It's just cute.
The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson
Here is the Music Video just so you can listen to the song. Ignore the video... i'm not sure i love it.
Thank You Margot
Two Years Later: The Exclusion Policy
8 years ago
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Russell's time off
Every couple of weeks there comes a day that I absolutely love!! This day is the Saturday after Russell's tests. This day is amazing because Russell has no excuse not to hang out with me. This day is free of time limits. This day is a day when Russell does not have the excuse of "I have to study". This day is one in which normal goings on are not acceptable. And that is why this day, post test Saturday, is my favorite day.
Our post test Saturday activity this time around was a nice pleasant bike ride. We headed down to the missions trail. Besides the Alamo, there are actually 4 other cool missions in San Antonio: Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Jaun, and Mission Espada. These missions are spaced out a few miles apart near the San Antonio River. The missions trail is paved path which follows along this river. It's not really "beautiful" too look at. Some might argue that it's quite ugly. But the trail does have a few pleasing sections. Plus, it's away from the road. Overall its a nice ride.
The trail starts at Mission Concepcion and ends in 8.3 miles down at Mission Espada. Russell and I were feeling pretty good when we took off on our ride. When we got to Mission Espada, neither one of us was ready to turn around and head back home. So we kept going another 4 miles. We ended up on this nice "country" road. Country in that it was long, straight, surrounded by big fields, horses, kids riding four-wheelers, and very few passing cars. It was nice to feel away from the city.... even if we really weren't.
Once we turned around, we realized why the ride out had been so pleasant and easy. It was actually a very windy day. We eventually made it back after fighting the wind the whole 12 miles, but we were dead. Our legs were fatigued and our patooties a little saddle sore. Luckily, neither one of us experienced sore muscles the next day. Unfortunately, the seats at church were a little harder the usual.
We both slept very well that night.
posing in front of Mission Concepcion after the ride
Our post test Saturday activity this time around was a nice pleasant bike ride. We headed down to the missions trail. Besides the Alamo, there are actually 4 other cool missions in San Antonio: Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Jaun, and Mission Espada. These missions are spaced out a few miles apart near the San Antonio River. The missions trail is paved path which follows along this river. It's not really "beautiful" too look at. Some might argue that it's quite ugly. But the trail does have a few pleasing sections. Plus, it's away from the road. Overall its a nice ride.
The trail starts at Mission Concepcion and ends in 8.3 miles down at Mission Espada. Russell and I were feeling pretty good when we took off on our ride. When we got to Mission Espada, neither one of us was ready to turn around and head back home. So we kept going another 4 miles. We ended up on this nice "country" road. Country in that it was long, straight, surrounded by big fields, horses, kids riding four-wheelers, and very few passing cars. It was nice to feel away from the city.... even if we really weren't.
Once we turned around, we realized why the ride out had been so pleasant and easy. It was actually a very windy day. We eventually made it back after fighting the wind the whole 12 miles, but we were dead. Our legs were fatigued and our patooties a little saddle sore. Luckily, neither one of us experienced sore muscles the next day. Unfortunately, the seats at church were a little harder the usual.
We both slept very well that night.
posing in front of Mission Concepcion after the ride
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Weekend in Utah
I'm not the best at making sure I take pictures of things. I missed a lot over the weekend while we were in Utah. But here are some of what I did get!
Tom and Mary's reception was fun. They didn't have a line, which was nice. But it meant I had to be quite the social butterfly to talk to everyone I knew. It's not particularly something I'm good at. But I did it, and I'm glad I did. I have so many cousins and relatives in Utah, one weekend and one evening really isn't enough. But I am grateful I was able to see everyone. The evening started out very formal. Mary's family are not members of our church, so they were not able to attend the temple ceremony. So we Tom and Mary had a big formal ring ceremony with bridal procession and everything!! Sorry, there are no good pictures of my dress below.
This picture is kinda funny since Tom has an extra head coming out of his chest.
Russ preparing the car with plastic wrap.
My windshield art work :). Wait a second. How did those get in there!!!
