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Earlier this week, Netflix released a new promo for upcoming show "Fuller House." The ladies of the show, Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, and Andrea Barber whipped and nae-naed for about 30 seconds. At the end of the promo, "Party's at our house" flashed onto the screen. Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin showed off their dancing skills, but Andrea Barber sort of bowed out of the dance mid-way. She must have thought the same thing all of us thought: what a stupid dance, and what kind of drugs was the singer on when he wrote the song. Watch the promo for yourselves. As excited as I was about this show, I'm a bit nervous that they might showcase more sh*t music. God I miss the 80s and 90s.

Anyone who has had a cat has probably used a laser pointer to play with the cat. The red dot reminds the cat of a bug that must be destroyed. The cat stalks it, swipes at it, and may even try to bite it. Whatever the cat does, it provides us humans with a ton of amusement. My cat Patches loves the red dot game. I have the toy on my nightstand and whenever she hears the jingle of the keychain it is on, she immediately goes on alert. She will stare at me until I give her the red dot. She will lay on her cat bed, stalking the red dot. As I have been rehabbing from a fall that re-injured my spine, it has provided a ton of enjoyment to see her so playful. No matter how old the cat, or what breed it is, that red dot is the greatest conquest. Cats are members of the family. When you play the red dot game with your cat, make sure that you do not point the laser into your cat's eyes. I know it is common sense, but sometimes in the thick of playtime with kitty, we may experience a

A man in Florida was apprehended after being caught shoplifting sex toys from a Spencer's Gifts shop in Vero Beach, Florida. Thirty-three year old Christopher Masters was arrested after the store manager witnessed Masters place two sex toys down his shorts. Among the toys in his possession were the "Arouzed Screw Butt Plug," and the "Arouz'd Stroker Can." Masters admitted to Spencer Gifts security team that he had the money to purchase the items, but he didn't want to be seen purchasing them (the items were worth $30). Masters was charged with misdemeanor shoplifting. Later that night, he posted a $500 bond and was released. My Two Cents: Dude f*cked himself more than the can or butt plug ever would. Next time, just buy the sex toys. Better yet, don't get the sex toys at Spencer Gifts. Only teenagers and 20-somethings shop there. Go to a real sex store. No need to be embarrassed to shop there since other patrons are there for the same t

Christmas has come early for 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Teresa Giudice, and her family. The 43-year-old was released from prison early Wednesday morning after close to a year in the Danbury Correctional Facility in Danbury, Connecticut. Giudice pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud last year. Some of the charges brought up against her included conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. She also pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud. Her husband, Joe, is set to report to prison next year for pleading guilty to the same charges. He will be serving a 41-month sentence. My Two Cents: I can't wait to see how her release from prison plays out next season. Should be quite interesting.

In the early morning hours of December 11, 2015, 55 year old Dawn Meikle was woken up by her husband's flatulence . She elbowed her husband to stop. The elbowing turned into kicking. She eventually kicked her husband out of bed. After spending a couple of minutes out of bed, he returned, only to start sounding the butt trumpet once again. Meikle kicked and elbowed him to stop. The situation began to escalate when she grabbed her phone, ran to the bathroom, and closed the door. Before closing the door, she discharged pepper spray in the bedroom. Meikle called 911 and was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. She was later released from the St. Lucie County Jail. My Two Cents: I think in this situation, the pepper spray is a more vile form of chemical warfare than the farting. B*tch, don't act like you don't fart.

With Christmas being just a few days away, Blurbal Vomit wanted to share a beloved (and accurate) Christmas song. Ladies and Gentleman, here is the iconic Bob Rivers with the 12 Pains of Christmas: In all seriousness, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Farrah Abraham, who rose to fame on Teen Mom, and on Backdoor Teen Mom, confirmed to US Weekly that she has begun the process to adopt a child. “I’m happy to confirm I'm moving forward in my adoption process. This means I will be making some changes in my career to welcome a new addition to my family. Very excited and this feels so right. I'm very blessed for this opportunity.” The 24 year old is already mom to 6 year old Sophia. Sophia's father died in a car accident in 2009, two months before Sophia was born. My Two Cents: I believe it is written in the Bible that this is one of the signs of the apocalypse.

