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Be Kind Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday, which means we survived the day that is most dreaded by many people, Monday! Finding your place in the world can be difficult in a society that appears to be overwhelmingly challenging and people with different ways of thinking. Everyone wants to try to fit in and be accepted, but fitting into a society like ours is not necessarily good because of the amount of hate in the world. Why do many people think hate and discrimination is acceptable? It is 2024, and we should have learned to be more accepting and understanding, but we have all witnessed on the news politicians using hateful words and behaving in truly despicable ways. We all have a name we were given at birth, so childish and rude nicknames are immature and unacceptable. I believe everyone learned in elementary school that if you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything! Too many people have forgotten this simple and very crucial lesson!

Mistreating and talking down to others can cause them too much unnecessary stress and negative emotions. Why can everyone not treat others the same way they want to be treated? Do those who act in this mean way enjoy it when someone treats them with disrespect, or do they continue acting like an immature child and have a temper tantrum? I will never mistreat someone just because they treated me negatively because it will never make things better and continue a vicious and terrible cycle. If you are being mistreated by someone, you do have the power to end the cycle and make positive changes. We have all heard the saying, kill them with kindness, and even though it might not always change their way of thinking, you will be the better person in the situation. It cannot hurt to at least try and hope it will open another person’s eyes and force them to see we are all human beings who deserve respect!

Maybe I am naïve because I cannot understand we cannot all get along. No matter where you are from, your skin color, who you love, who you worship, or even your political following, we are all humans with a heart. It does not matter where someone is from, what kind of foods they enjoy, or anything else, we might have things in common if we took the time to get to know one another. There is beauty inside and out everywhere, but people get too caught up in differences. It might be just the way I think, but you can meet one of the most attractive people on the outside, but they are ugly on the inside. Internal beauty is more important than beauty on the outside because it shows who that person is. Makeup can cover up much outside ugliness, and nothing can cover up internal ugliness. The bottom line is that if we have not already learned to be understanding and compassionate, we must do so at all costs. Acceptance is crucial, and it is not too difficult to do!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and that something resonated with you. I do not expect everyone to agree with me, and I can respect your opinions because that is what we must do. We might only be one day into this week, but hopefully, you are having a wonderful week so far. With that said, I would love to read what you think. No matter how much you agree or disagree with me, I will respect and respond kindly to your comments. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes! 

Always, Alyssa

Changes for 2024

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We are 16 days into 2024 and should try using everything we learned in 2023 and make 2024 a better year. The end of 2023 rattled me to my core and pushed me to make a positive change, and I believe it will provide great opportunities. Of course, changes can be scary, but they are necessary and can make our lives better, or at least that is what I am hoping for. I never planned to go into 2024 with native and senseless thoughts about massive positive developments. We can all see nothing has changed with the hate-filled rhetoric circulating through the news daily. Unfortunately, there are limits to what we can do about this because it is the actions of others. However, in the same ways hate and anger can spread through lines of communication and become contagious, so can love♥ and kindness. I have noticed this many times in life when someone is negative and volatile, they cause my mood to change negatively. Other times when feeling negative and down, and another who was happy and upbeat, my attitude changed positively. I am saying this because it is a new year, and we must understand the importance of kindness, as this behavior can go a long way♥.

As I have mentioned, one change I am making for the new year is a career change. My class for medical coding starts Wednesday, and I believe this will be an excellent career change. Considering it is only a six-week program, it might not be a huge change, but it is a change, and I am excited. This program is much different from what I have been doing for the past several years, but along the same lines as what I initially planned to do with my life. There are several positive aspects of a career in medical coding, and one is I should be able to continue working from home. It is wild how easy it was to get used to working from home and working in an office setting sounds less appealing than ever before. It is not that I do not get along with people because I do, but I prefer to avoid humans as much as possible because most are ignorant and unpleasant. I might have been burned too many times by some people. I still say animals are way better than humans!

