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Did I Marry the right person?

so, let's "make love" DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON? During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said, "How do I know if I married the right person?" I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "It depends. Is that your husband?" In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?" Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind. Here's the answer. EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with your spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies. Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in love... because it's happening TO YOU.

People in love sometimes say, "I was swept off my feet." Think about the imagery of that __expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU. Falling in love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute, drive you nuts.

The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage. At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marry the right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else. This is when marriages breakdown.

People blame their spouse for their unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment. Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, church, a hobby, a friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances. But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage. It lies within it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. You could. And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a few years later. Because (listen carefully to this): THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND. SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER just happen to you.

You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" it day in and day out. That's why we have the __expression "the labor of love." Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work. Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage. Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship WILL make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable... you can "make" love. Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... not just a feeling.

Participate with me on this. I only sent this to folks whose answers arebound to be clever! This is what you are supposed to do, try not to be LAMEand spoil the fun! Just give in and do it. Copy, not forward, this entiree-blog and paste it into new blog.

Change all the answers so that they apply to you then send this to awholebunch of people you know *including*the person who sent it to you. Thetheory is that you will learn a lot of little known facts about yourfriends. It is fun and easy. 51 questions to answer.

1. FIRST NAME Glasel

2. ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, First three letters are after my grandma and last three from mymom. Put them together and it spelled gla-sel

3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? I think it was Friday because I was cramping

4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? sometimes

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? honey turkey

6. KIDS? Joel, Sydney, Dyezabelle and another girl on the way

7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDSWITH YOU? I think I would

8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? Not anymore, but I use too. No more time to write with the kids

9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? no not really

10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes

11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? maybe, I've always thought about it

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Smart start and the new berry lucky charms

13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEMOFF? no.

14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? for my size, I think I am.

15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Chocolate Malted Crunch, but lately I've been craving french Vanilla

16. SHOE SIZE? 5 1/2

17. RED OR PINK? red

18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUTYOURSELF? Can't really say, probably my size. I would like to be just a littlebit taller.

19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my family and old friends

20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?yeah, sure

21 WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? white capris and slippers

22. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? baby blue

23. LAST THING YOU ATE? chocolate chip cookies

24. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Jack Johnson, very melow and relaxing.

25. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOUBE? Red

26. PETS? Pandora our cute puppy

27. WHO IS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THEPHONE? My husband...=)

28. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOUARE ATTRACTED TO? their face and there smile

29. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? yes! very much!!

30. FAVORITE DRINK? Chai blended ice tea

31. FAVORITE SPORT? soft ball

32. EYE COLOR: brown

33. HAT SIZE? I don't know, not a hat person

34. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes

35. FAVORITE FOOD? a juicy steak

36. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? happy endings

37. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED AT THE MOVIES? it's been so long...don't remember

38. SUMMER OR WINTER? winter

39. HUGS OR KISSES? Both it depends who giving them lol

40. FAVORITE DESSERT? anything chocolate , but anything .that sweet and good. CAKE!!!

41. PERSON MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? ??

42. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? ??

43. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? baby names

44. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Marvin the Martian

45. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Psych

46. FAVORITE SOUNDS? nature and kids happy

47. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Rolling Stones

48. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Hawaii

49. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? putting up with my husband & kids...LOL

50. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? March 13, 1975 Agat, Guam

51 . WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Michelle and Jarett...=)

Words learned in Japan....

Ok read the english meanings and then OUTLOUD say the Japanese words...

1) Thats not right........ Sum Ting Wong

2) Are you harboring a fugitive................... Hu Yu Hai Ding

3) See me ASAP.............. Kum Hia Nao

4) Stupid Man................................ Dum Fuk

5) Small horse.................. Tai Ni Po Ni

6) Did you go to the beach?.................... Wai Yu So Tan

7) I bumped in to a coffee table................. Ai Bang Mai Fa Kin Ni

8) I think you need a face lift...................... Chin Tu Fat

9) It's very dark in here........................... Wao So Dim

10) I thought you were on a diet............... Wai Yu Mun Ching

11) This is a tow away zone....................... No Pah King

12) staying out of sight.............................. Lei Ying Lo

13) He's cleaning his automobile................ Wa Shing Ka

14) Your body odor is offensive.................. Yu Stin Ki Pu

15)Great..................... Fa Kin Su Pah

If u understood how to do this, repost it and share the laugh.

The Power of Two's

TWO THINGS...

