This is the one day that it is 'socially acceptable' for a woman to ask a man to marry her. Now that is a bit too old fashioned but it has interesting roots. It all stems from St. Bridget asking St. Patrick to marry her. Kinda cool.
Phone calls
I got a call this evening, it totally made my day, which kinda sucked. I just love being talked to like an idiot - especially by customers who used to be coworkers. You would think people who worked with us would treat us like human beings, since they know we are human... but no. Treated me like I didn't have two brain cells to rub together.
Anyway, to the good part. I got a call from a J8 who asked me to come over and play. Told me I need to bring my DS and Mario. His little brother,C3, told me he loved me and kissed the telephone. Made the yucky stuff just disappear.
I love those boys. They can always make me giggle.
Vote for Lexi!
Vote for Lexi!
There is a contest at Bissell for their next representative. I know this puppy's human.
Please take a peek and Vote for Lexi. You have until February 26th.
Thanks.
And now for something completly different
With all of the sadness around, I thought I would post something a bit more uplifting...
Could this have been prevented?
Yes. It could have been prevented. There. I have said it.
Everyone says that he was such a nice boy and he was the last one they would have suspected... I am sure he was a great guy, when he was on his medication. Everyone is so quick to blame the medication for causing this tragedy. Be careful with that. The problem isn't the medication, its the LACK of the proper medication. All of the reports state that the shooter went off his medication before he left his home in Urbana and headed north. Thus, we cannot blame the pharmaceutical companies, as he was no longer under their influence. Keeping him on his medication wouldn't have prevented it. We cannot force feed people pills. The solution is much simpler.
Also in the news is Senator Dick Durbin, for some legislation to increase campus security. That isn't going to fix it. Wait, this is old news. This was introduced back in April of 07.. It DIDN'T fix it.
We need to get rid of guns. I know this isn't a popular view. I am proud of Chicago's mayor for being one of the few brave enough to say it though. "We have a presidential election," Daley said. "People say they lose elections because they stand up to the gun manufacturers." (from a blog by Gary Washburn, see link). Nobody wants to anger the gun lovers... why? Oh yeah, cause they might SHOOT YOU. But lets stop and REALLY think about this for a minute. Had Kazmierczak not had the guns, he wouldn't have been able to harm as many people. Yes, he could have killed somepne with a knife, but it would have taken him longer and been a bit harder. They say that guns don't kill people, people kill people. Sure, but it is a hell of a lot harder to kill someone with a board with a nail in it then with a glock.
Now, for everyone out there who is concerned with their 2nd amendment rights, lets take a moment and read the second amendment.
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed"
What does it mean? A well regulated Militia: latin in origin, basically is an army made of citizens when called to duty. Keep in mind, this was written in the 18th Century when the US didn't HAVE a full time army.
being necessary to the security of a free state: We must have an army for the country to defend itself if needed.
The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed: This is where it gets tricky. The right to keep the weapons is for those who will belong to the militia to defend the country. This was written in a time when a gun took several minutes to reload between single shots, inaccurate, and often considered more useful as clubs. I doubt the founding fathers ever expected to read newspapers with headlines about University students shooting each other or five dead in store shooting.
A normal citizen does not have any right to own a gun. there are so many deaths that could have been prevented.
Rather then talk about gun control they would rather discuss more pointless legislation and blame drug manufacturers that actually help people handle depression or anxiety... blame video games and rock music... but no, we can't dare actually talk about controlling the guns.
in shock
Its happened again. Another tragedy. This one feels so much different. Possibly because it is so close to home. The news coverage on NBC has been nonstop. More likely, it is because I spent my first semester at college at NIU. I took a class in that building, that hall. It was about 10 years ago now. It was one of the classes I actually went to. I can't imagine what these young students are going through. My heart goes out to the entire Northern campus population, and the entire community of DeKalb. I am now going to hug my mom and dad, say a prayer, and get some sleep.
Shopping
So, I was hanging out with my boys last night. Sweet little guys. I love them so much. Even when they are over tired, cranky, snotty and pitching a fit. Poor little c3 was in a mood. Its hard being the little one.
Despite all of that, we did have fun. Building with legos, j8 and I played video games and read.
When I was leaving, K asked what I was doing today. I told her I was going shopping with my mom. I supposed she sensed that I wasn't entirely looking forward to it. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom. She's great, but sometimes I feel like I am a disappointment. Still being single, not dating, sure, its not exactly what I expected but neither was Sushi and I LOVE sushi. Anyway, K just said to me that she would do just about anything to go shopping with her mom again. Even one of the tedious irritating 4 hour long ShopKo shopping trips. I miss Mrs. P. So much. It reminded me that even when moms drive us bonkers, they love us and want the best for us. I love my mom. She just wants me to be happy. So, if she brings up the fact that I am single and perhaps if I waxed my eyebrows more often things would be better, I will bite my tongue, smile, and tell her its an interesting point of view, and ask her what she thinks of this item on the shelf.
Oh, and Mom, when you read this? Because I know you probably will... I love you. You have always been on my side. You have always been there for me. So, thanks for that. And *hugs*. I know I don't tell you enough that I appreciate you and all you have done for me. Thanks.
Snow Day
I am tired of the snow. It snowed forever on Wednesday. They actually let us leave early from work. They haven't finished clearing the roads and today- more snow. The local towns and counties are out of salt. Driving is a trick. Thank goodness for ABS.
Apparently I am not the only one who can't make a decision
Groundhogs' vote: split
February 3, 2008
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. --
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Saturday, leading the groundhog to forecast six more weeks of winter.
Each Feb. 2, thousands of people descend on Punxsutawney, a town of about 6,100 people, to celebrate the German superstition.
In the Chicago area, the Brookfield Zoo said its groundhogs wouldn't come out, despite sweet potato cake and a crowd of more than 600 people. But one of the rodents, Tumbleweed, stuck her nose out and no shadow was seen -- so the forecast is for an early spring, the zoo said. AP
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