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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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Time ticked by and they never called anyone to board. The thing is, the waiting area at the gate was nearly empty though. I had heard them call people to board for the flight to Minneapolis. But why wasn't anyone else waiting for the New York flight? It was 11:30 and no one was around and they hadn't called anyone to board. "Oh no," I thought. "My flight has been moved to yet another gate!"
I asked a guy at the desk where the flight for LaGuardia was boarding.
"Right here."
"Yes, but the flight is full."
"Full?" I stammered. "What do you mean 'it's full'?"
This guy was totally pulling my leg. This can't be my plane. My plane can't be full. The door can't be closed to my plane because I never heard them call anyone to board. If it was my plane, I'd be on it and I wasn't on it, so this guy was obviously joking around with me.
The gentleman was looking at me like I was quite possibly the dumbest person on earth.
Uh oh. He's not joking around with me.
"Seriously? This is the plane to New York?! I never heard you call anyone to board! All I heard was boarding for Minneapolis! Here's my ticket!" I thrust my ticket in his face and started freaking out in earnest. The only thing going through my mind at this point was "Oh crap!"
He told me to run because the plane was about to back away. He unlocked the door, so I could run down the gangway as the flight attendants started closing the airplane door. The flight attendant looked at me and informed me there was no room for my suitcase and I'd have to go back to the gate and check it. Ugh. I ran back up the gangway, waited for the guy to unlock the door again, handed him my suitcase, prayed it would actually make it on the flight, then ran back down to the plane. This time the flight attendant informed me that my seat had been given away, so she assigned me another seat (the ONLY empty seat) between two other passengers. I didn't want to hold up the flight, so I didn't bother trying to stow my coat and instead held it the whole trip.
I sat down, heart racing, sweating with my winter coat on my lap, squished between two people, and thought, "It's official. I've just replaced my 'dork' status with that of 'world's biggest idiot'." the next thought was, "Oh well. At least I have something to blog about. I can't let my readers down by having a normal, uneventful trip, right?" ;)
New York is BIG. I mean, like really, really big. I mean like bigger than my butt(and that is REALLY big!) The ride from the airport to my hotel scared the snot out of me. Oh my gosh, New Yorkers drive like MANIACS! I'm not sure which was scarier - the weaving in and out of traffic with mere centimeters to spare on either side, or this long, narrow tunnel with a cement wall on one side and orange things sticking out of the ground on the other, and barely enough room for one car to fit in between!
I have to admit to Melissa and Denise, my east coast friends from Connecticut and Lawn Guy Land respectively, that New York pizza is pretty darn good. I wouldn't say it was better than Chicago pizza, but it was yummy nonetheless. :D I'm prepared to call it a tie.
I just have one question. What is with all the horn honking?!! That's all I hear from my hotel room. Do people really think the traffic will move more speedily if they honk? I don't get it. I've never heard so much honking before! It's really loud. I guess it's all in what you're used to. People who live here probably don't even notice it.
So far, so good though. This city is very cool looking and I can't wait to explore a little more!
The Empire State Building
Lord & Taylor all lit up for Christmas
This was just delivered to my room! It includes champagne and chocolate! Have I mentioned how much I'm loving this?!!!
77 comments:
Ohhh... how exciting. I'm jealous.
- December 12, 2007 at 6:34 PM
I live on Long Island -- The honking thing is a NY thing (theres actually places in the city you can get fined if you honk). You will also notice the lack of usage of blinkers. All rules of driving go out the window in NY.
Enjoy your stay :-) Its going to snow in the morning. Then you can see how insane NYers are when it snows! (picture what you saw, times ten)
Oh check out the Macys display windows down near Penn Station. 1 window is actually freaky.
- December 12, 2007 at 6:49 PM
You do know you have arrived in New York just in time for our first big snow? And guess what .... Sunday,
a Nor'easter is coming to town.
We New Yorkers believe in laying a solid foundation for Santa to land on.
You know, we probably could have 'done lunch.' I was in NYC most of the day. Went to see the NYCGMC Christmas Concert. Awesome.
I hope you get to see and experience the New York we New Yorkers are so very proud of....the people. Stop and ask anyone for directions or assistance and we will give it to you with a smile.
Have a fun ride lady! This is your life!!
- December 12, 2007 at 6:52 PM
- Heidi said...
They gave away your seat on the plane?? I can't believe that. I'm impressed that you didn't complain or mention the airline that you flew with.
I'm glad you got there safely, though! Thanks for the descriptions of New York--I've never been there, but it sure sounds different!
- December 12, 2007 at 6:57 PM
- Leah said...
CRAZY adventure so far! Good luck with the rest of the trip!!!
- December 12, 2007 at 6:57 PM
You won't believe this but I totally did the same thing on my last flight...I was hustling to get to my gate (after lallygagging in the pub) and then found the door closed and as they were letting us in, informed us the flight had been moved to a different gate. I was the last person on the plane and felt like such a doofus (that's Michiganian for Dork!)
It's good to know I am in good company! Have a great time in NY!
- December 12, 2007 at 7:02 PM
- My Semblance of Sanity said...
Champagne and chocolate....enjoying PRINCESS status, huh?
Good for you girl! I am sure there were times knee-deep in laundry and still wearing the spit-up stained clothes from yesterday that you would have laughed at the suggestion that someday you would be lounging ALONE in a NYC hotel sipping champagne and snacking on fine chocolates!!
I am living THROUGH YOU!!!!!
- December 12, 2007 at 7:05 PM
sorry to hear about the flight,hope the trip goes well.
- December 12, 2007 at 7:06 PM
- Holly G. said...
I live about 45 minutes from the city(in NJ) and we go to NYC quite often. Look around while you are driving and you will see some "No Honking" signs. It is illegal to honk your car horn in NYC unless it is absolutely necessary...otherwise you can get fined for $100. I'm guessing they don't enforce it much because when we go that's all we hear, too.
Enjoy your trip, you are in a great city and it just so happens to be bigger than my butt, too, which also happens to be quite large.
- December 12, 2007 at 7:09 PM
- Patty said...
Have a wonderful time in New York!!! I can't wait to hear all of the stories.
- December 12, 2007 at 7:23 PM
- Tricia said...
I couldn't help but notice the lack of sippy cups or baby spoons or dirt on that table in your hotel room. And it looked silent.
Can I come? Please. Please.
I won't even complain about the honking.
- December 12, 2007 at 7:23 PM
- Lowa said...
This is SO COOL! I have never been there either and have always wanted to go. Esp this time of year, with the snow, etc and all the holiday stuff.
Sucks about your flight and all. I personally do not think you are a dork or anything else. I am amazingly perceptive and "with it" and the same junk has happened to me before. Of course, I was always traveling with many small children.
I bet you are LOVING the solitude, eh??
- December 12, 2007 at 7:40 PM
I can't wait to see New York too. I'm afraid I'll have a crook in my neck from looking up at all the tall buildings. It sounds like you are childless for this trip, so enjoy.
- December 12, 2007 at 7:51 PM
I am so glad that you made your flight. You never said whether or not your luggage made it with you, so I'm hoping that means that it did. Good luck to you on the rest of your adventure.
Just think, if we all looked at the humorous side of our life's challenges how much more harmony there would be in the world. You are truly an example to all of us. Thank you, Dawn, for setting the pace for the rest of us.
Gloria Dawn
- December 12, 2007 at 7:51 PM
- ElizabethAndrew said...
Go see the tree!
I moved to NY a year ago and it has it's ups and downs. Just take it all in!
- December 12, 2007 at 7:56 PM
- RG said...
There is no point to the horn honking. It just makes people feel like they have some control over the traffic. It's useless and annoying. I'm glad you are enjoying NY!! I would recommend visiting the Christmas shops in Bryant Park. Beautiful Goodies!
- December 12, 2007 at 8:15 PM
- Cheri said...
I think it's safe to say you have left the dork status behind. You are now so ultra-cool that you are being put up in a NYC hotel with champagne delivered that you did not have to order and pay for yourself! Congrats and welcome to the world of being an author...at least almost! Bon Chance!!!
- December 12, 2007 at 8:20 PM
- Rick said...
Your question about the horns honking in NYC will be answered only on Sunday night.
In the mean time: Send us one of those photos of you standing a ways off from the Statue of Liberty pretending to be tickling her armpit. That's all I ask.
- December 12, 2007 at 8:29 PM
- Brenda Smith said...
OMGosh! I am dying laughing right now! In June my daughter and I went to Mexico, (my first time out of the country). On our way back, I didn't know we had to stop in Phoenix and go through customs, I assumed it was at Oakland International that we would do that. So, not only was the plane delayed, caused up to be late at an airport I didn't know we were stopping at, but then we went to where the pilot said our flight would continue at, got to the gate and they said it was moved to another gate, ALL THE WAY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TERMINAL! We ran through the airport and they held the plane for us! How embarrassing.
- December 12, 2007 at 8:33 PM
- The Hotfessional said...
Sounds like a wonderful time Dawn. Enjoy it!
And, I just got that "look" from Mr. Hot, since he read me a whole article and then looked at me and said "You didn't hear a word I said because you were blogging." But at least I'm not waiting for a plane! (grin, snort)
- December 12, 2007 at 8:40 PM
Yay, Dawn! Way cool to have fun in NYC. Where are you staying (ok, tell us after you get back so no creepies hunting you down)? I'm so excited to go next month. I definitely want the blow by blow of what to do while there. And thanks for the reminder to bring my ear plugs!
