Announcing the Next Big Vegas Show

Today's prompt: If you had made a career out of whatever you were passionate about when you were ten…what would you be doing?

Never before had there been anyone with as much talent and style. Seriously! You think I'm kidding?! You should've seen me:
Big red curly hair that was kind of sort of feathered on the side, but not really.
Mesh fingerless gloves that are cool as hell.
Jelly bracelets up to my elbow.
A neon green off the shoulder collar cut out sweatshirt.
And, parachute pants that are cinched at the waist, because I had to have them, and didn't care that they were like 3 sizes too big.
That's right I was "like totally rad" "for sure." Because ♪Baby I'm a star♪ (Prince)

I wasn't one of those girls that had to look exactly like Madonna. Nope, I was better than that. I was Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, annnnnnd Michael Jackson! I was the triple threat of style. It takes major skill to look so cool. ♪I'm bad I'm bad you know I'm really bad♪ (Michael Jackson)

Pair that jammin' style with my singing (in the choir,) acting (to get out of trouble,) dancing (never any classes, but I knew I was a tap dance natural,) and modeling (I took a class) and I would be an amazing Actingsingingdancingsupermodel in my own Vegas show. I'd be bigger than Elvis! (In stardom, not size, I definitely don't want to bigger in size.)

Come to think of it, what am I wasting my talents around here for?! I better start rehearsing! ♪a little less conversation a little more action♪ (Elvis)

Pour Your Heart Out: Trying Not to Judge

I'm joining in on Pour Your Heart Out at my friend Shell's place. Head over and check out some of the other posts, and if you have something you need to get off your chest, join in! 

I've always thought of myself as "open-minded." I believe that there are at least 2 sides to every story, and there are exceptions to every rule. I think everyone has a story, and it's not our place to be their judge.

I'm Pro-choice. I believe women have the right to choose what happens to their own body, but abortion should not be a means of birth control. I have a hard time not being judgemental of a woman that can tell you prior to getting pregnant that if it ever happened she would get an abortion. Really?! that's your plan?! How about using any of the number of preconception birth control methods?! Hell, use them all!

Abortion should not be an easy decision. It should not be your "plan." Even as someone that is firmly pro-choice, I also firmly believe that abortion is ending a life, but, sometimes it is the right choice to make. Just as  euthanizing a sick pet is clearly taking a life, it is, sometimes,  the right choice.It should however, be the last choice, not the first!

Now, I know that this goes completely against being an "open-minded" person. In fact, it makes me a more judgemental person than I would have ever have wanted to admit. But, I'm admitting it: I'm judgemental! I have an opinion, and as hard as I try, I can't help but look at someone differently when they made such a decision so easily. When they knew in advance that it was the decision they would make, and yet, they did nothing to prevent having to make that decision. 

It's her body, her choice, but, it's not a choice I would have made. But, then, I'm not that person. In my life, that choice was never even a consideration and thankfully so.

I'm pro-choice, I just wish more people would choose life.

♪I'm free to do what I want any old time♪ (Rolling Stones)

♪Just open your eyes and see that life is beautiful♪ (Sixx AM)

5 Things to Know Before You Vote

In the age of early voting, most people have probably already locked in their vote for the year, but, it's Election day, and if you haven't voted yet, here's 5 things you should know before you vote.


1. Voting is FREE- Looking for something to do today? Try voting. In an unsteady economy, it is a life experience that remains absolutely FREE!

2. There are more than 2 parties- Really! It's true. We are not just a 2 party system. Our media may be flooded with talks of "Democrats want this" and "Republicans are doing that" but there are indeed, other parties. And, they're not all out to destroy our way of life as you may have been led to believe.

3. You don't have to vote for your own party-  It's okay to vote outside your party. I swear there won't be a lightning bolt to strike you down for going against your party in an election. In fact, no one has to even know. You have a brain use it! Vote for who/what you believe in, not just what your party says you should.

4. Blind Justice isn't blind voting- Candidates for judge may be expected to be impartial once they take office, but they still have their own beliefs and agendas. Blind justice doesn't mean you should vote blind, do your research.

5. Vote on the person not the suit- So, you really like the suit that candidate was wearing, or maybe they have a nice smile? Well, style and good looks don't equal hard work and strong ethics. Lipstick on a pig is still a pig! Don't vote for a candidate because you like the way they look, vote for them because you think they'll make a difference.

Voting is a big decision, don't go about it lightly.

♪It's your decision, it's your decision♪ (Alice in Chains)

Tuesdays Gone With Amethyst Moon, a Blog Hop

This is Tuesdays Gone with Amethyst Moon, a blog hop to breathe new life into your old posts.
♪Tuesday's gone, with the wind♪ (Lynryd Skynryd)



So, here's the rules:


"The rules are there ain't no rules."- Grease

Just link up an old post, and help spread the word, so more people will link up. Then come back, every Tuesday, and do it again!

Monday Minute The Ghost of Halloween Past

What did you dress up as your first Halloween? I have absolutely no idea, I vaguely remember wearing a hula skirt when I was 8, but prior to that...no idea! I'm sure it was something totally awesome, though, because that's how I roll. :)

What has been your favorite Halloween costume of all time? When I was 9, my mother made me into a baby in a baby carriage using boxes and baby blankets. I had to walk leaning backwards so I would look like I was laying down. It was uncomfortable, and awkward! But, I won $50 in the school costume contest, so I loved it! ♪she told me to walk this way♪ (Aerosmith/Run DMC)

Do you believe in ghosts? Yes, I believe they can do whatever they set their minds to! ♪the freaks come out, the freaks come out, the freaks come out at night♪ (Whodini)

What's your favorite holiday of the year? Halloween for sure! I love getting dressed up, and seeing all the kids in their little costumes. On this day, with a little imagination, you can truly be anything you want. ♪This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween♪ (Jack Skellington)

What's your favorite fall dessert? I love pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! Okay, so I always love cookies, but adding pumpkin is like kicking it up a notch. Bam! You just take your basic chocolate chip recipe, add some canned pumpkin and a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, and...you've got amazingly soft and delicious cookies. So simple but so yummy!!  ♪so delicious its hot hot♪ (Fergie)


That's it for Monday Minute. Have a great day! Make sure you come by tomorrow to link up one of your old posts on Tuesdays Gone. Helping you breathe new life into old posts.