OK this is really irking me right now.  Nebraska’s Safe Haven law.  Ok I think it is a great thing to have in place for newborns that are less likely to be taken home by their parents, but people using it as a loop hole to get rid of their teenagers and toddlers?  REALLY?  This sickens me.  Im sorry I can not imagine the frame of mind someone has to be in to drop off their 5yr old child or their 16 year old teenager.  I just dont understand.  I hope someone out there that has done this can explain it to me.

Tags: child, Nebraska, newborn, Safe Haven, teenager, toddler

It is truly a historic day in America. I have never felt as much pride for this country as I do today. I thank those that voted Obama/Biden and hope that those that did not can unite with us that did so that we can turn this country around.

One thing I have noticed from day one…Obama promotes change. Most people do not like change. They get comfortable and freak out when things change. Look around you people. The last 8yrs have been hell. We have gone to war with two countries, our economy is in the toilet and right now we have states passing bans on marriage. Is this really a situation you can be proud of? A way you want to raise your children?

I guess if you feel that you can not come together as one and realize that working together to get this country turned around is the only way we’re going to thrive as a nation, you should move. If you can not be proud of this country and what we achieved yesterday, get to steppen and dont let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Don’t be a sore loser. Take defeat with grace and focus on the future.

Tags: America, Barack Obama, Change, Democrat, Economy, Election, Gay Marriage, Joe Biden, President, War

Well today is the day we will determine our new president. I think this is the first election I have been really passionate about. In the past I have voted for the wrong reasons. Al Gore wore too much brown and had absolutely no fashion sense so George Bush got my vote. Then John Kerry looked like a weasel so again Bush got my vote. Dumb right? Looking back I know now I should have put more thought into my vote.

I think that is the problem today. Too many people vote for the wrong person for the wrong reasons. Oh well he says he’s going to take away my guns, or he says abortion is ok. On the abortion issue I dont think either one thinks its ok, one just believes that its a womans right to choose. This is a big issue for a lot of people. If you have children most believe that abortion is wrong. I have never condoned it, however I do not feel anyone, especially the government should be able to tell me what I can or can not do with my body. And guns, well I dont have a problem with people having them, however I do have a problem with a child shooting and killing their best friend b/c their parents are careless with the guns they do have in the household.

My biggest concern this year was the economy and healthcare. All I have heard from the McCain side is Obama is going to raise your taxes. Look at Joe the Plumber. UM, ok…Joe the Plumber is wanting to buy his business. If he earns more than 250,000 his taxes will go from 34 to 39%. Shouldnt someone that makes more than 250,000 a year pay more taxes than me who makes 30,000? Thats a no brainer really. And it is McCain that wants to raise my taxes. Any way you look at it if he is going to tax my employee based healthcare he is raising my taxes!!! Im sorry but I for one already pay waaaaaaaaaaaay more in than I ever were to think about getting back. I dont want to pay anymore. And the 5000 credit is a joke. All the credits we have on our taxes now do not make a damn bit of difference for me when I am filing my taxes.

George Bush has run our country into the ground. And those of us that voted him into office can take stake in what is going on. Had we not voted for him he wouldnt have gotten elected and we may be in a better position. Many do not like Clinton. I was one of them, however looking back take a look at our economy. It was doing better than it had in years. I actually got money back when I filed my taxes and at that time I had no dependants and worked for minimum wage.

So when you are off to the polls today really think about your choice. No matter who you vote for make sure you are voting for the right reasons. Do not vote for someone just b/c of the color of their skin or their gender. Hopefully you have really paid attention to what they are saying and realize what has been true or bogus political propaganda. I for one am voting for change b/c I am not ready for 4 more years of the same. I am ready for our economy to turn around. I want this to be a world my son can thrive, not one where we are on a spending freeze b/c the government has put us into a recession.

Think hard and vote smart!!!

