Wednesday, September 22, 2010

MY PERSONAL CODE OF ETHICS


If you would ask someone to describe me, they would say that I am a warm-hearted, happy, friendly bubbling Latina.   A confident person that believe in loyalty, honesty, and commitment.    Someone that  it is caring, fair and trustworthy.  A good daughter, mother and friend.   A person that would be there in the good and bad times.  Open minded, understanding, compassion, supported, respectful and  given.

A fashionable woman with conservative values and morals.  Down on earth, reliable that enjoy personal and spiritual growth.
 A consistant and persistant  person when it comes down to accomplish her goals.

I deeply believe in doing good deeds without expectations.
To be fair, honest and modest in all situations as much I can.  To conduct  myself with kindness toward others regardless  the others actions.  I am  grateful for God’s blessings to me and  for the people in my life.
 I like to live a peaceful life and to help the ones in need as much I can.  To be forgiven and not justice mental as much as possible.

In the time to think about changing myself ; I would like to improve in the following areas:
To be less emotional and sensitive about others words or actions
To be kind but to draw boundaries so others give me respect
To be more patience and understanding
To be more accepting on others choices
To be goal oriented
 Less demanding to others on my needs
To be more independent, hopeful and confidence about myself

It is important to me,  my family values and beliefs
My spirituality teachings and beliefs in my dairy life
The social standards
 My moral beliefs
To see the goodness in others rather than the flaws
To treat others the way that you want to be treat
To be able to endure God testings in life

To be moderate or justly balanced.
To Enjoining what is right.
Forbidding what is wrong.
“If one of you see something bad, he should change it with his hand; and if he is not capable of that, then with his tongue; and if he is not capable of that, then with his heart, and is the weakest form of faith”

I expect myself to follow these because I want to become a better member of the sociality.   To conduct a more spiritual balance life so where ever I am at others will think of me as a good positive person and I want to
 leave a unbelieveable  memorable honest impression.

Monday, September 20, 2010

LUNCH AT CAPTAIN MAURIS !!!!!

Today a classmate from my architectural class and I meet for lunch at Captain Mauris restaurant in Del Mar Avenue, San Clemente.

It was a beautiful sunny day so we decided to sit outside at the patio.

I went to order first; I was not very hungry so I looked at the salads selection. I really had a hard time deciding because they have a great selection to offer. Then of course I ordered my favor drink; their home made honey strawberries lemonade! I just love this wonderful combination!! It is a must!!

The lady in the cashier was super fast; she really knows how to deal with the large crowd that goes there during the lunch hours. She has the expertise and knows how to handle her position and make the customer feels welcome. The service it is amazing!!

After me, Adam, my classmate ordered his lunch and experienced the same service as I did!!

We sat and before we knew a sweet friendly waiter was bringing out orders to the table.

Half way to our lunches; the manager approach us to ask if everything was good and if we needed anything else!!

I feel, that by going to a local small-operated restaurant you would get better service and a familiar smiling face!!!
I think that definably you would enjoy your meal much more this way!!!!!

Bon Appetite!!!!

SHOPPING IN PUNTA CANA-DOMINIC REPUBLIC!!

Last week my girlfriend and I took a trip to Punta Cana, Dominic Republic for a week. This beautiful  spot was amazing with  paradise beaches!!
While I was over there I decided to do some shopping in the small strip of local vendors  by our hotel.  These small shops were so cute and  inviting!!


I entered one of them to look around the items for sale,  the sales lady approached me with a beautiful friendly smile!. I asked her for the prices of some of the bracelets for sale.  And then before I knew I was  buying more items that I planned. Marcial, the sales lady was very sweet and pleasant to deal with.  She enjoyed my personality as well.  We really head off and I ended up  making a package deal with several items that I wanted to purchase as gifts.  I really enjoyed her positive and energetic technique of selling!!
In the ended t Marcial and I have became friends and we ended up talking about our lives on two opposite worlds!!


I definitely would be back to Punta Cana and who knows  then I might have lunch Sweet Marcial! as well!!!

A SHORT TRIP TO WALL-MART


Today I had a short trip to wall-mart.  I realized that I was short in few items around the house.  I feel pretty lucky that around my house it is a close by store. 

