Reaching Beyond Myself

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Labels: March 2008, nablopomo

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1. I get the WHOLE weekend with my daughter
2. This Friday we are going to see "Horton Hears A Who"
3. We get much needed play date time with our new friends
4. The house (usually) is clean-as well as laundry done.
5. I get to rent movies and snuggle in my quilt waiting for my man to get home.
6. I get much needed "down time"
7. It's a great start to the "PJ" weekend mode.
8. This Friday, we are looking at more houses.
9. It's bath night, which means clean kiddos :)
10. When the weather is lovely, we head to the park.
11. I usually bake some form of a goodie for the weekend.
12. I get much needed blogging time.

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• Hospitality of the people
• The blue skies EVEN on cold days
• Affordability of living here.
• Milder temperatures than Michigan, but still have the seasons
• Family-friendly atmosphere of the state
• Low unemployment rate.
• Wonderful people....truly amazing the kindness that people have toward others here.
• Lots of activities to do for the family (cheaply) on the weekends.
• Our amazing friends.
• Our wonderful church.
• Free college tuition.

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MUST HAVES in a "kid bag" while dining out or meeting with a real estate agent....

• Blank paper-several sheets
• Different color pens, pencils or crayons.
• Dice
• Snacks of all variety.
• Wipes (for those occasional spills or messes)
• Play cars/trucks.
• Gum/candy IE: lollipop.
• Books.
• Deck of cards to practice numbers/counting.

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• She would lock me out of the house on several occasions, just because she thought it was funny.
• She would punch me, for no apparent reason, just because she thought she was funny.
• She would tell anyone who would listen that I had a huge crush on her brother...embarrassing at the age of 10.
• She would drive me somewhere and just leave me. (Keep in mind she was being paid to watch us)
• She would just, in general, make fun of me for ANYTHING, to anyone who would listen.
• Oh and my favorite, my cherished dog, whom I adored was hit by a tractor and she told me her brother did it because he hated me so much.....lovely, eh?

Ahhh, the list continues, but due to my gigantic migraine that I'm fighting I will leave it here and dedicate List #9 to my old, spiteful, horrific childhood babysitter, that I have to call back at some point......eeeeeeek!!!!!!!

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1. His (scary and horrendous) stance on an act called, "Baby Born Alive Protection Act"


2. Global Poverty Act


3. His ties to Lester Crown/Maytag and Galesburg shutdown.


4. Michelle Obama's comment on 2.27.06 lines up with Louis Farrakhan.


5. During his senate career he skipped 17% of votes and only sponsored ONE bill to promote "relief, security and democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo"


6. Rezko


7. LaJunta, Colorado


8. The media's glorification of Obama has led to (in my opinion) to a slanted coverage of who he really is and what he really stands for.

Link sources:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/08/20020805-6.html

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080228_The_Elephant_in_the_Room__Obama__A_harsh_ideologue_hidden_by_a_feel-good_image.html

http://www.religioustolerance.org/abo_aliv.htm


http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=18647

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=18647

http://rotenochsen.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/who-is-the-real-obama/

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1978074/posts

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7JzBJICnZO3hRNWNoS11fNbHtEOb3fMSGbK5N8mCkA6K843RLupQDC9n49dIlCsiEn7BvN2YEyVmEmX9Ud3bWwmQgIHHBKgoh0uzGNuC2PxhRw9KM-DvDP2AeoA9ZT0-vWHGTvsxQcc/s1600-h/untitled-11.jpg

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0308/8912.html

http://www.trueobamafacts.com/

http://www.freerepublic.com/

http://www.drudgereport.com/

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• It builds anticipation for the warmer days of summer.
• It helps me overcome my winter blues.
• I love the smell of all the cleaning products.
• I feel like I've rid my house of the flu bug (whether we had it or not, it makes me feel a little more invincible against it...crazy I know)
• It forces me to get rid of all the dust bunnies hiding behind beds.
• It forces me to actually scrub floors, toilets, carpets.
• It makes me feel productive, thus causing me to want to feel better.

So you see, my spring cleaning is a bit more self serving than probably most peoples. In essence, when my house is super clean, I feel on top of the world. I'm just a psycho like that. I feel more in control of my surroundings, which is always a bonus in this crazy world ;)

Here's to Spring Cleaning and hoping that summer is on its way!!!

