My First Happy Moment

Oct 06, 11 My First Happy Moment

Posted by in Childhood, Happy Moments

One of my happiest moments of my life starts with my first happiest moment. Growing up I could not shake a feeling that I had forgotten a lingering memory. One day after school when I was in kindergarten, I walked into my kitchen’s breakfast nook which was flooded with sunlight.  We had larger windows on three sides of this...

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Kalamata- It’s not only olives

Sep 16, 11 Kalamata- It’s not only olives

Posted by in Friends, Happy Moments

“so, i’m greek, right?” one of my most favorite lines from ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’. being a Greek means that if your family had the means, you’ve had summers in Greece at least once in your life. I’ve had about 20 summers in Greece, give or take. being a Greek means that you have to...

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Baptizing my Child

Sep 05, 11 Baptizing my Child

Posted by in Children, Happy Moments, Spirituality

Yesterday when I baptized my boy in our swimming pool as a child of the Universe, by having him repeat these words: I will always be good to myself and others I will always pursue knowledge, I will respect my planet, I will make the most out of each day that I am alive Then I dunked his head underwater. We hugged for a few...

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Super Chargers

Aug 28, 11 Super Chargers

Posted by in Happy Moments, Sports

Seeing the Chargers make a come back win..with a determined set of 3rd string players.  Could it be?  The chargers seem to be rolling, and seeing Antonio Gates scoring TD’s again is a great thing.  I think this could be a great year… Maybe its just becoming the great American past time, but each year I look forward to...

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Sunsets…

Aug 24, 11 Sunsets…

Posted by in Family, Happy Moments, Nature

As a kid I barely noticed the sunsets from my house…but as I got older I began to notice and appreciate them more and more.  I was so lucky to grow up in such an amazing house with such amazing views of San Diego and the ocean.  It truly gives me a euphoric feeling imagining myself sitting in the cushioned chairs in my...

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My God of the Sun

Jun 05, 11 My God of the Sun

Posted by in Children, Happy Moments

When I held my son for the first time. I never thought I could love someone so much from the very start. I felt as though I was standing on a cloud, but the sun was not above me. I was holding him in my arms. I remember saying in my head: “Welcome to this world son. I will do my all to be the best dad in the world.” I...

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