It's been awhile, hasn't it? What can I say, my life has kept me on the roller coaster that IS life. I've been employed, unemployed, employed and unemployed again. At this point, I just take everything in stride and don't worry. I know I would normally stress more than this - especially at THIS time of the year, but what can you do? The universe has it's own plan and we're just along for the ride. So, yes, I'm unemployed again, but looking for work and doing as much babysitting as I can fit in and odd jobs here and there until something clicks. It's a really tough job market in Richmond right now since Wachovia relocated in the summer- leaving many unemployed, Circuit City layed off 1000's and, other businesses are closing their doors at least once a week. What I wouldn't give to be a stay at home mom (ha! me married!?!) or to be a kept woman right about now (ooo, that's promising... that would mean NO ROOMMATE :)! ).
Let's see... that pretty much covered the "professional" life... and the personal life? I don't kiss and tell (lol). Let's just say I'm having the time of my life with the guys in it and only wish I could spend more time with them (and for all my "moms and big sisters" out there, no I'm not with all of them ;)....). I may be selling myself short with them, but they each have their individual qualities that I enjoy and are all friends, first and foremost (but, I hate to admit- I do have a favorite).
All of this free time has lead to me painting and drawing again. I have a "pet project" sketch I've been working on (with some sentimental inspiration) that is turning out better than I anticipated. I'm even REALLY surprised at how well the faces are turning out! Though they don't look all together like the real people, I've really seemed to get the features down like never before; I've really surprised myself as facial features have ALWAYS been a big challenge of mine. Though, I don't know if I'll be sharing it with anyone, probably just framing and hanging in my room. The painted pieces I've done and am working on are all on display (FOR SALE... GREAT GIFTS - *hint hint, wink, wink*) at Crossroads Art Center.
That's about it. My birthday is tomorrow - ooo, yeah, 38 this year... yes really. I'm hoping all of my birthday wishes come true this year, and so far it looks like we're off to a good start. We actually had light snow flurries early last week (nothing that stuck) so I guess I could count that as snow for my birthday if I really wanted to. If things goes as planned tomorrow, that's another wish I can mark off (no, I'm not sharing). The only big one would be a job... *sigh*. Celebrating the 'real' day tomorrow night and then just a casual, social gathering on Friday night with friends and children - what's a party without kids! Outside of that- same ole, different day.
I'm off now. I have babysitting to get to and a couple of errands to run before hand. Love to all!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Which song? "The Future's So Bright" or "It's the End of the World".....
For the first time in my life, I have that dreaded feeling in the GUT of my stomach over the next two weeks. The utter thought that this country could be turned over to a man so inexperienced, arrogant, and will destroy what this country was founded on is scary! How people can't see beyond the eloquence and smoke in mirrors is beyond me!
I've seen SO much hatred around me from his supporters that it's frightful! I have friends afraid to post signs showing their support because of potential vandalism to their property, people's tires have been slashed because they have McCain stickers on their car, children are being suspended from school because they wear anti-Obama clothing, the racism against whites is UNBELIEVABLY acceptable and the future of this country, if turned over to this man, is dire.
What is even MORE appalling is the WOMEN that are supporting the behavior they are portraying toward Gov. Palin! Women have worked long and hard to gain what they have and EVERY step of the way, men continue to belittle us, patronize us and make light of our achievements. Regardless of whether you like or dislike her beliefs, the fact that a woman would treat her the same and as poorly as the men do.... it just simply goes to prove that all of this "feminist" talk is nothing but bull shit from these so called "liberated" women. If anything, they are an embarrassment to our sex and intelligence.
I and many others have already started looking at homes and properties in Mexico. My best friend's father has lived there for YEARS and sells real estate there. The homes, though needing A LOT of work, are as cheap as buying a brand new car! AND, located mere miles from the ocean! Who could ask for anything more? There is no quarantine for animals, so I could bring my dogs and cats with me, sell what I could and start FRESH! Some of us may even go in and buy a group of casitas together, fix them up and take over a whole block! I bet I could even talk my dad and uncles into coming with me.
