Tuesday, November 24, 2009

RSL Beats Galaxy



My heart beating fast. Bum at the edge of the seat.  Biting my nails off as tears roll down my face.  I'm totally serious! I know, I'm such a baby but this is how I spent the last 15 minutes of the Real Salt Lake Vs. Los Angeles Galaxy game on Sunday.  I've never been a huge fan of any sports team until now.  Now I am a RSL fan and forever will be.  My first RSL game ever was a super fun experience and after that I had to keep going back to see them play.  I fell completely in love with RSL. 

So back to the game; anyone who watched the game last Sunday would agree with me that it was one of the most intense games ever... Or at least the last minutes of it when they went into overtime and penalty kicks.  I hate it when a game has to go into penalty kicks!!! It's one of the most hair pulling moments of my life!  Thankfully, my hair pulling moments didn't have to last the whole night because RSL ended up winning 5-4 after a 1-1 draw making them MSL Cup Champions for 2009! I felt sooo relieved!  I jumped, clapped, and screamed! I was super excited!  I hope they win next year too! :D


I could tell you more about the game but that would be a huge post, so instead, if you want to read all the details of the game click here.  


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Looking For Paradise

I have a new favorite song.  A song that speaks to my heart.  And yes it's the song that plays as soon as you open up my blog. 

I don't know if you've noticed, but recently many of the new songs out there have a little bit of Spanish in them and I love the change!  It gives it a really nice feel and beat to it. :)

This new song that came out oh... I don't know when, but it's pretty recent.  Alicia Keys and Alejandro Sanz sing in it; and I love it!  It's titled "Looking for Paradise".  

Everybody is looking for their little place of paradise; whether it's being with your loved one, your family,  being outside on a nice fall afternoon jumping on the pile of leaves, enjoying some nice hot cocoa curled up on couch while watching your favorite movie...  Some would say the sweet taste of chocolate is paradise!  Whatever it may be, we all have our little paradise, and it's in those moments when we feel a little down when we should seek and take comfort in it.  And not only when we feel down but always! 

For me, dancing is my paradise.  I can't even try to explain the way I feel when I dance.  When I dance, I completely forget about the chaos and difficulties; it's just me and the feel of the beat.  I also have a sweet tooth and so chocolate is also in my paradise for sure. :)  My paradise changes everynow and then depending on my needs and feelings, but my paradise is always a place of freedom and happiness.  A place of giggling and fun.  A place where I find peace.

"Looking for Paradise"

Everybody say oh oh oh oh


Driving in a fast car
Trying to get somewhere
Don´t know where I´m going
But i gotta get there


A veces me siento perdido
Inquieto, solo y confundido
Entonces me ato a las estrellas
Y al mundo entero le doy vueltas


I'm singing for somebody like you
Sorta like me baby
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Pon la oreja, nena


Oh oh oh oh…


Estoy buscando ese momento
La música, que cuando llega
Me llena con su sentimiento
Con sentimiento, vida llena


Walking down the sideway
Looking for innocence
Trying to find my way
Trying to make some sense


Yo canto para alguien como tú
Sólo como tú, baby


I'm singing for somebody like you
What about you?
I'm singing for someone
Someone like you

Tú, dime a quién le cantas
'Cause there's something about you there
Speaks to my heart
Speaks to my soul


I'm singing for someone
Sorta like you
Yo canto para alguien
Someone like you, someone like me
Sólo como tú, oh, my sister

Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar
Looking for paradise


Oh oh oh oh…


A ese corazón herido
La música le da sentido
Te damos con la voz tus alas
Le damos a tus pies camino


Oh is anybody out there
Feel like i feel
Trying to find a better way
So we can heal


I'm singing for somebody like you
Sorta like me baby
Yo canto para alguien como tú
Sólo como tú
What about you?


