What The?!?!?!

Tell me how this can happen?

I can honestly say this is a first... I have never seen a dog in a tractor cab! I was waiting for the gas pump to stop when all of the sudden Bear started running towards the cab and JUMPED RIGHT IN!!!! So after I stopped laughing (and my heart stopped pounding) I started laughing. And of course I had to go and find my camera to document this hilarious event.

After contemplating my options for a few minutes I finally figured out a way to get him down. Let me tell you, lifting a 100 lb dog 3 feet above your head ISN'T EASY! I had to coax him out on the top step as I stood on the bottom step. When he trusted me enough to not back away I threw his front paws over my shoulders, grabbed his butt, and climbed down the ladder- now that is a work out!

For all you non-bloggers

Just wanted to let you know that leaving comments is now MUCH easier to do on here. I changed my comment section so now you don't' have to have a username to leave a comment! YAY! Now comment away! :)

Oh, and you should all start your own blog... it is WAY too much fun to be missing out on. :o) Just a thought!

***If you are struggling to figure out the commenting, click on the entry title and below it you will find a comment box. You will need to hit publish for them to go onto the page. Enjoy!***

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween everyone! Nothing too exciting at the Hunecke house tonight. Justin has to work all weekend so I will be on my own to hand out candy... I am not sure if I will even do it though 'cuz Bear always has to see who is outside. Last year I ended up chasing him around the yard after he took off out of the house after Batman... (NOT COOL!) I decided to wear my Yankee jersey today.... I realize this isn't cool to a lot of you but I still like it. :)

Last night was LEEP's Halloween Dance. We had over 350 people there and most were in costume! I rocked out some scrubs from Covenant in Waterloo- SHHHHHH apparently Justin isn't supposed to have those so I am supposed to keep it on the down low. :)

Have a safe and happy Halloween!! BOO!

How I know I am a farmer's daughter

Around this time of year I get really homesick. I LOVE this time of year and really enjoy doing fall work. Funny 'cuz when I was younger I would try to get out of doing it. I guess when you "grow up" you really do learn to appreciate the "little things".... Anyway I was ready to get back to the farm and get dirty!!

So after the Burdorf family left on Sunday (and Justin took a 3 hour "nap") we headed back to Iowa for a few days. We were "hired" to do some fieldwork for my parents and I think I can say quite honestly that we both really enjoyed ourselves. Monday found Justin learning the ropes of running a dump cart.

Both of my parents were impressed with his abilities! He did a great job... He was dump cart king by the time we left this morning...

I on the other hand didn't get to be in the main action. I was the one doing the "behind the scenes" stuff like working ground for next season... :) Actually Monday I made 3 trips from Ringsted to Fairmont, MN (about a 40 minute drive 1- way) for different parts and/or errands, I think that is a personal record! Tuesday and Wednesday I spent behind the wheel of a tractor. The coolest part was that my dad has this new gadget that actually steers the tractor for you. Basically you don't have to do anything except turn around and pull the machinery out of the ground. Though it may sound nice (and it is) it can get boring.... Not a lot to concentrate on when you aren't steering! :) Much more efficient though because it doesn't allow for human error- kinda nice to have that kind of job.

Here is the view I had:What can I say, I am a huge nerd and I love this tractor!!!

Who wouldn't be intimidated by me?

Pictures from Burdorf visit

I finally got the slideshow to work so here it is!! Enjoy!

Fun with the Burdorf Family

Over the weekend we were lucky enough to have the Burdorf family come for a visit. Jamie, Aaron, Jenna and Brody all headed to the great state of Minnesota on Thursday night. Friday I didn't get to see them a whole lot 'cuz they headed to see Grandma and Grandpa Hunecke in Hastings during the day and I had a purse show in Fairmont.... (BTW 3 shows down-- Pretty fun I must say so I hope I can keep doin' them!!)

