Your (Not So Daily) Freddy Update

Me: "How was the Rod Stuart concert last night? Did people fall asleep because it was past their bed time?"

Freddy: "It was not Rod Stewart you ignorant. It was Bruce Springsteen and it was a great concert. One of the best ones he has had. We went to bed at 1:00am."

Me: "Got it." 

10 Fun Facts About ME!

One: I did not know my name was Christina for the first 5 years of my life because my family referred to me as "Stiny", "Stinky", "Christinka", "Christupid" & every other clever, traumatizing nickname they could come up with.  

Two: I have a slight O.C.D. issue that has turned out to benefit my career.  

Three: Although I may be looking at you while in conversation and may even do gestures as if you have my full, undivided attention, my attention span only lasts approximately 4 minutes.

The time spent talking to me after 4 minutes is usually wasted. However, I most likely will tune back in around minute 7. 

Four: My Little Prince, Dylan, has developed a snoring habit and it is becoming difficult to ignore. (See "Exhibit A")

"Exhibit A"
(My Little Prince Dylan)

Five: I have at least 55 angry thoughts throughout the day, in which I must consciously talk myself down from at least 40 of them. 

Six: I watched Niki Minaj's scary Grammy performance seven times the other night. 

Seven: I love when people make me laugh. 

Eight: I really do believe that I will have a sit down conversation with Oprah one day and talk about life.

Nine: It fills my heart with joy to scare people and videotape it.(See "Exhibit's B, C, & D")

"Exhibit B"-(Strike One)

 "Exhibit C"-(Strike Two)



"Exhibit D"-(Strike 3)

Ten: In an effort to get him to "flip out", I used to get pure joy from jumping out of confined spaces and scaring my ex-marine/ex-boyfriend.

I am sad to report he never did lose his cool and "flip out". (Note- "Exhibit E" may reflect the reason as to why I am now single.)

"Exhibit E"

(Ex-Marine Not Flipping Out)

LawJots

Finally... 

My law school partner-in-crime is sharing his brilliant thoughts with the world! 

Check out Mr. Hartman's blog, "LawJots", which he eloquently describes as his "contribution to the white noise of law blogs". 

I would pay attention to Mr. Hartman... He is going to make me famous one day! Opps... I mean, he is going to be famous one day.

Either way, check it out.

Fish in Silicon Valley

Hmmm... that's weird. 

As I walked back to my car yesterday after work, I smelled something fishy. Literally. 

After making an uncomfortable face, I proceeded to my car, unlocked my passenger side door and there I noticed them... fish.  Approximately 10... all looking at me.

"Exhibit A"

"Exhibit B"

Please Note: My office is not located near water, a single sea food restaurant, cannery row, an ocean, a ship, or any other logical place that would possibly explain how 10 fish made their way downtown.

C Low Green's Cat

Does anyone else think it is weeeeird that C-Low Green holds and pets a cat in his interviews?? 

Gets me every time. 

Happy Birthday to ME!

Omgoodness... It has been awhile.

In the spirit of my birthday, I feel it is important to reconnect with the world. 

First and foremost, I believe my mother deserves a big Thank You for delivering an 8 pound, 9 ounce baby 27 years ago. (Me!) Without your hard work and determination during my beautiful and magical child birth, I may never have come out. So today, I thank you.

Moving On:

I usually am not a huge fan of birthdays because of a) my dislike for having the added pressure to be happy all day and b) the extra awkward attention that comes with birthdays. 

However, today I feel humbled. I am reminded of how lucky I am.

Although I believe that I am the creator of my world, experiences, destiny, etc., I sometimes wonder what I did to deserve the people I have in my life.

My dad and step-momma who surprised me this morning with balloons, cards, presents, and a rendition of "The Savoir is Born" with Jesus' name replaced with mine.

My momma who called, emailed and text me all day to make sure my day was going perfectly.

My sister and her girlfriend, Jon, who sent me presents three weeks ago and rehearsed a made up version of Happy Birthday for me for two days before performing it during our 8:00 a.m. conversation.

My little prince who did not attempt to attack me once today.

Xtine who showed up tonight with some of my favorite things: donuts, candy, Starbucks gift cards, cookies and tamales.

Maggie and my aunt who separately surprised me with flowers...

My grandparents who never forget my birthday regardless of whether they remember to take their medications.

Oprah who wished me a happy birthday in her subconscious. 

The rest of my family who sent me surprises in the mail, called me, text me and emailed me. 

Last, but not least....My friends who called me, text me and Facebooked me just to let me know they were thinking of me.

Thank you. I promise you... your presence in my life influences and inspires me everyday.
 

Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, 

I am in disbelief that the holidays are near an end and Christmas has now passed. Although the year seemed to move fairly slow, the holidays seemed to move at an extreme speed!  

I would like to take the opportunity to say "Thank You" from my whole family. I understand it to be fairly difficult to reach every house in the entire world in only one night.

In addition to your long standing obligations, you stopped by my roommates house on Christmas Eve, mingled with my family, listened to our concerns, drank some red wine, ate some cookies, played with my little prince and you even stayed for dinner! You truly out did yourself. 

So... as promised, I am sending you some token pictures of your visit to our 2011 Ugly Sweater Christmas Eve Dinner! I hope you enjoy and please feel free to stop by again next year!

"Exhibit A" 

(Ugly Sweater Christmas Eve Dinner-My Sister's Girlfriend Won!)

"Exhibit B" 

(Ms. Nicole Marie and Mr. Oliver Really Out Did themselves)

 "Exhibit C" 

(Your Little Head Elf was Patiently Awaiting Your Arrival!)

"Exhibit D" 

(My Angry Older Sister was Angry When She Discovered 

Her Toilet Seat Cover Did Not Win Her The Ultimate Prize)

   "Exhibit E" 

(Mr. Oliver Showing His Sweet Sweater Off)

"Exhibit F" 

(My Aunt and Uncle Having Fun Before You Arrived!)

"Exhibit G" 

(My roommates dressed in ugly onesies)

"Exhibit H" 

(While the whole family was comparing creativity, to our complete surprise... you showed up!!!)

"Exhibit I" 

(My Little Prince Couldn't Believe His Eyes!)

 

 "Exhibit J" 

(You were so generous... I cannot believe how many gifts you brought!) 

 

"Exhibit H" 

(After receiving your favorite type of wine, you invited all of us to sit on your lap... 

Just like when we were little!)  

"Exhibit I" 

(Everyone could not wait to get a turn!) 

  "Exhibit J" 

(My roommates were ecstatic! Roommate No. 1 said he had not seen 

Saint Nicholas since his days in the jungles of Colombia!)  

 "Exhibit K" 

(You made his Christmas!)  

 "Exhibit L" 

(After everyone had their turn sitting on your lap, you wanted to pose for pictures!)

 "Exhibit M" 

(After pictures, I caught you jumping for joy outside!)

  "Exhibit N" 

(I was even surprised to see you "planking"!) 

   "Exhibit O" 

(Thank you from all of us for giving us the BEST Christmas present of all time!) 

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!