Heber needs…

A quiet small town such as this one (Heber City) it is important for my sanity of my taste bugs to have the following yummy places…

1. Jamba Juice
2. Cafe Rio or Costa Vida
3. Panda Express

And a bonus whole foods market of Trader Joe’s. Is that to much to ask for? I mean come on they build a Walmart here so why not these other fabulous places? Its a small town, yes I know and maybe the reason they don’t build these places here is because there is mainly old folks here and not enough of a college pit of crazy students but then again, there is a Wasatch UVU campus here. So if they have a campus here what’s the harm of bringing these yummy places here? I love the fact that Heber is a small town and very peaceful but variety is needed. I’m just saying…Oh and not to mention they need a Sprint Cell tower here! I have close to no reception at all. It’s driving me bananas! I pay my taxes and obey the law why can’t I have at least that? Heber City Council, you should re-evaluate your town and please your residents. These words are of a pregnant woman, do not take it lightly. G’night my small town.

My 19th church birthday!

Hello friends! Its been a long time!

Going the Distance…

Today is my 19th birthday being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its been a long road yet successful and blessed. I have always said that I owe my life to the help and guidance of certain “angels” in my life and also the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I would not be here if it wasn’t for them or for the mercy of my Heavenly Father above.

These are some of my accomplish in the past 19 years…

1. Won a Bronze Medal for the Los Angeles Region Occupational Program
2. Certified in Wood Products Manufacturing for about 2 years
3. Graduated high school with two medals (Bronze Medal of LAROP and Construction Academy Award)
4. Survived a lot of hard times in my family (including raising myself for the most part)
5. Did 6 months in Military Explores
6. Attended  some college in California
7. Did about a year and half of Women’s Self Defense class in College
8. Served a mission in Minnesota, Minneapolis (Spanish)
9. Regained my Spanish language and keeping it this time
10. Did 6 months of Kung Fu/Karate (Purple Belt)
11. Graduated from Institute of Religion (in 2 semesters)
12. Got married in August 2011
13. Got pregnant on the last day of our honeymoon
14. Currently 5 months pregnant, we are having a girl! (4 more months to go)
15. First time Auntie to some good kids
16. First time back in a Spanish Branch in a long time.

In short, I have been able to “go the distance” but I did not do it alone. The Lord sent me “angels” and guidance to help me along the way. Here’s a fav song that has always encouraged me…ENJOY!

10 Ways to Build a Good Relationship

Listen UP Guys and…Ladies. This can go for both to have a good relationship. I saw this on Fb and I thought it’s worth a reading. I hope you learn as much from this as I have. It’s mainly common sense but some people just need a pushing hand and/or be told directly. Enjoy the following:

1. BE A MAN OF YOUR WORD

A successful and strong relationship is one that is built on trust and dependability. If you tell a woman that you are going to do something, she will expect you to keep that commitment. Whether it’s a date you’ve made for dinner, a promise to water her plants while she’s on vacation, or a resolution to give up smoking, keeping a pledge is crucial in developing and nurturing a solid foundation for the future. Even if it is something that seems insignificant to you in the big scheme of things (i.e., returning a library book for her on your way home from work), a succession of forgetful moments will diminish her faith in you. Accordingly, if every time you promise to do something triggers a reaction on her part to have a Plan B just in case, it is only a matter of time before she starts seeking out a new companion with a better track record for reliability. Never make a promise unless it is one that you know you can keep.

2. SHOW HER RESPECT

If you want to keep a special woman in your life, you need to not only let her know that you put her on a pedestal but that you are willing to defend her honor to be there. This means that you don’t engage in gossip or divulge confidences, that you don’t criticize or belittle her, and that your love life isn’t an open book to anyone who’s nosey. If up until now your priority has been to spend all your free hours with your football buddies, you may need to start rethinking your agenda. A woman who always takes second, third or last place to other relationships in your life isn’t going to stay in the picture for very long. Showing respect also means fidelity to the relationship if you’ve both made a commitment to monogamy. If you can’t stay faithful, you owe her the respect of freeing her to meet someone who will appreciate and honor the treasure that she is.

3. LEAVE YOUR BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR

The last thing a woman wants is a whiner who does nothing but bemoan the fact that all of her predecessors–and probably life in general–treated him badly. While it’s one thing for her to be initially sympathetic, it’s draining to listen to the same sob stories day after day. Keep in mind that the more time you spend dwelling on the past, the less energy you’ll have to spend building a new future. This also goes for men who talk incessantly about past relationships that were good. Whether the split came about as the result of death or divorce, women don’t like to compete with the Ghosts of Relationships Past.

4.  ACCEPT HER AS SHE IS

Maybe your beloved would look better if she lost a couple pounds. Maybe she should update that hairdo and go for something snazzier. Maybe she’d look better on your arm if she wore different clothes. If you find yourself keeping a list of all the things she should be doing, you may be looking for a makeover project instead of a girlfriend or future wife. What you need to ask yourself is whether your barrage of suggestions is really meant to help her or to reinvent her into someone who would better define who you think you are. Women–and men–want to know that they’re loved for themselves, not for an idealistic image that may be difficult to obtain. There’s a right way and a wrong way to recommend improvement. To imply that you could love her more if she didn’t have quite so many flaws is definitely the wrong way.

