Missy Higgins

Seth and I went to see Missy Higgins in concert tonight! It was amazing. Seth got her autograph for me afterward! When I was looking at her website tonight I found this!

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Swing Vote

So my "friend" started all of this 2 weeks ago with the following email...
Subject: : ) I do love you

Hi Maggie,
I'm not sending you this to upset you. That's the last think that I want to do. I love you, and I think SO much of you. I cry as I write this, because I don't want you to take it the wrong way. I'm afraid for our country and what was on FOX News last night scares me even more. I'm nervous about this upcoming election and the end results. I think that whoever wins, we may have riots and things, but I truly believe that if Obama gets in there, we're going to suffer greatly. He seems so radical and I'm afraid that some of our freedoms will be taken away. I truly feel that my gut feelings are real and that God is telling me something. That's why I'm sending this to you. He doesn't love God. He's filled with hate, but he hides it very well. His past is just too rocky to ignore. I know that people can change, but I feel he's hiding things, and I don't that that he's changed since then. I also don't think that we want the change that he's talking about. I don't think that a good and upright christian, believing in God, would have so many ties to terrorism. His friends have terrorized our great nation and taken the lives of so many innocent people. They've caused us SO much suffering. He knows and deals with so many shady characters and a lot of them are known to have done unspeakable things to hurt us.
The videos are frightening, but I felt the need to send them. I'll respect whatever decision that you make, but please try and see what I'm seeing. Think hard about it. I'm not wild about McCain either (but I do like Palin), but I don't feel threatened by him, and I feel that God would want for us to choose him.
Please don't be mad at me for this. I'm really just concerned and very nervous about the outcome of it all.
Love you,

Then she signed her name and there was a video of some sort that followed, which I didn't watch and wont include here b/c I don't want to give any sort of credence to any of what she has to say. I was shocked! I didn't know how to respond, so... I didn't. This past Monday, I got yet another email.

Subject: Hey. . .please read what I've got to say

Hi Maggie,

I know that you're upset with me, and I'm sorry for that. I told
you in one of the last emails that I sent you, that I wasn't
trying
to hurt you. I'm trying to get you to do the right thing. As
Christian's (and Catholics), we are for life, and to vote someone
in as President of our country who is in favor of killing innocent
unborn babies, is a grave sin. I don't want you to do that.
Please watch this video of what Obama has said about abortion. In
one part, he states that he has 2 little girls ages 6 and 9 and if
they ever make a MISTAKE, then he doesn't want them PUNISHED
(?) by
a baby. He looks at these innocent lives as mistakes and
considers
them a punishment. . .how sad. We mush remember that God gives
life, and these little ones are a gift? It's not our place to end
ones life. It's His, and he'll take us when He's ready.

None of the other things are NEAR as important as this issue.
Life comes first.

I hope that you read this to the end. I'm sure that I'll never
know if you did or not, but God knows I tried to do the right
thing.

Whether it seems like it or not, I love you and I value your
friendship.

~C

OMG! At this point, I am crying and shaking...I had no idea how to respond, but after thinking about it I responded with this...

C,
I did not respond to the last email, b/c I didn't read it and I don't intend to read this one. I read what you had to say in both, but I wont watch any videos or read any further. I would never be angry with you because you are afraid. With all the rhetoric that's being slung, it's hard to see past these things to what is right. In fact I have set up all fwds pertaining to the election to be deleted and go directly to my trash can.
I will certainly pray for you and hope you are able to see things the way I do some day, just as you hope and pray that I will see things the way you do.
I think McCain is a very nice man, I just don't want another republican in the White House. I think the republicans have had the time since 1974...Nixon...Ford...Regan...Regan...Old Bush...New Bush...New Bush, where the democrats have not. Carter...Clinton...Clinton. to reverse Rowe vs. Wade, if that was really part of their agenda as they claimed during their campaigns.

I rcvd the following advice from a very good friend after the first time you were trying to "Save" me from doing the "Wrong" thing.

