Hey guys! Since I'm still working on my music, I wanted to share with you something I worked on with my husband's best friend, Sean (Lil Sean as some of you may know him as), awhile back. He goes by the name of Yung Proof in the music industry. His music really speaks about the things he's gone through and I think we can relate in some way or another.

The first song we wrote together was called Play the Fool. It kinda doesn't sound like me because I made the hook on the lower range of my voice, but I wanted to try something different that people wouldn't exactly expect of me. We just let the beat play out, I wrote my parts, and he wrote his. This song is about a guy who's always in and out of the love in the relationship because he lies way too much. Take a listen...



This second track we made the next day. It's completely opposite from the first one because it talks about a ride-or-die kind of love. Once I heard the beat, I automatically thought of driving down PCH in a classic convertible, you know... JLo and Ja-Rule style. (lol, I know. just bear with me.) He wrote all his verses and I just vibed off of his lyrics to make mine. It was so much fun to do!


 
I'm not on this last one, but I wanted to add this because I really love this track. It's his latest song on SoundCloud and it talks about not worrying about everyone else, and loving what you have and what you're doing. Kid X, which is his brother Xavier, and his friend who goes by Scott Susej, are featured in it.



Follow him on SoundCloud to keep up with his music! Hope you guys really enjoyed it. :)
-Gardenia Rose

I'm already behind on blogs in general, but I figure I'd kick things off on a happy note! Here's my list for the month! It may be a little longer than usual, but that's not a bad thing!

• Summer starts this Monday! I'm so excited for summer! Even if I hate being hot, I love being outdoors and enjoying the sun. From grilling, swimming at the pool, hitting the beach, and having bonfires, I love it all. I'm still working on being confident about my body in a swimsuit (ugh, that's like a WHOLE 'nother thing), but I'm still happy that it's finally here! I'm literally so excited, that I bought a pizza beach blanket. Yes, you read that right. A circle blanket with a pizza on it.

• The OC Night Market is this weekend. The foodie in me cannot wait. My husband and I went last year and it was so much fun! I got to eat some really great foods from Samurai Burrito and Dolcissimo Bakeshop the last time, but I want to try new things this year! I missed the last OC Night Market in May, but I'm not missing it again. Click here for details if you want to go!

• I started a food instagram. Yes, I did... a few days ago actually. It's appropriately called OC Eats and Sweets! It all started when I wanted to keep my food posts separately, but it's turning into a whole new venture and I'm excited! I have a longgg list of places that I want to try and visit so consider this IG as my food photo journal. 

• My sister is having baby #4! I'm gonna be a Tita (Tagalog for Aunt) again! I'm so happy for my sister and her family. Although it came as a surprise, we're all very excited! There's not much more to add than that, but I'm really over the moon about this. I can't wait for another cute face to laugh and play with! Eek! I'm hoping for a boy because Jeremiah needs someone on his side of the gender competition. 

• My dad is back from Taiwan and the Philippines! I'm so excited about this. I'm so glad he's home and safe. He's been gone for a whole month and now he's back just in time for Father's Day! Our church is having a Park Day after service so I'm excited to spend time with him and our second family. I'm gonna wear a"My Dad is Rad" tee that I got from Windsor on a whim. He miiight ask me what "rad" means, but I'm sure he'll appreciate it.