You got me

This song perfectly describes how I am feeling right now =D
Not quite to the saying L word though....it'll get there in due time.
Patience was my virtue this time and it definitely paid off.

Beautiful

You know when you discover you can have exactly what you want? It's the best feeling in the world. Today is filled with joyful music and beauty. I'm having trouble focusing on class when I feel like this but I manage to hold it together for about an hour. Live today up =)

Best Night of My Life

If you ever get the chance to go to Frank Turner DO IT. Oh my gosh it was so AMAZING. It was the best show I have ever had the pleasure of attending and I've attended a good amount of concerts. I wasn't extremely impressed with the second act of the night but it was soon forgotten once Frank took the stage. He played many of my favorites, saving the best for last (Photosynthesis). I was honestly afraid he wasn't going to play it. We stuck around after the show and him and I chatted for a bit. He was extremely nice and down to earth. He took many photos with people and gave autographs (I received both). I awesome bought an awesome hoodie (thanks Caitlin for fronting me the cash!). I can't wait to see him again! This fall/winter is filled with amazing concerts of my favorite people. The only down point of the night was that Alex wasn't able to be there. He did see him in Dallas though. Maybe next time we can go together. Thank you Alex for introducing me to Frank =)

Mi Madre

You know that moment when you confess to your mom all the things you've kept secret? And then....you discover she knew the whole time!! This often happens to me with my mom. I mean I know I'm a terrible liar but I like to think I can keep things from her. In reality, she picks up on EVERYTHING. Sometimes is annoying...mostly when I don't want to talk about the subject but at the end of the day I am glad she picks up on these things. She notices things before I do sometimes. This last year has brought us so much closer. I find myself leaving campus early to go to the house before work and it's not JUST to grab some food. I normally stay until the last possible minute so I can talk to her about all the things going on.

The other day we spent the more (it would have been the day if I didn't have work) in bed (with the Eli of course) looking at pintrest. We have planned a bunch of crafts for this winter and we have great christmas ideas. I'm really excited. She also found costumes that she would have dressed me up in if I was living with her when I was a kid.....that was embarrassing just looking at them. She would have had a hell of a time getting me to wear those things. I was very anti-dresses and looking cute. All I wanted to do was play outside. I wish I would have had more years with her and been with her sooner but I know all things happen for a reason and I'm quite content with what we have now.

Omaha

We battled it in Omaha today and before the match even begun it was decided that they forfeited the club match which means according to the West we won 60-0. Basically this means that we didn't have to play a merit table match which is two 40 minute halves. Instead we played three 20 minute halves? thirds? That's neither here nor there. We did actually shut them out though. I believe it was 21-0 but don't quote me on that. I started and played the 1st part of the game. We played everyone that was there which was awesome. Some of the subs won't be getting a whole ton of playing time in merit games. I'm assuming that is why I didn't play the entire game. I should be getting a good amount of game time next week against KU. I am extremely excited about this game. If anyone wants to come support the team the game is at Tower Park in Kansas City. Bring a lawn chair. It is going to be an awesome game.

VD is BACK!!!

Vampire Diaries was amazing on Thursday. It was a good warm up for Grey's and here is the music from the premiere last night =)


A new favorite. His voice is so beautiful.



I of course already know this song. Loved hearing it on the show.


This has also been featured on Greys! =)


Pandora introduced me to this song a while back. Beautiful


I of course know this song via Kristen. I love the folkness


This song simply makes you want to dance.


Another awesome dance song


I am actually new to this song. I haven't decided my official feelings on it


Clearly has been on PPL as well. LOVE THIS BEAT


New love...

