Well, Finally!

Labels: babies, Celebs, pics

Book Happ'nins

Labels: books, new books, personal

Shoeaddict Asks...

Labels: favorite stuff, QOTD5

Gimmie, Gimmie

Breatheheavy.com has leaked Britney Spears' supposed new single "Gimme More"
CLICK to listen... My computer refused to cooperate and I could only listen to about 1 minute. Maybe it's not a Brit Brit fan?

Also, another song, "Cold As Fire" can be heard HERE. AGGGGGHHHHHH!!! The 1st 30 seconds of synthesized "Yeah" is just unnecessary. I like the beat but, OMG, the lyrics... I really laughed out loud. You gotta go listen! It's ridiculous.

And can we TALK about this picture? Photoshop is her BESTEST FRIEND these days.

Labels: Britney Spears, music

TOUCHDOWN!!!

Labels: fun, LSU

Geaux Tigers!

Another season of LSU football begins tonight in Starkville, MS. I am so excited. I love college football and I LOVE my LSU TIGERS!!

Labels: Cooper, LSU, pictures

Shoeaddict Asks...

Labels: feedback, QOTD4

Wouldn't Cross My Mind

Labels: life, Luke, personal

Shoeaddict Asks...

• being pro-life
• children's rights
• promoting self-esteem in young girls
• education
• addiction awareness

I don't know why the bullet points ended up all funky looking but, I'm not changing it.

Labels: my beliefs, pro-life, QOTD3, social issues

Open Letter

I received the following comment yesterday from someone named Kat. I thought that because I do have the abortion tally on my blog and I am adamantly pro-life and anti-abortion, I should address this openly.

I think it is absolutely and completely inappropriate of me to criticize your
opinion, but I am going to, because everytime I come to read your blog it is there...the
abortion tally you have posted. I see your point in posting it, but I don't
agree with its number. I don't think it clarifies the issue. I wish it
listed
how many women died in childbirth during that time. Or how many
children died
due to abuse from their parents, caregivers, foster parents,
or adoptive
parents. Or how many pregnant women were killed by their
partners/husbands
during that time. Or how many years children spend in
foster care or group homes
after being removed from an abusive home. I would
like to know, also, if
abortion were outlawed, what you personally think the
penalty should be for a
woman who has one--300 years ago it was death.I
would like to end this saying,
please DO keep your button. It reflects your
values. I only wished to express
mine. I know you've probably heard others
opinions about it, I just hope mine
was one that doesn't offend you, that
you can say, I see your point, but I don't
agree."

Let me begin by telling you, Kat, that I have not "heard others' opinions about it" and I don't "see your point". I am very strongly against abortion but, I'm also a child's rights advocate. The things you mentioned, child abuse, spousal abuse, etc., are illegal and morally wrong. I don't think that parents have the right to abuse their children. I don't think they have the right to murder them either. Everyone has choices- wear a condom, take the pill, protect yourself from pregnancy if you don't wont to be pregnant. I have been in a position where I absolutely could not get pregnant because of my life's situations and I did the ultimate birth control- abstinence.

I know that people will argue the circumstances when a woman didn't have the choice of birth control- in instances of rape and such. This is where my faith and true belief in God comes into play. I'm a Christian and that's the basis of it all. I believe that God gives us babies. They are not mistakes and he doesn't want us to get rid of them or mistreat them. There are countless families who are desperate for a child so, give the child a chance to live and give him or her up for adoption.

As far as this,"I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, ALSO, IF ABORTION WERE OUTLAWED, WHAT YOU PERSONALLY THINK THE PENALTY SHOULD BE FOR A WOMAN WHO HAS ONE...", my answer to that is the punishment should be what the punishment is for premeditated murder.

I do understand that if the life of the mother is in jeopardy, that is a different story. I still wouldn't have an abortion but, I know my husband and family wouldn't agree. This is, again, a case where my strong faith in God comes in and I turn to those beliefs.

I know several people who have had abortions. Each woman still thinks of that child. Each woman knows the child's approximate birth date and age. Each woman mourns the loss of that child.

In closing, I want to say to you, Kat, that I have no memory of you ever commenting here. Do you come here often? (Ha Ha, like a pickup line) I want you and everyone else who reads The Diary to know that I don't post anything that I don't believe in or trust. I'm going to tell you the truth about what I like and don't. I'm going to tell you who I'm praying for and if I say I'm praying for you, I really am. If I say that I wear this lip gloss and love it, I really do wear it and I really do love it.

