rock the vote!

OK. Let me preface this post with "i've had a beer or two" and am watching the Mets game.

so, I was no political science major, but I have been challenged to take a stand...or at least study up on politics. Bare with me as I try and sound intelligent about an issue I don't know much about.
I want to know what you girls are thinking? have you read up on the candidates for 2008? Barack was actually in NYC today and although I didn't go I was able to catch a live feed of his speech. It was exciting and directed to us, generation y and unfortunately, as with most youngin's and Americans they want a change.

being a nyc girl I have a found place in my heart for Giuliani and what he did for NYC. (although I wasn't here during his term!) I was watching a blog about his "12 commitments to Americans" and I just wasn't feeling his approach to this election. I feel he is hiding behind the 9-11 attacks and is trying to win the vote with that. I also read an article in the Art Voice (Which in all fairness is highly democratic paper) was saying how Rudy, although did a lot for NYC and crime, didn't really have his hand in anything regarding terrorist and or plans against attacks.

So, I am just starting a topic and I am hoping to get/hear opinions! Since no one is reading/blogging or posting >:O (that's a mean yelly face.) Take a look..let's chat

http://www.barackobama.com

http://www.joinrudy2008.com

posting times

hey all! SOOO...big news here. I had a job interview for a part-time short-term job at Art in American for an Ad Sales spot! It went well, but I would really like a full time position. So, I emailed my resume along Wednesday to another publication, Art News, and they called me the next day! I have a job interview today at 11am! so, keep me in prayer!

so, God is really opening doors for me to get into the art world.

Also, on a separate matter...JEN. are we still heading out to SOUTH JERSEY next weekend? let me know what works for you! call me I will be around all night!

cheers

Breaking the cyber-silence

So, no one has posted in a little while. I have taken it upon myself to break the awkward silence.

So hey, school has started. Is anyone else really upset about that? This year so far has not been terrible. I'm teaching more classes and got roped into being the "producer" of this year's fall production. Have any of you seen Our Town? I cried during try-outs. TRY-OUTS! There's no way I'm making it through the entire play.

We had our High School Retreat last Thursday and Friday. This is always my favorite time of year. It's two days of no school and all fellowship with the kids (which is the greatest thing about teaching). The worship was amazing and we had such a fun time. The kids did a skit that they saw here ( http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ee73e63418003b47d7d5). Sorry I'm not cool enough to be able to get the actual video here. If you have a few minutes you should check it out. It's really powerful. I cried. I pretty much cry about everything.

Micah's job hunting. You can pray for us about that if you think of it. We need a plan soon and he's struggling with what exactly he wants to do. This in turn, frustrates the crap out of me.

Someone else update!
Love you girls!

So, I don't know why I've lived this long without watching "Sense and Sensibility". I saw it for the first time last night...oh my goodness- what an amazing movie! And I made Justin poor Justin watch it too. I was thinking of you all and wishing for an all day movie day with you all.

and question... Columbus day is fast approaching in 3 weekends- are you guys still thinking of coming down? i hope i hope i hope. Let me know either way though....

My profile name

So, I had to change my profile name to Mrs. Benson cause I just started a blog with my 9th grade girls Bible class. ...just in case you were wondering. :o)

I hope you girls are having a wonderful day!

Hey girls! This is where I live! my little shack in the woods. (just in case you were wondering.) Yeah, I moved out of that refrigerator box I was living in for a while. It just got so soggy when it rained. And yes, that little window air conditioner is the only one we have. (as if I wasn't hot enough already.)

back to the Arts!

So, I think I have decided that I want to get back into my arts background. I have been looking on NYFA, New York Foundation of the Arts, for avialiable jobs! I am putting a cover letter together and I am going to have to revise my resume. eeek! I am not a huge fan of cover letters at all! I think it would be fun and interesting to work in a Museum and then go from there! Keep me in your prayers and I am open to any ideas.
xo

More Aquarium!

Look I am touching the Sting Rays! Also note that the little beeboopers had to encourage me to do it!


Stu, Me, and Jen sitting by the shark tank! Of course you can't actually see the sharks, but they were there! no Great Whites

Aquarium Fun!

this is us...being sea creatures!

The summer is over.

I do not want to go back to school tomorrow. I want to stay home and watch re-runs of Dawson's Creek.

Girls! Let's quit our jobs, move to Hawaii and become pineapple farmers.

I love pineapple.