I like your fun flight story. Literally hearing people at the gate count down 7-6-5-4... as I'm flat out running to the gate to catch a flight is pretty nerve-wracking. Glad it worked out for you!
Back to an old topic.... For the moms whose kids have ADD and ADHD, how did you identify it as that and not something else? My son hasn't been diagnosed with anything, but we think he's somewhere on the autism spectrum. However, hearing some of the comments about behavior while not on meds... I am hearing a description of him. The lack of attention, inability to focus in class (especially gymnastics where it's loud), wackiness, no impulse control.... Prior to looking into ADD/ADHD, did any of you have other potential diagnoses or aspects you were concerned about before being told it was ADD/ADHD? I'm definitely trying the peanut butter trick the next time he gets wacky to see if by chance that helps any.
Thanks -- and have fun, Dawn!
- December 12, 2007 at 8:42 PM
- Michelle said...
Love it, Enjoy it, walk the streets (remember, no eye contact).........
And as soon as you are able....GET THE HELL OUT!
JK, the City is a great experience. Make sure you walk to Rockefeller Center.....if you dare, strap on a pair of skates. It is a great experience! Also....EAT! You had the pizza, now experience ALL of it....the culture, the diversity! Oh China Town, Little Italy.......You don't have enough time. I BEGGED the Christmas Fairy to take out all the calories!
Have a STUPENDOUS time!
- December 12, 2007 at 8:43 PM
- Rebecca said...
As someone from the the Tri-State area (I grew up by Philly, now work in NYC), O'Hare has got to be one of the worse airports to deal with in the country - far too big, confusing, and UGH. I'm sorry.
I suppose I grew up so inured to NYC and it's... hugeness... that I forget how to deal politely with tourists (and I'm an actress, I shouldn't hate them so). You've gently reminded me that NYC is not an easy city to adjust to... but a lot of honking? It is illegal to honk in NY! (Not that it stops...) You should try Jersey. Honking is all we do (ok, we also use rude hand gestures).
Oh, and I'm a Sicilian pizza eater, but NY pizza is THE best. (So are the bagels. Make sure to get some bagels.)
- December 12, 2007 at 8:43 PM
Hope you have a great time in NYC! But I do have to disagree with you - there is NO WAY Chigago pizza could ever even come close to NYC pizza! You can't fold a slice of Chicago pizza in half and watch in horror as the grease that drips out the end, knowing that you are going to eat it's cheesy goodness in just a moment. Living in WI now makes me YEARN for some GOOD pizza! I am so tired of deep dish or crappy cardboard like frozen pizza! *sigh*
- December 12, 2007 at 8:44 PM
- suburbancorrespondent said...
Room service! (Sigh) Enjoy - Lord knows what's waiting for you back home.
- December 12, 2007 at 8:59 PM
- Lucille said...
Glad YOU got there. Gee - are people purposely giving you stuff to blog about?
Just think in a few years you can be a total DIVA and shout DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM? Stop the plane at once! LOL!
Yum yum on that treat delivery- who was that from? YOUR agent? Say it with me - your agent! HOW cool is that?
Sweet dreams...sweet dreams.....
- December 12, 2007 at 9:07 PM
I don't get to NY often enough, but I've been there many times for day trips and a handful of times overnight, always on business and by myself. It's so nice there, even with the honking. It's just so...New York. Enjoy every minute. Here's a question for Sunday...what is your hotel and where exactly is it located? What's your favorite thing about it? Have a great trip!! Chris
- December 12, 2007 at 9:18 PM
- Wryn said...
My 8 year old is headed to NYC tomorrow morning with his dad and step mother. I'm totally freaking out. He's my BABY!! :)
- December 12, 2007 at 9:33 PM
- Cheryl said...
You poor thing! I'm so glad they at least let you on the plane. I just hate flying these days. Everything is so impersonal. It seems like they treat the passengers like cattle.
Well, I'm glad you made it to the Big Apple and that you are liking it so far. Hope you have a great time and a less eventful flight home!
- December 12, 2007 at 10:02 PM
- Brenda said...
Whew! What a flight. I'm glad you made it. I have never been to NY but the pictures are pretty. The snacks look yummy too. Have fun!
- December 12, 2007 at 10:12 PM
- Deb in OPKS said...
You made my heart race just reading your story about the flight. Glad you made it, but sorry about the lousy seat.
Funny story about my parents when they were dating: My mom grew up in a small farm community and my dad lived in Kansas City. They were out one time and a lot of people were honking their horns. My mom said, "Boy, people sure are horny around here." My dad told her not to say that. :)
- December 12, 2007 at 10:16 PM
- iowaguy said...
That is so funny but I do feel for you. I hate when they move stuff all around and you get bumped around. I don't care that you were late - I still think they should have your seat ready. They also need to be understanding because you were at the right gate - THEY moved stuff around. You are also very funny because I was just in Chicago this last weekend and I thought the same thing about the horns. I don't get it and had the same thought you did - do you they really think it's going to help anything?? My thought is it usually make it worse. I was actually driving a friends car and had a friend with us that lives in Chicago. I decided to honk everytime someone else did just to prove a point. It didn't take long for everyone in the car to get very agitated by it. After that it really stuck out when someone honked. I, of course, thought it was funny. I'm sure if I had been on their end I would have been grumpy about it too though! :o) Have a great trip to NY! Haven't been yet but keep talking about it. I think I need to go this time of year too because I would love to be there for one of their winter snow storms. I LOVE snow!
- December 12, 2007 at 10:37 PM
- Theresa said...
I doubt that New York honking is worse than Merida! In the Yucatecan Driver's Handbook it actually tells you to honk when you approuch an intersection. Yep, I live in a country where honking is mandatory! The Yucatecans blame the people moving down from Mexico City for the bad driving and the honking. But they will honk even before the light turns from red to green!
I was born in New York City, I loved living there as a little kid. It would be fun to go again as a tourist.
- December 12, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Lol. My husband refuses to go to NYC without renting a car. He says he LOVES driving in the city because it's like a video game. Only I'm pretty sure if you go careening into things in the city, you don't magically "reset" into the proper position with little to no damage to the vehicle, lol. Only thing I think is worse than being in the car with him while he drives in NYC (it's amazing because it doesn't take long for him to fit right in with the rest of the crazies) is looking for parking!
And NOTHING is better than NY pizza!!!! (And nothing is tied either, lol.) But then I'm originally from CT and my mom lives just north of the city so it's only natural I'd be partial to NY, lol.
For the person who commented asking about ADHD, with the possibly autistic son... there is a LOT to it, which obviously I can't get into very well here. Part of the reason ADHD and ADD are so overdiagnosed is because most of the best known symptoms are experienced by most people at least some of the time. I knew SOMETHING was up with my daughter since she was 18 months old but it took a while to figure it out.
Basically there are 2 types of the disorder. Hyperactive form or inattentive form... or you can have both (my daughter and I both have both forms). The DSM-IV criteria (which is how docs diagnose it) is basically as follows:
6 or more of the following:
Inattention to detail, inability to focus on tasks/play, not listening when spoken to, not following instructions, difficulty organizing, avoiding anything that takes a lot of mental effort for long periods, easily distracted, forgetful
OR 6 or more of the following:
Fidgeting/squirming while seated, gets up when sitting is expected, runs/climbs when not appropriate, trouble playing quietly, "on the go" or "driven by a motor", talks excessively, blurts out answers before questions are finished, trouble waiting for a turn, interrupts or intrudes on others
In addition some symptoms that CAUSE IMPAIRMENT have to be present before age 7, impairment from symptoms needs to be present in 2 or more settings (school, work, home), there must be clear evidence of impairment in social, school or work functioning, and the symptoms are not from another mental disorder.
Now in the case of me and my daughter... we both have pretty severe cases and actually have ALL the symptoms (not just 6 and from both groups, not just one or the other). You might be asking how I can write such a long comment when I'm supposed to have ADHD... which is a good question. There is a misconception that we lack an attention span. Not true. We lack CONTROL of our attention span. Computer, tv, and video games can become a "hyperfocus" and cause us to become almost hypnotically drawn in, nearly impossible to drag away. Computer is my hyperfocus.
Also, something that is not well known yet is that people with ADHD appear to lack the filter that most people have. The thing that tells us something isn't important.... little background noises that most people don't notice unless attention is called to them. With ADHD you hear ALL OF IT. Mechanical hummings white noises, footsteps, stupid little noises. This is why being in public places can be particularly bad. I avoid restaurants, malls, etc. whenever I can because I go crazy and I'm an adult... can't imagine what it's like for my daughter. I can tell you every conversation going on in the room. Not because I'm eavesdropping... because I can't NOT hear them. What I have discovered is that giving my daughter something specific to focus on (at the grocery store I have her help me find the items I need) or getting her to close her eyes and take a few deep breathes when she starts to overload... really helps. Also: meditiation is supposed to be VERY helpful for people with ADHD. HTH
- December 12, 2007 at 11:16 PM
- jugglingpaynes said...
Chicago pizza is better? Them's fightin' words! Get yourself downtown to the good pizza parlors in Little Italy, or better yet, hop on the 2 train to the Bronx, get off at Burke Avenue and go to Three Boys From Italy. They're so good, they don't deliver. Nothing beats a good Bronx pizza. :o)
- December 12, 2007 at 11:23 PM
- 2OutsideTheBox said...
Ahhh, self-depricating butt comments. I love it. :-) A girl after my own heart.
