Big Bully!

We have all heard the news lately. A kid kills himself after being bullied for being gay. Another kid kills himself after being bullied for being different. A grown man kills himself by jumping off a bridge after roommates invade his privacy and record him having sex with a man. It has spawned many ads and tv specials devoted to ending bullying. It would seem that bullying is a new thing. As if it just started with the inception of the Internet or other technologies. But fact be told, bullying has gone on forever. And it will continue.

Some wonder if Bullying is worse now than years ago. I would venture to say no. Ask someone that had their pants pulled down in 1980 is they will feel it was easier for them. Nope. A hurt kid is a hurt kid. Now technology has given rise to new methods of bullying but it still has the same lasting effect on our children as well as adults. When I was in middle school and early high school I felt terrible about who I was. I had strange looks...a big butt, super dry skin, dark and light skin on my face...WOW! Those were the times. But what it took was having a parent that kept me on the right track and made me understand that this stuff will happen but as the ads are saying now...It will get better. And it did. I am glad I made it through those years but many others have not.

Parents need to get to the schools and make sure that the schools are taking an active role to reduce bullying and maximize safety for your kids. If you have to sit in the class with your kid. Talk to the Principal and DOCUMENT! It is the duty of the school to keep your children safe when they are there. And constant bullying is not safety. Stay involved and become an active member of the PTA. This will help you develop a team around you when you need help. Well much love friends!

Bow Out!

The other day I posted a positive message on my page about how great life was for me. At this point one of my great friends decided to post about Sarah Palin. After one of my comments another friends decides to tell me I need to respect Sarah Palin as a person. Yeah this kinda got me to thinking a bit. Sarah Palin is eating up the spotlight and enjoying it. But who is she? Who is this person I am to respect?
A: A Quitter! After her battle as the running mate to John McCain Sarah Palin returned to her position as Governor to Alaska. Alaska, a state where her popularity was only out shined by her popularity within the republican ranks. And what did she decide to do?
A: Bow Out! Sarah Palin walked away from the job that she was elected to do merely to pad her pockets. She has done little but run around spewing fact-less and baseless claims. The idea that this woman may be a viable candidate for President in 2012(*correction*) is pure sadness. No matter how much a person dislikes President Obama or his lack of experience he never gave up or walked away from his position. So the idea that I should respect this person, who has nothing to do with my life, is pure crap. To be honest, I only said that it was sickening that her name was on my page. That's not total disrespect, just not so nice. And I am not nice towards quitters. And when/if she decides to run for President I will work my butt off to ensure I get as many counter votes as I can to ensure she stays where she belongs...Running her mouth and padding her pockets in Hollywood!
Sorry to anyone that loves this lady, but I am not one. Maybe someone can help me understand why this woman is a champion and great politician.

Im back!

Yeah I have been on a little break for a while. Things get too busy for blog posting, right?! Well, while I was away I had a chance to visit D.C. and some family/friends. It was a good time for all! One thing I picked up on during my trip is how crazy the wait can be at the airport. My idea is that Airlines and Airports conspire to do this. They want us sitting in those tiny uncomfortable seats waiting to board an airplane with even tinier and uncomfortabler (I know I made this up). I had a three hour lay over in Chicago on the way home. There is NO WAY I would have picked three hours to sit there. Instead they switched it and felt this was an okay thing to do. So they can switch our flights anytime they want but we can't..well...not without a hefty fee. So how do the airports factor in to this. Well, simple....Those darn smelly good food stations and looky loo shopping stores. They want you to have time to spend all of your hard earned money on those freaky traps. I tell you one thing...They like to take your money for sure.

Stay tuned for my next Blog. I feel compelled to talk about Little Miss Idiot (AKA Dr. Laura). I know it is my time to help people understand the problem in her angry rant the other day.
Any way this was a Piece of Reese! Much love...

Political Junk

On November 7, 2000 I cast my first vote for President. I, reluctantly, voted for Gore. I had to live under a republican President for 8 years as Bush won this election and the 2004 election. So in November of 2008 I was more than happy to place my vote for President Obama and then see him win. It would be my first time in my adult life living under a democrat. Well that happiness soon faded. It faded for a few reasons but mostly due to my own over hyped idea of a democrat leading the country.
Under President Bush the republicans back him for almost any ill move he made. While democrats pounced and called the man many a bad name. Now under democratic leadership I hear the same sad criticisms but with roles switched. The republicans are now riding Obama for every move he makes. Some would say this is the landscape of politics so get over it. But I say its time for us to wake up and find a fair bone in our body. Heck I was one to call President Bush names (some he needed and some maybe not). Now as Obama takes the heat I get frustrated when I see and hear critics bombard him with attacks when he has made the same moves as the previous administration.
As my picture demonstrates I am tired. No matter what side is in office the other will when that they are ruining the country. We can not continue life this. Our country is feeling the effects all over the world and it will continue until we can stop the continuous in-fighting.

