I woke up yesterday morning feeling an excitement in my gut, like it was Christmas. And I went to bed last night feeling like I was given the best present one could hope for in this day. And without sounding too melodramatic, because I could easily go there, that present was the gift of hope for our future and the future of this planet.  

In spite of the issues at the polls from malfunctioning machines, to running out of ballots, voter suppression, and all of the corruption in between, the American people came together in unprecedented numbers and spoke loudly.  I am so grateful that we finally woke up and took serious actions in deciding how we wanted our future to be. 

And thanks to Madaline, our words were heard and our check-marks, slashes, and punches marking Obama as the desired president were seen and correctly counted. And thanks to Madaline we all went to bed last night with victorious smiles spread across our faces…Change is Here.

Maddie:  I have no idea how you pulled it all off; I look forward to reading the AAR’s someday soon. But words can not express how grateful I am that you did. Through your exemplary efforts we got a huge landslide and coattails. As I said I had no doubt in you whatsoever or in your abilities. And I couldn’t be more delighted over the results. 

As much as I loved your quote from the other day, I wanted to post it again with a slight change:

‘Take heart that the day has not yet come when a man can defeat the determined will of a GirlZ.’

I too say it with the firm belief that a GirlZ always gets the job done. Thank you. 

Anonz: I can not leave you out of this equation. As I mentioned the other day, I don’t believe in coincidences; I believe that things happen for a reason. Just as I believe that you stumbled onto my blog for a reason. And that your profound experience with Nia has transformed you in ways that only you are aware of, leading you to do and say things that you most likely would not have done or said before. I am grateful to that little girl.

And although you may not have believed in Madaline’s abilities, the information that you confessed only fueled the fire inside of me, and without it…well let’s just say, ‘knowledge is powerful.’ And in this case, ‘more powerful than any amount of money.’ Thank you.  And, I will heed your suggestion.

Hi Guam: Thanks for the stats – I could not find the info yesterday morning. It looks like Guam was once again right on!

Mary, Connie and Carl:  Thanks for posting your issues at the polls – I am sure your experiences were just a few of many.  

Dori, Mindy Shawn, and Lori: Thank you for the congrats – It has been a long and rewarding road to victory. 

Doug and Zen Lill: Wow. Trippy huh? Thanks for your love and kind words.  So…What’s next? :)

Hello Readers:  Thank you for going out there and voting! – I know most of you are so thrilled over the results.  It is a time of celebration but it is also a time to continue to work hard.  President Obama ( I just love saying that!)  has his work cut out for him, but so do we.  This is just the beginning and I so look forward to the changes knowing that we have stepped up and are a force to be reckoned with. 

Okay..I just have to add…being the fashion maven that I am…Didn’t ya just love how the Obama’s looked all dressed up in black and red? Yep, they wore red and took the red states! And Michelle looked stunning – so not the typical ‘first lady’ dress!

Comments? I’d love to hear about your celebratory evening – blog me.

Peace out…

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Click here to Volunteer for Obama!

And, if you can take the day off be one of the many volunteers and make a difference. Click above and get involved.  Doug and I are volunteering today to swing the battleground states.  It is an historical moment – why not be a part of it?  And If you can’t, then at least go out and vote and get your friends and family to vote too!  

Don’t be one of these!

Make sure that you know your vote counted!  I believe that I have posted everything that you need in order to make your vote count. If you are questioning anything go to yesterday’s post “Wednesday is ‘not’ a voting day” or “Early Voting? Make sure that you have Election Protection”  for tips at the polls.  Really…there is not much more to say but: Good luck everyone and think…

“President Obama!”

PS: And if you live in California, Please vote Yes on prop 2! for the animals and, No on Prop 8! for equal rights. Thank you!

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Hey Cuba:  I agree! I haven’t been this excited ever over an election. I have enjoyed being in the mix of it and I am so looking forward to today and celebrating tonight.

Hi Konduz:  Isn’t that what it is all about? The freedom to say what is on our mind…to be able to debate with others and have intelligent conversation.  How we can sometimes take it for granted because we can not imagine what it would be like to not have that freedom. It is women like you who remind us how lucky we women are to be born in the US. I hope for freedom for all.

