Freedom of Speech?

So back on the 4th of July I read someone update their status about freedom of speech. Here is what was said "As we celebrate this independence day, a day to celebrate our freedom, I have to wonder. Do we really have the freedoms we think we have? I know I'm opening a can of worms "you people" have "advised" me not to, but damn I'm doing it. I don't care anymore. I'm suppose to have freedom of speech but when I speak my mind, I'm told "that's wrong" or "that's inappropriate" or "you shouldn't say things like that". Wake up people!!!! It's MY opinion!!! Mine. You don't have to agree with me. But that "line I'm not suppose to cross" is being crossed right now. How in the hell is it ok for a school to tell me what I can & can not talk about on MY FB page???!!! Not once have I ever mentioned this schools name, or any teachers, etc. As much as I've wanted to recently, I have not. I have had some respect. But I believe this line they talk about has been crossed by THEM! How dare they try to control MY freedom of speech I'm suppose to have in this beautiful country, the land of the free........" She went on to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. Her update has had me really thinking over the last several weeks. More so just within the last couple of days.
Everything she said was correct. This freedom of speech has become an issue. We are suppose to be able to speak our mind. However, more often than not when someone speaks up, voices their opinion, defends someone, or partakes in a conversation other people are quickly offended if your opinion is not the same as theirs. I'm so tired of hearing people complain that something or someone offended them. There's times where I want to say, "Stop being so sensitive!!"
I think it boils down to this, people need to stop claiming they are offended because someone doesn't agree with them. We as people need to be more open minded to others. Just because someone doesn't agree with us doesn't mean they are a bad person or they are wrong. They just think differently. And that's ok. There's nothing wrong with that. If we all think alike, life would be pretty boring but just because I think differently than you doesn't mean I'm wrong. Start being respectful of others and stop placing judgement. Stop trying to control others.
As the FB posting mentioned, if I, you, we......whoever is ranting on FB and is not name dropping then regardless of what they are saying, let it be. You don't have to agree, you don't have to comment. Just let it be. I will admit, I am guilty of being frustrated with people who don't agree with me or think the same way I do. But this is something I personally have worked to change the last two years. I have become more open minded, less judgemental, more willing to accept other peoples thoughts and opinions. We also need to be more forgiving. This is something I have struggled with and hope one day to be better at.
So, this posting has kinda been all over the place. Bottom line - let's stop trying to take people's freedom of speech away just because we don't agree with them or like their opinion. Be open minded and respect people. I teach my girls - You don't have to like everyone or be friends with every person you meet in life but you have to respect them as a person. Everyone deserves to be respected.......well, unless you are a crazy psycho killer. :)

Where does the time go?

So, I said back in January I was going to start blogging again. More regularly. Well, just as said that life got a little crazy and there was time for nothing. We packed and moved in a matter of 6 weeks into a dream house. I LOVE this house. Without sounding like a brat, this house is awesome!! And 6 months ago I would have never dreamed we would be living in a house like this right now. Things are finally settling down and everyone seems truly happy. I mean, who wouldn't be? We have a one & a half story so the girls are upstairs in "their own area". Dave and I are on the main floor with an extra guest bedroom. And there's an amazing finished basement!!!! Where the girls live! They LOVE it down there. There is so much room, soft carpet, a play room, pool table, "media room" and 3 TV's! So much fun!!

So after the big move was spring break and a weeks vacation for Dave. We used this time to unpack and organize the new house. The week went by too fast but we got a lot done. Then it was back to school for the girls and work for Dave. Finally, some time for me to get back to work and get some things done on my own. Time to really settle in. Oh no! Hold up, the curve ball of never a dull moment in life was coming. Dave had some medical issues that needed to be taken care of. Time off work for him and some time to focus on getting him better. I'm happy to report, everything went well and he's on the road to a full recovery.

Now we find ourselves at the end of April before things got "back to normal". And just like that the end of the school year was upon us and 5 months have quickly pasted. So with that being said, there has been a lot of changes around here for the Fritsche family. Some big decisions have been made and lots of positive changes are around the corner. Hopefully, life is slowing down a little to a steady "busy" pace. We are looking forward to a great relaxing summer.

Stay tuned for REGULAR updates and maybe a few rants as I do some "cleaning out!"

Have a great Sunday Funday!!

Inspired!

So.....I haven't been on here in forever. It's been something in the back of my mine to start doing again. I LOVED to sit down and just start typing. It's fun. It's relaxing. It's easy. And it's a no brainer. But my friend Nichole started her blog for the first time and after reading hers, it's inspired me to get going again. So here's a little late but better than never New Years Resolution......I'm going to start blogging again more regularly. I don't care if no one reads it because Facebook has taken over the world and everyone gets their updates there but this will be fun for me again. :)

Think......

Random thoughts.....

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. "Do not machine wash or tumble dry" means I will never wash this -- ever.

15. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

16. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

17. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

18. What would happen if you ran over a ninja? How the hell do I respond to that?

19. I think the freezer deserves a light as well..

20. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Busch Lights than Kay.

Think about it......

Happy Holidays!

So I know I've said this before but I am going to get back on a regular blogging schedule again. There has been so much going on that it was the last thing on my mind for a while. But I have taken several steps back over the last couple of months and really regrouped and made so changes. Some really good changes. I've learned to say "NO" to people and have cut back on a lot of things. This has allowed for more family time and more time spent with the girls. Something we really needed around here.

There's been so much going on that it would be hard to recap everything that has gone on over the last two months. But school is going well for both of the girls, they are happy, and I think we have finally really settled in the new house.

From this point on, look for more regular postings again. Updates, pictures, and odd things! It's the fun of blogging, you get to do what you want!!

Until next time, have a great day!

Too Funny!

I love this!

NEXT SURVIVOR SERIES

Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 3 kids each for six weeks.

Each kid will play two sports and either take music or dance classes.

There is no fast food.

Each man must take care of his 3 kids; keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, and complete science projects, cook, do laundry, and pay a list of 'pretend' bills with not enough money.

In addition, each man will have to budget in money for groceries each week.

Each man must remember the birthdays of all their friends and relatives, and send cards out
on time--no emailing.

Each man must also take each child to a doctor's appointment, a dentist appointment
and a haircut appointment.

He must make one unscheduled and inconvenient visit per child to the Urgent Care.

He must also make cookies or cupcakes for a social function.

Each man will be responsible for decorating his own assigned house, planting flowers outside and keeping it presentable at all times.

The men will only have access to television when the kids are asleep and all chores are done .

The men must shave their legs, wear makeup daily, adorn themselves with jewelry, wear uncomfortable yet stylish shoes, keep fingernails polished and eyebrows groomed.

During one of the six weeks, the men will have to endure severe abdominal cramps, back aches,
and have extreme, unexplained mood swings but never once complain or slow down from other duties.

They must attend weekly school meetings, church, and find time at least once to spend the afternoon at the park or a similar setting.

They will need to read a book to the kids each night and in the morning, feed them, dress them,
brush their teeth and comb their hair by 7:00 am.

A test will be given at the end of the six weeks, and each father will be required to know all of the following information: each child's birthday, height, weight, shoe size, clothes size, and doctor's name. Also the child's weight at birth, length, time of birth, and length of labor, each child's favorite color, middle name, favorite snack, favorite song, favorite drink, favorite toy,
biggest fear and what they want to be when they grow up.

The kids vote them off the island based on performance. The last man wins only if...he still has enough energy to be intimate with his spouse at a moment's notice.

If the last man does win, he can play the game over and over and over again for the next 18-25 years eventually earning the right to be called Mother!

And men say they can do anything! Ya think??