When it comes to things I'm passionate about, I know what I'm talking about. I'm not flippant about them. I didn't put the abortion button up just to do it. I know EXACTLY how I feel. And thanks for permission to keep it up because it's staying. You are more than welcome to come back and visit but, this ends this discussion. I'm not going to go back and forth and back and forth. I hope you do come back, I love my readers! I will not, however, compromise myself or my beliefs for anyone.

Labels: my beliefs, personal, pro-life

One is A Letter & One Is A Punctuation Mark

Some Celeb News

It has been confirmed that Owen Wilson was brought to the hospitalized by ambulance due to an attempted suicide. No other details were confirmed but, rumors say that the 38-year-old slit his wrists and took sleeping pills. The call to 911 came at 12:08 pm on Sunday from Owen's Santa Monica home as an "attempt suicide". It is said that brother Luke found Owen and made the call. Owen is currently (at the time I published this) recovering at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Sources say that Owen has been very depressed for years. This is very upsetting, of course. I hate the thought. I'm very glad that this was only an attempt, a "cry for help" and hope that he does get it. In much happier news, Jacinda Barrett and her husband welcomed a baby girl on August 20th. The baby's name is... SATINE ANAIS GERALDINE MACHT (dad's name is Gabriel Macht). Satine? When I first saw it, I read SaLtine, like the cracker. Now, I'm thinking two things SATINE (a) like Satan (b) like Satin. I'm pronouncing it- Say-teen. Anyway, Jacinda was in The Real World London. Remember?

Labels: baby names, Celebs, gossip

Shoeaddict Asks...

1. What is your favorite thing to drink? (non-alcoholic)
2. What is your favorite BAD food?
3. Chips- your favorite flavor(s)?

My Answers:

1. Diet Coke Plus (hey, extra vitamins!!) and then Crystal Lite Lemonade or Peach Tea
2. french fries or potato skins fully dressed with sour cream
3. My FAVORITE is Doritos Fiery Habenero. They are soo good. They are not for everybody, though. Whoo-hoo, HOT! But, I'm a spice-lovin, Cajun girl... I also love Baked Lays BBQ

Labels: feeback, food, QOTD2

Help Me- Vote for Your Fav

These are the ideas that I had for the graphic/picture for the QOTD. Which do you like better? Should I use A) SHOES (because I'm the shoeaddict)? B)A Letter "Q" for the word question?

Labels: feedback, fun, QOTD

Update-Bridget & Tom Updated Again-More Details

Labels: babies, Celebs, gossip

Luke Had to Come Check on Me

The season premiere featured a ceremony honoring the new post commander which was not Michael Holden. He was passed over, unfairly, according to Claudia Joy. The issue is repeatedly brought up throughout the season.

I'm really serious, y'all should watch this if it goes into reruns. It's an excellent show. It's got great actors. I'm just sayin'. And I'm sure no one else would cry. I'm a known crybaby.

Labels: Army Wives, TV, tv review

Shoeaddict Asks...

Go HERE for info about the Question of the Day.

What is your favorite song, RIGHT NOW? Not your favorite song of all time but, today, the one you love.
What song makes you want to stab yourself in the ear because you hate it so much?
*Don't forget to read all about the QOTD so you'll know what I'm asking for, k? Thanks!
(I'm off to Google an image/picture something to put in the QOTD entry. Any suggestions?)

EDITED(6:07pm)- No ideas for a pic or image? C'mon y'all!!!
Here are my answers:
Fav song right now- "Beautiful Girls" by Sean Kingston, love it!! Love the beat and the video is too cute (the bits I've seen)
Song I want to outlaw- ANYTHING by Shakira-Oh, the horror!!!

Labels: feedback, music, QOTD1

Question of the Day- How it's Gonna Go

I'm gonna ask a question everyday (it'll be titled "Shoeaddict Asks") and you answer. Yes, you CAN (for now) be anonymous. If you want to be anonymous to the public but, allow me to know who you are, put your email address in the space for it. Only I can see that. I will answer the question either right away or later on in the day. For fun, and to see how well I'm putting myself out there, if I don't answer, you give your answer and then what you think my answer will be.

So, the question will be asked. I'll ask you to also answer what you think my answer is and you give me the answer(s).