1- if I wanted to remain friendly with this person I probably would not reply other than a quick “we’ll see” type email and keep it at a level of “this never really happened”
2- However, I probably would not want this person as a friend and #1 would be ignored and I would then reply:

“Don’t believe everything you read or hear!” This goes both ways…Barack Obama is not the Messiah and I understand that, but he is better than what is currently in the office and he at least presents options that are more in line with my beliefs than McCain. Secondly, although McCain is an honorable man and a true war hero his total disregard for the office of the presidency that he has displayed in choosing Palin is something I can’t ignore. She is perhaps the most ill-equipped candidate to ever be placed on a ballot for pres/VP. She makes Dan Quayle look good! Finally, if you truly want to be educated and informed you have to go to more than Fox news for your information. You should check out CNN, Fox, NBC, CBS, Google news, Washington Post, etc, etc! People who only get the news from Fox and say that all the other news sources are biased are truly uninformed. I know that some tend to be more liberal and some more conservative that is why you have to read both!

People like this are so biased and have such thick blinders on that they will ignore anything you send other than you are repenting of your sins and shortcomings and have seen the light and are now voting for McCain and Palin. However, I would end with one last statement and appeal to her Christian basis. Are we not supposed to take care of our brothers and sisters? Are we not to turn the other cheek? If a person needs a shirt are we not to give him our coat too? If all this is true (and it is in the Bible) then how do you explain: taking care of those who can’t afford insurance, providing education for everyone and not just the elite. Aren’t those the same?

And here is the real kicker. I am betting that you will send her a nice email and she will remain your friend (I am not judging, I would probably do the same) because that’s what Democrats do. We accept others with different beliefs and thoughts and we don’t judge or condemn them we agree to disagree. Liberal as defined on the web is broad: showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "tolerant ... ; having political or social views favoring reform and progress ;tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition.

And that is what we do… we tolerate those who are different than us.

C, I love you too. I value you and your friendship, but these emails trying to "SAVE me from doing WRONG" have to stop. Work on someone else that has different beliefs than you. Better yet, allow people to be different. It is why this country is SO GREAT!! I never wanted to get into this. But I can no longer sit by and allow you to try and make me feel bad for who I am.
Maggie

She continued to email me, I had to block her emails and phone number b/c she called and left a big long hater voice mail!
So I fwded to some family and friends. I told them all I was going to include the above picture in my email to her, but I didn't...
Then Today, as my spirits were low I opened up my email from a friend to find this...

Now, I feel better.... I will indeed Barack The Vote!

Costume?

This Site helps you pick a halloween costume based on your personality, style and budget...it's fun, but mine is way off...I mean really? House Bunny?

Happy To Be....

I recently took C to the Jonas Brothers Concert. When we got home, I couldn't sleep b/c I was so very excited that I was healthy and able to take her. I wrote this email to my parents and sent this picture


Mom and Dad,
Here is a picture of Carly when the Jo Bros first took the stage. It was dark, but I hope you can see the look on her face. She was swinging her little light stick around. There are NO words to express just how very full of gratitude and happiness my heart felt when I got to see her like this. I just kept thinking how lucky I was to be able to be there with her. I feel that a lot these days. Since I am healthier and able to do more things. I will NEVER forget that feeling. I feel so fortunate......SO BLESSED

My Name

I don't know if this is real or not, but it was kind of cool anyway!

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 26 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

This is SO dead on

Oh no she di-int

FACE TIME!!

Jeopardy

Celebrity Jeopardy...I can handle that

Giving Animals their medicine

I got this in an email today and thought it was hysterical!


How To Give A Cat A Pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.


3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.


4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.


5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.


6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.


7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.


8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

10 . Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door on to neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

12. Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.

13. Tie the little bastard's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of filet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.

14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

15 . Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.



How To Give A Dog A Pill


1. Wrap it in bacon.

2. Toss it in the air

OH ALEX

What a Tricky Trickster you are!

Oh how I hate this show. Unless of course it is teen week and I can get them before the smarty pants contestants!

I Like Being Liked

When A new friend calls out of the blue for that first sometimes uncomfortable conversation, it always makes me so nervous. I guess I am backwards that way, but I get nervous about their conversation style as opposed to mine and if we will mesh. Anyway, My cousin is marrying a girl whom I JUST LOVE!!! She is super sweet, very artistic (she makes her own jewelry....what's not to like) She called me tonight about an email I sent last week asking people to keep C in their thoughts. She knew I was
having a bad week anyway b/c of seeing the eye specialist for cataracts and my routine follow up w/ my oncologist. All my news was good except for that bastard that hasn't had C call home. She asked me if I wanted to go with her to get fitted for her wedding dress! I teared up immediately (b/c I have the sickness) (My grandma would cry at commercials, movies, songs and say "I Have the Sickness") I am the exact same way. I cry over everything. Even things that make me happy! I was over the moon! SHE LIKES ME SHE REALLY LIKES ME!!! (And to boot I think she likes me better than the other cousins she is inheriting)! *pat pat* Just kidding....

but it is true! :)

Sniffles

This has been a rough week. C has been on Vacation with her Dad on a Cruise to Mexico. He hasn't had her call me, I know what you are all thinking "No News is Good News" but it just isn't normal for her to go a day with out talking to me. I thought he would at least have her call when they got to port, but no such luck. I miss her like crazy and that lead me to this....






