I’ve had a very interesting couple of days!

Thursday I had classes until 12:05, which is a normal occurrence for me, however for my last class of the day (at 10:50AM) I had a high school student sit in with me. Her name is Dani and she’s from Connecticut. At any rate she is auditioning for the theatre program here at SUNY NP tomorrow morning. Break a leg Dani! So she sat in my Major Authors: Sylvia Plath class, where she got a feel for “real college life.” Haha…then we went to Hasbrouck dining hall, where we met up with some of my friends Adam and Trevor. We had some laughs and ate some good food (they had a lovey lunch assortment Thursday.) Afterward, Dani and I walked into town and chatted about upcoming auditions (ooo nerve racking), about what to do on the weekends, what clubs and organizations they have and living arrangements. We were about to approach The Groovy Blueberry, one of my favorite shops in town, when we approached her mom. So all three of us meandered around inside the store, oohing and ahhing at everything and anything with tye dye and peace signs. I didn’t mind staying in there as long as we did, because I don’t normally get a chance to just roam around town. I was really glad I volunteered for Spend the Day. It was a great opportunity to show someone around and make them feel comfortable! I hope we can see each other more next year! -)

After I dropped Dani off at the Haggerty Administration Building (her mom wanted to pay her deposit right on the spot)  I headed back to my hall. The sun was shining, the rain passed a while back, and now it was time to work out and get some work done before the show I was going to see. I had a ticket for “Size Ate,” this one woman show performing about her personal experience with body image. The program says: “Margaux Laskey’s one-woman show Size Ate chronicles this futile quest for measured perfection in a theatrical, sometimes musical and often hysterical retelling of her journey through obsession and addiction to something like self-acceptance. A non-linear tale of her adventures in body, food, and culture. This show is one woman’s honest commentary on the labels, images, and assumptions we all live with.”

So that’s how they summed it up, and I think it’s a good a summary. I did like her through out her journey on stage. She had a very open personality, that made it easy to be able to relate to some of her feelings and situations. However, I felt there were some things that could have been improved. For example, throughout the entire play she used these torso mannequins that were labeled 0, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16. And they did their best to be the actual size of Imagine if you were in that audience to be aware of body image and to relate to this woman, and your weight, your size, your number, surpassed what was being represented as “fat.” What happens if you are a size 18, or 20, or 22? Imagine how that person in the audience must feel, that their size isn’t even being represented on stage. I just thought of that after the performance. Also, while I was discussing the performance with some of my friends, some interesting points were spoken about.  Ms. Margaux did fluctuate back and forth between being heavier and “full-filled” as she put it to rather skinny and anorexic. When asked the question an audience member, “Are you comfortable with your body now?” she answered, that she was indeed content with her body. But how did she become content with her body? I wish she showed the process of how she finally became healthy. I wish they promoted the idea of exercise and eating right into her performance. Also, is she finally content with her body because she is thin, because to be quite honest, she was on the thin side. Although you definitely looked past her body during the performance, would people respond better if she had more “meat” on her? Or do you respect her more because she completed the task…she became thin. Hmmm…curious.

**Just so you know***

If you need to talk you can contact the SUNY New Paltz Counseling Center, at 845-257-2920, where they are opened from 8:30-5 Monday-Friday or you can check out http://www.newpaltz.edu/counseling/

Also, If you need some BODY-POSITIVE INSPIRATION, here are some websites:

www.sizeate.com and www.sizeate.blogspot.com

www.adiosbarbie.com, www.bodypositive.com, everwomanhasaneatingdisorder.blogspot.com, www.evolvedeating.com, www.jessicaweiner.com, www.loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org, www.mamavision.typepad.com, wwwnationaleatingdisorders.org, www.overcomingovereating.com, www.something-fishy.org, www.webiteback.com

At any rate, it was a good performance all in all. That night I had Sexy Pitch rehearsal….go a cappella! We actually have a performance in Scudder Hall on March 5th, which is this upcoming Thursday! You don’t wanna miss it! Then I went to bedy-bye and woke up for my Friday classes…oh joy! This blog is already particularly long…(how does that always happen to me?) So…I’ll have to write another one about today!