You had one job, Steve Harvey... The internet is abuzz this Monday with the flub heard round the world. On Sunday's Miss Universe telecast, pageant host Steve Harvey misread his cue card when it was time to announce the winner. He announced Miss Colombia as the winner. After Miss Colombia was crowned, Harvey learned of his mistake and immediately apologized to the contestants and the viewers. He announced that the true winner was Miss Philippines. Since the broadcast, Steve Harvey has continuously apologized for his mistake. My Two Cents: In this day and age, mistakes such as Steve Harvey's do not go unnoticed by the internet. Dozens of memes have already popped up mocking Harvey's flub. Below is my favorite one:

Parents, if you think accidentally leaving your 8 year old son at home during Christmas won't completely f*ck up your child, you might want to watch this video. Poor Kevin McCallister was so traumatized by what his family did, that he took fashion advice from Joe Dirt, and became a warped sadistic f*ck. As he tells his sad life story to a stranger, they get car-jacked. Watch what happens when the traumatized McCallister is face-to-face with the car-jacker. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.

Starting February 26 2016, everywhere you look, you will see episodes of the "Full House" spinoff, "Fuller House ." The show will star Candace Cameron Bure, reprising her role as DJ Tanner-Fuller, a widowed veterinarian with young children. Jodie Sweetin is reprising her role as Stephanie Tanner, an aspiring musician who moves back in with DJ Tanner-Fuller. Andrea Barber will be reprising her role as DJ's best friend, Kimmy Gibbler. Gibbler moves in with DJ and Stephanie. Gibbler is a single mother, like DJ Tanner-Fuller. Both women will be helping one another in raising their children. Mark your calendars for February 26, 2016! This is not a drill!

Anyone who is a fan of Jimmy Kimmel Live is probably a fan of the Mean Tweets part of the show. Well, Mean Tweets #9 is out, and stars such as Kurt Russell, Kirsten Dunst, Lake Bell, and Colin Farrell read their favorite insults from their favorite internet trolls. Watch below: Keep them coming, Jimmy Kimmel!!

Anyone who watches "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" has seen Yolanda Foster go through hell and back with her illness. Unfortunately, the illness proved to be too much for David Foster to handle, and the couple split after 9 years together. David Foster is speaking for the first time about his ex-wife's illness, saying that Yolanda loves the attention she gets from being sick, and that she is exaggerating her disease. A friend of David Foster's tells US Weekly that Yolanda Foster never got a second or third opinion on her illness, nor has she been given a definitive diagnosis. Another insider questions why Yolanda Foster did the show if she was so sick. A friend of Yolanda Foster's states that her illness is very real and that she is a fighter. The friend also states that she did the season in order to raise awareness of Lyme Disease. My Two Cents: Yolanda Foster's situation hits home for me, as I recently went through a relationship loss be

A source close to Rose and Dahl have announced that the engaged couple have split after nearly two years together. On Monday, the twosome shared their thoughts and gratitude of their time together: "@RubyRose you have brought me to my best and I will always love you. I can't wait to see what the future brings for us." Ruby Rose replied: "I will forever treasure our time together. I'm a better person because of all we shared." The split was amicable. My Two Cents: I feel bad for saying this, but now that Ruby Rose is single, perhaps I have a chance. Ruby, call me! LOL! J/K (maybe). ;-)

According to some sources, the 36 year old was seen getting rather cozy with the 21 year old while partying in West Hollywood. After the Biebs performed two songs, he turned his attention to Kourtney Kardashian. Both were seen smoking on a patio and flirting. The two left for another hotspot in West Hollywood. After some time together, they left the club separately. Reps for Kardashian and Bieber have not responded to the rumors. My Two Cents: I'm going to admit something right here: I watch "Keeping Up With The Kardashians." I've seen every episode and I don't think Kourtney Kardashian is dating Justin Bieber. I mean, Bieber is 10 years younger than Scott (and dumb as hell), and Scott has the IQ of a gerbil. I think if Kourtney Kardashian were to date again, she probably wouldn't choose a man-child like Bieber.

