Emily J. Bourne

I have survived 34 years on this planet. Every day has shaped and molded me into the person I am today. My family is my world, my pets are my daily dose of validation and unconditional love, and happiness is the direction I try to follow on my life compass. I've had amazing days and horrible days, but I've learned from them all which - in my opinion - is what it means to truly live life. I aspire to live with purpose - on purpose. I hope to leave a positive, admirable legacy for when I am long gone from this Earth, along with some of the funniest, laughter inducing memories known to mankind. My son thinks I'm the funniest person in the world and that's enough for me, for now. I wear velcro shoes for style - the comfort is merely a bonus. I consider myself a trend setter, go getter, mo' better, sharp cheddar, Eddie Vedder, bed wetter, jumbo jetter, empty netter - basically, a jack of all trades and the person you choose to call for your Cash Cab mobile shout out if you know what's good for you. I despise coupons, but I love Groupons. I am over the moon, completely head over heels in love with two people - my girlfriend, my rock, my soulmate, my ride or die chick, and the absolute love of my life even when she is sassy, and my son - my inspiration for the last decade and every future decade to come, my footprint, my carbon copy, my spider killer, my mama's boy, my sensitive soul, and the only man I will ever truly need in my life. I also share my home with 5 pets - 1 dog and 4 cats. There will be a grand prize drawing the third Wednesday of each month for anyone who can correctly identify the animal that I was NOT responsible for naming: Griffin, Stanley, Bentley, Weezy, and Flower. They're all loved very much but they don't get much beyond the honorable mention until they start paying their way or picking up after themselves.