Some of you may be thinking...isnt it a little early to be talking about New Year's resolutions. Well I recently made a resolution. I was thinking about saving it until New Years, and I thought that was completely pointless. I found something about myself that I wanted to change. Why should I wait for a certain event/day to try and change myself. Why should people wait for January 1st to stop smoking? Why should change either revolved around election season or New Years. If you want to change yourself, do it. If you want to change the horrible political system we are in, grab some friends and protest, boycott, become a freegan.<---really, click on this link. Freegans are people who eat things out of dumpsters. Not my cup of tea, but you can admire it...kind of.
Oh, and I forgot to mention my resolution
1. To learn to forgive, but to never forget.
Maybe I'll be inspired to make a few more with the holiday season before me. What are some of yours?
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Chi vs. the Force
Well, for those of you that haven't heard yet, I decided this Thanksgiving weekend to get some holes in my body. Yes, I got acupuncture. I have been sick since Spring semesters so since western medicine failed me, I decided to tap into my asian roots here in cupertino(land of the asians). Well I get into my acupuncterer's (correct?) office and basically he started telling me a bunch of mumbo jumbo about Chi. Yes folks the reason I am sick is because my Chi is a little disoriented so this guy will poke some needles in me and make it better. For those of you that havent visited an acupunturist, Chi is essentially life, it flows through us, it surrounds us. Hello to all those fellow Star War geeks out there! Doesnt this sound familiar. Yup, the force exists, it just has another name, Chi, and apparently the force in our bodies get confused sometimes, fucking up our stomachs. Amazing. That is my insight for today. Also, the guy that played Obi-Wan Kenobe? Well aparrently he said taking on that role was a bad decision. That is completely heart-wrenching to all those Star Wars people like me. ALSO, if you shopped on Black Friday, you must be insane.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
The "Real" People who run the world
I have a friend Natasha, who is truly amazing. She seems to live to help and provide for others. She loves to cook, host parties and is always there when you need her. Her goal in life: to become a mother (of all sons mind you) and feed them. And that got me thinking. (No, I am not planning to reproduce anytime).
Natasha's goal is plain and simple; to provide for others. My goal is completely different; to become a substantial journalist working at a really cool place like the New York Times. So who's goal better? That answer is neither one. It's co-dependent relationship. I could never gain confidence in myself and my writing, if it weren't for people like Natasha pushing me and encouraging me along the way. At the same time, Natasha needs people to care for. People like Natasha are in everyone's lives in the form of friends, mothers, aunts, uncles, fathers, you name it.
So who's really running this world, those you rise to the top, or those who were there for them and helping every step of the way. The people that do best with power, often aren't the ones to seek it. Think about that.
Natasha's goal is plain and simple; to provide for others. My goal is completely different; to become a substantial journalist working at a really cool place like the New York Times. So who's goal better? That answer is neither one. It's co-dependent relationship. I could never gain confidence in myself and my writing, if it weren't for people like Natasha pushing me and encouraging me along the way. At the same time, Natasha needs people to care for. People like Natasha are in everyone's lives in the form of friends, mothers, aunts, uncles, fathers, you name it.
So who's really running this world, those you rise to the top, or those who were there for them and helping every step of the way. The people that do best with power, often aren't the ones to seek it. Think about that.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Change is possible, just not maybe with our current system
Over the week, I found a few different articles that I thought would be interesting to some of my blog readers and I wasn't sure which one to pick. All of that changed when I saw this....an interactive way to let you solve the deficit, by the New York Times. Basically they give you a whole bunch of choices of programs to cut, taxes to increase and not to mention, those defense decisions. The challenge is to cut the deficit for projected budget gaps in 2015 and 2030. Let me tell you...its not as easy task.
That being said, it certainly do-able. As some may know, my skills in math are nonexistent. And no, I'm not exaggerating. Okay, well maybe a little bit. But that is not the point. That point is, that solving the deficit is possible. Despite the the loss in hope in President Obama's ability to overturn Washington, change is possible. We don't have to drown in red ink. It just has to be done by us. That is what the New York Times showed us.
Now I suppose the next question we have to ask is why isn't change happening in Washington? I mean, politicians are still human. They are supposed to know the system better than us. They are supposed to know policy. But more importantly, they are supposed to vote on legislation and create laws. Well here is where we find the problem. From my perspective politicians know policy and know the system more or less. The problem is the system. How come in the last 2 years where Democrats had control over 2 branches of government, we barely have any bills passing into law? (Some of you may want to count Healthcare or Financial Reform as something, but they are so watered down, they really mean nothing anyway).
It is the damn filibuster(if you don't know what this is, go take a political science class because that is just pathetic). This is causing the shit to hit the fan every time anything comes to the Senate. We can't pass anything because the minority party sets up this block. You know, in the good old times, the minority party got in the spirit of things and actually stood up on a podium and read from the phone book. Now, filibusters are silent. If you ask me, that is just a rip-off.
Lets make things simple here and eliminate the filibuster. If you ask me, I think we should just abolish the Senate(I will talk about this in some later post). So go out and urge your Senator to make the change we need the most (hint: it's not those Bush tax cuts).
That being said, it certainly do-able. As some may know, my skills in math are nonexistent. And no, I'm not exaggerating. Okay, well maybe a little bit. But that is not the point. That point is, that solving the deficit is possible. Despite the the loss in hope in President Obama's ability to overturn Washington, change is possible. We don't have to drown in red ink. It just has to be done by us. That is what the New York Times showed us.