Have mercy! John Stamos has had tongues wagging for well over 30 years. He first gained stardom as "Blackie" in the 1980s. Shortly after, he won the role of Jesse Katsopolous on "Full House." After the series ended in 1995, Stamos went on to many acting and singing opportunities. Recently, Stamos returned to the small screen for breakout show "Grandfathered." On "Grandfathered," Stamos plays a playboy restauranteur who finds out that he has a son...and a granddaughter. John Stamos is also set to reprise his role of Uncle Jesse on "Fuller House" next month. I chose John Stamos as today's Man Candy Monday because of his recent photo shoot with Paper Magazine. Stamos got down with his cheeky self and bared all. Mind you, this is the same magazine that is responsible for last year's Kim Kardashian spread. Looking good, John Stamos! *whistles*

The world has been bombarded with the latest on Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West's newest spawn, Saint West. Some, however, never got the news . Actress Kirsten Dunst appeared on "The Tonight Show," and played a round of "Catchphrase" with host Jimmy Fallon. Dunst teamed up against Tariq and Will Smith, answering every question thrown at them. When Dunst was confronted with the subject of "Saint West," Dunst became puzzled, saying: "What is that?" While the audience enjoyed a hearty chuckle from her confusion, it appeared that she was genuinely lost on the subject. The 33 year old has had a lot on her mind lately, as she was just nominated for a Golden Globe for her work on the hit TV Show, "Fargo." My Two Cents: So, in order for the memory of Saint West to be erased from my memory, I need to be nominated for a Golden Globe? Sweet!

Most of us know the name Laura Prepon from her role as Donna from "That 70s Show." She played the love interest of Eric. After "That 70s Show" ended after 8 seasons, Prepon, 35, went on to guest star on several TV shows. She also acted in several movies before being cast as Alex Vause in Netflix's hit series "Orange is the New Black." Her role as the hot ex-girlfriend of Piper Chapman has gained her worldwide attention. During her time on OITNB, she won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress - Series, Miniseries, or Television Film. Blurbal Vomit has chosen her to be the first #WCW because of the writer's long-time crush on Prepon. The crush stems from the days Prepon was on "That 70s Show." Ashton Kutcher who??

The 'Elf on the Shelf' is a tradition held dearly to families everywhere. The Elf helps Kris Kringle with managing the naughty and nice list, while spying on children in their homes. Unfortunately, one of these Elf's has gone rogue . Cops from the Bourne Police Department put out this alert on their Facebook: "Wanted Person: Use Caution. Wanted in a "string" of ginger bread house invasions. Known to spread Christmas Cheer and a specialist in covert surveillance. Often seen hiding in high places. Do not approach and especially DO NOT touch as this is known to cause loss of magical abilities to report back to his jolly kingpin!" Lt Brandon Esip was behind the Facebook post bulletin. His intention was to engage with the Bourne, MA community. Esip states that the police department would continue to document the pesky Elf's whereabouts. Wakefield Police Department in Middlesex County, MA also had some 'Elf on the Shelf' fun with their F

Just when you think Trump couldn't stoop any lower and embarrass this country, he opens his mouth again and says this: "Until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses, our country cannot be the victims of horrendous attacks by people that believe only in Jihad and have no sense of reason or respect for human life." Trump states that the ban on all Muslims is necessary "until our country's representatives can figure out what is going on." Trump's call for a ban on all Muslims comes after the tragedy that unfolded in San Bernardino last week, and also the tragedy that occurred in Paris, France. Many people on social media have called out Trump on his racist and fascist remarks. It is no secret that Trump has a problem with anyone who isn't a white Christian republican. My Two Cents: Trump is a horrible person for disparaging an entire race of individuals. Is there a minute group of Muslims

The holidays are a season of giving, and showing the people in your life how much you love them. Most of us know the right ways and wrong ways to bestow gifts to people. The Kardashians, however, must've been absent on the day we all learned right from wrong. On Sunday's episode of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," Caitlyn Jenner gifts a rather bizarre gift to her youngest daughter, Kylie. The 66 year old hands Kylie a bra and panty set, with Caitlyn Jenner's face plastered all over the lingerie set. A taken aback Kylie tells Caitlyn that the gift is way too inappropriate to wear. When Caitlyn threatens to take the lingerie back, Kylie awkwardly refuses to give them back. I have attached the awkward exchange below. My Two Cents: I am not even surprised by the level of wrong that Caitlyn Jenner has reached. This is a whole new level of "what the f*ck is wrong with you" that I've ever seen in my lifetime. If you are going to give a g

Good afternoon lovely readers. Today's Man Crush Monday is Alexander Koch. Mr. Koch is a 27 year old actor who you've probably seen on "Under The Dome." He played James "Junior" Rennie. He was a bit of a psycho because his dad was the ultimate psycho. In August, the show got cancelled (which makes this girl very sad. By the way, FU CBS).  I chose him to be Blurbal Vomit's first #MCM because he is someone that I envisioned while I was writing my novel for NaNoWriMo last month. See, I was writing a post-apocalyptic romance, and while I already knew what my main character would look like, I was stumped on her love interest. I was watching an episode of "Under The Dome," and Alexander Koch instantly clicked. I did tweak a few things about the love interest, giving him blue eyes instead of Koch's brown eyes. Anyways, when Alexander Koch isn't making women swoon, he is relaxing with some music and playing guitar.

