I have decided that I am probably one of the blondest people that God ever made. The past two weeks have also been some of the most trying weeks of my life. Lucky for me, I ended up with the flu last week, and I am still recovering from that, along with being blessed with ALL DAY long sickness associated with my pregnancy. The following story will give you a little insight on why I feel so blonde and stressed. After studying for nine hours today for a listening comprehension Spanish final that was due by midnight tonight. After submitting the study sheet that I worked on all day long, I was very bummed when it did not show me what I got right and wrong on the worksheet. Grudgingly, I go ahead and take the test since I was running short on time. I have had an "A" in the class all semester, and that makes me so happy because when I take a class, I take it with every intention of gettin an "A" and I usually work very hard, shed lots of tears, and lose lots of sleep and family time to make the grade I do. I took the Spanish final, submitted the test, and to my dismay, I did not make a very good grade at all on the final. I am praying that the second portion that I am to take next week, will make up for this horrible mistake. After shedding five minutes worth of tears, I began to close out my blackboard windows, when I noticed that there were some scores showing over the practice sheet I did. Sure enough, I totally looked over the answers to the practice worksheet. I don't know if this is what being blonde will do for a person, or if maybe I can get away with saying this is what stress will do for a person.
All I can say at this point, is what is to be is what is going to be. I am giving everything my best shot, and if I am unfortunate enough to make a bad grade, so be it. This is what I get for waiting six years to go for my bachelors degree. My mind just does not seem to be quite as sharp as it was at one time in my life. For anyone who reads this petty little blog...best of luck to you on your finals. BRING ON SUMMER BREAK!!!!!
Friday, May 6, 2011
MoDOT Is Officially Closing Offices
With a week full of big national news that I am personally getting tired of hearing about, I decided to try to focus my blog on something more local this time. I do not make that statement out of disrespect, because I am truly greatful for this big step in the right direction. However, I just am tired of hearing all the bickering and fussing between the political parties over who receives credit for the happenings and so forth. This week I have noticed that the headlines for this area have focused quite a bit on the fact that MoDOT may be closing it Joplin offices doors. I saw the front page of The Joplin Globe this week that stated that the doors to 135 MoDOT offices, including the Joplin office were indeed going to be closed, and also many employees were going to lose their jobs as a result of this. From what I understand, this is the results of a massive budget cut that the state is suffering from. The budget is being cut by $512 million by 2015. MoDOT making cuts Not only is this going to result in approximately 1200 individuals losing jobs. The number employed will go from approximately 6300 to 5100 when this is all said and done. MoDOT to reconstruct Additionally, there is also going to be something like 740 pieces of equipment sold as well. This seems like a bad thing as well because there will be less equipment available to take care of our roads in the winter. This would also mean that some of the projected projects may get completed at much slower paces than originally thought. Although, they state that we citizens should not see any changes in the up keeping of the roads in the winter, I cannot help but wonder. I know that Neosho has seen bad times with their roads when the County could not afford enough products to take care of all the roads, so in my mind, I just see the state being that way as well. This cut is expected to save approximately $500 million from what news reports have stated. MoDOT closing offices to help the budget
I just feel for all the employees that are going to be out of employment. I have never quite understood how unemployed people help the economy, and why the layoffs. Also, along with all of these changes are going to be new district lines. These lines are going to be drawn for the first time since 1922. I do not know what all changing district lines will result in, but hopefully it does not end up in a change of counties for me because that would be something else to get fixed, seeing how I just got everything switched over from moving from Newton County to Jasper County. I hope everything turns out for the best for everyone involved and for us as well.
I just feel for all the employees that are going to be out of employment. I have never quite understood how unemployed people help the economy, and why the layoffs. Also, along with all of these changes are going to be new district lines. These lines are going to be drawn for the first time since 1922. I do not know what all changing district lines will result in, but hopefully it does not end up in a change of counties for me because that would be something else to get fixed, seeing how I just got everything switched over from moving from Newton County to Jasper County. I hope everything turns out for the best for everyone involved and for us as well.
Friday, April 29, 2011
The Royal Wedding
I just felt like I had to blog about the Royal Wedding that took place today. I mainly want to blog about it, so that I have on record that I was around when it happened. I will admit that by about Wednesday, I was getting pretty tired of hearing about the couple. It seemed like they were all over television and the internet. I really do not care about all the small details, but I guess there are those out there that do care. I also felt the need to blog about the special day just because I am pretty sure I said that I would be in a previous blog. I am sure many of you may not give a care, but I think it is pretty cool that I was alive to remember something as "important" as this event.
