stephanie.drawsomething

[stephaniestanko]

Me everytime I try to listen to this administration. #vogonsdontseemsobadnow #dontpanic #alwaysbringatowel #42 #isthisreallife #alternativefacts #makeamericadrumpfagain

[stephaniestanko]

The Time I Marched with the Rest of the World.

I got comfortable down in this idea that the world had changed.  That inclusiveness, equality, intelligence were taking over.  I thought I was done fighting.  But I was wrong.  I am SO angry that I was wrong.  But “change comes from large groups of angry people.” And I’m pissed the fuck off. 

[stephaniestanko]

#plannedparenthood #womensmarch #marchonlansing #wearewatching

[stephaniestanko]

I wish it need not have happened in my time,' said Frodo. 'So do I,' said Gandalf, 'and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. #hobbitlife #inaugurationday #drumpf #thanksobama #thestruggleisreal *Not my art. Artist unknown

[stephaniestanko]

When you put two-and-two together that were obsessed with Johnny 5 as a kid and constantly tease your husband about being an overly logical robot. My whole life makes sense now. #nodisassemble #needinput #ineedahero #myhusbandisbetterthanyours

[stephaniestanko]

I watched the Farewell Address and it made me sad. So I drew something stupid that made me laugh. Should I do something with this? #tacocat #palindrome #moreart #illustration #womenartists

[stephaniestanko]

I made a thing. This is Anti-Gravity Girl. Nothing can keep her down! She's inspired by my friend @anniemallll Annie really likes teal, orange and stars. #moreart #stars #vectorart #imadethis

[stephaniestanko]

This year has been full of of love, adventure, and badassery. Andrea and Noah took us to Port Austin. I love that weekend so much. It was perfect and I'm really excited that you guys are in my life. Annie took me too Ohio. My first "Friend Roadtrip!" We found the most RIDICULOUS bar and we got to meet @harto!!! We really bonded watching My Drunk Kitchen and fantasizing about what onesies we could get. The Warner's started a Movie Night Club and, well...I love it and I can't wait to meet the new member in July! I'm part of this supportive and honest Lady Wolf Pack. My bachelorette party was the best and you kept me sane before the wedding. I love you in the good times and I am so grateful that we can talk through the less good times. I think that's rare and I cherish it. I got married. NBD. Kent, you are so supportive and loving, you make me laugh and keep me grounded everyday. I had so much fun at our wedding. I feel like it was a perfect blend of who we are and I'm really grateful for everyone who was a part of it. I feel really lucky. I climbed at 16ft wall in a tutu and completed my fourth @tough_mudder with my husband and a bunch of really cool dudes. I can't wait for the #LadiesofMudevil to join me in 2017. In this upcoming year, I'm going to rededicate myself to making art, a brand and things that will make people happy. I'm going to apply to be a Tough Mudder Ambassador. I'm going to try to get more involved in the causes that I care about. I'm going to eat less meat. I'm going to watch my brother get married to one of my best friends. There were a lot of hard things that happened in 2016, and things won't magically get better once the year turns over tomorrow. But I'm spending tonight with so many of my favorite people, I have a lot of work to do and I have a lot to look forward to. No one can take that way from me.

[stephaniestanko]

The world is a weird place right now. I'm seeing a lot of things I don't like. Share facts on social media. Wear a safety pin. Have hard conversations. Donate. Become a volunteer with organizations like Planned Parenthood or The Trevor protect. I might finally pick a religion if they start making people register. If you see something you don't like, do something about it. Don't let this become the new normal.

[stephaniestanko]

I have a special power

I said "I don't want bangs" Hair appointment ends with "I cut your bangs a little differently this time..." >:/ I must have some bad karma to make up for....because damn.... #firstworldproblems

[stephaniestanko]

The Voices

I've lost 30lbs and I can do so many new things, but I'm still really mean to myself. I got my wedding pictures back and I feel like an ogre instead of a princess. Now I'm in this downward spiral of anxiety. I can't stop it. My self esteem has tanked. Even though I lost 30lbs, I'm still overweight. Even though I have all of this muscle, you can't see it. I'm not a model. I don't know how to pose or find the light. I should have done more. Ate better. Did more cardio. Did it more often. Practiced posing. Got a different dress. Got a different photographer. Did my makeup differently. Did pictures indoors. Looked different. Be younger. Be less nervous. Be more confident. Have lower expectations. I was supposed to go to the gym this morning. I thought it would help. I didn't make it because I couldn't stop crying. Now I feel anxious about that. I want to control and when I can't I try to find all of the mistakes I made along the way, the variables that would give me what I wanted. Yuck. I hate being like this.

[stephaniestanko]

Hits Home, Son

You dug the Grand Canyon and I tried to meet you at the bottom. Now it’s dark and I’m Lonesome. Can’t fly, can’t crow. Been here before. It all Hits Home. Don’t cry or vilify from the other side. because I pointed out this divide is wide. I’m still thinking about when we ran side-by-side.  Can’t fly, can’t crow. Been here before. It all Hits Home.  Gotta move.

[itspwong]

[stephaniestanko]

If you shit talk about me to my friends and I find out about it, I don't have to invite you to my wedding. And I don't have to feel guilty about it.

[stephaniestanko]

Mays Day: Year Three There are no new photos, no new memories. I watch a youtube video so I can remember what your voice sounds like. I know fewer and fewer people that knew you. I miss you. That's it. I miss you and those words feel so heavy. I'm so glad I got to be your friend and that I have these pictures. They bring up so many great memories. You could make me smile and laugh so hard. You had so much every and optimism. You introduced me to some great music. You would pick apart all of my fav. scifi movies. You got so drunk once that you decided that water was poison and I'm h didn't need to drink any because you were in the bath already. You were always there I don't think I'll ever meet anyone else like you. I love you. #MaysTOvertonIsMyHero

[stephaniestanko]

I'm depressed this week. I can't figure out a way to sooth myself. My brain isn't functioning properly and is really hard to be creative at work when this happens. I feel like i need to stay home and cry a lot, but that's not really acceptable when your not really sick. I feel anxiety staying home from work because I'm overloaded. It's a yucky cycle.

[stephaniestanko]

Happy 30th Birthday to my favorite human, @potential_hero. I really kind of like you....a little bit. Well...maybe a lot....and you have some pretty cool friends too. ♡♡♡