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Going to Isreal, we must go through Madrid, Spain, catching a connection. Of course, I'm excited to be going to Spain, expecially Madrid. We were going Iberia, and of course something had to go wrong. We get on the plane... yesterday... and we get seated. I was bouncing in my seat with excitement. The captian gets on the radio and is speaking spanish. I've proudly taken 8 years of spanish, but sadly can't speak it or understand it. I was trying to understand him and could get a few words down. But then it was silence... For a LONG time. From what we heard, the engine, engine 1, wouldn't start. We didn't know that though. Of course, they wouldnt' tell us. We had families worried, fights missed, and babies crying, nonstop. Not only was I very pissed and irritated, but I had no idea why we hadnt left the terminal! People began to move around the cabin freely, ask for drinks, and play music outloud. More irritation. To cut the whole deal short, we stayed on a plane, at the terminal, for 5 1/2 hours. I couldn't understand why they still wanted to send us that night. Our fight itself was only suppose to be 7 hours. They wouldnt' let us off for anything. The good news is that the airline comapny put is in a hotel and loaded us with food vouchers! We stayed at the Hyatte.... Hyette.... somethign like that in Chicago. We, all 5 of us were so happy to get a shower, get us something to eat (real food,) and a change out of 2 day old clothes. we were VERY happy. We got room service, had a warm breakfast, the whole nine yards for their mistake. I like spanish airlines. So then we get back this morning to OHARE airport and get sent through 3 long lines. There's another pisser. We get feed for free again, and then off to the gate for the ride. Well, we get here, sit down and begin to rest. Jen and Sarah, the other two girls that are traveling with us, got their pizza for free at dinner becuase it was burnt. So, they they still had their $25 each, $50 all together, in food vouchers! Then the $15 we got when we got our tickets for today. So, they just bought $50 in airport goodies! We will get to Madrid tonight at like at 8 and leave at noon,  and get to Tel Aviv around 6pm tomorrow night. Very busy day. OH! But i just was told, literally just told, that in Spain the Iberia piliots are on strike in Spain! We might never get to Spain. Oh... and i have to pay for internet in OHARE! What is this world coming to?

I Love you guys! I defiantly miss Pocatello but am just loving the adventure and "excitement". No really, I'm actually looking at this as an adventure and am loving it. Jen is mad at me. "It's not an adventure, it's a nightmare." she says. But all of us say hi and how much we miss you all. I wil send pictures as soon as we can. *KISS KISS* I heard is was snowing and am completely jelious. Take Poky sledding. Love you all!

Stacy Aaron, Jen, Sarah, and Dale.

This Christmas will be spent in Isreal. Not only will we be in Bethleham for Christmas but we get to go to a wedding. My husband's sister, Allyson, is getting married. She's orthodox Jewish. The trip started this morning at 1 am. We left Pocatello to make the flight to OHARE. The flight left at 7. Yes, a very early flight. It was very interesting. I must be short. I watched mountians out my window turn to flat lands of... I think Nebraska (GO BIG RED!!) It was discustingly flat. Nothing for miles. There was a block of land with a house and farm land... then another.. then another. It was very boring. I couldnt' live there. I saw the lovely Mississippi river, frozen. Then into Chicargo, the Sear's tower and over the lake. Very beautiful. Something I'm not used to at all. I've flown before, but this is something different. Seeing the land from above, the rivers like veins of the Earth. Watchign the sun rise above the Earth itself and not just the horizon. It was amazing. One thing diffent here, there's no moving walkways. Yes, I'm tired. We've walked all over. It's very expensive too. Next fight is Iberia to Madrid! I'm very excited. I've taken 8 years of spanish for this moment. Unlucky for me, I can't remember any of it. God get us safely there! Talk more later!!!

Love you MOM DAD BRO and POKE!

September 11th, 2001

2 planes flew into the world trade centers in New York, NY, another into the pentagon, and another in a Pennsilvania field. All was done in the hands of terrorists. But at the time people were dying, where was I? I was in the shower, getting ready to go to school. I was actually in Jr. High at the time. Well, I got out and was in my Mom's room watching the news aas I did every morning. I saw the trade center's on fire and I almost thought it was a movie. Then I realized I was watching Fox and my eyes got wide. "Some one must not like how their stocks dropped," I joked to myself. I heard Mom scream below and tell me to kepp watching. I had to get on the bus and I remember standing at the bus stop and a friend ran out saying, "The first one just collapsed!" I knew that who ever did this, it was an intentional attack on my beloved country. I didnt' know what to feel, didnt' know what to think, and defently didnt' know what to say except, "Crap!"

