Land of Osbourne

BITCHOLOGY When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch. When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch. When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a bitch. Being a bitch means I won’t compromise what’s in my heart It means I live my life MY way. It means I won't allow anyone to step on me. When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it, I am defined as a bitch. The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish. It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I 'should' be.... I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that! So try to stomp on me, just try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me. ...

When my sister Rachel and I were little, her favorite song was this old country song by Charlie Walker, “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down” – every time I hear the song now, (its on my iPod), I think of her, and have it as my ring tone for when she calls me on my cell phone. The lyrics really tell a story, and in some ways matches the life Rachel has led. You were mine for just a while, now you're puttin' on the style And you've never once looked back, to your home across the track You're the gossip of the town, but my heart can still be found Where you tossed it on the ground pick me up on your way down Pick me up on your way down, when you're blue and all alone When their glamour starts to bore you, come on back where you belong You may be their pride and joy But they’ll find another toy Then they’ll take away your crown Pick me up on your way down They have changed your attitude, made you haughty and so rude Your new fri...