- December 12, 2007 at 11:24 PM
- Kel Miller said...
You're not the world's biggest idiot-- the exact same thing happened to me the last time I flew! I don't know if they purposefully speak too quietly for anyone to hear, because I almost missed the flight because of that. Unfortunately though, one of my bags (which I had checked properly) didn't make it... I had to wait three weeks for my clothes to arrive.
Enjoy your vacation!
- December 12, 2007 at 11:55 PM
- Rachel said...
Wow, nice treatment at the motel! I hope you have a wonderful time! And maybe the horn honking is just to make you feel more "at home", since it would probably feel weird to be someplace quiet. :-)
- December 13, 2007 at 12:04 AM
- Jamie said...
Oh man, I am so jealous! I would love to visit New York someday. Enjoy yourself!! That room service looks NICE!!! :)
- December 13, 2007 at 12:24 AM
If you think riding in a regular NYC cab is adventurous - take a ride in one of the bicycle cabs!!!
We did that a couple of years ago and got HIT by a regular cab as we were weaving in and out of traffic! No one was hurt, but it's a ride I'll never forget. However, I still love NYC.
- December 13, 2007 at 12:26 AM
- trailin' said...
Just a lurker coming out of the dark--
I have never been on an airplane, but I just have to say...I would have been so mad if they would have given my seat away. What is the point of buying a ticket when they're just going to give the seat-that you paid for- to someone else? Why do they give you a seat number on your ticket then instead of just marking it as what class you're in?
- December 13, 2007 at 2:03 AM
- Becky said...
LOL, Dawn, you're like Mrs. Incredible, except that you can adapt to anything! You leave the duties of SAHMommyhood behind for a day, and are almost instantly swept away into the workaday 'commuter' professional world in the airport and then in NYC! You're livin' the life, baby...the best of both worlds!
Have a safe, productive and enjoyable working vacation.
- December 13, 2007 at 2:24 AM
Hi Dawn, I am a hair designer and when I was younger and single our hair salon took a trip to a huge hair convention there in NYC. We had so much fun. Although a Hair show is not the place to meet a potencial boyfriend! LOL. My girlfriend has a male friend there that owns a resturant and we were treated like queens. He also had an office in one of the twin towers so we got to go there. I have great memories of all we did and seen. Enjoy the rush! Kristine in Michigan.
- December 13, 2007 at 7:12 AM
- Robin said...
ENJOY every minute of your trip!! New York is so fun! I was going to warn you about the cab rides but I thought you should experience it for yourself! = ) My advice: look straight ahead so you don't see the idiots who are about to get hit by your cab driver.
- December 13, 2007 at 7:51 AM
- Grandmother Goddess of the Garden said...
You made it! Now enjoy it! There's nothing like NYC at Christmas time!
- December 13, 2007 at 8:16 AM
So when is it your suppose to head home dawn? NY is getting a noreaster storm this coming weelend and they are getting hit with lots of snow today! I hope your on that place before the noreaster or you may be staying a little longer than you planned. A noreaster is a VERY BAD winter storm. I am origonally from NY, glad I got out of there casue of thet terrible weather.
Anyway, have fun on your trip and enjoy your time away.
- December 13, 2007 at 8:39 AM
WELCOME TO NYC! Yup, the driving, the honking the poles sticking up in the Lincoln Tunnel... You are here and it's all normal for this City. I never understood the honking myself. There are actually signs with warnings of $300 fines for honking (noise pollution), but they all still do it. I'm surprised you haven't heard swearing amongst the drivers, LOL. Oh, but you will, or maybe the extra honking is because they are keeping the cold air out of their cars. enjoy your trip. I'm jealous of your welcome package, I WANT SOME CHOCOLATE!!!
- December 13, 2007 at 9:09 AM
- AZMom said...
LOL If you think the driving, the traffic, the weaving and the honking is bad in NYC, you should go to CHINA! When we were there adopting our daughter in 2000, I swore I was going to DIE in the streets before I ever made it back home with my baby!
Have fun!
- December 13, 2007 at 9:25 AM
- ~Elisabeth~ said...
How exciting for you!! I'm so jealous. The same thing happened to my boss and his wife awhile back while they were at O'Hare waiting to fly back to Kansas. They never heard them call for their flight.
On another note, Your blog got me thinking of what I could do to help cancer survivors/patients. I don't have a lot of money to donate, but I had been thinking about what I could with my wedding dress. I think I've decided to donate it to Brides Against Breast Cancer. I would love to know if any of your readers or anyone you know has ever done this. This was really the only reputable place I could find to donate it. Thanks.
Have lots of fun in New York!!!
- December 13, 2007 at 9:42 AM
I was introduced to NYC 4 yrs ago. I absolutely love it! So different from the desert I live in. I get "homesick" looking at your pictures. Have a great time both in NYC and enjoying your solitude.
- December 13, 2007 at 9:43 AM
- Deanna said...
I know what you mean about the driving! I took my daughter to NYC when she was 6 to visit my sister. When we arrived we took the train into the city. When we left we got a car service. I didn't realize how far JFK was from Manhattan by car! We got off the highway and I had no idea where we were! My daughter was car sick. I kept yelling at the guy to slow down. He just laughed at me. Then my imagination went wild with visions of kidnapping and the slave trade. We did get to the airport, though!
- December 13, 2007 at 9:47 AM
- Val Cox said...
I knew you couldn't have an uneventful, casual flight to NY. Very funny--and very lucky! Val
- December 13, 2007 at 9:53 AM
- The New Mom on the Blog said...
ohhh...so jealous...its 12.22am in Singapore right now, going to bed right after this, bring me there in my dreams can? *wink*
- December 13, 2007 at 10:23 AM
- Veggiemomof2 said...
Thanks for letting us go on these trips with you! I don't think my nerves could handle a plane ride or NYC in general, but I love your pictures!
How can they give away a seat that you paid for???
- December 13, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Just one question, did your suitcase make it to NY with you? I would have been freaked out to have to hand my things to a total stranger and to rely on them to get it to the right place...on time.
- December 13, 2007 at 11:05 AM
- Noe said...
THAT is the fun of living in NY. You get to honk... everybody!
We all know they're not gonna move faster, but at least you get ot honk and it's fun. :)
- December 13, 2007 at 11:09 AM
- ummmhello said...
Enjoy your trip! Enjoy having a hotel room all to yourself! Your own bathroom, bed, tv... oh now I'M jealous :)
- December 13, 2007 at 11:27 AM
- Kristen & Jason said...
I was amazed with the traffic my first time in New York too. Although after spending a month in Hanoi, New York drivers are actually pretty tame. Hanoians use turn signals to tell others what to do & the horn is a must - you drive with your hand on it at all times. At least in New York they don't drive on the sidewalk, something to be thankful for!
Enjoy your trip!
- December 13, 2007 at 11:58 AM
- jennsquared said...
Welcome to the first snowstorm of the North East. I hope you find the east coast exciting and fun. I live in CT and NYC is like our back yard. Enjoy your trip and hopefully you see why we can't live anywhere else but around here.
- December 13, 2007 at 12:03 PM
- johnsonfamilyof6 said...
Can I just say I am completly jealous! Enjoy the trip and the pampering on behalf of all stay at home moms!!
- December 13, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Just received this from a traveling friend of mine. Since you're staying in a hotel, you might want to check it out (or not - ewww!). DON'T use the glassware.
FYI, my fellow travelers!!!
This is off the MFC training homepage. Can you say yuck ...
This is just an FYI since some of you may be traveling during the upcoming holidays, you may want to take a look at this video clip.
May or may not surprise you.
- December 13, 2007 at 1:04 PM
- nutralady2001 said...
Dawn enjoy your celebrity status !!
I have a horror catching a plane story too.
When we went o/s in 1982 we couldn't fly direct from Adelaide so had to go to Melbourne. we had had our tickets about 6 months.
We got to the airport in what we thought was plenty of time only to find out they had moved the time of the flight forward and it was already boarding !! Talk about panic stations. The place was packed with people doing to the same thing catching the plane to Melbourne to transfer to international flights
We were there checking in and to our horror hubby realized that he left his briefcase in our friend's car which had his airline ticket/passport/travel cheques in it!
He madly tore back to the car checked in and there we were trying to fight our way through hoards of people seing off friends and to top it all off, there was some-one in a kilt playing the bagpipes and we couldn't hear a thing over the loudspeaker!
Security actually had to almost forcefully move back people not catching the plane so we could get through
Coming home we had a nice surprise though.We went to Heathrow in plenty of time needed to be there 2 hours prior anyway and got to the counter only to be told economy was full!!!
I started freaking out but before i could say anything, in the next breath the check-in person (lol) said........"so we've upgreaded you to Business Class" ...yes it really happens!!
- December 13, 2007 at 1:33 PM
I'm originally from NY, and now live in the midwest (we're kind of in "nose hair" territory of Lake Michigan, 90 min from Chicago). Please, for me, have some pizza, real hot, fresh bagels right out of the oven, and Chinese food. Oh....the Chinese food....
And ask anyone for directions. The only argument you should encounter will be between 2 NYers who disagree on the fastest way to get to Madison Sq Garden (they'll try to outdo each other in helpfulness). Christmas in NY is THE BEST. Enjoy! Take lots of pictures!
- December 13, 2007 at 3:42 PM
- Janell said...
What airline was this?