~Ciao~

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• Pride & Prejudice
• A Walk to Remember
• The King & I
• A Knight's Tale
• 10 Things I Hate about You
• My Best Friend's Wedding
• French Kiss
• Casablanca
• Grease
• Singing in the Rain
• Sound of Music
• Stomp the Yard
• Out of Africa

to name a few ;)

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1. First question you must ask yourself, "where is the migraine located?" IE:for me if it's over my left eye, I'm in for a dosey of a trip.
2. IF, you are medicine taker (which I am, if needed) take the appropriate medication that your DOCTOR has prescribed and....
3. Proceed to nearest extremely DARK room.
4. Lay flat (preferably your bed) and get comfy. I put on my PJs and take off my bra, this just makes me more comfy.
5. Take about 5 deep, slow breathes in through your nose and SLOWLY out through your nose. This helps get much needed oxygen to your brain and helps to regulate your blood flow.
6. Continue deep breath exercises for approximately 10-15 minutes.
7. Place an (leak proof) ice bag on the back of your neck or directly on the pain center on the front of your head.
8. TRY to let your thoughts disappear as you TRY to relax.
9. Leave the ice pack on either location for approximately 15-20 mins. any longer could cause a relapse in headache.
10. TRY to shut your eyes and sleep. Between the breathing techniques, letting your mind go from any stress/worry/anxiety and your doctor prescribe meds. you should be able to fall asleep within 20-60 minutes.

Remember listen to your gut, if you feel you need to call 911 or seek medical assistance...YOU SHOULD!!!!! This list is only intended to be used as another step in the process to helping rid your head of this painful intruder. ALWAYS seek your doctor's advice and follow his/her instructions accordingly. I am NOT....I repeat NOT a doctor or a nurse.

I am only a migraine sufferer who has walked down some dark and depressingly painful migraine paths. I've been there....that's ALL.

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• Austims is a bio-neurological development disability that generally appears before the age of 3.
• Austim impacts the normal development of the brain in the areas of social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Individuals with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions and leisure or play activities.
• Individuals with autism often suffer from numerous physical ailments which may include: allergies, asthma, epilepsy, digestive disorders, persistent viral infections, feeding disorders, sensory integration dysfunction, sleeping disorders, and more.
• Austim is diagnosed four times more often in boys than girls. Its prevalence is not affected by race, region, or socio-economic status. Since autism was first diagnosed in the U.S., the occurrence has climbed to an alarming one in 150 people across the country.
• Autsim does not affect life expectancy. With early intervention and treatment, the diverse symptoms related to autism can be greatly improved.

HOW IS AUTISM DIAGNOSED?

Autism is diagnosed based on clinical observation and testing by a professional using one or more standardized tests. Professionals most likely to diagnose autism are psychologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians, and school psychologists.

Article I received via email:

Government Concludes Vaccines Caused Autism

Nixa, MO – It was announced that the US Court of Federal Claims and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program ruled in favor of a child who regressed into autism as a result of vaccinations, several of which contained the mercury-based preservative thimerosal.Case documents state that the vaccines administered to the claimant significantlyaggravated an underlying condition that ultimately led to regressive encephalopathy and symptoms of autism.According to official court documents, the child was developing normally until given the vaccines, and shortly after the shots, regressed into full autism. The child was diagnosed by nationally recognized autism medical specialists.For more than a decade, thousands of parents have come forward with reports of sharp regression in their children following immunizations. The cases of autism have dramatically spiked in the past 15 years to as many as 1 in 150 children, making it the leading childhood developmental disorder today. The National Autism Association (NAA) sees the ruling as confirmation of what so many parents have been saying for years. “This case echoes the stories of thousands of children across the country. With almost 5,000 similar cases pending in vaccine court, we are confident that this is just the first of many that will confirm what we have believed for so long, vaccines can and do cause children to regress into autism,” says Wendy Fournier, parent and president of NAA. “We call on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to acknowledge that the current vaccine schedule is not safe for every child and as with the administration of any medicine, individual risks and susceptibilities must be considered for each patient.”While thimerosal has been phased out of many pediatric vaccines, it is still used in flu shots recommended for pregnant women and children. At a meeting of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices held yesterday at the CDC, the committee voted to recommend annual flu shots for all children up to the age of 18, and to date has refused to state a preference for mercury-free vaccines.

To learn more about autism, please visit http://www.nationalautism.org/.
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/press022808.php

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