IT'S HOT AS HECK!

Trust me. . . I am not complaining, just making a statement. . . .IT'S HOT AS HECK TODAY! Just when I thought we may be having a cool down because of the rain. . .fire broke loose from below and it is so hot outside. I had a 9:35 appointment today and the moment that I walked outside of the door, the heat and humidity was stifling! How much longer is this going to last? Most importantly . . . . are we getting a heat wave here in the southern states? I wouldn't be surprised at all. Weather conditions do travel. What the North has going on cause severe problems in the south and so on and so on. Please excuse me for complaining because others are having such a rough time in other states and countries with the storms and heat waves.

I've checked my calendar and realized that my little summer vacation is coming to a quick end. Where has all the time gone to? I have a little more than 25 days left before I will be high tailing it back to work. I've also incorporated school into my schedule for the year. Kind of looking forward to going back to school. I have to keep the old mind working. At the age of 47 and a woman I have a lot of issues going on that will not enable me to think fast at a moments notice. Hormones will do that to you in a minute and for those who don't know what I am talking about then know this Menepause is moving in and I am paying its rent with own my body! LOL LOL.

ABB IS BACK!

I was checking in on the AngryBlackBitch to see if she was up and blogging her art of Bitchatude. Know that she is back and I'm sure that she has a lot to tell everyone. St. Louise ( which is where she resides) and some other states are going through a total shut down of their energy sources. Man imagine how that can be with the heat wave covering most of the states. No power to run air conditioners, no power to effectively run hospitals and emergency services, no refridgeration to cool water or to even take bath. From what I have read, there has been some death associated with this problem. It's not just some of the states here in the United States, it's also in other conuntries such as France. I'm in North Carolina and although we did have a slight heat wave, the weather took a turn and cooled down to the high 80's. Thank God for that. This can still happen to the Carolinas. Summer is not over yet and from what I have noticed is that if your summers are harsh then you should prepare for your winters because they can be just as bad.

God Bless!

IRONIC ISN'T IT?

Kim Jong II

I am often the one that strays away from political topics. It often causes to much debate and animosity among people. What I would like you to notice is the segment of the story below and futher down you will notice another story that hit the paper on today. IS THIS IRONIC OR NOT? YOU TELL ME!

The North Korea Test

By Gordon Hurd

Fri, July 07, 2006, 10:58 am PDT

While the U.S. basked in the glare of fireworks and glory of a space shuttle launch, far across the Pacific Ocean, the government of North Korea ignited another round of international controversy.

The Korea Times called it "a strategy to make the U.S. pay attention" when Pyongyang test-fired a series of missiles on July 4. Most notable was a Taepodong-2 (+21%) long-range missile, which imploded shortly after it launched. Though the missile test itself failed, the maneuver was successful in gaining the attention that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il (+167%) seems to be seeking.

Over 100 Feared Dead in N. Korea Floods

More Than 100 Dead or Missing in North Korea Due to Floods and Landslides, Aid Group Says


SEOUL, South Korea Jul 19, 2006 (AP)— More than 100 people are dead or missing in North Korea due to floods and landslides, an aid group operating in the communist nation said Wednesday. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said heavy rains last week and this week had caused flash floods that totally or partially destroyed 11,524 houses, leaving more than 9,000 families homeless and more than 100 people were dead or missing, the group said in a statement, without giving further details on casualties. The damage has cut off telephone connections, making collecting reliable information difficult, it said.

South Korea has also suffered from the heavy rains, which have led to at least 25 deaths as of Wednesday, according to the South's Yonhap news agency.

The federation said the heavy weather could also affect North Korea's food supply critical to the country that suffered famine in the 1990s believed to have killed as many as 2 million people.

"Extensive areas of arable fields have been inundated, wiping out much of the anticipated harvest," the federation said.

North Koreans' efforts to grow food on any possible arable land has led to deforestation in the mountainous areas of the country's South Pyongan, North Hwanghe and Kangwon provinces, leading to landslides, Timmer said.

To cope with the disaster, the federation was providing blankets, kitchen sets, plastic sheeting, water containers and purification tablets to 9,934 families whose homes were destroyed. The group also said it was considering launching an Emergency International Appeal.

An International Appeal! An International Appeal!

Wouldn't the United States and other countries surrounding where the missles where aimed at be part of that International Community that the Koreans are launching the Emergency International Appeal to?

Jeepers Creepers! Wonders Never Cease To Amaze Me!

47th Birthday !

I had a very enjoyable day. All the things that I said that I was going to do . . . I did not do. I visited some friends and had a very quiet day at home. I just enjoyed the true knowledge that Gods Grace was sufficent enough for me! Thank you Lord for my 47th Birthday. Should I be ashamed to tell people my age? NO! I'm loving every bit of my years and I'm enjoying life as it is.

I thank all of my family and friends who remembered this special day and I thank them for all the well wishes and the gifts that were given to me. I don't say it often enough. . .I love all of you.

Once again. . .Thank you for making my birthday a very special one. I hope that I will be able to do the same for you.

God Bless . . .
Vee

2 MORE DAYS:)!

Today is Wednesday and that leaves me with 2 more days before my birthday. No . . . . I haven't decided what I am going to do on that day, but trust me something will come to mind for me to do. I have been wanting to see "Pirates of the Carribian". I have heard that it is a good movie, but any movie with Johnny D. is a good movie. He is one of my favorite actors. He is what I call a very brilliant actor.

If I do decide to go, I'll go to the early showing. It's cheaper and not to many people go early to movies. I wish that I had someone to go with. I'm thinking maybe someone of the opposite sex. This is getting very old. Me traveling to movies and things by myself without a mate. I don't think that this will go on much longer, but while it is happening, it is not such a fun thing. I have to get over being scared to open up to the opposite sex. There has been a lot of hurt in my life concerning so many things that I often keep my distance from men and from close family members. Oh well. . . we live and we learn and we live and let live.

God Bless!
Vee

JUST 4 MORE DAYS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME:)

In just 4 more days, I will be celebrating my 47th birthday and looking forward to it. Some women cringe when they are facing one birthday after another. . .me:) I keep thanking the Good Lord, moving forward, and enjoying this incredible sexiness of being that age.

I haven't planned anything yet, but you know that whatever I plan to do will be something that is not forgetable for some years to come. I have also realized that on the 19th of this month I will be celebrating my 1 year anniversary since having my by-pass surgery. I thank God that He brought me through it. I may buy a small cup cake, place one candle on it, and sing myself a birthday song. I might go to the movies and see Pirates of the Carrabian. I love Johnny Deept. Or who knows, I may just spend a quiet evening at home curled up in my bed and read the rest of the novel that I started. Whatever I decide to do . . . I will do it with Gods Grace.

God Bless
Vee