I had the exact same thing happen to me last December when I was flying back east. They never called the flight - boarding or final call. When I finally got up to see if the flight had been further delayed, "Oh. It just took off." Uh-huh. And when were you going to tell me this? Argh!
- December 13, 2007 at 4:55 PM
- roseys madhouse said...
Wow I just watched that video link from a comment and was amazed at it !!!
We live three hours drive from Sydney and went there for our honeymoon and were amazed at the noise from the city lol.
Its incredible the way people drive in the city also its like they are on a mission and cant stop till there finish it lol.
Enjoy yourself and thanks for the photos
- December 13, 2007 at 5:43 PM
- The Adult in the House said...
Incessant honking is akin to pressing the button on an elevator or a crosswalk a dozen times. It's the psychological reassurance that seems to count LOL!
I am a Canadian girl...we have nothing to compare to NYC! Keep the blogs coming - I am living vicariously thru you :-)
- December 13, 2007 at 6:02 PM
Coming from a frequent traveler, a couple of answers on the giving away of the seat:
Your ticket is a contract to ride the plane. The seat assignment is a courtesy. People being people, there's a large number of people on any given flight who don't make it for various reasons: missed the flight entirely, got an earlier flight, changed their flight at the last minute, delayed from a connecting flight, etc. Thus, there are always more tickets available for a given flight than seats available. Each seat is only assigned once. If you have a truly full flight and you didn't get a seat assignment before they were granted to others, you'll still have a valid ticket but not an assigned seat.
20 minutes before the flight, anyone who hasn't checked in loses their assigned seats. Those seats are then given to those who are waiting for them -- standbys from other flights (people who want to fly earlier, people who missed other flights, etc) and people who want to "improve" their seats. As final boarding is called, if people haven't boarded, those seats are also given away.
It's not always great when you're on a full flight (which, thanks to improved modeling, you're more likely to have now than 10 years ago), but it's the way airlines maximize their revenue while minimizing passenger irritation. If they fly with an empty seat, that's revenue lost to them. If someone's wants to get on the 9am flight instead of the 11am flight and is able to because someone on the 9am flight missed it (or didn't board when called ;) ), that means there's now a seat on the 11am flight if: someone wants to buy a ticket on the 11am flight, someone was delayed on a connection that should have gotten in at 8:30 but instead got in at 9:10, etc. Relative to the true cost to fly, our tickets are relatively cheap -- and part of the reason is because airlines do oversell flights.
A basic tutorial from someone who's flown WAY too much....
- December 13, 2007 at 6:07 PM
Oh Dawn, there is one sight you will regretfully miss, and that's the guitar playing naked cowboy! Yup. We were visiting family a couple summers ago and this guy was wearing a cowboy hat, boots and white underwear with something like Naked Cowboy written across his butt. He was panning for donations on a traffic island! The kids got a kick out of it, tooke pics with camera phones to prove it to friends. I'm going to assume it's a tad bit too cold for his routine now. I dunno, maybe he wears a trenchcoat with a sign and flashes people. hee hee
dawn d.
- December 13, 2007 at 6:32 PM
Welcome to NY! There is something in the water that makes pizza and bagels out of this world! You should totally try the pastrami too! Here is hoping you actually make it home because that Sat night storm should be a doozy. Safe trip!
- December 13, 2007 at 6:47 PM
- Dorothy said...
Sounds like such fun, I love New York and Chicago.
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram
- December 13, 2007 at 7:29 PM
- JenLo said...
I'm coming Saturday! If you're still there, maybe I'll see ya!
- December 13, 2007 at 9:25 PM
- Kathy said...
I've never been to New York, but I want to go. Sounds like you're having a great time, except for the flight situation. Congrats and have fun!
- December 14, 2007 at 7:20 AM
- MP said...
OK..so you are going to be stuck in NY in a snowstorm? This is going to make great blog material!
- December 14, 2007 at 8:12 AM
Dawn, My first time to New York was just as eventful. My flight wasn't delayed, but it was delayed to land. We circled over La Guardia for two hours, then we had to set down in Maryland to refuel. We eventually landed about five hours after my flight was to arrive. I have no way of contacting my friends who were waiting for me. Fortunely they did wait!!! I still love New York :->
- December 14, 2007 at 8:26 AM
When I was a kid, they had to hold a plane for us as we rushed through the airport. I feel your pain. I hope you enjoy your trip.
I saw someone mention peanut butter and ADD. Can you fill us in? I guess I missed that.
Have fun!
- December 14, 2007 at 8:40 AM
- Nina said...
If you think a taxi ride in NY is scary try London!
I've been to NY and let me tell you it is tame compared to the taxi rides I took in London last year.
Enjoy NY!
- December 14, 2007 at 9:24 AM
A trip to NY - so exciting! I'm glad you made it!
The only excitement we've had here in FL is a new form of "snow"... My son's pull-up was overloaded (somehow) and he proceeded to swing it around the bathroom spreading those sticky clear diaper pee globs EVERYWHERE. I've had them in my washer before (washing a diaper by mistake), but never all over the floors, walls, hallway carpet, sink, etc. Unbelievable!! LOL.
Meanwhile, my oldest DD is learning to read (age 5) and to play simple songs on the piano. She said she found a Beethoven song in her Christmas song book called "O Little Town of Beethoven". LOL.
- December 14, 2007 at 10:53 AM


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Lucky Number 13
Cal's quote of the day:
"I'd like to be remembered. I'd like to think that someday two guys will be talking in a bar and one of them will say something like, 'Yeah, he's a good shortstop, but he's not as good as ole Ripken was.' "
This moment in baseball: Cal was on his way to setting another record with 95 consecutive errorless games (April 14-July 27) and 431 consecutive errorless chances. Incredibly, Ripken would not win the Gold Glove that season; the award went to Ozzie Guillen and his 17 errors. Ripken would, however, win the award in 1991 and 1992.
It was an All-Star Game full of fresh faces until the very end. And that meant a very familiar result on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.
The American League extended its unbeaten streak in the Midsummer Classic to 13 years with a 4-3 win over the National League in front of 46,860. The AL's run without a loss is the longest unbeaten streak in All-Star history.
First-time All-Stars Adam Jones and Curtis Granderson teamed up to deliver the winning run for the Junior Circuit, which will have home-field advantage in this year's World Series, but All-Star veterans Jonathan Papelbon, Joe Nathan and Mariano Rivera brought the game home in relief.
"That's what we came here to do," said Rivera, who set a record with the fourth All-Star save of his magnificent career. "We came here with a mission and our mission was accomplished."
Jones' sacrifice fly with one out in the top of the eighth inning scored Granderson, who had tripled, for the winning run. That made a winner of Red Sox closer Papelbon, who pitched a perfect seventh despite a couple of very loud outs. The NL led early and for much of the game, but it couldn't bring home the victory in the late innings.
Thus in many ways, the game followed a very similar script to several recent All-Star Games — all the way down to the game-winner, as it was the second consecutive year the AL won on a sac fly. Throughout the AL's unbeaten streak, the NL has threatened with many close calls, including four successive one-run losses. But in the end, the AL always comes up with the key hit, the big catch and especially the finishing pitch.
"I give them all the credit in the world," said NL manager Charlie Manuel. "They played a tremendous game. They got big hits when they had to, and they held us at the end."
The game turned drastically within a seven-batter stretch in the seventh and eighth innings.
Facing Papelbon, Brad Hawpe led off the bottom of the seventh with a high, deep drive to left field. All-Star Game MVP Carl Crawford tracked the ball all the way to the wall, timed his leap perfectly and reached over the wall to rob Hawpe of what would have been a tie-breaking homer. Miguel Tejada followed with a deep drive to right field, but his bid for a homer fell just short of the fence.
American way
|The American League hasn't lost an All-Star Game since 1996, a 6-0 National League victory at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. The 13-game unbeaten streak is the longest for either side in All-Star history.
|Jacobs Field, Cleveland
|Coors Field, Denver
|Fenway Park, Boston
|Turner Field, Atlanta
|Safeco Field, Seattle
|7-7 tie
|Miller Park, Milwaukee
|U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago
|Minute Maid Park, Houston
|Comerica Park, Detroit
|PNC Park, Pittsburgh
|AT&T Park, San Francisco
|Yankee Stadium, New York
|Busch Stadium, St. Louis
|Complete All-Star Game results >
Crawford's catch earned him MVP honors.
"It's got to be the top play [of my career]," Crawford said. "I don't think I've ever robbed a home run before, so I picked a good time to do it tonight. It's definitely probably my best catch I've ever made."
Papelbon struck out Jayson Werth to end the inning, keeping the game tied. After Padres closer Heath Bell got a grounder to open the eighth, Granderson smacked a one-out triple that Justin Upton couldn't corral. Upton, playing left field for the first time, might have been able to play the ball better but it still would have been tough to gun down the speedy Granderson.
"I was waiting to see, did he catch it? … As soon as it started to kick away, then I go ahead and say, 'Hey, I'm going to third,'" Granderson said.
After an intentional walk to Victor Martinez, Jones delivered the game-winner against Bell, who took the loss.
"It's still surreal to me," said Jones. "Right man at the right time. I'm glad the National League decided to walk Victor Martinez ahead of me."
The end overshadowed what was an entertaining and competitive game throughout. Both starters had some difficulty, and then the bullpens locked down.
