Andiism alert!

So...we're trying to figure out which show was once on that entailed Jerry O'Connell ...sliding from world to world. In the madness of discussion, I yelled "I KNOW it starts with an 'F'"

The show was Sliders. Andi, you're not alone. TomTom does begin with a "g".

pretty kitty! :)

This is baby Tatiana for those who have not met her yet. She is our new kitty. Dads late bday present, just given to him in an unusual form. We found her in our back yard and she is the sweetest thing. She's going to be an indoor kitty and she's onto a great start; shes using the litter box alll the time. I have had to clean it out twice since we've had her (since last friday!!)

In a world free of common sense...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,557503,00.html

Why, Arizona, why? Seriously? This is awful for me to say, but I will laugh at the first report of a man/woman getting shot by some drunk with his/her own weapon. Inshallah, it won't happen.

...I shouldn't ever have to put "inshallah" in the same sentence as weapons and alcohol...

...I agree...more school!

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/28/obamas-extended-school-year-dire-economic-effects-critics-claim/?test=latestnews

To quote Chief Wiggum in a recent episode of the Simpsons:

"I'm hearing a lot of problems and no solutions!" (He had belted himself to a lightpole.

All the things mentioned can be dealt with. I'm no expert of fixing things, but all the complaints in this story come across to me as laziness. Unwillingness to adapt.

I also want to say that this will keep kids off the streets longer, and keep them from idle activities. As a man who was once a pot-smoking teenager: Summertime was the perfect time to stay up late doing illegal activity, sleeping in and letting my brain turn to mush and then spending whatever days I wasn't working my ass off at Dominos staring at the television or doing other illegal activities. Looking back on it, I wish school had lasted longer. It would have given my teachers more time to get to know me and mentor me. It would have also allowed more stuff to be learned. Why is it that every year we were never able to get through an entire text book?

There's my opinion. More time in the classroom. More time to read the entire text book above the influence of bad things.

Thereifixedit.com

www.thereifixedit.com

Augh

I'm not as strong as I pretend to be, evidently. Some jerk on youtube doesn't believe I'm a Marine and it's driving me insane. Why do I care about this ONE lowlife? I've given this guy everything save my social security number and he still won't believe me!

I need a psychology major to tell me how integrity works in a person so well that it can drive him or her completely bonkers when questioned.

A very well-balanced story, I should say

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,555801,00.html?test=latestnews

The comment on the end is...really, really just plain silly. It didn't even make me angry. It's that silly. I wish I could pat Mr. Consgrove on the head and say "No, dear. But that was a cute attempt."

I'm so happy for the Ummah right now though. This was definitely the right thing to do, mashallah. Allahu akbar.

Fuming

So, all day today I was watching the news and I kept seeing Christians blasting the national day of prayer being held at the D.C. Mall. So, now I have a question about religious tolerance.

Why is it that so many Christians are so quick to scream at the top of their lungs about other religious practices, when those other religions often don't say a word against Christianity?

It reminds me of the time in Congress when a Hindu Chaplain was leading the opening prayers and a whole swatch of delegation began praying over him and screaming condemnation towards the Chaplain.

This is really just me fuming, so don't think I'm going all gung-ho anti-christian. I'm not. Jesus said and did some amazing things and having spent a good chunk of my life worshipping him, I respect the man a lot. I'm just angry at the level of intolerance that is such a strong part of the religion. Why is it that in islam, we are told repeatedly that there is no compulsion in religion and that many paths exist that lead to God, yet many Christians are constantly evangelizing and their children are taught that worshipping Jesus is the only way?

Singing about Obama is bad...why?

So...just wondering...are the parents who are outraged about kids singing about the President the same parents who demand their kids pray in school?

Just wondering why one brainwashing is worse than another; if, indeed, the kids are being brainwashed to praise Obama. I don't think they are, but that's not really the discussion I'm after here.

Why is it ok to teach kids to sing about Jesus and not ok for them to sing a nice song about the President?

HAHAHAH!

I vote that we make a blog of alll the ANDI-ISM and whomever else "isms". Someone will start it, if not this blog, and everyone leave a comment of however many "isms" you have. Nate should probably win on this since he never forgets anything. Too bad there isn't an award for the most... maybe I'll go to the dollar tree...
This way, if any of us are in bad moods or are sad or discouraged, we can clear our heads for a few minutes and laugh the mood away. "They" always say laughing is good for the soul and apparently you burn calories so lets kill two birds with one stone.
Have fun and they are "isms" so do not take as insult, or "mean hearted". Theses are purely for the memories that were made when these "isms" where...created...lol!

perfect starter:
-Freshly grown eggs!
-alphabetamitize
-What does a Running Back do?

