fun-filled weekend agenda!

1. self magazine workout in the park held on saturday, april 25th from 11 a to 3p in mission valley's ski beach.

2. vendors and/or free samples/brochures/raffles

3. workouts (aerobic, yoga, mini-trampoline) by Crunch Abs of LA, sponsors Reebok

4. lunch at rubio's

5. accessories shopping in chula-u-juana

6. luau in national city for sdsu's pisa

7. drinks at XO lounge in bonita, ca

8. midnite-run to jack-n-crack

9. bedtime

10. brunch at denny's

11. church

12. ces fireside

girls nite out... at belo!

friday eve, april 10th, myself & three of the finest women dress'd 2 impress 4 an eve that included reconnecting w/ homies angel deesky of stooie bros & big al and enjoyin' a fun starred affair w/ baby bash event held at club 'belo' located on the corner of E street between 4th & 5th. we started off the eve by hangin' out with "the homies", very hospitable seein' that my bff, mia and i were awaitin' 4 the rest of our entourage at their hotel suite. i'm sure at first, the encounter appeared to be awkward, the 2 of 'em weren't anticipating two fine a$$ samoan women knocking on their doors askin' 2 let 'em in, but both angel & big al r such gents.

we had a few cocktails & hor d'oeuvres at the house of blues located next door 2 the homies suite. we blabb'd for a good minute, myself, bffs numia & darlene, and her man bernie and of course chenobyl. it was sum good fun & convos, while the jazz band played sum tunes (not my style) and then big al joined us 4 sum tantalizing group fotos and chat. an hour or so l8r, it was time 4 us 2 get goin' 2 belo's w/ da rest of da entourage awaiting outside of the hotel. there was plenty of tantalizing women, ourselves included in the mix, definitely overshadowing the men in tow. as we walk'd down the streets of downtown, we kept ourselves entertained 4 da most part -- and as we approached 2 da belo's entrance, gettin' in was a cinch thanks 2 big al 4 makin' it such a smooth transition.

we got 2 hang on the VIP platform along w/ other baby bash & stooie bros converts, and got 2 cheer & danced 4 'em in sheer enthusiasm later in the crowd. the rest of the eve was all 'bout havin' a grand time w/ the ppls all around both in the club and at the hotel. it was by far a highlight of eves, seeing how i got faded-ly fabulous 4 my own good, pass'd out 4 da rest of da eve, but at least i was cared 4 w/in da company of respectable gents & my girls...ish all good, ya HURD!

.:.analyze this.:.

.:.Which coffee flavor are you.:. hazelnut blend

.:.Which popular sitcom character are you closest to.:.a cross between samantha & carrie of sex & the city

.:.Which has been your happiest moment in life.:.right now - in my 30s, living by my own rules

.:.If told that this is your last day on earth, how would you spend it.:.on a secluded beach resort with just the closest of my friends & family livin' la vida loca. HA!

.:.Rate all your friends on the basis of their sense of humor on a scale of ten.:.
-serine 10
-malia 10
-nua 10
-arlene 9
-latashia 9
-iris 9
-tash 9
-darlene 8
-melissa 8
-numia 7
-barb 7
-pua 7
-claire 6
-kandra 5

.:.If you were granted three wishes, what would you ask for.:.
(1) to be financially ready
(2) to find happiness in all things
(3) gain knowledge & understanding of the mysteries of this life and beyond

.:.Name one annoying habit of any of your friends’, which you would really like to change.:.
honestly, i love all my friends equally. i wouldn't want to change anything 'bout them because that's why they're unique in their own way.

