Friends,
Hello, again. Maybe the third time is the charm. After I posted my previous post, I kept thinking about what to blog next! How exciting :)
This week has been super busy. There are six large projects I'm currently managing at work, all to be completed this month or early next month. I've been really into quesadillas lately and made some of my own the other day. I was using a really small pan and was trying to flip the darn thing and it .. fell out of the pan.. onto the floor (hence, the white stuff on the floor). I'm usually a huge germaphobe but due to limited resources, I had to be gross. I picked up the quesadilla and put it back on the pan with some more -fresh- cheese.. It was going to be cooked again in really hot heat anyway... and on top of dropping it, I burnt that one a little (top three pieces in the picture). I then made the second one and it came out perfecto. Love is when you eat the burnt quesadilla that's been dropped on the ground and give the nice, pretty one to someone special.
Last month, on my way to meet my friend for dinner, I got my first speeding ticket by a cop. This is a *huge* deal because I've been driving for six years and have NEVER gotten anything. I took pride in being able to say that my record is clean. I guess getting a ticket also comes with aging - ugh!
With the advice of some very not so smart people, I returned the slip in the mail and said that I plead guilty and want to explain. I went to court yesterday (10.11.`12) and tried to at least get the point removed. The reason why I say the advice I got was from some very not so smart people is because half of the people that called up before me got their case thrown out because their cop didnt show up. I mean, I knew things like this happened but seriously.. I was pissed because my cop was not there. He could have not been there for various reasons... maybe because the people he pulled over were not being heard on that day or all the people he pulled over already pleaded guilty and just wanted to explain to the judge (like me). But still...
My body was aching and I had so many things to do at work but thankfully, sitting there was entertaining. I really enjoyed listening to what kinds of excuses the people had. I particularly enjoyed two defendants:
1. Jersey Shore Islam Lady - She wore the traditional wear and had on these HUGE sunglasses that covered half her face. Basically, she started off by saying, "Listen, your honor. Let me tell you something. All yo cops are thugz wit badgez. They all lie-uhs". She went on about how piece-of-crap the cop is and how he is cruddy. Everyone else in the courtroom was laughing because this was like a scene from Judge Judy - ridiculous. The judge obviously had enough after 20 minutes, told the lady that we dont use foul language in the courtroom, and said she was guilty for all four charges. Sucks for her - it doesn't hurt to have some respect.
2. The French Weeper - I felt bad for this man and it was wrong of me to enjoy his story. Well, I had no idea what was wrong but it was really funny. He was like me - already pleaded guilty and just wanted to explain. He got up there and the judge asked the man if he pleads guilty or not guilty and he said not guilty. He said he needed a translator and started wiping his eyes. It seemed like he was wiping tears from the back but I just assumed he had something in his eye. There was a translator present who kept talking in third person.. "This translator knows basic French but is not certified" and she tried to help him out. The judge tried to get the translator to explain that if he changes his mind to 'not guilty' he has to come back at a later date so the court can also notify the cop to come. The French Weeper was not understanding and wanted to plead not guilty and explain why he sped. He said he was traveling next month and wants to come back to court in 2 months. He kept saying something like the 'children in my country' while bawling.. The judge was so frustrated and told the man to calm down because the worst thing that can happen is that he needs to pay a fine. This man was crying for a very... long time and then finally got escorted to his seat.
I was sitting there watching the judge and it seems like a pretty legit job. I would love to be a judge but I cant do that whole law school thing. When my name got called, I was a pro - aint nuttin but a g thang. I was in the courtroom until 11:30am. My point was removed and I had to pay $80 + $33 in court fees... ouch. I come out to my car and guess what I find.. a damn parking ticket. Are you SERIOUS?! And it was by a cop that was in my courtroom. How ridiculous is that?
I get back to work and I'm really aggravated at this whole ticket thing. I go to the restroom to wash my hands and check myself out in the mirror... only to realize I have a shiny, white hair antenna that is smack in the middle of my scalp. Can this day get any worse?! I pull it out and bring it back to my office to show my co-workers (left). I was so upset and guess what.. someone brings me beautiful flowers :) I love getting flower delivery to my office and I love watching the flowers bloom day by day. I'm sitting in my office and my coworker walks in and asks me some questions. She says, "you have a white hair!" .. and I reply by telling her not to remind me because it sucks.. but she was like, "no really... you have a white hair.. another one". Total FML. I asked her to pick it out and here is the winner winner, not better than chicken dinner:
Hello, again. Maybe the third time is the charm. After I posted my previous post, I kept thinking about what to blog next! How exciting :)
Last month, on my way to meet my friend for dinner, I got my first speeding ticket by a cop. This is a *huge* deal because I've been driving for six years and have NEVER gotten anything. I took pride in being able to say that my record is clean. I guess getting a ticket also comes with aging - ugh!
