"A Kiss", from 1994

This is a little piece I wrote when I was 14. I don't think I had kissed anyone yet...well, after reading it and then remembering the horrible tongue stabbing that was my first kiss, I am certain this was pre-kissed Heather writing. How precious was I with my romantic notions?

A kiss. A kiss. One touch. Such a small word for something so magnificent. It's like fireworks. The sky lights up with a glowing, brilliant red when two people kiss. Kiss. I could say the word all night. It's the sweetest, most tender thing on earth. Yet, while sweet and tender, it can be passionate* and powerful. A kiss. One kiss. It tells you so much about a person. In a kiss you know exactly how they feel about you. A kiss is the best gift you could receive. Everyone, everybody NEEDS a kiss. One magic moment in time when the world stops for you, you alone. Everything pauses, freezes so that you feel the magic and love. You feel as if you're on top of the world, the universe, and the joy it brings will never end, never. Even when the kiss ends, the feelings stay - forever. You'll always remember the glory of that kiss. That one kiss.

*The paper actually says "compassionate"...but I know I meant "passionate"...so 28 year old Heather adjusted 14 year old Heather's mistake.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Today I had a request from Liz Jordan, of KSBJ fame, saying, "you need to blog missy." And so, assuming I'm the "missy" she was referring to and she didn't accidentally write in the wrong chat box, I need to blog. I know that I've been neglecting my blog as of late. Forgive.

The theme of my life right now is change. Ever since I got back from Alaska it seems everything has just gone all spiny on me. I got a kitty. My pseudo-relationship ended for good. I started building a new relationship with Mr. Alaska. Tahj moved to Austin. It is just Bridget and I at the house. The Miller Agency told me they are letting me out of my contract...this will give me so much more time to pursue other work. A producer at Fox Sports fell in love with my work and wants to use me to edit his pieces all the time now. Cara is moving into the house this weekend...and so there were 3 again.

See? Spiny.

I knew this year was going to be one of change. Tahj, Janae and I willed it over Margaritas way back in January after watching an inspiring travel documentary. It seems to really be hitting now. I think it's exciting and I know there is much more to come. I can feel it in my bones.

Trip to Alaska

Well it's about time I blogged about the best trip ever. After all, it was the BEST TRIP EVER. Alaska is absolutely unique in it's natural beauty. The thing that surprised me the most was how many different natural beings co-exist. In Juneau, which is a tiny town and an island, you'll see huge, snowy mountain peaks, the ocean, glaciers and ice fields, and a lush rain forest. All this within a few miles. How is that possible? It's amazing. Here are a few of my favorite scenic pictures:









I felt so refreshed being in Alaska. Being around so much natural beauty eased my soul. I live in Dallas, ya know, the "Concrete Jungle". When I was flying back home, I looked out the plane window and thought in disgust, "Oh gosh. I live in the ugliest city ever." Flat, few trees and tons of concrete. Blech. Returning was difficult, to say the least.

Along with all the wonderful nature I saw and experienced, I had so much fun with Angie. We laughed so hard we cried, we drank Alaskan beer, we ate amazing food, went ziplining through the rain forest, and just generally enjoyed each others company. Here are some pics of me and my Riz:








It was one of those magical weeks where I was very outgoing and open; which is my favorite version of me. In turn, I felt like I never met a stranger. I befriended Angie's friends easily, and met several new friends on my own. The people make the trip right? And this trip was no exception. Here are some of my favorite new peeps:








That about wraps up Alaska. Of course there are so many specific details that I could go into about the trip, but this is all I'd like to share. I have no doubt I'll be going back to see and experience more...and sooner than later, for sure.