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.