Growing up in the house I did. I always thought hardwood floors were the coolest things. We had linoleum in the kitchen and hallway, but besides that, the rest of the house had carpet. I grew up walking, sitting, napping, wrestling, playing, doing school work, and sleeping (lots of sleeping) on carpet. When I moved to AZ, I had carpet again. A little sad, because I honestly thought carpet was a little lame. Maybe it was the fact I (and my siblings, not just me) had to vacuum it. Well, in truth, we were SUPPOSED to but I think mom had to do it more often than not. Anyways, I didn't want that hassle, so when I moved out on my own, I got a place that had hardwood(not real stuff, just some fake linoleum) in the living room and kitchen. I was pretty happy, but that carpet in the bedroom still bugged me, and while my bed mostly covered it (it was a small room), I was still left to maintain some of it. In my new place, the third in AZ, The house has either tile or Pergo flooring. I thought this was amazing. Easy to clean and good looking. I never realized how much I would miss carpeting and the those activities I would do on it.
Well.......I mostly miss that napping.
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Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
My Thoughts: SB 1070
As many people know, the Arizona governor recently signed the bill SB 1070 into law. This is the law regarding illegal immigration. Everyone has their own thoughts and opinions on this law, though I believe many of them have no clue what it actually says. I have skimmed over the bill, so that puts me a step ahead of the masses. So I guess I'll take a few seconds to share my thoughts on the bill and illegal immigration as a whole.
I like to follow the law and be an upstanding citizen, but there are many times when I think laws don't make too much sense. I understand the need to follow traffic laws, but when it is three in the morning and I can see all ways, is there really a need to wait for a light to change? I know I can't just pick and choose when to follow laws, that is why I sit there and wait at lights no matter how late it is.
My problem with illegal immigration is that we as Americans have no problem having the 'illegals' work for cheap and do the crappy jobs that most people wouldn't want to do and certainly wouldn't want to do for the wages they are getting. For these people, they are coming to America to try to make a better life for themselves and their family. That is exactly what the American is about. The American Dream, that whoever you are, through hard work, you can make a better life for yourself. To tell these people who are coming here for that reason that they should stay out seems a bit strange to me. It almost seems like America is starting to lean away from what it says it is.
I do know and understand the issues that have arisen from illegal immigration. Drugs and violence are big ones. I will not argue with the fact that, with this law, there is a chance that these will lessen. My problem with it is that you are penalizing the many for the crimes of a few. No all illegal immigrants are drug lords, drug runners, thieves, or murders and I would guess that not even most are. I would add that I think those who are will now turn to violence more quickly if confronted by the law because they would fear deportation. The trouble causing illegals, I think, are better at hiding than those who aren't here to cause trouble. I really doubt that this law will scare anyone who is already into that type of trouble.
My biggest issue with the law, after skimming it, is the wording, 'FOR ANY LAWFUL CONTACT MADE BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE WHERE REASONABLE SUSPICION EXISTS THAT THE PERSON IS AN ALIEN WHO IS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, A REASONABLE ATTEMPT SHALL BE MADE, WHEN PRACTICABLE, TO DETERMINE THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF THE PERSON'. Now, to me, what this says is that, when a police officer confronts anyone that he has a 'reasonable suspicion' is an illegal immigrant, he shall make a 'reasonable attempt' to find out their immigration status. I really doubt I am going to be asked for my immigration status. To me, I think this leads to racial profiling. Yes, politicians will tell you this law is in place for illegal immigrants from all over but I really believe that, since the biggest group in Arizona are illegal Latin American immigrants, these are the people who will be targeted. The wording makes me worried that these will lead to racial profiling, specifically of Latin Americans because that is the biggest worry of most people in Arizona who support this bill.
Of course I think something needs to be done. I don't even think this law is terrible. I just think its a bad first step. There needs to be a way to make the immigration process quicker. After that is in place, we need to give those living here illegally a way to become legal and a reason to do so. This would mean putting a law like this in place, one that would penalize those living here illegally so that they would be 'encouraged' to become legal citizens. I believe the increase in federal tax dollars from these people would help offset the cost of all of this.
