on to the future

Lack of time and energy will prohibit me from talking more about the election. I will say, though, I am happy, hopeful and so very inspired. Despite the fact that race shouldn't be such an important part of this election... it is! The African Americans deserve this day; at least I think so. Yes, I'm happy about it and my heart feels good for them. I can only imagine how it must feel, especially to the older generation who never dreamt that this day could happen in their lifetime. My strong "feeler" and "intuitive" traits are truly overjoyed!

And with that... You go, Obama! You go, Biden! I will continue to hold hope for you to make the differences you have promised.

election day 2008

Wow, can you believe this day is already here! I have refrained from writing about the upcoming election because I am quite honestly undecided. This year is so different from the last election - the dreaded Bush/Kerry decision. Back then I pretty much disliked both candidates and made my decision based on the fact that I disliked Kerry just a tad bit more than Bush. Honestly, the thought of that weasly guy running this country made my skin crawl, but that's my own opinion. Bush has his (many) flaws but he actually (at the time) seemed a stronger leader.

This year, on the other hand, I sincerely LIKE both of these guys. I will be pretty darn happy with either of them, quite frankly. I am very happy to be a witness to the first African American candidacy... I will be leaving for the voting booth in about 10 minutes and am still pondering my decision. There are a couple of issues I am very, very passionate about, but am wary of voting based on one or two issues. Alas... my vote will be cast nevertheless. I can't wait for the results!

halloween and other aspects of my life

Let's see... what has been happening since my last post?

Halloween

We headed over to Jimmy & Wendy's in Whitehouse. Between our family and theirs we had children ages 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, a steak dinner waiting back at the house, beer & our cups full of wine as we stalked the neighborhood. As you can imagine, it was superfun for everyone. Stephen caught on fast. After the first house, he came walking back to us, so excited, with the biggest smile on his face as he happily showed us his little pumpkin bucket with one piece of candy in it, and was off to the next house! At one point, a motorcycle cop pulled up right in front of us and turned on his lights and sirens. I looked down at my now empty plastic cup which had just minutes earlier held several ounces of white wine and thought to myself... "Oh man, my kids are going to have to watch me take a breathalizer!" Luckily, the cop was simply passing out candy to the kids. Nicholas was elated - as his love for motorcycles reaches beyond the bounds of this earth!

ZumBA!

I have officially begun teaching three classes per week at the Y; Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning and Friday morning. My first Wednesday class on the 22nd brought in only two people. This week brought in six so I won't worry yet. It is the first class they have placed in that timeslot so it may take awhile to get the word out. Thursday's class, on the other hand, has been marketed as a beginner class and is FILLED with a wonderful group of senior citizens. They are so sweet and fun. I have slowed the class way down and spend a lot of time breaking down the steps in between routines. And Friday is a power class. I have been getting a great turnout in that one - mainly other moms who frequent the YMCA's other morning classes. Most are new to Zumba so it has been a bit more instructional than normal but they all seem to be catching on and enjoying it. As for me - I'm lovin' this new facet of my life:)

Leah also threw an awesome ZumBOO party last Thursday. She choreographed routines to some Halloween music, everyone came in costume, there were prizes and giveaways and food. It was a blast. I went as a flapper.

Bridges to Life

The Texas prisons have been on lockdown for the past two weeks due to some security breaches at Huntsville. So my lovely family has had the gift of my Tuesday night presence.

So those are the big things. Bring on November... the food, the shopping, the stress. I think i'm ready.