It made me sad yesterday that nobody in my family was celebrating Obama's win.
I sat and watched with tears flowing down, holding my half black baby with my niece in Kenya, such an important day and THANK GOD for the outcome. I'm left to assume that they wanted the other guy to win.
It makes me so perplexed to see people use the word Christian to justify voting for McCain. John McCain has cheated on all of his wives and slept with Anna Nicole Smith. He was born in 1936....a hundred years ago. Talk about unhip and uncool. In my family we shouldn't relate to that AT ALL. His wife Cindy inherited $100,000,000 when she was 18 and in my family we shouldn't relate to that either.
My true problem here is that I feel McCain supporters truly believe themselves to be morally superior to the rest of us who happen to include YOU in our hopes and dreams.
It's o.k. that you voted for McCain but it hurt me deep to have not one mention of this historic election mentioned to me at all by those that I love the most. And to think that my mom might have voted to keep old whitey in charge is insulting to everyone. She didn't say a word about it yesterday.
I cried tears of joy ALL DAY!!! Wish she could feel my pride.
Also, sources other than Fox news will quickly and scarily show you exactly what we would have gotten from another republican leader... what has George done that you are proud of? Did he keep any of his promises? Hasn't the past 8 years been the hardest ever?
There is no christianity in bombing those that you cant control with words.
There is no christianity in melting ice caps and drowning polar bears.
There is no christianity in the red states, only racists and weapons and fear that the past has left us in a huge pile of crap.
Hopefully you can be happy that the person I voted for ACTUALLY WON FOR THE FIRST TIME. I haven't rubbed in the fact that George stole a few elections just like I don't condemn republicans for wishing things were still holy and safe and predictable. My Jesus is not an elitist bastard and I'm pretty sure he wasn't white either.
Sometimes it's not enough to talk about the weather and sports.
I havent felt good about our country in 8 years. SUnny was born on GWBush's FIRST day in office. Holding Elijah and watching Obama make his speech was THE BEST DAY FOR MY FAMILY and I wish that meant something to everyone else.
I love all of you but need some help understanding what it is about White old guys that makes you feel safe? If you cant PROUDLY say you voted for whomever you voted for than maybe you're not proud of your choice.
Caribou Barbie didn't help. I have nothing in common with HER either.
And neither does ANYONE else I know.
I voted so that my kids can marry the person who loves them the most.
I voted because the planet has no voice and polar bears cant vote.A
I voted because we need to end the stupid wars already.
I voted for Obama because he has read all 7 Harry Potter novels to his kids and likes to go to the beach.
Because he admitted to doing drugs instead of just denying it like GW and friends.
Why did you vote for the guy you voted for?
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I won!
Last night there was a Karaoke contest at a local bar called Shaka's.
Our friend Jose came into the skate shop to tell us and make sure I entered.
So, Tony MADE me go and guess what? I WON! I WON $30
It was so hilarious.
I sang Carole King and the Carpenters and Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt....
Seriously I felt SO good afterward.....I usually have to work 3 hours to make $30.
Did you know I could sing? Nobody in town did and it was awesome!
Our friend Jose came into the skate shop to tell us and make sure I entered.
So, Tony MADE me go and guess what? I WON! I WON $30
It was so hilarious.
I sang Carole King and the Carpenters and Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt....
Seriously I felt SO good afterward.....I usually have to work 3 hours to make $30.
Did you know I could sing? Nobody in town did and it was awesome!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Getting old, getting weird.
My friends are getting married, making 6 figures or traveling the world.
It's so hard to feel good about myself when I cant even take care of myself properly.
Nothing's really worked out for us here, or anywhere. I've pissed away my talents and my future is here and rather dull. My biggest project now is rounding up enough funds to get home for A holiday.
This isn't a post about being poor, really.
It's more about not following your dreams and actually using the talents that someone with an actual plan might have given you. This can't be all that I am here for? Costing my parents money still and not only, not making ends meet but joining others in a hole. Making 12 bucks an hour including tips and wearing the same bra and shoes everyday while doing it.
Do I like where I live? Yes. Oxygen ocean open spaces.
We need our OWN house....I need our own house with a room with a door that I can put SOMEONE in and shut it when I need to. I need to fix my credit and fix the past. Our shop is SO CLOSE to doing great but we never have enough stuff.
.
