Something to make you laugh....for all the women!

So I finally got to a point at work today where I could take a small break to check my e-mail. Of course I had the usual junk mail and then the last one I looked at was a forward from my mom. I was just about rolling on the floor laughing when I read it. I showed it to my assistant manger, but she didn't think it was as funny, but I did, so I thought I would share with you ladies out there....be sure to read the whole letter. It starts getting good after the first paragraph!
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This is an actual letter from an Austin woman sent to American companyProctor and Gamble regarding their feminine products. She really getsrolling after the first paragraph. It's PC Magazine's 2007 editors'choice for best webmail-award-winning letter.

Dear Mr. Thatcher,I have been a loyal user of your 'Always' maxi pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuard Coreor Dri-Weave absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favorite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a menstrual period, Mr. Thatcher? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my time of the month is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Justa few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call 'an inbred hillbilly with knife skills.' Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-Hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customer's monthly visits from 'Aunt Flo'. Therefore, you must know about the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense moodswings, crying jags, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women.
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants... Which brings me to the reason for my letter. Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful I wanted to reach inside my body and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on the adhesive backing,were these words: 'Have a Happy Period.'
Are you FREAKIN' kidding me? What I mean is, does any part of your tiny middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness, is possible during a menstrual period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, James? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak, there will never be anything 'happy'about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahluaand lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local Walgreen's armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you have to slap amoronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like 'Put down the Hammer' or'Vehicular Manslaughter is Wrong',
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flex-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep. Always. . .

Best,
Wendi Aarons
Austin , TX


What's even funnier, is that we have all probably felt like this at one point or another when "Aunt Flo" came to visit. I don't think men will ever understand what "that time" is like for women....I once saw on something that all of our "problems" seem to start with MEN--
Menstrual Cylce, Menopause, etc. coincidence???

Missing my Grandma....

Most of you probably don't know, but on Friday February 15th, my Grandma Patterson passed away. For the past week, I have felt like there is just something missing. There is an empty spot in my heart. I miss her so much! I know she's in a much better place now and she's not in anymore pain, but it's still hard coming to the realization that I can't go home and have a special talk with her anymore or listen to her tell me her crazy stories that I love so much!

My grandma and I had a special relationship.....we could talk about pretty much anything. She knew stuff that my parents don't even know! (mom & dad-don't even bother asking)


I do have wonderful memories of my grandma though. One thing I will always remember is this past Thanksgiving she was in the hospital in Rotan. I was about to head back to San Angelo and I made a stop to see her before I left. My parents kept telling me to leave early because the weather was supposed to get bad....but that didn't end up happening. As I was sitting with my grandma in her hospital bed we were just talking about all kinds of things. Then she told me I better get going before it gets real bad out. For some reason I just couldn't leave yet. Then she asked me what was wrong and I told her nothing of course, but all that was going through my head was-This might be the last time I get to see and talk to her. Of course, she knew I was lying when I said nothing was wrong and then I started tearing up and she asked me a couple of things and we started talking even more from there......I probably sat in my Grandma's room for 3 or 4 hours talking to her that day. It started to snow and when I say snow, I mean it was was coming down hard. So Gram and I sat in her room talking and watching the snow fall...it was beautiful!


Grandma, I miss you! I know you're up in Heaven and one day we will get to spend eternity together. One of the things I couldn't be happier about is you being reunited with Grandpa...I bet you're telling him all about us! Like those times I always told you, "I'm so ugly grama". You always told me how beautiful I was and you loved to show Meg and me off to everyone! You are the best Grandma! You're crazy talks were the best! You always made me laugh and smile with your great sense of humor and love. I know you and Grandpa are watching over Dad, Mom, Meg, and Me...and I hope you are a part of everything we do! I miss you and I love you Gram!

~Love,

Courts

Meg, Grandma, Me and Dad on Christmas

WE LOVE YOU GRAM!

Europe here I come!

I can't believe I haven't written about this yet....I'm going to study abroad for a month!! We will leave May 23rd and return June 22nd!
Our adventure starts in Edinburgh, Scotland! We have class from 9:00 until 1:00 Monday-Thursday the first week and then free time Friday, Saturday, & Sunday to do whatever we want! Then class again M-F and that's it for classes!! Then we get to travel Europe the rest of the time!
We leave Scotland and go to London for 5 days and then depart London via the Eurostar and arrive in Paris, France!!!!!!!!! WoW!! Can you believe I'm going to get to go to the Eiffel Tower??! Me either!!! We spend a few days in Paris and then head by train to Verona, Italy!!
Am I a lucky girl or what?! All the while we are in Europe, we are going to all the beautiful sites you can think of and more!! Holyrood Palace, Roslyn Chapel, St. Andrews, Eiffel Tower, Westminster, Champes de Elysse, etc.
This whole thing doesn't even feel real to me yet!
I found out about this whole thing from a really good friend who is going (thank goodness I will have someone to experience this with). Our trip is basically paid for because we are getting scholarships that are going to be around $5,300 right now (maybe more) and that pays the way and more....the only thing we have to take is our spending money....(which of course is going to be a lot!)
Thanks to my parents....who are allowing me to do this! They are awesome!! You better believe I will have a million pictures to post when I get back! There's only one bad thing about this trip...I can only pack one suit case that has to be under 50 lbs. WHAT?! If you know me, then you know this is going to be almost impossible for me!
I'll def. be blogging more about this as time gets closer! I'm soooooo excited!!! Europe here I come! :)