1) Hey, thanks for the Guyabera for Christmas.
But if you didn’t notice, I’ve been working out and lost some weight. XL is too big for me and I’m swimming in the damn thing. If you have the receipt, please let me have it. I’m an L not an XL. Thanks.
2) The Cuban time thing.
You’ve been much better about being on time for stuff. But you can still do better. I know you’re Cuban and I love the whole Cuban thing. It’s one of the reasons I moved here. I also love your Cuban family (drama and all) but I prefer to run closer to Gringo time for drop offs and pick ups of our son. Thanks again. I have all my clocks set about 10 minutes fast. I’ll do yours if you want me to.
3) You have your shortcomings and so do I. But I’d like to congratulate you on being nominated as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman Of The Year. You deserve it. 
You’re a cancer survivor.
We met right after you finished your treatments. It’s been probably more than ten years now and there’s about a skabillion people that are thrilled that you’re still free and clear. I know helping find a cure for cancer, any type of cancer, is something that means a lot to you and it means a lot to me.
4) You are a great mother and a great ex-wife. But then again I don’t have another ex-wife to compare you to yet.
5) In some ways our lives are separate now and in other ways they’ve never been more together. One thing’s for sure: we’re together on this fight to find a cure for cancer and I’m happy to ask everyone to join us in this important battle by donating below.
To view the ex’s donation page, click here.
So that’s the shout out for my ex. Thank you so much everyone for doing your best on this and as always my best to you all.
~Mike
Tags: Akerman Senterfitt, beat cancer, cancer, cancer sucks, Diego LaMonica, Jacqueline Arango, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida Chapter, LLS, Mike LaMonica, Mike LaMonica's blog
February 2, 2012 at 10:10 am |
finally got to read this one… what’s her phone number anyhow? akermann? damn, they love me.
February 2, 2012 at 10:54 am |
Hi Grant,
Here is her phone #. Click on the link:)
https://sfl.dojiggy.com/pledge/index.cfm?585F22080E707564600608787A700061007977091E0637525E377F7D0B0204720006
~Mike
January 27, 2012 at 9:02 pm |
Good man.
February 2, 2012 at 10:20 am |
Thank you Paul! It’s a good thing!
~Mike
January 25, 2012 at 12:06 pm |
Am just catching up on this post now, but I wholeheartedly second SFF&W on that ‘classy’ comment. A+, Mike. And a great cause to boot!
January 25, 2012 at 12:24 pm |
Thanks for stopping by for the cause Jackie,
It’s the best of initiatives and I’m super flattered. Especially when the super class acts call me one!
My best to you as always.
~Mike
January 24, 2012 at 12:34 pm |
Maybe if you went to LA Fitness more than once a year you could fill out an XL!
In all seriousness Mike, great post. I’m sure she appreciates the shout out
January 25, 2012 at 12:21 pm |
Brad,
Not everyone wants to get huge and ginormous like you.
Appreciate the well wishes. It’s going great. Thanks bruh!
~Mike
January 24, 2012 at 11:00 am |
Dear Mike,
Thank you for correcting gift card to receipt as it offended my fashionista and retail sensibilities. Do you know how many hours of training it takes millions of employees to say “do you want a gift receipt with that?” It’s like the McDonald’s fries of fashion, man.
Next: *THAT*, my friend is an awesome Tommy Bahama garment. Please do not belittle it or the giver by complaining about the size, because even if you never wear it, you can gaze at it longingly knowing that EVEN on sale it cost the giver an arm and a leg, and not only do they love you, but DAMN do they have great taste.
HINT: if there is a little sticker with a bar code on it, on the tag, it’s in the system and you can exchange it. Isn’t luxury retail grand?
If you can’t return it, I suggest you eat more just so you can wear it.
A huge to congrats to your ex, who is obviously amazing in every way. I hope you and she raise lots of dough for a wonderful organization.
-Sueanne
January 25, 2012 at 12:20 pm |
Hi Sueanne,
Thanks for upping my fashionista lingo that had nowhere to go but up! And thanks for the tip on the barcode. But I think I’m going to keep it for our son. Ten y/o 5’4″ or 5’5″ and soon to be bigger than daddy.
I appreciate the kind words and the fashionista schooling!
~Mike
January 24, 2012 at 10:16 am |
Great post! As you know LLS is an important cause to me. I have raised in excess of $30,000 through Team in Training and am always happy to contribute more. I hope Jackie wins, she deserves it, but the most important thing is the money raised will help others win in their fight against cancer.