Sound the trumpets! The male spawn of Kimye has arrived ! The little darling made his debut in the world on Saturday morning, according to Kim Kardashian West's app. The site reports that Kim and baby are doing well. Nothing further has been reported about the birth. We all know that the pregnancy has been taxing for Kim Kardashian. Now she has the arduous task of picking a name for her spawn. Let's all hope that they change direction and not name him South.

TMZ, and numerous news outlets, are reporting that the Stone Temple Pilot singer was found dead on his tour bus on Thursday night. The news was also confirmed by his manager in an interview with Rolling Stone. Stone Temple Pilots was scheduled to perform in Minnesota on Thursday night, but had to cancel the concert. Many of Weiland's peers have expressed their condolences on social media. Details of Weiland's death have not been released as of yet. It is being reported that details surrounding Weiland's death may be released as early as Friday. My Two Cents: Anyone who was a rock music fan in the 1990s probably had a CD/Cassette or two from Stone Temple Pilots (I did). I was definitely a fan of STP. I'm pretty bummed out about his death. I'm sending my thoughts and prayers out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Scott Weiland, I want to say thank you for kick a** music. We will miss you, man! RIP! Readers: What was your favorite

A tragic event has taken place in San Bernardino, CA. One to three gunman  (exact number of gunmen is unknown) began shooting at 11am at a conference center that serves individuals with developmental disabilities. At least 20 people have been injured, and at least 12 people have been reported dead. Police are on the lookout for up to three suspects. These suspects were reported wearing tactical gear and holding long guns. It is reported that the fled the scene in a black SUV. The situation is still unfolding. This tragedy is the second mass shooting to occur today. My Two Cents: My heart and prayers go out to the good people of San Bernardino, CA. This is such a devastating situation. I hope to God that the suspects are caught and punished harshly. I ask that you all lift the victims up in healing vibes and prayer. #PrayForSanBernardino

"The Princess Diaries" star is rumored to be pregnant with her first child with husband Adam Shulman. A source reports that Hathaway is in her second trimester and is doing great. Hathaway and Shulman married in 2012, after 4 years of dating. Hathaway has expressed her desire to start a family in recent years. She expressed that she wanted to have her own kids naturally, and then adopt a few. My Two Cents It's about f*cking time these two had a kid, LOL! In all seriousness, I'm happy for them. Grats!

We all have our own definition of what Thanksgiving means to us. Universally, Thanksgiving is more than just a feast of good food. Some of us may go around the table and talk about what we are thankful for. This year, Thanksgiving has a special meaning for me. As you all know, I have dealt with a series of hardships this year. Over the summer, I hit rock bottom. My first relationship ever ended and I was left completely broken. I decided to seek help and my life has done a complete 180. This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the hardships I endured this year. I'm thankful for the struggles I went through. Without these struggles, I wouldn't have made this change. I am also grateful for everyone who stood by me during my hard times. My friends, family, and even my readers. You have all been a tremendous support system. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, and I wish you and yours a magical Thanksgiving. What are YOU thankful for this Thanksgiving? Tell me in the comme

Meeting the family of someone you are dating can be nerve-racking. Of course, the person you are dating will tell things to their family about you. This can either create the beginnings of a beautiful friendship, or make things super awkward. I have ample experience in the 'super awkward' category. In my previous relationship, he told his family that I liked to shop at Thrift Stores (still do). His mother said: "We need to class this girl up." At that time, I let it go because I didn't want to create drama (my health issues did enough of that). Now that I am out of that relationship, I'm looking back with a new pair of eyes. I'm realizing how disgusting it was for his family to judge me. I wasn't wearing raggy clothes. These were clean and pressed clothes that I happened to have bought at a Thrift Shop. I ended up being sucked into his family's world of high-end everything. Anything below TJ Maxx was unacceptable in their eyes. Money became a

