making my way...

If u want something enough & ur heart is pure, wondrous things can happen!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:59:00 -0800

If u want something enough & ur heart is pure, wondrous things can happen!:

Still can’t believe I came face to face with Joshua Jackson the other day. And all my brilliant self could come up with were THREE words - “OH MY GOD!” Apparently, Diane Kruger got a kick out of it and was giggling as we all went on our way.

katienkristina:

we would like to meet the following people in no particular order in 2012!! we’ve already got a great start!!!

Joshua Jackson (1/8/12-hiking Los Angeles)

“Oh my god” “OH MY GOD” “Good Morning” :)

We’ve met Derek Hough a few times, but we need us some ONE-ON-ONE

Chris Evans

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My "Stuck in a 90's Groove" playlist

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:24:00 -0700

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been stuck in a 90’s groove thanks to ”A Lot Like Love” and ”Friends with Benefits”. And since I’m still high off of the two NKOTB & BSB Concerts I went to, I sometimes throw in a little bit of that every now and then.

1. Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
2. Dave Matthews Band - Crash Into Me
3. Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
4. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
5. Semisonic - Closing Time
6. Oasis - Wonderwall
7. The Cranberries - Linger
8. Radiohead - Creep
9. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
10. The Verve Pipe - The Freshman

Even though I personally love the music of the 70’s, the 90’s is definitely a very close second :)

Movie day with @lillaydeekt

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:27:05 -0700

Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, & Josh Groban = Sexy, Hot, & Dreamy.

Spent the day with bestie watching these two awesome movies. The *NSYNC fan girl in me came alive during Friends with Benefits, and I’m sure I died watching Gosling & Groban. MMM.

Highlights:

1. Justin insisting that “Closing Time” was sung by Third Eye Blind
2. That moment where they showed on Crazy Stupid Love the theater we were watching in. Whole theater pointed and laughed.
3. Bruno Mars’ “Runaway Baby” opening song in Friends with Benefits.
4. Justin’s ass & Ryan’s abs. Damn.

HAHA. Okay that is all.

I love both bands for different reasons. But yes, the truth is...

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:03:46 -0700

I love both bands for different reasons. But yes, the truth is they’re BOTH AMAZING.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood with friends from Toronto

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:18:00 -0700

Blood Diamond, Leonardo DiCaprio

w/ President Obama

All the single ladies, Beyoncé

Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks

Justin Timberlake bringin' Sexy Back

My silent buddy, Charlie Chaplin

with the fun nun, Whoopi Goldberg

With the FRESHest Prince, Will Smith

Lakers' Coach Jack hahahaha!

w/ Spiderman

Madame Tussauds Hollywood with friends from Toronto

After 14 years, finally met four of the fives boys of...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:31:00 -0700

Katie & I w/ Backstreet Boys at LA Show

AJ McLean & I at the Anaheim show

After 14 years, finally met four of the fives boys of @BackstreetBoys. T’was a great night. Los Angeles (Staples Center) show blew my mind. THE best concert I’ve ever been to, without a frikkin’ doubt. LA knows how to show love! KTBSPA!!!! And, I’m definitely a new New Kids on the Block fan. For 40+ year olds, they’re still so pretty damn hot. Love.

Some pics from my first Backstreet Boys / New Kids on the Block...

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:12:00 -0700

Our tickets - Floor 3, Row 5

Backstreet Boys VIP Soundcheck

Jordin Sparks opening for NKOTBSB

NKOTBSB

Donnie Wahlberg

Nick Carter

Carter in the Spotlight

Backstreet Boys REUNITED!

NKOTBSB huddle during Encore

NKOTBSB final bow

Some pics from my first Backstreet Boys / New Kids on the Block concert! Best frikkin’ day ever!

All hell broke loose at the Staples Center when Kevin Richardson...

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:51:51 -0700

All hell broke loose at the Staples Center when Kevin Richardson came out. T’was an awesome night. (Don’t mind my outrageous screaming, singing along, and spastic movement.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKGF6qYD9jw

tuhrishhhh: Super adorable. (Sorta looks like he’s giving the finger!) <3

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:24:00 -0700

tuhrishhhh:

Super adorable. (Sorta looks like he’s giving the finger!) <3

ka-ja: THIS America, take note. Who says “Friends”...

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:50:49 -0700

ka-ja:

THIS

America, take note. Who says “Friends” isn’t educational? LOL

forever-brunomars: The Hernandez Family <3 Look at Little...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:25:30 -0700

forever-brunomars:

The Hernandez Family <3

Look at Little Peter a.k.a Bruno

Damn, his eyes. Beautiful.

somewhereinbrooklyn-: you are an unreal human being Damn.

