Day 2: Love Your Spouse challenge

Remember Sacramento? Hector got his residency there and I basically only left that area about 18 months previous so I didn't imagine myself going back there so soon.

Luckily, I still had college friends in the area that I could visit and catch up.

One of my good friends, Monica actually commuted to school which was about 30 minutes each way. She and her family were super nice to me especially on the holidays I couldn't go home. 

The fun fact was/is that her family owns an egg ranch in Acampo outside of Lodi. It was a startling thing to me because it was so country to this city girl. I would go to Monica's house overnight sometimes where her German family welcomed me with open arms and huge amounts of food. The first time I had dinner, they served steaks like full on huge T-bone steaks. I think my eyes bulged out when I saw the size of them! Then it was their turn to look at me funny when I asked for 1/2 of it. 

I had such good times there, seeing how the ranch operated and the huge warehouses of chickens. When Monica brought eggs, she brought a flat of eggs. When her family had a party, there wasn't just one dessert but a whole table of them. I had not idea what they were but there were oh so delicious. 

Her dad and his friends would let us try vodka drinks and be cool with it. I have the best memories of that place. 

So I had to share with Hector all the good times and we headed out there one day I was visiting Hector in Sacramento. 

It looks like we're having a great time. And yes, we got a flat of eggs.

Love Your Spouse Challenge

Day 1: I keep seeing this Love Your Spouse Challenge for 7 days on FB which got me thinking, what would I post and share? So I'll do my own challenge here on my blog and I can share more story about the photo.




Here we are, practically babies...not really I'm 25 and Hector is 32. The year is 1992. Hector graduated med school and I was one year out from pharmacy school. My friend Kathy and I decided to throw a Black & White party for friends and co-workers. We had about 10 people show up which was fine for us. It was chill. Hector drove up from San Diego and at the end of the night, he said that he had something for me.

I wasn't sure what to expect but Hector pulls out an envelope with a letter inside that had been opened. I started to read it but I wasn't sure what it meant; it was from UC Davis in Sacramento. I looked up at Hector what does this mean? He said that he got a surgery residency in Sacramento so he didn't have to leave me.

Hector had gotten a residency in Buffalo, NY so that would have been a huge change in our relationship. Sacramento was closer at 350 miles versus 3,000 miles. But it was closer.

Even back then although we said were not serious, it seemed that we spent a lot of our free time together. Maybe I didn't realize it back then how we would end up together but I knew that Hector was important to me.

I was sheltered in many ways and Hector wanted to see what was out in the world for him but I think God had a plan for us. :)

Love Match

Today marks our 17th wedding anniversary! Time truly flies by. We met 22 years ago but it doesn't seem all that long ago. We've been through life's curveballs and remain devoted & committed to one another.

I learned a lot about myself this past year and I think it's made our marriage stronger. I was fortunate to find a great man with qualities that complement and enhance us. Like Hector says, " We are not perfect, but we're perfect for one another!" and it's true.

We still like to be with each other and that's a good sign. :) I love you my silly Cheeseboy till the end of time!!

November 9, 1996

October 30, 2013

Last Night on Earth

I went to the Green Day concert last night at the Verizon Ampihtheatre which was so awesome that I don't have enough words to express how great it was.

Billie Joe sang this song even though I've heard it and sang it on Rockband, it was the first time the lyrics really sunk in. So I'm dedicating to my wonderful honey and soulmate and if you love someone truly wonderful, this is the perfect song. :)