First things first...

So I am starting a blog. Not exactly a new thing in 2010; but something I generally have tried to stay away from. However, in recent months, more and more people have been saying things to me like I need my own column, I need to do commentary, etc etc etc. I've shied way from pursuing those type of endeavors, because well, I don't need anything else on my plate...and I have a tendency to be overly blunt. But; as more and more things have caused me irritation and wonderment at the same time, I figured what the hell?

So let's start slow...first; I will tell you--I struggled with what to call my blog; because as much as I don't hide my views, and say anything to anyone--I don't exactly want folks googling my name and this is what pops up. But I still wanted my blog and its name to feel like it was part of me--so the name "My ReaLM" includes my initials (obviously the capital letters) and Realm is often the name of the imaginary company I'll start to do something drawing on some skill I have in the future--we'll call it an item on my bucket list. So that is the name of the blog.

The blog address? Well; that sums up why I am able to write about what I want: I am not running for office, and I doubt I ever will. So this will only be associated to me if I'm ever deemed a terrorist threat (Ha, I love the Patriot Act) or if I am killed in some tragic way and the reporters look at my last blog entry for clues....

What will I talk about? Probably a little of everything; I tend to have the most opinionated views on politics, entertainment, and child rearing (or lack thereof). I am a mother, a boss, a daughter, a child of God, I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Saviour, I am a very conservative liberal, I believe in the right to bear arms, pro-choice, and the death penalty, I believe in taxes, I believe in birth control, I believe in euthanasia, I believe in eugenics, I believe in spankings, I believe in democracy, and most importantly--as an undergrad Sociology major, I believe in the conflict theory. In life; someone will ALWAYS be on the losing team--otherwise the universe will be off kilter. Some folks say I'm mean, some folks say I'm crazy. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, raised in Decatur, Georgia, educated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana I went to the best high school in DeKalb County (SWD!)and the best HBCU(SU!), I bleed Blue and Gold, as well as Pink and Green, I have a Master's Degree in Management...and I have a southern twang and a lisp. I hate spaghetti and fish(why eat two main courses together?) but I love neckbones! My cholesterol is borderline, and I stand 5'8 with a size 11 shoe. Is that enough about me? LOL. Do you have an idea of what you're dealing with yet? Ya think, huh?

I actually have my next post brewing, but I figured I would let you digest my intro first...but I'll give you a teaser---when you become a parent, its not a badge of honor that you're life didn't change--it actually means you're a sucky parent. But we'll discuss this more, next post. :)

Toodles!

ReaLM