Through Big Brothers Big Sisters :-) So exciting.
Also completely unrelated. Ladies, when dating, is it reasonable to ask yourself, "If I got pregnant by accident right now with this man, would I be comfortable?" I am not talking about after the first date, but when you start to develop a routine with a guy and are really dating, or for lack of better word, "going steady."
I think that's the question I will ask myself. To me, it's not enough to be into their laughs, personality ect. Especially in terms of marriage. Perhaps this will be my great marriage deterrant. The Secret somewhat teaches that we are not who we were yesterday. Who we are is a residual of all of the decisions that we made in the past.
So if I look at a person who is 30+ and is still trying to find a way...am I to be cautious that he has questionalbe judgment, limited foresight? Sure you have to take risks every once in a while. But once you start caring for more than just yourself, the risk factor increases a million fold. Err - dating was easier when I was younger!
Shameless plus - anybody want to donate today? I've got an extra $25. *Smiles n' Hugs*
10.18.2008
10.17.2008
Biden is my man!!!!
While Palin is trying to define the Pro-America, he's pointing out one fundamental line that we should all hold dear to our heart:
"We are one nation, under God, indivisible,"
"We are one nation, under God, indivisible,"
$954,112 reasons that I wish I were Cindy McCain
This was her TAX REFUND.
Not her tax payments, not her salary. But the TAX REFUND.
and yes, one of the first thoughts you might have is...get a better tax planner.
second question is, you freak out at the thought of a 3% marginal tax increase, but think that I shouldn't get tax relief?
But then I think about that picture of John McCain sticking out his tongue and I wish I were SunFresh again....oh wait! I am :-)
Not her tax payments, not her salary. But the TAX REFUND.
and yes, one of the first thoughts you might have is...get a better tax planner.
second question is, you freak out at the thought of a 3% marginal tax increase, but think that I shouldn't get tax relief?
But then I think about that picture of John McCain sticking out his tongue and I wish I were SunFresh again....oh wait! I am :-)
10.16.2008
Good Bad and Ugly
What do you think McCain's strengths and weaknesses were during last night's debate?
What do you think Obama's strengths and weaknesses were during last night's debate?
I do think that at times Obama was on the defensive; however, he held his ground firm and strong. There were no facial expressions of complete utter surprise, because well...he's managed a pretty darn good campaign and his advisors are complete and thorough.
Obama's best point as McCain wanted to launch personal attacks is that the McCain campaign's preoccupation with loose connections says more about his concern for the American public than it does about Obama. While people are losing their houses, 401(k) savings, jobs, ect...you want to talk about a loose connection? I'd rather McCain convince me that I don't need to fear the task of selecting a health insurance provider on my own in the event that my employer drops health care. I have two options, and quite frankly....I don't get most of it. I select a decent plan that's middle of the road, and I appreciate that all the options are laid out for me by my employer. I don't want that to be an additional headache. So yes, McCain...please focus on things that affect ME. (I'm acitng republican-ish...b/c it's all about me).
Also, I would really like to understand what a federal government spending freeze means for me and my fellow citizens. Will this impact my daily life, will it impact my extended family that isn't as well off as me, or my extended family that is doing much better than me? McCain, explain this to me. Would you suggest local governments to do the same? You know the governments that support the education system, police, firefighters, etc. We're already laying off and reducing local governments. Call me crazy for thinking that federal assistance would be a necessary option in the event that a local municipality is unable to keep their constituents safe and educated given these trying economic times.
Obviously, I'm a democrat by nature...I find myself to have strong civil responsibility to my fellow citizens. It's not all about me, because I know that I can't make it in this country alone. Like a firefighter, sometimes I believe that you have to sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others, especially when you're better prepared and equipped to battle the fire than those caught in the flame. So a lot of what Obama said resonated with me.
In terms of the Ayers connection. I turn around and think...okay, let's talk about associations and character, Mr. McCain. You left your crippled first wife for a younger rich model. You were married two months after your divorce was finalized, so essentially you cheated on your wife. Then you were caught on recorded calling your second rich WIFE, the person with whom you share a last name, a trollup and a cunt. Those actions disturbe me a million times more than Obama sitting on a board with a bad guy. In one instance Obama chose to serve on a non-profit board for something positive. In the other instance McCain chose to disrespect the women closest to him. Perhaps that hits home to me a bit harder because I am a woman.