I really must go to bed. It’s 2:30 in the morning, I can’t turn off the movie Titanic, and I have to be on a bus at 8:30 to go ice climbing tomorrow. I know…WHAT? ICE CLIMBING! I’m really excited….I hope all goes well! Alright, well I guess I”ll have to let go Jack, and jump into my comfy sheets. Ah. Happy Zz’s!

In these though times today I think its always important to remember that rest and relaxation are some of the most important things. There are group classes available in our school’s athletic wellness center, which I think people should use more. For relaxation, there is yoga at 12 on tuesdays and thursdays, active yoga at 4 on wednesday, followed by gentle yoga on wednesdays on thursdays at 5. All yoga classes are held in room 101 of the gym. I find yoga, very comforting and it helps me de-stress. Some people don’t enjoy doing yoga, but if you do, I would recommend going to the classes just to get out of the room and do something that won’t make the stress build up. Rest and relaxation is key, and I think thats what most college students need.

What a day.

I woke up at 7:15, peered out my window, and saw white puffs from heaven falling on the ground- SNOW! It was almost time to  get on the bright, yellow school bus waiting for me outside the Athletic and Wellness Center (which quite literally is RIGHT behind my building!) I had my ski stuff in a duffel bag, some cash, my phone, and I’m ready to go! I get on the bus, with the whole seat to myself (like that EVER happens on school buses.)  It was quite a tricky process getting to Hunter Mountain. I don’t know why, but the bus driver kept pulling over and asking for directions. EEE! My dad woulda been furious, us getting to the mountain so “late.” Anything over ten minutes after the lifts open is considered bad- news-bears according to our family ski policy. AH, but surprisingly I wasn’t frustrated. I was cool as a cucumber.

As I mentioned in my previous blog, I just signed up on a whim for this trip, and didn’t try to recruit any other students to go with me. I figured, hey- I like skiing, so I’m just gonna go. And ya know what? It was a good experience. I made my way through the maze of renting my ski equipment (which I still have to go through because I’ve never gotten around to getting my own boots/skis/poles…) I had to put my duffel bag in a locker, which barely fit! I luckily had some singles so I tried to un-do the folds in them in order for my Washingtons to be eaten up by the machine. I was surprised to find ONE token fall. A dollar a token? Really? But then again, should I really be that surprised? Then when I was all ready to go I realized…**** I forgot my goggles in my duffel bag. So I whip out my key, open up the duffel, get my handy dandy goggles and then pay another dollar to lock the bloody thing up again. I just wanted to ski and I was boiling in there with all those layers on!

I was ready to hit the slopes! The closest lift I set my eyes on, I was on it! The skis weren’t bad. I decided on 150s instead of 160s which is what I usually use. I opted for a smaller ski, length-wise, because I wanted more control, instead of more speed, which is what I’d get if I picked a longer ski (like 160s). My reasoning behind this was it was snowing like crazy and I wasn’t sure how well I’d be able to handle all that fresh powder. I’m not use to powder-skiing. I knew this before I went up the mountain. I’ve never been out west, regretfully, but hopefully someday I’ll be making fresh tracks on those trails.

At any rate, my predictions were right, and my legs were having difficulty deciphering the extreme differences between the huge piles of fresh snow and the ice underneath it (or right along side of it.) However, I didn’t want to stop. It was a challenge, especially since I wasn’t waiting for anyone. Therefore I raced down the mountain, went on the lift by filing in the singles line, and skiied down again, and again, and again. When I’m on vacation with my family or friends, we usually all wait on the side of the trail to make sure we have everyone before we continue. Usually…if we aren’t too antsy to continue skiing. So we get some more resting time….My lift ride was my resting time.

I had some interesting conversations with people on the lifts. There was a father and his two young kids. The boy was the youngest and he kept making dinosaur noises at me with boogers running down his nose, while his older sister tried to kick his skis off. That was interesting. Another time I was accompanied by three snowboarders who were discussing some raunchy t0pics, until the guy next to me exclaimed, “Hey guys, we have a lady present.” They all strained to look at me, and then came out with a bunch of “Oh-I’m-so-sorry’s.”  OH come on like THAT really offended me. Another guy said, “Oh, I thought you were a dude. Not like you LOOK like a dude. I mean you do have a helmet on, but no, I just thought a dude jumped on the lift with us. Guys usually do that. That’s all. You really don’t look like a dude though. Honest.” ( Ok- you can stop saying the word dude, for one, and I get what you mean, so please stop babbling.) Ah- I couldn’t stop laughing. Then they whipped out a flask and shared some sangria, exclaiming how it was some of the best they’ve ever tasted. The guy next to me offered me some, but I politely declined, for several reasons which I didn’t list aloud.

