Lenten Conclusion

1. Blogging everyday: I almost made it! Man, missed one day! Besides missing a day, I think my blogs this season have been quite BLAH. Sometimes I would blog just to blog, but next year I'll try to blog with much more thought and patience.

2. No music & no phone: I did awesome with the no music! I got use to it and completely forgot about it on Easter. No phone part I cheated. I texted while driving (slap my hand).

3. Go to Church: I two Sundays, but it was definitely more than usual.

4. Pray: I need to do this more.

It was an alright Lenten season this year and next year I think I will challenge myself more. I have a year to think about it.

I ate a lot of candy today. Time to brush the teeth and sleep early. It's been a long and tiring day. Bye! :)

EASTER!

Happy Happy Easter everyone! Rejoice and be thankful!

Oh how wonderful it was to gather with the fam like good 'ol times. After 10am mass, we went to my cousin's "19th" birthday party. Fun food food fun.

Right when we got home, everyone changed into their pj's and slept. Food coma central. Took a good hour nap and woke up to Jbendo asking if I can bring the backpack to him. He's leaving for Washington tomorrow. That lucky butt. As I was half way to his house, I noticed that something was missing. I was looking around and saw my radio. TIME OUT! I could listen to music! I turned it on and all I heard was static and the same station on all my buttons. I forgot that everything reset when my battery was replaced. Then I went to channel 1049 and 923 only to find out that they were Spanish/Korean music! When the heck did this happen? Maybe I forgot.

Went home and played with YOSHI!!!! Hawman, I want one now! I tried Face Time and it's so cool!!! iPhone 5 please come out soon.

Mel came over and she was suppose to leave for Sac at 8, but instead we went to Starbucks and back to my house lol. She really didn't want to drive back. She actually just left and won't be arriving to Sac til midnight. Ay Mel! At least she got her coffee!

So I'll concluded my Lenten tasks on tomorrow's blog as today is still Easter. Have a safe drive wherever ya'll are going. Good luck with tests/school/work. Pray and give thanks once again!

Holy Saturday: Kaaaaggghhh

What a long, random day this was!

1. Hurr did with Shar at Headcase: same cut, but wouldn't go back there.

2. Palo Alto plans changed : A whole lotta thinking about what to do...I thought I was the only one, but Jbendo is pretty indecisive sometimes. :P

3. Adamson's: Freakin yummy BBQ sandwiches. Next I must try their rootbeer.

4. Parking lot: Jbendo is indecisive.

5. Target: DANGEROUS.

6. Home.

7. VF: Jbdeno bought his running shoes!

8. Home: I nap.

9. Verizon: didn't have car dock.

10: VF again: to buy car dock.

11. Home.

12: Watching William & Kate again.

Surprisingly, Adamson's had me full for the entire day. I'm going to have to eat dinner sometime though.

Easter tomorrow!!!! I can't wait to play with my iPad2! MUAHAHAHAHA. Now what to name him....hmmmmmm

Good Friday: Remember Me.

I woke up today feeling great and ready to get the day started and over with. I usually am sluggish going to work, but I couldn't wait as after work was service at Holy Spirit. However, my first call of the day was an angry, upset member which was hard to brush off. Yet, it was Good Friday and I didn't let that get to me.

Jbendo came by KP to finally try our clam chowder. He thinks it's the best he ever had! ;D You guys should definitely stop by on a Friday. Puahaha.

After work, cowsins met up at my house and we all headed to Holy Spirit. I'm so happy they all came along and experienced what we experience every year. The Passion Play gets to me everytime and Jesus is truly amazing. I absolutely love the music here. The choir is awesome! Father Joe gave a great homily too.

I'm am beat and ready to sleep sleep sleep! Pray and give thanks to Jesus!!!!

Holy Thursday: Watch and Pray

Triduum is here. After work went to mass at 7pm with Shar and Jbendo. It was definitely a full house... So full that they ran out of wine! When I didn't receive the wine, I was thinking to myself, "hawman! It's the last supper and I didn't receive the blood of Christ?! " But it's ok, Jesus knows. :)

After the 2hr mass, went home then to St. John's for some food. Now looking forward to Good Friday tomorrow!

Watch and pray.
Stay with me. Remain here with me.
Watch and pray. Watch and pray.

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Day 42: Negative Nancy

I have ill feelings towards certain people and I don't like myself for that. What's so horrible is that it's Holy Week and it's definitely not acceptable to have this negative vibe over me.

Today, people from church came by and borrowed my mom's orchids for mass tomorrow. I cannot wait until Holy Thursday! Mass is what I need.

My dreams have returned and I've been sweatin' bullets at night again.

Today was Lola Fely's 93rd Birthday! Holy cow! And guess what cake she had. TIRAMISU! :D

Day 42: Cute Kids!

When I grow up, I'm going to name my kid Penelope!

Today was full of baby wipes! We probably sold about 120 packages of wipes today. They are quite popular. My co-worker and I loved seeing the babies as their parents made their purchases. There was one particular baby (about 4 months) who just could not stop giggling and making that high pitch laugh noise. It was so cute! No one was even making her laugh! She was simply just chillin in her stroller, lol-ing on her own. Her laugh was so loud, constant, and oh so adorable that it caught the attention of our Director who came out of her office to see this freakin' cute ass kid.

Whenever I see babies laugh on their own or talk/make noises when no one is there, I can't help but think that they're playing with God or angels.

My legs are going to fall off now as I still struggle to breathe. Time to bake bake bake! Have a lovely evening and did I mention that I can't wait for the Triduum?!

Day 41: A Whole Lotta Nothing

My lola stole my reeses peanut butter cups and my energy bar and gave it to my younger cousins.

Today was a drag and honestly, I didn't accomplish much. All I could remember was blowing my nose every 5 minutes. I really didn't do anything. Haha, I pulled a Jbendo!

Worked out alone today and realized it's much easier to get through when in good company. I hope Olie and Llama upgrade their membership. After, I was able to finally make my protein smoothie!

Holy Week! I'm so excited for the Triduum! It's always been my favorite.

I wish I had a cupcake left over. What a blah blog. I can't wait til the Triduum!!!

Day 40: Allergies and Cupcakes!

Today, April 17 at 2:47 pm: I, Kristine-Marie Ventura David FINALLY sneezed 3 times in a row!

Although allergies suck, I'm glad I fulfilled one thing on my "List of Things to do Before I Die."

Another upside of Spring is seeing gorgeous flowers bloom! Tulips are one of my favorites! This was taken at Stanford Mall. Gorgeous day to be walking around. Jbendo and I met up with Ivan for a Sprinkles Cupcake break. It was wonderful seeing him!

I want a husky when I grow up.

It's unfortunate that Fridays are not considered part of the weekend. :P

Take a picture of a flower. Pet a dog. Eat a cupcake and go to sleep!

Day 39: FAIL

Exactly one week before Easter, I break two of my Lenten goals! UGH!

1. I texted while driving. My mom is back in the ER and my dad texted me asking if I was home yet. While driving, I texted him saying I was almost home. I knew I was breaking it, but I felt that I should text him anyway. Now that's my bad.

2. I forgot to blog for Day 39- Saturday! MAN! I thought this was the year that I would blog for 47 days..on time..without being late. But nope! Dangit, I'm bummed.

On top of all that, my allergies are getting the best of me. My eyes, throat, nose, and even my ears feel like their going to pop!

Tomorrow (well today) is Palm Sunday!! Next year..next year again.

Day 38: Satisfied

After a slow Friday at work, my long awaited craving of Boiling Crab has finally been fulfilled. I had the pleasure of making a mess with Jbendo, Shar, Jeffrey, Sarah, and Oliver and my oh my look what we did (refer to picture). I can't believe I waited til the end of the Lenten Season to eat here. Best Leneten food by far. Well, along with sushi. Despite the freakin' 2 hour wait, Boiling Crab never lets me down.

Debating whether to wake up early to gymit. I think I will. But all I can think about is how full I am. Bleh. I want something sweet now and that's not red vines.

Happy weekend to you all and enjoy the sun! Wash your hands and wash your face.

Day 37: 1:1

Today I met with my manager and we discussed my goals for 2011. Not only will I be focusing more on the programs I help coordinate, but I will also be presenting to new members and staff about what our center offers. After discussing my goals, my manager asked me how I was doing. There are a lot of Employee Events occurring and the other Health Ed Assistant is being pulled into different directions, which always results in me covering the center about 80% of the time. It's no one's fault at all. It's just that there is way too much work for two people to handle. I'm really glad that my manager is aware of this issue and has even brought it up to our director. I was told that help is on the way to support me. *whew!

It was my co-worker's last day today. She was actually an on-call and and was able to help cover the center with me while the other Health Ed Assistant was working on Employee Wellness. Now she is going to work at Campbell until August as a temp. We had a mini cake party and it was sad to see her go. Thank goodness Kaiser has sametime, which is like instant messenger but for KP employees.

I can't wait until Friday. Now time for my king size snicker bar. Oh heck to the yes. Boiling crab tomorrow!!!

Day 36: New Member

I was pressured into buying this 4lb. tub of Red Vines. Blame Jbendo. I was only suppose to buy a cake and a card at Safeway. The Red Vines were on sale for $5.99 and Jbendo carried a tub everywhere we went around the store. It was haunting.

Ok, I lied. He didn't follow me with the Red Vines. But he did pressure me into buying them.

Side Story: I remember when I was in elementary/middle school I use to go to 2535 often to watch MTV/Nikelodeon/Disney and a tub of Red Vines was always available! The cousins and I use to put a Red Vine in a cup of coke and use it as a straw.

I signed up for a membership at 24 today. I was able to receive a discount for being a KP employee and the discount was seriously "LEGIT." Now I really need to work out and I don't know how I feel about that yet. Haha.

Tomorrow is Farmer's Market Day and a co-worker's last day :(

Watch Modern Family, drink water, and try to sleep 5 minutes earlier than your usual time.

Day 35: Taking a Chance

Application submitted. It's a waiting game now.

In the words of Mel since open registration, "MOTIVATION!!"

Couldn't pass this opportunity up. Thank you and miss you! :)

Day 34: Fast Forward

Audrey Hepburn was a skinny one on Breakfast At Tiffany's.

East is almost hea! Can you believe it? There's a lot to look forward to in the summer and I can't wait. The sun needs to stay out and the wind needs to get lost.

My Aunt just came back from a 3.5 week cruise and she came back looking tanned as ever! I swear, she was as white as me. Now, she's more than 50 shades darker than I am. Unbelievable. I guess that's what I'm going to have to do to get tanned: go on a Caribbean cruise for 3.5 weeks.

I like receiving google invites. They're cute and fun ;)

Shar and I are watching Breakfast at Tiffany's and the first 20 minutes I had a "wtf" look on my face. Hahaha. I haven't watched this before and so far it's interesting. Not what I expected, but interesting. Audrey Hepburn is beautiful!

Tomorrow is my last trial day. Let's see where this takes me.

Tuesday, another dreadful Monday, but closer to Wednesday, which is Hump Day. Lots of comas! Wash your hands, wash your face, and do the boogy dance.

Day 33: SUNday!

Dresses are one of my weaknesses.

After teaching catechism this morning, I went home had lunch, and headed over to Jbendo's. We were going to go to Verizon to buy myself a headset since Jbendo gets a 25% discount. However, they were all out. Walking around the mall, we noticed the "Cotton On" store and to our surprise, they were pretty reasonably priced! There were great 2 for $20 deals, 50% off sales, and $20 dresses! We totally went thopping there and when it was time to ring up, my heart kind of skipped, but it was ok! In Jbendo's words, "it's like thopping at Target!" Twas true twas true.

Made it back on time for church and it was a full house! The confirmation retreat ended and mass was full of candidates/family/sponsors. It was a very long mass. Since it is the second weekend of the month, the priest asked if there were any couples celebrating their anniversary to walk to the alter to receive a blessing. My parents' anniversary is on the 14th so they headed their way up. The priest asked them to introduce themselves and how many years it will be. They did so and said their names and my dad added, "29 years of service." The crowd literally LOL'd.

Yet another week to get by. Please be nice, Monday. Have a relaxing rest of the night. Eat Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!

Day 32: Where's Day 31?

Target does not sell foam rollers!

A reoccuring dream I have is getting lost on the freeway. I'm usually by myself, freaking out not knowing which way to go. Today, that happened except Jbendo was with me. Thank the Lord! I was driving (he let me drive.. My car) and we ended up not knowing where to go on 85. We went back and forth between north and south and finally figured it out. I was calm throughout the whole thing. I even suggested a few routes, which ended up being correct. I think I would've freaked out if I was by myself. I have no sense of direction. Ha!

I'm going to eat a second dinner in attempt to gain weight. Relax, watch a movie, and eat some candy! You deserve it!

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Day 30: Hawman

I am too full. Just got back from an all you can eat sushi place in blossom hill. Dang, I don't think I'll be eating sushi for awhile.

I'm really too full to blog. Tomorrow will be a little better. Now time to play Akinator!

Happy weekend everyone. Clean your eyeglasses and download the Akinator app!

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Day 30: What Time Is It?!

It's pedometer time, wooo!

A new employee wellness program began and I started wearing my pedo-meter today. It's not the Amazing Race anymore, but a new program called KP Walk that was designed by region. Instead of inserting how many steps we walk/run, we insert the number of minutes we participate in physical activity. Although I don't need my pedo-meter, I think it's still fun wearing one.

Gym day today minus Olie and Llama. After, had Five Guys which was alright. :P

In N Out>Five Guys for sure.

Is it damn cold or what! Tomorrow is Friday Friday...yay! Now what to eat what to eat! I hope you all have a lovely night. Bundle up and be safe.

Day 29: Awkwardly Funny

I must admit, this chick freaked me out when I found out she WAS dating Michael Cera. She was not what I expected, especially after Paper Heart. Not a bad thing at all, but you know... However, my brover showed me videos of her and you know what? She is actually growing on me. Yes, she is awkward, but awkwardly funny! I believe she has a unique kind of talent and humor that is entertaining and quite hilarious.

Check these vids out. Watch in the order they appear!

Day 28: Blahgging

First time Blahgging througt my phone. Hopefully this works out. Work day went fairly well today. The department was actually closed during lunch as we had an Her meeting and was provided lunch! That's always nice.

After, met up the Olie and Jbendo at 24 for Day 2. Twas a good workout. I need to remember to stretch before and after. Panera once again! Llama couldn't make today and I can't make tomorrow! Shar's Every 15 Minutes event starts tomorrow and I have to drop my mom off the parent retreat. Thursday we shall meet again.

I really wanted to share a couple videos, but I'm too tired to figure out how to attach on here. Until tomorrow! Goodnight and sweet dreams!

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Day 27: Seeking Motivation.

So I'm starting to have this thing about doing trials. In the past I had the opportunity to pay a guest visit to Moffet Towers. That was cool, but just a day thing. Last year, I signed up for the 7 day trial to the Super Sport in San Jose and soon enough that was over. Now, I signed up for the 7 day trial, well Jeff Jones granted me 8, to the Super Sport in Sunnyvale. I don't consider myself a "working out" person. I don't consider myself anywhere close to being "fit." And I don't consider myself strong. I am seeking motivation to develop a good habit. I am seeking motivation to be healthier. The hardest part, for me, is where to find this motivation, Should it just come to me? Do I have to search and think of a person, event, or experience? I need something to keep me going. I need something that's encouraging, supportive, and life-changing. I need the drive. I need the feeling of "I can do this."

I NEED MOTIVATION. GIVE ME MOTIVATION!

On a side note: Gorgeous day. Panera is nice. Is it bad to be annoyed my someone you don't even really talk to? If so, please slap my hand. Thanks. Eat a second dinner, followed by cotton candy. I hope I didn't miss a new epi of HIMYM.

