Happy 1st Birthday Sharpie

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear SHARPIE, Happy Birthday to YOU!

Happy Birthday Sharpie!

You are officially ONE year old. I still can't believe that it has already been one year since Rick and I adopted you. I still remember when you were a furry little kitten, always staying close by mommy/daddy and always chasing after the colorful furry play toys... We've had many adventures with you! I love your cute, yet, obnoxious cry!

Having you around makes me realize that I DEFINITELY do not want kids right now! haha j/k You alone are a handful! I remember all the Medical bills that Daddy had to pay to make you feel better! My life will never be the same without you! I love you Sharpie!

Happy 1st Birthday

My First Date

It was the cutest and best date I've had in a while! The weather was just perfect to drive out to Long Beach, Ca and spend the day with my hunny.

Our first stop was a French restaurant called La Creperie Cafe`. The food was excellent and very affordable; I wasn't disappointed at all. I chose the Spinach Feast which is a savory crepe with scrambled eggs, fresh spinach, tomato, mushrooms, mozzarella, feta and ricotta cheese. It was sinful! We were sooo full that we weren't able to try what they're most famous for, which is their sweet crepes. I've heard good stories about those, so don't be afraid to try them out! ;) After our delicious meal we drove to E. Ocean Blvd. to Kayak Rentals and grabbed a tandem kayak for $8 per person/per hour- not bad! Kayaking around the bay and marina was probably the best way to spend a few hours on a beautiful day with your special someone. It was fun to admire the beautiful homes, yatchts and other sailors that I'll never have- haha only kidding. But.... considering this wasn't a Gondola ride, we made the best out of it. I couldn't stop singing Dean Martin's love song, "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore..." I'm sure my hunny wanted to throw me off the kayak, but the song was just too brilliant to do so... haha... It couldn't have been a better day for the beach.

And as the evening was drawing near, my hunny and I stopped by Downtown Long Beach and walked around the shoreline to have a couple of drinks. It was truly a great way to end the evening... I couldn't have had a better first date than this! Thank you babe! :)

Happy Once Again

He's back in my life and hopefully he'll stay for a very long time... I can't even write all the different feelings that I have deep inside. It's like I fell in love for the first time all over again; butterflies in my tummy, smiling non-stop and just excited to see how many memories we can create in moments time...

Watch out world- Rick and Priscilla are back!

Senioritis!

Reading? Writing? Homework? Studying? - NO WAY
It's now my 5th year and final semester and I'll be OFFICIALLY DONE with my bachelors degree in Human Services. I'm super excited for graduation this MAY! I have such a bad case of senioritis, I don't even think I've opened a book this entire semester; I've been going out every weekend having no worries or concerns about school; I'm 2 months away from graduating and I'm planning my Graduation trip. I'm just so excited to be excited!! haha

I recently took pictures with my graduation attire and it felt so good to wear my honor cords, gown, tassel and even have a diploma in my hands. What an accomplishment!

People say that one grows most in college and I definitely claim that to be true. College life is a great transition to adulthood. One learns most about themselves, what their likes and dislikes are. What their political views are or aren't. Finding themselves in relationships that can truly mean commitment. Learning about the struggles their parents had to endure financially. Learning the importance of saving and spending wisely. All is key and very important.

E-Harmony

Friend: "Hey Priscilla, since John and I broke up I'm seeing 3 guys already! I'm so excited."

Me: "What? Girl you are crazy! How did you find 3 men that fast?"

Friend: "I joined e-harmony. One is a firefighter, the second guy is a lawyer and the other just graduated from Berkly."

Ok, so if my girl-friend can find men like that on E-harmony then maybe there's hope for me. Yah I got suckered into it like that ::SNAP:: joined e-harmony for $60 (ugh.. more money being spent). Well I joined, and now I have so many men requesting me because apparently my profile 'matched' every TOM, DICK AND HARRY- Men, that I'm so not interested in.

My matches were: 1) I live with my mom... 2) I like to travel and eat...3) I play video games..

WTF!! Seriously, does my personality match up with these kind of guys?! If that's the case then I'm doomed! hahaha

Suprisingly though there was one man, ONE MAN, out of 300 guys who looked normal enough to maybe have a conversation with... This E-harmony business isn't for me, but being that I paid for it, I might as well have my laughs! ;)

Just thought I'd share... this won't be the last!

Taking a Walk...

Since I've been in the field of Human Services/Counseling I have always had the desire to help others in need. Two internships that I've had, I facilitated and directed groups in a therapeutic way. My heart was on my sleeve just ready to listen to everybody's story and allow myself to empathize with each individual. By asking questions and being curious allowed group members to open up and just let out all that was suppressed. It made me feel awesome that these individuals felt a sense of relief after sharing the things they did.

....A sense of relief is what I need.

The other day I took a lunch break from work and decided to take a walk instead of the usual eating out. It was a beautiful day anyway and I needed time alone. As I began walking around campus I started asking myself,"Have I been taking care of you?"and "Is there 'unfinished business' that I still have suppressed inside that's making me feel incomplete?" As I was walking I couldn't help but ponder that during this time I've been helping others I've been also neglecting myself. To be honest it's hard to look at yourself and see all these imperfections when the world sees you as someone else; it's the hardest thing to admit "I need help" when the world thinks your stable. Physically I'm a strong person, but mentally I'm so weak.

As these thoughts started penetrating through my mind I began to feel a little anxious. I like when I get a little anxiety though because I get things done. I began walking towards the Counseling and Psychological Center that's on the campus I work for and finally I walked-in. Finally I arrived to a place where I felt safe and secure to let all that was suppressed in me, spew out.

Walking the Red Road

Since I've entered the new year many people have been asking me," Priscilla, what's your new year resolution?" Honestly? Why make false promises to myself so I tell them, "I don't have any. It's difficult to maintain a goal the entire year when life is so unexpected and full of surprises."

What I do know is that this year I want to "Walk the Red Road." Walking the Red Road is a Native American saying that my college professor taught me years ago. When he explained the meaning to the class, I heard it, but I didn't absorb the true meaning. Now, with the experiences that I have endured I can truly embrace the meaning and appreciate it.

"To walk the Red Road is to know sacrifice, suffering. It is to understand humility. It is the ability to stand naked before the Creator in all things for your wrong doings, for your lack of strength, for your uncompassionate way, for your arrogance - because to walk the Red Road, you always know you can do better. And you know, when you do good things, it is through the Creator, and you are grateful...

To Walk the Red Road, you have less fear of being wrong, because you know that life is a journey, a continuous circle, a sacred Hoop. Mistakes will be made, and mistakes can be corrected - if you will be humble, for if you cannot be humble, you will never know when you have made a mistake. If you walk the Red Road, you know that every sorrow leads to a better understanding, every horror cannot be explained, but can offer growth....

To Walk the Red Road is to look for beauty in all things..."

Written by,

Bruce Soaring Eagle Thompson & Helen Redwing Vinson