Another Day Another Typical New Year's Post...

I ended up working for my birthday &&& New Year's this time around! Luckily, I'm not much of a partier, so getting to go home & relax to the sounds of Disney Fireworks made for a fantastic evening. <3 nbsp="" span="">

It's officially 2018 which means I have to make the obligatory New Year's Resolution Post..! 
First off, I've got to say that I'm pretty proud of all that I accomplished in 2017. Now, I'm not going to make some sappy post about the crap that happened because I believe in Good Vibes Only. I plan on working this year to leave the "Behind in my Past" and move on to a better year.

Allow me to do a refresher on my "2017 Goals":

"For 2017 I want to pamper myself- take care of myself- enjoy my time. 
I've made list of random purchases I plan to "splurge" on, since I never do that. My "Gift to Self" List.
And by taking care of myself,that also means getting my hair & nails & body taken care of regularly! (I even have a small collection of bath bombs that I am stoked to finally try out! *w*)
I may be starting this year out broke (what's new?), but at least I'm not in "Family Debt" anymore! I want to work a lot so I can have some actual spending money, but find that perfect balance between Work & Rest.From 2016 I plan to continue leaning towards Clean Eating Habits & Working Out.
Spend time out and about, hang out with my friends.
Explore Orlando/ Florida! Who knows how long I'll be here??
Continue to attend Auditions. Be confidant. Never Give Up!
Continue my Reading List that is ever-growing!!
Work on my Shows and watch more Movies.
Visit the parks and events, obviously!
And definitely work on my Languages! That is one thing I failed on this past year and would like to focus on this time around.
And, of course, continue to slowly work my Poke'mon: Princess Debut! I've let it go these past few months, but I thoroughly enjoy my time writing, so hopefully I'll be able to stick to it."

Now, here's what I had posted way back in 2016:

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Read More!
Watch More Movies!
Catch up on Shows!!
Practice Japanese!
&&&& Spanish...!
Work on Poke'mon: Princess Debut!
Keep up with a Workout Routine!
Eat Healthy!
Get out of "Family Debt" (>v<)
Meet all the Disney & Universal Characters!
Actually GO SHOPPING!?
Hang out with Friends & Family/ Stop being a HERMIT!
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....I'm seeing a bit of a pattern... I CAN SAY that in 2017 I did a much better job at keeping up with bill and family and friends! If my friends asked to hang out, I usually found a way to make it happen. I attended a few events at the parks, but still sucked at being a Hermit in general. Haha, I don't think that will ever change. A major success of mine was the amount of BOOKS I read this year, and the number of shows and series I completed or even just caught up on! I'm going into the New Year completely caught up on ALL my shows! As for my language skills and debt, well, it could be better. In actuality, I don't think I've ever been this much in debt before. But somehow, it'll all work itself out and I truly believe that. 

I started the year on a good foot, in terms of my health: Suzette & I will be participating in the Disney Full Marathon!! Keeping up with a genuine workout routine is something I still need to work on, but in the past year I've certainly succeeded in my goal of being healthy! Another major success of 2017 was pampering myself. Though I can definitely do better at giving myself some "Me Time," I'm off to a pretty good start. I've updated my fashion a bit and have slowly started breaking out of my social shell thanks to my new job within Entertainment. 2018 is going to be a most wondrous year, and I just know it. I'm leaving Florida -officially- and moving to Cali, I'm traveling to Europe, and I plan on finally starting the next chapter in my acting career. I know and fully understand that my "big break" won't come overnight, or anything, but I can't express how excited I am to just get the ball rolling. 

So! Here's to another amazing year! Bring it, 2018!! 

Mickey's Cast Fitness Center...

