My Apologies, Mr. President

I have been feeling very guilty for my last post. Although there are many issues I disagree with, it isn't my place to judge him and make "exaggerated" comments because I'm bitter. I clearly am not as smart or as courageous as Obama and I haven't even given him a chance to show our country that he is truly on our side and desires to see us grow and prosper as a nation. As Christians, we have a right to our political opinions, but we shouldn't judge, accuse, or condemn others for their opinions. Especially when we haven't given them a chance to succeed or fail. And to those 2 million Americans who attended the inauguration: I have no idea how you paid to go and clearly I don't care. My concern is that a great number of you look to Obama as an idol or icon rather than the next president of the United States. I just hope that you truly see something in him that will change our nation for the better and that you don't just see the color of his skin. I hope you aren't just jumping on the emotional bandwagon, but that you truly care enough about our nation that you would travel to DC to show your patriotism and prayerful support for our next president, Barack Obama. Now, to those of you who quit your job to be on the Bachelor.......I have no apologies.

What Recession? The $170 Million Inauguration

You're probably thinking I'm just bitter because my candidate didn't win. Well I can't say I'm jumping for joy! I told myself that there is nothing I can do to change the election results and that I should start supporting and praying for Barack and hoping that he can and will do what all he says he's gonna do. But so far I'm honestly just feeling like all this "by the people, for the people" B.S. and all the other promises Obama is making are all JUST CRAP!

I mean, who says, first thing on the agenda is fixing our broken and recession tagged economy ...................... right after we throw a $170 million party to celebrate ME! (monetary figure from ABC.com) Let me add that a portion of the money raised to throw these parties was donated by executives who were recently "BAILED OUT" with your tax dollars. That makes a lot of sense. And what about the 2 million Americans who traveled to D.C. just to see this extravagant event take place? I thought we were in a recession. I guess they just put this trip on the VISA or perhaps failed to pay their mortgage so they could swear in the president who will take their money and give it to the lazy people who don't want to work for a living or the ones who quit their job so they can make an appearance on the Bachelor. Maybe if they are lucky, there will be a bailout plan for Obama supporters.

And how much did Stevie Wonder make from this? Sheesh, I thought the guy was dead. Apparently not. He starred in every song. What ever happened to honoring those who fight every day for our freedom? Instead of paying Beyonce, EZE, Usher, Stevie, Vanilla Ice and Rapper Joe to sing at the inauguration, what about paying for our troops to fly home to see their families for just one day? To see their sons and daughters and perhaps to be honored in their own country for the hard work and sacrifice they are making?

I confess I am bitter and not one bone in my body is excited that Obama is President. However, I am going to commit (though I will need some very faithful accountability partners) to overlook the contradictions, false claims, and other ridiculous facts about this entire election/inauguration process and pray for our future, hopeful that Obama will commit to living out all of the miraculous plans he has claimed to achieve for this country and that we, the people, will come together and ensure our rights are preserved rather than abused. We must do everything in our control to bring justice and equality to this country, which is not achieved by spreading the wealth (just so you know). The money you work very hard to earn for your family is yours to freely give as YOU see fit and as God tells you to give. But that's just my humble opinion.

Thanks for letting me vent. Now in all seriousness, God bless America and God bless Barack Obama, Michelle and their girls and especially YOU for reading my blog. We truly live in a great Nation. Let's keep it that way! :)

Butterflies

Apparently my four year old nephew is capable of giving girls butterflies! He is in pre-kindergarten for crying out loud!! Look at this girl...she is so giddy! This is Emma, his girlfriend. I can't get over this pic so I just had to share. I mean, who could blame her? He is the cutest thing I've ever seen! :) We are gonna have to lock him up or lock the girls out!

I miss the Holidays already!

This is a prime example of why I will miss the Holidays. No more colorful strolls down Huntington Parkway! HA HA HA I think they must have a savings account JUST for Christmas decorations!! Unbelievable. I should have gotten a day pic too because you are missing Santa in this picture....he is hanging off the roof! :)