Gobble Gobble

Thanksgiving is almost here!! Yahoo! I love Turkey Day. In fact I think I may prefer it over Christmas. No stress about presents.... should I buy so-and-so something, what should I buy, Oh crap so-and-so bought me something and I didn't buy them anything. Anyways, I really like thanksgiving. Its so American....I mean what do we do when we get together...WE EAT! It sometimes seems that we can't come up with anything to do but eat.. In fact, eating is now a social activity not a necessity. Anyways, I don't mind the gluttonous consumption of turkey and dressing that goes along with Thanksgiving. Hopefully, I will see most of you for Wed Night Thanksgiving.

Deb " craving Turkey" Manica

Being Sick Sucks

Well, I've been sick all weekend, and the forecast for improvement is not looking good. I forced myself into school today, and, surprisingly, I have actually got a little bit accomplished. I'm living in a Dayquil daze, so no much to say... hope everyone is doing well

Deb "doped up" Manica

The Election By IQ

Check out the link in the title...I found it quite entertaining...I'm sure you all will

Deb "Texans are Dumb" Manica

Impressive Comments

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to all of you who have posted comments about standing up for your beliefs.. In fact, I'm impressed that all of you are reading my blog! I think everyone's comments boil down to the idea of choosing your battles and separating your relationship with people from your opinions on controversial issues.

Deb "shocked you are reading" Manica

Standing Up for Your Beliefs

On Monday, right before the elections, I spoke with my brother on the phone. He, being an avid Bush supporter, was shocked to hear that I cast my vote for Kerry. He started to question me about why I would vote for Kerry over Bush... I did not want to get into a fight with him over the phone, so I simply told him that the issues that helped me decide to vote for Kerry, were issues he felt strongly opposed to ...( I didn't mention it to him, but so you all know...Abortion, Federal Marriage Ammendment, and others). He immediately came to the conclusion that I was ashamed of my beliefs. I definitely don't believe I am ashamed, and perhaps in person I would have discussed the issues with him. However, it made me start thinking. What does it mean to have a belief but not be ready to share it? I know for me, in this case, I was simply trying to avoid an inevitable argument. But, thinking back on it, what is the point in hiding....it will come out eventually.

So, if anyone cares to comment, what would you have done in the same situation? Someone who is your family, you care about, has drastically different
views politically, questions you about your voting decision.

Deb "being proud, I think" Manica

Blasts from the Past

So in the last week, two of my old friends have got in touch with me out of the blue and it has made me think about how valuable friends are.

One of the people who contacted me is Zach. As you know, Zach and I certainly had what you would call a "Falling Out" only it was more like "NUCLEAR FALL OUT". He actually tried to get in touch with me a few years ago, but I was still too pissed off to really listen. He even suggested at the time to get together for drinks or something, but I really felt like I didn't have room in my life. Now I realize, that I was intimidated to be friends with someone that was not in good graces with my friends.

Its funny that all these years have gone by, and I was still really happy to know that he was doing well. I think that it is important to cherish your friends. If someone wants to know how you are after years of separation and lack of information, I feel like you should be open. On the other hand, some people say if it didn't work out before why would it work out now?

I guess I've always been a forgive and forget kind of person, this one just took a lot more time to heal from. I guess there really isn't a strong point to my story. Just an acknowledgement about how confusing life can be. I have always felt that it is important to try and see the best in people. In doing so Ihave been hurt many times, but I've also been surprised too. Those surprises were so worth the heartache....

Deb "Nostalgia Attacks" Manica