Things I Wish I Had

Found a blog topic generator & figured I would give it a try.  I am trying to remember to get in the habit of blogging on a regular basis (even though I don't have any followers yet).  I was drawing a blank for the last couple of days so I hit the topic generator.

I could take this topic two different ways.  With my expensive taste, girly-girl tendencies and love for the finer things in life, I could really get crazy with this subject.  I could provide pictures too.  God knows I have a ton of pictures of Malibu ocean-front homes, expensive cars, jewelry, designer bags, clothes, shoes, etc.  I think I have them saved in a file called "Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams."  Pffffft

But in reality, the things I wish I had are much, much more simpler.  For one thing, a job would be nice.  Sure I would prefer a good job but at this point-almost any job would be sufficient.  I wish I had a car.  Again, it doesn't have to be anything fancy, just something halfway decent and mechanically sound.  I wish I had my own place.  It doesn't have to be anything big or in a specific section of town.  As long as its affordable and in a safe area.  Preferably Johnstown so that I can be closer to family.  Some furniture...I have some furniture but I would definitely need a couch and possibly a couple of chairs.  Coffee table and end tables.  I'll definitely need a bed.  

Pretty simple and basic stuff...especially considering my age.  I never would have thought that I would be 42 years old and wishing I had these basic things...and the thought of having them actually makes me happy.  Its pretty much like I am starting over.  It could be worse though.  At least I'm alive.  And, one day (hopefully soon) I WILL have the aforementioned things.  They will be MINE and MINE alone.  I will have paid for it all on my own and I will maintain and support myself...on my own!  :)

This is what the Johnstown Manor Apts look like.

Musical Blogs

Ugh!  I'm still new to the whole blogging thing so I often check out other pages.  I can't begin to express how irritating it is to come across a blog that has automatic music playing.  It reminds one of the days when MySpace ruled the social networks.  (Thank God for Facebook now)  I don't have a problem when people put a player on his/her page with their favorite tunes.  That's not the issue.  The problem is when they make it auto-play.  I may not like the same genre of music...although that's probably unlikely.  I tend to listen to almost anything from any era.  I guess the biggest irritant with it is this; I'm at the blog to READ the blog!  Wow, what a concept huh?  I don't need or want music distracting me while trying to read.  Not to mention-if there is only one track playing on a loop, that can get very aggravating!

Sure, I can just turn down the volume or scroll to the player and stop/pause it.  Its just an inconvenience. 

AnyHOO, that's my 2-cents.  ;)

-Peace

Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams

I swear I must have been an extremely wealthy person in a former life.  God knows I have expensive taste and a desire for the finer things in life.  Unfortunately I lack the financial resources to obtain these material things.  For now anyway.  ;)

Here's my dream home...Malibu ocean-front.  A steal at $3 million...

View from house

Back patio on lower level

 Now THAT'S a closet!

I would do some re-decorating and of course new furniture.  Hell, if I can afford a $3mil home, I can definitely afford to furnish it in MY style!

♫Behind The Sun♫

This is a really old song from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Back from The Uplift Mofo Party Plan days and when Hillel & Irons was still with them.  The video shows Frusciante and Smith playing though.  This is because they had re-released the song and video AFTER Hillel had died and Irons had left the band.  AnyHOO...love this song, love this video, love this band!  (By the way, I like Klinghoffer but I still miss my Froosh!)

Teen arrested in crash that killed his girlfriend...

Imagine this fictitious scenario for a moment:

You're a cop and you receive a call on your radio about a "situation" in progress at the local high school's football game. You hear that there was a teenage couple at the game. Another teenage boy starts talking to the girl, the boyfriend gets angry, jealous and ends up punching the other boy. He also is angry at his girlfriend for talking to this boy. He grabs the girlfriend by the arm and forces her to go with him in his vehicle. The girl is terrified and does not want to be in the vehicle with the boyfriend.

As the cop, you see the two teenagers and go to pull them over but the boy driving will not stop. You know you have to get the girl away from the boyfriend before he hurts her...or worse. Are you going to pursue your chase?

Now, we all know that this was NOT the real scenario. At the moment though, this is could have been a real possibility as far as the police officer knew.

Should the cop be to blame because he gave chase? No, he didn't know exactly what the situation was.

Do I think the boy driving should be punished as an adult to the fullest extent of the law? No, he is a kid...he made a mistake. Unfortunately it was a fatal mistake. I don't know him personally but I am willing to bet that he is being punished for his bad decisions. Should he be prosecuted? Yes, but as a juvenile. If he is found guilty of the charges, I only hope the judge uses a modecum of common sense and empathy before sentencing him.

He is NOT a hardened criminal belonging in prison.

Its a very sad and unfortunate situation for both families. I wish them all peace.