Another change I am going to try making in the new year is I am going to try to not allow stress to control my life. I have come a long way with this, but I still become overly stressed about things I cannot control. Of course, issues such as what happened last week with our sweet cat getting sick, I do not think anyone could avoid that kind of stress as I felt there was nothing, I could do to help him☹. I know I can eliminate some stress by not letting what others are complaining about or dealing with affect my life because I cannot fix anyone else’s life. I must learn to force people to handle their lives and not get myself involved. It might mean I need to remove some people full of drama and issues from my quiet and peaceful life. It is not easy to stop trying to help people because it is in my nature, but it also causes me too much unnecessary stress and pain.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I am sure there were more things I could say in this post, but I did not want it to get too long for you to read. I hope your week has started great and it gets better with each day. I would love the chance to read your thoughts about what I shared and will respond to comments as quickly as possible. Are there any changes you are planning to make in the new year? I believe many changes should happen in the country I live in and highly doubt they will happen, but I can still be hopeful! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Friday Eve Thoughts

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Why does it seem so many people have an overwhelming desire to own and use guns? Do people think guns are their only option for safety? The sounds guns can make are loud and terrifying. How can this thunderous and piercing sound be enjoyable? Besides being logical and intelligent enough to understand the dangers guns impose, I was traumatized as a child and never overcame my fears. It is crucial for everyone, especially those who own guns, to have a clear and complete understanding of gun safety.

There are still two months left in 2023, and the news has already reported over 500 mass shootings in the United States, which is extremely disturbing and upsetting. Unfortunately, these issues can instill fear in our society and cause people to avoid leaving their homes. Too many innocent people have lost their lives, and families were left behind to pick up the broken pieces because of gun violence. Every other developed country created laws after just one mass shooting and ended unnecessary gun deaths.

Why do these mass shootings continue to occur in the United States? Could the shooters be suffering from mental health issues and have little to no access to treatments? Those who struggle with mental instabilities need professional assistance to be able to live a fulfilled and happy life. There is a very negative stigma surrounding mental health, which may prevent some from admitting and accepting they have a problem and desperately need help. Sadly, the United States does not provide adequate and affordable mental health care to all citizens. Why does it seem impossible to have something so critical to the well-being of everyone offered? I understand healthcare is not free, but mental health should be much more important than it is presently. We can see what happens when mental health is overlooked!

Another massive problem that enables gun violence to continue to happen is the lack of gun laws and policies. When there was a gun violence-related incident in other countries, they took a firm stance and eliminated the problem. How did they do this? The governments in other countries created laws to ban guns and remove guns from the hands of their citizens. Did this eliminate all violent-related situations? Of course, not because when someone wants to cause harm to others, they will find a way. However, even with that said, there have not been any further gun violence situations. When there are over 500 mass shootings in 10 months, should something not be done to put a stop to this?

Unfortunately, we see this daily. Whether this is seen on the news, or we witness it somewhere else, hate-fueled rhetoric is toxic. This type of talk has rapidly become normalized in recent years. However, hate is wrong and NOT a way anyone should act. If I am not mistaken, we are all human beings, and everyone deserves the same respect and rights. Have you ever seen anything good develop from hate? I will assume your answer is no because the only thing I have seen hate do is create animosity and further danger. I believe we can be and do better!

I realize many people will disagree with what I have shared in this post, but I respect your opinions and will appreciate the same respect. Amazingly, people can disagree with one another in a mature, respectful way. Yes, I realize this is uncommon, but it can happen. I do not think everyone in the country should have guns because they are dangerous and deadly. Certain people should have guns, but not the entire population. We are not at war and should stop acting as if we are.

Our daily lives are already crowded with too much stress, demanding work schedules, melancholy circumstances, and the possibility of aggravations from others, both in person and online. Should we not be able to decide we want the best for everyone and learn to accommodate the needs and lives of other people? We should try to live in harmony with others, instead of being at war with others. This might seem like common sense, but we do not need to live in a constant state of war and fear, and we can live a happy and free life. I have worked on this post for several days and was not going to post it because I was afraid of what anyone reading it would think or say, but I remembered that we should be able to share our thoughts, especially ones that are meaningful and important without worrying about backlash and critics.

