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Please note it is kind of plain looking at the moment, but I'm still under construction and it will look better by the end of the week.

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Death of an Ipod

My Ipod is dead. It died quietly; without any warning and from what I can tell in its sleep while not in use.

Now, had this been my vacuum cleaner, my hair dryer, or even my curling iron, I would not have a care in the world; as I’m not exactly good to these items. I have bumped them, dropped them and don’t exactly take care of them as I should. However, this Ipod has a life of luxury. It had its own case, its own resting place in the evenings and I always wrapped it up when I took it outside in the cold or heat. I never once abused it, dropped it or even scratched it. I never even let anyone borrow it!

It just died. The hard drive stopped spinning and I got a man with a “mad face” on the screen, which Jacob proceeded to tell me was very bad. Of course my warranty has expired and I have to now purchase a new one. Not that I’m complaining, as I can upgrade to one that I can watch videos, but it’s just that it died for no reason.

I’m wondering if it committed suicide. Maybe it hated the music I played? I had almost 3,000 songs, but maybe it was just so over my song choices it couldn’t take it anymore! Is my taste in music so awful that it just had to die to stop playing it? I will rethink this when I purchase my new one and begin to download all my music.

Today is a sad day, as I loved my Ipod very much and I hate to lose it. It has gotten me through many moments; some sad, some happy, some full or energy and some just because I needed to hear that perfect song.

I will mourn for my Ipod (only of course until I get my new one!)

Vantage Point

I can only say that although this would be considered a good movie, I personally didn't care for it. It had action, but truly no point that I could see. I'm a Dennis Quaid fan so that helped a lot, but it had a "Ground Hog" feel and the audience at our viewing actually laughed out loud at about the 4th "Vantage Point of view" which sort of tells you everyone was tired of the scenario going on during the movie.

The President gets shot, however it's a dummy President, but the twist is that the terrorist know this and actually kidnap the real President. It's up to Dennis to get him back. The papers said it was supposed to be the most awesome car chase ever made but I have to disagree. I've seen better in the Bourne Identity and a couple others actually. I can't even say I would recommend this unless you just like action flicks and there is nothing else you want to see.

Jacob of course, liked it and will disagree with all of this and tell you it was a good movie (which I said that), but I just didn't like it.

My Space Generation

Every generation makes the same statement about the generation behind them, “If this is what we have to rely upon, what will happen to this world?” We tend to think they are lazier than us, don’t excel as we did or take the responsibility as seriously as we did. History has taught us however that the world continues to move forward, but I must admit as I get older I too look at my child’s generation and feel the same way.

Today’s world of “My Space” and “Face Page” has created a generation of communication individuals and it’s out of control. If you haven’t taken the time to view your child’s My Space page, you need to invade their privacy and do so; I guarantee that you will be not only amazed, but shocked at the conversations that are being held on these pages. It’s disgusting, vile and juvenile and these are “young adults” at the age of 20 up to the sad age of 35, acting like a bunch of Jr. High School kids. It’s sad.

Now, as always, I’m sure some people use it nicely and use it for good use, but trust me, so many do not. If you are one of those individuals that do not abuse these pages, good for you and you can respect I'm not talking about you, but the others that do abuse. The pictures of girls, half dressed, if not naked and what are they thinking? Does this make them think men will respect them? The conversations about sex and what girls are willing to do for boys, again do they think that is going to gain them respect? It is just a shame that young girls view sexual acts as a mean to get attention and/or popularity from guys.

As a woman of 40 you wish you could tell them they have an entire future in front of them with opportunities and advantages, why do they want to waste it acting like a fool, writing trash, putting their pictures on a web site, and letting the world know of their sexual acts? We need our girls to be more powerful and realize they can be more in life than this.

If you have a young daughter, or even a son, read their My Space page and get involved, you will be shocked. Don’t think “your child is different” or “your child just isn’t that bold or brave”, trust me you might just be surprised.

Life is a Lesson

Is it now? If you read Jacob's blog (see link) he is beating himself up these days as he feels young and immature on how he handles his daily life adventures and tasks to get where he needs to be in life.

