3 on the 21st: Blog Hop

Saturday, 21 September 2013

An easy-peasy monthly blog hop that Meriah came up with:

One truth (about Ds/our lives with Ds)
- Truth: Not all people with Down syndrome are the same. They wont have all the same medical issues, characteristics, behaviors, personality, or emotions.

One tip (something related to Ds/raising a child w/Ds/or parenting in general)
- Tip: Make sure your child's pediatrician has the new updated medical guidelines for Ds to follow. 

One picture:
- Having fun at Disney

 

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How To Spot A Gator

Friday, 20 September 2013

#HiDon'tChangeTheChannelYet.... yes, you are correct, I'm not Whitney. But we are practically the same person... except I am much cooler and a far more experienced drinker... muahahahahaha.

Just kidding, Whit. (I'm not kidding).

Hello! I'm Sarah from Venus Trapped in Mars.

As you know, Whitney went to a little school called Florida State University and I went to a gigantic, popular, world renowned school called THE University of Mother Effing Tennessee. You probably have no idea what Whitney's small school could possibly have in common with the mammoth university I went to. I understand, I really had to rack my brain as well. A few weeks ago, Whitney kindly pointed out that we both hate the Florida Gators.

Last week we were joking about how Whitney should do a blog post about "How to Spot a Gator." Well, since she didn't do that post... guess who is going to? And since Tennessee plays Florida this weekend, finders keepers losers weepers.

1. They're Wearing Jorts.

I hope that ginger has sunscreen on. Nothing worse than a jorts tan line, it makes your denim bikini look turrible. 

2. They're a Virgin (who can't drive)

If I had to guess, I would attribute this to the wearing of jorts 24/7.

3. They Look Like They're Inviting You to Play Miss Mary Mack

Miss Mary Mack Mack Mack all dressed in black black back with silver buttons buttons buttons. Warning: this can be deceiving. As a lover of Miss Mary Mack, I was disappointed when I got slapped across the face after trying to engage in the popular clapping game with that old lady.

4. They have beautiful blonde locks 

Just maybe not all over their head...

5. They're sporting the gator logo in pink

If you read my blog, you won't need any further explanation.

6. They're a killer athlete

Allegedly. 

7. They're Losing

It's all in good fun, gator fans. I'm sure you think us Vol fans don't have any teeth and we all marry our cousins. Well, he was a second cousin, only missing six teeth and it was just once, thank you very much. Go Big Orange and Go Noles! Let's #backthatazzup (No Gators Allowed)

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"Home Plate"

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

"Home Plate" 

Hands peel back tension like doors.
Separation intangible.
This is standard for us.
You and I,
seldom locking eyes
but yearning for every glance.
Given one chance,
how much would we capitalize on?
Would wrong tarry long
so that it all felt right?
Would it be foolish to fight?
I'm not ready for the light;
so we rendezvous late nights.
Close enough to greet and speak
yet far too somber and meek.
Fingertips and body heat.
Your nails coiled within your hair
while I'm counting threads in pairs.
I'd gaze forever if you'd let me;
but this neck so weak and heavy......
heavier this air I swallow.
Still in all, I'd wax and wallow;
anxious to be here with you.
Waiting as if something new
will take over, hearts that smolder
remove boulders from our shoulders
and allow some interaction.
Incur progress with this passion.
Passive bodies, racing minds
but we're always left behind;
holding fast to run away.
Swore that we'd embrace today.
Promised I'd have things to say.
Just delay to my dismay.

Far away from where I fell,
submerged deep under this well:
fear so great I've lent it hours
pretending to harness power.
Your demeanor my consolation.
I engage the consultation:
Signs that I am not alone;
not forlorn within this zone.
Nothing gained as muscles rest.
Both enveloped at our best,
but our worst won't step aside.
We seem trapped here on this ride.
Sudden strides to walk away.
Increments between delay.
Start then stop but won't confront it.
Two hearts sinking to their stomachs.
If I leave, what have I learned?
If you leave, you won't return.
That's the outcome I will earn.
End result for all concerned.

Labyrinth of silk and sheets.
Survey slightly past your feet.
Less discreet and more for certain.
Deliberate when parting curtains.
Dubious in my design.
Breaking code and crossing lines.
Daring deviant display.
Antithesis of prior days.
Tension still slips through the cracks.
More through dripping pores and backs.
Was too nervous to relax;
now I serve til you climax.............

..............did that feel good?

Written By: Devin Joseph Metz
 

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A little bit of this, a little bit of that.

This week has been an absolute cluster truck and, really, by that I mean that I have been so preoccupied with thoughts of Erin being here and all of the excitement we haven't gotten to share in person yet that I just can't even think straight. Pile on my boss being out of town all week in conjunction with me still just tap dancing with unicorns on cloud nine and I don't really know why I'm even trying to be a blogger this week.

Alas, that bestie of mine came up with this great idea for a spur of the moment link up today and when Erin comes to me with a collaboration idea, there's no turning her down. So, today we're playing a little game of This or That where we choose between a compilation of comparisons. Lezdoit.


Vacationing in Florida or vacationing in NYC: NYC, le duh. Living in Florida your entire life pretty much makes it the very last place you'd ever choose to visit.

iPhone or Droid: iPhone, always and forever. There's no divorcing happening in this relationship between my iPhone and I. We're going strong on 7 years here and it's just beautiful.

NSYNC or Backstreet Boys: I once got to sit front row at an NSYNC show. JC touched my hand somewhere throughout the concert, I went home and washed said hand with a washcloth and proceeded to save the washcloth in a Ziplock bag for years. Safe to say, NSYNC was the best of the boy bands ever. Ever.

Being forced to delete Facebook or being forced to delete Twitter: Facebook, fo sho. I could definitely go without the constant cries for attention that spread through Facebook like wildfire.

Fireball or Miller Lite: As much as I adore my Fireball, and you all know I do, I have to go with Miller Lite. My homeboy Miller doesn't hit me nearly as hard the next day as Fireball does. Sorry I'm not sorry, Miller it's all you.

Full House or Family Matters: Full House all day erryday. If you said Family Matters, I say how rudddde.

Dumbledore or Gandalf: Dumbledore. Because Erin dragged me to Harry Potter world and it was actually pretty cool.

Dying Easter eggs or Carving pumpkins: As much as I loathe carving pumpkins, I have to pick that out of the two simply based on the time of year. Fall wins always, sorryboutcha Bunny.

NFL or NCAAF: NCAAF, yeah boy yeah. F-L-O-R-I-D-A-S-T-A-T-E. That's all that needs to be said here.

A hangover forever or sobriety forever: As much as I would hate it, I'd have to go sobriety forever. I've had some pretty disturbing hangovers and if I had to live with those every single day I'd just hate everything about life forever.

January or July: July. Erin's birthday, the month before my birthday, beach days, pool time. All of the things I love about being a Florida native.

Hannah Montana or Miley Cyrus: BOTH. Come on, it's me. That's like picking between Miller Lite bottles or draft... both are equally awesome and I share a strong love for both. Heart you, Miley/Hannah. LYLAS.

Shark Week or Fashion Week: I hope none of my college professors are reading this... I pick Shark Week. Because, really, it's a shit ton more entertaining. And the drinking games are endless.

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or Saved by the Bell: Zack Morris + Yoga Pants = Forever.

Britney or Christina: B. Spears. That isn't even a question. Well, unless we're talking Christmas albums because Christina's Christmas Album is pretty much my favorite of life.

Burrito or Burrito Bowl: Ever since this really horrible burrito maker at Chipotle made me a burrito that managed to have two entire bites of nothing but tortilla and sour cream, I went cold turkey and now the only logical choice is bowl.

Reading blogs on your phone or reading blogs on your computer: Reading blogs on my phone is my actual definition of misery. I really, really hate reading blogs on my phone. So, yeah, let's go with computer.

Angelina or Jennifer: Jennifer, Jennifer, allllllll of the Jennifer. The woman is perfect. That is all.

Doug Funny or The Rugrats: I'm a sucker for a good romantic story so this one goes to Doug Funny and his main lady Patty Mayo. Hopeless romantic, isle 1.

An open mouth chewer or a heavy breather: Oh good god, these are both huge pet peeves for me. I guess if I had to go with one, I'd go with the heavy breather. Because that's what pillows and socks are for... right?


Woof. Now to figure out what to do with myself for the next 9 hours while I await my bestie and her new man. My heart is so full and she's not even on Florida soil yet!

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Running The Air Force Marathon

Research Down Syndrome funds and supports scientific research at leading institutions that are studying the basis of intellectual impairments in Down syndrome. One of the ways they are doing this is with the RDS Runners program. They are charity sponsors with various marathons around the country.

Last year my husband, Joe, completed his first marathon -the Air Force Marathon - as a runner for RDS. He also completed the Disney Half Marathon in Jan. Joe will once again be running in the Air Force Marathon on Sep 21st and raising money for Research Down Syndrome.

Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic conditions, but one of the least funded in the NIH. Research in Down syndrome isn't just DS-specific but extends to research connected with Alzheimer's and leukemia.

There are several current research studies happening now that are focusing on the why and how having the extra chromosome causes delays for people with Down syndrome; including how to 'turn off' the extra expression that happens in specific genes.

Research like this could possibly lead to medical therapies for intellectual disabilities to help improve memory and cognition which will allow people with Down syndrome to be more independent.


If you are able to donate to Joe's Crowdrise page for the marathon it is much appreciated!

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