It's a Boy!
Nathan Michael Carter LeSure
February 21, 2009; 1:17 AM
6 lbs. 10.35 oz.; 20 in. long
The End
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Save Midnight Sun!!
Midnight Sun, for those who don't know, would have been the fifth installment in the Twilight series, but with a twist. It's exactly the same as Twilight, except written from Edward's POV.
It does say "would have been", because someone was evil and vile and cruel. Ms. Meyer did what many authors do, and gave out some partial manuscripts to different people. All of them were different, and she was looking for constructive criticism. One of those individuals posted their copy on the internet, heartlessly. Because of this, the project has been put on hold indefinitley. Ms. Meyer was kind enough to publish an unfinished copy on her own website, which is 264 pages and downloadable via .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) file.
You can read more at www.savemidnightsun.com or at http://savemidnightsun-jaime.blogspot.com/ or at http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/midnightsun.html
Hopefully with our support, Ms. Meyer will finish and publish Midnight Sun.
It does say "would have been", because someone was evil and vile and cruel. Ms. Meyer did what many authors do, and gave out some partial manuscripts to different people. All of them were different, and she was looking for constructive criticism. One of those individuals posted their copy on the internet, heartlessly. Because of this, the project has been put on hold indefinitley. Ms. Meyer was kind enough to publish an unfinished copy on her own website, which is 264 pages and downloadable via .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) file.
You can read more at www.savemidnightsun.com or at http://savemidnightsun-jaime.blogspot.com/ or at http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/midnightsun.html
Hopefully with our support, Ms. Meyer will finish and publish Midnight Sun.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Got him fired?
So, a few days back, our district HR lady was in the store, like she normally is once a week. Near the end of my shift, I get a call from the Associate Coordinator, saying that the HR lady wants to see me in the store manager's office. Automatically I'm freaked out, because 99% of the time when someone gets pulled in there, it's not good.
So she starts small talk, how are you, how's the day gone, etc. Then she's all, Let's Get Down To Business. She starts talking about how I "witnessed" an incident with another associate and would I make a statement. She impressed how important it was to make a statement, so as to get down to the truth. The way she said it sounded more like, "Make a statement to save your job,"
What happened during the incident was simple. 2 other associates and myself were having a conversation while reticketing near self check out. I had brought up New Year's Eve, and our trip to the liquor store, where I saw this Vodka that I had seen in the movie Superbad. In the movie it was called GoldSlick and had shavings of edible gold leaf in it. Well this same Vodka, under a different name, was in the store, and I couldn't believe it. The one female associate started telling me about how the producers of SB couldn't get the rights to that particular brand so they switched the name. The male associate went on to say that he should put key shavings in a cheap bottle of vodka and tell two gay managers that it's really high end, because it would make them severely ill, or even kill them. Now, he wasn't serious, he was annoyed at the one guy and that was it. The other associate and myself admonished him and told him that it was a mean thing to say, and he immidiately said he was joking. The conversation ended then.
After I told her my version, she made me write it out and she made a call to corporate. I know the other associate involved called the anonymous 800 number to report him, because we were the only people in the vicinity, and he obviously didn't report himself.
I feel horrible, like I snitched. IDK how to make the feeling go away!
My work is really strict on any kind of harassment, especially against gay or transgendered associates. They even host the Gay Pride parade in the city our Corporate HQ is in. I know what he said was wrong, and mean, but I still feel like I did the wrong thing.
So she starts small talk, how are you, how's the day gone, etc. Then she's all, Let's Get Down To Business. She starts talking about how I "witnessed" an incident with another associate and would I make a statement. She impressed how important it was to make a statement, so as to get down to the truth. The way she said it sounded more like, "Make a statement to save your job,"
What happened during the incident was simple. 2 other associates and myself were having a conversation while reticketing near self check out. I had brought up New Year's Eve, and our trip to the liquor store, where I saw this Vodka that I had seen in the movie Superbad. In the movie it was called GoldSlick and had shavings of edible gold leaf in it. Well this same Vodka, under a different name, was in the store, and I couldn't believe it. The one female associate started telling me about how the producers of SB couldn't get the rights to that particular brand so they switched the name. The male associate went on to say that he should put key shavings in a cheap bottle of vodka and tell two gay managers that it's really high end, because it would make them severely ill, or even kill them. Now, he wasn't serious, he was annoyed at the one guy and that was it. The other associate and myself admonished him and told him that it was a mean thing to say, and he immidiately said he was joking. The conversation ended then.
After I told her my version, she made me write it out and she made a call to corporate. I know the other associate involved called the anonymous 800 number to report him, because we were the only people in the vicinity, and he obviously didn't report himself.