In regards to the conversation on abortion. I REALLY, REALLY need pro-lifers to understand that pro-choice does not equate to pro-abortion in the same way that pro-life does not equate to anti-choice. What pro-choice means to me, is that I respect my right and other womens' rights to consult their spiritual advisors, doctors and families to ensure that they are making the safest, healthiest and best decision for them given their circumstances and situations.
McCain wanted to point out that he has an adopted daughter. She is from Indonesia. Not to take anything away from that; however, this is an American election. McCain: adopt inside the United States and promote sex-education if you seriously think that abortion should be outlawed.
McCain also put woman's health in air quotation marks. Look, birth control is already not covered by insurance, despite the fact that viagraa is. Rape victims were paying for rape kits in Wissilla (the only municipality in Alaska that was engaging in that practice). Adoption is extremely difficult in the USA. And you think women's 'health' is extreme and taken out of context at times?
Then we're talking about Sarah Palin being qualified. He pointed out her 'experience' as governer in Alaska and her stance on special needs families. So basically she is positive for some of the smallest populations in all of the USA. I do not take away the need to support special needs families; however, I'd also like to focus on families that can't provide healthcare to their children, whether their children have special needs or not. I'm sorry...your $5,000 rebate/credit will NOT support the family who needs to purchase $12,000 insurance, which was previously provided by their employer.
Joe the Plumber: I don't trust this at all. His last name is shared with one of those indicted in the Keating 5 scandal. Ohio is NOT THAT BIG. There is evidence that he owns 3-4 small businesses already. So this "I'm a plumber wanting to open my business woah is me for paying more taxes," is a crock of shit in my book. Furthermore, what plumbers in small towns do you know that make more than $250,000? Perhaps more than $250,000 in revenue, but I'm a CPA and understand that there are deductable expenses that most likely bring your AGI below $250,000. And again, back to the firefighter correlation. If I, a person making less than $250,000, can't afford my gas or groceries, I damn sure won't be calling on some Plumber that doesn't think that I should receive a tax break.
Which leads me into a thought on crime. Crime increases during economic disparities. Why? It's the Robin Hood effect. If there is not some type of equality or sharing the wealth...people will steal the wealth.
Which leads me to the thought of fairness in taxes. Warren Buffet pays approximately 17% in taxes. His secretary pays approximately 30%. Please, somebody explain what is fair about that?
What do you think Obama's strengths and weaknesses were during last night's debate?
I do think that at times Obama was on the defensive; however, he held his ground firm and strong. There were no facial expressions of complete utter surprise, because well...he's managed a pretty darn good campaign and his advisors are complete and thorough.
Obama's best point as McCain wanted to launch personal attacks is that the McCain campaign's preoccupation with loose connections says more about his concern for the American public than it does about Obama. While people are losing their houses, 401(k) savings, jobs, ect...you want to talk about a loose connection? I'd rather McCain convince me that I don't need to fear the task of selecting a health insurance provider on my own in the event that my employer drops health care. I have two options, and quite frankly....I don't get most of it. I select a decent plan that's middle of the road, and I appreciate that all the options are laid out for me by my employer. I don't want that to be an additional headache. So yes, McCain...please focus on things that affect ME. (I'm acitng republican-ish...b/c it's all about me).
Also, I would really like to understand what a federal government spending freeze means for me and my fellow citizens. Will this impact my daily life, will it impact my extended family that isn't as well off as me, or my extended family that is doing much better than me? McCain, explain this to me. Would you suggest local governments to do the same? You know the governments that support the education system, police, firefighters, etc. We're already laying off and reducing local governments. Call me crazy for thinking that federal assistance would be a necessary option in the event that a local municipality is unable to keep their constituents safe and educated given these trying economic times.
Obviously, I'm a democrat by nature...I find myself to have strong civil responsibility to my fellow citizens. It's not all about me, because I know that I can't make it in this country alone. Like a firefighter, sometimes I believe that you have to sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others, especially when you're better prepared and equipped to battle the fire than those caught in the flame. So a lot of what Obama said resonated with me.
