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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Foodie Friday, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 08/14/2015 at 09:40
Have you seen 🎬commercials📺 in which moms choose food for their kids because it’s healthy, and their children end up liking it because it’s tasty? 
Enter Blue Wilderness! Fitting name for my Double As: Blue for my blue-eyed Asia & Wilderness for my wild cat Annie!
This cat food boasts that it’s 🍞Grain Free, which would agree with 👑Queen 🐯Asia‘s tummy!
And it turns out that 👑Princess 🐱Annie🐈 actually prefers it too! Maybe it’s because these morsels look like Cocoa Puffs? J/s
I weened them off their previous 😺cat😸 🍛chow🍲 prior to switching permanently, and over the past couple of weeks before they ran out of their old food, they ate around it while begging for their brand new preference!
😹Meow😽 😼Now😾 😿Bow🙀 🐾Wow!
#DISPObustAFlow
Despite preventative care, I’ve noticed Big *ASIA* scratching her ears lately & have provided relief!
What’s the point of a laundromat? When you have 👘Laundry👖 😻Cat😸!
🐱Annie🐈 can fit, but she can’t 🙈hide!
😺Annie-mal😸 has owl eyes * 🐮cow spots🐄 * bushy🐺 squirrel tail * 🐵monkey🙊 🙉cry🐒
Talk about chillaxASIAn!
RIP✌🏽️ 😇Cecil👼 the 🐆Lion🐅
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Foodie Friday, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 04/17/2015 at 14:50
TGIF! April Showers with a Chance of … Scrambled Eggs ✌
From ☼sunny☼ to stormy, I’m honestly relieved to sleep in on this rainy day because we all need downtime (something that I took for granted and recently realized is a necessity in order to thrive and survive).
Before I made myself this brunch:
Grilled Cheese Garlic French / Texas Toast: French Toast with egg wash (Almond Breeze Coconut Milk blend with cage free egg scrambled) * grilled cheese (Kraft Colby Jack marbled Big Slice) * garlic garnish (McCormick Perfect Pinch Garlic & Herb) for Texas Toast
I also fixed my family theirs:
Chill cats waiting patiently with anticipation of good grub …
Breakfast of Champions: Meow Mix Soufflés “with REAL Chicken, Egg and Garden Vegetables”
Sharing is a skill!
Simple and Savory is the Flavor of this Friday!
Final note: good thing that we chowed down our hearty meals before the heavy hail hit! I saw our neighbor cat sprint across the front yard to safe shelter!
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Foodie Friday, Home Sweet Home, Relationships, Weekly Wonders, Yours Truly on 12/26/2014 at 17:00
My Dallas fan Hello Kitty cats received fancy feasts for †CHRISTmas†
Hello Kitty Stocking Stuffers for my Double A-Team (blue for Blue-Eyed ASIA & green for Green-Eyed ANNIE) + their Cousin COCO (Rudolph & Santa)
Bright-Eyed & Bushy-Tailed Sannie Claws needs a moment to paws
Creeper Cat ^_^
Cozy Cat ^_^
Cautious Cat ^_^
Camera-Ready Cat ^_^
Comfy Cat ^_^
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Foodie Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 11/14/2014 at 16:44
Grain Free!!!
If we tend to follow the latest food trends for the sake of our health, how about we look out for our own families?
… Even our fine, furry friends.
Introducing
Grain Free for mis Gatos
Since Big Asia has been known to up-chuck certain grain-filled treats, I’ve found that she doesn’t puke these foods! Now I can give her and Lil’ Annie the same snacks again!
On that same token, I’ve done the same in feeding my R.E. students, since one of them can’t eat wheat products. Yes, goodies can be
Gluten Free!!!
Sweet Life Cupcakes
Sweet Life can be a healthy life!
Our children and animals deserve the best wealth of health, so consuming GF goods indeed offer a nutritious and nutritious option!
Blow out a birthday cupcake candle … 4:44 ~ make a wish!!!
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Foto Friday, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 03/04/2016 at 17:00
What’s better than seeing game animals🐿 in taxidermy on a wall?
👓Seeing them live, of course!
In spirit of 🎍Texas Independence🎋 this week plus with 💐spring🍀 and 🐇Easter🍳 around the corner to celebrate new 🕊life, I’m sharing a few of my favorite sightings as a tribute to ☝🏽️GOD’s creation of our 🌠Great Lone Star State’s creatures!
Speaking of animals…
Happy Early 10th 🎈Birthday🎁 to my 🦁ASIA🐅 on Holy Thursday!
& speaking of birthdays…
Happy 106th Birthday to my 👵🏽Lola Rosa🌹 mañana!
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Foodie Friday, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 02/26/2016 at 03:33
Ever since I returned to South Texas, I’ve had my share of pizzas🍕 …
Here are my pie highlights:
- Almost as soon as I relocated, I picked up a pie from the Valley‘s original The Pizzeria: Baked Ziti🍝
- When I visited family and friends, including dinner with Bestie Evie, Mama Maggie picked out this Mac ‘N’ Cheese🧀 masterpiece from CiCi’s
- I tried the Garlic Knots from the Hut last week + the Bacon-Wrapped from Little Caesar’s this week (except Meatless Friday today)
But when it comes down to it, Baked Ziti still is my fave YOLO, hands down! 🙌🏽 ✌🏽️2 of my faves:
- Pasta
- Pizza
Bam!👊🏽
Disclaimer: Consumption of any of the above may contribute to ♥heartburn.
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Foodie Friday, Foto Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 12/25/2015 at 00:00
Merry CHRISTmas!