NL starter Tim Lincecum got into trouble quickly, allowing a leadoff single to Ichiro Suzuki and hitting Derek Jeter with a pitch. Lincecum nearly got out of it, though. Joe Mauer grounded into a force and Mark Teixeira hit a grounder to Albert Pujols, but Pujols booted the ball and a run scored. After Jason Bay's soft single, Josh Hamilton grounded into a force play to bring home a second AL run.
Pujols made a couple of brilliant plays later in the game, but the Gold Glover's error still proved costly.
"The ball was hit in between second and first, and I just kind of got lost a little bit," Pujols said. "It kind of handcuffed me, because it went through Mauer's legs almost. I kind of lost that vision. But that's an error you don't want to make early in the game like that. It cost us two runs. But hey, it's part of the game. You learn from the experience."
Roy Halladay received that 2-0 lead before he even took the mound, and when he retired the first five NL batters, it appeared he was on his way to a superb night. But David Wright and Shane Victorino slapped two-out singles, and hometown hero Yadier Molina did something very familiar to the home fans when he delivered a clutch two-out hit. A throwing error by Hamilton allowed a second run to score, and Prince Fielder put the NL ahead with a pinch-hit RBI double.
"I think the hardest part is that you have a bunch of guys that you've never seen," Halladay said. "You're not quite sure what to do, but I had a lot of fun. For the most part I felt good. In games like this, you want to go out and you want to be aggressive. If you get hit, it's because you're throwing strikes and making guys swing the bat. I think that's what it's all about."
The lead stood until the fifth, when Mauer lined a two-out double to left field against Chad Billingsley. That scored Jeter, who had beaten out a potential double-play ball one batter earlier.
"I had three at-bats against three pitchers, and they're the best in the game," Mauer said. "So I tried to stay short. He threw me a cutter outside, and I was able to put a good swing on it."
Meanwhile, the AL pitchers were locking down as tight as security for President Barack Obama, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch. AL pitchers retired 18 consecutive batters from the second into the eighth inning, the second longest such streak in All-Star Game history. Mark Buehrle, Zack Greinke, Edwin Jackson, Felix Hernandez and Papelbon all pitched perfect innings before the NL threatened against Nathan in the eighth.
The Twins closer got the first two outs of the inning, but walked Adrian Gonzalez. Orlando Hudson singled off shortstop Jason Bartlett's glove, bringing up the dangerous Ryan Howard. With full faith in his right-hander, though, AL manager Joe Maddon never had a thought of going to lefty — and AL saves leader — Brian Fuentes.
"These stallions in the bullpen, it's not necessary to match up," Maddon said. "It was their inning. There's no concern about matching up with those three guys in the bullpen. It's just their inning."
And just as Maddon expected, Nathan escaped. He got Howard to swing at a slider for the strikeout, ending the last real threat for the home team.
"I fouled off a couple fastballs and couldn't hold up on the slider," said Howard, a St. Louis-area native who would have been a huge hero if he'd delivered.
"That's the game of baseball, sometimes it happens like that. I came up a little bit short. I got caught off guard. He threw me a slider and I just couldn't hold up."
And with that out, the game was all but over, because Rivera loomed. The Hall of Fame-bound Yankees closer twirled an utterly uneventful 1-2-3 ninth to pick up the record-breaking save.
Some things just don't change.
"Everyone keeps talking about the winning streak that we have, but there have been a lot of games that could have gone either way," Jeter said. "It says a lot about our pitching. They have great players and a great team, but we're just fortunate."
|Recap: AL | Gameday
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Yes it's me. No I am not a ghost. (*Thinks* "Man this feels so foreign to me now...")
I was just reading some of the c-box comments (which I have now locked), and the rumors are pretty hilarious I must say. I read one that the reason I was getting married or stopped blogging was because I was pregnant and that I was something else (which I prefer not to say because I want to keep things at a G rating or PG-13 at least LOL). But....um no.
Definitely NOT pregnant! But nice try.
I needed time away from this blogging world, and now attempting to come back to the blogging world makes me realize why I slowly disappeared in the first place- all the negativity. The snide comments, and fighting (readers with other readers). ANY blog, whether it be about cameras, makeup, celebrities, weddings- all have its share of negative Nancy's. And it's disheartening that you cannot spill out your innermost thoughts or opinions, without someone saying something so negative and demeaning rather than something more constructive, but "hey it's the online world Vanessa, what do you expect?". You are ABSOLUTELY right. Hence why I needed to step away longer than I had anticipated. I needed to clear my mind from any garbage. No matter what is said or done, there are people in life and in the online world that feel empowered by putting other people down, they misconstrue their rude comment as just having an opinion. And with all these young kids committing suicide because of bullying, it's really sad we hurt each other like that, and we allow ourselves to keep pushing and taking it too far. Because life is just too short for any type of pettiness. YOU ARE better than that. Just gotta ignore any bad apples, and even though it was sweet that people were coming to my defense, sometimes it just fuels the fire ya know? Sometimes the best thing is to not say anything at all.
I am actually thinking of creating another blog, and it WILL be private, and hey if some of the wonderful friends I have met on here find it, then great. But I WANT to blog about more than makeup, I WANT to blog about my wedding preparations sans baby, I WANT to say how I feel and not be judged, and just be MYSELF. Something I find that I can no longer be on here. Makeup is fun, but it's not something I prefer to be stressed about or argue about. I started this blog for it to be a useful reference. How it turned into World War II is beyond me. I am hesitant and don't want to divulge, any more of myself than I already have on here because I feel like it's not really welcomed by some and perhaps it's just causing more drama than there needs to be. It's becoming too much of a task, and there are people that expect so much when they give so little.
So I have to force myself to just keep everything strictly makeup related whenever I can post. Even posting makeup looks is something I am considering of not doing anymore, and just perhaps do product reviews and random swatches. I am basically going to TRY and start fresh.
But I will say for those who even care or wonder, that I DO appreciate the wonderful comments and prayers from my last post. Truly meant a lot to me. To have complete strangers include my family in their prayers filled me with overwhelming emotion. To give you a little update, grandma is doing remarkably well and is slowly getting back to her old weight and is becoming stronger and healthier. She is done with treatments and I am just so amazed by this woman's strength and will. And I hope that it just goes up and up from here.
I am happy with my life in this moment. So much has changed in the past year and a half, some both great and bad, but it has made us into stronger people. We are barely getting around to planning the wedding, as many things in my life (including this blog) have been pushed aside. I am happy that everything is slowly falling into place. I feel like I have matured both mentally and emotionally as well, my mindset is so completely different than it was compared to the time when I was blogging all the time. It's like I was always seeing things in a blurred vision, and now that I know what's priority and what is important- everything is so much clearer. You know what's worth fighting for, and what's not. You become grateful for what you have, and the people you have in your life that are there for you no matter what. And all the small things are just so trivial and unimportant. It's like those who never imagined themselves having children, and they do, and now they cannot imagine life without their kids. It's like that for me.
Even if I can't make a difference in someone's life, I hope that all of you will continue to make it a mission to be inspirational to someone and to just appreciate one another. We all have a place in this world, just a matter of finding where you fit.
So I leave you with this quote I found:
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou
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57 comments
- donnarence said...
hi vanessa.. i miss your blog posts.. i am an avid fan. godbless to you and your future hubby.. stay happy and fab..
always remember negativity is garbage to the soul.. :D
- October 28, 2010 at 1:16 AM
- sooji said...
vanessa! it's so amazing to see you here! i'm sorry for all the people that were unable to see beyond their own personal needs and feelings of having been betrayed (was that it?). regardless, i am saddened by your decision yet absolutely respect what your conclusion is. i know you mention how strong your grandmother is, and i am SOSO excited that she is doing much better, but i'd like to point out the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. you've handled all this drama online with such strength and dignity that really can be looked up to and respected. i'm also so excited you're finally getting to start planning your wedding! congratulations again and i am wishing you the happiest future ahead ever! :) i definitely think it's not always about what curve balls life throws at you, rather a matter of perspective and how you decide to interpret and grow from these situations. *hugs*
- October 28, 2010 at 1:16 AM
- kali said...
Wow it's really great to hear from you! I actually started following only a few months (I think) before you stopped posting but I do love your posts (when I look at past ones.) I agree about all the negativity.. I don't even understand the point of downing some random person you don't even know! ..But some people just get off on that and it's sad. Hope to hear more from you! You do have a wonderful blog and best wishes to you and your family.
- October 28, 2010 at 1:34 AM
- Nessa said...
Thank you ladies! I appreciate it and miss you gals as well, thanks for understanding and for the kind words. :)
- October 28, 2010 at 1:39 AM
- alien man?! said...
Sooji is mine!
I'm glad to hear you're well :)
- October 28, 2010 at 1:57 AM
- Leslie said...
I hope your wedding planning goes wonderfully - enjoy this beautiful time of your life :)
You are strong, intelligent, and beautiful.
Thanks for your inspiring and honest post!
- October 28, 2010 at 2:15 AM
- Dominique said...
Hi Vanessa !
I just wanted to say that i love that you take the high road ! Some people don't understand that blogging is a hobby, and that you have a «real» life going on...Keep on going with your wedding planning, and i wish you the best with your future husband !
- October 28, 2010 at 5:28 AM
- Jacquelyn said...
YAY! Glad that everything is A OK for you girl! I really missed your blog post and glad that you inspired me to blog my heart out after I have been following your blog last year. I just hope that the people who have put rude comments on your c-box will realize what they are doing to themselves and why it's wrong to spread rumors about you that's untrue.
- October 28, 2010 at 7:06 AM
- Misa said...
