It's official! This summer I will be in Maine working as a camp counelor. Yes, I said MAINE!!!
I am super excited about it! I have always wanted to be a camp counselor - not a camper, a counselor. I watched Meatballs and any other camp movie and would tell my parents, "When I grow up I want to be a camp counselor." Now, I finally will be. Only about 20+ years later.
How did this happen? Well, at Kids Club, I work with a guy who works at this camp in Maine. He told me about it and then suggested I apply, saying I'd be good at it. So I checked it out online (hiddenvalley.com) and it is amazing! So I applied. Immediately the woman emailed me to set up a phone interview. During the interview she said she just couldn't decide which position to put me in. The next day I got an email saying I was hired. Super fast and super exciting!
What exactly will I be doing? The camp is for kids 8-14 years old. However, they have a special thing they call Community Camp for kids 13-15. The idea is that those kids learn more about the community they live in and learn how be active within their community. I will be the counselor for that. Apparently, we will live just a bit outside of the main camp in a farmhouse. We will spend our days doing community activities - putting on activities for the larger camp, going into the nearby town and participating in things, trail clearing, etc. Lots of community based things. We are to tech them and show them how they are part of the community of campers, the community of our area of Maine and then a part of the larger community of Maine state and the US. Road trips, field trips and lots of volunteerism to be had. With my experience, the coordinator wants me to head up this portion of the camp. I will be spending everyday with the same kids, about 10-15 of them, and a few other counselors.
I was a bit nervous cause I didn't want to be removed from the larger camp, but the plan is that when my regular program ends on July 27th, I will move to the main camp and be a counselor there until I leave in August.
I will be gone June 10th - August 6th. It is a long time to be gone away and longer than I have been in any other place without moving there in about 10 years. I have all of the typical worries - will I make friends? Will I like the place? Plus the added fears related to the job - what if the kids don't like me? Can I do it? What if I get homesick but I'm supposed to be helping the kids with their being homesick?
Anyway, I will update with more info when I have it, but for now the details are still being flushed out. I think it would be fun to try and blog once a week at least while I'm there about the whole experience. I can't wait, it will be so much fun!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Random Things of the Week
This morning I saw a guy dressed in full camo gear - pants, jackets everything - a a bright pink hat. It was awesome!
Driving home I saw someone dancing at the cross street sign. Not dancing in a way like those itunes commercials but in a "I am rehearsing for a performance" kind of way. It was really cool. Til he crossed the street with the walk sign and then continued to dance on and off the curb of the oncoming traffic. That is when it turned a little scary. Practice only on the sidewalk or else you may never make it to the show.
There is a kid in Kids Club that I adore and think is totally cute and lovable, but is just that little side of odd that I think he will probably end up in special ed sometime in the near future. He's only in first grade and he just 'doesn't get it' on a scale that is totally gettable at his age. He is hilarious though. Cute little speech problems make him almost impossible to understand. And no matter what is going on, if you are outside in a line with him for longer than 3 minutes, he will be covered (head-to-toe) in dirt and mud - he rubs his hands on the ground, in the mud, whatever, and then rubs it on his face. He does the same thing with markers and paints - entirely covers his hands and then rubs his hands across his face. But it's adorable because he then looks like he is covered in multi-colored war paints. I think this kid is cute as a button, but seriously needs a little more attention and a slower pace than pretty much any regular school program can give him. Sad, but still doesn't take away from his lovability factor.
I believe the number of kids who 'head butt' things has substantially increased since I was a kid. Everyday I see at least one kid head butt a fellow classmate, door, backpack or random wall. It is funny and quite odd. Not sure how it will effect the future generations gene pool though.
Despite how pretty it has been outside it is still too damn cold to ride my scooter 25 miles (one way) to work. Shucks!
I am really realizing just how much I enjoy exercising. I truly truly do. The feeling when you reach 'the zone' and everything is just moving without all the thought and pain is incredible. I love it. I think it is even better than sex.