I feel like I am jumping all around and it is probably because I am. Politics confuse me now. I have now lived under both parties, as an adult, and I can see that they are both full of liars out for their own good. And the mobs of people that fight over them are just as bad...including myself. LOL! I guess I am saying I may be ready to hang up my political gloves.
Oh well...Peace and Love!

Looking at other people's picnic table!

I have been thinking over a few things this past week. Why is it that some people are born to rich families while some are born to poor ones? Why are some people born with great looks (like myself) while others look pretty sad? Why are some people born to drug families and some born to loving christian families? Etc... The list goes on and on.
It would be easy to say that this is unfair. It seems that some people are always in a struggle and the magic wand somehow missed them. Well the answer, as most would say, is God. However; it is understandable that, with all we have learned through the Bible, people wonder why were we born into families that were so unbalanced and unfair.
We are always looking over to other people's picnic table...I know you have done it. You want to see if their food is as good as yours. Well its time to stop worrying about what other people have on their tables. The thing about life is that we all have a chance to change or alter our circumstances. It may be harder than the road others took, but trust they also had rough parts in their journey. We have to worry about what we bring to the table and how we plan to change our life.
Lastly, I will give a quick update on my life. I started making a weekly meal planner this week. I talk to my friend Athena on a consistent basis in an effort for us to hold each other accountable and be a team in changing our lives. I worked out for an hour on Saturday! WOW! That was something I have never tried before, but it was during the race and I figured why not! Well anyway peace and love friends!
Reese!

4th of July FUN!

This weekend was a BLAST! I started off the weekend with my first small cookout at my place. The burgers turned out perfect. Just a hint to everyone that gets super small burgers...USE A GOOD GRADE OF LEAN GROUND BEEF! It was a fun night, although healthy IT WAS NOT!

Saturday turned out to be a fun time for sure. Serena WON at Wimbledon making it the 9th time in 11 years that a Williams sister has won on the grass court! Go Williams Sisters! I attended a friends cookout with delicious food and great company. After that we went to join over 30000 people at Saturday in the Park (for all of you none Sioux City residents, this is the time of year when the city throws free concerts all day long in the park) to see Santana. This man can really play. But I wonder how much longer I could have listened to mostly music with a minimum of actual singing. He brought up the Marijuana legalization idea. What do you guys think?

On Sunday I spent time with the Gitlins and other C-ville people. We had a chance to cookout, potluck, laugh and play, and WATCH FIREWORKS AGAIN! Oh and BTW Rafa Nadal won at Wimbledon! GO RAFA!

For the extended weekend I was able to go to Omaha for a day with some friends. It was a fun time this weekend. Now its back to the small plate. I need to start losing and stop eating so darn much! Peace and love good friends!

Thanks to everyone that started following me. Today was a GREAT day! Well, not the best for food but pretty good. Due to a client rushing me, I missed a good breakfast and had an apple instead. How is that for a "SMALL PLATE". Heck no plate needed! ;-) Before lunch I was able to (sadly) watch Venus get beat at Wimbledon. She is such a nice player with heart and power, but GO SERENA (who won her match and lets hope she wins it all).

But for lunch I went to Charley's for their salad and sandwich bar with a friend from class. It's nice to find a place that allows you to eat out and, so easily, eat healthy. When you eat a lunch like that, you cant help but feel healthy and full of energy.

I spent some time with Micah and Sarah In Correctionville for Dinner. You can see the new lake in Correctionville above...WAIT that's a soy bean field that has been flooded. This area would make a wonderful lake but you have to hate it for those farmers losing money.

At any rate...I got FORTY MINUTES of exercise in tonight. I walked/ran for 20 minutes and elipticalized for 20 minutes. Pretty awesome.

Well welcome to my blog yet again. GO NADAL!

Small Plate

So this is my first try at blogging. I named this small plate because for some reason I eat too dang much! LOL! No but really, I have a lot on my plate, food wise and life wise. It is my hope that this blog will help keep me in control. I have some goals that I hope to be held accountable for. I will be posting my good meals, bad meals, exercising habits, and whatever else pops into my head. I am sure that I will find a way to squeeze in complaints about life, school, work, and politics along the way. So lets get started! Follow me people!