I did NOT get up to watch the wedding because I was sick and did not really care at that time of day, but I did watch a replay video of it later on in the morning and I of course, was mesmerized the whole time. I thought the bride wore such a gorgeous dress. Everything was so beautiful and perfect and I enjoyed reading and hearing about the different things that are passed down as well as the traditions of over there. I was amused when I read something that stated that Catherine "modernized" her vows by leaving out the part that said she would "obey" her husband. I never realized that something like that was in the vows in the first place. I also read that there would be a "second dinner or such" take place later on today that queen would not be invited to. The reason she would not be there, is because it is an event for just young people to "let down their hair" and enjoy the moment. There is something about watching a wedding or being at a wedding that gives me a new love for my husband and just makes me feel young. Almost like I am truly a kid again. I felt exhausted after my wedding, but I cannot even imagine how exhausted this couple will be by the days end with all the activities that have taken place.
I also enjoyed seeing all the beautiful and unique hats that everyone was wearing. I think hats make the ladies look so sophisticated and elegant. On a side note, even though I am not a hat kind of girl, I think that the women in the United States should embrace that style.
If my two cents worth matters, I think that William did a very good job, and his mother would have definitely approved. I always thought that Princess Di was a beautiful and respectable woman and Kate does not seem to be any different. I wish the newly wedded couple the best of happiness in their marriage, and I hope that it is a very long-lasting marriage for they surely seem like they make a great couple from what the news shows us.
I did NOT get up to watch the wedding because I was sick and did not really care at that time of day, but I did watch a replay video of it later on in the morning and I of course, was mesmerized the whole time. I thought the bride wore such a gorgeous dress. Everything was so beautiful and perfect and I enjoyed reading and hearing about the different things that are passed down as well as the traditions of over there. I was amused when I read something that stated that Catherine "modernized" her vows by leaving out the part that said she would "obey" her husband. I never realized that something like that was in the vows in the first place. I also read that there would be a "second dinner or such" take place later on today that queen would not be invited to. The reason she would not be there, is because it is an event for just young people to "let down their hair" and enjoy the moment. There is something about watching a wedding or being at a wedding that gives me a new love for my husband and just makes me feel young. Almost like I am truly a kid again. I felt exhausted after my wedding, but I cannot even imagine how exhausted this couple will be by the days end with all the activities that have taken place.
I also enjoyed seeing all the beautiful and unique hats that everyone was wearing. I think hats make the ladies look so sophisticated and elegant. On a side note, even though I am not a hat kind of girl, I think that the women in the United States should embrace that style.
If my two cents worth matters, I think that William did a very good job, and his mother would have definitely approved. I always thought that Princess Di was a beautiful and respectable woman and Kate does not seem to be any different. I wish the newly wedded couple the best of happiness in their marriage, and I hope that it is a very long-lasting marriage for they surely seem like they make a great couple from what the news shows us.
Tragic Weather
As I was trying to think of something to write about today, all I could seem to think about were the deadly tornadoes that went across parts of the United States this week. I am so saddened to see the pictures on the news and hear about the lives lost. It is all too familiar of what we experienced in 2008.
Weather is something that has always been of interest to me. I am amazed by the awesome powers that the weather has. It is amazing how so many tiny snowflakes can multiply and cripple an area such as what happened to this area in late winter. Even more astonishing to me is how a tornado can tear up so much in just a matter of moments. I have a great amount of respect for severe weather though, so I could never be a storm chaser. The other day, right after the tornadoes occurred, I read an article that stated that there were over 800 tornadoes touch down in the United States just in the month of April. I cannot seem to come across that article to cite it, but if that is true, that is absolutely astonishing. I have always heard that everything happens for a reason, but sometimes I cannot help but question how everything that came from these storms is for a reason. I definitely do not see how it can be a good reason.
As I was reading the news today, an article that caught my attention, mentioned that a tornado that went through Smithfield, Mississippi had winds of 205 mph. A tornado with winds of that intensity is considered an EF-5 tornado, which was making it the first EF-5 tornado since 1966. Link 1 Another article I read, stated that the death toll from these deadly tornadoes is now up to around 318 and close to 300,000 people are without power. Things like this can be so hard to cope with and it seems like when there is a lack of power, or water, it just makes things all the harder and much more miserable. My heart goes out to the people that have been effected by this. It is so sad when people lose their lives so suddenly. I know that it is sad any time a life is lost, but when someone has been warned that they will die at some point, it seems that it would be a tiny bit easier at least, to cope with it. The article also said that this storm outbreak is the deadliest storm outbreak since the great depression. Link 2 This is also the most devastating disaster that the United States has faced since Hurricane Katrina.
With all that being said, I feel more fortunate than ever. If I understood the weather right, earlier this week, this same line of severe storms were expected to go through the Joplin area. However, we were fortunate enough that these storms moved past us. I also have a friend that was my best friend from grade school that lives in Alabama that I heard from. I feel very thankful knowing that she is safe as well as her family.
