Saturday, September 22, 2012
Stop Child Trafficking
Every year, we try to participate in the nationwide Stop Child Trafficking Day. There is a walk that is hosted in Austin and we usually go with our church members. Austin has actually had the biggest turn out in the nation for 3 years in a row. I first learned about human trafficking about 4 years ago when I watched a documentary that was being screened in Austin. I couldn't believe that people were actually being enslaved during my lifetime and all I knew was that it needed to be stopped. Click HERE.
Friday, September 21, 2012
DNC to Spike Lee
Vince went to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to serve as a national delegate. We (he may say I) made the decision that I would not go. At the time, I was counting dollar signs in my head and really feeling nervous about asking off from my internship. I definitely learned a couple lessons from that.
First, anytime a really big thing is happening to one of us, we want to experience it together. Somehow I thought I would be fine just talking on the phone with him, but feeling the energy at home wasn't enough. I wanted to be beside him to take in all of the historic moments and I chose to stay back. I don't think I will be doing that again if I can help it.
Second, the trip was 7 days. That was too long. People kept hinting that it was a good thing because "now you have time just for you," "freedom for 7 whole days." In a way those statements reaffirm people's general view of marriage: it's something that is confining/freedom stripping. We don't feel that way though. We genuinely enjoy each other's company...a lot. It only took half a day before the "I miss you's" were flowing freely and I knew I should not have fought Vince so much on going with him. I definitely had trouble sleeping those 6 nights alone and even resorted to sleeping pills to get through it. He said the same on his end.
Guess the big message was: We want to be together. As much as possible. For a lifetime of big moments. (mushy I know but that's what's real for us).
Anyway, after he got back we went on a date night to see Spike Lee. He was in town giving a talk and doing a Q&A. When I was in 8th grade, I wrote a "bucket list" (it wasn't called that then) and it had at the top "become the female Spike Lee". I was gonna make movies about real stuff that mattered and develop noticeable style like SL. I'm not close to that right now but it meant a lot to see him in person. We then went to eat with some peeps and had an awesome time. I was so happy to be back with Vince, sharing that big moment together.
First, anytime a really big thing is happening to one of us, we want to experience it together. Somehow I thought I would be fine just talking on the phone with him, but feeling the energy at home wasn't enough. I wanted to be beside him to take in all of the historic moments and I chose to stay back. I don't think I will be doing that again if I can help it.
Second, the trip was 7 days. That was too long. People kept hinting that it was a good thing because "now you have time just for you," "freedom for 7 whole days." In a way those statements reaffirm people's general view of marriage: it's something that is confining/freedom stripping. We don't feel that way though. We genuinely enjoy each other's company...a lot. It only took half a day before the "I miss you's" were flowing freely and I knew I should not have fought Vince so much on going with him. I definitely had trouble sleeping those 6 nights alone and even resorted to sleeping pills to get through it. He said the same on his end.
Guess the big message was: We want to be together. As much as possible. For a lifetime of big moments. (mushy I know but that's what's real for us).
Anyway, after he got back we went on a date night to see Spike Lee. He was in town giving a talk and doing a Q&A. When I was in 8th grade, I wrote a "bucket list" (it wasn't called that then) and it had at the top "become the female Spike Lee". I was gonna make movies about real stuff that mattered and develop noticeable style like SL. I'm not close to that right now but it meant a lot to see him in person. We then went to eat with some peeps and had an awesome time. I was so happy to be back with Vince, sharing that big moment together.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Twenty Five.
My guy finally turned 25 on September 14th. I must admit that I am awful at planning celebrations, so I went back and forth on what to do. Finally, I landed on what he wanted, which was Dave and Busters. He could play video games with the fellas and watch football simultaneously. MAN HEAVEN!! His friends from Houston came to surprise him and we all had a good time. Here are a few pics (excuse the quality. my iphone camera is getting progressively worse):
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