Cliche, but necessary, Thanksgiving Post
Sophomore year, I got a call from my mom today. She asked me what I was thankful for, and I told her 'so much I can't even begin,' she told me that I should think about it to make it concrete... Well... for this year, here we go!!!
I am thankful for:
Getting into the Master's program at WPI. YAY! This means I get to spend another year at the school I love and learn more about games! It was a relief because it also meant I didn't have to take the GREs to apply to any other grad programs... I hate standardized tests. :P
A loving and supportive family. I am really thankful for the love that my parents, sister, and brother-in-law have shown me throughout my life - or in Martin's case, in the time he and I have become pals.My parents have always been there for me, maybe not completely understanding or comfortable, but they still try. Like yesterday, when I was talking to my mom about Oliver, I bluntly asked if she was ok with me talking about my relationship. She said, "I want you to be open with me, so I have to learn to understand. I may be uncomfortable at times, but I just need to get used to it. I love you." My sister was passing out my business cards to my art website at the HTI event this last weekend (my painting was up for auction). I must be thankful to God(ess) for giving me such a nurturing and compassionate family.
Having parents that can support me financially. I will admit I am a bit spoiled. But I have to say that I must be thankful that my basic needs have always been met. I have always had food and shelter. Thank you mom and dad!
Cheryl opening her house to me on Thanksgiving, welcoming to join her at table. And for Cheryl! Such a great, happy, and amazing person and friend. My experience at WPI would not have been the same without Cheryl.
Oliver. This is the first relationship that I have felt so... in the moment. I don't look into the future too far. I feel grounded and... real. Oliver is such an amazing guy who understands me (somehow... idk... lol... go figure). Whenever I am feeling gloomy, he finds time in his busy schedule to give me a hug at some point. He and I went dancing at a club, had a wonderful time. A slow song came on and we slow danced, holding one another - gazing into each other's eyes, to resting our heads on the other's shoulder, to kissing... such a passionate kiss... I can't believe that I may have had the possibility of knowing him almost a year ago, and yet, I didn't. Two months, yesterday, and I would not trade them for anything. He's just such an amazing guy. Best is I don't feel like I am losing my identity, so I can tell that we mesh well!
Oliver's mom embracing him when he came out to her this morning. That's right. I was on skype with him when he told me she was making tea. 1:30 AM. He went and told her that he was seeing someone and his name was Mike. She said, "Oh ok. I just want you to be happy. and I love you." I don't know all the details, but he was giddy when he got back, so in my head, I imagine her pouring the hot water into the glass, and as she sips, he tells her. She puts her glass down and they embrace. She runs her fingers through his hair and kisses him on the cheek. --- But that's just my imagination, as Hollywooded as it may be.
NEXT!!!! LOLZ
My Nina! I am lucky to have had such a fantastic, wonderful and loving nina, Rosa Melendez. She was an amazing woman and I hope to carry on her legacy, tell her stories, and continue to live with the values she instilled in me. Thank you God(ess) for such an amazing figure. I saw much of You in her. And thank you, Nina, for all the card games, the tea, the Rummy, the hugs, the laughs, the kisses the money, the memories, the love... ALL OF IT! I miss you so much, and I hope I will see you again... if I get into heaven - put in a good word for me??? lol. In the mean time, say hi to Trini and Panon for me. I love you so much!
The opportunity of being an EMSEP RA. Yes! I was an EMSEP RA this year and it was amazing! I am especially thankful for all the friends, and amazing friends, I made through the program. We really bonded, and this year would not have been the same without them: Pat, Nico, Angela, Edison, Kiara, Miranda - you all are amazing, and I am so lucky to have met each and every one of you!
All my friends. Special shout outs to:
Lizzy - DAMN GURL! All the fun we have! Gossip parties. Movie nights. "I HATE BOYS" Sessions! Girl talk. Drinks + Cosmo Magazine! It's all amazing
Shaoli - High school would not have been bearable without you! And I am glad we still keep in touch. You are really the only one I have any interest in keeping in touch with. You are such an inspiration! Smart and beautiful
Crystal - The listening ear when I want it, and the Kick in the pants when I don't want it, but need it! Thank you for the times you have whipped me into shape! Thank you also for all the get-a-ways when I am home. Trip to the movies, mall, Chick-Fil-A. all that jazz! - my oldest friend too!
Alex - All our adventures in Boston! Glad to have a friend like you that's so chill and down to earth! Welcoming and understanding!
Valerie - Friend since high school but not due to high school. Thank you for being so awesome! So... different! I'm glad that you are .6 mi from my house back home or else I might just go CRAZY! I love going to Wing Shack and catching up with you and then going to the bookstore and hunting for deals on the 25 cent rack! Amazing person, amazing artist, amazing friend!
