Saturday, February 09, 2008

okay already!

well, you convinced me. here i am taking some time out of my not-so-busy saturday afternoon to re-enter the blogging world. i do have to say that i've been wanting to blog so badly -- for the past month to be exact. there have been so many things happening in my life. finding the time to write them down is another story.

the holiday season was wonderful! we had the usual dioneda family gatherings, with an added member -- david. this was the first christmas he spent with us and away from his family, and it felt nice to have him there. my vertigo woes put a bit of a dent into the fun, but i got over it and for now, i'm all good.

work has been...interesting. let's see here -- one fight, two suspensions, week-long detentions, sudden headaches, upset parents, recommendations, transcripts and failing students. i think that just about sums it all up.

wedding planning is now fully underway. i was issued a gag order the month of my engagement from my soon-to-be husband so that we could enjoy our engagement before the craziness begins. already this year we've been to 2 bridal shows and numerous venues. i even had a quick consultation with my wedding consultant, francia. i'll be starting a wedding blog soon to record all our adventures during the process! after all, not everyone (including david... ;P) wants to read about wedding this wedding that all day long.

the fam is getting ready for our yearly trek to the philippines. so excited about this. david and his mom have decided to come with, and i am sure it is an experience we will all remember. i love the philippines so much and am truly blessed to be able to go again. luckily, my principal let me take a few days off from school! he was hesitant but recognizes how many hours i work on a daily basis and said that i deserved a break. i'm scared, though. the last time i called in sick the class got all their cell phones taken away and were threatened to have their sacramento trip cancelled.

so, those are just a few highlights of what's been up with me lately. and now, for some photos!







i have more pictures to post but they're on the other CD. stay tuned! :)

6 comments:

Rowena & Derrick said...

Wow! You blogged! I finally know what’s poppin in your life! So when are you coming down to visit? Or should I go and visit up there again? Or both!?!? Hope you well boo!

kirsten said...

fiiiiiinally!
well, i'm glad you're doing well! hope to see you soon!!!

kathleen said...

woah fun pics!

Anonymous said...

i'm so happy you finally blogged! i love catching up with your life stories. i miss you a lot, dianne. wish you were here.

-reen

dee said...

hi, FRIENDS!

derrick: oh, i forgot to add your visit on the list of stuff that's been going on in my life! i guess we'll just have to do a repeat! you know you're welcome here ANYTIME... just let me know so i can stock up on you-know-what. feeling up to 4 next time around??

kirsten: haha...i know, it's been too long! hope you're doing well...good luck with retreat!

kathee: i had MORE fun pics but i forget where i downloaded them to! ah well...next time. aren't pics fun?

reen: i wish i could see you guys more, too. by the way, thanks for the "invite." tried to comment but it won't let me! :/ miss you...

MnMLover said...

hopefully we'll see each other soon. i fixed the comment thing now.