Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I can't believe it's that time of the year already. It's pretty remarkable all that I have to be thankful for this year.
Yesterday I began looking into how to legally change my name after I get married. All I have to say is, ahhhhhhh!
There are some days where I really miss having a dog. I miss having an animal happy to see me and having someone to keep me company when nobody else is at home.
Hey, all! Sean and I have registered at amazon.com. I thought I'd post it here for those who are interested.
I know that pretty much no one reads this blog but I guess I'll continue to write anyway.
I have a huge foreign policy paper due Tuesday morning at 9 and I haven't even started. I'm screwed.
It's amazing that I'll be married next month on December 18th. I've always dreamed of my wedding day, and I am so excited that I feel as though I could burst. It's the supreme act of love and commitment.
Just one month to go. =)
I really think you should start a blog, Gabby. I keep meaning to mention that to you, but I keep forgetting. Curse my memory! ;-)
I think you have a lot to say and I know I'd love to read about your thoughts on things.
Just a suggestion!
Love ya!
Gabby asked me about what the outcome was for a couple of the measures on the ballot, so I looked up that information to post here for anyone else who is interested in the results. Also, here's the breakdown for Stanislaus County.
| State Ballot Measures | 100.0% ( 25423 of 25423 ) precincts reporting as of Nov. 6, 2008, at 10:07 a.m. |
| Statewide Results |
| Name | Yes Votes | % | No Votes | % | |||
| 1A | Y | Safe, Reliable High-Speed Train Bond Act | 5,072,778 | 52.2% | 4,661,366 | 47.8% | |
| 2 | Y | Standards for Confining Farm Animals | 6,259,522 | 63.2% | 3,656,765 | 36.8% | |
| 3 | Y | Children's Hospital Bond Act. Grant Program. | 5,314,603 | 54.9% | 4,383,084 | 45.1% | |
| 4 | N | Parent Notif. Before Terminating Minor's Pregnancy | 4,761,793 | 48.0% | 5,157,390 | 52.0% | |
| 5 | N | Nonviolent Drug Offense. Sentencing, Parole, Rehab | 3,910,125 | 40.0% | 5,843,962 | 60.0% | |
| 6 | N | Police, Law Enforcement Funding. Criminal Laws. | 2,927,597 | 30.7% | 6,581,530 | 69.3% | |
| 7 | N | Renewable Energy Generation | 3,419,193 | 35.1% | 6,307,979 | 64.9% | |
| 8 | Y | Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry | 5,387,939 | 52.5% | 4,883,460 | 47.5% | |
| 9 | Y | Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole. | 5,100,970 | 53.5% | 4,438,988 | 46.5% | |
| 10 | N | Altern. Fuel Vehicles and Renewable Energy Bonds | 3,889,794 | 40.2% | 5,763,536 | 59.8% | |
| 11 | Y | Redistricting | 4,666,457 | 50.6% | 4,567,689 | 49.4% | |
| 12 | Y | Veterans' Bond | 5,998,849 | 63.5% | 3,452,835 | 36.5% | |
As I hope everyone is aware Election Day is tomorrow. Make sure you go to your polling place tomorrow! Voting is a civic duty and I'm tired of people not participating because they are lazy. That's right, I'm talking to you! :-P
If you got your ballot but didn't have enough time to mail it back you can find out what your polling place is and hand in your ballot at your assigned polling place. That way your vote will still be counted.
Here's where you can look up your polling place for Stanislaus county:
Polling Place Lookup
If you aren't sure if you are registered to vote you can find out that information and other frequently asked questions about voting here.
And there you have it. You don't have any more excuses!
I came across this tea chest on amazon.com during some browsing, and I would love to have it! I absolutely love tea. I remember how one Christmas my mom got a chest full of different teas and how much fun it was to try out a new flavor. A little odd perhaps but tea always reminds me of Christmas time and those carefree days.
So if you're thinking about what to get me for Christmas.... ;-)
