Thursday, July 21, 2011
Eventful days Part 3!
Well I want to continue with these roller-coaster of emotions and events called "LIFE."I found I was pregnant (how exciting!) on Tuesday April the 19. I told Max, of course he is has to be involved) and then I told my mom and sister! The Sunday before my parents' flight back home, Max's mom invited all the "Familia Peralta Servin" to have dinner, and there it was that we announced the surprise. My DAD wasn't sure that what he understood was right! Poor dad he seemed confused but happy!It was great, everyone was happy and excited for us! Later I learned my two sisters in law (Loan and Kimberly) were expecting babies as well. After Dad, Mom and Rodrick (he is spelling his name that way lately) left I found myself with a cold and long days of packing and giving some stuff away to friends, my brother and sister. It was unbelievable to me how much stuff we had although it felt and looked like nothing!Max finished school, so on may 5th we packed "hasta el tope" our car and started our 3 day trip to Texas.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Eventful days! part 2
Max and I planned a picnic in the desert we had hot-dogs and mountain-man-breakfast. Everyone were impressed with Max's camping skills.
After having our picnic we venture to drive on the pony-express trail. We stopped on the first (maybe only rest area in the road) I think we were all tired but mostly dehydrated! It was fun!
Later, on the weekend we had our family pictures taken. My dear sister got a super deal for a family photo session on-line.
After the pictures we had to wait for my Brother to get off work and have dinner; in the meantime the rest of us went to Little Cotton Wood Canyon. Rodrigo wanted to check out the snow that was left and with some luck see some mountain goats. And we did see them!
Our first snowman ever! How exciting!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Eventful days!
ok it has been a while since I last posted anything. Here is a summary!
Mom, Dad and Rodrigo came from Mexico to attend Grace's graduation hurray! Those weeks they were here were cold!
Mom, Dad and Rodrigo came from Mexico to attend Grace's graduation hurray! Those weeks they were here were cold!
Monday, April 11, 2011
A new chapter in our lives!
My last day of classes is Wednesday April 13th, and I'm so happy; Max's last day is May 4th. It is interesting, we are in our late twenties and we have spent most of this decade of our lives in school. In perspective, it has been the best thing we could have done.
In a personal level, being in school has been a character building experience; who would have known how enticing cheat on assignments is, or how easy is to procrastinate and how hard it is to catch up.
Well, those lessons have been learned and being married and wanting a family in the very near future our lives we have to adjust the course and for sure all those lessons learned in college have to prove. However I do not think that relying only on our experiences will guaranteed our complete happiness.
I dear fondly what "The Family a Proclamation to the World" declares:
In a personal level, being in school has been a character building experience; who would have known how enticing cheat on assignments is, or how easy is to procrastinate and how hard it is to catch up.
Well, those lessons have been learned and being married and wanting a family in the very near future our lives we have to adjust the course and for sure all those lessons learned in college have to prove. However I do not think that relying only on our experiences will guaranteed our complete happiness.
I dear fondly what "The Family a Proclamation to the World" declares:
Happiness in family life is more likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
caching up!
We are going to Dallas, Texas; yeeha! We are so very excited for our new adventure! Max's brothers are already fighting for us to stay with them on the firsts weeks of May. That makes Max feel important at all levels!
This month of April has turned very busy already which I do not mind at all. My beautiful "hermanita" is graduating in Entrepreneurship (a major that suits her spirit and personality to perfection.) My parents and little brother (Rodrigo) are coming to town in less than a week, and I cannot wait to see them. Last time they were here was for my wedding; it was so very great! If all goes well my brother (Paco) will get into a master program this year. Our prayers and good wishes are with him and his wife.
I have to confess, I decided to take care of our "relocating affairs" after my sister's Commencement Ceremony (which by the way will take place for the first time in the history of LDS Business College in the Tabernacle at Temple Square, isn't it cool or what!) by then I'll be through with school and staying home all day focusing my energy in 1) feeding Max properly, 2) going through stuff, 3) packing, 4) blogging and 5)enjoying my parent's visit, yay!
In other matters, this week I had the coolest experiences riding the bus to Tooele, and in the check out at WalMart. In the bus someone was swearing and the bus driver said "no swearing in the bus" it was amazing! and then on WalMart I had a nice lady checking me out she helped me with my big blue bag (IKEA bag) and she matched prices of some of the items I had, and ALLwith a great smile. There is goodness all around, what you think?
