A collection inspired by me would take a look back at some of my favorite time periods i.e. when people actually dressed up for social gatherings. Everything would be practical, but you'd also be able to mix pieces to create different looks. To really get into me, the whole idea behind the collection would have to be classic, with a twist. You'd see mute colors in basic pieces, but they would be lined with bright and daring colors, purple for instance. I dunno, I can see it in my head.

Full realization came Freshman year of high school. I just realized that there was a lot more to me than just what I was supposed to be. I told my friend Geoffrey at the time, and he took it very well. It came as no surprise that when we ran into each other years later in Chicago, he came out to me as well.

Both?

Actually Shea and I have been meaning to get to the gym. You should convince us to actually walk into the gym.

Playgrounds are good for play. When I was younger my twin sister and our two best friends formed a "daredevil" club. It was a lot of fun but incredibly unsafe, we'd climb as high as we could on the playground and see who would chicken out on jumping off. Thankfully none of us sustained injuries, but that was also back when playgrounds featured sand. :P

Are you? Happiness is relative to the amount of unhappiness to cause a distinction in the first place, but seriously though, for the most part. I just try and catch the moments that make me smile and embrace them.

I couldn't tell you because I barely know what I'm doing with mine, but the thing you have to remember is that things are only as big an issue as you make them. We (and I mean me as well) tend to dwell on what is bad and all the negative thought taxes our spirit. You should just try to make yourself happy. It's not easy, but it's the only way to go! and SMILE!

Seafood Gumbo! For the life of me there could never be enough gumbo in this world.

It's a jumble of thoughts all at once: how many more times can I hit the snooze button? What do I need to do before I leave the house? What's the weather like outside my window? How long do I work today?
It's a mind-fuck to say the least, but I deal with it.

I'd like to see Freddie Highmore play me when he's a little older. I think he has an honesty on screen that most child actors don't have.

I'm excited to see where 2010 can take me. Every year is filled with ups and downs, but I try and focus on the postive and let the negatives slide off my back. I'm excited to watch my nephew grow bigger and stronger (he's awesome). I'm also excited to see where my love life goes, I'm trying to open myself up and get rid of my commitment phobia.

When I was in the hospital sophomore year, several people knew about it, but the only person to call me at the time was my ex-boyfriend. It touched me that even after breaking up, he still cared enough to call and express his concern and make sure I was okay by myself.