What started this was learning that my friend Kirk is getting married, to a stick figure certainly, and he's always done everything he wanted to do, sometimes VERY WELL.
Wish I could say the same thing.
This isn't my fate I'm living is it?
I'm a MOM.
And an employee.
Thats it.
Pity Party at my house.
It's so hard to feel good about myself when I cant even take care of myself properly.
Nothing's really worked out for us here, or anywhere. I've pissed away my talents and my future is here and rather dull. My biggest project now is rounding up enough funds to get home for A holiday.
This isn't a post about being poor, really.
It's more about not following your dreams and actually using the talents that someone with an actual plan might have given you. This can't be all that I am here for? Costing my parents money still and not only, not making ends meet but joining others in a hole. Making 12 bucks an hour including tips and wearing the same bra and shoes everyday while doing it.
Do I like where I live? Yes. Oxygen ocean open spaces.
We need our OWN house....I need our own house with a room with a door that I can put SOMEONE in and shut it when I need to. I need to fix my credit and fix the past. Our shop is SO CLOSE to doing great but we never have enough stuff.
.
What started this was learning that my friend Kirk is getting married, to a stick figure certainly, and he's always done everything he wanted to do, sometimes VERY WELL.
Wish I could say the same thing.
This isn't my fate I'm living is it?
I'm a MOM.
And an employee.
Thats it.
Pity Party at my house.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
It's getting easier and easier to be a good parent. All of a sudden these two beautiful kids are so much more important than me and my problems. At the end of the day I am SO grateful and thankful and I know that we are doing what were supposed to do even though it seems so silly sometimes.
I always thought that we'd have a few more visitors and couch surfers but there is always time for that.
However, my parents better not die while I'm out here on an island.
I cant handle the thoughts of their deaths yet and forbid them from dieing for at least 15 years.
Got it?
15 years. I'll be 47!!!!!!!!
Holy CRAP!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Last Letter From Nana
My Dearest Sarah,
Where did you get this beautiful baby? Ah! He is the most sure of himself. By this I mean he smiles a lot. Beautiful photos which I would not part with for anything, they are mine.And to see him walking now is something else, he is a little star. Does he say words like Mama, Papa or Sunny? I bet he says Mama.
He is my Great Grandchild.
To stay here is so much walking around by visitors, it seems like they all come to visit at the same time.
You know Sarah, I understand everything that goes on in one day, soon it will all be the 'Other day' OK? Don't worry about coming here soon, everything will come as it is supposed to, so take it easy. Don't worry anymore. It is not worth it, it doesnt make sense believe me, the more you worry the more its getting worse.Don't be like me to worry about everything. Just pray and all will be fine.
Well Sarah, how are you? I know you like Hawaii so much, you are so lucky to live there so do not worry anymore. How is Tony? How is his little business? I hope it goes around well and it keeps you on your toes.
Before I sign off, take Elijah in your arms and kiss him for me. I love you Sarah. Take care of yourself and your children. Sunny likes it there, she came here wih DOnas. She talks more than ever.
Well, next letter will be more interesting, not so boring.
Love you Sarah, love to everybody.
Love and prayers,
Nana
XOXOXOOXOXOX
Where did you get this beautiful baby? Ah! He is the most sure of himself. By this I mean he smiles a lot. Beautiful photos which I would not part with for anything, they are mine.And to see him walking now is something else, he is a little star. Does he say words like Mama, Papa or Sunny? I bet he says Mama.
He is my Great Grandchild.
To stay here is so much walking around by visitors, it seems like they all come to visit at the same time.
You know Sarah, I understand everything that goes on in one day, soon it will all be the 'Other day' OK? Don't worry about coming here soon, everything will come as it is supposed to, so take it easy. Don't worry anymore. It is not worth it, it doesnt make sense believe me, the more you worry the more its getting worse.Don't be like me to worry about everything. Just pray and all will be fine.
Well Sarah, how are you? I know you like Hawaii so much, you are so lucky to live there so do not worry anymore. How is Tony? How is his little business? I hope it goes around well and it keeps you on your toes.
Before I sign off, take Elijah in your arms and kiss him for me. I love you Sarah. Take care of yourself and your children. Sunny likes it there, she came here wih DOnas. She talks more than ever.
Well, next letter will be more interesting, not so boring.
Love you Sarah, love to everybody.
Love and prayers,
Nana
XOXOXOOXOXOX
Friday, September 19, 2008
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