Click to Empower

I got this from my moms blog. Thought I would put it on mine as well for those who visit here.

Most times domestic violence victims remain with their abusers due to financial constraints. They have children who they believe, (falsely in most cases) that they are not able to support or take care of. They do not have access to the household finances. Their paychecks are turned over to the abuser, they are given a small allowance with which they must manage the household. They are not allowed to pursue their education.There are a programs and funding sources out their that support domestic violence centers to assist these victims to escape their abuser, to move on with their lives. Sources that allow centers to counsel survivors, educate them about the dynamics of domestic violence. But that is where our assistance stops. Most times we do not have the funds to actually provide them finances for specific things.

The Allstate Foundation is trying to change that. They have established the Education and Job Training Assistance Fund. It was established by The Allstate Foundation Domestic Violence Program to channel small grants to adult domestic violence survivors to help them achieve their educational and professional goals. This fund enables domestic violence survivors to pursue long-term financial security by providing much needed assistance to address barriers often not covered within traditional financial aid resources.

It covers education, training and job-related expenses including:
Books and supplies for school
Job skills trainingCertification fees
TuitionRegistration fees
Requirements for jobs, such as uniforms
Child carePublic transportation
Fees for computer access

How can you help fund this program? See that button on my sidebar? The one that says "Click to Empower?" For every click The Allstate Foundation receives $1 will be donated to the Education and Job Training Assistance Fund, up to $300,000. This money will then be used by the Foundation to help survivors of domestic violence improve their lives and the lives of their children.

Do me a favor, click on it today. Now.....I'll wait.....

Thanks, now if you go to their site, you can read some Survivor stories. You can also pick up the code to install the button on your site. Just one small thing you can do to help domestic violence survivors.

OMG! Husbands SUCK sometimes!!

So, I did our taxes on H & R Block the other day. Was really excited because this would be the first and only year that we would ever get a significant amount of money back. We would also be able to write off the addoption expenses for our son. Well, I get this notice in my e-mail today that the information on our son did not match up with what the IRS has. That I needed to call either them or Social Security. So, I tried to call them, 3 different times, stupid automated thingy kept giving me the run around. So I call SSA. To find out that I have yet to change my sons name with the SS office. Well, nobody told me that I had to do that. How was I supposed to know. The lawyer we used did everything concering his birth certificate, I gues I just assumed that she had taken care of everything that needed to be done. She never told us that we would need to change the name with SS. BUT, that is not the problem, the problem is, when my husband found out that I didn't have a SS card for our son, he freeked out and started this big huge argument. And I said to him"Whats he gonna do with it, try to get a job!" I have his SS number, the name just has yet to be changed. Nothing that can't be resolved with a trip to the SS office. He just went on and on. Couldn't beleive we were arguing over that. Was amazed. So I aksed him, that if having a SS card for our son was such a big deal, why didn't he get it taken care of or ask about it sooner. Ofcourse, his dumb ass had no reply to that. "Well, I just assumed you had done it." So, yes I replyed, (and you know what I said) YOu know what they say about people who assume!! Jack ass. As you can tell, im still pissed at him over that.

Im back!!

I got this qusion thingy from my mom who got it from lords knows who, so i figuared i would do it too. So here goes.

1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? Ya, hope its a girl!

2. Do you trust all of your friends? I don't associate with people I don't trust

3. Would you move to another state or country to be with the one you love? yes, left Goeorgia to get back together with an ex.

4. Do you believe that everything happens for a reason? Yes

5. Can you make a dollar in change right now? yes, that is the only dollar I can make

6. Which one of your friends do you think would make the best doctor? None of them. were all squimish.

7. Are you afraid of falling in love? No, been there done that.

9. Is there someone who pops into your mind at random times? Yes, my ex. very random though

10. What’s your most favorite scar? The only scar I have is from my tubal preg. don't thinks its my fav.

11. When was the last time you flew in a plane? Christmas 2004, Washington state for Christmas

12. What did the last text message you sent say? Can't remember...I text alot

13. What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex? Can't think right now

14. Fill in the blank. I love ________. .Jorden

15. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Finish college

16. If you were to wake up from being in a coma for an extended time who would you call? My son. Then I'd make somebody by me a cig!

17. How many kids do you want to have? 2 at the least. But as many as it takes to get a daughter.

19. Where was your favorite picture taken? With my grandparents.

20. What’s your middle name? Lin..I know, what kind of spelling is that. I was named after a sunken fishing boat!

21. Honestly, what’s on your mind right now? Getting this thing finished.

22. If you could go back in time and change something, what would it be? I would have listened better when may parents attempted to teach me how to budget money!

23. Who was or will be the maid of honor/ best man in your wedding? Melissa, but were not really friends any more.

24. What are you wearing right now? Pagama bottoms and t-shirt

25. Righty or Lefty? Righty

26. Best place to eat? Mexican rest. in St. Leo

27. Favorite jeans? 8 sizes ago I had a fav pair, not now!

28. Favorite Animal? cats

.29. Favorite juice? Carn-strawberry

30. Have you had the chicken pox? yes, long long time ago.

31. Have you had a sore throat? yes

32. Ever had a bar fight? Threw some guy against the wall for putting 5 dollers down my mothers pants, but that wasn't really a fight

33. Who knows you the best? Kristen

34. Shoe size? 9 wide load

35. Do you wear contact lenses or glasses? nope, but probably should for night driving.

36. Ever been in a fight with your pet? yes. little shit

37. Been to Mexico? nope

38. Did you buy something today? nope

39. Did you get sick today? sick of hearing my son winning

40. Do you miss someone today? no

41. Did you get in a fight with someone today? my son over how many bananas he is allowed to eat.

42. When is the last time you had a massage? What's that!!

43. Last person to lie in your bed? hubby

44. Last person to see you cry?hubby

45. Who made you cry? probably bills

46. What was the last TV show you watched? Go Diego Go!

47. What are your plans for the weekend? Don't know yet

48. Who do you think will repost this? not sure, not many people read my blog.

49. Who was the last person you hung out with? Alyssa,

50. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY, what would you say? Depends, do I already have my son?