I would like to see all of your medical degrees. Oh, most of you don't have them. Okay, let's try this then. How long were insurance agents before getting into politics? Oh, you never sold insurance. You don't understand risk factors & premiums. Good to know.
Wait, you're saying you want what's best for me? Really, truly? Then let me be in charge of my own life. I don't believe in man-made chemicals for medicine. I know, I know, there's no big money in that, but its how I chose to live MY life.
If I want 64 oz of pop/soda, I'm going to have some. If I want to eat fast food, I'm going to do it. If I want the US Government out of my personal life, believe me, I will find a way to do it.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
No White Guilt Here
So the other night, I'm watching Red Eye on Fox, when they show this video of a bunch of 'white' people with stuff written on their faces talking about how they are ashamed they're white. Not only we're they ashamed of being white, they also said it was a privilege.
Okay, for the record, I am done, I am over this cliche/meme or whatever you want to call it. Get over yourselves! You're part of the problem!! Let me tell you what being 'white' means to me.
1~ I've been yelled at for my great-grandparents owning slaves. Really? Show me proof. Part of my family came over after slavery ended, the rest lived up North & were too broke to own any.
2~ 30+ SPF. Anything lower, I burn. If I was any whiter, I'd glow in the dark.
3~ Sunlight & my eyes don't get along. I cannot go out, no matter the temp, without my sunglasses if the sun is out.
4~ Name calling like redneck & white trash. Yay for originality.
5~ Last one, but far from the least, being called racist. Seriously? You're calling me a racist based on the color of MY skin? Is that not racist? If you see me & the first thing that comes to your mind, is a stereotype of race, you have issues.
I will never apologize for having less melanin. That's stupid! If you feel guilty because of this, go see a psychiatrist. Treat people based on their character, nothing else. It makes life a lot simpler.
Okay, for the record, I am done, I am over this cliche/meme or whatever you want to call it. Get over yourselves! You're part of the problem!! Let me tell you what being 'white' means to me.
1~ I've been yelled at for my great-grandparents owning slaves. Really? Show me proof. Part of my family came over after slavery ended, the rest lived up North & were too broke to own any.
2~ 30+ SPF. Anything lower, I burn. If I was any whiter, I'd glow in the dark.
3~ Sunlight & my eyes don't get along. I cannot go out, no matter the temp, without my sunglasses if the sun is out.
4~ Name calling like redneck & white trash. Yay for originality.
5~ Last one, but far from the least, being called racist. Seriously? You're calling me a racist based on the color of MY skin? Is that not racist? If you see me & the first thing that comes to your mind, is a stereotype of race, you have issues.
I will never apologize for having less melanin. That's stupid! If you feel guilty because of this, go see a psychiatrist. Treat people based on their character, nothing else. It makes life a lot simpler.
Friday, June 22, 2012
How Common is Courtesy?
Now I know I am no Emily Post, but I have some manners. Yes, I understand that etiquette is slightly different than manners, but go with me on this one. The more I venture out of my social circle into more of world, I have found out not a lot of people have this thing called common courtesy.
I was taught that manners were used to make others feel comfortable & respected. When I was in the hospital when I was younger, my parents made me write thank you notes to those who visited me & brought gifts to keep me busy. At 13, I thought it was stupid, but I did it anyway. Now that I'm older, I understand better. It's just good manners to thank people for their time.
A little over a week ago, my niece was married. YAY! Her mother was doing the cooking for the reception. My niece sent out the invitations with the RSVP cards in time to make sure her mother knew how much to make. So, two things happened with poor manners (or no common courtesy): #1~ She sent an invite to one her dad's friend, did not put down & guest, but his son invited himself anyway. (My niece didn't want the son there, but didn't want drama over it, so she let it passed) #2~ Less than a week before the wedding, people called up or in casual conversation said they were coming. Too late, the food has been bought. The wheels are in motion.
Those things did upset me. But there is one more thing that happened that day they really made me angry. I will put this disclaimer down now, I'm old school when it comes to formal events. Her niece & her husband were having a formal wedding, they had friends show up looking like they just rolled out of bed. Seriously? They have planned for months for these short few hours. You were kept in the loop of what was happening that day, & you couldn't find something decent to wear? I find that inconsiderate.
Now that my little rant is done, now on to other things. I never really thought much about manners until I met people that didn't have them. Little things, like constantly interrupting conversations. I have to say, with all the rudeness I find, I also see the good. While I was at Blog Con, I saw a lot good manners, especially when it came to the men. Saw men find a seat for ladies when they came outside to smoke. One night, I witnessed a man make sure that everyone had a seat in the restaurant before he would sit down & relax. On my last night there, I shared a taxi with two gentlemen. When it came to pay the driver, I got out my wallet, was told to put it away, they had it.
It's out there. I've seen it. The only way we can see more of it, is to demand it. Too many times, we've allowed people to be rude because we don't want to seem rude ourselves. Well, I for one will not stand for it any longer! I let people know when they are out of line. I don't shout it in their face, because that would be rude, but they know where I stand. I believe taking little steps like this can change your own little corner of the world into a more pleasant one.
