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So I decided to help a friend of mine move today, since I am going to be out of town this weekend and will not be able to help her out because of my trip. Can I just say how excited I am for her, and her new place it's really cute and in a great location only 6 blocks away from Miracle Mile. I can't wait to see it once she is done decorating and everything is in it's place. I can't wait to see her no longer living out of boxes, but living in this place she will call home. After spending a couple hours lugging several things up the stairs, and a quick visit to Publix, we went to grab a cup of coffee at the local Starbucks. I love Starbucks, but what I love more than the coffee is the time spent talking with friends about our lives etc. once we are there. I love the exchange we have about our hardships, failures, relationships, friendships, successes, joys, advices given, and the support we give to one another. Every time I help one of my girls move I always feel like it's a new chapter in their life and in mine as well because we are all so close. It's a fresh start, and an opportunity to bring what you want from your past or leave behind whatever stuff you may feel can not accompany you into the unknown. It's nice to know that if I need help I have there support as well. It's also nice to know that they worry about me as I worry about them.
Jessie I hope you are excited about your new chapter I know I am excited for you! I love you!

Since we both looked horrible from all the work we did, we decided to take a picture of the street sign in front of the Starbucks.

Only in Hialeah...

Being an employee for this city of progress sometimes allows for a few perks. My perk for the day along with some 1,000 plus others was free food for all city employees at the new pre-opening of the Chipotle on 49th and 4th. I absolutely love Chipotle and was thrilled when they opened the one in Miami Lakes, because I no longer had to drive to Griffin just to have some of this Mexican delight. Tomorrow the restaurant will be giving free food to all, so make sure to stop by. Anyway, now to the point of my story, my co-worker and I were driving to our free lunch and discussing our options for dinner, she said she was going to be cooking fish and needed to go to the market to buy some fresh limes. I am not kidding a second after she said that a guy walks by the car holding a bag of fresh limes for sale. Only in Hialeah will you able to buy fresh limes off the street from some guy! Tell me you see that in any other surrounding city? Oh how I love Hialeah.

My friend above says she needs to go buy a zipper tomorrow, maybe a seamstress will be selling some on 49th. Who knows?

Bank of America Tower

In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month I thought I would post a few pictures my husband took with "my" new camera of the Bank of America Tower in Downtown. I say "my" camera because he is obsessed with it as I am, to the point that I am considering buying him one so I can have mine back. lol. He always says so innocently it is not "your" camera but "our" camera because we are married. Apparently my husband does not believe my parents gave it to me but to us, I guess this is what happens when you get married. I love my husband and I love how we are both learning how to use "our" new toy even though I give him a great deal of grief about it. Anyhow back to the the point on the Bank of America Tower, this building has to be one of my favorite buildings in downtown simply because of it's night time illuminations. It is a 47 story building, and is one of the top ten tallest buildings in the state of Florida. On most nights it is lit white, but changes in colors for the Christmas season, St. Patricks Day, Independence day etc. Another building I absolutely love for its architectural structure is the Conrad, but we will save that one for another blog post.

These pictures were taken from my sister-in-laws apartment,

on October 5th which also happens to be her birthday!

So Happy Birthday ERICKA!!

Note: Photo Credit to Fernando Herrera

Touchdown Tuesday! - Week 4

So I decided that this year I would record how well I did in fantasy every week here on my blog. Apparently I choose the wrong year to do so, because I am not doing as well as I have in past fantasy seasons. I am 0-4 which means I have not yet won any games, this by far is my worst year. I did better in my first fantasy league when I really had no idea what I was doing. UGH!! Someone please explain? It's all luck I tell you! So aside from recording how well I do in fantasy I also decided to record how well the Dallas Cowboys do this year, which I may add are not doing the best, but are definitely not the worst. Ugh!! I am starting to feel that perhaps it was not such a great idea to have Touchdown Tuesday on my blog! If I don't have a win in fantasy next week I think I am just going to have someone take over my team!! Just kidding I won't give up that easy! I need some wide receivers. ugh!

Here is the match up for week 4!

Congrats to Mari on her Victory!

As far as the Boy's go they had there second loss this week, and what a stupid loss it was. They might as well have rolled out a red carpet and handed him the ball to walk his 51 yards. Ugh!!Romo has good games and he has bad games, and well he had 5 sacks and 2 turnovers in this game I'd say it was a bad game! I see a pattern here Win, Lose, Win, Lose, so I guess next week will be a WIN?!?! Now I am going to get superstitions, I must think back as to what I wore and did on weeks 1 and 3 and must continue to do the same for the rest of the season! They failed to score in the 4th...I will leave it at that!

The NFL Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Denver Bronco's Invesco Field

Tony Romo getting sacked!

Dever vs. Dallas

10/04/09

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Esther's Bridal Shower!

Today was Esther's Bridal Shower and what a huge success it was! I am so proud of our hard work, and it was finally nice to see everything come together. Everyone enjoyed the food, decor, the one game (lol), and of course the great company. The best part of the day was seeing the huge smile on Esther's face. Congrats on your upcoming marraige my friend!! I love you and I pray that God bless your marraige always.

