Don't EVER mess with a mama bear

July 6th will be a day for one family that they will want to forget but never will. A man tried to get a better shot of a mama bear and her cubs. Grizzly kills man flashes all over news screens, online news websites, and LIVE radio talk shows. Apparently a man and his wife tried to get too close to a mama bear with her young cubs.

I hate to sound harsh, on the family, but what were you (them) thinking? Seriously? Haven't you heard that you should never mess with a MAMA BEAR while she is protecting her cubs? This death could have been prevented if the man and his wife kept their distance. You never know how a wild animal will react.

No one should EVER mess with a mama bear and her cubs!!

Sensitively me

I am a sensitive person and through the years, I've learned to sugar-coat things WELL and please people. I'm not always been proud of that though. Learning to accept reality and who people truly are is difficult. I've learned not to sugar coat things with my online and select friends. I am real on Twitter and speak the truth. But in real life, I get judged by the way I talk or the way I am. I have a hard time breaking out of that scared shell to meet what's in store in my daily {real} life.

Case in point, my sister and I have a great LONG distance relationship. BUT when she returns home, all heck breaks loose. It's like I'm her punching bag (metaphorically) and she thinks she can cuss me out and talk to me the way she does. I do not appreciate that. I said that yesterday and she said a few choice words. That really hurts as I try to make our relationship better but it comes back to bite me. I've told her I don't appreciate that and that I deserve to be talked to nicer. She thinks otherwise. I don't understand how she doesn't talk to anyone else that way but ME. I am so, so tired of it though. It's like she's angry at the world and I get the beating for it.

I, by nature, am a happy/bubbly person and a morning person. I say good morning and get told "don't talk to me." Okay, I've learned to wait a few hours but let me be clear on something. I WILL NOT CHANGE my demeanor just because you are bitter and mean. Not happening. I am tired of walking on egg shells with you and being cussed out. I am tired of being beaten down by words.

Motherly figure-so I've been told, I'm a teacher and loving figure by heart. I can't change that. That's who I am. I really do try not to "baby" my siblings or talk down to them. They think I am...I am not. But, come on, please stop judging the way I talk to you on how you will treat me.

Bottom line...I am so tired of being the punching bag and getting ragged on for who I am. Sugar coating may work in real life but I'm tired of hiding and not being myself.

So this is me trying to find the online real person, who speaks the truth, and using that IRL. I can guarantee it will not be easy. But I am tired of hiding from the real world and from my smack-talking sister.

No child should be given back

THIS story has touched my heart in many ways.

I don't give a hoot if this family was having trouble with this little boy.

He is 7 years old and should never, ever been put back on a plane to Russia.

IF the family felt their lives were threatened then they should have asked for outside help.

NO child deserves this and I hope this is washed from his memory eventually!

This story makes a ball of emotions out of me and I can't believe any mother would do something like this.

I have no words as I am at a loss for this sweet boy and what to do about the adoptive mother.

Wednesday's rambles...

I must start by saying that I am completely stunned shocked that I already have 61 63 comments on my last (contest) post and I am also amazed! Drama Mama and Alicia have totally cracked me up...it takes that little you know. If you have no idea what I am talking about, take a look at their comments! PLUS...you can enter too!

I wanted to also give a SHOUT out to the McNulty Quads...they are THREE today...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ally, Libby, Molly, and Russ!

I now officially have cable (more than 4 channels) and internet in my apartment...WOO HOO! My apartment post will be next...maybe tonight!

I had a good cry today...why you ask? My sister called me in HEB and told me some AMAZING news...she got in ATM...YAY Sister! You see, we all, sister included, have been waiting for that acceptance letter and she got it today. She was tickled that I cried and was that excited...I think I am as excited as her!

Among other things...

"Whenever someone finds in the Bible that life is easy, let me know"~Beth Moore.

Today started out get and ended sourly. My family and I had a great time at the Rangers game and they won 9-8. The last inning was wonderful and breath taking all at the same time. Then as we were talking out, one of our friends got his bag stuck up in the tree. I tried to get in down by jumping up and down but nothing happened.

