Odd

So the step-kid is going to Hawaii. D and I didn't so much agree with this decision, but we often don't have much of a say. We think that she is too young but she's checking in every day, so it could be worse. With text messaging and cell phones and face book and everything else, I am sure she'll be fine.

My point is last week we went to her high school to watch them perform what they will be performing in Hawaii. I always feel so completely out of place at DE's events. I am a little younger than most of the parents, but it's more than that. It's very hard to explain, but it's a constant reminder of how constantly out of place that I feel.

They played a couple of songs. I don't remember most of them, but I remember they played Holiday by Green Day. Then the band did a tribute to each of the Armed Forces, playing each of the branches fight songs (I don't know if that's what they are called) and having all vets from each branch stand when the song is played. Now I know Green Day isn't even close to being punk or anarchist or even that cool. BUT - and there is always a but - they have come out very anti-war, very anti-Bush, and very anti-government in general. I have to wonder if the parents even knew what they were clapping along too. I wonder if the kids' instructor realized what he had done.

More importantly, I wonder if any one but me cared.

Year End

I thought I would sit down on this Merry Giftmas and compose a few profound thoughts that I have had over the past year. I am not really sure that I can be profound, but I will try.

Anarchism
I truly plan on expanding my depth of knowledge in the area of anarchism over the next year. I will keep you posted on that!

Arbonne
I might actually make this work! I know, I know. I need to stop talking like that. I WILL make this work. I am excited because hopefully someday DH and I can just stay home and play with the dogs.

Cooking
I actually love it. Yesterday I was in the kitchen in my new apron (thanks to Sara Kramer) and cooking up a storm. I love to experiment and left every one saying "That was delicious".

Blogging
I am going to try and blog at least three times a week from here on out. I actually have a little calendar set up to remind me. I think this is important for a number of reasons. Is cathartic and helps me sort through things. I like to voice my opinion and what better way to do so? I also think that it helps to keep me involved in issues that I find important. I need to have something to write about, right?

Veganism
It hasn't been quite a year yet, but I will still say that this is the best decision I have ever made. It hasn't been hard, per se, but it has been challenging. For me, I have an awareness now that I didn't before. It's tough, because you believe that if people knew the truth, they'd go vegan too. Any one who has been vegan for more than a nanosecond knows this doesn't necessarily happen. Veganism has also increased my awareness of the dichotomy people are able to make between "pets" and "food" and brought it to the forefront. I am confronted with this almost daily.