Freedom Writers

I just spent nearly 2 hours watching political clips on youtube and can I just say I am sick to my stomach. I honestly do not think I could handle being around a tv right now. I remember during the last election I was very, VERY stressed out, and the only difference this time is I am sooooo removed from advertising. As soon as I get a mailing I throw it out, as soon as a recorded political voice is on the other line of my phone I hang up, as soon as political commercial comes on the radio I flick it off - but I mostly listen to cds anyways so that rarely happens. Some may think I am uninformed - but that's ok - I'm still living and I won't need heart stints any time soon!! I give kuddos to those in America who are willing to fight for what's right in the ignorant muck that's out there. Personally, I cannot stand the stupidity.

History Repeats Itself

Growing up, I seriously just thought that meant, there's nothing new in the history books. In a way, I was right on track ... there isn't. ALL conflict, wars, economical problems, and everything else had the same core issues, and they're the same issues we're fighting today it's just noone calls them what they are. AND if you do see all this junk for what it is, and you speak out you're automatically labeled. You're an extremist!! Well excuse me for being an American!! I have that right -- my forefathers made sure of it, and soldiers today are dying for it!!

Saturday, I watched Freedom Writers with Hilary Swank. It gave me chills and made me cry. There is swearing in it, but overall, I have to say it's one of the best movies I've seen - especially b/c it's real.

It's hard knowing America is led to "tolerate" everyone except my faith. It hurts a lot. We have the truth and everyone thinks we're crazy. Sometimes I sit back and wonder why God loves us. I think my theme song is "This World is NOT my Home"! I love the church I'm in. I'm am able to be involved in eye-opening Bible studies and they encourage me to know, God really is the one in control.

Anytime I hear the word tolerate I always think of Hitler. I don't know what the future holds, and I don't think I want to know. Good or bad, I want to trust in the Lord no matter what. I don't want to only beg Him for help during the hard times, I want to beg Him to be near me during the good times. The Jews didn't deserve what happened to them - noone deserves that! We don't deserve God's love either but He offers it to us abundantly.

What I've been trying to work on is my mental name calling. In Freedom Writers it's shown how hatred and division start with just the little things and they escalate. Dah - again - history repeats itself - I already knew that. I think I just needed a refresher course. We'll see how it goes. One thing at a time - I'll just work on my political name calling for now - no promises as far as my names for drivers who should NOT be on the road. Baby steps ya know!

I'm exhausted. So much for a little fun blogging. At least my heart beat is back to normal. Or maybe it's just slowing down b/c I'm mentally exhausted.

Enjoy the "cheaper" gas prices while you can - if they've dropped in your area. Somehow, I always plan it just right to fill UP right before the big drop. I was driving on fumes and decided to fill up -- next day -- prices dropped 20 cents!!! UGH!!!! So, hooray for everyone else who was on "E" today and not yesterday.

*sniff sniff - only 2 me*

ps - Obviously, the no name calling thing won't begin until AFTER I post this b/c I did do a little name calling throughout my entire post!