71 years ago today...

...I wasn't even alive.

But Jim Morrison was born.

So just another reason why December is just a dandy month.

Happy birthday, Jim Morrison. Thank you for everything you and your music has given me. And thank you for changing my life and the world.

I feel like I miss you and I didn't even know you or ever get to meet you. That's just how powerful your poetry and music is. 

I love you.

Here are my favorite words of his:

“People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that’s bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they’re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It’s all in how you carry it. That’s what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.”

lover.

Yesterday was Jim Morrison's birthday. I really think I get more excited for his birthday than  my own for some reason. If only he was still alive... I would know what it would be like for someone to have a restraining order on me. Ha. I LOVE JIM MORRISON and I would write letters to tell him how good his living room furniture looks from his front lawn.

I mean look at that face...

That hair!

And listen to this voice/music....

Hello, I love you.

molly.

I am officially an Aunt of four.

My sister, Shandey, had a baby today!

It is a little baby girl.

Named Molly.

I already love her so much it hurts.

Happy birthday, Molly!

Can't wait to sneak you candy and pop when your mom isn't looking.

Tee hee.

2.

Two years ago today when I was sitting home on a Saturday while it was raining listening to the Temper Trap : Sweet Disposition, I decided to start a blog.

I am the queen of starting things and never sticking with them.

So I am pretty much shocked that two years later I am blogging.

I didn't even know how much I would love blogging.

I can't believe how much has changed with me and my life since that first post. 

I'm grateful to have this blog.

It's a great place to keep my stories, collect my thoughts and feelings, and post my photos.

I've always loved and appreciated the little things in this world but since having this blog, it has really made me appreciate those things more.

Most of all, it made me meet you, Reader. So thank you Reader, for being the reader that you are. 

I really do adore you.

Happy birthday Blog!

I love you.

I am too broke to get you a present.

what's going on in my life: part 4.

Hi. You are probably wondering why my hands are staind dark red. Well I will tell you. See: Update #1.

Update #1: I dyed my hair last night. Not my normal 'Medium Auburn.' This time I went for Dark Intense Auburn. Oh yeah. The process would have been successful if you define success as running out of dye when you still have half of your hair left. And we all know I'm not about to march to the grocery store and get some more with half of my hair applied and half still dry and not colored yet. So here I sit with two different colors on my head. Maybe I am starting a trend and I don't even know it yet. Doubtful. Anyway, somehow my hands (even though I wore gloves) are staind dark red.

Update #2: I think all the ghosts or spirits or whatever it was that was making me act like a crazy person in my own apartment are gone. Yay. Nothing scary has happened in a week. Meaning I don't have to sleep with all the lights on and calling my sisters in the middle of the night anymore.

Update #3: It is Oreos 100th birthday! Happy birthday Oreo. Thank you for making a special edition of Birthday Cake Oreos. I have already bought three containers. I'm pretty you get a cavity from eating just one though. Oh well, that is what dentists are for.

Update #4: It's the weekend. So if i look into my magic weekend crystal ball, I see: me finishing dying my hair, a trip to the library to people watch and get some books, and who knows what else. We will see.

the king lives.

Happy Birthday Elvis!

In honor of your birthday,

I will wear my Elvis shirt.

Listen to all your CD's.

Watch your movies.

Elvis, I love you.

If I was alive when you were alive and famous,
I would definitely be one of those insane girls at your concerts trying to climb on stage and fighting the security guards.
I would be the reason they would have to invent a restraining order.

birthday celebrations.

Today this little girl is:

8,035 days old.

11,570,400 minutes old.

 192,840 hours old.

1,147 weeks old.

Today she is celebrating the 1st anniversary of her 21st birthday.

Today she is 22.

a birthday boy!

Happy birthday Zach Braff!

I want to have your children. 

I hope that didn't make you uncomfortable.

Love, Kaleena. 

365 days later.

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday, dear bloggy blog.

Happy birthday to yooooou.

I love you because:
+you are mine.
+you are always there for me.
+you've helped me meet new people.

Cheers to another year!

22 today!

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Stever! Happyyyy biiiiiiirthday tooooo yooooooou.

Happy birthday to...

my best friend,

the love of my life,

& my boyfriend.

A few facts about Steve that you should know since it's his birthday!

+When he makes to-do lists, he includes "driving home" or "drive to" and it makes me laugh.

+ He is blind in his right eye.

+When I've had a hard day and I'm laying in our bed he'll come lay on top of me and make me laugh til I feel better.

+In 2008 he lived in New York for three weeks just cause.

+His two best impressions are: Chewbacca and Miss Piggy. Yes, you read Miss Piggy correctly.
+He's a referee!

+When he was little he would say 'orange shoes' like 'warange doos' 

+He would rather spend a day in the mountains rather than a day at the beach. 

+His favorite movie is Remember the Titans.

+He refuses to try ice-skating... lame.

+He is a great birthday gift picker outer.... well I guess.. just a great gift picker outer in gereral.

+He likes shoes. I even think he has more shoes than me...

Happy birthday!
xoxoxoxox

photo of the day #69

Happy birthday, Jim Morrison. I'd light your fire any day.