'till next entry... LPS VN
This month of April has turned very busy already which I do not mind at all. My beautiful "hermanita" is graduating in Entrepreneurship (a major that suits her spirit and personality to perfection.) My parents and little brother (Rodrigo) are coming to town in less than a week, and I cannot wait to see them. Last time they were here was for my wedding; it was so very great! If all goes well my brother (Paco) will get into a master program this year. Our prayers and good wishes are with him and his wife.
I have to confess, I decided to take care of our "relocating affairs" after my sister's Commencement Ceremony (which by the way will take place for the first time in the history of LDS Business College in the Tabernacle at Temple Square, isn't it cool or what!) by then I'll be through with school and staying home all day focusing my energy in 1) feeding Max properly, 2) going through stuff, 3) packing, 4) blogging and 5)enjoying my parent's visit, yay!
In other matters, this week I had the coolest experiences riding the bus to Tooele, and in the check out at WalMart. In the bus someone was swearing and the bus driver said "no swearing in the bus" it was amazing! and then on WalMart I had a nice lady checking me out she helped me with my big blue bag (IKEA bag) and she matched prices of some of the items I had, and ALLwith a great smile. There is goodness all around, what you think?
'till next entry... LPS VN
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011
general conference
La Conferencia General es uno de mis eventos favoritos del año. En este año en particular, celebramos el 75 aniversario del Programa de Bienestar de la Iglesia. Tras escuchar los multiples discursos de nuestros lideres, no hay lugar a dudas de que Dios conoce nuestras nescesidades y El sabe que a traves del servicio aprendemos y llevamos a cabo su obra.
General conference is one of my favorite times of the year. This year we celebrate 75ht anniversary of the Church's Welfare Program. After hearing the messages from our leaders there is no doubt that God knows our needs and there is no doubt that He knows that is through service that we learn and do His work.
Monday, March 28, 2011
back to normal, I guess
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| tumble weeds in the side of the road! |
First Max took me for a walk couple evenings, besides feeling as a pet, I truly enjoyed it; the fresh air, stepped hills, and my heart beating faster, it is wonderful to be alive!
Max went for a Hike on Settlement Canyon, He loved it although he was sored for three days!
We had a fire on Friday Night and we took my Max's dad's 4-wheeler to the the desert! A completely different Exploring-Experience.
We rested on Sunday, the Lord's day!
Here some photographs from Saturday!
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| Myself. |
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| Max testing the camera! |
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| Here Max and the 4-wheeler! |
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Spring is here.
Spring has officially started officially! wooho!
During the last couple of days Max and I have been doing some fun things.
Last Friday we had a little picnic the both of us with a fire at settlement canyon, it was very fun!
On Saturday we hiked one of the hills behind our home, I personally needed fresh air and exercise, it was great!
Sunday, we stayed home and later in the evening we drove around town.Monday, we both came to Salt Lake to school and work.
Yesterday, we hiked another hill and cooked some curried chicken. Delicious!
Max is running everyday, last week he did very well! He went running 4 days!
This current week is his Spring brake and I know he is having a good time!
During the last couple of days Max and I have been doing some fun things.
Last Friday we had a little picnic the both of us with a fire at settlement canyon, it was very fun!
On Saturday we hiked one of the hills behind our home, I personally needed fresh air and exercise, it was great!
Sunday, we stayed home and later in the evening we drove around town.Monday, we both came to Salt Lake to school and work.
Yesterday, we hiked another hill and cooked some curried chicken. Delicious!
Max is running everyday, last week he did very well! He went running 4 days!
This current week is his Spring brake and I know he is having a good time!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Dear posterity,
Last Monday Dad and I, had our interview at the immigration office; we have good news, I am now a permanent resident of the United States. Aunty Kim P. exclaimed in her facebook post "freedom" which it is very true. Hopefully we will visit to Abuelo Checho y Abuelita during this year if all goes well!
Lately, I have been thinking about what are the things that you should know, what character traits I should encourage and how you all would look like!
In other matters, I decided that "determination" is very crucial for one's happiness and I've been lacking it. So this week that starts I have resolved to be more determined and act immediately upon the things I know and the impressions of the Spirit.
Love you all.
Atte. su Mamá.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
spring brake is near...
