"The most general statement of our politics at the present time would be that we are actively committed to struggling against racial, sexual, heterosexual, and class oppression and see as our particular task the development of integrated analysis and practice based upon the fact that the major systems of oppression are interlocking. The synthesis of these oppressions creates the conditions of our lives." 

- Combahee River Collective 

Super Suck Sunday

SUPER

• All the makings of Fall. The cool crisp mornings, the changing leaves, and the pumpkins all make me very,very happy. 
• I am actually getting used to being in the office at 7AM. I have my routine down. Of course, I am completely coffee dependent…but at least I am functional. 
• Finding two new healthy addictions: Roller Derby and Hot Yoga! Both have made me sore and sweat like a pig, but it feels fantastic! My hopes are someday to be apart of the Rat City Roller Girls. Check out their awesomeness: 

• Spending a day with my Dad! We got to shoot the crap outa some targets, and we enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal. I didn't know I was such a good shot! 

Our Targets

Dad, Tina & Noah

Pops & I

Noah - shootin crap

I've never looked so tough.

SUCKS

• Crying at almost every court sentencing I go to. I am told that it's good that I get emotional, because it means I care and still have a heart. Really? Watching a 2 year old wave goodbye to her father who was just sentenced to 15 years in prison HAS to illicit some emotion, right? 
• Now that I have stated my dependence on coffee - doesn't it suck when your coffee sucks? I spent many years working as a barista, and I know how to make a damn good latte'. When I take that first sip and it's bitter, weak, burnt or all the above… I'm pretty upset. 
• Sitting in 115 degree heat and 40% humidity and you hear the words, "Don't drink any water". I'm sorry, what? My mouth was officially desert status - all I wanted was water!! 
• Restaurants that have AWFUL vegetarian options!!! It's absolutely frustrating when the only thing you can eat (without modifying everything) is a salad! Stay tuned to future posts on this matter. 

Top 6: Things about Things

Gotta love lists, right? Without them - I would not know what to do with my day. Seriously, I would be lost. 


Here's 6 things about 6 things: 

Things I’m Passionate About

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MSW
Breakfast

Swing sets

Things that smell good
Outdoor concerts
 

Finding my passions

Things I Say Often

Dude

Shut the front door
Puppy!
Do you have these in an 8?
Eff
I’ll have the IPA

Songs I Can Listen to Over and Over


Masters of War, Bob Dylan
Rev 22:20, Puscifer
Learn to Breathe, Missy Higgins
Four Kicks, Kings of Leon
Right in Two, TOOL
Can I Stay, Ray LaMontagne

Things that attract me to my best friends

They make me laugh after I’ve been crying

They’re all gorgeous, but don’t act like it

They don’t judge me (at least too harshly) about my love for my dog

They all have proper grammar

They love talking about sex and their vaginas
They would be perfectly content to forever live off of wine, cheese and TOOL.

Things I do in the morning

Cuddle

Pee

Wash face
Bump into a few walls (sleep walking)
Change my clothes 8-12 times

Caffeinate

Things that irritate the crap outa me
Ignorance

Rotting bananas

Being late

No toilet paper

Awful drivers

People who are just plain rude

Baked

I don't know what it is lately, but I have been obsessed with finding new recipes. I love finding the recipes, going shopping for the ingredients, measuring, mixing, pouring and setting the timer to bake. I love the eating part, but my favorite is feeding other people. Maybe I should have been a baker…


After making THIS  yumminess, I decided I need a mixer. Christmas list!! 

Maple Oat Scones 

Mantra

Work: Monday - Thursday, 7 AM-5:30 PM

Practicum: Friday, 8 AM- 5PM 

Class: Saturday, 9 AM- 4 PM 

ROLLER DERBY: Sunday, 1 PM-3PM 

           This has to be my new mantra.