So, I finally heard from my friend Melissa after several months since she had her baby. Before she had her baby, I know they were going through tough times. They were trying to get state insurance, there power was going to be shut off and thank god for a nice landlord or they would have been evicted. I know her labor was bad and even though she had a c-section, she labored mostly in her back, which ended up crushing one of her vertebra and now she can hardly walk. One of her legs is gimp and she has to keep up with three kids now, her oldest one being three, then one, and a newborn. So, I had heard from her in the hospital and once they got home, no one had heard from her. My aunt sent her a message on facebook and we finally got one back. They are not doing well at all. They were evicted from their apartment, lost all their income and state coverage and were homeless. Her grandpa called and said he would move them up to WA from Cali and so they jumped on that. Melissa, her husband and three kids are sharing a studio apartment with two other people. 4 adults and 3 kids living in a studio... Can you imagine? Plus, with her injuries so bad that she needs surgery, she cannot work, so her husband is looking for anything to get them income. Income to support a family of 5.

I feel so bad. Although we have had out tough times going from a double income to a single income and moving across the country. We have a lot of bills, but we are very lucky with our situation. We will soon be getting E-4 pay and paying off on of our cars. Housing here is tearing down houses and ours will be next, so they are moving us into a new house. A four bedroom, two and a half bath huge house. If we did not live so far away, I would tell them to move out here until they can get on their feet. It would be very tight with money, since we would be feeding a family of 5, plus a family of 2 and 2 cats. We have a new car (payments), medical bills (payments), cell phone (payment) and other things, but the Military pays for water, sewer and trash, and electric. So, we would be able to manage... I know this would not be the best time to "adopt" a family of 5 since we have a baby coming in about 5 months but I feel so bad for them. Melissa is one of my dearest friends. We went to daycare together, lived practically next door to each other until 10th grade. Every day after school, we would meet each other half way, come to my house and do our homework, hang out and have fun. When she found out she was pregnant, I was one of the first people she told. When I found out I am pregnant, she was one of the first friends I told. Her husband probably helped James to join the Navy, thus giving us this life we live. They have always had tough times, but been able to manage. When her husband got kicked out of the Navy, they had it really tough but have always been able to manage somewhat. I know that they have depended on their family for help to afford their family, but they have never been homeless and have always been able to feed their family. Right now, they are homeless with no income. I don't think they can feed their family. Her baby must only be 2 months old and they have no insurance. Melissa severely needs surgery to be able to walk. I know she was in pain all the time before she had the baby and now, it must be horrible. Her kids are the ones suffering too because their mom cannot run and play with them, and they have to move all the time to find someone kind enough to let them live with them and feed them. We would be able to do as much as we call, get her on WIC and I'm on WIC, plus we have the commissary to shop at too... I don't want to ever regret helping them, but I feel so bad that they are cooped up in a little house with 7 people. Our new house is so large, they would get two bedrooms to their own, plus tons of room to run around. Our neighbors in the new house have a little girl who is her daughters age, so they could play. And Melissa could help me when I have the baby, since she has had three.

I just feel so bad for her and her family.

Took a little break from Melo but feel as if I should update again. Major points going on in my life:
**James Graduates A-school on March 5th!
**We find out whether it's a boy or a girl on March 8th!
**Headed down to FL for a few days to see my mom on the 10th through the 14th
**Power School prep starts on the 15th.
**We move into a brand new house on base around the 25th of March. They will be tearing down our current house, so moved us out.
**James' mom and sisters will be here for a week from April 17th-24th.
**Baby shower on April 18th. It's a little early but since James' mom and sisters will be in town, it will be wonderful.
**My grandparents will be in town around May 5th for a few days and to bring a handmade bassinet to us for our baby.
**Still due Aug 5th, our four year anniversary.

So that's what is going on right now and in the upcoming months.

1. In Greece, all electronic games are banned.

2. In Netherlands, prostitution is legal but the prostitutes must pay taxes like any other business.

3. In China, you may only have one child, or you will have to pay a fine.

4. In Denmark, restaurants may not charge for water unless it is accompanied by another item such as ice or a lemon slice.

5. It is illegal to kiss on railways in France.

6. In Swaziland, young girls may not shake hands with men.

7. In Singapore, oral sex is illegal unless it is used as a form of foreplay.

8. In Netherlands, It is legal to smoke pot, buy it, or have less than 5 grams with you.

9. In UK, picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism.

10. In Sweden, while prostitution is legal, it is illegal to use the services of a prostitute.

11. In Switzerland, you may not wash your car on a Sunday.

12. In Saudi Arabia, women are not allowed to drive cars.

13. In Arkansas, a man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.

14. In Turkey, all married women must get their husband's permission if they wish to have a job, they must live wherever the husband wishes to reside, and they must forfeit all jointly held assets upon divorce from her husband.

15. In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wife's birthday.

16. In UK, it's illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.

17. In Brazil, men allowed to return non-virgin brides.

18. In Finland, traffic fines are calculated as a percentage of the offender's income.

19. In France, it is illegal to name a pig Napoleon.

20. In Iceland, it is illegal to blow on lampposts.

21. In California, women may not drive in a house coat.

22. In Saudi Arabia, it is illegal for male doctors to examine women and female doctors to examine men.

23. In Guinea, it is illegal to call a baby "Monica".

24. In Morocco, anyone in company with someone who possesses narcotics, even if they are unaware that their companion has them, can be tried for the same crime.