So it was 1:30ish and my legs were ON FIRE. I was having trouble  staying in control on the diamonds after a while, because my thighs were sore and my back leg was getting lazy with each turn. I decided it’d be a good time to get some hearty lunch and take a breather from the snowy hills. I went inside, ripped off all my wet gear, and bought myself some chili in a bread bowl (splurge!) It was delicious and warm and ahh hit the spot. I sat there for a bit, enjoying the warmth returning to my cheeks, as I watched ESPN’s bowling championship on TV. That wouldn’t be the first channel I’d turn the TV to, but ya know, my eyes lingered to it often.

After a little more stalling with finishing off a small hot chocolate, I knew I had to get back outside. It’s always hard for me to leave the warm confinements of the lodges to go back outdoors in the flurries. That’s why I don’t like to stop. At any rate, there was a family sitting close to me at the same rectangular table as me. The closest family member was a young boy with a freckled face, copper hair and a big toothed smile. He liked to tell knock knock jokes, which I overheard through out the course of my meal. When I was gearing back up, he was getting up to throw out some garbage.  On the way back from his trip to the pale, he sat down next to me, looked up into my face and smiled while saying, “Well, hello there!” It was one of those smiles that kids are famous for. He grinned extra wide, with his eyes shut and his nose crinkled to emphasize the extremity of it all. Then he slid down the rectangular table’s bench on his butt, until he made it back to his family. What a cute kid.

Now, this is where the story gets dramatic. WHERE DID MY SKIS GO? I couldn’t find them anywhere. My skis and poles weren’t where I left them, so I checked other racks to see if someone moved them for some odd reason. I tried on random pairs, which looked the same as mine, but didn’t fit of course. So I came to the conclusion that my skis were stolen. Who the heck would steal rental skis? I called my dad all flustered. Of course I just sat at a table inside, biting my finger and trying to hold back tears as he told  me not to worry about it.  I grunted “uh huhs” as answers, afraid that if I actually constructed real words, the waterworks would start flowing. I knew what I had to do. I dragged my feet to the rental place, and told them how someone’s taken my skis (well really THEIR skis.)  Funny story! Someone already returned them, thinking they were their’s and that they weren’t working anymore. In fact girly, they were mine, and you made me almost go out of my mind with worry! But it’s all good, because I don’t have to pay for some lost skis. PHEW!

At that point, it was late in the day, so I just decided to return my boots, and read some homework while chugging some water and unwinding. It was nice to relax and get some reading done. Before I knew it, it was 4:15, so I got back on the bus and by 6pm we were home. After that there was some more reading to get done, some dinner to put in my belly, and some Oscar’s to watch. By the way, I’m SO glad Kate Winslet and Sean Penn won the Oscars! ‘Bought time Kate Winslet! ‘Bought time!

Oh and by watching the Oscar’s it made me realize I watch NO MOVIES!? Why is that? I want to watch EVERYTHING….RIGHT NOW. Haha so if anyone is up for a movie night, just contact me, and I’m sure I’m game!

Ok sorry for so much writing, but there were a lot of interesting details I wanted to share. Until next time,

Kristen

So it was a while back that I finished my R.A.D. Women’s Self Defense class, but I really really wanted to post about it, because it was such a wonderful, empowering experience!

R.A.D stands for Rape, Aggression, Defense. The classes took place Tuesday and Thursday nights, Jan 29th, Feb 3rd, 5th and 10th from 6-9 in the Student Union Building’s Multi Purpose Room. So that’s 12 hours of personal protection, information, and hands-on basic self-defense techniques! This class is for women only (sorry dudes.) For all SUNY New Paltz students, staff and faculty, it was $10, and $15 for the general public!That’s just a little backtground information, but it was truly a great experience.

It’s a class that’s  trained to get you through basic physical defense mechanisms for women. On the first day we went through this large yellow packet that informed us of all sorts of things: the R.A.D. objective, general definitions, basic principles, self defense and the law, abduction, risk reduction, the date rape mentality, pattern of the date rape encounter, using the hand as a weapon, lifetime practice policy, vulnerable locations, and being familiar with the defensive mind-set.  PHEW that was a mouth-full. It may sound like jibber-jabber now, but don’t worry, you go through it with the officers who run the program. You can also ask a ton of questions to make sure you’re truly comprehending the information. All in all, this session was very desciptive.

