On the range....

I went to the range a couple of weekends ago. (I thought I had already posted this but apparently not..anyways.) For those who are lost and wondering what the hell I am talking about it was the gun range. I don't think I have ever been so excited, nervous and scared at the same time in my life. When I got there this old man proceeded to yell out the rules. Everything was followed by its not what we want but it is what the insurance company says. (For the record this guy definitely looked like he was on his third bottle of whiskey at 2pm in the afternoon.) Anyways once I read and listened to all the rules it was time to start. I put my ear and eye protection on and stepped into a new world.

I was nervous as hell but I wasn't going to show it. I had already practiced loading the 9mm gun (which I did on my first try..go me!) but knowing I was actually going to shoot it was a whole new ballgame. I stepped up to the counter and cocked the 9mm. This was supposed to be the easiest gun to start with for a rookie like myself. I waited for everything to line up and I pulled the trigger making sure my thumb wasn't in the way. My first impression was damn this is loud as hell. Then in how in anticipation of the power I jumped back. Wrong move. I scared myself for no reason. I looked up at my target and to my surprise I was dead on. I was pumped. I kept shooting but the remainder of the shots weren't all as successful. I missed the target some and I jammed the gun a couple of times because I was scared. It was all good though.

I also had a chance to use a .45 and a .357 six shooter. The .357 was cool because it was easy and I got to use magnum bullets. Which I have to admit were the scariest part of the entire experience. In the end I had a ton of fun. It was great doing something different that I never thought I would do. Which is what 2009 is all about. Stepping out of my comfortable zone and doing me.

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Welcome Mr. President

I remember waking up at the crack of dawn to cast my vote for President and standing in an extremely long line. (Thankfully I wasn't there too long.. good looking out Big Cease.) I remember on that faithful November evening waiting for the polls to close and for the numbers to start coming in. As I flipped through the various news channels trying to see who had the most up to date information, I was extremely nervous. As I tried to be patient, I just had so many emotions inside. I remember talking to people that night and everyone was emotional. Regardless of who you wanted to win people were watching and sitting on edge to hear those final results. I was lucky to share that special historical moment with people who were close to me. It feels like it was so long ago but it was only a little more than 2 months ago.

I still can't believe that by 12:01 tomorrow afternoon we will have an African American president. Mr. Obama has a lot of work ahead of him and unfortunately he will have to carry that weight on his shoulders. The weight of knowing that many of the decisions he makes will be overshadowed by his race. Looking past his race, I think if anyone was ready to make this huge move in the right direction for the future of the United States it is him. I can only sit back and watch this all play out. I am just as proud, happy and excited as I was on that night and the days that followed. It is time for a change. I am looking forward to the next four years.

Trust

"To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved". ~George MacDonald

I ran across this quote while perusing the Internet. It spoke to me. I never thought about it but its so true..especially for me. Allowing myself to trust someone is something that I hardly do. I think given the opportunity people will screw you over, whether that is intentional or not. It is extremely hard not being able to trust though and always playing the "what if" game. It is added stress that in the world we live in, I wish I could side step. Funny thing is the minute you think its ok to trust and everything will be fine is the very moment that everything turns to shit. You have seen my blogs in the past about love and how complicated it can be. Well trusting someone is that even harder. The worst part is that once you are hurt or screwed it makes it even more difficult to trust again. At least that is the case for me.

My girl Ms. Diva has frequently asked the question of what makes you think you can trust someone. I am sitting here and I am wondering the same thing.

Rihanna...Rehab

I absolutely love this song and I am upset that I just realized she released the video. I am a couple of months late but its ok. The music is great, the lyrics are on point, and I for one can certainly relate. Watching the video I must say her tattoo on the back of her neck is fierce but I am not feeling how scruffy JT is looking. On second thought it is kinda sexy. Anyways enjoy...

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