Vic recently bought Diablo 3, so our "couple time" has resulted in being around each other while we're working on our latest hobbies. Mine has been making the bouquets and boutonnieres for a coworker's wedding. Her name is Kelly and she's such a unique gal. She didn't want a diamond engagement ring, so her fiancee donned her with a pearl. These feather + pearl bouquets are inspired from her general quirkiness and classy style. I really enjoy making personalized touches for my friends' weddings. This budding craftiness has led us to discuss plans for our wedding too. 

(Mister Diablo-3-Addict still hasn't proposed yet)

There's a new art exhibit at my (Camille's) workplace. Juan, the building manager, taught lithography and portraiture to some residents of a local homeless shelter. The exhibit is compiled of self-portraits by people who were formerly homeless. It's exquisitely done by each individual artist.

This started making me think of Victor and his big heart. Vic isn't artistic like Juan is--but his heart is just as big. He does so much to recognize, honor, and respect people. Even the homeless ones that we choose not to look at. Victor sees them and offers to help them. Sometimes we get taken advantage of (one time a lady said her car was broken down and needed $5 for gas, we found her smoking a cigarette and laughing with friends in the same spot 2 hours later). 

I feel really blessed to be with someone who's so humble and compassionate towards others. It's a wonderful feeling to know that we're in a Christian relationship that understands pouring out Christ's love to those in need while also taking time away from it all to pray and prepare ourselves.

I'm a small bit sorry for leaving all my feelings in this update. I just wanted to let you know how thankful I am for Victor. We've learned so much from each other and how we observe and serve God. The best part is that there's still more to learn and more to grow.

Love you fam!

We recently had a conversation about formidable family cars.

This is a Volkswagen Kombi. It's Victor's choice.

Camille's still trying to figure out if he's serious.

Real life is difficult!

We really miss you fam. We miss Santa Cruz and driving near farms and walking through the forest and being at the beach. But our lives must move on and we're moving along with the tides of big city living.

I wanted to fill you in on a couple things:

Victor wears his Santa Cruz sweater everywhere

We're still dreaming about that delicious breakfast at Red Apple

God brought us to this, so He'll get us through this! (Thanks Pastor!)

Love you!

The circus is (permanently) in town!

Camille's job gave us free tickets to watch Cirque du Soleil's IRIS at the Kodak Theater. It was an amazing show! Camille's gotten into circus arts and really wanted to share her new interest with Vic. He got a little emotional during some of the act. We were both amazed at the dedication and performance of each acrobat, clown, trapeze artist, aerialist, and dancer.

We consider ourselves to be a cinema enthusiast couple. That's why watching IRIS was so important for us. It brought so much inspiration, encouragement, and awe!