Parting Ways.

Dear Carmex,
I just wanted to tell you how much you've fulfilled my lip needs.  We've been through thick and thin, for the last 14 years.  You've been by my side, in my pocket, in my lil coin cubby in my car and always in my purse.  You've gone tracting on the streets of New Jersey, flown the friendly skies from coast to coast and the isles of the sea and biked many miles.  You've even kissed a few guys (none of which were a big fan of you---sorry!) Like I said, we've been through a lot. 
But I've come across something new, something that not only fulfills my lip needs but gives me more!  I've fallen in love with Eos lip balm.  

The fun ball shape is too cute to pass up.  Theres 8 different flavors and I just want to collect them all!  Beyond the appearance is the awesome flavors.  It's a nice subtle flavor.  It's not overbearing like Carmex can sometimes be.  The first time I used it, I couldn't wait to use it again!  Plus, my lips feel even softer than you ever helped me with.  
So thank you Carmex for all you've helped me with and sticking by my side for so long, but I think it's time we part ways.  I wish you the best.  But now I need to go use my lil Summer Fruit Eos! I can't wait!

-Ehu

Let It Be.

Dear Ehu,

How are you?  How have you been feeling lately?  A lil stressed, it sounds like.  What have you been doing to alleviate feeling overwhelmed and stressed?  Have you been to your "thinking spot" lately? I know you thought about it the other night, but sometimes, you need to unwind and get your mind off of things.  Don't sweat the small stuff.  You know Peej has always told you not to over think things.  Mr. Red told you that 90% of the things we worry about doesn't happen.  Levi has even told you that there will be bigger things to worry about later, why worry about the small stuff now.  
I know you come from a family, more so parents, who over-worry and over-think.  But you don't have to be ANYTHING like them.   It's A-OK to breathe, "let it be" and enjoy life.  

Seriously, it's okay.   

Just think, 90% of the things you worry about WON'T  HAPPEN. So get it through your thick head....soon, because there's TOO much of life to experience....to enjoy....TO LIVE!  Isn't life great?  You KNOW that it is.  So get out there....breathe and "let it be".  
Because every minute you waste worrying, is 60 seconds of happiness you've let go of. 

Sincerely,
Me.  

p.s. 

So in case worry starts to creep in, try this out. You'll thank yourself...plus, girl, do you really want wrinkles to start?! ;)

1. 80-90 percent of what you fear will happen never really come into reality.

2. Don’t mountains out of molehills.

     a. Zoom out. 

     b. Bring awareness to you own thought patterns.

     c. Realize that much of this is in your head.

3. Let go of that familiarity and certainty.

4. Focus on a solution.

5. Tomorrow will come anyway. Live and fully enjoy here and now.

A letter to Filippi.

Dear Filippi,

I don't know who you are, but your pizza is AMAZING.  It's one of my most favorite places to eat pizza here in San Diego.  I've been to 4 of your different locations, but I surely enjoy the Little Italy location the most.  The food just tastes a lot better there.  I love your pizza! I love the amount of cheese that's on all of your pizzas, it's the perfect amount!  Plus, your Antipasto salad is just scrumptious!  Probably one of my most favorite salads to eat!

We also enjoyed our server, Colleen.  She was the best server I've ever had, at your restaurant.  Her service was wonderful and we truly appreciated her cookie recommendations.  The thing I love the most, about your Little Italy location, is the front store, deli & bakery.  I always wanted to try your cookies, but the lines was way too long and it was way too cramped to stand in.  Thankfully, it was a lil less crowded and we were in a mood to try your cookies.  My sister loves your marzipan cookies, while I savored your Italian wedding cookies. All in all, your cookies were delectable! All these years I didn't know what I was missing!!  Never again will I leave your fine establishment without snagging me some cookies!  

Thanks again for your delicious pizza, hospitable service and tasty cookies.  I'll definitely be coming back soon!

-Ehu.

A letter to Levi

Dear Levi,
Happy 2 Months! I wish I could do something more special than this, but unfortunately I'm in Seattle and you are in San Diego....1,269 miles apart {yep, I mapped it}. I hope we don't spend our next anniversary apart, especially since it'll be your birthday! 
I am immensely grateful that you are patient and do so well at communicating, with me.  I tend to fail at those, but I'm glad you pick up the slack.  I always hope that I make you as happy as you make me. 
I can't wait to see you on Sunday! You will be the very best part about coming home! I've always wanted to be picked up from the airport, by someone special and I'm so glad you could be that for me.  Prepare to be smothered, because I don't plan on letting you go for a very long time!  
I love you so much.  You reassure me when I feel inadequate and make me feel special on so many levels.  I know it's only been two months, but I'm thankful for every single minute that you are mine.  

XOXO!
-Ehu

Free Friday!

Today I woke up and wanted to wear a skirt.  Particularly a green pencil skirt.  I don't own one.  I would need to make it.  I want to make one this weekend. I've had the sewing bug lately!

I think handwritten letters are so wonderful.  Especially when they're received in the mail.  I got the coolest mail yesterday.  Alllllllll the way from Egypt from a dear ol' friend.  She read my blog post about my birthday party idea and sent me a pattern for papel picado, as well as a store to check out for folk Mexican art & Dia de los Muertos materials.  I can't wait to check out that store! I'm grateful for my friend Ana.  We met in the oddest of ways.  I will post that story for her birthday in a couple months.  But I'm thankful to have a friend like her.  

Oh, and I want one of EVERYTHING from here....  LOVE IT!!

p.s. It's about 5:55pm on a Friday evening.  I've got about 6 homework assignments that I need to complete before tomorrow night 11:pm.  My whole family is out on the town...and I'm home.  Working on homework. On a Friday night.  I feel a lil laaaaame.  I need to finish my homework quickly and call up a friend or something SOON!