Sunday, March 28, 2010

On turning 28

When I was younger I thought that I had a huge nose. I hated it. I also hated that I looked different from all the other girls in school. They had big, pretty eyes. I envied blue eyes the most. They had long, flowing, straight hair. I always wanted long, blonde hair. They had bright white teeth perfectly placed in their perfect little mouths. They were taller, thinner, etc. The list goes on and on. I always wanted to be someone that I was not and could never be.

As the years have gone on there have been certain pieces of myself that I have learned to love and accept. When I was 17 I loved that my skin would tan instead of burn bright red. After Sky and Solee where born I learned to love the shape of my eyes. And when I chopped my hair all off I learned that my nose was perfect in pulling all my facial features together. Now I love a big nose and find that the more character a nose has the more I love it.

I'm 28. I am nerdy. I am obsessed with crime shows and books. I love Audrey Hepburn. Some of my favorite foods are sushi, nachos, artichokes and mashed potatoes. I don't like soda. Apparently I snore. My favorite colors are black, white, grey, hot pink and all shades of green and blue. I am an animal person. When I am sad I look at pictures of kittens, puppies and other baby animals to help cheer me up. I paint, write, photograph, cook, garden, bike and run. I am consistently late. I am not a morning person at all. I am me.




Friday, March 12, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOLEE!!!







Solee,
You are loved by sooo many people! People you know and dont know. People here on earth and some in heaven. You are one lucky little girl. I hope that you had a very happy, happy birthday! I love you!

-Juanita

PS I love you too SKY!