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Briana Desmond
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- San Clemente
- United States
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- Hometown:
- San Clemente
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- About Me:
- Art, Reading, Romance, Travel, Writing
- More About Me and My World
- I'm 21 years old and live with my husband (the absolute love of my life) in the amazing little seaside town of San Clemente, in Orange County, CA. We share many of the same passions, including art, music, and travel. Our desires span beyond the box of Orange County and into a world of spontenaity and adventure, and uncertainty. In a year or two we hope to move to France, where he will study art at an animation school and I will work at a bistro, learn french and study art part time. We're excited to see what the days ahead will bring.
As for me, I long for a simple life. Children one day, but right now just me and my love. I love simplicity and elegance, everything about the 1920's and 30's, good food, good wine, my husband's amazing cooking, the theatre, Broadway musicals, and Disneyland. I love our adorable little apartment overlooking the ocean, yet desire a villa overlooking a vineyard. I'm tired of the hustle and bustle of Southern California, being between two giant cities, and breathing in all that smog from all the traffic. Give me that villa in the French countryside, a glass of wine, a canvas and paints................. the simple life. Where it's almost a demand that you take a step back and take in your surroundings. Work hard of course... but not get so wrapped up in money and material things that you lose track of who you are. Thats what I dislike about California. Especially Orange County. I'd rather pick grapes from a vineyard I can call my own.
- Website:
- http://aplacetowrite.wordpress.com
- Favorite Music:
- alot of chill, deep, yet serene music... Norah Jones, KT Tunstall, John Mayer, Sara Bareleis, Dave Matthews, Coldplay.... people like that.
Briana Desmond's Blog
A Revelation
When I graduated high school in 2005 I went straight to working full time at a preschool and didn't go back to school. That was my gravest mistake, especially since someone offered to pay. It would've just been at a local community college, but that would have been just the beginning. After that I could've gone anywhere.
In April 2006, I married the love of my life, being only 19 years old. He was only 23. By then I no longer worked at the preschool, but at a construction company first as an ass… Continue
In April 2006, I married the love of my life, being only 19 years old. He was only 23. By then I no longer worked at the preschool, but at a construction company first as an ass… Continue
Posted on September 16, 2008 at 11:27am — 3 Comments
The Dark Corner
The shadows cover my weary eyes,
As I lay wrapped in this shroud of grief.
His words have cut open my heart
And tears spill forth
Like the river in the night.
He's slammed the door for now,
How I miss him
But dread his return.
Why do you hate me so?
Can we go back to the days
When I touched your hand
For the first time?
When I looked up at you
With longing brown eyes,
And reached my arms out to you,
Begging for your love.
Do you remember?
The bliss of knowing
That I was your li… Continue
As I lay wrapped in this shroud of grief.
His words have cut open my heart
And tears spill forth
Like the river in the night.
He's slammed the door for now,
How I miss him
But dread his return.
Why do you hate me so?
Can we go back to the days
When I touched your hand
For the first time?
When I looked up at you
With longing brown eyes,
And reached my arms out to you,
Begging for your love.
Do you remember?
The bliss of knowing
That I was your li… Continue
Posted on July 30, 2008 at 7:47pm — 2 Comments
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3. While recognizing that the work of creative artists is often controversial by its very nature, CTI prohibits and discourages the posting of any overtly obscene and intentionally inflammatory material. These include overt pornography, racist diatribes, religious slander, and any postings promoting discrimination against or the oppression of other human beings.
4. In the interest of stimulating creative growth, we encourage dialogue and even debate. However, Members should avoid leaving intentionally offensive or antagonistic remarks on the pages of Fellow Members. We can disagree and still remain a harmonious community.
5. Explore, grow, share, and enjoy your creative success.
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what a beautfull name you have is it Irish?
stay happy.
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Hi Briana,
From the desk of Sage Sweetwater stopping in to say hi and wish you a Happy CTI One Year Anniversary. The Dark Corner could very well be lyrics to a Goth-inspired song...Be well.
Warmly,
Sage
I Love Your Groovy New Pic & I wanted to say Your Hat is Soooooo....GrOOoooooVaaaaaaay!
Have a Movin & Groovin & Fabulous Day!!
Vickie :)
Welcome to CTI. I just checked out your Scribble Shoppe and really liked what I saw. Hope you enjoy great success with it.
Aberjhani