She is getting political on you... Watch out!

So I'm sure that many of you know that Roe vs Wayne had it's anniversary this past week and I on the same week, I read one of my friends fabulous blog. It is Tabulous. At http://networkedblogs.com/tcVYJ  Go on... it is really a good read and very thought provoking.  Now I know you are asking yourselves.  What does one have to do with the other. 

Our Daughters,  now mind you, I don't have children yet.  But that doesn't mean I can't see her.  Hopefully,  her daddy's gorgeous curly dark hair with her Mommy's blue eyes and let's all pray she gets her built from her Daddy as well.  And the things that I want her to know. Such as, That no man has the right to make decisions for her.   That no man has the right to make her feel small and ugly.   That those that have to degrade a woman to try to tell her that she is pretty are not calling her pretty.   That girls can be the most vicious of all but that there are true friends out there if she can find them.   That those who are not in her shoes won't be able to tell her what to do.  That god willing, her daddy and I will be around to watch her and raise her with the morals that we want her to have.  
This bring me to my point.  Roe vs. Wayne, legislation that lets women make up their own minds about having an abortions.  It is something that boggles my mind that in this day of age the basic right of decided what to do with her own organs, is anyone else's business beside her's  and whoever else was involved with making of the child.  That there are groups out there who preach and demand that you follow their view.    Now I am not saying that I am pro-abortion because every child is a blessing.  However, I am pro-choice, because who am I to get into your business.  I don't know your story.  How are we suppose to raise our children to be strong, intelligent, and independent women, when there are those out there who believe that they have a right to tell her how to live  her life.  If you research some of the ways that women in the past have done to get themselves out of "Trouble", it will show you that there must be a way for women to be safe for those that are sure that they don't want to be pregnant.   And the great thing about this, is if that isn't the path for you or your belief system doesn't allow you to think that way then you don't have too.  No one is forcing you.  No one is choosing for you.  So just try for a second to put yourself in the shoes of someone else's life.  And realize that your choice doesn't have to line up with what her choice would be.

Just some food for thought....  I don't see a march to stop Vasectomy Procedures.  The signs can read "Not one more Snip"  or how about "One Snip kills hundreds of unborn children."    If we are going to legislate the right to have or not have children, then lets make sure it is an even playing field.

operatation smaller suitcase

I am very hesitant to even be putting this out there....  You see, the hubby and I are going on a diet and as you know by simply looking at me, I love my foooood!  And pretty much hate to work out, but here is the thing.  We are going to Ireland in 4 1/2 months and I want to look good.  I will be (hopefully) seeing a lot of old friends and I would like to look good.  Not to mention, we both only get one carry on luggage and one suitcase each for free or the airlines will charge us.  So it will be called Operation Smaller Suitcase since we are going for a week and half I will need lots of clothes.  Not to mention, I will be shopping over there since Ireland runs about 6 months ahead of us in styling wise and I love clothes. 

So here it goes... we are going on the South Beach Diet.  Which is kinda funny because that is how my parents mostly eat.  so luckily I already have a basic knowledge of how to do it.  However, that doesn't mean that it won't be an adjustment.  Goodbye Mexican food til after Ireland.  And it will be a test to our will power. Or really in truth my will power.  However, I do have one weekend before Ireland to look forward to.  Easter weekend, I promised my mom that I will make homemade pizza for her.  So when is Easter coming and how fast can it get here?  I don't want to also be unrealistic, I know that I'm not going to wake up tomorrow at a size 4 just because I am hoping that is the way it will be.  not so much.  But I'm hoping that I can set realizable goal of maybe 2-4 pants sizes down.  that would be very nice. 

You know, I think that will power has a way of either making or breaking what you are setting out to accomplish.  I will be the first to admit that my will power isn't always there.  but I would really love to go back to Ireland healthy and strong and in shape.  I think it is always a great idea to try to better one 's self.  and this is just one of the things that I will be working on, in the next year.  So I am hoping that you all will help keep me on track.  I know that hubby is willing and ready to help me get rid of the unwanted weight that I see.  He says I'm gorgeous at any weight and I tell him that he is contractually obligated to say that.  He just wants me happy.  But if you all have any tips or ways to keep yourself motivated let me hear them! 

Also, any tips on getting the motivation to work out would be greatly appreciated!  well it is off to my nice rounded meal of veggies and meat.  I hope everyone is out there having a healthy day.

Withdraw from Cable!

Starting on January 1st,  my husband and I have decided to cancel our Cable.  Not only will it save us an extra 50 dollars a month, but it only worked half the time at the most.  and I just couldn't understand us paying 50 dollars a month for something that just didn't work. 

But here is the rub.  While my husband is use to not having cable.  However, I can't think of a time in my life that I didn't have it.  There was about a month when I moved to Texas when I didn't but that didn't last very long.  And my brother and sister, tell me that we didn't always have it.  But I don't remember that, nor do I remember not having a color TV.  Which is something that they say was a big to do when we got it.  So life has I know it has changed, and as we know from the past posts, Change isn't really something that I'm that crazy about.  Luckily, the hubby went to Best Buy and not only did he buy a wireless router for me and a cable to hook my computer to the television so I can still watch my shows.   Not all of them my Rizzoli and Isles isn't there.  WAAA!!!!! 

However, dare I say it might be good for the hubby and I not to have cable.  Besides saving the money, it will also give us plenty of time to talk and hang out together.   Which can never be a bad thing.  I happen to really enjoy getting to hang out with the hubby.  I'm also hoping that without my shows to watch,  I will fit more workouts in and getting healthy.  Not to mention more time to blog! 

 well it is time for me to go and fix us dinner!    I hope every one's new year is off to a good start!