A REAL PATRIOT AND HERO . . . . . . .

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LT. Watada is the kind of American the makes America look good. His stance against the Iraq war is the most courageous thing I have seen since Kanyae West spoke out aginst President "loser" Bush last year on public television. There were quite a few celebrities that spoke their mind on public telelvision, but no one really made a difference and took a stance. Lt. Watada is throwing away his freedom for what he believes in. He refuses to fight a war that is illegal and unjust. He is not against war just this war. He thinks the American people have been misled by the government and it is TRUE... We have. It is such a sensitive time. If you speak out aginst the president or the war certain people think you are a communist, a traitor, or an immigrant that should return back to their country.

This is suppose to be the Land of the Free, but then again you cannot speak your mind or you are a traitor... Please explain to me because I don't get it. That is a total contradiction. I guess I am a traitor as well. It is ok to go on with life and look up to people like Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton. Worry about what you are going to wear, Is it Gucci or Prada? Watch reality TV and buy your celeb gossip magazine. Yeah, let us be totally shallow and continue life with our blackberries, Ipods, and Jimmy Choo shoes. That is all fine and dandy, but oh no! Do not open your eyes and see what is really going on and how many people are dying for an unjust war.

I love America and I think it is a great country but what President Bush is doing is wrong and I admire that Lt. Watada stepped up the plate and said something. There are a lot of Americans that think the same thing as Watada but is just too scared to say something or they think nothing will change. The one that I hear quite often is " We can't pull out now and leave Iraq in shambles." Ok I understand that, but do we have a plan? What plan? Oh, yes we are going to stay there until they get some order and a stable govt. Ok, when will that be? I am from Jamaica and I know after we received out independence it took us a hell of a long time to have that stable structure. Shit, we are still trying to figure it out and we got our independence in the 60's... Go figure!

I have a thought... What happened to Bin Laden? I will just leave you with that thought for the day. Oh, did you see in the papers that Bin Laden is in love with Whitney Houston. Yeah, that is the most recent news I have heard about Bin Laden.

All I can say I support Lt. Watada a 110% and I will sign any petition to help him not get acquitted.. As we say in Jamaica "Nuff Respect Watada"!!

Ciao !!!

Can Kindergarten be the beginning of the end?

Well, today is the big day. It is Jude's first day of elementary school. He will be an official kindergartner. They grow so fast. I mean as of today he will be in school for the nest thriteen years straight, then college. His teachers are going to see him more than us. What is that about? I am up at 6am picking out his first day of school outfit, making breakfast for Jude and Jared, paking his lunch abd backpack. Can you say anxiety? I mean who is the nervous one here? I think Jude is dying to get away from me:( He said he is very excited but a littel nervous. He will be great! He is the most socialable child as far as listening I am a little nervous. He said he cannot wait to learn new things but I am afaird he might learn the wrong kind of things. Last week we went to a group meeting to meet his teacher and see his class room. Why did Jude have to make friends with the worse kid in the room. You can see this kid is going to be trouble and ofcourse Jude befriends him. They already have a little click formed. They both got in trouble and it was not event he first day of school yet. They both kepy running around the class and the teacher and myself told them to stop twice. Did they listen? Damn, I was like shit the teacher already labeled him as a terror, I bet. But in his defense how the hell do expect kids to sit quiet in a hour and a half meeting. I mean give them some thing to do.

I was sitting with four parents who were spanish and american families. I started looking around the room and the other tables had all Asian families. Why is it that it was only our table the kids were under the table, laughing, running, etc. I looked over at the Asian families all of the kids were so well behaved and sitting there so quietly. I was like "man, what is your secret?" I like that Jude's school is mostly Asian. I think they are good influences academically and morally. They have respect for their elders and so forth. I don't knwo if it is a culture thing, but they definitely are raised differently. I don't know if they whip them, take away the tv, or what, but it works.

In all honesty I know Jude will do well and be very well behaved. When he was in preschool the teacher sang praises about him. I would also say, "are you sure?" "My kid?" It seems Jude behaves a lot better when I am not around. Go figure.. He loves to learn and do art projects. He will also be taking Catonese and Spanish. We will see how much can handle because he will also be playing soccer int he fall. When did children's lives become so hectic? The older he gets the more busier I become.

Well, cheers to Jude and his first day of school. We love you son...

HOLA!!!!!!!!!!

I know, I know I am the worse at blogging. I know... Anyways, I just found out I am 13 weeks along. This pregnancy is so weird because I am grossed out by meat, seafood, cigarettes, perfume and alcohol. I cannot wait until this phase is over.
Jude and Jared are pretty excited. Jude keeps asking why is the baby taking so long to come out. He thinks this baby is going to come out at 5 years old. We told him it will be a long time before he can play with this baby. I don't think he is amused.

Anyways, what else is going on? Oh, I started school. Yes, I am 32 years old and a student again. How sad is that. The worse thing is that the 19 and 20 year old students look older than me. What the hell are the kids eating now-a-days. Well, I guess it is a good thing that I still look young:) My first day of class was actually nice. I enjoyed it! It felt good to be back in a learning enviroment. At this age I am definitely more serious about school and I guess from staying home with Jdue for so long it feels great to have my brain working again. I am like a sponge soaking it all in.

If you are wondering what I am going back to school for, it is for my elementary education degree. Yes, to be a teacher! I never thought I would be a teacher, but life just surprises you doesn't it. After staying home for five years I just cannot imagine going back to corporate America and working my ass off and only getting two weeks vacation to be with my family... No way! I thought what would be the best career where I could be on the same schedule as my kids and teaching came to mind.... I mean, two months off for summer, Christmas off and all other holidays... SWEET!!! Oh, yeah did I mention i love kids too:)

Oh, I wanted to doa vote on babay names. I already have the girls name so I will not reveal that now. That will be a surprise if it is a girl. We need help with boy's name.
Jared wants Nikai...
Yanicke wants Zen....

So I would like for everyone to vote for Zen or Nikai and we will make our selection off of your votes.


Well, guys this is it for me today. I am trying to make it to yoga class, so I do not turn into a fat ass with this pregnancy...

Peace,
Yan Yan