Obamaphone continued.

So I just was reading through my normal websites like I do about 5 times a day (I sit at a computer all day). Foxnews.com, msnbc.com, cnn.com, etc  And I stumbled upon this article and thought I would post it because of the viral video that has stolen the hearts of many Americans across the country.

My favorite thing about this article is the richest man in the world getting richer off lower middle class/middle class Americans and the fact that we are all paying for cell phones for the unemployed.  I originally thought the free cell phones was a non-profit charity, but in fact it is on our cell phone bills:


"Griffin recently introduced a bill on Capitol Hill to end the Lifeline program, which cost $1.6 billion in 2011, up from $772 million in 2008. While not technically a tax, the program is funded by mandatory fees tacked on to consumers' phone bills, then disbursed through the Federal Communications Commission and states."

Sure enough I went to my phone bill and under "surcharges; government programs" there is a couple dollar charge every month.  Awesome.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/10/10/slim-pickings-worlds-richest-man-gets-richer-supplying-obamaphones-to-poor/#ixzz28vxwfULi

Obama re-elected?

The vast majority why Mr. Barack "can't say his middle name" Obama will be elected:

let's talk about how smart we are plus other random things

I don't know what to blog about. I asked Devin and he said I should write about how smart he is.

The truth is, he's really smart. I "helped" him studying for his last test in Micro/Virology/Immunology which he had to memorize like I don't know a million different viruses, bacteria, and parasites and he passed with flying colors.

So smart.

Well, I'm kinda smart too. I'm officially back in school. I'm planning on pursuing an ASN degree in nursing, and if all goes well I should graduate May 2014 (exactly one year from Devin's graduation). Anyways, I'm only taking one class now, Anatomy, and it's AMAZING. Let me just say that the human body is spectacular. I mean we just finished a chapter on bones, and the design of the compact bone (the outer layer of bone) is just brilliant.

My first test was two weeks ago, and I got the highest grade in the class, a 103%. I was pretty proud until I overheard some girls in the back whisper, "Ew someone got a 103%?"

Yea, I'm kinda a nerd like that.

In other news, well there really isn't any other news other than we still have two cats named Henry and Lucy and I'm still not pregnant.

But I did receive a sweet church calling. I'm the official library assistant for the Des Moines 2nd Ward.

Best... Calling.... Ever.

F is for free.

If you like free stuff (who doesn't?) then check out this link:

Because I know ya'll are just dying to know...

At three years Henry:

- loves to stick his paw into the printer and pull the sheets out.
- loves to lay on top of random things (keyboard, mouse, keyboard and mouse) because it's comfortable to him?
- weighs like 20 pounds
- has to be the first to eat every time new food comes into the bowl. He makes Lucy wait.
- loves to hang around, bathe in the sun, and just be awesome.
- still hates Heidi.

At three years Lucy:

- loves to lay in the sun and look out the window.
- is afraid of her own shadow.
- refuses to leave the basement unless forced.
- weights like 10 pounds.
- very cautious and passive.
- tolerant, let's Henry pounce on her and eat before her.
- loves to nudge all up on Devin's beard.
- still hates Heidi with a passion (an sometimes Henry).


Tomorrow's my birthday, so make sure you wish me a Happy Birthday! And we're leaving in like two days! First stop, Chicago on Sunday, then Des Moines on Monday where we'll be for the next three years.

These past five months.

Here's those pictures from our holiday last year.

Megan's centerpiece creation!

Christmas morning.

too close?

awkward angle. my bad

cousins.

Authentic Charleston row house. Complete with Caribbean blue ceilings to ward of unwanted spirits.

yes, that would be a beach.

my dad says I could be a model?


My sister gave birth to twin fraternal boys, Beckett and Aiden in March. They are officially a family of five now. No pressure for us, Devin :)

they're so different already!

Parker joined in on the fun.

Beckett's sporting the blue bow which leaves Adien with the green.

Devin was accepted to not one, but BOTH podiatry schools he applied to. Des Moines University which is located in, that's right, Des Moines, Iowa...and Temple University, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not only was he accepted, BOTH schools offered him a partial scholarship! (partial being like 1/8 tuition coverage, but hey it's something). Thanks guys!

Drum roll, please.

dumn



dah




dah dumnnnn




daaaaaaaaaahhhhhh


Des Moines University is the winner!!!!

So we'll be packing our cars once again and heading out West (sometime late July is the plan). Henry is especially excited.

Speaking of Henry, the cats are doing fine. We recently switched their food from Nutro Salmon flavor to Blue Buffalo Chicken flavor. They seem to really like it. So much in fact that we recently had to purchase a "slow-down" feeder bowl, which will hopefully slow down (Henry in particular) their consumption.

And, not to brag or anything, but Devin scored four free Oriole's ticket's for tonight's game against the Nats. Not only were they free, the SEATS are supposed to be amazing- 1st row. The best part- this all came with a parking pass. Sweet.

Now hopefully mother nature will reconsider and decide to shine instead of thunder. Fingers crossed.

How will you be celebrating Doom's day?

Pictures of our Holiday will be posted following this one.

Christmas in the south was:

Loud
Crazy
Loud
an assortment of the best foods I've ever eaten (pistachio cake, um yum. key lime pie, barbecue...which in the south means pulled pork (right?). So I am a HUGE fan of barbecue, which should not be mistaken for a cook out.. which means grilling hot dogs and hamburgers...yuck). Oh and I can't forget about the rice and hash. And my new favorite, collared greens.

I made sure to eat lots of collared greens, as they are a representation of $$$$ bills.

And we could use all the money we could get.

Now back to the description of Christmas:

So, Loud.
Fireworks and Roman Candle fights. (well I just watched).
Football, football, and more football. I've had a lot of people ask me whether or not I like football (maybe because Devin likes it so much?)...so here's my answer. It depends on the day and who's playing/team rank. So, if Morgan State was playing Duke on a Saturday night, chances are I won't be interested.

Dancing- Devin and I went to this New Years Eve dance at the Stake Center. And we were probably two of like twenty in attendance. It was sorta lame, but the music was good and I got to slow dance with Devin which always makes me SMILE :)

And lastly, our Holiday was pretty loud.

But I loved almost every minute of my time spent down South.
(P.S. I told Devin last night that I miss his house and having so many people around at once). It's true.

Now it's back to the slow and painful adjustment to reality.

At least I have the day off tomorrow- and still getting paid for it. score!

Oh yea, and Devin and I spent one day in Charleston. Fun fact (As Ted Mosby would say) Did you know Charleston is nick-named the Holy City. Why? Well because there are about 100 churches in the peninsula alone.

Pretty cool.

Hillary out.