Do Your Surname Search!

"The world is in perpetual motion, and we must invent the things of tomorrow."
-Tilar J Mazzeo,
The Widow Clicquot

Leave it to my 'DNA' cousin, John E Spencer to introduce me to another magnificent website that is available. It's called the 'World Names Profiler'. Simply go to this website link and type in your surname in the SEARCH box.
http://www.publicprofiler.org/worldnames/

I entered ARMIJO and learned the 'Frequency Per Million' of people with my surname in our world. I wasn't surprised that SPAIN was my 'power' country (which is why I will be there for my '5 decades' birthday this year). Look at where my other ARMIJO descendants are scattered.

SPAIN.............20.53
USA...............10.28
ARGENTINA......... 3.58
NEW ZEALAND....... 1.06
SWITZERLAND....... .64
NORWAY............ .57
FRANCE............ .44
CANADA............ .23
GERMANY........... .11
ITALY............. .06

This helps in my personal travel plans. I have yet to visit New Zealand, Norway, and Canada. I shall add them to my list. Smiles.

I did a search under my mom's maiden name (LUCERO) and my paternal grandmothers' maiden name (GARCIA) and my maternal grandmothers' maiden name (LEYBA) and learned that SPAIN, ARGENTINA and the USA are currently my most populated places of ancestral heritage. Where do you stand? I would love to know your family roots!

LUCERO:
ARGENTINA....1641.99
USA.......... 49.43
SPAIN........ 31.64
NORWAY....... 4.24
AUSTRIA...... 1.59

LEYBA (a Spanish Jewish surname):
ARGENTINA.... 14.13
USA.......... 5.98
SPAIN........ 1.05
GERMANY...... .18

GARCIA:
SPAIN........36639.41
ARGENTINA.... 7535.77
FRANCE....... 1130.15
USA.......... 1045.54
SWITZERLAND.. 544.98

Twenty-five years ago today:

Monday, March 26, 1984

It was another 'okay' work day. Salima has a temporary promotion beginning next week in the El Cerrito 'Final Accounts Collection Center'. I will miss her. I already miss Juanita Lane who is on promotional assignment somewhere in Hayward, CA. My promotion will come one of these days. I'm in no real rush.

Helen and I ate at the 'Pot Belli Deli'. I think Helen has one hell of a humongous crush on my brother, Tony. Whatever!

I rode my bike repeatedly along the South Shore beach. It was a cool, breezy day. The tunes were good as I rode swiftly in my new Campagnolo T-shirt and gloves. I felt as if I was promoting the Italian 'Tour De France' cyclists.

After my ride I went to eat with Dad. He started to yell at me because I was late for dinner. I left quickly thereafter. Shit. I don't have to eat there (and didn't). I split.

Sherri called me and we talked about the bird (Madison) that John bought. She taught me how to feed it since John was away on his ski trip. He is due back on Wednesday.

I drove my car to NATIONS Burgers on Webster Street for a burger, fries and shake (and a slice of cheesecake). There goes any calories I may have lost during the strenuous bicycle ride.

I had felt sleepy when I awoke this morning, so I felt like turning in early tonight. I watched 'Automan', a new TV series starring Desi Arnaz Jr. about a computerized man-made Automatic man. It was so-so.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOYRbfSG55o
"Only When I Laugh" is on TV but I am not in the mood for a flick.

There are only four more days and I shall be on that flight from San Francisco. I look forward to escaping for a while.

Nadine never called me. I am sure she received my card/note that I left on her front door by now. Oh well...it's her loss.

I have been considering a visit to the skating rink in San Leandro this coming Tuesday for 'gay' night. I am not sure whether I should go or not. Sometimes I hate the "vibes". Maybe I will go.

I don't feel like attending that drab class at the California College of Arts & Crafts anymore. I intend to ride my bike every day after work this week. This is for sure!

I like the way my mom straightened up the townhouse. She is too sweet.

Dad called me back with his own way of apologizing. He made me laugh. There's a SAFEWAY Bingo game going on.
"I'll let you win eighty-percent of the SAFEWAY Bingo winnings if you get the winning number to clinch it," Dad said.
He is so 'cool' sometimes. It's too bad he spends his vacation at home. He deserves to get away. I think he is missing out because he always talks about going to Mora Valley or Taos in New Mexico.

I love being part of the 'jet set'. My flight to Arcata-Eureka this Friday night will be fun. I know it!

I am really flattered that Patty Paisal does want to go out with me. She is super nice. I was kind of tempted to ask Nici Kapellas out when I saw her at Elisa's party. I didn't. I keep flashing back to our short 8th grade romance. Haha.

David Vigil yelled out to me across the entire office about partying out by Fisherman's Wharf tonight. I cannot see going to San Francisco every night. Once to twice a month is more than satisfactory.

My recent bike ride in The City was fun despite the whistles, head turns and car honks by other men in the wild, crazy City.

Sherri is moving into this townhouse on April 1st. I am going to mom's. What a drag! It's like going back in time by a major step. At least I can save some extra money.

Helen found a new apartment near the Merritt Building by Lake Merritt on 7th Avenue. I guess that's a triumph for her. We will be closer for dinners after work. Nighty night.