I stand by my earlier blog that I think you have to live your life in a certain order so that you can find out who you are and become what you want to be in life. The catch is that some of us get there quick, some get there slower and sadly; some of us never make it at all.

Is there a finish line? Of course not, it's who YOU want to be and how happy you are with yourself. There are some things my dad has taught me and things I've learned along the way that have helped me realize things about the world:

My dad told me one time; never trust anyone that ever talks with their eyes shut. To this day, if someone does this I can't trust them.

I truly believe a team effort is the only successful way to succeed in life. Going it alone leaves you alone. However your team has to be strong and solid. If there are weak links, your team will not succeed. You must work at your team constantly to keep it strong.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

A true hero doesn't always wear a cape and jump buildings at a single bound. He or she may be closer than you think. Look around.

I believe there is true evil in the world.

I believe there is also true goodness in the world.

I believe everyone has lied, cheated, stolen, manipulated, conned, cursed, and thought evil thoughts in their lifetime. If they tell you they haven't, they are a liar. It's human nature to do all of the above in some way, shape or form.

If an animal or a child dislikes a person it is a definate sign that there is something wrong with the person. Animals and children have that natural sense about them.

First impressions DO matter and 90% of the time they are accurate. You can size someone up within 30 minutes of meeting them if you are able to talk to them for that time period. Don't get me wrong; I'm not judging a book by it's cover. That would be looking at someone and just guessing. I mean you have to be able to talk to them, but if you can, it's that simple.

Sex and intimacy in a relationship is vital. If someone tells you it's not, their relationship is not that great.

Family is all you have in life. Friends, co-workers, neighbors come and go, but family is forever. Now you can't pick them unfortunately, they are given to you, but as I've said before; they come with attributes and if you look hard enough you can find things within each person that you can use to the families advantage to create a strong unit and avoid the differences of the individuals. (Team effort).

Pets a great source of comfort and everyone should have one. They love you unconditionally when you need them the most.

Your children do not always turn out as expected and there are no "instruction manuals" to tell you what is right and what is wrong. There is also no "blame rule" if they do not turn out as "right" as expected. You do the best you can and then you have to realize that is all you can do. At the adult level they make their OWN choices. If those choices are bad, this is not your fault. You can love them, but you do not have to be responsible for their bad choices.

I believe in true love and the one great love. It happens, it's wonderful but it can also break your heart. It's worth it. True love is an incredible experience.

I believe in Fate.

I believe in the Golden Rule and although sometimes we falter, you have to realize that in general it's a good rule to try and follow.

I think if their was a little less grey and a lot more black and white, we'd be better off in our communication.

Well those are just a few, but if you had ask me in my twenties, I would have laughed at a lot of these. It just takes time to realize things about people, careers, family, love, finances and how the world works for you. You just have to get comfortable with YOU and when you do, things just sort of fall in to place.

Snow Alert

OK, Kentuckiana is freaking out because it's going to snow. I crack up every time, because it's too easy not to, but I have to give them credit they are trying to get prepared this time.

They are shutting down schools NOW and telling people they are thinking of shutting down the City. I guess it's better to be prepared than unprepared. Nothing like getting everyone on the highway at the same time trying to get their kids and get home.

"Girl in Ditch" will not be heading toward the same hill again I can tell you that! She will safely head for home and stay away from the crazy people.

I'm sure the TV will be filled with the Newscasters for the rest for the day and night with minute-by-minute updates to tell us about each flake and each ice drop on the road. What a fun day. I can't wait.

Scared of this Mac Daddy Frog

Scientists announced Monday the discovery of fossils of a frog the size of a bowling ball that lived among the dinosaurs. The frog weighed a whopping 10 pounds and had teeth, prompting researchers to dub it Beelzebufo -- "Devil Toad." Here's how big Beelzebufo would compare to a pencil and a modern frog.

The discovery, led by paleontologist David Krause at New York's Stony Brook University, was published Monday by the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

OK, I would DIE! This would freak me out and I'd rather be eaten by a dinosaur! Yep, crunch me up like gravel in his teeth instead of this bad boy, I would DIE.

Too creepy for words.