It's back!!!!

... my backache, that is... and it's horrible!!! Some of you might remember this post, where I complained intensely about my crazy back pain... I feel so miserable...

The pain came back about a week and a half ago and it has only gotten worse... I'm at the point where I can't even sit on the potty (that's how bad it is)... I can't even walk straight since the pain is so intense and even the easiest task has become a challenge...

I will schedule an appointment with a pain management doctor this week and will ask for an MRI or an X-ray to see what is going on... I don't think this pain is normal.. maybe it's related to my epidural!!?? who knows...

All I know is that I need to get rid of it fast because pain killers are no longer working and I need to feel normal again!!

Wordless Monday...

Weight Loss Journal: Week 3

I totally fell off the exercise wagon this week... I'm embarrassed.. I was totally lazy this week but I did manage to diet a bit and skip all sweets...

Here are this weeks' stats..
OVERALL STARTING WEIGHT: 172lbs
DESIRED WEIGHT: 150lbs
Normal BMI: 18.5-24.9
Current BMI: 26.9Week 2

Current Weight: 170 lbs
This week's workouts: NONE!

Total lbs lost so far: 2lbs

Hollywood Beach

Since the day was so beautiful today, we decided to do something outdoors so we took a stroll on Hollywood's Beach Boardwalk, which was recently renovated and is looking really nice... I was nicely surprised since I hadn't been there in a while...
We had lunch at a restaurant beach side and walked around with the girls...Olivia begged us to let her play in the sprinklers and although I was reluctant at first, because I didn't have her bathing suit, I finally gave in and let her round around in her undies... she loved it!
We sat by the beach, took some pictures and came back home.. It was a great way to spend the afternoon... we will definitely go back to such nice beach....

Celebration BBQ

I'm very lucky to have friends that love celebrating the little (and big) things in life...and today was one of those days, where a celebration was made...
My friend Martyna and her boyfriend Gokhan hosted a BBQ to celebrate Martyna's 29th birthday (yet again!) and Gokhan's recent American citizenship... what fun!
The BBQ was held at their house with lots of yummy food and fun people. We took the girls with us and they had a blast playing with all the guests and being held by everyone.. too cute!
We cut another cake for Martyna and sang Happy Birthday one more time... Everyone was in a celebratory mood and very happy to enjoy good company.... Very fun night!

Hello "Princess Olivia"

During the month of October, we celebrate "Hispanic Heritage", a month in which we honor Hispanic traditions, foods, etc... a very special month for us and every Hispanic person living in America...
So, in order to honor Hispanic traditions, there was a special event today at Olivia's school... Each classroom was assigned a Latin country and the kids were to decorate their space and make a celebration with their assigned country's food, music, etc...
Olivia's classroom was assigned "Venezuela" (which happens to be where we're from)... she was chosen as "Miss World" and was even given a crown... She was so happy and proud and kept saying she was "Princess Olivia".. it was so cute...
Her whole classroom was nicely decorated and yummy foods were served all morning long. I was able to attend the event with her and saw her modeling, dancing and eating all typical Venezuelan foods. She kept playing with her two friends Emma and Isabella, who were Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe... what a fun event! it was great!

Martyna's Birthday

Tonight we celebrated Martyna's 29th birthday at Rustic Inn Crab House, it was quite the night... lots of yummy seafood and quality time with friends...

Martyna and I met almost 13 years ago and have been best friends ever since, she is also Olivia's godmother and holds a very special place in my heart. She is a very important person to me and my family and has been with me during the most difficult times in my life, as well as the happiest times... a true best friend.

It is always great to celebrate Martyna's birthday and to see her getting a year older with the same positive attitude she always portrays!

Happy Birthday Martyna! I love you very much!