Being stuck up here, gets me down

So the elevator in my condo has been going through some repairs, and has not been running for almost a month now. I hate not being able to get out of the house as much as I would like. I guess that has been why I have been a little down lately. I worry that people will think that I am mad or upset, and its not that, its just that sometimes I wish I could get out of this wheelchair.

But on a brighter note, last Friday my good friend Jerome came by and we spent the whole day together. I had so much fun and I giggle everytime I think about it. He is always able to make me feel better.

Fear No Artist

Recently I was able to show my latest jewelery and poncho designs at an art show called Fear No Artist. I had an amazing time and met some great people. I even sold a lot of jewelery. I hope to get more opportunities like this soon but until then you can always buy my jewelery and poncho's online! I am now taking orders for christmas so keep that in mind when you are trying to find a one of a kind gift for a loved one!

Washington DC

A couple weeks back, I went to Washington, DC for work. I went there to talk with people within the government about Social Securtiy. I met with a variety of officials, I told them my views and answered their questions. While there my mother and I also went to the Press Club and my mom and I made quite an impact. It was a pretty amazing time, I met some great people and feel like I contributed alot to the event.

On the business side of things, I sold a bunch of bracelets to people at the event; they really liked my work and were wearing them right away. Hopefully next time I can sell one to the president.

Until next time,

Mikelle

Friends and Sisters

I wish I had a sister, because I get lonely. Sometimes I wonder if I like living here, but I know I don't want to move back in with Mom because I like being independent.

I miss Jerome. He's my friend, but I never get to see him.

Bad and Good: Dad and the Weekend

i'm mad at my Dad. He hasn't been a Dad for a long time. Now he's trying to get money that isn't his out of my mom and I. My mom and I both don't need this in our lives right now.

This weekend, I went up to Easter Seals, a camp in the mountains where I always have fun, with my roommate Bentley. We stayed the night Friday night, and left Saturday afternoon. Bentley and I needed to spend time together as girl friends, and we had an awesome time together escaping from Denver for a while.

Alcohol! And more!

Monday night, I had my first rum and coke.

I've been sad the last few days because I miss my ex-boyfriend, Paul.

As a result, I've been hanging out in my room more, keeping to myself more sometimes, and even was open to having a drink with Lauren and Steve.

Steve has been living with us, in Lauren's room, since they came back to Denver at the end of August. Steve is like another big brother, he makes me laugh.

Girlfriends

Sometimes its tough to have good girlfriends, and to tell them that I want to be there for them to talk to. Not only do I want to be there for them when they have problems, but I also want to be a part of the girl talk.

Yesterday, I was bummed out in the morning, and it was almost time for the Bronco game to start. I was in Lauren's room chatting with our friend Janie, who had come over to watch the game, when I heard a familiar voice in the living room, but at first I didn't believe that male voice I was hearing could possibly be there. I came out of Lauren's room and down the hallway to see my very own big brother, who I hadn't seen in over 7 months!

Mom made nachos, Steve and Lauren made eggs, and we all sat on the couch together and cheered for the Broncos. It turned out to be an awesome Sunday.