I am just not that in to chocolate anymore. It is totally surprising and completely out-of-character but true. I had a cupcake Monday and another one tonight as the first chocolate I have had since Christmas and honestly, I could have taken it or left it. Strange but true. And I am REALLY glad about it.
I made a maze today for the first time in years. I am going to have the kids at kids club work on it next week. It's quite difficult and I am really impressed with how well I did. I will certainly be making more of them.
After having a long weekend and then off Tuesday too, I can truthfully say there really is nothing worth watching on TV and I can't stand to just randomly watch television. I only watch movies on TV and after about 4 commercial breaks (that's like 10 minutes of movie time) I am done. I loathe commercials. Seriously loathe them.
Lastly, I am much happier since my job change. I am feeling more positive, more upbeat and more energized about life in general. I hope other aspects of life pick up too, soon. Glad the work part is settled for now.
Driving home I saw someone dancing at the cross street sign. Not dancing in a way like those itunes commercials but in a "I am rehearsing for a performance" kind of way. It was really cool. Til he crossed the street with the walk sign and then continued to dance on and off the curb of the oncoming traffic. That is when it turned a little scary. Practice only on the sidewalk or else you may never make it to the show.
There is a kid in Kids Club that I adore and think is totally cute and lovable, but is just that little side of odd that I think he will probably end up in special ed sometime in the near future. He's only in first grade and he just 'doesn't get it' on a scale that is totally gettable at his age. He is hilarious though. Cute little speech problems make him almost impossible to understand. And no matter what is going on, if you are outside in a line with him for longer than 3 minutes, he will be covered (head-to-toe) in dirt and mud - he rubs his hands on the ground, in the mud, whatever, and then rubs it on his face. He does the same thing with markers and paints - entirely covers his hands and then rubs his hands across his face. But it's adorable because he then looks like he is covered in multi-colored war paints. I think this kid is cute as a button, but seriously needs a little more attention and a slower pace than pretty much any regular school program can give him. Sad, but still doesn't take away from his lovability factor.
I believe the number of kids who 'head butt' things has substantially increased since I was a kid. Everyday I see at least one kid head butt a fellow classmate, door, backpack or random wall. It is funny and quite odd. Not sure how it will effect the future generations gene pool though.
Despite how pretty it has been outside it is still too damn cold to ride my scooter 25 miles (one way) to work. Shucks!
I am really realizing just how much I enjoy exercising. I truly truly do. The feeling when you reach 'the zone' and everything is just moving without all the thought and pain is incredible. I love it. I think it is even better than sex.
I am just not that in to chocolate anymore. It is totally surprising and completely out-of-character but true. I had a cupcake Monday and another one tonight as the first chocolate I have had since Christmas and honestly, I could have taken it or left it. Strange but true. And I am REALLY glad about it.
I made a maze today for the first time in years. I am going to have the kids at kids club work on it next week. It's quite difficult and I am really impressed with how well I did. I will certainly be making more of them.
After having a long weekend and then off Tuesday too, I can truthfully say there really is nothing worth watching on TV and I can't stand to just randomly watch television. I only watch movies on TV and after about 4 commercial breaks (that's like 10 minutes of movie time) I am done. I loathe commercials. Seriously loathe them.
Lastly, I am much happier since my job change. I am feeling more positive, more upbeat and more energized about life in general. I hope other aspects of life pick up too, soon. Glad the work part is settled for now.
McCain vs Palin
Apparently for these two, there are a lot of "I's" in team.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/23/mccain-says-he-and-palin-plan-to-meet-this-month/#more-36997
How could they have held it together to be a team and a cohesive group in the highest office in the country? My guess: they couldn't!
Kudos to McCain though for not directly saying anything nasty about her.... goodness knows I couldn't have used such restraint. And Palin says she wanted to do more interviews? WTF?! Did they not show her the playback reels of the ones she did do? "It's how you get your message across," she says. Honey, your message was recieve loud and clear: "My name is Sarah and I am an idiot." I think she could have spelled it to be more clear but I doubt her literacy capabilities.
Though I do think I would have liked to see her on the History Channel discussing her beliefs that dinosaurs were not real. THAT would be worth watching. Filmed in the Natural History Museum in DC....
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/23/mccain-says-he-and-palin-plan-to-meet-this-month/#more-36997
How could they have held it together to be a team and a cohesive group in the highest office in the country? My guess: they couldn't!
Kudos to McCain though for not directly saying anything nasty about her.... goodness knows I couldn't have used such restraint. And Palin says she wanted to do more interviews? WTF?! Did they not show her the playback reels of the ones she did do? "It's how you get your message across," she says. Honey, your message was recieve loud and clear: "My name is Sarah and I am an idiot." I think she could have spelled it to be more clear but I doubt her literacy capabilities.
Though I do think I would have liked to see her on the History Channel discussing her beliefs that dinosaurs were not real. THAT would be worth watching. Filmed in the Natural History Museum in DC....
Research Finally Approved
Finally! It is about time.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/23/stem.cell/index.html
I know this is a touchy subject for some people. I get that. But as a science person, this is also an amazing opportunity for us to find out more about ourselves and our capabilities. I am glad it got approval. When I think of the people this could help - spinal injuries are where they are starting but there is much more this could do - I can't help but be happy some prayer are potentially going to be answered.
I hope the 'power' won't be abused and I am hopefully that it won't be. Time shall tell.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/23/stem.cell/index.html
I know this is a touchy subject for some people. I get that. But as a science person, this is also an amazing opportunity for us to find out more about ourselves and our capabilities. I am glad it got approval. When I think of the people this could help - spinal injuries are where they are starting but there is much more this could do - I can't help but be happy some prayer are potentially going to be answered.
I hope the 'power' won't be abused and I am hopefully that it won't be. Time shall tell.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Know Me? Know Me.
Hope this isn't boring. I think I could have done 50 but we'll stick to 25.
1. I have had my license plates stolen twice - both personalize sets and both in Juneau, Alaska. At the time, I was the ONLY person EVER to have their license plates stolen (much less twice)
2. When I was a little kid I used to tell all my classmates and teachers about my 'little brother' at home. I am an only child. I meant the dog.
3. I once used toothpaste on a picture because I needed white.
4. I am terrified of man-made heights (Space Needle for example) but love God-made heights (cliffs, ledges, etc.)
5. I have gone through basic training in Ft. Knox, Kentucky
6. I want to live to be 123 - seriously.
7. In earlier days (crazy days) I once drank so much I don't remember an entire country... that I was in for a week. I have no memory of the trip - just memories composed of stories from friends.
8. I lived in England for a year... and loved it!
9. I have had over 20 head-injuries and/or been knocked unconscious
10. I am divorced and COMPLETELY ok with it and happy it happened as it did. I learned a LOT! I hold NO ill will towards anyone.
11. I really try to be a good person and do the right thing.
12. I have 7 tattoos and will be getting an 8th one in March.
13. My legs don't tan but I get freckles on my knee caps. It's annoying.
14. If I had a time machine I would go back to about middle school and tell myself, "You could get a JOB working with Legos...."
15. I want to be a clown at the Children's Hospital - It is a true dream and goal of mine... volunteer that is (I have no skill but silliness. I doubt they'd pay me.)
16. I am highly allergic to latex and deathly allergic to kiwi. If anyone eating kiwi touches me I get a rash within 5 minutes. If I eat it, it closes up my throat and I can't breathe.
17. I can't read music at all, even though I love to sing. And I play no intrument. I find these to be two of my greatest weaknesses.
18. I want to get a dog more than anything.
19. I hope to travel to Tibet and spend time learning from the monks. I have a deep interest and intrigue in Buddhism.
20. I used to be able to see people's auras. I still can sometimes.
21. If I won the lottery, after I paid off all my debts, I would hire a trainer to train me to climb Mt. Everest... it is my 'crazy dream' but something I would sincerely want to do.
22. I am a vault and can keep secrets very well. I have things about myself and many, many others (some who are no longer friends) that will go with me to the grave. Completely!