.:.Name one quality that you absolutely adore in your friends.:. loyalty

.:.What has been your best-kept secret till date.:. i'll never tell. . .

mY-ind "small" truth

Tats: 2

Piercings: ears

Vices: opinionated by nature & sex

Favo-food: sushi

Ideal ride: ecologically-friendly

Retreat: anything "earth" extravagant

Proudest moment: Accepting defeat w/ my marriage, and being euphoric ‘bout it

Dream vacation: Shang-hai or Old Countryside of the UK

Collect anything: packrat by right, so save a lot of misc knick-knacks

Fondest childhood memory: Sunday to’ona'is after church and Christmas eves dinners w/ fam

Phobias: Getting sidetracked again on my goals for the future, livin’ by a man’s standards

5 yrs, where do u c urself: local savvy business entrepreneur, w/ MBA to boot – and taking over Maeva legacy reigns w/ pops’ blessing.

san diego 5k mud-run

on sunday, march 29th, 2009 i participated with four other members of the "DIRT FLIRTS" on a 5K aka 3Miler mud run on the hillsides of the Skyline Church grounds in la mesa, ca. i am still pinching myself in sheer delight and in soreness for that matter as i type, that i cannot believe that i was able to make it to the finish line in tow with my team, while still jogging my way down the rough terrain, muddy passages and mud pits. and jst for the record, those mud pits were thick and as high as my waist line. at one point thru the course, i came across a mud pit which i was confident to push thru it without a blink, but in the process i miscalculated my footing and lost my stance, immediately fell forward into the deep pool of mud, yet i got right back with mess and all and kept veering forward without stopping a beat. as a consolation, i had the support of my bff, numia, as well as my other mates, julie & her 10 yr old superstar son, Dominique, as well as runner Katie to get me thru the course. more so dominique, since he kept echoing in my mind through the course that if that lil' man can do it, so can i.
honestly, i thought i didn't have it in me but strangely enough i found my inner strength to plow thru the course with a lot of heart. the worse by far was this epic hillside, that was appeared to a mile long up but the intense incline made me pray to have miracle legs & wings to get to the very top, which indeed i finally did. and boy, was that a terrific view once i reached to the very top but i didn't want to look back to slow my progress instead my thoughts kept reverting to 'damn, i only wished i had more added time on that damn stairmaster', but nonetheless, i finished it and what a joy it was to embrace my team at the very end. this awesome feeling of having this mud-run experience will be a marker for more wellness events to come in the future for me, and i am so amped for all of that. so i'll maintain this momentum as i move forward. happy browsing!

TWILIGHT, phenomenal!

over the weekend, the boys and i drove out to spend an overnighter with one of my bff, numia and her daughter alana. she lives in the san bernardino county, so our drive out of san diego, was an hour and 40-minutes tops. as part of our agenda for the evening was to watch Twilight since it made it onto DVD that week friday. and boy did i enjoy it immensely.

i realize what a huge sensation and HIT, the movie grossed at the box office not to mention on preorder DVD sales. in any case, we spent sunday morning watching the complete dvd, from deleted scenes as well as featured soundtrack videos from the movie. i overly enjoyed the film and understand how others are able to find a connection to the movie as well.

one of my to-do list of this year, is to read the complete series. the story line of the phenom is engaging to a wide audience and even if you're not a fan of vampires, the message is clear about the notion of love. when we meet someone of the opposite sex, that we have this undeniable connecton whether it's emotional or physical, it's as if everything else about them or the other is irrelevant. and perhaps that's why a lot of young and old fans are so drawn to that message.

MY family road trip. . .

so i had my boys with me over this past weekend, and boy did i have an itinerary planned for our anticipated road trip extravaganza. i rented a car from enterprise, a mazda 5 -- plenty to fit 6 ppl comfortably but b/cuz it's only 4 cyclinders, it was terrible on gas mileage. had to refuel thru the overall trip, four times. anywho, i made enough snacks and packed x-tra clothes, blankets, etc for the ride out to tulare, ca county. a small town in between bakersfield and fresno in which my sis & fam have been livin for the past 12 yrs and counting.

