“a friend is someone who sees through you and still enjoys the view.” -wilma askinas the lack of a meaningful family relationship has resulted in an abundance of amazing friends in my life. some of my friendships are going on to almost 15 years. i find it pretty cool that i can still relate to someone in my current liftstyle after knowing them from high school! sometimes on your birthday, you wonder who your true friends are but i know that true friends need not be present. there are numerous friends in distance places that will never […]

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” -Mahatma Gandhi Why does it seem that women can “forgive” but they never forget. I was discussing this concept with KC and we laugh our hearts out. Seriously, they bring up things that are 4 years old that are used a basis of ammuniation for today’s current disagreement. it sorta disturb me because within only 8 months i am still defending why i look a certain way when i photographed a woman 6 months ago. To me to forgive is to let go. But sometimes […]

To laugh often and much. To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children. To earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty. To find the best in others. To leave the world a bit better whether by a child, a healthy garden path or a redeemed social condition. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived is to have succeeded. -Ralph Waldo Emerson wide and far i’ve read to find meaning of daily existence. this is no doubt one of […]

“Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.” Karl – age 5 maybe that’s my problem. i don’t shave every often and i never put on shaving cologne. but i sure like the smell of love.

women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -robert heinlein i don’t think i’ve gotten used to this concept yet. maybe my ego is too big to let it happen but maybe the sooner i accept it, the easier it becomes. i don’t think i’ve ever been so torn about what to do with the current relationship. one minute i am ready to get married and the next minute i am ready to jump of the bridge with frustration. i guess that would be called […]