Food for thought.

"The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable."

Just chew on that a little bit. It's intense.

whine whine whine

Can I just say that I'm sick and tired of the whining and complaining by McCain supporters? Honestly. It all started with a bunch of rich white people at his headquarters booing that Obama won the election in his concession speech. They're just worried they'll have to pay more taxes (still don't know how I feel about it, i think if you make more, you should pay more...but it could hurt small businesses...anyway...). The whining has continued with every Christian (yes, I'm clumping the whiners.) who voted for McCain talking about how our country is now morally going to fail, and we should follow God, blah blah blah. I am seriously tired of it. So...I have a few things to say:

1) Being a christian does not go hand in hand with being a republican, or a democrat, or whatever. Does a political party REALLY matter? It seems that Christians have this thing with being republicans...and if you happen to be a democrat, or vote for a democrat, you get some moral speech. My own father couldn't understand how I could be a christian and vote for obama, a man who is pro-choice. what does obama being pro-choice have to do with his ability to lead a nation?

2) Why are gay marriage and abortion the biggest topics for Christians when choosing a candidate? What about all the orphans in Africa because their parents are dying of aids? What about OUR poor? What about children who don't have health insurance? What about people who don't have access to a good education? Why aren't they bigger issues? There are starving children, abused and sick children, and the only thing the church seems to talk about is whether 2 gay people should be married or not. 

3) Stop believing rumors you find on the internet. Think before you believe something and just jump on the bandwagon. This goes to all of you who think Obama is a terrorist, or isn't an American...or you're threatened because he went to a muslim school, or say he's the anti-christ. Again I ask..who cares? And why would you make such accusations?

4) Can't we just recognize how incredible it is that we finally have an African-American president? This is an unbelievable time in history that our children will be reading about and remembering. Can't we all just appreciate this great time in history.

5) I think it's time to look ahead to the future. You have a new president, pay attention to what's happening to our country and stop throwing Bible verses around (specifically from Revelation) about how we're morally straying and God is warning us and the world will end. 

I think I have a lot of issues with Christians particularly on this topic. I love Jesus too, and I am embarrassed to know or be associated with people who act or speak like this. I still love people who are saying these rather absurd things, and I will of course call you friends, because politics are not the most important thing in the world. I just can't handle ignorance and rash talking. Think before you speak, and don't be ridiculous. My own cousin has said that she would end friendships with people who don't agree with her position against Obama as president? How could someone say such a thing? You would allow divide to come in your relationships with people simply because they don't politically agree with you?

I hope to raise children who are educated and aware of BOTH parties, and don't feel pressured to vote one way or another. I want them to recognize the importance of voting, and creating change in things they do not like. I would never discourage them from voting one way or another, but only encourage them to think about WHY they are choosing to vote the way they are. My dad may joke around with me about choosing Obama, but he has always encouraged me to simply vote, and made sure I understood the importance of this privilege. I guess I can't expect the same attitude out of anyone else (this has been made clear by the people around me...).

That's all. I am looking forward to a time of change in our country, and I am happy we have crossed a great boarder, and I hope the world will see our progress. I worry that people may expect to see this change right away, but what they don't realize, is that our economic situation is only going to get worse before it will get better. Obama is stepping into office with an economic crisis that he cannot resolve right away. I hope people see this, and don't throw around continual rash statements or verses from Revelation (If you quote revelation at me, I will not listen to you.).

So please, everyone. Stop the hating, the arguing, the divides. Think about why you're saying things, and make sure you don't insult people. We are so lucky to vote at all.

election day

It's finally election day. Honestly, I felt as though this day couldn't come fast enough. There has been so much hype, so much talk...and so many SNL skits. I'm sick of stupid comments about why people won't vote for a certain candidate. Can't we all be adults and just have real reasons for vote for someone? Seriously. I'm ready to hear about what the new president is actually doing, and what changes will happen to our nation. 

I strongly hope that everyone votes. Honestly, it doesn't matter who you vote for. Just vote! It's a privilege, and you should be grateful for it, and take part in it. Also, all those people who complain about the country, but don't vote...I wonder why they even speak? If you think change needs to happen, then do something about it! Vote for who you think will bring about the change you desire!

