4/26/2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE!

At this time last year, we were in a mad dash trying to sell our house and packing up our life for a move to Singapore. This year, we are in Singapore and seem to be a little more relaxed. No house selling, no packing, no cross-planet travel, which means it gives us a lot of time to properly celebrate MICHELLE'S BIRTHDAY!

I cant express how much it means to me that Michelle came to Singapore to allow me a chance to live my childhood dream, she gave up her job to do that. Now, one could argue that we are married and that's part of the deal but you'd be surprised how many married people we know here who's spouses remained behind because of work, family etc. Not Michelle, she was up for the adventure, she was up for the challenge, she was ready to try something new.

It hasn't been easy either, it's a lot more difficult to find work here for the spouse than we were lead to believe, really difficult and she has been trying. She's made some friends, she's going to do some volunteering, she's done some of the "lady of leisure" lifestyle and ofcourse we have travelled: Bali, Thailand, Indonesia & Vietnam so far (Macau is next). But no matter what is going on with her, she's always supported me and my career here and for that I will always be thankful.

She's my lover, my best friend, my partner-in-crime, source of energy and I love her with all that I am.

The happiest of birthdays baby! Who knows where life's adventure will take us next but who cares, as long as we are together it's going to be a blast!!!!

4/17/2010

GLEE: VOGUE


Michelle's favorite show (GLEE), one of my favorite comedic actresses (Jane Lynch) doing one of our favorite Madonna songs, shot for shot. Good stuff indeed!!!

4/15/2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

Wow, my dad MARIO is another year older and it's weird for me to be on the other side of the world for his birthday.

I think this is the first time I haven't been around to celebrate with him, especially since my mom passed away. As I write this, he's enjoying his last day in Mexico with my stepmom Gina, where they went to a family wedding for two weeks of fun. I love the fact that my dad gets to travel more now. Growing up, he worked so bloody hard, he rarely had time for a vacation but now he's taking more time to explore the world, and I love that.

He deserves it, he deserves to see the world and to enjoy himself because he's earned every waking moment of happiness he gets! He deserves to fall asleep on the couch at 5pm on a Sunday or laugh with his friends at the Red Lion. I think that's the secret to a good life... enjoying the little things! And that's one of the great things about my dad, he takes pleasure in the little things, a snuggle with Laverne & Carmine, a good plate of pasta, talking to the family on Skype, traveling with Gina.

I look forward to seeing him in July, I look forward to swapping life stories with him, I look forward to enjoying a glass of wine with him and I look forward to wishing him a happy belated birthday in person. But for now dad, enjoy the day, enjoy your birthday and know that from across the planet we love you a lot!

4/02/2010

UPDATED PIX

Lots of pics to look at including this one of my Dad Mario and his friend, also named Mario, enjoying some Olympic fun in Whistler!!!

A new set featuring updated pics from our favorite beasts LAVERNE & CARMINE

Pics from life in Singapore 2010: JANUARY, FEBRUARY, and MARCH!

Michelle's OLYMPIC odyssey in Vancouver!

Enjoy!