Soap Box

I am placing a box of soap down and standing on it...figuratively that is. I have a soap box. It is a rather good one and quite justified if I do say so myself (which I do). It is about hate and violence. In my communication class we just watched "Do the Right Thing." This film is awesome and practically brought me to tears at the end (shocker). It takes place on a block in Brooklyn, NY in 1989. I'm going to spoil the ending for you because it directly relates to my soap box and is what activated this desire to shout out...."How do you treat another human like this?!?!? What part of this is okay?!" In the end of this film the black people end up burning Sal's Pizzeria, who is Italian. Sal defends these very people throughout the entire movie. And then they trash his store AND burn it down...all because he destroyed a boom box. Okay. I understand where you might be slightly confused. A kid has a boom box and refuses to turn down his music and goes into Sal's with a guy who has already been kicked out of the place for causing problems earlier that day. Kid number 2 wants pictures of black people on the wall and is pissed off because Sal only has Italians on the wall. Well it's SAL's restaurant. Sal IS ITALIAN. If the situation were reversed there would ONLY be black people on the wall, not other minorities. Anyways, these two kids came in and started disrespecting him and he in turn ended up destroying the boom box which caused a fight and the kid who owned the boom box tried strangling him. The cops came and it took 4 of them to hold the kid and one had the police stick to his throat and ended up strangling him.

So of course this is Sal's fault in their eyes which is completely idiotic. Sal didn't tell them to kill the kid. He simply wanted to run his business. Sal had been there for 25 years and had never done any harm to any of them. They grew up on his pizza. And how is he paid back? His very own employee starts the riot by throwing a trash can through the window (earlier in the scene he has told this same employee that he would always have a job there and was like a son to him). After they tear the place up they set it on fire. All of this is absurd!!!!!!!!!!!!

People are people. Case and point. Their ethnicity shouldn't matter. Their gender shouldn't matter. Their religion shouldn't matter. Their orientation shouldn't matter. IT SHOULDN'T MATTER. We are all people and we all just want to live our life. We all want love, respect, and understanding. I'm not saying you have to like everyone and be their best friend. Just respect them. Be courteous. Be decent. Be civil. Don't act like people are beneath you. People are so quick to judge others and hold so tightly to that judgement and never give someone a chance. It's happened to me several times. My job as a highschool/college student DOESN'T define who I am. It doesn't JUSTIFY people to treat me like dirt. Just because I might seem tough around the edges DOESNT mean I am a bad kid. The only thing these things mean is that I am working to pay for my bills/school and that I've been through a good amount. The entire point of this is that people need to stop being judgmental and hateful.

LOVE OTHERS AS I HAVE LOVED YOU- JESUS

The End

I love College....right?

I've had awesome experiences here so far but at the same time I've been stressed out. Not all of this is because of school though. It's a build up of everything and clearly my body can't handle it. I had a massive hive breakout last week and got a cold sore. The hives cleared after a shot and a few days of steroids...thankfully. I am not a fan of them. I didn't sleep and found it near impossible to stop scratching. I only broke the skin in a few places thankfully. I've taken on a lot here and I'm spread kinda thin as it is and rugby has added more and more onto my plate. Today began as a high stress day but it ended amazingly thanks to a nap, a bike ride, and faith sharing with my new awesome friends. Oh and Brandi Carlile.

I've met some amazing people besides my roommates. Kelsie and I have both decided that we are going to be best friends and I have no doubt about it. Her and Tcup are awesome and I've recognized their awesomeness since the first campus ministry meeting. We are all interested in the same things and we obviously want to grow in our faith which I think always strengthens friendships. I'm excited to see where all this goes.

I must get back to that thing they call homework. I don't want to fall too behind in my readings

I'm happy...

1st day of classes

Today we had our first day of classes and I must say mine went flawlessly of course. My teachers are quite hilarious. I'm the oldest in my speech class which is surprising since I put it off the last two years. My Cognitive Psych teacher is the same teacher that is taking me to London and I'm pretty sure she is a riot. I have some reading and homework but it's not due til Monday so far it's manageable. We'll see what the classes are like tomorrow though.

New residence =D

I am officially moved into Avila!!!!! Kristen, Kevin, and my mom were amazing and helped me move in this morning. Thank you so much. Well for the most part. I could have done WITHOUT the embarrassment. I'm pretty sure my mom loves Kristen especially since she said she is going to check up on my room when she visits and make sure it's still organized. Everything and I mean everything HAD to be folded and Kristen took it upon herself to start the process... So thanks A! You know I love you. I just find it kinda weird and awkward but if you want to fold it I guess that's your choice. ANYWAYS, it's been a lovely day. My roommates are both freshman and seem extremely fun and nice. Olivia and I are already friends (we've facebooked stalked each other and texted since we received our roommate assignments). It's going to be a great year. And we are definitely going to go workout together. I hate running but it's not so bad if you have buddies =)

Campus ministry started for me yesterday. It's going to take over a small portion of my life. I don't see myself doing to many extra hangouts with people between campus ministry, peer ministry, rugby, rugby board, work and of course school. I'm loving my Avila family!

