Live Together..Die Alone

I am so totally hooked on LOST, I can't believe it. I love it! And all of this spooky, subliminal stuff too!! One of my friends mentioned the second "Jack" at the end and I had to bloody well re-watch everything. :) I love it!!

Oh Mexico..Oh USA..

Sheesh, it's been a long time since my last entry. Some people have even become abrasive when questioning me about posting new entries. Goodness. I guess I've got to get to it.

I was going to post some time ago, but so busy with my new job and putting together this big event we had...I never got to. And then, last week I was going to post something with regards to the immigration issue, but I didn't get back to my computer. But I still kinda want to to talk about that and use my little soapbox here to talk about something I was so distraught over.

As a journalist, you're taught to be unbiased. Of course that isn't always the way life hands it to you. You will be biased about certain issues, but you still should report on the news, not on your opinion. Unless of course you're on OP/ED writer. And I could just be talking a bunch of poo, because the person may very well be an OP/ED radio personality. Quien sabe?

All I know is that I was listening to WOAI while I was driving home from my downtown office on Monday, April 10th. It was the day of the marching in support of immigration reform. I wanted to get information about what was happening in downtown SA because of the march and I know that WOAI is the only "news" radio that generally gives up-to-date info. Instead of "late breaking news" reporters reporting from the downtown march, "Prime Time San Antonio w/the Thompson Brothers" was on. I know they, well, at least one of their reporters is a big fan of Rush and Sean Hannity (v. republican). These brothers were talking about the march and they were going to give an example of "one such conversation with a marcher" and went to an audio clip of one of the women who was coordinating the march. She was being interviewed by a male radio personality. (This is where I'm not sure of who is interviewing this woman because I can't seem to locate any archive per se on their website.) In any case, this woman who was being interviewed was obviously from Mexico. She had a very heavy accent and was speaking choppily. This man asked her why they were marching and she said the people of Mexico just want to be able to work and live in the US if they want to try to make something more with their lives. They want to have some dignity and respect when they work and that this land is as much their land as it is Americans. The land was built by immigrants. He said something like what do you mean by that? And she responded, "well, we didn't cross the borders, the borders crossed us." And then he said, what does that mean? And she said something like, this land belonged to Mexico before it belonged to the United States. And then he said so what you're getting at is Mexico taking back Texas right. She said no and that all Mexicans wanted was a better opportunity. And he said, but what you're talking about is the Conquistador and the minutemen and Mexico taking back Texas right? This is the point in the interview when you can obviously tell that this man is obviously a biased journalist and feeding words into the mouth of an obviously unsuspecting female, Mexican volunteer. She began to be absolutely flustered and he took total advantage. She began to try to say something again and he pushed her harder saying, "no, you are talking about Mexico taking back this land. That's what you just said." And then the 2 brothers were back on the air laughing at that poor woman.

Now, I'm not saying the woman shouldn't have been prepared. But you don't know how sneaky the radio personality could have been. Did they invite her on to let the people know what was going on with the march and give information or to get into a battle over politics without her being able to speak well in English and without him being able to speak in Spanish. Not a fair fight if you ask me. And absolutely not right for him to put words into her mouth when all she was trying to do was protect herself. It was exactly what she was talking about. Mexicans receiving a little more dignity and respect and that's absolutely the opposite of what this poohead was giving her and the pooheads laughing at her when their show continued after the clip.

Even if you're on one side or the other, it's never right to push people into the corner and make them spew words out you just shoved in their mouth. It's just not ethically right. But maybe those "journalists" don't necessarilly care about ethics. They just want to make their opinion known and want to laugh at the unsuspecting. I guess that's how one gets on in life sometimes. Me, I'll try to get the whole story across.

City of Lights and more..

Paris, more than 1 million people poured into the streets across France and strikers disrupted air, rail and bus travel today. They even shut down le tour Eiffel! Scattered violence erupted throughout Paris, and riot police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the thousands of youth after an otherwise peaceful demonstration to protest the controversial new employment contracts for the youth. More than 240 people were arrested.


I don't understand. A peaceful march by the yoots and then arrests. The student unions say that the law treats the young as a "disposable" commodity. Unions complain that it drives a wedge into decades of accumulated legal protections of employment. The law has also become a symbol of what many on the French left see -or like to see- as wicked, anti-social, "ultra-capitalist" influences from the US & Britain. Why can't we all just get along??


You know it's difficult to understand how the possibility of peace could ever begin to enter into our world with such contension existing amongst EVERYONE. It makes me nervous because I love France. I speak French and have visited several times. It saddens my heart to think they hate us and we hate them and frankly everyone hates us!


I can't wait to travel back there and I suppose this blog is just a plea for prayers of peace. Here's mine...ok, I stold it from 6th century, Chinese philosopher Lao-tse:


If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.

If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.

If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.

If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.

If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.

Erin Go Brah..

Top o' the mornin'!! Happy St. Patrick's Day..

Ah, it's been a great Spring Break week and it's not quite yet over for me and my favourite lad. We are hopefully going to attend the film portion of the SxSW festival in Austin tonight and tomorrow it's off to see Mr. Buble.

I couldn't be happier. Well, I could if I had meself a pint, now! Stay safe out there all of you!!

Oh Oscar..

My boyfriend is a bit of a gem. And if you are interested in a good laugh, you would do good to check out his links in the comments section of my blog.

