tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47301060485070156332011-08-25T08:16:44.734-06:00...don't stop this train...Elliott &amp; Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833520427182074434noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730106048507015633.post-76449727874529158712011-07-22T12:18:00.011-06:002011-07-22T12:49:21.441-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M8dDeFGDkC0/TinGKDPUPrI/AAAAAAAAARg/rLnL54fM1fU/s1600/freedom222.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M8dDeFGDkC0/TinGKDPUPrI/AAAAAAAAARg/rLnL54fM1fU/s320/freedom222.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632250684974055090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Freedom - it is the coolest thing. I don't know whether to call it an idea, principle, ability, axiom or belief...but it really is amazing. With so many voices that speak to us (albeit sometimes it's more like yelling) it's easy to conform to the latest fashion and whatnot. For some reason it is harder to stand by yourself, regarding your beliefs, values and ideas, rather than be in the crowd.<br />Anyways, my point in this...entry is: What does FREEDOM mean to YOU?<br />For some it is the ability to pursue a certain job. For others it is knowing that they can think and say what and how they feel.<br />Freedom for me is:<br />-opportunity<br />-being able to act as I want<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-71VSa1BsM_Q/TinGDDHpkiI/AAAAAAAAARY/7W46qJEwSfg/s1600/price_of_freedom.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-71VSa1BsM_Q/TinGDDHpkiI/AAAAAAAAARY/7W46qJEwSfg/s200/price_of_freedom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632250564682813986" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">-not being oppressed because of my beliefs<br /></div>-being able to vote<br />-knowing that I am safe and secure<br />-a commitment<br />-the opportunity to have ambition<br />-going where I want to (physically and in life)<br />-the ability to grow<br />-a sacred privilege<br />-something that cannot be completely understood<br />-being able to walk outside and drink orange juice whenever I want<br />-worth sacrificing for<br />-a feeling of peace and security<br />-often taken for granted<br />-not being ridiculed for what I wear or think<br />-not being trapped or constrained against my will<br />-not free<br />-ennobling and motivating<br />-contagious<br />-worthy of our thanks everyday<br />-being united but never constrained<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IXo_YTtM5_s/TinFVPkLylI/AAAAAAAAARI/0boF0bQ-XP4/s1600/chain.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IXo_YTtM5_s/TinFVPkLylI/AAAAAAAAARI/0boF0bQ-XP4/s200/chain.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632249777749740114" border="0" /></a><br />-a blessing that everyone is entitled to<br />-hard work<br />-putting faith in others<br />-...<br /><br />I'm sure there are many different ways freedom can be expressed. These are just a few of the things that it means to me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4730106048507015633-7644972787452915871?l=kristieelliott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Elliott &amp; Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833520427182074434noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4730106048507015633.post-85571176248025473162011-07-20T22:08:00.007-06:002011-07-20T22:39:39.132-06:00The old boy scout motto is correct! In this day and age we always have to be prepared. Who knows when the next Russian invasion will be... or when zombies will attack or...if the British ever come back...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u14jLXHWQQk/TiesywMSQ7I/AAAAAAAAAQY/VHt3p_kLENk/s1600/870exp_slug.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 345px; height: 82px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u14jLXHWQQk/TiesywMSQ7I/AAAAAAAAAQY/VHt3p_kLENk/s320/870exp_slug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631659846979961778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The point being, you always have to have ready. That's why we all should set aside extra food and water, savings and other necessities for a rainy day. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1I-XFuA_2ZE/TietMcg-V0I/AAAAAAAAAQo/XILG_jil3Cw/s1600/bushnell_circlex_popup.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 144px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1I-XFuA_2ZE/TietMcg-V0I/AAAAAAAAAQo/XILG_jil3Cw/s320/bushnell_circlex_popup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631660288374626114" border="0" /></a>Well, in order to be ready for any zombie apocalypse, the Weideman family has just purchased a Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun. It's perfect for hunting deer, elk, and fowl. Plus it can fend off hordes of zombies. Well here's some pictures!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G64UO6PHuEM/Ties_scc2SI/AAAAAAAAAQg/oolhwvLx_ps/s1600/plants-vs-zombie-papercraft-002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G64UO6PHuEM/Ties_scc2SI/AAAAAAAAAQg/oolhwvLx_ps/s320/plants-vs-zombie-papercraft-002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631660069312321826" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4730106048507015633-8557117624802547316?l=kristieelliott.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Elliott &amp; Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13833520427182074434noreply@blogger.com0