Long update after a week.

Hello there my lovelies,

I guess I've been in the habit of updating only once a week. I used to update a lot more. I wanna update more, but I've been really tired lately.

The immigration debate is still going strong in the media. In fact, I am watching an heated argument about it on KQED.

I do think that a fence should be built around our border and that there should be more border patrol agents guarding our borders. It won't solve our problems, but it's a start. I don't necessarily feel that amnesty should be immediately granted to the millions of people that are here illegally. But I do think that the "illegals" that have been here for a while that have been living like upstanding citizens (working and paying taxes, learning our language) should finally get their chance at becoming citizens.

I am happy about the bill that makes English our national, unifying language. The critics claim that it's a racist bill aimed at Hispanics, but I think the critics are full of shit. No where does that bill state that people can't speak their native languages at home, nor have gatherings in their own languages. It just states that English is our national language. I have been a firm believer that people that come to the U.S should learn English. Nothing irritates me more when foreigners get upset at me for not understanding them. I don't mind speaking Spanish if I am asked politely, but I shouldn't have to if I don't want to. When I went to Austria, I learned German. And when I went to Spain I learned Spanish. And if I travel to another country for an extended period of time, I will learn that language as well. Language is the key to understanding the culture and people.

Right now I am watching Rick Steve's Europe show. Last weekend he went to Gibraltar and took a ferry to Tangiers, Morrocco. This weekend he is touring Denmark.

I really miss traveling. I love the United States, and this is my home. But I still want to get out and see the world and learn more languages. The only thing that is holding me back right now is my huge debt from school. Otherwise I would be out and about. And believe me, the debt isn't going away soon on my shitty salary. Not only that, but I want to get lasik surgery on my eyes and that isn't cheap. But I am tired of wearing glasses. I've been so self concious about it. I have gotten a lot of comments on my eyes, and I am tired of hiding behind glasses and feeling like the ugly duckling.

I am also in the middle of rearranging my room. I bought a new bookshelf. I am also trying to get rid of a lot of stuff that I need such as old clothes and old paperwork that I don't have to keep anymore. I want to be clutter free.

Anyways, I am done for now. But, I will be back.

Ciao Ciao.

 

Hello there all,

Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers out there !! I hope your children called you up, took out out to lunch and sent you flowers. This is the first time ever that my mom was away on Mothers Day. Actually, last year I was in Spain. So, then this is the second time away from mom on Mother's Day.

I love the hot weather. I went shopping and bought some cute tops, so I will be showing off my assets, so to speak.

Today I practiced more bellydance. I finally found a song that I really like that I can dance to. And guess what? None of my fellow dancers that I know of have danced to it. So that means, it can be my song, and it will be like I discovered the song myself.

Anyways, I am gonna go and clean my room. Ciao.

Dinner last night

Hello there my lovelies,

Last night I went to a dinner to celebrate volunteers such as myself, who helped out on National Citizenship Day. It was very nice. A bunch of people from nonprofit organizations gave speeches about immigration and why they're passionate about helping give immigrants a voice and helping them integrate into American society. I invited Chad, but he ended up not making it. I am glad he didn't go. It was better that I went alone so I could process all my feelings and talk to everyone there without having to wonder if he was enjoying himself or not. I have to say that they cake there was so good. I ate more than I shoulda, but it was so good. The frosting was whipped cream. Yummy. And I because I took a cake decorating class, I could taste all the ingredients.

Anyways, of all the different causes out there, I feel passionate about this one. It's just that helping people become citizens or at understanding where immigrants are coming from grabs at my heartstrings. I still feel mixed about a lot of issues involving immigration. I can't say that I am completely liberal. But at least I am understanding why things are the way they are.

Anyways, I've got more to talk about but I will end this for now. Ciao Ciao.

Nice quiet Sunday

Hello there my lovelies,

I am currently watching Desperate Housewives. Oh my ! I don't know his real name, but I have a huge crush on Mike Delfino. I love his rugged good looks and those arm

On another note, I got to practice my bellydance. It's been three weeks since I got to practice by myself. I love practicing alone. It gives me time to think and time to get exercise and express myself.

Besides dance, I just stayed in bed all day and watched TV. I have been so exhausted from the week. It was nice to lay around all day.

I am very unhappy with my job and where my life is headed. I am very conflicted right now. I want to do well at my job. But at the same time, I am frustrated that I am not doing well right now. I obey my boss, do my work and show up on time, but my sales numbers aren't up. I don't know if it's because I am not motivated, or I am actually bad at it.

I am tired of having to pressure people to purchase the damage waiver for their rentals. I am also tired of having to upsell. I am also sick of cleaning the cars myself. Lord knows I am bad at it. Half the time the cars are still dirty when I am done cleaning them.  But most of all, I am sick of being thrown into situations that aren't my fault and having to take the heat. I am sick of renting dirty cars or cars that need the oil changed. I am also sick than when a customer comes into my branch with a reservation, that I have to drive the guy to another branch to get another car.

I want to get promoted so that I can put the experience on my resume, but I lost my motivation for my job. Even if I get promoted to Assistant Manager I will make a little more money. I feel so unmotivated to look for another job because I feel like I will be miserable no matter where I go.

But I do know that I am tired of complaining about it. I have been complaining for a while now. And although I do it to blow off steam, it really makes me feel worse. So I am gonna have to stop complaining and either try harder at my current job or look for another.

I am gonna do both.

Anyways, thats enough for now. Ciao Ciao.

I'm still not done discussing my mixed views on immigration........

Hello there my lovelies,

Well, today there were the immigrant protests. Although many shops were closed and the economy was supposed to take a hit today, I didn't notice anything in my neck of the woods.

For starters, there aren't any undocumented workers at my job. So therefore, all of us showed up. Plus, people get into accidents 24/7 and need to rent a car, so therefore we were busy, as we always are on Mondays. Car accidents didn't come to a halt today.

I heard about the protest marches on the news. People were marching with signs,. one of which said "legalization for everyone". Yeah, whatever. And the govt should just let everyone in ??? I don't think so. Or how about " we should all be given a chance."  Ha ! Not in the real world where criminals and terrorism exists. The US has contraints too. We can't just accept everyone. We have to have procedures to follow.

I am mixed about the issue. I feel that people should immigrate here the legal way. But let's get real. Immigrating here is difficult, the laws change and people living in poverty in a 3rd world country do not have the resources to learn about immigration laws that keep changing. How the hell can we expect a farm worker in Mexico who can't read and write to somehow read and understand legal terms in English? I remember trying to read about immigration law in Spanish when I lived in Spain. That was painful. And I am educated. People are gonna try to get here. And building extra fences isn't gonna stop them. This will always be an issue.

People that slip through the cracks and cross our borders illegally shouldn't just be dismissed as felons. Labeling a man that jumped our fence to work to survive as a felon and jailing him is ridiculous. He should just be deported. That is the right of the US govt. We have laws here, and they should be obeyed.

But if he escapes deportation and manages to live here for years without committing a crime, earns a living and pays taxes, he should eventually be given a chance at getting his papers and becoming a citizen. Because by then, he has proven that he is serious about becoming an American citizen and has lived like one. My old car prep was one of those people. He came here in the trunk of a car. And he is a US citizen now, and he deserves it. He learned English, worked for many years and paid his taxes every year.

Anyways, I am done for now.