For example,  did you know that if a guy and girl are drunk and the girl seems to want to have sex, but passes out and doesn’t give verbal consent, it is considered rape? I didn’t. In fact, what was actually considered rape was always a foggy line with me and now I’m glad to know that line sharpened in my mind. The quoted definition is, “An act of intercourse is rape if it occurs through the use of the victim’s mental incapacity or physical helplessness. Physical helplessness is defined as unconsciousness or any other condition which renders the victim physically unable to communicate an unwillingness to act and about which the accused knew or should have known. Thus, if alcohol or drug use causes a person to be unable to consent to sexual intercourse, having sex with that person is rape.” Also, the definition of rape in the packet is: “sexual intercourse with a person against her or his will, through force, threat and/or intimidation.”

Since us classmates had so many questions, we mainly started using pad-work on Thursday. For the remaining 3 sessions, we learned so many new maneuvers. I’m just going to put up some pictures, because I feel that’s the best way to describe it!

Funny right? I had to put this up.

We learned that what’s really the most essential form of defense is using your verbals. Most girls who say no, say it timidly, so it can be misinterpreted as her not really meaning it. You want to make sure that the guy really understands that you mean business:  by using your verbals full force there’s no misinterpreting.

The last day of class, we went through something called simulation, where the two male officers wore heavy-duty padding ALL OVER THEIR BODIES. Then we go through several situations where we might be attacked or double teamed, and we have to use what we learned to defend ourselves. We’re wearing padding and equipment too. Don’t worry. I was sooo scared for this class. “What if I don’t remember anything? What if I freeze?” But you know what? Not one of us quit and said we couldn’t do it. We treated it like a real situation and we all succeed through it. I actually wish we had more simulation trials throughout the class, after I realized first hand that my instincts would kick in…of course. Here are some pictures during simulation. Don’t be intimidated by all the padding! NO ONE was hurt during this, I promise! It was actually pretty darn cooooool!

Right in the groin.

And…he’s down.

There should be another R.A.D class coming in March, and I’d love to attend! I’m hoping my schedule will grant me that! I mean, how else am I going to practice? Oh, and bonus! For all those who already took R.A.D can come to classes for free!!

I highly highly recommend doing these classes if you can. It’s extremely worth while, and only 10 bucks!To be honest with you, I signed up for these classes because I initially thought it would be a rewarding work out, not because I was nervous some guy might attack me.  However, I was informed about things I never would have thought of before, like check the back seat of your car before driving away. I mean, you never know what crazy person you may encounter, right? It’s not good to be paranoid, nonetheless it IS good to be safe.

Besides, I couldn’t believe when Officer Kelsey told me that these classes never fill up. In fact, this is the largest class they’ve had in a while! PSH, who knew? Well below is a picture of the entire class after similation with Officers Jenelle Kelsey, Johnny Coxum and John Ritayik.

To register/find out information please call UPD Officers Johnny Coxum or Jenelle Kelsey @ 845-257-3340 or e-mail them at coxumj@newpaltz.edu or kelseyj@newpaltz.edu.  If you want to check out more information of R.A.D in general, the website is www.rad-systems.com

Truly, all women should take R.A.D. It’s always good to be knowledgeable and ready to defend yourself if need be.

Hope to see you gals there!

Oh happy day, it’s the weekend!

Hope everyone had a splendid Friday and such. Last night I was at the Winter Formal with all the Sexy Pitches. At 7:30, we sang 3 of our most up-beat, fun lovin’ songs. I was sportin’ this green get-up from forever 21 and some jade colored eye-make up to close the deal. It was fun to get all spiffed up and attempting at the stylish route while singing my heart out. After a little a cappella, I danced it up with my roommate from freshman year in the Student Union Building’s Multi Purpose Room. I love Liz and I miss her greatly! At any rate, it was so nicely decorated, with snowflakes and white lights in the formation of icicles.  Christine Sweeney and I had some shirley temples, which were scrumptious and then we went out on the dance floor! You know, it was a really nice idea…and I wish the whole school attended as if it were prom in high school. Because it was such a sweet notion, with everyone dressed up to kill and dancing….UH, lovely! I had such a nice time shakin’ my booty off! I get into it, tis true. They even had a backdrop set up where you could take pictures of you and your group. They printed them out within 20 minutes! CUUTE! You know, NPBlogger Jesse was one of the people running this entire event, so I bet she has more information on the winter formal. I just thought I’d touch upon it, since I really thought it was cute and a grand ole’ time!

