My yesterday

Yesterday I went to hang out with my old high school friends. I picked up my friend and then went straight for the light rail station, where we waited for our other friends to join us. Turns out our friends were waiting in the car and we didn't notice them lol. I usually don't like to identify people's names on here since anyone can see this,so I will use the the initial of their first name for those who do know whom I am talking about.

T was waiting with me when H (a girl) came towards us first. A was buying his ticket, while D was parking his car to a better spot. When H, T, and I were talking, this ghetto-looking man said hi to us. We all ignored him and then H decided to say "Who is that? I wasn't going to say hi to him! I don't know you! *chuckle*." The ghetto man  heard what H said. This whole time I was upset that H said that because he was only a feet away from us so of course he heard! Then that ghetto mad decided to say "What's your name baby?" H turned around and the ghetto man was behind me and T and kept saying "What's your name? Tell me your name please." I don't know who he was addressing to because H, T and I all had our backs turned towards him and he was behind T and I. Luckily, A and D came to our rescue and the ghetto was like "Oh I see..." and then walked away. Thank goodness!

D called O to see where he is and it turns out this funny guy went to the wrong light rail station. We told him to get on the next train since he is a stop before us. While on the train, we all asked each other how's college and all that kind of stuff. I asked O where he works and being the bum he is he told me he works at a mental institution. Being annoyed by his antic I decided to keep on asking him where he works until he'll tell me the truth. A and D who sat on front of me then told me "Seriously Tracy, if you say that one more time...." Being the stubborn person I am, I asked the question again. A and D then gave me the death stare, looked towards another ghetto man and told me to stop and they'll tell me why later. Turns out this ghetto man was giving me the death stare and looked like he was about to punch me. I shut up but I was so mad. Why should I have to be quiet because of this man? Why should I be in fear of my safety. Ridiculous society we live in!

If it weren't so me we would've missed our stop lol. I guess I'm the only one that pays attention. Nothing has changed even after 2 years. Next, we got off the train and met L who was waiting there with her boyfriend. We decided to walk towards the harbor. Some people were hungry so we went to one of the pavilions. D wanted to go to Uno's. I was not planning on eating something, but if we go to Uno's I guess we had to. When we got seated, I asked D does he know there's a service fee because we had a group of people. He didn't know and asked the waiter if it's true. The waiter said yes lol. We decided to let it go since we were already seated. We ate, we laughed, we took pictures. By the time the billed came, like usually there's always money issues. We were short by a few bucks but luckily the boys stepped up and paid the difference. L also contributed a lot because she didn't want to be cheap. It made me feel bad, but hey I'm broke. We  decided to not leave an extra tip since A says the gratuity fee is the tip lol. We paid like $3 in a bunch of coins ranging from nickels to quarters lol. We were all embarrassed to pay in coins, but hey coins are currencies lol.

When we left, we took a few photos by the harbor. It water level was extremely high that day. I guess from all the rain we got the night before. We then decided to leave because D says the light rail closes early. On our way, we stopped at an crosswalk. We weren't suppose to walk yet, but when D saw these police men on bikes crossing, D decided to walk too. I followed behind. Then we noticed cars were speeding towards our direction. The others stayed behind not wanting to get killed, while D and I ran for our lives across the street. I was so worried the police officers will cite us for jay walking, but hey they were at fault too. D then scolded me for being crazy like him. He told me I could've killed myself lol. We later said our goodbyes to L and her boyfriend and then headed to the light rail. T and I were worried because we only brought a single trip ticket, while the rest brought round trip ticket. I decided to buy single trip because T told me it'll be cheaper. She was mistaken lol. D told us not to worry because they usually don't check. So we decided to take that gamble. D even exchanged tickets with me to make me feel better. Though he did caution that it'll be extremely funny if we got kicked off lol. Luckily everything worked out and no one was there to check. T and I saved a $1.60 lol. While on the train, the train stopped at a stop and told passengers that if they weren't getting off the next stop, they need to get off at this stop. I was the only person paying attention and thank goodness for me and this lady for paying attention, we got off.  The train conductor did repeat himself a couple of times though, but we couldn't fully hear everything he said.