23. I have no tolerance for gossip. I only ask questions of people or about people if I genuinely care. I have no desire or motivation to be nosy. See #22 regarding answers to questions.
24. In more morbid way, I have already written down what I want done at my funeral and with my body. It won't make everyone in my family happy (they don't even like to talk about things like that) but it doesn't bother me. It's a fact and I would rather admit it, face it and live without it's fear than wonder.
25. Though I am a very open and honest person, I am also a very private person. The two can and do co-exist.
1. I have had my license plates stolen twice - both personalize sets and both in Juneau, Alaska. At the time, I was the ONLY person EVER to have their license plates stolen (much less twice)
2. When I was a little kid I used to tell all my classmates and teachers about my 'little brother' at home. I am an only child. I meant the dog.
3. I once used toothpaste on a picture because I needed white.
4. I am terrified of man-made heights (Space Needle for example) but love God-made heights (cliffs, ledges, etc.)
5. I have gone through basic training in Ft. Knox, Kentucky
6. I want to live to be 123 - seriously.
7. In earlier days (crazy days) I once drank so much I don't remember an entire country... that I was in for a week. I have no memory of the trip - just memories composed of stories from friends.
8. I lived in England for a year... and loved it!
9. I have had over 20 head-injuries and/or been knocked unconscious
10. I am divorced and COMPLETELY ok with it and happy it happened as it did. I learned a LOT! I hold NO ill will towards anyone.
11. I really try to be a good person and do the right thing.
12. I have 7 tattoos and will be getting an 8th one in March.
13. My legs don't tan but I get freckles on my knee caps. It's annoying.
14. If I had a time machine I would go back to about middle school and tell myself, "You could get a JOB working with Legos...."
15. I want to be a clown at the Children's Hospital - It is a true dream and goal of mine... volunteer that is (I have no skill but silliness. I doubt they'd pay me.)
16. I am highly allergic to latex and deathly allergic to kiwi. If anyone eating kiwi touches me I get a rash within 5 minutes. If I eat it, it closes up my throat and I can't breathe.
17. I can't read music at all, even though I love to sing. And I play no intrument. I find these to be two of my greatest weaknesses.
18. I want to get a dog more than anything.
19. I hope to travel to Tibet and spend time learning from the monks. I have a deep interest and intrigue in Buddhism.
20. I used to be able to see people's auras. I still can sometimes.
21. If I won the lottery, after I paid off all my debts, I would hire a trainer to train me to climb Mt. Everest... it is my 'crazy dream' but something I would sincerely want to do.
22. I am a vault and can keep secrets very well. I have things about myself and many, many others (some who are no longer friends) that will go with me to the grave. Completely!
23. I have no tolerance for gossip. I only ask questions of people or about people if I genuinely care. I have no desire or motivation to be nosy. See #22 regarding answers to questions.
24. In more morbid way, I have already written down what I want done at my funeral and with my body. It won't make everyone in my family happy (they don't even like to talk about things like that) but it doesn't bother me. It's a fact and I would rather admit it, face it and live without it's fear than wonder.
25. Though I am a very open and honest person, I am also a very private person. The two can and do co-exist.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Bye bye Bush
Warning: This is a VERY opinionated blog. If you don't know me, don't judge me solely on this posting. If you do know me, don't dis-friend me solely on this posting. I am not a hater. I believe how I believe but I do not claim to be 100% right and/or that anyone else is 100% wrong. Differences between people are the best things there are - I don't want anyone to think just like me. I have some very, very close friends who I would give my left lung to if they needed it who are devout Republicans and conservatives. So please, don't think I am a bleeding heart liberal with a close mind. I am a 'beating heart' liberal with enough love to go round to even those I don't agree with.
In about 12 hours we will have a new president. I can hardly wait.
