Just the beginning?...

So, it has taken me absolutely FOREVER to actually get online and start up this whole "blogging thing". I have a few friends who keep asking me, " Ashley, when are you going to start your blog?" I've said "soon" so many times that I think those friends have just given up....ah ha!! I gotcha! Right when you think of just saying forget it, BAM! I actually do it. Well, I've started anyways. I wonder if this will replace journal writing for me? Probably not all together, because, lets face it, some of my journal writing is personal and not for everyone to enjoy. :) I think this will be more of a venting, pondering, thoughtful way to keep in touch with family and friends. I'm ok with that for now....we'll see what happens and if I really keep up with writing. I must admit, I do enjoy typing SO much more than writing. It's faster, neater, the only thing you can't do while typing is doodle, which I do ALOT of. I think it's ok though, trying to figure out all this computer layout stuff is going to keep me busy enough!! haha!  Well, I am really tired. I should be in bed right now.....should be, being the key term here. I've had a few discussions today about the state of our nation, the president, which way the government is heading.....some very scary topics if you ask me. My question to society is this: The Constitution of the United States was established so that we could live in a democratic nation. Why is it nowadays people are so eager and willing to let the Constitution fall by the wayside, just to let the "government and politicians" get what they want? Doesn't the term, "By the people, for the people" ring a bell to anyone anymore? Let's stop being lazy, pay attention to whats being said and proposed around us, and speak up for what we believe in. That's what living in America is all about people. Let's not forget that!!