Election 08, full of hate!

I wasn't going to do it. Really I wasn't. I was going to keep my mouth shut, but I am officially fed up!!!!! This has got to be the worse election of all time. No not the candidates, I am actually rather impressed that we have two strong candidates to choose between. I am fed up over the hate among Americans. People are literally turning on each other all because of who they vote for, it is absolutely ridiculously. Why should it matter? If you're voting that is great, but don't hate on a friend, family member, co-worker, neighbor, etc. just because they are not voting for the same person you are.

I am voting for John McCain! I did my research on both candidates and I made the best choice for me. Come to find out though I should have been voting based on my families needs or my own race. That is right, I have been called a sell out because I didn't vote for Barack Obama!!!! Excuse me? Just because I am black doesn't mean I have to vote for Barack Obama. My own husband was called a racist because he isn't voting for Obama. So if you're white and vote against Barack you hate black people? Not true!!! Why does it have to be like that? Seriously grow up people!! Remember Martin Luther King's dream? That no one be judged based on the color of the skin. So why do we have to vote for Barack because he is black? I am not saying everyone is like that, but if there is a part of you that is, STOP IT!!!!

Don't vote for Barack Obama because he is a black man. Don't vote for John McCain because he is a war hero. Look at the issues and there solutions. Then make your decision. After you do give yourself a pat on the back for voting. Don't go punch someone in the face who is against you (figuratively speaking).

I am a 24 yr old Black woman who grew up in poverty and I am voting for John McCain. I promise that is not the end of the world. I am proud of my decision, and I am proud that I don't hate on others for not voting the same as me. If you have a best friend, family member, co-worker, neighbor, etc. that is voting differently than you that is ok. Embrace them, love them, and understand we make our own choices!!!

Broken bones, but busy schedules!!!

I am a definite believer if you need a break and you won't take one. . . God is going to give you a break. And sometimes that is quite literal. The last month I have been really busy. I’ve been enjoying it but I knew I needed to slow down. But when I looked at everything there is no time to slow down!!!! I just finished up with Tiffany’s elopement, school has started, I am helping Tiffany plan an elopement, I am working, I am looking for a new job, I am full speed ahead with the Catering Ministry at church, I am working on opening up my own business in Photography, and we are putting hardwood floors in. In all honesty I am not stressing, but I am not resting. My body has wanted to but I am in full speed ahead. Since I didn’t listen to myself God stepped in to take care of it.

The other night I was playing with my puppy Brian and as I was chasing after him I rammed my foot right into the door frame!!!! Yes it hurt, badly, very badly, I cried, I shouted, and I almost passed out. But even then I was like, “No big deal I have broken toes before and it’s not that bad”. However, the next when I woke up I couldn’t put any weight on my foot!!! The doctor made me go to the E.R. After four hours of waiting I received the good news that there were no breaks in the stability bones of the foot, but I managed to get a spiral fracture in the fourth toe. That is why it hurts a lot worse than previous toe breaking. They sent me home in a goofy hard sole foot thing and I have to rest for a week.



The doctor drew me a picture of what the break looks like.






I must say the shoe is rather stylish!! LOL!!!


I got the message. I am going to relax and slow it down!!!! (just a little)

Progress!!!!

The past week has been a week of progress. For starters I started school back on Thursday!!! I will be done 04/29/10, possibly sooner if I double up, which is an avenue I will try to take. So it is very very exciting. In addition to school there is alot more responsibilities with the Driskill family. We joined the Catering Ministry at church and it's alot of fun, but also a lot of work. John has Men's Conference Thursday through Saturday. He is a bit overwhelmed because he has work and the floors in addition to that. I am sure he will be fine and I told him not to worry about the floors this weekend.

Speaking of the floors we are making more and more progress. John was here by himself Saturday while I was out on my own adventures. But he worked diligently and when I got home he let me do a piece of the floor. I must say it is a lot of fun. If I was more confident and skilled I would totally surprise and lay more floor while he is at work.

Like I said though the floors are coming along well. The dogs are trying to figure it out, they keep sliding. It is really funny to watch, Brian went to jump on the couch but his back legs slipped out from underneath of him, hehehehehehe. It was the funniest thing today!!!!!
Well here is the pictures of more progress, enjoy!!!!

Grass floors!!!!!

Yea for grass floors!! Who needs hardwood? LOL!! Just kidding. John and I have finally started to put in the floors. We have been talking about doing it for over a year now, and the opportunity finally presented itself. So yesterday John ripped up the floor and started the project!!!




