I'm Rediscovering...

Ray of Light.

I know it's not that old of an album, but it's a good one! I've been playing it on my new mp3 player. To quote a line from
The Power of Goodbye...


Freedom comes when you learn to let go
Creation comes when you learn to say no


That's food for thought.

The freedom line makes sense, but creation comes when you say "no". Hmmmm I would think an affirmative would foster creativity. On the other hand, if you're in a bad situation saying no to the abuse will release you to do a healthier thing.

Tangent time:

See Janet, you can be provocative and not talk about how sexy and hot your are. If you are then you are!!!! Enough of the sexy, sexy, sexy!!! It's cute, but enough. You're forty years old now, what have you learned about yourself??

T-I-R-E-D

Oh boi, Strawberry is killing me! Goodness, I know I have a strong will /determination, but goodness! Getting in at 1:30am, going to sleep about 2am and getting up at 7:30 is ok when you do it occasionally, but when you do it three days in a row it's draining. I'm enjoying the work and the money, but it's not a perfect fit yet.

Speaking of fit, this weekend I've decided to buy two pairs of shoes, one athletic (nike) and one black. I was walking around so much yesterday that when I got home my feet were killing me. I had been going so much that I didn't realize that my shoes were on their last leg. They looked fine on the outside, but were soft and plush anymore on the inside and I need lots of cushion to take on New York City. We walk everywhere here.

Chaka and BeBe in The Color Purple

I missed to Fantasia, so I may see this one! Chaka looks good. Look as Miss Patti! Love her!

Do you like my Style??

Here's a demonstration of peep show...

thanks Hadi

No Old Country for Old Men

Saw it last night after work, by myself, while I ate some very tasty popcorn.

I don't get the title or what the story meant. What was this movie of murder and flawed characters about? And what was up with Tommy Lee Jones' last monologue? I didn't get it.

Javier Bardem is fantastic. He gave one of most compelling performances I've seen since Heath Ledger in Brokeback Mountain. I hope he cleans up in this year's award shows.

So, would I recommend it? Yes. Should you see it in the movies for $12!!! That's right folks, movies in New York City are now $12!!!! I'd say NO!!

Breaking her down

They just can't leave her alone. She's called unfeeling, ice cold, not likeable and the list goes on. First off, I'd like to know who calls her these things and second I'd like to point out that those descriptions have never been used for any male candidates. It's a shame. The media should be ashamed of themselves for perpetuating this sexist language. I take that back the mainstream media has already made fools of themselves.

Click the title to read the Washington Post article.

Political Weekend Debate

Wow. Both Republicans and Democrats had debates in the same arena in New Hampshire this weekend. I put my DVR on from 7pm to 11pm to record the entire event and watched it Sunday. I won't vote for a Republican because they are for people with no rights, but a strong military. I'm more for strong people with rights! When "they" want to bomb NYC again, they will and we probably won't be able to stop it. I listened to the top two democratic candidates the liked what I saw. Hilary was assertive, a little defensive and strong. Obama was smooth and charmed the crowd. I was impressed.

This is what I like about Hilary

• Has a plan about health insurance
• Represents change from the white male aesthetic
  
• Pro gays in the military
• Pro real family values
  
• Human rights - right to choose, etc.
• Pro strengthening hate crime laws

Here's what I like about Obama:

• Strengthen hate crime legislation
• Eliminate the difference between crack and cocaine prison sentences
• Provide a balance between family and work
• Reform No Child Left Behind
• Provide tax credit for the first $4,000 of higher education
• Create a National Health Plan (Not as specific as Hilary's)
• Eliminate income tax for seniors making less than fifty thousand a year
• Supports the principle of network neutrality
• Bring troops home from Iraq
  

One thing we disagree on is his treatment of undocumented workers, he says,

"I support a system that allows undocumented immigrants who are in good standing to pay a fine, learn English, and go to the back of the line for the opportunity to become citizens."

Outside of going back to their home country, there has got to be another way. This sounds like a slap on the wrist. With people living ten to fifteen to one apartment, that fine won't make much difference.

I'm torn, but what will sell me is a solid realistic health care plan that eliminates preexisting conditions limits on who gets insurance and what treatment they can be given. As of now, Hilary has a detailed plan, that I support.

Mitt Romney Goof

Just cause you don't know the song means that you weren't forced to learn it in school. Guess private school didn't offer that service!