Why Kerry Lost...

is because of those of us who are bloggers. Billy just told me that's the new rumor amongst Democrat politicians. =) Again, the man listens to waaaaaay too much Rush Limbaugh. I thought that was sort of absurd (and funny) because I've ran across far more Democratic blogs than not... It's silly to be pointing fingers. And I don't like to be called stupid.

So we woke up... and when I say we, I mean me and the dogs... and went for a walk down to the barn and back. Twice. The dogs are wandering, so we will be getting batteries for the shock collar. We only have one, so Abby will be the victim because she is the one who doesn't listen. And it's not because she doesn't understand, it's just because she chooses not to. She is very stubborn. Izzy just stares after her, then decides what Abby is doing looks like far more fun.

I just had to write about the fact that I could WALK down to the barn. I haven't been able to do that in like five years. I just hope that no one else minded I was still in my pajamas. Heh.

Home Sweet Home...

It's official. We're in. We even had the inaugural dinner with Melinda, John, and Mt. St. Emma to kick things off. Boxes are abundant, puppies are NOT COOL with the basement, and I still don't understand my light switches, but it's good to be here.

I will miss the sounds I have become very used to in the last five years (the gurgling/barking of the CHF beagle next door, the thug cars passing the corner, etc.), but it is nice to finally be here.

And John got my high-speed going, God love 'em. Which means, a mini-shopping spree at the coolest music site ever.

And what, pray tell, did I download first??? Why, only the Best of Billy Joel! I'm serious. And also JoJo, and Steriogram ("Walkie Talkie Man"). I ran out of $$, otherwise I would have downloaded more. I can't complain, though, there were like 30 of those Billy Joel songs.

By the way (and this won't mean a thing to anyone else), John & Melinda, I was right about that song for which I was trying to figure out the artist. It was Gwen Stefani. Color me disappointed.

Icy Hot!

Don't hate... Appreciate!

Not really kid-appropriate, but funny for the wanna-be thug in all of us. John, this is especially for you.

Voters in America have redeemed themselves...

Okay, most of you probably will be able to tell how I voted just from the title. And I'll be the first to say that I respect everyone's right to vote for whomever they want. BUT.... And this is a big BUT... I was taking major issue with the fact that not one single person I talked to who admitted their intentions of voting for Kerry were doing so because they personally believed in what Kerry was touting. They were all just not wanting Bush to win. In my opinion, that is the worst reason to vote for a candidate--because they are not the other guy. Vote for him because he has merit, not because he's not W. I made the statement to my mom that it made you almost wish that Gore was running again. At least you knew where Gore stood on issues--MAN, he may have been way out there, but at least you knew. On the other hand, I never felt like I knew what Kerry stood for and what his real, honest-to-goodness convictions were. Love him or hate him, at least you know Bush does what he says.

Anyway, this is not to get a political debate going because I really get enough of that from my husband with all the listening to Rush Limbaugh, the annoyed yelling of "darn liberals!" at the t.v. during news broadcasts.... I could go on.... But I felt like if Kerry was voted in, he was voted in because he was "not Bush," not because he was "John Kerry." I am happy to say that America proved me wrong--I thought Kerry was going to win because of this sort of error in thinking. I was so focused on it that I flipped on the t.v. at 3 a.m., then again at 6 a.m.

I was impressed with his concession speech, though. Very gracious. I think he showed 1,000 times more good sportsmanship versus that of Al Gore in 2000. Okay, end of politics.

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The D'Amore's came over to help us move stuff tonight. The guys got a lot of things moved, but there's still so much to go. I guess they walked into the house and the water heater is spewing gas fumes? This after the builder tells us we're (drum roll, please!) $7,000 over budget. I THINK NOT. Do I have a target on my forehead, because I'm pretty sure God is trying to see exactly how fast I'll crumble. Everything that can go wrong, has.... Or so it seems. Do not get me started on Billy's job and the havoc that has taken place with my bank account! ACK!

I have joined the 21st century!

Not only do I have a new computer (although not at the new house, as we're still afraid it will grow feet and walk away), but I am now officially a high-speed Internet customer. It's true! I am sitting in my new basement writing this, as we are still working out the wiring snafu that is keeping me from connecting anywhere else. If you don't believe me, just come to our basement. I'm sitting on a green Rubbermaid bin. And while you're at it, bring me a Pepsi. Heh.

I voted today, and even though I've voted before, I still got messed up once in the booth. I voted straight party AND I selected who I wanted for President/Vice President. Do you think this matters or cancels out my vote? I really hope it doesn't void something, because that'd make me crazy, seeing how I waited in line TWICE. Yes, I'm smart, but I totally blanked out when it came down to it.