5. DON’T BE POSSESSIVE

Do you call your girlfriend every hour of the day? Do you demand a thorough accounting of what she’s doing and who she’s seeing whenever she’s not with you? Are you purposely driving a wedge between her and her family and friends so you won’t have to share her? Do you discourage her from doing activities she really loves because you resent that you’re not a part of it? If your behavior fits these descriptions, it’s not love; it’s obsession. In concert with the advice to treat your lady with proper respect, you need to allow her the freedom to have time to spend on herself. Jealousy and possessiveness are unhealthy in any relationship and communicate that you are insecure, clingy, and potentially violent if you’re not the center of attention.

6. DON’T RUSH ROMANCE

If you want a strong love connection, you need to start out with an equally strong “like” connection. It’s easy to rush headlong into a permanent relationship when you’re more excited about the prospect of being half of a couple than in enjoying the journey of discovering the things you have in common. Even if you’re sure that this is truly love at first sight and you don’t want to waste any time getting her in bed or off to the altar, a partnership that is meant to last will have a better chance if the man and woman invest in the value of friendship with one another. Consider the qualities and traits you admire in the people to whom you are close and apply those same tests in picking the person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life.

7. PAY ATTENTION

Being a good partner means being a conscientious listener. It means not talking about yourself so much that she can never get a word in edgewise. It means that when she hints she’d really like a certain sweater for her birthday you don’t go out and buy her a CD of your favorite R&B singer instead. It also means that you’re sensitive to her moods, that you take an interest in projects she’s doing at work or problems she’s currently having with her siblings, and that you actually notice (and take action) if you see that one of her tires is low or that she comments on a new restaurant she’d like to try. Pay attention to the calendar, too. Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions demonstrates that she’s important enough to you that you know how to plan ahead.

8. TRY NEW THINGS

Show an open mind when it comes to trying out new foods, activities, or ideas. While the two of you don’t have to share the same passion for every single thing that comes along, she’s far more likely to accompany you to a monster truck rally someday if you’ve accompanied her to a performance of the ballet. The fact that you show the willingness and curiosity to see what something is about instead of flatly dismissing it as stupid will accrue huge points in the sensitivity department. Why? Men and women tend to interpret the rejection of an idea as a rejection of them personally, a condition that will only fester with the passage of time. It should also be understood between the two of you that if the new whatever isn’t a good fit, it won’t continue to linger as a bone of contention. Trying it once—and respecting the outcome— is the most that either of you can ask.

9. SHARE THE WORK

In today’s society, there is no such thing as “a woman’s job” or “a man’s job.” The fact that both parties put in a full day of work shouldn’t mean that it’s always the female’s job to cook the meals, set the table, wash the dishes and do the laundry. You may not be a gourmet chef but that shouldn’t stop you from picking up and dishing out Chinese food. Your gender also shouldn’t inhibit you from running the vacuum cleaner, walking the dog, or helping put postage stamps on the wedding invitations.

10. CELEBRATE THE ORDINARY

Too many couples make the mistake of only pulling out all the stops for each other on vacations and special holidays. The rest of the time, they’re taking each other for granted. While it’s easy to say, “I love you” against an exotic backdrop or go overboard buying presents on Valentine’s Day, a happy relationship is one that celebrates itself every day of the year. Buy her a card “just because.” Schedule date nights…and keep them! Give her a foot rub when she’s had a rough day. Bring her lunch in bed and a favorite DVD when she’s under the weather. Let her know on a regular basis that she’s not only the love of your life but also the best friend you could ever have. Most of all, remember that “happily ever after” isn’t a destination but a journey to be taken hand in hand and heart to heart.

Thank you to the following source:
Source: http://words4mind.blogspot.com/

I am getting married!!!

Dear friends and folk of all creatures,

The time has come for a new and better chapter in my life. I wish to share my special day with you. It does not matter if we haven’t talked in years, or lost communication, or if Egypt got in the way of our friendship…if you would like to attend we are more than happy to have you be there for us. We Latinos know how to throw a party so if your looking for a fun dancing night come on over to our reception for some good clean, salsa jazzy fun! Don’t forget your dancing shoes! The following is a message I posted on our event on Fb. So if you don’t have Fb its ok because here it is again just for you! We love friends and hope all is well with you!

Come join us for a fun night at our reception where we will have a ring ceremony, a light dinner (first come first serve), and a Latin Dance! Yes we will play English music a little for those who would want something to dance to. The reception will be held in Heber City Stake Center at the following address:
150 N 200 W
HEBER CITY, UTAH 84032

There will be an Open house in California, for those who can’t make it to the Reception in Utah. Details to come soon on the California Open House.

WE NEED YOUR ADDRESSES PLEASE!!! Click on the following link below to submit your names and addresses. We wish all of you can come so please don’t forget to click on the link below so we can send you an invitation.

http://www.myinvitationlist.net/Submit.php?aid=136

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us via Facebook, or by phone. We take text, emails, cookies, brownies, and especially Cheesecake!

