Proposition 8

Nationally acclaimed pastor Rick Warren announced his support in favor of Proposition 8, California's Protect Marriage Act.

Proposition 8 will restore the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.  

Warren, founder and senior pastor of saddleback church is considered one of the most respected and influential pastors in America, and his support of Proposition 8 is unequivocal.  

"There is no reason to change the universal, historical definition of marriage to appease 2% of our population," Warren wrote.  

Click here for the protect marriage page

Life Goals

• Be happily married to the man of my dreams.
• Have children and be an awesome mom
• Keep God in my life
• Graduate from college
• Be thin- Keep weight off
• Be athletic
• Open my own business- Mandy's Hamper anyone
• Figure out who I am politically
• Have a photography gallery
• Get out of debt
• Travel the world
• Have life long friendships
• Tour in a band
• Be kind to others
• Develop charity
• Drive across the country
• Live in another country
• Learn another language
• Be a good daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother and friend.
• Learn to actually do my hair
• Stop drinking soda
• Be a Narwhale expert, and go on a Narwhale exhibition
• Stop taking myself so seriously
• Learn about my ancestors
• Never stop laughing

Mr. Fish

Once upon a time there was this Fish named Mr. Fish. He lived in a pond in the heart of St. Louis. He loved to be among his friends and feel the slithery warmth of their bodies. But he longed to see the world.

One day there was this human girl with purple cat eye glasses that looked at him for a long while. She smiled at him and he felt this burst of electricity. He new that she was the one to set him free. He asked her, "What is your name?" She looked at him turned white and fainted.

After a long while she came around and he asked again, "What is your name?" She looked at him in wonder and said, "You can talk? This is wonderful my name is Mandy." He was so happy that a human responded so well. This was the first time he had ever spoke to a human. He then asked, "can I go with you?" Mandy opened up her pocket and said, "hop on in."

Communication

You know what is crazy about communication? Well 70% of it is non-verbal. With cell phones, texting, and computers we only use 30% of good old communication. I think with texting you only use like 5%. Crazy isn't it. I once had a texting relationship with this guy for a few weeks. We texted constantly. I felt like we had a real connection and was excited to meet. Once we finally met I had no interest in him. We had no connection nothing really.

I know that texting can be easier at times to say something hard but remember that it is not really communicating. I have noticed that meanings can be misunderstood and lets face it IT'S JUST PLAIN OLD LAZY!!! Our generation is so spoiled. Don't get me wrong I think texting is great but try to have serious conversations at least on the phone or in person as much as you can. You can tell so much with body language, facial expressions etc. As technology gets more and more advanced don't forget good old face to face communication. It's amazing what can come from it.

Love is all you need

Have you ever noticed that almost every song there is has a love theme? This past week I noticed. Sometimes it can make you want to float in the air, or drown in the water.

Love is such a big deal. It's what makes life worth living. Many look for it their whole life. Hollywood really plays with our mind considering love. It seems so easy and no work is required. However there are so many facets to love. Love takes patience and putting others before yourself. It is more then just a feeling it takes hard work. True love takes a lifetime to master. Selfish people have a hard time ever really experiencing true love.

New love is wonderful but can quickly become old. You have to be careful to be realistic in love which for the most part is impossible. But still must be acheived.

Sometimes love is only felt one way. That can be the hardest when someone you love doesn't or can't love back. But you must never give up on love. It is out there.