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"Besides, the world isn't split up into good people and death eaters. We've all got both light, and dark inside of us. What matters, is the part we choose to act on."

"We're going to get in trouble...That's how you know it's an adventure" :)


"My my, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look, this one's late. And I'll bet when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all." :)
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Valerie Bucketlist (2024 Bucketlist)
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  • iced coffee
  • rain
  • seeing a really happy fluffy dog out for a walk
  • natural, dewy makeup
  • being on a set
  • tea time
  • macarons
  • tv show marathons
  • noodles with butter and parmesan cheese
  • messy side braids
  • sushi
  • rings impromtu dance parties :)
  • the smell of dark brown sugar
  • working out, feelin good
  • being passionate about something
  • ice cream in a glass bowl
  • girl characters who are feminine & kick-ass
  • baking
  • singing
nov 4 2009 ∞
feb 26 2013 +
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  • karaoke :)
  • make a stand with someone personally
  • better skin care & makeup
  • make a cover music vid with T!
  • tbc
jan 3 2012 ∞
jun 17 2012 +
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  • Water water water
  • Be smart. Obviously, don't go overboard, but always remember the two girls sharing the crazie. I'd rather be them for the rest of my life than some version of myself that can't enjoy life. it's not worth it anymore.
  • Trying to figure out if I really want it, or not. And then either eat it, or don't.
  • It's about being healthy and how I feel..do I feel stronger? More vibrant? I am only doing this for MYSELF, NOT society or anyone else.
  • Would like to not go over 120-123. Maintain where I am now.
  • fitness inspiration: girl powwerrr http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It4NITv1t...
jan 4 2012 ∞
may 5 2012 +
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  • High School Cheer Doing stunts as a backspot, our group was doing a basket toss toe touch. A stunt we had done many times before. This time however, the flyer snapped hard and hit me in the mouth on the way down. Lots of blood; I would've lost my two front teeth, but my braces barely saved them :) Major dental work required. Thanks Dr. Brad!!
  • 1st panic attack 2nd year @ Irvine Got super nauseus and dizzy and then couldn't breathe. Thought I was having a heart attack and ended up going to the emergency room. My EMT ended up being the brother of one of my roommates good friends. And really cute. Go figure.
  • 1st year in LA at Wonderland Ate leftover turkey wrap at work and ended up getting what I'm pretty positive was food poisoning. SO horribly sick, and lost three pounds overnight. Pretty much only ate saltines for a week.
  • car accident july '11 Totaled my car over an effing spider at 230 am. Went through a bike sign and ramm...
dec 2 2010 ∞
jan 4 2012 +
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  • crazy stupid love
  • horrible bosses
  • the island
  • treasure planet
  • complete seasons of:
              • buffy
              • supernatural
  • jingle all the way
  • the santa clause
nov 2 2011 ∞
may 7 2012 +
nov 29 2011 ∞
jan 4 2012 +
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OMG. Why can't junk food be good for you?! Yaaaa....I'm pretty much just gonna eat and hibernate after the 17th until the 1st of January :) lol I can't even have this on my main page because i want it so much. Anndd im watching cupcake wars right now why do i do this to myself?? Lol

