xoxo
griselle
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Adriana Lima and Her Baby
6 months after the birth of her daughter Valentina, model mom Adriana Lima took to her Web site today to update fans on family life.
"Hey Everyone! Here are the first ever images of the pride and joy of my life, Valentina Lima Jaric," writes Adriana, who is married to basketball player Marko Jarić. "Our little girl was born in New York City on November 15th, 2009. We are so thankful and grateful that we have been blessed with a happy, healthy, beautiful daughter.
Right now, we are very happily living in Spain and following Marko and the Real Madrid team. Spain is such a beautiful country with wonderfully warm people who have made our stay here so special."
Calling motherhood "the best job in the world," the Victoria's Secret beauty recently revealed, "It's really changed me completely. I am, in my head, more mature, more secure. And, you know, it changed completely the priorities in my life. You feel so strong. It's such a wonderful feeling."
Little Valentina was delivered 6 weeks early after Adriana was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia.
xoxo
griselle
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
What You Choose
Remember. Cliché as it may be to say, it’s necessary to re-instill the thought in your head every so often. I’ve seen so many women – of all ages, young to the mature – who have always held such strong convictions about their independence and the future they wanted, and suddenly drop everything for someone they love.
It’s a bit sad to watch their individuality fade in the process; a man (or woman, whomever you prefer), is not worth letting go of everything you’ve worked so hard for. Yes, love calls for sacrifices, but unconditional compassion is not synonymous to losing your self. Your being.
“Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams.”
Never forsake your potential in pursuit of love. Be the woman who leads, learns, and loves. Multi-tasking
Never forsake your potential in pursuit of love. Be the woman who leads, learns, and loves. Multi-tasking
xoxo
griselle
Monday, May 3, 2010
Getting The Pretty Back
She was pretty in pink and the star of Sixteen Candles. Now at 42 and a mother of three, Molly Ringwald has managed to "get her pretty back." The brat pack it girl of the '80s has penned an uncomfortably candid book about "friendship, family and finding the perfect lipstick" called Getting the Pretty Back ($18). It hits bookstore shelves today. On motherhood, she writes:
In the months after I delivered Mathilda, I would catch glimpses of myself in the mirror, each time thinking the same thing: Is that me? I couldn't get over the heft of my body. I would breast-feed my daughter and look down in horror to find my breasts were larger than her head. My husband came home from work one day to discover me in the bedroom, dissolved in tears. "It's true! It's true..." "What's true?" he asked, alarmed. "She got it all. She sucked the pretty out of me..."
Seems like a good summer read let's just say, Molly at 42 delivered her 3rd child, which proves that you can still be the pretty mommy in your 40's, I personally hate to hear people say oh well she is too old or you are to old to have a baby, please, if the ovaries are still working then by oh means do what makes you happy.
I will buy the book and give my feed back on this.
xoxo
griselle
Is He What You Are Looking For?
Enjoy the list!
Passion: Does he have goals and dreams for his future? Is he committed to pursuing them?
Good Health & Habits: Does he take good care of himself (eat well, go to the gym, etc.)? Does he have any habits that are deal- breakers (Drug or alcohol abuse, smoking)?
Balanced Emotional State: Does he seem stable? (Beware of overly jaded types, those with excessive 'emotional baggage,' or men with rage issues or out-of-control mood swings.)
Treats You Well: Does he treat you with respect and consideration? How do you feel when you're around him - happy, relaxed, safe? If he makes you feel uneasy, insecure, controlled, or threatened, he is definitely not boyfriend material.
Treats Others Well: Is he friendly with his doorman? Is he kind to waitresses and generous with tips? If he's pleasant with other people it's a good sign that he's not just putting on an act for you.
Healthy Relationship Track Record:What is his dating history like? Is he a serial monogamist or the king of one-night stands? If he hasn't dated much (or at all), that could also be a red flag. If you know other women he's dated in the past, do they have good things to say about him?
Good Relationship With His Family: Is he close with his family? Does he treat his parents with respect? Is he friendly with his siblings? These are all good signs of a quality man. However....Beware of the Mama's Boy! A man who hasn't "cut the cord" with his mother is nothing but trouble - either he'll expect you to wait on him and make his bed OR you'll spend your life trying to live up to the perfect image of Mommy. Either way, it's not good - so get out now and save yourself for a man who will make you the #1 woman in his life!
Maturity Level: Does he follow through on his responsibilities? If he blows off a commitment to stay home and play Xbox, he may not be ready to meet the obligations of an adult relationship.
Things we should all look for. It is never too late to re-evaluate your relationships, or if you are getting to know someone.
xoxo
griselle
My Weekend!
Happy Monday Lovers,
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I know I did. Between celebrating a friends birthday in NYC and my son's games, I can say I the busy bee, not to mention the first communion that I had to attend and a birthday party yesterday. I guess busy is good when it is all about celebrations. Today I need some serious caffeine, between the busy weekend I didn't get to relax one bit.
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I know I did. Between celebrating a friends birthday in NYC and my son's games, I can say I the busy bee, not to mention the first communion that I had to attend and a birthday party yesterday. I guess busy is good when it is all about celebrations. Today I need some serious caffeine, between the busy weekend I didn't get to relax one bit.
Well, I must admit that I did very bad with my eating this weekend, Shame on me, but I am not going to dwell on this and hate myself for it, I will work twice as hard tonight.
Below are a few pictures of Friday night honoring our friend Z, b-day.
xoxo
griselle