I am the 10%

Today, I got my evaluation back on my WSU Writing Portfolio...

And it came back that I PASSED WITH DISTINCTION!!!!

This means that I am rated as the top 10% of writers at Washington State University! I'm very proud of my evaluation and have a whole new level of self esteem involved in my writing.

I had to share it with all of you! 

The Holidays Are Upon Us!

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and after that comes Christmas! I love the holidays!

This year David and I are trying to buy exclusively local. A lot of Pullman/Moscow shops are are struggling and maybe we can help. I encourage everyone to shop locally, even if its just for stocking stuffers!

I'm so happy that Mom and Lars are coming for Thanksgiving this year! It will be lovely to have them out for a few days. Hopefully, the weather will clear up a little and the snow will stay away. Instead of a full turkey we have opted for a couple of turkey breasts, and we'll go overboard on the fixing dishes.

Tonight, I put up lights tonight outside. They aren't very exciting, just white lights up the stairs. I'm super excited that the stairs are no longer a death trap!

Now to make a delicious dinner of grilled cheese and tomato soup!

Great Picture From Halloween

This great picture of our whole group was taken by the bartender and I had to share. Love it!

Election Response

Whether or not your candidate was the winner or loser I think we need to have a review of adult behavior...

The internet is an open forum and anything put on it is there to be criticized, questioned, agreed with, or disagreed with. It also has an element of anonymity that can give posters a false sense of security.
So lets remember what it means to act like an adult.

Throwing a temper tantrum over an election is not adult behavior.
Using racially derogatory terms to describe anyone, including those in positions of power is never acceptable.
If you didn't vote, which is your prerogative as an American, means you hold responsibility for not taking the initiative to support your candidate.
 
The number of racist, derogatory, and just immature posts that jumped up on my Facebook feed at the announcement of President Obama's reelection was staggering. I was so angry I had to log off to collect myself. Freedom of speech is one thing, but making yourself look like an ass is another.

There's another thing that is bothering me...
It's PRESIDENT Obama. Not- Obama.

As the President of the United States he deserves the respect of the office of President. He was democratically voted in, and thus should be respected. This goes for any and all presidents during their term in office.

Okay, I'll get off my soap box now. I'm ready for elections to be done as much as the rest of us.
I can't wait to see the results of the Washington State initiative votes this weekend!
Hope everyone had a decent Election 2012!