I started a blog message the other day but didn't even have the opportunity to finish it. I have been so busy with my new job. Yep, that's right, I started a new job this week. I'm working for a fundraising office now for a non-profit and I couldn't be more excited. It's already been busy and a little hectic, but I've got lots of good support with my friends, especialmente my lovely boyfriend, and my family. So, needless to say, I'm psyched!
About the Oscars too! I can't wait to see who will win tomorrow. While I liked Brokeback Mountain, and I know what it would mean for it to win, and I'm just glad it was made, I don't really think it deserves the best movie Oscar. I just thought it dragged too much in the beginning. Quien sabe?? Anything can happen...

OH! I'd like to include a link that goes along with the one my wonderful boyfriend posted. I think it's hilarious!

Figure 8

Tonight is going to be the night for all of the figure skating fans out there. Our ladies are going up against really awesome competition for the gold. I like this Sasha Cohen girl, but sometimes she makes some scary lookin' faces: There was another "scary" pic of her, but I couldn't find it. Of course I know it's because she was exuding confidence over the rink and she did do a really wonderful job. So good on her!

I really enjoyed Emily Hughes' short program. She came in at the last moment and she skated with a little nervousness, but a lot of spirit. I think she could take it all! She's got just enoughhootspa I think. Good on Emily as well!

Good luck to all the women! And don't forget to watch!

Curlers of America: UNITE!!

Well, it's a sad day for the curlers of America. Actually, just for the women. The US women's curling team conceded victory to the UK and are out of the medal round. The men's team is going on to the semi-finals against Canada on Wednesday. Hopefully they'll win and then go for the gold with either Finland or Great Britain. I hope it's the UK. And then we'll stick it to them for the women too!

What was very exciting was the ice dancing! A lot of people of course, don't view this as a "sport" and one that should be included in the olympics. Too bad! Because it is very lovely to watch and it makes me want to be an ice dancer. It's v. exciting! And the US team took Silver. It was the first medal in thirty years for any US Ice Dancing Team. V. good on them!!

There was also some drama going on too with the Italian team. Sheesh! It's also going to be an exciting day for the bobsled teams! I love the olympics!!

Curl, baby, curl..

I had a wonderful time in Austin visiting for Valentine's Day. It was a lovely time and I can't wait to see my wonderful boyfriend again!

While I was visiting, I got the opportunity to rest and relax and watch some Olympic excitement on tv. It has been a bit distressing to know that the olympics is losing out to American Idol, but oh well. I am particularly taken by one sport: curling. I find it fascinating that this is an olympic sport. I'm sure if anyone who follows this sport is reading this, I'll catch some flack. Maybe it's because I don't understand it so well. But I think it's interesting to watch. And equally exciting that the US Women's Team made it to the medal round and will face Sweden tonight!

A little sad that my boyfriend mentioned to me that Baseball is no longer going to be on the lineup for the Summer Olympic games. What a tragedy! In any case, here's some information about curling: http://www.usacurl.org/

Early V-Day

Have you been to Austin??

I have..woo..many a time..visiting now. I have become quite fond of Austin, not only considering my boyfriend lives there, but also because it's quite an interesting town. Weird to say the least. I like it here though. And of course, spending the time with my beau ain't so bad either. I am so happy about Valentine's Day this week too! I haven't had a good one in a while and I'm excited.

One of my best good friends had a birthday party this weekend and we had a blast. There were mariachis, bingo and cakes of all kind. How could you beat that?? I hope everyone has a wonderful week and a super, splendid Valentine's Day!!

Do I smell birthday cake??

I'm super excited about this coming weekend!!

My new boyfriend, yes, I have a new boyfriend, is coming into town this weekend for one of my best good friend's birthday parties. I couldn't be happier. I know something is going to happen soon to end all of this happiness. A born pessimist is what I am....and a guilty Catholic too! So, I'm sure now everyone wants to know why my boyfriend has to come into town, since I live in town and my friends all live in town. He's a student in Austin! So there. And he is one of the brightest, sweetest, most wonderfulest people I have met in a looooooooooooooooooong time.

It took a while, but I'm glad I allowed myself to think he and I had a possibility, because it has become such a good possibility and hopeful probability that I'll be able to keep him for a while. Maybe later I'll post a pic..

Late Chinese New Year

Considering it's getting close to the point of no return for tonight, and the prospect of sleep looms,I shan't write too much tonight.

This may be interesting to some, though...and it would explain my pic choice. (Chinatown, London, England on Jan. 29th btw.)

Happy (belated) Chinese New Year to everyone! It's the year of the dog. The Chinese lunar New year fell on January 29th this year. Although theChinese celebrate the New Year on January 1st with the rest of the world,they also celebrate their unique animal zodiac during the Chinese lunar NewYear. The use of animal symbols is said to have been adopted in Japan in 604, during the reign of Empress Suiko. Unlike the Western Zodiac, which is divided into 12 months, the Asian Zodiac is divided into 12 years. Each year is named after an animal: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. They are called "eto" in Japanese.The year 2006 (Heisei 18-nen) is the year of the dog (inu-doshi). If you were/are born this year (or in 1994, '82, '70, '58, '46 and so on, every 12 years), you are a dog in the zodiac.

Here's a cool website to get some more info on all this v. cool stuff: http://chinese.astrology.com/dog.html
Have a wonderful new year!