I would much rather live in a 3rd world country where people respect each other than in a socialist one. Who in their educated, sane mind would even vote for him? I just don't get it? Are people that easily fooled by his flair and empty promises? If I read the word "temporary" ONE MORE TIME in his Economic Plan, I would have screamed! Temporary means nothing more than "I don't have to do this if I don't want to, but if you want to hear it, there it is." Temporary. I guess it's a safe word to use. "Temporary" - like the first three Economic Plans he issued... "temporary" - like his views on every day, middle class Americans. OH how people have forgotten the early days of his campaigning, belittling "small town, blue collar" workers.
Ugh, I'm just too tired to go on anymore. If you aren't blind, you know who to support. If you are, we will ALL pay the consequences. If you though W was bad, wait until you see what O will do!
I've seen SO much hatred around me from his supporters that it's frightful! I have friends afraid to post signs showing their support because of potential vandalism to their property, people's tires have been slashed because they have McCain stickers on their car, children are being suspended from school because they wear anti-Obama clothing, the racism against whites is UNBELIEVABLY acceptable and the future of this country, if turned over to this man, is dire.
What is even MORE appalling is the WOMEN that are supporting the behavior they are portraying toward Gov. Palin! Women have worked long and hard to gain what they have and EVERY step of the way, men continue to belittle us, patronize us and make light of our achievements. Regardless of whether you like or dislike her beliefs, the fact that a woman would treat her the same and as poorly as the men do.... it just simply goes to prove that all of this "feminist" talk is nothing but bull shit from these so called "liberated" women. If anything, they are an embarrassment to our sex and intelligence.
I and many others have already started looking at homes and properties in Mexico. My best friend's father has lived there for YEARS and sells real estate there. The homes, though needing A LOT of work, are as cheap as buying a brand new car! AND, located mere miles from the ocean! Who could ask for anything more? There is no quarantine for animals, so I could bring my dogs and cats with me, sell what I could and start FRESH! Some of us may even go in and buy a group of casitas together, fix them up and take over a whole block! I bet I could even talk my dad and uncles into coming with me.
I would much rather live in a 3rd world country where people respect each other than in a socialist one. Who in their educated, sane mind would even vote for him? I just don't get it? Are people that easily fooled by his flair and empty promises? If I read the word "temporary" ONE MORE TIME in his Economic Plan, I would have screamed! Temporary means nothing more than "I don't have to do this if I don't want to, but if you want to hear it, there it is." Temporary. I guess it's a safe word to use. "Temporary" - like the first three Economic Plans he issued... "temporary" - like his views on every day, middle class Americans. OH how people have forgotten the early days of his campaigning, belittling "small town, blue collar" workers.
Ugh, I'm just too tired to go on anymore. If you aren't blind, you know who to support. If you are, we will ALL pay the consequences. If you though W was bad, wait until you see what O will do!
Monday, October 13, 2008
WHAT A DAY! Sarah visits Richmond
WHAT A DAY! I had the pleasure of joining more than 20,000 other supports at a rally today for Sarah Palin. VERY inspiring and a fantastic speaker. She covered several important topics, ranging from Clean Coal Energy, freezing government spending on non-essentials, and made a statement directly at Obama et al with “the arrogance of the Washington elite” and “anger about voter fraud.” (If you've lived in Chicago for any amount of time or know their political history, you understand)
It was a great event, but POORLY organized, unfortunately. It was a standing room only contingency at RIR and unless you arrived well before 10 am, you weren't allowed into the inner circle (which held maybe 1,000-2,000). It was frustrating as we had already been standing in a line for 3 hours that twisted and wound around the grassy area behind the stadium 10 rows deep. If you think waiting for rides at Disney World is bad, you haven't seen anything yet!
