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Memories of Christmas

December 26, 2009 – 12:15 am

Waking up this morning I walked downstairs with one hand carrying the three gifts for my mom and the other hand carrying Callie. I always love Christmas morning. Just the wonderful thought in your head of giving and receiving makes my heart pound. I always wonder if my mom will like what I get her. Will she be pleased or disappointed. The thing is she is always happy and always tells me that it was thoughtful and its the thought that counts.

My mom loved her gifts this year. Put lots of smiles on her face. So, what did I get her? I got her this coupon book that has different things to make mom happy. For example, go to a movie together or clean your room. the second gift I got her was a calendar. She asked for it and I got it for her. Santa listened. The last and best gift is a painted cow that I knew she would love. There are huge painted cows in New York City that my mom always loved and wish she could have. So, I decided I would get her a little one painted with a garden scene. She loves it. Cant stop admiring it. I am happy about that because it was difficult choosing which one to get her. I wanted something she would love and I chose the perfect one.

Look I got a mustang for Christmas! Okay okay. It is not a real one but it is still awesome. It works for me for now. Makes me work on my dream to get one some day when I have the money. The dogs had some fun chasing it. So everyone meet my mustang sally.

Another thing my wonderful mother got me was a grooming table! I am so excited about it too. It means grooming the dogs will be so much easier. The pack wasnt so happy about it though. They gave me an evil look. Haha! Now you dogs cant run away from me while I am grooming you. I have to thank Princess for putting up with me while I was taking photos of her on my new grooming table. As you can see she was not pleased about the whole situation.

My last favorite thoughtful gift my mom gave me was a little camera backpack. The perfect gift for a photographer who likes walking and bicycling long distances and taking lots of photos. It will help me get a more variety of photographs. Thanks mom for believing that I could be successful in photography profession some day. Your the best.

Overall, it was a lovely Christmas. My Grandma came over and we had wonderful food. At least to me it was great. For an appetizer we had shrimp cocktail and then for the main course meal we had ravioli! It was delicious. I always love Christmas. Just a lovely thoughtful family holiday. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and had a joyful fun day. I am tired and goint to get some sleep soon. Peace.

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Christmas Eve Plus A Birthday

December 24, 2009 – 11:04 pm

We just dont celebrate Christmas Eve today in my family. Today is also my Grandpas birthday. Even though he passed away a few years ago he is never forgotten. We may not be partying down here but I bet he is partying up in heaven. Telling his jokes to everyone and eating cake. My Grandpa was my father figure to me and he was the sweetest guy in the entire world. Happy Birthday Grampa. By the way, the photo above is my grandpa and I.

So, today I wrapped the three Christmas presents I got my mother. Took me a long time since I cant wrap. I forgot how to partially but I tried my best. Callie had fun getting in my way and playing with the wrapping paper. Silly cat. Anyways, I hope she will like the three gifts. I think she will. Its really the thought that counts. Cant show you the gifts yet but I will tomorrow. Keep patient. Santa will deliver them soon.

Yes, the dogs and the cat have gifts for Christmas too. They are part of the family so of course they are on the gift list. The dogs are lucky I did not find any cute clothes that I wanted for them this year. Hehe. This year the dogs are getting some treats and toys. For Callie’s first Christmas with us she is getting little toy mice to bat around. Sorry Callie no real mice allowed in my room.

I took these two photos of the dogs today. Well, I took a set but I thought I would just share two and these are the two favorites of mine. I was thinking how we needed some pack portrait. So, here are two Christmas portraits of my pack. Amazingly they all stayed still and cooperated. What do you think of them?

Before you know it Christmas will be here. So, I will wish everyone an early Christmas just in case you wont be around tomorrow. My grandma is coming over for Christmas, which will be nice. Its always great to have the family together. Hope everyone has a joyful Christmas and has fun. I will talk to you all soon and will post my Christmas day adventure tomorrow night. Ho Ho Ho! Merry Early Christmas.