On Thurs. night the Sexy Pitches and Absolut A Cappella performed a dorm performance in Deyo Hall. So many people showed up, and I just want to thank all those lovelies for coming and supporting the love of music! Thanks again! It was a fun night. Absolut had a bunch of dance-able, crazy tunes like Mambo Number Five, which made me laugh and laugh! Oh I love how they have fun with whatever they’re singing! Us Sexy Pitches debuted a new song as well. Maybe I shouldn’t give it away, because we are performing tonight at The College Terrace on campus (behind the Sojourner Truth Library.) Maybe I should just say to come tonight, and find out! That will start at 10pm tonight to hear more a cappella sing-sations! Get there early if you want a good seat. Ya know.

Obviously I over-estimated my arm-length here. Everyone else looks sexy, while I look like I’m trying to catch my balloon which I mistakenly released into the atmosphere.

It doesn’t even look like my mouth is open, but I swear to you I’m singing.

I love Christine Sweeny’s smile in this. She’s the one in the black shirt singing the solo, “Killing Me Softly!” In the picture, she’s a little to the left of my flailing arms.

All these pictures are courtesy of Christopher Thurston. Thanks!!

Before the concert, today is going to be my reading/homework/laundry/cleaning/working-out day. That won’t be the most joyous thing in the world- I won’t sugar coat it. However, tomorrow is going to be great! Although I was on the waiting list, I’m going to Hunter Mountain to go skiing again! BOOYAH! I hope the weather is nice (with some sun, less wind preferably) and easy does-it on the amount of ice. That would be great. To be honest, I’m not going with ANYONE I know…I just signed up on my own. It was a nice deal! Twenty-five smackaroos for lift ticket, equiptment and lessons if need be. If I wanted to try snowboarding I could take the instructor, but to be honest, I just don’t think I’d have fun. I want to speed down the mountain in tight turns– seeing how many runs I can do. It will be nice to just have a hard ski day and then on the bus ride home, just read or listen to some music. I love being around people, but sometimes it’s nice to rejoice in solitude.

So those are the plans for the weekend! I hope everyone is relaxing!

Kristen

Sweet mother of pearl, never in all my years of eating solid foods have I ever seen a cinnamon cluster as ENORMO as the one I am about to show you.  I was just eating breakfast because its the most important meal of the day, and Wha-BAM”: Cinnamon Cluster to choke a small rodent!

Look at the pictures that I posted, see for yourself!

John Mayer, Tracing

Matt

: D

Hey, Hey, Hey!

I know I JUST posted a blog today, but I couldn’t hold it in!  I am now posting another blog -Video Style!

James Morrison, If The Rain Must Fall

John Mayer, Say

Enjoy-ski,

Matt

: D

(This is gonna be deep…)  Thus far along the course of my life, I have never been as busy as I am right now -and its a good thing.  I feel that as life progresses and time clicks on, life should get better (instead of “peaking” at 20!) and you should get busier as well.  Right now I have many responsibilities and commitments that take up most of my time -but that’s alright.  First of all, I got myself into all these extras and second, I’m growing and learning a lot.

I was always weary of the saying that had something to do with not being comfortable in your daily routine, because then nothing is really happening, and you’re not learning anything.  Well, my friends, its true!  When I am taking on new challenges and it is scary, new and anxious, I learn the most about myself, whereas, when I’m comfortable, I’m just working like a robot in a routine.

EXAMPLE:  If I’ve got some free time to just VEG-out and watch some Will & Grace, I’m comfortable, and I’m not really learning anything (good times though!).

On the OTHER hand, If I am starting a new job and things are a little confusing and I know I have to be professional -well, then I am learning.  Not just how to complete my tasks, but how I work, and how others work.  It’s hard to explain, but trust me, get involved, become busy, and you’ll see the growing that happens.

I also know that being busy will make these remaining semesters fly by me -but not to worry, I will have taken tons of pictures, met tons of people and had tons of fun (…tons, and tons, and tons!)