Body: Two Names You Go By

Sel and Shorty

Two Parts of Your Heritage

Filipino & Spanish

Two Things That Scare You

Life & Death

Two Everyday Essentials

clothes & consciousness

Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now

clothes & Makeup

Two of Your Favourite Bands or Musical Artists

Greenday & Linkin Park

Two Things You Want in a Relationship

Freedom & Truth (Props to Jon)

Two Truths

Change is the only constant in life.

All bodies with mass exert gravity. (Props to Jon)

Two things You Hate

having to put up with peoples' stupid shit

Close minded People

Two things that appeal to you in the opposite sex

personality & looks

Two of Your Favourite Hobbies

Working out & Shopping

Two Things You Want Really Badly

for the world to wake up and stop being stupid

and progress to have a perfect mind/body/soul

Two Places You want to go on Vacation

Philippines & Guam to visit family

Two Things You Want to Do Before You Die

Make sure my kids will be taken care of and happy.

Two Ways that you are stereotypically a Chick/Guy

Stereotypes? and Stereotypes?

Two Things You Normally Wouldn't Admithaha & haha

Talk about Psycho Bitch

Okay, So this morning I was listening to the Radio like I always do when I get ready for the day. Today's topic was about this woman named Susan something or other. I can't remember the last name, but anyways she is being charged for assault for what she did to her boyfriend at the time while he was asleep.

I guess she found out that he was cheating on her and she wanted to teach him a lesson.

I can't believe this guy slept through the whole thing!!!

While he was asleep she decided to shave his head bald to pour red and blue nail polish on his head. Then she undressed him to where he was fully naked and then super glued his butt cheaks together. Wait!!! And to top it off she super glued his testicles and his penis together and dragged his ass outside and left him there!!!
When he finally woke up in the morning, probably in pain. He had to hop outside fully naked and super glued and all to a payphone and dial 911.

Can you believe that???!!! He must of really pissed her off to do that. I couldn't stop laughing. I know it's not "that" funny, but come on...Seriously how can you not laugh at that. I feel bad for the guy, but I don't know what to say about what she did??? Hmmmm....is all I have and Wow!

So if you guys run into a woman named Susan...Watch Out!!! Don't piss her off.

San Francisco Trip

I finally went on a mini vacation...yay.... My husband stayed home and watched our girls. He enjoyed spending some quality time with them.

My sister and I decided to make a last minute trip to San Francisco. Jenny was supposed to join us, but she had to work =(. Maybe next time again.

Anyways, we went to Sacramento first to stay with our cousins who live there. We flew Monday at noon. They took us to down town and we had a late lunch at a nice bar and grill. I can't remember the name of it right now, but it was delicious. We spent time with our cousins at home and caught up with what's going on with them. It's been ten years since my sister and I have gone to visit them. They have changed alot and so has Sacramento.

On Tuesday we dropped my two younger cousins to school and drove to San Francisco. It was about a two hour drive and we made it in about an hour and a half I think. Carpool really helps.

We parked at pier 39 and walked around. We visited the farmers market and bought alot of goodies. The pastries were yummy....I could not resist. Yum...just thinking about it now makes my mouth water. They had alot of fresh and delectable treats, and everyone knows how much I enjoy my food and desserts. Yummy...yummy....=)

From there we walked to Fishermans warf. It was a pretty good walk. The weather was really nice, although you needed a light jacket. The sun was shining and not a cloud in the sky. Beautiful day for exploring.

We decided to eat an early lunch before we went on our tour to Alcatraz. My sister recommended the Pier Market. Again...yummy!

Since there was three of us we decided to all pick entrees and split. We ordered there famous Clam Chower, Ceasar Salad and fried Calamari. Oh my goodness it was all yummy...We sat outside and under the shade while we ate and people watched. For a tuesday they had a good amount of tourists.

After we ate we started walking our way down to the ferry. We stopped to see the seals. They were all so big, loud and smelly...whew...really smelly, but they were cute I guess?? Just the babies.

We got on our ferry and sailed to the Island of Alcatraz. It was really nice. We sat on the top deck and sat outside. You could see the Golden gate bridge, Coit tower, World trans American building, the Bay bridge, Fishermans warf and Ghirardelli square. The city was beautiful.

When we got to alcatraz we could just walk everywhere and explore everything. No tour guide was there to guide us. There was alot of people just coming and going.

You would think that it would give you and eerie feeling, but it didn't. It was really nice and a learning experience. No bad vibes or really creepy feelings. Nothing like that, but alot of walking up steep hills. The views of the city was awsome.

