Theo Dapore: New Favorite.

I. want. this. painting.

So badly.

And so, dear Santa, please bring it to me. Preferably before it gets sold.

the end.

Peppermint Patties

THE OTHER DAY, my sister brought home a bag of York peppermint patties...

First of all, you have to understand: I love the combination of mint and chocolate. I think it is the most divine combination in the entire world. Mint chocolate ice cream, mint hot chocolate.. you name it, and I probably love it. 

So I started thinking... What are the peppermint patties of my life? What are the luscious bits of joy that I find hidden among my everyday experiences?

Well definitely my best friend, Saundra. We have been friends since before I can remember (okay, actually 5th grade, but whatever), and I can't imagine going through life without her. She just understands me. When something fabulous happens, Saundra is the first person I want to tell. We finish each others' sentences. Enough said.

The second peppermint patty of my life is my family. My family is so important to me. They're my rock, my foundation. They're my trampoline. Without them, I know I won't get nearly as far in life.

And last of all (for now.. ), learning.

I live to learn. I love to learn.

I thrive on gaining knowledge and understanding the world around me. Without my ability to learn, I don't know what I would do. Actually, I'd probably be clinically depressed -- learning is that important to me. I believe that if I can gain knowledge of the world around me, I can change the world.

And I'm all about CHANGING THE WORLD.

fin.