Leilani's Domain; About Me

It was in Pittsburg, California on the morning of July --, 19-- at 10:17 when an anxiously, awaiting couple, the late Domingo, a Navy man, and his wife, Aquilina delivered their first daughter into the world. That bouncing, bundle of joy was me...I, Leilani Tolentino was born!

Ronald was their first born, then I followed. Afterwards, Dominic and finally (several years later) Marie Antoinette joined the family. After moving from the west coast (California) to the east coast (Virginia) and eventually settling back in the west coast, the whole family resided in Lathrop, California, of all places...until early 2005, when mom decided to sell her house & move next door to Manteca, Califorina! I have since moved on and can now be located in Modesto, California with husband, Edward, toddlers, Aryana & Michael, and baby Valene.

We make a great team, Edward and I, currently raising six children together, three of those being cats. They are our four-legged babies and we have one boy and two girls...Tiberius is our boy, then there is Xenobia, and Lady Kamani. They are definitely a delightful bunch, each one with his/her own unique personality. Sadly, our oldest cat, Monster, passed away in her sleep on August 20, 2000, Baby on July 27, 2001, and Natasha on July 9, 2007. They were all gentle old souls with strong spirits. We will spread their ashes at our favorite national park.

I used to think that I could wait to have a bundle of my own and even thought I was too young to consider that at this point in my life. To date, things have changed, as one life passes, another one comes...my precious gift arrived just before the anticipated due date of January 25, 2000! Aryana Dominique surprised us all (the birth story). Almost two years later, our "MVP", Michael Vincenzo Perillo arrived, again before the due date, December 15, 2001, then our "VIP", Valene Isabella Perillo, also born before her due date, February 2, 2004! I love my family!!!

In order to help support this growing family, I made the decision to leave my P/T position in the Human Resources Department at Kraft Foods, Inc. - Post/Kool-Aid Facility. I loved the position I was in because I had the opportunity to return to school and continue my education locally at MJC. With the flexibility of my schedule, I was able to enroll in classes that further enhanced my skills. Greater interest in learning everything available immediately arose after handling the company newsletter, Kool-Postings.

My academic interests lie with Computer Graphics. After discovering CMPGR 264, Spring Semester, 1998, I owe a great deal to the two instructors for giving me the opportunity to create this web site. Thanks Chris and Kathy for allowing me this platform to express myself!

Here is something to ponder...

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters, compared to what lies within us. Just be willing to let your intuition guide you, and then be willing to follow that guidance directly and fearlessly. Undoubtedly, you will become what you envisage!"

- A combination of quotes from "The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity" (review here)

With that, I am on a new journey in life which you may read now, or
when you have the chance since it's a bit lengthy.
(click here)

NOTE: Hawaiian, by name only!
Since Dad heard and liked the name when in Hawaii, he made sure his next baby (if a girl)
would be named Leilani, meaning "Heavenly Wreath (or Garland)"