so we were on the road headin' out of san diego and in2 orange county - san clemente by 10:21AM and breez'd thru there like a toronado on crack. of course i made sure that there was no chps in sight. i did however came across slight traffic thru los angeles, only to find that it was a car on the side of the road with a chp. i'm guessn' gettn' a ticket or engine went haywire. so i reached pass'd the grapevine and in2 bakersfield by 12:45p, but than sis calls 2 find out where we're at, and obviously made gr8 time b/cuz by 1:33Pm, i made in2 sis' curbside on the dot.

we chatted up a storm and had turkey & cheddar on gorditas while the kids had sandwiches. by 3:15p, sis june wanted to pick up kevin from school and onto meeting her man, joe the mechanic. all in all the time spent with the fam was wonderful. we had burgers 4 dinner and i turned in early along w/ steel & kenny for the eve simply b/cuz our plans 2 head out 2 the mountains was early on saturday morn.

sis awoke to make bfast 4 the kids and i got myself dress'd and made ready my boys for the long ride ahead. it appeared that all the snow gear was prep'd and ready 2 go, however early that morn, we stopp'd at least five times jst 2 get snow chains. the kids had a blast entertainin' themselves on our ride up there. all in all, it was a gr8 bondin' experience 4 ev'ry1. made it out 2 sequoia & kings canyon national park by 12:30p and got take sum fly photos of the scenery. by the time we made it 2 our final destination, wolverton, elevation approximately 4000+ ft. evrywhere u saw was blanketed with snow galore, and slopes all around 2 enjoy. there, the kids got their snow gear ON and headed 2 have sum major fun. here r sum of the fotos throughout the trip.

be true to thyself!

i've been thinkin' a lot 'bout doin' somethin' completely out of character, and often times when i begin to feel this way, it's entirely based on my "mood". yes, i'm feeling like i need to take charge and be bold about my life, my decisions yet again. i often times struggle with this when i feel i don't have a handle but in retrospect, i actually do. in terms of new adventures and/or horizons, i definitely have a plan to develop my hobbies for the upcoming year. my absolute belief in life is that life in itself is undeniably short and to miss out on the wonders of what this this great world has to offer would be a shame. i hope to achieve of the following work-in-progress to-do list that is shown below, and i plan to chronicle my new experiences by showing fotos and/or videos of it, so please stay tuned.

.:.gettn' a acne peel and deep cleanse exfoliation
.:.buying a cal king size mattress set
.:. redesign living room and furnishings
.:. spruce up my existing warddrobe
.:.taking a mini-trip to an exotic and/or unfamiliar place
.:. learn to make sushi
.:. a trip with the boys anywhere but san diego, ca

tune in to see this list grow. . .

exploring alcatraz. . .

a few months ago, i had the priveleged of visiting one of the most
historic landmarks in american history, the infamous, alcatraz federal prison, which resides off the coast of the san francisco bay. my stay out to the bay area was short & sweet seeing that i initially went out there to meet up w/ 1 of my bffs, arlene, who was in training for the week & due to scheduling conflicts, wouldn't make the trip out to san diego, ca in time to catch up. so instead, myself and arlene's sis, lia, plan'd a two-day trip to visit her instead. we spent the day playin' "tourist" by takin' the san francisco trolley down to fisherman's wharf and from there walk'd down to pier 39 to catch the hourly ferry to our final destination. the ferry ride to the remote isle was quick and unmemorable, in which it also only took less than 20mins. that saturay day happened to be wonderful crisp clear blue sky w/ temperatures in the mid 60s, and we were dress'd for the anticipated tour. below are a series of photos that depict that very day and what an awesome experience it was to spend that mid-morning bein' educated 'bout the events that had transpired. i hadn't realized that it was designated as the very first federal state prison in the nation. not to mention that after it had been condemned and closed due to upkeep maintenance fees, there had been revolt by local native americans claiming the isle as their own due to the "gov't" taking theirs and w/ the support by the public, these natives received their reservation lands because of this effort during the late 60s. wat an amazing story to learn 'bout something so profound which makes me feel that more empowered.

