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In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Feline Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 07/07/2015 at 07:30
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Foodie Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Study Saturday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 06/16/2015 at 20:10
Who’s in the mood for good study food?
🙋🏻I sure am! 💭
My mom always comes through for me:
- After I returned from my 🎾research🔬 🚘trip, she and my Bestie‘s mother both welcomed me 🏡home🏠 with chili: Mami Aya‘s colorful vegetarian 🍆variety🌽 & Mama Maggie‘s award-winning 🍖meaty🍣 version!
- Today, Nanay cooked this southwestern🍛 recipe, chock full of veggies and meat (her lean ground white turkey)
Mami Aya’s Tex Mex Chili🍲 pairs perfectly with Trader Joe‘s Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips! Jalapeño adds that extra kick! #pica
Excellent timing for this hearty, savory dish🍲 while I crank out 💡study📈 on this ⚡️rainy☔️ day!
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In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Technology, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 04/21/2015 at 11:00
YES, more of my Cheer Gear is here!
Great timing before I take my first research tour today, now that I can survey student-athletes in face-to-face for my PhD!
Oh, YES, I represent: right down to my earrings! That’s why my gym buds call me Bling!
I’m also portraying pride for the school where I teach!
Wrangler Up! This reminds me of when we had Mustang Day in April when I taught for TSTC.
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 02/10/2015 at 20:30
Join us for the late and great Claudie Royals Banquet to celebrate his 70th birthday this Sunday, February 15, 2015! More info by Dispo here, as for him we cheer!
From the Abilene Reporter-News: advance on Claudie Royals 2015 Banquet
My good friends, Matthias (youngest) and Michael T. (oldest), along with their siblings, hold this event for the City of Abilene every year since their father passed on. Their family even invited former NFL RB Dominic Rhodes ~ who helped lead the Indianapolis Colts to the Super Bowl XLI championship ~ to make an appearance and speak!
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In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 04/22/2014 at 22:30
It’s a fancy feast of frills & thrills up in here!
With Proms coming up and many weddings around the corner, I want to show you how my style has evolved over time through these throwbacks and more recent ensembles from major events.
As you can see, I prefer maxi dresses because I thought that long skirts would conceal my lack of height, but I can lean toward revealing my legs more!
Even though most of these were worn only once, there’ve been a couple that made their way in the rotation twice…
Red, White & Blue sequined Mestiza gown (Filipiniana Gala) ~ frontal view in my Dispo Bio
My Philippine national flag number & my Celtic Cross w/Crown of Thorns (Philippians 4:13) + my DSLR make their debut @ the Ms. PIDC-RGV Pageant ~ caught in action as I catch the action on camera!
Turquoise one-shoulder (sister Joanne’s wedding)
My sis wanted all of us bridesmaids to look the same, but I as MOH took it upon myself to add a shawl (to cover my back tat — I thought it was appropriate for the Catholic Church ceremony) & ruching to the skirt of my dress! I wanted the Belle-of-the-Ball from Beauty & the Beast look, so check out my “princess hair”!
Midnight Blue sleeveless satin dress w/ruffled skirt (student Limeya‘s wedding and this year’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball) ~ as seen in my Attitude w/Gratitude
I exposed my back tat this time w/straps + my hair teased & pinned up @ the outdoors wedding & reception + to adopt my golden lab Cami!
The 2nd time around, I wore my hair mostly down & this silver shawl to compliment the bling on the empire waist of this evening gown!
Like the dark blue clutch w/silver chain & sparkly stilettos to match the shimmery shine?
Since this is a long dress, I try to bare my running man tattoo on the dance floor! Maybe my next ink should be the dancing queen!
Deep Purple sleeveless chiffon A-line dress (cousin Donnabelle‘s wedding and Royals Banquet)
Getting ready @ the hotel
Nanay & Me
Nanay, Uncle Terry & Me
Lola Enrica, Uncle Terry & Me
Flying solo!
I added this purple shawl from México to warm me up @ the Banquet! My black & metallic silver signature Coach Poppy glam tote came in handy to carry my DSLR so I could photo @ the event!
Magenta one-shoulder taffeta maxi dress (cousin Melissa‘s wedding)
Another round of ruching to give more of a textured effect!
Tangerine & Sage cap-sleeved tafetta bridesmaid dress (cousin Vee‘s wedding)
Dress Fitting
Dad & Me
Parents & Me
Nanay & Me
Filipiniana w/Auntie Fe & Nanay
Cuz Ignaz Philip
Kuya Ryan “Psycho-Patrick”
Pope John Paul II
Entourage (I’m in the back row)
Entourage (I’m in the front row)
Bride’s Side: 4 generations (my LOLA ROSA front & center)
Wedding Reception Festivities
Bridal Party
I won the Bachelorette Game!
Now I score the garter!
Gold one-shoulder cocktail dress (last year’s Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball)
Parents & Yours Truly
Yours Truly & the Pinays
Just my luck: I always seem to win something!
Lime Green sequined halter w/tulle skirt (Prom)
Sissy helps me prep for Prom!
