Silly Saturday: jokes!

Traveling down the interstate and needing to use the restroom,
I stop at a rest area and head to the restroom. I was barely sitting down when I heard a voice from the other stall saying:
"Hi, how are you?"

I'm not the type to start a conversation in the restroom and I don't know what got into me, but I answered, somewhat embarrassed, "Doin' just fine!"
And the other person says:
"So what are you up to?"

What kind of question is that? At that point, I'm thinking this is toobizarre so I say:
"Uhhh, I'm like you, just traveling!"

At this point I am just trying to get out as fast as I can when I hear another question.
"Can I come over?"

Ok, this question is just too weird for me but I figured I could just be polite and end the conversation. I tell them
"No..I'm a little busy right now!!!"

Then I hear the person say nervously...
"Listen, I'll have to call you back. There's an idiot in the other stall who keeps answering all my questions

Formal Friday: Federal Marriage Amendment

My post today was about free range meat vs grain meat, but this whole debacle pulled ahead.

Reading along one of my many mommy sites, I came across this statement that Mitt Romney issued.

"Last night's debate was just the latest example of how out of touch the Democratic presidential candidates are with the American people. Not one candidate was uncomfortable with young children learning about same-sex marriage in the second grade. This is a subject that should be left to parents, not public school teachers. We need to strengthen our families by passing a federal marriage amendment and also insisting on marriage before having children. Change in Washington requires Democrats with the courage to stand-up to their ultra liberal base and do what's right for our children."

First, as a parent, I plan on teaching my child about same sex marriage/relationships as early as I plan on teaching him about sex, sexuality, other genders, and other races. To me, I think it is my personal obligation to help my son understand all the differences that one person might come across. I hope to enlighten his little mind so that bigotry and prejudice do no lie there. Furthermore, I have an obligation to the human race to teach my son about things where such atrocities firmly plan their roots.

As a teacher, I hope that critical life situations are applicable in my classroom, not because I live for shock value, but because it is important to create a amicable, yet mind stimulating class room. Do I expect some of my children to come from mommy/mommy houses and daddy/daddy house, yes. Should these children feel like they belong in my class, ooh yes! Sweeping hot topics under the rug, hurts the social aspect of the classroom as any topic would.

Lastly, as a single mother....Federal marriage amendment my ass. I'm not married. I don't want to be married. I'm not sure I will ever get married. BUT I am sure I will have more children. I don't think that I will ever fit in Mitt's "cookie cutter world." I know I'm not the only one out there that feels this strongly against this idea. How can you say you are the voice of the people when, in fact, the voice of the people show they aren't marriage bound. You can't honestly say that every American wants to be married. I mean look at the divorce rate and you will see that most people who are want out as well.

Thirsty Thursday: Orgasms

Okay, I know this topic is sort of taboo, but you all know I'm not scared of that. In the society we live in, women who are in charge of their own sexuality are considered tramps and whores. This is one thing I don't understand. Why do men still feel the need to control women in aspects where it not only would help a marriage/relationship, but bring extreme satisfaction to both counterparts? Why are women so jealous of other women to the fact that they will break her down and make her feel less when they should be seeking advice? I guess I'll figure these answers out when I die, but until then I have this....

The Orgasmic Diet

This is a new book I just happened by on my book club list. I thought it might be something interesting to read. I was right. I had no idea that the foods you eat really affect the way your body feels. This actually goes beyond the Big O. This moves into a category that could affect your whole life. Reading this book has made me do some major research on the meat I eat. Ha Ha funny, but no really...I had no idea that the genetic make up of grain fed animals to free range animals was different (more on this tomorrow).

So I've decided to take this challenge, not because I'm worried about my sexuality. I actually think this diet is worth looking into. It seems like a healthy alternative to the current lifestyle I lead now. Here is an overall gist:
1. Eat less sugary foods laden with carbohydrates
2. Take fish oil (which is good for your heart)
3. work out your muscles (and I don't mean your arms)
4. and eat chocolate (I've already got this one down)

I guess I'll be reporting to you later on the effects of my new diet. How about some food for thought before I go:

Wordless Wednesday: Container Head

Manic Monday: What's coming up?

