Hey, I made Journal of the Day two entries ago on KB! Cool.

Our check was mailed yesterday, so it should arrive today since it’s only coming from Sacramento.

Sadly, but not surprisingly, there are all kinds of editorials on how reviled Mary is and why, and a slew of opinions expressed for what the future may hold for her. I only hope most of what they’re counting on is wrong! They’re basically painting a picture of a woman who is still young, dumb and naïve and bound to end up barefoot and pregnant all over again. These are people who obviously have never been brainwashed and controlled by fear and intimidation. Yes, she failed to protect her kid by not getting her away from the monster she was with. She herself has never denied that. She regrets letting the fear and threats stop her. But I also don’t think she should be held accountable for HIS actions.

And as for how much she’s learned. Mary may still be too trusting in some ways, but I think she’s learned a lot and matured over the years. Her writing skills alone show that she’s not dumb. She may not be a genius, but the potential is there. Unfortunately, however, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if she did go back to having babies. It’s all she ever knew. It’s just what Mary does just like learning languages is what I do. I don’t know how the hell she’ll afford it, and I hate to see the kid suffer and be teased in school on account of its mother’s past, but who knows? Maybe she’ll surprise everyone in that department and not have any more children. Either way, it’s her life. She has to make these decisions herself. I will support her either way as a friend, but I will also be as honest as I can be, too. I’m not going to encourage her to return to smoking, for example, just because she may want to. Those things kill. They nearly killed me.

I was a little surprised to learn her lawyer’s been representing her for free. For some reason, I thought her family was paying him. I was also surprised to read she’d be let out with no financial or family support. But what about her brother? Also, I thought her family had money. I think they’ve been sending her $200 a month but can’t say for sure.

Later…

I love the cool colors the KB journals have that are so easy to access/use, but I am SICK TO DEATH of the tech issues! Millions of other sites don’t have all these problems, so why must KB? I got annoyed enough to make entries at the other journal sites, not sure if I’d get fed up with KB for the millionth time and take off for a while.

It’s been in the 90s all week. Wish it could stay this way forever!

It was payday today which means I’m eating like a pig, not working out, and just taking the day off to do whatever. I chatted on FB with Jessie and I’m not even doing any cleaning. I’ve probably had more calories today than I usually have in 3 days! I am going to get in some writing, though. I’m working on two stories at once. Hey, the ideas come faster than I can turn them into stories, even short ones. I know some people say their best writing moments take place in the daytime and that the beginning of a story is the hardest for them, but for me, it’s just the opposite. I’m a nighttime writer who’s really on a roll during the first few chapters. So when I’m on nights I let that creativity come out. It’s almost 10pm here, so my creative side will probably be flowing till around 5am, though I’ll take breaks to eat and listen to music here and there.

Uh-oh. clutches tummy Maybe I’ll be paying for all that candy I ate instead. :(