YES OR NO

Sooo, I have been contemplating on this post because of the controversy it may cause.  However, I am not here to tell you how to vote, I'm here to ASK that you do your research before heading to the polls.  For the past few weeks, I have been researching several websites trying to find unbiased information on Amendment 26. Needless to say, the subject is still unclear.  The way the Amendment is stated makes it very ambiguous (or maybe I'm just slow).

Initiative #26
“Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Mississippi:
SECTION 1. Article III of the constitution of the state of Mississippi is hearby amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 33. Person defined. As used in this Article III of the state constitution, “The term ‘person’ or ‘persons’ shall include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning or the functional equivalent thereof.”

THIS is what you will see on the ballot

Should the term 'person' be defined to include

every human being from the moment

 of fertilization, cloning, or the equivalent thereof?

YES OR NO

This is just not clear to me!  No fine print...just a simple yes or no.  If you do little to no research and go to the polls, most would mark yes. BUT, what are the underlying details?  How will this affect physicians?  How will it affect women who may suffer from a miscarriage?  What about rape victims?...will they have a choice?  Will it ban the use of contraceptives?  Mississippi finds itself in a dire situation when it comes to teen pregnancy and sexual health. According to Mississippi First, the teen birth rate is the highest in the nation, at 64.1 births for every 1,000 teenage (15- to 19-year-old) girls. Mississippi also leads the nation in teen infection rates for several sexually transmitted diseases. In a state where the lack of sex education has perpetuated the cycle of teen pregnancy, limiting women’s access to methods of contraception can only worsen the situation.
What about stem research? This could potentially help find a cure for the atrocious disease we call....cancer.  It is not just aborted fetuses that are used.  Some people donate their still borns to science, and in some cases umbilical cord blood from live births can be used for research.

Again, I am in no way telling or asking you to vote a certain way.  I am simply asking that you do your research! Spread the word...tell your family and friends because this could potentially affect YOU!
I do believe you can be pro-choice and and against this Amendment.

Until next time,

XOXO

t.RAE :)

MY SISTER IS ENGAGED!!!

Sooo, I was sitting at work on what seemed to be the longest Friday in life. I get this phone call to my private line...I see Keitra's number and I'm thinking "what does she want".  I answer the phone and what does she say??.............................................."I'M ENGAGED!!!!!!!!" Yes, you heard right...my sister is engaged to the love of her life and I am not sure if I have ever been happier.  Like I have been so spastic I can barely focus on the task at hand.  Creston proposed in such a unique way! I'm dying to tell you all but I'll wait until she starts a blog....it will be 10x better coming from the bride:)

This is like the most beautiful ring EVER....bling!!!!

She has love allllll over that face

But in all honesty, I am so happy for Creston and Nakeitra.  I know Creston will be an awesome addition to our family.  In the 5 years I have known him, we have never had a bad moment. He is a true example of a MAN. If I had to choose a guy for my sister to marry....I would pick someone God-fearing, goal oriented, a sense of humor, someone who was raised to respect a lady and know his role as a man....I would pick Creston Burse. (Gah I can't believe I'm saying all these nice things about him ...gag!)  I know Keitra will make a beautiful bride because she is truly a beautiful woman, inside and out.  I'm not saying this because she is my sister (well maybe I am) but Keitra has really been my inspiration.  She once told me "When you put your trust in God and start living right, all other things will fall in place." As I step back and look at her life, professionally and personally, I see this statement.  She has accomplished so much at such a young age...well not so young now :) LOL! I now have full faith in the saying "patience will pay off" because it truly has for her.  I've truly said truly way too many times......

Very old pic but one of their firsts of many..iLOVE it

Now I have never been married, nor have I planned a wedding...but I can image it's about to get verrrrry hectic and stressful. I already know she is going to be a bridezilla so I may as well get ready!  I told her if she gets too crazy I will drop out of the wedding hahahaha. Of course I would never do that!  This is a once in a lifetime experience (well it better be) and I want her to cherish every.single.moment.  It's all about you sis!  You are about to embark on a journey that many of us have dreamt (isn't that the correct tense?) of since childhood.  I am soooo excited and I'm here to help every step of the way.  I'm sure there will be some nights when I want to jump out of my 2nd story window, but I'll deal :)  So let the wedding planning, wine sipping, late night calling and texting until you walk down the aisle and say "I do" begin.

Until next time...
XOXO
t.RAE :)


Big Keech and Crusty Crab





Going Dutch?

Sooo...this morning I read an article about relationships and "splitting the bill". It immediately sparked my interest and tah-dah...it's today's topic.  My question to you is..........does a male ALWAYS have to pay? What's my opinion?...I'm glad you asked.  I may be in the 20-25% of women that say this but I don't think so.  If you are in a steady relationship with mutual respect for one another...what's wrong with me picking up the tab every once in a while?  It's not like he wouldn't or couldn't do it, it's just sometimes I think we (women) can/should show our appreciation (if you have a good man).  Yes, I do think relationships should be 50/50, so why should he pay for dinner, pay for the movie,  pay for any other activities....that adds up! Now if you guys are casually dating and he asks to take you out, sure, I think he's obligated to pay.  As a matter of fact if he didn't I would probably never go on a date with him again.

Although I feel as though I should pick up the tab sometimes, I have a boyfriend that rarely lets me do that.  When I say rarely, I mean RARELY.  He doesn't care if it's happy hour at Sonic...he insists on buying.  Sometimes we will both hand the waiter/waitress our card, forcing them to take one or the other.  When we depart, Joey asks         1) Gas in ya tank?   2) Food in ya stomach?   3) Money in ya pocket?
And those are the reasons I do not mind picking up the tab when we go out.

MY OPINION SO DON'T SHOOT ME...I think some women are so use to give give giving that they forget how to sit back and let a man do a man's job.  I agree, it can be quite difficult, especially if you've always been the one giving in the past.  But I do believe at some point you will realize what and who is good for you and you will begin see things in a whole new perspective.  I'm no love expert...I just come across different things and feel the need to discuss them.  I would be delighted if whomever is reading this would leave me your thoughts.
Until next time
XOXO
t.RAE :)