Oh yeah, It's monday! My favorite day of the week, well minus the stupid English class I had to attend today. I really don't like that class. SOOOOOO, what am I looking forward to this week?

1. STILL being having the lead points in my Fantasy Football league (who said girls couldn't play football?)
2. Going to my Wednesday class (yes I enjoy wednesday)
3. Playing with my just-got-done-being-sick baby
4. Hanging out with some really cool chicas
   
5. Starting my new diet (more on that Thursday)
6. Breaking out Shark Tooth Mary for one last go around at the banned book read aloud
   
7. Seeing my boyfriend =) (I saved the best for last)

It's going to be a jammed packed week, but you all know me. I never have a day of break. But isn't that what makes life grand? At least I'm not just existing.

Song Bird Sunday: Lady or Tramp

To chalk up some humor to the otherwise disturbing topic of the tramp stamp, I'm going to post a song about tramps. Just so happen I love this song...be it the catchy phrases or tune, I don't know. I know that I grin really big when I hear it.

On being a tramp...

I didn't know that I was one until the other day after reading the little blue link above. At first I was shocked, because I got my tattoo almost a decade ago. During this time tattoos were...well...taboo. Never did I realize that, I, Flower, would forever be associated with tramps.

So on this lovely occasion I would like to give my deepest thanks to my tattoo artist, my ever thrifty self, my friend who so lovingly held my hand when it hurt, my other friend who laughed, my mom who stayed up all night long to check on me to make sure I didn't get meningitis, my clothes that will forever cover it up, and well my boyfriend who actually loves the fact that I'm a closet tramp. I love you all, thank you.

*friends and family, you might be a little disturbed by the words in the song. Tread with caution if you dare...

Silly Saturday: helmet head

Sorry it's been so long since my last post. I've had a migraine for two days now, but I finally have overcome most of it.

In the spirit of being silly today, Alec and I were playing helmet head. He loves to play with my pots, pans, Tupperware, and mixing bowls. Well his new favorite toy is my orange mixing bowl, which he thinks is a hat. He would go back and forth putting this bowl on my head, his head, then my dad's head (pappy).

He became a little brave with his hat and decided to go for a test run with it on. The "hat" covers his eyes so he can't see where he goes. He ran right into the table....kurplunk. The helmet was so hard that he didn't even notice how hard he hit the table and kept running...minus the helmet.

Yeah, I guess you had to be there to get the full effect. I'll post pictures later.

Wordless Wednesday: O Capt'n, my Capt'n

Tirade Tuesday: Freakin English Teachers

As all of you know, I'm going to school to become a future educator. In my classes we are learning that the best teaching is one that is student led.


We have to come up with an integrated lesson plan involving English (for my English class). At the beginning of the semester, she talked about our integrated lesson plan and wanted to know what classes we were taking. We told her technology, art, music, math, and science. She nodded her head and repeated science.

Well on Monday she talked more about our integrated lesson plan. She talked about how we were going to link it to science, and blah blah blah blah blah....

I raised my hand and asked if I could do an integrated lesson plan with Math. I feel a little uncomfortable working with mathematics, so I would like the experience to work with it on some more assignments.

She said.....

NO
We are working with science....final.

Uhhh, okay....What happened to student led teachings? Am I asking too much to do something just a little different? Is she really only worried because she doesn't know mathematics herself?

Stupid teachers...if she only knew. If she would have given me a viable reason to NOT do a mathematics/English lesson I would have complied. Ha, now I'm going to get on her ever loving nerves because she flat out told me no.

Yes I'm a brat. Yes I like to get my way. If I felt for one minute I was asking too much, then I would stop. Well, Here's to hoping, for her sake, I find that stopping point soon.