Saturday we got up and pretty much messed around at home. I had borrowed our Wii from work so there was some friendly competition throughout the morning... (I may have even convinced JR that we need one!!!) Lots of bowling, tennis, and golf were played. By no means am I a gamer but I have to admit I am addicted to that gaming system!!! While everyone was getting ready Jenna asked if she could paint her and my toenails. I (of course!) said yes because #1 how can you say no to your niece and #2 seriously what isnt' fun about a 2 year old wanting to paint toenails?? Jenna was so cute too, she watched everything I did even down to taking my finger to touch up around her nail beds. She concentrated really hard to get it "just right" and made sure that I liked it. I can honestly say I haven't met many 2 year olds that are as smart as she is. Everytime I see her I am amazed! Here we are painting our nails

After lunch we headed out to run some errands and show Jamie how much Mankato has changed since we were in highschool... Later that afternoon we headed off to the park down the street to let the puppies blow off some steam... Bear has really been pushing my limits lately and I am thinking part of it is 'cuz he isn't getting enough excersize. So off to the park we went.... Jenna ran around and played on the jungle gym , went down the slides, and tried out all of the swings. Brody came along and enjoyed the day out in the sun. It was nice to have some descent weather before the crap storm of Sunday morning/afternoon...

To round out our day we carved some pumpkins, baked the seeds, and enjoyed some ice cream cake in celebration of Bear's 2nd birthday! :) Jenna was very excited to eat the cake might I add!! Scott and Lisa came over to meet the fam and it was nice to all have a chance to hang out.

Sunday morning after everyone got up and going the Burdorf's were on the road again... Just in time for our first "snowstorm" of winter.... After everyone left Justin and I started talking about how much fun we had. Brody is at such a fun age 'cuz he is just learning to crawl so he is kinda awkward in what he does but it is adorable. He just laughs and smiles so easily!! Jenna is just Jenna, full of spunk, humor, and independance. We both laughed about how much we liked having everyone around. It was great to get to hang out with all 4 of them and I hope we can do it more and more often!!!
I was going to do a slideshow so I didnt' have to upload so many photos but for some reason it won't let me right now... I am too tired to fight it but I will add one later!! (I won't steal them all Jame!!)

So you know you live in Minnesota when..........

It is OCTOBER 26th and there is a "snowstorm" blowing it's way through your town....

Can't believe it is about to be that time of year AGAIN!!

So glad my hubby is a Murse

As part of my "treatment" I was supposed to give myself a shot in the abdomen. I knew from the get go if I could, I was going to make JR do it.

(yes, I am a baby but needles have never been something easy for me to deal with! I have left the Dr's more than once with bruises up and down my arms because of rolling veins- BOO THAT!)

Anyway, when I told him he would have to do this for me he got that goofy smirk across his face that says " YIPPIE I GET TO INFLICT PAIN!" (I still am not sure what was the lesser of 2 evils- me doing it myself or him doing it for me BUT I went with the later- Obviously).

As I mentally prepared myself for this horrific event- he just sat and laughed at me. Seriously who thinks their husband is ever going to have to give them a shot? I never did so........... off we go... I went to lie down to "take it like a girl" but I freaked! He came at me with this needle the size of Texas and I freaked! (OK, maybe it wasn't quite that big but none-the-less).

After fighting with me 3 different times he finally got me to relax, pulled my belly fat, (lovely picture I am sure!) and stuck me........................ WOW! He is really good at his job 'cuz I really didn't even feel it!! See, just one more reason why I am so lucky to be with him.

In all seriousness, he has been wonderful throughout this entire thing. I have cried countless times over things I can not control and he sits there, listens (does the typical male thing of trying to fix it), and essentially just supports me when I need it most. I really don't think I could be as "positive" about it if he wasn't. Nothing has been horrible and I am sure nothing will be.

I know I can come off as I am complaining about all of this stuff but I am really not. I am so grateful that there are so many treatments for couples that are struggling. I just have to make fun of myself and the process or I would go insane!

Scorpios

Justin and I are scorpios so when I saw this article today I had to read it!!! Funny how some of the things ACTUALLY sounds like us.... Supposedly we are very passionate people- I can definitly see that! Anyway here is the Scorpio Link. You will have to let me know what you think!