Have a beautifully awesome day!
I was taught that manners were used to make others feel comfortable & respected. When I was in the hospital when I was younger, my parents made me write thank you notes to those who visited me & brought gifts to keep me busy. At 13, I thought it was stupid, but I did it anyway. Now that I'm older, I understand better. It's just good manners to thank people for their time.
A little over a week ago, my niece was married. YAY! Her mother was doing the cooking for the reception. My niece sent out the invitations with the RSVP cards in time to make sure her mother knew how much to make. So, two things happened with poor manners (or no common courtesy): #1~ She sent an invite to one her dad's friend, did not put down & guest, but his son invited himself anyway. (My niece didn't want the son there, but didn't want drama over it, so she let it passed) #2~ Less than a week before the wedding, people called up or in casual conversation said they were coming. Too late, the food has been bought. The wheels are in motion.
Those things did upset me. But there is one more thing that happened that day they really made me angry. I will put this disclaimer down now, I'm old school when it comes to formal events. Her niece & her husband were having a formal wedding, they had friends show up looking like they just rolled out of bed. Seriously? They have planned for months for these short few hours. You were kept in the loop of what was happening that day, & you couldn't find something decent to wear? I find that inconsiderate.
Now that my little rant is done, now on to other things. I never really thought much about manners until I met people that didn't have them. Little things, like constantly interrupting conversations. I have to say, with all the rudeness I find, I also see the good. While I was at Blog Con, I saw a lot good manners, especially when it came to the men. Saw men find a seat for ladies when they came outside to smoke. One night, I witnessed a man make sure that everyone had a seat in the restaurant before he would sit down & relax. On my last night there, I shared a taxi with two gentlemen. When it came to pay the driver, I got out my wallet, was told to put it away, they had it.
It's out there. I've seen it. The only way we can see more of it, is to demand it. Too many times, we've allowed people to be rude because we don't want to seem rude ourselves. Well, I for one will not stand for it any longer! I let people know when they are out of line. I don't shout it in their face, because that would be rude, but they know where I stand. I believe taking little steps like this can change your own little corner of the world into a more pleasant one.
Have a beautifully awesome day!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Rant #42
Here are a few things that are driving me nuts this week.
#1 ~ Edgy female comics like Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes & Janeane Garafalo, who all in the 90's keep their edge by talking about their sexual encounters with guys & telling dick jokes. Once everyone got bored with that schtick, then, like, OMG, they came out as lesbians/bisexuals. Now they have edge & relevance again, sorta, kinda, I guess.
#2~ Tim Poe. A contestant on America's Got Talent came out on stage with a pronounced stutter and told a story about how he got the stutter. He said he was serving in the Army over in Afghanistan, and got hit by a rocket propelled grenade with left him with a brain injury. Then proceeded to sing Garth Brooks 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'. He sang it beautifully. He received a standing ovation and was passed to the next round. The day after his episode aired, news came out that he was LYING!!! Yes, he did serve in the National Guard, but his records show that he was never injured!! He lied about getting injured in the line of duty to get on a show.
#3~ Bloomberg (Mr Nanny State) & Michelle O (Ms Buick Butt). I'm sick of them to tell me & others what to eat, how much to eat, and how cook/season it. As far as I know, neither one is a doctor or nutritionist. Not only that, neither one is my mother. As I tell people, 'You ain't my momma, I don't got to listen to you!' News to them, you don't know me, don't try to control me.
#4~ Over-regulation!! Have you tried to donate to a food pantry lately?
#5~ Cost of bacon. It's to damn high! That is all.
*This just in, Janeane hasn't come out as lesbian, she just dresses like one. Sorry for any confusion.*
#1 ~ Edgy female comics like Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes & Janeane Garafalo, who all in the 90's keep their edge by talking about their sexual encounters with guys & telling dick jokes. Once everyone got bored with that schtick, then, like, OMG, they came out as lesbians/bisexuals. Now they have edge & relevance again, sorta, kinda, I guess.
#2~ Tim Poe. A contestant on America's Got Talent came out on stage with a pronounced stutter and told a story about how he got the stutter. He said he was serving in the Army over in Afghanistan, and got hit by a rocket propelled grenade with left him with a brain injury. Then proceeded to sing Garth Brooks 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'. He sang it beautifully. He received a standing ovation and was passed to the next round. The day after his episode aired, news came out that he was LYING!!! Yes, he did serve in the National Guard, but his records show that he was never injured!! He lied about getting injured in the line of duty to get on a show.
#3~ Bloomberg (Mr Nanny State) & Michelle O (Ms Buick Butt). I'm sick of them to tell me & others what to eat, how much to eat, and how cook/season it. As far as I know, neither one is a doctor or nutritionist. Not only that, neither one is my mother. As I tell people, 'You ain't my momma, I don't got to listen to you!' News to them, you don't know me, don't try to control me.
#4~ Over-regulation!! Have you tried to donate to a food pantry lately?
#5~ Cost of bacon. It's to damn high! That is all.
*This just in, Janeane hasn't come out as lesbian, she just dresses like one. Sorry for any confusion.*
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