Again, I am not a politician or that knowledgeable about the laws but I am not a supporter of this law. Nor do I want a wall to be built. Laws like this really just make me wonder.
I like to follow the law and be an upstanding citizen, but there are many times when I think laws don't make too much sense. I understand the need to follow traffic laws, but when it is three in the morning and I can see all ways, is there really a need to wait for a light to change? I know I can't just pick and choose when to follow laws, that is why I sit there and wait at lights no matter how late it is.
My problem with illegal immigration is that we as Americans have no problem having the 'illegals' work for cheap and do the crappy jobs that most people wouldn't want to do and certainly wouldn't want to do for the wages they are getting. For these people, they are coming to America to try to make a better life for themselves and their family. That is exactly what the American is about. The American Dream, that whoever you are, through hard work, you can make a better life for yourself. To tell these people who are coming here for that reason that they should stay out seems a bit strange to me. It almost seems like America is starting to lean away from what it says it is.
I do know and understand the issues that have arisen from illegal immigration. Drugs and violence are big ones. I will not argue with the fact that, with this law, there is a chance that these will lessen. My problem with it is that you are penalizing the many for the crimes of a few. No all illegal immigrants are drug lords, drug runners, thieves, or murders and I would guess that not even most are. I would add that I think those who are will now turn to violence more quickly if confronted by the law because they would fear deportation. The trouble causing illegals, I think, are better at hiding than those who aren't here to cause trouble. I really doubt that this law will scare anyone who is already into that type of trouble.
My biggest issue with the law, after skimming it, is the wording, 'FOR ANY LAWFUL CONTACT MADE BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL OR AGENCY OF THIS STATE OR A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE WHERE REASONABLE SUSPICION EXISTS THAT THE PERSON IS AN ALIEN WHO IS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, A REASONABLE ATTEMPT SHALL BE MADE, WHEN PRACTICABLE, TO DETERMINE THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF THE PERSON'. Now, to me, what this says is that, when a police officer confronts anyone that he has a 'reasonable suspicion' is an illegal immigrant, he shall make a 'reasonable attempt' to find out their immigration status. I really doubt I am going to be asked for my immigration status. To me, I think this leads to racial profiling. Yes, politicians will tell you this law is in place for illegal immigrants from all over but I really believe that, since the biggest group in Arizona are illegal Latin American immigrants, these are the people who will be targeted. The wording makes me worried that these will lead to racial profiling, specifically of Latin Americans because that is the biggest worry of most people in Arizona who support this bill.
Of course I think something needs to be done. I don't even think this law is terrible. I just think its a bad first step. There needs to be a way to make the immigration process quicker. After that is in place, we need to give those living here illegally a way to become legal and a reason to do so. This would mean putting a law like this in place, one that would penalize those living here illegally so that they would be 'encouraged' to become legal citizens. I believe the increase in federal tax dollars from these people would help offset the cost of all of this.
Again, I am not a politician or that knowledgeable about the laws but I am not a supporter of this law. Nor do I want a wall to be built. Laws like this really just make me wonder.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A Little Fuzz on My Face
I hate to shave. It is one of my least favorite things to do so I try to not do it too often. As expected, this creates a lot of scruff on my face. The problem I personally have with this is that the hair doesn't fill out very well. I don't mind growing a beard, I just have trouble growing one. I get my neck to fill in (which is terribly unattractive) and a goatee, but nothing on the cheeks. If I was a fan of the goatee, I might be grateful for this situation, but I do not like the goatee at all. I really think it is one of the lamest and overdone facial hair patters. Anytime there is an evil twin, he has a goatee. Anytime someone wants to look a little more 'hard-core', they grow a goatee. Anytime someone is too lazy to shave but still wants to look professional, they go to the goatee. They think that it looks cleaner than a full beard, but since a lot of goatees aren't well trimmed, they just look sloppy.
