Happy New Year!!

Another year has come and gone, and with it so much has happened.  A question asked today on Plurk was "What did you learn in 2011?"     For me, there were a few things.  I learned that I could let my walls down completely (this one took a while!) and let someone back in and know that yes, that DID give that person the power to hurt me more than anyone else, but the risk.. and for me it was huge, of that pain, was more than worth it.  I found my other half.  I know it can sound cheesy.  I know it doesnt always make sense to find love this way, and I know that being across the country from each other makes this all the harder.  But I have found (another epiphany)  That love, true deep unconditional love, can transcend time, distance and so much more. (this IS about you, Chance!! *grins*)  

In my other life I have learned that I can not always change the past, and no amount of my guilt, or anger is going to change what happened.  All I can control is to guide where the future will go.  For me, and for my children. 

I've also learned overall.. That you can not please everyone all the time.  And that it IS ok to disagree with someone you love.  it may hurt at first, but you dont always have to see eye to eye on something.   And even if you dont agree, try to understand it.

The last couple of years had been very hard on me personally.  I wont go into details but suffice to say some major changes came about in my life and I have had alot of growing to do.   For all of the downs in 2011, there were so many more ups.  And I am very blessed. 

From both of us, May 2012 bring you good health, love, happiness and everything you may.. well not necessarily want, but everything you may need.

Peace love and joy...

~Til later times
Mrs. Gabriella Allardyce- Raynier
the lucky wife of the Amazingly Awesome Mr. Chance Raynier..

PS.  I am not adding credits to my blog today.   All photos were taken by Chance Raynier     Greetingcard setting arranged by me via Corel Paint Shop Pro and All of the credits can be found on: Hello 2012!

Mid Terms.. *biting nails*

Ok so... like today?  we had midterms..   Actually,  I was really proud of ALL of us!!   from what I could see, we did awesome!   Even when we started to mess up a bit,  or had huddle issues, or got stuck, we just kept those smiles on our faces and kept posing and going!   Ania, Sakira, Nicki, Nickle, Uneeque, Jully, and Lopez,  Ladies I am SO proud to know you... as Sakira said, we're Sisters now =)  we made it through together and I am so glad to have had the chance to get to know you all!.. 

Just a note to our trainers:   Laylah, Lisana, Veronica, Taby and Debbie, you guys are amazing.. You know your stuff and teach it so well!!  Just think .. *grins*.. you made us who we are today =P

Keep watching for midterm results and... (omg)  FINALS!!!

Til later times,
~Gabby

Prom Night!! - Creative Styling Event

Ahhh Prom night..    What an array of creative beautiful people we had on stage last night!!  Want to congradulate the winners!!
Winners
 1st☆meimie shui☆
      2nd:☆Lolli Resident☆
            3rd: ☆Gabriella Allardyce☆

Everyone looked SO amazing!  and I love the turnout of people competing in these events!   So lovely!  We have got such an incredible amount of talent, beauty, and creative minds amongst us here at CWS!   Also, I would be remiss if i did not mention our one male contestant tonight, Luigi...  He had a stage full of prom dates!!     Great job EVERYONE!!!   Lopez, I dont envy you the job you had to do honey!  Thank you for the great work and Debbie, I have to say, your announcing aways gives me a grin!... See? its things like this that show we really are.. " Simply D'Best"  material *winks*

Til later times

~Gabby

Me and my friend ARC...

Ok..   You know how it is..  Uber lag on the SIM..  one of the first things you need check is your ARC right?  right... so.. for class.. Yesterday, had to be 750 and under... well.. i thought i was gonna have a helluva time with that.. and at first, i DID.. but, managed to get dressed.. WITH shoes and hair.. and be at 689..   

Then I looked at todays..   250?!?  wow..  how the heck was i going to pull this one off?... I mean..  My truth hair is over 2000 itself =P

Needless to say,  As beautiful as my favorite hair is, i was not able to wear it for todays class.. nor my shinies..  HOWEVER!!!

I did manage to dress for class, and came in at 225  YAY!!   Did you know, you can strip down to just your shape and skin.. and your arc is really really low.. i think mine was 16...  Then i added a pair of sandals..   and some noob hair..   and i was good to go =)  Looked kinda creepy but..  it did the job i needed to do...

AND on another note, i finally FINALLY managed to get my Huddle EZ working correctly.. and .. (Veronica should be so proud)  I managed to make my own notecard *beaming* and added it into the huddle..  So all in all... other than my rl me being sick as a dog (walking pneumonia)  its been a productive day!!

and BTW..  Debbie did say we would all have gotten an A+ on the midterm if it was today (well first she told me D-...   think she was trying to give me a pixel attack  LOL love ya!)  

til later times....

~Gabby

Danielle Fashion show.. Taken from Taby which was taken from Debbie....

It was SO unfortunate that I had to miss this show!  But, as they say, c'est la vie, oui?...  I heard from many that it went amazingly well and want to send out kudos to all who participated!! ** Applause**  Job well done =)

til later times

~Gabby

Danielle Fashion Show at CWS

Debbies Blogaspere: "Today's show by Dani went perfectly. All the girls really put in so much effort to look their best. Dani came backstage too, and made sure the styling were good, this is what the best designers do. Many will zoom in and IM if they want you to change something. Dani prefers to go closer and that's great. She was even in our group picture .It was also Izadora's first show, and I have to say that she made me feel jolly proud. Its always so lovely when you see a dream come true, and I know Iza loved every second. Also Janda was our centre. She is still a student, so is doing amazingly well. There is allot of pressure at fashion shows, as you want yo do so well for the designer and also the other girls at CWS.