In terms of the Ayers connection. I turn around and think...okay, let's talk about associations and character, Mr. McCain. You left your crippled first wife for a younger rich model. You were married two months after your divorce was finalized, so essentially you cheated on your wife. Then you were caught on recorded calling your second rich WIFE, the person with whom you share a last name, a trollup and a cunt. Those actions disturbe me a million times more than Obama sitting on a board with a bad guy. In one instance Obama chose to serve on a non-profit board for something positive. In the other instance McCain chose to disrespect the women closest to him. Perhaps that hits home to me a bit harder because I am a woman.
In regards to the conversation on abortion. I REALLY, REALLY need pro-lifers to understand that pro-choice does not equate to pro-abortion in the same way that pro-life does not equate to anti-choice. What pro-choice means to me, is that I respect my right and other womens' rights to consult their spiritual advisors, doctors and families to ensure that they are making the safest, healthiest and best decision for them given their circumstances and situations.
McCain wanted to point out that he has an adopted daughter. She is from Indonesia. Not to take anything away from that; however, this is an American election. McCain: adopt inside the United States and promote sex-education if you seriously think that abortion should be outlawed.
McCain also put woman's health in air quotation marks. Look, birth control is already not covered by insurance, despite the fact that viagraa is. Rape victims were paying for rape kits in Wissilla (the only municipality in Alaska that was engaging in that practice). Adoption is extremely difficult in the USA. And you think women's 'health' is extreme and taken out of context at times?
Then we're talking about Sarah Palin being qualified. He pointed out her 'experience' as governer in Alaska and her stance on special needs families. So basically she is positive for some of the smallest populations in all of the USA. I do not take away the need to support special needs families; however, I'd also like to focus on families that can't provide healthcare to their children, whether their children have special needs or not. I'm sorry...your $5,000 rebate/credit will NOT support the family who needs to purchase $12,000 insurance, which was previously provided by their employer.
Joe the Plumber: I don't trust this at all. His last name is shared with one of those indicted in the Keating 5 scandal. Ohio is NOT THAT BIG. There is evidence that he owns 3-4 small businesses already. So this "I'm a plumber wanting to open my business woah is me for paying more taxes," is a crock of shit in my book. Furthermore, what plumbers in small towns do you know that make more than $250,000? Perhaps more than $250,000 in revenue, but I'm a CPA and understand that there are deductable expenses that most likely bring your AGI below $250,000. And again, back to the firefighter correlation. If I, a person making less than $250,000, can't afford my gas or groceries, I damn sure won't be calling on some Plumber that doesn't think that I should receive a tax break.
Which leads me into a thought on crime. Crime increases during economic disparities. Why? It's the Robin Hood effect. If there is not some type of equality or sharing the wealth...people will steal the wealth.
Which leads me to the thought of fairness in taxes. Warren Buffet pays approximately 17% in taxes. His secretary pays approximately 30%. Please, somebody explain what is fair about that?
10.15.2008
The Debate - Actually...it's all on facebook.
Midori - do you have facebook?
aaw6m@hotmail.com - Hit me up :-) (Any other lurkers are welcome as well).
aaw6m@hotmail.com - Hit me up :-) (Any other lurkers are welcome as well).
Bragging on my Moms
Y'all know my Moms is one of THE BEST women alive.
Today she donated to the Obama Campaign on my Fundraising page. Not only that, but she forwarded it on to 20 of her friends. One other person donated and I looked the woman up. She's an editor at Essence Magazine and an author of a few books!!!! How impressive!
My mom went to an Ivy League journalism school and a lot of her classmates are doing Big Things. People's circles can be so broad and amazing.
Today she donated to the Obama Campaign on my Fundraising page. Not only that, but she forwarded it on to 20 of her friends. One other person donated and I looked the woman up. She's an editor at Essence Magazine and an author of a few books!!!! How impressive!
My mom went to an Ivy League journalism school and a lot of her classmates are doing Big Things. People's circles can be so broad and amazing.
10.14.2008
Does anybody know of churches that
are organizing trips to take the elderly to the voting polls? I'd like to participate.
I voted today
I don't need to announce who I voted for. There was no last minute shame as I pressed the button. I am so proud.
I immediately think of my grandparents. Those that NEVER believed that this would happen. For some it happened in their life time, for others, I represent an extension of their life. They are in my heart and my blood and I did this for me, for them...for America.
I immediately think of my grandparents. Those that NEVER believed that this would happen. For some it happened in their life time, for others, I represent an extension of their life. They are in my heart and my blood and I did this for me, for them...for America.