Perception is Reality

Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to attend a few different trainings/ meetings. I know I am a big nerd but I do enjoy attending these because I love to learn new things to help me not only at work, but hopefully in my day to day living. I know most people hate going to these kind of things but I love them- or most of them... (painful I know!) ANYWAY these trainings, though not intentionally, have had a lot of correlation between them which has been really nice.

Somethings that really have stood out were the phrases "your perception is your reality", "everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten", and that we are all going to die with a to-do list.

The perception phrase is one that we used a lot at Seeds of Hope (and among our friends) but it was good to have a little refresher. I don't think we ever really stop and just think about how many different ways things can be interpreted. When you really break things down and take a closer look, we can see how life experiences and other various things will effect how we look at something. You may see a broken -oh I don't know- bike, and I might see a well loved bike. Silly example but really it is nice to just have that to fall back on when I sit and think "Man so and so is WAY out in left field, where did they come up with that". It is kind of my little saying that I use to keep myself in check.

Everything we need to know we learn in Kindergarten.... Funny concept until I really thought about it. How true it is!!! We are all taught as kids that we need to share, be nice to others, if we hurt someone we need to apologize, say please and thank you, and last but not least- the golden rule. Wouldn't adulthood be SOOOOOOO much easier if we all still thought that way? I mean really I see people being trampled and trampling over one another just to get ahead. What happened to sharing with your friends. The competition is so fierce we can't just enjoy anything.

Be nice to others- how did this become so foreign. I am just as guilty as everyone else but seriously, why? I am the first to admit that I have no problem tailgating a driver that is "an idiot" in my book but why do I do that? I am not gaining anything I just get a millisecond of satisfaction and then I move on with my day. I could have one less stress if I just let it go...

How about: If you hurt someone, tell them you are sorry. It takes what 5 minutes to really apologize for hurting someones feelings. Shoot send an e-card if you have to but at least you are acknowledging that you screwed up. I think that gets us a lot further in life than just trampling through or over everyone.

And honestly how easy is it to follow the golden rule??? If I can do it, you can do it!

Now to touch on the fact that we area ll going to die with a to-do list. Again, not something I would normally think about but I suppose that would be true. I mean obviously we don't' know when our time is up SO that is why we have to live life to the fullest. Live for today!!!

Here is my last quote from the trainings: "Hard to see the picture if you are in the frame" Sometimes it is helpful to just step back and take everything in. I think if we all did this a little more often we might just have something that we can be proud of.

Thanks for humoring me!!! :o)

Dr. update

Went in for another appointment today- Everything seems to be going well. She is going to switch my meds next cycle assuming we aren't pregnant. She said my body doesn't respond as well as she had hoped to clomid so we are going a different route. I will be pumping more meds so who knows where that will lead us but the doc thought we were on track and was being very positive. :o) Fingers crossed she is right!

Congrats!

Congrats to Bre and Josh on their news! Baby Bernan will be here in May!! Best of luck with everything!

Boring weekend!

Our weekend was rather uneventful. Friday night I had my first purse show- that was interesting.... When I got home it was definitely time for bed! The past week had really caught up with me and I knew I had a few hours of work at the office on Saturday. BOO!!

Yesterday I got up and headed over to work. I actually got lots of stuff done so that was good! I even got to play a little catch up with a friend of mine too so that was nice. JR and I did a little shopping and then went out to grab a bite to eat. We haven't been out just the 2 of us in a long while so it was really nice. After Blue Bricks we checked out a newly opened place that is more "upscale"... It was pretty nice. I was ready to call it a night WAY before Justin wanted to but that is pretty normal at our house these days.

Today we spent watching the Vikings and the Packers. Truly a GREAT day for me- Vikes/ Cowboys lose and Pack win! WOOT WOOT!!

Ever since we moved in here we've wanted to have a fire in our wood burning fireplace. Today we finally got to try it out. :) I think its going to rather cozy downstairs later this winter!