Now... I describe myself as a 'recovering Republican.' Until I was about 21, I was a die-hard Republican. I helped start the Young Republican Part in my hometown. I worked 3 different gubernatorial inaugurations in Alaska. I even campaigned for Bush Sr. (papa Bush if what I call him). However, when I studied abroad in 1996-97 my eyes were opened in ways I can hardly put into words and I have been a liberal ever since. However, in graduate school, my eyes were further openned in ways that lead me to leave the political scene entirely. Since about 1998 I have had no interest in politics - which was very surprising considering how incredibly active I was for so long.
I supported Obama from the start, but I wasn't active or vocal about it. I had watched him on Oprah about a year before he announced his candicacy and I really liked him. He spoke of how him and his wife travel to Africa every year and go with a group of locals to get AIDS tested. He is showing them that "If a well-off American man still needs to get tested, than they certainly do." With the growing AIDS epidemic in that country, I found this act very touching. He does it to show it doesn't hurt, doesn't take hardly any time, and is very necessary. I like him right off. When he announced in candicacy, I knew I would vote for him. But it took me about a year before I committed enough to go get a bumper sticker. And it was the first bumper sticker I had had in over 10 years, for anyone. To me, it was a very big deal. For the first time in those 10 years, there was someone I truly, completely believed in.
However, I never put the bumper sticker up. Just didn't get around to it. And didn't want to commit publicly to supporting anyone - I find most political discussions to be entirely boring and meaningless. Plus most people can't discuss it in civilized, sophisticated ways that still hold a level of repsect between those who don't agree. I just simply don't need that stress and drama in my life. So I kept quiet, mostly. But then it happened. Something I found to be the most offensive, politically non-sensical and entirely reprehensible act performed by a presidential candidate in years - John McCain chose Sarah Palin as a running mate. Sarah Palin?! WTF??!! I was outraged!
I had had a bumper sticker on my car the says "Alaska girls kick ass" for over a year. I am Alaskan and damn proud of it. When I was shopping at a store a few days after this announcement, a stranger approached me and began to berrate me for my support of Palin. WTF??!! I was speechless and entirely offended. I went home and hung the Obama sticker up right next to the Alaska one. I wanted there to be no mistake as to who I was supporting.
I found Sarah Palin to be completely incompetent. Seriously. I have struggled to find even the most simple of things about her that I can tolerate, understand and/or accept. She represents everything about politics that I dislike and made me leave - without education, talent, ability and free thought, someone (ANYONE) can get ahead in politics by simply 'backing the right horse' most of the time. It is not a 'what you know' but 'who you know' environment. Usually, those people do have some level of experience in order to attain high or moderately high office. But for Palin, I see none of that. From her personal choices to her political leanings, that woman offended my very core. And what was worse - she was from MY home! She, in my opinion, was giving everyone in Alaska a bad rap and making them look uneducated, silly and downright stupid. Alaska is my home - no matter how far away from it I get. I have always been, and always will be, Alaskan first and American second - it is the mentality a lot of Alaskans have, not just me. But Sarah Palin... I imagine how I felt about her is equivalent to how any 'group' feels about anyone who somehow gets seen as their leader and seems to exhibit all of the trait and stereotypes they have fought so hard to shed and defeat. Whether or not the country was responsive to her, I found her representation of my home (not to mention women in general) to be entirely reprehensible. Overnight my quiet approval of Obama became a passionate fight for his election. I not only wanted him elected but I wanted HER to lose!
And she did, and he did. I watched the live feed when he accepted and sat at home crying my eyes out. As much as I disliked Palin and wanted Obama, I had had my worst fears realized in too many past elections. My 'trust' in the American public was shot. But then, suddenly, instantly it was restored. I looked at my boyfriend and said, "For the first time in 15 years, I am truly and entirely proud to be an American." And I meant it. Completely.
So here we are on the eve of a historical event. Yes, he is the first black president. But to me, personally, it is more historical than that. To me, this is the first president I have completely chosen and believed in. Others I supported (Bush Sr., Clinton, etc.) I liked and voted for because I thought they would 'do alright' or 'not as bad as the other guy.' But with Obama, he is someone I actually believe in. He is my John F. Kennedy. He is my example of what America can be and may become.