.:25 of MY most random quirks:.

tag TWO: the purpose of this frivilous tag is absolutely NOTHING, however, it does allow for time at work to fast forward not to mention, u learn a lil' 'bout MY effervescent whacky personality & idiosyncrasies in one fellow swoop. . .

25. since watching joe wright's depiction of "pride & prejudice", i daydream 'bout backpacking thru the countryside of the UK.

24. i loathe my ex-husband aka "battle X".

23. i continue to tell myself that i better kickstart a workout regimen, but i never seem to find the motivation and time to do it.

22. i PREFER anything victoria's secret w/ regard 2 wardrobe and accessories

21. my absolute favorite color is lipstick "RED".

20. i can cook & bake anything, so far haven't dodged from any culinary challenge yet.

19. i recycle, clip coupons, and save all my receipts, not to mention i take my coupon binder evrywhere i go, especially when i grocery shop.

18. i'm a thrill seeker at heart, so my hope is to fulfill the following in 3 yrs or less time: bunjee jump, sky dive, & scuba dive.

17. i voted for obama/biden in the 2008 general elections.

16. i have lived in southern california for the past 9 yrs and counting. . .

15. i have a sweet tooth on anything decadent.

14. i love taking hot showers, but prefer bubble baths instead.

13. i have a living will and trust in my boys' name.

12. i can watch sex & the city epis again and again. . .

11. i drink a morning cup of herbal tea to regulate me for the day.

10. i love to laugh so uncontrollably that it hurts.

9. whenever it rains, it's reminscent of my childhood years at home in samoa with my immediate family.

8. i hope to visit my parents in tutuila someday soon, i miss them terribly.

7. my best friends till this day are the very ones i have kept in touch since high school & for some in elementary: Iris Mutu, Puamemea Mamea, Serine Taifane-Pritchard, Kandra Lutali, & Claire Tuia.

6. i rather text sum1 than call 'em.

5. if money wasn't an option, i'd travel around the world to my heart's content with my boys.

4. i prefer good _____ over a cold bottle of Michelob Ultra.

3. i love s3x.

2. i live for spontaneity.

1. you cross me, & i write you OFF permanently like a bad debt!

TAG, you're it!

1. Started your own blog. . .isn't it obvious?!

2. Slept under the stars. . .who hasn't?!

3. Played in a band. . .musically challenged

4. Visited Hawaii. . .shoots

5. Watched a meteor shower. . .of course

6. Given more than you can afford to charity. . .not that charitable

7. Been to Disneyland. . .need to visit mickey & friends again w/ the boys

8. Held a praying mantis. . .not up close & personal

9. Climbed a mountain. . .in my backyard of samoa

10.Sang a solo. . .see answer #3

11. Bungee jumped. . .not yet

12. Visited Paris. . .on my wishlist

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea. . .only on youtube

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. . .it's called Interactive Etch-a-Sketch

15. Adopted a child. . .not my style

16. Had food poisoning. . . i can't say i have

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty. . .at the time, the top was closed for renovations

18. Grown your own vegetables. . . someday

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France. . . 1 of my to-do item

20. Slept on an overnight train. . .never been on 1

21. Had a pillow fight. . .sure i did

22. Hitch hiked. . . it's doable in samoa

23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill. . .i plead the 5th

24. Built a snow fort. . .in my freezer the other day

25. Held a lamb. . .to cook it for dinner last week

26. Gone skinny dipping. . .only w/ the man i luv

27. Run a Marathon. . .need conditioning 1st

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice. . .does daydreamin' count?!

29. Seen a total eclipse. . .from a distance

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset. . .best times of the day

31. Hit a home run. . .i feel that ev'ryday

32. Been on a cruise. . .that's all part of my ultimate plan

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person. . .it'll happen in my lifetime

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors. . .uh-huh

35. Seen an Amish community. . .only on the news circuit

36. Taught yourself a new language. . .evryday, i'm learnin' WAR of WORDs

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied. . .i tell myself that ev'ryday

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person. . .picture books at the library

39. Gone rock climbing. . .at my local gym

40. Seen Michelangelo's David. . .he's HOT!

41. Sung karaoke. . .only when i'm LIT like a match

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt. . .sounds scary

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant. . .YIKES!