Maybe I am being to hard on it. I just see way too many people with a goatee and very few of them actually look good. Maybe if it didn't seem like the stand by for people, it wouldn't be as bad. Maybe I'm just jealous......maybe not.
Maybe I am being to hard on it. I just see way too many people with a goatee and very few of them actually look good. Maybe if it didn't seem like the stand by for people, it wouldn't be as bad. Maybe I'm just jealous......maybe not.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thinking in Color
I was recently having a conversation with a friend about favorite colors. It ended up evolving into a conversation about the meanings/thoughts we associate with different colors. Here are my thoughts.
Purple - This reminds me of my Aunt. She loves purple and the whole family definitely knew it. When I think of purple I think of a more mature, romantic affection. As opposed to ....
Pink - Of course, I think of this as the most girl-y color. I think of it as a young affection. Also, remind me of those Sweetheart candies. I think I am one of the few people in the world who actually likes those.
Blue - My second favorite color. Makes me think of water and the ocean. I associate it with adaptability, ease, and peace.
Green - This is my favorite color. I think of plants when I think of green. I think of life and growth with this color.
Yellow - Yellow-bellied, need I say more? Well, I probably should. The sun is actually what I think of when I think of yellow. Which might be why I think of something that's attention grabbing. Like a ray of sunshine.
Orange - Probably my least favorite color. I do not like this color much. Though I do like GoldFish crackers, (Easter Egg: Know what the first ingredient of GoldFish? If not, look it up.) when I think of orange, I, like most people, think of the fruit that shares the name. I think of confusion when thinking of this color but that probably comes from my time working for the big orange, The Home Depot.
Red - Anger. Embarrassment. Apples. I only like thinking of the last one, but I associate all three words with red.
White - I think of white as clean and pure. Like a white shirt. Which seems to attract dirt.
Black - Emptiness. I think its probably a very cool (in heat terms) color. I think it also really represents the unknown.
Well, those are my thoughts. Feel free to share yours.
Purple - This reminds me of my Aunt. She loves purple and the whole family definitely knew it. When I think of purple I think of a more mature, romantic affection. As opposed to ....
Pink - Of course, I think of this as the most girl-y color. I think of it as a young affection. Also, remind me of those Sweetheart candies. I think I am one of the few people in the world who actually likes those.
Blue - My second favorite color. Makes me think of water and the ocean. I associate it with adaptability, ease, and peace.
Green - This is my favorite color. I think of plants when I think of green. I think of life and growth with this color.
Yellow - Yellow-bellied, need I say more? Well, I probably should. The sun is actually what I think of when I think of yellow. Which might be why I think of something that's attention grabbing. Like a ray of sunshine.
Orange - Probably my least favorite color. I do not like this color much. Though I do like GoldFish crackers, (Easter Egg: Know what the first ingredient of GoldFish? If not, look it up.) when I think of orange, I, like most people, think of the fruit that shares the name. I think of confusion when thinking of this color but that probably comes from my time working for the big orange, The Home Depot.
Red - Anger. Embarrassment. Apples. I only like thinking of the last one, but I associate all three words with red.
White - I think of white as clean and pure. Like a white shirt. Which seems to attract dirt.
Black - Emptiness. I think its probably a very cool (in heat terms) color. I think it also really represents the unknown.
Well, those are my thoughts. Feel free to share yours.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Small Thoughts
I have been having some trouble thinking of what to write on this blog. The problem is that most of my thoughts are long thoughts and can be covered in 140 characters or less. For this reason, I tweet most of my random thoughts. It ends up being much easier to just send a short random thought there instead of putting it on here and trying to drag it out. I do like my blog to send my rants out but it has become difficult to find time to post on here. Luckily, I have been working on a few ideas and, when I have time and the will to sit and write, they will be shared. For now, if you would like to get inside my head and know my random thoughts, check out my twitter profile.
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