Ashlee Simpson made my day

First let me just say that this is my second try at this blog. I tried to publish my first blog, which I really liked, and it didn't work. I am now extremely angry, but am choosing to try again anyway.

On the way to work this morning I heard about Ashlee Simpson's Saturday night live mishap and it made my day. That girl cannot sing and the only reason she has a record deal is her stupid sister Jessica. Jessica can actually sing, I'll give her that, but Ashlee. Come on people. I saw her perform live on TRL once and she should have used a back up track it was so bad. There are too many talented musicians out there who deserve platinum albums and little girls need a better role model than her. So, I feel like she got what she deserved Saturday night, because she didn't earn any of this fame. I think this makes me a mean person, but oh well, it's the truth.

Today felt like spring outside but looking around it is definitely autumn. The fall leaves are in their prime with reds, oranges, yellows, and browns. The bright colors against a beautiful blue sky solidify this as my absolute favorite season. All these colors make me happy, even when the sky is grey like most of last week.

Go Cardinals! Jason and I had the great privelege of being in attendance last Thursday night at game 7. We got to see an amazing catch by Edmonds, a crucial base hit by Pujols followed directly by the game winning home run by Rolen. It was the most amazing sports moment of our entire lives, and for life-long Cardinals fans it just doesn't get any better. We were hugging complete strangers, I was off the ground a couple of times, and tears actually came to my eyes I was so darn excited. So far the world series has been a little shaky, but I still have confidence in our boys. Go Cards!

We got a kitty! We had been looking here and there for a perfect feline friend for Sophie and I found him at the mall last weekend. It's so funny to buy an animal in the place one usually goes for clothes, perfume and makeup. I had to buy a wedding present for my bosses friend, so while at the mall I took a peek at a store I had never noticed before, "Adopt a Stray" and that's what I did. The moment I saw him I knew he was the one. Why, well first of all, he matches Sophie. He is all white with brown ears, just like Sophie. And, he has beautiful blue eyes. He's adorable, and he's extremely cuddly, playful and social. Basically the exact opposite of the cat I lived with in college. When I pet Pedro (that's his name) he purrs, he rubs against my legs, he rubs his cheek on my cheek- he knows how to accept and give love. Cassie tried to bite my hand off, my face off, my eyeballs out- any damage she could do- just for petting her. Pedro has restored my faith in kitty cats. It's so funny to me how much joy I get out of a cat and a dog, but I just do. Our little family feels complete and Sophie has someone to play with while we're gone at work all day. They are actually already friends and it's just stinkin' adorable. I'm not becoming one of those wierd animal people right? Right...

Finally, let me just say how happy I am that the election is now only one week away. I've been sick of this election since about April, so I'm ready for it to be over. I am very excited to vote and I think I've muddled through all of the negative ads to figure out the best cadidates for local offices. I'm ready. Are you? Everyone needs to vote. Everyone, no matter what. I don't care if you don't like the candidates. I don't care if you're in a car accident on the way to the polls. Vote. Exercise your precious right. Do it. If you choose not to, please don't tell me because if you do I will have to try very hard not to tell you that you are stupid, and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Vote. For you, for me, for your feelings. Please. It's that simple. Thank God it's almost over. Ahhhh! vote.
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Ashlee Simpson made my day

On the way to work this morning I heard about Ashlee Simpson's mishap on Saturday night live and it put me in a good mood for the rest of the day. When I heard her perform live the first time on TRL it was awful- she should have used a back up track- and I wondered how this girl got a record deal. I later found out she was Jessica Simpson's sister and from then on everytime I here her I get angry. There are too many talented musicians out there who actually deserve a platinum album. So, I felt like she got what she deserved, and it made me happy. I think I'm a mean person.

Today felt like spring, but as I look out the window I see orange, red, yellow, brown, green and a beautiful blue sky. Autumn is hands down my favorite season and the beauty of the changing leaves just makes me happy.

We got a cat! We named him Pedro. The best part is that he matches our dog Sophie. They are both white with brown ears. The two are actually playing together a lot and seem like they'll be good friends. Now we don't have to feel so guilty when we leave Sophie all day to work. She has a friend! Our family feels complete. It's so ridiculous that I get so much joy out of animals, but what can I say- I just do! Oh, and the best part about Pedro is that he is loving and affectionate. When I pet him he purrs, rather than hissing at me, or biting me, or punching me in the eyeball with his paw. I think I needed to have a good dog in my life to erase the memory of my train wreck of a dog Sunny, and I needed a good cat to erase the damaging experiences I had with Cassie the psycho cat who would not return my love. Sophie and Pedro have restored my faith in the animal kind.

Go Cardinals!!!!! Jason and I got to go to game 7 last week at Busch Stadium and watch the Cardinals clench the National League and get their ticket to the World Series. Both of us have been Cardinals fans our entire lives (Jason was raised a Cardinal fan even in Texas) and it was the most exciting sports event of our lives. The crowd was so electric, I've never felt anything like it. It was seriously the most exciting day since our wedding (but our wedding was still better). We were hugging complete strangers when Rolen hit his homerun and I was so excited tears actually came to my eyes. It was fabulous. Even though they lost the first two games, I have not lost hope. Go Cards!

Finally, may I say that I am so thrilled the election is only a week a way. I am so sick of politics. I am very excited to vote and I've figured out everything down to the local offices. I'm ready and I'm so nervous to see the outcome. I just can't wait for it to be over. Ahhhhh! Vote, no matter what people. Even if you don't like any of the candidates for any office. Even if you have a 104 degree fever. Even if you've never voted in your life. Even if you get in a car accident on the way to the polls. There is no excuse for not exercising this precious right to vote and if you choose not to, don't tell me because I will have to strain very hard to not yell in your face that you are stupid. Thank you, God bless, and good night.