MEET SNIFFLES
It was an accident....I saw a sign and thought it would cure my sadness. It may have but I think it is also further proof that I suffer not only from sadness, but complete and total Madness. INSANE I TELL YOU.....INSANE

"Nature. It's Closer Than You Think"-Carnival Cruise

This is exactly what I am afraid of.
I have been beside myself since last night around this time. Carly left with her f@ck...oh I mean Father today for a Carnival Cruise. I am freaking out. She is such a smart girl and it isn't her I am worried about it is him. He isn't the sharpest tack in the box, though he is very tacky. Ugh...Just needed to vent b/c I think it is going to be another sleepless/restless night. I wish I could be a little spy on the boat...You may think I am joking, but we almost booked me a ticket. Send good thoughts little Coo's way, so that she stays safe!

Easy Silence is the Best Silence

This week started off great. We went to a couple's shower on Saturday for my cousin and his wife to be (WHO I LOVE!) which is where the picture was taken in the post below. Sunday Seth and I threw a Celebrate Life party, Well, to celebrate Life! My grandma just finished Radiation Treatments for uterine Cancer. She is doing pretty well now. The day after the party My grandpa and 2 of my cousins and My Aunt all got sick. Then My brother's 4 children were sick with fevers and stomach flu like symptoms just like my Grandpa, Aunt and Cousins. On Tuesday night I woke up with the same and felt just horrible. When Seth got home from Lexington that morning he brought me home from my parents where I was staying the night b/c they help me get Carly off in the morning to school when I am not feeling well. He takes such good care of me when I am sick. That day My grandpa was admitted to the hospital for a Bowel obstruction. They have since run some tests and his platelet count is extremely low. They are unsure what is going on and it will take more tests to determine. Thursday my brother's wife who was also sick with a fever had a OB appointment where they did a pelvic exam. When she got home she was bleeding and having back pain and was admitted to the hospital. They gave her some medicine to help the baby's lungs develop if she were to deliver and to try to keep her from going into labor. They did an ultrasound and the little guy is 3 lbs. He isn't due until the end of May. The medicine helped and she is no longer bleeding and has been released.
The other night Seth and I were in bed and I was crying about things. Questioning why so many things happen to some people while some seem to walk through life unscathed. Not that I wish anything bad on anyone. Sometimes Seth has a tendency to want to "fix" that are wrong with me, but not that night. He held me and let me cry. I heard a song that SO reminded me of that moment, and as soon as Seth is back from Lexington I will make him listen to it hee hee...he just LOVES when I do that!

Anyway Seth if you are reading this

"Answers only make more questions
I need something to believe in
Breathe in sanctuary in the
Easy silence that you make for me
It's okay when there's nothing more to say to me
And the peaceful quiet you create for me
And the way you keep the world at bay for me"

~Dixie Chicks

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I just thought this depicts us so well....I am off somewhere else, paying attention to something/someone else and Seth is always on point, ready to do whatever it is we set out to do (Take the pic in this instance) in the first place!

Places I've Been

1. Charleston, SC, USA

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I KICKED YOUR ASS CANCER!!!

10 years ago today was the first time I was diagnosed with Cancer. After Round 3...It was a total Knock Out!! Yay me!!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I have no idea why, but I am compelled to participate in these silly things every time I find them! hee hee

HAIR

I hate growing my hair out. I love the salon too much. I would go everyday, if I had enough money and time and hair. I have been trying to grow my hair out. I have a fuller face and I think it looks better longer. But short is SO much easier. Seth wants me to grow it....I know he does, though he would never admit to it. And sneakiness is trying to use reverse psychology on me as if I am 5 and saying, I knew you wouldn't grow it out, every time I say "I am sick of my hair, I want it cut" UGH!!!! I am SO OVER IT!!!!
YAY! My mom is taking me to see Wicked on Sunday!!!! I am excited!
I haven't written, b/c honestly I have nothing to say. So if you don't mind more of the same, i might try to be more consistent in updating my blog...