If you have an idea for the Question, EMAIL ME

Be as honest as you want while being as respectful as possible of other people, please. But, honesty is the most important thing. I wanna know the truth!

Labels: feedback, my blog, QOTD

250- There's More Where Those Came From

This is my 250th post, or (diary) entry, as I like to refer to them. I've said it before and will say it again, blogging has been a wonderful thing for me. I have made friends with great people. I've learned about things I never would have learned about (and I love that). I've discovered all types of different parenting styles. I've also learned a little something about myself.

I have learned that I do have the talent to write and that people other than my mother will read what I write and, *gasp*, actually like it. I really have been pleasantly surprised by the comments made by total strangers (and, of course, by my mother) about my writing. I enjoy knowing that what I've written has sparked some sort of emotion- laughter or tears or even just a second thought to a topic. I appreciate that from a writer so, I have been very glad to get those comments.

I have also observed that in the blogging world, like any other, there are cliques. Some of you may have noticed the cliques, or not. I've always been the girl who was friends with every type of group in school. I can get along with anyone. I have a wide spectrum of interests and so I visit lots of different types of blogs. There is one group in particular that, even though I comment on a few of their blogs, I get no response. Hey- whatever! I still read a certain one everyday with the rest of my favs and continue to comment and be ignored. I have a feeling as to why I'm not allowed but, if I say, I'd be alienating an entire group of people that don't deserve it. I could be wrong, too. It's happened before.

I have also noticed that the harder I work on an entry, the more people seem to ignore it!! In that I mean that I feel like I get less comments on those entries. Guess I shouldn't do book reviews anymore? Ummmmm, nah! I enjoy it. But, I love comments, too!! So, tell me what you want MORE of and what you want LESS of, m'kay?

Now, let me tell you what's coming up at The Diary.

• Question of the Day- I will just be asking random questions and you will just answer in the comments. Easy. Questions will range from "What's your favorite song today?" to "Are you pro-life or pro-choice?" You can always put Anonymous in the name.
• Don't forget that I post more than once sometimes in a day!
• Eye Shadows- I'm going to do a product review on my FAVORITE brand. No one will read it or comment I'm sure!!
• Social Passions- I'm a passionate person. I have strong beliefs and I WILL be talking about them... Can The Diary handle that? Or should I do like Kelli did with her Eating Real Food blog and do an entirely different blog? Thoughts?
• Fall Trends... Who's with me?
• Mary Jane's- I love 'em, of course, and they're making a comeback!

Thanks for your feedback on any or all of this! Thanks for reading The Diary!!

P.S. If you've left a comment and I haven't emailed a response, check the comments. If you don't find one there, I'm working on it!

P.P.S Do you want the MUSIC back? Or no?

Labels: feedback, my blog, personal

It's Like Drive-Thru Jail

Labels: Celebs, gossip, Nicole Richie

Book Review-3

It's 2:23 am and I finished reading this book and I'm so sad. I should've paced myself. I should've savored it. But, I did not and I knew I wouldn't.

I got up just to write this because I couldn't stop composing it in my head. It's The Urge. OK, so, the book. I gave you guys what booklist said about it. Now, here's MY take and a lil bit of me and how MY shoe addiction plays into it.

Lorna Rafferty works as a waitress, is single and in debt. She has CREDIT CARDS. S. More than one. A lot. And she l.o.v.e.s shoes. A lot. She gets her electricity cut off and notices about her car being repossessed but, she is still going on ebay, rationalizing that Marc Jacob boots at $150.00 (or something) is an investment because that's a steal of a deal. *Cut to me. I love shoes. I have many, many, MANY, pairs. BUT, I do not own a pair that are designer. Oh, trust that I will. But, I am not a shoe snob. I have Pay Less shoes. The most expensive shoes I own are Birkenstocks and, those are not my favorites. Not even in the top 5. Or even 10!*

Lorna gets this idea that there might be other "addicts" like her in her area. She goes on "Gregslist" and writes up an ad: Shoe Addicts Anonymous- Are you like me? Love shoes but can't keep buying them? If you wear a 7 1/2 medium and are interested in swapping your Manolos for Maglis, etc., Tuesday nights in the Bethsida area, email Shoegirl2205@aol.com or call 301-555-5801. Maybe we can help each other.

Helene Zaharis is a senator's wife in a loveless marriage. She too is a shoe addict and her husband controls her with the money. She seeks shoes and friendships in the group. Her character is a good one. Her husband is sleazy.