We sat in our first hour and I remember the teachers being told not to let us watch. I could hear yelling down the hall froma classroom that did get to see. A bunch of students, including me, revolted that the flag immedietly be put to half staff and we all tried to pay attention while in the back of our heads we knew that our fellow patriots had given it all for an unknown reason. I was privilaged to see more of the news while in my 5th hour and I still didn't know what to think. I wanted to cry, and I knew I was angry. I watched people on the TV walk around covered in that ash and pictures fly down the street. The words the reporter said didn't even reach my ears. The scenes said it all. I remember seeing pictues of people they once cared about prior to thier demise. I didn't even get to see people jumping till the next year. That night I cried. I said, "Whoever did this, I hope we go get them." And still today we are. I dont look back on the decisions that were made. I stand firm, remembering those who died in that field, in the pentagon and in the trade centers. God bless them and you wont be forgotten.

This is my 3rd year at Idaho State. I love the school, I really do. I love how everyone has so much spirit, even though our teams suck. I love how mostly everyone is friendly, the teachers are nice and helpful, and all that. I love that I can walk everywhere, there's activities all the time, and everyone's invited! I love it! BUT! I dont like Idaho State at all.

Idaho State University is the cause of break downs, not just me, but for everyone. Although the loans mostly cover all the costs, and if the classes are planned right, you dont have to pay out of your pocket, I'm finding that more is coming out of my pocket through the loan! They have wonderful sayings, like, "ISU students are well rounded." That's just slang for, "We make them take a class from every department to make more money." I mean really, isn't that what their doing. By forcing me to take a class that has nothing to do with my major, that's not only making me reconsider and take more of that department, but it holds me back from knowing just what I need to know. I'm wondering the same things I did in High School. Yes, all the education in high school was important. I do know that and agree fully; but how does Art, or Anthopology have to do with a medical degree. I'm almost positive that nurses and paramedics dont sit around and say, "Oh, Judith, look at this picture of these African cave men! The artist really thought about it!" If they do, forgive me, I dont. While I spend countless dollars on things I really will never need to know, I'm held farther and less motivated to get into my program, knowing it's just going to cost more. If they want to make me take a class from every department, why dont they make them useful to our careers? I guess I dont hate ISU in general. Like I said, I enjoy everyday. I guess I dont like the people running the show, only taking our money. I'd really like to know how much they make and how many of them went to college. My mother works in the bookstore. Everyone blames her for taking thier money, but it's the professors who order the books, the "new" books in and it's the stores big leagues who call the prices. He feels awful that most students dont know how they're going to eat. Before we make a stand against the price to just go to school, lets make a stand on what we're spending our loans on in general. We could use a new gym, yes, and we could use new parking decks, yes, but do we really need to take that Buissness class is I'm majoring in medical?

Well, we're on our honeymoon in Glacier National Park. We were married 7-11 and up here we're relucant to leave. We've, Aaron and I, are loving the cooler weather and the high mountians. We think we have mountians at Pocatello... we have mountians in MONTANA! But I do miss my home. The mountians are huge here. Just absolutely gorgous. I can't believe their towering height and rocky ledges. We're staying in Whitefish right now and have been here since Thursday. The national park is wonderful and much better than Yellowstone but the fact that the place is not loaded with people. Heh. And we're seen only a few animals. We've seen a couple mountian goats and a moose, which they say is rare. I told them that there's a lot in Pocatello. We've seen no bears.. sad to say. We never see any in Yellowstone either. We've been rafting... horseback riding... and renting a boat... and we'll be hiking tomorrow.

The snow though and the lakes and even the streams.. .all just beautiful. The water is like an agua color.. and just clear. I've never seen such beauty. Most of the residents are old... seemingly understandable since it's awsome up here, and the visitors relaxing. I'd recomend everyone to come up here at least once to just see it all. Take a good week to just take the hikes. You have to hike to acually see the park. There's only one road though it all, "Going To The Sun Road" of course. That's one scary road. I"m not afraid of hights and I was scared of that one. There are easy hikes and hard hikes, and Aaron and I agreed that it'd be one place that most Pocatelloans would enjoy. I find that us Pocatelloans are mostly outdoorsmen and prefer the outdoors to offices and gyms.

With that said, I must get to bed so I can early rise to take one full day of traviling and exploiring. Good Night Pocatello and see you Monday.