Interesting stat Guam – thanks for the tip! 

Hi Gleia:  Wow. Hmmm…I’m curious…they shot through a wormhole and in order to get back out through the web, they need another one to exit…surely their presence must be known by you-know-who – Yes? So..what else can we expect from their presence besides more earthquakes and such? Has competition over earthly enjoyments entered the picture? Please share.

Hello Yanni: I realize that this blog has been very focused on the election, but you gotta admit it has been pretty damn exciting. However, politics will not be the focus from now on but it will have a presence no doubt.

As far as my legs – where have ya been? – I’v already shown them. :) In regards to the t-shirts – so sorry. I would love to be able to assist – maybe when the powers that be make a change over I’ll be able to sell something. Until then…. 

Maddie: I wish you an easy and effortless day in accomplishing your orders.

Hey ZL:  It has been awhile…how are you?

Doug: Are ya ready? Let’s go!

Readers:  Comments? Stories to share about your experience at the polls? You know what to do – blog me.

Have a beautiful day everyone!

12:47 PM: Just checking in. Hey everyone, I’ve been reading your comments so far…Let’s help Madaline -If you are experiencing major issues at the polls and people are having problems voting or feel that their ballot is being tossed, blog it here and make sure you list where you are located – Thanks!

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I have never been obsessed with having lots of money. In fact I have never been driven by it in anything that I have done. (No judgement on those that are.) My life, which includes my work, has always been based around the fact of living my life how I want and working in a career that inspires me and answers my passion for creativity.

My driving force has never been money. Yes, it was always wonderful making money doing what I loved to do, but it was never my reason for doing it. What really drove me was creative freedom.  The ability to be creative in my own terms…seeing my creations come to life exactly how I designed them to be. And because I have been doing this for over 24 years pretty consistently, I believe that I have taken my position for granted. I never felt as lucky and blessed as I truly have been.

Whenever I would meet someone and they asked what I did, my answer always left them saying the same thing to me, ‘Oh you are so lucky to be able to be in such a creative field doing what you love to do.’  But it was my life and I must admit that when something comes pretty easy, when talent comes naturally, one may not feel it is as special as others might think it is. Designing was and still is in my nature. It is what makes me tick, what inspires me, what brings me pure joy…what I have been blessed to have an abundance of. 

Money on the other hand felt special because it never came easy. Money was the ever-elusive thing that as much as it never drove me, it was always present in my mind…jabbing at me. I never could attain enough of it that lead me to feeling totally successful in my life. 

I have discovered recently that I may not have been a huge success in making lots of money but that in all of my years of hard work I was a huge success in doing what I loved to do. I am finally realizing after all of these years how blessed I really have been.  I couldn’t really see past the lack of success in the financial area. Society bases success on how much money one makes and unfortunately I allowed society to define success for me to a certain degree. 

I felt in my life that I had it all, and really an abundance of ‘it’…except in one little area…financial freedom. In reality there was always enough. And even in these hard times now, I realize just how blessed I have been and how blessed I really am. 

Last night I was zoning out on ‘Deal or no Deal’ – a reality game on TV where one can win a million dollars. I used to love this show but last night I felt very differently. These people on the show were so obsessed with the money and the happiness that they thought it would bring that it made me ill to watch.  They had a chance of walking home with over 600k and they chose to go for the mil, even when a family member said, ‘Take it – don’t be greedy.’ But no one paid attention to dear ‘ol mom’s advice. They were chomping at the bit for more and their greed got the best of them. They walked away with one dollar.

I walked away from the television feeling like this family represented our country. And all I could think was, “I’m done. I am done with wondering when my ‘time will come’…when all of my hard work will ‘pay off’. I am done with the constant tickling of the lack in my life.  The obsessive thoughts over money…that if I just do this right, this will come.’ My life is so rich in so many areas.  Yes, it would be delightful if it was in my pocketbook too, but this focus on the lack of it, surprise…only brings more and more importantly blinds me to seeing the abundance that I do have in so many more areas of my life.

Readers: I usually do not get so personal on my blog by writing about my finances, but I felt that maybe some of you in the midst of this economy might also be focused on your lack instead of seeing the abundance in your life.