Grey or Blue

Cause how could you just go Without telling me so Now i'll never know

One may die so Loney

Michael introduced me to her. New found love =)

Love of my life

Have I mentioned the new love of my life yet, Frank Turner? Love of my musical life anyway (he is a bit old for me). Alex put Photosynthesis on the last CD he made me and since then I have been hooked. I even added him to my amazing Pandora station along with He is We, Safetysuit, Florence and the Machines, Jack Johnson, Adele, The Material, Regina Spektor, Missy Higgins, you get the picture.

Frank Turner actually has a show Oct 6. at the Record Bar. It's an 18+ show which means most of my friends can actually attend. I can't wait to see you all there =)

Here is a song Alex posted on my facebook a few days ago.



More Frank =)

It's great to be an Eagle

The school year is quickly approaching and the summer will soon cease for another year. I am over joyed to be going to Avila. I'm going to be living in the dorms with 2 freshman girls. My next door neighbors happen to be people I attended high school with and I've heard our floor is quite BA. It should be a fantastic time. I'm involved in Campus Ministry and hopefully I can be apart of some other clubs as well. Below are a list of my classes none of which occur on Friday. Isn't being an Eagle amazing?

CO 110 01 Fundamentals of Communication Current
PY 203 01 Cognitive Psychology Current
PY 224 C 01 Human Relations in Organizations Current
PY 310 01 Abnormal Psychology Current
PY 380 04 Cultural Psychology in London Current
TR 110 C 01 Theatre Appreciation Waitlisted

New hobby?

On Wednesday I suffered through another 7s practice filled with torturous running. All that work along with the heat causes a level of sweat that should be illegal. Despite how disgusting I felt, I met up with Kelsey Clary on the way home from practice. She being Kelsey said I looked adorable and I didn't smell awful (I did spray a large amount of perfume before entering Starbucks). What she didn't tell me was that she was with her friend Evan. Her witty, clever, and humorous friend Evan. And did I mention handsome?

Well I couldn't have been to horrendous because after Kelsey left Evan and I hung out and talked for a while. After getting a free cup of iced coffee (Yes I said FREE) we left Starbucks and headed for a new destination.

We decided to go on a little expedition, an expedition to a library and bookstore. Earlier that evening Evan had informed me of this habit he has...a habit of dumpster diving. At first I was quite unsure of what to think of this. He went on to explain that he is dumpster diving for books. Therefore, the dumpsters are actually those paper recycling bins and they are ONLY filled with books! How crazy awesome is that?!?! We went to half price books and gathered a small load of free books. It was one of the best nights I've ever experienced. I am excited to see more of Kelsey before she goes to UD and it wouldn't hurt to run into Evan a little bit either ;)

Lake Day

I finally made it to the lake!!!! Chrissy has had them just about every weekend and I always seem to be busy working, doing fundraisers, or church activities. BUT I finally made it last weekend. It was beautiful and so much fun. I rode a jetski for the first time in my life and that in and of itself was enough to make the day a win. It was quite relaxing and fun to hang out with the rugby girls...and then I had to leave early to work. I left in a great mood though =)

Noobs

Last Monday I had the pleasure to accompany Kristen and Alex Hermes to their first legitimate concert =) And what concert did we go to? Owl City of course! It was an amazing time. The day was looking slightly gloomy for more than one of us but this concert most certainly improved our moods. We ate dinner at Swagger before arriving at the show. Matt Kearny and Owl City were simply spectacular. I was surprised on how many Matt Kearny songs I actually knew (2 of them were featured on Grey's. Go figure). He was amazing with the crowd and at one point jumped in during one of his songs. It was quite a sight to see one of the moms scream like a 13 year old girl and practically run him over.

Owl city didn't disappoint either. I loved the instruments that were incorporated in this show. They included the cello, violin, drums, guitar, keyboard, piano, and I think even the xylophone at one point. We heard many of our old favorites along with some of their new material. Videos and pictures are below.

Matt Kearny


Introverts....


Coolest guest ever!


