Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Chiming in a Joyous 2013 New Year to All...

"The New Year, like an Infant Heir to the whole world, was waited for, with welcomes, presents, and rejoicings."
--From "The Chimes" by Charles Dickens 

 
MEMORIES FROM THE PAST YEAR...
 
 
Natie & Ben on his 3rd Birthday -- January 9, 2012



Ben Sticks his Tongue Out on his 3rd Birthday -- January 9, 2012
 
 
 
Natie & Sharon's Perfect Spring Break Visit -- March 20, 2012
 
 
 
Ghostly Natie at the Straz Center Luncheon -- May 8, 2012
 
 
Jennie Waves During her Law School Graduation -- May 13, 2012
 
"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield for Jennie
 
 
 
 
Natie & Jennie Celebrate Law School Graduation -- May 13, 2012
 
 
 
Natie & Jennie Open Graduation Dinner Gifts -- May 24, 2012
 
 
  
Natie, Hannah, & Jennie at the Graduation Dinner -- May 24, 2012
 
 

Jennie, Carol, and Natie at the Graduation Dinner -- May 24, 2012
 
 
 
Mama & Natie Before the Graduation Dinner -- May 24, 2012
 
 
Carol, Natie, & Robert in the Bachmann Kitchen -- May 27, 2012
 
 
 
Natie & Jennie Send Love on Mama's B-Day -- Sept. 4, 2012
 
 
 
From Jennie with Love to Her Twin -- October 20, 2012

 
Natie Voted Early -- October 14, 2012 
 
 
 
Ben & the Monster at Halloween -- October 24, 2012
  
 
 Ben & Natie at Thanksgiving -- November 26, 2012
 
 
 
Natie & Ben Share a Moment of Thanks -- November 26, 2012
 
 
The Fiore Advent Table -- December 8, 2012
 
 
 
Natie & Ben During Advent -- December 14, 2012
 
 
 
Bundled Natie During Advent -- December 14, 2012
 
 
 
Neighborhood Flag at Half Mast for Newtown -- Dec. 18, 2012
 
 
 
Jennie, Sharon, Mama, & Natie Share Tea -- Dec. 21, 2012
 
 
 
Relic Typewriter at the Oxford Exchange -- December 21, 2012
 
 
 
Virginia Woolf & Amelia Earhardt at the Oxford Exchange -- December 21, 2012
 
"Caffe Fiore" Organic Coffee Mug -- December 22, 2012
 
 
Ben Sits at Christmas Dinner -- December 22, 2012
 
Mama, Jennie, & Natie take Ben to See Santa -- Dec. 16, 2012
 

 
Ben at Bedfordshire -- December 31, 2012

 
"Why Do I & Everyone I Love Pick People Who Treat Us Like We're Nothing?" -- From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" October 21, 2012
 
Trailer
 
"Perks" Theme Song
 
 
 
"Do You Think We Chose The Times Into Which We Are Born? Or Do We Fit The Times We Are Born Into?" -- From "Lincoln" November 22, 2012
 
Trailer
 
 
 
 
This is What Happens when Twins Exchange Christmas Gifts -- December 25, 2012
 
 
 
Natie's "Love Never Dies" Xmas Card for Jennie -- Dec. 25, 2012
 
Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo Original Cast Footage
 
"The Beauty Underneath" Ramin Karimloo
 
 
"The Beauty Underneath Footage" Performed by Sierra Boggess & Ramin Karimloo
 
 
"Before the Performance" Sierra Boggess & Ramin Karimloo
 
 
"Before the Performance" Footage Performed by Sierra Bogess & Ramin Karimloo
 
 
 
 
 
The Mega Chandelier ChannelsThe Phantom of the Opera -- December 23, 2012
 
Overture -- Chandelier
 
 
"Think of Me" Performed by the Sublime Sierra Boggess
 
 
"The Point of No Return" Sierra Boggess & Ramin Karimloo
 
 
"The Phantom's Final Lair" Sierra Boggess & Ramin Karimloo
 
 
 
A Display of Wise Quotes for New Years -- December 30, 2012 
 


8 comments:

  1. A beautiful collection of memories from 2012, Natalia. I feel very blessed to have shared a few special times with you. Thanks for posting the videos from "The Phantom of the Opera", too--they entice me to watch it fully!

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  2. Thank you so much for your beautiful message, Sharom!!! I have just now updated the blog post with a few more photo memories from 2012, so I hope you enjoy :) Also, I am glad you are enticed by the "Phantom of the Opera" videos -- it is a superb production, made even more thrilling by the real life close friendship between Sierra Boggess (Christine) & Ramin Karimloo (The Phantom), who reprise their roles in the original production of "Love Never Dies" which is Andrew Lloyd Weber's long-anticipated sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera." I love the deep emotion and passion between the two actors in both productions, as well as Lloyd Weber's gorgeous scores, of course. I am eager to hear your thoughts once you watch "Phantom" fully.

    Thank you for reading and commenting on these posts, and for your continued friendship, love, guidance, and encouragement. I will never forget your kindness to me and to my family.

    Love,
    Natie

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    1. Natie, I know I will look forward to seeing Sierra Boggess and Ramin Raimloo in at least one of the productions and will more fully appreciate their performances because of your sharing their persoanl connection with me. Hugs as always, Sharon

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    2. Great, Sharon! The close friendship that Sierra Boggess & Ramin Karimloo share really does come through intensely in the emotion and physicality of their performances, and in their interactions off-stage during interviews. Their dynamic is really beautiful -- you can tell that they have a deep bond of unconditional love and trust with one another that only serves the intensity of their roles that much more! Hugs to you, too.

      Natie

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  3. P.S. We have the "Phantom of the Opera" 25th Anniversary DVD, so we could make a date to watch it together, if you like :)

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    1. Watching the "Phantom" with you sounds like a wonderful experience, Natie--perhaps during your Spring Break we can arrange a time to get together for a viewing?

      Love, Sharon

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    2. Sharon,

      YES! We MUST arrange a time to get together for a viewing of "Phantom" during Spring Break which, according to the HCC Spring Calendar, will be the week of March 11-15. Just let me know your availability as Spring Break week approaches, and we will set a date/time :) It will be such fun -- I can't wait!!!!

      Love,
      Natie

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    3. Natie,
      My daughter's Spring Break does not conflict with HCC's Spring Break, so I should be able to find time to see the "Phanton" with you--I'll wait to see when Joseph is scheduled to work that week, so my excursion doesn't conflict with some of our other activities. He can be scheduled to work on Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday.

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