After the luncheon in the afternoon, Russ and I were waiting around for my parents so we could leave. We found a bench at the Law Building to wait on, but the beautiful leaves all around were much more appealing. So we played in them instead of sitting and waiting. We entertained ourselves for a half hour with the camera and the leaves.
We had a couple pictures like this. With a quick toss on ten and then a quick lean in for the flash. Yes I know, very posed.
This one is cool cuz it looks like we're in the middle of a fireball!
I often get a little dramatic.
I went to a Halloween bridal shower Friday night. So I went to DI and got this grrreat! costume. Mostly just the hat was great, but i liked it. Rachel thinks she is still a child and went trick or treating with her friends. These pictures were taken at about 11, I think, after we were both back from our festivities.
Rach looks AWESOME!
The vampire has bitten the fair cowbride and smiles with delight as the sweet blood trails down her pale face. All because two people fell in love......
Rach loves everything pumpkin, so I brought here my family's pumpkin cake recipe. We made it for breakfast Saturday morning. It was very satisfying with a glob of freshly whipped whip cream. mmmmm the joys of fall.
Tom and Mary's reception was fun. They didn't have a line, which was nice. But it meant I had to be quite the social butterfly to talk to everyone I knew. It's not particularly something I'm good at. But I did it, and I'm glad I did. I have so many cousins and relatives in Utah, one weekend and one evening really isn't enough. But I am grateful I was able to see everyone. The evening started out very formal. Mary's family are not members of our church, so they were not able to attend the temple ceremony. So we Tom and Mary had a big formal ring ceremony with bridal procession and everything!! Sorry, there are no good pictures of my dress below.
This picture is kinda funny since Tom has an extra head coming out of his chest.
Russ preparing the car with plastic wrap.
My windshield art work :). Wait a second. How did those get in there!!!
After the luncheon in the afternoon, Russ and I were waiting around for my parents so we could leave. We found a bench at the Law Building to wait on, but the beautiful leaves all around were much more appealing. So we played in them instead of sitting and waiting. We entertained ourselves for a half hour with the camera and the leaves.
We had a couple pictures like this. With a quick toss on ten and then a quick lean in for the flash. Yes I know, very posed.
This one is cool cuz it looks like we're in the middle of a fireball!
I often get a little dramatic.
I went to a Halloween bridal shower Friday night. So I went to DI and got this grrreat! costume. Mostly just the hat was great, but i liked it. Rachel thinks she is still a child and went trick or treating with her friends. These pictures were taken at about 11, I think, after we were both back from our festivities.
Rach looks AWESOME!
The vampire has bitten the fair cowbride and smiles with delight as the sweet blood trails down her pale face. All because two people fell in love......
Rach loves everything pumpkin, so I brought here my family's pumpkin cake recipe. We made it for breakfast Saturday morning. It was very satisfying with a glob of freshly whipped whip cream. mmmmm the joys of fall.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Started another blog
I started another blog today. Not for me, but for a friend. She's been saying for forever that she wanted to, so I finally got one going for her today. Check it out! tayloranddiane.blogspot.com
I will blame this on Rachel
Dearest wonderfulest greatest Rach,
if I fail my tests on Monday, I find comfort in knowing it really truly is not my fault! It is all yours. Maybe if you had offered a disclaimer like "may cause addiction" to your text message last week, it wouldn't be your fault. But you didn't. So you have no way to get out of this one. Thank you for such a wonderful suggestion on how to pass my already hard to come by time. While I should be studying for my two tests, and researching for my presentation in a couple of weeks, as well as sewing the hem and a zipper into my dress for my brothers wedding in two weeks, I have not done any of this. Instead, I have wasted away the hours thoroughly enjoying myself. Yesterday I had the excuse of "just get through it so you can focus on school". I don't have such a great excuse today. I thank you for this glorious addiction, but must reiterate again how much you are to blame.
Thanks,
Kim
ps. Jane Eyre rules!!! Not only is it an amazing book, but now there is an amazing movie of it too. If you have a day with no other plans, watch this movie. And be sure to get the 2006 version cuz the old A&E version just doesn't quite do it right.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Stepping out of Character for just a little bit.
