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Showing posts with label Brandy Bond. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brandy Bond. Show all posts

Sunday, March 27, 2011

$29.95 +Tax


Today I say farewell to my twenties and hello to the thirties. I came across this witty little piece written by Andy Rooney about turning thirty. It's comical, especially the ending and so I thought I'd share it with you! Enjoy!

Turning 30
by Andy Rooney


As I grow in age, I value women who are over 30 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 30 will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, "What are you thinking?". She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman over 30 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And, it's usually something more interesting.

A woman over 30 knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is, what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 30 give a damn what you might think about her or what she's doing.

Women over 30 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it.

A woman over 30 has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women
friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend because she doesn't trust the guy with other women. Women over 30 couldn't care less if you're attracted to her friends because she knows her friends won't betray her.

Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 30 is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one! You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free." Here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage, why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire Pig, just to get a little sausage.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

((Jeopardy Theme continues to play))

I must be the most impatient person in the world! I am anxiously awaiting the signature of Gov. McDonnell on HB2361. I am excited that it has reached it's last hurdle, but I won't be able to rest easy until it jumps over it! In the meantime, I have my paralegal classes to keep me busy and my growing interest in the developments in the Middle East. Currently over 10 countries have ships off Libya's coast and oil and commodity prices are steadily rising. Things aren't looking good.

Anyway, I will keep you posted about the bill. I'm anticipating a signature by the end of the week, but by the look of the list on LIS, Gov. McDonnell has a lot of signing to do!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

One more step and we have a law!

Sorry I have been MIA for so long but life went and got busy on me :) Anyway, good news, actually GREAT news! It appears that our bill, HB2361 is reaching the finish line and should be signed by Governor McDonnell hopefully next week. This has definitely been a learning experience and a very interesting journey and I've enjoyed every moment of it.

It was empowering to speak before the house especially for someone like myself who still struggles with self confidence. Being in an abusive relationship can destroy a person and at one point "Brandy Charles" was destroyed... But thank God "Brandy Bond" is back and stronger than ever! Speaking of... My transformation is complete! Last week I received my social security card with the name "Brandy Mariah Bond" printed on it. To some that might sound insignificant, but when your stripped of your identity by an abusive spouse, it feels great to rid yourself of the last name attached to the pain and become who you were before the abusive marriage.

Please keep your eye out for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT... :)

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

WE HAVE A SPONSOR!!!!

My friend Karl Hindle and I have created a bill and have been searching for a delegate or senator to sponsor the proposal. After 2 meetings and a couple of emails, we finally have one, Senator Frederick Quayle from Virginia's 13th District. Our proposal is now in the process of being written into a bill and once that happens we'll need to gain some support! But I am so happy that things are falling into place. Not only will the bill help with prevention, but it will help with recovery of children both abducted from and into the state of Virginia, while creating a better reporting system. More to come once things are set in stone!