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Festive Foto Foodie Friday ~ New Year’s Edition: G is for …ย 

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Foodie Friday, Foto Friday, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 01/01/2016 at 12:35

๐ŸŽGift-Giving Soup๐Ÿฒ

Gift-Giving Soup

From #TitaElaine’s Kitchen (YES~my newborn niece #GRACEdUsWithHerPresence #CHRISTmasDay!): #FeastOfTheHolyFamily #GiftGivingSoup #SoupItUp #SnowDay #TomatoBisque #BowTiePasta #RibbonNoodles #SpinachCheeseTortellini #LeanRedAndGreen #farfalle #cellentani #tortellini #tomato #basil #garlic #oregano #StuffedPasta #spinach #parmesan #ricotta #romano #CHRISTmasMiracle #CHRISTmasBlessing #FestiveFoodie #GoMAVS #GoCOWBOYS #NFLSunday ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿปโ„๏ธโ˜ƒโ›„๏ธ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ๐Ÿ…

๐ŸˆGame Grub๐Ÿ‰

Military Bowl of Navy Chili Mac

#MilitaryBowlOfChiliMac #GoNAVY #NavyBeans #MacNCheese #SnowDay #GameDay #CollegeFootball #MilitaryBowl #PITTvsNAVY #GameGrub #FestiveFoodie #CountdownToMNF #MondayNightFootball #MNF #ComfortFood #ChiliMac #chili #macaroni #mac #TitaElaine’s Kitchen’s where it’s @ #MilitaryBowlOfNAVYchiliMac #football #touchdown #score #CanIHaveSomeMore #DontchaKnowFoShow #StayingHomeInTheSnow #LetItSnow #snow #DISPObustAFlow โ›ดโš“๏ธ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ‰๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

๐Ÿ˜‡Glorious Goulash๐ŸŒฝ

SW Goulash

#WrappingUp2015SouthwesternStyle #BowTiePasta #tomato #BlackBeans #corn #GreenBellPepper #RedBellPepper #southwestern #farfalle #goulash #stew #chili #SoupItUp #soup #TitaElaine’s Kitchen #FestiveFoodie #SnowDay #NewYears #NewYearsEve #HappyNewYear #NYE #HappyNew2016 #savory #hearty #healthy ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒถ๐Ÿฒโ„๏ธโ˜ƒโ›„๏ธ

๐ŸฎGooey Goodness๐Ÿฟ

Festive Foodies from CHRISTmases Past

๐ŸŽ“Grad Greetings & Good News

๐Ÿ‘ถ๐ŸปGrace ~ my newborn niece๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป

โ˜๐Ÿฝ๏ธGOD has blessed us with this best ๐ŸŽ‡CHRISTmas๐ŸŽ„ ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿฝgift๐Ÿ’ who shares her ๐ŸŽŠbirthday๐ŸŽ‰ with JESUSโœŒ๐Ÿฝ

Happy New ๐ŸŽ†2016๐ŸŽ‡ ~ the Jubilee Year of Mercy!

Festive Foodie Friday: CHRISTmas Smiles, Family-Style

In โ™ฅ & 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!

JELL-O

@KraftJello #FestiveFoodie #TurtleTDpie #turtle #TurkeyDay #touchdown #7layerPie #GingerSnapCrust #field #pumpkin #pecan #chocolate #hazelnut #caramel #walnut #THANKSgiving #feast #kickoff #Advent #AlmondJoyToTheWorldPeaceOfPie #AlmondJoy #peace #joy #PeaceOnEarth #WorldPeace #almond #coconut #MerryCHRISTmas #CandyCane #Oreo #PeppermintPattyCake ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ›๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ‰๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒโœŒ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿช๐Ÿญ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’๐ŸŽ€

As I reached my ultimate goal for this roleย 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

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my dad,ย 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 myย doctorate
  • shopped with me for my presentation materials for my public defense

my mom,ย 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 publishย about them
  • pointed out to me that my conduct affects my own relationships

my sister,ย Joanne, who has sent good vibes as she prepares to give birth to her first child (boy or girl?)

my mentor,ย Bishop Mike, who has shared the same home cities as my most recent schools

my bestie,ย Evie, who while praying and rooting me on allย 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?

