I have had a terrible time the past 18 months. In that span of time I was injured on the job. At a company that I was hired to be an Administrative Assistant. It was a very small company. 10 employees. The boss downsized to 6 when the economy started to tank really bad. I went from Admin. Asst. to Production Floor worker, Shipper/Receiver and pretty much gopher to jump in when jobs had to be completed.
Now mind you....several years before I had gotten out of the health care/patient care industry due to the physical work. I went into Customer Service / Office work.
While at that job as Admin. Asst. and all the other hats I wore I was injured on the job. And that began a wild ride on the roller coaster called Workman's Compensation. It is the crappiest ride out there!! It's a system where no matter how many times you complain about the brakes failing.....they don't fix the problem. It's awful!!! I am still on that wild ride and I want it to stop. But unfortunately......the coaster is still going uphill.
In the middle of all of that I had a surgery that totally changed me. I went from a person who absolutely hated taking any kind of medication to taking stuff I NEVER wanted to take. Ever. And stuff recommended that I refused to take based on the side effects of the drugs.
I have permanent damage. Irreversible permanent damage. I am the jigsaw puzzle that was put back together and while I was being put back together they shoved a larger piece into a smaller slot. In doing so, they damaged the edges of the larger piece. But hey.....I signed of on being put back together.
So.....November 15th was the 1 year anniversary date of being put back together. And the 28th officially marks 18 months.
I'm too young to qualify for SSI Disability and I don't want to use that system. I know there is *something* I can do if I can work within my restrictions!! I firmly believed that and I looked and looked for the past few months. I went on several job interviews. Which left a bad taste in my mouth.
Finally I looked into legitimate companies where I could work from home. I found several and did my research. All while I was looking outside the home for a job, I had applied to one to work at home.
I am happy to say that I finally got a job and I am in training.
Wish me luck that I continue to see the light at the end of the tunnel!! Training ends on Wednesday and I have to pass a final test to stay on board or end up getting terminated which would not be good.
So....wishes for luck and a few prayers would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!!!
NO MORE APPETITE FOR AOL This blog came about after I got kicked to the curb by AOL. JLand is but a memory...but a very good one. I have found some of my JLand neighbors but I hope to find them all.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Geneology and Family Happenings
Hello everyone!! It's been a long time since I've posted a long blog. So here goes!!
Family life:
My son was up visiting with us for a month while hubby had his last surgery. He is 20 years old and not sure what he wants to do with his life yet. There is talk of him going to school to become a motorcycle mechanic. We shall see about that one.
My daughter is enjoying her Freshman year of high school so far. She turned 14 the first week of September. She is blossoming into a beautiful young lady. Tonight is the Homecoming Dance at her high school. She is over her friend's house to get ready for tonight later this afternoon. I'll be over there later with camera in hand taking lots of pics!!
My hubby has had 2 hernia repair surgeries. One in August and One in September. The first one was the wicked one- the left side. The right side wasn't as bad as the left. Recovery has been slow...but he's on the mend and he went back to work yesterday. WOOHOO!!!
Me: Well, life has been a roller coaster for the past 18 months. The wheels of justice move incredibly slow. I don't even want to get into what I have been going through with legal battles. It's a nightmare and I can't wait till I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
My father passed away last month.....days before his 67th birthday. That was a very sad time.
I still don't have a relationship with my Mom. That has been going on for over 2 years now. My brother is a strange fellow. We have a strained relationship. He is the favorite child-- always has been. That could have a little bit to do with it. My one sister lives with my mother and is a trouble starting drama queen. Needless to say there is no relationship with her, either. My baby sister and I had a falling out last February over things that were said about my Dad. There is a lot to be said about that but I will leave that alone for now.
Other happenings:
I started to write a book. It is slow going. Whether this thing will EVER get in the hands of a publisher- who
knows!?!?
I signed up to sell Avon. I was an Avon rep a long time ago and I decided to give it a shot out where I live now. I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet new people. We shall see how it goes.
I started working on our Family Tree. It is growing all the time with everyone I remember and what I can research online. It is truly amazing and I am enjoying every minute of time I put into it.
I am in the process of getting stains out of the carpet in the bedroom that my son occupied. Apparently between liquid spills from my son.....and a few my pet added......I had a bit of a mess to clean. It is a windy day today and I have the window open in that room as I use Resolve Pet Stain remover. Wish me luck with that!! And if you have any tips on home remedies.....please feel free to share!!
Well....that's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!!
Family life:
My son was up visiting with us for a month while hubby had his last surgery. He is 20 years old and not sure what he wants to do with his life yet. There is talk of him going to school to become a motorcycle mechanic. We shall see about that one.
My daughter is enjoying her Freshman year of high school so far. She turned 14 the first week of September. She is blossoming into a beautiful young lady. Tonight is the Homecoming Dance at her high school. She is over her friend's house to get ready for tonight later this afternoon. I'll be over there later with camera in hand taking lots of pics!!
My hubby has had 2 hernia repair surgeries. One in August and One in September. The first one was the wicked one- the left side. The right side wasn't as bad as the left. Recovery has been slow...but he's on the mend and he went back to work yesterday. WOOHOO!!!
Me: Well, life has been a roller coaster for the past 18 months. The wheels of justice move incredibly slow. I don't even want to get into what I have been going through with legal battles. It's a nightmare and I can't wait till I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
My father passed away last month.....days before his 67th birthday. That was a very sad time.
I still don't have a relationship with my Mom. That has been going on for over 2 years now. My brother is a strange fellow. We have a strained relationship. He is the favorite child-- always has been. That could have a little bit to do with it. My one sister lives with my mother and is a trouble starting drama queen. Needless to say there is no relationship with her, either. My baby sister and I had a falling out last February over things that were said about my Dad. There is a lot to be said about that but I will leave that alone for now.
Other happenings:
I started to write a book. It is slow going. Whether this thing will EVER get in the hands of a publisher- who
knows!?!?
I signed up to sell Avon. I was an Avon rep a long time ago and I decided to give it a shot out where I live now. I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet new people. We shall see how it goes.
I started working on our Family Tree. It is growing all the time with everyone I remember and what I can research online. It is truly amazing and I am enjoying every minute of time I put into it.