Silver spaghetti strap slit maxi w/silver platforms (senior Winter Formal)
Sissy & Me (her in white lace bodice & black satin skirt)
Black halter sequined bodice & knee-length skirt (sophomore Winter Formal)
From head to toe: love my hair, but what was I thinking on the shoes? {MIA Mary Janes}
If you want to get into dress-ready shape, please check out my recommended workouts on Pretty Fit Way!
Here’s to your shape-up as you get dolled-up and dress up!
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Politics, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Technology, Travel, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 03/19/2014 at 02:29
Cheers to my new photography gig!
Since I’ve always enjoyed being behind or in front of the camera (or both at the same time ~ hence selfies), I’m excited about doing it professionally now. My camera-happiness surely has paid off…
I also appreciate my latest blessings, including my upcoming reading at church this weekend, making massive progress on my dissertation writing this past week and my latest publication: Jenna Bush to Deliver Healthy Woman Keynote Address from Abilene Reporter-News
- Flashback Friday to remember my Dearest Darling Lola Rosa on her 6th Anniversary
Today’s my #Lola #Rosa‘s 6th #anniversary, so here’s #FlashbackFriday: 4#generations ~ my #dearest #darling #LolaRosing & ALL of her #children Uncle Boking Art Reyes Drs. Robert Reyes & Fe Dollete, Ate Rose Razon-Basinillo & the#baby she gave #TLC, yours truly & Icoy Arthur Basinillo, Auntie Aida, Dr. Vee Luna+ my parents Nanay Estrella Dispo & Papa Jun … Either Kuya Arnel Basinillo or his & Ate Rose’s daughter Arielle Royse R Basinillo (who shares the same #birthday as me) or Kuya/Dr. June Luna or Tita/Dr. Yolanda Hernandez-Reyes took this (I’m listing for the sake of tagging). #GOD did #bless us w/my #maternal #grandmother, who#forever & #always shines #grace in my #mind & my #heart as I #pray for her#soul to have #eternal #peace in #Heaven w/the #angels #grandma#grandchildren #GreatGrandchildren
- Here are tributes to special loves in my life, going by those Weekend Hashtag Projects from Instagram:
#WHPwomenwhoinspire #InternationalWomensDay last#WeekendHashtagProject passed but I must #honor my#LolaRosa on her #anniversary for #sweetness &#encouragement through #PrideAndJoy my #AuntieFefor her #example as #doctor #pediatrician who’s touched #lives of #children her #patients & her#daughter #SonInLaw #nieces #nephews who#EnjoysLife #home #travel #BallroomDancing#SkysTheLimit #WomenWhoInspire #women #inspire#inspiration #RoleModels ⛵️✈️
#WHPwomenwhoinspire #InternationalWomensDay last#WeekendHashtagProject passed but I must #honor my#TitaLou on her #birthday for #perseverance #strength& most of all #faith + #MamaEufemia for #love to all your #children #grandchildren #GreatGrandchildren#DispoFamily #WomenWhoInspire #women #inspire#inspiration #strife #purpose #dedication #devotion#admiration #auntie #tita #grandma #mama #lola#apong
#WHPdancers my #TitaLou the #BirthdayGirl #dancingw/her #son my #baby #cousin #Christian#HappyBirthday #HappyBday #HBD #auntie#StayBlessed on your #birthday & #always #GOD#guide & #provide for my #tita #DancingQueen#TinyDancer #JustDance #sweet #tender #moment#fond #memory #dance #WeekendHashtagProject#WHP
#WHPdancers my #parents #Nanay #MommyAya#PapaJun #dancing @ #AbileneCountryClub#SweetheartBall #USPFO #TwoStep #ChaCha #Tango#Lambada #FolkDance #GangnamStyle #YouNameItMaybe they can #TeachMeHowToDougie & I can#school them on the #CupidShuffle #ElectricSlide#Macarena #LineDance #StillGotIt #spark #fireworks in#marriage #dance #LoveIsInTheAir#WeekendHashtagProject #WHP
#WHPwomenwhoinspire #InternationalWomensDay last#WeekendHashtagProject passed but I must #thank my#TitaMel whose #faith & #devotion I #admire as fellow#Church #lector #Adorer for her #JESUS #CrossStitch#handiwork that serves as #reminder to always #love#GOD #live in #CHRIST‘s #image #lead #life in#humility #MaramingSalamat #MagandaTalaga#KindGesture #WomenWhoInspire #inspiration#admiration #Adoration created by Tita Mel Popatco which I originally admired @ Tita Lydia Sardon‘s; Tita Rosalinda Sims told Tita Mel I liked it; Tita Mel made one & gave it to my Nanay Estrella Dispowho framed it ~ so each of these inspirational women deserve women in this beautiful miracle gift
- These are more inspirations in the spirit of this Lenten season
Although I’ve done #StationsOfTheCross countless times, the #WayOfTheCross always has a #powerful#effect on me, reminding me to be more #humble like#Jesus. Hope the #PassionOfChrist does the same for y’all… Glad that I did the #walk in good company of#family & #friends w/a #delicious #meal to share! #GOD= #TheTruth — 
eating homemade veggie soup
#TrustInGOD during #Lent & all our lives! I also always seek the #HolySpirit for #guidance to be closer to the Him everyday & always! #CHRISTbeOurLight #PraiseTheLORD
#PTL #Peace ✌
& way to go for my lil’ cowboy at the rodeo!
