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Saturday, 04 October 2008

more politics from my email

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Amberley Amberley 18:44
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Thursday, 02 October 2008

bailout

I don’t like to cut and paste from my email, but I know all, if not most of the people who actually stop by here will enjoy this forwarded message:

http://cagle.msnbc.com/politicalcartoons/

I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to
America in a 'We Deserve It Dividend'. To make the
math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide
U.S. Citizens 18+. Our population is about 301,000,000 +/-
counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be
a fair stab at adults 18 and up.. So divide 200 million
adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00. My
plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a 'We
Deserve It Dividend'. Of course, it would NOT be tax
free. So let's assume a tax rate of 30%. Every
individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends
$25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam. But it means that
every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket. A husband
and wife has $595,000.00.20 What would you do with
$297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family? Pay off your
mortgage – housing crisis solved. Repay college loans –
what a great boost to new grads Put away money for college
– it'll be there Save in a bank – create money to
loan to entrepreneurs. Buy a new car – create jobs Invest
in the market – capital drives growth Pay for your
parent's medical insurance – health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean – or else Remember
this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other
company that is cutting back. Of course, for those serving
in our Armed Forces! If we're going to re-distribute
wealth let's really do it...instead of trickling out a
puny $1000.00 ( 'vote buy' ) economic incentive that
is being proposed by

one of our candidates for President. If we're going to
do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U
S Citizen 18+. As for AIG – liquidate it. Sell off its
parts. Let American General go back to being American
General. Sell off the real estate. Let the private sector
bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up. Here's my
rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't. Sure it's
a crazy idea that can 'never work.' But can you
imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party! How do you spell
Economic Boom? I trust my fellow adult Americans to know
how to use the $85 Billion We Deserve It Dividend more than
I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .

PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it's
either good for a laugh; or a tear; or a very sobering thought on how to best use $85 Billion!!

Amberley Amberley 23:44
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Monday, 29 September 2008

Here's to better times

It’s the dawning of the age of the Prius:

Although I often argue how backwards this state is, I must say that I’m impressed with the amount of hybrid cars on the road, especially the Prius. If I had the means, I would buy one in a heart beat! I’ve been called an enviroMENTAList by some former neighbors, and probably by my boss for my efforts in recycling in my house and work. I’ve been involved in recycling and being kind to Mother Nature ever since I can remember. I’ve always had an awareness of my surroundings and the consequences not being involved in that behavior. I do what I can, and I must confess that I could do more to help the planet in which we live in. Education is key; I do my best to teach my students to recycle all the cheat-sheets, love notes, and paper airplanes, etc. I got this handy little list compiled by Laurie David. Don’t mind me bragging, but I do 20 out of 25 on the list :)

Here’s the link: http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Climate-Change25-Things-You-Can-Do.html

The only thing I can’t recycle or reuse is wasted/lost time. I’m procrastinating at the moment, and there’s not a single dam* think anyone can do about it. I have 5 lovely psych papers to write by Thanksgiving and some stupid project for govt class. I haven’t mentioned lately how much I despise group projects, right? Oh wait, I just did. I have somewhat of a mental block which is being aided by painkillers for my backache and antidepressants. The doc greeted me by saying “hello sweet angel” and proceeded to hand me an Rx for Zoloft. In a way I’m grateful that the doc prescribed it before I asked for it. But in a way it makes me wonder of it was that obvious that I need(ed) some chemical assistance. Not that I’m self-conscious or anything. But lately I’ve been sounding like maracas when I walk around b/c I carry a bottle of Excedrin, Advil or Aleve at all times. All that chiqui-chiqui/chaka-chaka can be quite distracting.

I did recycle this new layout from my previous blog (RIP) b/c my pc went all kabuki on me over this weekend and lost it from the files. (long story) Oh well.

On to good news: I’ve quit my part time job at the dept store. I must work 10 more hours in order to leave them with a really good impression of my work ethic, just in case I have to get on my knees and beg for this job again in the near future due to my personal economy issues for which I can’t receive bailout assistance b/c I’m not corrupt AND wealthy. But at least I knew how to quit a job, which I’ve never done before.

And to continue with the pro-cras-ti-na-tion: went to see Ghost Town at 11am!!! and it was excellent. I laughed so hard that I cried! My sides were hurting too, but it was worth it. The film has been underrated and it didn’t even make the top 10 this week, although the theater I went to was packed. Lunch and a visit to the antique and tackle shop followed, which made me realize that I do all my “fun” stuff with the geriatric crowd and that people sure love to buy expensive and old junk.

Just random thoughts:

1. I’m sick of men starring at my boobs.

2. Newsflash: I’m sick of reporters reporting their opinion as if it were news or even newsworthy. Are they that shallow that they cannot stand not hearing their own voices for 10 seconds?

3. Listening to: Frank Sinatra “Come Fly with Me”

Good night my lovelies!

Amberley Amberley 01:00
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Friday, 26 September 2008

love from my email

palin

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Thursday, 25 September 2008

Work is a four-letter word

Teamwork

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Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Monday blues

MAXINE~1_1 by mermaid142.

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Wednesday, 17 September 2008

a little wiser now, aren't we?