Today I made a visit to the Cast Fitness Center!
You know, lots of people talk big about getting fit and going to the gym at the start of the New Year, but do you know how many of those same people fall back into old habits by the 2nd month?? In the past I've been pretty good at keeping up with excising, even if just a little bit. I'm also fortunate to work in an environment where I am constantly moving. These past few months; however, I've seemed to have hit a rut. Not only am I busy all the time, without having a friend or some sort of motivator to push me into working out, my times at the gym have become less and less. I just get bored...
As apart of our Cast Member Holiday Coupons, we received a 50% Off for the Mickey's Cast Fitness Center enrollment. And since the extra fees are just taken out of my payroll, making it so that I won't forget to pay anything, I figured why not?? At Mickey's Cast Fitness Center they not only have group classes (sometimes I just need to feed off of people's energy), you get to pair up with a Wellness Coach to develop a personalized program to meet your goals. After a body assessment we went through a short physical assessment, my Trainer being sure to walk me through anything I had questions about. She was super sweet and I can't wait to go back on Friday! On Friday we'll be going through my 1st Day of Training and from then on it'll be up to me to keep it going. It'll be a bit of a challenge having to work around my work schedules, but I'm certain the fact that I'm paying for this membership weekly will force me to go in. lol

February-March Fitness Goals:

Get Fit/ Tone-Up
Drop 10-20lbs
Exercise on a Regular Basis AND Keep it Up!

Along with the working out, I'll have to keep myself tamed when it comes to my food habits as well. For example, actually eating breakfast. I know I've gotten back into my shakes, which have been fantastic. And, Lisette, just ignore the Wendy's! I know it's just across the street, but you can do it!! By combining the two, Eating Better and Working Out Regularly, it shouldn't be hard to fulfill my goals!!

16 Going On 17...

It's another year & here I go making empty promises to myself...
The first promise?? That I'll blog more... lol We'll see..! 
I was looking back on last year's New Year's post and I do have to say that I'm pretty proud of myself! A lot of people are saying that 2016 was a terrible year all-around, but I don't know. A lot happened. From Elections to Tragedies to deaths, but personally, I had a pretty fantastic year! 
My List for 2016, and I have to say, I did a pretty good job...
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Read More!
Watch More Movies!
Catch up on Shows!!
Practice Japanese!
&&&& Spanish...!
Work on Poke'mon: Princess Debut!
Keep up with a Workout Routine!
Eat Healthy!
Get out of "Family Debt" (>v<)
Meet all the Disney & Universal Characters!
Actually GO SHOPPING!?
Hang out with Friends & Family/ Stop being a HERMIT!
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At the beginning of 2016, I wasn't sure how I would be taking care of myself in the months to come. I was having to ask my family for money because I didn't have a job. Come mid-February, however, and had 2 jobs! Soon I was back working with Disney and starting a new job at Universal Orlando! I've made so many fantastic friends and have somehow been able to keep up with those across the big pond. I started attending auditions! Sure, I'm a long way from being an actual entertainer, but at least I'm working on it! I've been pretty good at taking care of myself- for the most part... I've even gotten out of the house and have hung out with my friends! Yay for fighting my inner introvert! One of my dearest friends asked me to be a Bridesmaid in her wedding &&& my mother got engaged! But oddly enough what I'm most proud of: I read 61 books!! I don't think I've read that many books in a good while..! I made sure to work on my shows (I doubt I'll ever actually be caught up on ALL of them), and I made sure to watch more movies as well. With so much good happening in my life, I can't help but have hope for the New Year! 

One thing I did have to sacrifice in order to accomplish a lot of what I did last year was any time for myself. Instead of resting or taking care of myself, I was forcing myself to work everyday and save money for future expenses. It upsets me that although I'm constantly working, I'm always broke and never have money, or simply TIME, for myself. At the start of this New Year, that's going to be my main focus. 

For 2017 I want to pamper myself- take care of myself- enjoy my time. 
I've made list of random purchases I plan to "splurge" on, since I never do that. My "Gift to Self" List.
And by taking care of myself,that also means getting my hair & nails & body taken care of regularly! (I even have a small collection of bath bombs that I am stoked to finally try out! *w*)
I may be starting this year out broke (what's new?), but at least I'm not in "Family Debt" anymore! I want to work a lot so I can have some actual spending money, but find that perfect balance between Work & Rest.From 2016 I plan to continue leaning towards Clean Eating Habits & Working Out.
Spend time out and about, hang out with my friends.
Explore Orlando/ Florida! Who knows how long I'll be here??
Continue to attend Auditions. Be confidant. Never Give Up!
Continue my Reading List that is ever-growing!!
Work on my Shows and watch more Movies.
Visit the parks and events, obviously!
And definitely work on my Languages! That is one thing I failed on this past year and would like to focus on this time around.
And, of course, continue to slowly work my Poke'mon: Princess Debut! I've let it go these past few months, but I thoroughly enjoy my time writing, so hopefully I'll be able to stick to it.

