Life in October

I began physical therapy today. I am sore, but know that pain brings change.

Mi hija gave me a product called "Rapid Lash". Chemo treatments made my eyelashes fall out. I've been using Rapid Lash for almost a year and my eyelashes are back and they look amazing. I still like wearing false lashes, but I'm only going to wear them when I want to look extra special. Gracias Brianna :).

Lack of estrogen es no bueno. Hormones are so important. My GYN is working with me to fix the problem. Lack of hormones causes bladder and kidney issues. If you can avoid having a hysterectomy do so. I can't say this enough. 

I finally found a new rheumatologist. This doctor comes highly recommended. So much so my appointment isn't until February. That was the first available! I hope good things come to those who wait.

ABC has two incredibly funny new TV shows, "Blackish" and "Cristela". So happy to see such diversity on a major network. "Modern Family" is still my absolute favorite comedy show. This season has been perfection. It's nice to take a break from all the stress and enjoy something pleasant.

Abrazos,

Monica 

Tumblr!

The fabulous wedding social networking experiment "Wed Over Heels" comes to an end December 31, 2014. I'll miss posting on WOH, so I've created an account on Tumblr  .

Here is a sneak peek of the stunning content coming soon...

Liv Hart's styled shoot via Bridal Musings. Photos by Laura Gordon Photography.

xxoo,

Monica 

Heaven is Calling

So very tired,
Monica

Take Your Pick

There are a number of critical issues in the world lately...

*Ferguson October

*Hong Kong

*Militarized Police

*Ebola

*Influenza

*Bullying

*Climate Change

*Breast Cancer Awareness

*Domestic Violence

You may not have the latest news on these issues if you are relying on the broadcast media. Twitter and Reddit have updated coverage of what is going on.

Please research the issues that are close to your heart. Take a stand, do what you can to help. The world needs you.

Praying,
Monica

Good Riddance!

Life is too short to deal with judgmental and unstable people. Cleaning out my social media accounts feels great.

Not everyone who comes in your life is meant to stay. This applies to people you meet in real life and online.

The company you keep is a reflection of who you really are deep down inside. The people in your life should uplift you and give off positive energy. People who are constantly angry are draining. People who preach hate and intolerance are part of the problem.

Take a moment and look around at the people you have in your circle. Maybe it's time for you to make a few changes as well.

Abrazos,
Monica

True...

xxoo,

Monica 

United We Win

Buzzfeed

Kindness

Photo posted by RS.

Firefighter in Denmark saves cat from burning home.

We all need kindness in this world and help from others.

Abrazos,

Monica

Hi There!

If you are new here welcome. I've been blogging online since MySpace, but I officially started this site in 2010.

I am brutally honest here. I share the good and the bad. I write in English, Spanish, Spanglish, and Portuguese.

My Twitter account will be changing to 95% wedding related content, so I'm moving all my opinions and observations here. There are so many things happening in the world right now, I can no longer balance my wedding tweets and my personal tweets anymore.

I'm going to write about the problems with the police dealing with black and brown people. I'm going to also be more vocal about climate change and issues with water conservation.

I will always be myself. Sometimes I get really enojada and go off. This is my corner of the Internet and I get to decide what stays and what goes. I do like respectful debating, but if I decide you are un bendejo, adiós. Forever.

I am happy to share my world with you. I believe in the power of social media. I believe in humanity. Mucho gusto.

Bienvenido (welcome),
Monica

What a Week!

Bad News:

Flumist made me really sick.

I got bitten on the foot by a brown recluse spider on Wednesday. I didn't go to the hospital, using alternative medicine home care. We'll see what happens. The intense pain made my coughing slow down.

World events are so disturbing I can't even focus on wedding things.

I bought my father an amazing sweater for his birthday. I am broke so I had to order and send it to him a bit early to take advantage of the great deal. I have not heard one word from him about the gift. Nothing. I know it was delivered early on the 22nd. He is obsessed with the mail so I know he has seen it. So tired of being disrespected.

Good News:

BlackBerry is back in the game. Though in my eyes it has never left. I would like to introduce the Porsche Design P'9983 smartphone which launched in Dubai last week. Beautiful.

*BlackBerry

Ahh,

Monica

Flumist Vaccine

I received the Flumist vaccine last week. Now I have the flu. I've always gotten the shot every year, but this year my insurance company pushed for the nasal vaccine.

The shot gives me really bad muscle pain and bruising so I thought the nasal version would spare me the pain. I would give anything to go back in time and have the shot instead of the nasal.

I feel like crap. Fever, chills, runny nose, awful sore throat, and coughing. Think long and hard before you go the nasal flu vaccine route.

Surrounded by tissues,
Monica