get them immigrated (Manic Hispanic)

If you have never heard these fellows... they are wonderful. Enjoy a bit of Manic Hispanic. I'll include the original version of this tune from The Offspring... love both. Meanwhile, please enjoy this essay by my Bear. That's my girl!

I grew up with three brothers and zero sisters. My mother and I were the only females, outnumbered by males by two. All my life being the only girl has been the only way of life. It seems I must be a glutton for punishment because even now, as an adult, I am the only female in the house. Michael is my fiancé and Turkey is our son. Jason is our roommate and Gabe is his son. Finally, we have the newest addition to the house, Curtis. I am horrifyingly outnumbered. The testosterone has never been so thick! This is how I survive being outnumbered by the male sex.

My house is certainly not the most spotless, but we have laid out rules we live by. We all work together to keep our home tidy. I may be a mother, but I am only the mother to one of the males in the home. I resent being treated otherwise. It was not always so simply put as we all work together to keep it clean. In the beginning, I kept the whole house clean. I would clean top to bottom, with the exception of the roommates bedrooms, that I will not do. Then one day I came home from a grueling day at school, I was angry to come in to see that the inside of the house had been hit by a hurricane or so it had seemed. I had had it! I screamed, I yelled, and I threw shoes! That was the final straw, I would take no more. I went up stairs to cool off. I decided to make a chore chart. I came down the stairs, chart in hand and ordered the males to sit down the kitchen. They sat down. I explained I could no longer do this all by myself, so I had fixed the situation, everyone would do their part. Since the blow out, the guys have remained vigilant in getting their chores done. I guess no one likes shoes thrown at them. At least I got through to them.

While establishing a daily chore list remains to be the first thing to come to mind when dealing with the male species, learning to cope with their personalities is a close second. With testosterone filling the air like smoke from a fire, when an argument breaks out, you must never choose sides. If at all possible, exit the room before someone says,” Don’t you agree Claire?” You should never respond to a question like this, even if you do agree. This situation only backfires in your face, no matter what the issue may be. Especially in the case of who fathers their child the best? No one ever wins and feelings are forever damaged, if you escape this fight, you will be alright.

Last but not least is never offer to do a man’s laundry! What may seem to be a onetime offer, will overtime become a duty assigned to the “woman” of the house. This situation can be easily avoided by lying to the man, tell him you are just too busy to do any favors at the moment. It may seem harsh, but it is their laundry, they should know if they are wearing their last clean pair of boxers. Even if they offer to do your next load in trade, do not accept. Be strong, you are woman!

Being the only female does have some benefits, for sure. I do enjoy hanging with the guys over primping my hair and painting my nails with the girls. However, the key to keeping your sanity is staying you. Not becoming their mother, their maid, their drycleaner. Men are devious, using all wit and charm to gain power over females and to get what they want. You must set the boundaries, guidelines, and rules to show your authority. Never allow yourself to do it all alone.

Yay! Bear! Another great essay girl. I'm proud of you. Keep it up and that nursing degree will be there in no time at all. I'll miss you when you move to Pullman to do the teaching hospital thing... but you won't find a more proud mom anywhere on earth... the moon... the stars.

Now for The Offspring that I promised folks... and an extra just becasue I really like it. Right? Yeah!

The Offspring - Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated)

The Offspring - Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated) Music Video
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http://www.offspring.com/itunes/itunes.php?id=4

The Offspring - Self Esteem

The Offspring - Self Esteem Music Video
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http://www.offspring.com/itunes/itunes.php?id=3


New frog in the pond promises to give the deer hunter a run for his for his money. woot! The fun is on. Wish me luck. I like this one too.