Family (immediate and otherwise)

I think I will always try to start an entry with a really random, queer picture for two reasons. 1)So this Blog is not so boring to look at, and 2) it will provide a starting point for me to write something...sometimes it's so hard to get motivated. Anyway, I found this picture on the computer...it's really strange, but I can't pinpoint why. It's from Christmas of...2001?? Yea, that's right. I guess it was just a really weird time for our family. I have been through a lot with my sisters in the last 5 years. I think we needed to go through some shit to become the people we are right now...and that's a good thing. I loved seeing them grow up and become adults. Stacey's already married with a baby and will be moving away so soon. That will be sad, but she needs to live her life. I'll still have Brenny here...but who knows where she'll be in 5 years. I love them dearly, but they already know that.
The past few days have been pretty bland. Just working at the farm. Yesterday the Sweeneys had a baby shower for Atticus and Elijah, my new (adopted) cousin. Elijah is a scary baby...he is strong, has a big baby afro and looks angry all the time. Anyway, it's really amazing how, as you grow up, you start to see people in a new light. And you have to wonder if they were always this way, or your judgement was clouded because you were a kid. I have this aunt, who shall remain nameless, who seems downright mean lately. Say you got a bad haircut. First, she would laugh, like really sarcastically and second she would say "Geez, I can't believe you paid for that, it's terrible!" (Thanks Brenda for that comparison). I really don't know if she was always on a high horse, or if she just saddled up. Whatever...it's just amazing the different perspectives you gain as you grow and change.
In conclusion I will very randomly say that I am so happy that people are starting to post over on the best cd of the week blog. So fun to hear others opinions and share thoughts about music.
"I've been here for 30 years and 3 days and it's time to move on..."
-Jack White 10-2-05