Stand up!

Stand up for what you believe or you will not longer have the opportunity to freely believe it. 

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out --

Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out --

Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out --

Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me -- and there was no one left to speak for me. "

~Niemöller 

(A German pastor during WWII)

 This is an interview with a former citizen of East Germany while it was still under Communism.  Watch it (please).  Remember that you have a vote.  Use it while you still can. 

Social Security, government-run healthcare, and further restricting firearm access are all prerequisites to Socialism/Communism.  I really don't want to see the United States turning to Socialism, but it is definitely on the path there if we don't start speaking out. 

"Socialism is a philosophy of failure,
the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy,
its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.."
~ Winston Churchill

 So, you still have a vote in this country.  Use it.  Vote in the upcoming elections, especially the one in November.  Be thankful that you can still make a difference.

I'm not going to tell you who to vote for.  Do your research and vote for whomever you think is best for the country, but please vote!

God bless America!

Soapbox moment.

Please, people, STOP texting and driving!!!  I drive over 400 miles every week, and I'm tired of almost getting killed because people won't put down their phone long enough to drive wherever they are going.  I don't care if it's "important."  It won't be important if you get into a wreck and kill yourself plus whoever was in the other vehicle.  Chances are, whatever is in that text message isn't a life or death matter.  However, a possible wreck because you choose to look at your phone instead of the road is.  So, please, stop.
*Stepping off my soapbox now*

Had my first test of the semester today in Natural Resources Economics...it seemed really easy.  That could be really good or really bad.  Hopefully good.

I've been reading the Psalms while I eat my breakfast in the morning and I really enjoyed this one.  Psalm 47.  Go look it up, it's worth the read.

It rained today.  I drove all the way back from school in the rain.  It's really no fun when I can't see the road at all because of all the spray the semis are throwing up.  Thankful that God kept my tires on the road.  There are 33 places where people have wiped out in the median since school started.  Thirty-three.  That's a lot!  I counted one day because I was bored.  Also thankful that I'm not one of those 33 wipe-outs.

I made myself a Strawberry-Banana smoothie after school.  Yum.
1 banana
1 C frozen strawberries
Around 1 C milk...if too thick, add a little extra.
2 T ground flax seed
1-2 T lemon juice
1 t honey (cause I like how it tastes.)

Blend.  I find it works best if I put the banana on the bottom, nearest the blades.  If it's too thick, add milk; too thin, add more strawberries.  Pour and eat/drink.  I would add a picture, but I already drank all of it.

Also, if you haven't read this post by Ann Voskamp, you really should.  I enjoyed it immensely!

I probably ought to start working on homework.  Do you have any random thoughts to add on to this post?  I'd love to hear them. :-)