Saturday, April 2, 2011

Por Vida



For three years he's been my best friend, for two years he's been the love of my life, and now forever, he will be my hubz.



Cory and I are getting married.

End of May, in Laurelhurst Park, by our friend Jess. Kind of stoked, excited, and happier than I have ever been.....here are our rings and my dress. Both found on Etsy. Gotta love custom shotgun weddings!

xoxo



Monday, March 28, 2011

False Posi-Chemical Pregz

My period came today. A few days late, and after one positive test. So I guess I had either a chemical pregnancy, or a false positive.

I'm ok though. I now know what I might feel like when I know it's real, and Cory and I both felt closer than ever before when we thought it was positive. Even if it was only 24 hours, I'm even more motivated. How ironic.

Now I get to use my CBE Fertility machine! The geek in me is excited.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Squinters & Spotting

I just realized the other day that I have not updated in over a month, way to go dummy. I guess life has gotten busier, job interviews, baby making, etc....all very consuming. So on with the news:

I got a new job! I will be working at The NAYA, Native American Youth and Family Center as a Gang Intervention Coordinator. I am very excited and proud to be joining The NAYA family!

I also might have tested positive for pregnancy yesterday...I got what folks on trying to conceive message boards call a "Squinter"....it's a faint positive line. Then I woke up this morning spotting......so I might be pregnant, or I might have had a "Chemical Pregnancy".

I'm trying to just not think about it. If my period doesn't show up tonight, I'm testing again tomorrow morning.....

Sunday, February 20, 2011

The Last 2 Weeks

I have been busy, with friends visiting, baby making, decorating, going to metal shows, hang times with my boo and bff, cooking, crafting, and enjoying life. So here is a photo essay......


Miss Nikki's hands, so dainty



OMSI trip with Miss Viv



OMSI trip, Sir Leo



Old, adorable friends, Krista & Jess



Levi & his ma, Krista



The kid is over 6 feet tall now....



Mister Krista



My most favorite family in all of Oly...



Pickled daikon radish and seaweed. Dinner @ Biwa with Cory, Krista, Jess, and Levi



Homo Rainbow - SE PDX



Coco & crepes



I love him



Coffee date with Krista, Jess, & Levi



I want to curl up in that dimple



View from my office....7am



Dinner Date



My funny valentine



Veg Sushi on V-Day



Later, vegan cake....xoxo



Spex Club



Such a sew -n- sew



The Papi Chulo



The Teyton



My boys



Love of my life



Blueberry Loafer



Shelf Life



Caitlin Love - The BFF @ The East End



Buckskin \\ Beading \\ Wampum \\ Quills - Hand made by me



Traditions for Trade



Sunday mornings


Sunday, February 6, 2011

Big changes

Wooo, we are officially DONE moving! I never want to move again....or at least not for another decade, and only if it is out of state and we can hire movers.

Honestly this was a test of mine and Cory's relationship. Who knew moving would make me such a cranky ass jerk? Oye, that guy deserves a medal or a day in his honor. I need to remember that he is not my ex, and his comments, while they might sound similar, they are not said with the same tone or meaning, and are definitely not as hurtful. Moving on.....here are some photos of the move......











Monday, January 31, 2011

Oh, you again....


Aunt flow arrived this morning. I woke up early and tested, negative. Went back to bed. Woke up to my period.

It's ok, I really just hate the waiting. So according to my chart, I should ovulate around Valentines weekend, so you can guess what we will be up too that week! ;)

Tomorrow is moving day, THANK GOD! I am sooooo sick of sleeping on the floor and washing in the sink. And now that I have my period, UM I NEED A SHOWER. Cory has been really amazing though, he moved the majority of the house into the garage so tonight, after we pick up the U Haul, he can just load it, and tomorrow morning we roll out!

So happy to get a new place...that we picked together, as a couple, with baby in mind. Time to exhale, and get back on the baby making train.

xoxo

Saturday, January 29, 2011

2 days late

I took a test, negatory. So I will wait until Monday and test again. I'm not holding my breath though, having some weird cramps, moody, and weepy. Still could be signs of auntie flow gearing up to show her ugly face.

We picked up some things for the new apartment today, (I am so excited to move you have NO idea), and will be getting a delivery on moving day that will include our new sofa and headboard! We decided to combine our income and start planning for our family life. I know we are getting married at some point, so we are trying to get everything lined up for that, finance wise.















I enrolled in a debt consolidation program last year, and should be debt free next year. So amazing, I can't even deal.

Work has been really amazing, and last night, one of my clients was profiled on 20/20. It was pretty emotional watching her family talk to her in a horrible, un-loving way, to see her home and what life for her, outside of where she and I talk at a local queer drop in center, is like. I know her story and what her life is like, but to actually see it, was something else. I cried a lot and told Cory that I think I need to talk more often about how emotionally draining my job is. I think because I get into this head space where I am just a listener, I forget to let it out. I hear about so much abuse and pain on a daily basis, that I think I just get numb. I also think it might be time for me to start putting feelers out to see what it will take for me to do my job on a reservation. I know that is something I want to do very badly.

I am still in awe of the revolutionary action that is happening in Egypt right now, and am kind of in shock that not more folks are talking about it. This is major history happening, revolutionary history....perhaps it's just not that important to many Americans, how sad.


We move in 3 days, so psyched to be outta here.