Erica Flores

July 2nd, 2009

The days are undwinding rather quickly now. I feel like I blink, and it’s a new day. Kinda disappointing because in all honesty, things aren’t exactly what I thought they’d be.

This whole situation is difficult.. for the both of us. We don’t know where either of us stand no matter how much we want to believe we do. The fact of the matter is, being apart is a reality that we both just have to face whether we like it or not. All we can do is keep each other in our thoughts and prayers and be here for each other as much as possible. Our future together is not within our control anymore. We just have to move forward and take the bittersweet memories we’ve made, along with us… and never forget.
It’s hard, anticipating the loss of the one you love. Especially if you feel like some uncontrollable force is the one causing the pain. Being torn apart and suffereing certain consequences.. *sigh. Neither of us even want this, but we both know that one day, it will all be more than worth it.

Military life is no joke. If the pain that Michael and I are feeling right now, along with all the other military families, is the equivalent to America’s freedom.. then we should never take our freedom for granted. I can safely say that I’ve never been so overwhelmed with so many emotions, and neither has Mike. All we know is that we love each other, more than anyone could ever know or try to understand. And that’s all we’ll need to get us through this rough time in our lives.

So. This is what heartbreak feels like.

June 27th, 2009

Just got back from spending the day in Cali with my fam. I guess those are the perks of my Dad working for SW Airlines.. we can just hop on a plane to anywhere just like we’re driving down the street. I’m exhausted, but it was great reuniting with our relatives and spending that quality time with my loved ones.

Today marks one week since Michael has been home. We’ve had an amazing week together.. filled with lots of love and every day and night well spent. The first couple of nights, we spent with our friends and each other. We saw Ryan and Danela’s new house, ate at a local bar, then drank all night the first night. The second day, was Father’s day, and my fam was having a partay at my house. Michael showed up with his uniform on and totally impressed my parents :] Monday, we ate breakfast with Lily and Michelle, had lunch at Kabuki, then met up with Dre and Jelissa to watch the premiere screening of Transformers at 7PM in Town Square. After the movie, Dre, Jelissa, Mike, and I pre gamed in Southpoint’s parking garage before going midnight bowling. After bowling, we ate $2.99 breakfast at the cafe downstairs :P Monday was the first night we stayed all night together :] It was great waking up to each other again. Tuesday, we went over to Ryan and Danela’s again, went swimming then caught Kabuki’s happy hour for the second time in one week. I think I got Michael hooked. Lol. Wednesday, Mike did work at Orleans while I searched all over Las Vegas for a freaking nose ring hoop. And failed miserably -__- lol. We later met up and ate Vietnamese food :P We chilled for the rest of the night and prepped a bit for our party the following night. On Thursday, we had our party at Palms Place. We picked up some alcohol and snacks before checking in around 3-ish. We immediately took advantage of our $50 credit towards Simon and ate theee best sushi we’ve ever had in our entire lives. After our late lunch, I laid out on our balcony suite trying to steal every bit of sun that was left, while Mike hit the casino. Around 8-ish, Tiff was the first to arrive and she gave Michael a book about Japan. It was so sweet of her :] More people showed up and the night ended up being a huge success. Everyone had a blast! The day after, Mike and I spent about 5 hours at the spa together. We checked out, and went over to Ryan and Danela’s. I had to go home a bit early because I had to wake up the next morning to go to Cali with my fam.

And now I’m home :] And we have one more week to spend together. I wish the days would go by slower but I’m happy that all of our time has been well spent together.
Anyway, I’m tired. And sore :[ So I’m guna rest up a bit. Goodnight!

lots of xoxoxo, and God bless
<333 Erica Flores

June 20th, 2009

It’s 9:22AM and Michael is on his flight back home as we speak! I AM BEYOND EXCITED. I’m just trying to take it all in.. I can’t believe that this is the last time I’m going to be expecting his homecoming for at least two years. I doubt I’ll forget how I’m feeling right now, but I’ll admit, as happy and excited as I am to see and be with him again, my fears and anxiety and nervousness can’t help but bud in.

I feel like I’m floating. Lol. I’m speechless, numb, nervous, dumbfounded. I probably look like a retard with my facial expression right now. I didn’t sleep much last night. And surprisingly, I’m not tired :]

Anywayyyy, I’m guna go put some finishing touches on my make-up and hair. I’ll be reunited with my sailor in AN HOUR! :D:D:D:D:D

lots of xoxoxo, and God bless
<333 E-Flo

June 17th, 2009

Had a very fun-filled day with some old friends and some new :]

Met up at my current favorite happy-hour restaurant, Kabuki, with Jerene and Justin. As usual, I ordered a spicy tuna roll and it was delish! While we were eating, we saw everyone and they Mama at Town Square. It was crazy!
After our like 3-hour dinner and free dessert (haha), we ran into Erika David and talked to her for a bit then after that, we left. I really wanted to go shopping cuz it looked like H&M had some serious saleage going on.. I was definitely tempted, but decided to go home instead :(
I’m proud of myself now though :] Lol. Cuz although my boyfriend is now my new Suga Daddy, I wanna save a few bucks in my own pocket so I could help him out a little, or at least try to. We’re planning to rent a boat at Lake Mead with my fam, eat at all his favorite restaurants and some new ones he hasn’t tried yet (like Kabuki :D), have a poppin’ ass party with lots of alcohol and food, spend a day at the spa, the list pretty much goes on and on.
So anyway, that was kinda off subject. That’s just how all-over-the-place I am lately. I’m so happy and excited to be with my baaaaaby <3
Ok, ok. So then I got home and got a text from Chao Bella asking if I was hungraaay. Of course, I had just eaten so I definitely was not, but I’m always up for some good company. So I got soowooped up and we went to Buffalo Wild Wing’s and talked the night away. After BWW, we cruised along the strip a bit… I poked my head out the sunroof, looked up at the stars, and enjoyed the amazing weather. It was nice at that moment, until I got home and had to brush out all the kinks in my hair =/ Lol. Made me really want to get a bike even more than I already do. AND I want to get either my lip pierced or a Monroe. That’s kinda completely irrelevant, buuut… I was thinking about it when half of my body was outside of a moving vehicle. I think Mike wants to get a tattoo while he’s out here, so I’ll probably get either one pierced then.. once I decide, that is.

So now I’m home, just got off the phone with Michael. Probably guna watch some old Sex&The City dvd to put me to sleep.
Had a wonderful day! TWO MORE DAYS!!! More like a day and a half at this point. Yaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Goodnight everyone.


lots of xoxoxo, and God bless
<333 Erica Flores