*Service Day*

Two weekends ago a dear friend Nalani asked De and I if we would like to help with Habitat for Humanity. Without hesitation, the paperwork was filled out. I love doing service so this was definitely something I was excited for! We didn't know what our day was going to be and with the freezing cold weather...I won't lie when I saw sand paper and paint brushes for the interior come out, I got excited! Definitely a humbling experience that will become a regular service project!

Lunch time, a woman that was working on the home with us, explained to us about her situation and how she has to have so many hours in order to qualify for a home. Just listening to her first hand made my gratitude grow. Helping hands coming together to help those in need, complete strangers is just absolutely amazing!

Thank you Nalani for letting us be a part of an awesome day! January 8th we may not be so lucky inside! ha ha!

(I promise we did work!!)

* I, a Proud Sister*

I love my family and I absolutely adore my sisters.. However today I am a VERY proud sister! The courage and strength it took for De to open her story up in the interview, not many would do. Her "lifestyle" not many approve or support. However looking back from the time she was open about being gay, it makes me sad for the pain of judgment she dealt with. It's really as easy as---Love is Love.

De- I am so proud that you did this interview! I am thankful for the progress and for the amazing life you live. You have come along way and have an amazing gift that everyone around loves. I guess I am a bit selfish when I say this, but I am grateful that your story is of success and survival. It is becoming much too common for similar stories not ending Happily Ever After... Sister, You are a survivor, a fighter, a great example to so many with your strength, and most of all my best friend!

Congratulations on a job well done on the interview!

 

*Come here friend*

I woke up this morning after processing a lot of feelings and thoughts last night after a conversation I had. I am grateful to have the most amazing people in my life, that keep me balanced and remain to support me through growth in my life.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer

Thank you for reaching out to me since the moment I met you and for showing me the meaning of support and friendship! I couldn't resist, these pictures somehow seemed to fit this blog! ha ha ha

I love you and am so thankful to have you in my life! Thank you for the words of encouragement that you continue to give.

*Ring a Ding Ding.. Wedding Bells*

I am a bit behind but I still feel it worthy to post about!

A congratulations is due to my all time BFF in the whole wide world and her new husband! Yes you read that right..."HUSBAND"! Woo hoo!!

The day was perfect on the mountain side of the Park City Ski Resort. The bride was absolutely beautiful and if it wasn't so against all rules and laws of men.. I would be saying that the groom was beautiful!

I stole- I mean I borrowed this video from Emily's mom! :) I'm sorry but they make me sick for how happy they are! ha ha! I love you both!

Emily & Jason in Park City from Davey Orgill on Vimeo.

Beside the breathtaking scenery, the amazing feeling of love and wiping the tear away from my eye (my lil' Emily is all grown up! ha ha) I think the best part was taking the Alpine Slide down the mountain... In a skirt and high heels! For those that are wondering.. It was a success! Absolutely no wardrobe bloopers or mishaps!


Again CONGRATS to Emily and Jason! YAY YAY YAY!!!!

*You, The Past*

Happiness

Anger
Giddy
Anxiety
Boredom
Lonely
Grateful
Emotions to feel and experience
Acceptance
Emotion unable to comprehend
You, The Past, my enabler
You are the one that signed victim to my name
You are the one that fed into me feeling unaccepted
You are the one that contributed in making me not feel beautiful
Time has passed, is passing and will continue to pass
Growth
New door opens
Stand Still - Halt
You, The Past are still there
The unwanted feelings creep up
Mind wonders
Fear fills my head
I don't hate You, The Past
I do hate how you make me feel
I clear my memory of you
I embrace the feeling of once feeling accepted
I am facing the feeling of way you made me feel
Your words, Your actions, evil
I want, I deserve, Serenity

*The Journey*

The Journey

One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice--
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
"Mend my life!"
each voice cried.
But you didn't stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations,
though their melancholy
was terrible.
It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do--
determined to save
the only life you could save.

Mary Oliver

** Today is Ghey Day! **

Today is National Coming Out Day! So I suppose it's proper for me to come out as well! I am out and proud to be a supporter of the LGBTQ community! I'm an activist at heart and am willing to fight for equal rights! I am proud of my sister and her courage for coming out--- I am proud and blessed to be here sister!! I am a proud friend of many many Gay/Lesbian/BiSexual/Transgender individuals (which might I add, are some of the most amazing people I have ever met!) I am a straight ally that will continue to support and love everyone! Thank you all of my dear friends, family and people I have yet to meet for being who you are. An example and constant reminder to me that humans can have such strength and courage!! You are all beautiful, amazing and a blessing in my life!!