Words pierce like the blade of a knife

swift blows to the heart

slowly disembodied, destroying

unaware of our ultimatums and expectations

We build walls with our words

seeking to conquer and unknowingly divide

but words were gifted with a greater purpose

built on the foundations of love

a torn Berlin of understanding

Words to rebuild, strengthen, empower

Words to live, breathe, and feel

knives to feed, shelter, protect-

blunt with peace

used to carry the legacy of wisdom

(October 27, 2007)

One of his many “surprises”:  homemade dinner of spaghetti, gouda cheese and tomato with balsamic vinegar and olive oil salad, sourdough frenchette bread, and red wine.

Complete with blue-green Christmas lights, candles, and a view of the city.

Mmmm.  BEST boyfriend ever.  <3

jeffbernat:

Baby Bernats :) (Taken with instagram)

Ahhhhh!!!

Serious nerdgasm.

Beaaautiful.  I need to find a real one.

(Source: electric-voltage, via prettyyywingsss)

Silent Monks Singing Hallelujah.  Cute stuff.

Thank you, Dr. Mead.  Thanks to you, I think these things are uber cool now.

• Go skydiving.  Labor Day 2009.
• Go white water rafting.
• Go snorkeling.  Napali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, USA 2006.
• Ride an elephant in the jungle.
• Ride a hot air balloon.  8th Grade, Billinghurst Middle School. 
• Record an EP.
• Attend a Hindu wedding.
• Go on an architectural tour of Chicago, IL.  
• Record a Christmas song.
• Perform in a modern (no, not “hip-hop modern”, the real “modern”) and jazz dance piece in front of people.
• Inspire people.
• Eat pasta in Italy.
• Work as a physician or some sort of health care provider in Africa.
• Wear a white dress in Greece.
• Kiss in untouched snow.  Fall & winter 2009 with my love.
• Speak Spanish in South America.
• Write a book/account of family history with old photos, stories, and interviews, so that my future children are able to know about their history.
• Be immersed in a predominantly Muslim culture/country, and learn about women’s health and rights.
• Destroy a guitar like a rockstar.
• Learn some Arabic.
• Participate in an historic rally or protest.
• Fall in love.  :)  Natebutt.
• Attend Burning Man.
• Write a book.  
• Get into P.A. school.
• Be happy with my body completely and honestly. and work towards health and wellness.
• Be great at ballroom dancing.

The product of my first attempt at making an apple pie from scratch.  Success!  :)