beyond grateful

Ok, who else out there bawled like a hyena while watching the live footage? My mouth was open, fluids pouring out, and I made some incomprehensible noises. Saci was concerned.

Oh man, it’s such a relief to see these two women home, free, and safe with their families. I can’t imagine the pain and heartache they all went through, there must have been countless dark hours. When the dust settles I’m very curious to hear/read interviews detailing their time there and how they were treated.

And can I get a “Hell yeah!” for good ‘ole Slick Willie. I told a friend earlier today, that because of this, he’s kind of my hero right now…at least for the next 48 hours. The same friend also commented about how Bill Clinton is pretty much awesome and gets a lot of flack despite his accomplishments. Can anyone out there imagine Bush Junior pulling off a feat like this one? It would never happen, he’d offend Kim Jong Il in some way and then high tale it to the nearest Korean Barbecue restaurant. So again, good job Bill, you kind of rocked it…hard.

This poor child…

Who signs a writhing and screaming baby? Oh yeah, the former governor of Alaska.

LAME

Alex and I know a couple that got married on a whim and within only a month of knowing each other. We have bets on how long it will last because they’re completely wrong for each other and aren’t known for making good decisions. However, it’s their right to make this bad decision, go down to the courthouse, obtain a marriage license, and reap the benefits of marriage in the United States.

It’s a shame that the gay couple my mom cares for (one 92, the other 82) can’t have the same benefits. They’ve been together for at least half a century.

This is a sad sad world sometimes!

Bo

We can all breathe easy now in knowing that the Obamas finally have their pup in the White House. Thank Jeebus! He’s adorable, even though I wish they would have adopted a hypoallergenic dog…I guess I can forgive them…sometime.

Do I need to slap a ho?

Tammy Bruce was on the Laura Ingraham Show recently and called Michelle Obama “trash.”

Quote: “That’s who he’s married to, what does that tell you? This is what we’ve got — you know what we’ve got? We’ve got trash in the White House.”

So the only thing I can think of is that Tammy Bruce must be blind, deaf, and on crack. I really can’t think of ANY other explanation.

Snappity Doo – Blog Challenge 2 – Inspirational

This made me really happy and hopeful! This guy is kind of amazing…I HAVE to see “Milk.” And there HAS to be equal rights for everyone. I really think that this is one of those things that we’ll look back on 30 years from now in disbelief that it was legal back then. When I’m faced with a person who tells me that “it just isn’t right for two men or two women to get married” I answer back with, “well back in 1967 it was still illegal for Alex and me to get married.” That makes things really uncomfortable…good!

Swimming Stronger

I kind of had a breakthrough this week…as far as swimming goes. The first two weeks were brutal. I was battling with finishing sets and making intervals, leg cramps, shoulder pain, etc. However, this past Monday I finally caught my stride…for now at least! I had the “fresh” feeling that I would feel occasionally while swimming in High School. The “I’ve been working hard in the water, but am recuperating nicely” feeling. Hard to explain I guess…my strokes just felt smooth (finally), and even though I was still challenged by the work out…I just felt strong. Tuesday’s practice followed through with the same feelings…and so did last night’s. Now it’s time to start challenging myself a bit more…not going to get too comfortable. I still like the feeling of barely being able to lift myself out of the pool because I worked hard in the water.

So there’s that…I’m also still flying high since the inauguration on Tuesday. WE HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT YO! I love hearing him being referred to as the president…in the past those words evoked feelings of frustration and distrust…now they conjure up feelings of hope and prosperity! We’re in good hands once again, worthy hands!

On the house front we’re slowly but surely still making small improvements in the more neglected rooms (i.e. the office and garage). Yes, the garage, since before even moving in Alex has had grand visions of painting the garage a bold color and putting up wall graphics…we did the same to the office last night. We’re both excited with the outcome of the office walls and now need to purchase two new (very streamlined) desks. Thank God for IKEA…we’ve already picked them out! Pictures to come soon!

Sweeeeeet!

I’m rolling around in Republican tears today…the speech, the crowds, the whole lot was amazing and so inspiring! Here’s to the next four years…that we surely won’t be ashamed of!

Mike Huckabee, what a wanker.

“What is it to you?”…seriously people!

I snagged this video from Alec’s blog because it spoke to me on so many levels. Keith Olbermann says everything I’ve been thinking concerning Prop 8 that passed in California on November 4th.

If you voted for this crap proposition or support those who did…shame on you!