My favorite thing about Adam? He dances awkwardly =)


Quite possibly the best picture I have. It's currently my background on my phone


Her voice is so beautiful


My favorite part of the band =)


Angels

Warp Tour

I attended Warp Tour once again this year but in a different fashion. I worked the concert with the boys Rugby team. It was quite fun and extremely easy. I unknowingly broke a few rules, got a few autographs and some free/obnoxiously cheap merchandise ($5 skull candy headphones, $1 cd, ect). I also finished working just in time to enjoy Relient K, Hellogoodbye and Simple Plan. After the concerts I hit up Leavenworth and saw some people that I haven't seen since I left. Best thing about that? It was like we were always best friends. It was nice. These were people that witnessed the my biggest struggle and loved me despite it. It's crazy how tight a bond can be between some people. =)
Here is some music from the tour to enjoy.

(A dollar well spend)


(They did an acoustic performance that I heard while working at a nearby tent)


(there set was SOOO much fun. They came into the crowd a few times)


(I'm liking their new album. Another steal for only 5 dollars!)


(I'll always love this song)

Brandi Carlile

She isn't just a one hit wonder or at least she isn't in my world. This is one of her songs that I simply adore and of course it has been featured on Grey's as well as Pretty Little Liars. Enjoy

Some days I can never get enough of this song or Missy Higgins for that matter

Great Expectations

"I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be. Once for all; I loved her none the less because I knew it, and it had no more influence in restraining me, than if I had devoutly believed her to be human perfection."

Sometimes we do love against reason. Love is beautiful but the things that accompany it aren't always as beautiful: betrayal, broken promises, lies, sadness, pain. The trick is to find that person who will do their very best to not break your heart, to stand strong when things are hard, and to always, always love you and convey it.

New Chapters

My summer has been filled with joy. It is such a relief considering my last two summers I spent working and shut up in my room. I honestly tried my best to make last summer great or...at least good. It had it's ups and downs (too many to count) and mostly involved working 3 jobs, BUT I do have a few diamonds in the rut such as TEC, strengthening friendships that I think may just last forever (as well as lead me to Boston dying from too much snow in take. I'll be surround with coffee, books, antiques and the best music a store can hold). I got through it though (thank heavens!) and now I am on to opening new chapters in my life.

That isn't to say I haven't any struggles. I still live my life week by week and sometimes day by day. I don't have some grand scheme. I still am trying to live with some things of the past and plan my future all while living in the present. It isn't always easy but that's what friends are for right? To keep us here. It is so refreshing to have certain people in my life. People that are just completely honest and aren't afraid to tell you how it is even if it'll upset you and cause the worst case of passive aggressiveness you'll ever witnessed (I mentioned I'm passive aggressive right?). Well my dears I have just those people in my life. One has been here for a while (sometimes it feels like forever) and one is more recent and is slowly becoming my new best friend (it isn't facebook official yet ;) ).

The more recent addition to my life (Chrissy), has the worldest most beautiful dog (Jade), has a pink scooter (and matching helmet), and believes that everyone exists to make her life easier (not completely true, we just like to tease her). She is also the same person that convinced me attend my sister's graduation (even though my parents didn't go), and she went with me. Did I mention she dealt with my freak out the entire week leading to it? It went well, well as well as could be expected considering. She pushes me even when I dead terrified and when it all becomes too much we decide to go out and forget about the rest of the world. Quite nice actually.

My other amazing and quite flawed (joking!) best friend (Kristen) surprises me all the time. She recently gave the most amazing talk on our last TEC. She makes me laugh more than anyone else and fails terribly at returning my phone calls (okay maybe only this week). There aren't many people I could talk to for 2 hours (or 4 hours) on the phone. She definitely holds the record. When we aren't reading embarrassing things from our past, bantering, or being witty and charming we can be found nerding out and/or becoming obnoxiously competitive while playing the cow road trip game (MY COWS!!!) She isn't a new chapter in my life per say but our relationship can be considered new and improved.

