im a princess

Which Disney Princess Are You? Belle You are bookish but incredibly pretty. Belle was first seen in Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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its getting closer

What is the one day that women everywhere despise? Come on girls you know what it is, the birthday. To be honest I’ve just started dreading this day in the past couple of years. For a long time I claimed that I would never be ashamed of turning a year older, that each new day was a badge of achievement. Of course, I was 22 at the time and never understood that each day was a mark closer to the dreaded 30, then 40 and onward up and up. I didn’t even think about it until I hit 25, suddenly I rounded up to 30! I was shocked. So I started a campaign to “forget” my birthday around everyone except family members (darn mothers and their long memories). Very effective, I wouldn’t tell anyone I’d aged until at least a month afterward. Except, the year that the office included it in the school announcements. “Everyone be sure and wish Ms. Ring Happy Birthday today!” Then all the student start asking you what you’re planning to do, and since I was going to try to ignore it I looked really sad. By the end of the day I had 5 different offers for blind dates. “Really, you’ll like my DAD, he’s a great guy.”

Sadly the era of forgetting I was ever born is over. Ok sadly is a bit strong, but my loving husband, who just last month on his birthday insisted that we not make a big deal of it, is insisting that we acknowledge the day. Perhaps so that he can remind me frequently that day that he is 26 to my 27. I cannot actually say for sure, but here’s the kicker everyone. After all this time attempting to forget that I am aging, I find I’m actually looking forward to celebrating. We’ll see if that continues when in 2009 I hit the big 30, I hope so because Steve’s not used to me crying. He might go into shock.

I don't know why women are so effected by their age, surely just because we lose youth doesn't mean we lose brains, personality, or even beauty. That's right, lets stop claiming that we're losing something by aging. If men can get better with age, why can't we?

dumb laws

In honor of my home state and for my own amusement I give you Dumb Laws from Tennessee.

You can't shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile.(Alrighty then)
Hollow logs may not be sold.(are they filled with moonshine? I'm mean really what's that all about)
More than 8 women may not live in the same house because that would constitute a brothel. (Keep your roommates to a minimum ladies, we don't want to give the wrong impression)
It is illegal to use a lasso to catch a fish.(and very difficult)
"Crimes against nature" are prohibited.(???????????)
Ministers are to be dedicated to God and therefore are not eligible to hold a seat in either House of the Legislature.(Where's the ACLU on that one?)
Any person who participates in a duel may not hold any public office in the state.(Something no one apparently bothered to remind Andrew Jackson every time he dueled)
Giving and receiving oral sex is still prohibited by law.(WOW! Can you just imaging the debate on the floor that day????)
Stealing a horse is punishible by hanging.(especially in Shelbyville, I hear they might even disembowel)
Driving is not to be done while asleep.(and they made a law about it.....common sense not to prevalent round here)
It is legal to gather and consume roadkill.( I know a restaurant in South Pittsburg that will actually clean and cook it for you!!!!!!!!!! Visit The Pirate, eat ours or bring your own!)
This one is so bad I had to include the actual text from the Tennessee Constitution
Article XI: Miscellaneous Provisions: Section 14
The intermarriage of white persons with negroes, mulattoes, or persons of mixed blood, descended from a negro to the third generation inclusive of their living together as man and wife in this State is prohibited. (That is still on the books.)
City Laws in Tennessee
Dyersburg
It is illegal for a woman to call a man for a date. (because you know when a woman calls a man she's just asking for it....wink, wink, nudge, nudge)
Fayette County
You may not have more than five inoperable vehicles on a piece of property. (Cause after the 1st 5 its just tacky)
Memphis
Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. (Come on we're not THAT bad)