I'm addicted...

Okay, I've heard complaints that I'm blogging about politics. I don't care. It's fun for me and a nice distraction from school-work.

The issue in my mind today is something that Craig warned me of last night, "I don't like it when parents get their kids involved in politics."

Seriously, if you know me - you know that my baby girl is going to be involved in politics. It's a world affair and she is an important element in the world. We cannot do "earmuffs" all night while we watch CNN. Plus, he should've made that demand known prior to the birth of A. Ummm, hello... I've already been singing this around the house.



Thanks to "lowercase tee!"

One week left!!

After a rousing political conversation with the nanny, I mean my dad, this morning... I felt the need to research what exactly those scary union commercials were trying to say by "Franken wants to take away your private vote!"

Btw, a little off topic, I just hate the fact that campaigns have endless money to spend on nasty ads because they neither represent "real choices" nor "real issues." I can't wait for the day when campaigns are publicly funded... those who really care about the issues will hand over their $50 (or whatever is the maximum donation) and the candidate will actually have to do something good like, make an ad that provides their views & stances on issues instead of rip down their opponent.

Yoinks, I am ALL fired up and ready to vote next Tuesday. I cannot wait to make history. Amélie will be so proud of her parents.

Here is a nice description, granted a bit biased in his presentation but he does define the "Employee Free Choice Act" that is the main focus in the Union advertisements. Plus, he provides some history/statistics so you can make the call.

Those Mobster Ads and Why Union Choice Really Matters

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Don't forget about me!!

I always make excuses as to why I don't blog. Many of my excuses are probably familiar to dedicated readers so I won't even list them off today.

My reason for writing is mostly because I'm procrastinating. I'm hitting the end of my semester and papers are starting to be due, outlines should be written, and exams should be prepared for... ouch. It is also the crispy fall weather that deserves time outside in leaves with dogs and savored as the last moment before winter arrives. It's a good thing that Craig is enjoying it while I'm sitting in the library; "only two more years of this" keeps repeating in my mind.

The hard work is really not that bad, it's enjoyable stuff. I just hope that my little A doesn't blame me when she's 3.5 that I wasn't around during her first couple of years. I know, I know, fat chance...

This was pretty pointless. But I do feel the need to say that I will be available for fun starting the 2nd week of December until the 2nd week of January. If anyone wants to visit, chat, hang out, have dinner, watch tennis (hallelujah the Australia Open in January!), or just be boring together - please please please find me!

I miss my friends.

Here an adorable pic of the A last weekend playing in the leaves (I took a 5 minute break to take pictures of her per Craig's request). Nice, huh?!

An Adventure

I hope you all enjoy seeing Amélie cheer us on... our skydiving adventure was a gift from the Williams for our anniversary.

Thank you tons! It was sooooo much fun that I hope to make it an annual anniversary celebration!

Unfortunately, I cannot post our video to Flickr due to the size.