Rugby is and will be (possibly forever) a major part of my life. I'll talk about it until my mouth is duct taped shut. It's currently off season for 15s but that doesn't mean it's on a sabbatical. Quite the contrary, 7s is going on right now and I have recently been talked into going to the practice ( I nearly died last Wednesday). That isn't it though. I'm quite busy putting fundraisers together to fund our team. We had board elections and I was nominated and voted into Fundraising Chair. =)

I've been reading obnoxious amount of books. Everything for Harry Potter to a book that is solely quotes to charming novels such as Love Walked In. It is the life let me tell you =) Who needs sleep when you have books (and Pretty Little Liars)

The End of this Chapter

This year has been an amazing year for me, quite possibly my best year. I've had some of the best friendships. I've gotten closer to all my best friends and I love them like there is no tomorrow and I've become good friends with other people like Chrissy. It's crazy how I just met her last season and how close we've become. I consider her one of my top friends now. She is always there and always honest. I think the best thing about her is that we can open up to each other and just be there to listen. Our friendship isn't rushed. The other amazing thing is that we both are die hard Grey's fans and we have watch parties on Thursdays.

Chrissy isn't the only awesome person I've met through Rugby though. All of my teammates are just so amazing. I love my rugby family with an undying passion. They are some of the coolest and craziest girls I've ever met. Last night we had our banquet and I won the Most Improved award again which meant so much to me this year. Brenna told me later that night that she thinks within the next year I'll be the forward everyone will be afraid of! I'm so excited for next season to start. My current goal is to get fit this summer so I can rock the rugby field in the fall. I know fitness is my biggest weakness right now. I didn't realize how much I would fall in love with Rugby or how good I would be at it. It's quite possibly one of the best surprises.

I'm about done with this school year. I have one more final to go! I'm excited for where I'm at in my life right now. For the most part everything is amazing. There are a few things that need some fixing but that's life. My relationship with my parents has greatly improved and I'm still able to be there for my brothers. I'm hoping to be able to volunteer for Cole's field day since I went to Mason's yesterday. They are growing up so fast!

This should be an awesome summer filled with 7s rugby, working at Sonic and possibly as a Youth Worker, and reading. Lots and lots of reading.

When Did Your Heart Go Missing?

TOB Retreat

A few weekends ago I had the opportunity to either go to Wayne State Rugby Tournament with Kstate. It would have been free gas as well as hotel. I instead decided to attend the Theology of Body Retreat many consisting of freshman girls and a few high school boys. I know what some people are thinking... You gave up a practically free weekend to hangout with highschool kids???!!! Yes I did. And I would do it again. These girls bring me such a sense of joy and peace that is impossible to describe. All I know is that I love them as though they are family and I would do anything for them despite the fact that they kept me up until 4am ;).

The retreat took place at the Roper's house which was quite exciting for me. I love their family and enjoy being with them. The original plan was to drive down there, eat dinner with them (Matt and I were in charge of spagetti), do Stations of the Cross by Tiki torch, camp out and do Adoration all night (we would all take turns). Unfortunately, the weather cancelled out the camp out and Adoration. It was still an awesome night though. Stations had never been down at night and it was quite an experience. I had to hold Annika's hand everytime we went over a bring because they made her nervous. We focused on some stress relief thinking and I think that helped her. We were able to still do our bonfire and smores which was a blast. It consisted of much conversing and singing christian songs. Most of us stayed the night at the Christys and we were up until 4am! I'm not sure how I managed to do that. We watched "How To Save A Life." It was such a beautiful production and brought many tears to my eyes. It resulted in me messaged an old friend, telling them how much I loved and missed them.

The next morning came too soon. We had a wonderful breakfast courtsey of Mrs. Christy. We packed up our gear and headed back to the Roper's. The day was filled of service and of course lunch. We redid all the kneelers, changing the blue ones to red and put together kneelers for the pews that lacked them. It was quite a project. It was rather simply but man staples hurt! Taylor and I fell victim to them a few times. I had to leave shortly after lunch and was unable to see the completed project. We all enjoyed our time together. It was a weekend well spent.

Musical Discover =)

Adele was featured on a recent Grey's Anatomy episode and surprise surprise she is Amazing! Her voice is so very beautiful and you can feel her emotions with every note. Here are some of her songs, including Someone Like You that was on Grey's.
And if you didn't catch the Musical Episode be sure to check it out on abc.com.
While some parts were slightly strange, I loved it. The music of Grey's has always been quite powerful. Favorites from seasons past were brought alive by the characters for an unforgetable episode.

