Speaking out at last.

and boy, does it feel good. Goodbye to the bottling it in, goodbye to the I'm-not-going-to-say-anything-because-i-don't-want-to-offend-anyone, adios amigos.
I am making a resolution, right here, and right now. I am going to say something to the person abusing her kids for not sitting still, the person that yells at their spouse for something they did or did not do, and the completely unreasonable touchy as an open wound can't-do-any-right person.
I'm going to tell them that I think what they did/said is completely unreasonable, and fuck yes am I going to reprimand them for it.
Because sometimes, I guess, people just don't realize when they make complete asses out of themselves.
and they need to. Especially if human civilization wants any chance whatsoever to continue.
So here I am, America! keep your morals close at hand, and put your head between your legs and kiss your pride away.

on the other hand, I'm going to start complementing people on good things. Like saying "I love you" to their family every day, or holding the door open for someone, or fixing dinner every single night without fail, or being kind to the this and the next person, or for being environmentally conscious, or for tons of other stuff. I feel if I'm going to start speaking out, I at least need to make it a level playing field for all sorts of speeches, shall we say.

and last but not least. I wrote a poem. Shocker. It deals with the stigma that being teenage with dyed hair and a lip ring brings about.
here we are :)

Oh me, oh my, what have we here?
A hit of pot, a case of beer?
But from who did it come from?
That of the old, that of the young?
People assume 'tis that of the teens,
As we are the ones who like to be seen.
But unhealthy behavior and horrible habits,
More often than not, belong to the rabbit.
The 'rabbit' of course, refers to the old,
That malleable people, so ready to mold,
Into the frame of society now,
Of smoking and drinking and eating bad chow.
So what is this stigma and why is it there?
Because of face piercings, black nails, and dyed hair?
Or perhaps the old just need someone to blame,
So they looked all around and saw the wild; untamed.
They pointed their finger and squinted their eye,
They dissed our appearance and shivered at dye.
They looked at the outside and assumed by the by,
We're rebellious, we drink, and then go get high.

now. I'm not particularly satisfied with the ending line. It's just kind of...bleh. and the beat is off.
but it's what I've got, so..
yeah.
g'night.

to the end.

your smile lingers,
shining sunlight down onto my face.
your laugh echoes,
creating a beautiful resonance in my head.
your embrace beckons,
calling for me to be part of it once more.

you said once that I am your love, and
I replied in kind.
but since that time,
I've seen less and less of you.
to the point of nothing at all.

but although these miles separate us,
I know that you,
will always be,
with me.

To be comfy, or not to be. Now that is the question..

I'm having some bed deliberation problems at the mo.. I know that we just got a bed from the youth ranch, but I don't think my heart shall ever truly settle on a sleeping arrangement.. Oh I can hear my future spouse,
"You're moving furniture again?!?! No. Wait. Don't tell me, is that bed new?"
*evil grin*
anywhoo, I have been attracted to daybeds with trundles. And convertible sofas, but those are rarely comfortable..
SO
I have been browsing around online and found two items of furniture that caught my attention. Unfortunately one of the two items would cost over $800 dollars once I was finished with it. =(
ANYWAY
first off, a daybed with a trundle that can fit under it, if I were to buy that as well.
http://www.moredaybeds.com/Hillsdale-110-010-90007-Mid-Town-Daybed.htm

The Details

Hillsdale Hudson Daybed
frame - $419.00
trundle - $100.00
two mattresses - $238.00
+ tax
$802.42 (approximately with tax)
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The second, I know, is a convertible sofa, but it looks so comfy!! And futons aren't that bad..
http://www.daybeds.com/futons/convertible-sofas/maliflexfutonset.cfm#ReviewHeader

The Details

frame, mattress and cushions - $199.99
+ tax
$211.99 (approximately with tax)
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And the third, which is at our local Everton Mattress.. (thus I don't have a link to it.)
Brushed white, with simple non-curving slatted sides and a pop up trundle that fits underneath.

The Details

frame - $349.00
trundle - $119.00
two mattresses - $238.00
+ tax
$748.36 (approximately with tax)
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SO
These are my sleeping choices, and for once, (go ahead and stretch your jaws for the drop), I am thinking it through! And taking my time!
I know, whoppin', eh?
and now a poem to head you off with ~

A keening sound from here and there,
The end is near, jets in the air,
To carry people far from here,
This place of sorrow hate and fear.
To designate, to deprecate, to dutifully damage,
Lest always love whats left behind,
And hearts always be ravaged.
Forgive, forget, be free, and love,
Whats that to merciful gods above?
To the beaten down, silenced, enslaved,
A path in the dark, needlessly paved.
The concrete stops all growth and light,
Things that are "free" grow old and get blight,
Disgusting and rotten, to Love lost it's way,
And sank down with the rest to mold and decay.
So what is that strange keening sound that I hear?
Is it jets in the air, or is the end finally here?
If it is jets, I will sigh and I'll cry,
If not, be relieved that at last I'm to die.
Give up on my life, I will not today,
Optimistic I'll be 'till my breath fades away.

..yeah, I was pretty depressed when I wrote that.. Not obvious, eh? =D
anyway, I'm off to pitch my bed debate to my family! Or at least try andcoax an opinion out of them.