Sad But True

"All of us, in some way, experience sorrow and suffering in our lives. No amount of economic, scientific, or social progress can eradicate our vulnerability to sin and to death."
-Pope John Paul II-

Bad Idea

I was watching MSNBC today and a program came on about life behind bars. Did you know that in some prisons inmates work on cars that belong to the staff of that prison? I don't think that is such a good idea. The guy working on the car doesn't really have anything to lose( the majority they talked to were in prison for murder) so if a guard makes him angry what's stopping him from cutting a brake line, or two?

116 Years Ago Today

In 1890, Artist Vincent Van Gogh died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Auvers, France, at age 37.

A Cone Zone Quote

"First Lady Laura Bush said President Bush wakes her up every morning by bringing her coffee in bed. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton says Bill Clinton wakes her up every morning by sneaking back into bed. "
-Conan O'Brien-

Last Words

"Let's Roll."
-Todd Beamer-
(The last thing his wife heard him say before his plane went down in Pennsylvania on 9/11)

Remember

There is a movie coming out soon called World Trade Center. I think everyone should have to go see it. Most of the people I have talked to agree with me. No matter what happens we cannot forget what happened on 9/11. The people that lost their lives deserve to be remembered and it's up to us to do the remembering.

Good Representation

I took another quiz. This one told me which Egyptian Goddess I represent.

Your Results:
Ma'at, Goddess of Order, Harmony, and Truth Ma'at was the goddess of physical and moral law in Egypt, of order and truth. She was not much of a goddess, but more of a concept. She was what was right; she was the way things should be. You lead a very well-ordered life. You are just and keep things in balance. You know just how to react to things, and people like you for that.

My Personality

I took a personality quiz and this is the result:

Your Personality Is:
Guardian (SJ)You are sensible, down to earth, and goal oriented.Bottom line, you are good at playing by the rules.You tend to be dominant - and you are a natural leader.You are interested in rules and order. Morals are important to you.A hard worker, you give your all at whatever you do.You're very serious, and people often tell you to lighten up.In love, you tend to take things carefully and slowly.At work, you are suited to almost any career - but you excel in leadership positions.With others, you tend to be polite and formal.As far as looks go, you are traditionally attractive. You take good care of yourself.On weekends, you tend to like to do organized activities. In fact, you often organize them!

It's strange how right this is. It's not perfect but it's pretty good considering the quiz was only three questions long.

Smithsonian Favorites

These are articles from my favorite section of Smithsonian Magazine. I hope I'm not the only one that reads it.

18 Things

I got this idea from Rue Princesse.

18 things about myself I don't think I've mentioned:

1. I am a Republican (okay I've mentioned that, but I don't think I've mentioned I'm a maverick Republican)
2. I don't hate math, it hates me. Well, actually I hate it too.
3. I read about 5 books a week.
4. My favorite type of book is historical fiction.
5. I thought about being a History teacher for about 3 seconds then realized I didn't have the patience for it.
6. When I walk into a library I immediately feel like I belong.
7. I'm extremely proud of my heritage.
8. I am a walking encyclopedia for movies. When my friends have a question about one they ask me.
9. I am very well educated on Greek, Roman, and Norse Mythology.
10. When I was in 5th grade one of my poems was published in a book. It was the worst poem I have ever written.
11. My favorite artists are Vincent Van Gogh and Johannes Vermeer .
12. Before I wanted to be involved in the justice system I wanted to be an Archaeologist.
13. I hate boats.
14. I can cuss in Italian thanks to my Uncle Louie.
15. My favorite actor is Kevin Spacey. The man is talented.
16. My favorite T.V shows are House, CSI, Law & Order SVU, Law & Order CI, Monk, Nancy Grace, Anderson Cooper 360, Cold Case Files, American Justice, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, and Lost.
17. I have two tattoos, one on the back of my left ankle and one around my right ankle.
18. My middle name is Charity, my mother's middle name is Faith, and my grandmother's middle name is Hope.