Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Reality

I had one of my scariest experience in life last friday. I thought i was gonna lose Rick.

The phone woke me up friday. it was one of rick's co-workers, telling me Rick was brought to the ER, he was having chest pains. Then, my mind was spinning like crazy, trying to remember the last time i saw him, i was half asleep so it wasnt such a good memory. I kept praying that he is fine but at the back of my mind i was scared, what if it's bad and he's gonna die! I couldnt bear the thought. But the whole time i didn't cry. i was too scared to cry. i have to be strong. i just want to see him and make sure he's okay. I got to the hospital and saw him and he was better. I was relieved. I was waiting for him to be released when the nurse called me and said that they are gonna transfer him by ambulance to St. Mary's in Duluth for more tests. I couldnt believe what i heard. I got scared again. This must be something serious. Worse- i have to drive myself!

I've been to Duluth quite a few times. It's like 90 miles away from Spooner or an hour and a half drive. But, i never drove there by myself. Rick was always with me, telling me which exits to take and which corner to turn. So i was really nervous and worried at the same time. But i didn't have a choice. So i just kept on going. I made it in one piece, no accident whatsoever. My knees was so weak when i finally got to the hospital and saw Rick. I was relieved i made it and relieved to see Rick's okay...

Somehow, this experience made me stronger and confident about my driving. It also taught me a valuable lesson in life. Life is short. We hear it all the time but we never truly understand the meaning of it unless we experience something that reminds us of our mortality. Although, this time it wasn't my life, it was of someone i truly love. We really should live life to the fullest. Enjoy each other as long as we can. And most of all, being thankful for every morning we wake up because we are given another chance to love and be loved all over again.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Olive, my little sister



-=Olive Rose Alfonso=-
I think she was 3 on this one. wearing make-up and a pretty dress.

Winter is coming

I woke up this morning to find everything outside covered in powder. Yah, powder. Snow. But not really snow. We had flurries last night and it was cold enough that it didn't melt easily. So everything outside is covered with just a tiny hint of snow. It's winter. I think fall cheated on us. It didn't stay long enough for us to enjoy the cool breezy feel of fall weather. It suddenly became so cold! I remember last year about this time, i didn't have to wear any jacket to go anywhere. Now, i'm cold even if i wear my leather jacket. i feel like i have to start wearing my winter ones! But snow means christmas is coming. And i am excited about that! Presents and lots of good food! I wonder what my Rick will get me this year... i better start putting my list together. That's a Schneider tradition. We make list of things we want to get for christmas and pass it to everyone in the family. Then, they pick from that list. It makes shopping a lot easier! And christmas presents, more fun!
It was my sister's birthday yesterday. I feel bad i wasnt able to call and wish her a happy birthday. I had to work at 6am yesterday so i didn't get the chance. Talked to her last night but it was too late. But she said she had a nice time. I'm glad about that. I cant believe though that she's sixteen. Wow! It seems like it was just yesterday that i practiced putting make-up on her face. She was our doll. I always like playing dress-up with her and she never complains! She loved it! Now, she's all grown-up. Following her dreams. Making lots of friends and creating her own adventures. I am really proud that she has the desire to serve the Lord. Using her singing voice and dancing feet to glorify Him. She's awesome!
Olive - though we're miles apart and it seems like i am nowhere in sight, i want you to know that i am always here for you. someday we'll be together again. we'll have fun, we'll have fights but we will always be friends. Because we are sisters, that's what sisters do. love you!

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Marie Schneider


Marie Schneider - My mother-in-law
(This was taken at her apartment)

Mom's coming!

My mother-in-law is coming today. She's gonna spend a couple days with us. We dont have anything special planned for her visit coz Rick and I have to work. We were just informed of her visit last week. So you cant blame us for not having our schedule fixed. She doesnt come often, in fact this is only the second time she stayed with us, so i feel bad for not being able to stay and visit with her. But i know she will understand. We'll try our best too.
Marie is already 87 years old. But she still lives alone and can manage to take care of herself without any help. She can still drive her own car! But she gave it up last month. She's sad about it but it's just too hard to have a car during winter, specially if you dont have a garage. Last year, she had to scrape ice off her windshield so that she can go to the store. Trust me, that's no fun at all! She is a nice person. I really like her. She welcomed me to her family without hesitation. I felt like she already loved me before she even met me in person. Despite the age gap, we get along fine, no pretenses! We are friends! No doubt about that! We laugh, share stories, we tease our Ricky, we just have a good time whenever we're together. I wish we get to see her often but she lives so far... We go visit her every chance we get though coz we love her so much!
Anyway, I have been cleaning the house like crazy for the past couple of days. I want the house to look okay when she arrives. Although our house isnt that bad, i just feel like i have to do my best. I guess it's the filipino in me that's behind this feeling. Hospitality. We're so famous for that. My whole body aches! Worse, i didnt sleep well last night coz my back hurts and i cant find the right position to make the pain go away. So now, i am groggy and achy! and i have to go to work in a couple of hours! But i am proud of my home. I even re-arranged the guest room, now it's a nice little bedroom with everything on it! I hope she'll love the room! To be honest, i didnt really did all the cleaning for her.. :-) the guest room smelled bad! and i dont know what caused it. i tried everything, washed the carpet, put air freshener, odor eliminator, and candles! But nothing seemed to work! So yesterday, i tore the room apart not giving up until i found it! Guess what? it was the bouquet of roses Rick gave me on our wedding day... hehehe i loved it so much that i decided to keep it... i know it's silly! Now, it's in the garbage! and the room smells good again!
Welcome back, Mom!

Friday, October 06, 2006

Minnesota Twins

They Suck! Big Time!

I hate how they just wasted the opportunity to win the world series. They got to the play-offs by luck! Maybe that's why they are loosing. They were just lucky, not really a good team. But i am still sad... I feel bad for Santana.... They must have worked hard too. But this year is just not their year. But they have been in the play-off three years in a row. All those time they wasted their chance. Oh maybe not really wasted it, they are just not that good yet!

Go Twins! (for next season)

Sunday, October 01, 2006

1st day of October

We just got home from church. There was a raffle/bazaar at church today and they were serving lunch. So we decided to stay and eat. Turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes and pumpkin pie. Yum! Feels like thanksgiving!
Anyway, i posted pictures from our recent trip to Hayward, WI. The drive was really pretty! I wish i have a good camera with super zoom on it that way the results will be better. But i think the pictures aren't that bad... I like them! But seeing the view in real life is way better than any camera can take. I cant describe it, but all the colors is just so awesome! Wish my family were here to see all these. Maybe someday...

Fall 2006