Other than that not much is happening around the Hunecke house. Justin starts his 7 days off stretch on Thursday. His sister and her family will be up here over the weekend so we are pretty excited about that! Hope everyone has a good week

Debate

Well.......... nothing to clever to report from the debate last night. I can't help but admit I was completely BORED! I couldn't listen to the "Joe the plumber" argument anymore but I did kind of getting a kick out of watching Barack's body language when McCain would come out of right field on a topic- or completely talk himself in a circle. After I heard McCain complain about his hurt feelings because Barack didn't discount things that were said I had had enough. I was bored! I still had it on but I got engrossed in my new found love of "window"shopping on the net!

Anyway back to the debate. I am just sick of the whining, complaining, etc. from both sides. the next 18 days (or whatever) can't come soon enough. I am ready to cast my ballot and then wait 3 months till the next stupid mudslinging ads come out for the 2009 election.

I was talking to my mom this morning and though I don't know that we agree 100%- (she would never say that cuz she says I would argue to the death so she just lets me say my piece and then we move the convo along) she had a great point.... She said "Isn't it just really sad to think that all of these promises from both candidates probably won't happen?"

Great point! I mean, I think we all realize this when we are going through this whole process but still.... isn't it a little disheartening? This doesn't mean that I am wavering my support for Sen. Obama, I am just saying... it kinda sucks!

*** one thing I just thought of! I really liked the part where John got all excited and made his big comment "I am not George Bush. If you wanted to run against him you should have ran for President 4 years ago." Really? You aren't George Bush? OK, what are you going to do to prove that? hmmmmmmmm kinda what I thought.

Sorry just had to throw that in there! ***

being organized in an unorganized mess

Lately I have really been trying to get more organized. I have been feeling like I am juggling so many things I am starting to forget about what is really important.....

At work I have so many ideas/projects/and new things in the works I can't seem to get my day to day stuff done. I want to start ALL of the new FUN stuff, but then they never have the turn out or quality that I want. As soon as I start to feel caught up I look down at my 3 page to do list and think- "Man, I am never going to catch up!" This wouldn't be so bad if I felt like I was accomplishing things to the best of my ability. I have really been lacking in that I think so I need to figure out a better way to organize my thoughts.

When I get home I look around and just don't feel like organizing things here. I have it easy (and I know it!) since I don't have little ones running around my feet so I can't imagine how all the moms do it on a day to day basis. Hopefully I can get something figured out soon so I don't feel so much like a chicken with my head cut off... Some days I wish there were just more hours in the day so I could have more time to shut work off and have a little more me time! Selfish I realize but wouldn't that be nice?

***Does anyone have any thoughts on organizing to do lists?

I am completely open to suggestions!***

I need to find....

I need help!!

I just talked to a friend of mine and she already knows what she is going to be for Halloween and I have no idea..... I need to be something that I can move around in all right while working so -- NOTHING slutty!

(I can honestly say I am totally over that, UNLESS I someday have a rockin bod again and feel the need to show everyone-just sayin it could happen! HA!)

So if you have any suggestions I would love to hear 'em. Thanks!

I love my job!

A few months ago (when I first became addicted to the blogging life) I talked Becky into setting up blogs for people to check out our vacations and other activities for LEEP. We are in the process of getting the vacation one set up right now so I have been trying lots of different things with slide shows,layouts, and many other cool things. While doing this for work I find things that I just have to have so I come home and use my knowledge to create cooler things for myself! (what can I say?! I have to one up myself) So... I found this setting on one of the slideshow sites and I thought it was cool. I will let you know when our blogs are up and moving so you can kind of see a little more in depth the things that we do. Enjoy the slide show!

Uneventful Weekend

This weekend was Justin's weekend to work. That left me and Bear to hang out and get things done.... Well................. we were lazy. I actually really enjoy not having to do anything on weekends and I know JR thinks I am super lazy when I don't get the "housework" done BUT I really don't care! :o)

I caught a few minutes of the Hawks game and that was a GREAT win since I was beginning to lose faith... (not total faith but I was getting nervous!)

Saturday night I went with a friend to the new Richard Geare (sp??) and Diane Lane movie... I had read the book so I didn't know if that would make it better or not. I enjoyed it but I still think the book was better. I think both Becky and I agreed that it definitely wasn't one of our top 10! Still well worth a night out and the money for the ticket.