This post is different from what I normally do on Thursday because it is typically a pick-me-up post, which some might consider it to be. Of course, I know some will disagree and be against everything I have written, and I would love to understand how you are thinking. It is important to try to understand other people, and maybe minds will be changed. I am not trying to change the minds of anyone though because I am a firm believer, that we can think the way we think and there is nothing wrong with that. I hope you have had a good week, and you are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. I have my follow-up appointment with my pain management doctor today and I know it will go well because nothing ever changes. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Love Is Love

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What does pure love mean to you? Do you think there are any reasons why people should feel they need to conform to society, and should not be free to love who they love? While we are still in Pride Awareness Month, I want to share more of my thoughts about this. Of course, you are free to have your views and opinions, but mine are very liberal and equal. I believe people are born the way they are, regardless of what that might be. No person is going to wake up one day and decide they are gay, bisexual, transgender, or anything else people seem to think is okay to judge. No one is going to just make this type of decision because they know they will be judged, discriminated against, or even worse.

What gives someone the right to tell another human being that the way they are living is wrong? The people that feel that it is their right to judge another human for loving someone may not understand, but they do not have to. Unfortunately, most of the people that are being judgmental could be doing things that are unethical and wrong, so why are they so quick to pass judgment? Anyone that is loving another person is not causing anyone harm and they are not doing anything wrong. They are just living their life in a different way than others, and why is that wrong? I will never understand why there is so much hate towards someone just because of who they love.

I do not care who someone loves if they are loving. This world is too full of hate, and there is no reason for it. I might be wrong, but I think anyone that hates because of who another person loves is just scared of what they do not understand. If only we could try understanding things better or at least admit we do not have to understand because it is not something that is harmful. What other reasons could there be to hate when there is love involved? I have friends and family that are part of the LGBTQIA community, and they are good and loving people. I am proud of these people for not conforming to what our society says they should be!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope your weekend has been filled with things that bring you joy, and you were able to recuperate from the previous week because tomorrow a new week will begin. You do not have to agree with what I have shared in this post, but I would hope you could be respectful with any comments you make. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Law Enforcement violence

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I am sure that my question will be slightly controversial, but we all have and should have questions about the world and our lives. What exactly is the sole purpose of law enforcement “supposed” to be? I think it is normal to be nervous and even scared when we are pulled over, but NO ONE should ever fear for their lives. It should NOT matter the color of someone’s skin for how they are treated by the police, but unfortunately, it seems to play a HUGE factor in the treatment of an individual. Has this ever made sense to you because it as NOT and NEVER will make sense to me. I have said this before, but it still stands, it is now 2023 and we all should have evolved much more and instead too many continue to devolve at grossly rapid levels.

Many times, it tends to be a Caucasian officer that brutalizes an innocent and unarmed African American. I think most of us can remember George Floyd. After Mr. Floyd was murdered by Caucasian officers, there were mass protests demanding justice. One would think after that situation unfolded and the officers involved received consequences for their actions, law enforcement would have learned something, but they still have NOT learned anything and are continuing their ruthless, horrendous, and cowardly behavior.

George Floyd was NOT the only innocent African American that was dehumanized and victimized by law enforcement. We are only 33 days into 2023 and law enforcement has gotten even eviler. On January 3rd, Keenan Anderson, the cousin of Patrisse Cullor, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement died after being retrained and tasered 6 times by a member of the LAPD. Sadly, it was approximately 4 ½ hours after his encounter with the LAPD, Mr. Anderson died from suffering cardiac arrest.