44. Visited Africa. . .only time will tell

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight. . .depends on my mood

46. Been transported in an ambulance. . .knock on wood that i don't have 2

47. Had your portrait painted. . .sounds self-indulgent

48.Gone deep sea fishing. . .anyday is a gr8 time to do this

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person. . .one day at a time

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. . . the city of lights sounds romantic n e time of the yr.

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling. . .when i take my bubble baths

52. Kissed in the rain. . .it hardly rains in d'aygo

53. Played in the mud. . .sounds messy

54. Gone to a drive-in theater. . .as a lil' kid

55. Been in a movie. . .only in my dreams

56. Visited the Great Wall of China. . .hopefully very soon

57. Started a business. . .made attempts, but haven't followed thru

58. Taken a martial arts class. . .in my beddroom

59. Visited Russia. . .it's all a matter of time & $$$

60. Served at a soup kitchen. . .i don't think i have

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies. . .i usually eat them

62. Gone whale watching. . .at my backyard

63. Got flowers for no reason. . .i pick'd up sum 4 myself the other day

64. Donated blood. . .three times

65. Gone sky diving. . .soon

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp. . .probably not

67. Bounced a check. . .the story of my life

68. Flown in a helicopter. . .someday

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. . .couldn't hold onto 1 that'll last

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial. . .back in high school

71. Eaten Caviar. . .YUMMY!

72. Pieced a quilt. . .of course

73. Stood in Times Square. . .wonderful

74. Toured the Everglades. . .may be

75. Been fired from a job. . .haven't had the honor of it, yet!

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London. . .in my lifetime, i'm positive.

77. Broken a bone. . .only sprains

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle. . .it's invigorating!

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person. . .in due time

80. Published a book. . .not creative enough

81. Visited the Vatican. . .soon dammit!

82. Bought a brand new car. . .when i win the superlotto

83. Walked in Jerusalem. . .eh, se soon!

84. Had your picture in the newspaper. . .in my sexy stilettos with my koolaid smile!

85. Read the entire Bible. . .waay back in college

86. Visited the White House. . .passed thru it on my way to the Capitol

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. . .we islanders like to do that w/ pigs, chicken, & fish
88. Had chickenpox. . .when i was a lil' kid

89. Saved someone's life. . .not that selfless

90. Sat on a jury. . .i'm too biased to be selected

91. Met someone famous. . .at some point, i thought they were infamous

92. Joined a book club. . .sure i have, jst that i don't stay long to offer my opinion 'bout the dam book

93. Lost a loved one. . .i pray that it doesn't happen anytime soon

94. Had a baby. . .two of 'em

95. Seen the Alamo in person. . .NOT!

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake. . .i don't think i'll ever will!

97. Been involved in a law suit. . .does small claims count?!

98. Owned a cell phone. . .currently i do.

99. Been stung by a bee. . .got a huge wilt once from 1

100. Read an entire book in one day. . .sure, especially if it's a thriller!

I tag ANYONE who reads this and wants to do it!

b-day blowout 4 Steel!

this day was a special day for steel seeing that he turned 5 y/os on the 20th of January. interesting fact that his b-day (date) will go down in history as when president obama's inauguration too. the pictures above shows how much the boys had a blast at the local indoor playground, my kid's clubhouse, located in bonita, ca. i prep'd a homebaked salami & cheese pizza that turned out delicioso, plus i baked a cake of chocolate covered cupcakes. it was divine!


::facts 'bout steel::

+ steel loves his action figures such as batman or hulk

= steel tends 2 act as older bro 2 shai

* steel loves favo channel is cartoon network

( steel has 2 eat ev'rything w/ 'ketchup', especially w/ rice or eggs

^steel loves to rough-house when he plays

#steel prays to have big muscles

} steel loves his mommy very much