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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
YOU KNOW....
I really haven't felt like posting anything. I really have nothing to post. I've been going through some changes lately. Some soul searching, truth seeking, inventory taking and weeding out of those people and things that are just extra baggage at this point in my life.
It is a tedious and aggravating process when this has to take place.
But it is necessary. I've really found out who is on my side and who isn't in the past few days and those people that aren't on my side. Well, they aren't on the winning side.
I hang out with a bunch of kick-ass people down here and when I take my issues to them and they give me feedback. I take it.
Oh...and I want to know what's behind door number three in this Presidential race. One and two just don't give me that warm and fuzzy feeling like everything is going to be "OK" with the country.
To summarize:
I may not be posting for a few days unless I see something funny that I feel you need to look at.
I'll be cleaning house....
It is a tedious and aggravating process when this has to take place.
But it is necessary. I've really found out who is on my side and who isn't in the past few days and those people that aren't on my side. Well, they aren't on the winning side.
I hang out with a bunch of kick-ass people down here and when I take my issues to them and they give me feedback. I take it.
Oh...and I want to know what's behind door number three in this Presidential race. One and two just don't give me that warm and fuzzy feeling like everything is going to be "OK" with the country.
To summarize:
I may not be posting for a few days unless I see something funny that I feel you need to look at.
I'll be cleaning house....
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
IT'S A MAN'S WORLD
I've been engaged since May. My fiance' and I have been together for a little over a year, and we are planning to wed in about 2 months.
The reason I say "in about 2 months" is because we have recently purchased a home and feel as though we should be married before we move in. I want a small wedding anyway, and really, there's no point in waiting if we don't have to.
But here's my question. Why is everything always on the man's terms? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my fiance'...but have you ever noticed how 9 times out of 10 they have the final say in pretty much everything regarding matters of the heart? It's like - if a man wants to marry you, he puts a ring on your finger and then you're supposed to plan a wedding within six months to a year and be totally ecstatic about giving up your autonomy and becoming bound to another human being for all eternity.
A lot of women are totally fine with this, but for someone who considers themselves to be somewhat independent, it can be a bit overwhelming. However... no matter how you slice it, the guy almost always dictates whether you're attached or single for the rest of your life.
For example...
Consider the woman who has been dating the same man for anywhere from two to four years. She loves him, he loves her (or so he says) and he knows that the one thing that would make her truly happy would be an engagement ring. But for whatever reason, he can't commit. He wants to, but he's just a little too freaked out about the whole idea, so he takes his good old time. And what does the woman do? She waits. And waits. And waits. Then, a few years later, ONCE HE FEELS READY, he finally musters up enough courage to get down on one knee, and do the deed. Happy, but without a good 6-9 years of her life in a legally committed relationship with the man she loves, she agrees to marry him and that's that. End of story.
Flip the script and what happens?
THE MAN BAILS.
He bails! Once the guy that was all over you like hair on soap finally figures out that you're not ready... well - look out, sister. Now all you see from this same guy are tire marks from his car in front of your house. And all you wanted was a little more time.
I'm not sure about you, but my "Double-Standard-Dar" is sure going off.
I once heard of this woman who waited 10 years for a guy to propose to her, and he ended up breaking up with her and marrying his boss's daughter the following year. AN ENTIRE DECADE - GONE! This guy and his new wife now have 3 kids and are living the American Dream. I often wonder where that woman is now. I mean, he took her twenties away from her. Now she's piling on the wrinkle creams and working double time to keep those extra 10 pounds at bay all because this douchebag didn't have enough balls to tell her he was never going to marry her anyway.
So what's with us? Why do we wait, but when it's time for THEM to wait, they leave? Are women just stupid and insecure? Or do we just genuinely believe the bullshit lines they give us?
I lost 4 years of my life in a dead end relationship. I learned a lot, but I will never get that time back.
So if you or anyone you know is being made to wait by the man they love, tell them to hit the road. Because in my experience, if a man doesn't get on his pony and tell you it's time for "forever" within two years or less, it's never going to happen. Either that, or he doesn't give a flying you-know-what about your feelings.
Don't let this be you:
Now, excuse me, I have to go plan my wedding.
My time could be up any minute if I don't get my butt in gear.
The reason I say "in about 2 months" is because we have recently purchased a home and feel as though we should be married before we move in. I want a small wedding anyway, and really, there's no point in waiting if we don't have to.
But here's my question. Why is everything always on the man's terms? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my fiance'...but have you ever noticed how 9 times out of 10 they have the final say in pretty much everything regarding matters of the heart? It's like - if a man wants to marry you, he puts a ring on your finger and then you're supposed to plan a wedding within six months to a year and be totally ecstatic about giving up your autonomy and becoming bound to another human being for all eternity.