Throwback Thirsty Thursday: Call to the Poor

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Thirsty Thursday, Throwback Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 12/10/2015 at 08:00

My first order of business as Dr. Dispo:

Give to the poor.

This is GOD‘s calling, not just to me, but also from our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and my spiritual mentor, Bishop Mike, through Him, to the people.

How will you help?

For the past few CHRISTmases, to follow in the example of the blessed birthday celebrant, JESUS,ย my family and I have contributed to those in need instead of each other. I’ve offered gifts to my Angel Tree children and am donating more to the Salvation Army today after my Holy Hour.

And if we really are poorย ~ย in health, spirit, or otherwiseย ~ย let us seek theย LORD for strength to overcome.

Prayers of …

TBT X'mas '11

Throwback Thursday: This JUST-IN … My fave โœŒCHRISTmasโœŒ memory was when my lil’ nephew ~ him decked out in *Dallas Cowboys* Santa hat & yours truly inย *Dallas Mavericks* ~ย helped me decorate the natural tree that I picked up & actually kept up ’til past โ™ฃSt. Patty’sโ™ฃ (while also decorating it for more โ˜ผcheerโ˜ผ throughย โ˜ผNew Year’s, โ™ฅValentine’s, โ™ Mardi Gras, โ™ฃSt. P’s & โ€ Easter)!

Motivational Monday: Non-Trick Treats

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Motivational Monday, Movie Monday, Musical Monday, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Technology, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 11/02/2015 at 15:33

We can’t go wrong with positive reinforcement …

Childhood Examples

Lately, rewarding myself helps ease the toughness of a rigorous project!

Adult Examples

Great timing since I just progressed onto my next series!

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3:33 ~ make a wish!!!ย โœŒ

Go, *Dez Bryant* ~ย  in his return to the field for NFL โ˜ผSundayโ˜ผ yesterday!

Study Saturday: PS is for …

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Study Saturday, Technology, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 07/25/2015 at 06:40

Public Speaking

And how it applies to the college courses that I teach and my own doctoral dissertation

Asia Cube

Flashback *Feline* Friday: My grad cat keeps me company through this cube at my desk! {Fun fotos taken when we lived in Cali then when I taught in the Valley}

Don’t y’all always like my alliteration?

Desk Cube

Flashback *Feline* Friday: Here are the other dimensions of my grad cat at my desk! {More Bay & el Valle}

Type of Presentation Description Dissertation
Informative Speech Sharing facts based on research Concept Proposal as Information Session for my Committee
Persuasive Speech Supporting opinions with research Proposal Defense to convince Committee; IRB request
Interview Asking and answering questions ~ which also involves the powers of persuasion Committee, Faculty and Public Defense ~ all for which I’m preparing to get into defense shape (also involved when I initially applied to my doctoral program, my final and comprehensive exams)
Special Occasion Speech  Celebrating an event Acknowledging my support system after successful full Defense ~ when I shoot to become Doctor
Cat Clip & Keroppi

With cat art as all the rage lately, I’ve been trendsetting since before then at my work zone! + #FrogFetish#Keroppi

PS also is for … Pet Smart ~ where I go for my catsentials!

Jones Soda

Don’t cat photos always make anything better? This from my sweaty swigs, ya dig?

A&A *Highlights* this Week:

  • Big Asia actually being my bed buddy from sleeping to waking up for the 1st time in 9 years (she usually sleeps at my feet or elsewhere)!
  • Vocal Annie playing copy cat with me by imitating (the greatest form of flattery) the pitch of my voice ~ another element that I teach in speech!

Therefore, Lil’ Ann‘s the mockingcat!

Feline Friday: Festive Foodie Edition

In โ™ฅ & 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 โ€ CHRISTmasโ€ 

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Hello Kitty Stocking Stuffers for my Double A-Team (blue for Blue-Eyed ASIA & green for Green-Eyed ANNIE) + their Cousin COCO (Rudolph & Santa)

 

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Bright-Eyed & Bushy-Tailed Sannie Claws needs a moment to paws

 

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Creeper Cat ^_^

 

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Cozy Cat ^_^

 

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Cautious Cat ^_^

 

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Camera-Ready Cat ^_^

 

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Comfy Cat ^_^