NESSA!!! First off, I'm sooo happy your grandma is doing well. I've honestly been wondering. I know how tough it can be to see a loved one going through all that. Was so happy to see a post pop up in my Google Reader! Wondered when the comeback would be after seeing you in a couple of other blogger's pics around IMATS time!
Secondly, I don't understand all the hatin' either. There's so much negativity in the world. People feel at ease because they can sit behind a computer and say nasty things out of spite and jealousy (the root of all nasty people if you ask me!). Just remember that for all those mean-spirited people you have dedicated readers who are happy for your return and wish nothing but the best for you, your family, and your wedding plans. You've been nothing but a positive person as long as I've been a reader! :k:
- October 28, 2010 at 7:19 AM
- Mara said...
Vanessa! I've always been a slient follower/fan. I never had a blog and would just randomly come on to your page to read your blog. You were one of the main reasons I started to blog (which I just started recently). I'm glad your doing well and that your grandma is feeling much better. I learned so much from you and I remember doing a double take when I saw you at Pink's outting at the Pink Taco. I couldn't believe it. I'm glad your back to give us an update. It's almost like closure.....lol.
- October 28, 2010 at 7:31 AM
- *La Reina* said...
I'm so glad that you're back! I missed reading your blog...
- October 28, 2010 at 7:53 AM
- Candice said...
Welcome back!!!
- October 28, 2010 at 8:03 AM
- Dao said...
LOL at alienman and sooji :)
They are MINE!
Welcome back, Vanessa! I've truly missed your blog.
- October 28, 2010 at 10:49 AM
- ★JENN★ said...
Awww it's good to see you show up in my Reader again! And sad that you may not be posting looks anymore, because those were my favorite :)
Anyway, I'm sorry that you have to deal with so much negativity - that is a definite downside to the blogging world.
Hope to continue seeing your posts!
- October 28, 2010 at 11:40 AM
- sssdawna said...
wow, i couldn't believe when i saw an update from you on my dashboard! lol what a lovely surprise, it's so good to see you back : )
it's good to know that our prayers for you and your loved ones helped ya'll stay strong.
everything you said in this post is so true. i didn't know anything about rumours, hope that makes you feel better? : p i think someone who stops by your page to talk trash in your cbox obviously has no life hahaha!
i hope that you will invite me to read your personal blog, i'd love to get to know you better! you seem like a woman who is wise and i feel like i (and a lot of us girls, really) just wanna find friends who are drama free. (see my last post lol)
such a blessing that you and your man have each other for life!
- October 28, 2010 at 11:42 AM
- Anonymous said...
Welcome back girl.
- October 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM
- Ahleessa said...
I am so glad you are back to the blogging world! I'm sure a lot of people have missed you... hehe~ When I read people maturing and learning respect certain things (positive) instead of drama (negative), it makes me so happy! :) I love being drama-free... hehe~ :)
- October 28, 2010 at 4:36 PM
- Yuki said...
I got so excited to see your post on my dashboard. Vanessa, I have no idea how much I've missed reading your posts. You have your share of haters, but you have much, much more avid readers and supporters. If it's comforting, I loved reading about your life and everything besides makeup.
- October 28, 2010 at 5:39 PM
- Hanid said...
Hi Vanessa,
Good heard from you again. I miss you a lot.
I love your blog. And please, keep up the great job.
- October 28, 2010 at 6:44 PM
- Makeup By Alma said...
Vanessa I'm sorry you are forced to make a private blog I would love to read and see pictures of your wedding preparations I love weddings!!! I dont know if you still remember me. :) I am very happy that your grandmother is doing so well the power of prayer and God is good!!! Good luck in whatever you decide to do and try not to remember the bad stuff k!!!
- October 28, 2010 at 6:44 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hi nessa!!!
I´m so glad you´re back!!! and fine at all!!!
It´s a surprise open email box and see updates from your blog!!!
I follow your blog since 2008 and I can say that it´s the best blog of make up of the internet!!!
You´re a strong girl and you should keep on with the blog!!!
God bless you and your family
xoxo from brazil
- October 28, 2010 at 7:10 PM
- Mayra said...
I am so glad to you posted again. Just like everyone else I was so excited when I received an email letting me know that there was a new post on your blog. I can completely understand how hard it must be to do something you love only to have negative people put it down, but dont let them get you down, remember all of us who truly enjoy reading your posts!!!
Im also very happy to read that your grandma is doing good and that you and the BF got your own place. That is awesome!!! And in regards to not posting your makeup looks, I really hope that you dont stop, ultimately it will be your decision, but one of my favorite parts about your blog are you AMAZING makeup looks. When I was lost on what to do with my makeup I would always come onto your blog for inspiration. My makeup addiction began after stumbling onto your blog.
I am glad your back and I hope you keep blogging your heart away.
xoxo =)
- October 28, 2010 at 7:42 PM
- jenger_luxurious said...
God is good! Glad you and grandma are well. Stay positive :)
- October 28, 2010 at 9:04 PM
- Kristen said...
Wow I am so excited to see you back! I think making your own private blog is a great idea! I know you don't know me but I use your blog all the time as reference, and I can totally relate with planning a wedding. Mine is next year and it is a job in itself! I would love to see how you go about your planning too (mostly cuz I have no idea what I'm doing) and maybe even I will start my own blog on my wedding planning as well, I am feeling inspired now!
Can't wait to see how everything goes! Congrats and I hope you have fun in all the new adventures in life!
- October 28, 2010 at 9:14 PM
- Jaclyn Rose said...
welcome back sweety! we missed you in the blogging world.... but everything you said is so true and I totally agree with you. Can't wait until your big day! so excited for you.
- October 28, 2010 at 9:33 PM
- hot07jitters said...
I'm not one to leave comments, but you don't understand how happy I was when I saw in my e-mail (Spam box, what the heck!!) that you posted something. Honestly, you're the one that got me into makeup, and I'm so happy that you did (not only is it my creative outlet, it's my therapy :D).
Congratulations to all that has happened in your life. Continue to do what you do best, putting smiles on others faces.
- October 28, 2010 at 10:19 PM
- T said...
I'm so glad your life is in a place of peace. It's rare we feel we are at the right place at the right time in life. I've never met you or spoken with you in person; however, your blog has made you a friend of sorts in my eyes. I value your thoughts and views. I missed your blogs during your time of introspection. I understand there are so many people on the internet that write cruel things they would never have the courage to express in person. However, please keep in mind that there are more people that are here for more genuine reasons. God bless.
- October 28, 2010 at 10:42 PM
- hotstones said...
It's good to see you back! You've been missed!
- October 29, 2010 at 12:19 AM
- Katrina said...
Vanessa!!! My heart skipped a beat when I saw you had a post on my dashboard!!! :) :) :) :) I <3 this blog It was the very first blog I ever visited and inspired me to start my own! I know what you mean about the negative comments, I think I get at least one everyday. I've become immune to them. People seem to get some kind of bravery behind their keyboards. Dont mind them. You are a wonderful girl and I'm so happy that you are doing well! I've missed this blog and I've thought about you! Hope we can stay in touch...oh and when you do make your new blog and make it private PLEASE invite me!!! :j: lol
- October 29, 2010 at 1:05 AM
- Camilla said...
Vanessa, I am soooo happy to see you back! I truly liked your blog the most out of all the beauty blogs out there and really missed reading your posts :) No stalking included, haha! Anyways glad to see you doing good and blogging again, I will sure check back often now :)
- October 29, 2010 at 3:01 AM
- Aziza said...
Welcome Back YAY!!! I've missed you :-D. Stay positive and strong. Don't let their bad mind and negativity bring you down. You a beautiful person don't ever change. Be Bless :-D
- October 29, 2010 at 4:56 AM
- Robyn @ Purely Cosmetics said...
Welcome back! Glad to see you posting again, and I really don't care what you're posting about, though I'd love to follow along on those wedding plans 'cuz those are happy things :)
Must be me and my Alzheimer's, but I don't remember tons of drama? Just the usual handful of posts about why you have so much (fill in the blank) when the commentor doesn't. Those were always in the minority, and just a part of life for anyone with a large readership.
I'm just happy to see you and your family happy and well.
- October 29, 2010 at 8:18 AM
- Aparna Singh said...
Hey Vanessa....so so glad u r back.....i miss reading ur posts....u r a wonderful writer..what i mean is you are someone i can relate to..thanks for all your good work....and yes Heartiest congratulations on your upcoming wedding....and i would love to follow your new blog too to see how you go about your wedding....i am sure you will make it as interesting and fun as your makeup blog....
please let us know about your new blog also when you start....i would hate not to read your blogs in future :)
- October 29, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- OGKUSHGIRL said...
Wow! I would check NessasaryMakeup every morning just to see if you would ever come back and you did! I'm so happy that your Grandma is doing well, I lost mine around the time you mentioned yours was ill. Your words and quotes were beautiful and inspirational. But you gotta let the haters hate-theres so much sour grouchy people lurking around-but theres people like me that truly love your blog!
Goood Luck on your weddding!!
- October 29, 2010 at 10:18 AM
- Camie said...
Hi Vanessa, glad that you are back. Really missed reading your post. It was like an early Christmas when I saw the RSS Feed from your blog. I have been on and off reading your old post while you were away and waited for months. Finger cross & thank god you are back.
Most important, have a great wedding and lots of love for you and ur hubby to be.
Best Wishes from 8000++ miles away... ^_^
- October 29, 2010 at 10:20 AM
- mina said...