Tags: abortion, Al Gore, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Change, Democrat, Economy, Election, George Bush, government, gun control, healthcare, Joe Biden, Joe the Plumber, John Kerry, John McCain, minimum wage, recession, Republican, Sara Palin, spending freeze, taxes, Vote

Ok with the election looming I have chosen a song I think fitting.  It is Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson.  Yes, I did say I picked a Michael Jackson song!  The lyrics imply that change comes from within.  When you are at the polls think of that tomorrow.  Are you ready for change or 4 more years of the same BS?  Vote Change.  Vote OBAMA!!!!

Man In The Mirror–Michael Jackson

I’m Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It’s Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .

As I, Turn Up The Collar On My Favorite Winter Coat
This Wind Is Blowin’ My Mind
I See The Kids In The Street,
With Not Enough To Eat
Who Am I, To Be Blind?
Pretending Not To See Their Needs
A Summer’s Disregard,
A Broken Bottle Top
And A One Man’s Soul
They Follow Each Other On
The Wind Ya’ Know
‘Cause They Got Nowhere To Go
That’s Why I Want You To Know

I’m Starting With The Man In The Mirror
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change)
(Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na, Na Nah)

I’ve Been A Victim Of A Selfish Kind Of Love
It’s Time That I Realize
That There Are Some With No Home, Not A Nickel To Loan
Could It Be Really Me, Pretending That They’re Not Alone?

A Willow Deeply Scarred,
Somebody’s Broken Heart
And A Washed-Out Dream
(Washed-Out Dream)
They Follow The Pattern Of The Wind, Ya’ See
Cause They Got No Place To Be
That’s Why I’m Starting With Me
(Starting With Me!)

I’m Starting With The Man In The Mirror
(Ooh!)
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
(Ooh!)
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change)

I’m Starting With The Man In The Mirror
(Ooh!)
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
(Change His Ways-Ooh!)
And No Message Could’ve Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . . .
(Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make That . . .)
Change!

I’m Starting With The Man In The Mirror,
(Man In The Mirror-Oh Yeah!)
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
(Better Change!)
No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
(If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place)
(Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make The Change)
(You Gotta Get It Right, While You Got The Time)
(’Cause When You Close Your Heart)
You Can’t Close Your . . .Your Mind!
(Then You Close Your . . . Mind!)
That Man, That Man, That Man, That Man
With That Man In The Mirror
(Man In The Mirror, Oh Yeah!)
That Man, That Man, That Man
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
(Better Change!)
You Know . . .That Man
No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
(If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place)
Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na,
Na Nah
(Oh Yeah!)
Gonna Feel Real Good Now!
Yeah Yeah! Yeah Yeah!
Yeah Yeah!
Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na,
Na Nah
(Ooooh . . .)
Oh No, No No . . .
I’m Gonna Make A Change
It’s Gonna Feel Real Good!
Come On!
(Change . . .)
Just Lift Yourself
You Know You’ve Got To Stop It. Yourself!
(Yeah!-Make That Change!)
I’ve Got To Make That Change, Today!
Hoo!
(Man In The Mirror)
You Got To
You Got To Not Let Yourself . . .
Brother . . .
Hoo!
(Yeah!-Make That Change!)
You Know-I’ve Got To Get
That Man, That Man . . .
(Man In The Mirror)
You’ve Got To
You’ve Got To Move! Come
On! Come On!
You Got To . . .
Stand Up! Stand Up!
Stand Up!
(Yeah-Make That Change)
Stand Up And Lift
Yourself, Now!
(Man In The Mirror)
Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!
Aaow!
(Yeah-Make That Change)
Gonna Make That Change . . .
Come On!
(Man In The Mirror)
You Know It!
You Know It!
You Know It!
You Know . . .
(Change . . .)
Make That Change.

Tags: Man In The Mirror, Michael Jackson, Song of the Week

Ok its been a while since I have put up a song of the week.  This week I have chosen an oldie but a goodie!  Something To Believe In by Poison.  Remember this one?  I really like the lyrics to this song, and lets face it…we all need a lil something to believe in!