I need to post this so I will address the rest of you commentators later. Thanks.

Hi Madaline: Barring any parameters that I previously gave you, do whatever it takes to prevent the republicans from stealing the election. I expect your answer immediately. You have your orders. 21MRB

Peace out.

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Again, Let me say that I am not saying that all muslim men are violent brutes. Did I ever say that? I’ve worked with a few muslim men in Asia, and not one showed me any signs of disrespect, and I was their superior at the work place. They were perfect gentlemen, and a delight to work with. And why get on my case? It was the muslim women who wrote in screaming about their men, and hatred for them, not me. And dear Cruel Secretary….before you like Fatemeh start putting words into my mouth, I am well aware of the atrocities that many men of many color, and lack thereof, around the world commit. I am not sitting here eating bon bons with my thumb up my ass reading Cosmo. You obviously haven’t read any past posts where white men were getting their share.  Women abuse is rampant and I will say it one last time….It is not just reserved for the muslim men in this world. (Hell, for all I know, Fatemeh could actually be a muslim man posing as a woman.) Men in all cultures have been abusive. I am not singling out any one group nor am I lumping them all together and calling all men abusive. Are we on the same page now? 

Hmm…You know, I have to stop. 

I am feeling defensive and I feel my ego rising, and I don’t want to go there. We could keep bantering back and forth with these attacking attitudes, point by point, and I still feel we would get no where, so I am going to graciously bow out or at least take a breath and leave my egoic emotions to rest.   

Okay, as I read back on my posts, perhaps in my excited passion to help, my emotions interfered and I did not choose my words wisely, articulating myself clearly. I feel I am not being heard, and my thoughts are, you are feeling the same way too. Perhaps in wanting those in need to know that I have heard them, I neglected to give equal time to  those that just wanted to be heard too.  It seems I have given the impression that I have chosen sides when I have just given more time to those that asked for support. No opinions were discounted intentionally, I just chose to give more focus to those that supported what I was bringing to light. I am not attached to any side of the story, and if I could ‘decide’ the story, the one I’m shedding light on wouldn’t be it. 

My feeling is that the information, the side that no one wants to talk about, the side that is too painful to discuss, the side that people would rather not hear, needs more light shed on it for it to sink into people’s lives and have more of an impact than page 10, in the bottom left-hand corner of some newspaper. There is of course the other side, there always is, but that was not my focus. Perhaps, it deserves some equal time too. 

Racist? No. But, perhaps if you had just tuned into my blog you might come to that conclusion since I have been riding pretty hard on the muslim man, but if you have been reading my blog for over the past year you would see that the majority of the brunt has been given to the white man in defense of the OTW’s (other than whites). And not just in the abuse of women but abuse on a global level in regards to not only women, but people, animals, the environment.  

Sexist meme? – Not sure what that is but I rescue dogs not women.  Rescuing animals have always been my passion. It has never been my passion to rescue or to save women. I have a large readership. My goal to help women has been to bring these subjects to light on my blog and to discuss ideas, and collaborate.  As I mentioned I don’t know what to do but bringing it to focus is the first step.

I guess what disappoints me the most over the past few days is that egos have gotten in the way, judgement has raised it’s ugly head, and good intentions have been overlooked. And because of this we women are not connecting.  Maybe this discussion is too sensitive to have over the internet where misconceptions can easily be made.  There is no intonation to be heard, there is no facial expression to be seen, and this topic is just too close to heart, too personal, and we have not gotten up close and personal enough. 

It is obvious that where we stand now, we are women of different cultures and backgrounds that are challenged when we try come together via a common purpose, where clear communication and understanding is paramount,  and realizing where support is needed or even desired.  Although I may not know much about the everyday details and lives of many, what I do know is that women abuse is widespread…..and I will continue to learn, to write about it, and support women where support is wanted. And lastly, that we have a long way to go. 

So, I am going to put my ego aside and really look at what all of you have written. I am humbled by this experience. I have learned much, and I am grateful.  Mostly I have learned that I need to learn more. Thanks for participating and being a voice for many. 

