Stupid Kids

My mom woke up yesterday morning and noticed that Jesse and Sarah’s tires were flat. When they got a better look at them, they noticed that nails had been shot into them with a nail gun. So, four tires were ruined, my dad had to take the day off the get them fixed, let’s not even talk about the money they had to spend at Les Schwab. At first they thought that maybe one of Jesse’s friends did it, and then they noticed another car down the street with the same problem.

I just don’t understand what the hell is going on with teenagers. I’m assuming the culprits were teenagers simply because I can’t imagine an adult getting much satisfaction out of something like this. I don’t remember ever being destructive just for fun. I did do some rebellious things like steal the occasional cigarette or beer from my parents, but that only affected me. I would have never gotten the idea to take a nail gun to a sleeping stranger’s car tires. I wouldn’t have even been in the same company with people who would have thought that would be cool.

I’m sure that some people would like to blame Susanville for being a sleepy town that can’t keep the kids entertained. But I think that’s a ridiculous thought. Susanville hasn’t changed that much since I was a teenager and I never got into trouble like that. There must be something wrong if these kinds of kids can’t be satisfied with a movie or walk around town on a Friday night.

And look at the kids who are doing what’s called ‘farming’. These are parties where every person has to bring a handful of any kind of medicine that’s in their parent’s medicine cabinet. They mix all the drugs in a bowl and then each take a handful with a beer. I was amazed when I heard kids were doing this, and also very worried. It’s only been six years since I was a senior in high school and just look at what the kids are doing now to get their kicks. Six years…..what’s going to be around when my kids are in high school? I don’t even want to think about it!

Tired of Politics

Is anyone else tired of politics? I sure am! I can't wait for this year's presidential election to be over and done with. I don't mind watching each candidate speak and debate with one another. I hate when they decide to take juvenile measures and make commercial about how horrible the other person is. They are both guilty of it, and I'm sick of it being all over my t.v. screen and on the cover of the newspapers. Why try and win votes with a negative message? It just makes no sense to me.

While I'm on the subject of the political campaign.....go out and VOTE! It's your civic duty and the only way that your voice can truly be heard. I don't really care what political party you stand with, just make sure you are registered and go to the polls on election day! That way, when our country goes through things like war and threat of recession, you have a right to complain or stand behind what's going on.

And while I don't believe I need to share my political beliefs with anyone who reads this silly blog, just please make an educated decision. Look at what both candidates are showing and telling you. Don't be ignorant and say, 'well I heard Obama was a Muslim, so I won't vote for him.', or "McCain is too reminiscent of Bush." Do your own research and choose the person that you think would be the best choice to run our country.

Bustin' My Pup Out of Jail Today

I'm going to pick up our adopted dog at the prison today. I can't wait. I hope this is a smooth transition for her. I'll post some pictures up as soon as a can!

Feels Like Fall

Is anyone else in the mood to bake? I feel it coming on. Maybe it's the weather. It was hot yesterday, but then this morning it was a little chilly getting in the car to come to work. It makes me want to stay home and bake some pumpkin bread instead of sit at work all day.

I am so looking forward to being in our new home this fall. I can't even put it into words. Fall has to be one of my favorite times of the year, where the leaves are changing and there's a crisp feeling in the air. I can't wait to try out some new soups or fall desserts. I'm even looking forward to the comfort of our wood stove when it pops and crackles. I can't wait for Halloween parties and trick - or - treaters. Oh the fun we'll have decorating this year! We've never had this much space and Jeff has already been looking at decorations online. I simply can't wait!

In Desperate Need of Clothes

That's it! It's time to go shopping. Since we had to save money last year for the wedding, and our house, I haven't bought any clothes. It's time. I spilled my lunch on a shirt today and told Jeff that I needed new clothes. Most of them have stains or rips in them. I'm looking forward to buying some stuff, but lately, there hasn't been anything on the rack that interests me. I'm hoping I'll be able to come home with some nice clothes for work. I'm tired of the old rags I have, and everything is fading. I think it would be fitting though....new house, new dog, semi-new husband...new clothes!

The Best Laid Plans

So, we weren't able to celebrate our anniversary. Jeff came home from his training still trying to get over the flu. He was feeling better on Saturday, so we went ahead with our BBQ with Rob and Lily. It was fun. We had egg rolls, teryaki chicken and rice for dinner. It was the first time we got to use our Fry Daddy, which was given to us as a wedding present.

So, we just relaxed around the house all weekend. Yesterday was cold and windy, so we didn't even bother trying to go to the lake. Oh well, I guess there's always next year. We plan on doing our anniversary dinner this weekend, but I know that since I typed it, it probably won't happen!

And....it seems as though fall is upon us. It's been cold the last two days, and I'm worrying because we haven't been able to get any firewood yet since the woods have been closed all summer. But, in the same breath, I'm excited that this time of the year is just around the corner. I can't wait to bake some yummy fall recipes, plan our pumpking carving party, and just the all around cozy feeling I get when fall is in the air.