January 24, 2012 at 10:28 am |
Hi Chuck,
As you or anyone will read on her donation page, “Since 1949 the survival rate for many blood cancer patients has doubled or tripled and in some cases quadrupled.”
That’s because of people like you. Take a bow. And thanks for taking the time to comment on this important post.
~Mike
January 24, 2012 at 2:31 am |
This is awesome! I’ll donate tomorrow! Thanks for sharing Mike!
January 24, 2012 at 9:04 am |
Thank you Single Latina Mama! Very sweet of you!
~Mike
January 24, 2012 at 1:10 am |
Six months ago that Guayabera would have fit me perfectly, but thanks to your help I’m now an M. Gracias
Great post, by the way — it made me want to write about my ex. Wait … maybe not …
But your post also made me want to donate without hesitation.
January 24, 2012 at 9:06 am |
Hi Alex,
Thanks! This is a cause that needs XL-sized help. Hope to see you soon my friend.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 11:31 pm |
Haha.
That Cuban-time thing–it pisses me off too. Just substitute Colombian for Cuban.
Feel free to have your ex shop for me too. I’m still an XL and even got a few XXL for “extra comfort” and “because the XL always shrinks”
Sounds like a good relationship. Beat cancer? Hell, yeah!
Rob
January 23, 2012 at 11:45 pm |
Hey Rob,
Thanks for the props. This is as important as it gets. XL important.
I don’t think the Cuban time thing is changing any time soon, but I tried to sneak it in with the “let’s beat cancer” message. It was worth a shot.
Thanks again Rob.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 11:16 pm |
This is awesome!!! Such an amazing cause too… (pulling out wallet)
January 23, 2012 at 11:49 pm |
The sweetest Lorena,
You are in inspiration to so many of us and in so many ways. And tonight you just showed everyone another reason to love you. Right here on my humble little blog.
XO.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 11:09 pm |
Miguelito,
As an ex myself, I thank you for this beautifully written, insightful, and loaded with care blogpost! You have made it very easy to want to help the foundation w a donation not only because of how much we all care about you, but because we care now about your ex too!
January 23, 2012 at 11:41 pm |
Thank you so much Natascha! You are always the best at everything (especially in the nice department!).
Because of you so many more people will be celebrating many more happy birthdays and I can’t wait to celebrate with you again! But I might have to wait a bit.
Abrazotes and thank you for helping the foundation in any way you can.
~Miguelito
January 23, 2012 at 9:43 pm |
I’ve always enjoyed reading your blog, but never felt comfortable leaving a comment. But couldn’t resist this time – your relationship with your ex is pretty amazing. What a lucky son.
January 23, 2012 at 11:04 pm |
Dear Michelle,
I’m so happy you commented here and any and all comments are welcome on this page except spam.
Our son is a wonderful boy. My proudest moment was when he got the “Friendliest Camper” award this summer. I think he’s gonna turn out great…
Please do stop by any time you want. I run a people friendly blog. That’s the drill here. My best to you.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 9:17 pm |
Mike, my dear! Anyone who has survived cancer can be 10 minutes late. Give the lady a break.
January 23, 2012 at 10:59 pm |
Jeez Maria,
You’re right.
Thank you so much for spreading the word on this. I know how much you have going on. I should chill a bit. I will try my best.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 9:12 pm |
Can I be your next ex?
Luv ya, Mike!
January 23, 2012 at 10:56 pm |
I do.
Can’t wait to see you Saturday.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 9:11 pm |
Awww..you are the sweetest Mikey. <3
January 23, 2012 at 10:56 pm |
Put your walking shoes on girl. We’re doing the Instagram thing on Saturday.
Gracias amiga! This is moi importante.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 9:02 pm |
This is one of the best blog posts I’ve read in 2012. Loved it, Mike!
January 23, 2012 at 10:54 pm |
Hi Sabrina!
Thanks so much but there’s a lot of 2012 to go:)))))))))))) This is important stuff and I reeeeeeealy appreciate you commenting.
My best to you as always.
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 8:41 pm |
Classy.
January 23, 2012 at 10:53 pm |
From the movie “Ron Burgundy”: Keep it classy San Diego!
Thank you so much for sharing this post with all your readers! You’re the bestest!
~Mike
January 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm |
OUCH! That’s a classic one, Mike!
January 23, 2012 at 10:51 pm |
Thanks Manny!
Donate if you can. It’s the best of causes.
~Mike