Today is the 10 year anniversary (if you can call it such a thing) of my dad's death. I told him that I loved him and left for school around 7:30am. He died while my mom was taking me to school. When I got home that evening he wasn't there anymore, nor was the hospice bed he was in. Sometimes I feel like I've come very far in dealing with this ( Read more... )

 I posted this exactly a year ago:

"A Wish

That July 4th, 2009 will be one of the proudest days of my life.

We're almost there.

Bret's parents remind me of why I'm happy and grateful for where I am, what I've done, who I love, and what I believe in.

But Bret reminds me that there is hope for the children of rich elitist Orange County parents.

Happy 4th ( Read more... )

My sister Charlotte is graduating today. I'm so excited and happy for her and selfishly anxious about being at my high school again. Also sad that my dad is missing it. What matters the most is the love she deserves for what she's accomplished, and I have to keep reminding myself of that.

So, here's to you C!! :)


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My boyfriend is graduating today. I've never been more proud of him than I will be of him walking across that stage in a few hours.

Some had nursery rhymes. Others had Barmey. I had the following -- the top 10 albums I literally grew up on.

1. Graceland, Paul Simon
2. Rhythm of the Saints, Paul Simon
3. Coming Around Again, Carly Simon
4. Making Movies, Dire Straits
5. Out of Time, R.E.M.
6. Automatic for the People, R.E.M.
7. The Beatles Anthology, The Beatles
8. Tunnel of Love, Bruce ( Read more... )

Seriously, you fucking waste of time "tea-partying" Republicans -- SHUT THE FUCK UP. JUST SHUT. THE. FUCK. UP. AND GO AWAY ALREADY.

I really should have deleted every ardent Republican person I know on Facebook. My blood pressure is getting way too high for my own good.

PETA has asked Pet Shop Boys to change their name to Rescue Shelter Boys.

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...........................................................................REALLY NOW?

I walked home around 12:30 last night from the Foursome's, and desperately wished I was staying up all night to embark on a road trip early in the morning, like when we left for Coachella at 3AM. One of those "get me the fuck out of my life" moments.

*Cue the Mamas & the Papas song ( Read more... )

Happy Birthday, Daddy ~ I love you and miss you with all of my heart. :)