Mr. Anderson had just been involved in a car collision when an officer ordered him to sit with his legs crossed on the sidewalk. He became paranoid and scared and said he needed water, which is not something anyone should be denied, especially after the trauma of an accident. Mr.Anderson was fearful when he was being questioned by law enforcement, so he panicked and tried to flee the situation. Of course, he was captured and detained by additional police. One of the officers shot Mr. Anderson with a taser for 30 seconds, uninterrupted. A few of Mr. Anderson’s last words, which bystanders clearly heard were, “They’re trying to George Floyd me”. This man had seen the news and was aware of how law enforcement treats Black Americans and was terrified. Who can blame him? We have all seen the news and the countless police brutality situations.

On January 7th in Memphis Tennessee, another young Black American man, Tyre Nichols was pulled over by police for what they “claimed” was driving recklessly. This man was a father of a 4-year-old child, according to his family was an avid skateboarder, and a nature photographer from Sacramento, CA. Since moving to Memphis, TN, shortly before the pandemic, he began working at a major company, FedEx.

Mr. Nichols was taken into custody on January 7th, involving two confrontations. During the initial encounter, Mr. Nichols attempted to flee the scene of a traffic stop as I am sure he was fearing for his life. Due to videos that were released of this encounter, it is clear the officers mistreated Mr. Nichols, which is a gross understatement. These officers dragged Mr. Nichols from his vehicle, shouting vulgar language throughout the entire altercation. Mr. Nichols only tried to run when one officer tried using his taser and then proceeded to chase him on foot. They were only about 100 yards from Mr. Nichols’s home, and he pleaded with the officers by saying, “I’m just trying to go home.” The officers started to kick, punch, and use their batons to beat him, while he was laying on the ground. He was able to utter one last word during the brutal attack, “Mom”. After being hospitalized from the brutal and savage beating leaving him unrecognizable, he sadly died later, on January 10th.

Lastly, and possibly one of the most disturbing and recent situations of police brutality in California. Anthony Lowe Jr was a 36-year-old, father of two, a double amputee, and a Black American. He was accused of stabbing someone, which I am not sure how it would possible, but we will never know Mr. Lowe’s truth. When the police approached Mr. Lowe, he was holding a knife and tried to get away from the police by jumping out of his wheelchair and hobbling away on his amputated legs. The officers “claimed” Mr. Lowe tried to throw the knife at them. Instead of trying to de-escalate the situation, they proceeded to fatally shoot him. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the paramedics that were called. According to the man’s family, he was suffering from a mental health crisis due to losing both of his legs after a previous attack from law enforcement one year ago in Dallas, TX.

What is it going to take for law enforcement to act appropriately and kill someone before they talk to the person? Many law enforcement people are in prison for murder, which includes the officers involved in George Floyd and Tyre Nichols’s murder. I have said that we need better gun control over Americans, and I think that needs to include the police because they need to learn how to de-escalate situations and get answers before killing someone. NO ONE should ever be murdered by police because they are “supposed” to be here to serve and protect. I understand all people need to become a police officer is a GED, but maybe there needs to be more involved because this senseless and terrible behavior NEEDS to change.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my site and read this post. As I said, I know this topic is controversial and many will disagree with me, but this is something that has been bothering me. It took me several days to write this because I would get to upset to continue writing. I would like to be able to read your thoughts about this topic and I will respond as quickly as I can. I hope you have a good day! Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Saturday Thoughts

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Today is Saturday, which I have been waiting for since Monday. How was your week? My week was rather long, and I am still adjusting to the cooler temperatures. Last week, I was unable to do a post on Monday due to the leftover migraine issues from Sunday and I also did not do a post yesterday, which was due to my lack of energy. I have had several ideas in mind of things I want to write about, and I am hoping to be able to do so this weekend as I do not have anything else pressing that I need to do besides laundry😊!