Para el blog del dia de hoy he pensado escribir acerca de la renovada determinacion de Max por ejercitarse todos los dias y sus planes para spring brake. Hasta el momento el itinerario comprende acampar y escalar "Deseret Peak" para ello ya fue el por sus botas de alpinismo, harpones (para caminar/escalar sobre hielo) y pico.
No me cabe de duda de que el programa de television que hemos estado viendo acerca del Monte Everest le ha inspirado. Por mi parte, he estado pensando en que seria bueno preparar de comer para susodicha empresa; no se me ha ocurrido nada ademas de un buena dotacion de sandwiches y agua.
Veremos que tal!
For today's blog entry I've been thinking in writing about Max's renewed determination to excercise every day and his plans for the upcoming spring brake. The itineray so far is to camp and climb Deseret Peak and he has already got his boots, crampons and axe for such enterprise.
No me cabe de duda de que el programa de television que hemos estado viendo acerca del Monte Everest le ha inspirado. Por mi parte, he estado pensando en que seria bueno preparar de comer para susodicha empresa; no se me ha ocurrido nada ademas de un buena dotacion de sandwiches y agua.
Veremos que tal!
For today's blog entry I've been thinking in writing about Max's renewed determination to excercise every day and his plans for the upcoming spring brake. The itineray so far is to camp and climb Deseret Peak and he has already got his boots, crampons and axe for such enterprise.
I have no doubt that the show about the Mount Everst we have been watching has inspired him. As far as I am concern I've been thinking in the food; I haven't come up with any idea besides a big ration of sandwiches and water.
We'll see how it goes!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
algo tiene hablar por telefono ...
El dia de ayer Papa llamo por telefono, lo cual me parecio raro porque por lo general usamos instant messenger, pero aun asi me dio mucho mucho gusto; hablamos como en los viejos tiempos sobre negocios, inmigracion, y la charla del SEI (Sistema Educativo de la Iglesia). Debo mensionar que Papa es un hombre muy inteligente, espiritual, trabajador, y alegre.
Papa esta emocionado por el trabajo de Max, cuando le platique acerca de las circumstancias (escuela, inmigracion, trabajo) que rodearon nuestra decision de iniciar el trabajo en mayo en vez de marzo, el comprendio cabalmente y anadio que en muchos casos las companias no solo buscan personas capaces de desempenar la tarea asignada sino que buscan personas de caracter y vision en sus vidas.
Por ello creo que mama y papa quieren mucho a Max!
Last night I received a phone call from my Papa, it seemed odd to me that he called instead of using msn, nevertheless it made me happy! We talked like we used to about businesses ideas, my immigration paperwork, and the fireside he just watched. I must say that Papa is smart, spiritual, hard worker, and cheerful man.
Papa is excited about Max's new job, when I told him why we would start on May instead of March he understood completely and added that in most cases companies not only look for capable people they especially seek for people with caracter and vision.
I think Papa y Mama like Max for that!
Papa esta emocionado por el trabajo de Max, cuando le platique acerca de las circumstancias (escuela, inmigracion, trabajo) que rodearon nuestra decision de iniciar el trabajo en mayo en vez de marzo, el comprendio cabalmente y anadio que en muchos casos las companias no solo buscan personas capaces de desempenar la tarea asignada sino que buscan personas de caracter y vision en sus vidas.
Por ello creo que mama y papa quieren mucho a Max!
Last night I received a phone call from my Papa, it seemed odd to me that he called instead of using msn, nevertheless it made me happy! We talked like we used to about businesses ideas, my immigration paperwork, and the fireside he just watched. I must say that Papa is smart, spiritual, hard worker, and cheerful man.
Papa is excited about Max's new job, when I told him why we would start on May instead of March he understood completely and added that in most cases companies not only look for capable people they especially seek for people with caracter and vision.
I think Papa y Mama like Max for that!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
dear posterity,
Everything is going well over here, Dad (Max) got into the TEXTRON leadership program, we are very excited!We will be moving from Tooele to somewhere in Texas in the first week of May.
Life at home is peaceful, and playful at times. We had our delicious cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped hot-dogs for dinner last night; we were very hungry. After school, as usual we took the express bus to Tooele, then in our way home we did some errands; stop at D.I. to look for a digital audio cable with not luck that often happens when we go to the D.I. Do you have the same feeling sometimes when you go there?
The next stop was Mayce's grocery store getting some goodies. In the entrance we had a sample of stew that cheered up our empty bellies. We picked up what we needed and checked out.