I met another open-minded friend who had driven down from Alexandria, actually wound up with some great photo's (despite my camera battery dying 1/2 way through and resorting to my cell phone camera) and waited until the very end when the crowd was less than a few hundred. We worked our way around the barriers and were lucky enough to come within 6-8 feet of Sarah and Todd. The crowd at that level was unbearable, people pushing and stepping on each other, wanting to get closer to the woman who will be the next VP. I also LOVED that they played Shania Twain's "She's Not Just Another Pretty Face" - SO FITTING - which almost seemed like her theme song.
I'd say the only annoying things (outside of the disorganization) were that I felt sorry for the people 60/70 and older. They were standing right beside us in the heat. One gentleman with a cane lost his footing and collapsed onto us. One of the gals with us was kind enough to go all the way back to her car to get him a seat. Then, three people over a woman actually fainted. Second, the ABSURD and FRUSTRATING error in reporting and headlines by the press! (BIG surprise, huh?) Keep reading....
What I am talking about are the headlines that state "Palin mistakes fans for protesters at rally". It was SO off the mark and embarrassing- so I'm making a point of correcting it HERE! There WERE protesters there.... about 20' away. They were shouting about the war and guns and bombs. THAT is when Sarah made her statement about supporting the troops. I read where one reporter stated Todd actually stood up to correct her and say people were shouting "LOUDER!" (that came about 10 minutes later, actually). How on EARTH would a reporter know what Todd said to her... gimmie a break! What you DID hear right after Sarah's statement was OUR contingency shouting "SARAH! SARAH!" There you have it folks... the REAL facts and time line. If THAT doesn't prove how off the mark the media is, nothing does (and I was shocked to see Fox jump on that bandwagon considering how conservative and White House scripted they are)
When you have a moment, take a peak at the pictures I posted from the rally on my Facebook page. I didn't get an autograph or touch the future "First Dude" (lol), but being that close to a great woman is as good as it gets.
It was a great event, but POORLY organized, unfortunately. It was a standing room only contingency at RIR and unless you arrived well before 10 am, you weren't allowed into the inner circle (which held maybe 1,000-2,000). It was frustrating as we had already been standing in a line for 3 hours that twisted and wound around the grassy area behind the stadium 10 rows deep. If you think waiting for rides at Disney World is bad, you haven't seen anything yet!
I met another open-minded friend who had driven down from Alexandria, actually wound up with some great photo's (despite my camera battery dying 1/2 way through and resorting to my cell phone camera) and waited until the very end when the crowd was less than a few hundred. We worked our way around the barriers and were lucky enough to come within 6-8 feet of Sarah and Todd. The crowd at that level was unbearable, people pushing and stepping on each other, wanting to get closer to the woman who will be the next VP. I also LOVED that they played Shania Twain's "She's Not Just Another Pretty Face" - SO FITTING - which almost seemed like her theme song.
I'd say the only annoying things (outside of the disorganization) were that I felt sorry for the people 60/70 and older. They were standing right beside us in the heat. One gentleman with a cane lost his footing and collapsed onto us. One of the gals with us was kind enough to go all the way back to her car to get him a seat. Then, three people over a woman actually fainted. Second, the ABSURD and FRUSTRATING error in reporting and headlines by the press! (BIG surprise, huh?) Keep reading....
What I am talking about are the headlines that state "Palin mistakes fans for protesters at rally". It was SO off the mark and embarrassing- so I'm making a point of correcting it HERE! There WERE protesters there.... about 20' away. They were shouting about the war and guns and bombs. THAT is when Sarah made her statement about supporting the troops. I read where one reporter stated Todd actually stood up to correct her and say people were shouting "LOUDER!" (that came about 10 minutes later, actually). How on EARTH would a reporter know what Todd said to her... gimmie a break! What you DID hear right after Sarah's statement was OUR contingency shouting "SARAH! SARAH!" There you have it folks... the REAL facts and time line. If THAT doesn't prove how off the mark the media is, nothing does (and I was shocked to see Fox jump on that bandwagon considering how conservative and White House scripted they are)
When you have a moment, take a peak at the pictures I posted from the rally on my Facebook page. I didn't get an autograph or touch the future "First Dude" (lol), but being that close to a great woman is as good as it gets.
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