Here is a little recap of her special day!

The Centerpieces

The Wishing Tree

The Chocolate Flower Pops in a Pot

The Cake

The Bride and Groom

Friends

Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

If you don't know, now you know! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so be sure to wear pink and show your support! I hope to make my way down to the 2009 Miami Komen Race for the Cure which will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Bayfront Park in Miami.

http://www.komenmiaftl.org/

The Miami Dolphins have partnered with Boar’s Head to help fight Breast Cancer. Through the month of October the Dolphins will play 3 home games (vs. the Bills, Jets, and Saints) and they have set up an opportunity to see the game at a reduced price while helping find a cure for breast cancer. If you purchase an upper sideline seat for just $52 (a $30 savings) The Miami Dolphins Foundation will donate $10 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Log on to Ticketmaster and type in "support" as the offer password.

Touchdown Tuesday - Week 3

That's it!!! I am convinced I have a Brady curse!!! In all my years of fantasy I have never started on a losing streak, let alone have three straight losses in a row!!!! Ugh!!! I am so bummed I don't even feel like writing. If I would have played one different player I would have won!!! ugh!! This sucks!!!

Here is my third week's match up!

Congrats to Mike on his victory! I will bow down ugh!

Looking on the bright side the Boys's won last nights game!! They beat the Carolina Panthers 21 to 7. I don't think that even there win could cheer me up about fantasy this week! I am a little worried about how the rest of the season is going to be for the Boys, even though Romo seemed to be very focused and manged to have a no turnover game! I feel he played it too safe, because of fear of making any mistakes. I guess better safe than sorry! No Marion Barber but Jason Witten was there and so was Felix Jones!

I hope to visit this AMAZING stadium sometime in my lifetime!!!

Celebrating a T.D.

Boy's vs. The Panthers

09/27/09

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She has a name!

After a couple of days and much debate, Manny and Veronica finally decided on name for Baby Ferro, her name is Sofia Maria Ferro!!! This afternoon the happy parents were finally released from the hospital and are taking baby Sofie home!!! She looked absolutely adorable in her pink coming home outfit and blanket.

Note: Photo Credit to Melissa M. Hernandez-Herrera

Naked Feet - Part Two

So I get this e-mail yesterday from my dear friend Hugette who lives in Hawaii, and she asked me to share. I found so much humor in her e-mail and it actually made my evening. =)

The e-mail is as follows:

"Hey Meli! You are not going to believe this. So the other day I went to Ross with Santiago because he needed to get some shorts for school and I was bored. So of course I remembered your blog about ross shoes and your perfect nude colored shoes. So I walk over there and LOOK what I found for only $25.... I found LOVE!!!!!! Aren't they beautiful?????? LOL! I love you! You should totally put this on your blog! :-) Hehe! I love you!!!! Muah!
-Hugette "

Hugette my love thanks for showing my blog some love! I love you!

Here is a pic of her fabulous purchase!

I wonder if there is a Ross in Miami that may be caring these babies?

hmmm...I think I may be paying Ross a visit this week!

Baby Ferro

The Ferros, the Donados, and the rest of us have a new addition to our families. Baby Ferro was born today weighing 7lbs 14 ozs. and is 19 3/4 inches long. This nameless little girl made her debut at 1:27 this morning after having her poor mother go through several hours of labor. This little munchkin would not budge and had to finally be taken out by force! She is the first baby in my family since all "us kids" grew up and my grandmother's first great grandchild! It is a very exciting time for my family and this little girl has brought us closer together. It is so amazing to see every ones excitement and watching my grandmother filled with tears of joy at this little one. I pray that God bless her parents with all the wisdom needed to raise her. I pray that she always be surrounded by people who love her, and that she is kept safe and protected from any harm that may come her way.

Some pictures of the little one!

On the 23rd waiting outside the room while Veronica was in labor.

We were all anxious to meet her, but then we got kicked out of the hall and into the waiting room! =(

Proud Mommy and Daddy

My Grandmother crying tears of joy while holding her first Great Grandchild!

Me and my new Baby Cousin!

She has her arms open for a hug!

Note: Photo Credit to Fernando Herrera, Melissa M. Hernandez-Herrera, & Manuel Ferro Sr.

Touchdown Tuesday - Week 2

I am super bummed this week, not only did I lose for the second week in a row in fantasy, but my beloved Cowboy's had there first loss as well!!! Ugh!!! My bench players did phenomenal!!! Ugh!!! I have never started a fantasy league with a losing streak!! This is horrible, I am praying for a win next week, maybe the saying is true "thirds the charm". I will win in week three, I am convinced!!! What I want to know is how on earth Tom Brady can only have made 5.40 points for me, we are talking about Tom Brady here!!! Could there be a Brady curse on me? I picked him last year and he got injured in week 1, and in week 2 of this year only 5.40 points, perhaps I am jumping the gun here! Maybe I am being silly with the Brady curse talk, I am going to continue with the thought that "the thirds the charm"!!!

Here is my second week's match up!

Congrats to Rady on his victory, but it does not end here!