sweet

  • sooo many cupcakes omggg
  • pancakes. pancakes. pancakes.
  • starbucks iced eggnog latte with nutmeg on top :)
  • andes mints
  • gingerbread cookies
  • snickerdoodle cookies; soft on the inside, slightly crunchy on the outside
  • a HUGE cinnabon
  • chocolate chip crazies
  • starbucks cranberry bliss bar
  • delicious holiday treats from Trader Joes
nov 8 2011 ∞
nov 29 2011 +
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  • nutella on toast
  • raw sugar iced lattes
  • magazines
oct 27 2010 ∞
may 5 2012 +
  • caramel macchiato biscotti
  • iced coffee
  • 99% fat free chocolate sorbet
  • petite cupcakes
  • french baguettes
  • nutella
  • milk tea
  • scones
  • pain au chocolat (chocolate croissants)
  • fresh squeezed orange juice
  • chocolate salted carmel ice cream/ squares
  • dark chocolate covered pretzels (Traders)
  • gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough :)
  • triple iced grande SF vanilla soy lattes :)
jul 28 2011 ∞
oct 20 2011 +
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  • take multi-vitamin gummies every day!
  • SO MUCH WATER
  • antioxidents: green tea
  • sunscreen every day
  • clay masks/exfoliate? find right scrub for face type
  • exercise/sweating to open pores
  • eating omega-3's
  • Spray away dryness: La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, Evain Mineral Spray, etc.
  • .....
jun 8 2011 ∞
oct 5 2011 +
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  • Jericho Complete Season 1 & 2
  • Heroes Season 1 & 2
  • Everwood Season 1
  • Lost Season 1
  • Smallville Season 4
  • Supernatural Seasons 1-5
  • Star Trek (2009)
  • Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
  • Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
  • Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
  • Ever After
  • The Devil Wears Prada
  • Interview with the Vampire
  • Just My Luck
  • 21
  • Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  • Fight Club
  • The Ugly Truth
  • Red Eye
  • The Italian Job
dec 28 2010 ∞
aug 25 2011 +
  • double shot over ice with a splash of cream and one raw sugar
  • unsweetened iced soy green tea lattes
  • unsweetned iced tea
jul 28 2011 ∞
jul 28 2011 +
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  • half-sweetened iced coffee with cream
  • unsweetened black iced tea
jun 5 2011 ∞
jun 29 2011 +

Good things of today so far...

  • morning talk with mom
  • cooled down so not as crazy hot as last night with sweating and bugs and ughhh
  • intense but relaxing runyon walk/hike with tiny puppies and overcast clouds/fog = WIN!
  • good convo with whit finally!
  • finding out I have more money on my sbux card than I thought
  • feeling like, today is a pretty good day. small but with all the power. push me, and ill GO.
  • just thinking about all things....like, today is an ok day
jun 17 2011 ∞
jun 17 2011 +
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LA NOW

  • Meeting Jenna for coffee
  • Top Model Marathons w/Jen and Di, playing with bunnies, going to KFC for the first time.
  • Movies @ BTC, deciding to hell with it, we need some sugar tomorrow, looking up celeb riders with G and sis :)
  • Screening for NSA, 2 ridic girls who stole our seats, improv team and sex store....needless to say most interesting pre-movie experience.
  • met Diane for coffee, audition locations, dinner at Grand Lux (cheaper version of Cheesecake Factory + happy hour! ) saw Nick who works there and chatted
  • disney audition, early morning, and short, but feelin back in the game! :)
  • Free preview screenings :) EEEEE
  • Buca de bepo's with gang
  • Westwood, dinner and Diddy Riese w. G!
may 6 2010 ∞
jun 2 2011 +
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  • bagel & cream cheese
  • extra iced chai
feb 27 2012 ∞
jun 19 2012 +
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  • if I don't want to do something, DONT DO IT.
  • not taking crap from anyone, or going along patting people on the back. bc it's doing the crazies nooo favors.
  • my renewed love for supernatural :)
  • iced coffees
  • tv shows
  • gluten free things
  • the gym
  • better boundaries...
jan 14 2012 ∞
may 15 2012 +
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From the trainer

  • cardio tears at muscle
  • 30 min. weights, 30 min cardio
  • 3 days....rest is good, otherwise you're constantly breaking down the muscle
  • running is good
  • muscle burns fat...so add it!!
  • Things we did:
          • lunges across the room & back
          • lunges across the room & back w/ a 10LB weight
          • pushups
          • plank w/ leg lifts & holding
          • plies in second, and holding
  • to try: gwyenth twist leg thing