Sandra is an overweight, agoraphobic, phone-sex operator who loves shoes, too. She has plenty of money to feed her addiction for shoes but, is challenged by her therapist to join a group or something to get out of her house. When she stumbles across the ad, she decides to try it, "Just once." Sandra finds more than just shoes but, friends and herself.

And finally, Jocelyn, the naive nanny. She doesn't care about shoes but, just wants to get out of the house or her nights off or her boss will give her work to do, that she doesn't pay her for! She joins the group and brings shoes she spends hours searching for in thrift stores and vintage shops. I get really angry at her employer, Mrs Oliver. I would be sooooo mad and cry a million times if I worked for her.

Of course, there are some aspects of the story that are far-fetched. One particular thing that bugs me a lot. Most far-fetched incidents in stories don't bother me but, this one did. I cannot really say what it is and it probably won't bother anyone else. I'll discuss it later after giving you all a chance to read. And I do expect SOMEBODY to read it.

I related very much to some of the characters, if not a few. I do believe that I have an obsession with shoes that others don't. The way they are described in the book, the arches and the heels and the smells. The feeling that the girl gets when slipping them on her feet... I get that. I'm there. That is me. I've said before that when I get shoes in the mail, I instantly put them on and walk around the house in them. I wear them in whatever I'm wearing- pj bottoms and t-shirts, nightgowns, whatever. I will be lounging on the couch, watching TV or on the computer, wearing my favorite Old Navy pj shorts, old ratty t-shirt, and my 4 inch, red Steve Madden shoes. I gotta go pick out some shoes to wear! I've been wearing my black, Oh Deer! Marilyn's.

The book is hardcover, which I didn't know, and beautiful. I'm not giving it away but, will lend it out. I have put my name (just 3, not all 4- ha) and the date in it and everything. This is a big deal because the turnaround on books here is huge so they gotta go to make room for new ones. I've kept only the very special ("Valley of the Dolls"- which I've read a number of times, some J. Picoult, ummmm, it's 3 am, I can't think).

There are no sex scenes but, very dirty and graphic words (Sandra is a phone-sex operator) so you've been warned.

Now, who's gonna read it? Who's gonna read The Pink Ghetto? Picture Perfect? Hmmmmm???

EDITED TO ADD- There is a character named Holden. That is the ONE boy name that Luke and I agree on and reading it, saying it so many times (not that many)... I REALLY like it a lot!!! Just saying.

Labels: Book Review, personal, shoes

Finally!

Labels: babies, Celebs

I Love A Quiz

Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo

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Book Review-2 (and then I kinda ramble, sorry)

"Picture Perfect" is by the amazing author, Jodi Picoult. Her books are not light, easy reads but, meaningful and thought provoking. I've read about teen suicide in "The Pact", child abduction in "Vanishing Acts", teen pregnancy and baby killing on an Amish farm in "Plain Truth", child molestation in "Perfect Match" and a daughter who wants to be medically emancipated from her parents in "My Sister's Keeper".

In "Picture Perfect", Cassie Barrett, an anthropologist, meets super movie star, Alex Rivers, when she serves as his technical adviser on a movie set. After a whirlwind courtship, they marry quickly and quietly in the Serengeti. Picoult takes us through a marriage where people's past cannot be shaken off and the truth will come out somehow. It's also a story about people not feeling as they belong. Cassie, the simple scientist, doesn't feel comfortable in the glitzy Hollywood world. And Alex has trouble with shedding his past and feeling comfortable in his own skin or even knowing who he is.

One thing I love about Picoult is that she takes these topics that seem so black and white and shows you where there are shades of grey.

*There is sex and violence so I rate it an R.*
*I'm wondering if anyone read "The Pink Ghetto" from book review number 1
*Let me know if you plan to read this book or have read it or any other J.P. book.
*My next Picoult book is "Mercy"
*I began "Shoe Addicts Anonymous" last night and I. LOVE. IT. No, LOVE!!!! Let me give you a passage at the beginning that made my heart race because, let me tell you, I really do feel this way... sick, I know.

Labels: Book Review, books, TV

I'm A Southern Girl

create your own personalized map of the USA

*EDITED TO ADD-I was asked in the comments if I bought shoes in all these states. I think that I didn't in TN, MO or AK. I may be wrong about TN. I remember going there and there was shopping.

Labels: meme, quiz

Coming Soon...

A book review of this:

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