Pictures taken from my birthday celebration.
I went to Chucky Cheese, a dollar movie, Ozona's and the Dallas World Aquarium.
The aquarium was absolutely incredible.

http://s649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/watchacloud/22nd%20Birthday/

http://www.blublu.org/sito/video/muto.htm

It's creative, disturbing, intriguing, uncomfortable, funny, unique, stimulating...
Watch it.
How would you describe it?

A few nights ago, I spent the evening with an old friend. I've known Justin since sixth grade. Our parents were really close friends so it worked out great for us. Ever since I can remember Justin has had a passion for cooking. When he invited me over for 'Soul-Food Night', I knew it was going to be great. He prepared an incredible amount of food! We had home-made fried chicken, green bean casserole, mashed potato's, rolls, mac'n'cheese, collar greens, and jell-o. It was all so delicious!

While we ate we watched Mo'Nique's independent comedy DVD where she performed at a women's prison. It's called 'I Coulda Been Your Cellmate!'. It stirred up so many emotions. The DVD started and ended with personal interviews with some of the inmates, which were pretty tough to watch. The whole thing really caught me off guard. If you ever get an opportunity to see it, check it out.

Today was so gorgeous. I experienced so many things that brought me joy..

1.) bought a new filter for my fishies, now they have fresh , clean water!
2.) helped my mom fix lunch
3.) shared lunch with my mom and step-dad
4.) spent time with an old friend at the dog park ( the dogs kept me smiling )
5.) started a new book
6.) listened to some old music and it sounded new
7.) started a project (we'll see if it works out..)
8.) made plans to be super productive tomorrow
9.) laughed
10.) enjoyed the incredible weather

I hope tomorrow is just as wonderful.

Old pictures.

( let me know if they remind you of anything... anything at all. )

Well, it's officially the

NEW YEAR.

Welcome 2009, so long 2008.

The past year has been challenging, beautiful, inspirational, painful, and perfect.

Looking back, I can honestly say I appreciate every experience I've had.

I have resolutions.. but I hesitate to list them here. Mostly because I want to do them for myself and no one else..

Mom, you know one of them.. keep asking how I'm doing with it!

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years celebration.

Mine was peaceful and refreshing.

P.S. EVERYONE SEE WALL-E!