We waited for the next train and hope it was still going to come because it was getting late and he didn't want to miss the last train. Luckily it came and we got on happy. At the stop before ours, this man asked T did she buy or make her white shirt. T thought he got to be seriously kidding so she said she made it. The man got up to leave and waited for the door to open. T then decided to tell us what the man said and said that he was stupid to believe her and some other mean stuff lol. She didn't notice but the man was still there and that heard EVERYTHING she said. The man was white btw. Fortunately for her, he just left when the door opened. Afterwards, everyone asked T was she nuts because the man was still there lol. Geez the kind of friends I have lol. Please people look around before you speak. T didn't care because she will never see him again. We reached our stop, said our goodbyes to O who gets off at the next stop. The rest of us then said our goodbyes once we got off. D decided to drive his car up to the people he was carpooling. T and I walked to my car. Seriously A and H who were catching a ride with D could've walked to his car. It was not far away, but D is always a gentleman.

While dropping off T, these stupid white kids were skipping towards my car. If I hadn't driven a little bit faster, I could've seriously hit them. They were freaking waiting for my car to come near them so they can skip towards me and have me hit them. STUPID KIDS THESE DAYS! Mind you it was very dark at night!  I then dropped off T and then I went home. The end lol.

Ok...this post was mainly for Tonia. Look at what you missed missy! lol Sorry for the extreme length. I'm a prick for details lol.

TGIF

I watched Inception today and it was........... SO FREAKING AWESOME! lol Maybe it wasn't THAT dramatic but I really enjoyed the movie. I love movies that makes people think about their lives today. I'm really surprised the director, Chris Nolan, came up with this idea 9 years ago. I don't understand why people were confused about the movie. I understood it. I guess you have to pay attention to details. I think all of the actors in the movie were perfect. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is my biggest celebrity crush right now. He's so cute. I've had a crush on him ever since 10 Things I Hate About You. Personally, I think Inception is a better movie than Avatar. I guess people made too much of a big deal of the movie for me to like or maybe it's because I never saw it in 3D. In 2D, Avatar is just an okay movie. Two more week till I move back to CP and three more weeks till school start. Time sure flies by quickly. Unfortunately I'm not ready.

Are you sad?

Feeling down? Feel like there's no hope for you? Feel like this world is just ugly and society is inhumane? Well put that frown back upright because I know the perfect feel-good medicine for you. CNN listed 8 websites you can visit to cheer yourself up. I must admit I have been to some of the websites listed and I absolutely adore these websites. So check it out for yourself. You won't regret.

This is the CNN link that'll link you to the 8 feel-good websites: http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/web/08/02/8.sites.brighten.day/index.html

That's it! The airlines are officially corrupt!

Please people read this article http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38509841/?Gt1=43001.

Spirit Airlines (who the heck are they?) are now charging for carry-on bags. It is $30 if your bag can not fit under the seat and you must pay at check-in. (Seriously, people's feet barely fit under the seat in the first place. In other words, all carry-on bags will be charged a fee.) It is $45 if you wait till you are boarding to pay for the carry-ons. All of this is to speed up the timing. (There is no problem with timing. I've been on many flights and I have always arrived to my destination on time if there were no delays.) If you are apart of the airline's "Spirit Club" it will only cost you $20 for carry-ons. (Umm...last time I checked $20 is a lot.) Why do they want to charge us for so much? "Airlines have been able to wring extra profits from new fees over the past few years, charging for checked bags, extra legroom and refreshments." Oh I see...they want profit. Wait...I missed a word there...they want EXTRA PROFIT! Spoiled much? 


What is their excuse? "Spirit, based in Miramar, Fla., says it does not expect to profit from carry-on fees directly. Pinson said the low-fare airline is cutting ticket prices overall, in some cases by more than enough to offset the cost of a carry-on bag. But she said that by shaving 6 or 7 minutes off the time that it takes to load and unload a plane, Spirit hopes to be able to add more flights." That must be the lamest excuse I have ever heard. How can they make profit with that kind of excuse? They are basically lying. Also, shaving off 6 or 7 minutes off doesn't technically allow you to add more flights. There are other factors that go into how you can add more flights. 


Don't worry though I have good news. "The idea of carry-on charges has struck some as crossing the line. New York Sen. Charles Schumer extracted a promise from five of the nation's biggest airlines, including AMR Corp.'s American Airlines and Delta Air Lines Inc., that they won't charge for carry-on bags."


Got to go peeps! I'm late but I decided I must share this with you guys.

