I did something really bad!  I ordered myself a Flip Mino video camcorder.  I felt so guilty about it... and I was thinking, "I'm just gonna treat myself to an early Christmas present." hehe  I know these have been out for a while, but I just found out about them a few days ago and I just had to get myself one!  x  I've been wanting a pocket-sized camcorder forever now, mainly to take videos of the kiddos and when I'm out and about with the hubby.

Have you heard of the Flip camcorders?  If not, check out their website and the reviews on CNET.  I think once Apple comes out with something to compete with that, then Flip is screwed.  But who am I to talk, I've never had any Apple products anyways.

But you know what's so neat about the Flip Mino, you can design your own lil Mino!

p.s.  I didn't buy mine directly from Flip (if I did I would make myself a custom one.)  I actually ordered a black one from Dell since I had some discounts.

someday we'll know if love can move a mountain.
someday we'll know why the sky is blue.
someday we'll know, why I wasn't meant for you...

Okay, I was playing around with my camera last night and took these pics.

Kids picked their own Halloween costumes this year.  We actually went to the mall earlier to pick something out, yes I know, last minute shopping this year.  Avani is Abby Cadabby.  She calls herself "Abby Butterfly" and she adores her costume.  And Vera wanted to be Bat Girl.  I took a few pictures of them trying on their costumes earlier.  We're going to go Trick or Treat at the mall tomorrow.  The girls are very excited. 

Ain't this gorgeous!  I found it on Flickr.

I'm not talking about myself, of course, although finding time for that has been difficult since I started working first shift a few months ago and with Army's work schedule.. and... the kids, can get in the way, but sometimes we work around that.  hehe  Well, today my co-worker & I were chit-chatting about how she's not attracted to her husband anymore, and they pretty much don't have sex anymore... she told me probably 3 times so far this year.. if even that.  And she's only 28!.. plus they've only been married for 4 years.  She doesn't wanna get a divorce but she wants to see other ppl.  And I told her, go for it.  lol  But she says she doesn't know where to meet guys.  We talked about some websites and she's gonna look into it.    I think I have a healthy/normal sex appetite, Army use to say he thinks I'm hornier than the average girl.. I'm not so sure if he still thinks that way.  But I think I'm just average.  Army on the other hand, I know he wants it AT LEAST once a day.. he NEVER turns down sex.. always "up"for it.    But if he can get it a few times a day, that'll be ideal.  So I think he has a high sex drive.  Which I stress about often these past few months cuz I'm not able to keep up with it.  Although if you ask him, he'll say sex isn't that important to him.. that's what porn's for. lol

And with me & Army, we still do it like 2-4x a week, not as often as before, but many times when Army wants it... I'm REALLY, REALLY tired.  I'm usually sleepy around 10pm.  I wake up at 5:45am for work and most nights I sleep at around 11pm.  So I'm awake for like 17 hours.  My job is mentally tiring, and I think it's somewhat physically tiring too from having to talk almost non-stop for 8 hrs.  And 2 or 3 times a week, when I get home from work... I have to drive my MIL to her workplace right away.. which is close to mine... so it's like I have to drive back & forth... it takes 15-20 minutes to get there, so the commute isn't too long compared to other ppl, but it still sucks to drive back & forth.  Then when I'm FINALLY at home, around 5pm... I have to make sure the dog's taken cared of.  Then make sure the kids eat, bathe.  And help Vera with her homework.. and spend some time with the kids.. and next thing you know, it's probably around 8 O'clock.  See what shows there are on TV to record, do some chores.. get food ready for Army since THIS night he's working until close and gets home at around 9:15pm.  And next thing ya know, daddy will be home any minute!  I'm still in my work clothes... I rush to change and freshen up for him.  I tell myself to try not to look so tired.  Army comes home, greets me with a big smile, hug & kisses.. we catch up for a few minutes about our day.. Vera gets ready for bed.  Army eats and catches up on some sports.  It's probably around 10pm by now and my mind & body starts yearning for sleep.  Army sometimes whines and gives me that sad face about how he wants me to stay up later and spend some time with him.  Not just for sex, really. lol  He's a big baby and wants us to spend more quality time together.  But most of the time I just shut him down and say that I'm tired and I have to work tomorrow.  And that's why we LOVE the weekends, because I get more sleep and we get a lot more time together.  And that's why I hardly ever blog.  I rather spend my free time with my loves.    Oki, night night. 

