charlie's blog

Hello! I'm still here...

2009-02-14T17:18:00.004-05:00

Wow! It sure has been a long time since I have been on this blog. Things have been so crazy that I haven't had time to post anything. Anyway I read somewhere that "blogging" is dead and social networking like "Twitter" and "Facebook" is the future (at least the near future). I'm inclined to agree with that. Its just so much easier to post a quick status message and "Presto!" you are updated and connected.

Anyways. Highlights since my last post...

I turned 40.
Yes, 40.
I now have 24 personal training clients and loving it.
Even though I love training people (see above) I still kinda dread waking up at 5 am.
Maxine got "Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome". But is ok now.
Agi got us an awesome 40 inch flat screen! Thanks babe!
We got a SWEEEET expresso machine for Christmas! Thanks Mom and Dad.
Agi makes the best double, soy lattes.
Did I mention I turned 40?

Tumble on,

2008-11-03T08:19:00.001-05:00

Freezing my a$$ off at work.

Sushi's BDAY!!!!

2008-10-26T21:12:00.006-04:00

Hello!

Spent the weekend in West Palm Beach for my niece's 3rd birthday. I am going to let some of the pictures from the day show how much fun we all had. We all had a great time watching Mia and her guests enjoy swimming in the pool, a bounce house, tattoos (stick on kind) and even snow cones! All the grown ups got awesome Philippino food thanks to Nana Rachel! I ate so much food that I can't even think about it again without feeling full. But best of all, Nana Cheryl and Cousin Taylor (aka Tay Tay) were able to come all the way from Washington to enjoy the awesome weekend with us!

Enjoy the pics! Now where is the alka seltzer?

Mia going for the gold in the Bounce House.

Me and Moms.

Sushi wearing the latest fashion, Tutu with Camelback. Who says you can't look great and stay hydrated at the same time!

Umm. No more cake for Dad.

Uncle Justin and Dad rockin' "Go Diego Go" tats courtesy of "Mia Ink"

Cousin Tay Tay trying to add up how many slices of pizza I ate throughout the day.

Me and My girls. And that's not zinc oxide on my nose! Thanks, Sush!

Me and NaNa Cheryl. I really like this pic!

Sushi and her Moms (aka. My sister Kim).

Cousin Taro asking for just one more snowcone. Your awesome T!

Tumble on,

So much to write...but not much to say

2008-10-19T23:59:00.004-04:00

I just wrote down a lot of nothin'. Then deleted it. And this is my second attempt at trying to write somethin' and still comin' up with nothin'. (sigh).

So I guess I'll just let the gods of "Writers Block" have their way with me tonight.

But before I go, I will make this promise to those of you who actually visit my humble little place on the web. I promise to post on the following:

My new career as a personal trainer
Our awesome trip to Seattle, WA and Portland, OR.
Anything that pertains to our relocation to the above mentioned cities.
Anything else that is funny, challenging and otherwise part of my ongoing tumbling.

Until then...Tumble on,

2008-10-10T16:54:00.001-04:00

I'm hoping that I can leave work early so I can be home when "Sushi and T" come over.

2008-10-10T07:04:00.001-04:00

Driving back home because the gym has no power. What a pain.

Home

2008-10-04T23:41:00.002-04:00

Well we are back in Miami now and trying to get back into the swing of things. To be honest, I think both Agi and I are kinda missing the Northwest already. But we are glad to be home with our girls. Both of us are feeling a little under the weather, but are recovering. I started back in the gym and it does feel good to be working with my clients.

It just started raining, and the doggies are sleeping at our feet. It does feel good to be home.

Good Morning Portland

2008-09-28T11:39:00.000-04:00

We have been in Portland now for the last three days. I actually took
this picture on the first morning we were here. It was taken from the
famous "Powell's Bookstore". But despite when I took the picture, it
pretty much sums up our morning activities.

Hello from Seattle!

2008-09-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

Here I am with paul in Ballard, washington.

2008-09-21T23:28:00.001-04:00

Turning in after another super chill Sunday. My only regret is not getting around to watching those Kung-fu movies.

Greetings from Mexico! (sort of)

2008-09-20T21:11:00.000-04:00

Having dinner at "Aleyda's".

Got a light?

2008-09-20T18:39:00.000-04:00

Mia got a hold of some Cuban pickle cigars. Sabor!

Bigg T

2008-09-20T17:28:00.001-04:00

I got two words...Bigg T.

That's all you need to know. My man.

2008-09-18T00:09:00.001-04:00

Hunger + pasta dinner = full.
Shower - dirt = clean.
Full + clean = happy Charlie

2008-09-17T11:58:00.001-04:00

I am watching another sexual harassment video for work. Ok I get it! "No" means "no".

2008-09-17T04:41:00.001-04:00

Holy crap! It's so early that not even my dogs want to get up! Must make coffee...

2008-09-16T00:48:00.001-04:00

Trying to get past the first 20 minutes of "Apocalypto" without falling asleep. But considering the hour, it doesn't look good.

2008-09-15T08:13:00.001-04:00

Some of the most annoying things in life are completely avoidable. Like waking up with dry, crusty eyes because you fell asleep with your contacts in.

2008-09-14T20:43:00.001-04:00

I just got back from the grocery store. Is it me or is the healthier the food, the more expensive the cost? Damn!

Another day, another lesson

2008-09-14T14:02:00.001-04:00

We are here at the dog park. It's a beautiful day. Breezy and warm.
Girls are gonna sleep good tonight. I was in a pretty deep funk
yesterday (sorry Agi). I feel pretty bad about that. But being outside
today is clearing out the fog. Thanks for being you, Babe. I
appreciate you very much. I love you. Thanks hurricane Ike for
creating a beautiful day. Thanks Ripley and Max for showing me what
unconditional love looks like. Gotta go, Max just brought back the
ball. I guess there are some conditions...

2008-09-13T23:34:00.001-04:00

I love it when all my gadgets work together.

Mobile post test.

2008-09-13T23:12:00.003-04:00

This a test of my mobile post set up. I got an iPhone (awesome)
recently and I am reconfiguring everything. It's amazing how dependent
we have become on our phones. It's to the point that getting a new
phone seems to involve all the adjustments and compromises of starting
a new relationship!

Anyhow, let's see if this works. It has been a awhile since I have
posted anything but my home computer really sucks and it has a way if
taking away all inspiration. Hopefully my new phone will fill the void
somehow.

I almost forgot. I took the picture above with my phone. It's called
"Putting caution to the wind".

2008-09-13T22:36:00.001-04:00

This a test. 1..2..3

Balloon Popping World Record by a Dog

2008-06-25T15:22:00.001-04:00

I think Max could do this.

fringe benefits of my job

2008-06-10T14:05:00.000-04:00

mints...pens...scratch pads...and don't forget water (no ice). Thank goodness I'm going home to my girls tomorrow.

C.