We went to the Jail cells and had an audio tour of the history there. We saw Al Capones (Scarface) cell number 181, Robert Stroud (Birdman of Alcatraz), George (Machine Gun) Kelly were only a few of the notorious. It was very facinating to learn there life style there on the island.

It was kind of creepy to see the isolation rooms and the galley. I think those places gave me somewhat of a weird vibe.

After walking through the jail cells, we went out into the courtyard. They had a beautiful view of the city of San Francisco.

We stayed on the island for about 3 hours. You could come and go whenever the ferry would come...i think they would dock every 20 minutes, but we wanted to explore everything that we could. I still don't think we saw everything, we still wanted to go out and see the city before dark, besides we parked so far and had to walk all the way back.

When we came back to Fishermans warf we decided to have dinner before heading home. We walked around and stopped in front of Cioppino's restaurant. It was family owned and the menu looked appetizing. It's kind of medium to high priced, but pretty much all the places that we looked at were about the same. You figure that you are paying for seafood.

Cioppino is a lusty and flavorful seafood soup which is uniquely San Franciscan. The origin of both the dish and the name came from the Italian fishermen in the early 1900's, when Fisherman's Warf was still called Meigg's Warf. Someone would make the rounds of the moored fishing boats, calling out for contributions to a common, festive stew. One fisherman would toss a nice, fat fish into the bucket, another would drop in a succulent Dungeness crab, another some herbs and veggies. The cry that prompted each contribution was: Chip in!, Chip in!. But coming from an Italian throat, this American slang had to end in a vowel. An the "in" was, of course "een". So "Chip-een-o" was born.

Their Cioppino stew is so good they decided to name there restaurant that.

We ate soooo good there. I couldn't believe how much seafood we ate there. So yummy...We ate shrimp, clams, calamari, dungeness crabs in pasta, and Blackened Pacific Snapper. Y-U-M-M-Y!!!

So if you are ever in San Francisco...go and eat there, especially if you enjoy seafood.

After we ate we started walking our way back to the car and stopped at a few shops and little side vendors just browsing at what was there.

Oops, almost forgot that we stopped at Ghirardelli Square to buy some of there famous chocolates.

They had an oyster eating contest, most of the people there who were eating were all in their suits. They had a live band playing aswell. The atmosphere was enjoyable. Again, alot of people watching. Before we left we went to Pier Market again to pick up some clam chower and calamari for our Aunt and Uncle. We knew they would enjoy that.

We finally made it to our car and drove back to Sacramento. The traffic was okay. Busy...busy...even carpool was busy. I think it was about 7pm that we left and made it back by 9pm. We were all so tired of all the walking we did.

We slept good that night.

Wednesday was when we flew home, but before we did our Aunt and Uncle wanted to treat us out to lunch before our flight. We met them in downtown Sacramento.

We ate a Sushi bar call Taiko. The service there was great. It was a cozy little place which seemed very popular with the government employees. It was pretty busy there and crowded. The sushi was awesome. If you love sushi, I would recommend going there. They had raw, baked or fried sushi. Yum!!!


I gotta go drop grace off at the airport, but i'll be back to finish my blog....

Cio for now...glasel=)

Home soon...

Hey everyone...

I know that it's been awhile since I've written a blog, but I've been so busy with the girls and all.

Basically not much to write...Same ole, same ole...

Our summer has been good. We've had a lot of visitors come through here this summer.

The girls' really enjoyed everyone's visit.

I just wanted to let you all know that Lupe is finally coming home...Yey...!!!!

He will be here with us on September 17th.

The girls are so very excited that he is coming home.

Especially Dezi...That's Daddy's girl...

He will be starting Drill Instructor School in October.

The girls and I will still be here in Vegas until January.

I will let you know more as soon as anything happens

Until then..Take care, Glasel

San Diego...Here we come!!!

Hey Everyone,

Well, sorry to say that it’s official. We will not be heading to Japan. Word is that they didn’t have all the services there to accommodate our Sydney. Which is cool. Although, we all kind of wanted to experience somewhere different, hopefully maybe next time.
Lupe will be stationed in San Diego and will become a Drill Instructor.
So for the rest of you guys in California, you’ll be happy to know that we will be heading back home. We’re still not exactly sure when, but somewhere in San Diego hopefully by the end of this year.
Get Ready for our weekend get togethers. I know we all miss hanging out and enjoying good food, good company and great laughs. We are most definitely looking forward to that and to seeing all of you again and making new friends as well.
Till then…take care, The Pineda’s