Beauty Queen

What if...
One of the most important people in your life does not feel the same way about you, that in their life you are in the top 10 or maybe even top 20 but no where near the top 5 or 1.

Would you rethink your ranking of others or rethink the moments and memories you have with this person and the sheer weight that has on your life but not theirs.

Would you continue on like nothing had changed but deep down know the difference?


vb

Standing Strong and Tall

I have always been proud of my dad. Not a moment passes by that I haven't thought he was the perfect man. Earlier this month my dad had his change of command ceremony within his military regiment.

He has been the CO, aka the head man for just over 3 years and this was the ceremonial and celebration of his goodbye. For the first time ever, I saw my dad  almost cry twice and really express to his soldiers, friends and family the love he had for the army. I think more importantly, his soldiers, friends and family showed the love they have for him and all that he has done!

My dad: the perfect car packer.

So again I say I have always thought my dad was the perfect man, he is kind and caring, a big goof-ball, fair and serious when necessary and always makes the right decision based on how it will effect others. He goes over and beyond what needs to be done for his family and people he cares for and really shows what being a leader means.

I credit my dad for teaching me the lessons on what doing things for others will do for yourself and remember who matters most in all decisions you make, that its not about what you want or need but how it will affect the people you lead and their lives that matter most.

Love you dad- today, tomorrow and every day after that.

xo
vb

Live and Breathe it.

A important person in my life once said to me : " Be all you think you can be... and more".  I keep that close to my heart for lots of reasons. It pushes me to try my hardest and a little bit more with work, relationships and my dreams.

What do you dream of? More importantly, how will you achieve those dreams?

Maybe it's all the boy band music I've been listening to lately... :S (awkward) but maybe it's also me feeling a bit more inspired that usual, focused and ready.

So with that i'm going to write down some real hard tangible goals on here tomorrow and invite you on continue with me on this journey of figuring out adulthood and who I want to be.


To help with that... here is some photos that made me smile today.

Love always,
vb.

Last Friday Night

I think the best part of getting out of a slum is the feeling. Since you have been feeling like crap for awhile it feels great to get back to normal- sunshine and happy days ;)

Ok- maybe a tad corny but I feel alive today, as if a dark cloud has finally lifted. I woke up tired but happy, getting ready took less time that usual, a deal come online for highlights I definitely need and work has flown by fast.

Not all is lost in the world lovelies. I am ready to continue my journey on weight loss.... need to get back on track and to love life the way it was supposed to be done.

Further more last week I enjoyed the NKOTBSB concert- awesome! Here is nick carter's new vid.. someone I never really had the hots for until... nowish.. ;)




Enjoy the week!
vb

Love today

Love today and every day after. Even is life is not going your way, even if you have no idea why you are not happy, why everything on the outside is grand but inside you feel like screaming. Continue to love today.

I would be lieing not only to myself but all of you if I said I hadn't fallen off the weight watchers wagon, because I massively have. Why? Well I had a family death, busy at work, lack of sleep over the past week and a slight mini-depression when my best friend left as I always feel. So I did what old val always does- hide in my room, eat junk and shut out anyone who wanted to talk. I just didnt have the energy.


However, the sun is out and life seems slightly better today. There is a lot left in my hands lately, but its time to do it all right, but also do some stuff for me.

peace and love no matter who you are.
xo
vb