Congrats to TTC's All-Star Students

Congratulations to Leslie Morales & Rachel Gandre who both received an 'A' in their college math classes!  Keep up the good work ladies! 

Playing Dress Up

We were allowed to dress up at work on the Friday before Halloween, so here are a few photos from the office...

Boo!!!

The TTC Party Committee will be selling Boo Grams in October for $1 each. These grams will be delivered to the person of your choice along with a candy on 10/29/09.

Also there will be alot of employees coming to work in costume on Friday, October 30th. Please check with your supervisor to see if it's ok for you to participate...We hope you can join the fun!!! There will be awards for those who dress up!

We are also holding the White Elephant Auction this month

A new DPA in the office...

I wanted to publicly announce that TTC has a new DPA in the office. Robert Esparza was sworn it as an official Deputy Purchasing Agent (DPA) today. Congratulations Robert!

Colleen Avila

A Taxpayer's Thank You

Chriss Street & Jennifer Burkhart received the following Thank You e-mail:

Good morning Chriss and Jennifer.On behalf of South Coast Christian Assembly Sr. Pastor Dan Campbell, the Board, and members of our church, we sincerely extend our gratitude and appreciation for your direct assistance in helping us receive adjusted property tax refunds on our parsonages during the past six weeks.Knowing how much pressure the county is under today, including reductions of staff, you have truly provided exceptional "customer service" on our behalf.

Many thanks to you and your entire team,
Larry Gilbert, SCCA Board
cc: Pastor Dan and Board Member Joe Uhrig

"I dress like this everyday!"

Here is Mr. Paul Cocking in his everyday attire...just kidding...Paul is displaying his good sense of humor by participating in "Super Casual Week" which was July 13-17th. The week was a success & raised money & book donations for Orangewood Children's Home. Thank you to all of you who participated as well...

Good times at a Bolivian Cultural Event

Jennifer, Rogelia & a friend of Jennifer had the privilege of attending the “Encuentro Cultural Boliviano" at the Yost Theatre on July 11, 2009. Chriss & his wife Vicki were also in attendance. They all had a fantastic time.

Cruising into the Sunset...

Cruise into the Sunset with your family on a beautiful afternoon in Newport Beach. The TTC Party committee is hosting an Opportunity Drawing for a 2 hour ride on a Duffy Boat. Please see Shayra Martinez or Sally Ursua to purchase raffle tickets. Click on the attached flyer for details...

Congratulations to the newly married Fahad

Fahad Haider & his wife Anum got married the weekend of July 17th, 2009. Congratulations to the Happy Couple. Here are some pics from the events.

Yo Quiero Gidget R.I.P

With the shocking news of Gidget the Chihuahua untimely death the other day, here are some pictures of her best performances of all time (in my opinion anyway). I’m remembering watching these LIVE on TV when I was slightly inebriated…Her acting & legacy will never be forgotten.

Gidget was also an inspiration for my Award Winning Art Project (Best 2-Dimensional Design) in the year 2000.

Fahad's Wedding Shower

The Treasurer's Office had a wedding shower for Fahad to celebrate his wedding...He received lots $$ & a new pair of.....

One Hour Photo

There are many reasons to not like taking pictures. As actress Keira Knightley once said, "Photographs take away the soul".

Pictured: Keira Knightley subjecting

herself to eternal "darnation".

As you can see in the below photos, The Devious Doctor Mendez, as she is known in The Underworld, slowly chips away at my soul, hope and dignity just like her forefathers instructed her to do.

PICTURED: Lucifer Van Mendez

And I know Yvette is just frustrated over the upcoming Chargers season.

It's too bad Seahawks do not

play the Chargers every year.

I am okay now. I would like to thank all the well wishers.

My Photoshoot with Ali...

Some people just HATE getting their picture taken...I found this was the case with Ali Salami. Yes, can you believe it? Mr. I'm so good looking Ali Salami?? Shy about getting his photo taken??? Puh-leeze!! Yesterday, I walked around taking each person's photo for the staff directory and when it was Ali's turn, well this is what he gave me (see below)...Ali, I know you've been looking forward to this day for awhile now...it is now your time to shine buddy... a whole blog dedicated just to YOU. XOXOXO

"I'm having a bad hair day"
Everyone, check out my cool watch!!

Wanna-be GQ pose...


Staring at a Screensaver of himself...

Airing out the pits... I can't breathe


Playing Hard to get, but we all know he's not...


Trying to show off his six-pack...wait, what?


Talk to the monkey...

Hello my name is Rally Monkey...I am Ali's best friend

Even Ramona tried to take him down...
Live WWE cubicle action!! Get him Ramona!!
Well after all of that (I have many more photos beside these), I walked away with nothing worth my while, except some good material for this blog of course. Thank you Ali for the great pics!! And to all of you reading this, make sure you take a pic of Ali with your cell phone or camera next time you see him. He loves getting his pic taken!!

Goodbye Michael...

With the shocking news of Michael Jackson's untimely death today, here is a video in memory of one of his best performances of all time (in my opinion anyway). I remembering watching this LIVE on tv when I was a kid...His music & legacy will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Farrah & Ed McMahon as well...

Kids are smart...

My son Isaac left a letter on a coworker's desk last night...I didn't know he was writing it, but couldn't help but laugh when I saw what he left on this person's desk...so funny! Attached is a copy of the letter...

Bake Sale!!! Yum!!!

The TTC Holiday Committee will be having a Bake Sale on Thursday, June 25th. Please click on the image to view the flyer. Pass the word around to your co-workers in other departments & with your CAPS+ classmates & teacher! Also we still need your help, please let us know if you can donate some goodies, such as donuts, cookies, bagels, etc!! If you would like a pdf version of this flyer to take with you to your CAPS+ class or to give to another department, please let Yvette know...thank you.

A Concert worth Sharing...

Armando Azpeitia wanted to share some photos & thoughts regarding an awesome concert he went to on Sunday, June 7th... looks like fun...

"I experienced the concert of legendary baritone Andrea Bocelli this past Sunday at the Hollywood Bowl. My girlfriend and I had a great time and lots of memories from the Box seats. This is the 23 third year since my first time at the Bowl and I invite anyone who hasn’t to experience it at least once."