A Lovely Love Story

I know that I've been dead to the world the past few months, but today-while I'm home sick feeling like I'm actually dying- I wanted to take a moment to recognize two of the very most important people in my life.

My sister and her wife.

For as long as I can remember my sister has been my hero. She means more to me than I could ever put into words. Anyone who's had as crazy of a life as us can understand how important it is to have someone in your life that just.... gets it. My sister is that person. We may not have your typical sister heart to hearts- but we're not your typical sisters. She's there to understand when I need understanding. She's there to be my lighthouse when I'm feeling lost. And probably most importantly she's there to kick my ass when I need to come down a notch.

And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Almost a decade ago, my sister brought someone just as special into both of our lives. Her partner, and now wife, A. From day one A treated me like I was her own sister and I love her all the more for it. She's kind and compassionate, funny and quirky, loving and stubborn- every thing my sister needs. I love her more and more each day and could not be happier for them.

Five years ago today they celebrated their love with a beautiful, intimate wedding that I am so happy I got to be a part of.

While I could go on for days about just how perfect it was- I'll keep it short and sweet and say that it is one of my most treasured memories and I can only hope that one day when I too get married that my day feels as special and beautiful as theirs did.

K & A I love you both so very much and I couldn't be happier for you two. Happy Anniversary.

I honor of K & A's anniversary I humbly request anyone who stumbles across this post to consider a donation to the White Knot for Equality Campaign because everyone should have the right to tie the knot.

I'M NOT DEAD!

Just too pooped to party.

School and work have fried me- someday I'll get back to blogging. Pinky promise.

Getting to knoooooow yoooou!

"Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.
Getting to like you, getting to hope you like me.
Getting to know you, putting it my way,
But nicely,
You are precisely,
My cup of tea!"

Sorry guys. I tend to channel random musicals a lot.

This is an open invitation to anyone who stumbles upon my slice of the web to use my contactify and tell me a little bit about who you are! Whether its today or far in the future- I'm always fascinated by new people so feel free to drop me a line!

 In case you didn't know, under my "CONTACT" tab there is a link to my contactify account- essentially it lets you email me, but without the risk of my personal email address getting spread across the universe.

Another option, is to visit my tumblr and send me messages on there as well.

I realize that the most likely case it that I will never see anything from anyone- but you never know! Someday someone might find this and figure "what the hell, I've got nothing better to do."

You can tell me about who you are, tell me a story or secret, share some random facts, ask me a question, and you can either do so anonymously or let me know who you are!

So, in the spirit of things, here are some completely useless facts about me. Others can be found in various places, but here's some more:

1. I have a lot of completely irrational fears. Always have. When I was little I spent a solid year thoroughly convinced my big sister was trying to poison me. I also think I have a brain tumor. I have believed that since I was young- and like many of my fears- the X-Files is entirely responsible for it.

2. I like to take my shoes off when I'm at work. I don't like people to KNOW I don't have shoes on though. I'm really weird about feet. And would find it entirely innappropriate if any of my coworkers were barefoot.

3. Some doctor thinks I have anxiety- but not OCD. And I think I have OCD but not anxiety. I hate doctors, and I hate medication. So I live in my ignorant bliss as to what exactly is wrong with me- but I'm completely functioning so I don't really care.

4. My stomach makes really loud noises all the time. But there's nothing wrong with it- it's just noisy and embarrassing.
5. I am incredibly sarcastic and witty. My boyfriend thinks I should be a comedian- but I'm funniest when my jokes are extemperaneous.

6. I know what extemperaneous means because I did a speech contest when I was little because I was a big nerdy-mcnerderson. AND PROUD OF IT!

7. I'm definitely OVERLY ambitious. But when I try to tone it down... I become completely unambitious. If I don't want to do everything then I don't want to anything.

8. I tend to use CAPS for emphasis instead of italics because social networking is slowly deteriorating my grammar.

9. Still, I'm a grammar nazi.

10. I'm a huge supporter of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning) rights. I'm a sociologist at heart and feel that sexuality (among other things) is socially constructed- and that it shouldn't matter any more than one's taste in music. Love whoever you want!

11. I have some pretty crazy theories about the world, the universe, and all the things in it.

12. I like to talk about/learn about religions, even though I would consider myself an agnostic. I believe there's "something" out there, but I'm not going to put a label on it just so people can tell me if they think I'm right or wrong.

13. I love sharks. I don't know why, I just randomly get very attached to things. I also love zombies.

14. Speaking of sharks, I can't swim. And I'm deathly afraid of drowning.

15. I know I'm not good at blogging, but it's nice to have a hobby... right?


So there you have it folks! I hope you'll share some stuff with me!

REVIEW: Adele "21"

I absolutely adore Adele. Her voice is so haunting and like so many people have said before- because she isn't "mainstream"beautiful (but lovely nonetheless) her talent isn't being cheapened by her image. Her rich vocals are so emotive, and everything she sings touches me deeper than most music- a trait she shares with Mumford & Sons (Who would've thought rocker-girl me would be pushing THIS stuff?).

Last month, just a couple weeks ago in fact, her greatly anticipated album "21" was released. Her new singles "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" are rightfully on their way up the charts, but with the exception of a few songs, they left me expecting more from the album. I love her classic style, and that you can sense so much of her inspiration from previous generations in her tracks, but I feel that a simple piano accompaniment, like in "Someone Like You" does her so much more justice.

I must admit, I am crazy over her version of Lovesong. I can't get enough of it. And it leads me to think that perhaps it's just the unfamiliarity of the new songs that are leaving me a little cooled off from my initial reaction. Nothing has jumped out at me as much as her singles, but I'm still willing to give it some time.

Does anyone else have any thoughts on the new album?

In older news, somehow, I've gone this whole time not knowing she covered "Make You Feel My Love", the Bob Dylan original. For a very long time, the Garth Brooks version of this song has been a favorite of mine; but Adele blows it out of the water with such genuine emotion and ethereal vocals.

Take a listen, and let me know what new music is in your life!

"Bohemian Rhapsody"

Dolphin: The anti-shark

First off- Dolphins make me cranky. Second off- painting makes me cranky.

So it requires some genuine affection for me to willfully paint someone a picture of a dolphin.

Despite my makeshift signature in corner,  I will add to it some more once I have a clearer vision of what I want to do with it. It's rather plain and boring right now. I added the bubbles upon Nic's request. He thinks there should be more. I'm not so sure.

Initially it was an amorphous blue blob. Then it became a gray blob somewhat resembling a dolphin. Then I got a case of the fuck-its, and made that bitch PURPLE.

Because I love purple.

Anyway, here's where I'm at with it. I haven't painted in over a year- not my forté- but I think it turned out ok, despite it being a wee bit out of proportion.

I think it needs something bright and warm to contrast it. Like a clown fish or something. We'll see what happens.

Family Tree

I've been thinking about my grandparents (mother's side) a lot lately. I was half raised by them, and having them so involved in my life was really a blessing. For now, I'll spare you all kinds of sentimental stories, but I thought I'd share some pictures of them that I adore.