If you haven't already heaaaarrrrrd.  BUT, it seems like my entire department at work knows about it.  I came in this morning with my cubicle decorated with patriotic streamers and flags taped all over my desk, computer, & shelves.  There were red, white & blue leis hanging from whatever knick knacks I had around my desk.  I was congratulated by dozens of ppl, including the Director!  They even got me a huge cake.  I wore my lei all day at work.. hehe.  I was also approached by ppl I didn't know who were interested in becoming a US Citizen and they wanted to know my experience.  It was overall a very good experience and the process was much faster than I had expected.

HERMIT THAT HELD A GRUDGE
One of my Jumbo crabs “Biggie” decided to change out of his favorite African Snail Shell and another crab “Strawberry” decided to move right into it.  After changing, Strawberry proceeded to bury for his annual molt.  I could tell Biggie had “buyer’s remorse” but couldn’t find his old shell.  He kept changing into other similar shells but just wasn’t content.  He finally settled on one that would make due.  Almost 3 months later, Strawberry resurfaced, freshly molted.  Immediately Biggie approached him from behind and began rocking him trying to evict him from “his” old shell.  I heard Strawberry croaking and separated the two into different corners of the cage, figuring that would be the end of it.  I was sadly mistaken.  I found Strawberry dead the next day missing a walking leg and large claw.  I looked for the culprit and sure enough Biggie had “his” old shell back.  I’m always amazed as I tell this story about the Jumbo that held a 3 month grudge, but it illustrates the point that shells are not to be taken lightly…it’s a matter of life or death to a hermit crab.

courtesy of:  http://www.thecrabbagepatch.com

I've always considered myself a very humane person, more so as I get older.  So I guess when it comes to Immigration issues, I think more about how peoples lives and families are affected than the immigration laws.  I could care less about the well off Americans.  How about the people who were born to or lived in very poor conditions?  I don't think many Americans understand the REAL struggle for survival and to make a better living for their children... as in a better living where their children has a chance to LIVE without struggling everyday to eat.

I was reading this recent article on CNN about one of the largest workforce raid in history.  And it just bothers me how we (the US) can treat people like animals, just because they are "illegal."  There must be another way to deal with illegal immigration than to just raid places, shackle people and send them to jail or back to where they came from.  There just has to be a better way.  Families get torn apart, and what's more important than family?!  I know people have different point of views and I tend to think from my heart and not my head.  And I believe that God wants us to be good and compassionate, to care for humanity.  We should stop being so selfish and thinking about ourselves and our personal gains and benefits.  Our lives are not nearly as bad compared to many illegal immigrants in the US.  And many of them are just working to make a better life for themselves and their families because they came from unfortunate situations and/or impoverished countries.

And here's just some comments that were left about that raid in Potsville, which is just a small town in Iowa, good going ICE... ruin a small community will ya.

We should keep on deporting people until only American Indians are left. I'm sure everyone here agrees with me. We can't have people coming to America and mowing our lawns for cheap, or working in slaughterhouses for cheap. Those are glamorous jobs reserved for true Americans who rightfully earned their jobs by planning ahead and being born here.

If those immigrants are stupid enough to be born in crappy countries then they should suffer for their stupidity. Screw foreigners they don't understand our Christian culture. This is the way Jesus would want it.

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Illegal immigrants steal jobs from hard working Americans? What a laugh! Your jobs have all gone overseas, America. Wake up! You're squabbling over the scraps, while you let the real villains fleece you with impunity! Anyway, those of you who think US citizens are lining up for jobs at $9.00/hour at these places need to do a little homework. It isn't happening! Sure, they could entice citizen workers by paying more, as long as you don't mind paying $15 for a cheeseburger in the end! What a lame debate! Worst thing is, 99% of you are just plain afraid of Mexicans, so quit making up excuses and call it what it is.

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Please read the article and think about what side you're on, and I know many, if not most Americans are on the other side.