America "the robbed"

a new generation of stories are coming. No more walking up the hill both ways, with a bucket of water in the dead of summer and 3ft of snow.

now its about how we pinched to get by while the baby boomers funneled out our social security through the government and fraud.

There is no social security for us. We're on our own. We need a new plan. 

The batchelor

When did the batchelor become a social experiment of stereotypical girls?

Waiting out my meter

I seem to have lost the original post.
In short,  I caught a cop waiting out my meter. Slowly pacing, as he waiting for the last 2 minutes to clear. I saw him, as I was walking up the block to add more quarters.

As he saw me coming, he approached my car and scanned it to give me a ticket. The rain impeded the scan and he had to do it manually.

He gave me a ticket even thou I still had time.

I argued with him, saying, "I watched you pacing, while I was walking up the block" his response, "I started, I can't cancel it" when he noticed me taking pictures with my cell phone, of the area I walked, and the distance from where I started to where the meter was, including his face, and badge number. Getting nervous, he told me he was adding a note to the ticket that I added money while the ticket was in process. Then he told me to fight it.

Yea okay, I did that. I lost the online hearing.

I then called 311 told them what happened and asked if there is anything I can do further. Explaining, I'm more disappointed in the conduct of a man who in a moment of poor judgement forgot that he represents the credibility of the entire New York police force by misusing his authority.

They filled out some form and told me to wait for updates. About a week later I received a notice that said "a claim was filed" and 3 weeks later (last night) brings me to my update.

The update is that last night I received via email; a not guilty dismissal stating.

The respondent has been charged with violating Traffic Rule 4-08(h)(2) by permitting a vehicle to be parked in a parking meter zone which indicates by signal that the lawful parking time in such space has expired. Summons dismissed based upon credible testimony and persuasive evidence (photograph) that the vehicle was not in violation of the cited regulation.

It took 2 months.... But its been dismissed.
If you know your right and fighting for justice, don't give up. Use whatever you can to document the situation and make sure to follow up.

Thank you for restoring my faith in the system.

Longing

I long for the day whem I truly appreciate all that I have  .

Another new years

I realize I complain and ponder what could be better, often, I find myself wishing for more or validation, what could and should be .. Then I get to moments like the one being experienced right now,yes I wish for more and want validation in many areas.

For one, I got an associates degree this past year and im on track for a batchelors. Yeay for me. tonight I was validated in class, my art work is good and getting recognized for its individuality and style and may lead to a career.

Over the past few weeks I have been writing letters asking for scholarships and forced to reflect.  recognizing the challenges I have faced my whole life. And find that even I am impressed with my own ability to accomplish what I want. Disregarding labels.

We all have needs, wants and goals. Tonight I realized how lucky I am that I am able to do what I am doing right now. I am in school learning to apply my artistic talents and fully supported by a man that I have a hard time appreciating because he simply refuses to grow with me.

He could have a secret life for all I know or is simply way too comfortable at stagnant. Either way its not what I planned. Next week he turns 30 and im hoping that will ruffle his feathers a bit.

The bottom line is, I let this happen. Im so busy trying to get as much out of these opportunities as I can, while the market is so bad. that frankly were growing distant, a ring has become the equivalent of a mythical creature at this point.

The question going in to the new year is this, does sacrificing family values out weigh opportunities I never imagined possible ?

Or does one stick to a plan. ...

At what point do we decide to trade in old dreams for new opportunities.

Or do we just ride the wave and hope we hang ten... Am I using that correctly?

regardless, im truely grateful for what I have, and all things supportive in my life. Ive lost  many amazing, talented and creative people over the last few years. I will never forget them or any of the lessons they have taught me. I love and miss you all. Know that I would not be where I am today if not for encountering you.
For all those who have impacted my life, old new, with beautiful families and the ones who are no longer here. Thank you.

Have a good night and a happy new year.

Shaindy, I love you and miss you. I wish you could be here now.

And to my mother who must not be forgotten. Happy birthday and thank you for shaping me in to such an amazing individual. I owe everything to you. Not just for altering my israel plans and conning me into school but everything you have taught me and done for me, my whole life.

I love you so much.

censor the news

I love watching the news when they have the live feed of twitter updates that they comment on. Its cute, really it is... except when it borderlines bullying.

Why don't you start a campaign to post more wholesome tweets... I see way too many that are ignorant commentary rather than intelligent thoughts..

would that be biased?

What Events Impacted Your Day?

Stress is waking up screaming, only to realize your already awake. 

We all have those moments when we wish we could just wake up and start our day over.
I woke up so hopeful, I honestly believed I was going to get things accomplished.

Well, then reality hit. Below are the events that impacted my day.

Two major events impacted my day. One, I spent my morning searching for camera surveillance to recover stolen goods. The second, finding out that my balance with the bursar at my college has doubled and the student adviser I was working with is now out on leave. Leaving me little to no further academic support. 

Knowing now, that I have to persuade complete strangers to give over surveillance footage and also having to write a plea for a deans grant doesn't seem as hard. However both will be a testament of my personality and integrity to gain the confidence of strangers that my intentions are good. With the hope that they know I am trying to exploit the kindness of others for the greater good.

Both are going to challenge my faith in people who all the cards.  

Based on the response to these events. If I am able to gain these "acts of faith" I will have gained the belief that peoples intentions are good. If not, I will expect that self interest is greater, further jading my will in people. 
 

On a more positive note:

I was required to critique a peers work anonymously, I did not know who did the work and they did not know who critiqued it. My review was positive and made her day. 

I know its something she will take with her for a while and remember, always wondering who it was that saw her truth.