How do you enjoy spending your weekend after a long week? I would have preferred to sleep in longer this morning, but our older cat, Sundance had a different plan. Sundance did not think it was a good plan to let me fall asleep last night and kept walking on me and from what I guess trying to play. He drove me crazy for over an hour last night when I was trying to sleep, which almost caused me to just get up at 2:00 AM☹. He started again at 6:30 AM with the same shenanigans. I think overall, last night I think I was able to sleep for about five hours! It is a good thing I love our cats 😊as much as I do, or I would have been much more frustrated.

Next week is Thanksgiving (which I will talk about in another post), so I will only have to work four days, instead of five. I always say this and stand by it, but the shorter weeks always seem much longer. Honestly, last week things were a little slower at work so it is possible next week will be the same. I tried last week to help a newer person understand the work more clearly, which was honestly a little frustrating because I do not understand her miscomprehension. There are things about this person that I do not like, which is mostly due to her political views and something she said to me about it, but I was trying to ignore all of that. I know how unprofessional it is to discuss politics at work and tried to change the subject when she brought it up.

Over the years, I have realized how much common sense is lacking at least in the United States. It seems many do not know what common sense is anymore and it is not something that can be taught. I do not understand where it went or if people ever had common sense, to begin with, but it is easy to understand if people could just try! Common sense is simply just a practical judgment concerning everyday matters, or a basic ability to perceive, understand, and judge in a manner that is shared by most people. Sounds easy, right? I think politics has made people lose their ability to think for themselves and have even a smaller amount of common sense!

Are there certain things that you hold onto because you believe strongly in them? Do you find that people that disagree with you will try to change the way you feel? The most important thing that I hold dear is treating people fairly. I do not care about unimportant things, such as the color of someone’s skin, who they love, where a person is from, or anything else that is superficial and does not matter. I think that a person shows their true colors in their treatment of other living human beings! I think that letting go of anger and resentment over things you never had any control over is very important in life because when we hate, it only diminishes the light in our lives. Why let another person have that much hold over you in your life when you cannot change anything that has happened? I have a lot more to say about this, but it will be in another post as this one is getting a little too long.

Thank you for visiting my site today and reading this post. I hope you are enjoying your weekend and doing things that bring you joy! I know there are things in this post that many will disagree with, and that is completely understandable, and your personal right. Regardless of if you agree or disagree with things I have said in this post, I would love to read your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Opinion overload

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Politics has been and always will remain a HOT topic. Political conversations can fuel passionate discussions that can lead to vehemently fierce arguments. Disagreements involving politics have destroyed and dismantled relationships of all types. I do understand that everyone has an opinion, which is their right, but I do not think it should create as much hostility and friction as it does. Unfortunately, the truth is none of us have any control over what happens in the political world. I may not be correct, but I do believe the only consistency with most politicians is they all have a difficult time understanding what the truth means.

Many people have their views and thoughts on certain topics engrained in them. I do not mean these thoughts were built into them from birth because as we grow, we determine our world views. My personal views on many of the HOT topics, we have all been told not to discuss with family and friends are very different from my mother who raised me. Honestly, the reason for my political views is that I am a true believer in equality, and I do not judge people based on anything besides their treatment of others.

November is the mid-term election, so there is a lot of talk going on regarding this now. The one that is standing out in my mind currently is the candidates in Georgia. The person that is running for the US Senator on the Republican side, Herschel Walker, makes my blood boil. The things that have come out of his mouth have been clean and bald-faced lies and he is against everything that I believe in. I do not understand how a so-called “man” that has paid for a woman to have an abortion can now be against it, even in cases of rape and incest. The man is a hypocrite and a disgrace to humanity.

Most of the politicians in the United States after from a much older generation and are stuck in the past. They have not evolved to the level the country requires. Once these politicians get to a certain again, they should be forced to retire and allow the younger generation an opportunity. Of course, certain people are still in office as senators or governors that I strongly dislike because their views are still from another time, and I think they are not only disrespectful but extremely offensive. The United States is “supposed” to be a free and welcoming place, but in my opinion, is anything but what it “claims” to stand for.

