Sandoogans' Log

My life now consists of Barney, Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer and pretty much any PBS kid show. Sadly I don't mind it much at all. Even if I do know ALL the Barney and Sesame Street songs and find myself singing in the Kitchen, as I attempt to clean.

Our team got featured in the L.A Times! True, maybe the article isn't about us but still!! Haute Pink soccer: Women in their 60s get a kick out of soccer - latimes.com

I had been trying to take my daughter to Disneyland for a week now. I was finally able to go on our mother-daughter date today. It was my first time taking Samantha to Disneyland alone. It was actually lots of fun and not too bad. Thanks Sammi for being so patient. Momma loves you.

Today is your last day being in the United States and then you'll venture off to your motherland. I want to thank you for allowing me in your life. I love you so very much my friend. I shouldn't even call you my friend, your my brother. Your my compadre. Your someone that will never ever be replaced or forgotten. I know I was being a total dickus with you these last days, I just didn't know how to deal with you leaving. We have so many memories in such a short time. I know we'll eventually see each other again but, not having you around is going to be hard. Thank you for always having your ears and heart open when I went to you with my problems, thank you for not judging me. Thank you for laughing at my stupid jokes and always being down for a drink or a smoke. Thank you for being honest with me and thanks for picking fights with me! I cherish all these moments. I will miss our drives to work with our coffee and chismes always ready to go. You'll always have a hom...

So I'm off for 2 weeks on my "baby time". I have to admit it has been a great week so far. Monday had a sibling outing with my brother and sister. We went to Disneyland and of course it was good times. We were there 3 hours and managed to get on 2 rides. It was pretty packed and hot. Being a holiday and all (MLK Day) we kind of figured as much. Nonetheless it was nice hanging out with my siblings. Tuesday I had lunch with my awesome friends Delie, Lupe and Lulu. We ventured off to Guadalajara Inn and had brunch. Well, I should say they did. I opted for desert and coffee instead. Lupe had told me we were going to meet at noon but knowing my fren (spelled that way purposely), I figured that's the time she'd be getting out of bed. Turns out I was wrong and had breakfast at my mami's house and was too full to join in on the delicious brunch. It was great conversation, great GOSSIP and great company. As you can see my week has been fabulous so far. Only prob...

Today was a very special day. I got to hang out with my sister! We had lunch at Kate Mantilini and then went to catch the show Traces. It was amazing! This was my first show ever! There really wasn't a storyline or much singing. I think they actually sang one complete song. It was more acrobatic with some comedy. Some of the stuff they pulled off was incredible. The strength and endurance these artist have is unbelievable. I highly recommend it! I absolutely loved it and glad it was my sister who brought me to my first show! We plan on going back next week to catch HAIR. I am so excited! I think I've found a new obsession!

I am overly sensitive. I have a short temper. I am resentful. I am a snob. I am blunt. I have no patience. I get down. I pick fights. I lack tact. I don't like people. I get insecure. I need reassurance.  I can be very mean.

It's hard for some to imagine (or for most of the guys still out there) but I sometimes really miss Dubai. Don't get me wrong, I love being home and being settled, but something about that place left me feeling I wanted more. There isn't much to do out there, there are strict laws, the locals are rude AND you can't buy alcohol there! Dun dun dun! Well I should rephrase that, you can buy alcohol in designated places, such as hotels and certain restaurants. You can't go to a store and pick up a bottle of Jack or get a six pack of Stella. For this you have to take a 2 hour drive into another country. I did it. Quite the experience might I add, but that's a different story. I sometimes wonder why I miss Dubai. Like I said, there isn't much to do out there. All you would literally need is a week to do pretty much everything there is to do, and you'd still have time to relax. I guess I miss it because of all the heartfelt memories and deep meaning that place...

As most of you know I started my own soccer team last year. It's been great for the most part. There was some drama as expected, when you get too many women together. We lost some players and gained new ones. So far everyone seems to get along fine now. Only problem now is lack of motivation. This is including myself. When I first started the team I couldn't wait for practice or game days! Most of the team felt the same way. These were the highlights of our week. Now I find myself dreading practice. I find myself secretly hoping most girls won't show so I can cancel. I still look forward to game days THANK GOD, but the enthusiasm isn't quite the same as before. Not sure if the drama and stress from our first season drained me, or I just need a break. I just hope my outlook changes soon. I'd hate to lose interest in something I love so much and worked so hard to accomplish. Ya veremos.