Why I will never fly again
Mood:  on fire

So the past few months I have been preparing to relocate to Denver, CO.  All of my possessions (clothes, computer, shoes, books...everything) are in Colorado.....except me.

 I had purchased a ticket to fly to Colorado a week in advance, assuring that everything was in order.  My stepfather drove an hour to get me to the airport only to be told that my dog would not be able to fly.  I asked for a refund and the bitch told me "Well you're going to have to call United because I can't do anything about it".  

 Needless to say I was pissed.

 So not only do I have a dog who is stoned out of her mind howling because she couldn't see me from her kennel, but when I managed to get to a phone, a United Rep said "oh we can't refund your ticket".  The fuck they couldn't!  

 So today after yelling at four english challenged indian origionated idiots I finally found someone that would refund my money.   Of course I have to wait five to seven days for the money to get back into my account......I'm so pissed.  

So there is no way I'm going to make it to LA with Leon......I have to start working immediately or I'm fucked.  I just don't understand why I'm having so many problems lately.  I've put so much hard work and effort that you would think somehow I'll get a break.  Keep me in your thoughts.

 

~Shaunna 

A Video Clip

Readers I believe this clip is highly informative.  Please read and comment.  Knowledge is power!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-XmoVAoD0

The War on Terror, continued
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: "It's been awhile" - Staind
So yet again the war continues. In an online article on MSN.com President Bush has declared that to pull out of the middle east now would be considered "would be absolutely predictable, and absolutely disastrous. We would be handing Iraq over to our worst enemies -- Saddam's former henchmen, armed groups with ties to Iran, and al-Qaida terrorists from all over the world who would suddenly have a base of operations far more valuable than Afghanistan under the Taliban" -MSNBC.com, (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14599961/ ).  The problem with this whole ordeal is oppression is how most of these people thrived.  This was their reality.  They're not in a position to make their own decisions because throughout most of their lives oppression and fear was how they were governed.  Saddam, unfortunately, kept things pretty well taken care of.  People didn't question him or his henchmen.  Of course I'm not condoning the fact he slaughtered millions of innocent people by running them through a meat grinder but look at what's going on now?  We were bombed because we had people stationed in their country, we the infidels were tainting their supposed holy land and that's why they attacked.   I was having a political conversation such as this one with someone and they mentioned that maybe if we would just put Saddam back in power with the agreement if he would leave us alone and provide the necessary fossil fuels we depend on desperately we would withdrawl from their holy soil.  Of course I cannot say this would work for the best.  And of course Americans are a breed of egotistical people who want to be right.  I am in no means someone who is an expert on the issue.  But I just have to question on occassion ......what if we put our pride and ego's aside, step back and ask ourselves.....are we helping the Middle East or hindering them?  Just some ramblings from yours truly.

Stem Cell Research: Yes or No?
Mood:  on fire
Topic: Real Issues

We live in a world where science has become a leading force in our society.  Even though we have come far in the way doctors and scientists treat patients  (the invention of the artificial heart, hearing aids, and surgical procedures) you wouldn’t think we’d have a problem moving forward concerning a possible cure for almost every disease and hereditary condition known to man.  This cure that I am speaking of is the use of Stem Cells to regenerate viable organs for transplants, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, burns and spinal cord injuries.  Some people believe that allowing this research to continue is immoral and advocates the murder of unborn children.  Even though I don’t hold a viewpoint on abortion, I feel that by not allowing the continuation of stem cell research, we are allowing personal values to hold us back from scientific progress. 

            On one hand, in August of last year, Harvard Scientists did find a way to conduct stem cell research by fusing blank embryonic stem cells to human skin rather than using a fertilized egg. -“Pro’s and Cons to Embryonic Stem Cell Research” - http://usliberals.about.com/od/stemcellresearch/i/StemCell1.htm .  So technically we shouldn’t have to debate the morality of this research considering that it is possible to bypass the use of fertilized embryos.  Though this particular process is promising, the researchers have also cautioned that it could take up to ten years for positive results to show up.   The problem I have is why wait ten years for this process to become perfected if we already have the abundance of stem cells from aborted fetus.  Isn’t it worse to allow the opportunity of fixing an ailment to go to waste than the abortion itself?  Why are we allowing a person to die while we’re debating the rights of something that has no life?   Women who are either not ready to be mothers or are unwed or even worse, victims of rape, are going to have abortions regardless.  This is a fact of life and is going to be a constant so why allow this resource to be wasted?  Of course some would question whether or not a woman would willingly become pregnant in order to harvest the stem cells for future use. 