I am in the process of getting stains out of the carpet in the bedroom that my son occupied. Apparently between liquid spills from my son.....and a few my pet added......I had a bit of a mess to clean. It is a windy day today and I have the window open in that room as I use Resolve Pet Stain remover. Wish me luck with that!! And if you have any tips on home remedies.....please feel free to share!!
Well....that's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!!
I'm BACK!!!!!
OMG....where has the time gone!?!?!?
I have been locked out of this Blogger account for so darn long!!!
Much thanks to Guido for his help in getting back into the blog!!! I had this blog on an e-mail address I also could not get into!! GRRR!!!
After successful password changes to both my e-mail and blogger accounts I am now officially BACK!!!
Whew!!!
Later on today I hope to get a much longer blog posted. TTFN....ta ta for now!!!
I have been locked out of this Blogger account for so darn long!!!
Much thanks to Guido for his help in getting back into the blog!!! I had this blog on an e-mail address I also could not get into!! GRRR!!!
After successful password changes to both my e-mail and blogger accounts I am now officially BACK!!!
Whew!!!
Later on today I hope to get a much longer blog posted. TTFN....ta ta for now!!!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
30 Days of Truth - Day 23
Day 23 - Something you wish you had done in your life.
Well....my life is not over yet. So....with that being said. I wish I had completed a college education and secured a degree.
But it is NEVER too late to do such a thing as exampled here.
Well....my life is not over yet. So....with that being said. I wish I had completed a college education and secured a degree.
But it is NEVER too late to do such a thing as exampled here.
30 Days of Truth - Day 22
Day 22 - Something you wish you hadn't done in your life.
This makes me think of regret. Regrets about decisions I've made and the consequences were big.
Well....who hasn't done things- that when all is said and done you think to yourself: If I knew then what I know now I would have chosen differently.
I have done that. But I am choosing to keep quiet about those decisions/regrets.
I've been blogging for many years and those who have known me throughout the years over at J-Land and now over here at Blogger know of many events in my life that I fervently wished I had never chosen to do.
This makes me think of regret. Regrets about decisions I've made and the consequences were big.
Well....who hasn't done things- that when all is said and done you think to yourself: If I knew then what I know now I would have chosen differently.
I have done that. But I am choosing to keep quiet about those decisions/regrets.
I've been blogging for many years and those who have known me throughout the years over at J-Land and now over here at Blogger know of many events in my life that I fervently wished I had never chosen to do.
30 Days of Truth - Day 21
Day 21 - (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?
This one is a very easy one for me. I high-tail my butt to where my best friend is to make sure she is OK. I lend support to my best friends family.
One argument or fight would not change that we are best friends.
This one is a very easy one for me. I high-tail my butt to where my best friend is to make sure she is OK. I lend support to my best friends family.
One argument or fight would not change that we are best friends.
30 Days of Truth - Day 20
Day 20 - Your views on drugs and alcohol.
Sadly, I have knowledge of the abuse of drugs in the family tree. It has ruined many lives.
Drugs have played a part in the fact that kids were raised without a father. But it didn't help that the mother was also abusing drugs. So, the kids saw this and followed in the same footsteps and have become delinquents and are in and out of the prison system.
It was sad to watch. But I kept my distance from it all.
Alcohol. Not something that is abused in our home. It is drank socially and at various functions.
At home we keep an occasional bottle of wine- which a glass or two in the evening is not a bad thing. We also have a small stock of other bottles to mix with cola or mix our own drinks while relaxing after dinner or watching a movie on the big screen TV.
I have seen people get out of hand with alcohol on many different occasions. I even got quite drunk on a few occasions.
But I have a firm opinion on this: NO ONE SHOULD DRIVE WHILE DRUNK OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS.
Sadly, I have knowledge of the abuse of drugs in the family tree. It has ruined many lives.
Drugs have played a part in the fact that kids were raised without a father. But it didn't help that the mother was also abusing drugs. So, the kids saw this and followed in the same footsteps and have become delinquents and are in and out of the prison system.
It was sad to watch. But I kept my distance from it all.
Alcohol. Not something that is abused in our home. It is drank socially and at various functions.
At home we keep an occasional bottle of wine- which a glass or two in the evening is not a bad thing. We also have a small stock of other bottles to mix with cola or mix our own drinks while relaxing after dinner or watching a movie on the big screen TV.
I have seen people get out of hand with alcohol on many different occasions. I even got quite drunk on a few occasions.
But I have a firm opinion on this: NO ONE SHOULD DRIVE WHILE DRUNK OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS.
30 Days of Truth - Day 19
Day 19 - What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?
I don't want to go on and write a mini-novel about religion. But, here goes. I have always believed in God.
After I was born my parents had me Christened in the Catholic Church. I attended church on Sundays....not regularly since my father never went- unless it was a funeral or a wedding- from what I remember. I found that the Catholic Church never fully explained the bible to me. As a young adult- I was 19- I started going to a non-denominational Fellowship church. I learned more about the bible and loved it.
I follow my own faith and beliefs about religion. I try not to force my opinions about my faith and/or religion on others. I believe in prayer and I use it often. I enjoy worshipping on Sundays in a congregation with others. But, I most often enjoy quiet solitude and talking to God on my own.
You have your beliefs and I have mine. Enough said.
***One last opinion I have about religion. I think organizations that set up as a Church- to hide behind the First Amendment to the Constitution is WRONG. IN MY OPINION WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH IS NOT A CHURCH....THEY ARE A CULT. THEY CLAIM TO BE A CHURCH TO HIDE BEHIND THE FIRST AMENDMENT.
(Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Ratified 12/15/1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.) ***
Now onto the question of Politics. Politics is a dirty thing in my opinion. I know politics define how our society works, but all the political CRAP that goes on is BS. Is politics a necessary evil in our society? Yes....sadly it is. Everyone in this country has a right to vote. To have the collective voices heard. Most people will not vote unless they feel their voice has not been heard or they feel their personal rights are being squashed.
Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers or hear/see on Television. The stories there are not 100% accurate. Fact find when you can to determine the whole truth for yourselves.
Fact find before you go off on tangents and rage against our government. You want change. Be the change. VOTE.
As Robin Williams said in "Man of The Year" movie: "Politicians are a lot like diapers. They should be changed frequently, and for the same reason."
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE MY OPINIONS. NO BASHING PLEASE. THANK YOU.
I don't want to go on and write a mini-novel about religion. But, here goes. I have always believed in God.