From the makeup one

feb 4 2011 ∞
jan 4 2012 +
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  • daily facial exercises - 10 min.
  • hot water and lemon in mornings
  • weights Mondays and Wednesdays
  • jog/walks 1-2 miles either:
            • in the am
            • around 4pm/after work

good meal ideas so far

  • breakfast :
            • oatmeal with agave and cinnamon
            • ezekial toast with pumpkin butter
nov 3 2011 ∞
jan 4 2012 +
  • episode 1: divide and conquer
nov 29 2011 ∞
nov 29 2011 +
  • scream
  • friday the 13th
  • nightmare on elms street
  • .....
nov 1 2011 ∞
nov 4 2011 +

morning

  • greek yogurt and fresh strawberries with agave and cinnamon
  • ezekial toast w/ apple butter
  • homemade cafe au lait

to buy next health kick

  • blender and recipes to juice things
  • yoga and tea/coffee in morning
  • stretching
  • toned and thin
  • find a great book to read/series...for bunhead and tea
  • collection of pretty food
  • * start learning a self-defense technique
oct 6 2011 ∞
oct 20 2011 +
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Skin

  • in the next 2-3 months, invest in a great retinol cream
  • for pores: sweat a few times a week!
  • a TON of water, a TON of moisturizer
  • pat face dry after washing
  • ** EVIAN MINERAL WATER SPRAY (love this stuff)
  • clay mask once a wk

Body

  • o positive - look into the Blood Type diet
  • veggies/detox

Health

  • When drinking coffee double amount of water intake
feb 7 2011 ∞
oct 5 2011 +
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To Get

  • small tea lights
  • air freshener/for car too-
  • find good vaccumm -
  • swiffer for kitchen floor (ralphs)-

Deep Clean Project

  • Living Room
  • floor clean and open-
  • Room
  • dresser
  • wall decor
  • make it different
  • clean sheets/new?
  • Kitchen
  • dishes washed
  • floor cleaned
  • clean out mugs/cups/plates
  • clean out fridge
  • wipe down table
  • Closet
jun 26 2011 ∞
nov 4 2011 +
  • egg whites
  • ezekial sesame/flourless bread
  • veggies/steam
          • brocolli
          • cauliflower
          • carrots
          • snap peas
          • spinach
  • fruits
          • cherries
          • blueberries
          • strawberries
          • bananas (make banana ginger smoothies!)
jul 28 2011 ∞
jul 28 2011 +
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    • iced sugar free soy lattes
    • iced coffee
jan 16 2011 ∞
jun 29 2011 +
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  • Jersey Boys
  • WIcked (more times than I would care to mention...)
  • Legally Blonde
  • Shrek
  • Next to Normal
  • August: Osage County
  • Happiness
  • Mary Poppins
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Toxic Avenger
  • Rooms
  • South Pacific
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • 9 to 5
  • Hair
  • The Fantastiks
  • Guys and Dolls
  • Rock of Ages
  • Last Five Years

Live Theater This Year '10

nov 3 2009 ∞
jun 25 2011 +
  • homemade coffee with NA irish creamer & almond milk
  • gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough
  • chai
  • unsweetened tea
  • everything bagel thins and cream cheese
  • .....tbc

Food lists to make:

jun 2 2011 ∞
jun 2 2011 +
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want

  • hair cut & dye. want to keep up the dye every 6 weeks.
  • curling iron
  • dresser
jan 10 2012 ∞
jun 21 2012 +
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Faves

    • The Avengers
    • Star Wars
    • Spiderman 2
    • Indiana Jones
    • Lord of the Rings
    • The Island
    • Christmas Vacation
    • The King's Speech
    • Stardust
    • Star Trek (the new one)
    • Mr. and Mrs. Smith
    • This Means War
    • Crazy, Stupid, Love
    • Because I Said So
    • Miss Congeniality
    • The Devil Wears Prada
nov 3 2009 ∞
jun 14 2012 +
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  • a good magazine
  • a poufy down comforter
  • double shot iced lattes
  • dinner and a movie :)
  • a cozy bed
  • fun, relaxing nights in
jan 9 2012 ∞
may 5 2012 +
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  • Castle in the Attic
  • Ella Enchanted
  • Treasure Planet
  • Mulan
  • The Baby Sitter Little Sister "Karen" books
  • Gib Rides Home
  • Nancy Drew
  • Quest for Camelot
  • tbc....
jan 22 2011 ∞
jan 4 2012 +
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  • when fully healthy, try giving blood again
  • read fitness mags I've aquired
  • eat healthy again
  • lose last 2 pounds!!: at 120!!!!!!!/130 I did it :)
  • water with lemon and cucumber