Sunday found both Bear and I even more lazy. (see the pattern?) I did however, get up and run a few errands at Target so I suppose that is successful! Got to watch the Packers win so my football teams were successful this weekend! Speaking of football man, there were lots of really good endings this Sunday. The Cowboys/Cardinals ending was STUPENDOUS!! Take that ROMO! (sorry about your bum pinkey but I mean really....) Justin's Vikings won so I guess everyone was happy this weekend.

I ended up spending the rest of my night working on the newsletter for work and didn't go to bed until well after midnight. I think the last time I looked at the clock it was around 10 to 1:00 so I am sure I was up into the 1:00 hour. Part of my problem is that I can't shut the TV off when CSI:Miami is on. I could watch those darn reruns a thousand times. Drama with just the right amount of humor and sarcasm. I am a sucker!

So needless to say after my lazy weekend I have lots of things that I need to get caught up on but I have decided to just take it one day at a time. What else do I have to do?! HA!!!

tough life

Bear has started doing this thing where he climbs up on our couch and pushes pillows to the floor. He nonchalantly looks around to see if we are watching and then crawls to the floor to lay on it.

Who says dogs aren't smart!?

worst case scenarios

I re-read the last post and I just wanted to be clear I am not upset with our Dr's nurse. She has been doing this for many years and I still think she knows what she is talking about. I am not upset with her at all and I am actually kind of glad she did tell me the worst case scenarios. I would rather know that stuff and be prepared than sit here thinking everything was going to be a cakewalk. I am just glad she called me back and told me she was wrong!

Sitting in the front seat on an emotional rollercoaster

Today was my first Dr's appointment since going on birth control to decrease the size of the cysts on my ovaries. I went in this morning hoping for good news.... No such luck.

I started my day with an ultrasound and then headed to the Dr's office for a consult with my Dr's nurse. She told me that the cyst we had been trying to shrink had only gotten bigger. She ran through a lot of things that could be causing it and even went as far as to say that worst case scenario I could possibly need to have a procedure done take care of the cysts. She also mentioned that a lot of times when she sees something like this it means that the woman is a great canidate for endometriosis which could make it extremely difficult to nearly impossible to get pregnant. Let me tell you this was not what I wanted to hear!

I spent my day going over and over everything in my mind... I was totally crushed and felt awful most of the day.... That is until I received a phone call around 3:00 pm.

Our Dr's nurse called me back and started the conversation by apologizing profusely. She said that she was sorry but after talking to the Dr. she found out she was wrong. Our doctor wasn't concerned by the ultrasound results and she thought we should go ahead and proceed with other measures of treatment!!! She said that we would keep an eye on everything but she thought even with the cysts we could keep things going. I can't tell you what a relief that was!! SO back to blood tests, meds, and Dr. appointments. So much better than the alternative.

I am so happy that the original discussion didn't end up being the final word. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Hopefully everything will go well and I won't really need to report too much through out the next few months. This time I am keeping a positive attitude!!!

Fun with the fall colors

I got to thinking that Justin and I hadn't taken any nice pictures together since we got married and figured now was a good time to nab some. I love all the fall colors and they are so vivid right now I figured why not?! We headed out to Minneopa Falls Park and took some quick shots and I think they turned out pretty good. :o)

Vikings win- oh joy!

I have to say it is funny listening to MN announcers during a Vikings game. They are too funny... one good game and the season is SAVED!!!! I think Justin thought they won the Superbowl tonight by how excited he got. Oh well I guess it doesn't matter that they are now tied with Green Bay.... Hopefully that changes next week, I think it is about time the Pack start to win again!

Weekend being landscape architects

Over the weekend the JR, Bear, and I headed to some farm fresh air. A long time ago Justin and I promised my mom we would do some landscaping for her so we headed down to get started... The task proved to be a bonding experience for JR and me. I wasn't necessarily convinced he knew what he was doing and I believe the feeling was mutual. If the first 4 bricks laid were going to be any indication things could have gone downhill pretty fast. Lucky for us we make a good team and can actually get some pretty cool things done when we do it together. I had a good time and am proud of what we did do, still a little surprised how long it actually takes to get things like this done. Oh well it was worth it and I think my parents were happy with what we came up with.