Social media is a part of our every day lives. Whether you use it for personal or professional reasons, it helps you get exposure. While it may be great professionally, it can be brutal personally. Sure, you can make some aspects of your life more private by separating your friends list into specific groups. However, drama can still erupt in your close friendship circle. If you're like me and are new to sobriety, if drama erupts, just walk away from Facebook and make a positive choice. Whether it is going to the gym, going for a walk, cleaning, cooking, playing with your kids, etc., choose something that brings out the best in you. Don't engage in the drama, don't erupt into anger, and don't go out and use. Make another choice. Stay off of Facebook. You will quickly find out that you have a lot of time in your life to make good choices. In no time, you won't even miss Facebook. This goes for any social media site. My story: On Friday, a rift between myself a

Earlier this week, Joy Behar revealed that she asked her co-hosts what they'd rather be: anorexic or bulimic. Michelle Collins revealed that she would rather be bulimic, that way she can enjoy a meal. Candace Cameron Bure revealed in recent years that she struggled with an eating disorder. On the show, Bure said this: "Please know that while this is in jest, as someone who has dealt with eating disorders, I don't want to make light of anyone that has it. I can joke about it because I've been there." A massive sh*tstorm erupted on Twitter and many angry fans called 'The View' out on their intolerance of eating disorders." On Thursday, Behar apologized for the comments, stating that they were just kidding. While the ladies at The View acknowledged that eating disorders are serious, they still continued to make light of the situation. My Two Cents: These women have gone way too far this time. How DARE they make light of a very serious disea

The ending of a relationship is always difficult, and with social media sites like Facebook, the grieving process may be prolonged. The folks over at Facebook want to make this process easier on you. They developed a feature that gives you the option to remove your ex from your newsfeed. After removing your ex from your newsfeed, you will also be given the option to remove yourself from their newsfeed. With this feature, neither one of you will be able to check up on one another. So, if you go on a date with a dude, your ex will have no knowledge of it. Facebook believes that this will improve the functionality of the site and make it a less dramatic place for all. My Two Cents: So, deleting and blocking your ex is too easy of a process for people? Shortly after my previous relationship ended, I deleted and blocked my ex. I did that after realizing how controlling the relationship was (I was in outpatient treatment therapy when I realized all of this). I didn't want to

According to the Associated Press, ex-Subway spokesman Jared Fogle was just sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison for child pornography and engaging in sex acts with minors. Fogle had pleaded guilty to one count each of engaging in sex acts with minors and receiving child pornography. Earlier this year, he admitted to paying for sex and receiving child pornography. In addition to his prison sentence, he agreed to pay $100,000 each to 14 of his victims. My Two Cents: While I wished the prison sentence was much longer, I'm glad that d*uchebag will be put away. Rot in hell, monster. By the way, dudes in prison don't take too kindly to child molesters. Good luck, pig. Readers: Do you think the sentence is fair? Do you think the sentence should be longer or shorter?

Charlie Sheen is expected to announce on the Today Show that he is HIV-Positive. According to Hollywood publicist Howard Bragman, Sheen has been receiving treatment for the auto-immune disease for quite some time: "It's been going on for quite awhile. He's not necessarily comfortable talking about it. It was very hard to get up the courage for him to talk about it. I feel very sorry for his pain. And I hope it's used as a teachable moment for the world. This is a disease that can affect anyone." Charlie Sheen has been in and out of the press for several years. His struggle with substance abuse is well documented, along with his solicitation of prostitutes. The announcement will air on Tuesday morning on the Today show. My Two Cents: HIV is a disease that has caused extreme devastation to anyone involved. While it is not always transmitted sexually, it can be contracted through shared needles and blood injections. While I could make a joke at Mr. Sh

When I went into freelance writing and blogging full-time 3 years ago, Bubblews was one of the first sites I signed up with. It was a blogging and networking site where you could share your thoughts and viewpoints with millions of people throughout the world. I profited well from working with the site. Unfortunately, after they changed the rules, in order to keep up with the Joneses, the effectiveness of the site deteriorated, and I had to go elsewhere (they had also lapsed on several payments). I left the site in 2014 to pursue other opportunities. Throughout the years, I checked in at Bubblews to see if the new changes were making the site better. They were still lapsing on payments for the majority of the members. About 30 minutes ago, I found out from a former Bubblews colleague that the site had shut down. I went online and checked the site and was greeted with the following message: "Greetings, After being up and running for almost 3 years now we regrettable need to

Due to the tragedy that happened in Paris, France on Friday, I decided to do something a little different for this episode. I hope you will all join me in praying for the good people of France. Even if you don't want to pray, send your positive thoughts and healing vibes to France.