Free

  • hiking at Runyon
  • free yoga @ Runyon, 8:45, 10, 2, & 6pm.
  • donation spinning? maybe fb summer about it
  • pilates/yoga dvd
  • dance videos on youtube
  • DO THIS http://www.realbeauty.com/health/fitness...
  • drink 4-5 waters a day
  • 5x a day eating, lite meals
  • to include running, more stretching, awesome ipod music,& badass girl power
  • online martial arts?
feb 9 2011 ∞
jan 4 2012 +
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  • sit/dream/chill/hang at a good Starbucks
  • watch movies/tv shows/new series
  • try baking a new dessert
  • go on a hike
  • eat a late breakfast out somewhere
  • stroll thru Americana w/ unsweetened iced tea
  • clean the apartment
  • phone dates with old friends
  • go walking with someone
  • looking up pretty blogs, fun, inspiration, food recipes that sound delish, decorations, beauty products, etc.etc.
  • drink coffee and read in the nearest barnes and nobles
jun 13 2011 ∞
nov 3 2011 +
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  • boar bristle brush; circle motions upward towards heart
  • rinse off, then soak and drink tea
  • curling hair with a flat iron how to video
  • skin scrub: used coffee grounds, sugar and water (add honey)
  • sea salt facial steaming
  • mask: fresh yogurt, mashed strawberries, and sliced cucumbers
  • so. much. water.
sep 21 2011 ∞
oct 20 2011 +
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Annoying money things I have to deal with now that I'm "on my own"

  • paying off my credit card bill!-
  • car insurance: after last payment: LOOK FOR CHEAPER ONE-
  • paying off tab from the rents
  • paying for laundry :( least $10 a month...

Down Time

  • bake cookies
  • catch up on tv shows
  • relax w/room lights, candels and clay face mask
  • read a book at a coffee house
oct 7 2010 ∞
oct 5 2011 +
  • : money savy/saving = sexy!!! haha
  • : things are slowwwwly coming together/getting ahead
  • : need to go through coupons
  • :
aug 4 2011 ∞
aug 4 2011 +
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To Try

  • coffee toffee cupcake - crumbs OMGOMGOMG
  • arnold palmer cupcake - yummycupcake
  • something delicious from Portos
  • iced coffee and delicious thing from babycakes
  • something tasty from village bakery

Tried

  • Frosted
  • Sprinkles
  • Yummy Cupcakes
  • Crumbs
  • Sweet Lady Jane's
  • KindKreme (vegan ice cream)
  • raspberry red velvet! at yummycupcakes
oct 14 2010 ∞
nov 4 2011 +
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  • Doing my own laundry ( and paying for it which suuucks)
  • Paying bills in a timely manner
  • Checking the mail about every other day
  • Taking car of my body, working out, eating right
  • New doctor up here
  • Buying my own groceries/cooking
  • Trying really hard to establish a savings
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Peices Of the Day in Song

  • I'm" so sick, infected with where I live let me live without this Empty bliss, Selfishness I'm so sick I'm so sick" - Flyleaf
  • "Here in these, deep city lights, girl could get lost tonight. Im finding, every reason to be gone, there's nothin here to hold on to. Could i hold onto you?" - Sara Bareilles
  • "You're waiting for a sign, the fact is f...__Fireflight__
jun 13 2011 ∞
jul 19 2011 +
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  • Runyon Canyon
  • Griddle Cafe (huge pancakes!)
  • Sprinkles
  • The Grove
  • Westwood at night
  • secret pizza place :)
  • Diddy Reise
  • Dollar theater in Pasadena
  • Hiking to the "Hollywood" sign
  • Granville Cafe in Burbank Town Center!! (sooo good, best sweet potatoe fries of my LIFE, and organic!)
  • Landmark/ westside pavillion mall
  • Frosted cupcakery
  • Paulette's
  • Shaky Alibi ( waffle place! )
  • Sweet Lady Jane's
  • Arclight AMC theater
  • Bob's Big Boy Burgers

To Visit

sep 26 2010 ∞
jun 2 2011 +