Now I suppose the next question we have to ask is why isn't change happening in Washington? I mean, politicians are still human. They are supposed to know the system better than us. They are supposed to know policy. But more importantly, they are supposed to vote on legislation and create laws. Well here is where we find the problem. From my perspective politicians know policy and know the system more or less. The problem is the system. How come in the last 2 years where Democrats had control over 2 branches of government, we barely have any bills passing into law? (Some of you may want to count Healthcare or Financial Reform as something, but they are so watered down, they really mean nothing anyway).
It is the damn filibuster(if you don't know what this is, go take a political science class because that is just pathetic). This is causing the shit to hit the fan every time anything comes to the Senate. We can't pass anything because the minority party sets up this block. You know, in the good old times, the minority party got in the spirit of things and actually stood up on a podium and read from the phone book. Now, filibusters are silent. If you ask me, that is just a rip-off.
Lets make things simple here and eliminate the filibuster. If you ask me, I think we should just abolish the Senate(I will talk about this in some later post). So go out and urge your Senator to make the change we need the most (hint: it's not those Bush tax cuts).
Monday, November 8, 2010
My birthday
Today marks the end of my teenage years. Saying that just makes me feel old. I know, I'm only 20 and I feel old. I also like to knit, so before you know it, I'm totally going to be a grandma. The 20's are really a whole new decade. By society's standards I am supposed to graduate college, get my first job, find someone special and marry them. Some people argue that one should start having kids in their late twenties. That is absolutely mind blowing to me. Those are OLD people things. But now I realize, I am getting old. According to my mother, now time will just continue to speed up. Crazy.
Consequently though, birthdays always make me think of un-birthdays, from Alice in Wonderland. Part of me wishes we did celebrate those un-birthdays. A birthday makes you feel special and people and relatives take the time to say hi and wish you well. If only we could have that 364 days a year instead of 1. That is something to think about.
"At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; and at 40 the judgment."
- Ben Franklin
Consequently though, birthdays always make me think of un-birthdays, from Alice in Wonderland. Part of me wishes we did celebrate those un-birthdays. A birthday makes you feel special and people and relatives take the time to say hi and wish you well. If only we could have that 364 days a year instead of 1. That is something to think about.
"At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; and at 40 the judgment."
- Ben Franklin
Friday, November 5, 2010
Tips from Tucker Max
I recently posted as my Facebook status "What is the next book I should read". I got several responses including:
I started off trying to find the book at the CSULB library. They didn't have it. That should have been sign number two.
So I decided I am going to make an investment to this blog and bought the book. That's right. $16.95 just so I could tell my readers out there, if any, what I thought about this book.
Well I started the book and realized why we didn't have this in a school library. It's raunchier than karma sutra books. Bascially, if you don't want to read about getting drunk, screwing girls(figuratively and literally), and then vomiting; this book is not for you.
For all the women out there, it is a handy way to know what those jerks are thinking in their heads and how to avoid them.
However Tucker Max taught me one good thing. He started off as a blogger, writing stories about his adventures. Essentially, he started off as no one. A few years later, everyone is reading his blog, buying his books, making a movie out of his life. Now, most of us don't want to post our sexcapades on the internet but that is not to say that we don't have something substantial to say. Or at least, I hope so. Have you read the book? What do you think?
Want to see Tucker Max's blog? Click here.
- End the Fed-Ron Paul
- Myth of the Rational Voter
- Rasellas
I started off trying to find the book at the CSULB library. They didn't have it. That should have been sign number two.
So I decided I am going to make an investment to this blog and bought the book. That's right. $16.95 just so I could tell my readers out there, if any, what I thought about this book.
Well I started the book and realized why we didn't have this in a school library. It's raunchier than karma sutra books. Bascially, if you don't want to read about getting drunk, screwing girls(figuratively and literally), and then vomiting; this book is not for you.
For all the women out there, it is a handy way to know what those jerks are thinking in their heads and how to avoid them.
However Tucker Max taught me one good thing. He started off as a blogger, writing stories about his adventures. Essentially, he started off as no one. A few years later, everyone is reading his blog, buying his books, making a movie out of his life. Now, most of us don't want to post our sexcapades on the internet but that is not to say that we don't have something substantial to say. Or at least, I hope so. Have you read the book? What do you think?
Want to see Tucker Max's blog? Click here.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Proposition 19
Last night Proposition 19 failed to pass. I was asked to report on the viewing party in West Hollywood, but of course, because supporters were "celebrating", they didn't want reporters there. Thankfully one organizer was willing to talk to me on the phone. What he said surprised me...
I come from the Bay Area, and according to the LA Times San Francisco was all for the measure. So coming from that background, I think it is safe to say how important this proposition was to those stoners out there.
I called at 10:30 p.m., when the LA Times was reporting the proposition had lost. But not to the those "Yes on 19" supporters...They were convinced that the election was not over. They were not going to admit defeat until the fat lady had sung. Well I hate to burst your bubble but this is not baseball.
Maybe today after that long post-high sleep they realized their defeat. That is not to say, good luck to them in 2012.
Many, including my political science professor, believe legalizing cannabis will happen in the next 10 years.
Even if you aren't for legalizing marijuana at least you can take this from it: if change cant happen in the federal government, at least we know it has a chance here in California.
I come from the Bay Area, and according to the LA Times San Francisco was all for the measure. So coming from that background, I think it is safe to say how important this proposition was to those stoners out there.
I called at 10:30 p.m., when the LA Times was reporting the proposition had lost. But not to the those "Yes on 19" supporters...They were convinced that the election was not over. They were not going to admit defeat until the fat lady had sung. Well I hate to burst your bubble but this is not baseball.
Maybe today after that long post-high sleep they realized their defeat. That is not to say, good luck to them in 2012.
Many, including my political science professor, believe legalizing cannabis will happen in the next 10 years.
Even if you aren't for legalizing marijuana at least you can take this from it: if change cant happen in the federal government, at least we know it has a chance here in California.
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