Plan B Anyone?

There has been recent media coverage over the Plan B pill which can be taken 72 hours after unprotected sex.  The debate is whether or not those under the age of 17 should take it or even if they understand how to take it. 

I find it interesting that this is even up for debate.  I find insulting that there are people out there who do not believe girls under 17 are not smart enough to read the directions and I also think it is annoying that some people feel they have control over a person’s body.  I think many people forgot they were in high school and even forgot the number of teenagers UNDER 17 who were pregnant.  Or they forgot that they had a child in high school.  It is amazing how things change.

I really wanted to write about this because I think it is important to have and since science shows that the Plan B is safe to use then why couldn’t it be available to more people since it was introduced?  To me it is not a matter of teenagers having sex; it is a matter of protecting these girls and boys from raising a child as a child.  Now there are plenty of people who had a baby in high school and are living well but there are plenty more people who are still fighting to be stable. 

It is only for emergencies and it covers unprotected sex to rape and sometimes things happen.  I just don’t like that there are people who are trying to control a person’s right to access this.  And let’s get real, there are close families out there but for the most part your daughter will not tell you she just had unprotected sex or even disclosed that she was molested or raped right away so why not have something for their immediate needs?

Sometimes we all need a Plan B.

Just Sit Down

School ends in two weeks for me and I am beyond excited to have earned my Master's in Public Health by the age of 23!  However, like always, I am thinking about what the future will hold for me.  I'm not talking about a career, I'm talking about having something to do.  What am I going to do?!

I suppose I have more time to workout.  The boxing classes are going great and with school out the way I can dedicate more time to it.  There is a 330 mile, 4-day bike challenge called the NorCal AIDS Cycle that I'm interested in doing too. Being bored might have some perks since I might be buff due to boredom.

There are a few books I want to finish reading or should I write a book?  I think I could write a really good fairytale about some oppressed princess who finds a prince. 

I want to take up photography.  I think I have a creative eye and it would be nice to try something new. Who knows, I might be good at it!

What am I going to do with myself? Maybe I should just take a very long nap everyday to make up for all the sleep I have missed.  Knowing me, it's  impossible for me to sit and do nothing.

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!!

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Crazy Family

When something crazy happens many people say "well you haven't met my family" meaning that whatever that was crazy is nothing compared to what their family does everyday.

You have the loud families, those that are too competitive and the awkward corky families.  We all have the one person who thinks they are funny, another with long ridiculous stories and there is always one person that wants to start some drama.

Everyone's family is different whether they have secrets they will take to the grave or they could be boring families but what is best about these holidays is that everyone can bring their secrets and craziness together.

My family is a bit different, just like everyone else's, and we may not get along with everyone all at once but at least we all know where to go - grandma's house.

Everyone's situation is different but hopefully we are all thankful for having family near by or at least a phone call away, I know I am.

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Ugh!

I am crawling my way to the top and all I see are the possibilities and the opportunities that are coming my way.  I think that once a person realizes that you can achieve endless goals you can either get support from them or the complete opposite from them.  The praises feel good but when you feel someone is trying to keep you down that pressure starts to weigh you down.

I see it like this, whatever I am doing whether it fits a person's approval or not, why should anyone try to step in and change that person's path?  Some people have good intentions and want nothing but success and learning from their mistakes is important but constructive criticism is different from belittling someone.

I am just so tired of negativity and I am also glad that I have managed my stress in a healthy way by working out.  I recently decided to stop drinking for various reason for awhile  but my one of my reasons is that I do not want to use my frustrations as an excuse to drink.  I do not want to develop bad habits when problems happen in my life.  Learning how to cope, deal and face my frustrations is better for me than to run away from them.

All I can do is keep looking up and hope that there is better for me.  Sometimes, when in a slump, you feel as though no one is listening or that no one cares.  In my situation, I have had friends show up unexpectedly and tell me that everything will be alright.  I needed that.

Life is a bumpy road and I feel like I am driving with a blindfold on but taking a break to realize that there is nothing but happiness ahead of me is my motivation to keep going.

Just Dance

The other day I was at a dance recital and it made me wish that I could have learned how to tap dance or try ballet.

Dancing has a way of telling a story about love, friends, hurt and give you a chance to look at various cultures all at once!  Can you imagine telling a story without saying a word?  The ideas that choreographers come up with are so creative and beautiful that it gives you an emotional and physical reaction.

I would love the chance to get on stage and have people learn something about me, find me vulnerable or even have some laughs without me talking or messing up a story. 

I have seen dancers close their eyes and just feel the music and it looks so effortless.  Since I won't get that chance to be like them, I will settle with watching and learning new beautiful and moving stories.

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Afraid

Lately I have been afraid. 

I have been afraid to seek out what makes me happy because I am not sure what will at this point. 

How can you know that your decisions are the right one? 

I am so focused on my goals that sometimes I stay in tunnel vision and do not see other options, just the one I have my eyes on. 

What if I have passed up an opportunity or seeking something that is not right for me? 

I think having so many options is overwhelming because I want to do it all!

I just want to do every job possible while being able to travel and find new hobbies every week - too much?

It might be, I just need to figure it all out. 

Rain

The rain is here.  I am not very excited about it but I am not the one in charge of course.  I think I am the only person who would prefer the heat over cold weather.  But since there is nothing I can do about it there are still plenty of things that I love to do when it does start to rain. 

When it rains, I love to drive my car in the biggest puddles, yes it could mess up my car but sometimes we need to live a little.

When it rains, I crave ice cream for some reason.  It just taste better!

When it rains, watching movies all day is a must.

When it rains, I love to see my car semi-clean due to the elements!

When it rains, many people are are gloomy but just like every storm there is a rainbow right after and the sun is shining brighter than ever and what you may be going through will past like the storm.