Day 26: Happy Tummy

Happy (Belated) Birthday Auntie Estella!

After teaching catechism, we met up with the rest of the fam at Buca Di Beppo in Campbell. I haven't been there in ages! Pruneridge is a cute hangout spot with a lot of yummy restaurants and dessert places. Perfect spot to walk around especially on a warm day. At Buca, we had bread & butta, calamari, fried mozzarella, stuffed mushrooms, salad, spaghetti, pizza, linguine futti di mare, and chicken marsala.

Not a lot of people were eating the muscles around the pasta, so ya know, I didn't want the to muscles to go to waste. ;) No seriously, when I asked for two muscles, my uncle and Llama end up giving me more. I love muscles!

We also had the dessert platter: tiramisu, double dark chocolate cake, cheesecakse, and apple crostata. When the waitresses brought out the candles and dessert, Auntie Estella started to cry as they were singing.

After, I took a trip to Jbendo's church. His church plays fun songs that remind me of youth group. Maybe because 6PM is their youth mass...DUH Kristine. But yeah, haven't gone to his church in awhile as well. It was nice. When we got back, Jbendo's parents just got back from Monterey. Guess what his mom gave me!!!!!!!

That's right ya'll...GREEN APPLE COTTON CANDY! I was definitely surprised and so excited! His mom was telling us that when she saw the cotton candy, she knew how much Katrina (Jbendo's sister) and I love cotton candy so she got us some. Very sweet of her. Hawman, great freakin' way to end the short weekend.

And yet another week to survive. Looking forward to tomorrow as Olie, Llama, and I will start our 7 day trial at 24! Wish us luck. :)

Don't forget to prepare your lunch, wash your face, and sleep early!

Day 25: Not As Planned.

When I was driving my car home, I felt like I was driving a motorcycle in TRON.

I woke up at 6:45 am today and couldn't go back to sleep. I stayed in bed watching videos on my phone and finally got up at around 9. Couldn't wait til SJ Eats! I skipped breakfast, hoping to stuff my face and gain a few pounds. Treatbot was what I was really looking forward to. Did this all happen? PSH. Not even close.

When we arrived, we were shocked to see that the event was held in a tiny parking lot. Holy crap, it was pathetic. About six trucks parked with a bunch of people standing everywhere. Lines were wrapped OUTSIDE of the parking lot, onto the sidewalks. I happened to see John Lam there, who stood in line for about an hour to get food. This was an epic FAIL and SJ sucks. Haha. Dang, the Great America parking lot would've been so much better. After 15 minutes of walking back and forth, we decided to grab some La Vics instead. We came at the perfect time as the ex-SJ Eaters followed a few minutes after. In the afternoon, we walked to Cold Stone only to find out that there was no longer a Cold Stone there! Another FAIL! Starbucks and Jamba instead. Walked back and burned a lot of calories. Also went to Ulta to buy myself a new straightener. I could spend hours there. Overall, it was a good Saturday even though our plans got adjusted. Who cares as long as your with good company right? RIGHT!

I made it back on time and I deserve my Panera cookie. Where the heck is my Panera cookie?! Until tomorrow, brush your teeth, floss, and gargle!

Day 24: Happy Friday!

I'm allergic to Great Mall. Really.

Aren't Fridays suppose to be chill? PSH.

Even though I brought my lunch today, Jbendo came with sushi. We at outside in the courtyard and my was it sunny and warm. We took a trip to the cafeteria to buy a Choco Taco and sat on the bench. Later, we took a stroll around the hospital and came across Auntie Meling and Lola Fely waiting for Ken to pick them up! Ken's so fawnnies.

I had to go to Great Mall to return a cardigan at H&M and guess what! I'm freakin allergic to the mall of great. My throat was super itchy and I probably sneezed in almost every store we went to.

I'm excited for SJ Eats tomorrow! I'm not going to eat breakfast so my tummy can handle all the food I want to try. I can't wait to see the buds too!

Have a safe weekend everyone. Don't forget to sleep, eat, drink, and pee.