FIND YOUR HEART IN LA VIE EN ROSE

MIA, BUT OK

2013-03-21T23:02:05Z

All is well with my pregnancy. I'm officially due August 25th and hopefully in May (early) I can find out if we are having ourselves a little boy or girl.

A lot has happened since January, and I feel terrible dropping off the face of LJ. In January we found out we were pregnant, a huge deal for us all since we were told kids were a 1/1000000 shot in our lifetime together. Marcus had started in October eating a handful of Walnuts everyday to help with fertility (his grandma told him this). It seems it could just be coincidence, but my God, it could be the reason. Anyway, January was crazy busy and it just continues.

February was a madness. My Dad had tests for Prostate cancer and it was quite the wait for the results. In the midst of waiting for results my Mom suffered what we thought was a stroke. It was a long ordeal that had me and my Dad taking her to the ER for a whole day, and the ICU for another day, and then recovery for another day and a half. So in total, it was a long friggin week. It turns out the symptoms of her TIA (like an intense migraine) mimicked a stroke, and even caused some muscle damage. It's still a bit hard to say what happened because its such an undeveloped field compared to most, but we are just sort of chugging a long.

My Dad's came back negative for cancer (thank God), but my Mom and Dad do need to get healthy, especially my Mom. It's both hard and easy for them, so it's been a bit tense at home for everyone. Marcus did not get the Grand Canyon job for helicopter tours, so he decided March was the month to rerun to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Marcus left this past Monday and I've been a bit of a wreck. I truly miss him. Not going with him hurt because this time apart will be the longest we've ever been without each other. He's still waiting to hear from a job in Alaska that would be eve worse. He would be gone till September, and would not be able to fly home. He would miss all that time and the birth (most likely, they may be cool and let him come home for the birth). I hope he gets the job, partly because it would mean he would fly the better helicopter, also he wouldn't have to work with certain "crazy" people. I would hate it that we'd be apart though.

He'll be back in late April, so the wait will be long. I hope it flies by. Anyway, hope everyone is well. PM me if you want to catch up.

Best wishes,
Tori

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because I need points, promotion.

2012-07-17T07:04:49Z

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SHAMELESS PROMOTION!! BOOK CLUB!

2012-06-15T05:39:50Z

NEW!! BOOK CLUB ON LJ!
Make sure to join up if you are interested in a Summer reading community!
feelinbookish feelinbookish feelinbookish

We have yet to start or choose a book, but we are in the process of figuring it out.

Open Minds. Open books!
Let's do this!

♥ Tori

NEW USERNAME. I DID IT.

2012-06-04T19:31:16Z

Finally took the plunge (aw, for the second time this year) and changed my name from Olivejuice_Icon to something that means a lot to my husband and I- lavanille. Vanille is the scent he's bought me for my birthday every year since we've been together. I wore it when I got engaged, married, & on our honeymoon!

Lavanille isn't an attempt to sound "different" and "exotic" but my way of continuing a username that means something to me. Olivejuice_Icon was a username dedicated to my best friend who I lost in 2004. Her name was Julie and this journal will always be a dedication to her memory. lavanille is now a dedication to my husband and the scent that will forever be a part of our history & our future.

♥
Tori

lavanille @ 2012-05-29T14:04:00

2012-05-29T18:04:05Z

IT'S MY HERPY DERPY 24TH BIRTHDAY TODAY!

Will be having no cake today (diet and all), but I am treating myself to Coconut Milk Ice Cream...

I'll let you know how it tastes. :D

To those who already wished me Happy Birthday:

POTTERLAND PROMOTION

2012-05-19T19:08:10Z

Join potter_land today!
Sign up and use my name to benefit my team with points. :)

RANDOMLY GOOD MESSAGE

2012-05-05T03:48:31Z

Who wants to cry?

http://www.makeadifferencemovie.com/

Freaking good message too! Honestly, if you can make a small difference in someone's life, you can make a heck of big difference in your own.

Moving ... Again

2012-04-02T19:23:56Z

Well our tries at finding a better (and closer) opportunity in SoCal has failed (for now), so we will be heading back to Myrtle Beach, SC. Not really bad though, considering the fact we have an option is a blessed thing. I guess our first year of marriage will be spent trying harder and harder to get somewhere better. We want to start a family in a few years (scary to think about in these times, but we need to dream) so getting to a better place financially and geographically is our main priority.

So next week (day after Easter) I will be on the road again, crossing the country in a crammed Saturn. LOL! Wish my luck! ♥

THREE TRUTHS, ONE LIE

2012-02-23T23:12:35Z

Just a small game: Which is the lie...?

1) I'm allergic to Kiwi.
2) I'm Level 9 Nord in SKYRIM.
3) I love butterflies.
4) I have fallen out of love with the Fashion Industry.

...

lavanille @ 2012-02-05T12:53:00

2012-02-05T20:53:27Z

Hello everyone! Year Three is starting up at potter_land and we could really use some First years. :) I'm on Team Salazar, but there are other great houses such as Rowena, Helga, and ... Godric. So join in at potter_land

Go and ~~apply~~ get sorted HERE today

Make sure to mention my name, lavanille when you apply! This will bring House Points for my team! ♥ Greatly appreciated and can't wait to see your participation!

PS
The fun part is meeting new people! I've made some pretty cool friends in the last year! ♥

lavanille @ 2012-01-14T15:04:00

2012-01-14T23:04:30Z

I've got all your messages and love friends. Sorry I've been so busy!!!

I'm getting married in an hour and a half!!!

Love, for the last time,
Victoria Lopez
Soon to be
Victoria Green

"I do, I do, I do."

[100] Band of Brothers (WIP)

2011-05-05T06:25:45Z

This post is for my fandom365days challenge for Band of Brothers Series.

Each day a theme is provided. We then create an icon for that theme is we choose to.

-Comment.
-Credit lavanille only!
-Save to your own server. Do not edit. Do not repost elsewhere.

100 THEMES

Red	Orange	Yellow	Green	Blue

Indigo	Violet	Silence	Shout It Out	Scene

Boxed In	Loss	Crowded	Whoops	Top Left

Top Right	Bottom Left	Bottom Right	AC	Peaceful

Giddy	In Your Face	Feelings	Ties	On/Off

Wallflower	Popular	Nerd	Jock	Artists Choice 2

Rushed	Disappointed	Yellow	It's On	Negatives

No Faces	Sexual Tension	Bully	Red	Hope

Words	Space	Hair	Complicated	Less Is More

OMG	Blend	Numbers	Letters	Stock

Fun & Games	Crossover	Fail	Chocolate	Sly

Lights	All Night Long	Seen It	Textured	Closed

Open	Artists Choice	Orange	Accessories	Costume

Focus	Moustache	Sexy	No Eyes	Hand Gesture

Angelic	One	Heart Shaped	Hat	Stars

Rainbow	Two's A Party	Three's A Crowd	From A Distance	#@!%&

Have A Drink	Monochrome	Hurt/Comfort	Walk Away	Fire

All The Other Kids	Better Run	Santa Hat	Smile Time	Profile

Alternate Reality	Gold	Silver Belles	All Decked Out	Romantic

Shadows	Hungry	Photograph	Gossip	Hands

Oops

101/100

You can find me at greenfora.

Resources:
RAWR Caps as captured by raiindust @ rawr_caps.

[100] St. Trinina's

2011-02-18T22:21:24Z

This post is for my fandom365days challenge for St. Trinian's Series.

Each day a theme is provided. We then create an icon for that theme is we choose to.

-Comment.
-Credit lavanille only!
-Save to your own server. Do not edit. Do not repost elsewhere.

100 THEMES

All you need is love	Spellbound	Contrast	Compassion	Top

Grunge	Light	Bottom	Movement	Static

Close Call	Center	Left	Secret	Everything

Nothing	As You Wish	Done	Extreme	Sunset

Refuse	Lost Within	Red	Orange	Yellow

Green	Blue	Indigo	Violet	Silence

Shout It Out	Nerdgasm	Scene	Boxed In	Loss

Crowded	Whoops	Top Left	Top Right	Bottom Left

Bottom Right	AC	Bookworm	Peaceful	Giddy

Matching	Negatives	In Your Face	Feelings	Ties

Fake	On/Off	Wallflower	Popular	Nerd

Jock	Randomness	Shenanigans	Artists Choice 2	Rushed

Disappointed	Surprise!	Yellow	It's On	No Faces

Sexual Tension	Bully	Red	Hope	Words

Space	Hair	Complicated	Less Is more	OMG

Blend	Numbers	Letters	Stock	Fun & Games

Crossover	Fail	Chocolate	Sly	Lights

All Night Long	Seen It	Textured	Closed	Open

Artists Choice	Orange	Accessories	Costume	Focus

Moustache	Sexy	No Eyes	Hand Gesture	Angelic

100/100
EXTRAS, ALTERNATES:

Resources:
lifeisdolce ponyboy
ahkna or rawr_caps.

on my mind...

