A little bit about me.
I'm a recently engaged, 30-something, single mom of 2 boys... soon to be step-mom to one more. I work part time as an Office Manager in a psychology practice specializing in ADD/ADHD, while desperately trying to either find a 2nd job, find a decent full time job, or just go back to school & get this over with once & for all!
I am a some-time Psychology student (can't afford to be in school right now), who is no longer sure that Psychology is the right major... maybe Sociology would be a better fit. I am also a web designer, graphic designer, make-up artist, writer, & maker of odd crafts outta "trash" (really). I like to design & make things, unfortunately it doesn't pay all that well.
Some things you might see me bitching in support of around here are: single parents, gay rights, stricter domestic violence laws, increased awareness & resources for learning disabled students, accredited university programs geared toward working adults & parents, the abolishment & restructuring of "child protection" agencies, HIV/AIDS awareness, local musicians, DIY clubs/bars, animal rights, Pit Bull rescue & awareness, the cost of decent medical care, health insurance, cancer research/awareness (my fiance's mom was recently diagnosed with cancer & I am desperately researching & learning all I can about the disease & her options for financial support).... just to name a few.
I am a work in progress (aren't we all?). My opinions on many things may change over time & with research & education, although the "things I won't stand for" are likely to stay the same & possibly even grow. I will respect your right to your opinion & fight to my last breath for your right to hold it, regardless of whether or not I agree with it. In return I ask that you give me the same courtesy.
(oh... and, by the way... 3 books & 3 bands just really isn't enough... ya know?)
Things I won't stand for.
racism, intolerance, bullying, abuse, druggies, social cliques, snobbery, dead beat dads, shitty parenting in general, people who just don't TRY, small minds, PTA groups, people who judge me based on superficial shit (yeah, i've got tattoos... try getting to know me before you decide what sort of person that makes me!), sexism, hate crimes, CPS, the state of our public education system, ........... etc, etc, etc........
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You can be my friend if...
You are not a pompous jack ass who feels the need to place people into neat little categories & you treat people with the respect they deserve regardless of whether or not you understand or agree with their choices in life.
But then again... I tend to have little faith in most of humanity these days, so we'll see...
In five years...
I can barely see past 5 minutes, let alone 5 years! Things I do know for a fact... the year will be 2013, I'll be married for the 3rd time, my boys will be 20 & 17 (holy hell!!!), & hopefully I'll finally be done or close to done with school.