(its too late to think of them so do it yourself! have fuuunnn!!!! :] )

India’s lunar mission finds evidence of water on the Moon

Dreams of establishing a manned Moon base could become reality within two decades after India’s first lunar mission found evidence of large quantities of water on its surface.

Data from Chandrayaan-1 also suggests that water is still being formed on the Moon. Scientists said the breakthrough — to be announced by Nasa at a press conference today — would change the face of lunar exploration.

India Lunar Mission

America needs to utilize NASA and set up a moon base! Moon Race to the Moon Base!

Um...k?

I just got a letter from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society saying that I can save a child with just a nickel. Attached to the envelope: 1 nickel.

How about you use that nickel instead of sending it to people who may not give it back?

(Just so you know, I'm not heartless, and I sent them a check for $25)

gotta get some waldorf walmart pics on here...

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

NEW TOPIC-- MOVIE I MUST SEE

Hope they serve beer in hell... definitely gotta see this!

:) tucker max is my hero

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So what was the point of me even joining this when all of my comments are being deleted?
I am not a perfectly positive 24 hours a day 7 days a week kind of person nor do I have the time to change my personality to such an extent. I am real. I have a back bone. I will say something if it bothers me, and I will confront whomever is bothering me. Yes, we are siblings and siblings should understand critism from each other pretty well to know that if they see a change or problem, then its obviously something important and should be taken into consideration.

I have said all the apologies that I have needed to. I am be-friending everyone around me since the blow up. Unfortuneately, others have not made contact with me and I cannot control that. Time will only tell what the fate of those relationships will be but until then, I'm back to normal. Everyone else is back to normal. This isn't even a situation anymore but everyone keeps bringing it up. What was that phrase that Andi used to tell us to understand and use after Mom and Dads divorce? Everytime we would fight with one of them or another sibling, Andi used to tell us "Forgive and Forget". Strong words because to this day, I can literally hear Andi's voice whenever I say that to myself. I forgave whom I needed to, and I forgot about the situation. Life is still going to go on whether you are staying in the past or if you move on with it. You are only granted so many days when you are born. Why waste those days fighting and re-initiating past arguments? Why not be productive and move on and let life happen? What happens happens, life goes on.

I have read the post that Andi put up about family and what not and yes she said everything perfectly. And we all do love each other very much but that doesn't mean that we won't get on each others nerves once in a while. Especially when 3 of the siblings have the same personality and some argument strategies (andi, nate and I...). Thats why we have 2 other siblings who are all about positive nature, being calm and looking at the big picture to help us cool down & relax (eric and Bryan).

On other note: So what if we can't make it to bryans for Thanksgiving this year. Lets get this year figured out now and then plan for next year in a month or at Thanksgiving. The holiday is creeping up now but it'll be here before you know it.

I would really appreciate if no one deleted my post or comments from here on out. If you all get to have a voice and talk, why can't I? I don't delete something of yours because its negative or mean. (only because I don't have the administrative access to..) but either way, I wouldn't do that to you. I would comment on it and say something about it, but I would never delete your thoughts or words. Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would want others to do unto you.

Ok I'm done. I think I have said all I needed to but if I remember something, I"ll add it. Comment if you'd like. Don't if you wish not to. Either way is fine.

Lost, Lost, Lost...

Where there are apologies to be made, make them and mean them. Do not apologize via text, do it with a personal touch--letter or face to face conversation is best. Know what you're apologizing for, and apologize without blaming others or shifting blame away from yourself. No one wants to hear, "I'm sorry, but, ....."

Learn from the mistakes and move forward, reflecting on what went wrong and learn from the mistakes.

Show sincere appreciation for what you have been given in your life instead of focusing on what you don't have...

I don't know what else to say or do at this point. But that wedge i mentioned in an earlier posting is still there. One of us is hurting very badly right now and feels abandoned.

Woah

Ok...

Nobody has to come here for Thanksgiving. I, as a working adult who does pay for everything he needs in life...nevermind government aide, it's still my pocket...I am not expecting anybody to drop everything and visit me. I understand time constraints, I understand priorities. (Actually, I don'tnunderstand priorities. To me, prioritizing is a waste of time and life. But that's just me.)

If you can make it, please come. That goes for all of you. If you can't, so be it. No big deal, don't feel at all bad. If you feel bad I will visit you and slap you silly for feeling bad on my account. I am a happy pixie fairie, and I only want happiness. BE HAPPY DAMN IT! There. All better.

Reminded me of Simpsons, so excuse me...

