Nico and I are having a bit of trouble with his latest round of medical bills. I spent nearly $400 last week for two visits, and the estimate for next week's dental work is over $1000.

You can read about it in this entry of my new blog. The blog is about relying on the kindness of strangers and other good-hearted things, and I feel this is an ( Read more... )

My commencement speech has been uploaded to YouTube. This is my first official YouTube presence, and I think it's a pretty good image to send. I felt nervous again just watching this.

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I can't believe that "acting poor" has become a hobby for so many upper middle class people. "Poverty" is not a lifestyle; it is a fact of life. Many Americans move in an out of poverty throughout their lives, with most people remaining below the poverty line for a year or two at a time. Most people in poverty do not STAY in poverty, as some try to ( Read more... )

So. Remember when I posted about that shirt I wanted from Hijinks Ensue?

Jack (xenylamine) bought it for me!

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As promised, pictures of my bento.

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I completely forgot to show you the tattoo after it healed!


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Can you guess which tummy is mine? It's in there!


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