Without You

Every day, In love.

I admit,

I have what every woman wants

A handsome, caring, loyal, trustworthy

gorgeous, funny, smart, tall, athletic man

full of values and a great family to back him up

it sure was worth the wait, and the searching

and it might sound a little too Cliche to say this

but "Soul mates, the right one, Mr. Right"

really does exist!

And being in the complete state of happiness does not occur

until you are with

THE PERSON U ARE MEANT TO BE WITH.

Just when I thought I couldn't love him any more

I wake up on a new day, and love him a lot

more than yesterday.
and a little less than tomorrow

I love him

every day of the week.

on every month

in all the years

<3 JFV

Risadas.

No Need to Explain

F Mother Nature

OH MY GOSH!

Last night was the worst snow storm I have witness

I have lived in cold places before,

like Eastern Michigan.

I have faced cold winter days in

Berlin, Germany.

But nothing compares to the heavy snow storm here in

Washington DC last night.

I was not here last year, when they broke records of

inches of snow.

But I am sure damn impressed at how bad it was last night

It started at 5pm.

It took people aproximatly 5 hours to drive 4 miles.

The traffic was bizzare.

that you would think that walking would be faster.

BUT NO!

My friends and I

had tickets to the basketball game

which is downtown and nowhere near walking distance

from Georgetown Univ.

so we decided to do what every student was doing

and that is taking the GU shuttle across Key Bridge to Rosslyn Metro Station.

After waiting in line (yes there was a line for the shuttle)

 in the snow storm for a seat space in the shuttle

we realize that 40 minutes goes by and inside the shuttle was starting to feel

like a human sauna but with NO oxygen!

We were only 1 block from where we departed the shuttle. (whaat?)

So a few students and I thought it would be wiser

and maybe faster to just walk the mile long to the metro statation

is Arlington VA

Well BAD MOVE on our part.

It was WET, SLIPPERY, WINDY, and VERY SNOWY

and we made it half way across the Key Bridge

and in pain, screaming, and laughing at each other

while umbrellas broke, and flew away,

Mother Natured seemed to be playing a joke on us

it just got worst and worst.

Soooo...

we decided to turn around.

Go home and watch it on TV.

That was the time I decided to invest on some

rainboots.

Which i always thought rain boots were useless.

Last night, I could not feel my feet, my socks were soaking wet

inside of my boots.

my feet was numb,

and the distance between CAMPUS and the METRO station

at that time was about the same.

We did not know wether to keep going, or turn around

but we knew

we couldnt make it far

or go through a game uncomfortable and cold.

AAAH

to SNOW

you almost killed me last night

lol

Be My Penguin

His my Monkey..

and I am his Penguin.

<3

Those are the nicknames we gave each other

and I am happy to know me and Penguins have so much in common.

Good Choice on nicknaming me babe :)

The Future

Life isn't what it used to be

nobody [[[as in the fortunate and privileged ones]]]

wants to do work hard for anything anymore

everyone wants to make things happen

through a click of a mouse

or through a touch on their smart phone.

making this world nothing but

technology enhanced

and far from Original.

I guess its a "New Era"

but

The things that makes life easier,

sometimes doesn't make it healthier or better

[[[shaking my head]]]

All I Need is One

At this moment there are 6,470,818,671 people in the world.

Some are running scared

Some are coming home

Some tell lies to make it through the day

Others are just now facing the truth

Some are evil at war with good

and some are good struggling with evil

Six billion people in the world

Six billion souls

and all I need is one.

<3 JFV <3

Dream of Life

My mommy sent me this, and it really is inspiring words. She is the best!

Dream of Life
Dream what you want to be,
because you have only one life to live
and one chance at life to do what you want.
Have enough happiness in your heart to make life sweet.
Difficulties will make you stronger.
Sorrow will make you human.
And have enough hope to make you sucessful.
The happiest people do not have the best stuff.
They just make the most of opportunities
that comes along their way.
Happiness lies for those who mourn.
For those who get hurt

For those who seek and always try.
And for those who recognize the importance of people who passed through their lives .