Marge: "Well, at least you can take refuge in the fact that you're making so many people happy."

Homer: "Oh, I'm making people happy. I'm the magical man, from Candyland, and I live in a gumdrop house on lollipop lane!"

Oh, and by the way, I was being sarcastic."

Marge: "Well duh."

There, I quoted Simpsons. Be happy. What on Earth was I going on about?

Oh yes, J-cat needs to join the Navy...wait, no.

Seriously, though. Not one person needs to show up at my apartment in November. If it's just me and Jordan eating Turkey-flavored ramen in front of my computer watching Rifftrax, then so be it. I can be happy in the situation. I can be happy in most any situation really.

I'm the magical man, from Candyland. (it's a rainbow. Be happy, damn it.)

Yeah

thats it really. just tired of the same old run around. try to be positive, but guess when met with so much negativity, it doesn't mean much to some people.

Yay for Jessie joining the blog!!!!

But who changed the background settings? Need some color changes, as we need borders and the other boxes to stand out.

but yay for Jessie joining!

Good thing I didn't post the pic I had put together as a joke...

I figured it out!

OK, so maybe eric did. Either way, I'm on here! :)
And everyone needs to go to Thanksgiving in KC. It'll be fun and I think it would start a new tradition to go to each siblings house for thanksgiving. Every year on that day, we'll decide the next destination and everyone can start saving for that trip.
I know friends that do this and it seems fun. Who knows, maybe by next year Eric or I will have our own place! (don't count on me to have one..it was just an idea thrown out there..)

But thats about it. I just wanted to figure this out and now I have so adios amigos! :)

The Little Guy's Thanksgiving

Everybody,

I want to have a Thanksgiving dinner at my apartment. Anybody in the family may come. Here's the catch:

1. I only have room for 4 people to sleep. I can't afford to get hotel rooms.

2. I need to know what people want me to cook.

I know that at least Jessie and I think Jenny are on board. I'm doing this because I won't be able to get away and would like at least 1 member of the family with me. Greedy? Absolutely.

Let me know if you want to come down!

Okay. Is this it?

I have been responding to blogs but have not actually taken the time to figure out how to make one. Therefore, this is an experiment. I just hope I can remember the steps I took to get here.

Obama: Race not Overiding Issue on Healthcare

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090918/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama

Happy thoughts...

raise. promotion. schools going well. not too cold just yet. sunny saturday.

Life, Family, and other Committments

I don't want to focus on what has happened over the past couple of weeks to inspire so much tension and stress among the siblings. A wedge has been placed in what I had thought was a strong family bond. What I would like to see is us overcoming this low point and moving foward.

Our family has faced many struggles over the years- from our parents' personal challenges, to their divorce and all the events in between and leading up to where we are now. We're not the perfect nuclear family unit, but i've always been proud of the family we became through each step of the way. Each of us has a special connection to each other - different connections with each sibling, but lots of love none the less. Some of us communicate with one more than other, but we're all here for one another when ever we're needed. We respect each other's differences and embrace each others strengths and support each other in moments of weakness.

We cannot control each other or make choices for another person --only ourselves. I'll admit, this is hard for me as I've always wanted to protect each of you from hurt, pain and suffering. I look back at my own stupid decisions and see someone going down the same path. Unfortunately, all I can allow myself to do is counsel and then be prepared for a HUGE high five or a shoulder and assistance to help you get back up again. It has taken me a lot of time to figure out my place in each of your lives.

Each of us are full adults now, with jobs (or two), school, kids, bills. Each of us have personal relationships with others outside our little family that need to be cared for and supported. We should embrace the time we get to share with each other and understand when we can't get together. There is a life balance that must be managed and appreciated. As long as we continue to communicate -phone, facebook, family blog - we'll be ok! We understand if it takes a month before the next phone call....life happens.

I love each of you so much. Having the experience with each of you has helped me become the mom I am today to my kids. Thank you for being born, for being my brothers and sister and thank you to God for creating our family.

Irony! (Angry News #4)

First of all...Patrick Swayze, R.I.P. You will always be my first celebrity crush. My dreams will continue to have you and I making clay pots while surfing and robbing banks...all to the tune of "The Time of my Life" and "Body Beautiful." Body beautiful, baby, wok that body. Body beautiful baby, work it work it. Body beautiful baby, hey that's me. Yes, Vida Bohemme. I am too the body beautiful.

Anyway...angry news #4...Ironic brainwashing.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,550442,00.html

So, the kid is lying. Brainwashed and dying for attention. Your thoughts?

my new favorite quote

"F--- u Kanye," said a tweet on Katy Perry's Twitter feed. "It's like you stepped on a kitten."

in response to kanye ripping the mic from Taylor Swift and ruining her acceptance speech. what a jerk! and i have to say, hearing beyonce's response showed class, but it would have been better had they acknowledged it immediately after the incident.

