Thoughts regaurding NBC's coverage of the March for Life

Although msnbc covered the March (finally), it's so sad that their unwavering bigotry is still present.

1) NBC does not use the title “pro-life” but refers to the marchers as “anti-abortion” or “abortion opponents.” The use of the words “anti” and “opponents” can set the reader in a negative frame of mind towards the marchers and their mission. They twist words in order to present it from their point of view, instead of using the simple truth in conveying - what is supposed to be - unbiased news.

2) NBC also down plays the actual, massive size of the March by saying “tens of thousands ” –instead of hundreds of thousands, and “…weather likely kept this year's numbers down a bit.” I personally attended the March last year and this year, and I think everyone would agree that despite the horrible weather, this was the biggest turnout yet. Even to the point that it hindered the organization of the March, due to this massive amount of people in attendance.

3) The fact that the liberal media continue to present Romney as the “Republican frontrunner” is quite interesting. Especially since they label him this after the fact that he lost the primaries in South Carolina to Newt Gingrich the Saturday before the March, and (yes, it is true) in Iowa to Rick Santorum. Also, his polls numbers have declined. I just find it so interesting that they put his name (and no other presidential candidate) in an article regarding the March for Life and not the elections.

4) Lastly, (I find this very amusing and very sly of NBC) the only marchers that they interviewed were 50+ years old. Doesn’t this subconsciously give the reader a mental image that the streets of DC are packed with a more mature crowd? When in fact, it is just the opposite! The majority of the marchers are YOUTH, ranging anywhere from middle school to college! A young generation proud to stand for LIFE and ready to take on the future for the sake of the unborn.

Does anyone agree with this?

Summer Doings

Summer is nearing its end and I have not posted since May. *gaspeth* My apologies. I really do want to start posting more frequently.

On to summer doings (not in order):

1) Graduated from highschool
2) rejoined Facebook
3) had graduation party
4) visited Rachel and Emmy in VA for a week (soooooo much fun!)
5) missed out on the Fairy Tale Novel Get-Together :( but enjoyed reading everyone's reviews and looking at pictures.
6) watched and slightly partook in a Jane Austen romance: aka two of my friends started courtship (it was so sweet!)
7) worked many many hours at my job
8) registered for the fall semester at our local community college
9) attended a couple parties
10) family visited from out of state for a week
11) helped a little bit with planting our huge garden and more recently canning all the food (IMHO, canning is a pain, smelly, time consuming, and better left to the manufacturing companies)
12) watched Captain America in theaters with Hannah
13) uh.....I know I did something else...OH! Went to see Casting Crowns in concert and got a practically front row seat!
14) attended the First Professions Mass and reception of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist

Coming up:

1) Get to see my friends: the newly courting couple and her family :D
2) dentist appointment to see if I need to get my wisdom teeth out (probably will, too, they hurt so bad!)
3) college starts on September 1st
4) I turn 21 years old!
5)aaaaaaaand.....I think that is it for now

I hope you are all having a marvelous summer and are looking forward to fall!!!! :)

God bless!

I GRADUATED!!!!

I DID IT! I DID IT! I DID IT, HOORAY!!!!! THANK YOU, LORD!

Seton Home Study Graduate 2011

Regency Ball 2011 Hairstyles

(Excuse the stupid ribbon ^ sticking out of the side of my head. I wouldn't stay down!)

The Crusaders Tale

Ladies and Gents, I would like to introduce you to my brothers' film project: The Crusaders Tale. Danny is directing and acting in it. Almost everyday he troops out with David, Tony, Gabriel, weapons, costumes, facial hair, tri-pod, and a very high-tech-y HD camera. They post pictures and are getting ready to present some clips. So, check it out here and become a follower of their filming adventure!

Sink or Swim

Have you ever gotten to a point in life where it feels like you are have to either sink or swim? Guess what? I'm there! I feel like I have swam an incredible distance and I am only a foot away from reaching land...but I feel so exhausted that I don't even want to try to swim the last foot...just sink away.