I am normally not a very political person. I don't talk politics. I don't talk issues. I have my own strong beliefs, values, understandings, and opinions on many issues, but I am not one tell them freely to others. In a political or idealogical conversation, I usually just ask questions about the other person's opinions in order to understand why they believe a certain way. I'm not really one to express my own. I'm someone who hates controversy. It makes me almost sick to think about having to argue with people. I feel I am not articulate enough in order to express myself in just the right way. I am the kind of person who does not enjoy competition. Ask anyone who has ever played board games with me.
With all that in mind, what I am about to do is COMPLETELY out of character for me.
I support Marriage in California. I grew up in California and I remember the big push to pass Prop. 22 in 2000. This proposition did not add or take away any rights. It simply defined marriage as something between a man and a woman. While in most political circumstances the church remains neutral and does not push its agenda, for Prop. 22, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints wrote to the members urging them to vote for this proposition. In May of this year, the California supreme courts over ruled this proposition. Voters in California this year are voting on Prop. 8 now, which again redefines marriage as between a man and a woman. Homosexual couples already have every right and ability that married couples have in California. The only difference is the name that is put upon it. But whatever name the relationship contract between homosexual couples might have, carries even great implications with it.
In the scriptures, it says that prophets are to be our watchmen on a tower, warning us of what is ahead. The Prophet Thomas S. Monson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has warned members of the dangers for the family that will occur if this proposition does not change. On October 8th, the church gave a special broadcast to Californians on Prop 8. Here is a clip from the special October 8th broadcast from the Church to Californians.
Here is another link to a website that list consequences of this proposition.
http://www.preservingmarriage.org/
Here is a video clip from the Vice-Presidential debate.
Here is a video of Elder Bednar from the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints speaking with young adults about this issue.
This is a topic I feel strongly about. This issue is both moral and religious. In this way it is issue about rights that is so much different that those fought for in the recent past for equal and civil rights. No one is denying the rights of homosexual couples. They are denying the change of definition of something they hold sacred. I really wish that I were still registered in California to vote. I urge those who can vote in California to vote yes on Prop. 8.
With all that in mind, what I am about to do is COMPLETELY out of character for me.
I support Marriage in California. I grew up in California and I remember the big push to pass Prop. 22 in 2000. This proposition did not add or take away any rights. It simply defined marriage as something between a man and a woman. While in most political circumstances the church remains neutral and does not push its agenda, for Prop. 22, leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints wrote to the members urging them to vote for this proposition. In May of this year, the California supreme courts over ruled this proposition. Voters in California this year are voting on Prop. 8 now, which again redefines marriage as between a man and a woman. Homosexual couples already have every right and ability that married couples have in California. The only difference is the name that is put upon it. But whatever name the relationship contract between homosexual couples might have, carries even great implications with it.
In the scriptures, it says that prophets are to be our watchmen on a tower, warning us of what is ahead. The Prophet Thomas S. Monson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has warned members of the dangers for the family that will occur if this proposition does not change. On October 8th, the church gave a special broadcast to Californians on Prop 8. Here is a clip from the special October 8th broadcast from the Church to Californians.
Here is another link to a website that list consequences of this proposition.
http://www.preservingmarriage.org/
Here is a video clip from the Vice-Presidential debate.
Here is a video of Elder Bednar from the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints speaking with young adults about this issue.
This is a topic I feel strongly about. This issue is both moral and religious. In this way it is issue about rights that is so much different that those fought for in the recent past for equal and civil rights. No one is denying the rights of homosexual couples. They are denying the change of definition of something they hold sacred. I really wish that I were still registered in California to vote. I urge those who can vote in California to vote yes on Prop. 8.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Just a little breather
I'm just takinga quick breath before I got back down into study mode. I just got out of a test i totally freaked out about. I have two hours now before my next class to detox and then start studying for my test monday. Two tests down, one more to go, i'm starting to feel a little of the pressure leaving. Can't wait for noon monday when this round of midterms are all over! and i can start focusing on everything i've been putting off...
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