Category: Personal

Life’s a bitch. Ain’t it the truth.

Once again, my emotions are being put through the ringer. Some days I’m happy and so excited for our trip to Hawaii. I’ve been counting down the days for this trip since we got back from our honeymoon in 2011. So needless to say, I’m excited! Hawaii has always been a

place I’ve loved. And who could blame you with a view like these.

But there’s been something I’ve been hiding from a lot of people. Something that has changed my life in a split second. Something that pains me at my very core. Even just typing about it right now brings me to tears. My mom is sick. We found out about a few weeks ago and she needs surgery. RIGHT. AWAY. When she told us, my mouth felt like it dropped to the floor and my heart went with it. I was shattered, speechless, heart broken, and felt absolutely helpless. I’ve never realized how much of a problem solver I truly am until recently. My mind wouldn’t stop turning trying to think of ways to cure my mom and make this go away. NOW. Nothing else has been on my mind except for my family. We’ve been through so much in these last few years but this one takes the cake. It’s my mom, with a possibly serious The last few days I’ve realized that I can’t. I can’t make it go away. All I can do is trust on the Lord’s plan, pray

for my mom, and make this easier on her. If I’m struggling with this, I can’t even imagine what she’s going through.

So here I am, making a vow to enjoy my vacation. Instead of feeling guilty for leaving, I’m going to let it go. This is my chance to recharge my batteries so that when I come back I can help my mom in any way I can. 🙂

OMG, I can hardly contain myself friends! In 7 days, the Ortega’s (and dear friends) are heading to Hawaii for a glorious 10 days!!!!

Hawaii is just one of those places for me. I’m in love with the weather, the people, the food, and the vibe. When I’m there, I feel like I’m on top of the world, like I can do anything, and best of all – I’m not stressed. The first time Charlie and I went, we went for work – still not stressed. The 2nd time we went, we went for the honeymoon. Because we were gone for a glorious 2 weeks and because I’m a small-business-work-a-holic, I did work a little bit. But still, no stress. This third time should be even better! I’ll be there with Charlie, my brothers-in-law, my cousin, and dear friends. And I’m over the

moon excited to spend quality time with great people.

Prepping for travel is always hectic for me. I want to “glamify” myself. You know, the woman essentials: mani, pedi, and hair. I start making lists of things I need, I start overpacking…you know, the usual.

Today, I got the mani/pedi. Tomorrow I’m on a search for our new luggage at TJ Max and buying a sleep aid that’ll knock me out during the short 5 hour plane ride. 🙂

Yesterday’s Apple event was a much anticipated event for CO. Mostly cuz Charlie is ready for a new iPad. I originally got him an iPad 2 for his Groom’s Gift for our wedding back in 2011. Since then the 2 have been practically inseparable. He’s ready for an iPad Mini . The moment I told him they announced the Mini now has retina and the A7 chip, he knew. It was love at first sight. It was exactly what he wanted to hear. He’d been waiting for the Mini’s to get those features before he made his new investment. Charlie and I are very particular in a sense that our phone and tablet should match so I’m guessing Charlie will opt for the Space Gray/Black version.

I was telling myself that I didn’t need a new iPad. I could continue to use my iPad 2 cuz hey! It still works great! But then…hello iPad Air.

Hubba hubba! I’m in love. With all the hardware updates, it’s still 20% slimmer and only weighs 1 lb! Perfect fit for my purse 🙂

We’re also in the market for a new Macbook. I’m looking for something more compact and mobile that I can take to Ninong’s and has the processing power I need to still be able to do my design work. Looks like we’ll be making a purchase after November! 🙂