The world spins...much like my head...

Well...as you can see, I had no time or energy to write a single blog post while in NYC.

People keep asking me how it was...and they look at me with a hopeful smile...waiting for joy to flow out of me.

But I seem to be disappointing people these days.

The experience in New York was important and intense and I wouldn't change it for the world. But it was hard. And at the end of it I am left exhausted...and barely able to think straight.

I miss my sister. This is the first time I've been quiet and still at home since she passed. The month after her death was filled with trips and memorials. And then one month after, we got word about Fringe, and the whole world blew up with stress.

It was hard.

And now I sit and realize I still don't have my sister.

A dear friend passed along a mantra today. I won't repeat it...but it's about slowing down. I think a slowing-down process is sadly lacking in my life.

And the good news? My legal name change will be official on September 16th. This will be a new birthday for me. I never thought the name change would mean so much...but it does...and it gives me something to look forward to.

Glam shots...and bye-bye Silicon Valley...for now...

Well...I actually have a few free minutes before I leave for the airport.

I'm off on this weird adventure...and I want to once again thank all those who have rallied around and helped make this happen. I'm a lucky lucky person to have the family and friends and LIFE that I have. I don't take it for granted.

So...off I go...

BIG NEWS!!! On September 16th, 2008, my name will be legally changed to Daya Curley. I feel so ready for this. I couldn't imagine HOW I wouold be ready...but I am...and am a thousand percent sure. I can't wait...!!

And, on the "I-never-have-any-pictures-I-can-bear-to-show-anyone" front...I actually now HAVE a few now that I want to share.

My friend (and photog extraordinaire) Jami Davis generously took a few snaps before our BRITNEY fundraising party got underway.

Here she is WORLD...!!!

(and I promise to try to write from New York City)