It's almost my birthday and I'll whine if I want to.

My birthday is in two weeks on September 14th. It's coming quickly and it just crossed my mind. It's hit me that we won't be doing anything for my birthday. Not that this should bother me I guess. It's not like I have had a decent birthday in years anyway so what's one more? At least this year I'm not being held against my will in my bedroom and being told that I'm being punished.

I want Hailey home for my birthday. But that's a Monday and she has therapy. And I know if I tell her grandparents that I want her, they will say okay and substitute Monday the 14th in for Saturday the 12th when I'm supposed to have her - thus defeating the entire point. And if they didn't do that, it would mean I'd have to make an extra trip to Charleston to get her. She's worth it - every penny and every mile. But blah just the same.

I don't think Charlie has gotten me anything for my birthday - not that I blame him nor do I want to make him feel guilty. It's not like I was able to get him anything for his [although it was at his request that we didn't really celebrate it]. On the one hand, I want to do something fun and enjoy the day. On the other hand, it would leave me feeling all crappy and guilty for spending money just because it was my birthday.

I don't even know what I'd want. Well, I do - but it's not going to happen anyways.

Am I a Bad Person?

Amazing how comments can spark new topics. Yesterday I got another anonymous comment on my post Emotional Roller Coaster basically telling me that they thought I was a bad person and the person that I portray is a real bitch. But then they said I apparently am a real person who has problems like everyone else. [By the way, I have killed turned off the ability to comment on my blogs anonymously.]

Do people really think I'm a bad person? Do I really come across that way? My persona doesn't change from website to website. I'm actually a very humble person struggling to get through life in one piece. I try to be helpful to anyone I can be - so long as I have the time and know how to do whatever it is needs helping with. Do I portray myself as knowledgeable and awesome on IMVU? Yes. I'm good at what I do there. That's not being a bitch or rude or mean. I do have a talent and I like to share it with people - and I have to if I plan to make any money. If I didn't think I was good at something, how on earth could I ever expect anyone else to think the same?

I really don't think I'm a bad person. I could list the reasons why but I think if I did, it would come off as too boastful and kind of rude. I have so much going on in my life and it's really hard. Some night I lay in bed trying to figure out how I'm going to make it through it all. If my frustration and stress comes through because of that... well, I think that's me showing that I'm only human.

The Usual Suspects

My name is Kimberly Rose, but you can call me Kimi. I'm 23 years old and I am a work at home mom. I'm originally from New Orleans, Louisiana but despite living there for the first 11 years of my life, I still call Colorado "home". I did most of my real growing up there.

I have been doing graphic design and web development for the last 6 years. I'm not particularly fantastic, but I really enjoy the work. I develop 3D content for the virtual world of IMVU. It's currently my main job focus.

I'm a high school graduate and a college drop-out. Hopefully I'll have the chance to go back to school in the next couple of years for something I'm really interested in - rather that going to school because my parents are forcing me to.


Charlie is my fantastic husband. He's 33 years old and originally from Richfield Springs, New York. He suffers from gigantism and is 6 feet, 8 inches tall. We make a fun pair.

He has an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor is Forensics. Unfortunately, that gets you nowhere in the small town we live in. So until something better comes along, Charlie works for AT&T Wireless 411. It's a crappy job, but it pays the bills.

I'm lucky in that my husband has this amazing passion for so many things in life - criminal justice, security, cooking and most importantly - family. It takes an incredible man to not only fall in love with a woman who has been through a lot emotionally, but to fall in love with her special needs child.



Hailey is the glue that holds this family together. She's my 2 1/2 year old daughter and the most amazing toddler I could ever imagine. She's so well behaved that it scares me.

Despite being diagnosed with Autism in February 2009, Hailey continues to improve and is sure to win your heart with just one smile. She's incredibly intelligent and has a vibrant glow about her and spectacular taste for life. She has so many quirks and it's what I love about her most.

Hailey loves jumping! It's her absolute favorite pastime. If you've got a bouncy chair nearby, you're sure to find her on it. She loves looking at books and being read to. She loves puzzle time on Noggin and watching TV with her mommy.



Cinders is my adopted, fuzzy son. He's our male, bombay cat. At a whopping 15 pounds, he's my fat and annoying house cat.

He's highly intelligent - too smart for his own good if you ask me. He knows he owns us and he makes sure to remind us every day at feeding time. Cinders is more of a dog, really. He will play fetch, come when he's called and listens to several commands.

Talking is what Cinders does best. This cat almost never stops meowing. He loves to "talk" about his day with us - particularly in the morning. Above all, he's mommy's special boy. He loves to snuggle on his own terms and is always there to give love and even kitty kisses!



Flora is the true baby of the family. She's our 1 1/2 year old purebred miniature daschund and what I like to call my red-headed step child. At 9 1/2 pounds, she's fully grown! Flora was the runt of her litter, but don't let that fool you. Despite her size, she can kick your butt (trust me, she whoops up on her brother, Cinders all the time.)

She loves to play fetch and bask in the sun. Running around outside is what she does best - apart from sleeping. She's usually found wrestling with Cinders or hiding under a pile of blankets somewhere, snoozing.