Where is PETA now??

Last semester I took a Horse Production Practices class where I learned the basics of horse care, nutrition and so forth. I was taking this class as the closing of the final American horse slaughterhouse was taking place. And I just want anyone who reads this to understand something. Before house bill 503 was passed 250,000 horses were being sent to American slaughterhouses where the meat and hides were then shipped to Europe and Asia where it is considered a delicacy. American slaughterhouses were under strict regulation regarding how the horses were to be killed. This bill was passed in 2008 which made it illegal to kill any horse for consumption of their meat. On the outside this may seem like a reasonable bill to those who are not educated, so let me educate you further. First of all lets think about this reasonably, If 250,00 horses were being slaughtered before this bill where are the the 250,000 horses now? Well there are a number of things that can happen to them. First, they can be shipped to Canada or Mexico where the slaughterhouses are still open, While Canada has some regulations Mexico does not. Mexican workers stab the horse in the back repeatedly until the horse dies. This is NOT the proper way to kill a horse, this will cause seemingly endless torture. Think about this, if you knew you had to die, would you rather be stabbed 70, 80, or 100 times in the back until you died, or would you rather be shot in the head guaranteeing instant death? Personally, I would want instant death. Another problem is that many believe their "unwanted" horse can easily be let loose in the wild and live a long healthy life. This cannot be more false. These horses are domesticated. These horses have been given their hay and protected from predators their whole life, what do you suppose will happen to them? They starve to death. There are refuges open, however they are above their limit as is. They absolutely cannot take anymore horses in. There are rehabilitation programs in place using horses (SL county jail uses such a program), but again they cannot take in anymore. What about auctions you say? The auction market is at an all time low right now, many instances people have abandoned their horse at the auction site. People simply cannot afford more horses. They don't have the means to support the horse, or they are just plain sick of it. PETA, how is this "humane"? please tell me because I am dying to know. So now I am forced to wonder, if PETA thought this was such a good idea, where are they now? They are most definitely NOT cleaning up the mess they have caused. It hurts me so much to know that these horses are suffering. Its ironic that those who were asking to stop the slaughters thought they would stop suffering when in truth they have caused more suffering on these horses than there ever has been.
Today I received an email from the Human Society of Utah saying that there is another bill being pushed through Congress that would stop the exporting of horses to Canada and Mexico. While I do not believe what Canada and Mexico are doing is humane, I am forced to choose the lesser of two evils. I would rather these horses die from a bullet, or (grudgingly) the knife than starve to death.

Now comes my plea, please people, PLEASE pass this information on. People are STILL not aware of the effects this has brought the industry. Together we can stop this foolishness, and hopefully reopen the American slaughterhouses.

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a whole bunch of nothing

So I realize you are probably all sick of my stupid post but I have nothing to write about, therefore this will likely be a boring post!

A few weeks ago Kelli, my roomie, mentioned that she wanted to purchase the game Truth or Dare Jenga. Probably a week later we were at Wal-Mart getting a few things and we thought about it so we wondered over to the games to find the prize. There was no prize! There wasn't even a Jenga game, just the generic Jumbling Towers game. We were bummed!! Then Kelli had an amazing idea, lets buy the generic game (which blocks aren't the same size, weird) for 5 bucks and make our OWN truth or dare . . . so we did. We haven't found anyone to play it with but here are some example truth or dares:
- Smear peanut butter under one arm and jelly under the other. Then wipe off each with a piece of bread to make a sandwich. Now eat it.
- What is the one question you don't want ANYONE to ask you
- Eat a food item off the tongue of someone of the opposite gender
- Smell everyones breath in the room and describe the scent
- Rate everyone of the opposite gender on a scale of 1-10
- Your spouse has been mysteriously transformed into a wild animal and the only way to change him/her back is to mate with them. What animal would cause you the least amount of psychological problems.
- Go outside and sing a children's song at the top of your lungs
- Beg the person to your left to spank you

You know, just some funny things. We think we are really funny . . . I don't know if anyone else thinks so as well.
Here are some pictures so its not a COMPLETELY boring post!If anyone is up for a good time, you know my number!


I guess I can say something else, I was on facebook the other day (stalking as usual) when I stumbled upon this group . . .
Its called "You Know You're in College When..." A lot of the things had to do with drinking and not remembering your weekends but there were some funny ones that are SO true for us in 25E such as:

High school started before 8am, but now anything before noon is considered “early.
Weekends start on Thursday. No... Wednesday.
Instead of falling asleep in class, you stay in bed.
Your underwear/sock supply dictates your laundry schedule.
Your trash is overflowing and your bank account isn’t
You wear the same jeans for 13 days without washing them.
Quarters are like gold.
You've traveled with bags of dirty clothes.
You pay $100 for a book you don't read once, return it four months later, and get $7.
It takes preparation... and 3 people... to take out your garbage. (see birthday post)
You start joining clubs because of the free food.
Visits home depend on how much money you have for gas.
You have no idea where your tuition money is going... technology fees? I think not.
Bicycles don't seem as lame as they did in high school. (SO true!!)
Most of your T.A.s are foreign...what's the deal?
Printers break down only when you desperately need them.
Going to the grocery at midnight is completely normal.
You've paid bills over $5... in coins.
A canceled class is almost as exciting as Christmas.
Taking a nap in the library is perfectly acceptable.
Your teachers swear in class and no one cares.
Christmas lights seem to be acceptable all year round.
You donate plasma even though you know it's pretty sketchy.
There's always a "question kid" in at least one of your classes, and you really wish someone would just tell him/her to shut the hell up (I LOVE THIS ONE!!!)
Laundry is an all-day event. (which was today!)
You've eaten cereal out of a cup... with a fork.
You run out of black ink and, instead of buying a new ink cartridge, decide blue is a nice substitute... adds a little flair
The food in your fridge may or may not be older than your little brother.
You attend insanely boring seminars because your professor offers extra credit. Hmm, maybe there will even be cookies or something...
You find alternate routes to class in order to avoid annoying organization booths and/or the preacher on campus.
You finish reading this and wonder how you can procrastinate next.

