role model and inspiration and *friend*. oh, you amazing you... thank you.

i just love to be with you, i can not count the ways

I am writing this because I woke up today feeling so lucky to have community and especially that I am surrounded by the powerful women that i can truly call my sisters, Anastasia is one of the most true sisters of all time..she doesn't fuss around, you know right away that you are her sister as she is so direct and clear, to the point in her intensity and caring...Anastasia came in and blessed my life a few years ago through family and has been shining like a beacon ever since,what a bright light that is,star light...she is someone who is so incredibly talented and creative, but yet is humble throughout it all and willing to share and collaborate unselfishly,she would offer you the last bit of fabric she had for your outfit and it would be perfect, even if you are in the middle of a crazy festival, she could probably pull it out of her magic bad right there with safety pins as she is stilting!..multitasking is the way of the faeries..she is truly the spirit of community, the tribe that works together to be empowered, prosperous, thriving..her talent to envision and then make manifest these dreamstates, vivid imagery into costume and performance is unique and I honor her! She channels clothes straight out of a japanimation, victorian, circusy, all of it fusion with a skill that is beyond designer, she is truly a evolutionary visionary..She is a momma, taking care of her own like a lion at times,ferocious and passionate, full of life,bringing everyone in her pack together when they stray off and forget to eat or make a cozy bed to cuddle up in, ..when you are a friend of Anastasia, you are truly blessed and you know it as she is incredibly generous and including,she is someone who will be there for you in the darkest times as well, holding your hand when you feel horrible..I will never forget when I was robbed of all my jewelry in August and Anastasia and F'kir came over to the east bay to cheer me up with hugs, comfort, wine and a balloon,it was like a party all of a sudden and elevated me out of this greiving/ sorrow state, what a beautiful pair those two are, its all magic when they are in your life!, ..thank you for what you have done not just in my life but in our scene, it has been evelated!

She often takes my breath away.

From the moment we met, we knew it was destined that we be in each others lives. You immediately greeted me with open arms and your warm heart. I knew it was love!
You have been such a powerful being in my life...so supportive, nurturing and unconditional.
To share space with you has been a blessing and so fullfilling. Together we grow and remind each other of our purpose on the planet.
Thank you for being in my life. I appreciate who you are and what you do in this life. We need you.
I will love you always,
Sequoia