I'm Bored

I was on stumbleupon and I happened to stumble upon this website: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/168bAo/www.tiadpeterson.com/live-what-you-love-50-questions-to-ask-yourself/ These questions are called Live What You Love: 50 Questions to Ask Yourself

1.        How do you really feel about what you are doing right now at this exact moment?

-          I feel that I should be going to sleep and not staying up so late.

2.        What is your fondest childhood memory? Who was there? What was going on?

-          Playing with my cousin and watching cartoons in the afternoon while eating peanut butter crackers.

3.        How comfortable are you in your home?

-          Comfortable enough.

4.        How comfortable are you in your town/city? State?

-          I would like to move out of my town, but I’m comfortable with my state.

5.        What kind of weather do you like?

-          I like sunny weather with a temperature in the low 80’s.

6.        Do you believe you can have your cake and eat it, too? Why or why not?

-          If you pay for the cake.

7.        What is one quality about your parent(s) that you really loved?

-          They are selfless.

8.        What is one quality about your parent(s) that you really do not like?

-          They worry too much.

9.        Do you like what you are doing for money?

-          I wish I had a job now.

10.     What do you feel is your greatest skill?

-          Being a slacker lol. Just kidding. Umm...always being able to get back up after a downfall.

11.     What do you feel is your greatest personality trait?

-          Being able to say things to make people laugh or smile.

12.     Do you feel like anything in your life is holding you back from ultimate joy? List everything.

-          Myself and money.

13.     Write a paragraph or two about your ideal weekend/time away from work. Include location, sights, smells, food, activities, and people.

-          I’m not going to write a paragraph because I have no space. My ideal weekend would be spending time walking in a park with my boyfriend in the morning getting in fresh air. For the afternoon we would eat at a small, but clean café. Then we will go downtown to visit museums or any attraction that city has. For the night, we would eat a home cook meal and then go see a Broadway show, play or movie.

14.     How close are you in proximity to the people you absolutely adore the most?

-          Some close and some far away.

15.     What do you want out of life?

-          To live it to the fullest.

16.     How do you think people will remember you, when you die?

-          Being the shortest girl they met lol.

17.     How do you want people to remember you, when you die?

-          Being a unique person with a good heart.

18.     Write your epitaph - the sentence you would want to appear on your grave.

-          This may change as time progresses. “I don’t write my own destiny. I live to fulfill my destiny.”

19.     What is one thing you could do today, this week, this month, or this year to get a step closer to creating the legacy in #17?

-          Be myself.

20.     How do you feel about your home furnishings?

-          I need money to improve it.

21.     Do you have a hobby that you like to do but you don’t get paid for? What is it?

-          Visiting places and taking pictures.

22.     Does money hold you back from anything? What does it hold you back from? Be very specific.

-          Yes it does. It holds me back from being able to live a life I could only dream of living.

23.     What do you think of passionate people?

-          They are inspiration.

24.     Do you know anyone who you feel is living their dream? Who? What do they do all day and night? Be very specific.

-          Most of the people I know are. I have no reason to tell who they are and what they do. It is their dream.

25.     Do you think you can be completely satisfied living where you do right now?

-          No. I need to find my own niche.

26.     What do you want to accomplish?

-          Many things.

27.     Do you want to change your career?

-          Only time will tell.

28.     Do you wish you lived closer to a certain someone or group of people?

-          Yes, but that may turn out ugly.

29.     Do you wish you lived in a foreign country or a far away state?

-          Yes, I do. New surroundings bring about new wisdom and tolerance.

30.     What are three things that you do every day that make you totally happy?

-          Eat, Sleep, Breathe – The essence of life.

31.     What do you want to pass on to your children?

-          Wisdom.

32.     What is something you have never tried but would like to?

-          What it feels like to have a guy (not your dad, brother, etc) love you.

33.     Are there things in life you wish you could reverse or make right?

-          Yes, but that wouldn’t be fulfilling my destiny.

34.     Do you feel like you have enough money to live the way you want to?

-          I live a comfortable life. It is in human nature to want more.

35.     Are you happy when you think about the upcoming day and all that it comes with?

-          No, I am scared for tomorrow is a mystery. Mysteries don’t always have happy endings.

36.     What do you find challenging?

-          Life.

37.     What do you find thrilling?

-          Life.

38.     What are three memories you haven’t yet created but you would like to?

-          Marriage, Child Birth, A family of my own.

39.     Do you feel energized when you work?

-          Not applicable.

40.     Do you feel creative when you work?

-          Not applicable

41.     Describe what you consider work, and what you consider play. What are the differences?

-          Work is doing something for someone else. Play is doing something for you.

