Cupid

Tonight, I'm going to set up a blind date... Well, not quite because I will be there, but they have never met each other before. I usually don't set people up for a date because I don't want to be held responsible for their bitter ending if they don't work out.

I have a feeling they will hit it off, but I'm still not 100% sure. So wish them luck and I will let you know what happens.

Truthfully, I'm very excited - It's going to be fun Friday night!

Have a safe and lovely weekend sweetness!!

xoxo

Christmas Miracle

What do you call it if it wasn't a miracle? It is such a wonderful story...

Sometimes God works in a mysterious way!

The Thing I'm Most Scared Of...

Do you have anything that you fear the most??? The thing that you can't fall asleep once you start thinking about it? I have one. You might think I'm crazy, but I am afraid of zombies...

I was never afraid of them until I found out that the zombies are caused by infectious disease. Did you know? That means, it could happen. You never know what kind of research are being conducted behind the door of Army labs or any type of research facilities. Things can go terribly wrong. Everytime I try to explain that to my family (my in-laws) and friends, they always look at me like I have two heads. But seriously, don't ever underestimate the possibility...

Anyway, stupid of me, I saw a moive called "Quarantine" with my husband the other night. It was On Demand and I always wanted to see it because it looked pretty cool; the way they filmed was like "Blair Witch Project." But it was the stupidest mistake - the movie was SOOO scary, my heart was pounding like a drum and my tummy felt uneasienss a little. You're so afraid and your eyes are half closed, but you want to know what happens next, so you keep watching it. That's exactly happened to me - oh it was really scary and I even heard JT saying, "Oh, wow, holy crap!" number of times.

I highly recommend this film to people who don't get sea sick and has a strong heart. I honestly thought it was well made for a meaningless zombie movie.

Do you like zombie movie? (I don't!)

The Fallen

I usually don't talk about politics or religion on my blog because we all have the right to support and believe whatever we wish - that's called "FREEDOM" this country strongly stands for.

I've been wanting to write about a post, but didn't know when was the right time. But today, this post is going to be a bit serious and very sad.

On December 30th last year (as in last week), 7 CIA officers (8th victim was a Jordanian army captain who was Jordanian intelligence working closely with CIA) were killed in Eastern Afghanistan by a suicide bomber insde Forward Operating Base Chapman. The suicide bomber was later confirmed that the double agent for both CIA and Jordinian working for Taliban. Sounds like it's something you see it in the movies, but this is a real deal. The remains of seven CIA officers were flown to Dover Air Force base in Delaware yesterday (Jan 4th.) We'll never find out who those people are because of the nature of their job: working for CIA, but the reports say that one of the victims was a CIA chief based in Khost (the region where CIA operating base was located) and she was the mother of three: A mother...

And I can't find the words to express my sorrow for those who died. I can write about Fuji Apple or Disney movies or my family's on my blog because I am safe today. And I am safe today because of all the men and women who risk their lives trying to catch the bad guys... Whether you like to hear it or not, it is the truth. All those people are doing what they are doing because they want to protect us thousands of miles away . And they die from it. It happens every day. And I can't help, but to be grateful for their sacrifice and pray for their safe return.

I copied and pasted the statement released by CIA and CIA Director Leon E. Panetta.


*Statement on CIA Casualties in Afghanistan

CIA Director Leon E. Panetta informed the Agency workforce today that seven of their colleagues were killed and six others were injured on Wednesday at a Forward Operating Base in Khost Province, Afghanistan. The casualties were the result of a terrorist attack.

“Those who fell yesterday were far from home and close to the enemy, doing the hard work that must be done to protect our country from terrorism,” Director Panetta said in a message to employees. “We owe them our deepest gratitude, and we pledge to them and their families that we will never cease fighting for the cause to which they dedicated their lives—a safer America.”

“Families have been our Agency’s first priority,” Director Panetta added. “Before sharing this information with anyone else, we wanted to be in contact with each of them. This is the most difficult news to bear under any circumstances, but that it comes during the holidays makes it even harder. In coming days and weeks, we will comfort them and honor their loved ones as a family. They are in our thoughts and prayers—now and always.”

Due to the sensitivity of their mission and other ongoing operations, neither the names of those killed nor the details of their work are being released at this time.

“Yesterday’s tragedy reminds us that the men and women of the CIA put their lives at risk every day to protect this nation,” Director Panetta said. “Throughout our history, the reality is that those who make a real difference often face real danger.”

Director Panetta credited US military doctors and nurses with saving the lives of those wounded in the attack. In honor and memory of the dead, he requested that the flags at CIA Headquarters be flown at half-staff.*


My sincere gratitude to those who fight the war on terrorism and deepset sympathy for those who lost their lives for our country....

Welcome Back, Jake!!!!

Yes, I waited for so long for this season's Bachelor and it's on!!!! Yay!!! I think Jake is one of the most genuine man from the show. I hope he finds his true love and happiness - he deserves it.

So, I've picked the girls that are I thought pretty - it does not reflect what Jake chooses. Do you watch Bachelor? What do you think about this season? I'm really excited!!!

Elizabeth - I thought she is gorgeous, but maybe too competitive. She is not for Jake.

Emily: When I saw her, I couldn't believe how beautiful her eyes were! Really really pretty eyes!

Gia: I don't know about her personality, but she is definitely SEXY!! I like her style!

Drama Queen: I forget her real name. She looks a lot cuter in the program, but oh boy, she is too much. I know she will be the one who begs for Jake's attention and despaire with the littlest thing. She won't stay too long.

Kimberly: I picked her because she's one of those girls who really didn't pretend to be someone that she is not. She was very natural and I thought she's a very charming girl.

Sheila: I thought she is really beautiuful. And the blue eyes and blond hair - gorgeous!

Anyway, I haven't even watched the ending (the last 20 mins of the show) because I had to put the girls to bed... I am going to finish watching the show and see the 15 girls Jake has picked!

By the way, this is my 4th post of this year - so far so good. Do you think I'm gonna make it and post 365 days????

The Princess And The Frog ~Review~

So, we went to see the movie "The Princess And The Frog" last night and I must say it was super super cute movie!!!! We all enjoyed it very much. The girls sat in between JT and I - we're giggling through out the whole movie - it was really fun!

The story talks about dreams and you have to work hard to make it come true. But the real message is something more important and it touched me so deeply. It also talks about family, love and values... It was really a nice story and I even cried at the end.

I strongly suggest you to go and see it - it's totally worth it!!!

The Princess And The Frogs

Ju Ju and Soapy have been wanting to go to see the movie "The Princess and The Frog" since they saw the prview. We even saw the real princess when we went to the Disney for Ju Ju's birthday in November.

Tonight, JT and I are taking the girls to see it!!!!! I was going to write about it after I get back, but since the movie starts at 9:30pm, I decided to do a post about "We're going to the movie" so I won't miss today's post!

I'll let you know all about it after we come back! Hope you're having a great weekend!!!!!


xoxo
Maki