« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
October 29, 2004
Spanish & The Vote
So it doesn't strike me as weird that volunteers are needed to man the voter polls. But it DOES strike me as slightly retarded that there is a need for SPANISH speaking volunteers. So my spin on it is this: If you don't know the English language well enough that you need a translator, YOU SHOULD NOT VOTE.
I am so annoyed by this. WTF. There is absolutely no reason why it should be that a person who can't even speak the language of the country should be allowed to vote. If you immigrated, you had FOURTEEN years to learn the damn language. If you were born here, then you have ZILCH excuse. Bleh.
Posted by szujin at 10:09 AM | Comments (1)
October 25, 2004
Cats and Writing
Goober + Scott + candles = goober's butt set on fire => room smells like burnt hair *sigh*
I am so vain. Sometimes I think I have the awesomest handwriting. Puhahaha. I know I don't. But that's ok. I can still like it. :)
Posted by szujin at 11:10 PM | Comments (1)
October 24, 2004
Politics
I am a non-political person. Call me ignorant, call me un-informed, I don't give a shit.
I hate when people sit there and try to make you feel stupid because you don't feel a particular way.
I'm not saying I will vote for Bush. I am not saying I will vote for Kerry. Of course, I know that Bush is a conservative candidate, and if he wins, we'll be in Iraq forever and women won't be able to have abortions.
But I think that Kerry isn't a particularly great candidate either. And I think I'm allowed to say that without people calling me stupid (well, basically implying that really). Yes, I should probably vote for a table over voting for Bush. Of course, if I want to vote for Bush I am just "ignorant." But that does NOT preclude me from saying that Kerry is an optimist and I think Kerry's speeches are BORING.
I never said I was going to vote for Bush. I never said I wasn't going to vote for Kerry. I NEVER FUCKING SAID ANYTHING. I think I am entitled to my right to say that Kerry isn't a great candidate.
I'm don't make decisions. I know this. I am a "Here is what the other side says" and a "I can see where the other side is coming from" kind of gal. I get a little pissy when you start pinning me for being a retard because I am telling you to look from their standpoint. I'm not saying I agree; I'm just saying, "they are not complete idiots. They have a reason to believe what they do."
Personally, I think liberals are just as bad as conservatives. Liberals are all self righteous in their beliefs (that people should be more liberal, and if you aren't, you haven't thought for yourself, blah blah blah). But WTF. Where do you draw the line?
Blah.
Posted by szujin at 12:41 PM | Comments (1)
ugly
Ugly days are, by far, worse than fat days.
And today is an ugly day.
Posted by szujin at 09:54 AM | Comments (0)
October 21, 2004
Water & The Midterms
I just spilled half a liter of water in my bag. With the midterms I was grading.
On the bright side, I've finished grading them.
On the not-so-bright side, they are all wet and slightly crinkley (and one of the pages of a person's midterm fell off into my hand).
Cindy hates me already.
At least it was water (as Linda helpfully told me).
Please don't hate me, my little 18-730 babies (I don't know why I call them that, they are just annoying really. Oh wait, I guess that's sort of like babies, without the cuteness factor). It really wasn't my fault (ok, ok, it was my fault, but whatcha gonna do about it).
So, guess it boils down to, WHOOPS. Heh.
Posted by szujin at 10:27 AM | Comments (0)
October 20, 2004
Laundry
Does anybody else think it weird if they go down to the basement to wash their clothes and notice that their landlord has hung his whitie-tighties everywhere?
For some reason, it's slightly disturbing to me . . .
Posted by szujin at 09:39 PM | Comments (3)
La di da.
I went to Prantl's again today. They actually had a pastry that I didn't find particularly great. I think I have been almost cured (of wanting Prantl's everyday).
Now I just feel like baking cookies.
On the more serious note. I am an evil person. I find that I am a evil, selfish person. Today, I found out from my ex (of a long long time ago, but first loves die hard, duncha think?) that he thinks he has met "the one" for him. And although I am happy for him (I think), I think I am twinged slightly with jealousy and a dislike for his girlfriend. I think mainly (and this is where I say that I am a mean, evil person) it's the stereotype. You kno, you look at the girl, and you immediately think, "No way she is faithful." And although I'm not like, "in with it" about the rumors, I have heard a few, and although the source couldn't be particularly reliable, it just makes me wonder.
I want him to be happy, I do. I really hope she makes him happy in the long run. . .
Posted by szujin at 05:38 PM | Comments (0)
October 15, 2004
Yummy, fatty foods
I have nothing particularly funny/interesting/insightful to say, but Cindy says that my blog is dying, so I figured I would just whine and pout for a little bit (yay!)
SO.
Today, I went to the tailor to get my jeans. He hadn't done them in FOUR weeks. So, I was little upset. He felt bad and said he would get them done by today and wouldn't charge me for it. This, although a minor setback (since I really like those jeans, but I might not fit into them soon, following the next paragraph), was good news to me. Therefore, I left, feeling happy that I wouldn't have to spend the $24 or $18 or however much he planned to charge me for hemming the jeans.
So, I'm happily walking along Walnut Street. La-di-da. No stores are open anyway. Who opens at 8:30 on a Friday morning?
And THEN. From the corner of my eye (well, ok, actually, it was like, right next to me, but whatever), I see . . .
PRANTL'S BAKERY.
And as you kno, I'm still happy about the whole "not paying for hemming" thing so I just walk myself inside thinking, "I like their Almond Tortes, there's probably something else good in here too."
And umm...there was.
Like a kid in a candy store, but worse. I think baked goods are probably worse for you. . .
I'm buying things left and right. Chocolate crossaint, maple cinnamon buns, pumpkin pie . . . God. I felt sort of guilty, but then again, I saved eighteen dollars!
And out the door I went with all this yummy food. Had to stop and get milk to go with it on the way to school, but coffee + milk is necessary for anything this sweet. . .
And now, I'm stuffing my face. And it's REALLY REALLY good. I think I am on a sugar overload.
Did I mention that I feel fat? :)
Posted by szujin at 10:16 AM | Comments (1)