Kelly Potpourri

I haven't been blogging as much lately. Mainly I've just had zero desire to be on the computer all that much. AJ & I have also been relatively busy with this or that lately- so I figured this morning I would give just a quick conglomeration of different things going on.

- AJ & I have started playing racquetball together. We did doubles this weekend and kicked some trash. Although playing doubles with AJ is funny cause he can't help himself but be a little bit of a ball hog. 

- I'm currently reading, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and am finding it fascinating. I haven't read a book like this one in a long time and I am finding the intelligent writing style very refreshing. PLUS- I love ANY book that I learn new words from.

- ISU for some reason is telling AJ they are going to consider him a nonresident. Which is complete BS and he is going to have to petition that decision. Lame.

- I've been thinking a lot on the concept of friendship lately and am finding more and more I am looking forward to getting away from the military lifestyle and getting away from people who think friends are only those you contact in times where you need something. 

- We have a facebook again. I am not really active on it at all and only go on it if I have a new friend request or message from someone I know. AJ is going to town on some farmville though and keeps me updated on how we are doing. Apparently we have a very cool pony of some sort. 

- A little over a week ago AJ announced that he wanted to start eating healthy with me. I designed a meal plan for the both of us and he has really stuck to it. I warned him about the withdrawal and detox period he may go through and that hit him this weekend. Yesterday he had a headache and wanted to sleep all day. He is looking forward to when the next few days are over and his body is healthy. I'm proud of him. (We aren't doing a "detox diet" but I have eliminated practically all processed foods from our diet. His body is detoxing from the processed foods and chemicals..)

- Herman Cain has decided not to run for President after all. Although I feel as if this is no real surprise to anyone, I'm actually a little disappointed. I felt he was much needed comic relief during this political battle.

- AJ & I have both officially made it to the playoffs in our Fantasy Football league. This weekend is the playoffs, and then the week after is the "Super Bowl" for our league. There is a big possibility that the finals could be between AJ & I. This makes us both pretty happy since the winner gets $200 and we are in need of some more fun Christmas decorations!! Hehehe

- The Green Bay Packers are still undefeated. Although yesterdays game made me have to change shorts on more than one occasion. The Cowboys are leading their division, but lost yesterday.

- I turn 27 this year on the 26th of December. When I asked AJ if he knew how old I would be, he stuttered and then had to do the math in his head... He knows what year I was born, but not how old I am. What a goober. 

- Have I mentioned that we are less than 5 months from getting out of the military?

- I am so excited about the work I have gotten done in my preparations for my personal trainer business,  Clutch Fitness - so I can hit the ground running when we get there. PS: Like my logo??

-Our little boy Blitz turns 2 this month! What a big boy!

So that about covers us lately. A little Kelly Potpourri for you. I may or may not update a lot this month. We have been pretty busy and I have had this aversion to the computer. Hope everyone is doing well! And the Holiday Season is making you smile!! 

Occupy Wall Street- I'm so confused.

My all time FAVORITE quote in the whole wide world is:

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Growing up, my friends and I were all about critical thinking and questioning. We never took anything on face value and always did our own research. Questioning authority, knowing our rights, and demanding them was what we were all about. 

Now that I have annotated that, let me say this: I do not understand Occupy Wall Street.

Please, let me explain.

I get that corporate America and a good majority of our government is corrupt. I get that there are good people starving in the street while horrible people dine on champagne & caviar in sky rise apartments. I get the idea behind Occupy Wall Street. What I don't get is what they want to accomplish?

Do they want everyone to make the same amount? Are they protesting corruption or just capitalism? And what do they want the government/ corporations to do about it? What are they asking for? I don't get it. They are protesting for months in unsanitary camps in parks, which I think the dedication is awesome, but I don't understand what they want to see done in order to willingly leave the camps?

There has to be a proposed solution to the problem.
 I feel like I am back in debate. 

