February 15, 2008 - Friday
 | I was going to use this venue to complain about my lack of vehicle. After all, it always feels kind of nice when people feel sorry for you. However, I have decided to take another approach. How have I grown over the last month of carlessness? 1. I have become more muscular from pushing 100 pounds up and down rolling hills several times a day in sweltering heat and dehydrating humidity. 2. My spacial relations skills have improved as a result of having to fit 13 bags of groceries into a stroller (pram) with two kids in tow. 3. I have become more resourceful. One has to be to get the aforementioned items home. 4. I have become far more brave. How could I not? You try pushing a double stroller in flip flops when suddenly a tropical thunderstorms begins to pelt you and your children with rain while thunder rolls and lightning strikes. 5. I have become a better liar. "I love thunder and lightning. Don't you Kenna? I think this is really fun!" See? Who needs a car? Word of the Day: Donk: Engine for a car or a boat. "I wish I had a donk on my pram." Poll of the Day: Would you be willing to go without a car for a month? Factoid: The new Australian Prime Minister just held a National Day of Apology to the Stolen Generation...a generation of "half-caste" Aboriginal children who were taken from their parents to be assimilated into Australian Society. The PM, Kevin Rudd gave a breathtaking speech that was aired on every station in Australia. It was incredibly powerful. I was honored to be a witness to such a historic event in Australian history. Movie Suggestion: If you have not seen it, I highly recommend the film, Rabbit Proof Fence. It beautifully depicts the true story of three such children. Shout Out: Kirsten, my beloved sister. No one can possibly know how much a love you. How much you are a part of me. How much I miss you. Happy birthday sissy. There are no words to describe how grateful I am we were put together in the same family. You are a musical genius and a brilliant sister. I LOVE YOU. Hooroo |
