Valerie
28 November 2009 @ 11:43 pm
Wow, the wind is really gusting out there. Yowsa!

a bit about my Saturday... )


half these dreams are gone
stolen in the dead of night
burning in the dawn
 
 
Current Mood: thoughtful
 
 
Valerie
25 October 2009 @ 08:42 pm
Her birthday is in a couple of weeks, but since it's October, why not do a birthday/Oktoberfest celebration? lol!

birthday fun and yummy yums! )
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Current Mood: good
 
 
Valerie
09 August 2009 @ 12:25 am
Her birthday isn't until next week, but her party was on Saturday. She's one! I can't believe it's been almost a year. Yowsa!

buffets rock )

And since it's technically now Sunday...

no, I'm not thinking of you
not even in my dreams
not even in the dead of night
where no else can see
I've purged you from my memories
stamped out all the embers
if anyone should question me
I'll lie and say not ever
perhaps someday I will believe
you mean nothing to me
once the tears have dropped and dried
then I might be free
 
 
Current Mood: sleepy
Current Music: Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day (Feat. Boyz II Men)
 
 
Valerie
05 July 2009 @ 10:38 am
Our 4th of July was lovely! family stuff )

the sun shines bright
high in the blue sky
warming the summer days
vibrant and sweet
the heat fills the air
cut by fleeting breezes
slipping in the shadows
laughing in the shade
 
 
Current Mood: awake
 
 
Valerie
07 June 2009 @ 09:58 pm
heaven doesn't wait for me
I've squandered every breath
wasted every single chance
now there's nothing left
not memories to wallow in
not dreams to take my hand
just emptiness and loneliness
tears sifting in the sand
heaven doesn't wait for me
the road ahead is dark
complete in all its dreariness
leaving echoes in my heart


my sister's baby shower )
 
 
Current Mood: tired
 
 
Valerie
25 May 2009 @ 12:30 am
We had a good Sunday. Now I'm uploading pictures (hence the very early morning hour).

sometimes I miss this
cloudy days and cool breezes
calming me inside


brunch on a relaxing sunday... )
 
 
Current Mood: contemplative
 
 
Valerie
24 May 2009 @ 10:38 am
Yesterday... went something like this )

Today we're off to brunch! The babies will be there. Awww, babies. :)

dashing all this hope
once again you break my heart
tearing at my soul
 
 
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Glee Cast - Don't Stop Believin' (Glee Cast Version)
 
 
Valerie
27 April 2009 @ 08:58 pm
let's pretend to love
savor these stolen moments
never meant to last


I was so tired when we got home last night! Consequently, today just seemed to drag. Alas!

B's baptism )
 
 
Valerie
29 March 2009 @ 09:26 pm
Our weekend consisted of visiting my Pleasant Hill cousin and her family. Her parents, my aunt and uncle, had their 50th wedding anniversary party on Saturday. And Sunday was Alina's baptism! Full family weekend. I loved it, of course!

Saturday... the anniversary party )

Sunday... the baptism )
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Current Mood: happy
Current Music: Madeleine Peyroux Feat. K.D. Lang - River
 
 
Valerie
16 February 2009 @ 10:20 am
when you fall for me
remember I am wary
surprised to believe


last night with the cousins )
 
 
Current Mood: awake
Current Music: Jamie Cullum - Can't We Be Friends?
 
 
Valerie
17 January 2009 @ 10:53 pm
For Breelyn

how sweet are you now
laughing with delight
reflecting in your eyes
dreams so new and bright

savor every moment now
this is my wish for you
hold love fast in your heart
take each morning as adventure anew

find beauty in every day
let your dreams fly the night
laugh after the tears
and know you'll always find the light


what is a red egg & ginger party?

Today was Breelyn's Red Egg & Ginger Party. (Explanation above.) It was fun! Lots of people. And lots of food! Mmmm. :)

i'm uploading pictures, so here are some already up... )
 
 
Current Mood: good
 
 
Valerie
01 January 2009 @ 10:18 am
Happy 2009 everyone! Did you all have a good New Year's Eve?

my new year's eve )

I woke up to my cell phone ringing. I answered it (and tried to sound awake, but she always knows I've been sleeping) and I got the best news ever! Since this is a public post, I'll save the news for later. But let me just say, WOOHOO!!! :)

I'm trying the Project 365 at my Moonlit Jazz blog. I want to put it to good use! ;)

The Capitol One Bowl is on at the moment. GO GEORGIA!!!

And I'll end this post with a poem. Already a change for the new year?

now this sweet moment
already filled with promise
a spark beginning
 
 
Current Mood: happy
 
 
Valerie
28 December 2008 @ 08:47 am
such simple dreams averted
evaporating in the face of adversity
weak against such force
this soul untouched by passion
innocent and pliable
such an easy target to sway
this heart ever willing
yet not daring to believe
waiting with immeasurable patience


Sometimes the words just don't make sense. :P

hanging out with family )
 
 
Current Mood: chipper
Current Music: The Veronicas - Untouched
 
 
Valerie
27 December 2008 @ 10:21 am
Yesterday I hung out with my family at my cousin's house. :)

i take too many pictures sometimes )

I had a great time all the way around even though my parents wanted to leave earlier than I expected. Ah well. :)
 
 
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Joss Stone - Spoiled
 
 
Valerie
24 December 2008 @ 05:22 pm
I'm trying not to be a negative nellie, but I'm kinda feeling down right now. so first this... )

Now let's be a little less down. :)

oh the rain... )
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Current Mood: contemplative
Current Music: Harry Connick, Jr. - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas