Natalie Arianna Hodosy Brander

Natalie Arianna Hodosy Brander
December 18, 1999 to November 10, 2009

Thursday, January 3, 2008

These are my peeps



Clowning around on Thanksgiving Day 2007 with (from left) Beav (Matt), Katy, Josh, Me, Chloe, My Main Squeeze, Adri, and Thomas. We still know how to have fun!
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Good Bye 2007

I, for one, was not unhappy to see the backside of 2007. It was such a tumultuous, "active" year - not only for me, but for many people I know. Along with some really great events in my life, some really sad, surprising, and unexpected things also took place. Not just for me, but for many people that I am in contact with. For me, the year started with my ex having a brain aneurysm and 3 subsequent strokes. It continued with a move from my home of 20 years into a new home. My youngest child graduated from high school 2 weeks before my Dad passed away. I saw one of my great childhood friends get married (for the first time!) and hosted many monumental moment parties - wedding shower, baby shower (2), 50th birthday parties, housewarming party, etc. etc. I attended 4 weddings, 1 funeral, at least 5 major parties and had 3 vacations. All this, while having the best year ever with my career. This was not a mellow, forgettable year. It will be one that stands out among others for many years to come. As Seth Hammond told Mike (the owner of his company) - "You and Kathy get the trophy for fitting as much shit as possible into one year". It should go on the mantle.
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No Fear

Ojai is known for its Pink Moment when at Sunset the sky turns mauve and pink over the Topa Topa mountains. Even better than Sunset is watching the moon rise over the Valley, a truly breathtaking view. A full moon over the Valley is magic and is asbolutely my favorite view. One of these days I'm going to have a "Howl at the Moon Party". Its on my short list - golf is on the long list. As a child growing up on a large avocado ranch, I remember space, free time and privacy around me. Being able to get lost in the trees, finding a path overgrown by vines and creating a secret place where my sisters and I could play with our avocado leaf money and our water color make-up for an entire day and no one was worried. No people, lots of imagination, a trust in ourselves and a pace and innocence that most of us have forgotten. Fear is so alive in today's World. Our greatest challenge is to live a life without fear. To openly love. To openly accept love. To embrace life with intent and without reservation. No fear. Nike had it right.

Howl at the Moon

Howl at the Moon
No Fear

Dream House

Dream House
Not a Nightmare - I swear!

Dreams vs. Nightmares

I'm not saying I'm actually remorseful - that would sound spoiled. But I really am wondering what possessed Mike and I to give up an apartment in Carpinteria on the beach and a house in Ojai with a pool for a 2 acre piece of dirt with "Life Long Project" written all over it. Its easy - the answer is Dreams. You have to have them. What would we have done if we could only fish and kayak on the weekends instead of backhoe, plaster and paint? This will be OUR home with new memories and stories. Fishing can be for weekends. It isn't a nightmare...do I sound convincing?