9/11

I could post pictures of the towers being crashed into or of people crying in pain and mourning the devastating loss of loved ones. I could also post images stating that we will never forget this awful tragedy. I won't.

Instead, the solemnness of this day demands HOPE. It's the anniversary of September 11th's terrorist attack, yes, but we aren't celebrating. This anniversary we remember those we've loved and lost and because of that love we've been sparked to do something greater than ourselves! For some it meant joining the military, for others it meant starting foundations and movements but for all it meant to remember the foundations of our National Pledge.

Sadly, for some this day still brings fear, the reason though understood is still unjust. One Nation Under God- still encompasses those who are here, those who continue to help build this great nation, those who bleed red, white and blue!

What's more terrifying than outside devastation is destruction from within. What we need is HOPE. It's there for the grasping, reach out for it. I encourage you to spit in the face of fear and terror by making this day everything they wanted to destroy!

Honor your loved ones by making dreams come true, by loving again, by becoming politically active, by DOING SOMETHING- BY HOPING!

Hope creates change! So CHANGE my Loves.

Step in the Right Direction... ?

Syria has accepted Russia's proposal to have their chemical weapons put under international control with plans to destroy them to avoid a US strike- however, no projected dates for such destruction have been issued. I believe this is a step in the right direction. What are your opinions?

Source:

http://m.cbsnews.com/storysynopsis.rbml?&pageType=world&url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.cbsnews.com%252F8301-202_162-57601994%252Fsyria-says-it-welcomes-russian-proposal-to-place-chemical-weapons-under-international-control%252F&catid=57601994&nb_splitPage=0

Zimmerman Revisited

Could we revisit one of this year's most controversial cases? Great, thanks. Surprise, surprise. George Zimmerman's wife, Shellie, wants a divorce!

Recently Shellie Zimmerman has stood her own trial for perjury sans George at her side! In April of 2012 Mrs. Zimmerman lied about the state of their finances- she said they were "broke" when in actuality they had been the recipients of $135,000 in donation monies. The lies caught up with her and so did remorse.

She now admits that George has a temper and was verbally abusive. If this information had been stated during the trial, justice for the slain may have been served. I know, I know who expects family and friends to tell the truth no matter what under oath despite the consequences right?! I DO! In this case, the truth literally would have set her free.

In her appearance on Good Morning America, Shellie states that her marriage is in jeopardy, she never really knew him and despite wanting to have children, remaining married to George is (as of now, was) something she has to think about. Now the latest news that has people and conspiracy theorists buzzing is George's new police interaction. It's well known that the couple have not lived together since the end of his trial, with the exception of three or four days. That being said, the domestic altercation involved three parties as the Lake Mary PD stated- George, Shellie and her father David Bryant Dean. It is reported that George punched Mr. Dean in his nose and grabbed Shellie's iPad from her hand and then cut it with a pocketknife.

What?! This is all very violent, all within the scope of what we've learned about this man. As much as I know and want this criminal to pay for the life he took that was not his for the taking, I know there has got to be more to this story. I have questions especially since Shellie Zimmerman, after conferring with her attorney, has decided NOT to press charges.

Questions & Things to Think About:

*Why was he there at his father-in-law's house?

*Why did he have a bodyguard in his truck with him, along with the gun he always has at the ready? (Did he think a cool tag team might happen?)

*Does George always travel with a body guard? If not, why this time? Is he afraid of his wife and father-in-law?

*Is someone threatening or forcibly persuading Shellie to change her mind so that she could get a peaceful divorce? (call it speculation if you so desire)

*George is pulled over twice for speeding, first in Texas where he is warned and told to close his glove compartment and not play with his gun. [insert confused face here] Second time, in Florida and is issued a $256 ticket. Yes, people speed BUT we're focusing on George. What's his rush? Was there a bodyguard there as well?

*Do you feel differently after hearing the jurors such as Juror B29 state things like "he got away with murder..."?

So many many many questions but let's start with those first.

What do you all think? COMMENT BELOW.

To read the articles or see the videos for yourselves click on any of the source links below:

ABC NEWS

http://abcnews.go.com/US/transcript-shellie-zimmermans-911-call/story?id=2020546

HUFFINGTON POST

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/09/shellie-zimmerman-911-call-george-zimmerman_n_3895831.html

HLNTV

http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/09/09/george-zimmerman-trouble-again

CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/09/us/george-zimmerman-detained/

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/25/justice/zimmerman-juror-b29-interview/index.html

Wanderlust

It was late last night that I thought about how much I love travel. Why? It's the excitement of seeing some place new on God's green earth! I've never pegged myself as an adventurer BUT I guess I am, somewhat. My desire is to travel around the world and visit ALMOST every country, let's face it, not all countries have a touristy atmosphere right now. Aside from that, this wanderlust inside of me wakes me up in the morning begging to be satisfied. I love my country and state and all of that, however, culture calls!

I miss the whir of propellers telling me I'm moments away from new and unforgettable experiences. The bird's eye view of the community, state, country, land, sea and sky- in that order- excites all of my senses.

Enough talk, time to make some plans so I could add photos and great anecdotes to the Story of My Life.

I refuse to have a Bucket List, seems too morbid a task- counting things down one by one before you die?! No thanks, I will do a Life Experience List. Pretty self-explanatory, yes? No? Okay, my list will include things I want to experience and be enriched from and by not merely "do"; that's how you build a Life Experience List.

I have quite a lot of places I'd like to visit and indulge in but I still need suggestions. What are some things you all think I should experience? Cultures I should learn about? Eh, I'm nervous to ask you about food... I love new and exciting deliciousness BUT I draw the line at raw formerly alive creatures and insect/bug type things. That being said... Let 'er rip, suggest away people!

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(Below are pics of my previous travels. As you can see I love the tropics but I want new adventure!)

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