Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July everyone! I couldn't help but reminisce my years in elementary school when I would salute the flag and sing "O, Beautiful" every morning. We indeed live in a beautiful country, so let freedom ring. We salute those men and women who continue to fight for our freedom every day. And may God continue to bless the USA! Happy Birthday America!

Have a fun and safe celebration!

x- Luisa

Seek Inspiration

 

Every morning when I open my eyes, regardless if it’s a Monday morning or the weekend, I thank God for a brand new day. I’ve made it a routine to meditate on his word and seek him through prayer.  I personally don’t consider myself a religious person but more importantly maintaining a spiritual and communicative relationship with God. As a big reader I find it quite fulfilling to see how others inspire you with a simple photograph, quote, bible verse or article. Insignificant words that when placed together carry so much meaning. And what I enjoy the most is reading what I needed to hear at the right moment, making my day quite special. What I want you to remember is that our words are powerful, use them to inspire, motivate and enrich the lives of others.

x -Luisa

Mickey Mouse Club star Kaiden

Outfit: Mickey Mouse beanie, shorts and booties are crochet

 

 

I wonder if Disney is recruiting any baby models because this lil man just stole our heart! Channeling his inner Mickey Mouse, my nephew, Kaiden posed for the camera for his 2-month photoshoot. How cute is he! A special thank you to my brother and sister-in-law for allowing us to capture this precious moment.

 

Child photography is hardwork but all worth it when you capture that one shot that will make their parents smile. We (KaLu) are still learning and enjoying the process of photography....and we shall keep on practicing.  

 

x- KaLu

Positive Monday

Sunset. Palos Verdes, CA

 

Monday's is when I need that positive vibe to make it through a week of work. It's the day I plan on how to make the week more exciting and empowering. It's when I reflect on the things I did this past weekend that just made me and those I spent it with smile. That is the kind of energy I will feed on to make each day more memorable. Afterall we can no longer live on yesterday and fret about tomorrow, we can only live for today. We have all been given a white blank sheet of paper for today, now the question is..what will you write on it? I hope it's full of good things, most important positive ones that will make your day better.

 

On today's post I wanted to share an article that I wrote last year, I think it's perfect for today. As you will read patience is still something I am working on, it's not easy but good things do come to those who wait. I like to go back and read where my thoughts were, and this will give me some extra time to learn more about blogging and get back on track with my writing.  Enjoy!

 

-Luisa

 

 



LatinoLA | ¡Exprésate! :: When it's Gloomy, Always Shine

"Time to get my head back in the game" is what I told myself this morning. Positivity is how I fight negativity because there sure "ain't no mountain high" that can stop me.

After all 2012 will have many opportunities to offer and staying focused is key.

For the moment writing seems to be my alternative for a vacation, one that I have wanted to take, and deserve, yet find it hard to accomplish. I'm tired of job hunting yet I know the search must continue.

Over twenty job submissions this month of January; only email acknowledgments but zero calls. It sure is a tough world out there. There are times when I want to run straight to those closed doors and scream, "Pick me!"

These past three years have been a challenge; my patience is literally holding on to a strand of hair on the verge of breaking apart. So, what does one do to stay sane?

Well, the reality of this is that I know I'm not the only one going through this job downturn. However, what keeps me sane are the other things I enjoy doing. For one, writing is my escape and how I cope with these gloomy but empowering situations. I have also channeled in to my other skills like: Editing, Tutoring, SAT guidance and even Photography, which are all over the job spectrum yet have proven to be successful.

These are the things I care most about because they make up part of who I am. These are the moments when I can laugh and be me, all stress-free. From someone who understands; I encourage you to keep your head up high, search for alternatives and "keep on swimming," the best is yet to come.

Throw Your Hands Up

Photo taken by Karen.

 

I hope that when Friday comes rolling in you also want to throw your hands up in the air! Not only have you completed a week of hard work, give yourself a pat in the back, but the weekend is here. So as we prepare for the weekend think of ways you can manage your time wisely, fully enjoying quality time with your family and friends, or even some alone time. I'm still not sure what this weekend has in store but I do enjoy last minute road trips. That's exactly what my family and I did last weekend. A mini road trip from the valley to the ocean and right in the middle of Hwy 126 we stopped to buy some local fruit in the beautiful city of Fillmore, CA. Getting away from the city is just what I needed.

 

-Luisa