After I was born my parents had me Christened in the Catholic Church. I attended church on Sundays....not regularly since my father never went- unless it was a funeral or a wedding- from what I remember. I found that the Catholic Church never fully explained the bible to me. As a young adult- I was 19- I started going to a non-denominational Fellowship church. I learned more about the bible and loved it.
I follow my own faith and beliefs about religion. I try not to force my opinions about my faith and/or religion on others. I believe in prayer and I use it often. I enjoy worshipping on Sundays in a congregation with others. But, I most often enjoy quiet solitude and talking to God on my own.
You have your beliefs and I have mine. Enough said.
***One last opinion I have about religion. I think organizations that set up as a Church- to hide behind the First Amendment to the Constitution is WRONG. IN MY OPINION WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH IS NOT A CHURCH....THEY ARE A CULT. THEY CLAIM TO BE A CHURCH TO HIDE BEHIND THE FIRST AMENDMENT.
(Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Ratified 12/15/1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.) ***
Now onto the question of Politics. Politics is a dirty thing in my opinion. I know politics define how our society works, but all the political CRAP that goes on is BS. Is politics a necessary evil in our society? Yes....sadly it is. Everyone in this country has a right to vote. To have the collective voices heard. Most people will not vote unless they feel their voice has not been heard or they feel their personal rights are being squashed.
Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers or hear/see on Television. The stories there are not 100% accurate. Fact find when you can to determine the whole truth for yourselves.
Fact find before you go off on tangents and rage against our government. You want change. Be the change. VOTE.
As Robin Williams said in "Man of The Year" movie: "Politicians are a lot like diapers. They should be changed frequently, and for the same reason."
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE MY OPINIONS. NO BASHING PLEASE. THANK YOU.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
A Vent
The end of April will mark 1 year since the injury occurred.
In the span of the past 11 months I went through 6+ months of therapy, steroid cervical epidural injections and traction. I had headaches every day and numbness issues in the left arm and the arm was gradually getting weaker.
In November I had a cervical discectomy/fusion surgery for C5 through T1.
I woke up in post-up/recovery having weakness in the right hand. But the left side felt great. I had to squeeze a sponge ball thingie for a few weeks for the right handed weakness. And I also noticed I was numb on my left side from below my left breast on down to the tips of my toes. So from November til now I have had this problem. AND no brainy answers from the doctors as to why I have this problem. Which is just WONDERFUL!! *just a wee bit of sarcasm there*
All the while I have NO INCOME because I am dealing with a severely FLAWED WC system. The IC can be caught in lie after lie and yet I am denied WC benefits. Our country and judicial processes SUCK A$$. Just my opinion, folks.
So my husband has to deal with losing $1800 a month of our income and work his butt off and get overtime here and there when he can.
I am still being treated for my injury. I have not been released to do any kind of therapy as of yet. The surgeon has to determine if the fusion is indeed starting to fuse.
My left leg won't tolerate standing or walking too much. I am frequently up and down. My left foot feels like it is on fire when I have my sneakers on. I can't feel how hot the water is on the left side when I shower. Cold water or cold hands are painful to the touch on my skin on the left side.
My left leg won't tolerate standing or walking too much. I am frequently up and down. My left foot feels like it is on fire when I have my sneakers on. I can't feel how hot the water is on the left side when I shower. Cold water or cold hands are painful to the touch on my skin on the left side.
Heck yeah I am grateful that I can walk and talk. But my body is not what it was a year ago. My neck will NEVER be the same. My left side has that lovely numbness issue going on. I can not work in the same capacity as I did. So what the heck am I gonna do?
I have my moments where I just sit here and cry and have a tiny breakdown. I try not to complain of my neck or leg pain to my husband or kids. I feel so guilty....but I know everything that has happened is NOT my fault.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
30 Days of Truth - Day 18
Day 18 - Your views on gay marriage.
This is a subject I have never written about nor spoken about.
I have known gay couples throughout my life. But never any gay married couples.
This is a controversial subject. Heard about on TV. Read about in the newspaper. It is everywhere. So with that said....the following are my opinions/thoughts on the matter. I am not out to offend anyone.
I married the man that I love. I was raised to believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. While growing up I attended several weddings of man/woman unions and was a Bridesmaid at one of them. I have never attended a ceremony of a gay marriage.
I typed in a search box on Google: Marriage definition. I found this on Wikipedia. Defines marriage in different ways.
I believe everyone should be able to marry who they love. Whether it is man and woman or same sex marriages.
I don't have a problem with others who have a different sexual make-up than me. You are not welcome into the privacy of my bedroom and I am sure I am not welcome into yours. My sexual preferences are my choice. Your choices are yours.
So whether you choose a marriage of man/woman....or a same sex marriage.....I believe everyone has a right to happiness.
This is a subject I have never written about nor spoken about.
I have known gay couples throughout my life. But never any gay married couples.
This is a controversial subject. Heard about on TV. Read about in the newspaper. It is everywhere. So with that said....the following are my opinions/thoughts on the matter. I am not out to offend anyone.
I married the man that I love. I was raised to believe that marriage is between a man and a woman. While growing up I attended several weddings of man/woman unions and was a Bridesmaid at one of them. I have never attended a ceremony of a gay marriage.
I typed in a search box on Google: Marriage definition. I found this on Wikipedia. Defines marriage in different ways.
I believe everyone should be able to marry who they love. Whether it is man and woman or same sex marriages.
I don't have a problem with others who have a different sexual make-up than me. You are not welcome into the privacy of my bedroom and I am sure I am not welcome into yours. My sexual preferences are my choice. Your choices are yours.
So whether you choose a marriage of man/woman....or a same sex marriage.....I believe everyone has a right to happiness.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
American Idol Top 12 Guys Night
Last night was the top 12 guys performing. This season the depth of the talent runs pretty deep. Which in turn makes this a very tough competition to narrow it down to the 6 guys that America will vote through and then the judges have the "Wild Card" for the 7th guy to make the cut.
A lot of people are calling Jordan Dorsey's performance of Usher's "O.M.G" to be OMG-awful. I will get into that in a bit.
It's a new season. Season 10. Hyped to have the BEST talent of any season so far. And I have to agree with that. There are 2 new judges- whom have brought new life to the show. And there's a new set that the contestants perform on. Ryan called it a 360 degree look.
Let's get into it. Oh....and BTW.....last night's episode was pre-taped.