As I reposed on my bed being swallowed by the waves of blue sheets, clean lines and springtime flowers, I came to the realization that I’m just a little wiser today than I was on Friday. I admitted to myself what I’ve said to others: problems have a way of working themselves out-…. eventually. It turns out that I didn’t need to say anything to that teacher because the student does have parents and relatives who immediately contacted the school and filed a complaint with the principal. Note to self: Learn to mind your own business and let life run its course. I indulged in a few pages from The Pilgrim’s Regress before I held on to my pillow as if it were my only lifeline to a world that confuses me; I feel vertigo as I submerge into the world of dreams. Unfortunately, the world I run from always races after me as a torpedo that has a defined target. 3:30am arrived and my eyes were wide open. My heart still feels the ripples from the nightmare attack. I can’t discern if it’s real or not. Scary part is that all I dreamed is actually possible. Tonight I want to dream that I’m a mermaid enjoying the peaceful shore. Freud can be proud of all my analyzing. (but I don’t agree with him 100%) I- Must- Learn-To- Relax.

Till we meet again

-.-

(sleepy me)

Amberley Amberley 05:55
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Sunday, 14 September 2008

Politics- my thoughts exactly

I’m overly disappointed as to how these elections are going thus far. I wish to comment, but I don't know where to start!

Here’s a nice video from Craig Ferguson’s Late Late Show that expresses my sentiments exactly. Enjoy! I hope the link works and you figure out why I love this guy and his show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdRVQ4xwwmQ

Amberley Amberley 02:25
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Saturday, 13 September 2008

from my mind, with love

It has finally come the time when I MUST bid adieu to this week. As I type these words I feel the rhythm of my key strokes keeping up with Ike as he knocks at my door. I might be in total darkness before the night is over. Yes, the storm is several miles away but the winds are here and rain will soon follow. I’m having a “waiting for the storm party of one” with popcorn, my ipod and Motime :) (in case you’re wondering, I’m listeing to Gavin Rossdale (Mr.Gwen Stefani) “Love Remains the Same”.) I bid adieu to the week of misunderstandings, bullying, meetings, audits, long class nights, unruly children, even worst parents, and individuals with disingenuous motives, reunions, and surprises. Oh, and yeah, I’m also procrastinating having to write 2 govt papers and one for psychology.

9-5 and anger management

I sometimes allow for my emotions to get the best or worst of me. TOday I was too honest and *hinted* to a teacher that she should get out of teaching and work in another field where she can’t bully students. Although I am Lil’ Miss Diplomat/Peacemaker/Peace Keeper and try to handle situations with finesse, she was too offended and got teary eyed, but didn’t argue or got defensive. Yes, I know children are not saints and are very far from being angels or innocent, but they don’t deserve a teacher who terrorizes them, especially if the student has certain special needs. I can understand being disrespectful in the case when a student hijacks a class, which does happen, but not in the case when a child has to ask 4 times for help and wants to learn the subject matter. This time I didn’t go to the principal, but I’ve done it once before with absolutely no regrets. Perhaps I still have some lessons to learn. I’m just an assistant people say, but I’m here for the children and not the paycheck. I mean, isn’t it obvious? I don’t even make in a year what a professional athlete makes in a day.

Scoreboard: Bullies 0- Amberley 2!

Send thee to a psych ward!

On a crisp cool evening this week I got reacquainted with a former friend for whom I had a slight infatuation a while back. The night sky seemed to be illuminated by his eyes, cornflower blue, and his gorgeous curls were as wondrous as the constellations above. I could’ve fallen in love, but I’m smarter than that. And no, I don’t lust over him either. He’s a quasi shaman who plays the drums, is an English major and can quote the sonnets by heart, and once had the world at his feet but he got in his own way. For a lack of creativity in my part he can be compared to Hamlet. …for some reason I gravitate towards “tortured souls” and/or have a severe case of Mother Theresa Syndrome. (sigh)

Finally! Mature audiences

As for my classes: Not bad! I’m glad I made some changes even when my schedule is less than desirable. Most of my classmates are mature adults who MUST work for a living and are in a classroom at night b/c it’s their choice. Many 18 year olds are in college b/c mommy and/or daddy are paying for it and don’t give a hoot about diddly and that’s all I’ll say for now. I love my desk neighbors: a happy fat guy with only Hawaiian shirts that doesn’t know when to shut up, a chick who looks just like Ted Nugent, and a much older woman who wears bright-white Keds that light up my path when the prof turns off the lights for ppt time. Oh, and yes, I also LOVE my profs! even after a month of classes. So life is not as bad as it could be.

One belief doesn’t fit all of me

I’ve been keeping my promise of attending church, even when it’s during choir hours, and/or no one is around. Last week during my lunch break I prayed inside a chapel that is 1 mile from my house and p/t work! This is a church I had forgotten existed, so I had been going to a church a bit far away. I can tolerate 15-20 minutes of it, and not on Sundays. I can’t agree with organized religion and their medieval ideologies. I mean, are we going to also use medieval medicine and justice? I’m very progressive; at the same time I’m a liberal- conservative who believes in something else. (same reason I want to move away from the south) I’m more like a Buddhist, which has been the belief/philosophy I’ve had the longest in my life. At the age of 15 I told my mother that I was going to practice Buddhism. I was just like a version of Lisa Simpson- picture it! I just want to live a life that I do and try my best everyday and hopefully I’ll leave this world a little better off than I found it.