Life.

Those who know me know that I am obesessed 4 with things.

1. dance

2. photography

3. Minus the Bear

4. Tony

I have hit a peak in my life in all four areas.

1. dance-I'm on the Iowa State dance company-Orchesis I. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I feel like Forker is my second home, and I'm totally ok with that.

2. I just got asked to do wedding photos for my friend, Nichole, who is getting married in December. To be honest, I had a little panic attack when she asked but all is well, I'm going to research my tush off and take fabulous pictures for this fabulous lady.

3. Minus the Bear-only the greatest band every to reach my inner ear. Besides being in love with Nick, I love their music and they are currently working on a new album ANDDDDDD going to be touring this fall. All of my summer earnings quite possibly will go towards going to every show within reasonable driving distance.

4. And finally, my little cousin Tony. This boy is the center of my universe and just yesterday he moved into a group home in Indianola. As heartbreaking as it was to get a tearful phone call from him last night, I know that this is the beginning of something great. Unlike most kids with disablities, Tony gets to live a relatively normal life. Like every other 18 year old he has moved out of the house and is on the path towards a more independent lifestyle, which makes my heart sing. Taking his senior pictures was a joy, having him take me to his senior prom was a blessing, but I can't wait for the day when I go visit him and he gets to show me HIS friends and HIS new home.

oh yea. that's what life is allllll about.