It has been a while since we last heard the name Lindsay Lohan in the news. Unfortunately, she has decided to grace the news again, and in a pretty distasteful way . The actress/singer donned a flowery crop top with short shorts and thigh high boots. She posted the photo on social media with the following message: “I LOVE SHARON TATE #CANCERmeetsAQUARIUS #themelook #hippieWINTERCHIC." Charles Manson is serving 9 consecutive life sentences in prison for the murders of several people, including Sharon Tate. He orchestrated the actress' murder in 1969 when she was 8 and a half months pregnant. (Former) Fans of Lohan took to social media and blasted her for being disrespectful to the memory of the late Sharon Tate. Lindsay Lohan has not commented on the backlash that she has received. My Two Cents: If Lohan is trying to stay relevant in society, this is NOT the way to do it. Sharon Tate's murder was a tragedy, and dressing like her on her murderer's birthd

Update: The death toll has reached 150. Several news outlets are reporting that the hostage situation in the capital has ended. On Friday evening, Paris was hit with multiple attacks on various entertainment sites throughout the city. It is being reported that more than 60 people have been killed. There are reports of hostages being held at the capital. The hostage situation is still ongoing. The bomb and shooting attacks occurred just as the country went on high alert for terrorist attacks. Countries west of France believe that the attack was coordinated by an Islamist militant group. As of right now, no terrorist groups have claimed responsibility for this tragedy. My Two Cents: I want to send my sincerest prayers and thoughts to the victims of this tragedy. I hope that whomever is responsible for this is brought to justice. Please send your thoughts and prayers to the good people of Paris, France.

For generations, Friday the 13th has been wrought with negative speculation. Those whom suffer from a fear of the number 13, or a fear of Friday the 13th may become paralyzed with fear and choose to stay in a safe space that day. There are a multitude of reasons as to why Friday the 13th is known as an unlucky day. In the Christian faith, Fridays are connected to significant events in the Bible. For example, the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is said to have taken place on Friday the 13th. Eve offering an apple to Adam is said to have taken place on a Friday (pure speculation by the way). The Great Flood is also said to have taken place on a Friday. Connecting Friday to bad luck began showing up in literature in the mid-17th century. Superstitions associated with Friday the 13th really increased around the beginning of the 19th century. Individuals tended to abstain from writing letters, venturing into new business endeavors, and some held off on medical treatment until the next da

Hey everyone, I have a new video up for my "Days of Gratitude" series. I want to thank everyone for their patience and for tuning in. Below is my new video: What you YOU grateful for? Let me know in the comments below! :-)

2015 will go down in history as the hardest year of my life. My health got worse. My long-term relationship ended. I attempted suicide. I went back to self-harm. Perhaps the greatest decision that I ever made this year, was the one to enter dual-diagnosis treatment. On September 12, 2015, I made the decision to stop drinking, and seek help for my psychological issues. At the time, I had no idea how much my life would change. I was extremely broken. I was shattered from my relationship ending, I couldn't bear to look at myself in the mirror anymore, and I didn't want to live. Learning how to face my troubles head-on, and handle them in appropriate ways, has been revolutionary in my life. The right medication to treat my Bipolar disorder has been key in my continued sobriety. For the longest time, I drank during times when I felt unsafe. Being around people that made me uncomfortable, and dealing with emotions I couldn't handle, those were times when I would drink the

In October, singer Phil Collins stated that he plans to break out of his retirement and make a comeback to music. He announced that he is planning a world tour and a new album. While people over 30, such as myself, are glad to hear he wants to come back, there are people who want to stop this from happening. A petition was launched demanding that Collins be stopped from coming back to music. The petition states that "there is far too much suffering in this world as it is." The petition has already generated several thousand signatures. My Two Cents: This petition actually gives me a headache because I cannot figure out if people are THAT bored to troll Phil Collins via a petition, or if they really do hate him. I grew up listening to Phil Collins. He's a great singer. I would love for him to come back to us. If people do hate him, it's probably because they were too young to appreciate the magic. Phil, we love you man! Music needs you back! F*ck the ha

