Monday, November 10, 2008
Just recovering
Well, I haven't written since last week. I have to say that last Tuesday was the longest day of my life! It felt really good to vote especially here in Cville. We have 2 running for congress and the democrat was behind and then sped ahead by 51 votes.....really makes you feel like your vote counts. Needless to say the republican candidate is asking for a recount. Turns out that 2 voting precincts in Charlottesville City didn't turn in ballots....and now our democrat Perriello is ahead by almost 900 votes...woohoo! Anyway, the best moment Tuesday night was 11:00 eastern time. I was just thinking they would announce the states that closed. I had not idea they were going to make the big announcement! Mariah had asked me to wake her but she was conked out. She ended up coming into my room at 4:30am to find out who won....ugh. Needless to say I didn't sleep much that entire week.....
Monday, November 3, 2008
Happy November!
It has been awhile but I am back to blogging. Tomorrow is a huge day! I'm excited, nervous, anxious and much much more. I have enjoyed the time being a part of this process. I just hope and pray that America makes the right choice. I hope our country's pieces can be put back together. Our school system, which is one of the best in the state of Virginia, has to come up with 11.4 million dollars for next year. We have already lost 15% of the current budget. Basically going to have to cut school days for students, increase class size, teachers will lose pay increases and positions will be cut, etc..... I would give anything to give back the $900 Bush sent me a few months back...am I alone in this thought.....I don't think so...thanks GEORGE!!! Take that money back and fix our schools, healthcare, etc. Am I alone to think that I would rather give up that money to know that our children will receive the best possible education. I have hope for our future. I received an email asking me silly questions about Obama not wanting to say the pledge or is he muslim (don't get me started with this new bigotry)....a bunch of garbage....and all I could think is ....how sad that they are missing this amazing and fascinating moment in time. Don't get me wrong.....I'm not just an emotional liberal........
Anyway, another issue I do not understand is prop 8 in California. Why don't we just let people be happy! Again, I know lots of heterosexual couples that have no business being married......and the mormon church spent $25 million against gay marriage???? How many mouths would $25 million feed....gross.....just my venting as usual.
I was reminded today how crazy life can be. I bought new tires on Oct. 20th. Spent a large chunk of money so we could be safe on the roads this winter. It is well worth it to ensure that Mariah and I arrive safely on our future journeys. This afternoon I came out to a big fat flat tire! My jaw hit the ground. At first I was angry and stressed because I couldn't do anything about it until our meetings at school were over. All I could think about all day was the possibility of having to fork up another $110 for a tire. This took over my brain for the better part of the day. I kept thinking about what horrible luck I have and why now? Well, first the AAA guy was incredibly nice and he arrived within 30 minutes. Mariah was SOOOO excited to be able to ride in this big truck. She squealed with joy! That was worth the tire drama. When I took the car to Merchant I was waiting for them to tell me the damage. They came back to tell me that I had a huge screw in my tire....oh man! It was HUGE! After about 45 minutes they came back and said....."ready to roll". I walked up to the counter waiting to pull out my credit card....sadly....and sure enough they didn't charge me a penny. My stressful day turned out to be a pretty good day and taught me that even when you think shit happens.....it probably happens for a very good reason. :-)
Let's see how my psychic ability works out tomorrow. I predicted Obama would be our next president back in June of 2006.......hmmmm lets see what happens!
HAPPY ELECTION DAY TOMORROW!!!!!
Anyway, another issue I do not understand is prop 8 in California. Why don't we just let people be happy! Again, I know lots of heterosexual couples that have no business being married......and the mormon church spent $25 million against gay marriage???? How many mouths would $25 million feed....gross.....just my venting as usual.
I was reminded today how crazy life can be. I bought new tires on Oct. 20th. Spent a large chunk of money so we could be safe on the roads this winter. It is well worth it to ensure that Mariah and I arrive safely on our future journeys. This afternoon I came out to a big fat flat tire! My jaw hit the ground. At first I was angry and stressed because I couldn't do anything about it until our meetings at school were over. All I could think about all day was the possibility of having to fork up another $110 for a tire. This took over my brain for the better part of the day. I kept thinking about what horrible luck I have and why now? Well, first the AAA guy was incredibly nice and he arrived within 30 minutes. Mariah was SOOOO excited to be able to ride in this big truck. She squealed with joy! That was worth the tire drama. When I took the car to Merchant I was waiting for them to tell me the damage. They came back to tell me that I had a huge screw in my tire....oh man! It was HUGE! After about 45 minutes they came back and said....."ready to roll". I walked up to the counter waiting to pull out my credit card....sadly....and sure enough they didn't charge me a penny. My stressful day turned out to be a pretty good day and taught me that even when you think shit happens.....it probably happens for a very good reason. :-)
Let's see how my psychic ability works out tomorrow. I predicted Obama would be our next president back in June of 2006.......hmmmm lets see what happens!
HAPPY ELECTION DAY TOMORROW!!!!!
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