It breaks my heart to see on the news the constant and unnecessary violence. There is NO logical or rational reason for people to fear going to public places because of random shootings. I was ignorant of the level of hatred in the country I live in for most of my life, but now I see that it has always been an issue. It seems like the problems we are suffering from have a band-aid put on them, but they are just a temporary fix and NOT an actual solution.

Situations regarding abortion and gay marriage are topics that enrage me. The abortion law was put into place 50 years ago and it made sense. This gave a woman the right to her body without a government dictating what was allowed. Of course, this law was overturned this year and was the WRONG decision. I strongly believe that it is a woman’s body, and no one has a right to decide what happens in her body. Even though people allow their religious views to influence how they feel about abortion, that should not force a victim of rape to have to carry a reminder of the worst day of their life for nine months.

Gay marriage became legal in 2015. This is not causing anyone any harm and is simply about love between two people. Just because we do not understand, or something makes someone uncomfortable does not mean it should not be allowed. Love is love and not something criminal. I do believe people are either born gay or not and it is not something they wake up one morning and decide to be.

It seems that the world is on opinion overload, and many do not try to understand the way others think. We do not have to agree with others on everything, but we do need to be respectful of their thoughts. If you know you disagree with another person on something, it is best to evade that topic and avoid unnecessary arguments. We already know that people have strong opinions on topics such as politics, religion, abortion, and sexual preferences, so these should be avoided at all costs.

Thank goodness it is Saturday, and we can rest or do whatever else we choose. How was your week? For some reason, last week felt insanely long and I was exhausted by the end of the day yesterday. Do you have anything special planned for the weekend or will you just do your best to recover from the week? My plans are the latter and recuperate from the week.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and I do apologize if anything I mentioned was offensive because that was never my intention. I would love to read your thoughts and I will respond to your comments as quickly as possible. I hope you enjoy your weekend and stay as safe as possible. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Sunday thoughts

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Full disclosure and I am sorry in advance. I know I am mentioned the following statement multiple times over the years, but it still stands to be true, and I feel is worth repeating. Although life can be complicated and exhausting at times, life is short. No matter what we go through or how overwhelmed we feel, we should never give up and must do what brings us the most joy. We do not need to explain ourselves to anyone because this is our life. Other people may not agree with how we live our life or any of the decisions we make, but no one needs to understand why we made certain decisions. As long as we are not causing harm to anyone else, it should not matter how we are living our lives. 

Over the past several years and the first days of knowing what COVID was, and the damning effects it inflicted, many have been stressed and scared. These feelings are normal because COVID has killed so many. I am sure everyone has heard another strain that is more contagious making its way through the world. The new strain BA.5 has caused illness in people that have been vaccinated and boosted, which has been upsetting. However, we all must keep our vaccinations current because, without them, the chances of survival decrease significantly. It does seem as though anytime we think we have seen the last of COVID, something new appears.

I do understand that many people were hesitant about the COVID vaccine when we were first introduced to it, and many refused to get the vaccine because it was so new. We are all entitled to our opinions, but if we look at how many unvaccinated people have died when they got COVID to the number of vaccinated people that had a breakthrough infection and survived, it seems like an easy and logical decision. Scientists have stated that those who get the newest strain of COVID that are vaccinated have experienced less severe symptoms and heal faster than those who are unvaccinated. Recently, a friend of mine got sick with COVID. She has an underlying condition and was double vaccinated and had the booster, she has made a full recovery but might not have if she was not vaccinated. I think the decision to be vaccinated or not is a gamble with our lives and I am not a gambler!

Another issue everyone around the world is experiencing is the unbearable heat! Yesterday I had to go out to do a few things, which I normally do not have to do. The heat was so awful that walking from my front door to the truck caused more dizziness and irritation. Do you wonder why the heat is so out of control? Is there any doubt that global warming is real? The healthiest people in the world cannot tolerate this heat, so for anyone who battles with health issues, it can feel like their life is being sucked out of them. Extreme temperatures have always caused me additional problems with my Multiple Sclerosis, but the extreme heat is making things 100 times more intense. I told my husband yesterday that I am not leaving the house during the day anymore until at least November. I did look ahead at what the weather was going to be like next week and it looks as though more miserable days with heat are coming!

