David and Ashley (Benson) Freese...Ok, I am totally joking, not that obsessed at all, but we would make a cute couple. ;)

Not even ONE year ago!

Distance and lack of seeing his face almost every day (Go Cards!) makes the heart grow fonder...Eff that saying! I need to do some Bird watching at Busch Stadium! I actually got a picture with @DFreese23! (You may have to go here to see the full pic: http://bit.ly/1ek7V4J :)

Taken at the Four Seasons, St. Louis, for Carlos Beltran, the great player and philanthropist: Carlos Beltran Foundation.

Somehow this old tweet found it's way into the top of my inbox. Now I can't help the happy reminiscing and feelings of nostalgia about all my past summers: Centered around watching the St. Louis Cardinals on TV or sitting in Busch Stadium or getting swept away in the "Red Bird fever" at the nearby ballpark watering holes...

Just "happily" forked ova 9 buckaroos for a not so hefty SELECT. And it's so hot I'm gonna do it again #stl #stlcards http://t.co/6VsuAwbb
— Ashley L. Benson (@ABsport19) July 5, 2012

Here is St. Louis, via vimeo.

Here is St. Louis from Anastasis Films on Vimeo.

Staying True to Who You Are

It's Pridefest weekend in St. Louis and I just wanted to share these thoughts...

A past boss of mine was a lesbian and spoke about her partner often. Even just brief references my boss made about her partner conveyed the sincere and genuine love they shared. For some reason I felt a deep sense of gratitude that she spoke to me about her partner so often, even after just meeting me.

Being true to who you are takes a ton of courage at times. I admire my past boss for owning who she is. I realize not everyone can be as open about their sexuality, like the woman who said she could lose her job for being a lesbian. For those of you who find yourselves in the same predicament, I hope you feel comfortable enough one day to be open about your sexuality. I really do, because hiding a part of who you are, no matter what it is, is sure to hurt. Here's to what's to come! Happy Friday!