The 12 Disciples

Because I love me

My Valentine's Day gifts to myself: fresh juice (above) & Target shopping (from left to right, a yoga mat, dental floss, night cream, a tumbler for my water, laundry detergent and a scale). Happy day to me!

One Moment In Time - RIP, Whitney

Tonight, I reflect on news of the passing of Ms. Whitney Houston. As the reality set in, I found myself feeling so emotional; all of these memories of Whitney's voice, smile, everything...they all came flooding in. I took a risk and filmed a vlog about this, capturing some of my thoughts and feelings (WARNING: there are tears, and I'm an ugly crier!).

So, here's to you, Whitney. Your powerful voice and incredible soul have touched me very deeply and had a profound impact on my love of singing. Thank you for everything.

Visit my YouTube channel where I sing a quick couple minutes of a Whitney song.

Watch a video of me singing the same song at my high school graduation in '97.

Whitney Houston

August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012

I like you...but I don't get you.

Tonight, I was told by someone, "I really like you, but I just don't get you sometimes."

How am I to take that?

Is that a compliment? A stab at my dark side? Is it a situation to remedy, and, if so, whose responsibility is it to do that?

If someone likes me, but doesn't get me, what/who do they like, exactly?

I don't know if I want the kind of "like" that someone who doesn't "get me" is offering.

Then again, maybe I don't "get me."