2011-02-08T23:05:48Z

Finding out someone has died always makes you think.

How will I be remembered?
Will I be missed?
At one point will my memory be less painful on people?
Did I live enough?
Did I do things right, in the end?
Life is too short.

We will never live enough. We can try to though.

Writer's Block: What's under Snape's cape?

2010-11-18T14:14:49Z

Fred and George Weasley.

They'll be the ones with explosives.

Writer's Block: BFFs

2010-11-13T05:10:00Z

I'd probably ask it to kill me.

Writer's Block: Past the expiration date

2010-10-17T15:02:48Z

LOL! This is a fun one since I just did my grocery shopping this morning. I have a routine. And I schedule all my meals for the week. It's my way of doing things.

Ground Round, Ground Chuck, Ground Turkey, Shrimp, Lettuce, Onion, Green Onion, Lemon, Parsley, Milk, Eggs, Coffee Creamer, Soy Milk, OJ, Cranberry Juice, Pickles, Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard, Cheese, Pizza Dough, Coffee

That's all I can think of.

Writer's Block: Drink up me hearties!

2010-09-14T17:29:08Z

It would be Lager Meister and I wouldn't be feared as I would be sitting in a bar with my favorite lager.

Writer's Block: It was a very good year

2010-09-08T19:21:14Z

2008. I graduated college, started my first full time fashion job, and met the love of my life.

The last part is the best!

My I Hate List

2010-07-08T21:38:08Z

I hate:

Leather people. When you resemble lambskin bags after a season of wear, get out of the fucking sun and drink some water. Coors Lite doesn't count.

HumV owners who take up two lanes. Your car is too fucking big for civilization. Go home!

People who try to tell me about Los Angeles. Born and raised there, and continue to call it home. Don't tell me I don't know what traffic is- of course I fucking do. I've been on that 405 Parking Lot more than a few times.

Family that lives a holier than thou life. Fuck you you mere mortal.

Profiling, especially at stupid eateries here in the South. Seriously? You're going to question what kind of people come here? Um, you realize who lives here right? STFU hostess?

There is more to come.

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Writer's Block: A real state of independents

2010-07-04T23:12:48Z

Really? There are several things people SHOULDN'T DO- but alas, that is much too sensitive a subject.

A way for them to better their country- pay your taxes, follow the law, try to push change the RIGHT way (follow the law), and support our US Military AMERICA! Stop this crap of picketing military funerals. They go to war, the front lines because they are called upon. If you are unhappy with the war, write your Senator or President (although, I'm not sure it will make a difference), but the point is... respect the men and women fighting to defend your freedom.

I'm a proud American and I love my home. I respect life, ALL life, and I respect the freedom to live a happy life. I love God, Family, Home, and Humanity. All things wonderful.

Writer's Block: Future forward

2010-06-28T13:07:09Z

I'm going to have to go with 'Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy'. I think that movie is quite great for several reasons, one being a comedic look on creation.

lavanille @ 2010-06-23T14:48:00

2010-06-23T18:48:43Z

I've got myself a twitter.

I know...right? Finally?

Yes. Finally. Go ahead and do whatever it is people do with Twitters. Is it add? Or twitlock? Or something?
https://twitter.com/victoria_elope

Writer's Block: Question everything.

2010-04-20T14:54:01Z

Yes, I do feel that often.
Yes, right now it seems that way. I try to, but I'm sure they'll keep asking that question if it is not answered the first time.
Yes, they seem to be all inter-connected, so it seems to be several questions on one topic.
I consider an explanation to a question an explanation, not a question.

I explained myself thorough already my friend. No need to go further.

SAYNOTOCUTS.COM- Thanks Mr. Green and Ms. Fox

2010-04-08T15:27:41Z

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