Writing is My Boyfriend.

When we first started seeing each other, I was about seven. We started out casually. We made poetry, mostly about about bubbles and my childish ideas of love. Then, we dove deeper into each other with journals, where I'd pour out my heart and soul, while confessing all of my sins shamelessly. He listened wholeheartedly and never judged me once. I fell in love with being able to reveal everything about me without flinching.

We progressed throughout middle school with tons of not-so-short stories crammed with teenage angst and--I will admit--a few freak nasty scenes, lol! Don't judge me! I thought I was being so scandalous in 8th grade. Let's be real, other little young thangs were already doing it by then. I was only writing it. He was always patient with me. Never forcing or rushing me into anything.

We matured in high school with a rekindling of poetry, which flourished in college. It was a love affair that was so right for me. We just fit together and writing's love was always unconditional. He always accepted criticism with grace and determination to make himself better. And our love did get better and it grew stronger with editorial styled writing. I found my future within my past and present with writing.

We have been able to grow together and now, we're stronger than ever. It's so exciting that I get to look forward to spending the rest of my life loving to write. I'm so in love.

Updates.

My brain is kinda all over today. But...I thought since we are currently 22 days into 2009, I will entertain you with the status of my "resolutions."

1. Mary Jane-def have slowed it down, but haven't made myself proud yet. Going to attempt smoking only thrice a week.
2. Fornication-found out it's certainly not a need and it's becoming less of a want. I think I am going to kick fornication's ass.
3. Libations-I did drink on New Years and have had a few drinks since, but I haven't been "drunk."
4. Procrastination-I am getting rid of it. I have transcribed 4 interviews thus far this week and have written 3 stories and have conducted 5 interviews this week. If procrastination was around, I would be on interview 2, none transcribed or written. Get it! Get it!
5. Depression-WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY? I have been able to hang on tight to embracing the positivity. I have had a few things happen that would normally put me down for the count, but NO. I won't let it.

So, this is where I stand folks. Don't judge me. One day at a time!

PS. I said nothing about weight loss for 09, but I'm eating better and have to continue to. I am dropping these pounds and getting my healthy on in 09!

Young and Ambitious.

Yay Obama is Prez! Woo Hoo!

Ok, now that this is over, let's take a second to highlight a few people that helped Obama get to where he is. Or maybe they just get his coffee, either way Reggie Love and Eugene Kang make me feel like an under-achiever! These two men personally assist our new President and are 26 and 24 respectively. Youth. Wow.

Obama with Reggie Love and Eugene Kang




I am 24. I am a receptionist who spends her free time writing. That's my dream...to write. And now, I feel that dream is inadequate considering the moves that President Obama has made and will continue to make, not to mention the moves Reggie Love and Eugene Kang have made and certainly will continue. I will use this as motivation. Sky is certainly the limit now.

Oh and let's not forget Obama's Speechwriting Director Jon Favreau, who is 27. TWENTY-SEVEN?!



If you would like to check out the rest of Obama's star staff, CLICK HERE

Happy History in the Making Day!

I couldn't be any prouder! I have been grinning like a Cheshire Cat since 6:45 am. Woke up like I was dreaming in a permanent smile. HOPE. CHANGE. OBAMA. Here is some live feed of the Inauguration. If you can't find it elsewhere, find it here.

Via the Inauguration Guide

My love affair with music.

If you know me, then you know I love music. Correction, I live for it. Sometimes when I am bored, I will go on myspace and search the UK for top acoustic/soul/blues artists. It seems that the UK yields some of the best vocalists in those genres.

In my latest search, I found Jem Cooke. Her voice is sweet, has a little soul and her music is definitely flirty. One of the frustrations in finding new music this way is discovering that an artist is unsigned/has no album which means, I can only listen through myspace. Grrr!

Well, here is a good Friday afternoon song for you. It's called Endings.

I think she has a future in music.

I love love love my neice and nephew. My neice is a character, everytime she noticed the camera, she would break out into song. The ABC song is one of her favorite songs in her 3 year old repertoire. And my nephew was just there. Enjoy the cuteness.

The Many Faces of Dani

People have always tried to keep up with my many looks. I am just an unsatisfied type of person. I always want and welcome change. Even in my hair. I
I have had a number of looks over the years and I have been very fond of them all. The most current look, long with bangs (first pic) is one that I instantly fell in love with.

I am supposed to be doing work right now, but I chose to entertain you with some of my many looks from the past couple years. Enjoy. And any suggestions for future looks will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!