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As I reached my ultimate goal for this role of Dr. Dispo and approach my next one ~ Tita Elaine ~ I’ve been reminiscing all Advent season-long about those who are important to me, especially my parents ~ who are counting down ’til grandparenthood …
my dad, Papa Jun, who from childhood to now has been involved in my projects
- taught me how to compute basic math before I learned it in grade school
- helped me with my Election Day political party coloring map in 6th grade
- caught and froze insects for my bug collection assignment in 7th grade
- took me to my first speech tournaments in 7th and 8th grade
- coached me on the sidelines for my tennis matches in 8th grade
- told me that he’d support me 100% when I applied for my doctorate
- shopped with me for my presentation materials for my public defense
my mom, Mami Aya, who influenced me way more than I realized
- taught me how to read at the tender age of two ~ which helped me articulate
- wore sweet-smelling perfume that inspired my own fondness for fragrances
- worked out to exercise videos ~ which spurred me on to publish about them
- pointed out to me that my conduct affects my own relationships
my sister, Joanne, who has sent good vibes as she prepares to give birth to her first child (boy or girl?)
my mentor, Bishop Mike, who has shared the same home cities as my most recent schools
my bestie, Evie, who while praying and rooting me on all the way, went all out for my dissertation
This handful of special people were my starting five for Team Dr. D, out of a league of supporters throughout my Ph.D. GOD was the commissioner who made sure that I kept going while staying true to Him and myself …
Who needs CHRISTmas presents when I have their presence?
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Study Saturday, Throwback Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 10/30/2015 at 23:30
I’ve advanced from my committee to full faculty defense!
As I prepare for my first round of presentation(s), I connect the actual theories of my dissertation study with reaching this ultimate finish line of achieving my doctoral degree …
What Worked for Me?
Exemplary Leadership Practices
Flashback Friday: Acting out a skit for our doctoral program‘s first Halloween luncheon! This was a nice mid-term break from our heavy course load to have fun!
Speaking of PRACTICE, practicing indeed makes perfect in many ways:
- from doing Tae Bo to lose the “Freshman 15” (8-min. workout 8x/day)
- to running through my presentation on my own and with my chair
Athlete Satisfaction
- Satisfaction with Strategy, Ability Utilization plus Training and Instruction ~ taking the tactics necessary to sticking with the program: my professors emphasized our strengths plus accommodated to our audio, visual and kinesthetic learning styles
- Satisfaction with Team Integration and Personal Dedication ~ I was blessed to part of a study group who collaborated well and helped out each other, plus when I felt overwhelmed with test anxiety (so I should empathize with my students who experience speech anxiety), I’d work out {Exhibits A and B} to boost and induce my confidence
* Example: When we took our written first-year luminary comprehensive examinations, I saw my fellow physically active classmate stretching, so I also moved my muscles to bring blood flow to my brain, and during our breaks, I’d step outside the academic building for fresh air and relaxing at the gazebo to clear my head
Plus, I’ve considered mistakes that I’ve made that potentially could have set me back from reaching my goal
What Did NOT Work for Me?
- I lost sight of my “prize” when I focused on external forces, such as a social life or romance ~ which probably would’ve been effective if I had a supportive partner
Reflecting on my growth through this process has made me stronger as a productive person in society, but most of all: one who gives my gifts to GOD!
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Fitness Friday, Foodie Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 10/30/2015 at 09:00
While trick-or-treaters may be house-hopping and candy-popping this weekend, I’ll continue consuming my healthy supplements on the ☼daily!
Ginkgo Biloba: to promote mental focus
Centrum VitaMints®: to aquire essential nutrients in a tasty way
- I’ve come a long way since my childhood Flinstones chewables ~ which I doubt are the best bet for my teeth with the acidity
- I’m still not a fan of swallowing tablets without having water and food in handy
- Therefore, I’m all about double-duty of fulfilling my ☼daily☼ needs while freshening my breath!
Of course, I don’t skimp on the actual food that I need to fuel my brain and body ~ which I’m actually including in an analogy between my marathon and my main statistical method (multiple regression) for my doc research!
Study Mode Trail Mix: Since almonds helped my bod during my 26.2-mi. course and my mind through my dissertation process, they were the main feature of this snack combo for the crunch + the Pumpkin Spice flavor along with the pumpkin cookies & candy, as well as more chocolate to cover these Brookside blueberries that also benefit the memory!
Speaking of my race, although I haven’t run as many long distances in awhile, I’ve fit in mini drills to keep my energy levels high while I’ve been drained from my dissertation, a.k.a., my doc docs …
During my dedicated eating time (yes, I must make a meal break away from my computer, according to my Bestie Evie‘s birthday advice), I actually HIIT before I sit!
While I wait for my chow to cook ~ simmering in the crock pot, boiling on the stove, or nooking in the oven/microwave/toaster ~ I do the following quick set(s), to induce more calorie-burning even after I’m done exercising:
Standing ♥Cardio♥
Floor/Mat/Carpet Core
More ♥Cardio♥
- Dance ’til your ♥heart’s ♪content♫ ~ or your grub is ready
Stretch
Relieve those muscles after sitting at the computer desk and before sitting down to eat
Happy Early Halloween, All †Saints’ Day y el Día de los Muertos! ✌
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Floral Friday, Home Sweet Home, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, Yours Truly on 10/09/2015 at 05:00
Although autumn‘s been around for a couple of weeks …
We haven’t officially experienced fall climate until this week!
Meanwhile, I’m enjoying GOD‘s lush greenery while it still lasts!
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