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:37:56 -0700

somewhereinbrooklyn-:

you are an unreal human being

Damn.

You rock my world. posted by somewhereinbrooklyn

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:13:00 -0700

You rock my world.

posted by somewhereinbrooklyn

Long overdue tumblr post. Photos from the last few...

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 11:29:32 -0700

Patrick Fabian - SBTB: College Years

Josh Groban

Cousin's wedding in Marina del Rey

Hollywood Sign with Laura

the Griffith Observatory with Laura

with the Grandparentals

Memy's 4th Birthday

with Phredley Brown (Bruno Mars' MD)

Long overdue tumblr post. Photos from the last few months.

NKOTBSB concert in THIRTEEN days. So excited I could die.

Pictures from our road trip to Santa Barbara last weekend.

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:50:43 -0800

Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch

Katie & I outside the ranch

Got lost and ended up here

Tagged a rock outside the ranch

At Solvang!

Driving back down the coast

Pictures from our road trip to Santa Barbara last weekend.

Forty days.

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:26:44 -0800

It’s been forty days today since my Lola’s (grandma) passing. And even though forty days may seem like a long time to others, till now it still doesn’t feel all that real. Everything at home reminds me of her. I know we’re all here on borrowed time, but is it so bad for me to be selfish and want to keep her around for just a little while longer? Every day since she’s been gone, I still feel my heart get heavy. I, then, think of all the things that I have yet to do, that I always pictured she’d be around for. But life happens, and we’re forced to make do with what life has dealt us. When people ask if I’m okay, how okay can one possibly be after a loss (any kind of loss)? I’ve never really believed that anyone is ever, truly okay. We do what we can to the best of our ability to just be able to function in this world.

Lola, I miss you now, more than ever. I love you.

Mission accomplished.

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:50:00 -0800

After about seven months, I’m pretty proud to say that I lost a total of 30 lbs, and currently at a weight that I haven’t been in about TEN years. When I calculated my BMI seven months ago, I was shocked to see that I was at 24.5 (0.5 away from being overweight). I knew something had to change. I, also, am very well aware it shouldn’t be a big issue and you should love the way you look. But when you know your body is the way it is because you’ve been abusing it by over-indulging with food and not getting the proper exercise, I think it’s safe to say that there is something wrong.

I figured 25 pounds was a somewhat realistic goal for me, so that’s what I aimed for. I never really believed that weight loss could be achieved through just diet and exercise. Short of starving oneself, I was convinced that there was some secret to weight loss that I didn’t know about (Haha!). But by cutting carbs (including white rice), fried food, and sugars, and substituting them with steamed vegetables and fish/chicken, I could feel the change in my body (And yes, I had my cheat meals and a few setbacks - I’m only human haha). With my exercise regime, I hiked up and jogged down various trails at Griffith Park at least five times a week. In all honesty, it’s not the workout itself that’s difficult, it’s getting out of bed and getting myself to the trail that’s the challenge.

Eating healthy and keeping the body in shape is a huge commitment in itself and takes a lot of discipline. Everything in moderation. And, even though I’ve surpassed my desired weight loss, I know the biggest obstacle I have to face is keeping it off.

Bottom line, it is not impossible to lose weight and get fit. I’m glad to finally say, mission accomplished. Whew!

(Note: I promised myself that when I hit my goal weight, I was treating myself to a buffet. I’ll probably hold off on that for awhile. But yay!)

Thanks to everyone for all the kinds words, cards, flowers, and prayers for my Lola (Grandma). I truly appreciate it. I’ve been in such a funk for the last couple of weeks, and still slowly trying to get my life back on track. Never have I felt my world crumble down so quickly. Losing my grandma was absolutely devastating. So, I’m sorry for falling off the radar, I’m trying to pick up the pieces and get back into the groove of things. But I’ll be back soon. Thank you, again <3

Rest in peace, Lola! Till we see each other again! Love you with all my heart <333

Sightseeing in Bohol. Absolutely beautiful here!!! LOVE!

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:57:04 -0800

Chocolate Hills

Butterfly Conservatory

TARSIER!!!!

Iguana!!!

Lunch on a riverboat

ATiTribe

Hinagdangan Cave

Panglao Beach

Sightseeing in Bohol. Absolutely beautiful here!!! LOVE!

Simbang Gabi with the cousins and family at the frikkin’...

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:06:02 -0800

Simbang Gabi with the cousins and family at the frikkin’ crack of dawn (oh wait, WAY before dawn, it was like 3AM) =]

From Mabuhay Fest =)

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 09:56:00 -0800

mike isberto

krystle tugadi

manny garcia

andrew garcia

rb

aj rafael

From Mabuhay Fest =)