I often get emails asking me to address current events, and I've let a bunch of them stockpile so this is going to be a bit of a ramble. Plus my brain is just a bit mushy from writing contact lens descriptions (yes, again) so... here goes nothing!
1. Sarah Palin. Honestly? I feel confused. I cannot possibly fathom what the heck she thinks she's doing resigning as governor in the middle of her term – not if she has any hope for a political future. There can't be anyone out there that thinks this will HELP her, right (oops, apparently there is)? I mean, is the new slogan "Winners quit and quitters win!" Because if so, I am SO A WINNER NOW. I've always hated her politics, and I'm afraid I've been a bit judgmental at times about the choices she's made for her family, but I'm not going to engage in any of that here. I'm also sad for her if the rumors about ethical violations are true, because it always makes me sad when people are so greedy and short sighted that they shoot themselves in the foot that way. My official hope, however, is that she just realized her family needed her more than the political world did. Hell, it's just as likely as any other scenario, right?
2. The motherfucking cocksuckers at The Valley Swim Club in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Please note -- I must defend my city -- this was NOT a Philadelphia city club, but a private club outside of the city limits in a neighboring county. The kids kicked out of the club, however, where from Northeast Philadelphia. And to the assholes at the club that raised a fuss when these kids showed up, FUCK YOU. To the asshole that was "worried these kids would change the complexion of the club" DOUBLE ASS FUCK YOU. You suck, your club sucks, I hope you get your assed sued until the end of time and your wallets are empty. To the kids that had to suffer this, MY GOD I AM SO SORRY SOME WHITE PEOPLE ARE SO FUCKING STUPID. Gah. I wish I could be more eloquent on this subject without all the damned swearing but it just pisses me off so fucking much I could hurt someone. I better not meet the President of that swim club in person because after I do he will NO LONGER HAVE BALLS. Fucker.
3. President Obama. I just wanted to stick in one positive thing. I was listening the news from the BBC in London the other day and an announcer was discussing Obama's recent visit to Russia. He mentioned a point that Obama made in a speech and he said, "President Obama, AS EVER, stated it very elegantly..." (emphasis totally mine). Dudes, the idea that we not only have an "elegant" President, finally, but that is he "as ever" eloquent and clear, MAKES ME EXCEEDINGLY HAPPY.
4. The Fat Girl's Guide To Living. Okay, so maybe it's not in the news. However. As I am getting more active again (I've been walking nearly every day! And sometimes I even kinda-sorta run a bit! Woot!), this awesome online guide to active fatness (wait; active fatties? I dunno) could not have come at a better time. This fantastic site (full disclosure: run by the awesome Toni who is a frequent commenter here and a friend, with others) tackles all the questions a fat girl wants to know like, "Is there an inflatable camping mattress that will hold me?" and "Can my ass fit in a kayak?" CHECK IT OUT. It is the bomb.
5. Um, shoot. I can't remember the rest. If there is something else you want me to discuss, post it in the comments. I'll get to it. I swear. :)
(I promise to get back to some deep posts soon about Important Things. I will. I swear. Damn, I'm swearing a lot today. Damn it. How unlike me.)