A Vida é curta

"A Vida é curta,

Quebre regras,

Perdoe rapidamente,
Beije demoradamente,

Ame verdadeiramente,
'Pratique intensamente',

Ria incontrolavelmente e
nunca deixe de Sorrir,

 por mais estranho que seja o motivo."

Deixe a Raiva Secar

My grandma e-mailed me this short but very wise and helpful story... it is about anger, and how we need to let our anger cool off before reacting.  Anyways for those that cannot read Portuguese, I will make sure to translate this little story to you as soon as I get the chance :)but for those who CAN read Portuguese, Enjoy!

Mariana ficou toda feliz porque ganhou de presente um joguinho de chá, todo azulzinho, com bolinhas amarelas.
No dia seguinte, Júlia sua amiguinha, veio bem cedo convidá-la para brincar.
Mariana não podia, pois iria sair com sua mãe naquela manhã.
Júlia então, pediu a coleguinha que lhe emprestasse o seu conjuntinho de chá para que ela pudesse brincar sozinha na garagem do prédio.
Mariana não queria emprestar, mas, com a insistência da amiga, resolveu ceder, fazendo questão de demonstrar todo o seu ciúme por aquele brinquedo tão especial.
Ao regressar do passeio, Mariana ficou chocada ao ver o seu conjuntinho de chá jogado no chão.
Faltavam algumas xícaras e a bandejinha estava toda quebrada.
Chorando e muito nervosa, Mariana desabafou:
"Está vendo, mamãe, o que a Júlia fez comigo?
Emprestei o meu brinquedo, ela estragou tudo e ainda deixou jogado no chão.
Totalmente descontrolada, Mariana queria, porque queria, ir ao apartamento de Júlia pedir explicações.
Mas a mãe, com muito carinho ponderou:
"Filhinha, lembra daquele dia quando você saiu com seu vestido novo todo branquinho e um carro, passando, jogou lama em sua roupa?
Ao chegar em casa você queria lavar imediatamente aquela sujeira, mas a vovó não deixou.
Você lembra o que a vovó falou?
Ela falou que era para deixar o barro secar primeiro. Depois ficava mais fácil limpar.
Pois é, minha filha, com a raiva é a mesma coisa.
Deixa a raiva secar primeiro..
Depois fica bem mais fácil resolver tudo.
Mariana não entendeu muito bem, mas resolveu seguir o conselho da mãe e foi para a sala ver televisão.
Logo depois alguém tocou a campainha..
Era Júlia, toda sem graça, com um embrulho na mão.
Sem que houvesse tempo para qualquer pergunta, ela foi falando:
"Mariana, sabe aquele menino mau da outra rua que fica correndo atrás da gente?
Ele veio querendo brincar comigo e eu não deixei.
Aí ele ficou bravo e estragou o brinquedo que você havia me emprestado.
Quando eu contei para a mamãe ela ficou preocupada e foi correndo comprar outro brinquedo igualzinho para você.
Espero que você não fique com raiva de mim.
Não foi minha culpa."
"Não tem problema, disse Mariana, minha raiva já secou."
E dando um forte abraço em sua amiga, tomou-a pela mão e levou-a para o quarto para contar a história do vestido novo que havia sujado de barro.
Nunca tome qualquer atitude com raiva.
A raiva nos cega e impede que vejamos as coisas como elas realmente são.
Assim você evitará cometer injustiças e ganhará o respeito dos demais pela sua posição ponderada e correta.
Diante de uma situação difícil. Lembre-se sempre: Deixe a raiva secar.

HAPPY

Dear Happiness,

I finally found you,

and now life is simply

BEAUTIFUL

and I am finally surrounded

by the right people.

So where will I be 5 years from now?

I will be HAPPY, anywhere! 

So Fcking Happy

It true...

Im so happy, I really could shit rainbows

if that was even possible.

I have the best boyfriend

a wonderful family

and really awesome friends.