First up was Clint Jun Gamboa. He opened the show with a high energy song- "Superstition". He did his thing and had the audience going. But I sat there thinking......it was a very karaoke kind of performance. Yeah he can sing his butt off hitting crazy notes...and he knows how to work a crowd since he spent years in bars doing karaoke.....but I wasn't super impressed.
Steven Tyler: Brilliant
J-Lo- Thought he had "jitters".
Randy- No karaoke singer in the world that's got that kind of vocal talent.
Me: I just watched a video of Clint's performance. Steven and Randy were over-reaching with their criticisms. J-Lo said he had jitters- nah.....he was just doing his thing as if he was in a karaoke bar. Not one of my favorites.
Next up was Jovany Barreto. Mr. Shipyard worker. Yeah...he's got a washboard upper body. Is that what this competition is about? Nope. It's about talent and can you SING. He sang Edward McCain's "I'll Be". It goes from energetic all over the stage performance to a sleepy ballad. Yeah....he's got a nice voice but I don't think he's got what it takes to keep going in this competition.
Steven: Holy Shipyard. That was beautiful!
J-Lo: Happy cause people got to see him for the first time, really, really see what he can do.
Randy: Called it very karaoke and he didn't really get it.
Me: While I think that Jovany sang it very well, I don't think he performed well enough to put him into the next round.
Now we get to Jordan Dorsey. I watched the ups and downs of this guy with all the Hollywood Week crap that went on. I had hoped he would make it into the top 24 and move further than that. I think this guy is really good. Song choice is KEY in this competition. Always has been. He sang Usher's "O.M.G.". I read another blogger's explanation on Yahoo (Lyndsey Parker of Reality Rocks). She explained that she was at the taping of this show and Jordan was asked why he chose this song. His response was edited for the Television Viewing that we saw. He said he was "offered" it. It was not his choice. Was he set up to fail?? Hmmmm. Makes me wonder.
Onto his performance. His movements were all over the stage.....he was trying to portray a sexy image but to me it was all embarrassing. When he went into his "false" it was painful. The arrangement was all over the place.
Steven: Said he had the moves....but it wasn't OMG for me.
J-Lo: Not sure that is who you really are. Asked him Is this who you want to be as an artist? To which I believe Jordan replied "no."
Randy: Said the performance was a pale and pitchy Usher imitation.
Me: Jordan agreed that the song was "not me". If America got wind that the song was "offered" to Jordan.....I think the phone lines rang off the hook for him. I don't think he's a terrible singer. He just had a terrible song.
Tim Halperin followed Jordan and I was really hoping that he would be awesome. He sang Rob Thomas' "Streetcorner Symphony- Come On Over". He's got the looks that gets the girls screaming and drooling over him. But what about the voice? He sang that duet with Julie Zorrilla and was amazing. That's what I remembered and was looking forward to his performance last night. Instead...there was a let-down.
Steven: I don't think that song did you any justice, man.
J-Lo: I don't think that's your strength...I wold hate to lose you over that.
Randy: Shrugged and said It wasn't your best try.
Me: I agree with all 3 judges. Does he score the Wild Card? I'll get to that later.
Next up was Brett Loewenstern. He's this lanky, red-haired, square peg in a round hole kind of guy. That's my opinion of him, anyways. He came out and sang "Light My Fire". My husband had this strange look on his face as Brett was singing. It was pretty comical, actually. Here's this red-haired guy moving around the stage whipping his hair as he sang. They always say take chances and leave it all out there on the stage. Well...he sure did!!
Steven: You did it again. You are on fire.
J-Lo: That was more hair-tossing than me and Beyonce put together!!
Randy: He counted 14 hair flips. LOL...really?? He said You're going to do whatever you wantm, whenever you want to do it, and I appreciate that. But no real critiques of how he sang.
Me: I tend to root for an underdog kind of person. I see him as the square peg in round hole and I am hoping he moves to the next round.
Following the hair tossing was James Durbin. They focused on this guy's story he has Tourettes and Asperger's. He has overcome both of these neurological issues and takes to the stage like a duck to water. Performing is his "medicine". He screams when he sings and reminds me of Adam Lambert a bit. But besides his Idol performances, I've checked this guy out on the internet. He did a cover of Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on YouTube. Look it up. This guy is good. I don't care about the hype around this guy. He can sing his butt off. He covered Judas Priest "You Got Another Thing Coming"- first time ever for Idol- and it went over very well with the judges. And he looked like he had a blast as he was performing.
Steven: That was {beepin'} crazy good! I love it that you're over-the-top, man!
J-Lo: Praised his "organic" and "real" performance skills.
Randy: Called him nice and tasty and said This is how you do it!!
Me: This is a true rocker. He can slow it down and knock a ballad out of the park and he can rock on like nobody's business. This guy's got some serious vocal skills!! He will go far in this competition.
We go into a ballad again with Robbie Rosen. Robbie is one of the youngest male vocals in this competition. He sang Sarah McLachlan's "Arms Of An Angel". The song was completely changed up. (Something that is said that each competitor needs to do....and nail it while doing it.)
I thoroughly enjoyed Robbie's version. I just listened to it again. I closed my eyes as I listened to it. He reminds me of Jon Secada. Those of you not familiar with him....search him on YouTube.
It was apparent that Robbie is a favorite with the judges based on what they said.
Steven: You can sing a ballad like nobody's business.
J-Lo: You're one of those very special people where when you sing, you feel every word. But she did admit his notes weren't perfect.
Randy: You never seemed quite comfortable in it.
Me: He does it for me. I love his voice. He will also move to the next round in my opinion.
We get into the Country segment of Idol with Scott McCreery. I am a huge Country Music fan. IN my opinion this guy is the real deal and I could definitely picture this guy on CMT and on the radio waves. He chose to sing John Michael Montgomery's "Letters From Home". He got the women vote, the young girls votes, military guys and gals votes.
Steven: I don't think you could've picked a better song to represent who you are.
J-Lo: You were born to sing country music.
Randy: Called Scott a real throwback country guy....you're not trying to be the crossover pop guy.
Me: I agree with all of the above. Scott has a handle on both registers of his voice. I love to hear him sing and America will too for quite a while. He will go very far in this competition.
