avoided the government shutdown

I guess we should consider ourselves lucky to avoid this government shutdown. After all, we didn't do anything to cause it. It's just the stupid federal officials who got ourselves into this deep of a hole we're in.

what really got me upset was that the republicans wanted to make cuts to education, planned parenthood and the troops that keep us safe. Um excuse me, but the only thing that will help us avoid getting into another roadblock like this is if we educate ourselves. How the hell are we giving us a advantage if we cut that out of the  budget? Wrong move by the people who are supposed to be representing us.

planned parenthood, this organization that first started out as a 'non-profit' was meant to give helpful health services for not only its target audience, women but men too. Who am I supposed to expect help pay for my child raising costs if they ban abortion, cut costs to test for STDs, or the like? The feds? Sure, I'll get right on that "dear Mr. Congressmen, thank you ever so much for cutting the only thing that makes sense to be the only healthy reproductive resource for me, you wouldn't mind helping pay for what I need don't you?"

the U.S. troops, what kind of nerve do you have to turn your back on the people who keep us safe? You say you're going to continue supporting the war but won't pay for the people who fight in it? What kind of drug are you on? You won't be recieving any more support from me for you representatives, because you officially are not my vote. Thanks for screwing up our (or my) chance of living a stable financial life.

I read from a friend's status about the potential shutdown and it reads: "Dear Congress, Last year I mismanaged my funds and this year I cannot decide on a budget. Until I have come to a unified decision that fits all of my needs and interests, I will have to shut down my checkbook and will no longer be able to pay my taxes. I'm sure you'll understand. Thank you very much for setting an example we can all follow." I couldn't have said it better.

oh the joys of pregnancy

I found out yesterday (while the rest of my family found out a week ago) that my cousin is pregnant. I should be happy right? Well I am don't get me wrong, after my inital shock of course. Pregnancy is a wonderful time for a woman to endure. The mood swings, morning sickness all that exciting stuff.

now I'm going into the field of early education and childcare. You would think I have a respected opinion and that others would take into consideration that I know what I'm talking about when it comes to this? That depends on who you ask. Of course, I'm not a mother yet to my own child (and I don't plan on having children until I'm good and ready) but it doesn't have to take a mother to know everything when you're raising a child. Yes I'm still learning and taking classes but by now I think my educated inferences should be valued.

I wasn't close to my other cousin when she gave birth to her daughter but I have a little closer of a relationship to this cousin who recently found out she's expecting. This gives me a chance to be involved in her child's life and I don't want to ruin that chance. This also would give me even more experience to know what I would come to interact with.