It's good to see you back. I've missed your posts and awesome swatches! I'm glad your granny is getting her health back! Good Luck with the wedding planning!
- October 29, 2010 at 1:07 PM
- Katrina said...
The other day I tried to explain to some online people why I don't say mean things, even if its about a celebrity and they were totally baffled. Somehow people have begun to believe that its totally acceptable to say rude comments to people who you don't even know & therefore have no basis in judging them.
Anyways I'm glad you're ok and I'm glad you're back. Looking forward to more activity on your blog.
- October 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM
- L said...
Everything you said is right on the money. You took a breath away and look what happened, so much positivity and forward progress with the important things in your life. You are an OG, welcome back!
- October 29, 2010 at 4:55 PM
- Riza said...
Oh goody, you're back! I was kind of wondering where you went and reading your post cleared up some "rumors" that I read on your shoutbox. I've been in the blogging world since 2000 and yes, some people can get nasty, emotional and what-not. But I am thankful that you're back because I've been looking forward to more tutorials from you. =)
- October 30, 2010 at 6:40 AM
- Adjua said...
So sad that folks have to ruin a great blog with immaturity and negativity. I hope that you receive more love than hate and continue to post blogs for those readers that enjoy your posts. Congrats on your engagement and upcoming nuptials!
- October 30, 2010 at 1:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
I'm really sorry that some people choose to be vile and negative to such a wonderful and creative person. I kept checking every month, every few weeks to see if you had posted anything and I was really excited/happy/glad to find that you were back! Last night I was doing a make up test for a friend, from stuff I learned from your blog and I was soooooo happy when I checked the site and it was updated, yay!!! I am also really glad that your grandma is better. There's no better news than that (other than the updates on the wedding!) to all of us fans that have followed you for a while and actually care about such a wonderful and creative person such as yourself! I learned both about make up, skin care and other things thanks to you and this blog and it has helped me sooooooooo much! I know it might sound a little silly but your advice and tips make a great impact on people like me that find it a bit harder to shine.
So keep it up! I don't post a lot but I'm definitely a big time lurker and supporter. Welcome back!
- October 30, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- PinkBaboy said...
OMG!! Can't believe you're back. YAY! I actually still go back to your old posts to use as reference in my makeup endeavors. Would love to see tidbits of your wedding planning, as well (if you are gonna be blogging about that).
Yay! Yay! Glad you're back, and that you're doing well!
- November 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- Anonymous said...
I was so shocked to see your email subscription pop up in my inbox XD
It is nice to see you back :) and love the new links, especially the diy invitations~ they look lovely^^
- November 1, 2010 at 5:44 PM
- Liraz said...
whoa it's been a long time. welcome back!!!
- November 1, 2010 at 6:24 PM
- Lyn said...
Yay! Welcome back...I've missed reading your posts and makeup looks!! =)
- November 2, 2010 at 4:26 AM
- melancholyjune said...
Welcome back!! I've really missed reading your blog!!!
- November 2, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- xoxkissablexox said...
OMG I'm so glad you're ok and back!! I kept checking your blog for updates but no updates for a while, i was just hoping everything is okay. I know some people don't seem to understand that we do have our own life outside of our blogs and we all have responsibilities and other things to worry about. I'm glad you're grandma is doing better and that everything is turning out okay for you now. Those wedding invitations look awesome..hope you still update whenever you have time, but I do understand what it's like. Just don't let the haters get to you. You have a lot more fans then haters believe me, and they are just hating because they are jealous. Take care, and good luck with the wedding planning. I wish you nothing but the best, and I'm so glad you're back :)xoxo
- November 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM
- Marcela said...
I am so happy that your blogging again! Your blog was actually the 1st makeup blog I had ever read! I found you through a picture I seen online that had your blog address on it! :)I hope you continue to blog and ignore all those mean people who are so miserable they just want other to feel that way too. I really hope you have time to check out my blog I just started one and no one really has seen it! So maybe you can give me some pointers?
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- November 4, 2010 at 2:14 AM
- Annie said...
I'm happy to hear everything is well! Welcome back :)
- November 4, 2010 at 6:49 PM
- amber said...
"Even if I can't make a difference in someone's life, I hope that all of you will continue to make it a mission to be inspirational to someone"
you've made a different in my life and have been inspirational to me. i'm glad you're back and everything's ok.
- November 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM
- Danitza said...
I already tell you this but I am very happy that you are back .. but more important that you feel better with all the things you have lived in the past months. I am happy to hear also that you grandmother is better now.. like you said, we dont know each other but you have mark some lifes and mine is one of them although I don't comment that much. I really wish you the best and more blessings to you and all the people you care about. Just do what makes you happy Nessa and people will love you for that. Like you said, in real life and in virtual or online life, there is always someone who wants to screw other's life ... dont let them do that to you because you are a better person than them. I am very happy that you are back and I wish all the happiness for you and your fiance. Greetings from Mexico!
- November 5, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Samyukta said...
hi Vanessa... I have very recently started reading your blog and i am totally addicted to it.... And then today I read this post of yours... I dunno what went wrong earlier but I am glad that you are back on the scene and we get to still read your latest posts :)
I so love this blog... <3
- November 9, 2010 at 12:30 PM
- Aethynyc said...
Glad you're back :)
- November 15, 2010 at 12:42 AM
- meheeeen said...
I was so excited to see a new post in my iGoogle gadget! Vanessa I love your blog, it has inspired me over the years to take care of myself more and be more positive. I can't tell you how much my view of myself has improved since I started taking little steps to improve how I look, like eating better and even just wearing mascara.
If you decide to stop doing FOTDs I must admit I will be a little sad. You have the same skintone as me and I love seeing the looks you come up with. Through the blog posts and pictures I guess I feel like I know you as a friend and it makes me sad to think I won't see my friend anymore, you know? But ultimately it's whatever you feel is best.
I hope that doesn't sound creepy!
Congratulations on having had a good hiatus :) Sometimes it just helps so much to be away!
- November 24, 2010 at 5:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
im so glad ur back! i love ur blog and i really missed ur MU coverage over the past year. and don't let the haters get u down. ur amazing.
- December 9, 2010 at 12:08 AM
- sally said...
i just checked your blog randomly and was pleasantly surprised to see you back! i think you were one of the pioneers of the beauty blogging/product swatching/ reviewing girls online. i really missed your posts! i hope wedding planning is going well. if you need any help, i can email you a list of a bunch of sites that helped me when i planned my wedding 2 yrs ago. so glad to see you back again!!!!
- December 9, 2010 at 8:16 PM
- Stephanie said...
I've never posted a comment here before but I've been checking your blog since a few months before you stopped posting. I've been checking the website ever since, hoping a new post would be up.I hope you can put the negativity aside and continue the blog, for others but also for yourself :-).
- December 12, 2010 at 1:42 PM


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I admit that I have been disappointed during the Mora era at UCLA to find a competent team that rarely created news fodder. They have a better record than USC (for now), are ranked higher than USC is (for now) and Mora has eliminated the whiner mentality that fostered "traditions" like ditching your final practice of the season if you are a senior, even if you have a bowl game.
I admit, they felt like a vastly different team than the one that backed into the Pac 12 Title game, got embarrassed, then petitioned the NCAA to be tied for the worst team to ever play in a bowl game only to lose it and own the dubious distinction of "worst team every to play in a bowl game" outright.
Frankly, after the ugly Mora comments about "students getting shot" at USC, I'll admit he ran a tight ship.
Until this week when the master thesis of the Bearfighter was proven true: UCLA has whiner embedded in their DNA.
Bruins Nation, who I will not even link to because they have gotten enough traffic this week, has put out one of the whiniest requests to prevent our drum major from stabbing the 50 yard line before our game at the Rose Bowl because stabbing their logo makes them sad.
Possibly in response, UCLA has informed USC that if our drum major stabs the fifty yard line as he does everywhere, every game, including OUR OWN LOGO at home games, our band, the greatest in the world and frankly a treat for Bruin fans used to their 8-clap and fight song more fit for a carousel than a football game, will not be able to perform at halftime.
The choice is apparently ours.
Beyond the stupidity of the Bruin blog suggesting a Teague/Owens moment without realizing they are essentially asking a football player to tackle a student (that will fly well in court), the real stupidity is that if UCLA's tradition was stabbing the fifty yard line, I'd welcome it and use it to fuel another 50-0 drubbing.
Where were you all these years, UCLA? You start 8-2 and suddenly you want to start poking your older brother in the ribs? You are the definition of what a whining, winless culture does to a fan base and the fact your school backed you up on this should make any college football fan sick.
Some of the coolest moments ever are when opposing bands do their thing. Stanford does everything short of have explosive diarrhea on our logo, who cares. Settle it on the field (and we've lost to them for about five years now, you don't see me whining). Notre Dame's fight song makes me want to rub a cheese grater on my junk every time I hear it (except when I am watching Rudy), but I LOVE that I get to see them do it.
You wore crappy white jerseys last year, you are messing with your colors again. I get it. It's trying to abandon a culture of losing that has rendered the football program a joke since they were parking in handicapped spaces. All that makes sense…
Until you start whining about the other team stabbing your logo. Loser mentality. You can do an 8-clap and ring around the rosie by Tommy Trojan, I don't care a little bit. I'll take it out on you on the field.
Let me ask you a question, UCLA "nation". Do you deserve the right to command a team that beat you 50-0 to do anything? How about you can start making demands when you score. I demand you guys start acting like people who watch football.
