Hello everyone ! It has been sometime between posts. I am in graduate school and work many many hours. But recently I had the time of my life. I took a vacation . I had the opportunity to spend time on the beach in the south of Spain.
I was in the Atlantic Ocean , wore a big floppy sun hat , drank fabulous cold drinks , coffee and watched Flamenco!!!! WOW the sand was hot and the water felt soft.
The buildings in Cadiz Spain were old and charming . We walked the streets stopping at places to eat and drink. The coffee was served in tiny cups with huge flavor . Tapas OH Tapas !!!! All over Spain the best Tapas was at Manolo's in San Fernando , a local place that was just down the street from the school where Ashley taught English last year. Madrid , Cadiz , Seville , San Fernando oh Spain !!!
Me encanta Espana !!!!!!!!!!I love Spain.
Late nights and walking everywhere was amazing. I now have the travel bug and intend to return and bring the family.
Ashley has paved our way to the world by working and studying abroad . The international network has many branches.
11 days 3 climates , 3 countries and a really BIG suitcase!!
After leaving Spain we flew to London ! We met Kevin my oldest son . He works for an international construction company and was on R&R to take a test in England.We were right in the middle of the Olympics and again WOW!!!! Hats off to London ! The UK was amazing and we watched 1 live event !! The pubs were wonderful and Hyde Park was so crowded I couldn't stand in line anymore. New tourist mistake new shoes LOL and the most painful feet in the world.
You are probably wondering what this has to do with Sick Cells ?
Ashley did her field research in London and I met one of the most amazing women. The director of a SCA program in London that reached out to Ashley and as a result our network now reaches across the pond.
Soon Marqus will travel to the Scotland for his sisters graduation from the University of Aberdeen.
Ashley will be receiving her Masters in Social Research.
I started at the beach and ended at the North sea in Scotland .
I am forever grateful to my kids for their hard work that has opened doors and
extended branches around the world.
Please follow our documentary. Social media and the world wide web connects us .
Luv Mom!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Photo: Doc team getting coffee
Happy Saturday! Here's the SICK CELLS doc team getting coffee at a shop
in Chicago before an exciting morning. Starting at the left: Associate
Producer, Caroline; Documentary Subject, Ashley Valentine;
Producer/Director, Laura Zinger; and Documentary Subject, Fran
Valentine. Documentary Subject, Marqus Valentine, would be with us, but
he's feeling under the weather today. We're thinking of you, Marqus!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Learn more about the Sickle Cell trait!
Ever wanted to know more about Sickle Cell Trait or wondered if having
Sickle Cell Trait is something to be concerned about? Read the National
Heart Lung and Blood Institute's questions and answers page about SCD
Trait.http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/spotlight/fact-sheet/questions-and-answers-about-sickle-cell-trait
Monday, September 24, 2012
Photo: Throwback
Future
film maker, world traveler, Hair stylist(didn't see that coming), and
future bar owner. Me, Kevin,my cousins Benji, and Brandon.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Message from Marqus: 9/7/2012
Hello sickcell fans I wanted to post this message to keep you all up to
date. It takes a lot to make a film and this film like others has had
its up and downs. I started this as a small project and it grew into its
own thing. I care a lot about the sickle cell community and other
sicklers and there family's struggle I want to make this film as
educational and productive so I can make a difference in as many ways as
I can. After a few bouts with my health along with a few production set
backs the first director and I are working on getting the funds to
finish this film. To everyone who has been following this films
production I will not let the thousands of sicklers across the world
down. To all sicklers Sick cells is not just my film it is also all of
yours. Thank you all for your support Marqus Valentine
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