There's certainly a lot happening in these next few months for me: moving to a new apartment, family visits, birthday... I have to be careful not to fall into what I know best: working all the time and never taking care of myself. I want this year to be different. I don't want to have to worry about how I'm going to pay for rent, worrying about hanging with my friends because I don't have the time or money. My absolute main focus this year will be to find that Happy Medium between Work and Rest. Last year I made a lot of progress in my "New Year's Resolutions," and I know this year I will as well. 

The Game is Called 21...

  I figured, "Maybe it'd be best to keep things in a chronological order?" So, let's start things off with my BIRTHDAY!!!

Rainbow Birthday Roses

  On December 30th, I turned 21! Yep, that's right world, I am officially LEGAL. But it doesn't matter much, since I don't even like to drink, but that didn't stop my friends and family from showering me with drinks.

  Anyone who knows me know I don't like large parties, so for my birthday when I was asked what I wanted to do I responded with: "Stay home." Ha. They didn't let that one slide. So, on my birthday, I got dressed up as an Ariel Fangirl (because I'm really 12, not 21) and my sister, Suzette took me around the mall. I loved it! Since Suzette and her fiancé, Billy, both work at the mall I got the princess treatment all day! My Free drink from Starbucks, my Free gift from Sephora, a Free Tea, a Free Spider-Man iPhone case (which was actually given early), and a Free pair of Bluetooth headphones! Besides all the STUFF, everyone was super awesome and wishing me happy birthday all day! Then my sisters and mom treated me to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory- one of my favorites. It was there that Billy bought me my 1ST LEGAL DRINK: a Hard Strawberry Lemonade. It was actually pleasantly delicious. When the crew brought out my birthday cheesecake, they alas gave me a shot, some Rum & Vodka concoction. That one wasn't that good.

Sitting at the Bar like a Big Girl

1st Legal Drink

Happy Birthday, Me!

  After the mall, we returned home where I got to just hang out. The whole family stopped by and we got to play some games, then my friends picked me up and I got to have my 1st Hookah Experience! I kind of have mixed feelings about Hookah. It smelled decent, didn't taste too good, and although it was really relaxing, after a while, you get a head-ache. Besides that, I got Bubble Tea and quality-time with some of my best friends- so I loved it. 

Hookah with my Lovely Peoples!

21st Birthday Princess Selfie

  The next day, New Years Eve, was spent traveling around with my mom. I visited patients with her, then we got all of the party supplies and food supplies for the night's New Year/ Birthday Party. This was the 1st year that I can remember where it was JUST the family at our house. Usually "family friends" or "distant relatives" somehow find their way into our party, but this year it was just us. Throughout the night I kept getting handed drinks, too. At one point I was having to juggle three at-a-time; Billy, Uncle, and my mom just kept mixing them up for me. Billy's goal, apparently, was to get me drunk; however, little did he know, that I kept hiding my drinks so he wouldn't notice that I wasn't drinking them. So, all-in-all, that night I had a ton of Vodka, Rum, Soda, combinations of all sorts, as well as a very yummylicious Pina Colada! The Pina Colada was my favorite: at the end of the night, I had stolen the blender she used to make it & was drinking it with a straw. (I had to make room in the fridge, honest!) 

New Years Drinks

  We ended the night with an intense game of Phase 10 and everyone was shocked that after all those drinks, I was still full functional. Guess I'm a much stronger drinker than I look! Well, I say that... The next morning, my brain woke me up around 5AM. I walked to the bathroom, totally normal, then all of a sudden I started throwing up basically everything. Haha- it wasn't bad, or anything. I was actually surprised because I wasn't hurting or anything (that night or the next morning) and after a couple minutes in the bathroom, I was totally fine and just went back to sleep like nothing had happened! 

  So, there's my apparent "1st Drunken Experience"??? Well, I hope someday I get a more exciting one... Besides that, my friends and family kept treating me as the week went on. On the 1st, I got to go out with another couple of friends who treated me drinks after we went to see Anchorman 2. Together we sat at a pub and had a couple of Star Fuckers and Lifesavers- those ones were actually quite delicious.

