Hakuna Matata

Children never cease to amaze me. They constantly bring up conversations that lead me to think about our amazing God.

I work as an assistant director in an elementary school's after school program. Today, as the other assistant director (Kate) and I were singing silly songs with a few kids outside, I thought about one of my favorite Disney movie songs: "Hakuna Matata" from The Lion King. For those of you who may not know (and if you do, you'll have the privilege of hearing it again), "Hakuna Matata" is Swahili for "There are no worries."

The Crooked Health Care Tango

As I was browsing through Facebook news feed this evening, an old classmate posted a news article link that had the following picture:

If you can't tell, that's President Jimmy Carter. I'll be a nice Southerner and say "bless his heart" before I go on. ;)

Never fear, Jenna is here!

I feel that it is my duty to Americans everywhere to explain the basics of this health care bill as well as expand on some interesting parts that people have questioned me about. I have read through many parts of the bill, and the bad definitely "outshines" the good since I have "howevers" lining up beside the "good".

Health care bill shenanigans

Between Obama blatantly saying to Democrats, "Ignore the polls, vote YES," and Nancy Pelosi's comment that Congress should just pass the bill and work out the kinks later, I just HAVE to say that I have had ENOUGH of this outrageous political behavior.

Feel free to read the, oh, 2,324 pages of Obama Care. I'll even post you a link to take a quick glance at Health care--Senate. Or you can read a quick summary provided by the House at Summary.

Here is MY summary:

The government wants to provide healthcare to everyone--specifically the uninsured. Yes, it is so very nice of them to extend their generosity... to give this opportunity to the uninsured by making all Americans pay for it even if we DON'T want it.

My heart is whole

As far back in my memory as I can go, I can always remember my parents and my grandparents telling me to "date only who you'd think would make a good mate." As I got older, they also told me to "save myself" for marriage. They didn't just give me the good ol' "it's what's right" or "that's what you're supposed to do" spill. They were honest, and my parents told me something that I never forgot: "You and your future husband will treasure being able to share your whole heart and his with each other." (Somewhat in my own words, but that's what I remember).

When I one day have a daughter and/or a son, I'd like to share this hypothetical story about giving your heart away... enjoy. (This rendition would be for a daughter).

Let's say you meet this wonderful, fantastic guy. Your relationship is amazing. You can tell him anything.

When someone else has the power

I'd like to think that I'd make a fantastic leader. I don't get an attitude with co-workers, superiors, and those beneath me. I like to think of the well-being of the entire group. I take others' ideas into consideration and adapt them as needed. And I certainly consider myself respectful, open-minded, and friendly. Yet, I use a firm and thorough "rod" (so to speak) when I lead.

The first of many

There comes a time in the life of Jenna J. where blogging becomes necessary. 

When I hear, read, and see so many things over the course of many months without writing about it... yes, my brain goes into overload. So, I had an epiphany the other night that it was TIME to go back to the land of "blog" and share with the planet my most interesting thoughts, ideas, theories, poems, songs, and anything else that my brain and fingers can produce.


Oh, how my poor phalanges have missed typing about politics, religion, and the best things that have happened to me in the last year.

As you can see, this picture can sum up THE best thing that has happened to me in the last year. 

Anyway, I will grace your computer screens with my stories and thoughts as time glides on. Please be a "follower" of life.liberty.happiness... I truly believe you will at least have a heart or brain poked by my words in the land of blog. 

Love, peace, and freedom,
Jenna J.