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Spirit of Christmas

December 22, 2009 – 8:59 pm

The snow on the ground. The loads of people rushing around to gather their last few Christmas gifts. The smell of gingerbread and all the lights express the spirit of the holiday. I love Christmas and its not just because of the gifts. Its because the holiday brings everyone together. Seems to bring the love out of the people you usually dont see that much love from. Christmas is a time to be with family, friends and have a smile on your face.

I created this years Christmas card in photoshop. It was fun and I enjoyed making it. What do you think of it? Anyways, I hope everyone is excited for Christmas and is ready to get and give gifts to the ones you love and care about. Stay warm and full of Christmas spirit.

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A Thankful Thanksgiving

November 26, 2009 – 10:38 pm

Do you know why I love Thanksgiving? Alright, besides all of the good food and seeing family. Its a time to remember of everything that I am thankful for and I cherish. I mean really we should all realize what we are thankful for everyday but sometimes we forget.

There is so much that I am thankful for. I am not going into deep detail because the list probably would never end. The main two people that I am thankful for are my mother and my grandma. I would not be the person that I am today if it was not for their guidance and love. My family may be small but its strong and we stick together through everything. Love is stronger than anything.Thanks mother and grandma.

Another thing I am thankful for are my furry family. They are always teaching me something through their patience, love and their unique personalities. They give so much love and sometimes more love than a lot of people out there. They may not talk but they really help guide me through life. Knowing that they will always love me and be there is all I need from them. Thanks Princess, Lady, Oliver and Callie.

Last thing that I am thankful for that I am going to share is Life. Sounds ridiculous? Well, its not. You never know when you could be taking your last walk, eating your last meal or even breathing your last breath. We all know life is short but sometimes we do not realize how short it can be. No one knows exactly when they are going to die. So, cherish every second of it and take every chance you get to enjoy it. Thanks God for giving me life.

It was a great day full of family time with my mom and grandma. Since, my grandma lives in an assistant living place my mom brought her over to our house for Thanksgiving. She had fun and enjoyed seeing me. Grandma has a tendency to repeat herself but what would you expect at her grand age. Hey, at least I will never forget our conversations. They are glued into my brain. She sure is one tough lady and enjoyed the food mom made. P.S. She thought it was Christmas. I guess she is excited for gifts. Do not worry Grandma, Christmas will be here shortly.

The only time you will ever see my mom spend hours in the kitchen cooking is for holidays like Thanksgiving. She is not a big cooker but when she does cook it tastes good. All the food was good today. Well, besides the zucchini, but thats because I dont like it. Eww. Icky. I did eat the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans and the mashed yams. I was stuffed after all that food. Probably gained a few pounds but thats alright. That will burn off pretty quickly.

I hope everyone had a nice thankful Thanksgiving like I did. Hope you all ate a lot and had a few laughs. I do hope you all took a moment and realized what you are truely thankful for. So, my question for you all is what is your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? Mine is stuffing. Its always yummy and good. Stay thankful. Peace.

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Bath Day

November 23, 2009 – 10:29 pm

I spent most of my Saturday bathing the dogs. Killing the pesky fleas and making them smell good. The faces they gave me were so sad and cute at the same time that I could not resist grabbing my camera and photographing them. For your information they were not very fond of me for the rest of the day. Well, until it was dinner time and they became all lovey dovey. Dogs…gotta love them!

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Fifteen Years in America

November 12, 2009 – 2:06 am

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November 11th. Its the day my mom gave me a second chance in life. The day I found the one person who loves me more than all the people in the universe. If it was not for her I probably would still be in Russia. There with no family to be with or give me love that I would need to survive the harsh world. If my mom did not adopt me fifteen years ago on the 11th I probably would not be the person I am today.

