The Museum is a Zoo, a Garden, a Gallery, and then some

I may look cool and confident on the surface, but I’m struggling to find my way just as much as anyone else. At least I’ve got some pretty great stories to tell when I get there. 

The Siblings Stay Close Sometimes

The memories, the photographs, even the conversations start getting blurry at the edges after awhile, but I'm thrilled to have all that I do with you - and we continue to collect more and more with each passing year. 

Speaking of which, happy birthday - we always take the best birthday photos, I can't wait to see what adventures we get into this time around. 

-Sincerely,

Bluejay

The Stringiest of Beans, Greeniest of Queens, and Most Wonderful Friend Ever

Happy Happy Happy Birthday Lovely!

I don't know what it is about me and stripes on the days that I am most likely to be photographed, I don't understand how you always look like you've walked out from the pages of a magazine, and I will almost certainly never figure out how the hell we survived the class we met in. I promsie if you ever catch me reading bible verses to a class of middle schoolers or putting sharpie on as eyeliner you have every right to call me whatever it takes to snap me out of it. And should I ever see you telling someone they aren't allowed to write in crayon or wear their favorite color "because it adds 15 pounds" I'll take you dancing and offer you a pen cause clearly something's bothering you. But until then, thanks for the memories so far and I hope the next year of your adventure brings you so much more wonder, inspiration, and just enough confusion to push you into a better version of yourself. Just like she used to. 

See you soon. I promise. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The God Awful Truth

Sometimes I'm just tired. We don't get snow days here, we don't get it's too hot to exist days, we don't get any sort of understanding for the weather, the weight of the world, or the cracks in the sidewalks. Most of us didn't even choose to live here. So if you're wondering what's wrong - really and truly, I'm just so tired. 

I hope you're sleeping better where you are. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Wolves Run Right To the Weeping Horizon

It's possible I was one of the first people to wish you "happy birthday" this year, just as it's entirely possible I'll be the last. I don't know what you got up to, but I know we're watching the same sky change from blue to pink to purple - just like we did last year. Maybe instead of taking you out for coffee we should go for cotton candy and pop rocks. It's okay if you don't understand why. 

Happy Birthday, Friend. 

I can't wait to see you again. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Tiles Know the Truth Too

Today someone gave me a handmade gift - perfect for me. It's clear they know me well and sometimes I wonder how well I really know them in turn. Anyway, I took that gift on an adventure and wondered about you the whole time. Maybe we all need to shake out our blankets and begin again.

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

The Resolutions Stick This Time

If only you could understand how vital it is for me to stop apologizing for breathing - maybe then we could be friends again. 

-Sincerely,

Bluejay