last "official" post

so todays the last "official post" that I'm going to do. perhaps I'll update this every so often, I kind of like it. and even though, you all know who is writing this by now, the security behind it feels nice. none of my friends  see this blog, and not even my boyfriend. I wouldn't care if they did, in a way, but I feel like I'm writing to myself and getting some feedback here and there.  I guess I'll go back to my original blog idea for the last blog...but on the other hand, Michael is going home within the week and is doing well!!! Praise the Lord.

so...my vent this week is about Love. I'm sure we've all been in it, and i'm sure a lot of us have fallen in love fast, or slow, or it was a train wreck, or it's perfect etc. and I've been in all those places at some point or another. but it really irks me when girls are in SERIOUS relationships one month, and then get over him fine...ii've been there, circumstances can change things. and its okay to fall fast, but when you're annoying about it and talking about marrying him, and baby names, and you're just super clingy it gets annoying fast.   Especially when you know the reason they started dating in the first place, and the reasons you stay around. sure you may genuinely like someone...but to want their money and for them to spoil you...you're just a  brat.

girls.....they realllllly get under my skin haha!

until the next time...!

another update:)

So, this semester my main focus of this blog was to vent about things...but a few weeks ago everthing was put into persepective for me...why am i complaining about stupid little stuff...i'm going to come across annoying habits, people, and personalities, but complaining about them won't help...so again, today I'm writing about my brothers friend Cpl Michael Fox. i'm shocked at how far he's come, to see pictures of his smiling face, and positive attitude all over facebook just makes my heart to so warm. i can't imagine all the emotions he is feeling, a long with his family and really close friends. he's a fighter!!  I think most people forget there is a war going on...I know I do. Now more then ever...10 years later as we are still fighting this war. take some time to thank our military, write a card or send out a care package, anything you can do to help, they reallly do appreciate.  Now more then ever. The holidays are so lonely for the military personnel and familes who wait patiently at home for them. I have included the news article of Fox, a facebook group for him and his guys in the platoon still over seas, and a letter from his family. there is also his address at the bottom if anyone wants to drop a little card of encouragement or thanks to him. Most refer to him as Fox, or Michael, or Mikey.




you'll have to copy and paste the link...it wouldn't let me create a link...

News Article-
pomeradonews.com/2011/11/29/rancho-bernado-high-grad-seriously-injured-in-afghanistan/


Facebook group for Mikey and his boys! (the men and women still stationed overseas) AND ADDRESS..

Sgt Prosper
(For Mikey's Boys)
2/4 E Co.
Unit 40825
FPO AP 96427-0285

http://www.facebook.com/groups/281223745235657/



Facebook post, posted by his family-
Corporal Michael Fox was seriously injured in Afghanistan on 11/15/11 when he stepped on an IED and lost his legs. He broke his left arm, and wrist -At this time he can’t move his left arm. He was sent to Germany, then Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. Since arriving in the US, Michael had surgeries every other day. These surgeries are grueling, painful and tiring. He is thankful to be alive and considers himself lucky. Michael is in great pain but he is facing these surgeries with a very positive attitude. He cares about the people surrounding him more than himself. I am so proud of Michael, I am in awe of his wonderful personality, and the intensity of his inner strength. In my eyes, he is a brave superhero! He is loved by so many people; he comforts others at the hospital and especially his buddies still in Afghanistan. I am so proud to know him and to call him a part of MY family. Not sure when he will be able to come back home to San Diego.
I ask everyone please pass this story to their family, friends, and co-workers; print it and put it everywhere you can think of . I want to get his story to as many people as possible and ask that if you can please take a few minutes to drop him a line or two of support from the community. Schools could ask a class or two to make a card for him for Michael or his fellow troop members. This season please express your thanks for the selfless acts from men and woman far away from home that keep us safe. During the Christmas holiday can you please spare one of your Christmas cards to let Michael know that his sacrifice is appreciated from the people he took an oath to protect?
You can send well wishes during this season not only to Michael, but to all troops that are still in harm’s way. Even one card can make a difference in someone's life. You might never know how much until you do it.
Please send your well wishes directly to Michael at the following address:

Corporal Michael Fox
306-N West El Norte Pkwy # 202
Escondido, Ca. 92026

holidays

Back on track now with my normal Blogging....This week, I think I'll write about presents...now my family isn't rich by anymeans. we live comfortably within our means, and don't have fancy things, just nice things. we all work hard for our money and what we have, so i think this is part of the reason why this bothers me.

I know this happens all over, and I don't mean to sound mean, but it's just really irritating to me, when everyone just concentrates solely on presents and getting getting getting. Christmas isn't about presents, and if you don't believe that, that's okay, its a free country. But to hear and see people who get EVERYTHING handed to them, want more and more, and then ask for extremely expensive things it is so irritating. especially a few people i know. It's awesome if mommy and daddy can buy you your car, and pay for everything. But i'm sorry that's not teaching you anything. My parents can help me out, but I've been working since i was like 9, being a 'mothers helper' and eventually working at daycares and restaurants. I've held two jobs and gone to school full time. I know the value of a dollar, I know what it's like to have money to spend, and not enough money to even sleep....(which i am beyond grateful for my parents that can help me out when i need it). but really....do you REALLY need to ask for that 400$ wallet? or that 800$ purse? or that 80$ shirt? or those 175$ shoes? that's just horrendous to me. if my parents were wealthy enough to give me or buy me that kind of stuff awesome. maybe start getting some nice clothes or things like that, but save the rest and I'll put it as a down payment towards a house or car. why waste hundreds of dollars when you can get something that's just as cute or nice for idk...40... a 40$ wallet, and 90$ purse..fine it's a special holiday...but really..? HUNDREDS? tell your parents to send me the money to pay off my school loans, my car loan, or my car insurance, while I work and go to school.