The early years. Life was hard. I do not remember anything from the three years in Russia. I guess its better that way. My mind probably blocked it out to not deal with the trauma. All I know is my birth mother could not take care of me and it was rough living with her. Little food, cold weather and neglect was not an easy experience for me. Then I ended up in an orphanage. Life in there probably was not much easier. It was better than being totally neglected with no one there for me. At least, I probably got some food and warmth. I am glad I am out of there now and part of a family that loves me.

The connection with my mom was instant when we met. It was fate. She was the mother I needed and longed for. My hero. Let me share something with you. So, all I knew what to say was momma poppa and baby when I first came to America. The orphanage probably taught us that because that is a complete family. That is considered a dream family. Not to me though. My mom is the best mom and father combined. I might not have a father but my mom to me is better and loves me more than any two parents could. She is the best single mom in the world.

I was given a second chance in life. The chance I would have not had if my mom did not adopt me. I was three and its hard for older children to get adopted. It just gets harder and harder as you get older too. I am thankful everyday for my mom. The one person who spent fifteen years giving her time, love and life to me. Thanks mom for everything. I am blessed because of you. If it was not for you I would not be where I am today. I would have probably never known what love and family was if you did not open up your life to me. I love you so much. xoxo.

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Happy 95th Birthday Grandma

October 5, 2009 – 8:00 pm

Grandma_95th_Birthday_09My Grandma is 95 today and she is still going strong. Even though her memory is not that great and asks me a hundred times what grade I am in she is still very witty. One lady who was at the brink of death and now is back to her strong self. She amazes me everyday how she went through so much and is where she is today. So, for her birthday we went to this wonderful Italian restaurant called Andreas. They have amazing food. I always get some sort of pasta because it is so good. Tonight I got gnocchi and it was delicious! I am stuffed. It was nice for my Grandma to get out. She enjoyed it so, so did my mom and I. Happy Birthday Grandma!

Ah, its been an overall a good day. No big drama at school and  nice celebration of my Grandma’s birthday. Could not ask for more in a day. It is time to relax. Time to blast some good music. Time to just enjoy the night before another day of school comes by way. Well, I hope you all enjoyed this Monday and found something positive about it and I will chitty chat with you all soon. Peace.

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A Great Sunday

October 4, 2009 – 10:35 pm

442020082_1538150753_0What can I say. The title explains it. Ah, it has been beautiful weather here today. Just gorgeous. Clear skies and in the seventies. So, around two I went on a really long bicycle ride. Just me, my bicycle and my music through the park. It was lovely. Only thing that is annoying on the weekends is it can get crowded but it was not too bad today. Moving on. When I got home I rested a little bit and then I did my chores. I suprised my mom with doing the dishes and washing the floors. Im such a sweet daughter. Hehe. Then I took my dogs  for a lovely walked. They enjoyed it and so did I. So, that was mainly my day. It was enjoyable.

Its my mom and Princess. I took this photo with my camera phone tonight because just was a perfect shot. I couldn’t resist. Both of them together is a perfect picture. Anways, I have to wake up early for school tomorrow. Ugh. Darn. Someone turn time back just a little. Well, at least my classes are not bad classes. I am going relax for a little and then hit the sack because I need sleep. Hope you all had a nice weekend and an alright Monday. Peace.

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Father’s Day Photo Assignment

June 23, 2009 – 2:52 am

I am always trying to learn more and get critiqued about my photography. I love doing photography assignments because it teaches you more and gets you thinking. I talk to NikiCruz on twitter and he is a marvelous photographer. He gave me an assignment to photograph three things that a father would like for father’s day. This was kind of challenging for me since I do not have a father but i walked around my house and found some things that I thought fathers may like. It was fun and I hope to get more assignments soon.

I chose the grill to photograph because fathers like to cook on the grill a lot of the time. Camcorder for those fathers who like to film their family or anything else that interests them. Lastly, the dvd stack because fathers always like watching movies with their family or by themselves.

Let me know what you think. Critique these. I do not mind harsh comments but you can leave the positive comments too 😀

Here are the three final photos I chose to display.

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