At the Pub

  The next week I spent in California with my dad, which was a nice little break from everything while at the same time horrible! It was horrible because every time we went out to eat, Dad refused to let me get a normal drink- I HAD to get some kind of alcoholic beverage! Now, for most people, this would be their dream- but I hate alcohol and all I wanted was a fucking lemonade and no one was letting me have it!! It was so bad...
  And there you have it! For my birthday I had a ton of relaxing fun and a whole lot of first time experiences, especially in the alcoholic beverage tasting area... I may not be big into drinking, like at all, but it's pretty cool that I'm 21 now. Now, if I wanted to buy alcohol just because I wanted to, I COULD, and possessing that power is an awesome feeling!

A Whole New Year...

  It's been far too long since I last posted anything! I don't know if it's because my life has been just one giant rollercoaster, or because the blend having the end of the semester and the holidays was just too confusing (although I'm pretty sure it's just a mixture of both), but it's a whole new year and I plan to keep up as best I can on posting this time around!! Then again, I'm pretty sure I say that at the start of every year, but I promise to do it this time!! Well, hopefully...
  Honestly, though, it's been a pretty crazy holiday season & I actually have a lot to talk about! For example, I finally got a brand new car! Also, I got to see all of my family and friends, which hardly ever happens; &&& I turned 21!!! So, with all of these topics, plus all the shows & movies I've been watching, and school starting up again, I should have plenty of posts coming up in the next few days!

Sincerely Yours,
Lisette Monique Diaz

 

ৎ꒰ ¯ิ̑﹃ ¯ิ̑๑꒱ુ ୭ ~Sweet Dreams~ ৎ꒰ ¯ิ̑﹃ ¯ิ̑๑꒱ુ ୭

Happy 20th Birthday, Self!! (^w^)

HiHi!!

As the Title says,
on my birthday, December 30th,
I TURNED 20!!

Whooooo!

Well, I don't feel any different,

but I think it's cool since I'm a year closer to drinking age,

even though in Japan I would be legal...

Anyways, I decided to do a little 

Birthday Countdown this year on Instagram!

So, beware this photo heavy post:

Day 1: Lazy Pajama Day 

((Homework & Watching Shows All Day!!))

Day 2: Strike for NCC

((Working in the Shop!))

Day 3: Headshot for Auditions!!

Day 4: Workin' Girl...

Day 5: Movement Final!!

Day 6: Boooored!

 ((Totoro Kisses!))

Day 7: Once Upon A Time

((Took this right before Bed))

Day 8: Retro Hair

Day 9: Dead Tree

((Kuz I'm Totally a Photographer))

Day 10: Christmas Tree in the Union

((Last Minute Photo))

Day 11: After Work Study Time!

Day 12: All-Nighter

Day 13: Finished With Exams!!

Day 14: First Day of Winter Break!

((Aunt Sharon & Uncle Jesse's Tree))

Day 15: Spagetti for Dinner!

Day 16: Decorating the Christmas Tree!!

((My "Baby's 1st" Ornament!))

Day 17: Christmas Gifts from Richard!!

((English Popper & a Doggy Toy))

Day 18: Lazy Day at Home!

((Cereal for Lunch!))

Day 19: Pictures with Santa!!!

Day 20: Me & my boy, Muhdd!!

Day 21: Late Night Christmas Shopping!!

((Cuuuute Baby Clothes for Cora!))

Day 22: Me & my Baby, GOHAN!!

((Another Lazy Day watching DBZ!))

Day 23: Christmas Presents from Carolyn!!

((Bansai, the Adorable Round Panda!!))

Day 24: Wrapping Presents on Christmas Eve!!

Day 25: Love my New Christmas Pajamas!

((Pink, Pink, Pink!))

Day 26: Hanging with the Harkiewiczes!!

Day 27: Pizza & a Movie with Nicky!!

((...Cleaning Day...))

Day 28: Getting Kisses from Moonlight!!

Day 29: Making Faces with Cora!

Day 30: Oh Mah Gurrrd!! I'm Officially 20!!!

((Dressed Up, & the Light was Perfect for this Picture!)) 

Day 31: New Years Eve!!

Not my Birthday Anymore,

but we always have the party on the 31st.

Also, this year, the theme was Hello Kitty!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!!!

Till Next Time: 

Remember to KEEP IT GENKI!!

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