Here are a bunch of pictures that will show the progress. Let me know what you think!

BEFORE

DURING

Justin was totally pumped to get to run the skid loader.

I got to drive the 4-wheeler so I was having a good time too.

You can't see it overly well but Bear is covered in rocks. He had to be in the center of the action and he actually fell asleep in that spot while Justin and I continued to drop rocks on and around him. He never moved a muscle!!

I had to get in and try to drive it too!! I have to say that toy is pretty addicting!!

AFTER

Obviously these plants are not blooming but we decided not to cut them down right away after we transplanted them so my mom actually knew what she would have where... I can guarantee I wouldn't remember where they were next spring!!!

on the defense- sorta: WARNING! Political talk!!! :)

Over the weekend I have had some mixed reviews over my opinion on Governor Palin and the McCain/Palin ticket as a whole... Though I don't necessarily feel that I need to "defend" my thoughts I do think that I should better explain my frustration with her thoughts and values.

My main issue with Governor Palin is her sarcastic, overbearing attitude- the EXACT same issue I had with John Kerry 4 years ago. I feel like she is untruthful and that I can't trust her and her beliefs. I don't think it is fair to say that because I am a woman I should be able to support where she is coming from. People tried that on my with Hilary Clinton and sorry folks I don't trust her as far as I could throw her either. I will not "like" someone just because they are the same sex as I am! :) I can't support someone, male or female, if I don't agree with what they are saying.... I think it would/will be wonderful to have a woman running office at some point I just haven't seen one yet that I would really like to say "yes, she is my president". To be honest I can't say that about several of our Presidents but that is neither here nor there! :) Just Kidding!!

Back to Palin, it scares me to think that some of her ideals would or could become the "norm" for our country. Mostly because I don't think having a country that only believes in the conservative value or liberal value system is appropriate. There are several ways to look at peoples lives and/or situations and I don't think that EITHER side of the aisle necessarily does that on a daily basis but I suppose that would only happen in a perfect world! Hence my need to stay Independent!

I don't feel that Governor Palin can look at 2 sides of a coin, or at least that is my opinion. She hasn't really shown me that she understands why someone like me would believe that abortion is a choice, or that people who love one another can be together-legally, or that if I were raped in Alaska and went for a much needed exam, I would need to pay for that. I don't think that is right. There are other things that I don't believe she has considered but these are my main frustrations at this moment. I realize neither Senator Obama or Senator Biden believe that same sex marriage should be legalized but they are at least open to the idea that some people think it should be a right.

People have asked and others may wonder how I am pro-choice when my own mother was adopted. I realize I may not even be here had abortion been the option her biological mom had chosen BUT I do feel in some situations it is a necessary option. I am a woman that wants desperately to have a baby of her own but I also know that if something horrible would have happened to me to conceive that child I would have a VERY difficult time carrying it to term. There is no doubt in my mind that those women that have been forced to do this have suffered deeper than anyone could know. I also think that if there are health issues for a mother that could cost her life, it should be an option she can weigh. Who am I to say what a person would want to choose?

I am not saying I would necessarily choose this option but at least it is an option if someone really needs to exercise it. Do I think Gov. Palin is awful for knowingly giving birth to a child with downs syndrome? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I think it is wonderful that she followed through with her pregnancy because she knew she could love her child no matter what. Unfortunately not everyone is as accepting of having an "imperfect" child and their child suffers. Adoption is wonderful (and my mother along with several friends are living proof of what a gift it is) but there are children out there suffering because their mom felt they had no options. I can't say enough how wonderful I think adoption is. I am so happy that so many people have gotten to live life because of this option, just remember not everyone could do it. That is my main driving force behind my belief on this.

On the McCain/Palin ticket....

I don't think that just because John McCain was a POW he knows exactly how to lead our country out of war. Do I know that my choice in candidate can do it for sure either, not 100% but I am willing to see what he can do. The fact that he is a "Maverick" he can be trusted to know exactly what is being done. Why, if he is such a maverick, did he vote right along side Obama and Biden for the bail out bill, among other things?