Inside the teenage brain

This video is on the longer side but it's slipt up into 6 parts. It's quite interesting. It helps us to understand not only our own teenage life but also the teenage life of our younger siblings and/or friends.

Tis the Season

Rugby season has officially begun. We held our first practice this past Wednesday evening at Macken Park in North KC. Fifteen girls or so showed up which is more than I think I've seen at any practice. We have an amazing new coach, Keith and of course Franzy is helping us out again. They are both very experienced and quite effective coaches.

Practice entailed a good amount of running, over 50 push up and sit-ups, basic tackling drills, as well as ball handling. Keith is starting from the basics and teaching us the proper way to do certain techniques and how to win games. I'm very much for this approach since I am still a rookie and our previous coach didn't teach me much. Thankfully, I have the best teammates that are more than willing to help me.

Of course with Rugby comes many injuries and surprisingly enough I've already required my first cleat bruise. It's simply beautiful. Yes, I took a picture. On the bright side, I can now do at least 15 push-ups (the right way) in a row, at least 6 burpees, and I can run much faster and further. This is all due to Chrissy and her amazing yet tiring workouts.

I'm looking forward to this season. I have a feeling it's going to be great. If all goes well we will be considered a Division I team once again. Our first game is March 19th in Topeka, just a few weeks away!

Secretly

Sometimes I just wish people understood. I wish one person understood what it's like growing up without a mother. And having to decide to let that person back into your life. That's my late night secret. Just one person...

Youth for Truth/TOB

This past weekend I was given the opportunity to attend one day of the Youth for Truth conference. It was an eye opening experience. Most of the things I had already heard before, don't have sex before marriage, dress modestly, ect, ect. We all hear it, whether we go to public school, private school, and if you're home schooled it's pounded into your head.

It's not necessarily what they were saying but the context of what was said. Some points finally clicked. I believe the main reason why this conference touched many of these kids lives was because these were real people exposing their faults and mistakes. Kids didn't have to ask why because they already had the answer. It wasn't "because I said so" either. That reason NEVER works. Pam did an amazing job at explaining why it is so important to remain abstinent. It wasn't only for faith reasons. She very clearly explained the heath and emotional consequences that occur after premarital sex. That's important for teens. Simply saying because it's the rule will not work. Chris did an amazing talk as well. Being a man he was able to portray how their (men's) minds work and the importance of modesty.

I know many girls whom were touched by this conference. Most of them belonging to my youth groups and/or TOB (Theology of the Body).

Sunday afternoon I was lucky enough to join the Christy's TOB group before youth group started. It was an amazing way to end the weekend. They did a wonderful job at teaching the class and have many exciting activities, such as a small retreat at the Roper's house, lined up in the future. I was also invited to attend the retreat and future classes. I am looking forward to being apart of this as well as spending time with some of my favorite kids. They are like the little sisters I never had.

Blessed

Let's begin with some quotes.
A friend accepts us as we are yet helps us to be what we should. ~Author Unknown

The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.”~Grey's Anatomy

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job. ~Laurence J. Peter

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust

If you haven't figured it out yet, I've been thinking about friendships. I am an extremely social person and I honestly don't find it extremely hard to make friends with most people. Actually it's pretty easy. I can be friends with all different kinds of people. I am a fan of diversity. Well except with my my best friends. They are all unique of course but generally they are intelligent, mature, sweet catholic girls. There are a few exceptions of course. This is dedicated to them.
Kristen Ring
Brooke Samson
Krissy Sellmeyer
Stephanie Brooks
You guys are my 3 main people, my girls. I would just like to say that I love you guys from the bottom of my heart and I would do anything for you. I will always love you no matter what and I will always value our friendships. I won't ever let anyone change that again. Promise. And if I jump of the deep end and do I'll let you kidnap me (it'd take all three of you to do it ;) ) and give me a crazy intervention or something.

I know without a doubt that you guys are there for me through everything even when I do insane things. Thank you for always holding my hand and being here even though I wasn't always there for you. You girls are simply the best.

I would also like to say that all of this applies to Patrick Mason who is my main guy. I appreciate everything you do and I miss you a ton. We should fix that. I will always own you at ninja (and everyone else). And I am deeply sorry for always offering you food you can't eat.

I love all of you so very much. I wouldn't be filled with as much joy if you weren't apart of my life.