Random

Today I am writing about some stories I have read online. Feel free to comment on any of the articles! 

First up Ryan Fitzpatrick's decision to wear his wedding ring while playing football. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/sports/football/quarterbacks-unusual-call-wearing-his-wedding-band.html?hp
I first noticed this last year and thought it was a great thing. If he wants to wear his wedding ring to show that he is a loving and devoted husband then he should. I don't think people should find it odd since it obviously doesn't impact his ability to play football. I understand why he wears it but I understand why other players do not. It is risky to wear a ring when playing a sport. There are so many things that could happen, you can lose it, you could get it stuck on your finger, and you can ding it up pretty bad. 


Next up is Rude Trick or Treaters
http://www.parenting.com/blogs/parenting-post/erin-zammett-ruddy/halloween-etiquette-did-your-kids-have-any-last-night?src=soc&dom=tw
I obviously was not home for Halloween this year but spent the night on skype with my boyfriend since it was his birthday. He had bought candy to hand out and was greeted by some nice & polite trick or treaters, some rude trick or treaters and some kids who didn't really wear costumes. I understand that as kids grow into teenagers their interest in dressing up can diminish however if you are going out trick or treating you have to at least dress up. One girl wore a stuffed panda around her neck and said she was Panda Express. Rarely did I hear a kid say thank you and when I did it was usually coaxed out of them by parents. 


Then there were parents driving around in their cars. From what my boyfriend told me it was sprinkling out but the fact that the parents were too lazy to walk around the neighborhood is ridiculous. I say get an umbrella and walk around with your kids. It is all part of the experience. I wouldn't want my kids to remember halloween as walking around the neighborhood while I drive in the car. 

http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2011/11/02/rather-than-the-freshman-15-the-college-creep/?mod=WSJBlog&mod=blogmod
I never stayed on a college campus until this year so my freshman year was no different than any other year. I don't think I gained any weight but I know a lot of people who were worried about gaining weight once they headed off to college. I think this is a great article for self conscious people afraid of gaining the dreaded freshman 15. 

http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2011/11/02/reader-consult-how-much-would-you-pay-for-a-pets-medical-care/
This is a hard subject to touch on. My boyfriend and I have the greatest dog named Manny. I would do almost anything for that little guy. I would spend as much money as I could on medical bills but I can't see myself putting myself in debt over him. He is an amazing companion and I love him but if his medical bills are going to cost more than I have, I just don't know if I would be able to do it. I guess it all depends on how old he is when something happens and what it is. I was a nanny last year and the family I worked for had a terrible accident with one of their dogs. They had the dog from when she was a puppy and for 12 years she had stayed away from the car when it was moving. One day last winter she stood next to the car where the dad couldn't see her and he ran over part of her hip & leg. They couldn't lose her especially when the husband was the one who hit her. They spent a lot of money on medical bills but would do it all again. I say I would do as much as I could afford but I guess I wouldn't really know until I was put in the position, which *knock on wood* I hope never happens. 


http://wyrk.com/a-real-man-never-hits-a-woman/
I know this has passed already but I thought I would share this with everyone. It is a real problem in America. I know people who have been abused in a relationship and it is a scary thing. I urge anyone who is being abused physically or mentally to get help. You DO NOT deserve to be treated that way.