It is all a girl really needs

LOVE

SUPPORT

and

TRUST

No broken promises

Foolish Things Tear Us Apart

New Year Celebration

My heart belong to BRASIL

Everything in life is Temporary

Twisted Words

A few true friends

When it comes to friends,

Some people want QUANTITY

those people feel..

 the need to have a "crew"

to be in the middle of a chaotic situation

to have constant reassurance that they are NOT alone

that they are liked,

popular and even wanted

LMAO

Those people can't stay a day alone,

just hanging with just his/herself

they are constantly in contact with people

whether it is via facebook, blackberry messaging, ping, AIM, email

you name it, they are on it, and desperately in need of it

usually these people have low-self esteem

and has frequent attacks of jealousy

towards everyone and anyone

and that is where the need for many and different "friends" comes in play

but I and a lot of other people

look for the QUALITY in a friend

and I am okay being alone,

I rather have a few friends than a bunch of crappy ones

like Lauren Conrad says.

Grocery Shopping

HAHAHAHAHA

HAHAHA

HAHA

HA

I can't stop laughing

this is so TRUE!

I have been saying that for the past decade

to "always go grocery shopping on a full stomach"

it helps you save money

$$$

from buying every thing in sight

and everything from fat, high calorie, greasy, snacks

and random stuff that you would never buy

if you were on a full belly.

So word to the young is.

ALWAYS GO FOOD SHOPPING ON A FULL STOMACH

Jungle fever

I guess Jungle fever starts at an early age

[[[lmao.]]]

but don't worry little girl

because 

in 5 years that little boy will like you

in 10 years he will love you

and 15 years he will marry you.

Every year the percentage of interracial relationships are higher and higher

We are coloring this world "Beige"

Funny Cartoon

HAHA

this funny cartoon is written in Portuguese

 the first box says ...

"FINE WOMAN IN PERSON"

and the second box says...
"FINE WOMAN IN THE COVER OF A MAGAZINE"

and thats so true.

It is the story of PHOTOSHOP!

it does wonders doesn't it?

Google Everything

Happiness is the best revenge of all

It is so very true,

HAPPINESS is the best revenge of all

Notice how many "friends" turn into "foe

after witnessing true happiness

and you cant help but to keep it moving

do your thing, and keep being happy

while others gringe at your smile

Eyelash Extensions

Message, facials, nails is just not enough anymore, now one of the hottest new trends are the "eyelash extensions."  Eyelash extensions are the hot new rage. Semi-permanent eyelash extensions that give you longer, thicker and very natural looking eyelashes. They look so natural noone will know they are not yours!

According to Spa Week Daily "Eyelash Extensions" came on number 4 on their TOP 12 HOTTEST SPA TREATMENT TRENDS IN 2010. 

As you probably already know, I work as a receptionist at a trendy upscale Salon and Spa in Georgetown and I just got offered to get my very own Eyelash Extention "free of charge" YESSSS! I am so excited. Next week I will tell you all about it. The service usually cost about 285$ and depending on the person it can last a very long time, with maintance of every two-three weeks. I cannot wait to see what my new lashes will look like.

"Im in Miami Trick!"

"Drink all day
Play all night
Let's get it poppin
I'm in Miami bitch
Drink all day
Play all night
Let's get it poppin in Miami bitch"

-Lmfao "Im in Miami Trick"

Well wait.... I dont know about "drink all day, play all night"

because if you know me, than you know

 I am quite the early sleeper

[[11pm max]]]

and an early bird,

[[[7:30am]]]

but what I do know is that I'll be in Miami Bitch!

and that weekend will be a fun-in-the-sun kinda weekend

[[[January 20-24th]]]

and maybe some margaritas and Miami-Vices on deck!

