Nee turns 30, Monday Nov 2

I am turning 30. I am having a party. Are you confident I would not want to burn the house down upon your arrival, considering my guests collateral damage for wiping you off the planet? Then request an invitation from the facebook event to RSVP!

In addition, back by popular demand because you asked for it… wishlist for my 30th. See you guys on Nov 2.

Stuff I like..

• Lunches
• Massages
• Baths
• Tea (decaf or low caf)
• Travel
• Essential oils
• Art Supplies
• Music
• Gift Certificates
• Tall socks
• Lacy things
• Candles
• Blank greeting cards
• Handmade things
• Corsets
• Dark Chocolate

Stuff that’s crossed my mind recently…

• Donate to http://vita-arts.org
• I really need a pair of slippers.
• UPDATE: I have chosen my ‘warm climate’ destination – Thailand. I’d like to go there to teach English to children for two weeks. The Cost is $550, plus airfare (~$1200).
• Plan a crazy awesome party for me Monday Nov 2.
• Allow my cat to come and go as she pleases http://www.moorepet-petdoors.com/Ideal-LCF-Window-Inserts-s/165.htm
• Swan #40 from Scott Radke – I <3 that man and his awesome wife so much. http://www.scottradke.com/12swan40.html
• Save my music and digital art from being wiped out again http://www.nextag.com/1-tb-external-drive/search-html
• I should probably have performers insurance…  ($200 per year) http://www.specialtyinsuranceagency.com/performer-insurance.html
• Aziz, lights! http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/c07/p0701-14.php
• Would be awesome not to have to set my camera on a table or stack of books http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/c11/p11-09.php
• Magnetic 6-Jar Spice Rack, from bed bath and beyond
• Herbal Infusions http://www.teavana.com/Tea-Products/Tea-of-the-Month-Club/Tea-of-the-Month-Club-6-Month-Subscription.axd
• Awesome tins http://www.teavana.com/The-Teas/Tea-Gifts/Tea-Lovers-Tea-Gift-Collection.axd?cm_sp=Recos-_-ProductPage-_-EGS%20TE%20LOVERS%2009
• Like this store http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Gift+Certificate
• Pleasink to be helping me pick up cat fur http://store.irobot.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3203440
• A real camera with interchangeable lenses http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17499

A word about Money…

Money is a social necessity that becomes less and less of a priority as I age and develop my sense of what I find important in my life. I make very little, and generally do not have much left over after my modest monthly bills. One of my largest projects is a volunteer position as a founder of a non-profit, and often my performances are unpaid – I have chosen to do what fuels me, and have worked hard to reduce my financial footprint to where I can live how I want and not have to worry (too much) about making a lot of money or making my decisions based on that.

That said, money is a great gift for me. There are things I enjoy and/or would benefit greatly from that are difficult to acquire by means of trade or barter, and money is as versatile as my interests at the time. There is a stigma about money being a cop out gift, and in some respects I can see why. However, for me, money is great. I can use it to stroll the produce section and get my food for the day,  shoot myself into space, go see a movie with you, get some new paint colors, or pad the bank account for vita-arts.org. Neat stuff!

So if you’re stumped, strapped for time, across the country or whatever and a simple ‘happy birthday’ doesn’t float your boat, just send me a fatass check. I’ll totally dig it, and promise I will do something cool with it.

Here’s to making it this far!