With the advice of some very not so smart people, I returned the slip in the mail and said that I plead guilty and want to explain. I went to court yesterday (10.11.`12) and tried to at least get the point removed. The reason why I say the advice I got was from some very not so smart people is because half of the people that called up before me got their case thrown out because their cop didnt show up. I mean, I knew things like this happened but seriously.. I was pissed because my cop was not there. He could have not been there for various reasons... maybe because the people he pulled over were not being heard on that day or all the people he pulled over already pleaded guilty and just wanted to explain to the judge (like me). But still... My body was aching and I had so many things to do at work but thankfully, sitting there was entertaining. I really enjoyed listening to what kinds of excuses the people had. I particularly enjoyed two defendants:
1. Jersey Shore Islam Lady - She wore the traditional wear and had on these HUGE sunglasses that covered half her face. Basically, she started off by saying, "Listen, your honor. Let me tell you something. All yo cops are thugz wit badgez. They all lie-uhs". She went on about how piece-of-crap the cop is and how he is cruddy. Everyone else in the courtroom was laughing because this was like a scene from Judge Judy - ridiculous. The judge obviously had enough after 20 minutes, told the lady that we dont use foul language in the courtroom, and said she was guilty for all four charges. Sucks for her - it doesn't hurt to have some respect.
2. The French Weeper - I felt bad for this man and it was wrong of me to enjoy his story. Well, I had no idea what was wrong but it was really funny. He was like me - already pleaded guilty and just wanted to explain. He got up there and the judge asked the man if he pleads guilty or not guilty and he said not guilty. He said he needed a translator and started wiping his eyes. It seemed like he was wiping tears from the back but I just assumed he had something in his eye. There was a translator present who kept talking in third person.. "This translator knows basic French but is not certified" and she tried to help him out. The judge tried to get the translator to explain that if he changes his mind to 'not guilty' he has to come back at a later date so the court can also notify the cop to come. The French Weeper was not understanding and wanted to plead not guilty and explain why he sped. He said he was traveling next month and wants to come back to court in 2 months. He kept saying something like the 'children in my country' while bawling.. The judge was so frustrated and told the man to calm down because the worst thing that can happen is that he needs to pay a fine. This man was crying for a very... long time and then finally got escorted to his seat.
I was sitting there watching the judge and it seems like a pretty legit job. I would love to be a judge but I cant do that whole law school thing. When my name got called, I was a pro - aint nuttin but a g thang. I was in the courtroom until 11:30am. My point was removed and I had to pay $80 + $33 in court fees... ouch. I come out to my car and guess what I find.. a damn parking ticket. Are you SERIOUS?! And it was by a cop that was in my courtroom. How ridiculous is that?
I get back to work and I'm really aggravated at this whole ticket thing. I go to the restroom to wash my hands and check myself out in the mirror... only to realize I have a shiny, white hair antenna that is smack in the middle of my scalp. Can this day get any worse?! I pull it out and bring it back to my office to show my co-workers (left). I was so upset and guess what.. someone brings me beautiful flowers :) I love getting flower delivery to my office and I love watching the flowers bloom day by day. I'm sitting in my office and my coworker walks in and asks me some questions. She says, "you have a white hair!" .. and I reply by telling her not to remind me because it sucks.. but she was like, "no really... you have a white hair.. another one". Total FML. I asked her to pick it out and here is the winner winner, not better than chicken dinner: 
Piece of crap for real. I understand I have been very stressed lately but two white hairs in one day.. plus $113 and $45 parking ticket? ugh. I got home at 730pm and washed up .. only to notice that I have bags under my eyes. I have NEVER noticed bags under my eyes until 10.11.`12... NEVER. I think I'm really starting to age.. I went to sleep as soon as I saw the bags.
Let me tell you something... getting 12.5 hours of sleep is more than magical. It's like zoning out and forgetting about everything in this world. I really want to do some online shopping right now but due to the two ridiculous tickets I had to pay for and my extremely expensive car payment, I will refrain. Sigh. I've been eating lots of french fries lately. It's really bad but fries are so good and they make me happy :)
I remember when I did Xanga, I filled out SO many of these questionnaires. For old times sake:
WHAT TIME IS IT NOW? 10:02
NAME? Stazji
NUMBER OF CANDLES ON LAST BIRTHDAY CAKE? between 20-30
WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOUR? brown with natural light brown streaks here and there - it changes with the season :)
ANY TATTOOS? Not yet!
HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE YOUR JOB ON A SCALE OF 1-5? 4.5
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR? it depends on what its for...
WHAT IS YOUR HOMETOWN? somewhere near DC
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD? A good salad; mom's cooking; fries; pasta
EVER BEEN TO AFRICA? nope
EVER BEEN TO CAMDEN? nope
EVER LOVED SOMEBODY SO MUCH IT MADE YOU CRY? yes...
EVER BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT? yea, so dumb.
CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? croutons!
SPRITE OR 7-UP? spirte. 7-up gets too flat too quick
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE? unknown. i dont remember what i watch.
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE TOOTHPASTE? something VERY minty.
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT? good question :)
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE FLOWERS? probably gerber daises
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE BEVERAGE? cold, filtered water
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE SPORT TO WATCH? basketball and volleyball
WHATS YOUR PREFERRED TYPE OF ICE CREAM? cookie dough and mint choco
WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE FAST FOOD? hm.. wendy's burgers & mcdonalds fries
WHEN WAS YOUR LAST HOSPITAL VISIT? i think june to drive my preggo coworker to the hospital!
WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR BEDROOM CARPET? wooden floors
HOW MANY TIMES DID YOU FAIL YOUR DRIVING TEST? zero but failed permit test once
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? no and dont ever plan on it!
WHICH SINGLE STORE WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO MAX OUT YOUR CREDIT CARD? i dont have a credit card!
WHAT DO YOU DO MOST OFTEN WHEN YOU ARE BORED? online shop and watch something on my iPad
I'm presenting in front of over 800 people tomorrow - wish me luck!
Goodnight, world. xoxo.stazji.
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