Vogue

I got really worked up today while reading the 574-page "Power Issue". Lady Gaga was on the cover of said issue - for her bizarre outfits and 'bold' actions. As I looked through the magazine today I saw a whole slew of 15-year-old-esque models. (The irony? I flipped past a story about a mother and daughter who both had an eating disorder...wonder why?) A small handful almost portrayed a realistic body of a woman. How many women do you know that wear a 00 and A-cup bra? Yeah, about none. If we want to talk about power in a magazine that millions of ladies around the world are going to buy and read, why not talk about TRUE power? The power to love, and take care of, the body you were born with. The power to love the skin and hair color God gave you. The power to love YOUR OWN opinions, thoughts, feelings. The power to live out what you believe. The power to develop a beautiful personality, not just a beautiful exterior. Complaining about the media's portrayal of women seems like the epitome of beating a dead horse, but until that talk turns to action, I will continue to speak.

My Love

I suppose I could do a little post-Valentine's Day blog. Although we're not really into the whole Valentine's thing, Ethan & I wanted to make our first one together special. It managed to stretch over 2 weekends. The first going to dinner at Biaggi's and a little shopping at Jefferson Point. Then the actual weekend of, a nice dinner in, exchanging our gifts. I made Ethan a cake and little 'coupon book' ...guess I'll be doing a lot of cooking and back rubs in the near future. He gave me a single rose Friday night with the first line of a song he wrote for me. Then, on Monday I received another beautiful bouquet of flowers with the second line of the song. I've been instructed to keep the lyrics with me as I'll be getting the rest periodically. Not sure what he has in mind - but the gifts can continue! :) Really, I was just glad to have a special day set aside to celebrate us. Away from the chaos of our lives, just sit and realize how blessed we are to have found each other. This year, I was a victim to the greeting card industry.

things I want to do (better):

- love people
- become a barista
- write on my blog more often
- do more, instead of just talking
- save money, spend intentionally
- take better care of my body
- work harder
- learn to use Photoshop
- yoga
- speak more intentionally
- voice my opinion when it matters
- cook/bake more
- learn to use Ethan's camera
- make something fantastic
- paint a room
- learn Latin
- listen better, talk less
- organize my life
- have a better attitude
- travel
- make more lists...

i know, i'm disgusting

i got bored with gimp, cut me some slack.