**Warning** Venting Blog Entry

Ok. I need to vent. I typically dont share political views via the internet... But There are 2 things that will be on the Minnesota Ballot this November, they are looked at as "party issues,". and in my opinion... They shouldn't be.

The first is voter ID amendment. Who in their right mind would be against this and what in the world would be a reason to be? There are SO many false facts out there. Truth is, ANYONE, legal to this country, a MN resident, and not a felon, will be able to get an ID if they don't have one already, at no cost. Therefore, the argument that people who are poor or elderly can't vote... Based on what facts? In the last election... I could have voted in THREE places: under my maiden name by my parents house, my mom said my name was still listed under hers. In Rosemount, which was where I voted, and in Inver Grove Heights, because Dan and I were living at his dads. What is wrong with this picture?? A LOT. This just frustrates the heck out of me.

Next, the marriage amendment. Why is this a party issue, too? Why are supposed "republicans" against this? It is completely against everything they stand for... Limited government and freedom. Anyone close to me knows I consider myself a conservative, vote typically (not always) republican. I am 100% against this amendment. Any person should have the freedom to marry who they want. It has no affect on my life at all. It just once again seems like common sense. Again, someone doesn't have to agree with the lifestyle... But who are you to tell someone they can't get married??

Why have both these issues come down to democrats vs. republicans?? If these two very important questions were being presented to the public in a fair and neutral manner, maybe people wouldn't look at them with jaded eyes, just because a certain party is affiliated with it.

In my opinion, and again, it is just my opinion, but in my opinion, the choice is just common sense for both these questions we will see on the ballot come November. Yes voter ID should be required, and No, marriage shouldn't be limited to just a man and a woman.

Ok. Vent over.

Pre-School Jitters

Tonight marks my 24th night before the first day of school. Can you believe that? 24 straight years of going to school... 7 of which have been teaching... The rest of me as a student. It's a different feeling as a teacher. But with 6 years under my belt, I still get anxious nervous. Good nervous... But still a little anxious. I am not so anxious about school and the kids. It is trying to keep up with house chores, dinner, and keeping up with my almost 20 month old! You see, if I am so tired I want a bowl of cereal for dinner, that is fine. But Brynn, I need to do better. That is the part where the anxiety comes in. Laundry, cleaning, etc. I know it will get better too when soccer is over.

On a side note... I got some awesome new nail polish I am digging. It is a mint color. I'm in love with it.

Ok, so Brynn has cut 2 teeth in the last week. Her other bottom molar, and then one of her pointy teeth. She's been kind of cranky and not eating well, but at least sleeping ok.

Capstone is printed and officially done. I plan and bringing it to Hamline this week and hopefully making my Sept. 15 deadline. Yay!

Hope all my teacher friends have a great first day tomorrow! :)