I this so impossibly funny . . . in fact I laughed just re-reading it. I can honestly say that I have done, or thought about nearly EVERY one of the things on here. I think its more funny to me then anyone else . . . sorry!

Um . . . what else? Kelli had a date yesterday with my horse friend Dave. That was apparently a good time!
My first Biology test of the semester is on Friday . . . wish me luck. Please??
I kinda got a job . . . a small unreliable job. I dog sit for my professor when she goes out of town. That should be fun!

I think that is all for now. Now you all can get off my case.

Sooo I don't know who remembers my post with pictures from upsidedowndogs.com but apparently they have a new website called dogsinoutfits.com
Its not quite as hilarious, but I thought this deserved a shout it.



Isn't it funny??

Exercise?

Okay so I have to make this quick because it's a friends birthday tonight and we're partying!
I just wanted to update everyone on a few things.

First:
You will never guess what the 3 of us are doing . . . That is right we are training for a triathlon. Now I'm pretty sure than it is a mini one but its something, right?? So far the swimming and running are gonna kill me, but I LOVE the bike. I guess I always have!

Second:
I remember a few years back I used to think my sweet sister Kellie and her roommates were so weird!! They would take pictures of all of them JUMPING!! Weird huh? Yeah, I didn't understand it . . . . and then I tried it. You get the SILLIEST pictures and I love it!! Here are some examples:Funny huh?

Third:
On that same night we took LOTS of pictures however I have strict instructions from the roomies that I am not allowed to post them. Blame them!

Fourth:
Ian introduced me to the neatest website! Its called Pandora.com and you input your favorite song or band/singer and it makes a whole continuous playlist of songs you would like based on that information. The best part is that it is COMPLETELY commercial free, none of these short Office Max clips, nope. NONE! I love it, it is always on now!! You know what I'll make it easy for you, HERE is the link. P.S. through this I have found how much I love Taylor Swift . . . but don't tell anyone I admitted it!

I think that is all for the day!!

Bahhhh

I know, its crazy two posts right after each other!! But this called for a new post!


That is right people, that is me, City girl and all, clipping the hooves of a pregnant Ewe! Cool huh!!

Speaking of Ewes, Why did the Ram run off the clif?


Cause he didn't see the EWE-turn!!!
Get it?
Hilarious!

So back to the picture today was the first day we actually got to play with the sheep and let me just tell you how fun that is!! Boy they are stubborn!

Its been a good time

So I have a few things on my mind right now.

First of all my birthday was this week and may I say it was probably the best. Not that I could explain why, it was just really good! I really missed my brother though, it was the first birthday I have every had without him and I'll be completely honest, I felt like a big part of me was missing. I cannot believe he has been out for a WHOLE year already but I still cant believe that there is still another year before I get to see him again!! I mean who wouldn't miss this face.Also my one roommate, Emily moved out which was very sad but Mads moved in which made me very happy. So the transition was bittersweet. Anyways, my point of this is that Mads and Kelli took me out to Firehouse Pizza and that was awesome! Here are some pics.Next, do you remember when I posted that video about voting a while back? I had all those celebrities and had a really cool message? Well check this out . . .


Another thing that I have been thinking about recently is how awesome my family is, I really am so lucky! I have the best sisters in the whole world who have all married wonderful men. I have the best brother anyone could ever ask for. My mom is the greatest, strongest lady I know who has the best cuddles when you're sick and my dad. Wow, I have such an awesome dad! Recently, I have felt like my dad and I have become closer than ever and I can tell him anything. Can I just tell you how good it feels to know you have at least 11 people you can count on plus many friends and other family. It is the greatest feeling in the whole world! In honor of them, the greatest picture I could find . . .
School is back in session and so far so good. I officially start working with sheep tomorrow and I don't really know what to expect yet. I fell in love with horses last semester but don't exactly see that happening with sheep. I just have a thing for companion animals and sheep don't really fit that part. I am still actively looking for a job and if anyone knows of anything let me know. I have never had such a hard time finding a job, ever. Welcome to a college town I guess. Other than that Biology is surprisingly interesting thus far and I hope it continues. We went to the library tonight and were VERY surprised to find human interaction extremely scarce. It appears as though no one studies until right before tests, I learned from last semester that maybe that wont work so well with me . . . unless its an essay test on horses, than I can pull a 92% out of my rear end.

Lastly, I feel the need to publicly thank Ian. He has been such a good support to me these last few months. I know that being away from each other has really stretched our relationship to its limit a few times but we have hung on and it has made us stronger. I cannot believe it has been a year and half already! Thank you for everything, for the phone calls each night, for riding FrontRunner for 2 hours just to see me, for understanding when PMS meets with finals, for making my birthday so amazing, but mostly for loving me. You are so sweet and I am grateful for all the times we have had . . . good and bad.