Merry Christmas :)

             Merry Christmas from my family to yours!!!!
           
                                           Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.”
                                                                   -Mitch Albom

Sadness all around

I've been told that I should write about all the recent tradgedies that have happened, but what more can I say that has not been said already? It's... I don't even know what to call it besides heartbreaking. So many innocent lives have been lost, parents have sealed their hearts under grave stones. Dreams have been shattered future birthday parties cancelled, graduations not possible, no wedding invitations to send out, and no "we're having a baby". No parent should ever have to go through such pain, no matter how many times you pray, beg, plead and cry nothing will ever even numb the pain just an ounce. There is nothing you can tell a person that has lost a child to make them feel better nothing can come close to the pain of losing your baby may they be 5 years old or 50 years old. Nothing/anyone can replace the lost of a child no one can even begin to know your pain unless they themselfs have lost a child also. No amount of comforting words, warm hugs, or paryers can ever begin to heal a broken heart. So many futures have been drastically altered nothing will ever be the same. Mental illness has to be talked about everyone thinks of mental illness as such a Taboo, it's not. Some individuals need professional help it's easier to get a gun than it is to get help for mental illness does that make sense to anybody?? Because it sure dosen't to me. There has to be some help that is easily accessible for everyone free of charge that is having any thoughts of self harm or thoughts of harming others. There has to be a program that can really help people that have severe hate or anger, to prevent incidents like that of Sandy Hook. Something has to be done to protect children, moms, dads, teachers, and even the people that cause such pain to others. Stricter gun policies need to be implemented, if someone wants to own a gun legally then there should be a lengthy  screening process I know everyone is going to be like "Well thats stupid and I should'nt have to do this" those parents shouldn't of had to bury their children either, but they did. Something has to be done these incidents shouldn't have a reapeat button. Everybody please take sometime out of your day to tell those around you that you love them and appreciate everything they do because unfortunately you never know when it's their or your last day. I know from now on I will hug my family a little tighter and tell them I love them everyday of our lives. My deepest condolences to everyone going through these difficult times. R.I.P to all the beautiful people that have left this earth you are gone but NEVER forgotten.

                             Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”                 -Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

What's going on???

It's been a while since I've posted anything, I've been working like crazy (good problem to have) and I get home EXHAUSTED. I don't even know what day I live in, just yesterday I figuered out Christmas is right around the corner. When I get home I eat, take pain pills and go straight to bed. I have no clue whats going on everywhere else, I haven't even had time to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas *Gasp I know*. Today is my first day off, tomorrow it's back to work :/ but when I get my 1st pay check im going to be like *WOOOOHOOOOOOO* until all the bills are payed and im left with 2 dollars haha any who I thought I'd just let you guys know why I haven't been posting lately. As soon as I have enough time I will but until then See ya later friends
:)

                              Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” 
                       -Winston S. Churchill

Epic Fight

I know my family and myself are not the only ones that saw the epic fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. As soon as the first bell rang they went at it, punch after punch. Going into the fight everyone already had chalked it up as another win for Manny but Marquez had different plans. He shuck up the world yesterday he showed everyone that his a great fighter to and he put it on a silver platter for everyone to see when he Knocked out Manny for the second time, except this time he didn't get back up. The judges had the fight scored 47-46 for Manny right before Marquez KO him. This was the 4 fight between Marquez and Manny the first was declared a draw, fight #2-3 Manny won, but number 4 goes to Marquez he trained hard bulcked up and earned that win. Manny of course had some good punches to, he knocked Marquez down once and broke his nose, and of course when he knocked Marquez down everyone was saying it was over but it clearly was not. No-one will ever look at Marquez the same because now they know his got what it takes to take down what some people say is "The Greatest Boxer Alive" I clearly disagree is Manny a great fighter? Yes, but is he the greatest alive not by a long shot. Nonetheless it was a great fight between two great boxers and last night the best man won.

                                                   
                               Isamar


                                        CONGRATS MARQUEZ!! 

 

This is how Manny looks when he gets KO and no his not randomly planking

 

 

   and this is his wifes face when he went down and didn't get back up

 

 

 

 

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Quote Of The Day

“Always do what you are afraid to do.” 
        -Ralph Waldo Emerson

My Christmas Tree!!!

This is my Christmas tree it's been up since the day after thanksgiving. I like to put it up early because obviously I love Christmas, the tree is about 7-8ft tall (not real :/). The tree is a "Country" theme it has vintage sleds, mini bird houses, old oil lanterns, wreaths, ornaments made of wood, brown Christmas balls, some ornaments have glitter (you have to have glitter on your tree), and strings of popcorn, finished off with a beautiful star, and on bottom of the tree there is the nativity scene. I love it, I think it came out pretty good.

 

                                  

 

                           Isamar

 

 P.S

    I lost my personally challenge, I didn't post anything yesterday!!!  So I'll chalk that one up as a failure.

 

Quote Of The Day

“To go wrong in one's own way is better then to go right in someone else's.” 
              -Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

I'm comfy don't move me!

I feel like a little kid watching Christmas movies, wrapped up in a blanket, drinking hot chocolate, wearing fuzzy socks, all while in the dim light of our Christmas tree. Its nice to have a relaxing night at home, I'm not going to lie I prefer to be home then go out to a party and just watch people make complete fools of themselves. Don't get me wrong I like to go out from time to time no-one likes to be at home 24/7, but I am more of a "homebody" so to say. So needless to say this relaxing, calm night at home is right up my alley. Hope you're all having a good night or day depending on wherever you are.

                            Isamar

Quote Of The Day

  “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
― St. Francis of Assisi, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi                                                                                               

I See The Light!!!!!