Stefano Langone was up next. He sang Bruno Mars's "Just The Way You Are". I love, love, love this song.....on the radio. That's my opinion, of course. I wasn't impressed with this guy's performance. He was all over the place and his notes were off-key. When J-Lo cringed at Stefano's awful high note...I knew it was a tough outing for Stefano. But the judges were nice to him.
Steven: Said something about Stefano's forehead veins popping out.
J-Lo: Did she say anything? I don't remember.
Randy: Thought it was good except for the occasional rough high note.
Me: Stefano was alright. Just alright. Not exceptional and stand out performance for me. He sure was looking for votes by telling America's ladies that the song was for them and he loves them just the way they are. Really?? Just pick a better song and sing BETTER. But I don't know if you will be around unless you are remembered for previous performances and searches on the internet. (Which I found him singing an original composition while playing the piano and it was fantastic!!)
We've got a Rod Stewart number up next from Paul McDonald. He sang "Maggie Mae". OMG, OMG, OMG....I LOVE this guy!!! His smile....his voice.....the way he lights up on the stage. This is an older song, and he didn't put much of a twist or spin on it...but made it likeable for all ages.
Steven: Said Paul had a lot of character in his voice.
J-Lo: A lot of character in his moves and loves someone who smiles when they are singing.
Randy: Said Paul was unique and different.
Me: Love this guy. Unique and different work for me. Yes...he will move on in this competition.
We step into the gospel part of the show. (and that's not a bad thing) Jacob Lusk sang Luther Vandross' "A House Is Not A Home". It started off rough....but soon built to what I expected of this guy. He's got some amazing pipes!!
Steven: It's diving intervention that brought you here. I'm honored to be in your presence. You make me cry when you sing! I don't know where you get it from, but I will bathe in it.
J-Lo: Compared him to the late Luther Vandross, said He's gone...but now we have you.
Randy: Agreed with J-Lo and said Luther would be so proud of you..I don't think there's anything you can't sing.
Me: This guy is the real deal. Those near and dear to this guy....keep encouraging good song choices from here on out. This guy will go far in the competition.
And the show closed with Casey Abrams. He sang in the "pimp spot" and sang "I Put A Spell On You." Casey was almost not in the top 12 guys night taping. He was hospitalized a few days before the taping and was only released a few hours before he had to perform. Casey rocked it. He nailed it. He blew it outta the box. You would have never known this guy was in the hospital. He is original and I liked his version better than Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
Steven: As good as it gets, crazy good.
J-Lo: Called Casey Sexy and said somebody wants it BAD.
Randy: Said I love the way you transformed yourself into the spirit of that song. Screamin' Jay is somewhere jumping up and down, so happy.
Me: Loved the performance. Yep...agree with Randy. Screamin' Jay is bouncing up and down somewhere. (RIP Screamin' Jay - 2/12/2000)
So there you have it America. The top 12 performances.
My top 6 choices: James, Robbie, Scott, Paul, Jacob and Casey
Wild Card: Brett or Stefano
Going home: Jordan, Clint, Tim, Jovany and either Brett or Stefano.
What's your take America??
A lot of people are calling Jordan Dorsey's performance of Usher's "O.M.G" to be OMG-awful. I will get into that in a bit.
It's a new season. Season 10. Hyped to have the BEST talent of any season so far. And I have to agree with that. There are 2 new judges- whom have brought new life to the show. And there's a new set that the contestants perform on. Ryan called it a 360 degree look.
Let's get into it. Oh....and BTW.....last night's episode was pre-taped.
First up was Clint Jun Gamboa. He opened the show with a high energy song- "Superstition". He did his thing and had the audience going. But I sat there thinking......it was a very karaoke kind of performance. Yeah he can sing his butt off hitting crazy notes...and he knows how to work a crowd since he spent years in bars doing karaoke.....but I wasn't super impressed.
Steven Tyler: Brilliant
J-Lo- Thought he had "jitters".
Randy- No karaoke singer in the world that's got that kind of vocal talent.
Me: I just watched a video of Clint's performance. Steven and Randy were over-reaching with their criticisms. J-Lo said he had jitters- nah.....he was just doing his thing as if he was in a karaoke bar. Not one of my favorites.
Next up was Jovany Barreto. Mr. Shipyard worker. Yeah...he's got a washboard upper body. Is that what this competition is about? Nope. It's about talent and can you SING. He sang Edward McCain's "I'll Be". It goes from energetic all over the stage performance to a sleepy ballad. Yeah....he's got a nice voice but I don't think he's got what it takes to keep going in this competition.
Steven: Holy Shipyard. That was beautiful!
J-Lo: Happy cause people got to see him for the first time, really, really see what he can do.
Randy: Called it very karaoke and he didn't really get it.
Me: While I think that Jovany sang it very well, I don't think he performed well enough to put him into the next round.
Now we get to Jordan Dorsey. I watched the ups and downs of this guy with all the Hollywood Week crap that went on. I had hoped he would make it into the top 24 and move further than that. I think this guy is really good. Song choice is KEY in this competition. Always has been. He sang Usher's "O.M.G.". I read another blogger's explanation on Yahoo (Lyndsey Parker of Reality Rocks). She explained that she was at the taping of this show and Jordan was asked why he chose this song. His response was edited for the Television Viewing that we saw. He said he was "offered" it. It was not his choice. Was he set up to fail?? Hmmmm. Makes me wonder.
Onto his performance. His movements were all over the stage.....he was trying to portray a sexy image but to me it was all embarrassing. When he went into his "false" it was painful. The arrangement was all over the place.
Steven: Said he had the moves....but it wasn't OMG for me.
J-Lo: Not sure that is who you really are. Asked him Is this who you want to be as an artist? To which I believe Jordan replied "no."
Randy: Said the performance was a pale and pitchy Usher imitation.
Me: Jordan agreed that the song was "not me". If America got wind that the song was "offered" to Jordan.....I think the phone lines rang off the hook for him. I don't think he's a terrible singer. He just had a terrible song.
Tim Halperin followed Jordan and I was really hoping that he would be awesome. He sang Rob Thomas' "Streetcorner Symphony- Come On Over". He's got the looks that gets the girls screaming and drooling over him. But what about the voice? He sang that duet with Julie Zorrilla and was amazing. That's what I remembered and was looking forward to his performance last night. Instead...there was a let-down.
Steven: I don't think that song did you any justice, man.
J-Lo: I don't think that's your strength...I wold hate to lose you over that.
Randy: Shrugged and said It wasn't your best try.
