New reading

May recently recommended a top ten list of books that I should read. My husband, Eric, and I went to the library in search of the titles. The first book that I am reading is actually in the childrens fiction section, it is titled "The Wrinkle in Time." I have read 1/4 of the book already and I am loving it! May told me that this was one of her favorite set of books when she was young. I will be reading more and commenting on them in future blogs, so stay tuned...

I love how you can read something as an adolescent and it really means something to you, and when you go back to read it again, as an adult, it still has that same luster. How many things can you say that you loved as a teenager, still have the same importance to you now as they did then? For me, personally, reading was one of the most influential lasting things that I had as a teenager. I always had a book in hand. It goes to show you how reading good stories are one of those pastimes that can impact you into your elder years.

~Jess

To Judge or not to Judge...

I was searching on youtube the other day for a halarious video from a guy named Jon Lajoie. Not only did I find the video I was searching for, but I also came across a video that ended up being uuber stupid and judgemental. See for yourself...Hagee's take on stay at home dads.

Now if you have an open mind like I do, this should make you think. Who the heck is this "John Hagee" guy and who told him that it was ok to judge other people? He also has other rants about Hurricane Katrina being sent because there was suppose to be a gay pride rally in New Orleans. Can you believe that an obese preacher from Texas, who has been divorced and went on to remarry a mere 7 months later, has the balls to speak out against people who are not only different than he is, but he judges those who have made some of the same mistakes that he made himself? Although, I am no longer a super-pseudo Southern Baptist as I was raised, I still know that someone, especially a spiritual leader, should not be judging others.

This is the kind of stuff that makes me remember how I was raised in that crazy wacked out world. I know that I am who I am today because of it, but I still disagree with the whole "I think that I am better than you, so I have the right to talk down about you" attitude some of these crazy people have.

I use to think that it was inevitable that there would always be these types of things in the areas of religion and politics, but look what kind of positive change was brought about with Obama. I am inspired by the views and ethics that Obama stands for, and I am looking forward to being a part of the change.This is how it was meant to be, since our Forefathers wrote it in the constitution. (By the people for the people)

So, if you are wondering what the halarious video was, that I was looking at before I got sucked into my ranting, here is the link...Jon Lajoie... Enjoy!

Something new, indeed!

Well, this is my first time blogging on a site like this. I have Myspace, but rarely use the blog feature. I have recently realized my need to blog because of the following reasons:

1. I have been talking and ranting about a few different things in my life over the past few weeks.
2. I feel like my opinion is important. I want to be able to say what I feel whenever I feel like it. Maybe, after blogging, I won't want to talk so much, and some of my friends won't get crazy annoyed with me for being "Chatty Cathy."
3. Lastly, I want to share info about my life experiences. I have always wanted to write about my crazy life. Most of the people I meet and talk to would never realize that I went through some very traumatizing events in my lifetime. I have always tried to be a positive thinker, even when I waas smack dab in the middle of depression I could still smile and laugh. Amazing, isn't it? I look forward to sharing as well as reading about others life experiences.

Please feel free to comment and share your thoughts concerning any of my blogs. I love to hear other peoples insights about any topic.

Jess :)