Really Dumb Laws, NO SERIOUSLY

ok, so my friend Andrea (see link on right to her blog) posted a blog about this site she saw on CNN. You have to check it out, DUMB LAWS - It has to do with really stupid laws. I find this hilarious, you will see why in a minute. you can look at International, State, and City Laws. Here are some of my favorites:

Washington Laws:

It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town

Yeah, because all criminals like to tell the police what crime the plan on committing.

Women who sit on men's laps on buses or trains without placing a pillow between them face an automatic six-month jail term.

LOLOL. This one is just stupid!

Kentucky Laws ( For Louis)

Lexington, KY:
By law, anyone who has been drinking is "sober" until he or she "cannot hold onto the ground

Lou - you better make sure you have a good grip.

Dogs may not molest cars.

Dogs really like the soft caress of metal upside their heads

or

Because the cars will be traumatized and unable to function. They will become severly depressed and have eating disorders, which will end up costing American tax payers millions....oops, cars already cost us millions.

What is a BLOG???? Since you asked......

Do you read Newsweek or Fortune, well if you do, you probably are familiar with the term, if not, then here is the lowdown (brief version) A weblog is a place to post thoughts, comments or have a dialogue with many differnt people. Almost like a message board of sorts, only it can be about anything you want. Some people are scared to type comments but to that I say phewwwy, take a look at my friend Nicole's blog. This is a GREAT Example of how fun it can be. Or look at my Mom's blog, a great example of a serious blog. Either way, it is a great way to communicate with people. Now, another thing I would like to point out is businesses are realizing that it is a great way for real people to communicate real concerns about products etc. For example, I like soy products, they are good for you, and are a great source of protein for those of us who do not like red meat. I eat a Soy based yogurt made by Stoney Field Farms, and they even have a Blog~ See~! Sooooo, if you think you can't do this, well I say you can, and the more of you who do it, the more people we all get to know. Wohooo. Here is Fortune's take on WeBLOGS.

Grand Haven. MI

This past Saturday, we finally took the boat out. Since our moved to the west side of the state, we are now keeping it in Grand Haven. The Marina is located in Grand Haven, but it gives us access to Spring Lake & Lake Michigan. It truly is an unbelievable landscape, and I will post pictures on this blog soon.

Two funny things happened to us, 1) we took the dogs. Fritz is used to being on the boat, he is the older one. He is over 2yrs old and has had two summers on the boat. Once he got acclimated again he was ok. Booker, the 6th month old pup, however, has never seen a boat, nor a lake. I have to first say, he hates water, he runs from it whenever possible. Well, he got on the boat freaked out, went up to the bow, and just jumped out. He was soaked. His uncle Steve saved him though by pulling him back in the boat. Needless to say he calmed down after that. 2) WE GOT PULLED OVER BY THE US COAST GUARD, doing random checks to make sure we had all the appropriate items needed for boating, such as life jackets, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, flares etc. The worst part about this was that Steve was driving and this was his first time to drive the boat. Unfortunately, before taking it out we forgot to make sure the registration was in the boat. But we didn't get a ticket, and I think it is because the guards where in love with our dogs. They ranted and raved about our dogs, and even though they are a pain sometimes, they got us out of a fine, with their good looks.

Here is some information on Michigan's West Coast (you would not believe the size of this lake. It is like a ocean. (I love this blogger stuff, if you don't blog u should think about doing it. It is cool.

A Better Day

I think my previous post "worthless" scared some people, which wasn't my intention at all. But like I said in that post, most people that know me, are never allowed to see the scared, sad, frustrated side of me. Most people see the srong Sarah. The Sarah that has an answer for the all the hard things in life. I think the only people who get to see the real Sarah are my grandma, my husband, and my friend Andrea. For the most part I know that I am loved but at the sametime, I think it is important for people to know that I struggle with a lot of crazy feelings sometimes. The most important thing for me is writing my feelings out, because If I don't, I get angry. The more angry I get about how I am feeling that particular moment the more angry I get at other stupid little things. So in order for me to maintain a balance I have to write. That is what I am using this blog for. I want people to know the true me, the me that truly believes that Jesus is the answer to everthing in our lives.

I am feeling better now thanks to some really caring words from from my grandma Rose and one of my best friends Nicole (Bow-Timers).

I would like to say that I think I have the greatest grandparents in the world. I think that all grandmothers should be like mine. If they were, there would be a lot more love in the world. I have learned everything about life from my grandmother. She is a SUPERwoman. She doesn't even know how much wisom she has, and she gives it without even knowing. I could not live without her. God blessed me truly with her. I think it is fitting that she goes by Rose, the beauty she has in the world is as beautiful as the biggest, most perfeclty colored and shaped rose. You cannot talk or look at her without being mesmerized. Her words are like cozing up to a fireplace on a MI -10% degree day.