Guess what everyone!????...... I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!! After over a year of applying and nothing and after one interview that resulted in no job, and then a call from Walmart and 2 interviews with them in one day, and a drug test, I now have a job!!!!!!!!! I can not begin to explain how happy, excited, and nerveous I am. I so thankful for this opportunity I'm so happy that I will now be able to help pay bills, buy food, put gas in the car and be able to go out with friends and not have to ask my family for money!!!! I'm .....I'm..... I'm just SOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!! I start December 10th at 8:30 am!!  :)


                        Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”
              -Ernest Hemingway

R.I.P Jovan Belcher & Kasandra Perkins

Jovan Belcher #59 a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who had been with the team since 2009, killed his 22 year old girfriend Kasandra Perkins at their home and then killed himself at his workplace in an Arrowhead parking lot as his head coach Romeo Crennel, Gary Gibbs linebackers coach, and the general manager Scott Pioli witnessed the horrific suicide.Those who knew Jovan describe him as an inspirational young man who had accomplished so much in his short life. The reasons behind Jovans actions may never be know but what is known is that for someone who had such a bright future in front him, someone who had success, someone to share his life with, and a little girl to call him daddy, someone who had a good life eneded it in tragedy. For someone to go to such extremes had to have been battling some serious demons. Perhaps the one person to be most affected by this tragedy are not the ones that unfortunately witnessed Belcher's suicide, not his team- mates that spent so much of their time with Jovan, not his dedicated fans, maybe not even their family, but their 3 month old daughter Zoey Belcher. Zoey now has to grow up without not only her dad but also her mother. This little girl is going to always wonder "why?''.  She will always having missing pieces in her life she will never be able to ask her daddy to teach her how to ride a bike, she'll never run into her mothers arms after coming home from her first day at school, she'll never be able to fight with her dad because he dosen't like her boyfriend and she'll never be able to ask her mom to take her shopping for her wedding dress. Zoey will always be the one person who was most hurt and whos life was most drastically changed. Brady Quinn (quarterback for KC) and other players say they plan on providing finacial support for little Zoey, and just a day after Jovans tragic suicide KC played the Carolina Panthers with a bitter sweet win of 27-21. My deepest condolences to Belchers and Perkins family, friends, team-mates, fans, and daughter.

                            Isamar

Challenge Accepted

I have challenged myself to attempt to post something everyday from December 1st to the very last day of December. I'm going to try and do my very best to accomplish my own personal goal. I know it might not seem like a difficult thing to do, but when you live in a house with two other people that you share a computer with it gets difficult. I also happen to be a procrastinator so this will be a tough challenge for me. It's good to challenge yourself every now and then, so fingers crossed.

                        Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” 
                    - Confucius

Welcome Back December!

Let me just get something out of the way....... I LOVE DECEMBER!!!!! I love Christmas I'm a little obssesed with it. No it's not because of the presents although thats a BIG plus. I love Christmas because of what happens to everyone during the holiday season, everyone gets a little bit nicer, the spirit of helping others really shines during this time, even though we should lend a helping hand year long. Not only people change during this month, but everything else changes as well. Houses go from dark to shining bright, trees go from just green to a masterpiece, ordinary boxes turn into an element of surprise, and ham turns into one of the best dinners all year long. I love decorating my house, I love putting up the tree, I love hanging up the light outside, I love making cookies every year with my nieces and nephews, I love watching The Hallmark Channels countdown to Christmas, I love watching ABC Familys countdown to Christmas, I love that in my family it's now a tradition to watch The Grinch every year together. I love wraping present just as much as I love unwrapping them.I love everything about Deccember, I would say the snow is my favorite thing, but you know I live in Tucson and we're lucky if the tempature isn't 109. Theres just something about December, I can't really explain it I guess it's just...... magical.

                                 Isamar

 

 

 

                  (I wish I lived here during the holidays)


  P.S
    If you don't celebrate Christmas let me know if you celebrate something else during the holidays season and if you don't celebrate anything then just say hello to another month :)


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Quote Of The Day

 "When life knocks you down...Calmly get back up, smile, and very politely say, 'You hit like a bitch'. "
                                     -Unknown

When It Rains It Pours...

It seems that when one thing goes wrong everything else follows. It seems as if no matter how hard you try, its useless. You don't have enough money to pay the light, the cars tire blew out, your daughter needs new shoes, your son needs glasses, just on thing after the other. You can try to be positive and tell yourself that everything is going to be ok, and maybe you're doing ok, you're coping with the issues but there always that one thing that sets you off. Theres always that one simple thing that makes you go over the edge, it can be droping your soda or forgeting to feed the dog. But those little things are not the problem, the major things like; not enough money, unemployment, useless car those are the things that make the little things seem so major and they're not but we always tend to let them get to us. Somedays are good and others,well you just want to crawl into a hole and hibernate. If you think about it, worrying does not make tomorrow any better, it does not change yesterday, but it does take away todays peace. No matter how bad things are always remind yourself that if your alive everything else could be worked out. Don't let life break you, I know it's easier said then done but driving yourself crazy is not going to fix anything it's only going to add to your already over full plate. Learn to enojy the things that are good, always and I do mean ALWAYS think everything is going to work out, if you think "Nope it's over, this sucks I'm doomed" then thats excatly what will be. Don't let life bet you, fight back with everything you have.    


                 Isamar


      

Quote Of The Day

"May you live every day of your life."
           -Jonathan Swift

Happy Late Thanksgiving :)

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!!!! Yesterday was a GREAT day to say the least. It was busy but it was spent with the MOST IMPORTANT people in my life. My mom and sister cooked a beautiful dinner and well I just ate and made funny comments all day haha. The day was filled with giggles from my nieces and nephews, laughter from my mother and insults (thats how we roll) from my sister, brother-in-law-, brother, and sister- in-law. We stuffed our faces until we could no longer breath, I'm still sick but that did NOT stop me from gaining at least 5 pounds haha. Yesterday I didn't have a care in the world, I didn't worry about bills or the fact that I still don't have a job :/  Yesterday I was a care free child again. I can honestly say I lived in the moment yesterday for the first time in years. Yesterday I was so thankful to be surrounded by my beautiful mother, my amazing sister, my annoying but so lovable little brother, my dorky brother-in-law, my crazy sister-in-law, and my sisters little devils, some people could'nt make it, but I was thankful to have them in my life none-the-less. It's days like yesterday that really put life in perspective, I really realized that despite all my worries, and problems I am truly blessed and loved, and for that I am thankful for EVERYDAY of my life. So Happy Belated Thanksgiving from my family to your's :)


            Isamar

Here is a picture of the snacks, we didn't take a picture of the main course because by the time that was ready everyone was hungry again and nobody wanted to wait for a picture haha Everything was delicious!! Except the deviled eggs Yuck (I'm sure they were yummy but they make me sick so that's why I said yuck)

Quote Of The Day

“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate that when I fall asleep your eyes close.” 
                   - Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets

Never Be Again

I'll enjoy every moment of tonight because I know that when daylight comes it will all end. I'll dance until my feet can't move anymore. I'll sing until my voice is gone, because I know that when daylight breaks it will all be gone. I will love you until my heart can no longer bare it. I'll stare into your eyes until I go blind. I'll kiss you until my lips fall off. I'll hold your hands until they vanish. I'll be your princess and you'll be my prince, we'll live in a fairytale for a brief moment in time, I know that when daylight breaks our story will end. I'll feel your heartbeat under the palm of my hand, I'll feel your eyes looking into my soul, I'll remember every part of you because I know that when daylight breaks we'll be no more. I'll engrave you to every part of my being, before it's all gone. I'll tell you I love you as much as I can, because I know once daylight comes we'll fade away, and we will never be again.

                                                     Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” 
                -Friedrich Nietzsche

I'm sick, now where is my mommy??

So I'm sick as a dog and all I want to do is lay down on the sofa and watch T.V and have my mom baby me. Everytime I'm sick no matter what all I want is my mommy, I want her to baby me and make me tea and sing me back to sleep like when I was a child. I think the reason all of us want our mommys when we're sick is because our mommy is the only person that knows how to makes us feel better may it be with or without medicine there's no-one like mom to make your fever, and cough go away. There's something special about mom's no matter how sick your are she's the only person that can make you feel better just with her very presence or a simple caress. No matter how old I get everytime I'm sick all I will ever want is my mom to hold my hand and tell me "You'll be better before you know it, now go to sleep." Besides the fact that when I'm sick I do milk it for all it's worth because I know as soon as I get better the babying will stop and the clean the restroom will start all over again. So I shall stop writing now because my mom is calling me apparently I have ginger tea to drink. You got to love yoor momma shes the BEST!! I know mine is :)

                   Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
                    -Marilyn Monroe

My writing

I've been working on writing my own book for a while now, it's challenging. Writing an actual book is harder than writing a poem. I've spent a lot of time thinking through my ideas making sure they are well thought out, cohesive, and well written. I don't want to write a book that dosen't make sense or that isn't fully developed I want to provide my best writing for the world. I've already completed my first chapter and I have already began writing the second one!! Talking about my writing and letting people know what I'm writing and if I'm writing is something completely foreign to me. I've never let ANYONE know about my writing I've always been scared and embarresed, why? I'm not entirely sure why myself, maybe its because my writing has always been my secret it has always been my getaway my escape from the world, and at times the only place where I felt that I was good enough that I belonged somewhere. Writing is my PASSION its the one thing I feel that I'm actually good at, I never want to do anything else in the world. When I get inspiration for a poem, or story it's an exhilarating feeling. I can be anywhere and BAM! I get an idea, and most of the time I write it down on my arm so I won't forget, I never have paper with me. I can get an Idea from a word, a sentence, a feeling from anything. I love turning simple words like; "Never has" to "Never has a love like this meant anything more to anyone than what it means to me, never has my heart loved so hard and feared losing so much". Writing is what I believe I'm best at, and I'm slowly letting people know that writing is what I want to do for the rest of my life. So just letting you guys know this is a BIG step for me so here I go.......I'm a WRITER and someday I hope and pray that I'll be a published one!!

                                      Isamar

P.S
      I'd tell you guys the name of my book but I haven't decided yet, I'm still playing around with the title. :)

Quote Of The Day

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
                   - Dr.Seuss, Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

Birthdays who doesn't love them right? The cake, the ice cream, the presents, and all the love from everyone around you! Birthdays are not only great to celebrate because of the cake or presents, but because it's another year that someone has survived this little thing we call life. It's another year that you've been able to share your life with your loved ones. Birthdays should be celebrated because it's the day that your; mother, father, brother, sister, friend was born into this world that eventually made your life better. Birthdays only come around once a year for everyone and why not make that person feel special?? Everyone loves their birthday wether they say they do or don't. Celebrate every birthday every year every chance you get because you never know which one will be their last or yours for that reason. So if your birthday is coming up or recently passed HAPPY BIRTHDAY and may you have many many more to come .

P.S
    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST FRIEND SAMANTHA, I HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MORE BLESSED YEARS!! I LOVE YOU SAMMI WAMMI :)

                                                            
                                      Isamar

Quote Of The Day

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” 
                         - Lao Tzu

19 year old Zoe Everett

A 19 year old college student went from worrying about exams and what party to go to, to being a mother in a blink of an eye. Zoe Everett from New Jersey lost both her parents in hurricane Sandy when a tree feel on their car, her brothers Theo and Pierce were also in the car but survived with minor bumps and bruises. Zoe quit school to raise her 3 siblings, all Zoe was asking for was to be able to come up with $5,000 dollars to get by for a few months untill lawyers figure out how to procede with her parents estate. And in an overwhelming help from complete strangers they raised over $56,000 dollars in one day!! Many people offered their help from driving her siblings to school or a simple shoulder to cry on. I applaud Zoe for being a brave young woman to take on such a role as mother and father. She dose'nt have to put her life on hold, she dose'nt have to raise her brothers and sister she dose'nt have to do any of it, but she is and that my dear friends is extrordinary and brave beyond her years. Such courage and love in one person to take on such a tough role but I'm sure her siblings will forever be grateful for having such an amazing and loving sister I'm sure her parents are beyond proud of her.Best of Luck to you Zoe, Theo, Pierce and Talia and my condolences to your family and all others that have lost a loved one due to hurricane Sandy.

                    Isamar



                                 

Quote Of The Day

“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.”

        -Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

November 8th in History

                                  Wilhem Conrad Rontgen

On this day November 8 in 1895 a German physicist named Wilhem Conrad Rontgen (pictured above) became the first person to observe an x-ray. Rontgens discovery was labeled as a medical miracle and in 1897 x-rays were first used on a military battlefield (The Balkan War), to find bullets and broken bones. Scientist realized the benefits of x-rays but they didn't know the harmful effects of the radiation. Some years later scientist started reporting cases of burns and skin damage after exposure to the x-rays, and in 1904 Thomas Edisons assistant Clarence Dally died of skin cancer due to the extensive exposure of x-rays, her death caused scientist to take the risk of radiation more seriously. Wilhem Rontgen recieved many awards for his work, and in 1901 he was the first to recieve the Nobel Prize* for physics. As we all know x-rays are an important part of the medical field that allow us to see inside the body without surgery, so thank you Mr.Rontgen for stumbling upon x-rays you have saved us all from a lot of unnecessary pain!
                                                  Isamar
                                     



* Nobel Prize- An award given for extrordinary work in either; physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature, economics, and for the promotion of peace.

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Quote Of The Day

"If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything."
                     -Malcolm X

A round of Applause for the Queen Creek High Football Team!!

Today I have a great story that gives you a little bit more hope in humanity. A special needs student in Queen Creek, Az named Chay Johnson was the new girl, and as we all know being the new kid is hard but add special needs and it gets a lot tougher, Chay has a brain disorder. Chay was bullied by fellow students and some even threw trash at her! Chays mother got in touch with one of Chays friend and he just happened to be the starting Quarterback for the Queen Creek Football team. As we all know being on the football team automatically makes you one of the coolest kids around, but also in most cases the kid that does the bullying but not in this case. Jones took it upon himself to sit with Chay at lunch and protect her, not only does Jones protects her but the entire football team does!! Thats right the entire Queen Creek High Football team protects Chay. Since the boys have started protecting Chay no-one has bullied her anymore, she is one lucky girl. Not only is she no longer being bullied but she is surrounded by all those cute guys! All we hear are about all this horrible stories about bullying and all the pain that bullies cause those they bully, and here there is one story, one story that gives you hope and makes you smile. This one story lets you know that there is still great, caring people in this world that help others when needed. This one story gives you a renewed ray of hope in humanity. Not only has the football team helped Chay, they've also let people know that bullying will not be tolerated and that those that are being bullied are no longer alone and no longer have to be afriad, and that there is still good hearted people in this world. Good job boys!!

                                                        Isamar
                               

Quote Of The Day

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
                                               -Oscar Wilde

Tucson Comic Con

So today was an adventure for me, I stepped out of my confort zone and went somewhere that I would normaly never go, I went to Tucson's Comic Con. I must admit I had reservations about going I'm not into comic books, or anime any of that even though my little brother does and talks about it all the time. I thought to myself "why are you going?" why? because your friend asked you over a month ago to go with her and you said yes thats why! Oh yea". So I didn't want to let my friend down and I had already promised her that I would go so I did. When we arrived I was still a bit reluctant to go and even thought maybe I'll just wait outside and wait for them, but knowing my friend she would of never let me stay outside (she is very stubborn). So I walked in and at first I was like "Wooh baby where am I? You are completely out of place." But as we began to walk around I started to enjoy myself. People where dressed up some where Batman, Spiderman, Captain America there was even someone dressed as Sailor Moon! Do you remember Sailor Moon? No? well I do. It was a great atmosphere and much to my disbelief I enjoyed it, and most certainly would go back. I have no clue if I enjoyed it so much because I was with friends or because the excitment was contagious but I did like it none-the-less. The only problem is that I didn't take enough money to buy anything because I didn't think I'd like anything, but boy was I wrong :/ Next year I will remember to take money and I will most definitely take my little brother because he would of loved it!!

                  Isamar

Can I have a hug?

Hug anyone you can, you know unless you're a student at Adam Road Primary School in Australia. That's right an Australian school has banned hugging due to excessive amount of hugging that has led to injuries and class disruptions. Can you believe that? I understand that most schools have a no PDA (Public Display of Affection) rule but hugging has never been  necessarly considered part of that rule. If your kissing or touching each other inappropriately than yes, but a simple hug? A hug can change a persons day it's something so simple but it can make a person feel better if they are having a crappy day. I for one think hugging is not a big deal it is not inappropriately and it certainly is not a big offence to were a child has to be given detention for hugging a friend. Don't get me wrong some rules are needed to keep everyone from complete chaos but too many rules make people want to do the opposite. Schools want their students to get along and be kind to one another and be friendly, but when you take hugging away from them which just happens to be the most common form of showing, friendship and kindness,what's left? Handshaking? Handshaking gives people the opposite affect of hugging (at least to me) when I shake someones hand it's because I don't feel comfortable around them and I close myself off and keep the conversation short. Maybe I'm being biased but lets be honest everyone hugs it's no big deal and hugging makes you happy, and when you're happy you spread that happiness around and you have a better day. I think the school should reconsider baning hugging and if they don't I hope they inforce it with everyone including teachers, the principal, administrators,etc because kids follow what they see and if the adults that made this decision don't follow they're own rule don't expect the kids to either remember "Practice what you Preach". By the way did you know that there is a National Hugging Day? Well you do now it's January 21st.

