This seem to be my current favorite thing! I have grown up most of my life thinking I did not like honey…..but I have to admit I had never tried it. I had it with biscuits a couple of months ago and now I’m hooked. I bought some for my self and have been putting in on bread, biscuits, and even waffles.
March 4, 2009
Sweet as Honey!
February 17, 2009
Australia Love
I thought this was the sweetest picture! A fire fighter showing some love towards a little thirsty koala during the recent fires.
January 22, 2009
Run Arelis Run!
During 2008 I kept a calendar in which I wrote down the miles I ran on a day to day basis. On the days when I did not run I would place a big fat X for that particular day, seeing the big fat x’s was supposed to motivate me to keep staying active. There are definitely some months that have more red x’s than others!
I had just thrwon my calendar into the trash, when I decided to get it back out and count how many total miles I had ran for the year. I ran a total of 194.8 miles according to my calendar! I’m feeling kinda pround of little ol’ me right about now. I know there are people out there that log in wayyyy more miles than this, but for me it was encouraging and I want to keep it going.
So, my goal for 2009 is going to be to increase 2008’s number by about 10%. I am shooting for 215 miles in 09!!!!!!! I gotta do my part and stay committed. Whenever you see me ask me how am doing, that way you will help me stay accountable to my goal. So far I’m off to a shaky start…but hey I still got 11 more months to go, right!?
January 16, 2009
Office Funnies :)
I was cracking up when I got this as a forward at work.
You must read it with your best accent!
Mexican Words of the Day
1. CHEESE
The teacher told Pepito to use the word cheese in a sentence. Pepito
replies: Maria likes me, but cheese fat.
2. MUSHROOM
When all my family get in the car, there’s not mushroom.
3. SHOULDER
My fren wanted to become a citizen but she didn’t know how to read so
I shoulder.
4. TEXAS
My fren always Texas me when I’m not home wondering where I’m at!
5. HERPES
Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got mine piece and she got herpes.
6. JULY
Ju told me ju were going to the store and July to me! Julyer!
7. RECTUM
I had two cars but my wife rectum!
8. CHICKEN
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.
9. WHEELCHAIR
We only have one enchilada left, but don’t worry wheelchair.
10. CHICKEN WING
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.
December 31, 2008
Christmas Dinner
Our family has always celebrated and had Christmas dinner on Christmas eve. I promise you I don’t think I found out that Christmas was on the 25th until I moved here! This year the Family got together and shared some good times and definitely some good food!
This is a plate of hayaca (venezuelan version of a tamales but ours are wrapped in plantain leaves), ensalada de gallina (Venezuelan chicken salad), arroz con gandulez (Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas…I love this rice!), and last but not least, delicious honey baked ham. Everything was so tasty!
My family is from Venezuela and my sister’s husband and inlaws are from Puerto Rico, so for Christmas we had a good mixture of Latin food.
Of course we never forget dessert….desserts are always a priority (did I mentioned I am addicted to sugar in the form of desserts!)
We had chocolate eclaire (made by moi), arroz con coco, tres leches, and flan…oh man, I think I’m making my self hungry! 
Here is my little brother Alex, probably feeling overly stuffed!
Good food and good times! I hope you had a Very Merry Christmas as well spent with family and friends.
Feliz Navidad…un poquito tarde!
December 11, 2008
I’M GONNA BE RICH!!!!
well, that is only if I share it with Mr. Dagri…whoever that is!
I got this random email at work today and I was cracking me up. If he only knew I’m only a Harvey b/c I married one!
Dear Arelis,
Rebels in September 2003 stole millions in the branch of the BCEAO of Man (west of Abidjan) they were supposed to keep This is the fourth “breakout” of this kind in the agencies of the BCEAO installed former area rebel-and second place in Côte d’Ivoire.
And me being in service in the town , I fund a case involving a large sum of money belonging to the late Mr. Luke Harvey who was the BOA customer.
Since then I have conducted several investigations to locate the parents of the deceased client, but in vain. After several failed attempts, I decided to go far on this case to find a member of his family and that’s how I got in touch with you.
Not finding any close parents during the last 2 years, I would like your consent to introduce you as a close relative of the deceased since you are homonyms for the funds to be transferred into your account then the sharing will be between you and me.
I would like to have your full and honest cooperation to enable us to achieve this, I remain in anticipation of your urgent response to this proposal.
Best regards,
Mr. Dagri
PS : Please do not mind my english because i’m french
November 3, 2008
Dress Up Day @ DRE
Friday we had a little pot luck lunch and dress up day at work…..check out some of the characters:
What can brown do for you!
Scary!
These two were by far the funniest! Dennis was a used car sales man and Jim was….well I’m not really sure! but I think he was going for the pimp look.
My friend Nathan hooked me up with the afro wig, which I must say added much character to my UPS attire.
Donald Duck paid us a little visit.
Jack was the cutest one of all! He came in to visit us for a little while with his cute little bumble bee costume…looks like he was stepping on King Kong’s hand! ( I want a Westie puppy!!!!!)
Fun times! How about you? did you dress up for halloween?
October 31, 2008
THE COPING DIET
(I got this in a forward today and thought it was hillarious! )
This is specially formulated diet designed to help women cope with the stress that builds during the day.Breakfast
1 grapefruit
1 slice whole wheat toast
1 cup skim milk
Lunch
1 small portion lean, steamed chicken
1 cup spinach
1 cup herbal tea
1 Hershey’s kiss
Afternoon Snack
The rest of the Hershey kisses in the bag
1 tub of Hagen-Daaz ice cream with chocolate chips
Dinner
4 glasses of wine (red or white)
2 loaves garlic bread
1 family size supreme pizza
3 Snickers Bars
Late Night Snack
1 whole Sarah Lee cheesecake (eaten directly from the freezer)
Remember: Stressed spelled backward is desserts.
October 23, 2008
Louisville 1/2 Marathon Race Day
I DID IT! I was nervous and couldn’t really sleep much Saturday night thinking about the race on Sunday morning. I kept thinking wether my knees were going to hold up, and if I was going to be able to keep going with out stopping. Sunday morning finally came and off I went with my running gear in place. Chris was kind enough to drive Lori and my self over to the race so we didn’t have to worry about finding a place to park, he was also there to take some pics and video of the start….I know he’s sweet!
The race started about 15 minutes late and it was COLD. My hands were freezing, but I was off to a good start. The only thing that was bothering me was the timing chip. They gave us these ghetto timing chips!!! They were these rough velcro things that strap around the heel/ankle. Right when I put it on I was thinking it was probably going to end up hurting me….and I was sooo right! I could feel it hurting my ankle but I was not about to stop and mess with it, I just kept going. After the race I look at the back of my heel and find that the thing took off a chunk of skin…OUCH! It still hurts. Maybe next year they’ll invest on the ones that tie on your shoe lace, talk about unnecessary injury!
My personal goals were to run the entire thing with out stopping and also I was going for a time race of 2:10. I did good at the running the entire time, I just tried to put my legs on autopilot and keep going and going! I did however miss my goal time by a 1 minute and 43 secs 
Oh well, maybe next time. The race started and ended at the water tower, can I tell you that towards the finish I have never in my life been so happy to see the water tower!
The post race soreness has been rough! Sunday and Monday my knees hurt so bad, my legs and back felt so stiff! I felt I could have shed a tear every time I had to up and down some stairs!…and yes I live on the second floor. I’m doing much better now though. I knew going into it that it would kick my butt b/c my training wasn’t the best, but I’m just glad I did it and that it’s over!
Check out my medal, I really like the tree with the Louisville symbol for leaves.
October 17, 2008
Getting Close!
Here is the email I got today:
Dear ARELIS:
Your event is coming up and we want to be sure you’re event day ready. Please take a moment to review your race registration information below:
Print and bring along to your event
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Confirmation #: |
xxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Name: |
Arelis Harvey |
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Event Name: |
Louisville Marathon |
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Date: |
10/19/08 |
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Location: |
Louisville |
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Event Web Site: |
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We hope you have a safe, fun and successful race day!
Your friends at Active.com
I must clarify that no way am I running the whole marathon…just half, that is my limit!