Worthless

Do you ever feel like you are worthless, or that people don't care about you? I do, even though I know that God loves me. I struggle with feelings that the people who are supposed to love me the most, don't really. Sometimes I just want life to end, so that I can be in heaven NOW. I guess my problem is that I feel uncomfortable all the time, I feel paranoid, and I feel like I don't really contribute anything to society, or my family. I am not extraordinary, nor do I really have any talent. I have to work twice as hard as everyone else just to be decent at something. There isn't really something that I am so good at, people will say "Sarah knows all about that....." Most of the people around me are extraordinary in some way, super smart, goodlooking, they have a lot going for them and probably an easy road to success, what I mean by easy road is, they just work hard and they will make it. For me, everything takes a lot extra, I mean I have to take medicine, work out 7 days a week, never eat anything that tastes really good just to maintain the weight I am at (which as most of you know is not a thin figure) as a result of this stupid tumor. Now for others, losing weight is difficult, but at least they can. I have to work really hard just to not get any bigger. I am not trying to be self centered and make it all about me, but I am just really tired of trying so hard, and working so hard just to be a mediocre person in the world. I just want to give up. The hard part about all this, is that I don't think people really understand, or want to understand the depth of how I feel. I feel lonely, and sad most of the time, but I also have a front that nothing bothers me and that I am strong, in reality I am weak. I am a weakling. I guess once I admit it things might get better because I can come to grips with the fact that no matter how hard I try, I don't really matter in the world. Like I said, I know that God loves me, and that is kind of hard at times to deal with because I don't know why he does. I know that once life is over, I will never feel pain again because I will be with him in heaven and there is no such thing as pain in heaven, but times here on earth are sometimes unbearable. I wish I didn't have to yell or get upset so that people will know that I am serious. I have never had anyone in my life listen to me or take me seriously until I get upset. Why is that?? Then when I do get upset it just makes people think I am crazy, which is unfair. Don't I have a right to be upset when my feelings are not respected? I don't think that is unreasonable. I am tired of listening to everyone else problems, because as much as I care about other people and try to be the best listener and offer advice, when it is my turn, the seriousness of what I am feeling is not acknowledged.

American Idol - Bo's Concert

Anyone who loves music knows how hard it is to sing acapella. Bo Bice, nailed it last night. He is amazing. I still love Carrie too, but that was a gutsy move of Bo and I can't get over it. I think Vonzell is great too. It doesn't matter if Bo wins because he will make billions anyway with that talent.

What can I say.....great talent, great competition & great show. Although Paula has been acting a little odd lately.

All is right with the world!

This might seem a little lame to some people, but I have watched 2 reality shows without missing an episode. One is the Bachelor and the other, American Idol. For those who don't know, this seasons final episode of the Bachelor ended tonight. Sarah B won Charlie's heart and I for one, feel that all is right in the world, at least for that one moment when Charlie saw Sarah walk down to great him. The smile on his face said it all. It just goes to show, that you can find love without first having sex etc. Charlie and Sarah conducted themselves in a manner that any parent or loved one should be proud of, and they fell deeply in love. What more needs to be said??? Actually, I really liked Krisily and was thrilled she made it to the final two. She couldn't have been more graceful. She is truly an awesome person too. Love conquered all.....well, we will see if it will last in Hollywood.

AI ends in a couple weeks, and I hope that the final two are Bo and Carrie, but I can't choose who I want to win, because I think they both deserve to win.

Just Another Day

So, today is one of those days that I get fixated on something and I can't let it go. It has to do with that little girl and her best friend murdered by her dad, because he was mad at the fact that she was supposed to be grounded and the mother let her go out and play. Does anyone else see how many ex-cons have been let go, over the last few months, and then have murdered/raped little girls? People, we need to start electing better judges into these court systems. The JUDGES are the ones who let the last few scumbags out. Remember these people have already been in jail. They have had the trials, and have been doing time. Why do they get to be freed to do it again. It makes me so angry.

This is the front of our house and all the snow should be green grass starting in June! 

Introducing.....

Well, I figured since everyone else was getting into this blogging thing, that it would be a fun way to talk about or show all the people in our life what is going on with us.

Remember, I am a baby blogger so if you read this and are thinking "what the hizell is she doing?" Be so kind, as to express those concerns politely please, as I will likely cry if you are mean to me.

I am going to try and use this as sort of a journal too, to let everyone know my thoughts and feelings about things that are happening. If you have any comments or suggestiong regarding anything feel free to express them....that is what makes this a fun and exciting hobby.

So here goes,

Yesterday was mother's day, Matt and I bought some schwinn bikes, to try and get an aerobic workout that satisfies our two kids, siberian huskies named booker and fritz. These dogs could pull a bus, and just walking them doesn't do a darn thing as far as tiring them out. The bikes should help. We tried rollberblades, and that just doesn't work, there is no control over the speed of the dogs.

Tomorrow our yard is supposed to be started. We are having it landscaped. Most people know, Matt and I are not so great at do-it-yourself type stuff. This would be one of those things.