Memorial Day 2011

Memorial Day is more than getting extra time off of school or work, it's more than a weekend to hit the lake, get sweet deals at the store or to have a backyard BBQ. How many people stop to think about the true meaning behind Memorial Day? Memorial Day to me is remembering those who have gone on before us, those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can have the freedoms we enjoy today. Throughout my entire life Memorial Day has always been my favorite holiday. I enjoy spending my Memorial Day weekend remembering the fallen who have protected our country. I also enjoy going to visit the graves of my lost loved ones to leave them flowers, share memories of them, and sometimes leaving notes for them..even though I know those notes are likely to be read by other people. It is a time to remember the dead and to remember to appreciate the living. I am surprised at how many people are surprised that I actually go visit the graves of loved ones and that I leave flowers. Do any of you do the same?

I recently heard a song and wanted to share the music video here on my blog. The song is called "If Heaven Wasn't so Far Away" the singer is Justin Moore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_WnZNQf1ao&feature=related&wl_token=0IDgamb3Q-27gleoheFdugvqwKN8MTMwNjgyNTkzOEAxMzA2NzM5NTM4&wl_id=O_WnZNQf1ao

While you all enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, I hope you take some time to think about all of those who have gone on before us. I know I will be thinking about many loved ones I have lost..and I will be thanking those who have fought for the freedom of our country. God Bless you all. 

In Loving Memory of a Dear Cousin

You will be missed dear cousin. While you are not here in body, you will live on in the heart and memories of us all. Shine down on us and help us find comfort. 

Kymberly Jean Smith, age 29, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born January 4, 1982, in Van Nuys, CA, to Roy and Sue (Kyger) Smith. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She is survived by her parents of Springfield, MO; a sister Elizabeth Smith of Woodland Hills, CA, a brother Bruce Smith of Carrollton, TX, and a sister Charlene Smith of Springfield, MO; as well as host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 PM Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Southern Hills Ward with Bishop Tim Scott officiating. Burial will be held in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO, at a later date. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, May 21, 2011, also at the church.Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO. In keeping with Kymberly’s wishes her last final act of love was live organ donations through the Gift of Life Donor program.

Please...let it..be...

Friday!! I have been waiting for Friday the 20th of May for so long now. I really hope it turns out to be a good day and that the mail brings me good news. Please if you all can send some thoughts my way. Also please keep my cousin Kymberly and her mom, dad, and little sister in your prayers. Kymberly passed away Monday at 29 years old.

It's not cool....

Plagiarism is not cool! I noticed that one of my classmates was not citing  his work, and upon getting ready to reply to some of his discussions I discovered they were all copied and pasted from various sites on the internet. When I first noticed this I thought he simply did not understand the proper citation method. But upon noticing it on every one of his assignments I decided the teacher had not caught this herself. So, I turned him in. I feel bad about doing so, but it is definitely not fair to the other students or to the original student. You are paying for college, use that to get an education not to polish up your copy & paste skills.

Not much to update. So I guess this post will be short. Remember if it's not your idea then give credit where credit is due!

Sugar Coated

My life is not sugar coated, very few attempt to spare my feelings and even if they are trying to, they let me know what they are really trying to say. I have spent my entire life trying to please others, being sympathetic and putting myself in the other person's shoes. I often sugar coat things in an attempt not to hurt their feelings. I think I have put myself on the back burner for too long, I have spared everyone but myself. So from here on out I will not be sugar coating anything for anyone. I will speak my mind. I will say what I think, think what I say, and stand up for my beliefs. I have had several people tell me straight out and some in a round about way that I should not talk about my financial troubles, about being depressed or about anything less than sunshine, flowers, unicorns and fairytale bliss. Well, maybe I am a negative person, but my experiences in life have made me that way. Maybe I cannot see through rose colored glasses, because those glasses were ripped off of my face years ago, exposing me to everything I had been oblivious of up until that point. This is my blog, I am going to write about whatever crosses my mind. If my language or attitude offends anyone, then please feel free not to read. I wont apologize for my thoughts, I would not expect you to apologize for yours either. I have noticed more traffic on my blog recently, and I would love to receive feedback from all of you that are reading. I also would like to thank my new follower for her words of encouragement.

Today.

I am just so depressed. I don't want go on. I am so tired and confused...and fucking tired of being tired and confused. FUCK IT ALL.

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