So…onto my topic for the day: 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSBgH_wf5bc&hl=en&fs=1]

Yes, it is still the focus of women but actually one in particular: Sarah Palin, McCain’s pick for VP.  I knew nothing of this woman and when I researched her, I discovered that she has been the Governor of Alaska for only two years. And before that, she served two terms on the city council of Wasilla, Alaska, (population 6,700) and two terms as mayor/manager of Wasilla, Alaska.   And prior to that, a political reformer and hockey mom.  Hmmm….

How can McCain  point out over and over again of Obama’s lack of experience in foreign policy and defense matter, and then pick Palin as his VP with even less experience? Ah…actually none. Obama’s ‘lack of experience’ has been the republicans strongest argument against him. Could they be shooting themselves in the foot and blowing their chance at the presidency? I certainly hope so. 

Nothing personal against this woman, but speaking strictly business, a month ago in an interview, Palin dissed the VP position stating that it didn’t seem ‘produuctive’ and that she didn’t even know what the VP did.  Well hopefully she won’t get the chance to learn on our dime and time.  Palin is a conservative, pro-lifer, who would be right up there supporting McCain in overturning Roe v Wade -  that in itself is scary enough and my reason for not wanting her in.  She also believes that marriage should only be between a man and a woman.  So much for Gay rights. I would expect that coming from a conservative. Well, it’s obvious she’s the ticket they feel they need in order to score those white conservative women votes. 

But does she really think she can handle the job? Do you? Like I said, Hopefully we won’t have to find out.  Can you imagine if McCain became President and died and Palin became the President running our country?  We can be rest assured if McCain gets voted in, an assassination would never take place.  I know it’s a stretch,  but could that be part of his motivation of choosing her besides the obvious above?  I wouldn’t put anything past the Republicans. Oh, but that’s right, the ones who rip the people off daily, and strip us of our rights and privileges don’t get assassinated or even put in jail for their crimes. (yet.)  No, the JFK’s and the MLK’s, the ones who fight for the people, they are the ones who get assassinated.  

Where Obama is fighting for the people, stating, ‘it is not about him, it’s about the American people’,  McCain shows us blatantly, ‘it’s all about him’….and his cronies of course. 

Thoughts? Blog me.

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Again, Let me say that I am not saying that all muslim men are violent brutes. Did I ever say that? I’ve worked with a few muslim men in Asia, and not one showed me any signs of disrespect, and I was their superior at the work place. They were perfect gentlemen, and a delight to work with. And why get on my case? It was the muslim women who wrote in screaming about their men, and hatred for them, not me. And dear Cruel Secretary….before you like Fatemeh start putting words into my mouth, I am well aware of the atrocities that many men of many color, and lack thereof, around the world commit. I am not sitting here eating bon bons with my thumb up my ass reading Cosmo. You obviously haven’t read any past posts where white men were getting their share.  Women abuse is rampant and I will say it one last time….It is not just reserved for the muslim men in this world. (Hell, for all I know, Fatemeh could actually be a muslim man posing as a woman.) Men in all cultures have been abusive. I am not singling out any one group nor am I lumping them all together and calling all men abusive. Are we on the same page now? 

Hmm…You know, I have to stop. 

I am feeling defensive and I feel my ego rising, and I don’t want to go there. We could keep bantering back and forth with these attacking attitudes, point by point, and I still feel we would get no where, so I am going to graciously bow out or at least take a breath and leave my egoic emotions to rest.   

Okay, as I read back on my posts, perhaps in my excited passion to help, my emotions interfered and I did not choose my words wisely, articulating myself clearly. I feel I am not being heard, and my thoughts are, you are feeling the same way too. Perhaps in wanting those in need to know that I have heard them, I neglected to give equal time to  those that just wanted to be heard too.  It seems I have given the impression that I have chosen sides when I have just given more time to those that asked for support. No opinions were discounted intentionally, I just chose to give more focus to those that supported what I was bringing to light. I am not attached to any side of the story, and if I could ‘decide’ the story, the one I’m shedding light on wouldn’t be it. 