We are hoping this will only take three weekends, but we will see. It seems whenever we start a project it is a bit more complicated. So far it is going well. I should really stop saying "we" this is so all John. I am taking on my own big projects while he is doing this. Yesterday I cleaned up the front yard, and I mean cleaned up the front yard. I ended up taking out a tree that was entangled all in the fence. Then I pressure washed the front of the house and the sidewalk. I am woman here me roar!!!


But I digress. The exciting thing is the floor and John never ceases to amaze me how good he is at home improvement and all skills in general. He is one talented guy. A total Mr. Fix It, Do It Guy!!!


Like I said this is the huge house project for right now. Hopefully in a few weeks it will be all done and you will hopefully only have to read a couple more boring posts like this. In the meantime enjoy the pics of progress!

My Dad, I love him tons!!!!

Three months, well just shy of three months, from now my Dad is going to be here for Christmas!!!!!! I know big woop right? Well it is for me, my Dad has never been to Portland. I have lived here for a couple years now, so alas I will get the Dad's approval. I know I am all grown and married but having your parents know exactly where you're at and how you are doing is so important to me. My mom was able to come up a couple months after we bought the house, so that was cool. And don't get me wrong I love my mom. But I have always had this special kind of relationship with my Dad.

My Dad and I have been through alot, but through it all I have always known that he has loved me and I hope he knows that I love him very much. He may think I don't need him anymore because I am grown and married, but on the contrary I very much need him. He is my other best friend. I feel like I can tell him anything. Even though, I might not like what he says, lol!! It's made me sad over the last few years because he has gone through so much and I can't make it all better. I know everything is going to be okay, and I hope he knows that too! He has tried to lean on me the last year and I kind of pushed him away and I feel bad about that. It stressed me out because I am the type of person that wants to be able to fix it and have the answers. But I now know that is not what he really wanted he just wanted to talk to someone. He lost a best friend and he turned to his eldest to lean on. I took it the wrong way. I should have looked at it as a great honor. He sees me as mature and all together. So he thought he could trust me to lean on. And I just want to say now I am sorry that I wasn't always there. I hope him coming up in a few months will make us closer than ever!

And just to set the record straight, my Dad is a great Dad and I love him to death!! I know I have saids things that I never should have, but he was still there after the fights. So people who don't know him or us don't need to make opinions and judgements. And if they are going off something I have ever said they shouldn't. I am his daughter and I have gotten frustrated and I have said things. That doesn't make it right, but it is definitely not right for someone who doesn't know him to try to talk crap. (Sorry that was a side note, I got a bit carried away, but I feel better now).

So back to the point, I just wanted to write how special my Dad is to me. I will always remember the love he automatically showed me and all the awesome memories. The one on one basketball games, where I ended up hurting his knee but he didn't get mad. The time he raked together all the leaves and threw me and Nik in them. The times where I was so upset at situations going on and he would embrace me and let me cry. Come to think of it, my Dad's hugs are the best. And he also gives the biggest kisses on the cheeks!! Yes I thought I got to old, but in reality I am never to old for my Dad's love. Now that I am older even looking back at when he got mad and how protective and anti boyfriend he was it brings a huge smile to my face. Back then no, but it paid off. I got the guy my Dad always wanted me to have. Someone who would respect me, love me, take care of me, and most of all a guy who would look him in the eyes!!! LOL!

I might not be that same girl he met a little over 14 years ago, as much as he trys to see me that way (lol). But I am very much still his daughter. I really hope this visit up here will make him happy and it will be good for him to get away.

I know he is probably reading this or will read it. So this is for him! Dad- I love you and I am so excited that you get to come up here. Thank you for your unconditional love and I am sorry for being such a butt sometimes. And I want you to know I think you are pretty strong and you can get through anything. I also think you are pretty awesome! LOL! I love you always. Your Missy!!



Dad, I think it is time for an updated pic of us!

Never forget 9/11

Seven years ago our country was forever changed. Every single life was affected by the events that occurred that day. We will always remember where we were and what we were doing. That day we all lost something; family, friends, innocence, security, and safety. It didn't matter what your beliefs were that day, or where you from. Every single individual cried that day.

Seven years later I believe we have all gained something. Our nation is stronger, we no longer take everything we have for granted. That day will always be remembered. I will never forget!!