Personally, I'm voting for Barack Obama. I'm not registered with a party, and I probably never will. I don't really like the whole 2-party thing, and I also don't think being a Republican or Democrat is important at all. It's just another ridiculous label and way to categorize people that I don't have any intention in becoming a part of. My dad seems to think that voting for Obama makes me a democrat, but that's just because he'd never vote for a democrat in his life, so not voting for a republican makes me some big bad liberal (probably one of the only ways my dad and i disagree is politics). I just think that Obama will bring about the change we need, and I'd rather not have someone who's 72 years old in office, because I don't think he'll focus on what needs to be focused on.

so with that...I hope you voted, and I don't care who you voted for! Just vote! 

being the rock

The funny thing about a blog is that it's not with me all the time. Ideas always come to me when I'm driving, or doing something mundane at work that doesn't require any intelligence. Unfortunately, I don't have a laptop with me at all times. 

My dad isn't doing too well these days, and it's quite and interesting time here at the Williams' household (please don't call him saying I said he was sick and asking him if he's okay, it will seriously make him worse, though the thought is nice). I find myself in yet another position where I am not allowed to be affected by what's happening. I have to be strong and not show that I might be worried, or stressed about anything. If I mess up at all, it makes things worse. This is what happens when you're the stable one in your family and you need people to lean on you. If I miss a class, or do poorly on something, or am late for work, or I'm grumpy, or tired, all of this could just make my dad worse (I am not kidding). Therefore, all this grumpy, tired, stressed that I might be experiencing, has to just not happen right now. Honestly, I don't appreciate this position. I think it's extremely unfair, and probably very unhealthy for me (as I've been told...), but it's what has to be done right now, and it's been done in the past, and will continue to be done. Anything stressful or upsetting is saved for times when no one is around. I'm glad my family can count on me, and that me being strong for them is helpful, but can't they pick someone else?

I'm not complaining. It's just hard. But then again, I could be in my dad's position, which is obviously a million times worse. So I'll just pray for him, and put on a brave face. 

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. But again, please don't call. :)

"i'm a mac"...

i guess i fit the whole blogging thing now. i have a mac! i'm wicked excited about it. if you think macs are too hard to use...you're wrong. and they're just...lovely. I don't know if lovely is necessarily a good adjective, but I tend to use it when i am excited about something and can't figure out any other word to use.

Fall took a long time to finally arrive, but it is now beautiful outside. I have yet to go apple picking, which would complete my autumn experience, but I'll let it slide for now. Driving through windy back roads is one of my favorite things, because I am surrounded by orange, yellow, and red leaves. I think yellow leaves might be my favorite, which I find odd. I like red when it sticks out against a neutral setting, and I love red leaves. But yellow leaves seem to pop and draw attention to them. They're awesome. There was a tree in the friendly's parking lot in holden, and all of its leaves turned yellow at the same time. It stuck out so much, and when I drove by it, I always wished I could take a picture. Unfortunately, I could not safely drive in holden traffic and take a picture of a beautiful tree, so I didn't take one. If i did, i would definitely post it. maybe next year...

"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier"

and so it begins...

Normally when I think of blogging, I picture someone wearing plastic framed glasses (you know, those thicker, artsy kinds?), sitting at a table in starbucks on their mac. They're wearing some chic outfit listening to music no one has heard of, writing about...i don't even know. That's why I've avoided this for so long. I felt like I didn't really qualify for this kind of blogging world. But...I have plastic rimmed glasses, and I like starbucks and chic outfits, and i like some music no one has heard of (okay, a few people have), so I guess I qualify. I would like a mac to go with all of this, but that of course is just a dream.

I doubt this will be anything interesting, but i'll try to keep it relatively entertaining, and hopefully I'll keep most of my deep thoughts to myself (yes, they happen regularly...life gets boring, so i think). Enjoy....or don't :)



I don't particularly have anything else to say today, except that my manager keeps coming to work grumpy and i don't like getting scolded for things that are someone else's fault. My car has also taken a week to get fixed, just for brackets being broken. My dad's car get's 15.6 mpg (that is exact...it has this thing that tells me...his car is wicked high tech). Mine gets about 30. Which one would you rather drive everyday?