A lot of women are totally fine with this, but for someone who considers themselves to be somewhat independent, it can be a bit overwhelming. However... no matter how you slice it, the guy almost always dictates whether you're attached or single for the rest of your life.
For example...
Consider the woman who has been dating the same man for anywhere from two to four years. She loves him, he loves her (or so he says) and he knows that the one thing that would make her truly happy would be an engagement ring. But for whatever reason, he can't commit. He wants to, but he's just a little too freaked out about the whole idea, so he takes his good old time. And what does the woman do? She waits. And waits. And waits. Then, a few years later, ONCE HE FEELS READY, he finally musters up enough courage to get down on one knee, and do the deed. Happy, but without a good 6-9 years of her life in a legally committed relationship with the man she loves, she agrees to marry him and that's that. End of story.
Flip the script and what happens?
THE MAN BAILS.
He bails! Once the guy that was all over you like hair on soap finally figures out that you're not ready... well - look out, sister. Now all you see from this same guy are tire marks from his car in front of your house. And all you wanted was a little more time.
I'm not sure about you, but my "Double-Standard-Dar" is sure going off.
I once heard of this woman who waited 10 years for a guy to propose to her, and he ended up breaking up with her and marrying his boss's daughter the following year. AN ENTIRE DECADE - GONE! This guy and his new wife now have 3 kids and are living the American Dream. I often wonder where that woman is now. I mean, he took her twenties away from her. Now she's piling on the wrinkle creams and working double time to keep those extra 10 pounds at bay all because this douchebag didn't have enough balls to tell her he was never going to marry her anyway.
So what's with us? Why do we wait, but when it's time for THEM to wait, they leave? Are women just stupid and insecure? Or do we just genuinely believe the bullshit lines they give us?
I lost 4 years of my life in a dead end relationship. I learned a lot, but I will never get that time back.
So if you or anyone you know is being made to wait by the man they love, tell them to hit the road. Because in my experience, if a man doesn't get on his pony and tell you it's time for "forever" within two years or less, it's never going to happen. Either that, or he doesn't give a flying you-know-what about your feelings.
Don't let this be you:
Now, excuse me, I have to go plan my wedding.
My time could be up any minute if I don't get my butt in gear.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
CHARLES SCHULTZ PHILOSOPHY
I got this through a friend of mine on a social networking site and just wanted to share it with you all....
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz.
See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia."
-Charles Schultz
Photo courtesy of snoopy.com
The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winner for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?
The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz.
See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?
The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.
They are the ones that care.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia."
-Charles Schultz
Photo courtesy of snoopy.com
Saturday, October 4, 2008
OH YEAH!
I forgot to mention that our plane was about a half hour late leaving Atlanta last night because Mrs. I use the word energy in every sentence, was leaving St. Louis so all air traffic was put on hold until she was in the air.
Puh-lease.
How much energy did that waste?
Puh-lease.
How much energy did that waste?
GREEN ACRES IS THE PLACE FOR ME....
...Farm livin' is the life for me.
Spending some time in Southern Indiana sent me into a series of flashback modes where I was reminiscent of my days growing up on the farm.
Wide open space, good ol' fashioned home cookin', wildlife everywhere and quiet. Peace and quiet.
I'm not sure if I could live that far away from a city but it sure was nice to be isolated for a few days.
We took a tour of Churchill Downs and everyone got to watch me drool over all the beauty that is a horse. If there hadn't been hundreds of employees watching our every move I would have jumped the wall to snuggle with them.
We are back home now and back to the same old same old but I can appreciate that, at least for this moment. :)
Ben and I in about 35 years
Spending some time in Southern Indiana sent me into a series of flashback modes where I was reminiscent of my days growing up on the farm.
Wide open space, good ol' fashioned home cookin', wildlife everywhere and quiet. Peace and quiet.
I'm not sure if I could live that far away from a city but it sure was nice to be isolated for a few days.
We took a tour of Churchill Downs and everyone got to watch me drool over all the beauty that is a horse. If there hadn't been hundreds of employees watching our every move I would have jumped the wall to snuggle with them.
We are back home now and back to the same old same old but I can appreciate that, at least for this moment. :)
Ben and I in about 35 years
Friday, October 3, 2008
BEST MOMENT OF THE PALIN/BIDEN DEBATE
Anyone catch it when Palin said, "Senator Obama and Senator O'Biden?"
HA HA HA HA!
She made him Irish.
Now that's funny.
"Republicans: They're always after me lucky charms."
HA HA HA HA!
She made him Irish.
Now that's funny.
"Republicans: They're always after me lucky charms."
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