No end to my anger here (Angry News #3)

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,549421,00.html

There is no end to my anger here.

1. Treat every weapon as if it is loaded

2. Never point the weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot

3. Keep finger off trigger until you intend to fire

4. Keep weapon ion safe until you are ready to fire.

Four simple safety rules that apply to every weapon in all circumstances. Every time there is a rifle, pistol, grenade launcher, etc. in your hands, you keep these rules at the front of your thought processes. What these Marines are doing is inexcusable...inexcusable! I'm so angry that I'm calling every Marine in my phone book and having them recite the safety rules to me!

The Cpl. now Pvt. deserves more than a BCD. He deserves a dishonorable. He deserves life imprisonment. And every Marine in that command needs to be relieved of duty and sent back to basic training.

WTF? Augh!

A "child's" point of view

Is it better to live in a fairy tale and have the optimism that change will make this country a better place in time, or continue to pretend we're in a constant nightmare; complaining and crying over every little bit of movement?

Mom made a good point yesterday about earmarks. She said that the legislation for healthcare is moving too fast for anybody to counter any possible pork in the bill. I say, why worry about it? Can we not just trust the people we elected to not screw us over?

I say, smile and have faith, always prepared for the worst, and remember that we still live with one of the highest qualities of life in the world and things in this country have a LONG way to go before we start actually feeling pain.

Banana Bunker: Prevent Bruised Bananas

I recieved this e-mail from one of my Food Magazine subscriptions,

funny stuff for twisted minds.

you can purchase it at Banana Bunker for your kids lunch box

The Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher

I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second grade classroom a few years back. When I was a kid, I loved show-and-tell. So I always have a few sessions with my students... It helps them get over shyness and usually, show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that. And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it in to school and talk about it, they're welcome. Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater. She holds up a snapshot of an infant. 'This is Luke, my baby brother, and I'm going to tell you about his birthday.' 'First, Mom and Dad made him as a symbol of their love, and then Dad put a seed in my Mom's stomach, and Luke grew in there. He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord.' She's standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I'm trying not to laugh and wishing I had my camcorder with me. The kids are watching her in amazement. 'Then, about two Saturdays ago, my Mom starts saying and going, 'Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh!' Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans... 'She walked around the house for, like an hour, 'Oh, oh, oh!' (Now this kid is doing a hysterical duck walk and groaning.) 'My Dad called the middle wife. She delivers babies, but she doesn't have a sign on the car like the Domino's man. They got my Mom to lie down in bed like this.' (Then Erica lies down with her back against the wall.) 'And then, pop! My Mom had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!' (This kid has her legs spread with her little hands miming water flowing away. It was too much!)'Then the middle wife starts saying 'push, push,' and 'breathe, breathe. They started counting, but never even got past ten. Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in
yucky stuff that they all said it was from Mom's play-center, (placenta) so there must be a lot of toys inside there. When he got out, the middle wife spanked him for crawling up in there.'Then Erica stood up, took a big theatrical bow and returned to her seat. I'm sure I applauded the loudest. Ever since then, when it's show-and-tell day, I bring my camcorder, just in case another 'Middle Wife' comes along. Now you have two choices...laugh and close this page or pass this along to someone else to spread the laughs.. I know what I did!!! Live every day as if it is your LAST chance to make someone happy!

I'm being outwitted by a hamster

no kidding... stupid dwarf hamster. I bought a bigger rubbermaid tub and he STILL got out of it.

the princess bride is on

where are the high quality, family friendly movies these days? the 80s brought us some of the best.

:)

needing the family right now

not that i want to divulge much in a blog at the moment, but i wanted to let you know i'm definitely going through some big, hard times right now. Feeling very isolated and alone down here by myself without you guys.

:( and not sure if i'm really doing the right thing or not. help....

Angry News #2

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,545823,00.html

Oh...that man would be dead by now. I would have beaten him as soon as he said those words and even looked at my child.

Seriously...the audacity...argh.

G'night!

Ben & Jerries is just awesome

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,545841,00.html

Everyone go out and buy as much of your favorite flavor as fiscally possible. Disney, Apple and now Ben & Jerries. I'm so happy at consumerism right now.

trash talking or motivation?

so, i posted on facebook that Carleigh is now an official soccer player. She starts practice in two weeks... and in announcing this, i stated - Show the boys how the game is really played.

nate says i'm trash talking - i say i'm motivating.

comments? :)