 

Grrr! 

just a few of the girls! Hot mamas

Mr. Kurt! 

Sammy

Hey friends...

I haven't blogged in a few weeks, ok maybe days...I made my big move to Denton...lets just say I hope this is my last or second to last move...moving stinks...deposits here, installation fees, pack and unpack...any who I have a lot more to share then that!


So, If my dog, Sammy could talk what would he say!!! something Juan and I always wonder...He is a character, i'll have to post a video when i figure out how to do that :)

Sammy:
"I'm bored, someone play with me"
"it is too hot out here, take me back inside you crazy"
"ugh hello I gotta to pee"
"Do I have to get up?"
"hello, I'm trying to sleep here"

"oh snap, I'm in trouble"
(he ate my tooth brush)

"ughhhh, can I help you?!"

He is a character! I love him deeply! hate to admit it, but he's a little high maintenance...he is definitely a mommy's boy :) 

thats it for now...getting sleepy.

D

life lesson: dogs are truly mans best friend! 

healthy snack!

Hey friends,

So I've been wanting to do this for a long time...have a few segments where I'll sample a few "healthy snacks" recommend a few, tell ya about them, you go try them and we chat.

So a while back I became obsessed with "Naked Juice- Mighty Mango" you gotta try it!

so a few things to note: a serving size is 8oz, but this container has 2 servings.
So if you drink the whole thing its:
-300 calories (0 from fat)
-36g of carbs x2 since its 2 servings
-30g of sugar x2 (which is a little high, but I think its the natural sugars from the fruits)
-40% Vitamin A :)

So its got its ups and downs! I don't count calories, I watch what I eat...sometimes! But this is a smoothie I will drink any day, its so tasty!

Disclaimer:
I'm not an expert, nor a dietitian or nutritionist....I am a Certified Health Education Specialist...I'll let you find out what that means ;)  But sometimes its cool to hear about snacks and other things from our peers and not crazy commercials we see on TV!

More snacks to come!

D


my challenge to you:
Try a snack you would normally not eat for a few days...it doesn't hurt to try!

nothing goes as planned :/

Lets just say, its been a rough few days...and nothing goes as WE, ourselves plan it...

I guess this maybe plan C...D, who knows...sometimes in life we can't fix whats been done. I have a chance to increase my GPA in my grad course work, BUT its going to cost me

Looking to take the summer off from school; IF my next plan goes as envisioned, I will take ONE class at TWU this fall, my only option is to make an A, causing my GPA to  increase to a 3.0. AND SERIOUSLY take a break after that!

During my break, I will possibly train for a half marathon or a full...oh yes and blog, who knows!

I will say I love TWU despite my trials and tribulations. Looking forward to devoting my efforts to my new job

Just breathe!

D

Reality:
In-state graduate tuition = $213.00 per semester hour! + Fees = close to $100 for 1 (3 credit hr) course!
oh and did I mention, you can't receive financial aid as a non-degree seeking student, will have to pay out of pocket.

May-June 2011

Hi everyone! This is the start of my blogging...debated for a long time if I should start a blog, but here we are! I think my life is pretty interesting...well according to ME :) I've learned a few lessons and would like to share with everyone. I love life and strongly believe everything in life happens for a reason! So here we go with my first lesson learned:

completed my first year of graduate school at TWU this spring! yay for completion, despite the fact that it was 100% online. BUT it doesn't ever work out as planned :/ I got accepted provisional, and the stipulations were to maintain a 3.0 GPA on my first 12 credit hours, I strongly believe due to my GRE score i was accepted provisionally... I got a C in one class this past semester, (this past semester would of marked completion of my first 12 hours) causing my GPA to drop below a 3.0, meaning I can't continue in the Health Studies program, cut and dry!

Options: change my graduate studies program at TWU, continue at TWU on academic probation, OR take a break and follow my second passion in Higher Education and apply at UNT!

 I'm a hard working student but stink at taking tests. needless to say I will not continue my graduate studies at TWU in Health Studies...but that okay! God has a purpose for me, and I think this is a sign. I'm planning to re-take my GRE in Aug, fun...NOT! But planning to take this time to rest, breathe from school and devote my time to my new job.

My plan B: a few may know how involved i was during my undergrad at TWU, developing my passion for higher ed and student affairs. I've always had a gut feeling that I belonged in higher ed. I'm determined to get a Masters degree for various reasons, of which I can share in a later post.

SO, I've decided to take the next few months as a break from school, learn and devote to my new job, study to retake the GRE in Aug and apply to UNT! UNT is recognized for its Masters in Higher Education.

Deadlines:

-taking the revised GRE Aug 12
-UNT grad school application & Higher Education program deadline Nov 15th (my birthday)!

I have much to share but we'll start there, since that recently happened.

That's if for NOW, and remember "Everything in life happens for a reason"
Life hands you many lessons to be learned.


-D

2010 TWU Graduate!

aka my boyfriend! Juan Gomez

my dog: Sammy!