Song Bird Sunday: Let you down

I let you down
Let me pick you up
I let you down
Let me climb up you to the top
So I can see the view from up there
Tangled in your hair
I let you down
I have no lid upon my head
But if I did
You could look inside and see
What's on my mind
I let you down, oh, forgive me
You give me love
Let me walk with you, maybe I could say
Maybe talk with you, open up
And let me through
Don't walk away
Don't walk away
I have no lid upon my head
But if I did
You could look inside and see what's on my mind
You could look inside and see what's on my mind
I let you down
How could I be such a fool like me
I let you down
Tail between my legs
I'm a puppy for you love
I'm a puppy for you love
I have no lid upon my head
but if I did
you could look inside and see
what's on my mind , oh its you
I let you down
I'm a puppy for your love
I'm a puppy for your love
Forgive me
Forgive me
Forgive me
I let you down

-Dave Matthews Band, Let You Down

Formal Friday: Jena 6

As of right now, I will not be able to post tomorrow. I will be headed out of town and where I am going, there is no Internet. I am sad, because I didn't want to miss a day so early in our time together. Since I will be away, today's issue will be very very serious.

Have you have heard about Jenna 6?

For those of you too lazy to click the link and read, I will give you a little overview. One tree stood on a school ground. White children sit under the tree. Black children want to join. They try. Nooses hang from the tree the next day. The school deems it's a prank. Fights break out among children. White kids beat up black kid. Black kids beat up a white kid. Black kids held in jail and are being charged attempted murder.



It is shameful to think that racism like this still exists. It worried me down to the core. What would I do, as a teacher, in this situation? What if this were a situation my son was involved in? How would I feel if this happened to a friend.

I would like to sit here and think that this only occurs in places that I don't tread, but that isn't true. Living in Indiana, I have heard my fair share of racist comments. Most of them come from my family or friends. I can't believe the hatred people show to one another. It sickens me to think about hate and racism. Pushing it aside and pretending this doesn't exist will only perpetrate it further in society. It's one of those ugly things you have to stare at in the face. It must be dealt with daily.

Bring some light into the darkness.

Color of Change Petition

Jena 6 Petition

Thirsty Thursday:give kindness and support

A few day ago, my best friend and I went to lunch at the local Olive Garden. There we sat, being our normal obnoxious, all but too loud, selves eating and enjoying each other's company. After a few min of giggles and mayhem, I noticed a quiet couple sitting next to us. They were just like every other couple sitting in the place, but he was wearing army Cammie's. I smiled a big smile at them and went on my way to gorging myself with bread sticks and salad. I noticed out of the corner of my eye an elderly woman had walked up to this couple. Using my mommy ears (yes I was eavesdropping, but I don't care), I heard the woman say to the man, "Here have this card to pay for your lunch. It's all I can do to show you how much I appreciate you." She handed him a gift card and walked away.

Even now when I think about this, my eyes water up. I was moved by her compassion and thoughtfulness. It also made me want to become a better person, one that would reach out a kind and gentle hand to a stranger.

For this Thirsty Thursday I am urging all of you to dig deep and find that kind hearted gesture that you have been putting off, or maybe one hasn't crossed your mind? Watch the people around you, I am sure one needs a pick me up.

The last thing I ask of all of you... support our troops. This was an ultimate act of support. One person giving something to show her appreciation. I don't have much to give, but I can think of one thing that all of us have that is free. TRUTH. If we demand the truth about the war, and settle for no less, we might be able to protect those men and woman along with their families from having to suffer. We might be able to help, if we all work together.

Welcome to my new blog spot!

I decided that I am going to keep a sort of online diary for all of those that care to read my ramblings. I thought that each day of the week could have some sort of “theme.” Some issues may be serious, some light hearted, because we all know that’s how I like to do things.

Manic Monday: Things that have me over excited for this week

Tirade Tuesday: The day to vent

Wordless Wednesday: stolen from my aunt’s blog because I like it, picture day

Thirsty Thursday: dedicated to things I think the world needs.

Formal Friday: Serious issues that need to be noticed

Silly Saturday: a day to tell jokes and have fun

Song Bird Sunday: words, phrases, and snippets from songs I love (maybe even videos)

I hope you all enjoy this as much as I will.