James Morrison, If The Rain Must Fall

Coldplay, Prospekt’s March/Poppyfields

Keep it real, keep it busy,

Matt

: D

HEY ya’all!

So I don’t know when everyone else has winter break, but SUNY New Paltz doesn’t have ours till mid March. Well my brother at UAlbany has theirs this week, along with my parents (who are teachers on Long Island.) At any rate, since they all have off, they’re going to Canada to go skiing…without me. We use to go every February break when my bro and I were in high school!

Although I’d really like to go with them, their trip made me think about how I went skiing not too long ago and how much fun I had. I took some pictures from that trip and I thought I’d share them with you. It was so nice that the sun was shining and the wind held off (until at least noon.) And in case any of you were wondering from a couple of posts ago if I made it to my class, indeed I DID! I had to book it at 1:15 PM from Windham Mountain to get back to New Paltz by 3PM for my Live Theatre Experience Class….but I did it. Phew! Here are some pictures of that glorious day!

The bra tree….

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend…

With the Windham pig!

Although I wish I was spending time with my family on vacation, I have to remember that I did have my own skiing fun not too long ago. So I have no right to be disappointed, right? Haha…well….

At any rate, if anyone wants to check out Windham, here’s the website: http://www.windhammountain.com/

I might be skiing next weekend! I signed up for the ski trip to Hunter, but I’m on the waiting list. Fingers crossed! I just wanna hit the slopes some more! <3

Enjoy!

Kristen

Right now I’m watching No One Would Tell, a Lifetime movie with Fred Savage (Kevin Arnold from the Wonder Years) and Candace Cameron (little DJ from Full House)….so far so goood! Fred Savage is absolutely crazy with jealously….ooo jealously is a scary, scary emotion.

Anyway, yesterday was Valentine’s day! UH I love Valentine’s Day. I am a mush beyond belief sometimes. It’s one of my favorite holidays, Valentine’s day, and I love the idea of just spreading the love with either your boyfriend/girlfriend, friends, and/or family. It’s just such a nice idea.

Now I know so many people argue that it’s a stupid holiday and is solely made for the commercial aspect, BUT, it doesn’t have to be like that! You can be creative and make something with your bare hands… I mean, boys, you must know by now that all a girl really wants is for you to plan something special for them. If you prove that you’ve been thinking about her, either with a card or a mixed CD…it shows you care. It’s not about the gifts or the chocolate (although chocolate never hurt…) it’s about you doing something nice for her, from the bottom of your creative, caring heart! DER! OR if you don’t have a boyfriend/girlfriend/love interest…what? Are you going to get all anti-Valentine’s and sulk!? I hope not! That’s the worst!

Well…I told you my love for Valentine’s day was a tad bit strong, so me and my two really good friends at New Paltz decided to have a Valentine’s Extravaganza….a Valentine’s Three-some if you will. All three of us are single, but we love Valentine’s Day and so we wanted to celebrate this holiday together! We had some rules for our night of love.  Some were (let me get out my sheet- Rules of Valentine’s Day 2009) Ah…here it is…

1. One must wear red and/or pink. 2. Must eat some type of chocolate. 3. Make your greatest effort to shape the pancakes into hearts 4. One must have at least 2 Valentine’s stickers on one’s body…..etc. etc.

We decorated my friend Renee’s apartment with some heart garland and candles. We decided our meal in advance, so we went grocery shopping! We made pancakes full of all different kinds of things- chocolate chips, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. YUM! Then with the left over berries, we dipped them in chocolate and let them harden in the fridge! There was plenty of dark chocolate around (since it’s really yummy AND it is chock full of antioxidants.) Then, we watched some movies. Renee’s favorite movie is P.S. I love you, so we watched that and balled our eyes out. Then we watched Moulin Rouge while coloring from the three coloring books I purchased at the dollar store in town (Pirates, My first Pony, and Fairies.) OH I didn’t mention the best part. From the dollar store I bought some temporary tattoos!!! Oh yes- the old school sponge on tattoos. There are some lovely pictures!  Here, take a look:

This was one of the best Valentine’s Days I’ve ever had, and I’m not just saying so that. You don’t need a guy or a girl on Valentine’s day. Celebrate family and friends…..

Happy Sunday!

Love, Kristen