Something To Believe In–Poison

Will I see him on the tv
Preachin bout the promised land
He tells me to believe in jesus
And steals the money from my hand

Some say he was a good man
But lord I think he sinned, yeah

Twenty-two years of mental tears
Cries a suicidal vietnam vet
Who fought a losing war on a foreign shore
To find his country didnt want him back

Their bullets took his best friend in saigon
Our lawyers took his wife and kids, no regrets
In a time I dont remember
In a war he cant forget

He cried forgive me for what Ive done there
Cause I never meant the things I did

Chorus:
And give me something to believe in
If theres a lord above
And give me something to believe in
Oh, lord arise

My best friend died a lonely man
In some palm springs hotel room
I got the call last christmas eve
And they told me the news

I tried all night not to break down and cry
As the tears rolled down my face
I felt so cold and empty
Like a lost soul out of place

And the mirror, mirror on the wall
Sees my smile it fades again

Chorus

Sometimes I wish to God I didnt know now
The things I didnt know then
Road you gotta take me home

Solo

I drive by the homeless sleeping on a cold dark street
Like bodies in an open grave
Underneath the broken old neon sign
That used to read jesus saves

A mile away live the rich folks
And I see how theyre living it up
While the poor they eat from hand to mouth
The rich is drinkin from a golden cup

And it just makes me wonder
Why so many lose, so few win

Chorus

You take the high road
And Ill take the low road

Sometimes I wish to God I didnt know now
The things I didnt know then

And give me something to believe in

Tags: Poison, Something To Believe In, Song of the Week

OK something I am struggling with right now is whether or not to consider having another baby or getting my tubes tied. Originally I was not going to have any…then we decided on the one, and now I want to get my tubes tied. While my husband says he’s ok with it he also cannot guarantee me that in 5 years he will not feel regret about the decision.

So how do you know when enough is enough? With the economy the way it is right now how can people afford it? Being the mother to one of my own and two step children I really think that 3 is more than enough, especially when you have one in diapers and two about to be teenagers.

This is a life changing decision. You can’t make that decision on your own and for some reason I feel as though Im being expected to. So I guess all I can do is put the question to you, how do you know when you’re done? How do you know once you make this decision you will not look back and regret later down the road? While you may not want any more kids now can you say that you wont next year at this time? Or even two years from now?

Something to ponder!

Tags: children, Family, Parenting, Pregnancy

Keeping with my Christina theme from last week I have chosen another Christina Aguilera song for this weeks song of the week! After the Monday I had its fitting for the week! Enjoy!

Keeps Getting Better–Christina Aguilera

Step back gonna come at ya fast
I’m driving out of control
And getting ready to crash
Won’t stop shaking up what I can
I serve it up in a shot
So suck it down like a man
So baby yes I know what I am
And no I don’t give a damn
And you’ll be loving it

Some days I’m a super bitch
Up to my old tricks
But it won’t last forever
Next day I’m your super girl
Out to save the world
And it keeps gettin’ better

Kiss kiss gonna tell you right now
I’ll make it sweet on the lips as it can knock you out
Shut up I don’t care what you say
Cuz when we both in the ring you’re gonna like it my way
Yeah baby there’s a villain in me so sexy sour and sweet
And you’ll be loving it

Some days I’m a super bitch
Up to my old tricks
But it won’t last forever
Next day I’m your super girl
Out to save the world
And it keeps gettin’ better

Hold on
Keeps gettin’ better
Hold on
Keeps gettin’ better

In the blink of an eye
In the speed of the light
I’ll hold the universe up
And make your planets collide
When I strap on my boots
And I slip on my suit
You see the vixen in me
Becomes an angel for you

Some days I’m a super bitch
Up to my old tricks
But it won’t last forever
Next day I’m your super girl
Out to save the world
And it keeps gettin’ better

Some days I’m a super bitch
Up to my old tricks
But it won’t last forever
Next day I’m your super girl
Out to save the world
And it keeps gettin’ better

Hold on
Keeps gettin’ better
Hold on
Keeps gettin’ better

Tags: Christina Aguilera, Keeps Getting Better, Song of the Week