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It's so easy to get wrapped up in our problems and hectic lives that we forget sometimes about a world outside of our own, at least for me that's the case.  I get so involved in my craziness; stressing about my kid, how I'm going to make ends meet this month, what am I going to make for dinner, when am I going to finish the mountain of laundry?  In short, the list is endless. So, I was looking at other mother's websites looking for a few words of inspiration, something to give me perspective or grounding, what I found brought me to tears and has inspired me to really feel and see beyond my four walls. Life is a struggle for all of us, it comes with the territory when we are born into this world.  And to be a mother, whether single or married, is both a privilege and a burden, but that doesn't stop one blogger mom from kicking ass and taking names. Her name is Rocky and she has a blog called Muthahood Ain't For Sissies.  The name says it all.  Rocky is also the founder of Mothers Fighting for Others.  Like I said, after visiting the MFFO site I realized that my everyday struggles with being a single mother are nothing compared to the struggles that girls in Africa face on a daily basis.  To stay alive, is a struggle. I recommend visiting this site, it will inspire you, it will bring you to tears.  But more than anything I hope it will motivate you to reach out and give, not just to this amazing organization, but to your community as well. I feel in my heart that we, mothers, are going to be the ones that make a difference in the world.  Because there is no love like the love a mother gives, to her children, to her family, to her community, to the world at large. Thanks Rocky, for the inspiration!

Tuesday, October 14th 9:20am Dear Diary, After conducting some online searches, have discovered with much disappointment that there are “Biden-isms.” Probably just created by a bunch of spiteful arch-conservative Republicans bummed about the fact that we’re winning the election. Still, disappointing to see self compared to Bush. As always, Jill very supportive during this time. Says I have to let this go and just focus on the election. And there’s a debate tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing McCain make a spectacle of himself. Not normally so vindictive, but this is not the old McCain. But really, Jill really has been amazing during this campaign. She’s done a lot with Michelle to help our side. And she’s drop-dead gorgeous! What’s not to love about her? Still, canâ??t believe people actually use the term â??Biden-isms.â? They had better not be put in an off-the-wall calendarâ?¦ Looking forward to debate tomorrow. Disappointed that McCain will use Ayres in the debate, but polls show that people want to think about more substantive issues. Also read that it has somehow leaked out that I got botox. Of course Wade didnâ??t admit it to it, since the plastic surgeons only suggested plastic surgery. Trying to keep this under wraps. But at least I look better than McCain! Though thereâ??s a huge difference between 65 and 72. Cannot let media forget that. Until next time, Joe

Tuesday, October 14th 9:45am Dear Diary, Was recently sent picture of self with “World’s Biggest Obama Fan.” Wow, I guess so. I, of course, looked short standing next to him. Still, will not allow this to change image of self as a tall woman. After all, tall people are correlated with leadership… Looking forward to debate tomorrow. Barack does look handsome, and in the last debate, he appeared particularly composed. Of course, that was probably just because McCain was pacing up and down the stage. Obviously nervous. Still bizarre that he can’t muster the common decency to look at my husband is unnerving. Have plans to sit with Republican Senator Hagel’s wife, an Obama supporter. Yet another Republican that has switched over! Yay! Must get lots of beauty sleep for tomorrow. Am secretly hoping that Paris Hilton comments on my hot bod too… Yours always, Michelle Originally posted in The Secret Diary of Michelle Obama