Females in Utah Need to MOVE

Dear Utah:

SHAME ON YOU!

With hatred,
Me

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Over the last few weeks, my coworker and I have been following the news, as it breaks on Jezebel, about a new law that was being formed in Utah centered on miscarriages being equated to murder. Early drafts of this new legislation stated that any woman that miscarriages for any reason could be tried for murdering their unborn child. This includes miscarriages related to being involved in car accidents or falling accidentally. Utah appears to believe that all miscarriages can be prevented if the woman is being responsible and protective of her fetus. In all actuality many pregnancies go unrecorded since it is well documented that the first trimester is the most dangerous for a fetus. A large number of women never know they were pregnant to begin with.

Sadly, the law has passed. Fortunately, some of the language has been toned down, but the state has still criminalized miscarriages. The law has opted to define miscarriages that can be tried for homicide as those that result from "reckless acts". Reckless acts are broad enough that the term does nothing to help protect women from individuals that wish to try them under this insane ruling.

In the latest article, there was a link to the actual law. I tried to read through it and failed miserably. This experience makes me wonder why laws are written in this way. Why is the law written in such a way that the average citizen cannot understand what it states? I consider myself a relatively intelligent individual. If something is passed that is going to change my world (assuming I am an unfortunate female who lives in Utah) I feel like I should be able to review and process the information. But I honestly sat at my computer for at least 15 minutes and couldn't get past the first section without feeling like I was missing how the law worked as it appeared to me that miscarriages were actually ok...?

I hope other states do not continue on this path especially since New York, Delaware and Iowa have similar laws already in place.

U-S-A U-S-A U-S-A.... u-s-a u-s-a.... u...s...a... gossip girl?

Two weekends ago I went out to celebrate some friends' birthdays. We started the evening by gathering at an apartment for some snacks and drinks. The Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics occurred the night before, so it was felt that the games should on in the background. Originally, the plan had been to only be at the apartment for less than an hour and to then head onto the first of two bars. The Olympics, however, had other plans for us.

Before we knew it, everyone was focused on the tv chanting U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A any time an American athlete was shown in an event. The behavior was addictive. Normally, I am not a particularly patriotic person, July 4th is mainly about fireworks for me, but being in that living room with 20 others cheering and throwing their arms up in excitement just got me going. I was excited to be an American citizen.

Eventually we realized we needed to move on as we had been cheering for almost two hours, and well sadly, bars close early in Boston so we needed to leave if we were going to be able to order a few rounds. :)

The next morning I thought about the great emotions that I felt while watching those first few Olympic events and wanted to get them going again. So, for the next week or so, I made sure to turn on the Olympic events every night I was home. Watching them alone didn't quite get me as excited as when watching in a group but still I became a loyal viewer. Once we hit week two, I realized I missed tv.

There were great moments during those first 8 or so days, then, I began yearning for Modern Family's quirky antics, Vampire Diaries mindless plot, and Biggest Loser's edge of your seat weigh-ins. NBC may have sole rights to televise the Olympics, but all other networks have taken note and opted to stop with their programming. I just need a little variety...

Gossip Girl, please come back!!! I miss you dearly. At least I almost got a Georgina fix while watching 17 Again.

CURLING!

Yes, figure skating is fun to watch. Yes, mogul freestyle looks like it might be the most painful thing to do to your knees. Yes, speed skating can result in some insanely bloody injuries. Yes, the biathlon has to be the weirdest two events meshed together ever imagined.

But

Curling is by far my most favorite sport to watch at the Winter Olympics. The event was invented in the UK and all the stones come from Scotland. The idea of sweeping ice with a broom to change the direction or speed of a huge hunk of marble on an ice rink that looks like a shuffleboard floor is just something that makes me smile immediately.

I was able to catch the second half of USA's female team playing against Japan. At one point the Americans had to take a time out. Which is a little crazy considering they are able to talk and stand next to each other the whole time. They needed to consult with their strategy coach - not to be confused with their main coach. All teams of four people need at LEAST two different coaches, duh. It came down to the last end (or inning if you will) before a winner could be declared. The last two stones were so close that a judge needed to come out with a special measuring device to determine which team was closer. If the Americans were closer there would be an overtime end, if it went to Japan, the game would be over. Sadly, it went to Japan.

I do hope there is another chance to watch this sport. There is just so much unnecessary shouting!

What American Wears this Apparel?

Ok so if you have talked to me in the last few days, you have probably heard me utter the question in this posts title...and you all responded the same way.

A) you laughed - because it is funny
B) you agreed - because it is true

American Apparel is a store that I was told was AMAZING and AWESOME. Someone even went as far as to tell me that they thought it was my style. Now, I will be the first to admit that my taste in clothing can be questionable at times but there is no way my style can be confused with an 80s flash dancer crossed with a ballerina. I think everything in there is made of spandex. Also, I am pretty sure there are no snaps, zillers or buttons...

I have been looking for a strapless nude leotard for kickball - don't ask. I ordered one from U.O. but it was too small and so I need to return/possible exchange it. When I was walking by the American Apparel on my way home I thought to myself, of course! go to spandex city. I go in there. They don't have one! After searching through all the racks I eventually find something close to what I want but its bright green with black poka-dots. That is when I noticed none of their leotard-ish stuff comes in skin colors. I feel like they are missing the point most people use spandex...




But hey, there clearly has to be someone out there who needs a full cotton jersey unitard (3 pack!)...



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Pregnant women love spandex body suits? American Apparal seems to think so!

In the interest of full disclosure I will admit I like their socks and tights.