Frustrations

I realize the best thing I can do is to stay away from social media.  Just.Stay.Off.  I also realize if I do get on social media and see something written that I don't agree with I do not have to react to it.  But I do.  Sometimes.  I have often written my own opinions on Facebook because I want others to see they aren't alone in their views and also to give those with opposing views to see a different side.  Also, because it's my right just like anyone else.  I love having conversations and debates but sometimes, I suppose, it's just not worth it.  No matter what you say you just can't get others to see your point of view.  They are already set in their ways. 

Someone recently unfriended me on Facebook.  She was a friend I knew from our childhood but it's been obvious in these past few years of being Facebook friends that we have very little in common.  She spouts off her views without much logic behind it and when I tried to help her to see things in a different perspective I guess she couldn't handle it. 

Why does a gun have to hold so many rounds?
Because most of the time it's not easy to hit your target with one or two shots.  

Why do people need a military style gun (AR-15)
First of all, an AR-15 is a semi-automatic and it's not a "military style gun," whatever that means.

Yes, the great gun debate.  As a gun owner myself you could imagine where I stand on the issue.  Go ahead and unfriend me.  After the school shooting in Florida many didn't hesitate to post their gun control lectures over and over.  I made the decision to unfollow them because when I jump on Facebook I want it to be for fun.  It's just not fun.  I've even allowed myself to jump into the platform and I realize it doesn't matter.  It's no use.  But for as long as we have people trying to take my rights away I will be there standing my ground.

I have also allowed all of this to really take a toll over my mind and it's caused my chest to hurt.  I'm so tired of it.  It's frustrating.  Every day I wake up and tell myself I could use a day off of social media but then at some point I find myself logging in.  I decided to uninstall the Facebook app from my phone.  The stress and the ignorance isn't worth it. 

I carry because I see the world we live in and that it's not safe.  I carry because I want the ability to be able to protect myself and my family.  I carry because the 2nd Amendment says I can.  I carry because there will always be bad guys with guns so I would like to match fire with fire if need be.  

Valentine's

Valentines Day has come and gone.  I usually spend the day turning everything into heart shapes but this year I was pretty laid back and allowed my husband to do all the spoiling.  I enjoy this holiday but sometimes it's hard for me to get into the mood to celebrate.  I don't know why.  My mind just falls into laziness and I wish it didn't.  Maybe it's part of my depression.  I don't know.  I have been in quite a funk in the last few days. 

My husband took the day off and me and the kids had a half day at school.  I managed to put in almost three hours at work in the cafeteria and then brought the kids home.  The kids came home to find their Valentines gifts waiting for them on the dining room table. 

Then they spent a few hours outside with neighborhood friends, which gave me and my husband time to just relax on the couch in front of the television. 

My husband made a delicious steak dinner and chocolate covered strawberries.  Oh my.  He's such a good man.  I'm so blessed.