Gosh it’s been a while. Isen’t that how it always is though. I seriously haven’t had two minutes to come on and even see what’s going on the blogging world-I’m so detached. But anyways that’s not the point of my post. I’ve had some things on my mind that I just can’t seem to shake and I need to put it out there somewhere. Seeing as you all know me I don’t feel like I’m hiding behind my blog, hiding behind the internet to be expressing my opinions here. You all know where I live, or at least where I am every Sunday morning.

Now before you think I’m going to wax philosophical, don’t. I don’t think I could do that if I tried my hardest. No this is just something I’ve been noticing lately, and maybe it’s because I’m growing up. . . or annoyed. I don’t know.

Recently I started reading a very good book series called Twilight. It’s along the lines of Harry Potter in that it’s epic and engaging, but a completely different set of realities go with it. I’m not going to get into it here, you can look it up for yourself. Recently the final book of the series was released, which everyone who was a fan (including myself) anxiously awaited. I read it, and I was overwhelmed with disappointment. I won’t list all my problems with the book here since most of you probably haven’t even heard of it, but it can all be summed up by saying that I feel the author traded morals for an easy write. Now I KNOW not everyone agrees with me. My best friend doesn’t agree with me in the least. But here’s where my biggest pet peeve comes into play. Disagreeing with someone on something as meaningless in the scheme of life as the plot of a book should not ruin relationships. It shouldn't’t be a time for attacking others, or trying to force your opinions on them. Really in anything in life attempting to FORCE your ideas or opinions is NOT a good idea. Even as Christian if we trying to argue someone into Christianity 99.9% of the time we’ll be rejected, and so will our beliefs. It doesn’t help anyone’s case to be pushy about what they think.

Now I expected to be in the minority with my views on the material I read. I was surprised to find that a lot of people agreed with me. A lot of people disagreed with me too. And you know what . . .I really don’t care. My opinion of the book is just that. . .it’s totally and 100% MINE. No one else lives in my head (thank goodness because it’d probably scare you have to death) and I don’t live in anyone elses-so the things that are important to me, things I value, and the way I see the world are GOING to be guaranteed different. Even with people who I’m very close with. I’m very frustrated though when I can’t even have a conversation with a person, without them dismissing my views. I just didn’t like the book. I’m sorry that you aren’t happy about that but that’s the way it is. I’m glad that YOU could enjoy yourself. If there wasn’t independent thought no books would ever be written. There’d be no such thing as creativity.

I guess this is sounding a lot like I’m trying to speaking through my blog to this person-but honestly they don’t read this so I’m not directing it to that person. I’m just trying to let off some steam. I enjoy the back and forth, the give and take of differing opinions-I’m perfectly fine acquiescing when YOU have a good point. But I don’t appreciate always being told my point of view is wrong. Especially on a BOOK, or a musical group or a movie. I happened to LOVE Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Some people I know, didn’t. But to make fun of me, or bash the movie extra hard in my presence, when you are aware of my fervent love for all things Indy, that’s just mean.

Is there a point to this post? Well yes I suppose-beyond just letting loose. This recent problem has made me more aware of the fact that not everyone agrees all the time. I’m going to try to be accepting of other people’s likes and dislikes without making them feel like less of a human being for whichever category they fall into. I’m just wondering what other people think about the subject too. I’m sure we’ve all had these situations-has anyone ever had it happen with someone who chooses to reject you totally for your opinions?

ahhhh. . .do you hear that.  . .it's the sound of summer. I can hear it calling me from the other side of June. In an answer to the call I've broken out the flip flops and shorts already. I could get used to this! It's a good thing that the weather had warmed up a bit since my last post, since this weekend is the weekend that my furry little baby (no I didn't adopt an Ewok-but wouldn't that be cool?!) Digby comes home! Of course out of a little of 8 I chose to love the largest puppy, who already a monster pooch and he's not even 2 months old yet! My poor daschund is going to have a heart attack when I walk in with not only another dog (she's a spoiled little princess and doesen't like to share) but a HUGE dog at that. I'm crossing my fingers that they'll become friends!

Since the little buger was coming we made sure our yard was in order, and it's been needing some love for a long time now anyway. The front yard was still dug up from when we replaced the plumbing system, and we had a mound of topsoil just waiting to be spread. Thankfully my hubby is a hard worker and he filled in that hold and spread that topsoil like a pro(i love you babe!). Now we just have to plan grass. Hehe. I've never personally had to do this, but from what I can tell there can be quite alot of heartache and headache involved. We really don't know a whole lot about what we're doing, but we're hoping for the best. It would be nice to have the left side of the yard match the right.

In other news I've decided to start some other blogs, and I'd like to mention one of them here (shamless, shamless). www.roomofpowder.blogspot.com is my beauty blog. I'm a girly girl in the sense that I love to play around with makeup and get all prettied up! I know as a believer that this is obviously not the most important thing in life, that God places more imporance on the inward beauty of a woman. But everything in moderation, and makeup and beauty things too! I find that the best way to know what is good vs. what's a waste in that department is to read reveiws. I've found the reviews of other extreamly helpful and decided that in a small way if I could help someone else out than it's worth the extra typing. So it's not earthshattering or anything but if you ever feel like taking a look there it is. I enjoy doing it so I hope other people will enjoy reading it!

Okidokie. I have to go. I smell Pizza!!!