Birthday tomorrow tun tun tunnn

Now is the time to reflect on my life and get really depressed, right? Have I done anything great, have I completely defined myself? Am I over Japanese Anime?

Nope. I'm pretty sure I am still a work in progress. And how do you fall out of love with Anime?

Nothing changes over night. It is actually just another day. But we always reflect at least my family does. My mom – always reminds me that she went into labor with me causing her to miss her favorite T.V. show. My grandmother remembers my first words. My other family members are shocked because I have achieved complete adulthood and they didn't even see it coming. And that makes them feel OLD. Joke

My dad. Well then there is him. He didn't get to be here for this birthday or any others after it. Last year didn't really count. He had just passed away in December so my birthday was a blur. (I think I had a party, but I can’t really remember) But I know what he would say to me, he would ask me "how old are you?" then he would reply "Ah your still a kid." Every year he'd say that. And it always made me feel better about getting one year older. Because I’m still a kid.

But tomorrow it is just me, doing the things I have to do, the things I don't want to do and then things I love to do. I have to go to work, I have to and don't want to renew my driver's licenses at the place/no online for me. So, I will spend some of my time tomorrow sitting at DPS trying not to have a disgusted look on my face. And the things I love, seeing my family, hanging out with friends, and going home to my comfy little house. (By the way I love work too except on Mondays, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays are okay but Fridays are the best.)

So, if I could I would invite everyone I know tomorrow to the party at my grandmas we are having cake and menudo. I don't know who picked that combination but it works for me.

I share my birthday with my mom's youngest sister, my aunt who is actually only four years older than me. She is more sentimental when it comes to our birthday because she just is. So we planned something with her in mind. The best part of the day for me, is the morning phone calls from family members and especially from her, because she says happy birthday to me and I say happy birthday to her and then the day starts.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULA AND LIZ
you're a couple of old bitches

I'm the dork on the right

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I'm not doing such a good job on updating this blog. It seems after IKE my work life has been a series of catching up. Who knew losing almost 2 weeks of electricity and another 3 weeks of network problems would put us so far behind.

So, the microblogging is where I am at right now. It is so much easier to do, plus I LOVE it. Follow me on twitter.com http://twitter.com/lizard6

I look forward to catching up with work, with fun, with family and friends in the new year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Houston Artists - Individual Artist Grant Round 2

If you are a City of Houston Resident for at least 24 consecutive months. Check out this grant program that is offered by the Houston Arts Alliance.

Grant Program Announcement

ROUND II of the INDIVIDUAL ARTIST GRANT for 2009
Individual Artist Grant Program offers two types of
Grants for the 2009 Grant Period

1. New Work Fellowships
Includes the Emerging & Established Artist category
2. New Work Artist Project Grant

Read the Guidelines for eligibility and to determine which grant you are eligible for (New Works Fellowship or Artist project). Detailed definitions of each type of grant can be found in the guidelines along with criteria.

Deadlines for the second round of applications:
Online application due by January 30, 2009
Support materials due February 4, 2009

Fellowships and Artist Projects are open to individuals who are residents of the City of Houston for two full-consecutive years at the time of application. Proof of residency required. Please read the Guidelines for more details. Guidelines can be found at http://www.houstonartsalliance.com/guidelines/sub-page/

Application Workshops will be offered free to help applicants with submitting a complete and accurate application.

Individual Artist Grant Program
WORKSHOP DATES AND LOCATIONS

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
eGrant © Application Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Held at Heights Neighborhood Library Meeting Room
1302 Heights Blvd. Houston, Texas 77008

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
eGrant © Application Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Held at the Looscan Library, Large Conference Room
2510 Willowick. Houston, Texas 77027

Thursday, January 22, 2009
eGrant © Application Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Held at the Houston Arts Alliance
3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 250, 77019

Thursday, January 22, 2009
eGrant © Application Workshop
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Held at the Houston Arts Alliance
3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 250, 77019

Saturday, January 24, 2009
eGrant © Application Workshop
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
Held at the Houston Arts Alliance
3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 250, 77019