Where is the most logical place to hold a high school reunion? See, my line of thinking is that you hold it in the town where you graduated. Right? Yeah. The brilliant masterminds of my class want to have it in Northern Virginia. Except we graduated in Williamsburg, some 100+ miles south.
We had the 10th during the homecoming weekend, which is actually a good idea. That's in October. In our facebook group, I started a thread about the reunion. Asked if it was going to be homecoming weekend, because my little brother's class is also having their reunion that weekend. I even mentioned that I don't get to see him much and I couldn't wait to hang out with him.
Today I e-mailed another classmate that had volunteered himself (along with me!) to plan the 15th. E-mailed my "cousin" because she's planning my little brother's and I wanted to know what they are doing. Tonight, the classmate IM'd me and told me the class president is talking to him now, letting him know the details. They have planned it for the weekend of Aug. 7th, basically a month away, in Herndon, Va. Since I don't know where that is, I won't be going.
August 7th is also my daughter's first day of school in a brand new school. No way is she missing that, and if I waited until she got out of school it would be midnight before we got to Va. Not gonna happen, and she's going with me.
In writing this out, I've come to a conclusion, and let my partner in crime know. He and I are going to plan something for homecoming weekend, in WILLIAMSBURG, and deal with the wrath later. Not that I'm at all worried about it, I live 600 miles away from these crazy people planning the reunion.
Plus, I'll get to hang out with my little brother and all his friends that I used to babysit. I love hanging out with them. For some reason, they all treat me like a Queen. I can sit in one spot and never be without a drink for hours. :) I love those boys!
6.24.2009
6.22.2009
Perez Hilton was Wrong
I've watched the videos that will.i.am and Perez have released this morning after the fight at the awards show last night. While I'll be the first to admit that the manager of Black Eye Peas was wrong for punching Perez Hilton, if you run your mouth enough, someone is going to resort to violence. If Perez went 5 years (like he says) without someone punching his ass, he was pretty lucky. People are crazy.
Here's the part that bothers me, the reason for the blog. Perez Hilton said he called will.i.am a faggot to piss him off. Why is it ok for you to use a word that you would crucify a straight person for saying?
Let's all remember how GLADD and Hilton went after Eminem when he said faggot, and Eminem had to go on to explain that when he says that, he's trying to insult straight people. No matter how Eminem (or anyone else) explained it, he was wrong, and GLADD called for a boycott of his album.
I'm waiting to see if GLADD makes Perez apologize, or if they stand behind him. If they don't make him apologize, they are all "disgusting human beings". If you want someone else to issue an apology for using the word faggot, then you need to do the same. You can't call out others if you don't first call out yourself.
Don't get me wrong, I like Perez Hilton. I think he's funny, crude, and actually gets to the bottom of tabloid rumors. I just think that if you want the world to change, be more accepting, then you shouldn't use words that you find offensive. It makes you non-credible.
Here's the part that bothers me, the reason for the blog. Perez Hilton said he called will.i.am a faggot to piss him off. Why is it ok for you to use a word that you would crucify a straight person for saying?
Let's all remember how GLADD and Hilton went after Eminem when he said faggot, and Eminem had to go on to explain that when he says that, he's trying to insult straight people. No matter how Eminem (or anyone else) explained it, he was wrong, and GLADD called for a boycott of his album.
I'm waiting to see if GLADD makes Perez apologize, or if they stand behind him. If they don't make him apologize, they are all "disgusting human beings". If you want someone else to issue an apology for using the word faggot, then you need to do the same. You can't call out others if you don't first call out yourself.
Don't get me wrong, I like Perez Hilton. I think he's funny, crude, and actually gets to the bottom of tabloid rumors. I just think that if you want the world to change, be more accepting, then you shouldn't use words that you find offensive. It makes you non-credible.
6.20.2009
Wal-Mart charges more depending on the store!
Yesterday, I decided to go to Athens. Any time I go to Athens or Augusta, I like to go to Wal-Mart to look at their yarn selections. They have more of a variety of colors at the bigger city stores.
The Wal-Mart in Thomson would be considered a rural store. They have the food and stuff, but the store is smaller and doesn't have as good a selection of items as other stores. Whatever, it has what I need and cheaper than the grocery store.
In Athens, the first place I go is the crafts. I'm not happy with the purples I have for a blanket I'm planning, so I wanted to see which colors of yarn they had available. Imagine my surprise when I see the price of the yarn: $2.00. The same exact item at Thomson's store is $2.47. I'm positive the two dollar price is NOT a sale. They would have had roll back signs or red tags or something on the price. I bought 7 skeins of yarn. I saved $3.50.
