The Opposite of Minimalism 

I typically drive by this sign at least once every day. This is a problem. You wouldn’t think a non political sign could slowly drive someone insane, but this sign is becoming my undoing.  [sign reads: STUFF nothing you need everything you want] I do see the humor. It just struck home with me so […]

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How I Paint

I was listening to music in my room, when I realized that I had the perfect idea for the piece missing on my wall. I struggle with forgiveness, and really, mostly with forgetting. The quote “bitterness keeps you from flying” is from the Tim McGraw song “Humble and Kind.” I want to focus on happiness, […]

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I Inherited a Child! Sort of. 

I did something pretty crazy. My little brother just graduated high school, and I decided to let him come and live with me while he looks for a job and saves up enough money to move into a place with some roommates.  My apartment is a one bedroom. I do have a small dining room off […]

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You are Not Alone

Thought of the day… 

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My Weekend in Pictures 

Bought some delicious cake flavored vodka    My sister made a cake for my mom’s birthday and I insisted on putting a carrot on top made of carrot shreds and a cilantro leaf   I was sooooo tired on the drive home from my sister’s house, so I stopped at the “view point” that I’ve always […]

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I Got a Plant

   I haven’t had a plant in years. Every time I get a plant (never on my own, always an ill advised gift), it is dead within a month. Tops. My new apartment has a super odd bathroom, with strange random spaces. I found myself yearning for a plant. My plant would be glorious, giving […]

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