Oh snap, it’s the paparazzi ~ at least that’s what my best friend’s dad calls me (hopefully just out of endearment)!
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Tag You're IT, Travel, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 03/11/2014 at 22:55
Let’s hear it for the Sweater Tag!
Like my sweater and snake scarf?
My family and I went to Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater (approx. 45mi NW of Abilene) ~ which supposedly is the world’s largest!
Now here goes… [Questions are in italics; my answers are in bold.]
Yours truly’s SWEATER TAG
1. Favorite candle scent? Bath & Body Works Salty Caramel
BBW Salty Caramel
True Blue Jack-o-Lantern w/Salty Caramel Candle
2. Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? ALL of the Above
3. What’s the best fall memory you have? football ~ most recently Dallas Cowboys
GO, ‘BOYS! True Blue, through & through!
4. Which makeup trend do you prefer: dark lips or winged eyeliner? neither; cat make-up: my red lips in Ardency Inn Modster Long Play Supercharged Lip Color in Love Cat and cat eyeliner by M•A•C
Tried to pull off Cat Eye & Cat Lips at Christmas Party
5. Best fragrance for fall? COACH Legacy
COACH Legacy Stripes in bag, fragrance and Gabrielle glasses
6. Favorite Thanksgiving food? my Cranberry Walnut Pie
My THANKful Cranberry Walnut Pie
7. What is autumn weather like where you live? bipolar: sunny & warm 1 day, snowy & frosty the next
Sunny Abilene
Snow Day
8. Most worn sweater? my Kardashian Kollection white Open Knit Sweater because I could layer it over any color and wear off-the-shoulder
My fave Sweater Weather sweater that I can wear everywhere, including the beach!
9. Must-have nail polish this fall? Nicole by OPI® Kardashian Kollection Disco Dolls for the gold glitter and Follow Me on Glitter for the dark glitter
Kardashian Kolor from Nicole by OPI®
10. Football games or jumping in leaf piles? BOTH
Dallas Cowboys on the field! I’d like to play in the leaves with them!
11. Skinny jeans or leggings? BOTH … or how ’bout jeggings? (e.g., Sofia Vergara Lurex Jeggings in Gold Foil, Indigo & Jet Black ~ like the glitter effect from #9)
These Gold Jeggings pair well w/this Snake Scarf, along w/my Cowboys Boots!
12. Combat boots or Uggs? neither; I’ll go for my Kenneth Cole knee-high zip-up black stiletto boots, Corral Cowboy boots or Sketchers Tone-Ups camel boots w/ faux fur
Jeggings + Sketchers = Match Made on Snow Day
13. Is pumpkin spice worth the hype? he**-to-the-YEAH
Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte
I asked for Salted Caramel & Whip to top off my PSL!
Salted Caramel PSL in the house!
Enjoy like yours truly at a Starbucks near you!
14. Favorite fall TV show? I’d say Grey’s Anatomy for the rainy weather, ’til it went on hiatus before the holidays, but now it’s back to ring in spring!
15. What song really gets you into the fall spirit? Katy Perry’s Eye of the Tiger brought me school spirit because my alma mater, Cooper H.S., was a finalist in her music vid contest
Katy Perry ~ Hear Me ROAR!
Katy Perry Challenge Finalists
Katy Perry Challenge includes CHS, all right, all right, all right!
Cooper Cougars ROAR to Katy Perry!
5:55 ~ make a wish!!!
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In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 12/09/2014 at 23:45
♪All I Want for CHRISTmas Is My Two Front Teeth♫
With the abundant goodies that we consume during the HOLYdays, not only must we maintain our shape by minimizing our intake and eating in moderation, but we must take care of our teeth as well!
Mint Floss Pick {CVS} * Mini Brushes {GUM}
Of course, I dig on the floss picks whenever I’m on-the-go, plus my dad and sis recommended these mini reusable brushes between meals when we’re not at home with our full toothbrushes.
SMILE with those Pearly Whites! =D
Whitening and brightening your teeth to keep your smile clean and prestine! My personal preference is Crest White Strips, which made a difference in just ONE hour!
And remember: DON’T pull a HIMYM Marshmallow-Lily Pad by sharing a toothbrush … Just like Friends‘ Joey doesn’t share food, toothbrushes are meant to be owned by yourself only! DON’T pull a Friends‘ Ross either & go dramatically glow-in-the-dark white!
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In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 03/22/2016 at 06:00
Hello, ♣Spring! Happy Early †Easter!
In spirit of the season, I softened up my style to ☼brighten☼ up my vibe:
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In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Throwback Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 01/19/2016 at 13:00
♪YES (not Oops) ~ I did it again♫
We’ll call this the Dr. Dispo makeover …
before I return to my So-Tex teaching assignment!
Hair-spiration:
Since I taught in South Texas away from my Double A-Team last ☼summer☼, I returned to three hairballs from Sweet Annie 
… even if they’re led into a wild mouse chase (almost literally)!
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