I feel horrible, like I snitched. IDK how to make the feeling go away!
My work is really strict on any kind of harassment, especially against gay or transgendered associates. They even host the Gay Pride parade in the city our Corporate HQ is in. I know what he said was wrong, and mean, but I still feel like I did the wrong thing.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Caring For Carleigh
Well, I met this girl Holly on Cafemom.com, a networking site for moms and moms-to-be. She's pregnant with her second child and recently found out this baby has anencephaly.
"Anencephaly is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings). The neural tube is a narrow sheath that folds and closes between the 3rd and 4th weeks of pregnancy to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. Anencephaly occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without both a forebrain (the front part of the brain) and a cerebrum (the thinking and coordinating area of the brain). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed--not covered by bone or skin. The infant is usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a rudimentary brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness. Reflex actions such as respiration (breathing) and responses to sound or touch may occur. The cause of anencephaly is unknown. There is no cure or standard treatment for anencephaly. The prognosis for individuals with anencephaly is extremely poor. If the infant is not stillborn, then he or she will usually die within a few hours or days after birth." - Courtesy of The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Anywhoo, Holly has decided to document her experience online in a blog here on Blogspot, entitled "Caring For Carleigh". I urge all of you to go and read about this family's experience and struggle for their daughter. I pray daily for these folks, as everyone should. They deserve it.
"Anencephaly is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings). The neural tube is a narrow sheath that folds and closes between the 3rd and 4th weeks of pregnancy to form the brain and spinal cord of the embryo. Anencephaly occurs when the "cephalic" or head end of the neural tube fails to close, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Infants with this disorder are born without both a forebrain (the front part of the brain) and a cerebrum (the thinking and coordinating area of the brain). The remaining brain tissue is often exposed--not covered by bone or skin. The infant is usually blind, deaf, unconscious, and unable to feel pain. Although some individuals with anencephaly may be born with a rudimentary brain stem, the lack of a functioning cerebrum permanently rules out the possibility of ever gaining consciousness. Reflex actions such as respiration (breathing) and responses to sound or touch may occur. The cause of anencephaly is unknown. There is no cure or standard treatment for anencephaly. The prognosis for individuals with anencephaly is extremely poor. If the infant is not stillborn, then he or she will usually die within a few hours or days after birth." - Courtesy of The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Anywhoo, Holly has decided to document her experience online in a blog here on Blogspot, entitled "Caring For Carleigh". I urge all of you to go and read about this family's experience and struggle for their daughter. I pray daily for these folks, as everyone should. They deserve it.
Not this month...
Well, we tried and failed this month. I jokingly told Amber she jinxed me...they are also trying and she got her period two days ago. I woke up this morning, and guess what!!!
I'm upset, because I really want another child. The what-ifs crept in, too.
"What if I can't have any more kids? What if I''ve stopped ovulating? What if there's something wrong with me? What if it was a one time thing?"
Ugh. Part of me wants to just admit defeat and be done, but I know that isn't the answer. I'm just frustrated. It seems like so many others don't even try but get blessed anyway.
Am I wrong for feeling like this??
I'm upset, because I really want another child. The what-ifs crept in, too.
"What if I can't have any more kids? What if I''ve stopped ovulating? What if there's something wrong with me? What if it was a one time thing?"
Ugh. Part of me wants to just admit defeat and be done, but I know that isn't the answer. I'm just frustrated. It seems like so many others don't even try but get blessed anyway.
Am I wrong for feeling like this??
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Trying real hard....
And it has commenced. We have started actually trying again. For those who don't know, our daughter, Jade November, was stillborn December 30, 2006. After that, our sex life went to the shitter. We hardly touched each other, let alone try to have sex. The last year or so was much better. We were married this past August. Two of his brothers married, one of their wives is now one of my best friends. We quietly celebrated Jade's second birthday. And we have decided to try again.
I work at The Home Depot, and it seems that a LOT of people are pregnant right now, or just had babies. Two people I work directly with are currently pregnant, and one just had a baby not too long ago!
Another good friend of mine is currently pregnant, and my SIL just had a baby in July! And yet another friend just had a baby in November.
So we are trying. Real hard. And I pray every day that we conceive and deliver a healthy, breathing, crying baby. That will be music to my ears, and match the song I so long to hear with my heart.
I work at The Home Depot, and it seems that a LOT of people are pregnant right now, or just had babies. Two people I work directly with are currently pregnant, and one just had a baby not too long ago!
Another good friend of mine is currently pregnant, and my SIL just had a baby in July! And yet another friend just had a baby in November.
So we are trying. Real hard. And I pray every day that we conceive and deliver a healthy, breathing, crying baby. That will be music to my ears, and match the song I so long to hear with my heart.
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