At first we have to decide what values are the most important to uphold and how to decide on those values. After that decision is made we need a policy to uphold them. If you can't come up with a solution or a proposed solution to solve the problem and obtain those values, your just talking in the wind. 

It's like me and all the other personal trainers getting together and living in parks for months to protest the obesity and health crises in America- without proposing a solution we aren't doing anything but making noise.

So I get what the VALUE's are for the protesters of Occupy Wall Street- but what are your proposed solutions? All I see right now, is a lot of useless and white noise. We've got the commitment part, but we are missing the thoughtful part of Margaret Mead's quote. What will it take to get you out of the parks and back into your homes? 

Admitted

www.isu.edu

AJ was never the most astute student in high school, not because of lack of intelligence but mainly out of desire and support. 

Because of this, he was really nervous about applying to Idaho State University. Those of you familiar with the University know that the admissions aren't super strict but I know people who were turned away, so that means they do screen the applicants. 

Two weeks ago AJ sent in the required information with the $40 application fee and waited. 

He got the news yesterday: Admitted to Idaho State Universities undergraduate program in the College of Health & Sciences for nursing. 

I am so excited. He is thrilled. The past that he comes from and the life that he's had, to get that "admission" is a huge deal and I couldn't be more proud. Beaming, he called family members last night and told them the news. All night he kept saying, "I'm going to be a college student babe! Just a regular college guy." He was grinning from ear to ear. 

He doesn't start until the Fall of 2012 and we still have about 5 months left before we are even out of the military, but the pieces of the puzzle are getting in place. AJ even re-registered his car recently- he has gone from Texas to Idaho tags.

I'm glad that we are starting the process so early and slowly getting things done little by little. It's a crazy transition and I think time for things to sink in is necessary. But it's happening. We are getting out. We are moving to Idaho. AJ is going to college. My business is getting started. It's incredible.

Facebook.... Again... Dun.. Dun.. Dun..

So, we have a Facebook account again...

This is for a few reasons:

1) AJ wants to play the Facebook games.

2) We are about ready to move to Idaho and want to keep better contact with our Texas family.

3) So much information is available to you- IF you have a Facebook account...

4) AJ really wants to play the Facebook games.

5) When my business really gets rolling, I will be creating a Facebook account for it as well. This gives us a starting place.

We have decided to get a combined Facebook account for a few reasons:

1) Stops a lot of family drama. (Don't ask... )

2) I don't really care to have one, but can use it if I need it to look up stuff.

3) Prevents a lot of gossip and military drama. (Don't ask.. )

So... Yes.. We are back on Facebook as AJ N ScottieAnn Kelly . You probably won't see many updates or messages on there.. Just HotShot updates from AJ. :) 

Thanksgiving Picture-Palooza!

AJ & I went to Dallas for Thanksgiving. For the first time in years, his Nanny (mom's mom) hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at her home.We had an amazing time. Both the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys played and won!! We had a great time gathering around the tv for football, family, and food. As tradition, we all went around the room and said what we were thankful for before the meal began. The only thing missing is AJ's little brother Jonathan, who had to work.  =( 

Here are our pictures from the weekend. As always, I feel as if I should have taken more. 

Happy Holidays!

Nanny is the perfect hostess and was always in the kitchen working!

Ben & AJ finalizing their fantasy football line-ups before the games begin.

Bring it on Lions!! I'm ready!

Andy (AJ's little bro) and AJ. They were sneaking food in the kitchen.

I was giggling and look like I'm possessed!!

The three of us. This is post-meal and both AJ & Andy have a turkey day belly pooch!

Although she hates pictures, I think Nanny looks wonderful! She just turned 69!

The boys with their Nanny. I love this picture.

AJ's momma Becca and her husband Ben. They are adorable together.

The girls!

We stayed with AJ's Aunt Sabrina this time in Texas and she is a complete hoot! We love this woman so much and thank her, Uncle Scott, and Curtis for sharing their home with us. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pics of Uncle Scott or Curtis.. Figures...

The only pic I could get Aunt Sabrina to pose for. She is such a wonderful woman.

AJ & I hanging out on Friday at Aunt Sabrina's. We played poker that night and she beat out AJ!

We had a great time and are glad we had the opportunity to go down there. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to.

Hope you enjoyed our little picture update and had a good holiday yourselves!

PS: Look!! I'm bimbo blonde again! I feel sooooooooo much better!!!

My List.

Thankful for:

* My faith.

* My husband.

* Family.

* That I am employed and have the opportunity for education.

* I have a cozy one bedroom apartment.

* My animals.

*  My income exceeds my bills.

* I am healthy.

* I am happy.

As a matter of fact, I don't have much to NOT be thankful for. I have everything I need and really want in life. I have everything to be thankful for. 

It's a good day.

Penn State Scandal & Anti-Gay Bias

I have already written my feelings on the Penn State Scandal, but a friend brought this article to my attention today, and it INFURIATES me. 

Penn State abuse scandal distorted by anti-gay bias

The article is about how some individuals are blaming homosexuality on what Jerry Sandusky did to the young boys. 

"Now that being accused of homophobia is considered an offense, while practicing homosexuality is considered a virtue, should it really surprise anyone that such behavior would go unreported or unchallenged for so long?"

What the article is implying, is that because society is finally starting to become accepting of homosexuality, Jerry Sandusky was not questioned for molesting the young boys because it is considered acceptable behavior in culture today. That's right, Sandusky was allowed to continue this behavior with boys as young as 10, because homosexuality is not condemned anymore.

This argument is disgusting on so many levels I can hardly stand it. 
But, I am going to put my emotions to the side for a moment and argue my point that this is nothing but hate speech given a voice, in a factual way and not a emotional, rhetorical way. (Back to my highschool years I guess..)


I have the following four major points (although there are MANY others).. 

1) The majority of molestation on young boys is committed by heterosexual males.

"Most men who molest little boys are not gay.  Only 21 percent of the child molesters we studied who assault little boys were exclusively homosexual.  Nearly 80 percent of the men who molested little boys were heterosexual or bisexual, and most of these men were married and had children of their own"

-Dr. Gene Abel, Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University and former president of the National Society for Behavioral Medicine

2) Most molestation that carried out by homosexuals is on post-pubescent males, while heterosexual molestation was carried out on mainly pre-pubescent males. 

"..heterosexually‑oriented men characteristically chose victims who were clearly  pre‑pubescent, whereas the homosexually‑oriented offenders chose pubescent boys.."

- W. L. Marshall, “Sexual Offenders Against Male Children: Sexual Preferences”

3) Heterosexual pedophiles often prefer boys over girls.

"Freund has found that a high proportion of pedophiles prefer boys to girls, and that these pedophiles generally have little or no interest in adult males.  Nowhere does Freund state that homosexuals are more inclined to molest children."

-Dr. Kurt Freund was a psychiatrist at the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto, Canada.  A sex researcher for well over 30 years.

4) Boys are also often chosen because they are the least likely to go for help.

"Boys are less likely than girls to report sexual abuse 

because of fear, the social stigma against homosexual behavior, the desire to appear self-reliant 

(boys grow up believing that they should not allow themselves to be harmed or talk about painful 

experiences), and the concern for loss of independence."

- Prevent Child Abuse American

Here is the bottom line, homosexuality has nothing to do with pedophilia. In fact, according to over 30 years of research, if Sandusky were homosexual, he would have been LESS likely to have molested these young boys. 

People will use anything to spread hate. This is just another one of those attempts. If you have heard these arguments, please look into it. Read the information for yourself, guard yourself with facts so you can address the real issue here: A man took advantage of children, and a school aided in the covering up. That's what happened and it's terrible.

Sources:

Homosexuality & Child Sex Abuse: Science, Religion, & the Slippery Slope

Fact Sheet: Sexual Abuse of Young Boys - Prevent Child Abuse America