something on FB really sparked my interest and nerves today...o:)

quick post!

so last weeks blog was a depressing one about my brothers friends hitting an IED and losing both of his legs in afghanistan....but this one holds good news. He will be okay! just will have a battle to fight for the rest of his life, but he's a fighter and so determined, I'm sure he'll be back on his bike in no time. still just a sad situation...

lets see what else...last saturday my boyfriend took me to disney on ice. now I'm never one to love childish things, but this show was awesome! I LOVED it! and he did too! We're both suckers for Disney movies, so it was a great time! even if it was filled with kids everywhere...(I work at a daycare so I didn't mind!) and he might've liked it because it was at the devils stadium...haha but he said he enjoyed it! and this weekend we're going away to Ricketts Glen,  to hike and hang out at whatevers out there...probably not much. His parents went not to long ago and they loved it! so I'll let oyu know how our big hike goes! It's a little over 7 miles I think so I'm stoked.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! We all have so much to be Thankful for living here in the U.S. :)

Thankful for...

This week is going to be a little different...it must be the holidays that does this to me! I'll probably blog again on sunday because I have such an exciting weekend ahead of me..but for today...I have a different blog.

long story short..

http://www.pomeradonews.com/2011/11/29/rancho-bernado-high-grad-seriously-injured-in-afghanistan/



 I can't seem to shake these thoughts, of what these poor guys will have to endure for the rest of their lives. It hurts me to see what Fox, and all that know him will have to psychologically endure for the rest of their lives. we can't even being to think what he is actually feeling...or his family...or close friends... I may not be one who supports war, but really who is? I do know we have to support our troops. If you don't stand behind them...feel free to stand in front of them. In leu of Veterans day, and thanksgiving day coming up. Be thankful for the marines, and other military personnel protecting your freedom. They put their lives on the line for all of us. Even if this war ends, anytime soon...these men and women will be fighting battles for the rest of their lives. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers daily, because we will NEVER know exactly what they see and go through over there. I couldn't imagine having to push through every day, especially when a brother is hurt of KIA...

why??

I was going to write after this weekend, because I have so much going on...but....I'm sitting in the grand study hall doing my homework, and some sort of Kean team is here, but I can't tell what sport they play... but I do know they are having "study hall" together, if you even want to call it that.

I am such a people watcher, and I must admit I pick up on things pretty well. These guys are so loud! Don't they know that this room is used for quiet studying? they can go and talk outside of this room, but I feel like his room is reserved for quiet studying, or sleeping. Thank God I'm not working on anything important  because they are really annoying. I don't see anyone from class here, so I know I won't offend anyone, even more so because I didn't specify the team. Anyway, they should be more polite and quiet! They are representing Kean, and yes I know we're all Kean students here, but really? whatever team this is, I don't like anymore and probably wouldn't support haha

Like I've said before I'm around guys a lot, and grew up around guys, I'm not a super girly girly who get's offended about things...but boy are these guys vulgar! I don't think I have heard a sentence that didn't talk about sleeping with a girl, or hating a girl but still sleeping with her, or what they would want to do to a girl... or just cursing about this and that. They sound so arrogant, pompous, and crude. I mean don't get me wrong,  half of them are working and being quiet, and a few of them moved away to work, but maybe five or six of these guys are just awful! I just feel like they should be more respectful. 1) be more quiet in here 2) there are women around and you are all being extremely disrespectful, its even making me feel awkward sitting here and 3) you all sound like idiots, and everyone is getting mad at you (and when they recognize someone is mad...they just trash talk them.)

I guess I just hold high standards for adults, because once again, that is what we are. And I don't mean that in a stuffy way, because let's be for real and honest these are the best days of our lives...but haven't they learned respect or manners?

Why do people do this? would you say something to them, or ask them to lower their voices??

Personal Space

I'm not too sure what has happened over time, but it seems like recently people are just so nosey and don't abide by the "personal space" rule anymore. First off, if someone wants to tell you something they will, even if you have to ask a few questions, they will either open up or deny you, you cant pry information out of someone. (yes I know sometimes, we as humans want someone to sort of pry information out of us, because it makes us feel like we are cared about but thats a different topic) I'm talking about just being nosey with general information about friends, or boyfriends or who you like, just stupid stuff.  I feel like telling half the people that ask me questions it's none of their business because I only see you IN school. I don't even have your phone number, nor do we talk outside of this class that meets once a week. Why do you think I would want to tell you about my past or current problems. Perhaps it's small talk you want? That's fine...ask me what I did in the past week that I haven't seen you.

I love talking with people, and I'm like an open book, but don't ask me such blunt, personal questions when you're literally inches away from my face. Get to know me first, and I will tell you anything you want to know.

This vent isn't just coming from me too, I was having a conversation with a real friend about this the other day, and it just bugged me out. I feel like nothing can really be private anymore and the sanctity  of friendship is dwindling away, with all these nosey acquaintances and social networking that allow you to know anyones waking move if they allow you too. And don't get me wrong I love 'creeping' on peoples lives and finding out new things, its human nature. I just think there is a way of doing so, and a time and a place.

**ALSO** sidenote....I was looking online at bags and a wallet...yes a wallet..was 400$.....I'm STILL SHOCKED...