Foodie Friday - Pics that makes you hungry

After all the download of photos from our vacation, I can finally post some of the pics that we took of our dinners and maybe even breakfast and lunch.  When we would eat at the main dining, Jeff always wondered why it was taking too long to bring back my plate.  As soon as he sees them, he figures it out.  I was making it all pretty for photos for my blog.  The rest of the photos are from the different restaurants that we tried.  Some of the appetizers or entrees I remember the names but the rest of the them, you will just have to guess or imagine.  I hope you can enjoy looking at them as much as we enjoyed eating them.

Jeff's entree - rib eye steak

My fish dinner

My breakfast on our second day,

My lunch on our second day.

My appetizer which was something like an open faced empanada.

No really sure whose meal was this but it looks like a pork dish.

A special type of salad with some sliced meat.

My lobster dinner at the French restaurant, a little salty and overcooked.

 

Minions Monday - It's so cute, it's a must

Who wouldn't like the minions?  Whatever age you are, it's very hard not to like these characters.  After watching Despicable me 1 and 2 and the Minions movie,  I cannot help but

get one of those character.  Sometime ago, I saw them at Target and I bought Kevin who says a bunch of words that you can't hardly understand but yet still funny.  It was so funny that  included him in the outgoing message on our home phone.  Remember last Christmas when we made our Minions nativity.  Enough said, I guess you get it.  Last Sunday when my MIL came for our Sunday dinner, she brought something special.  So again, I share it with you.

They are blueberry cupcakes with yellow frosting and black licorice for the hair and lips.

#1 LPGA golfer Lydia KO has the minion golf club cover.  I want one.

This is Kevin and this cover is for a driver and available at Amazon.  I wonder if I can make it!

Sharks Sunday - We need all the fans to cheer

Tonight is a do or die for our bay area team.  Go Sharks Go.  I am doing this post to ask all my readers, followers, friends and family both in Canada, USA and maybe even around the world to cheer for the Sharks.  They are playing at home and hopefully have the home ice advantage.  We need this game to at least get a chance to play the 7th game.  This is the first time they are in the Stanley Cup finals and it will be amazing to have that chance. So however you cheer, whatever works when you are cheering for a team, I would appreciated anything.  It's not easy for me to beg for something but this time, I am and I know if you are reading this you will help out.  Tonight let's all be a SHARKS fan.  

 

 

 

Settling Saturday - Normal is a good feeling

Almost a week has gone by since we came back from our vacation and as much as it was great to not have to do anything that's related to chores, it is nice to settle back into normal life.  What is normal life you might ask?  Being home is definitely something to look forward to after being away.  It didn't take me long to get back into the swing of things.  The one thing that I noticed that was a little weird is the fact that I am waking up very early in the morning.  What is early?  Between 6 and 7 am is early specially when you are retired and doesn't have to be anywhere.  Although the first day back I was at the golf course for our 952 tee time.  The two days a week of volunteer was like riding a back, I was into it just like that.

Actually I had another golf game on Thursday, bowling night on Tuesday and MIL on Friday.  But unfortunately things will change a bit for the next couple of weeks and maybe even into the next month as everyone is taking some long vacations.  I really don't mind as I have a lot of sewing projects that I need to finish before I start some other crafts.  Did I mention that I am hoping to enrol in some Spanish classes?  Not really sure where to go as I might have to wait until the Fall session begins.  That is it for now because I have a lot of house chores that needs to get done.  Here's some beautiful flower photos I took in Punta Cana, DR.  Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully I will be getting back to normal schedule with blogging and creating some exciting posts for everyone to enjoy. 

Tiring Tuesday - Back to normal

Before I return to blogging after a week of having fun in Punta Cana, DR I would like to send our Best Wishes and Congratulations to my daughter and her hubby aka my favorite SIL who is celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.  It was so fitting that family and friends return to DR to attend another wedding but also do a little reminiscing of their wedding which we attended in June 7, 2006.  Although it was a different resort this time around, some of the memories came back as if it was just yesterday.   I would like to write more about the trip but I think the best way is to share the video that my SIL made.  Hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.  

 https://vimeo.com/169453430

This morning I got up so early because my body still thinks I am on eastern time.  There was so much to do to get back to normal.  I decided to unpack, finished three loads of laundry, tidy up the living room and dining area and still had time to touch up my nail polish.  After all that there was still time left before meeting my girl friends for lunch.  I tried to take a nap but it wouldn't happen even after I came back from lunch and had this huge glass of margarita.

 

 

Sharks Saturday - Stanley Cup

For the next week, there will be so much excitement in the Bay Area specifically San Jose as the Sharks battle with the Penguins for the Stanley Cup.  For those of you who are true hockey fans, I am sure you know that this will be the Sharks first attempt at Finals.  The scary part is that the Penguins are experienced at this since they have three Stanley cup wins.  This will be one of those series that will get you at the edge of your seat, maybe even some nail biting situations.  We will definitely be cheering for our home town boys although it's funny to say that because majority of the Shark players are Canadians and a few are from the province of Ontario.  So I am hoping that my family and friends in Canada will be cheering with us.  GO SHARKS GO!

I will be wearing this each and every game that we watch on TV.

 

Wellness Wednesday - Our health should be a priority

This post is just a reminder to all to please make your health as your priority.  I am sure that everyone knows this fact but I think sometimes, it's good to have a little reminder to be back to staying healthy.  Last week I received a call from my sister regarding the recent event in my brother's life.  Apparently he was found unconscious and was taken to the hospital.  This scared me because he is only a few years older than me.  But unfortunately his health was not his priority.  I feel very helpless because I live very far from him.  Luckily my sister lives in the same area and she is very good at making sure he is ok.  However she is not his caregiver and I think at times, it's a little stressful for her to be making decisions for him and attending to every little issues of his everyday life.  It is very difficult to accept some of the things that has happened to my brother.  Nevertheless, one should learn from this and truly take care of your well being.  Between the three of us, I was the first one to be diagnosed with Diabetes as well as the first one to have Hypertension and High Cholesterol.  I have dealt with these health issues longer than my brother and today can say that everything is under control.  Enjoying life, staying active, volunteering for mental exercise and whatever else I need to stay as healthy is a true priority.  There are certain things that I would like to do but I know the price I would have to pay, so I always opted out of whatever it might be.  Again, I am sure that everyone already knows and have heard all this stuff, just a friendly reminder.  Live, Laugh, Love, Learn and Listen.