Pledge..

I pledge on Nov 4th 2008 (Election day) to call 5 people and ask/remind/encourage them to vote! This is a very easy thing to do and just one more way to make sure we get out and vote!

Kickball Tournament

Saturday November 1st was the fall kickball tournament. Games started as early as 8:00am, it was an all day one loss elimination tourney. I packed a bag full of clothes, and layers to change into seeing as how we would be there all day and was supposed to continue to rain all day. It had rained most the night, and had been raining most the day by the time our first game rolled around. We gathered at the field confident we would beat our first team "The Pie Rats" seeing as how we had already beat them in the regular season. We started off a little slow going 3 up 3 down in the first 3 innings but both teams started to get warmed up finally in the 4th (some of the hangovers finally started to where off, actually I think they just got sick on the field. Ya it was pretty!) We were on a high going into the 7th inning, up by two and all we had to do was hold them.......3-4 we lost!!!! Ouch........

Halloween..

So I have two halloween parties I am supposed to attend and not one idea for a costume. Actually that isn't true I intend on re-using my costume from last year that I got in NYC for one of the parties, but can't really wear it to the other party. The theme for the party I don't have a costume for is "Famous Dead People" any ideas you have for me would be very helpful!

I was also reading this article, about good vs. bad halloween candy and it made me laugh so I thought I would pass it on. Who passes out those damn tootsie rolls still anyways?

During These Times....

I was watching the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night. The guest was talking about how she decided to go back and read about The Great Depression and researched Franklin Roosevelt, who was elected President during the depression, in order to get some sort of leadership and words of comfort during our own times of economic questioning. The fact that she had to look back almost 76 years to Franklin Roosevelt for comfort and how to help cope with such uncertainty speaks for itself. I like anything that gives people hope right now so I thought I would enclose some quotes I liked.

John D. Rockefeller said that "These are days when many are discouraged. In the 93 years of my life, depressions have come and gone. Prosperity has always returned and will again."

"Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country."

"One thing is sure. We have to do something. We have to do the best we know how at the moment... If it doesn't turn out right, we can modify it as we go along. "

"Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. "

"There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still. "

"There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny. "

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on."


- Franklin D Roosevelt

Warning: The following link does not help work productivity

So I have seen these popping up all over the web lately and found a link that lets you create a wordle of your own! They are great fun and completely counter productive in a work environment but lets face it so is most of the internet..... Don't say I didn't warn you!!

World View

I realize this article is only a view point from a few people, but I think it stands as a testament to the pulse of the world. In November, we have to not only remember to vote for the well being of our nation at home, but also for our strength around the world. November 4Th, 2008 is an important day for every American. Regardless of political affiliations, and where you stand on the issues, this is where you get to put your 2 cents into our political regime. Do not stand back and let someone else speak for you. Every vote does count and every voice should be heard. We should all Rock The Vote!!

Cruise Photo Extravaganza!!!

(This is my favorite picture of the entire trip, we are at our first stop in Copenhagen, Denmark. The photo includes (from left to right) my cousins: Sam, Shelly, Emily, and myself, in front is our Grandmother. )

Okay, so I decided to switch things up a bit. Rather than go through and give all the stories from my trip I decided to put together a collage of my favorite snapshots from everyones camera that include all the places we went (except Amsterdam, I couldn't find any pictures from Amsterdam.) You will see friends we made on the cruise in some of them, but mostly you will see the pictures of my family and I as we made our way around Northern Europe on a ship known as the Splendor. This trip will not soon be forgot by any who went, either for the stress of family, and financial strain, or because it is a time that we will look back on and talk about for the rest of our lives. The time on that ship spent with my family was so amazing. I feel absolutely blessed that seven of us were able to take time out of our lives and spend it together in Europe for 2 weeks. We visited 7 countries in 15 days and faced challenges in ourselves. Did we always get along, no. Did I want to jump overboard a couple times, maybe. Do I love them all unconditionally, absolutely! If you have any questions about the photos don't hesitate to ask, and please feel free to leave comments.

Enjoy!