As far as the Cowboys go they lost there first game 33-31 to the New York Giants! I think I spoke to soon about Romo and no turnovers! He went from no turnover's last week to three turnover's this week! Ugh!!! He really needs to step it up, I would love to know what happened to him between last weeks game and this week? What a way to open the 1.5 billion dollar stadium!

Marion Barber running for the new stadiums first touchdown!

If I were Wade Phillips I would be mad too!

Giant's vs. Boy's

9/20/09

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The Early Bird Catches the Worm!

Tonight was the American Cancer Society's Early Bird Party for 2009 teams. This party is held in order to ignite excitement for the 2010 Relay for Life, and to give previous (2009) teams an opportunity to sign up early for our April 24th, 2010, Relay for Life Event. On October 19th a Kick Off Party will be held for new teams at Victor Wilde Park in Hialeah. If you are interested in participating and being apart of the American Cancer Society we will be there at 7:00pm! This year the American Cancer Society is celebrating a world with more birthdays! A world with less cancer is a world with more birthdays, and that's something to celebrate!!

The Early Bird Party

A world with more birthday's

2010 Relay for Life Committee

Note: Photo Credit to Fernando Herrera

Touchdown Tuesday - Kickoff Week!!!

Alas the first week of football is over! I am bummed!!! I lost my first fantasy game by 7.27 points...ugh!!! I knew Wes Welker was a huge threat (I told you Rady!), and Drew Brees did amazing!!! I expected more from L.T. last night, and was very disappointed by his fumble, and by how much Rivers sucks...ugh!!! I didn't even finish watching last nights Chargers game.

Here is my first weeks match up!

Congrats to Vince on his victory!!!

Looking on the bright side, my Boys WON!!!! Whoo-Hoo!!!!

The Cowboy's beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-21!!! I am so proud of Romo, no turnovers, and no T.O.!!! I must admit I was a bit worried about the boys without T.O., but it looks like they are going to be just fine, it may even be a good thing that he's gone!!! I still have love for T.O. because of the diva that he is, but he sure does look ridiculous in a Buffalo Bills uniform, but maybe I am just hating!!!! We will see what transpires this year for the boys, and what Roy Williams really has to offer!!! So far so good, but it is only week 1!

T.O. in a Bills Uniform!

Roy Williams running for a T.D.

Boy's vs. Buc's

9/13/09

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Au79

I received an e-mail from my sister-in-law over the long weekend and the e-mail was as follows:

"...didn't this girl go to high school with you guys??? " with this link attached!
http://www.socialmiami.com/articles/au79_Jewelry.asp

At first I thought my sister-in-law had no idea what she was talking about, but as I read the article and glanced over the pictures! I realized my little sister-in-law was right! I did go to high school with her, and as I continued to read I found the article to be rather interesting and thought I should definitely share. I love to share others success and in turn hope that in sharing I can help them out in some way possible. Congrats to her and I would like to introduce you to Au79 by Lauren Monteagudo. Au79 is a jewelry line, she created and the signature piece is a gold shovel representing empowerment and strength. This shovel is a symbol for women who work hard and get their own hands dirty to dig up what they want. She says "Au79 is for the go-getter not the gold-digger."

I don't know about you, but that had me sold! I love how the shovel is a symbol for the woman who works hard to get what she wants. I will be purchasing one of her signature pieces in the near future, once her opportunist collection is released this fall.

If you are interested you can visit her website at:

http://www.thegoldshovel.com/

www.Au79online.com

Labor Day Weekend - San Francisco

Every year my birthday lands around or on the Labor Day Holiday. This year it landed the weekend after my actual birthday which worked out great, because it allowed me to enjoy time with my family and friends on my special day, and to enjoy time away with my husband. As some of you know and as I have stated before on this blog, my husband gifted me a trip to San Fran for my birthday and well we had a great time!! I have been to California a couple of times, but I had never visited San Francisco, all I can say is wow!! I love how nice the people are and how cool the weather is over there, nothing compared to the hot and humid Miami weather, supposedly it is like that all year round! I can not even imagine that! Anyhow I highly recommend that if you get an opportunity to visit that you do so, it's so beautiful and I am now having thoughts of some day moving out there. My recommendations for those planning to visit is spend at least 5 days there, go to all the museums get on the double decker bus tour and definitely definitely go to wine country!!!

Here are some pics from our trip, we took a little over 1,500 pictures!

Me climbing up Lombard Street, it's a lot steeper than it looks in the pic.

Lombard Street

Lunch at Fisherman's Wharf...Yummy Clam Chowder!

Sea lions on Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf

Aquarium by the Bay on Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf

San Francisco City Hall has nothing on Hialeah's City Hall...lol

It took 3.5 million dollars to build this City Hall and is taller than the nations capital building!

The Painted Ladies

better known as the

Full House Sitcom House

Its actually the Blue house

The Palace of Fine Arts

Union Square

The Golden Gate Bridge

Before walking across it!

After we walked across it...it was cold!!!

Wine Country

It was hard to pick a few pictures out of 1,500.

Note: Photo Credit to Fernando Herrera & Melissa M Hernandez-Herrera