words don't just fall out of my mouth, they also stumble as i type them, trying to describe to you the person i've become through these past 20 years of my existence. born in illinois, i was raised as a typical teen, apart from the fact that i was adopted and have five siblings in this family and four in my birth family. i've never regretted being adopted. i adore each and every one of them. i also have a hundred foster siblings, a few of which i will never forget. i used to coach soccer for first and second graders, if you ever get the chance to teach a young mind something, please do so. it's so amazing. cross-country was my high school sport although i never really tried to win the race, i was simply there for the run.. or in some cases.. walk. :) i'm obsessed with the color orange. my hair colors change depending on the mood i'm in. my eyes are steel blue and i cry tears darkened black by my eyeliner. my skin is pale and freckled and sports a baby dragonfly tattoo on my right shoulder blade. i shot for the stars and caught five, protected by my little amf. love has taught me many things over years. basically.. i don't trust easily anymore. i've been let down every time i've let my guard down and i'm tired. however, i may have found that boy to bring the energy back to my life. i'm meant to be a graphic designer. i'm also meant to teach i think. i'd like to become a teacher of photomanipulation but i don't really think there's a field for that. ;) with time and life, the heart does learn, with love and lust, the heart does yearn, but with hurt and hate, my back does turn, no more hurt, no more pain, no time for money, greed, or fame.