Then it started to bother me. I'd like to know why people in rural areas - statistically poorer than metro areas - are made to pay more? Supposedly Wally World buys in bulk to save money...but why aren't the prices the same? They didn't buy yarn for one store at a certain price and another lot of yarn for another store at a different price. They bought all the yarn together at THE SAME PRICE.
I'd like to bring it to Wal-Mart's attention. Actually, I'm one of those people that want to have the MEDIA ask that question. I just think it's unfair that poorer people are made to pay more for the same product at different locations of the chain. Doesn't seem very nice.
(and I know all the stories about wal-mart being like this. Just another example.)
The Wal-Mart in Thomson would be considered a rural store. They have the food and stuff, but the store is smaller and doesn't have as good a selection of items as other stores. Whatever, it has what I need and cheaper than the grocery store.
In Athens, the first place I go is the crafts. I'm not happy with the purples I have for a blanket I'm planning, so I wanted to see which colors of yarn they had available. Imagine my surprise when I see the price of the yarn: $2.00. The same exact item at Thomson's store is $2.47. I'm positive the two dollar price is NOT a sale. They would have had roll back signs or red tags or something on the price. I bought 7 skeins of yarn. I saved $3.50.
Then it started to bother me. I'd like to know why people in rural areas - statistically poorer than metro areas - are made to pay more? Supposedly Wally World buys in bulk to save money...but why aren't the prices the same? They didn't buy yarn for one store at a certain price and another lot of yarn for another store at a different price. They bought all the yarn together at THE SAME PRICE.
I'd like to bring it to Wal-Mart's attention. Actually, I'm one of those people that want to have the MEDIA ask that question. I just think it's unfair that poorer people are made to pay more for the same product at different locations of the chain. Doesn't seem very nice.
(and I know all the stories about wal-mart being like this. Just another example.)
Crazy Bitch
I don't quite know where this is going. I'm really tired. Exhausted, actually. My mind is racing, my heart feels like it wants to grow legs and run out of my chest. I should be asleep because I have a Weight Watchers meeting in the morning.
That makes me nervous, too. I've gained 10 lbs in the 7 months the ass has been refusing to work. One of the main reasons for going back to school. Other than the important one of realizing I can't count on my husband. I need to get out of the house and away from my refrigerator.
Tonight I caught the end of My Dog Skip. I shouldn't do that to myself since I own two Jack Russell's. It just made me sad, and then the tears came. Couldn't stop them. Not because of the movie. The last few weeks whenever I've wanted to cry my eyes burned. It physically hurt to cry. So I didn't. Let it all build up. Cried for an hour straight. *sighs* Feel a little better, but now I'm just angry. Imagine that. ;)
I don't like being this mean, bitchy person. Usually I'm laid back until you piss me off. It's hard to sit in this house with someone that you resent more and more each passing day. Just makes me think of greener pastures. Not like there are any, but I still think.
I'm not good at relationships. I'm the fatal attraction chick. Not really, but I'd like for someone to love me. Treat me well. They don't have to be rich - I'm not high maintenance. Well, maybe. I want attention and affection, appreciation and support. Does that make me impossible to please?
Or does that mean that the people in my past just didn't care enough? See, I think that if you truly love someone, those things I want shouldn't be a burden. It shouldn't make me a bitch because I have issues and I'm a little needier than most. My quirky issues should be the things that you love about me.
Don't get me wrong. When I think about past people that I've been involved with, there are one or two that I'm glad - now - that I wasn't a target for their love. Took me a loooong time to realize that, but I learned. Now I can't tell you how happy I am they didn't love me.
Then there are people that I think were stupid to let me go. I wonder to this day if people ever tell them they were dumb. That they let the best person for them get away. That they should have treated me better than they did. I doubt it. Boys never sit around discussing feelings and relationships, do they?
That makes me nervous, too. I've gained 10 lbs in the 7 months the ass has been refusing to work. One of the main reasons for going back to school. Other than the important one of realizing I can't count on my husband. I need to get out of the house and away from my refrigerator.
Tonight I caught the end of My Dog Skip. I shouldn't do that to myself since I own two Jack Russell's. It just made me sad, and then the tears came. Couldn't stop them. Not because of the movie. The last few weeks whenever I've wanted to cry my eyes burned. It physically hurt to cry. So I didn't. Let it all build up. Cried for an hour straight. *sighs* Feel a little better, but now I'm just angry. Imagine that. ;)
I don't like being this mean, bitchy person. Usually I'm laid back until you piss me off. It's hard to sit in this house with someone that you resent more and more each passing day. Just makes me think of greener pastures. Not like there are any, but I still think.
