Shut up and go [or dont] -- why I think marijuana should be legalized

Within every family, there's loads of conflict at every turn. Whether it's "so and so did/said this to/about me" or "I can't be in the same room as this person. EVER!" there are problems. It can be part of your own family, or extended. Most people enjoy b*tching about their in-laws, exes, second cousin 6 times removed [whatever].

With that premise in mind [and I really didn't want to post anything like this, but I figured my blog, where hardly anyone goes to, was a better place to get this off my chest than a FB status update], when it comes to family functions and get togethers [i.e. reunions, weddings, holidays, birthdays, etc], sit down, shut up, smoke a joint, and enjoy yourself!!

Since my wedding is coming up, I'll use it as an example. I wish I could invite the world to enjoy my wedding. I have been working super-hard [off & on] in order to pull of a decent event that flows great with decorations, music and activities so everyone there will enjoy themselves for the entire weekend. I don't think I have pulled out the, "it's my wedding, I'll do it how I want" card. Maybe once. Maybe. But Most of the time I let the discouraging things people say pass, or I cry. Of course, that's not to say I compromised; because I'm still the same ol' stubborn b*tch I've been since puberty. :D

But I can't let everything slide by. I want everyone I hold close to my heart to be at C's and my wedding. In other words [please read slowly and enunciate everything]: you will probably run into someone you don't particularly care about or flat out despise. Kapish? Who are you to say who I should allow to be there? C & I have gone through my list dozens of times to make sure I don't invite excessively. Every single person we invite are people I would rather starve for a month than not include them in the fun.

And that's essentially what we'd be doing. C and I are paying for the wedding ourselves. Yes, we have help [to be mentioned in full *hopefully* in the program--but EVERYONE will know somehow], but it's minor help compared to the total cost. Comprende? I have been putting in massive overtime [my work schedule: 5:15am-2:30pm without lunch or breaks] to be able to afford just the basics. C's been working just as hard, though he doesn't get the o/t pay.

So, when the time comes around that you get an invite and you want to know if "so and so" is going, call me, text me or e-mail me to ask. Then you can decide whether or not you can be an adult and breathe the same air as that person for 1 weekend. I'm not asking you to forgive and forget. Far from it, because I know how it feels to be so passionate about something that causes you moral grief. What I am asking is that you just don't cause a scene. The VERY last thing I want is drama on a day where my #1 person is proclaiming their love for me forever and ever, and I for him. Unless it involves bees. Because I will create my own drama if they are around.

There's a few options for you now:

1. surround yourself with people you enjoy there so you can have a fun time without drama,
2. smoke some pot to relax [sorry, no alcohol for the haters, I will assign lookouts]--ask and you shall receive,
3. be kicked out. I will not stand for your intolerable actions, no matter how justified you think they are at the time. save it for your dime, not mine,
4. don't come. Send a card saying you're sorry you can't make it. I don't need reasons.

This stands for Justin and Saranade's wedding too. Don't taint their fun. Because believe you me, I will kick you out if you want to throw your hatred around on their day.

*breath in* *breath out*

Next... I ask that you don't make anyone but ME feel bad for something to do with MY wedding. C has the final word, and he won't hesitate to take away your invite if it's making me miserable.

Thanks!