Me: I agree with all 3 judges. Does he score the Wild Card? I'll get to that later.
Next up was Brett Loewenstern. He's this lanky, red-haired, square peg in a round hole kind of guy. That's my opinion of him, anyways. He came out and sang "Light My Fire". My husband had this strange look on his face as Brett was singing. It was pretty comical, actually. Here's this red-haired guy moving around the stage whipping his hair as he sang. They always say take chances and leave it all out there on the stage. Well...he sure did!!
Steven: You did it again. You are on fire.
J-Lo: That was more hair-tossing than me and Beyonce put together!!
Randy: He counted 14 hair flips. LOL...really?? He said You're going to do whatever you wantm, whenever you want to do it, and I appreciate that. But no real critiques of how he sang.
Me: I tend to root for an underdog kind of person. I see him as the square peg in round hole and I am hoping he moves to the next round.
Following the hair tossing was James Durbin. They focused on this guy's story he has Tourettes and Asperger's. He has overcome both of these neurological issues and takes to the stage like a duck to water. Performing is his "medicine". He screams when he sings and reminds me of Adam Lambert a bit. But besides his Idol performances, I've checked this guy out on the internet. He did a cover of Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on YouTube. Look it up. This guy is good. I don't care about the hype around this guy. He can sing his butt off. He covered Judas Priest "You Got Another Thing Coming"- first time ever for Idol- and it went over very well with the judges. And he looked like he had a blast as he was performing.
Steven: That was {beepin'} crazy good! I love it that you're over-the-top, man!
J-Lo: Praised his "organic" and "real" performance skills.
Randy: Called him nice and tasty and said This is how you do it!!
Me: This is a true rocker. He can slow it down and knock a ballad out of the park and he can rock on like nobody's business. This guy's got some serious vocal skills!! He will go far in this competition.
We go into a ballad again with Robbie Rosen. Robbie is one of the youngest male vocals in this competition. He sang Sarah McLachlan's "Arms Of An Angel". The song was completely changed up. (Something that is said that each competitor needs to do....and nail it while doing it.)
I thoroughly enjoyed Robbie's version. I just listened to it again. I closed my eyes as I listened to it. He reminds me of Jon Secada. Those of you not familiar with him....search him on YouTube.
It was apparent that Robbie is a favorite with the judges based on what they said.
Steven: You can sing a ballad like nobody's business.
J-Lo: You're one of those very special people where when you sing, you feel every word. But she did admit his notes weren't perfect.
Randy: You never seemed quite comfortable in it.
Me: He does it for me. I love his voice. He will also move to the next round in my opinion.
We get into the Country segment of Idol with Scott McCreery. I am a huge Country Music fan. IN my opinion this guy is the real deal and I could definitely picture this guy on CMT and on the radio waves. He chose to sing John Michael Montgomery's "Letters From Home". He got the women vote, the young girls votes, military guys and gals votes.
Steven: I don't think you could've picked a better song to represent who you are.
J-Lo: You were born to sing country music.
Randy: Called Scott a real throwback country guy....you're not trying to be the crossover pop guy.
Me: I agree with all of the above. Scott has a handle on both registers of his voice. I love to hear him sing and America will too for quite a while. He will go very far in this competition.
Stefano Langone was up next. He sang Bruno Mars's "Just The Way You Are". I love, love, love this song.....on the radio. That's my opinion, of course. I wasn't impressed with this guy's performance. He was all over the place and his notes were off-key. When J-Lo cringed at Stefano's awful high note...I knew it was a tough outing for Stefano. But the judges were nice to him.
Steven: Said something about Stefano's forehead veins popping out.
J-Lo: Did she say anything? I don't remember.
Randy: Thought it was good except for the occasional rough high note.
Me: Stefano was alright. Just alright. Not exceptional and stand out performance for me. He sure was looking for votes by telling America's ladies that the song was for them and he loves them just the way they are. Really?? Just pick a better song and sing BETTER. But I don't know if you will be around unless you are remembered for previous performances and searches on the internet. (Which I found him singing an original composition while playing the piano and it was fantastic!!)
We've got a Rod Stewart number up next from Paul McDonald. He sang "Maggie Mae". OMG, OMG, OMG....I LOVE this guy!!! His smile....his voice.....the way he lights up on the stage. This is an older song, and he didn't put much of a twist or spin on it...but made it likeable for all ages.
Steven: Said Paul had a lot of character in his voice.
J-Lo: A lot of character in his moves and loves someone who smiles when they are singing.
Randy: Said Paul was unique and different.
Me: Love this guy. Unique and different work for me. Yes...he will move on in this competition.
We step into the gospel part of the show. (and that's not a bad thing) Jacob Lusk sang Luther Vandross' "A House Is Not A Home". It started off rough....but soon built to what I expected of this guy. He's got some amazing pipes!!
Steven: It's diving intervention that brought you here. I'm honored to be in your presence. You make me cry when you sing! I don't know where you get it from, but I will bathe in it.
J-Lo: Compared him to the late Luther Vandross, said He's gone...but now we have you.
Randy: Agreed with J-Lo and said Luther would be so proud of you..I don't think there's anything you can't sing.
Me: This guy is the real deal. Those near and dear to this guy....keep encouraging good song choices from here on out. This guy will go far in the competition.
And the show closed with Casey Abrams. He sang in the "pimp spot" and sang "I Put A Spell On You." Casey was almost not in the top 12 guys night taping. He was hospitalized a few days before the taping and was only released a few hours before he had to perform. Casey rocked it. He nailed it. He blew it outta the box. You would have never known this guy was in the hospital. He is original and I liked his version better than Screamin' Jay Hawkins.
Steven: As good as it gets, crazy good.
J-Lo: Called Casey Sexy and said somebody wants it BAD.
Randy: Said I love the way you transformed yourself into the spirit of that song. Screamin' Jay is somewhere jumping up and down, so happy.
Me: Loved the performance. Yep...agree with Randy. Screamin' Jay is bouncing up and down somewhere. (RIP Screamin' Jay - 2/12/2000)
So there you have it America. The top 12 performances.
My top 6 choices: James, Robbie, Scott, Paul, Jacob and Casey
Wild Card: Brett or Stefano
Going home: Jordan, Clint, Tim, Jovany and either Brett or Stefano.
What's your take America??
I'M BACK....