Thank you all!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
I am thankful for:
Getting into the Master's program at WPI. YAY! This means I get to spend another year at the school I love and learn more about games! It was a relief because it also meant I didn't have to take the GREs to apply to any other grad programs... I hate standardized tests. :P
A loving and supportive family. I am really thankful for the love that my parents, sister, and brother-in-law have shown me throughout my life - or in Martin's case, in the time he and I have become pals.My parents have always been there for me, maybe not completely understanding or comfortable, but they still try. Like yesterday, when I was talking to my mom about Oliver, I bluntly asked if she was ok with me talking about my relationship. She said, "I want you to be open with me, so I have to learn to understand. I may be uncomfortable at times, but I just need to get used to it. I love you." My sister was passing out my business cards to my art website at the HTI event this last weekend (my painting was up for auction). I must be thankful to God(ess) for giving me such a nurturing and compassionate family.
Having parents that can support me financially. I will admit I am a bit spoiled. But I have to say that I must be thankful that my basic needs have always been met. I have always had food and shelter. Thank you mom and dad!
Cheryl opening her house to me on Thanksgiving, welcoming to join her at table. And for Cheryl! Such a great, happy, and amazing person and friend. My experience at WPI would not have been the same without Cheryl.
Oliver. This is the first relationship that I have felt so... in the moment. I don't look into the future too far. I feel grounded and... real. Oliver is such an amazing guy who understands me (somehow... idk... lol... go figure). Whenever I am feeling gloomy, he finds time in his busy schedule to give me a hug at some point. He and I went dancing at a club, had a wonderful time. A slow song came on and we slow danced, holding one another - gazing into each other's eyes, to resting our heads on the other's shoulder, to kissing... such a passionate kiss... I can't believe that I may have had the possibility of knowing him almost a year ago, and yet, I didn't. Two months, yesterday, and I would not trade them for anything. He's just such an amazing guy. Best is I don't feel like I am losing my identity, so I can tell that we mesh well!
Oliver's mom embracing him when he came out to her this morning. That's right. I was on skype with him when he told me she was making tea. 1:30 AM. He went and told her that he was seeing someone and his name was Mike. She said, "Oh ok. I just want you to be happy. and I love you." I don't know all the details, but he was giddy when he got back, so in my head, I imagine her pouring the hot water into the glass, and as she sips, he tells her. She puts her glass down and they embrace. She runs her fingers through his hair and kisses him on the cheek. --- But that's just my imagination, as Hollywooded as it may be.
NEXT!!!! LOLZ
My Nina! I am lucky to have had such a fantastic, wonderful and loving nina, Rosa Melendez. She was an amazing woman and I hope to carry on her legacy, tell her stories, and continue to live with the values she instilled in me. Thank you God(ess) for such an amazing figure. I saw much of You in her. And thank you, Nina, for all the card games, the tea, the Rummy, the hugs, the laughs, the kisses the money, the memories, the love... ALL OF IT! I miss you so much, and I hope I will see you again... if I get into heaven - put in a good word for me??? lol. In the mean time, say hi to Trini and Panon for me. I love you so much!
The opportunity of being an EMSEP RA. Yes! I was an EMSEP RA this year and it was amazing! I am especially thankful for all the friends, and amazing friends, I made through the program. We really bonded, and this year would not have been the same without them: Pat, Nico, Angela, Edison, Kiara, Miranda - you all are amazing, and I am so lucky to have met each and every one of you!
All my friends. Special shout outs to:
Lizzy - DAMN GURL! All the fun we have! Gossip parties. Movie nights. "I HATE BOYS" Sessions! Girl talk. Drinks + Cosmo Magazine! It's all amazing
Shaoli - High school would not have been bearable without you! And I am glad we still keep in touch. You are really the only one I have any interest in keeping in touch with. You are such an inspiration! Smart and beautiful
Crystal - The listening ear when I want it, and the Kick in the pants when I don't want it, but need it! Thank you for the times you have whipped me into shape! Thank you also for all the get-a-ways when I am home. Trip to the movies, mall, Chick-Fil-A. all that jazz! - my oldest friend too!
Alex - All our adventures in Boston! Glad to have a friend like you that's so chill and down to earth! Welcoming and understanding!
Valerie - Friend since high school but not due to high school. Thank you for being so awesome! So... different! I'm glad that you are .6 mi from my house back home or else I might just go CRAZY! I love going to Wing Shack and catching up with you and then going to the bookstore and hunting for deals on the 25 cent rack! Amazing person, amazing artist, amazing friend!
Thank you all!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!