Weather is something that has always been of interest to me. I am amazed by the awesome powers that the weather has. It is amazing how so many tiny snowflakes can multiply and cripple an area such as what happened to this area in late winter. Even more astonishing to me is how a tornado can tear up so much in just a matter of moments. I have a great amount of respect for severe weather though, so I could never be a storm chaser. The other day, right after the tornadoes occurred, I read an article that stated that there were over 800 tornadoes touch down in the United States just in the month of April. I cannot seem to come across that article to cite it, but if that is true, that is absolutely astonishing. I have always heard that everything happens for a reason, but sometimes I cannot help but question how everything that came from these storms is for a reason. I definitely do not see how it can be a good reason.
As I was reading the news today, an article that caught my attention, mentioned that a tornado that went through Smithfield, Mississippi had winds of 205 mph. A tornado with winds of that intensity is considered an EF-5 tornado, which was making it the first EF-5 tornado since 1966. Link 1 Another article I read, stated that the death toll from these deadly tornadoes is now up to around 318 and close to 300,000 people are without power. Things like this can be so hard to cope with and it seems like when there is a lack of power, or water, it just makes things all the harder and much more miserable. My heart goes out to the people that have been effected by this. It is so sad when people lose their lives so suddenly. I know that it is sad any time a life is lost, but when someone has been warned that they will die at some point, it seems that it would be a tiny bit easier at least, to cope with it. The article also said that this storm outbreak is the deadliest storm outbreak since the great depression. Link 2 This is also the most devastating disaster that the United States has faced since Hurricane Katrina.
With all that being said, I feel more fortunate than ever. If I understood the weather right, earlier this week, this same line of severe storms were expected to go through the Joplin area. However, we were fortunate enough that these storms moved past us. I also have a friend that was my best friend from grade school that lives in Alabama that I heard from. I feel very thankful knowing that she is safe as well as her family.
Friday, April 22, 2011
A Big Secret I'm Letting My English Class In On
On Wednesday of this week my husband and I found out that we are going to be parents again. This is something that we were going to try for in a few months from, but God knows what is best in our lives, and we are expecting one now instead of later. I should say, hopefully it is just "one." We have decided though that since we are very early into the pregnancy and my job is very strenuous and stressful, that we should not annouce it to anyone until at least the second week of June. However, we are also toying the idea of not telling anyone, and just letting everyone figure it out on their own, in their own time. I still look somewhat pregnant from my son, in my opinion, so I may be able to pull it off for quite awhile this time compared to my first time around.
With all that being said, I responded very differently to finding out with this baby than I did with my son. With my son, I felt like I was going to faint when I found out, but then I was so excited I could not hardly contain myself. I believe this is because I was new and had NO IDEA what was in store. With this baby, I instantly started crying because I had a million and one fears hit me. I am just getting back to working on my bachelors degree, I have a very physically challenging job that I will most likely be stuck with because people will not hire pregnant women. I also, had the fear of how on earth I can ever be a decent mother to two children. I was just getting to where I was seeing the results I wanted from all the weight I gained from my son. I also had a rough pregnancy and an even rougher delivery with my son. Last but not least, I have the scare of how we can ever afford this baby. After hours and hours of stressing and crying, while dealing with an ecstatic husband, I finally decided to leave it in God's hands. He has given us this baby, and I know that He will take care of us and make sure that the baby is taken care of as well. Now, I am just praying for an easier pregnancy and delivery than the last one. Last but not least, I think this one will be another boy!!!!
With all that being said, I responded very differently to finding out with this baby than I did with my son. With my son, I felt like I was going to faint when I found out, but then I was so excited I could not hardly contain myself. I believe this is because I was new and had NO IDEA what was in store. With this baby, I instantly started crying because I had a million and one fears hit me. I am just getting back to working on my bachelors degree, I have a very physically challenging job that I will most likely be stuck with because people will not hire pregnant women. I also, had the fear of how on earth I can ever be a decent mother to two children. I was just getting to where I was seeing the results I wanted from all the weight I gained from my son. I also had a rough pregnancy and an even rougher delivery with my son. Last but not least, I have the scare of how we can ever afford this baby. After hours and hours of stressing and crying, while dealing with an ecstatic husband, I finally decided to leave it in God's hands. He has given us this baby, and I know that He will take care of us and make sure that the baby is taken care of as well. Now, I am just praying for an easier pregnancy and delivery than the last one. Last but not least, I think this one will be another boy!!!!