Regardless of how Obama does as president, how the next four years go or anything.... I thank him for giving me hope and belief in my fellow Americans and my country. I know he will have set-backs and he will make mistakes. He has a very tough job to do, more tough than most other past presidents have had. But I believe he was the best choice we had and I believe he will bring new life, love and vitality to our country. I truly do.
And if I'm wrong, I just hope he doesn't screw it up any more than it already it.
And as for Sarah Palin - though I despise her entirely, I thank her for making me loathe her enough to pull-my-head-out-of-my-ass and jump back into politics full-force. Though I don't know if I will remain active or not. Though I have no idea how involved I will become, she represented exactly why it is I believe people need to be informed and educate themselves on candidates and issues. She is WHY informed voting is the ONLY voting that should be occurring. Sometimes the worst example is the best example.... And if she returns, I will be waiting and ready to support anyone and everyone who will go against her and ensure her defeat (politically, I am not advocating a hate crime).
A friend sent me a 'piece of flair' that I think pretty much summed up this election for myself and many others with regards to Palins selection and campaign ideas "Just because I have a vagina does NOT mean I am voting for one."
Good luck President Obama.... please don't mess it up.
In about 12 hours we will have a new president. I can hardly wait.
Now... I describe myself as a 'recovering Republican.' Until I was about 21, I was a die-hard Republican. I helped start the Young Republican Part in my hometown. I worked 3 different gubernatorial inaugurations in Alaska. I even campaigned for Bush Sr. (papa Bush if what I call him). However, when I studied abroad in 1996-97 my eyes were opened in ways I can hardly put into words and I have been a liberal ever since. However, in graduate school, my eyes were further openned in ways that lead me to leave the political scene entirely. Since about 1998 I have had no interest in politics - which was very surprising considering how incredibly active I was for so long.
I supported Obama from the start, but I wasn't active or vocal about it. I had watched him on Oprah about a year before he announced his candicacy and I really liked him. He spoke of how him and his wife travel to Africa every year and go with a group of locals to get AIDS tested. He is showing them that "If a well-off American man still needs to get tested, than they certainly do." With the growing AIDS epidemic in that country, I found this act very touching. He does it to show it doesn't hurt, doesn't take hardly any time, and is very necessary. I like him right off. When he announced in candicacy, I knew I would vote for him. But it took me about a year before I committed enough to go get a bumper sticker. And it was the first bumper sticker I had had in over 10 years, for anyone. To me, it was a very big deal. For the first time in those 10 years, there was someone I truly, completely believed in.
However, I never put the bumper sticker up. Just didn't get around to it. And didn't want to commit publicly to supporting anyone - I find most political discussions to be entirely boring and meaningless. Plus most people can't discuss it in civilized, sophisticated ways that still hold a level of repsect between those who don't agree. I just simply don't need that stress and drama in my life. So I kept quiet, mostly. But then it happened. Something I found to be the most offensive, politically non-sensical and entirely reprehensible act performed by a presidential candidate in years - John McCain chose Sarah Palin as a running mate. Sarah Palin?! WTF??!! I was outraged!
I had had a bumper sticker on my car the says "Alaska girls kick ass" for over a year. I am Alaskan and damn proud of it. When I was shopping at a store a few days after this announcement, a stranger approached me and began to berrate me for my support of Palin. WTF??!! I was speechless and entirely offended. I went home and hung the Obama sticker up right next to the Alaska one. I wanted there to be no mistake as to who I was supporting.