Holding my breath...
And waiting for Consumer Companies to release Q3 results.
We just had a synthetic increase of 900 points on the Dow. Well, it's like a rubber band snap. The nose dive was based on fear, so this is just an elastic snap of folks saying, "whew, I was scared of nothing."
Nothing is going to turn into something over the next week when consumer Companies such as Johnson & Johnson release their Q3 earnings.
We shall wait and see what happens.
We just had a synthetic increase of 900 points on the Dow. Well, it's like a rubber band snap. The nose dive was based on fear, so this is just an elastic snap of folks saying, "whew, I was scared of nothing."
Nothing is going to turn into something over the next week when consumer Companies such as Johnson & Johnson release their Q3 earnings.
We shall wait and see what happens.
10.13.2008
Help me to Help America
I'm pretty passionate about this presidential election. I believe in Obama like nobody's business. We are in the last leg of this presidential race and it is essential that we keep supporting Obama, especially as he battles McCain in the traditionally 'red states'.
With that in mind, I set up a fundraising page on My Barack Obama.com and I'm requesting that you donate a lil' something. $5? $2? $50 bucks? I usually donate once a paycheck period...so please HELP ME TO HELP AMERICA!!!
With that in mind, I set up a fundraising page on My Barack Obama.com and I'm requesting that you donate a lil' something. $5? $2? $50 bucks? I usually donate once a paycheck period...so please HELP ME TO HELP AMERICA!!!
Trapped
I've heard of women trying to 'trap,' a man. Aka - getting pregnant on purpose.
Have you ever heard of a man trying to trap a woman?
Have you ever heard of a man trying to trap a woman?
10.12.2008
Dear Bigots,
Arab and Muslim are no more derogatory than American and Christian.
Your ignorance is showing, please try to correct it. It's highly offensive to me.
Thanks,
SunFresh.
Your ignorance is showing, please try to correct it. It's highly offensive to me.
Thanks,
SunFresh.
Baby Steps
I won't go into how this year was one that turned me upside down. I've had to take a lot of time off trying to heal, love myself make me whole again.
My biggest flaw is being self critical, to an almost paralyzing point. It's not a new quality by any means, I grounded myself the first time that I ever received a B on a report card. I eased up on myself by college, cuz a B was a good thing at that point.
So with a lot of the relationships that were broken, I took it out on me. I blamed me for the failures. But as we all know, a lot of times failed relationships fail because both parties cannot get their act together.
Forgiving myself has given me a new found peace and appreciation for...me. Unfortunately, I've become selfish with my time with me. My next step will be to engage in relationships with others...but baby steps.
This weekend was rather triumphant for me. How so? Baby Steps. I've become an avid coffee drinker. At work, before I open my e-mail I run upstairs to get coffee. Sugar, non-dairy french vanilla creamer. But you know what I realized? I am 27 years old and did not know how to make coffee. Something that brings me so much pleasure (and unfortunately I've acquired a caffine addiction). So what did I do today? Went out, got a cheap Mr. Coffee 4-cup coffee maker and made my first pot of coffee. Baby steps.
Then I realized that I needed to get filters, coffee (durrrr), and creamer. While in the grocery store I came upon Plantains.
Plantains, oh dear plantains. The first time I that I ever tried to cook plantains was when I put together a feast for the ex (Lamb Shanks). The ex is Haitian, and I wanted to cook something that felt native to him. Ain't NOBODY ever tell me how to make them. I had had them in restaurants, and it seemed simple enough. Throw them in with some brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. So that's exactly what I intended to do. However, I had no concept about the consistency of a raw plantain. I figured that you peel them like a banana.. Imagine the horror as I broke a sweat trying to peel raw plantains. So I casually asked somebody how to make them and the secret that I never knew...you HAVE to boil them first to soften them up.
So I bought some plantains, boiled them until they were soft...who'd-a-thunk-it? The skin peeled right on off with the ease of a banana, post boil. I then threw them in a pan with sugar, cinnamon, butter and a touch of vanilla. Can we say YUM.
So far today, I've had a cup of coffee and plantains but I feel FULL. and I'm taking baby steps. I also played lots of Wii this morning. Golf is harder than it appears. Tennis is addictive. Baseball....I finally got the swing of things (literally @ Joe Biden).