Then I tried hoisting a girl up-failed attempt. So the third time was a real kicker. I realized that there were FIRE ANTS where I was standing and I had sandals on. What my luck. I immediantly jumped into action, poured ice water on both legs/feet, took medicine to stop the reaction, and then rubbed on Benedryl. Glad I packed that Benedryl.

After that, we came home and I took 2.5 teaspoons of Benedryl-liquid. Then I opened presents. Lots of stuff came for my new apartment in the fall and gift cards were a great bonus. Then I had cake and DID NOT get sung to. So when I have my birthday dinner on Sunday, the birthday song will be sung.

Now I have a confession to make: I do not like change and the effects of it. Here is the situation. When I recieve something new and do not like it, I tend to just speak and not worry about people's feelings, like I should. In all of most other instances, I think before I speak, but in a new situation, I do not. Case in point-when I recieved a few things that I was NOT crazy about tonight-I just said it and did not wait until a more appropriate time.

>>>>>> The lesson learned here-THINK before you SPEAK & PICK the appropriate time to voice opinions. Opinions DO MATTER, but remember to pick the best time to voice them.

NOW onto the apology: I will need to apologize to my MOM for not thinking before speaking in the morning. There are times when I do not even realize I am doing it until I see someone's reaction and then I get it.

There are times when someone hurts another and all it takes is an "I'm Sorry" and really mean it!!!

This birthday will be a birthday to remember with the red, hot fire ants and cool Ranger game.

Have a great weekend!!!

Thirsty Thursday...

Why do you ask about the title? This blog is full of blogging information. It will be full of information that you are thirsty for. YAY!!!

Let me see what has happened in the past two days:
* VBS is going GREAT. The night one is much more lax than the morning one, which is fine.
* VBS crafts for the preschoolers are great and VERY EASY!!!
* I broke my toe on Wednesday during the AM VBS. It is the third toe on the right foot. Great, I know (hint of sarcasm).
* When it rains in Texas, it POURS buckets!!! Take a wild guess and say it rained!
* FUMC of Grapevine pastors are great entertainment. Our children's pastor has worn a pink haired wig and had two pies (head/face) put on him for the children exceeding the mission raising each day. It is pretty hilarious!
* Patience is REQUIRED for teaching Preschool :)
* YOUTH helpers are great to entertain kiddos!!!

Now onto school business: I have my final on July 3rd. I have 3 papers to complete. One due on Saturday, one due on Monday, and another due soon. Plus I have three chapter quizzes to take and assignments to do! What a wonderful gift!!!

Also-VBS morning and night makes one VERY TIRED!!! Oh well!

Hope all of you are doing well!

Have a GREAT Thursday!!!

I made the...

PRESIDENT'S LIST

for Spring 2008

Have a great day!!!!!

Hotness and mosquitoes all in the same week

Over the course of this week, I have been eaten alive by mosquitoes. I have no idea why this is starting so early this year, but now my left arm is swollen and so is my right leg! AHHH! So all I can do now is spray OFF at night and just hope once this humidity clears out, then maybe it will get better. I get eaten up every year, so a girl can only dream that the mosquitoes don't come back too early. This is early. A girl can only dream. :) It is also very hot outside and I am not sure where this 90+ weather came from. It is not summer yet!

In other news, I have exactly 2 weeks until I go home. This means that finals are around the corner! oh boy. The craziness will set in now. I am so glad that this semester is almost over, but where did the time go? One minute I am a new student and the next, I am a sophomore. Oh my. I can not believe how fast time flies.

So this next week and the next will be crazy but it is so worth it. I am one year closer to my goal of being an EC-4, Special Ed teacher. YAY! So yes I will be crazy busy, but I promise to update the blog when I can. I promise!

Also-the weekend is near and I am so glad. I need a break!

Have a great Friday!!!

One short post...

So its the middle of the week and it looks mighty drewy. There is currently no sun shining and this weather makes me feel fatigued! I do not like it. It is not that cold, yet it is not warm. The forecast predicts that it will get up to 68. I do not think that it will today if it stays overcasted all day. We shall see.

I do have one piece of news to report. I received a scholarship this week, but I do not know how much it is for. I will know that on April 14th. I am so excited!!!

Have a great Wednesday!!!