During the last couple of days, social media and news sites have been talking endlessly about the controversy surrounding the red Starbucks cup . David Burrows, a Christian of the British Parliament, slammed Starbucks for neglecting the Christmas holiday. Burrows believes that Starbucks' cup change is more about becoming politically correct than consumer led. Starbucks' VP of Design and Content said this about the backlash: “In the past, we have told stories with our holiday cups designs. This year we wanted to usher in the holidays with a purity of design that welcomes all of our stories.” Scores of people have come out in defense of Starbucks, reiterating the point that Starbucks is not a religious business, and that it is just a red cup. What is surprising, however, is that some of the most famous Christians are also coming out in support of Starbucks. Actress/Author Candace Cameron Bure, an outspoken Christian, took to social media to state that she doesn't ne

  It was announced last week that NASA is looking for a few good men (and women) to head on up to Mars for a special mission. NASA will be accepting applications starting on December 14. Vacant jobs include: -Pilot -Engineer -Scientist -Medical doctors ...and more. There are some requirements for the vacant positions: -Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, or math. -Applicants must have at least 3 years of related experience, or more than 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command experience in a jet aircraft. -Candidates also have to pass the rigorous NASA space flight physical. Interested parties should go to NASA's website for more information.  My Two Cents: When I was younger, I wanted to become an astronaut. Only because my idol at the time was Punky Brewster, and I wanted to be like her. Just like Punky, I stopped dreaming about becoming an astronaut after the Challenger tragedy.

A reliable source confirmed to People that the two recently single "Voice" coaches have begun dating. "Blake and Gwen have begun dating. They've been supporting each other through a difficult time and they're really happy together." Blake Shelton's rep also confirmed that the twosome have "very recently" begun dating. Last weekend, Stefani and Shelton were seen going to various Halloween parties and looked very happy together. Stefani actually is in Nashville to support her man at the CMAs. My Two Cents: I'm actually conflicted about this. As someone who also endured a difficult split this year, after a very long time together, I cannot imagine dating someone right now. I can't even see myself dating someone casually right now (I'm still processing the badness that happened in my previous relationship, LOL). Anyway, I've been a fan of Gwen Stefani's for 25 years, and I know that she is strong and knows what she

In the following video, I disclose what I am grateful for, and I also discuss what I feel would make the world a better place. Now that I've talked about what I'm grateful for, I want to know what YOU are grateful for. Comment below. Let's keep the gratitude ball rollin!

A 33 year old woman snuck into an Omaha Zoo after-hours in order to pet a tiger. She went up to the tiger's cage and the tiger bit her hand. Officers report that the woman was intoxicated and was acting "aggressively." She was arrested while receiving treatment at the Creighton University Medical Center, and charged with suspicion of trespassing. My Two Cents: I'm not someone who would wish harm on a human being or creature, but this woman had it coming. I'm team Tiger.

Fred Thompson, known for his work in the senate, and in Hollywood, passed away on Sunday. He was 73 years old. He had been battling lymphoma. In Hollywood, Thompson starred in dozens of films and TV shows. Some of his most notable work includes Curly Sue, No Way Out, Racing Stripes, and Law & Order. In 2008 Fred Thompson announced that he was running for President. He withdrew from the race after receiving little support in the early primaries. Thompson spent nearly a decade in the senate while also doing acting jobs. My Two Cents: I only know of Fred Thompson from seeing him in Curly Sue and Law & Order. He was a phenomenal actor. RIP Fred Thompson. photo credit: conservapedia

Welcome to November everyone! I am back with another installment of Days of Gratitude. In the video, I discuss what I'm grateful for, and a major project that I am working on. Now that I've shared what I'm grateful for, I want to know what YOU are grateful for. Let me know in the comments below.

photo credit: 15minutenews A petition addressed to Barbara Walters has gained national attention, as it requests the immediate removal of Raven-Symone from 'The View' for comments she recently made. Recently, Raven-Symone came under fire for siding with an officer who violently assaulted a young girl in South Carolina. After comments were made, dozens of people took to social media to blast Raven-Symone. The petition is only two days old but it has well over 100,000 signatures and the list is growing. You can find the Petition here: https://www.change.org/p/barbara-walters-petition-to-remove-raven-symone-from-the-view?recruiter=293473025 My Two Cents: I actually saw this coming. The surprising part is that it took THIS long for a petition to circulate. Signed. Sealed. Delivered!