Anrol also had the most lovely idea, and that was that in our bio we all wore Dani's free gift the buterfly dress. I do rather hope that she was happy with this splendid and kind thing, it really was super.

At the end of the show, I help with the video and dance. It was such fun.

Grabbing a tail and getting graded.....

..... *grins* makes me wonder if we are getting graded on our backsides!!    Actually, I am nervous, even though Debbie says we are all doing great..   Yes, our confidence is definately building, and for my part, it HAS been noticed!!  What a good feeling!! 

I DO want to say, my fellow classmates,  the trainers,  everyone has been SO wonderful!  I am loving the new friendships we are making and i really am looking forward to getting to know everyone even more! 

Good luck to everyone tonight at the Styling event!!  MUAHS!  See you in class!!

Til later times
~Gabby 

Spooookyyyyy!!! Congrats winners of the Ghost Themed Event!

Wow!  Remember my last post about themed events, I mentioned loving seeing the creativity of everyone?  Ladies.. tonight? ALL .. each and every one of you, were way over the top!  AMAZING!!!!   

Congrats to the winners: 

1st place: Nickle Aparrowtree
    2nd place: Ania Sapphire
        3rd place: LOPEZ Fairlady

This was my first time ever judging something like this, *laughs* and I have to say, THAT was HARD!!!  I do not ever envy the job of the judges thats for sure!!  Especially with the talented group we have here at CWS!  

To all the contestants,  You all deserve a round of applause.. Thanks for the shivers!!!  Gotta run, class in 30 minutes!!!  YAY!

Til later times

~Gabby

For Styling.. the Indian way..... The winner is!.....

1st Place: Meimei Shiu
    2nd Place: Diana Balhaus
        3rd Place: SD Damiano

LADIES!! Wow you were all amazing!And what a hard choice for Veronica!   The runway was PACKED Overfilled with beautiful creations!!  I absolutely love these styling events.. Get to see where everyones mind goes with the different themes and it simply amazes me!   We have got an incredibly talented , and of course stunning, group of people here at CWS! 

Congrats again to the winners and all the participants last night!!  One word for this.. Spectacular!!!

Til later times

~Gabby

My Entry =))

DUH DUH DUH!!! Learning the dome!!

BREAKING NEWS!! LOL well not really.. just trying not to fall off the stage and break our necks ..   Yes, we (me, ania, nickle, lopez, kiki, uneeque, sakira)  are at the dome learning the formation!  

Ok, the formation itself is really not difficult. .. its just getting that sync down!  I have got to give kudos to Debbie, she has the patience of a saint!!  And even said we did perfectly ( I did check her for a fever after that =) )  

Alrighty..  better get back and pay attention!! 

Til later times

~Gabby

Wow.. I really won an event? Neko Theme!!

To say that I was surprised is an understatement *grins*....  and I was fully prepared to exit....  and then I see this:

[18:01]  ... Laylah Lecker announces: & Winner of Today's/Tonight's Styling Neko!!........
[18:01]  Cece Bovarro: ❤«´¨`•°❤APPLAUSE❤«´¨`•°❤
[18:01]  Gabriella Allardyce: YAY Chloe!!
[18:01]  Tiffani Celestalis: ☆Applause☆
[18:01]  ... Laylah Lecker announces: .....☆Gabriella Allardyce ☆
[18:01]  Laylah Lecker: ☆Applause☆
[18:01]  Ask Me If U Want To Be a Model  (steve101.mccullough): ☆Applause☆
[18:01]  Laylah Lecker: ☆Applause☆
[18:01]  Blaire (baudelaire.biscuit): wtg Gabbi!
[18:01]  Wei Wei (meimei.shiu): woohooooo
[18:01]  Tiffani Celestalis: ☆Applause☆
[18:01]  Laylah Lecker: ☆Applause☆
[18:01]  Gabriella Allardyce: blinks
[18:01]  Cece Bovarro: woooohoooooooo
[18:01]  Gabriella Allardyce: Me?

I mean WOW!!   My fellow contestants were ALL amazing!   and they set the bar so high!  I truly did not expect this (even though you always hope LOL)  and am so thankful to everyone who made it possible!     Chole and Nicki you both looked amazing!  As did everyone there!  Nickle!  I know that judging job couldnt  have been easy...  *nail biting*  heck I'll find out myself on Wednesday..   but you did a great job.. *grins*  if i do say so myself..   Seriously,  thank you !!!

Ok.. so..   this was my 4th styling event..   And I have learned something from each of them!  I would definately suggest to every contestant to enter these.. Even if you arent exactly sure what to do.. Ask someone!!  Or watch closely!!    Learn that basic formation!   Take the free class.. one..  two..  Four times if you have to!   and PRACTICE the formation!!!   I promise you if nothing else you will have ALOT of fun!!!..     *grins*  Now if ya'll will excuse me.. I'm going to go spend some alone time with mon amour Chance, and celebrate......   

Til later times

~Gabby

Blog Class

It has been a blast in blog class with Taby!!!    All the instructors here have been wonderful, willing to go above and beyond to help us along!!  To all of you, thank you so much!  I am SO enjoying classes!!

Til later times!
~Gabby