Feeling a bit different about things. But here I am. I will start tackling my 30 Days Of Truth to complete them......plus get back into my American Idol postings that I used to do.
I will start off with an Idol post.......
I will start off with an Idol post.......
Monday, February 21, 2011
Reason For My Break
I wrote this blog back in November of 2009. http://motoxmom72.blogspot.com/2009/11/daughter-of-predator.html
The reason I am taking a break from Blogger and Facebook is because of a conversation I had with my baby sister in regards to my father who is still in prison. I asked questions that hit a raw nerve with my sister and she totally cut me off. Half of the problem is that some things were mis-understood when we were talking/chatting. The entire conversation was held in a chat. I just instinctively knew to save the chat- I knew it was gonna get turned upside down and backwards and come back to bite me in the ass. And it did.
I have apologized over and over and over again.
I don't know if my relationship will ever be restored.
I am a mess of my own making. Not a good place to be in.
The reason I am taking a break from Blogger and Facebook is because of a conversation I had with my baby sister in regards to my father who is still in prison. I asked questions that hit a raw nerve with my sister and she totally cut me off. Half of the problem is that some things were mis-understood when we were talking/chatting. The entire conversation was held in a chat. I just instinctively knew to save the chat- I knew it was gonna get turned upside down and backwards and come back to bite me in the ass. And it did.
I have apologized over and over and over again.
I don't know if my relationship will ever be restored.
I am a mess of my own making. Not a good place to be in.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
TAKING A BREAK.....
Sorry gang. I need to take a break from Blogger and from Facebook. Something traumatic happened in my family. It was my fault.
I spoke without thinking of someone else's feelings on a subject matter that has always been touchy between us.
I am emotionally drained. I am DESTROYED because of what happened.
Words....once spoken can never be taken back. All I could do was send an e-mail and apologize over and over and over in it.
Please pray that it will be read and I get an answer.
THANKS.
I spoke without thinking of someone else's feelings on a subject matter that has always been touchy between us.
I am emotionally drained. I am DESTROYED because of what happened.
Words....once spoken can never be taken back. All I could do was send an e-mail and apologize over and over and over in it.
Please pray that it will be read and I get an answer.
THANKS.
Friday, February 18, 2011
30 Days of Truth - Day 17
Day 17 - A book you've read that changed your views on something.
A really, really good read that I couldn't put down was called "The Shack" written by Wm. Paul Young.
I was raised in a Catholic family. I was baptized as an infant. Then there was Holy Communion when I was 7 or 8 and I also Confirmation when I was a little older. Catholic church was a comfortable ritual until I hit my teen years and I was going through so much turmoil in my life. I walked away from the Catholic Church.
When I was 19 and pregnant with my son I was attending a non-denominational Christian Church. I loved it there. The messages were crystal clear and the environment was warm and welcoming. I found myself asking questions about my faith and getting so many answers.
I haven't attended that church or any other church for a long time. I sure do miss it. (But I have my one on one time with God any time I want to and there is great power in prayer!!)
Several months ago my mother-in-law hands me this book. It was "The Shack". She said you *have* to read it and won't be able to put it down.
I won't go into great detail about the book. But I will say it opened my eyes about how I look at the Holy Trinity.
Here is a link to the author's website: http://www.theshackbook.com/
Here is a blog on his site. The entry it will open up to is from November 2010. It was written by a non-believer. He posted 57 new ideas he came away with from this book. The blog is here: http://windrumors.com/
I could see embracing some of those ideas as well.
Check out the book.....it is a very good read. Whether a believer in God or a non-believer.
A really, really good read that I couldn't put down was called "The Shack" written by Wm. Paul Young.
I was raised in a Catholic family. I was baptized as an infant. Then there was Holy Communion when I was 7 or 8 and I also Confirmation when I was a little older. Catholic church was a comfortable ritual until I hit my teen years and I was going through so much turmoil in my life. I walked away from the Catholic Church.
When I was 19 and pregnant with my son I was attending a non-denominational Christian Church. I loved it there. The messages were crystal clear and the environment was warm and welcoming. I found myself asking questions about my faith and getting so many answers.
I haven't attended that church or any other church for a long time. I sure do miss it. (But I have my one on one time with God any time I want to and there is great power in prayer!!)
Several months ago my mother-in-law hands me this book. It was "The Shack". She said you *have* to read it and won't be able to put it down.
I won't go into great detail about the book. But I will say it opened my eyes about how I look at the Holy Trinity.
Here is a link to the author's website: http://www.theshackbook.com/
Here is a blog on his site. The entry it will open up to is from November 2010. It was written by a non-believer. He posted 57 new ideas he came away with from this book. The blog is here: http://windrumors.com/
I could see embracing some of those ideas as well.
Check out the book.....it is a very good read. Whether a believer in God or a non-believer.
30 Days of Truth - Day 16
Day 16 - Someone or something you definitely could live without.
Some or something I could definitely live without? Hmmmm.
I'll go with something. And that something would be POUNDS.
I could definitely live without the extra pounds I have put on over the years. It has been an uphill battle to get this weight off.
I hope to be writing a different story a year from now.
Some or something I could definitely live without? Hmmmm.
I'll go with something. And that something would be POUNDS.
I could definitely live without the extra pounds I have put on over the years. It has been an uphill battle to get this weight off.
I hope to be writing a different story a year from now.
30 Days of Truth - Day 15
Day 15 - Something or someone you couldn't live without, because you've tried living without it.
I am 100% Italian.
My grandmother's house in South Philadelphia had a kitchen upstairs- where it was supposed to be- and she also had a kitchen in her basement. Magic happened in that basement. Heck...magic happened wherever that woman cooked!!! She was an amazing cook and baker.
I remember when she taught me how to make pasta from scratch. It was awesome!! She made the most amazing Sour Cream Cakes, cream puffs, Cannolis, and so many other things I couldn't name them all.
My favorite thing? I couldn't tell you for I loved them all.
My thing I could never do without is Pasta. Carbs. It is a mainstay in my diet. Forget about it....I could never give it up!!
I am 100% Italian.
My grandmother's house in South Philadelphia had a kitchen upstairs- where it was supposed to be- and she also had a kitchen in her basement. Magic happened in that basement. Heck...magic happened wherever that woman cooked!!! She was an amazing cook and baker.
