Not Put So Simply

Nearly a half century old. Retired College Athlete. UNT. Sports Journalism. (L)GBT. It's On Us. Cover The Athlete. Tattooed. I believe in the Oxford Comma.

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[notputsosimply]

I voted because

I mailed in my ballot on the first of this month. I voted for MY rights. I voted for a future where I can legally marry and stay married to my future wife. I voted for my future wife's right to a life of certainty. I voted so that when my future wife and I have children, we BOTH can have rights over them without struggle. I voted so that my future daughters will have the same right to choose as my future sons. I voted so that I knew I did what I could so that my rights and my future family's rights would not be affected by a Trump presidency. I voted so that hopefully America could one day live without the fear that they could wake up in January and have their rights no longer intact. I voted for people of color and their equal rights. I voted for my LGBTQ+ community. I voted because EVERY HUMAN BEING IS ENTITLED TO THE SAME EXACT FREEDOMS. I voted for a sense of security. I voted for who I think is qualified and sane. I voted for Hillary Rodham Clinton and I pray to God that the glass ceiling gets shattered tonight. I don't care who you vote for, I don't care what your reasons are. I know each of us have our reasons for voting the way we do so I just ask that instead of posting a negative comment on my status, you respect my decision and my right for my voice to be heard; I ask that you PLEASE get out and VOTE. #ImWithHer

[babypadawan]

I want a “just checking in” kind of love.

a “baby did you eat today?” kind of love.

a “you’re the first person I told” kind of love.

an “I gotta kiss you before you leave” kind of love

an “I love you” before we say bye kind of love.

an “I noticed that you need this so I got it for you” kind of love.

a “we’re not going to bed til we’ve made up” kind of love.

a wipe my tears away kind of love.

a nonstop joke fest until I smile again kind of love.

a goofy smile when I walk in the room kind of love.

a hold me until my panic attack passes kind of love.

a rub my back after work kind of love.

I just want to feel completely, totally, truly loved.

[moneypowerrglorry]

This..

[notputsosimply]

These two give my heart a special kind of joy. They are so well behaved and seriously the best dogs a girl could ask for.

[saw9110]

Dear Amanda,

Red panda, little ginger heart, manda panda, panda, ginger freckles, Amanda the red, whatever you go by now…

(and I do hope you actually see this)

I know you will always have a different story. You will always spread your story one way while I spread mine the other. There will be times that you hurt and wish me dead while other times you miss what we had. Most of your story is made up in your own head by the hate you made for me out of thin air. Your relationship was abusive, controlling, and down right predatory. You bragged to everyone that I was younger or that you date them barely legal. Yeah, cause that’s not creepy. That’s not predatory. But it was the truth and you continue to creepily seek out younger.

What has happened in the last 3 years for you? Here’s what has happened to me: My grandmother died, but you were there for that. Instead of holding me and reminding me that though my world was falling apart, I would be okay. Instead of telling me I would be okay, you alienated me from my closest friends. My best friends. You rid me of my support system and to this day I still miss being a true friend to Taylor Jade Cardinal. I met a girl. She’s DAMN amazing. We have gone on just about every adventure your mind could even imagine. She makes my heart skip a beat and is always patient with me. I came out to my family. The day before Thanksgiving. It was wonderful, they are so supportive, and they ADORE my girlfriend. I’m glad I didn’t waste this special moment on you. My grandfather met her, too, he loved her so stinking much. My grandfather died in my father’s arms. My family hurt so damn bad and right there at my side through my ugly crying was my lovely girlfriend. Holding me tight and telling me that I would be okay. Reminding me of his love for me. Reminding me that I can carry on his legacy. On Saturday I will be discussing my future with my girlfriend’s parents and in 9 days I will be proposing to her with the most gorgeous ring in the world with the support of not only my family and friends, but her family and friends.

My life is great. I have moved on. I have healed. I wish you nothing but the same.

[notputsosimply]

When you hope the best for someone while they hope the worst for you- it's called growing.

Uh-may-zing

[littlekingcorona]

Beyonce: I'm going to break one of your cameras in my performance 

MTV: No, I don't think you should they're really expen-

Beyonce:

[notputsosimply]

As a new season begins for this little soccer stud, I want to remind everyone that first and foremost it is children playing a game- no one is getting a scholarship at 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10. Let them play. Let them have fun. Watch them grow into their own style of athlete and watch them have fun while they do it. Love on them. Remind them that as good as winning feels and as much as winning can happen, losing is also a very real possibility. Losing happens, losing sucks, and losing can hurt your feelings, but it is a time to reflect and learn from the game. Remind your kiddos to always, always be a student of the beautiful game and most importantly to have fun while they do it. I love you, best bud. I'm forever your number 1 fan.

[laughterintherain-deactivated20]

If you ever feel like giving up, just remember that Ella Masar went to Sweden, on the verge of retirement, and admitting that she was happy to go there and just be Erin Mcleod’s wife. Now, she’s one of the most important players on one of the best teams in Europe, playing Champions league with teammates like Marta, and scoring goals and gaining assists left right and centre.

19-8-16 (via laughterintherain)

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[notputsosimply]

I just had my nephew for a week (he left yesterday) and I miss him already. Come back, kiddo.

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[patchworkheart-deactivated20200]

Date someone who understands your mental illness and will power through your outbursts with you.

It’s what you deserve.

You deserve someone who cares enough to stay even when you’re not okay.

[houstoncreamsicles]

punk-as-funk replied to your post:Apparently US players are as petty as their fans.

Which ones?

Carli blocking people and responding to things she isn’t even @ ed in. Syd searching just “Syd” and responding. Some of the other ones blocking people for simple questions.

[soccerzig17]

Carli literally blocked Houston’s main media guy (Hal) because he said that it was good for the league that Krieger played that game. Didn’t even mention Carli at all, some other person took hold of the tweet, @’d her in it and made it seem like Hal was taking a dig at her for not being there. This just proves my theory of her being petty

[notputsosimply]

None are quite as petty, though, as Hope Solo

[singingwithcagedbirds]

Peace & Love

[notputsosimply]

This family of 3 is the epitome of perfect. Give her a follow!

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[thegoatbusters-deactivated20171]

I want the cliche kisses in photo booths. And the candid photos of me when I’m not looking. I want the week long road trips with the widows down and my feet up on the dash. I want hands clenched tight when we’re intimate. I want shared showers the morning after. I want breakfast in nothing but oversized t-shirts. I want tv show marathons with extra buttery popcorn and makeout breaks during commercials. I want “I love you"s and “you’re beautiful"s and my name blended in curse words while you moan. I want time and promise and happiness and intimacy.