What you are doing is like if in Lord of the Rings when the orcs are about to storm the castle, some elf (that's you, Bruin) calls out meekly "no head shots, kay? no swords to the face? we can agree on that right?"
You are owning the role of biggest whiner culture in the Pac 12. You could turn me into an Oregon fan with this because somehow I know those guys wouldn't even be thinking about this. They definitely wouldn't be doing anything to piss off a team that literally beat them 50-0 this year.
This goes beyond locker room material. You've pissed off the band. The fans. The alumni and probably anyone else that actually loves college football things like "tradition" and "competition". People who understand these concepts want the opponent in all their glory, putting it all on the field from offensive traditions to classic uniforms and then they want to beat the shit out of that team on the field.
I'm sorry. You don't deserve to be our rival any more. Oregon gets to be our Pac 12 rival. Notre Dame, as myopic as they are, they are our only true rival who respects tradition and rivalries.
You are just a bunch of whining children who don't understand the concept that we aren't stabbing your logo, we stab the fifty yard line. At Notre Dame, there's no logo to stab. At home, we stab the field as well. Maybe question the fact you graffiti your field 200 gallons of baby blue paint. Maybe leave us some green to stab.
We're sorry the Pac 12 promo video hurt your feelings. Probably not more than losing 50-0 did, which we will never ever do. Ever.
I implore you UCLA, do the football thing. Repeal your idiotic claim to have pride. Pride is earned on the field, not in prohibiting tradition. Do whatever you want to our field next year. Anything. All I'll be counting is the game. Don't ruin our rivalry any more than losing 50-0 did. Act like winners. If this was basketball, you'd understand.
Be tougher. Be cooler. Respect the game. Maybe instead of an old fart waving a white towel (seriously, waving a WHITE TOWEL), do something bad ass that we would see and think "oh man, let's get these guys". Make no mistake, we'd let you do it.
And advice from the Bearfighter… Stab the fucking field anyway. If that means no playing at halftime, pardon my French, but fuck you. You don't get to hear us play. We're stabbing the field and you can try and pay us back on the field. If you do, congrats. It will be the first honorable, non-child-hissy-fit action we've seen all week.
Stab the field, screw playing at halftime and let the football teams play.
The Bearfighter has spoken. Spread the word. Just because they want to be 11 year olds doesn't mean we need to get sucked into their universe. Regardless, I hope the team is as pumped up to punish them as I am. Even the fact they asked is wrong.
Because I forgot, on the subject of asking us not to play TUSK because we sing UCLA sucks, we sing that when we aren't playing you and if the band can't play it, I suggest our fans in attendance just start playing it themselves.
If I were a reasonable Bruin fan, I'd burn my diploma because it's now a tattoo that says "whining".


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Well, another dream has come true for a Siskiyou County couple for a second year with a World Championship and four Top 5 Honors at the American Paint Horse Association's World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, held on Nov. 7-17, 2012, stated a recent press release from Kurt and Leslie Ohlau of Yreka. The Ohlaus took their two American Paint Horses back to Fort Worth in hopes to do well in the five classes entered.
KLO Two Timen Fancy, barn name Timmy, a bay 2007 Solid Paint Horse, won a world title in Solid Paint Bred Trail and was ridden by trainer Kip Larson of Arlington, Wash. The trail class is a variation of obstacles the rider must guide the horse through, such as opening a gate, riding through it and closing it; riding over a bridge; and negotiating over poles at a walk, trot and canter. The trail horse must be finely-tuned to the rider's cues, and move away from the rider's legs to side pass, etc. The class is based, not only on faults, but the judge will also look for a horse that does it in style. Trail courses always include all three gaits at specified points and ask for great responsiveness and balance in various obstacles, like lope-overs and slalom jog-throughs, etc. and a horse needs to be well advanced to do all that in style. At the top level today, lead departures are required both ways. All trail courses consist of at least six obstacles. Obstacles used at the World Show included the gate, jog-overs and jog-throughs in three sets, lope-overs (both directions) which included six elevated poles in three sets; a back-through, side pass, a turn around in a six foot box and a bridge. All of the poles used in the course were elevated for a more difficult pattern. Timmy was also shown by Leslie in the Open Solid Paint Bred Hunter Under Saddle (English style of riding) wherein they were third overall in this class, missing Reserve World Champion by only a few points.
Another one of the KLO Show Horses, One Fancy Limousine, a 2009 black overo filly, barn name is Halle, was fourth in the 3-year-old Hunter Under Saddle Challenge bringing home winnings of approximately $1,500. The Challenge is a tough event – there were eight horses in this event that had the same sire and had won World Championships at the Pinto World Championship Show held in July in Tulsa, Okla., and at the World Championship National Snaffle Bit Association Show (NSBA) in Fort Worth in August. Halle was also shown in two other events and placed in the Top 5 in both of her 3-year-old Hunter Under Saddle classes with Karen Qualls of Chino Hills, Calif. in the irons.
The 2012 show season was very successful for these horses and their owners. Leslie showed both of these horses in numerous shows in California and Oregon which included wins for Halle in the Oregon Paint Horse Breeder's Triple Crown Futurity, who was the unanimous winner under all three judges in the 3 to 4-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity. Halle was named Circuit Champion at the Zone One Paint-O-Rama held in Central Point, Ore. in the Green Horse Division and was and won the 3-4 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity at this show. Halle won numerous classes through the Pacific Northwest and was named Reserve Champion 3 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle and Green Horse Hunter Under Saddle for the State of California and they only showed in 3 shows in California.
Halle has a bright future as she heads to Washington to be leased by a youth and will be readied for the Youth World Paint Horse Championship show in Fort Worth, Texas, and the Pinto World Championship Show in Tulsa, Okla. in June and July 2013 under the guidance of trainer Kip Larson. Leslie is hopeful that she will be ready to show Halle at the APHA World Show in November.
2012 also saw KLO Two Timen Fancy, with Kristi Duncan riding, win numerous high points and reserve high points including the Zone One Amateur Solid Paint Bred High Point, Northwest Coordinating Committee (Oregon and Washington) Reserve High Point Amateur Solid Paint Bred High Point. They also won numerous Circuit Championships at the Zone One Show and at the Star Spangled Classic in Monroe, Wash. In California the team won numerous class and high point awards with California Clubs which included the Northern California Paint Horse Club, San Joaquin Paint Horse Club, and the California Solid Paint Bred Program.
Timmy was also shown by Leslie in numerous shows in the Open Division and they also won high points and reserve high points in the clubs listed above. Timmy is now a three time World Champion and plans are well underway for their continued show career throughout the Pacific Northwest and hopefully returning to the APHA World Show in Fort Worth, Texas in November.
The results were amazing especially since both of these horses are homegrown by Kurt and Leslie Ohlau and mostly trained by Leslie wherein she attends as many clinics as possible with her trainer Kip Larson to sharpen their skills.
It's not surprising that these two horses did so well as they are both sired by the multiple World Champion-producing stallion All Time Fancy who is currently holding the Number 2 Top Producing Sire position in the Nation for the American Paint Horse Association. In fact, All Time Fancy sired five World Champions just this year. Timmy's dam CCR She Be Fancy, was on the Top 10 list as a top producing mare of futurity winning foals and now a multi-World Champion producing mare.
Plans for 2013 are underway and the Ohlaus will be traveling the West Coast with their show string and who knows what is in store for them this coming year, maybe another World Championship or two.
Yreka couple does well in Texas: Earn a World Championship at American Paint Horse event
Well, another dream has come true for a Siskiyou County couple for a second year with a World Championship and four Top 5 Honors at the American Paint Horse Association's World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, held on Nov. 7-17, 2012, stated a recent press release from Kurt and Leslie Ohlau of Yreka. The Ohlaus took their two American Paint Horses back to Fort Worth in hopes to do well in the five classes entered.


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Hilaria "Lally" Schwab, 92, of New Ulm died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at her home in New Ulm.
Hilaria "Lally" Schwab, 92, of New Ulm died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at her home in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with Monsignor John A. Richter celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and 7:30-10 a.m. Wednesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. The St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth Catholic United Council and the Catholic Order of Foresters will pray the rosary at 6 p.m. at the funeral home and the Christian Mothers will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, both on Tuesday. To sign the guest book, or to leave an online condolence for her family go to www.mvfh.org.
Hilaria Ann Beranek was born January 18, 1920 in West Newton Township, Nicollet County to Joseph and Katherine (Wendinger) Beranek. She was united in marriage to John Schwab on September 14, 1938 at the St. George Catholic Church. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm, the Catholic Order of Foresters, the St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth Catholic United Council, and the Christian Mothers Society. Memorials are preferred to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, the New Ulm Medical Center Hospice, or to donor's choice. www.mvfh.org.
Hilaria is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Cletus Goblirsch of New Ulm, Edna Cook of Waseca, Diane and Gary Olson of Winthrop, Sharon and Lowell Kiecker of Fairfax, Terry and Dave Theis of Gibbon; son and daughter-in-law, John "Jack" and Sharon Schwab of New Ulm; nineteen grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Odelia Forst of New Ulm; and sister-in-law, Cecelia Beranek of New Ulm.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on December 1, 1990; brothers, Albert, Joseph, Robert, Benedict, and Francis Beranek; sisters, Agnes Forst, Edna Beranek; son-in-law, George Duetsch; and grandson, Perry Goblirsch.