Allow me to further introduce my self....

I figure that if anyone is going to read this, ever, maybe I should first share some things about my self that might be of interest to you.

Well, I am a recent college graduate of William Paterson University - I recieved my Bachelor Degree in Communications with a concentration in journalism. I spent all five years of college (I first graduated from Bergen Community College with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts) excelling in writing classes and completely fucking off in the rest of my curricular requirements. Who the hell gives a shit about math, science and geography anyway? Not me, at least. Now I know that this might make me sound like a complete ass right off the bat, but I have to be honest, and honestly, I hated those classes - sue me.

Moving on. I am the second child to my wonderful parents - I have an older brother with whom I've had a somewhat roller coaster relationship - but now that we're getting older (he's 26) we're starting to level off and things have been going smoothly for about the last year or so, maybe a little longer; and I'm grateful for that because it's nice to connect with the people who are always, no matter what, going to be in your life.

I have been in a serious relationship for more than 10 years! My boyfriend and I (I know, I can't believe I'm not engaged yet either) just celebrated 10 years this past October and if he doesn't slap a ring on my finger soon - he's gonna get a foot up his ass! How much longer do I have to wait, already? I'm ready, I'm ready, I'M READY!!!!!!!! Well, we're going on vacation to Lake Tahoe, CA soon and what better place to propose than on the top of a beautiful, snow-covered mountain? I can dream, can't I?


My parents kick ass. They've been married for twenty-something years; I think 28? Either way, they're great - I know at times I may complain and act like I've been dealt the worst hand in life by being stuck with these two, but I don't mean it - you know what the real problem is? Its that we all have such strong personalities and opinions, especially my mother and I, that it's just too damn hard being together all the frigging time - this, you see, is why I can't wait to move out. I'm starting to go off on a tangent here, though - what I mean to say, is that they both work really hard to provide for our family and they've taken in my boyfriend and let us live at their home together until we can afford our own place - and for that, they're the best. My father is a bad ass drummer; my mom couldn't hold a tune if her life depended on it - but I love her anyway.

Then there's the pets - we're a big dog family. My first two loves were Rosie (Doberman) and Marky (Greyhound). They were the best two dogs anyone could ever ask for - but unfortunately they both fell ill and passed away a little more than 3 years ago. It was one of the saddest things I've ever experienced in my life. We now have our newest additions, Moana (Doberman) and Lester (Greyhound) and they are completely different than Rosie and Marky but they bring us just as much joy!

***I'm just starting to realize, right at this very moment, how much I sound like my mother...scary***

Anyway, I also have a Pitt Bull that my boyfriend and I got together - his name is Casey and he's the most beautiful dog you'll ever see. He lives with Angelo's family though - because their dog Nikki just passed and we thought they'd like the company in the house.


So that's mostly it - I'm working - trying hard to find my own voice and make a name for my self - not that there's anything wrong with it, but I just never wanted to be someone who nobody has ever heard of - I don't think it's that I need the praise of others to validate my life, I think it's just that I don't want to be ordinary...I guess. I don't know if that came out right - anyway, the point is, is that I want to just be happy - with my work, with my family, with my friends - with life! Trust me, it's much easier said than done - because although this may have been a nice little chat, the sweet topping on this cake won't be here forever - I find plenty of things to bitch and moan about on a daily basis - and I have plenty of interesting, funny, informative, and just plain relative things to say.....

So that'e me - sort of....