                                                  Isamar

                                                     


                                               

Welcome back November!

                                


   November is back once again, the time for Turkey and stuffing is near!!

                                                             Isamar

Stingy Jack/ Jack-O-Lanterns

Have you ever wondered were Jack-O-Lanterns come from? or how they got satarted? If you do,wonder no more because below is the story of how they statrted.

According to the story "Stingy Jack" invited the devil to have a drink with him. True to his name Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks once the devil did so Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silvercross which prevented the devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that if Jack should die he would not claim his soul. The next year Jack again tricked the devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit while he was up in the tree. Jack carved a sign of the cross into the trees bark so that the devil could not come down until the devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years. Soon after Jack died  as legend goes God would not allow such an unsaving figure into heaven. The devil upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip and has been roaming the earth ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack-of the lantern" and then simply "Jack-O-Lantern" in Ireland and in Scotland people began to make their own versions of Jack's lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatos and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wondering evil spirits.Immigrants from these countires brought the Jack-O-Lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins a fruit native to America, make perfect Jack-O-Lanterns.

From www.History.com

Some people say God gave Jack the lantern so that he wouldn’t have to live in the darkness, and others say that the devil was so furious with Jack for tricking him twice that he cut off Jack’s head and replaced it with a carved pumpkin.

 
Either way you tell it or read it, it's a great story hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

                                           Isamar

                              

Biting My Nails...

Tomorrow is the big day!! I'm so nervous, even if I try not to think about it I can't avoid it. I'm trying my best to think positive and  keep calm, but I can't!! It's in the back of my mind 24/7 and I know that tomorrow it's only going to be worse. So today I'm going to try my best to keep myself busy to avoid over thinking at least until tomorrow morning. I just hate waiting. So wish me luck and hope that I don't cuss or say something completely stupid, if all goes well I will tell you guys what I've been a wreck about tomorrow around 2:30pm!!

                                             Isamar

Ray of Hope!! :)

I'm so happy today!!!! Why? Because today I got a small ray of hope!! I'm extremely excited so excited this is how my face looks as I write xD haha Just when I was about to give up out of no where here comes this hope! I'm nerveous and excited all in one! I'm... I'm...I'm just plain happy! I was upset and ready to throw in the towel and say I'm done. Then BAM an opportunity presented itself. Now I just have to wait till Monday and pray that everything goes fine! Thank you for the good Juju!! Wish me luck for Monday.
     
 "Hope, which whispered from Pandora's box after all the other plagues and sorrows had escaped, is the best and last of all things."
                     — Ian Caldwell (The Rule of Four)

 

                       Isamar

Fix what you helped brake

People are such complicated creatures, you can never get a straight answer from them. When you ask or try to explain there is always confusion even after you have tried your best to convey your point. Then you think to yourself is it me? Can I not get my point of view across? Or is it the other person? Do they not want to listen to me? Do they even want to have this conversation? Do they even care? All this questions come into play when you are trying to either fix, voice your opinions, or voice your concerns. Its difficult to speak with someone that dosen't really care or that is in their own world. You can try your best to make a bad situation better you can give it your all you can even swallow your pride to make it work, but the truth is, if the other person(s) doesn't want to make an effort in the right direction then all your attemts to make it better are in vain. Sometimes the best thing you can do is let it go. Stop trying to push the subject and hope that the other person(s) realizes that if they don't lend a helping hand in fixing what they helped brake things will never get better.

 "You can only lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink."

                                                 

                        Isamar

Loving Him

Loving him was like owning a new car exciting and full of smiles. Loving him was like nothing that could ever compare to anything in this world. Loving him was like seeing the sea for the first time nothing but beauty. Loving him was passion and sin all in one. Loving him was like realizing you never wanted to be anywhere else in this world. Loving him was like finding peace in chaos. Loving him was sweet as tea and dangerous as fire. Loving him was like seeing the world after being blind all my life. Loving him was like I was lost in a drift of dreams. Loving him was like living in a fairytale. Loving him was a dream. Loving him was like roses, pure and innocent. Loving him was like staring at stars completely dazzling. Loving him was finding light in the darkest of days. Loving him was finding magic in the still of the night. Loving him was as easy as breathing, and effortless as living. Loving him was believing lies. Loving him was a mistake. Loving him was like playing Russian roulette the gun had to go off and it went off on me, loving him meant the death of everything I’ve ever known. Loving him was the end of my very being. Loving him was the end of me.

                             

                     Isamar

Have you seen my phone?

How many of you can go at least 24 hours without technology? My guess not many and if some can probably for no more that 24 hours. Technology has changed everything most of us can't even remember a phone number, why? because all are numbers are on phones. Before cell phones people would remember every phone number they needed and now you just push a few buttons and boom there they are at your disposal. I'm not saying I'm not one of those person that's not all into technology but I think that sometimes we depend all to entirely on technology. Before if you wanted to talk to someone you would give them a call, go visit them or write a letter, and now its nothing but text messaging or Facebook, rarely is there any actual interaction. Don't get me wrong all this new tech comes in handy, say your cousin lives in New York and you live in Dallas and you guys really want to see each other but neither of you can afford a plane ticket, what do you do? Skype of course! Its easy and you can catch up without having to spend a dime on plane tickets. Technology is fantastic and makes life so much easier but I think we do rely on it too much. I doubt many can go without any cell phones, IPad, t.v, tablets nothing no technology. We've become to reliant on something so fragile and easily removable. I recently lost my cell phone and let me tell you the first couple of days without it were difficult, I felt like I was missing something I felt naked! Lets be honest that's a weird thing to feel when all you are really missing is a simple phone. Now that it has been over a week with no phone its not too bad but I do miss having everything in the palm of my hand, but I have so much time for other things now I'm not always texting or watching videos, but I do wish I had my phone back! haha Just think about it, think about how much we rely on technology?? Now challenge yourself and try to go at least 24 hours without any technology, if you are anything like me it will sure be a challenge. Good Luck!
                                     
                                    Isamar :)

You want him to tranfer WHY?

Has anyone else read the article about an 11 year old boy named Colman Chadma form California?  Colmas school asked him to trasfer middle schools why? Because he carries a mutation of the gene for Cycstic Fibrosis , a disease that causes, thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract and other areas of the body , life threating not contagious and it is the most common chronic lung disease among children and young adults. School administrators told Colman he had to transfer because he was a risk to another student with the disease. An estimated 30,000 children and adults have cystic fibrosis, and 10 million more are carriers of the cystic fibrosis genetic mutation but do not have the disease, according to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Colman does not pose any risk for any of the students with Cystic Fibrosis or ones that do not carry the gene. If there is no risk to him and any other student attending the same school as Colman then why ask him to transfer? Prior to Colman attending his current school there was already another student with Cystic Fibrosis attending the same school that wants Colman to transfer.There are many children who carry the gene but will never develop the disease. Children with CF and carriers of the gene can attend the same school but they can not be in the same classroom or must be 3 feet away from each other according to the infection control guidelines from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. According to Dr. john LiPuma with proper hygiene its unlikely that any infection will occur.So if Colman is not a threat to anyone and CF is not contagous, is it pure ignorance of the school to ask a child that has no control or choice in having or not having CF to transfer? Must be beacuse as I see it his a normal kid that just happens to carry a gene for CF. Best of luck to Colman and his parents
                     
                                    Isamar

No Money Honey

Can we talk about how hard it is to find a job? I've been looking for a job for months! And no-one calls me back not even a ray of hope! It's ridiculous really I have no money to pay my phone, help pay bills, put gas in the car or even to buy a candy bar. That's right I can't even afford to buy a candy bar and they're like a dollar something. Im broke. I don't understand how people can say that the economy is better, really? Where do you live? Money City?  I'm constantly putting in more job applications with the hope that someone will give me a chance. Now I'm thinking about maybe baking goodies to sell maybe that would help until I got a full time job.. I just need something to be able to help out at home. It's stressful not having  a job and having a stack of bills that don't care if you don't have money. Then when there is money but not enough to pay all the bills and still have money left for groceries, and gas what do you do? Do you pay the light, and not eat? Do you put gas in the car but don't pay the water bill? It's a never ending story of stress and wishes of winning the lottery. And some how you still have to find some way to stay positive. It's an ordeal alright. Some days I'm extremly positive and others I give up all together. I just need good Juju and a job!
           
                                    Isamar :)



  If only money grew on trees!!   

Family

There is nothing quite like bieng with family. Sure your sister can push your buttons and your brother can make fun of you all day. Your mom can criticize your outfit, and your dad can yell at you for everything. However those precious moments when you're all together is absolutely beautiful. Those few moments were your all laughing and smiling there's nothing like those moments. Those moments are what are going to last even after death. Everyone says "I rather be with my friends, I see my family every day" but think about it, when you're old and can no longer party hard are you going to wish you would of partied more, or wish you would of spent more time with family? Don't get me wrong going out with friends and having fun without family is good everyone needs those moments away. However there is nothing like bieng surrounded and embraced by people that love you no matter how annoying or sarcastic you are. I love my family more than anything in this universe, we are dysfunctional, loud, opinionated, and blunt but we're family and that is a beautiful thing. So enjoy your family spend time with them, laugh and smile until you can't no more.
                   Isamar :)

Stress

Everyone has stress in their lives, it just depends on how you cope with it. Stress is everywhere, bills, love life, friendships, deadlines, frustrations, and just life in general. If you let it stress will eat you up, it will take over every aspect of your life and then you'll be a wreck. I know it's hard to cope with it and even trying to elimanate it is stressful, but you somehow have to deal with it other wise your going to drowned and fast. Stress can cause different forms of symptoms from memory problems, aches and pains, to nervous habits. There are many ways to relieve stress some of them include

                                                            Exercise
                                   

         
                                                    A relaxing bath

                               


                                                          A massage
                          

              
                                                                  Yoga
                          

                                               Or just listen to music
                                   



They are many ways to relieve stress that can make you feel better, all you have to do is look for one that is right for you. For more information on stress and symptoms caused by stress visit www.helpguide.com. Hope you have a stress free week
                                    
                                   Isamar :)

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Where I'll be

Under the willow tree I meet him and under the shade we talked untill nightfall under the willow tree he kissed me and under the protection of the leaves he whispered I love you under the willow tree we would meet day after day under the willow tree we talked about our future, dreams, hopes, and wishes under the shade of the willow tree he proposed and under the willow tree we said I do under the willow tree our children played under the shade of the tree we see our hearts laugh and run under the willow tree we grow older and older under the tree we spend our days watching our grandchildren play under the willow tree he says I love you and I do too under the willow tree he takes his last breath and under the shade of the willow tree he now forever sleeps and under the willow tree is were I'll be.