If you haven't guessed it already, I'm referring to school. Yes, I am finally this close *holds two fingers close together* to graduating from high school forever! However, one thing stands in my way: the gigantic, terrifying research report on Roe v. Wade. I'm telling you, it's a monster! As soon as I defeat this beast (which I really don't feel like tackling), I can be free for a whole summer and never have to return to Seton Home Study again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, to attack or to continue to put it off like I'm doing now by writing this post? :P

Happy Mothers Day!

Dear Mom,

Thank you for choosing to be open to life...which resulted in us six kids! ;) You are such a beautiful person, Mom. You are so meek and humble that no one would ever guess how much knowledge you really posses. You are so solid and knowledgeable in your faith, and in any subject that pertains to raising children, from medicine to computers. In addition, you are so sensitive to others feelings. You make each person feel like what they have to say is important no matter how small it is. Your diligence and perseverance in homeschooling us and being a stay at home mother is so admirable and courageous. You are my nearest and dearest friend, and I'm blessed that God made you my mother. I love you so much, Mom.

Your daughter,
Vicki

Note: For those of you who don't know, my mom went through seven years of infertility before she was able to have her first child: me! My parents thought they would never have any children of their very own, so motherhood is a very big blessing to my mom. :)

School, future plans, and dreams

I've been having a lot of thoughts (and prayers) lately about - for a lack of better words - my future. I have exactly two Geometry Tests and a research report on Roe v. Wade to finish and I am officially finished with high school forever! Along with the knowledge that I will be signing up for fall classes at the local community college soon, I've wondered if I really want to major in Early Childhood Ed. I just have this feeling that I want to do something more meaningful with my life. I mean let's face it, Early Childhood Education is not exactly the most exciting thing out there.

I played around with the idea to photography, because over the past months I have become infatuated with wedding and graduation photo shoots. I love them! However, I have absolutely no experience with this field of work and it is not something that you can really live off of unless you are really good.

The other majors that I have somewhat of an interest in is Theology, Philosophy, and maybe Politics (yeah I know, I'm weird). However, there are not a lot of profitable job opportunities in Theology and Philosophy unless you want to teach and that usually requires a PhD, and I am not doing that!

I had the craziest idea last night while I was lying in bed. You see, I love to plan, organize, and administrate events. It's so much fun! So as this dreamer had the idea to form an organization that would focus on evangelizing -so to speak - on three things dear to her heart: The Eucharist, the pro-life movement, and feminine modesty. Additionally, she even thought of patron saints for each topic, a boy and girl saint for each. She continued to dream of how awesome it would be to hold a national conference every year that would have have three sections - one for every topic - and have top Catholics from around the US to speak on them. And I mean big names! Like Father Frank Pavone (for pro-life), Colleen Hammond (modesty), and Scott Hann (the Eucharist). Then this crazy girl went even further to say, "Hey! To go along with modesty, we can have a section of chivalry for the guys! Then we could have someone like Doug Barry come and speak to them!"

Yeah. I got kind of carried away, but it was so much fun dreaming about it! Then I came back to reality that 1) there are soooo many groups/organizations popping up all over the place that are aimed at youth and young adults that it would be ridiculous to start another one; 2) I don't know how to start one; 3) I'm still in high school! :P So yeah, not happening.

Well, I think that's enough rambling for today.

Oh! One more thought: did anyone watch the first Republican Presidential debate on Fox News last night? It was so much fun. I am so voting for Rick Santorum! He's Catholic, conservative, has 7 kids, and is pro-life!

Goodbye Planned Parenthood!!!

They passed the bill! Here is an excerpt from the email I got from the SBA list:

Thanks to the hard work of dedicated SBA List activists who flooded Congress with e-mails and phone calls, the House just passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 3).

It passed by an incredible margin – 251 to 175!

This historic pro-life legislation establishes a permanent, government-wide ban on taxpayer funding for abortion, bans federal subsidies for health plans that include abortion, and strengthens conscience protections for health care workers.

God be praised! Vincet vitae! (Life will conquer!)

Happy 19th B-day Amanda!

You are such a dear friend, Amanda, and I hope your day is filled with laughter, joy, and blessings! 19 years old is a marvelous age, and I hope you enjoy this year immensely (which I'm sure you will). I am lacking a picture of us together on this computer (darn it all!), so you are going to have to be satisfied with these 'umble words. ;)

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Amanda is 19

And I love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMANDA!