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Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Sometimes it really blows my mind that I'm able to make it from point A to point B every day without truly injuring myself. Last night, for example, I fell out of bed. Like, straight up banged my head into a nightstand and ended up laid out on the ground, staring up at bear while he assessed my skull for any serious damage. Aside from a small bruise, the worst part was pretty much the embarrassment, except bear is the guy whose carpet I once vommed all over so I guess I can't really be all that embarrassed. Such a graceful peach I am, really.

I'm going to blame my lack of creativity in today's post on said head trauma and straight up copy cat Erin's post today. You are welcome. Let's countdown some shit.


Five things I'll be doing over the next week:
Uno. Frolicking all over Whorlando with friggen Erin, her man and my man. Hello, epic double date. How you doin'?
Dos. Watching lots and lots of football and praying to the Fireball gods that team Back Dat Asomugha Up get's their shit together and wins our matchup in fantasy this week.
Tres. Trying not to horribly terrify Erin's man from ever stepping foot on Florida soil again. I really don't think he knows what he's in store for.
Foh. Convincing myself to step foot in Ulta and actually buying myself a few things. This budget diva stands clear of said store because it is very dangerous territory, but she's fresh out of face power and shiny faces just aren't cute.
Cinco de Mayo. Cooking up some stuffed peppers for the bear tonight. First time I'll be cooking for him, let's hope I don't poison both of us. Stay tuned.

Four things I need to purchase:
1. Chardonnay. Because I am out and that's simply unacceptable.
2. Drunchies (see also: BBQ Pringles and peach rings). So Erin and her man have something to eat when they get home from the bar and are inevitably drunk and hungry.
3. New Florida State apparel. It's been a hot minute since I've added some new garnet and gold to my closet and that makes me sad panda.
4. Piko (de gallo). Because I think I'm finally going to be hopping aboard that train and I'm only about 2 years late on it. Sorry, I just want to look all stylish like this chick:

Three shows I can't wait to have back in my life:
Admittedly, the only show I'm currently hooked on is Orange Is The New Black and I know I've already mentioned the show on this blog but it's seriously such. an. amazing. show. I'm just about done with season one which means I'm going to be stuck in the corner with the rest of you waiting for season two to show it's face on Netflix. Oh, the horror.

Two reasons I'm excited for Fall:
1. Helloooo, it's the greatest time of the year. Pumpkin bombs, temperatures that don't feel like the depths of hell, holidays where you get to consume unhealthy amounts of food, and like eleventy bagillion other great things.
2. I love it when my bear wears hoodies and Fall means I get to see him rocking a hoodie all the time. All about that life, yo.


One thing that's currently bothering me:
I feel like I'm at a stand-still at my job and I knew going into this job that I would never be able to move up or anything of that nature, so I don't know why it's been bothering me lately but I can't shake it. Every day it's the same story, the same routine, the same everything. I'm really feeling the urge to shake things up but I just don't know what that shakin' and bakin' is going to consist of. That is all.

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"Beneath The Patches"

Monday, 16 September 2013

"Beneath The Patches"  

 

You've seen it

and I know you've seen it.

The landscape is bare,

but you pretend that its scenic.

Couldn't see the grass for the tree

yet you ravaged for free.

Silken stains from your membrane

brushed across the patches.

You're intertwined in my locks.

You mingle with my vines

even when I stand behind.

The last of this measure

only keeps you in the fields;

roaming with no purpose

aside from what is on the surface.

That's what I often fail to mention.

 

What's on your menu of dreams tonight?  

The flight. 

As you float, 

tales of the unseen in your heart. 

Making room for me there. 

To guide you, 

through trails and triumphs wins and tries, 

despising the things that say we aren't forever. 

Welcome me. 

Open arms. 

No apprehension.

Actions speaking louder than words. 

Unnecessary to mention.

 

 

If you wish to view my ledger,

it may likely serve you better

to take a third glance first.

A veritable bevy

rests on this mind of mine.

I can't conceal it all in time.

Not around you, at least.

Arose for every occasion

whether alone at home on the phone

or face to face observing grace.

I've fancied it easier

to stand this tall

when more than walls stand between us.

Forgiveness is requested.

You've bested my endeavors

to avert your calls and letters.

Leather seated near my feet.

I perspire from your feats;

marveling at my defeat.

I guess it does pay to compete...

 

I am not a worthy opponent. 

To go against the King or even the grain 

won't prove victorious for me 

and I love it. 

The agony of defeat is sweet 

when served by your hand. 

Stronger than this situation of space. 

Faster than time, 

my heart beats out a rhyme 

same cadence as your words, Love. 

The above thoughts make me smile. 

Stay awhile...

whether it be in the physical or in my mental state. 

Wait out the lonely knowing you're coated in my presence. 

Present yourself to me plainly, but coy.

Ahoy, come with me 

for you are so much more than this letter...

heart to heart, proving WE are better..... 

I presume you've seen this outcome beforehand.

Before hands graze, I am fazed.

The delay in circumstance

would not claim your chance

to implore that you stay with me.

I note the reasoning in your tone.

I've been alone among the crowds

that become increasingly loud

but the warmth of you is enticing.

Exciting as it seems,

I've yet to disclose my dreams.

I will not give way to judgement.

 

I wish silence didn't cause us to go deaf. 

I mean so so deaf 

that only our hands can drown out the sound, 

standing around in every corner 

that you failed to look. 

Around that last bend before you gave up, 

you are enough. 

I wish you knew it. 

From nothing we grew without;

sticks and stones breaking the bones that had our backs...

built this shack that covered our hearts from the beatings....

meeting me with that glance I love for it is you...

tired of wondering...

simply stated:

What you gonna do?

 

 

Everything I can if you believe me.

I'm wound up far too tight.

Can't deal with the deceiving.

Won't uphold interaction

if it serves as mere distraction

for the underlying ulterior.

I'm jaded; not inferior.

I'll peel back my interior

if it means my heart well.

The nights are long,

The rum is cold

and my heart swells.

Fear rung for years;

echoed in a well of tears

but this may be worth it.

Never met perfect.

Not face to face, at least;

but if you wish to roam these fields,

I hope to find some peace.

The wholesome has its piece.

Each piece is but a portion.

The picture clear when you are near.

Make short work of distortion.

 

Written By: Shequita Brooks and Devin Joseph Metz

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Lucky Number Thirteen

Who says 13 is an unlucky number anyway? Poor number 13 - always getting a bad rap.

13 is just another number, and today it marks 13 years that Joe and I have been married!

Charleston Restaurant Week ended yesterday. SpiritLine Cruises dinner tour participated in CRW. When we moved here in 2010 Joe mentioned wanting to book a dinner cruise for our anniversary but he wasn't sure if I would want to do that or not what with my motion sickness and all!

This year I decided to give it a shot and booked our dinner cruise to celebrate our anniversary. It was a bonus that this past weekend was CRW!

So we got all dressed up and enjoyed a 3 hr dinner cruise on Saturday night. I have to say the 3 hours passed by quicker than I thought it would ... and happy to report no motion sickness! For the most part I didn't even feel the boat move.

Happy Anniversary to us!

 

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Mensalão

Sunday, 15 September 2013

Julgamento do mensalão

Novo julgamento do mensalão pode ficar para 2014 se for aprovado pelo STF

André Richter
Da Agência Brasil, em Brasília

15/09/201315h01

O STF (Supremo Tribunal Federal) vai decidir na próxima quarta-feira (18) se 12 réus condenados na Ação Penal 470, o processo do mensalão, terão novo julgamento. A votação sobre a validade dos embargos infringentes está empatada em 5 a 5 e será retomada com voto do ministro Celso de Mello, último a votar. Se o Supremo decidir que os réus têm direito ao recurso, o novo julgamento poderá ocorrer somente em 2014.

Condenado no julgamento do mensalão a seis anos e 11 meses de prisão, o deputado federal José Genoino, à época do escândalo presidente do PT, entrou com recurso alegando que ele deveria ter sido julgado pela Justiça comum, já que, no momento do julgamento, ainda não tinha foro privilegiado. Ele só foi empossado em janeiro deste ano. Também diz que não havia provas para condená-lo por formação de quadrilha e corrupção. "Pode um homem público com uma história de vida e uma trajetória imaculada como José Genoino ser condenado com base nas saltimbancas palavras de um Roberto Jefferson?", questiona sua defesa

Se a Corte acatar os recursos, outro ministro será escolhido para relatar a nova fase do julgamento. Joaquim Barbosa e Ricardo Lewandowski, relator e revisor da ação penal, respectivamente, não poderão relatar os recursos de dois réus que pediram os embargos infringentes, o ex-tesoureiro do PT Delúbio Soares e ex-deputado federal (PP-PE), Pedro Corrêa.

Cronologia do mensalão

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Pelo Regimento Interno do STF, os demais réus só poderão entrar com novo recurso, caso seja aprovado, após a publicação do acórdão, o texto final do julgamento. A previsão é que o documento seja publicado 60 dias após o fim do julgamento. Com isso, o documento deverá ser publicado no mês de novembro.
A partir daí, os advogados terão 15 dias para entrar com os embargos infringentes. Ainda existe a possibilidade de o prazo passar para 30 dias, conforme pedido das defesas. Nesse caso, o plenário terá até a segunda quinzena de dezembro para analisar a questão. Após este período, começa o recesso de fim de ano do STF, e as atividades retornam em fevereiro de 2014.
Até agora, os ministros Luís Roberto Barroso, Teori Zavascki, Rosa Weber, Dias Toffoli e Ricardo Lewandowski votaram a favor dos recursos. Joaquim Barbosa, Luiz Fux, Cármen Lúcia, Gilmar Mendes e Marco Aurélio foram contra. O voto de desempate será do ministro Celso de Mello.

Condenados

José Dirceu, ex-ministro da Casa Civil

José Genoino, ex-presidente do PT

Delúbio Soares, ex-tesoureiro do PT

Deputado João Paulo Cunha (PT-SP)

Marcos Valério, empresário e publicitário

Ramon Hollerbach, ex-sócio de Marcos Valério

Cristiano de Mello Paz, ex-sócio de Marcos Valério

Henrique Pizzolato, ex-diretor do Banco do Brasil

Rogério Tolentino, advogado e ex-sócio de Marcos Valério

Simone Vasconcelos, ex-gerente da SMP&B

Vinícius Samarane, vice-presidente do Banco Rural

José Roberto Salgado, ex-diretor do Banco Rural

Kátia Rabello, ex-presidente do Banco Rural

Roberto Jefferson, deputado cassado (PTB-RJ)

Deputado Valdemar Costa Neto (PL-SP)

Jacinto Lamas, ex-tesoureiro do PL

Pedro Corrêa, deputado cassado (PP-PE)

João Cláudio Genú, ex-assessor do PP na Câmara

José Borba, ex-deputado (ex-PMDB-PR)

Romeu Queiroz, ex-deputado (PTB-MG)

Carlos Alberto Rodrigues, ex-deputado (PL-RJ)

Enivaldo Quadrado, ex-sócio da corretora Bônus-Banval

Breno Fischberg, ex-sócio da Bônus-Banval

Emerson Palmieri, ex-tesoureiro do PTB

Pedro Henry (PP-MT)

Durante entrevista ao final da sessão na quinta-feira (12), o ministro não declarou seu voto, porém, citou uma decisão na qual se manifestou sobre a questão, no dia 2 de agosto de 2012, quando o STF começou a julgar a ação penal.
Na ocasião, o plenário negou pedido do réu José Roberto Salgado, ex-presidente do Banco Rural, para que o processo fosse desmembrado para a primeira instância da Justiça. Na decisão, Celso de Mello avaliou que o Artigo 333 do Regimento Interno do Supremo "é plenamente compatível" com a Lei 8.038/1990, que trata dos recursos válidos nos tribunais superiores.
No julgamento, os ministros analisam se os embargos infringentes são cabíveis. Embora esse tipo de recurso esteja previsto no Artigo 333 do Regimento Interno do STF, uma lei editada em 1990 que trata do funcionamento de tribunais superiores não faz menção ao uso do recurso na área penal. Se for aceito, o embargo infringente pode permitir novo julgamento quando há pelo menos quatro votos pela absolvição.
Dos 25 condenados, 12 tiveram pelo menos quatro votos pela absolvição: João Paulo Cunha, João Cláudio Genu e Breno Fischberg (no crime de lavagem de dinheiro); José Dirceu, José Genoino, Delúbio Soares, Marcos Valério, Kátia Rabello, Ramon Hollerbach, Cristiano Paz e José Salgado (no de formação de quadrilha); e Simone Vasconcelos (na revisão das penas de lavagem de dinheiro e evasão de divisas). No caso de Simone, a defesa pede que os embargos sejam válidos também para revisar o cálculo das penas, não só as condenações.
O julgamento sobre a validade dos recursos da Ação Penal 470, o processo do mensalão, começou no dia 14 de agosto. Na primeira fase do julgamento, foram analisados os embargos de declaração. Dos 25 réus, 22 tiveram penas mantidas, dois tiveram redução de pena e um, pena alternativa.

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Disney Tires Him Out

Friday, 13 September 2013

We've been fortunate to have gone to Disney 3 times since 2009.

- When Joe was deployed, my mom went with me to take the kids to FL and we went to the Magic Kingdom (and a side trip to SC to visit the base and area we were going to be stationed at).

- The National Down Syndrome Convention was held at Disney in 2010 (and we took the kids to the Animal Kingdom)

- And we just went over the Labor Day weekend with several families from the Summerville Miracle League.

Disney tires Lucas out. Heck, Disney tires me out! But I can't just fall asleep anywhere like a little kid can.

Each year we've been to Disney I have a picture of Lucas passed out on someone's shoulder.

If there is a next time for Disney (which Joe will say there will be, because Lucas is tall enough for Space Mountain now ... and he loved it. Joe finally has a roller-coaster buddy since Kayla and I sit those out.) I think Lucas will be too big for one of these pictures.

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