Wow... I haven't gotten on here in a long time. I need to do it more often. Heh. I"m going through my first surgery on Thursday.... Tomorrow.... and it's a simple surgery so I have no worries... but I'm scared. I think I have a right to be... I'm not sure. I"m just getting my wisdom teeth.... tooth.... out. But... they are sadating me through IV. That's what I'm wigging out about. I shouldn't be, it'll be nice to catch some Zs. I dont know anymore. I'm thinking about how Milo looked while he was sadated and I have to hold back tears. Maybe I'm scared of being "Put down" though I've asked for the joining with my childhood companion before. I shouldn't be afraid of anything. I'm going to do missing out on work, and I feel absolutely guilty. My boss has been really strict on my work becuase I like to "skip" I guess. I dont. I love my job. I dont take a day off unless I really have to and I feel it's needed. I need the money. Moreover, it's my heaven in this hell. You dont get a job like that very often. So, I have to endure an empty house, and a painful mouth, and a hungry stomach till I can get my life back into my hands. Is this how everone feels? Does anyone actually look forward to a surgery? This is phsyco! Okay, I know that's spelt wrong too. My head hurts from all the thinking. I wonder how many surgeries the average american endures? I dont want to imagine the max anyone's had. Well... I better go to sleep... not like I'll need it. LOL Gnite! And God bless.

I have a telescope for sale. It's in great condition and I have eyepeices for it as well. The entire package is worth over $300. I'm hoping to get $200 for it. We just dont have room for it. If any of you are interested in it, call me at 241-8143 and I can show you it.

Are you new to the Jhub or a seasoned veteran?

Seasoned Veteran

How did you hear about the Jhub?

I heard it at a fair at ISU

How often do you log onto the Jhub?  Maybe once a month  once a week  every day

Oh, I get on a couple times a month just to see what's going on.

What is your favorite feature of the Jhub?

I can talk about what's going on and find out what's going on, all in my community.

What do you dislike about the Jhub?

Well... I really dont like that I have comments or questions and no one will offer opinions.

Would you tell your friends about the Jhub?

I do alot of the time, though I dont know how many listen to me and join.

What would you like to see added or changed on the Jhub?

Maybe more contests or article contests.

I'm sure every mother out there is great, but i couldn't ask for a better one. My mother is a strong, dependent woman, who has raised me to be a child at heart and an adult in mind. She works hard everyday, only becuase she wants to. I have heard my fater tell her she doesn't need the job and I know that my father can take care of her. But she continues to work for herself. She has loved me, taken care of me, and nurtured me. She's always been there, even when times were hard for her. But this year, I am privilaged to see my mom in her prime of joy.

My mother has raised my brother and I both, watched us grow, taught us lifes secrets, and now she's going to see her life move on. One being married and the other graduating high school. Her entire life, her soul and love, is leaving. She stands tall and proud to know that her only two children are grown up and liveing thier own life. I cannot understand the loss she holds, mainly becuase I'm not a mom, but I do know that she's very proud of both of us. To see her only son graduating and going away to the Art Institute of Colorado, and her only daughter getting married soon after and moving out is truely a huge heartbreak. She's so motherly she will have nothing to do nor take care of when we leave...and yet... I see her shine even brighter.

My mother has also taken my wedding planning into her own hands. This is really a large chore for her. While she is organizing this, she is also getting ready for family to come over for Stephen's graduation. I will not try to understand this stress. I work, yes, but planning and organizing anything is a headache for me. I do not handle stress at all. In the mist of loosing her children, she still helps and runs the partys for our entry into the new world. Her plans are delayed becuase she's so busy and I see her more stressed at this time then ever before, having to hold her emotions back to make sure that chores are done.

This Mother's Day, Mom isn't relaxing and sleeping in. She's not sipping wine outside in the cool breeze watching the day goodbye. She's not even watching her favorite shows on TV while we run around doing chores for her. This Mother's Day, like most of the Mother's Day before, she's rushing around the house cleaning and cooking for Dad. When she does decide to take that break, she gets on the computer and looks up wedding stuff for me. She doesn't even have her shows on, mainly since Dad must watch his golf. (Laughs) She has not asked for wine, a padded chair, or a nap. My mother is a model for all women, to be a strong independant woman, and to love and put other's before her own. I dont think i could ever be as wonderful as her, but I can always use her example to make me a better woman.

Thanks Mom, for the world you have given me. There's no more that you could have given me, woman to woman. I love you and Happy Mother's Day.

So, since the death of my great friend, I had to find a new pet to love and enjoy. I already had a goldfish so I updated the take and bought more. I love my fish. It's funny becuase they're just fish but it's more then that... they're my fish. I love them. I dont love them as  uch as I loved Milo but i do love them. The thing is, I can't get the PH down... it's like.... 8.4 or 7.4... Still pretty high... i have a tester and have acid to put in the tank but it wont go down! I've treated it 5 times! I'm getting pretty tired of doing it and i'm worrying about them. I can't figure it out. I've even thought about putting an orange in the tank  to put more acid in it. LOL I dunno. My alge fish died so i have to get another. I have the worst of luck. I want my goldfish to die so my little fishies can live in peace but he's the only one who wont die! LOL I'm never going to have a good pet like a dog. My fish never stay alive long enought to enjoy them, expecially the ones I'm attached to.... Uhg. Anyone have any advise?