What are some of the most important things in your life? Do you think anyone should have to explain why they love who they love? Does it seem like there is too much hatred filling this world? I am unable to understand hate and I do not think I ever will understand it because, in my opinion, we are all human and deserve to be treated fairly and with compassion. We will never know what someone else is going through in life unless we try. Sometimes a person will have an unpleasant attitude because they are struggling with something in their life, but it is possible they just need someone to understand and offer them love. Do you ever think that being kind to another person might have a HUGE impact on their life and make a difference? I do without a doubt!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a good weekend and staying safe. I am looking forward to reading your comments and hope that you have enjoyed this post. I will respond to all comments as quickly as I can. It is a little sad the weekend is becoming to an end soon and we will be getting ready for another long week, but if we view each week as an opportunity, it might make it a little easier😊! Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Stand up for rights

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On June 24th, the US Supreme Court decided amongst themselves and others with the same ideology to overturn a landmark decision made in 1973, Roe vs Wade. As it should have, this incredibly unethical and terribly flawed decision has caused an uprise in the country. We were supposed to be evolving in our lives, not devolving, and creating additional turmoil in a country already overflowing with hatred! The ruling regarding Roe vs Wade was brought into light almost 50 years ago when the thought processes of the people had not advanced to a kinder and more understanding way, which was the way things were in the past.

Please allow me to explain more about the way I feel about what has taken place. I am not pro-abortion, but I am pro-choice and believe women have the right to decide what happens with their bodies. Not all pregnancies were meant to go full-term, and it is not necessarily murder. Sometimes deciding what is best for the unborn child and a mother may seem unconventional and cause disagreements, but it should remain a choice. If a mother knows she does not have the means to provide a good and happy life for a child, why should the unborn child have to endure a difficult life? It is already challenging enough for people to survive this unpredictable and demanding life without dealing with hardships that could be prevented.

If the United States was truly a “free” country, there would not be a question or argument about a woman having the right to decide what happens with her body. Clearly, this is not the case because of the Supreme Court. It does not matter anymore if the pregnancy was from rape, incest, or merely an accident, abortion is now the choice of each individual state. I am an empathetic person and do not feel any woman or child needs to suffer the consequences of an unwanted pregnancy. A child’s life does need to be valued, but can they be loved unconditionally if they are the product of rape or incest? Are those that are making an abortion difficult going to care for a child of incest and possible birth defects this may cause?

Unfortunately, there are people out there that do not have the means to afford birth control or to see a doctor to obtain birth control. What about the men involved? Why do they not have to suffer any consequences and why do some men think all they had to do was one small thing to become a father, but they do nothing else with a child’s life? Sex does not make them a father but being there and helping does! It enrages me that some men have unprotected sex one time, which causes the woman to be pregnant, but they do NOTHING to support the mother or child. If a woman’s right to abortion is compromised, why should men get off free?

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court made same sex marriage legal in all 50 states. There was NO reason why this should have been an issue in the first place. Love is love and should NOT matter if it is the same sex or opposite sex, as it does not cause anyone any harm. Seven years later, some within the Supreme Court want to change this again and make same sex marriage and relationships illegal. I do not understand if these individuals fear what they do not understand or maybe they prefer the same sex and are afraid of what people will think. Again, if the United States is a “FREE” country, what gives anyone the right to say who one should love or not?

What does love mean? Is there anything in the definition of love that says you can only love someone of the opposite sex? I have never seen this in any definition and think that love is love. Who cares if someone loves another that is the same sex or opposite sex? The problem with people that want to put restrictions on love is, that they do not understand what it means to love and probably lack love in their hearts. Of course, so many want to quote the bible, which I think is a weak and ignorant person’s way out of understanding. Again, if this is a free country, why does it matter who someone marries? Just as long as love is involved, no one is getting harmed!