Right after that we stop at the credit union next door to pay our monthly rent, by then Max was grinning and almost dancing while walking! why? well simply and obvious if you live with Max in a 24/7 basis, he does not like Wal-Mart at all neither big bank corporations. He would tell you that doing business in this places makes him feel guilty knowing that there are little girls in China that work long and hard for a ridiculous wage in order to make us pay less for our stuff. Sad uh!
Well, he was happy doing business in local places without the weight of China, which is a big place and a lot of people, over his shoulders!
We had our dinner, worked on some homeworks, and watched some documentaries on PBS.com (free streaming.)
Remember. brush your teeth thrice a day, and eat vegetables
Love, Mom (Liliana)
Life at home is peaceful, and playful at times. We had our delicious cheese-stuffed bacon-wrapped hot-dogs for dinner last night; we were very hungry. After school, as usual we took the express bus to Tooele, then in our way home we did some errands; stop at D.I. to look for a digital audio cable with not luck that often happens when we go to the D.I. Do you have the same feeling sometimes when you go there?
The next stop was Mayce's grocery store getting some goodies. In the entrance we had a sample of stew that cheered up our empty bellies. We picked up what we needed and checked out.
Right after that we stop at the credit union next door to pay our monthly rent, by then Max was grinning and almost dancing while walking! why? well simply and obvious if you live with Max in a 24/7 basis, he does not like Wal-Mart at all neither big bank corporations. He would tell you that doing business in this places makes him feel guilty knowing that there are little girls in China that work long and hard for a ridiculous wage in order to make us pay less for our stuff. Sad uh!
Well, he was happy doing business in local places without the weight of China, which is a big place and a lot of people, over his shoulders!
We had our dinner, worked on some homeworks, and watched some documentaries on PBS.com (free streaming.)
Remember. brush your teeth thrice a day, and eat vegetables
Love, Mom (Liliana)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Family Home Evening
Before we got married we received many words of counsel from the first counselor from the stake and my bishop of course. One of the advices that sticked in our minds was praying together and having Family Home Evening..
What I remember the most from the Family Home Evenings at my parents' home is the little minute book we had to prepare the lessons. I consider it now a family keepsake full of significant memories.
It was in Family Home Evening that my siblings and I learned about the new little member that was going to become part of our family; Mom and dad told us about it sometime on the spring of 1997 and Rodrigo was born on December 4, that same year. It was funny to see our little brother growing and being part of the Family Home Evening, he became the official greeter and welcoming person. He was so cute!
Before my Brother Paco went on his mission he gave the most spiritual lessons those were beautiful days!
My sister and I even danced once before everyone just for fun!
Family Home Evening was not always bubbling and pink,in couple occasions it was to discipline and warning everyone from the influences of the world!
What I remember the most from the Family Home Evenings at my parents' home is the little minute book we had to prepare the lessons. I consider it now a family keepsake full of significant memories.
It was in Family Home Evening that my siblings and I learned about the new little member that was going to become part of our family; Mom and dad told us about it sometime on the spring of 1997 and Rodrigo was born on December 4, that same year. It was funny to see our little brother growing and being part of the Family Home Evening, he became the official greeter and welcoming person. He was so cute!
Before my Brother Paco went on his mission he gave the most spiritual lessons those were beautiful days!
My sister and I even danced once before everyone just for fun!
Family Home Evening was not always bubbling and pink,in couple occasions it was to discipline and warning everyone from the influences of the world!
Now, in our nucleus Max and I have given priority to this blessing of Family Home Evening. We are still working on making it more homey; with that being said I believe that some sweet goodies, music, and a significant lessons will augment homey-ness!Family Home Evening is a wonderful opportunity to create family traditions and a tradition indeed.
Monday, February 28, 2011
3rd day blogging mmhh! ...this is looking promising!
Max and I teach the Sunday School class (14 and 15 year olds). It has been a challenge in many aspects. First it's hard to set apart time to prepare the lesson and secondly draw the boys attention in class (they are all boys).
Someways I wish technology were for people over 21 years old. Of course, I know that is impossible and absurd.
However there are those days when these young men listen and clearly understand the principles of the gospel and the application of them in their lives. Those moments cheers us (Max and I) up unimaginably!
For dinner on Sunday he made his famous and perfected Horchata!
I did my home work and worked on a weekly planner layout!
Someways I wish technology were for people over 21 years old. Of course, I know that is impossible and absurd.
However there are those days when these young men listen and clearly understand the principles of the gospel and the application of them in their lives. Those moments cheers us (Max and I) up unimaginably!
Tip: little chocolate treats are the most efficient bait.Max finally got the desk computer to work; he installed Windows 7 Fancy that!,
For dinner on Sunday he made his famous and perfected Horchata!
I did my home work and worked on a weekly planner layout!
Friday, February 25, 2011
typical friday
Today we slept in; my class was canceled and Max does not have classes on Fridays; with days like today it is easy to have a real breakfast and a decent lunch.
Max has been trying for the last couple days to fix the desk computer its problem basically is that it is mute and we want to plug in the fancy surround sound-system that my Brother gave us last week (he and his wife did not need it and they gave it to us) we want desperately to use it to watch netflix movies. It seems that there is no other solution than to plug the sound system to a laptop.
Later today we drove to Salt Lake City to go to the Temple and work in some homeworks at school.
Our visit in the Temple was great I always learn something new.
Then we went to the U of U so Max could do some homeworks using a special software while he was working hard I was playing with the blogging settings and I learned few tricks to make the blog look nice. Can you tell?
Max has been trying for the last couple days to fix the desk computer its problem basically is that it is mute and we want to plug in the fancy surround sound-system that my Brother gave us last week (he and his wife did not need it and they gave it to us) we want desperately to use it to watch netflix movies. It seems that there is no other solution than to plug the sound system to a laptop.
Later today we drove to Salt Lake City to go to the Temple and work in some homeworks at school.
Our visit in the Temple was great I always learn something new.
Then we went to the U of U so Max could do some homeworks using a special software while he was working hard I was playing with the blogging settings and I learned few tricks to make the blog look nice. Can you tell?
Now we are looking forward to watch a movie.Good night!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
post#1 and this is how we started
Family is very important to Max and I, I would say "importantísima."
Well, since we think that way we decided to blog our family history for our future generations.We have been married for 6 months and 21 days, I can't believe it! It seems that we got married yesterday!
We both are in school and it takes most of our energy and time, however there are great days like today when I get home first and earlier and I cook a decent meal. The meal for today was "pozole" easy to make, tasty, and warm. It's the famous Mexican hominy soup garnished with chicken or pork, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro,dried oregano, chopped onion, salsa, shredded lettuce, and cheese and cream are optional.
I am happy and Max is happy. what else can I ask for now!? nothing I suppose...
Well, since we think that way we decided to blog our family history for our future generations.We have been married for 6 months and 21 days, I can't believe it! It seems that we got married yesterday!
We both are in school and it takes most of our energy and time, however there are great days like today when I get home first and earlier and I cook a decent meal. The meal for today was "pozole" easy to make, tasty, and warm. It's the famous Mexican hominy soup garnished with chicken or pork, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro,dried oregano, chopped onion, salsa, shredded lettuce, and cheese and cream are optional.
"The best meal of the week" Max said.In the middle of March we will have our interview with an emigration officer in order to get my permanent residency in the United States. We are very excited for that since we are already talking about traveling to Mexico; Yeehh!
I am happy and Max is happy. what else can I ask for now!? nothing I suppose...
Pivoting...
I'm in the Entrepreneurship program as many of you know are aware. This semester I have a peculiar class on Tuesdays and Thursdays called "BUSINESS MODEL" and the purpose of the class is to create a start-up business. Well my business is "Spanish Tutoring." The scary part of the class is the "BUSINESS COMPETITION" which purpose within is to submit and present a business model.
The three aspects that will be observed in the competition are"
Mention that learning another language is hard and help is essential to success
ps.- Leave comments PLEASE!!!!
The three aspects that will be observed in the competition are"
- Pitch (steps for a great pitch: What is the problem?, How big?, What is the solution?, (here is where the idea first appears) and Why you? (have a compelling reason, story, credentials)
- Business Model
- and something else I do not remember...(next blog entry)
My pitch
I'm Liliana Peralta and my business is "Spanish tutoring"
in a face to face study session where
questions are asked,
concepts expanded,
and speaking encouraged
in order to master Spanish in its
grammar, comprehension, and communication.
Feedback given in class:
Introduce the problem I am solving.Mention that learning another language is hard and help is essential to success
ps.- Leave comments PLEASE!!!!
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