I am going to visit my family and friends in South Florida

[[[Boca Raton, FL- Miami Beach]]]

and although I am looking forward to the quality time

with my mom, and cousins and my long-time friends

I AM MOSTLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME SUN

I cant wait to get out of the cold snow,

and bury my feet in hot sand
while toasting my body in the hot sun

 along my favorite people

There is too much to do, and so little time

I know 3 days isn't enough,

but at least I am lucky enough to finally

take off from work

and have a little vacay

in the town I know best

with the people I care the most.

my real friends, and family

<3

But we all know, with every good thing
comes a bad.
And the

TERRIBLE

BAD

HORRIBLE

SAD

thing in all this is....

being away from my
adorable

loving

handsome

super athletic

boyfriend

and that totally sucks, because

this is my first trip away from him
and I know I will miss him every second of the day!
Thankfully, I carry his heart with me,
EVERYWHERE I GO!
Phewww!

Snow,Snow go Away

Georgetown University
Healy Building

"Snow Snow go away, come back another day"

It is slippery

It is wet

It is icey

It is cold

and it is a pain in my butt

to deal with all the snow

Washington DC got

last night!

(and the forecast says we will get more!)

Georgetown University is a  slippery slope right now

and first day of classes were cancelled!

I gotta admit, living on campus isn't so bad

(the campus apartments though, NOT DORMS)

and it feels good to see the CAMPUS ALIVE again.

with all the students back from Winter Break.

Over the break, campus looked so "blah"

and empty.

and this snow storm was def not the way

to welcome students back.

LOL

but it gives everyone time to get settled.

Anyways...

Tonight

the HOYAS

plays PITT at home

@ Verizon Center 7p

one of their rivals.

And I am so excited to go

and cheer my boyfriend on.

They need this win!!!

He needs this win!!

I need this win!

The fans needs this win!

It is a perfect night to stay

indoors watching some good

basketball with friends!

ROCK ON HOYAS

ROCK ON!

and snow

please don't make it

nearly impossible to get to the Arena.

Thanks,

Me

Puppy Love

Im really considering in buying a doggy

and this is the EXACT doggy I want

I am not sure what it's race is

but it is perfect and adorable

Obviously, I wouldn't have a dog

on campus.

Georgetown University would

not be a fan of that.

LOL

But when me and my boyfriend

move out, we might just add a doggy

to our small little family.

Although his more of a cat-kinda-guy

I am absolutely a dog-kinda-girl

so I win!

Doggy it is!

Black Swan

" In the psychological thriller Black Swan, Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky offer a beautifully disturbed film that is among the year’s best. "

I absolutely loved Black Swan. I’m just not sure I can accurately say that I enjoyed it..... When I first walked into Black Swan, I wasn’t sure what to think. When the movie was over and I walked out, I still wasn’t sure what to think....... Despite how that might sound, that is not a criticism, but rather high praise for director Darren Aronofsky and the gorgeous "ah-mazing" actress Natalie Portman..... who present a movie that is complex, compelling, and never ordinary. It is also one of the year’s best. Its a must see movie, even my boyfriend fell in love with this movie... I am sure he will be getting on dvd as soon as it comes out.

Ring Finger FACT

It is a fact!

I carry your heart with me

I carry your heart with me

(I carry it in my heart)

I am never without it

(Anywhere I go, you go, my dear)

-e.e. cummings

I love you without knowing...

Good guys always WIN

I was that hopeless romantic

the one stuck with my bad choices in men

the one who had lost hope
I thought a real loving matrimony no longer existed

I was willing to settle "for what it is"

because I thought if I would start looking again, for the right one
 it would've taken forever
I thought "fate" did not exist

I thought things didn't have a reason for why it happens

but it does

it happens right before your very own eyes

and sometimes overnight!

and looking back it, everything that happened

happened for a reason

it lead me here.

To him.

and now
 I am happier than ever
Its better than I would have imagined for myself

There is no longer a ME without a HIM

He is the person who makes my world go around

and now, everything in life is worth it!

His my good guy that came to save me

and in this case, I WIN too!

The World is Gigantic

I love and miss traveling so much

thank you daddy for all the wonderful trips
Italy
Austria
Germany
Czech Republic
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Brazil
Bahamas

United States
and experiences you have gave me

The world is a beautiful place

and I cant wait to see more of it

Eat Less - Move More

2011