Considering this is “supposed” to be a “free” country, everyone is entitled to their opinions, but should those opinions weigh in on the choices people make for their lives or what they are able to do with their bodies? Of course, when something is harmful to the lives of other people, there should be laws in place to prevent and protect it. I realize some people believe abortion is murder. With that said, what is worst for an unborn child to be born into a life where they will not be safe, offered food, and a room over their head, OR to have an unwanted pregnancy terminated? Why should a woman that is raped be forced to carry her rapist’s baby for nine months and go through delivery, and either keep the baby or give it up for adoption?

These topics are controversial, and I am sure what I have said will cause people to be angry, but if my views cause you to be angry, please explain to me why. I want to understand why anyone thinks anyone’s life should be controlled, especially when they are not harming anyone. I understand abortion can be viewed as harming an unborn child, but their life might be worst if they are born. And what harm does someone cause by loving someone of the same sex?

Thank you for taking the time to visit my site and read this post. I do understand that not everyone is going to agree with anything I have said, and I do know you have the right to your opinions. I am just a firm believer in equal rights and do not think anyone’s right should be ignored. Life is so short, and we only get one chance, so why can we all not be considerate of others? Why should anyone be forced to change who they are or why should a woman not get to decide what happens to her body? Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes.

Always, Alyssa

World of Hurt

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I think we can all agree the past several years dealing with COVID fears has not been easy. The COVID pandemic put our lives on hiatus. All the things we wanted to do and took for granted were halted. It was not easy to be stuck at home all the time and only see the same four walls, day in and day out. While COVID has not vanished from existence, many have taken the necessary precautions by getting the vaccine. I still have hope that life can start becoming closer to the normal we once knew, but I do understand things do not always work out the way we want them to.

The truth is, we are only offered one chance at this life, so we should not waste any time on anger and hate. Instead, we should always continue growing, changing, learning, and striving to improve. Each day we encounter numerous challenges and struggles, which even though it is not easy to see in the moment, make us stronger and more courageous. No matter how difficult the challenges we face seem, if we can think of them as opportunities, they might get easier.

We have been dealing with stress and loneliness due to COVID for so long, that I can hardly remember what life used to be like. I cannot remember what we used to do on weekends or vacations. The only way I can view weekends now is time I do not have to work. It seems like for years we have had nothing to look forward to or be excited about.

Although I know cases and deaths from COVID have decreased, there are still lingering fears in my mind that I cannot erase. Besides COVID, other terrible things are occurring too often. I understand the United States will not take away the people’s right to guns, but something needs to change. We should not have to fear going to a grocery store, hospital, mall, movie theater, out to dinner, or children going to school. Gun control may help save lives or at least lessen the chance of an unstable person being able to purchase a gun. Assault rifles and semi-automatic guns are not meant to be in the hands of ordinary people and should only be used during war times. Schools, stores, restaurants, and hospitals are not acts of war.

Mental health has been a serious issue for decades, but it does not seem like anyone is trying to make changes. Those that suffer in silence and alone need to feel comfortable asking for help, without fear of ridicule, judgment, and not having the ability to afford help. There are too many people battling addictions, which can lead to depression and possibly death. Why should people be forced to suffer without any viable help? The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but the citizens cannot afford help, healthcare, or medications. That just does not seem right to me!

Unfortunately, we continue to live in a world of fears. We should all try to understand others and help when we can. Of course, we need to try putting our needs first because if we are not well, we will not be able to help anyone else. Putting our needs first is not selfish, which I do tend to have a hard time understanding because has always been in my nature to put other’s needs ahead of my own. This is something I am working on and know I will succeed with someday.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you found what I have shared today meaningful. I am looking forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as I can. I hope you are enjoying your weekend and remaining safe. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa