About

Hiya! I’m Keri, and this is where I babble about what’s on my mind or interesting to me. Not sure if I have an audience, but that’s okay because this is mainly just my outlet! Feel free to drop a comment.

A little about me…

• I’m 37 years old
• I’ve never been married
• I’ve never had children
• I have the sweetest dog ever, Lady, whom I rescued a couple years ago

Things I enjoy…

• spending time with my family, my boyfriend, my friends and my dog, Lady
• snuggling with my man and watching my favorite Showtime shows: Dexter, US of Tara, Nurse Jackie, Shameless, Weeds…
• going to see good live music
• discovering new music (whether it’s brand spanking new or just something I’ve never heard before)
• the beach
• traveling
• kayaking
• indulging in delicious food
• doing artsy/crafty things like painting & decoupage
• retro pinup art
• dia de los muertos art
• expressionist and fauvist art
• interior decorating

I currently live in Chesapeake, Virginia with my boyfriend, Erik. Very suburban. Not my thing, but it’ll do for now. The upside is I have my very own condo that my very hard-working, handy boyfriend remodeled for me, and I’ve been having fun making it cozy and inviting. All the time (about a year) I spent holed up in my mom’s house while in transition, I was watching HGTV and dyadreaming about how awesome it would be to have my own space again… Privacy. Silence. My own kitchen. A loft. The ability to walk around naked if I so please. It’s fantastic. And nobody can take it away from me. I am so blessed….

In the past few years I…

• survived breast cancer (4 surgeries and chemo)
• managed an Indie rock band (FUN!!!!)
• have had a roller coaster of a love life (it’s finally turning into more of the ferris wheel, which I like way better)
• have been reunited with my high school sweetheart (think The Notebook meets Grosse Pointe Blank)

I’m kind of at a career crossroads since I left my graphic design job at the magazine I worked at for 5 years in South Florida. Not sure what direction I want to go in next… another design job? freelance? teaching? back to school? Dunno. Until I figure it out, I’ll be working with my friend at her business learning something entirely new to add to my resume.

Currently…

• In July, I’ll be starting studio art classes at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia Beach. I am SO excited to get back into being creative and artsy again. That part of my life has been dormant for way too long. I have been feeling like my soul is withered without it.
• I am adjusting to domestic life. It’s been a while since I’ve lived with anyone in a domestic situation. So far it’s been really nice.
• I am learning patience with others, to let go of expectations of others, to be more accepting of others.
• I still have about 20-25 pounds to lose. It has been a struggle staying on track. I have all the tools and knowledge, I just need to stick with it and learn moderation.

Here’s to the next chapter!