Baby fever

Anyone else noticing an increase in the number of people who seem to be getting pregnant? More importantly, these individuals seem to be those who are not financially, emotionally, or mentally ready to care for another human being. It seems incredibly unfair for these individuals to be able to conceive and have children while there are FAMILIES struggling and trying and who are prepared to care for a child. Why are there NUMEROUS girls (yes, girls) who are getting pregnant, can't remember or can't find the boy (yes, boy) who they had sex with, and then saying they are so happy to have their baby and they can't wait to dress it up in cute clothes.

A CHILD is not there so you can dress them in cute clothes. It's mothers like this who raise irresponsible children who turn into irresponsible girls who get pregnant by boys they can't remember and boys who get girls pregnant and drop out of their lives forever.

Why is this such a point lost on society these days?

If you want something to dress up, get a pet. If you're even responsible enough to own a pet. (Preferably a cat because they'll fight back more than a dog, so you'll learn your lesson...just a thought).

Good grief. Selfish people seem to be everywhere these days, and it's discouraging to think where our society is headed with people thinking this way. How many people do you know who truly know what love is, what love is like, and how to love another? The babies being born into the world are being exposed to a world without knowing what love, responsibility, or compassion truly is, and that is a sad thought.

I pray for our youth, and pray that they will learn these things, and break the cycle. Let it end, please, let it end.

To Lasik or not to Lasik - Is that the question?

I have considered Lasik for a while, but haven't known enough people to really ask for personal experiences. Because we all know you can't trust the testimonials provided by the company who is going to take your money and stab you in the eye with lasers and blades.

Well, now they have bladeless Lasik. Which alleviates some of my anxiety. Plus they give you valium, also helps in the anxiety department. 'Cause heavens knows I would flip out at someone trying to pry my eye open without something to take the edge off, just saying. My anxiety is bad enough as it is without someone stabbing me in the eye.

I've talked to people who have had traditional Lasik (the kind with a blade) and have heard the common complaints weeks, months, and years out seem to be light halos at night around lights. Something I currently don't have, and something these individuals had prior to the surgery. I have also heard about severe dry eye. That scares me. 'Cause I know I don't want dry eyes. I already have allergies which make my eyes dry, red, and itchy when I am around dust, so making my eyes any drier sounds absolutely awful.

A lot of Lasik places are now offering free consultations, so perhaps I start doctor shopping for one who just makes sense, and one who accepts my insurance. Mostly because my insurance offers only a discount on the procedure, and I love discounts. (Who doesn't, right?)

I have one week until classes start, and hopefully I can get in this week to see some of these doctors.

Wish me luck!