So, I haven't blogged for a very long time. I have a great desire to write about things that I feel compelled to share, however, many of them involve the type of people and situations that I deal with at work and since I work in a hospital, I feel it is in poor taste and could be considered a HIPPA violation if I put things in print that affect me. Like, how people always want me to give them something for nothing; and somehow, it is my fault that they don't want to work and I need to convince the government that they are truly disabled. On the other hand, I don't understand how many of these people on disability can still go hunting and ride their ATVs and have computers and take vacations and have multiple cars, continue to drink and smoke but they have no insurance and can not afford to buy their meds or pay their hospital bills

Yes, I now refer to myself as having become a corporate bitch rather than a rebellious hippy that wants to "stick it to the man". I am not thrilled that I have chosen the way of the corporate bitch, however, corporate bitches get a nice retirement plan, whereas rebellious hippies ....well, ....not so much. .....Now don't get your panties in a bunch by my comments, I am speaking allegorically here. I know plenty of rebellious hippies who have jobs and are able to plan for their retirement as well, but they don't work for "the establishment", or they do work for the establishment but when they get tired of the bullshit, they will simply move on to somewhere else. I, on the other hand, do work for "the establishment" and I have embraced their coporate values and comply with their rules and regulations because I want my security of my future and this job looks pretty good for me. Do I like my job? Yes, most of the time it is okay but I don't love it. You know there is a reason it is called work.

So, I am thankful for having a good and secure job.
I am thankful for friends and family.
I have the most wonderful husband who is also my closest friend.
I am thankful for my sense of humor and that I can find humor in many things....It is a wonderful coping mechanism.
I am thankful that my dear little kitty companion of 17 + years is still healthy and sleeps with me every night.
I am thankful that our country is moving in a new political direction and that finally the American people opened their eyes to see that we needed change and not McSame and his ridiculous running mate who couldn't lead this country out of a wet paper bag.

By the way, as far as politics go,.... I work with many republicans and my family were all big McCain supporters too. They have made it known how horrible Obama is and this country will likely implode due to this election according to them. They are outraged about this election and are screaching about the end of all things wonderful. Now, I do understand their feelings, because that is how I felt 4 years ago when W did not win (well, he did not win the popular vote - that was John Kerry - W won the electoral vote - which made him president), and I felt that way 8 years ago when he did not win then either. However, I will say the one good thing about W was that he is funnier than hell! The man is the WORST speaker but damn the stuff he would come up with....... BRILLIANT..... and God Bless that evil media for never letting his social ineptness get old..... YAY! So, my condolences go out to all of the mourning conservatives, I know how you feel, but if we could survive the last 8 years, we will survive this next one too. ....And, don't worry, in 4 years, you will have the opportunity to change it again and may the best candidate win ....just like what happened in this election......FINALLY! (oops, sorry if I offended any conservatives with that last little jab, but ....what the hell..... it's MY blog!) :-)

So, in 4 years, when Palin runs for this office (and you know she will). Please remember this video while you are at the polls: (WARNING: this video is NOT PETA approved)
www.youtube.com/watch
....Oh, and who is at fault? The media? Palin? It doesn't matter if you eat meat or don't, you have to agree that this is in very poor taste on BOTH of their parts.