I remember when she taught me how to make pasta from scratch. It was awesome!! She made the most amazing Sour Cream Cakes, cream puffs, Cannolis, and so many other things I couldn't name them all.
My favorite thing? I couldn't tell you for I loved them all.
My thing I could never do without is Pasta. Carbs. It is a mainstay in my diet. Forget about it....I could never give it up!!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
COMING SOON!!
ALL MY POSTS THAT HAVE BEEN SITTING IN EDIT MODE WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW!!! Um....I mean Friday......I PROMISE!!!
Sorry....I have company in the house today.
Sorry....I have company in the house today.
Bullying
Today's subject is bullying. It's been a "hot" subject lately.
A definition of bully is: A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people. 2. A hired ruffian; a thug.
Bullying by definition is: 1.To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner. 2. To make (one's way) aggressively.
Other things that define being a bully or bullying:
A definition of bully is: A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people. 2. A hired ruffian; a thug.
Bullying by definition is: 1.To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner. 2. To make (one's way) aggressively.
Other things that define being a bully or bullying:
- Punching, shoving, and other acts that hurt people physically
- Spreading bad rumors about people
- Keeping certain people out of a "group"
- Teasing people in a mean way
- Getting certain people to "gang up" on others
- Sending mean text, email, or instant messages
- Posting nasty pictures or messages about others in blogs or on Web sites
- Using someone else's user name to spread rumors or lies about someone.
Bullying does not distinguish between race and/or color. It happens in all races in life. Some get brought out in National /World spotlight.
For some it can go on for years. I can testify to that in my life. I had a hellish life when I was a kid. No matter how many complaints were lodged with the school and the school board nothing happened. Well....nothing happened to the bullies. It all came back to me. Tenfold. Wasn't that great?
No. It wasn't.
I wish there was Zero Tolerance and Intervention in place to help people like me when I was a child. My school years were hell. Life at home with a dysfunctional bunch was no picnic, either.
If nothing else....I tell my kids not to pick on other kids. If you wouldn't like it done to you....how do you think others feel about it?
When all the bullying went on you had a central person who would start the crap. And the central person had a following that laughed and cheered the bullying. So....of course it wasn't going to stop. The central person had POWER. They felt self-important. They enjoyed it on some level.
How that central person could look into a mirror at themselves and think that they were a good person......I will never know.
But with that said....I hope and pray to God that they grew up and realized the errors of their ways. And I certainly hope it didn't pass down to the next generation- their own children.
While I would never hope for one of their own children to be the victim of a Bully in their lives....I wonder how they would react to it?
- A) Would they want to "string up that central person and their buddies?"
- B) Would they tease their child and tell them to "Suck it up, kid. I *was* the bully when I was a kid!"??
- C) Would they be so upset by the situation to want to sit that child down and tell them they were a bully as a child and tell their child that they didn't realize how much it hurt the other person they were bullying? And tell their child that there is nothing wrong with him/her. Tell them they love their child. They supported their child and would go to the school to discuss the problem.
I am who I am today because of all that happened as a child. Good, bad and otherwise. I am stronger now.
Thank YOU.
Bullying in all forms must stop.
Fallen Off The Bandwagon
Have you ever felt totally uninspired to write? I have found myself that way.
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. And woke up LATE!!! The alarm clock did not go off. I checked it....it was set for 5 a.m. and we woke up at 6:11 a.m. and that was not right!! My hubby flipped out on me!!! I am setting the alarm clock right next to his head so it doesn't happen again!!!
So...the whole waking up on the wrong side of the bed thing.....I think I should go back to bed and take a nap and have a do-over. Today I am feeling down. So perhaps the nap will help. I don't know.
I took drama out of my life by removing family members on FB that were interfering in my life. And that has been working WONDERFULLY. What I didn't notice until today was someone had de-friended me. I got news of an engagement. I congratulated the one party. I went to congratulate the other party and found that I was de-friended. Hmmmm.....that's one way to ruin my mood.
Gonna go back to bed and take a nap to re-start my day, I hope. I really need to. I put day 13 on hold of my 30 days of Truth and I have 3 other entries sitting waiting to be completed, too. Gotta get my writing mojo back.
Off I go to napville.......
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. And woke up LATE!!! The alarm clock did not go off. I checked it....it was set for 5 a.m. and we woke up at 6:11 a.m. and that was not right!! My hubby flipped out on me!!! I am setting the alarm clock right next to his head so it doesn't happen again!!!
So...the whole waking up on the wrong side of the bed thing.....I think I should go back to bed and take a nap and have a do-over. Today I am feeling down. So perhaps the nap will help. I don't know.
I took drama out of my life by removing family members on FB that were interfering in my life. And that has been working WONDERFULLY. What I didn't notice until today was someone had de-friended me. I got news of an engagement. I congratulated the one party. I went to congratulate the other party and found that I was de-friended. Hmmmm.....that's one way to ruin my mood.
Gonna go back to bed and take a nap to re-start my day, I hope. I really need to. I put day 13 on hold of my 30 days of Truth and I have 3 other entries sitting waiting to be completed, too. Gotta get my writing mojo back.
Off I go to napville.......
Sunday, February 13, 2011
30 Days of Truth - Day 14
Day 14 - A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Humanity is imperfect. I don't think there is a hero in my life.
Definition of hero:
Hero: 1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
3. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field: the heroes of medicine.
So here goes my letter.....
Dear Everyone I know / Everyone I know of in the World:
Like I said above...humanity is imperfect. I have been let down by family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. And I am sure I have let down others, too.
I know plenty of people with qualities I admire, but they are not perfect. Nobody is perfect.
I applaud those who perform heroic tasks- I hear about on TV, read in magazine publications and read about in the newspaper.
But there is no ONE hero in my life.
Signed:
Gina
Humanity is imperfect. I don't think there is a hero in my life.
Definition of hero:
Hero: 1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.
2. A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: soldiers and nurses who were heroes in an unpopular war.
3. A person noted for special achievement in a particular field: the heroes of medicine.
So here goes my letter.....
Dear Everyone I know / Everyone I know of in the World:
Like I said above...humanity is imperfect. I have been let down by family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. And I am sure I have let down others, too.
I know plenty of people with qualities I admire, but they are not perfect. Nobody is perfect.
I applaud those who perform heroic tasks- I hear about on TV, read in magazine publications and read about in the newspaper.
But there is no ONE hero in my life.
Signed:
Gina
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