I don't think that Governor Palin "poor attempt at a joke" comment on not knowing what a Vice President does was overly funny. I guess if you don't know what the job is for why should you want it? How could you even know what you are campaigning for if you don't know what the title entails? Again, Biden isn't perfect because he himself said he wouldn't consider being a Vice President BUT he also thought he was going to have the top chair, I can't say that for Palin.

Again as I have said before (not necessarily on here) I don't think that Obama/Biden can get everything done that really needs to be done but, I think they have ideas on how they could. I realize these are "ideas" but isn't that how everything starts? Without having some plan/ideas we can't do anything. I am sure McCain/Palin have some ideas on how they would make our country a better place, and I can admit some of them are interesting and could work but, when I look at the bigger picture I don't see the success of our nation under that umbrella. Maybe I will be proven wrong IF they are elected but as of now I personally do not think so. Who knows I could be completely wrong!

I will end this entry with this: I will agree to disagree with all of you who have questioned my thought process. :) I respect your thoughts and value your opinions! I appreciate your challenges and know that we couldn't have an America without it. Isn't free speech awesome!?!

With that said, I will TRY to stop voicing my opinion so loudly on here because I don't want people to stop reading about the happier things in our lives! Thanks for reading my blabbering. Ok, I am FINALLY stepping off my soapbox for awhile.... Have a wonderful day!

I just shake my head......

Ok, so I said to stay tuned because I was sure I would have an opinion after the debate...... Well, I was right I have an opinion!!! (imagine that!)

First of all I will begin by saying that I respect that Gov. Palin and Sen. Biden can get up in front of the American people and speak.... With that said, my respect for Gov. Palin stops there.

Most of the debate I felt like I was being taken on the most confusing ride I had ever been on. I realize that part of politics is to just keep talking till everyone is so confused they can't oppose you BUT, seriously JUST ANSWER THE FREAKING QUESTION!!! When the mediator would ask a question I swear Ms. Palin never actually answered any of them. She was so focused on her views on energy producing state and fumbling with her words that she couldn't formulate a concise answer. I am sick of the "hockey mom", the "Joe six pack", and all American girl arguments... WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE TO BECOME PRESIDENT? That is my question and I still haven't heard your answer. I don't care that you and your running mates are going to be "mavericks".

I fundamentally disagree on her views of abortion. Just as simple as that. I don't agree with how "HER" state made rape victims pay for their exams. I don't agree! I am for victims, not against them. We shouldn't be making victims jump through more and more hoops to get the care that they deserve.

I still keep my Independent views and can't go 100% either way but to me a McCain/Palin ticket is DEFINITELY NOT the way to go.

I am sorry if my opinion offends you but I am just tired of hearing the same arguements and never hearing any answers to the real questions!

"Officially" a Minnesotan.....

I finally bit the bullet and went and got my MN drivers license today. I can't really tell you why it took me so long but I think I just wasn't ready to give up the state I had spent my entire in! Anyway, not to brag but I did pretty darn good with a 96%- not too shabby! I was kinda nervous I would fail since JR had already passed months ago. :o) Can't let him out do me! HA HA!

Tonight I enjoyed one of my favorite shows... "Private Practice" (the Grey's spin off)had just begun last season right before the writers strike and they only had a few episodes written SO I had to wait all year to get caught back up. I have to say I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this evenings episode! Just made my stomach churn with all of the dynamics surrounding secrets. Very good! I have to say I do love Kate Walsh too so that may have something to do with it- Taye Diggs isn't to shabby either!

I didn't get into it too much earlier but I have to say I think that "Brothers and Sister" (Sundays on ABC) has some fantastic writing. Justin will even sit through that show and he is usually telling me how ridiculous the shows are that I watch!!!

Tomorrow is the big Vice Presidential debate, I CANT WAIT! I am such a nerd... I don't know how it is going to go but I am sure I will have something to say afterwards. Aren't you lucky!? Only 34 days till the election and then the stupid campaign adds will be over- for 2 more years till the next election process begins.... oh joy!