42.     Do you feel blessed or lucky to wake up each day? How can you get to that point?

-          Blessed. By living.

43.     If all of your debt was forgiven tomorrow, and you had a completely clean slate, what is the very FIRST thing you would change about your life?

-          Nothing. I manage money just fine and I’m cheap.

44.     Where are three places you have always thought about living but never did?

-          Rich suburban neighborhood, New York, California.

45.     When do you want to retire?

-          When my body tells me.

46.     Is there an award or accolade you have always dreamed of winning or being recognized for?

-          Doing well in college.

47.     If you could learn how and money was not an issue, is there anything else you would do for work besides what you are doing now? Be specific.

-          Not applicable.

48.     List three things you would immediately change about your work day if you were the boss (assumes you are not the boss).

-          Wake up late, more vacation days, find more ways to make profit.

49.     List three things you would immediately start doing on the weekends if you had the money.

-          Travel, eat at fancy restaurants, shop.

50.     Imagine it is a big holiday and you are with your loved ones and you are living what you truly love. When they ask what you have been doing, what do you say in reply?

-          Enjoying life. 

Arizona....

So in case you haven't kept up with the news lately, on Wednesday morning a federal judge eliminated the passages of the Arizona immigration law that enables officers to check the status of an immigrant during an arrest, traffic stop, or detention. Also, the judge got rid of forcing immigrants to carry their citizenship papers and allowing officers to make warrentless arrest of suspected illegal immigrants.

I agree with what the federal judge has done. I do believe racial profiling will occur with this law. After 9/11 did people not look at Middle Easterners and even Indians with skepticism? If officers have to be on the look out for illegals there are going to look at all Hispanics with some suspicion. You can be an illegal at any age so that puts kids in that group of possible illegals. Don't forget officers have a quota to meet.

All an officer needs to check your immigration status is "suspicion." I remember Elizabeth Hasselbeck said on The View that an officer needs to arrest you, but that's not true. An officer can easily suspect someone of a crime. Especially if the officer has something against you. Also, imagine you are a legal citizen and walking down a street and an officer is behind you. I don't know about you but I'll be nervous and might walk faster because I know that officer is probably on my case. It's just like when I'm driving the speed limit and a police car is behind me. I'll be nervous. It takes that little nervousness for an officer to say he can suspect you of being an illegal. This is a major inconvenience for legal immigrants in the U.S.

I'm all for immigration reform, but I don't think Arizona is going about it the right way. If it were up to me, I'll have all the illegals become legals. That way they'll pay for taxes and help stimulate the economy. If they don't want to become legals, then that's fine too. They can leave safely. To find illegals I think the government needs to do a better job at checking immigration status for things involving public aid and tax payer money (i.e. hospital visits, education, etc). I don't think having officers check immigration status is a good idea because they can be bias.

I don't think having illegal immigrants become legal is a bad idea because they usually take jobs most Americans don't want anyway. I mean who wants to farm in the hot sun. Hopefully with the illegals, Americans will realize they need to step up their education to strive for better jobs.

On a another note, many illegals want to go back to their home country due to the recession but they can't because they'll be punished by the U.S. government. It is a lose-lose situation for them. Reform is definitely needed. It's just sad it took this long to be in the headlines.

Must Blog!

So today The View made history. For the first time on a daytime talk show a sitting President is a guest. I love watching The View. I love how these ladies speak their mind; although I sometimes disagree with them. My favorite co-host is Whoopi. Anyway many critics have criticize President Obama for being on The View instead of handling his presidential duties in the White House. My response to that is would everyone stop criticizing Obama. Seriously is the job of the President not to calm and put Americans at ease? How is being on The View any different than Obama making a State of the Union speech? After watching The View, I feel much at ease and more educated in where this country is heading. For example, I've learned that we are pulling out of Iraq by the end of this month and out of Afghanistan in July 2011.

Next, Elizabeth on the show needs to learn some manners. He is the President and deserves some form of respect. I know she's a die-hard republican, but her rudeness and her frustration with the President can easily be seen.

All I have to say about Obama's appearance on the show is HE IS FABULOUS! I love how he handled the questions, though he avoided some and I love how he was able to defend himself. KUDOS OBAMA! You make me proud to be an American!

For those who would like to see this episode, here is the link: http://abc.go.com/watch/the-view/SH559080/VD5578323/the-view-729.