i’m home this summer. i’m home like i was home back when i was twelve. i’m home for the summer with no plans. i’m home with plans to do everything. i’m home and will work. i’m home and will do nothing. really, i look forward to summer because all those “everythings” are really just “nothings.”… Continue reading summer is starting

i love this gabriel boy so much. the last time i spent the night at the little yellow house i experienced the greatest pleasure possible. at 6am the three oldest piled into bed with aunt “mouissa” and told me all their stories. gabriel told me of his dream to play basketball like uncle merrick and… Continue reading pictures

so i’m learning. learning how to get my priorities straight. learning how to prioritize. learning what to prioritize. when people used to ask me what i loved i’d always say: my Jesus, my family, my friends. we’re working on getting back to that. time is of value — i know that. and what i spend… Continue reading learning.

sometimes a girl has gotta have some fun in her life.  forget the whole “20” deal and having to be responsible and act mature.  besides, everyone says that i’m in limbo right now since i’m neither a teen nor an adult so i figure this is the prime time to do the crazy things i… Continue reading team van awesome cowabunga!

i’ve stared at this screen for a very long time tonight. i’d type and then like joe fox in my favorite movie, i’d hit the backspace key over and over frustrated with my attempts at writing something that might amuse you. i’d close the lid to this laptop and sit and talk for a few… Continue reading purposeless post