            Therefore I would like to discuss the reason why a woman will not willingly become pregnant in order to harvest stem cells for future use.  Abortion, which is the medical termination of a pregnancy, is not a very comfortable procedure.  In fact, some studies have shown that after two or more abortions in a row can cause serious complications. “A Boston study by a group who has aggressively done abortions denied any increase after one abortion, but, after two or more abortions, they did find a "two-to three-fold increase in risk of first trimester spontaneous abortions [miscarriages]," as well as "losses up to 28 weeks gestation." Levin et al., "Association of Induced Abortion with Subsequent Pregnancy Loss," JAMA, vol. 243, no. 24, June 27, 1980, pp. 2495-2499 (http://www.abortionfacts.com/online_books/love_them_both/why_cant_we_love_them_both_20.asp).  Also some studies have shown that repetitive abortion supposedly causes cancer and eventually causes the female to become barren.  Therefore I believe that it is silly to even consider that a woman would willingly become pregnant purely to harvest DNA. 

            So in conclusion we’ve found that not only is not allowing researchers to use stem cells from unborn fetuses or embryos not being used a waste of scientific and medical resource, but to argue that women would go through a painful procedure in order to harvest DNA ridiculous as well.  We need to move forward in scientific progress or stay in the dark ages.  I’d rather we move forward. 

 

 

 

love life 911
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: "Hell's Bells" - ACDC
Topic: WTF?
So I've been flipping through newspaper articles and found a story about a woman who called 911 in order to get a gorgeous police officer's number. Now trust me that I've had moments where I've had to show a little cleavage in order to get away with not getting a ticket but come on! You just don't call 911 unless it's an emergency. In fact, I always assumed people were taught not only how to dial 911 while growing up but to determine when it's a good time to call or not. Did this woman not realize how illegal her actions were (or rather how harmful the consequences are?) Was this woman really that hard up for cock? Give me a fucking break!

The only ass this woman will be seeing is the ass of a bull dyke bitch. Better learn to enjoy eating pussy you stupid cunt.

Feminism......is it real?
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: "Electric Funeral"- Black Sabbath
So, readers, about six months ago I was swindled in buying a few magazine subscriptions (which at the time sounded like a good idea rather than buying it off the newsstand for full price) and I have to say I'm getting a bit tired of the same goddamn bullshit Glamour writes. In fact I'm glad I never started receiving Elle or Cosmopolitan on top of Glamour because at this point I've become a full on expert on makeup, hair, and clothing....why? Because I've read the same damn articles on beauty and fashion since I started reading seventeen magazine! Why do grown women need a beauty and fashion guide to begin with? Why isn't there a woman's magazine that's main focus is on world wide issues and ways to make a difference? Flipping through Glamour this month, I found one about three or four significant articles speaking of women's issues:
1. "A Generation Wiped Out" which talks about how baby girls in India are virtually being slaughtered because it is more honorable to have a son than a daughter.
2. "Getting Over Myself" talks about Kelly Rowand moved on from a failed marriage
3. And "Still no help for Katrina's victims"

All these articles are relevant within a magazine for grown women, but come on! Let's get rid of "how to put on makeup or wear a dress" crap or "100 new ways to please a man" crap! This stuff is what seventeen magazine was/is made of! We should all know this shit by now!!!! So do yourselves a favor ladies and if you can't put on makeup properly, wear scent discreetly or if you don't know how to pick jeans that flatter your ass by now (and you're 40) then do yourself a favor and quit trying. In fact if you have daughters, just give them the extra 5 bucks a month in a savings account to pay for their college education and have THEM help you pick out clothing!! Thank you for listening to my rant....on with your regularly scheduled program.

