How Liberal am I?

Your Political Profile:

Overall: 15% Conservative, 85% Liberal

Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal

Personal Responsibility: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal

Fiscal Issues: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal

Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal

Defense and Crime: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal

How Liberal Or Conservative Are You?

Awww, chiboygan!

He's a Keeper!

Your guy is a rare find: sweet, kind, and loyal. And as long as he doesn't have three nippples, You should seriously consider keeping him a long time Sometimes a girl can't see a good thing when she's got one So let me tell you: your guy is a gold medal boyfriend Just make sure you treat him right in return!

Is He a Keeper?

Style! Anyone surprised?

Your Style is 1960s

Bold dresses, funky boots, bright patterns. You have an eye for fashion - and make trends timeless!

What Decade Matches Your Style?

Party?

You Are a Fun Girl!

You are all about having fun - and you don't need to drink to have a good time Sure, you've thrown back more than a few every so often But getting totally stupid and wasted is not your style You're the life of the party, by keeping everyone laughing and smiling

Are You a Party Girl?

Type of Girl!

Your Inner Retro Girl Is

1960s City Girl

What Retro Girl Are You?

European City for Me!!

You Belong in Amsterdam

A little old fashioned, a little modern - you're the best of both worlds. And so is Amsterdam. Whether you want to be a squatter graffiti artist or a great novelist, Amsterdam has all that you want in Europe (in one small city).

What European City Do You Belong In?

Some Facts to Back It Up

"Improving American automobile efficiency by just three miles a gallon would conserve more than 1 million barrels of oil each day -- more than would ever be recovered from the Arctic Refuge -- while saving Americans $25 billion a year at the pump"- (Pittsburg Gazette Feb. 17,2006).

Being Patriotic

Note:
I forgot to mention that Chris and I ran a half-marathon on May 6th in Indy. It was the biggest half-marathon in the world, there were 35,000 or so people in it. There were so many people that our first mile time was about 10 minutes because we just couldn't get around people. I predicted that I would run my first mini in 2 hours. We went over the line at 1:59:54!!!!
It was a lot of fun until about mile 11, where I was sore and I just wanted to be done. It was good to have Chris run with me, keep me going. I think I want to do the Muncie Mini in the fall...mebbe. Right now, I am just thinking about the 4th of July 5K. I want another trophy this year!!! I want to PR again, too.

Alright, onto today's subject:
Being Patriotic.
I made an important discovery last month about my car. I went home, to Michigan, and I decided to cruise at 65 mph the whole way home. When I filled up, I was getting 33 mpg! I usually was getting about 28 mpg going 70mph on the highway. And the trip only took an extra 10 minutes in time...maybe.
So now I am all about driving slow. (I know **)
And I am saving a TON of money on gas. At my last fillup, I was getting over 32 mpg. I still drive close to the speed limit, 65 on the highway and 55 on state roads. 55 is the limit on state roads, so I am doing pretty good.
Anyways, I was discussing this fact with a friend of mine, who lived through the oil crisis of the 1970s. He said that back then, the speed limit was lowered, to help people conserve gas, and that driving slower was a way that Americans could be patriotic. It helped to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, since we were using less in our travels.
As I get flicked off by fellow drivers who pass me going 85 mph, I just think to myself about the money I am saving.
But it also makes me sad. Most of the people passing me, going 70-80 mph, are in SUV's. They don't give a shit about being patriotic.
Everyone is complaining about about gas prices, but I still see people filling up, driving everywhere, and driving very fast. No one is doing anything about it, maybe because they think that they can't. Driving 5 mph slower saved me 5 mpg. That will add up, if everyone starts doing it. It is already adding up for me, as an individual.
And I feel like a patriot, in my own way.
:)