Just Shoot Me

So I haven't posted a blog in quite a while... I asked for an interactive push, but it wasn't quite enough. Well it's been that and the fact that I started a new full-time job in addition to my regular job, so things have been hectic. Lucky for me, this lazy Memorial Day weekend allowed Nash and myself to catch up on our DVR shows. I think we were down to 6 hours left (out of 100). We caught up with almost all of our shows: Alias, Love Monkey, ER, Ellen, Deal or No Deal...

This is where this blog begins. If I ever define myself by who my husband is...JUST SHOOT ME!! There was this one contestant on the show. I think her name was Renee. Not sure because I was too disgusted to care too much, but nevertheless, what I do remember is that her husband, Jeremy, is in the Marines and in Iraq. This is how she describes herself when Howie asks her to tell him about herself. Are we in the freakin' 1950s? I thought that's what women did before they were "allowed" to be their own worth. Cute, skinny, dumb trophy wife. WTF?

Now, don't get me wrong. I love my husband more than I ever imagined I could love someone. I absolutely adore him. I'm proud of his accomplishments. I'm proud of who he is and I'm proud to be his wife. That said, I do not define myself by my husband. Nashy's a huge part of what my life is about, but before there was Nash -- there was Evelyn (and that's prounounced Eveleen for those of you who don't know-- the way my immigrant parents pronounced it as they chose it for me.) I have always had me, Evelyn-- outspoken, tree-hugger, feminist, strong, idealist, independent, bossy, Democrat, opinionated, sweet. 'Nuf said.

Most of my friends know how I feel about: this war, our "president" George W. Bush, immigration "reform", etc. So with that put aside (except for this: "You go, Neela!!"), I can't believe that this just happened on my TV set. And I probably shouldn't be surprised about blatant pre-feminism embodied in this Renee lady. Not surprised at all after I receive a blatantly racist advertisement from Dan Branstine with Mexifornia as the title and the outline of California covered in the Mexican flag. This asshole is running for State Assembly asking for my vote on the premise that he stands strong on the issue of secure borders and no amnesty. Just great, another example of why people talk shit about the 951/909.

I just don't know what else to say. You got me Renee and Dan. Just shoot me.