our divas

thank goodness the weekend is here! Just chillin' at home - cleaning up and doin' chores with the divas :).

Sa's at work. grrrrrr.

And we'll probably miss today's rugby game - which, by the way, is going to be at Dimple Dell - a whole lot closer than the previous games which were held in Provo!

Anyway - just loving the simple things in life right now.

enjoy your weekend! smooches from the divas:)

Good Morning!!

I've been up since 4am because I decided to go to bed at 8:30pm last night! That is a record for me!

We got home at 8:25pm anyway - and that was after running around picking up the girls from Emily's and then picking up Sa from work... then heading to the "Samoan" park (as his teammates have deemed it) to drop him off to his rugby practice. Conveniently, there is a playground at this same park - right next to the parking lot - so the girls got a half hour of pure sliding fun before the cold breeze forced me to drag them back into the car.
We grabbed some drinks from a nearby BK - headed back picked up Sa and made an emergency bathroom stop on the way home because Coretta needed to go. Needless to say - she lied. She just wanted an ice cream cone from McDs and now after all that - I'm still wondering why I'm up so early.

Anyway - was back at work yesterday after having to stay home and cater to my sick divas. They were down with fevers and diarrhea. So not fun! It was mostly my fault because I had given them apple juice on Saturday and I have learned my lesson. Curses to Apple Juice!!!

I think I'm going to go get ready for work now. It's 6am.
My thought for the day is not an original. Neither is it something that I fully agree with but it is more of a quote from a co-worker during a discussion about the termination of a fellow co-worker in their department:

"(sob) (sob) (sob) ... Well she should be able to find another job quite easily. I mean, she's cute and skinny - oh - and she's got a degree! ...(sob) (sob) (sob)"

- I don't think this is an astounding thought by any measure, but it puts a lot of the superficial and shallow state of mind most, not all, people have these days into a simple nutshell.

TTYL!

talofa 2010 - 2 and a half months later!

Sorry to all readers for "missin' in action"...

So much has happened in our lives these past few months since my last post that it's going to be hard to sum it all up without missing a few details here and there.

FIRSTLY: RUGBY

Sa is now a registered player for a Salt Lake based rugby team called the Utah Islanders Rugby Club. (There are about 99.9% Samoans on the team but I guess they will soon try to "aggressively" pursue the recruitment of "more diversity" to stay true to their name).
So far they have only had 3 games: 1 win, 2 losses. They have a long way to go but have great motivation and potential to become a great team here. Did I mention they were only 1 of FOUR teams in their division here??.. haha.. - So Rugby is still catching on here - so in order to help it grow and get the community support - COME AND ENJOY FROM THE SIDELINES EVERY SATURDAY FOR THE NEXT 2 and a half MONTHS! -head on over to http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=UTAHRFU&t=c&s=htosports&p=schedule for more details. (Hopefully these guys' team schedule will be updated.)

We also headed out to Las Vegas during Valentine's weekend to watch the 2-day USA Sevens Tournament! Not to get into too many details, I'd just like to say it was FUN for me, FUN for the divas, and FUN for Sa. It was fun spending time with family and fun to witness Samoa win the Cup! Fast-forward 2months later - Samoa just won the Cup again at the Aussie Sevens that just took place this past weekend!

SECONDLY: the Divas

Right now we've worked out an arrangement with one of our close friends here who have agreed to help us with our girls - until our "plans have been followed through for them". In the meantime - Thank you Emily and Amani for your help. They've been in and out of "varying" situations as far as growth spurts, illnesses, and other "toddler-related" experiences as is normal for a terrible-twos' year old and a terrible-threes' year old... :)

Regardless, we love love love how these two are growing up so much and how they truly complete our home! Thanks Coretta for keeping your dad in check by reminding him Vanity is a sin! *wink* and Thanks Heiress for assisting your dad at the store when you go Grocery shopping together by pointing out only the things YOU & YOUR SISTER like to eat!! LOVE YOU TO BITS!

I have more updated pics of the divas on my FB page... If you're lucky enough to 1)FIND ME and then 2) have me notice your friend request promptly enough to accept it - then enjoy my favorite album of them appropriately named "lipstick jungle". :)

THIRDLY: bringing home the bacon

Work is still great! I have my moments with frustration due to my lack of concentration sometimes but I'm grateful that I have a job during these tough times. I found out from work that I have "decent" bowling skills averaging between 100 - 150 per game. I've lost some friends because they have decided to pursue other career paths at this time but all in all - I have acquired a great "liking" to the world of 'Accounting'. For those of you who have not known me before recently - I am a Chemistry *slash* Biology junkie. or rather I "was". Anyway - needless to say, that part of my life is on the back burner for now.
Sa, on the other hand - is enjoying (sometimes) the challenges he faces at his own job. I've seen him grow a lot as he gets more responsibilities and leadership duties added upon him. His work ethics and attitude towards his job reminds me of Beyonce's song 'Ego'
not so much the "ego" part - but more-so the "...he can back it up" part. :)


LASTLY: progression

If you have the opportunity (and a lonnnnng afternoon of doing nothing) - you will note that from my previous entries, I am a great fan and even stronger believer of the concept of "PROGRESS". I can honestly say, that once again - we are slowly but SURELY making it a priority in our lives. There have been hurdles on the way ...(a.k.a BILLS, and gas prices etc etc etc) but with faith and lots of work, we've truly been blessed each day.
Today's piece of advice from my mental store of personal quotes:

'Pay your tithing, steer clear of gossip, and a 'vent' email doesn't always need feedback.'

ttyl!!!