Where should I put my priority?
Now Playing: Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin
Topic: Pissed
I have been putting up with the bakery manager for nearly a year now and it seems to be getting worse as time moves by. She's made nasty comments, has had no confidence in my abilities, and nothing ever seems to be enough...why the fuck do I put up with this shit? The upper management never acknowledges my presence or even says hello.....and now I'm unable to go a Zombie concert next month (a FUCKING month I gave notice for) because it happens to land on the week that she's going on a trip.......to do what?? Get fucking laid. She's constantly half hour to an hour late and justifies this behavior because "she couldn't sleep" or "she had her new boy toy at her house" or "she had to discipline her children".....good fucking god what a wishy washy bitch! I have sex with my boyfriend at all hours of the day and am still at work on time if not five minutes late, I'm juggling working on art work, my bf, my job, and school and managing to keep up. She has no fucking excuse......no one does! I'm so close to just telling her to get fucked it's crazy.......

Should We Fear Our Fearless Leaders?
Mood:  quizzical
Now Playing: Marilyn Manson - "Suicide is Painless"
Topic: Pissed
I want to start this off and make it perfectly clear that I am not necessarily a political person. I don't generally vote (but will be registering in the future, you can bet on that) nor do I discuss political issues just on that fact but this seriously disturbs me.

I was clicking around on the web about three weeks ago and came across the very first article on Cheney accidentally shooting a hunting buddy of his. Of course things became progressively worse because the buckshot that hit the man, hit him near his heart and nearly cost him his life. Of course I've heard/read issues regarding whether or not he should resign because of this fact. I personally don't think so because it had nothing to do with his work. It was just basically a couple of old guys shooting at birds and having a good ol time. What makes me wonder is what would happen if it were a civilian? I know if I would have accidentally shot someone while hunting I probably would have been sued by the family and questioned quite heavily by the police. The Republican Administration has been worrying me as well. If I were to vote I would probably vote conservative because my parents voted that way. Though from what I have seen through 2005 with the cruel and unusual punishment to middle eastern POW's (yes they did the same to us but that is beside the point...it's still illegal and unethical no matter who does it), the late response to the hurricane and how they "helped" the people of "New Orleans" by moving them to crappy sub-divisions without proper medical facilities nearby, high crime rates, etc. Even the designated emergency shelters were full of rapists and theives. Even though I haven't voted for the past seven years, wouldn't you be a bit concerned about how our country is being viewed and portrayed by others?

Why Wal Mart Can Kiss My.......
Now Playing: Garbage - "Only Happy When It Rains"
Topic: Pissed
Greetings and Salutations

I have decided Wal Mart is Satan Incarnate. Not only is Wal Mart destroying our economy but lowering our standard of living. Wal Mart dictates what is morally wrong concerning music and books, therefore I usually boycott anything concerning Ol Sam Walton but considering my stepfather doesn't share the same standards as mine (we're always arguing issues concerning politics and economics) I had to buy him a bag of dog food there in exchange for puppysitting.

The whole issue started when my license suspended gf decided she wanted to roll a joint for the trip. Of course she was having issues rolling and I personally never HAD to roll one so we were in a bind. We finally ended up rolling a joint by doing it the ghetto way; by emptying a ciggarette and refilling it with mary jane. Of course it sucked because my wonderful pierced red headed friend smoked menthols. So we had decided that once we got to the big city of IF, that we'd buy a cigarrette roller. Unfortunately I had forgotten that my friend didn't have ID and Wal Mart does card for various things; mature rated video games, movies, tobacco and alcohol. To make matters worse, we had gone into a checkout line that had a new employee so when she carded my absolutely wonderful but dim friend and didn't have an ID, she called management. I offered to buy it because I was needing it too and she tells me "just wait for my supervisor". Of course there was a long line of rednecks and white trash waiting behind me, anxious to pay for their shitty merchandise. Ten minutes passed and finally the manager arrives. He refuses to sell me the roller, claiming he could lose his license. I took a deep breath, smiled sweetly and said in an icey tone, "I have ID and I AM of age. By selling to me it's not YOUR problem, it would be mine. She's of age as well so I am NOT contributing to a minor. But that's perfectly fine because you can keep your shitty roller." I paid for my stepdad's precious dog food, bid the customers good day with my most winning smile, and walked out the door. Needless to say, my friend and I did not smoke on the way home....