My feeling is that the information, the side that no one wants to talk about, the side that is too painful to discuss, the side that people would rather not hear, needs more light shed on it for it to sink into people’s lives and have more of an impact than page 10, in the bottom left-hand corner of some newspaper. There is of course the other side, there always is, but that was not my focus. Perhaps, it deserves some equal time too. 

Racist? No. But, perhaps if you had just tuned into my blog you might come to that conclusion since I have been riding pretty hard on the muslim man, but if you have been reading my blog for over the past year you would see that the majority of the brunt has been given to the white man in defense of the OTW’s (other than whites). And not just in the abuse of women but abuse on a global level in regards to not only women, but people, animals, the environment.  

Sexist meme? – Not sure what that is but I rescue dogs not women.  Rescuing animals have always been my passion. It has never been my passion to rescue or to save women. I have a large readership. My goal to help women has been to bring these subjects to light on my blog and to discuss ideas, and collaborate.  As I mentioned I don’t know what to do but bringing it to focus is the first step.

I guess what disappoints me the most over the past few days is that egos have gotten in the way, judgement has raised it’s ugly head, and good intentions have been overlooked. And because of this we women are not connecting.  Maybe this discussion is too sensitive to have over the internet where misconceptions can easily be made.  There is no intonation to be heard, there is no facial expression to be seen, and this topic is just too close to heart, too personal, and we have not gotten up close and personal enough. 

It is obvious that where we stand now, we are women of different cultures and backgrounds that are challenged when we try come together via a common purpose, where clear communication and understanding is paramount,  and realizing where support is needed or even desired.  Although I may not know much about the everyday details and lives of many, what I do know is that women abuse is widespread…..and I will continue to learn, to write about it, and support women where support is wanted. And lastly, that we have a long way to go. 

So, I am going to put my ego aside and really look at what all of you have written. I am humbled by this experience. I have learned much, and I am grateful.  Mostly I have learned that I need to learn more. Thanks for participating and being a voice for many. 

So…onto my topic for the day: 

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSBgH_wf5bc&hl=en&fs=1]

Yes, it is still the focus of women but actually one in particular: Sarah Palin, McCain’s pick for VP.  I knew nothing of this woman and when I researched her, I discovered that she has been the Governor of Alaska for only two years. And before that, she served two terms on the city council of Wasilla, Alaska, (population 6,700) and two terms as mayor/manager of Wasilla, Alaska.   And prior to that, a political reformer and hockey mom.  Hmmm….

How can McCain  point out over and over again of Obama’s lack of experience in foreign policy and defense matter, and then pick Palin as his VP with even less experience? Ah…actually none. Obama’s ‘lack of experience’ has been the republicans strongest argument against him. Could they be shooting themselves in the foot and blowing their chance at the presidency? I certainly hope so. 

Nothing personal against this woman, but speaking strictly business, a month ago in an interview, Palin dissed the VP position stating that it didn’t seem ‘produuctive’ and that she didn’t even know what the VP did.  Well hopefully she won’t get the chance to learn on our dime and time.  Palin is a conservative, pro-lifer, who would be right up there supporting McCain in overturning Roe v Wade -  that in itself is scary enough and my reason for not wanting her in.  She also believes that marriage should only be between a man and a woman.  So much for Gay rights. I would expect that coming from a conservative. Well, it’s obvious she’s the ticket they feel they need in order to score those white conservative women votes. 

But does she really think she can handle the job? Do you? Like I said, Hopefully we won’t have to find out.  Can you imagine if McCain became President and died and Palin became the President running our country?  We can be rest assured if McCain gets voted in, an assassination would never take place.  I know it’s a stretch,  but could that be part of his motivation of choosing her besides the obvious above?  I wouldn’t put anything past the Republicans. Oh, but that’s right, the ones who rip the people off daily, and strip us of our rights and privileges don’t get assassinated or even put in jail for their crimes. (yet.)  No, the JFK’s and the MLK’s, the ones who fight for the people, they are the ones who get assassinated.  

Where Obama is fighting for the people, stating, ‘it is not about him, it’s about the American people’,  McCain shows us blatantly, ‘it’s all about him’….and his cronies of course. 

Thoughts? Blog me.

Gratefully your blog host,

michelle ?

Aka BABE: Your Bad Ass Bitch Editor

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