Author: vanessa joie

o b a m a

November 6, 2008

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

Let’s remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House, a party founded on the values of self-reliance and individual liberty and national unity.

Those are values that we all share. And while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress.

As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, We are not enemies but friends. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.”

And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote tonight, but I hear your voices. I need your help. And I will be your president, too.

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces, to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of the world, our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand.

To those — to those who would tear the world down: We will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security: We support you. And to all those who have wondered if America’s beacon still burns as bright: Tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.

That’s the true genius of America: that America can change. Our union can be perfected. What we’ve already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow.


I’m not going to lie. I am excited. I thought John McCain’s speech last night was really great and showed a lot of class. I also have to say that I’m relieved that Prop 8 passed. I’m kind of surprised actually. I say relieved and not “excited” because I know that by passing a lot of people I love very much will be hurt by it, but I truly believe that it is for the best and that the sanctity of marriage needs to be protected. So yeah, I’m pleased but I’ll keep it to myself. (and my blog)

if you don’t want to hear me complain just skip this

October 29, 2008

I try not to use my blog for complaining but sometimes you just gotta.

I got no sleep last night. How I was able to get up at 4:30 am is beyond me. I think I felt my heart crack a little bit when my alarm went off. There were coyotes in the field behind our feild last night that were making Harlow nervous and restless, and me too. Have you ever heard coyotes? They make the most awful noise and it’s really creepy in the middle of the night. At one point Harlow jumped up and growled… a real growl, just like a real dog. I was pretty proud of her but it scared the living daylights out of me. I think she scared herself too. So I had to keep my hand on her all night to keep her calm. So while she is calm and snoozing I’m wide awake listen to every single sound imagining rabid coyotes charging through my sliding glass door (which only the screen was closed). Pathetic I know. And a skunk sprayed somewhere nearby. Oh how I love nature.

And then this morning I’m half way to work I realize I’d forgotten my purse/cell phone/make up/wallet/life at home. Gah! I have realized that I cannot live my life to the fullest without: 1. bobby pins 2. my phone 3. eye drops 4. lip balm/lipstick 5. hand cream. Today the au natural look was not a pretty look. And I have had horrible allergies all day and of course my eye drops are in my purse.

So I’ve been sleepy, grumpy and not cute all day. I know. My life is hard.