Last night I hung out with Miracle Man. Chemistry...not so sure. I am convinced he has split personalities because some days he's affectionate and others he's luke warm. Last night was a luke warm night. Ehh - I think it really might be time to clean house and start over.
And woah is me, I go to the Mary J. Blige / Robin Thicke concert in T-3.5 hours with the Haitian ex. I might bring him along some plantain chips.
My biggest flaw is being self critical, to an almost paralyzing point. It's not a new quality by any means, I grounded myself the first time that I ever received a B on a report card. I eased up on myself by college, cuz a B was a good thing at that point.
So with a lot of the relationships that were broken, I took it out on me. I blamed me for the failures. But as we all know, a lot of times failed relationships fail because both parties cannot get their act together.
Forgiving myself has given me a new found peace and appreciation for...me. Unfortunately, I've become selfish with my time with me. My next step will be to engage in relationships with others...but baby steps.
This weekend was rather triumphant for me. How so? Baby Steps. I've become an avid coffee drinker. At work, before I open my e-mail I run upstairs to get coffee. Sugar, non-dairy french vanilla creamer. But you know what I realized? I am 27 years old and did not know how to make coffee. Something that brings me so much pleasure (and unfortunately I've acquired a caffine addiction). So what did I do today? Went out, got a cheap Mr. Coffee 4-cup coffee maker and made my first pot of coffee. Baby steps.
Then I realized that I needed to get filters, coffee (durrrr), and creamer. While in the grocery store I came upon Plantains.
Plantains, oh dear plantains. The first time I that I ever tried to cook plantains was when I put together a feast for the ex (Lamb Shanks). The ex is Haitian, and I wanted to cook something that felt native to him. Ain't NOBODY ever tell me how to make them. I had had them in restaurants, and it seemed simple enough. Throw them in with some brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. So that's exactly what I intended to do. However, I had no concept about the consistency of a raw plantain. I figured that you peel them like a banana.. Imagine the horror as I broke a sweat trying to peel raw plantains. So I casually asked somebody how to make them and the secret that I never knew...you HAVE to boil them first to soften them up.
So I bought some plantains, boiled them until they were soft...who'd-a-thunk-it? The skin peeled right on off with the ease of a banana, post boil. I then threw them in a pan with sugar, cinnamon, butter and a touch of vanilla. Can we say YUM.
So far today, I've had a cup of coffee and plantains but I feel FULL. and I'm taking baby steps. I also played lots of Wii this morning. Golf is harder than it appears. Tennis is addictive. Baseball....I finally got the swing of things (literally @ Joe Biden).
Last night I hung out with Miracle Man. Chemistry...not so sure. I am convinced he has split personalities because some days he's affectionate and others he's luke warm. Last night was a luke warm night. Ehh - I think it really might be time to clean house and start over.
And woah is me, I go to the Mary J. Blige / Robin Thicke concert in T-3.5 hours with the Haitian ex. I might bring him along some plantain chips.
Desperate times call for desperate measures
I was talking to my white gay boyfriend about the election. He is convinced that Obama has it in the bag. And I confessed my fear that the Bradley effect will smack us in the face with a nasty surprise. He agreed that a month ago, he didn't think a black man could win; however, he said that the quasi-racist white men are finally putting their fear of losing their job/wealth ahead of race. He said, and I quote, "I mean SunFresh, Desperate times call for Desperate Measures."
What I want...
It's fall, the weather starts getting cooler and there's nothing better than...
snuggling up on a weekend morning with the windows open. You might not get out of bed until hunger begs you too. You might watch the Sunday morning talk shows.
you are sitting at work and flashback to 'last night,' and start sheepishly grinning.
random things remind you of them
you see something you want to do and immediately think of how fun it's going to be with them.
you don't particularly like a certain food/drink/???, but you're out and about missing your boo and have a lil' just to feel closer to them.
I want that type of love.
snuggling up on a weekend morning with the windows open. You might not get out of bed until hunger begs you too. You might watch the Sunday morning talk shows.
you are sitting at work and flashback to 'last night,' and start sheepishly grinning.
random things remind you of them
you see something you want to do and immediately think of how fun it's going to be with them.
you don't particularly like a certain food/drink/???, but you're out and about missing your boo and have a lil' just to feel closer to them.
I want that type of love.
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