Quality Time With My Siblings

Today I'm spending some quality time with my brother and sister. Movies, food, laughter, and some picking on each other is in order. We don't spend much time with each other anymore because my sister is married and has 5 beautiful children that take up all her time, and my little brother well I live with him but most of the time his with his fiance. It is important to make time for each other, it's important to make these memories that will last a lifetime. Sure we fight, argue, get on each others nerves, and push each others buttons, but we enjoy each others company. We rarely have time to be together so these rare moments are spectacular. So no matter how busy and hectic your life is find time to spend with your loved ones. You will never get this moments back not unless someone learns how to time travel.... is someone working on that? Because I really would like to meet actually I don't know who I'd like to meet, I'll get back to you on that.

                                     Isamar :)

 

This is how I feel about my brothers and sisters.... but I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world!

 

  

October is going Pink!

Breast cancer affects mainly women, but some men too. Breast cancer in men is rare but it does acounts for 1% of breast cancer cases in the United States.Women with a family history of breast cancer are increased risk for developing breast cancer. It is important to self exam yourself and in case you find anything it's extremely important to go to a doctor as soon as possible, so they may do further test to determine if you need treatment. Early detection can save your life, early detection gives you a higher pecentage of affective treatment and suvival. In 2011 an estimated of 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed among women as well as an estimated 57,650 additional cases of situ (meaning the cancer is confined within the ducts or lobules were they originated) breast cancer. If diagnosed with breast cancer some treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy, cemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy.If you'd like too know more about these treatments or anything about breast cancer, you can get help and information 24/7 online on cancer.org and by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. They can provide you with informaton on hospitals, treatment options, and address insurance concerns, as well as many other services. Please get checked, and support those going through breast cancer.
                                 Isamar :)

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Information from Cancer.org

October!

             Welcome back October, oh how I've missed you.

The pumpkins, the spider webs, the scare crows, the candy, the electric feel of magic in the air. Enjoy October while it's here, because before you know it, it vanishes "Poof" just like that.
                              Isamar :)

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Drink or drive but not both!

You drink and drive are you completely INSANE? Drinking while intoxicated is an accident waiting to happen. You not only put yourself in danger but everyone else as well. You drive better when you're drunk?  Really,  because most people can't even speak cohesively let alone drive well. You don't look cool and no your friends will not like you more if you drive drunk. Sure they might say that it's cool, and that they will like you more if you drive drunk. But are they and their families going to like you anymore when you crash and everyone is in the hospital severely hurt or worse dead? No. Drinking and driving are too things that should and will NEVER go together. When you drive it's your responsibility to be at your best. Other motorists have blind faith in you. When and if you drink and drive, you are not only putting yourself in harms way but also innocent individuals, that have nothing to do with your poor judgment. If your going to drink then call a cab or have someone call one for you,or have a designated driver. Please don't put your life in danger and others as well just to have a few moments of a good time. Make smart decisions and not poor ones that last a lifetime. Don't drink and drive ever! Be safe! Below are some statistics to give you an understanding on how severe drinking and driving is.
                  Isamar :)

•In 2010, 211 children were killed in drunk driving crashes. Out of those 211 deaths, 131 (62%) were riding with a drunk driver.

•Adults drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010 that is almost 300,000 incidents of drinking and driving each day.

•Every day in America, another 28% of people die as a result of drunk driving crashes.

•Kids who start drinking young are seven times more likely to be in an alcohol- related crash.

•Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and about one-thrid of those are alcohol related.

•Almost every 90 seconds a person is injured in a drunk driving crash.

•In 2010, 10,228 people died in drunk driving crashes -one every 52 minutes- and 345,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Statistics from www.mad.org
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Autumn

Ahh Autumn, the changing of the leaves (if we had trees and not cacti), the flushed cheeks, sweaters, boots, the anticipation of the holidays. Autumn is beautiful, the weather begins to change from heat to light breezes and crisp air. People seem to get happier and nicer as the blistering heat comes to an end and the weather everyone loves begins. Autumn is a stepping stone to the chaos of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years all the holidays. Autumn is the calm before the storm where you get to relax and enjoy the season. It truly is a beautiful time of the year, and one of my favorites. So enjoy it while it's here. Rake leafs and then jump in the pile and scatter them around, do it over and over again. If we had leafs, I'd be like a kid in a candy store happy as can be.
              Isamar :)

     
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Bullying

Bullying is a big problem, kids and even adults are being bullied. People don't understand the power that their words have. Sure there's that saying that says "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" which is not true. Physical wounds heal and then they're gone, but hurtful words are toxic. They seep into every part of you and destroy you. They eat at you from the inside out, words have the power to destroy you in seconds. They can destroy what took years to built in a blink of an eye. Words cause more harm than anything. Hearing the word "fat" or "piggy" to a person who is heavier can potentially lead a person to try drastic measures to conform to societies ideal of beauty. People are are bullied because of, ethnecity, sexsual preference, clothes, finacial status and so on. Why do people think that you have to look like a starving model to be considered beautiful? Why do people think loving someone from the same gender is wrong?  Why do people think that the only way to "fit" in is to wear designer clothes?  Why does everybody feel the need to shove their opinions and idea of right and wrong and beauty down everybody's throat? Why? No one has the right to tell anybody else that how they look is wrong. No one has the right to tell someone that who they love is wrong. No one has the right to tell someone that how and who they choose to live their life with is wrong. Please pick your words wisely, you never know what kind of damage you can cause with just one word.  If you or someone you know are getting bullied please get help, don't allow someone to hurt you. And please remember that you are beautiful, you are important, you are special, you are one of a kind. Don't turn off your light just because someone dosent like your shine, if anything shine brighter. So be you because you're one of a kind, a true priceless masterpiece. Be who you are and love who you choose, because "Those who mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
             
