Ink-credible news.

For those of you that don't know, I do tattoos. Well not professionally anymore, but when my hands are not so stiff, I can do custom work, no cookie-cutter flash for me. Or I can do really short sessions over a long period of time. Or not.

Save the drama for your momma

Once upon a time, we were a happy little family. We got along for the most part, though we had the standard squabbles. Then the disagreements grew, and I tried to play the part of the mediator. Unfortunately, this couldn't last, and I grew weary of the fights. So I picked sides. I wasn't very diplomatic or polite about it either. Maybe one day we will all make up, but for the sake of everyone's sanity, I'm not about to make any friend requests; I don't want to step on anyone's toes again.

I'm about to go visit my extended family, who has succumbed to a bitter feud; I know there is no way that will be resolved. However, I hope one day we'll all be able to forget the pettiness and all get along.

Skin deep beauty/ the skin I'm in

This is my skin. It has looked like this over a week. My neck and chest is where it is worst, but spreads from my head to my legs. I am NOT contagious. However, I am self-conscious, and have only packed crew-neck shirts for my trip. I hate the medication for it; it burns and makes me faintly smell of sulfur. It has the potential to make my hair fall out, too. The best part of all? Even WITH medication, it may last several months! I sure am lucky!

The District

So, I'm going to be heading up to DC in a few days. I have so much to do still, like buy a suitcase or something. How have I gotten to the ripe old age of 24 without owning a real suitcase? I have a duffle, and a rolling duffle, that are both pretty beaten up. I think I have all of our clothes together though. I think we'll survive, at least I hope we do...

Marvin and Punky are ready to hit all monuments and museums. Punky wants to see dinosaur bones and airplanes. Marvin wants to see airplanes made of dinosaur bones. My brother wants to see all the big monuments; he's not even six, and is obsessed with history. I think we'll see to Punky's and my brother's requests. I want to go down to the Potomic; I'm a little disappointed the cherry blossoms aren't in bloom, but I still think it's beautiful along the river. However what I really am looking forward to is IKEA! For those of you that know me, that's enough said.

M.N.V.

Some days I wonder how I got to where I am today. What series of events decided to fall into place so that my life is what it is now.

Five years ago, I met the man of my dreams, though when I met him, I never knew he would be that man.

What planets aligned themselves in such a way that I would be able to pick him out of all the millions of fish swarming in the sea? I don't know....

.... but I am sure glad they did!

Punky

I love this little girl!
She is the best part of my day!
Don't you forget it!

She's ready for bed and wants me to follow her, so good night.

sudoku

I'm not in a mood for logic right now। The world would be easier if it was, with all of nature compartmentalized in neat little boxes and columns and rows। If only everything was as simple as a sudoku puzzle with one set answer; it may be confusing, but in the end I know I am right or wrong। It's strange, but there is comfort in knowing I am indeed wrong। I hate waiting and not knowing। Yet with all it's simplicity and accuracy, I miss the emotion of illogical, irrational thought। Spontaneity has no place in logic। I feel like throwing away the boxes and rows and columns and being free of the rules। Nonetheless, I will probably continue doing my puzzles and following the rules.