One is the loneliest number...
Mood:  blue
Now Playing: Garbage Debut
Ok so yeah, your beloved narrator and vixen slash bitch spent her first week totally alone. Just totally put up the invisible barrier between myself and the world because MY beloved boy toy had to leave town. If I wasn't so goddamn hung up on him I would have taken up an offer I had received last weekend from some drunk obnoxious asshole with serious with serious beer goggles. Alright I can see that wtf look plastered on your faces, readers so I will elaborate.

My sweetheart of a snowboarder recently lost his father to a terminal illness, therefore had to fly last minute to LA. Therefore I have spent most of my time indulging myself in work, drugs and alcohol to drown out the feeling of loneliness. Of course there really isn't anything holding me back from getting a decent lay, except pure decency and self respect. I don't know. I suppose I'm starting to get soft in my old age =)

Online People Who Suck
Now Playing: Mudvayne
Topic: Indifferent
It seems that everytime I go into a chatroom, there are people who whine, complain, flame, or just sit back and take it. I often wonder if this is the chaos that could be if we didn't have personal control. It also makes me wonder if we've even evolved as much as people claim. I personally don't give a flying fuck as to what people feel, say, or do. I have enough problems of my own aside taking on someone else's. Do you hear me world? I don't fucking care =).

On to more important things, such as how to pay for my schooling, bring up my current grades, get my artwork out in the world, and to make something of myself. I won't carry all of you because you're on your own. If you can't make it on your own, it's your own goddamn fault *smug smile*. So continue to shit on me. Continue to make my life harder because I'm only getting stronger. Think on that...

Bitch Posers
Mood:  irritated
Now Playing: Manniquin - Cradle of Filth
Working in an enviroment where I'm around people on a regular basis, I've found that many women claim to be bitches. They'll give you that "Oh I'm better than you" look and holier-than-thou attitude but just like fear you can smell the low self esteem. A true bitch shouldn't have to be a bitch on a regular basis to reach bitch status. By that time, you're just a fucking drama queen and spoiled cunt (yes cunt, not bitch). As I paste on my fake sugary sweet smile on my face,while these posers complain about just about everything they can think of relating to my job, I am envisioning taking my sweetheart of a boyfriend's meat thermometer and jabbing it in their ears.

A specific last name or supposed status doesn't give you a reason stomp on people and assume they're scum.

Driving in a Tourist Town
Now Playing: "Fuel for Hatred" - Satyricon
Topic: Pissed
Ok so I have been driving since I was fifteen and I think I'm a pretty ok driver. I have a clean record and haven't killed anyone in a car accident let alone actually BE in one but lately I'm having doubts about how long that will last.

Lately every morning I wake up, the birds are singing, the sky is clear and beautiful so you'd think it would be a pretty excellent day. Only problem is as I wake I have a sudden feeling of dread. Why? Because people where I live drive wrecklessly. I have witnessed large annoying deisel pickups drive 80 mph to pass five cars at once in icy conditions, recently saw some ignorant cunt stop on the top of Teton Pass in the middle of the road during a snowstorm with her driver side door wide open. people also pass on the left here on roads with no turning lane (explaination: drive in the ditch) and pass people on the right trying to turn left (hello?! recipe for collision). And what do the cops do? They pull people over for the lack of a seatbelt (or at least visible which is a bummer for myself being I own a vehicle with lapbelts) and recently heard of someone being pulled over for only having one bolt on their license plate. I was recently pulled over for not having my lights on when it wasn't quite dusk and treated like a criminal. I'm thinking of putting steel enforced bumpers on my scout just to teach the tail-gaters a lesson....