Lindsay Lohan
As we all most likely aware, Lindsay Lohan is a popular news topic, and has been for quite awhile now. As I was looking desperately for a topic to blog about for this week, the one with Lindsay Lohan's name in it caught my eye. I feel like this girl has it rough in a way, and sometimes I cannot help but want to blame some adults that were in her life as a child for her turning out this way. I feel that girls like her have been put on public display a such a young age always seem to struggle with issues such as her. I just feel like these kids are pushed to fame for doing a great job at something, but when they are pushed to fame, they lose the quality time that with their family. By losing this quality time, they are not allowed to be taught important things that other children are taught. Also, I think possibly that their popularity may make them feel invincible, and once they realize that they are not invincible, then it is to late, and they are in the kind of trouble that Lindsay Lohan is in currently. Some people also believe that some just enjoy the attention that she is getting out this deal. If so, maybe we should blame the news people for broadcasting every move she makes. I also try to keep in mind though, that news often broadcasts all the bad that happens, and unfortunately, not so much the good that happens.
I read that she is spending time in jail again for violating her probation. Not only is she getting jail time, but she is to do community service as well. This probation she violated comes as a result of getting out of jail early the last time. Sadly enough, according to the news, she has already been to jail three times. She has obviously not learned her lesson with the past times that she has spent in jail. However, she obviously is not mature enough to learn her lesson yet or something. This is where I put the blame back on the adults that pushed her at too young of an age. According to the news video on ABC, she even thought that she could get out of going to jail until a different day for religious reasons since it is Good Friday. I really feel like if she was truthfully religious she would be obeying the laws of the land and taking responsibility for her actions, not violating probation, stealing, drugs, and all the other things she has been involved in. I know that I am stricter than most on my religious beliefs and what I think religion will do for one. However, with all that being said, I really do hope that someone can find something that will work for her, and help her mature and learn her lessons so that she will not be a main topic in our news way too often.
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I read that she is spending time in jail again for violating her probation. Not only is she getting jail time, but she is to do community service as well. This probation she violated comes as a result of getting out of jail early the last time. Sadly enough, according to the news, she has already been to jail three times. She has obviously not learned her lesson with the past times that she has spent in jail. However, she obviously is not mature enough to learn her lesson yet or something. This is where I put the blame back on the adults that pushed her at too young of an age. According to the news video on ABC, she even thought that she could get out of going to jail until a different day for religious reasons since it is Good Friday. I really feel like if she was truthfully religious she would be obeying the laws of the land and taking responsibility for her actions, not violating probation, stealing, drugs, and all the other things she has been involved in. I know that I am stricter than most on my religious beliefs and what I think religion will do for one. However, with all that being said, I really do hope that someone can find something that will work for her, and help her mature and learn her lessons so that she will not be a main topic in our news way too often.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Decisions.....
I have been debating a tough decision for the past month. My time is running out and I must quickly decide what I am going to do with my summer. I will be honest, this is my first semester of school since 2005 and I am not as young as I used to be. I am also a mother, wife, and an employee. When I was in college before, I was just an employee, and I did not work all that much. With all that being said, I need to decide if I am going to take summer classes or not. I really want to just move on with this school stuff so I can graduate as soon as possible, but however, I am SO burnt out and worn out that summer seems to be the only relief in sight, other than after I have received my degree. If I take off this summer, I could focus on working more and saving up money that we lost when I was unemployed for almost six months. However, if I take at least one summer class, that is tough, I could be one step closer to my goal. The goal being, the owner of a Bachelor's degree.
My other reasons for thinking I should take the summer off, is that I feel like I get to spend little to no time with my husband and son. My son is just a year old, and this summer would be a great time to tackle potty-training and start teaching him things that I am so often to busy to teach him for being wrapped up in school. My poor husband has had to pick up so much slack for me since I have started back to school. He is so awesome for cleaning the house, putting away laundry, and helping me keep the dishes clean. However, he is a guy, and he does this at random times and it gets pretty bad before he does it. If I don't take classes this summer, at least I could be a decent wife, and maybe we could even get in a date or two.
As I already stated, I don't even have a clue which one I will do right now. Take at least one class or take the summer off. However, I just hope I make the best decision for everyone involved, so that we can be the happiest possible.
My other reasons for thinking I should take the summer off, is that I feel like I get to spend little to no time with my husband and son. My son is just a year old, and this summer would be a great time to tackle potty-training and start teaching him things that I am so often to busy to teach him for being wrapped up in school. My poor husband has had to pick up so much slack for me since I have started back to school. He is so awesome for cleaning the house, putting away laundry, and helping me keep the dishes clean. However, he is a guy, and he does this at random times and it gets pretty bad before he does it. If I don't take classes this summer, at least I could be a decent wife, and maybe we could even get in a date or two.
As I already stated, I don't even have a clue which one I will do right now. Take at least one class or take the summer off. However, I just hope I make the best decision for everyone involved, so that we can be the happiest possible.
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