25. In UK, destroying or defacing money is illegal.

26. In Mexico, bicycle riders may not lift either foot from the peddles, as it might result in a loss of control.

27. In Israel, bicycles may not ridden without a license.

28. In Germany, It is illegal for ones car to run out of gas on the Autobahn.

29. In Logan County, Colorado, it is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep.

30. In Mexico, during Holy Week, no horses or wheeled transport is allowed in the city.

31. In Singapore, it is illegal to pee in an elevator.

32. In Norway, you may not spay your female dog or cat.

33. In Switzerland, If you forget you car-keys inside the car and you leave the car open, you will be punished.

34. In Mexico, clergymen may not wear their religious garb in public.

35. In Italy, striking someone with a fist is considered a felony.

36. In Australia, children may not purchase cigarettes, but they may smoke them.

37. In Florida, if an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.

38. In UK, any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked mannequin.

39. In Sweden, you may only own half a meter down in the ground of any land you own.

40. In Australia, under Australian Communications Authority regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring.

41. In South Korea, traffic police are required to report all bribes that they receive from motorists.

42. In Switzerland, it is considered an offense to mow your lawn on a Sunday, because it causes too much noise.

43. In Australia, only licensed electricians may change a light bulb.

44. In Belgium, a driver who needs to turn through oncoming traffic has the right of way unless he slows down or stops.

45. In Mexico, women who work for the government of the city of Guadalajara, may not wear miniskirts or any other "provocative" garment during office hours.

46. In Hawaii, it is illegal to appear in public wearing only swimming trunks.

47. In Canada, 35% of a radio stations content must be "Canadian Content".

48. In Finland, taxi drivers must pay royalties if they play music in their cars for paying customers.

49. In Norway, a fee is levied on each purchaser of any plastic bottle which is returned upon return of the bottle.

50. In Singapore, the sale of gum is prohibited.

51. In Canada, it is illegal for clear or non-dark sodas to contain caffeine.

52. In Cambodia, water guns may not be used in New Year's celebrations.

53. In Israel, it is forbidden to bring bears to the beach.

54. In Idaho, you may not fish on a camel's back.

55. In China, drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five yuan, or a warning.

56. In Denmark, no one may start a car while someone is underneath the vehicle.

57. In Zimbabwe, citizens may not make offensive gestures at a passing state motorcade.

58. In UK, it is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.

59. In Swaziland, teenager girls were forbidden to have sex for 5 years to prevent AIDS.

60. In Canada, margarine producers can't make their margarine yellow.

61. In Denmark, there is a penalty of 20kr for not reporting when a person has died.

62. In Kentucky, it is illegal to remarry the same man four times.

63. In Israel, the raising of Rottweiler dogs is prohibited.

64. In Denmark, persons may not wear a mask.

65. In Greece, a driver's license can be revoked if the person appears poorly dressed or unwashed.

66. In UK, no cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police.

67. In France, between the hours of 8AM and 8PM, 70% of music on the radio must be by French artists.

68. In Sweden, it is illegal to repaint a house without a painting license and the government's permission.

69. In Louisiana, it is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.

70. In Madagascar, pregnant women may not wear hats.

71. In UK, it is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.

72. In France, It is illegal to take photos of police officers or police vehicles, even if they are just in the background.

73. In Switzerland, it is required that every car with snow tires has to have a sticker on its dashboard which tells that the driver should not drive faster than 160 km/h with these tires.

74. In France, an ashtray is considered to be a deadly weapon.

75. In Nevada, it is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

76. In Germany, a pillow can be considered a "passive" weapon.

77. In Israel, If you have been maintaining an illegal radio station for five or more years, the station becomes legal.

78. In South Africa, young people wearing bathing suits are prohibited from sitting less than 12 inches apart.

79. In Minnesota, women may face up to 30 days in jail if they impersonate Santa Claus.

80. In Singapore, it is illegal to come within 50 meters of a pedestrian crossing marker on any street.

81. In Malaysia, it is illegal for restaurant owners to substitute a table napkin with toilet paper.

82. In Peru, unmarried young men are not permitted to keep female alpacas in their apartments.

83. In Texas, it is illegal to milk another person's cow.

84. In Israel, picking one's nose on the Sabbath is illegal.

85. In Norway, If your vehicle stalls and you leave it on the side of the road, you must mark the vehicle with a red, reflecting triangle.

86. In UK, since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armor in Parliament.

87. In Switzerland, though it is illegal to produce, store, sell and trade absinthe (special alcohol), it is legal to consume it.

88. In Thailand, you must pay a fine of $600 if you're caught throwing away chewed bubble gum on the sidewalk.

89. In UK, any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks (enacted by Edward VI).

90. In Wisconsin, butter substitutes are not allowed to be served in state prisons.

91. In Singapore, bungee jumping is illegal.

92. In Sweden, a prince or princess who marries without the consent of the government, that person forfeits the right of succession for his/her children and all other descendants.

93. In Philippines, cars whose license plates end with a 1 or 2 are not allowed on the roads on Monday, 3 or 4 on Tuesday, 5 or 6 on Wednesday, 7 or 8 on Thursday, and 9 or 0 on Friday from 7:00 A.

94. In Alabama, putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.

95. In Thailand, it is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.

96. In UK, placing a postage stamp of the queen upside down, is also considered treason.

97. In Bahrain, a male doctor can only examine a female's genitals by use of a mirror.

98. In UK, a pregnant woman can relieve herself anywhere in the UK - including a policeman's helmet on request.

99. In Qatar, if an unmarried woman falls pregnant she is banned from using hospitals or calling for any medical assistance.

100. In Alaska, while it is legal to shoot bears, waking sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.