I'm not good at relationships. I'm the fatal attraction chick. Not really, but I'd like for someone to love me. Treat me well. They don't have to be rich - I'm not high maintenance. Well, maybe. I want attention and affection, appreciation and support. Does that make me impossible to please?
Or does that mean that the people in my past just didn't care enough? See, I think that if you truly love someone, those things I want shouldn't be a burden. It shouldn't make me a bitch because I have issues and I'm a little needier than most. My quirky issues should be the things that you love about me.
Don't get me wrong. When I think about past people that I've been involved with, there are one or two that I'm glad - now - that I wasn't a target for their love. Took me a loooong time to realize that, but I learned. Now I can't tell you how happy I am they didn't love me.
Then there are people that I think were stupid to let me go. I wonder to this day if people ever tell them they were dumb. That they let the best person for them get away. That they should have treated me better than they did. I doubt it. Boys never sit around discussing feelings and relationships, do they?
6.16.2009
It's only Tuesday
Monday was pretty swell. Just kidding. I'd like to either fast forward life until things get better, or time travel back to this time last year. Life was ok then.
Let's see, where should I start? My husband has been laid off since November. Thankfully he gets unemployment, but that isn't much when you are used to bringing home at least $1000 every week. It has been a daily battle to get him to look for a job. Yeah, I get the "I'm depressed, it's scary to look for a new job" thing he has going on. The problem is it's been 7 months. Way past time to pick yourself up and start supporting your family.
Today's argument with that nice situation has to do with food stamps. I have no intention of applying for them. Why? Because it just enables him to sit here all day and not look for a job. I can hear him now...."we are both getting unemployment, you are getting a grant to go to school, and with the food stamps, I'd be able to sit here for another 16 or so weeks before I have to work."
If he was actively seeking work - and lets be honest here, he's a truck driver and there are jobs out there to be found - at least two days a week, three to four hours a day, I'd be the first in line to apply. He isn't trying, and I'm not giving him a reason to mooch off the government like a white trash asshole. He can be an asshole all day long if he wants. Just get a job already.
Speaking of unemployment, I had to sit in that stinking office for over an hour yesterday before someone helped me. When they finally got around to dealing with me and after the "you are really patient" remark, I was assured I will receive my unemployment benefits this week. They wouldn't tell me the what the "issue" was with my application, just that they fixed it and I should get paid this week. Good. You owe me three weeks now.
I went to the college to change a course and add one before I went to the unemployment office. The class I needed to change wasn't on their list because it was out of a different campus, but I could register for it online. By the time I was finished at the unemployment office, the 30 minute drive home and get logged onto the system, there was ONE seat left in the class. So I stole it. Yay. Now I don't have to sit in a job skills class once a week for three hours...the class is online.
Not too bad. One thing out of 75 went my way Monday. Today I'm going to buy some Tylenol PM. This not sleeping thing I've had going on for three/four weeks now is starting to get annoying. Maybe tomorrow will be better. ha!
Let's see, where should I start? My husband has been laid off since November. Thankfully he gets unemployment, but that isn't much when you are used to bringing home at least $1000 every week. It has been a daily battle to get him to look for a job. Yeah, I get the "I'm depressed, it's scary to look for a new job" thing he has going on. The problem is it's been 7 months. Way past time to pick yourself up and start supporting your family.
Today's argument with that nice situation has to do with food stamps. I have no intention of applying for them. Why? Because it just enables him to sit here all day and not look for a job. I can hear him now...."we are both getting unemployment, you are getting a grant to go to school, and with the food stamps, I'd be able to sit here for another 16 or so weeks before I have to work."
If he was actively seeking work - and lets be honest here, he's a truck driver and there are jobs out there to be found - at least two days a week, three to four hours a day, I'd be the first in line to apply. He isn't trying, and I'm not giving him a reason to mooch off the government like a white trash asshole. He can be an asshole all day long if he wants. Just get a job already.
Speaking of unemployment, I had to sit in that stinking office for over an hour yesterday before someone helped me. When they finally got around to dealing with me and after the "you are really patient" remark, I was assured I will receive my unemployment benefits this week. They wouldn't tell me the what the "issue" was with my application, just that they fixed it and I should get paid this week. Good. You owe me three weeks now.
I went to the college to change a course and add one before I went to the unemployment office. The class I needed to change wasn't on their list because it was out of a different campus, but I could register for it online. By the time I was finished at the unemployment office, the 30 minute drive home and get logged onto the system, there was ONE seat left in the class. So I stole it. Yay. Now I don't have to sit in a job skills class once a week for three hours...the class is online.
Not too bad. One thing out of 75 went my way Monday. Today I'm going to buy some Tylenol PM. This not sleeping thing I've had going on for three/four weeks now is starting to get annoying. Maybe tomorrow will be better. ha!
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