{Remembering}

I'm a little disappointed in myself that I let this slip because I wanted this to be posted the actual day, but I was working. Nonetheless, I don't want to miss another opportunity to celebrate my Tia Emma's life. October 8th, 2008, Emma Maldonado left the earth to be with the Lord, but while she was here - she was a joy! Well, I must be honest, she might have driven you crazy as she talked your ear off giving you her "un-asked" or unwanted advice, but one thing is for sure - she gave you love.

 I have very fond memories of my Tia as she was so full of energy, gusto, and laughter! 

The top two pictures are from Easter 1989 (way back when)! 

This is my Tia with her youngest son, Derrick, on his wedding day. I especially love the last picture as it shows a mother's love for her sons.

 June 13, 1959 - October 8, 2008

Gone, but not forgotten...I love you, Tia Emma ♥

{Sister Time}

Today I got to spend some quality time with my sister doing something we love to do...shopping! Her birthday is coming up next month, and I am planning a "girls" trip with her and my mom. We've only done this once before a few years back to Napa California. We had such a great time; I wanted to do another. This time it's TOP SECRET as it is part a girl's trip/part celebrating my sister's 28th birthday!!! The idea came from my husband (he's always thoughtful like that), who said, "This may be the last girl's trip that you take before you're a mom" as we are trying to create a little bambino, and it would be a little more difficult to pull myself away.

So, a girl's trip calls for shopping for something cold because that's all she knows! We search for sweaters, boots, and everything in between at the Houston Galleria, and yet I bought a few things...but NOTHING I really set out to purchase. Why is it that when you plan on buying, you can't find anything you really want? Oh well, bows it is! ♥

Introduction

Hello Fellow Bloggers, Passer-bys, Friends, and Family,
My name is Monica Curteman, and I'm new to the Blogging world. I've always shared my life experiences with my younger cousins, friends, family, my patients, and at times with random people I come in contact with. I was recently at a Girl's Night Event (Shecky's in Houston) and talking with women about blogging, and they encouraged me to start blogging - that I might be able to share my experiences in life, advise or tips as a nurse, cooking tips, and love for fashion to more people.

My mission I hope to inspire you, encourage you, help "soar" you through life's challenges, learn with you, laugh, and love life with you. I welcome feedback, tips, and advice. I am a busy gal, so I will do my best to reply back!

I would like to give thanks to a girl I who I specifically met who spoke with me last Friday, and encouraged me to start blogging. I feel horrible that I cannot remember her name because I'd like to give her recognition, but her business is called Just Pearlz. Thank you, Just Pearlz! ♥

xoxo,

Paloma Blanca ♥