Having a Wall-Mart in the area is a big advantage for short trips when you need to pick something in the run.

Wall-Mart has a large selection of items for a great price.  Most prices are for less than most other stores.

Every time I go there, I am greeted by a friendly person on the door; what I like about the company that they are big on hiring handicapped employees.  Usually are sweet and innocent and very willing to give a great service.

I needed few things such as Half and half, sugar, soap,  a lock, cheese and some flour tortillas for quesadillas for  my lunch.

 I could not find the section where the tortillas were, luckily a person working there was stacking the shelves with some items and I asked  him where they were.  The older man explained me that my favorite tortillas, Guerrero Flour Tortillas are delicious and great for preparing quesadillas, fajitas and tacos.  Because they are soft, thin and flexible.   Also he said that they are made with a special recipe and pure wheat flour.  No wonder Guerrero called them a “little piece of Mexico in a bag” he shot out!!!
It was wonderful to be able to find someone that has the kindness to share that knowledge with me in such an insignificant purchase.

I felt very luck at lunchtime while eating my quesadillas by knowing so many details about my meal, thanks to such a nice friendly older man!
 Muchas Gracias Senor!!!!!!

MISSION VIEJO MALL

Yesterday my dear friend Zahide asked me to help her to find a dress for her husband’s coming birthday!!

We meet at the closest mall in our area; the Mission Viejo Mall.
Actually I prefer to go to small boutiques rather than the main department stores but she wanted to check first Macy’s and then Nordstrom to see what they have to offer.

First, we try in Macy’s, she could not find any dress that she liked in her size, so she ended up buying a cute raffle skirt and a blouse but that did not satisfied what she was looking for. To be honest, the salespeople where nowhere to found, and when we did,she was not too friendly or helpful. I feel that in these days, department stores are short in personnel because of the economy.

After we went to Nordstrom but what she liked was very elegant, good quality but too formal for the occasion so we decide to try the small boutiques around the mall.

First we went to Cold Water, Talbot’s, Banana Republic, Arden, Armani Exchange and BCBGMAXAZRIA clothing stores but we could not find the right dress in either of them.


Finally, we went to Cache closing store and a friendly sales girl that was excited to show us the news styles that the store got greeted us as soon we come in.

She gave Zahide many choices, and she was willing to bring accessories for each of the dresses. We really fall in love with a beautiful black and red dress that fitted Zahide beautifully. It was my favorite one but Zahide decided to buy another one as well because she could not decide which one she liked the most.

The sales girl was very informative and told us that the black and red dress was a very popular one and on demand and because of that they ended up ordering an extra shipment.
Also she said that the dress was in the front page of the catalog as well.

In the end, with a sweet smile in her face, she announces that because Zahide was buying more than $200.00, she will get a $50.00 discount!!!!!!!

What a great shopping day;
I was glad that I was able to help my dear friend!!!!

Monday, September 13, 2010

NEW JEANS HUNT

Yesterday Danni come over to hang out at my house and have a girl-to-girl chat!
Then we decided to go for a jean hunt!!

We went to the Main Street in Laguna Beach village and check few stores around the main street.
I just love the small boutiques with many very unique items.
It is just a fun thing to do in a Sunday afternoon. It is full of local people and tourist from around the world!!

Some of the boutiques carry a collection of design cloth that you cannot found around in the local mall.

We enter our favorite boutique and check the latest collection of jeans; the store is well decored and has a very inviting feeling in general.

The girl that works there actually is the owner herself and she is always willing to give some suggestions or advise on how to put an outfit together with some of the items that she offers in the store.

We found these are very nice ideas but we usually go for our own decision. We just love the idea of putting an outfit together ourselves.

When it comes to the price sometimes we feel that are a little over priced but again it is necessary to consider that their are design labels that you might not found somewhere else.

The owner a good business woman, always make a point to let us know that new items will be arriving or that some clothing are marked down; she is always very positive about it and very proud of the selection in the store.

I always feel welcome and I ended up purchasing more that I have planned for. This time we bought a pair of jeans each and some tops to go with them plus a belt.

Next time you want to have a leisure walk and enjoy a beautiful sunny afternoon; be sure to go to Laguna Beach Village and check the stores around!!

I promise, You will have fun!!!!!