&crying;

Why is it that humans can be reduced to hysterical fits, while other members of the animal kingdom don’t seem to let out even a sigh? It seems unfair. We have the slightest amount of stress, anger, or sadness, and we have to fight off tears. It's quite the interesting phenomenon... we show "weakness" or "vulnerability" as we cry. I have felt like the perfect target over the past few days... It's just plain wrong.

&life;

I have found that life can be an extremely tough battle. It can be hard to fight, and even harder to win. I live right now, in the bible belt. Middle of nowhere Tennessee. This makes it extremely hard to find people (especially teens) who are open to the IDEAS I am, and open minded and willing to accept me.
If you know me, you know I am a practicing Wiccan. My mom is a reverend of Wicca and it is what I have been raised with. I never thought it would be such an issue until I moved here. I have always been open, and people never know I am Wiccan until I say something.
At the school I am at, people hide these things. If you are gay, you don't say it. You only date within your race, and you are either Christian or Satanic. It is very hard for me here. OF COURSE I am not Satanic. I don't even believe in Satan, but here it is just easier to say I am Christian.
WELL... I found a loophole. What I say now (without lying) is that I go to church in Knoxville, I think Jesus Christ was a remarkable human being, and God is a major part of my life. Now I can HAPPILY fit in as far as religion goes.
Now, dating inside your race? OK... If you know me, I have never dated a white guy. I have never even been interested in a white guy... WELL... I also found the loophole. HAHA... He is my love... I never thought I would be with a white boyfriend... but it happened.
Now about the gay thing. I am not gay, but alot of my closest friends are. I have always been raised in an open household, so racist, prejudice people will always annoy me... BUT I guess I am adjusting OK considering...

&ginny;

OK. It's official. Ginny is coming to stay. I am somewhat thankful, but it is really a horrible situation for any kid to be in. ANYWAY, now she will be in a home where she is encouraged, accepted, and acknowledged in a positive way. She will be here Thursday. Quite the change. She said she will miss her family, but she wants to be here. I have a feeling this is the start of an emotional roller coaster.

&ginny;

OK. My little cousin Ginny is going through HELL.
Her mom basically said she can't take her anymore, so she doesn't want her. Mind you, Ginny is only 12. SO... needless to say, WE might have yet another person in our house. Ginny is a good kid and takes so much shit! We will be happy to have her here. She deserves a loving home where she is acknowledged, and appreciated for who she is. Where we don't put her down, and constantly compare her to other kids in the house. So I am EXTREMELY happy to have her!

&influences;

These are some GREAT people who have changed my life. They made me who I am today.


Gina McAllister
Ken McAllister
Kris McAllister
Justin McAllister
Ron Beck
Debbie Beck
Jamie Beck
Virginia Reames
Wally Herbert
Candi McAllister
Dan McAllister
Annette McAllister
Kindra Rosken
Ginny Rosken
Francine Rosken
Esther Rosken
Marsha Shearer
Chris Kopinski
Mary Oberhelmen
Tracy Test
Rebecca Reay (Camarata)
Deanna Buck
Julie Sanborn
Steve Ritter
Jim Toomey
Mary Heffernan
Barbara Gombar
Connie Brazely
Joyce Sanderson
Pascaline Geva
Steve Davis
Amanda Davis (Morehead)
Heather Fontana (Finley)
Mary-Lou Brannin
Darah Trujillo
Donna Suarez
Brittany Besuden
Cara McClanahan
Amy Steinberg
Rita Lagana
Carmen Gallagher
Richard Gallagher
Laurie Scussel
Kerry Price
Erynn Martin
Anna Pherigo
Casey Sullivan
Andrea Ford
Kesi Garcia
Toni (Maria) Deane

&cast;

I was cast! I knew I was cast, but I THOUGHT I was cast for Titania, but, SHE ACTUALLY PUT ME IN A HELENA! I am so psyched. I get to be angry, and in love... It's so amazing! I have seen it, but I NEVER thought I would play in it... YAY!!! I love acting... and as it was said in many theatres long ago : "Only the most beautiful and talented women belong on the stage" =) Remember me, for I will one day be famous! I am really excited about this. I did godspell at Oak Ridge this year, and now I am doing SHAKESPEARE!

prom 2008

I found them, and posted them this is from APRIL 2008






This is my favorite still...













I ONLY was picking out dresses with open backs













This was for my hair, but I like the pic all together!












Just another outside














This one was for the sake of the jewelry

1-29-09

Exciting day indeed. So, I stayed home sick today, and everything was awful. BUT, things got better when I woke up from a 5 hour nap.
OK... So, if you know me you know Amy Steinberg is my hero. WELL on my facebook page, I was IMing her. AND I got to listen to a sneak preview of one of the songs off the new album. OF course I thought it was amazing. THEN Grandma Ginny made me brownies. They were DELICIOUS. So I definitely felt better. So, I thought I had a pretty kick ass day as it was... BUT then it got better. You see I was talking to my 4th grade teacher (Deanna), and she sent me my other 4th grade teachers (Rebecca) blog. THERE I found her phone number. (NOW YOU MUST KNOW: They were my favorite teachers ever.) SO, texted her for a while, and I was ecstatic... So finally I called her, and we chatted for an HOUR. I ended up having an amazing day. Me and my boyfriend are finally over that minor arguement, and life is amazing.

Tennessee

We moved to Tennessee. I feel really upset. We moved less than a month ago, and I miss Florida SO BAD! I am now in a little town called Seymour. It's not very fun at ALL. HOWEVER, I fell in love here. Its true. His name: CASEY SULLIVAN. He is my salvation here. The other positive: I got really involved in a church here. Its a plus. So ANYWAY, I guess it will just take some getting used to. I usually have an interesting life, so subscribe to my blog for some laughs, some WOWS and some sighs. I swear, half the time, I think my life is a reality show. I see very little difference. This is my first blog. Expect more from me. I will probably post a short bio sometime this week, which will indeed be a must read. I like to tell people of my experiences. So you will all get to know me pretty well. OK? Thanks VERY much.

---Love Always---
Sami Simplicity