I found Sarah Palin to be completely incompetent. Seriously. I have struggled to find even the most simple of things about her that I can tolerate, understand and/or accept. She represents everything about politics that I dislike and made me leave - without education, talent, ability and free thought, someone (ANYONE) can get ahead in politics by simply 'backing the right horse' most of the time. It is not a 'what you know' but 'who you know' environment. Usually, those people do have some level of experience in order to attain high or moderately high office. But for Palin, I see none of that. From her personal choices to her political leanings, that woman offended my very core. And what was worse - she was from MY home! She, in my opinion, was giving everyone in Alaska a bad rap and making them look uneducated, silly and downright stupid. Alaska is my home - no matter how far away from it I get. I have always been, and always will be, Alaskan first and American second - it is the mentality a lot of Alaskans have, not just me. But Sarah Palin... I imagine how I felt about her is equivalent to how any 'group' feels about anyone who somehow gets seen as their leader and seems to exhibit all of the trait and stereotypes they have fought so hard to shed and defeat. Whether or not the country was responsive to her, I found her representation of my home (not to mention women in general) to be entirely reprehensible. Overnight my quiet approval of Obama became a passionate fight for his election. I not only wanted him elected but I wanted HER to lose!
And she did, and he did. I watched the live feed when he accepted and sat at home crying my eyes out. As much as I disliked Palin and wanted Obama, I had had my worst fears realized in too many past elections. My 'trust' in the American public was shot. But then, suddenly, instantly it was restored. I looked at my boyfriend and said, "For the first time in 15 years, I am truly and entirely proud to be an American." And I meant it. Completely.
So here we are on the eve of a historical event. Yes, he is the first black president. But to me, personally, it is more historical than that. To me, this is the first president I have completely chosen and believed in. Others I supported (Bush Sr., Clinton, etc.) I liked and voted for because I thought they would 'do alright' or 'not as bad as the other guy.' But with Obama, he is someone I actually believe in. He is my John F. Kennedy. He is my example of what America can be and may become.
Regardless of how Obama does as president, how the next four years go or anything.... I thank him for giving me hope and belief in my fellow Americans and my country. I know he will have set-backs and he will make mistakes. He has a very tough job to do, more tough than most other past presidents have had. But I believe he was the best choice we had and I believe he will bring new life, love and vitality to our country. I truly do.
And if I'm wrong, I just hope he doesn't screw it up any more than it already it.
And as for Sarah Palin - though I despise her entirely, I thank her for making me loathe her enough to pull-my-head-out-of-my-ass and jump back into politics full-force. Though I don't know if I will remain active or not. Though I have no idea how involved I will become, she represented exactly why it is I believe people need to be informed and educate themselves on candidates and issues. She is WHY informed voting is the ONLY voting that should be occurring. Sometimes the worst example is the best example.... And if she returns, I will be waiting and ready to support anyone and everyone who will go against her and ensure her defeat (politically, I am not advocating a hate crime).
A friend sent me a 'piece of flair' that I think pretty much summed up this election for myself and many others with regards to Palins selection and campaign ideas "Just because I have a vagina does NOT mean I am voting for one."
Good luck President Obama.... please don't mess it up.
Wanting to Blog
I figured it was about time I started a blog. I had one on myspace.com but since I never go there anymore I figured it was time I branch out.
What do I want to blog about? Well.... everything and nothing I guess. I mean, I see random things everyday that fascinate or trouble me and think it'd be cool to share them with the world. Also I figure it would be a way to communicate some of who I am with the world - cause you know, the world needs more Tiffy... right?! he he
Anyway, some blogs may be boring. Some may be interesting. Some sad, some happy. And some may offend and some may preach. I don't claim to know everything and I don't claim to be completely right about things. But I do claim to have opinions on things and I plan to share them. So I hope I don't personally offend anyone, and if I do I am sorry in advance. But know that I will speak my mind. What good is having a mind if you don't speak it right?
What do I want to blog about? Well.... everything and nothing I guess. I mean, I see random things everyday that fascinate or trouble me and think it'd be cool to share them with the world. Also I figure it would be a way to communicate some of who I am with the world - cause you know, the world needs more Tiffy... right?! he he
Anyway, some blogs may be boring. Some may be interesting. Some sad, some happy. And some may offend and some may preach. I don't claim to know everything and I don't claim to be completely right about things. But I do claim to have opinions on things and I plan to share them. So I hope I don't personally offend anyone, and if I do I am sorry in advance. But know that I will speak my mind. What good is having a mind if you don't speak it right?
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