Damn nice.

Uhhh I don't even know where to start with this one. I’ll just keep it brief. Let me just begin by saying that I love my friends- I really, really do. I love to love my friends and do whatever I can to help them out or make them smile. I don't mind going above and beyond even when I know that I won't necessarily get "paid back"- because it's not about getting paid back, for me- it's about doing what I can to show people that I love them. Most of the time I don’t mind going the extra mile for a pal, doing it with a smile (& not asking for gas money). However, what I can't stand is when people take advantage of this quality. Just because we're close and you know that I will probably agree to do whatever it is that you ask of me ATTN: you still need to use the words "please" & "thank you".... oh, yeah...and ASK- don't just assume that I can build my schedule around yours. Don't just inform me that you will need me to jump through hoops on this day at this time. I have a life too, ya know? I’m not a doormat! Blahhhh babblebabblebabble

But my Pete & Pete dvd makes me feel better so I just won't think about this anymore. Dance Petunia! DANCE!

Valentine's Day with The DDL

Best Valentine's EVER? I should say so. I spent my day getting back my tests that I had taken in the previous week and let me just say, "A,A,A!!!@@#@#$!!" Woo! After my scholastic day came to an end I ordered myself some t-shirts that I have been eyeing on the web, had a righteous workout, got all dressed up for no reason in particular, and then got some boba which I then snuck in to a late showing of There Will Be Blood. SO what if I've seen it three times? It only gets better each and every time I see it. Daniel Day-Lewis... my goodness. You, sir, enrich my life with your incredible talent. It was a pleasure spending my Valentine's Day with the DDL. A PLEASURE. It was an awesome day and one that I spent by myself, for the most part. But still, it was glorious. Also, I love sending Valentine's Day mail to all of my valentines whom I LOVE LOVE LOVE. E*Beth is back in the states as of March 15 and we are already preparing for our 2nd annual Easter celebration AND I get to see my Kimbo in the next 2 weeks! Excitement! Love LOVE EXCITEMENT!

This just in....

since august i'm 40 lbs. down! and still going. i feel pretty. :) bragbragbragggg.

Happiness- 2 kinds of ice cream & more, Charlie Brown.

Happiness can really only be manifested from within. Your life will not be a happy one if you are always looking to someone or something to make you happy. You shouldn't really let your mood be reliant upon what happens to you but rather what you make happen for you. Obvious statements, sure.

With that being said, I have to say that I am pretty happy. I guess I just feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to be around. I'm happy to be alive, to love my friends, to do things for others and not expect anything in return. My happiness and joy can be found in a pretty day, the smiles of strangers, quiet & contemplative times, hugs, and um... fuzzy rainbow pipe cleaners (because i heart ahrts and fharts and crafts). It doesn't take much to make me happy these days. What can make me the most happy is an early evening drive with Joanna Newsom and a view like this that lay ahead outside my windshield.



I wish everyday could look like last Sunday.