june 29

"I can't tell you if genius is hereditary, because heaven has granted me no offspring."
James McNeill Whistler

LOOK WHO'S HAVING A BIRTHDAY!



parvati patil is now a 17-year-old swim captain. she's always had a love of the water.



her beauty is both internal and external.



she is a terrific big sister and friend.



and, although she might hate this fact, she is obviously my niece!



parvati is, hands down, the smartest person i know...and she's got the ACT scores to prove it. she can memorize anything, play the piano like a pro, swim like a champion, and the cameras love her. she was a strong little girl who has grown into a beautiful young lady.

i love you, parvati! i hope your day was fabulous and your year is full of happiness, love, and ice cream!

june 27

"I wanna hang a map of the world in my house. Then I'm gonna put pins into all the locations that I've traveled to. But first, I'm gonna have to travel to the top two corners of the map so it won't fall down."
Mitch Hedberg



four of my amazing friends are beginning a week-long roadtrip today. i hope they have tons of fun and i wish i could be with them. luckily, their trip will end at my place for a big 4th of july celebration! yay!