Country Rican

Yes, folks, yesterday Michael and I found out that in fact we are having a girl.  I am very upset about this, because everyone knows little girls belong to their dads.  It is not fair... after all my cats have already abandoned me for Michael, now this... Of course I am kidding.  I found the whole thing comical yesterday.  Especially the part where I have to watch my husband struggle with the news.  Anyone that knows Michael knows that he will be completely taken by a baby girl, but he doesn't seem to know that yet. Thank God for the technology because he has 22 weeks to get used to the idea.  After all, we watched "Bend it like Beckham" last weekend (which he had not seen before) and towards the end was very emotional stating that if we had a little girl she would watch this movie as soon as she was old enough to follow it.  Girl power all the way! But I digress... I was ecstatic, because my doctor is awesome.  He is so into babies ...

My Michael is turning 37 years young this Thursday.  I know I am a bit biased, but he looks freakin' fantastic!  I'm not kidding.  If I could get him to pose for a sexy pic I'd post it on here for you guys to admire his body of work (so to speak).  But maybe you guys just have to trust me on this one... As some of you know he has been trying to do the Paleo diet.  This is responsible for the quick fat loss he's experienced without a doubt, but I still think it is unhealthy and a bit cultish.  Anyway, he has a blog where he has talked about such things... in case you didn't know it's Southern Fried Paleo  http://southernfriedpaleo.blogspot.com/2010/08/beefcakebeefcake.html  Michael's cabbage, zuchinni and onion dish...   When I say "trying" I mean he does his best to follow it.  I, however, am stubborn and pregnant and refuse to join in.  So while he is buying spinach by the pound and wilting it with r...

This blog is all about movies.  If you are not a freak like me, you might want to skip it... About a year ago Michael and I decided we would re watch all of our movies.  OK, I decided to and Michael agreed.  You see, we are movie freaks and have an extensive collection.  However, there are still quite a few movies he owns that I have not seen and vice versa.  Those of you who know my movie taste know that I am certainly not a girlie girl when it comes to movies.  Here is when growing up with a father who loved TV and movies, and two brothers comes into play.  My mom could go through life without watching TV or going to the movies, so her influence here is null. When it comes to movies, I admit it, I am a guy.  I'd rather watch anything by Quentin Tarantino than a romantic comedy any day of the week and twice on Sundays.  I have seen the holy trilogies of Start Wars and The Godfather more than I can reasonably count. ...

The concept of "the other" is something that is studied in school in history, sociology, literature, psychology and a whole bunch of other fields.  I don't remember ever hearing about it until I was an undergrad in Mayaguez majoring in Political Science.  At that time, a Puerto Rican studying at one of the campuses of the University of Puerto Rico (the best one, btw) it was hard to feel my "otherness".  In the only way I could truly relate was in being female in a male centric world, especially in such a sexist Latin society.  Alas, I was a feminist.  Really, my brother would say I was a femi-nazi because I was a bit extreme at times, I admit it. Later, when I moved to Georgia I realized what it really meant to be "the other".  All of a sudden I was considered "a minority" because I was Hispanic, something I never really had to face before.  It is not like I sat around thinking about it.  Truth be told with a name like Lisa, and such fair s...

For those who don't already know, my husband Michael  has started blogging: http://southernfriedpaleo.blogspot.com/ The focus of his blog is his latest obsession: the Paleo Diet, together with his obsession with Crossfit which has been going on for quite some time now.  As far as obsessions go, it is a good one.  I don't want to seem whiny here.  Once I was complaining to my friend and former colleague Jason about how much Michael worked.  He does work ALL THE TIME.  At that point I believe we were engaged already and I think I told Jason something to the effect that that was really what we fought about, how he spends his time.  Jason gave me that look people give you when you are insane and don't know it.  "Hold on" he said. "You guys have been together for almost 4 years now and all you fight about is he works too much? You are lucky and need to check yourself." Before I wreck myself- he meant.  He was right.  I am lucky. ...

Yes, the Country Rican lives in a trailer and is in fact: barefoot and pregnant. Remember that anniversary trip to Brevard, NC?  Where Michael broke his toe (it still has not healed) and we chased waterfalls where others have died?  It appears we also made a baby!  Happy Anniversary to us! I have always thought of North Carolina as the best state in the union for many reasons: great schools, beaches, mountains, good weather, the second biggest financial center in the country, etc.. So let's just add one more to the list. It is intense, and wonderful, and scary... all at the same time. I am now 9 weeks, and have known for a little over a month.  Michael and I chose to keep the news to ourselves for a little bit, then told our immediate family and family of friends.  It has been spreading like wildfire, and I am proud to say everyone has obeyed my wishes and it has been kept off of facebook.  I really dreaded the idea of someone close to me getting the ne...

I don't know folks, time is going by too fast.  I cannot believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I last blogged.  I mean, I have been busy, but... it just doesn't seem like it's been so long! Anyway, I do not have anything major going on to blog about at this time, so let me just update a couple of issues... My brother Lucho just had a birthday.  He is 38 years young.  One of these days when I have nothing to write about I'll get mushy about him... Michael and I went to Columbus Ohio for a conference.  It was huge and interesting.  Columbus was a nice little city, and I had great meals every day.  While there I went to their "German Village" and went to a place called The Book Loft.  It was awesome.  32 rooms of books...labyrinth-like.  Overwhelming!  Those of you who know Michael, know he can be a little shy and quiet with people when he does not know them well.  This is why he browbeated me into joining the business....