Yo canto para ti
I'm singing for someone
Yo canto para alguien
'Cause there's something about you there
Speaks to my heart
Speaks to my soul


I'm singing for someone
I'm singing
Sorta like you
Yo canto para alguien
Someone like you, someone like me
Sólo como tú, oh, my sister

Todo el mundo va buscando ese lugar
Looking for paradise

So what is your paradise?

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Love and Energy Drinks

You know, it's always cute when your sweetheart sends you cute, little love messages once in awhile right?  So the other day I'm sitting on my chair at work, when I hear my cell phone vibrate.  I open my phone and start reading... I was starting to feel butterflies in my stomach when all of a sudden I just had to burst in laughter.  I usually don't share my text messages with others, specially if they are those lovey, dovey, cheesy messages but this one I had to share it with my friends at work.  


Grace: "Hey guys, you wanna hear the text I just got from my boyfriend?!"


Friends: "Sure!"



I start reading.


"Baby, I don't know why but I feel so happy today.  My heart beats fast for you... I don't know if it's because of the energy drink I just drank or because you're with me.  I'm crazy for you.  I love you."


My friends bust in laughter.  I couldn't stop giggling the whole day and my boyfriend couldn't stop laughing either when I re-read the text message out loud that evening.


Energy drinks... (sigh)



So is my boyfriend romantic or what? ;)

Friday, November 20, 2009

Wedding Cravings

There is just something in the air that's making me crave marriage.  Engagement pictures, bridals, wedding rings, wedding dresses, wedding cakes; I've been hearing and seeing a lot of this lately.  It seems to me that half of the Facebook population is getting engaged!!!  And I can't help wanting to take part of it too!  It makes me feel giggly and happy inside.  Seeing all those pictures of gorgeous and so in-love couples makes me melt and brings tears of happiness.  So what, I'm a little emotional and sensitive.  ;)
 

I have been with my boyfriend for 4 years, 6 months, and 6 days to be exact and well you know... many having been in such a long relationship as mine would have already gotten married, or at least engaged by now! 

"So when are you getting married Grace?"

"You know it's about time you get married!"

"You guys have been together a long time now Grace, aren't you planning to get married yet?"


I get bombarded with these sentences by my friends, co-workers, and family. 
My reply:

"I'm too young for marriage, C'mon I'm still a kid!"

So why am I not married yet?  Well, because I'm such a loser that my boyfriend doesn't want to propose to me. 

No, I'm kidding, LOL!  My boyfriend has actually proposed that we get married.  Multiple times.  And me being the meanie-head that I can sometimes be, I always say no.  I know, I'm a meanie.  (It makes me wonder why my boyfriend is still with me.)

The thing is that I do still feel like a kid!  Education is my focus right now as well and...and... I'm scared of marriage.  I have seen many marriages fail and I'm scared it will happen to me too.  I have reflected a lot on marriage.  I really have.  But I'm just scared.  Along with the fear of a failed marriage, it's a big commitment.  A big decision.  A decision that will affect my entire life!  So even though I try to avoid the word "marriage" from my vocabulary as much as possible, the truth is that I do want to get married.

While I sit and tell half of the world "No, I don't want to get married yet." or "Ugh, marriage is so lame and not for me." deep inside I crave marriage and can't wait for the day that I will be dressed in white, by my fiance's side, and the privilege of forming an eternal family.


Thursday, November 5, 2009

So Here It goes...

My first post ever! I can't believe it. I never thought I would ever venture into the blogging world. Never even comtemplated having a blogspot. And here it is. It is official. I, Grace, have a blogspot!!! And not only a blogspot but a REGISTERED domain. Yep! I officially welcome you to GiggleMePink! OMG! And guess what? I'm feeling kinda excited about it and nervous at the same time. :)

It came to my mind that many blogs have a theme, a passion, a hobby. So what is my blog going to be about? Good question. I guess we will see how GiggleMePink develops and grows together. My only goal is that I hope this will be a blog that when you visit, you feel at home. A blog that will make you giggle. A blog you can come to after a hard day at work or school and forget about your ploblems for a few moments.

Welcome and Enjoy!