Roxy Quintanilla
801.205.5862
roxmana@gmail.com

Please RSVP asap to let us know which one you will be attending, either the Utah Reception and/or California Open House! As you RSVP just write a note which one you will attend. Thank you!

R.I.P. to my 1st Father figure, Richard Sowby

http://www.glendalenewspress.com/news/tn-gnp-0421-obituary,0,3489440.story

Richard Sowby, what a man. He was a man of few but many words when he spoke. He was a hard worked, a loving Husband, a loving Father, and a well created man. Words cannot express how I feel about his passing right now but I know he is in a better place. This man was like a father to my sister and I, now that he is gone I pray that Sis Sowby will be ok knowing that Bro Sowby has gone home to be with his parents and Heavenly Father.

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we are taught about a plan that is call The Plan of Salvation. If it wasn’t for this plan and my understanding and testimony of it I would be sobbing and furious. This plan explains what it means for those who have past on and for those that are living. It talks about the before life (the Pre-existence), how we believe that it was our choice to come to this earth life and live a well enough life to one day return to the presence of our Heavenly Father. There is so much I can tell you about this wonderful plan right now but I’m not in the mood to feel preachy, mainly because I am sick.

My heart and my love goes out to the Sowby family. May they know that they are not along and feel comforted that God still loves them. This post does no justice to his life but I wanted to share it anyways because he is a wonderful man among kings. The above link is a link to his funeral service tomorrow, wish I could be there. I love you Sis Sowby!

4 Bf’s of life

I saw this on my Fb and it really is true(mostly). Let’s try to be better shall we…

Four (4) Boyfriends
Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends.

She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adored him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.

She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing him off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another.

She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through the difficult times.

The girls 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of him!

One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I’ll be all alone.”

Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, “I loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?”

“No way!”, replied the 4 th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word.

His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, “I loved you all my life. Now that I’m dying, will you follow me and keep me company?”

“No!”, replied the 3rd boyfriend. “Life is too good! When you die, I’m going to marry someone else!”

Her heart sank and turned cold.

She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, “I have always turned to you for help and you’ve always been there for me.

When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?”

“I’m sorry, I can’t help you out this time!”, replied the 2nd boyfriend. “At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.”

His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated.

Then a voice called out: “I’ll go with you. I’ll follow you no matter where you go.”

The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.

Greatly grieved, the girl said, “I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!”

In truth, you have 4 boyfriend s in your lives:

Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.

Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth.When you die, it will all go ! to others.

Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to the grave.

And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.

However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity.

Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you’re in the perfect position to pray.

Pass this on to someone you care about – I just did.

Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

My Valentine’s Boyfriend

Miguel and Me!

 

This is a picture of Miguel and me at the Valentine’s Date Dance for the Institute. Isn’t he dreamy?! The following is a card he gave me on Valentine’s Day. To say the least, I am in love!

Nuestro Amor Es Una Bendicion

No sabes como Le pedi a Dios que me enviara a alguien especial…

Alguien a quien amar con todo el corazon,

Alguien que llenara mis dias de alegria…

Y El me bendijo con tu amor.

Por eso no me canso de dar gracias por todo lo que hemos compartido…

Y todo lo que esta por venir.

Te amo.

Feliz Dia de San Valentin

 

 

A Song for Valentine’s Day

I hope everyone is enjoying Valentine’s Day as much as I am. This Cat came in time into my life and has made me the happiest I have ever been in a long time. If you are single or not regardless Ihope you know that you are loved by your family, friends, and dear ones.

Loves too all!

Song of the Year (2010)

When there is tons of love and hugs in life and warm fuzzies, this song fits in perfectly.

I’m thankful for…

…a year of many lessons.

…my old roommate who taught me to over come some hard trials and have faith.

…my old roommate who tried hard not to give up on me, even when things didn’t go according to plan.

…my sister always giving me fashion tips

…my E.M. who I can always count on no matter what. She is there every moment I cry, am hurt, feel vulnerable, need advice, need encouragement, and need to talk some sense into me.

…the love of my extended family and friends.

…the many wonderful examples I am given on a daily basis.

…the Whites who show me unconditional love.

…technology for the means of easier communication.

…surviving my first semester back in school after 4-5 years.

…finally having medical insurance!

…all my Institute teachers! I have learned a lot from them this semester, thank you Sis. Terry, Bro. Durfey, Bro. Bartholomew, Bro. Sackett, and all those who participated in Friday devotionals.

…my Heavenly Father sending me angels to guide me and protect me.

…my Savior, Jesus Christ who gave his life for me, an imperfect woman who is trying to make it home.

…the ability to go to school thanks to the wonderful living situation I’ve been given.

…long term friends that I have been able to reconnect with and for new friends I have made this year.

…the generosity of a friend who is making my Christmas trip easy.

…the love I feel on a daily basis.

…the gospel of Jesus Christ being restored and for saving my life.

…and last but not least all the other things that I cannot mention right now for the lack of memory power I have, this to I am thankful for.

I’m sure there is much more and this is not the last of it…