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.
Let's hope this got posted!