Oh YES we did Glamour Shots!

Oh YES we did Glamour Shots!  It was fun, too.  😃

Here's to my mom.  What can I say?  This crazy bitch was the biggest influence on me growing up.  She always told me that I could do anything I wanted to and it didn't matter that I was small or female.  She drilled it into my head that I should be independent and not rely on anyone to take care of me.  Those are two lessons that I've taken to heart and I would not be the person I am today without them.

Here's to the woman who wasn't afraid to let me be myself, who was proud and supportive - even when I let my freak flag fly.  What other mom would take her daughter to get her tongue pierced and would professionally color her child's hair wild and fun colors?  What a great way to hit it home that it's what's on the inside that counts and I got to have some fun with my appearance, too.  😃

What other mother would let friends crash every weekend when they needed a place to go?  What other mom could kick ass at sewing, making cool ass Halloween costumes (like a kangaroo with a built-in candy pouch) or Elvira - complete with boobs?  Oh, and don't forget the Halloween parties where she made decorations so realistic she scared herself.  This is MY MOM, y'all.  MINE.  😃

Mom:  You taught me a lot and definitely made my childhood fun and interesting.  And now that I'm all grown up, you're still there for me.  You don't even know how much I appreciate everything you do.  At this point in my life you're pretty much my best friend and that is ok with me.  🙂  No one understands me quite like you do.  I guess no one ever will.

I love you!  Happy Mother's Day!  ❤