                Isamar :)

Wedding Bells

Seems as if everyone lately is getting married. Is it something in the air?  If so please keep it away from me, at least for now. As I've previously mentioned my little brother(18 his my baby brother) is getting married, and just two days ago my other little brother ( his 21 but he will always be my little brother) announced that he is also getting married. Yes, you read right my baby brothers are getting married. I had already accepted that my baby brother was getting married, because I knew my other brother was still going to be around. However I was clearly mistaken, I'm not saying I agree with them getting married so early, but I don't have a choice. I wish they would wait but once their minds are made up there is no changing it. Maybe part of it is because I'm not ready to let them go. Don't get me wrong I knew it was going to happen someday, but not this soon. Now I'm surrounded by engaged couples that are planning weddings. Marriage is a big step, it's a commitment like no other and certainly not something to be rushed into or taken lightly. It's a life changing choice and they've made it. I don't want them to grow up let alone leave, but despite my feelings, I wish them nothing but happiness and a lifetime of love and good fortune. All my wishes go out as well to all the couples getting ready to imbarke on a new journey as Mr. And Mrs. Now if only I could get my mom and grandma to stop trying to marry me off!! 
                Isamar :)

Pointless

Have you ever tried to talk to someone and it seems as if no matter how much you try to explain the conversation goes no where? Well that happend to me the other day. No matter how many different ways, I tried to convey my point it was useless. Then again the person I was attempting to talk with, seemed like he was in "Lala Land". I'm not sure if it was myself that couldn't express my thoughts correctly, or if he simply did not want to listen. I tried to explain and make my thoughts clear, but If the other person dosent attempt to make the same effort, then the entire conversation is pointless. I guess what I'm trying to say is that, you can try to tell someone what you think and how you feel, but if the other person dosent want to listen simply move on.

Candid Words

Do you ever feel as if life is passing you by? I do, well it is passing me by. I'm stuck in quick sand, and it seems like no matter how much I try to climb out I sink in deeper. I can't seem to set myself free. Do you ever feel lonely? I do, no matter how many people are around me I always feel lonely. It's a struggle everyday to see the bright side of things. It's difficult for me to realize, that I too someday (maybe) will have someone that loves me the way my brother-in-law loves my sister. He loves her with no conditions, limits, or expectations. He accepts her as is, flaws and all. It's hard for me to invision a future like my little brothers. A vision that includes finding a person that is as weird as me but that loves all my quirks. I must admit sometimes more often than I'd like to say I feel as if I'll never find someone that loves me, I feel as if I'll never experience love. Yet, somehow everyday I wake up and think to myself "Today might be that day" and every night I lay down and I say " Today wasn't the day, maybe tomorrow" and hopefully someday I'll be able to lay down and say " Today was the day". 

22 :)

So yesterday was my birthday!!  I turned 22 years young :) I stayed home (celebrating with my friends on another day) my mom made me my favorite food Swedish Meatballs!  They were delicious, then it was cake and ice cream time, red velvet and cookies and cream ice cream. It was simple but very enjoyable :) I wish my sister and nieces and nephews could of been present, but maybe next year!  It was a good birthday if I do say so myself :) its important to celebrate , you never know when your last day will be :)

By Now

Here's something a little different

No matter how much I try I will never make you happy. No matter how much I try to be your idea of perfection I'll never come close. My good enough is never an ounce of your enough. I love you, God knows I do. But, I cant be someone I'm not. You think I wouldn know that by now. But, no matter how many times I tell myself that I find myself molding who I am into someone you wish I would be. I try and try to come an inch close to a person you would be proud of. You make me feel as if I'm nothing special, just an ordinary girl. I should know by now that I'll never be the person you want me to be. I know all I do is fail, that all my attempts are in vain, and that your encouraging words are hollow..... I should know that by now.

              Isamar.  

Always Hidden

   We always hide part of who we are. Why? Because society is cruel thats why. People are constantly judged on looks, finacial status, what car your drive, how big your house is, how many designer shoes you have. It seems as if enough is never enough. You have to have the perfect body the prettiest face the biggest mucles. People have to hide that they still watch cartoons and Disney movies, other wise you're immature and don't know how to grow up. Well I still watch Disney movies and trust me it's not beacuse I never grew up. It's because I still know how to be a kid, when I watch Disney movies the big bad world dissapears for a while. While that movie is playing I don't think about bills, school, or how much pain I feel. People always hide a part of who they truly are, yes, even from family and friends. People are afraid to get hurt they're afraid to be judged to no-ones wanta to feel like they're on the outside looking in. I get judged, because of my weight, the things I say and how I say them, the list goes on. But you know what, I don't care! This is me take me or leave me I will never change who I am for anyone, and neither should you. It would be easy for me to conform to what the world expects me to be, a proper well mannered, perfect body women, that never strays too far from perfecton. But I'm not and I won't.I have my own thoughts, dream, wishes, asspiratons, fears, and flaws, but they're mine. I hate when people say you're not normal. Excuse you, but can you please explain what normal is? Because normal is different to everyone. My normal is, going to bed at 3-4 in the morning and waking up at 2 in the afternoon, my normal is watching football in my pjs, my normal is fighting with my family and two seconds later everything is ok again. My normal is feeling like a child every Christmas, my normal is my own version. There is no one normal for the entire world, that's absolutely ridiculous. People need to learn how to be kinder and accept people for who they are flaws and all, there will NEVER be another one just like you. We are all unique in our own ways, we can never be replaced or duplicated. So I refuse to be something I'm not, I was born to stand out so I refuse to stand in anothers shadow. Like the saying goes " I rather be hated for who I am, than to be loved for who I'm not"
                                        
                                                            Isamar :)