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Beauty Tuesday: Doo Wop Pop Sock Hop

In ♥ & Soul, Beauty Tuesday, Community, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 02/24/2015 at 16:25

This past weekend, I took my latest photo gig to my fam friend’s 50th birthday party ~ ’50s style! Before I strapped on my cam and shot snaps, I strapped on my suspenders and shot a smile!

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Since I seldom have time to shop, much less the money to invest on a full-fledged poodle skirt complete with petticoat

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I just created labels from photos of real French poodles who I professionally photographed!

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Presenting: my micro mini poodle skirt on a budget!

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To complete the look: my high school varsity letterman jacket * my grad ring on a chain * my cat bobby socks * my bowling shoes {Stevies by Steve Madden}

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My beloved felines seemed to think that I was looking fine!

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My big champ cat is the #BOMBdotCom ~ as in the beautiful #photobomb dot com!

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Of course, my furr babies also make the purrfect models!

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✌Deuces✌ That makes 2 for Tuesday Beauty!

Thirsty Thursday: Personal & Professional Prayer Petitions

In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Thirsty Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 07/03/2014 at 12:00

During my Adoration Hours yesterday and today, I’ve been going through prayers from this book that I borrowed from my Filipino friend, written by a Pinoy priest.

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I lifted my intentions up to the LORD and His Blessed Sacrament. Some of these prayers also glorify in GOD’s gifts, so they’re worthy of praying when I’m doing life’s work, according to His will.

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… As a journalist and a photographer

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… As a professor

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… As a Ph.D. Candidate and for the students who I serve

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… As a runner/exercise enthusiast and for the athletes who I study …

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Also, I remind myself to listen to and trust in GOD.

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Now that I’m single, I also seek guidance toward a long-lasting relationship with someone special who also loves the LORD with all of his heart and his soul.

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*GOD Bless America this 4th of July and all the time*

Study Saturday: Spirit & Soul

In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Study Saturday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 04/05/2014 at 19:22

Great News:

IRB approved my study for my PhD!

To elaborate, the Institutional Review Board at Our Lady of the Lake University has given me the green light to conduct my doctoral dissertation research. This was my next step up since my committee blessed my Concept Proposal. Now I feel this sense of accomplishment and relief since investing countless hours, that the fruits of my labor are blooming, just like flowers are blossoming from the Spring showers. Of course, I still have more to do from here, yet reaching this point reminds me that I am getting closer to my goal, and that my investment of time and energy to my study is well worth it.

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My ultimate goal actually is getting closer to GOD, by following His will and His way. Reaching my PhD can open up my capacity to serve GOD’s people, and in turn, to serve Him first and foremost. Reading Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly has opened up my heart to fulfilling my true purpose. Reflections on my own relationship with the LORD has helped me soak in a positive perspective on all of my other practices in my daily life, because I can center them around Him.

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The same applies to my new job as a professional photographer. During my orientation and training process, I have been learning new photography and sales techniques. On one day off from my work site, I’m still studying on my own to know my job and our products. The teacher nature in me has quizzed myself by writing practice exams to do test runs and ensure my knowledge. Addressing issues that call for improvement head-on will build up my progress, and approaching everything positively will lead me to keep preceding on the right path, as my boss showed us this morning!

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2:22 ~ make a wish!!!

Today = The Day of ASIA + Mani Monday

In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Sports, Technology, Travel, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 03/24/2014 at 23:54

#Happy #Birthday ASIA ~ You’ve fulfilled my #fantasia ♥♥♥

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On this special #date, my #Beautiful #BlueEyed #Baby #ASIA turns 8!
Isn’t that great? She’s been w/me all over this State!
Now her doc has ordered her to lose weight (don’t hate)!

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Either way, she always #lights up my #day & hasn’t gone astray…

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Some may perceive yours truly as a #CrazyCatLady for going #CameraHappy
But if I really was a #mommy of my own baby,
Don’t you know I’d still go all out because that’s what I’m all about!

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We’re not a #HotMess because we’re among the #lucky who #GOD did #bless †

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#Photography isn’t just a #hobby, as I also take #snapshots #professionally!
#CHEERS to all these #Years of ASIA in her #BioPic #Mosaic =D

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Here’s #EyeCandy for y’all to enjoy while the #BirthdayCat plays w/her new #toy
A #gift from her Nanay Aya while this #GirlsOnFire!

Mani(c) Monday Blues

#ManiMonday #HelloKitty for ASIA’s #Birthday #bluefor her #beautiful #BlueEyes & #gold for our#championship #relationship ~ #Nuance by#SalmaHayek #NailLacquer in #TrueAzul 450 &#Goldstone 345 | #WildcatSpots on #AccentNails#thumbnails #RingFinger #YellowGold #RoseGold#sparkler #rings #AnimalPrint #wildcat #spots #accent#nails #nail #lacquer #metallic 🐈🐈 

#PutYourBestFaceForward #HelloKitty for ASIA’s#Birthday #CatLove #ribbons #bows ~ #Sanrio#Britannica #CutOutShoulder | #cat #red #lips from#ArdencyInn #Modster #LongPlaySuperchargedLipColor #lipstick in #LoveCat • M•A•C#CremeStickPearlLiner #CranApple #lipliner • #MAC#Serenely #BeautyPowderBlush • #PlushLash#PlushBlack #mascara #Hello #Kitty #cat #necklace

#PutYourBestFaceForward ~ Asia the #PrettyKitty#BirthdayGirl & I #cheer for as her 8th #birthday is here! #SacredHeart of #JESUS #tapestry on wall#DallasCowboys #snuggie on chair • I proudly wear#gold #cat #necklace #BirthdayGift from Nanay#GoldChain #CrystalPendant for this special occasion w/ #KardashianKollection #LBD #LittleBlackDress#SweaterDress w/ subtle #PolkaDot #LaceOverlay +#KK #houndstooth #blazer #PURRfect #feline#FineFurryFriend #BabyLove #BeautifulBlueEyes

5:55 ~ make a wish!!! 

[In other words, ASIA, blow out your birthday candles!!!]

2 for Tuesday for Gratitude: Eternally Camera Snap-Happy! Photo Hoarders Anonymous…

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!
I’ll be @ this year’s #RGV #LivestockShow & #Rodeo in#spirit as my #heart is w/mi #sobrinito (my #nephew) Justin takes the #reins of #cattle today! Mi #sobrina (my#niece) Savannah just got a #horse & will #show#livestock including #goats soon ~ Ms. #Future #FFA#FutureFarmersOfAmerica #PridesAndJoy#CuñadaJanet please take & share pix & vids of the #kids! Here’s last year’s #LivestockShowAndRodeo while the#kiddos did #CowboyUp for the #ride! I tip my #cowboy#hat & #shine my #boots to mis #sobrinos🐐👢
Oh snap, it’s the paparazzi ~ at least that’s what my best friend’s dad calls me (hopefully just out of endearment)!