self image and supermodels

The other day I was having a conversation with a friend* , and she said that it was finally getting easier for her to walk into malls and stores and see the models and not feel self conscious about her body. (fyi- my friend is totally gorgeous and thin)  I was really surprised to hear this, because seeing skinny supermodels and actresses has never made me feel self-conscious about my body....looking at my friends and people around me does.  I have a theory for this too. (if I didn't...well, then I wouldn't have...

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reality hits relationship

We so often hear people talking about "getting out of your comfort zone" and many times it is applied to meeting new people. Parts of devotionals and Bible studies are dedicated to "coming out of your cave" and getting out there, meeting and encouraging people.  I'm not shy (although I used to be), I'm not afraid to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, so I have a different problem.   I just don't feel like talking to people. Even further, I don't feel always like pursuing and putting effort into friendships.  Isn't...

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giant headphones

I took a break from designing logos and business cards to play with photobooth. ;]  clashing plaids, oh yeah! fishy face! I throw my hands up in the aaaiiir sometimes, saying aaay ohhh   aaand, I'm going to get back to work now.....

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I'm not much for poetry, but...

This is most likely the only bit of poetry I'll ever write.  My grandpa has final stage Alzheimer's and dementia. He was first diagnosed in 2007, and since then he has continued to worsen. At the time I thought this poem was silly and stupid, but looking back, I rather like it. I wrote this in 2008 for my mom, who was and still is, giving the gospel to her father. It's written from her perspective, from a daughter to her parent.     12-26-2008 I wish I could see inside your mind,like a clock, the way...

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