politics

Disclaimer: this blog is not meant to be a forum for political news or the debate of individuals views on international, federal or state laws. I am simply posting this because it's reeling in my brain and might not stop until it's out.

As most people know, Arizona recently passed a state law that requires local and state law enforcement to question people about their immigration status if there's reason to suspect they're in the country illegally, and makes it a state crime to be in the United States illegally.

A surprising 60-70 percent of Americans support this law.

There have been many people voicing their opinions and outrage towards this new law. The City of Los Angeles actually supports a ban on all Arizona-made products.
I feel the need to clear something up.
Arizona law enforcement will not be allowed to stop every Mexican they see on the street and have them show their proof of citizenship / green card / visa or any other identification.
If a person is suspected of committing a crime, and have no proof of their entry into the United States, they will be arrested and sent back home.

Mexican law - the Reglamento de la Ley General de Poblacion (General Law on Population - est. April 2000) - states that illegal immigration is a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison. Immigrants who are deported and attempt to re-enter can be imprisoned for 10 years. Visa violators can be sentenced to six-year terms. Mexicans who help illegal immigrants are considered criminals.

The Law also states that Mexico can deport foreigners who are deemed detrimental to "economic or national interests", violate Mexican law, are not "physically or mentally healthy" or lack the "necessary funds for their sustenance" and their dependents.

With this as Mexico's law, shouldn't we be surprised that the President of Mexico Felipe Calderon has denounced Arizona's law as "racial discrimination" and a "violation of human rights"??
He can't be serious.

All Arizona is trying to do, is protect it's citizens, jobs, economy, hospitals and streets from being overtaken by those people (of any nationality, ethnicity, creed or gender) who are breaking the law simply by existing where they do.

I am all for people immigrating to the United States.
I feel proud that immigrants feel the hope that the American Dream has to offer.
I simply believe they should follow the laws of the country they want so badly to be a part of. And I don't believe that is too much to ask.

love.

Can we take a minute to talk about this guy??

PUH-LEAZZ???

This picture so perfectly captures the essence of this crazy boy.
And his obsession with basketball.

My cute friend Janica (check her out here) braved the hurricane-esque winds to take some pics of this little fella.
This is the only one I've seen (and stolen from her blog) and I can hardly wait to see the rest.

I mean seriously.

morning musings

Musing #1:

I stop at my local Maverick (almost) every day. And every time I am there, usually a few other cars keep mine company while I am in the convenience store.
However I have noticed that my car is the odd one out.
And no, not because it is 15 years old, has a cassette player and a missing headlight.
But because it is the only car not left running while the owner/operator is inside.

This poses the question - am I the weird one for turning off my car? Or are they the weird ones for keeping theirs on?

I mean, I don't consider myself and entirely "environmentally conscious" or "green" person
(hey, it's something I'm working on. don't judge. i do actually own and (usually) use my reusable grocery bags. and I buy the "green" cleaning products. and i digress....)
and normally I turn the car off mostly out of paranoia I guess. I mean, not to be stereotypical here, but keep in mind this is all happening at 445am.
Not many normal people (besides myself of course) are out and about at 445am.
No way I'm letting one of those goons steal my car.
Or my purse.
Or the sandwich I made myself for brunch.

Musing #2

Does anyone actually eat these "sandwich" crackers like a sandwich?
This is a real question. I mean, the peanut butter-to-cracker ratio is all off. Seriously.

Typically I open it up, eat the peanut butter, eat one of the crackers and throw the other one away.

Another option is to open it up, eat the peanut butter and then eat both crackers
(waste not, want not, right?)

Does anyone really just open the package, take a "sandwich" out and take a bite?
Just like that?

I don't think I could bring myself to do it.

Luke has discovered his loud voice and what "no" means.
He screeches.
Often.
And sometimes he even combines those two tricks.
Lovely.

New Addition

Meet Freddy the Fish.

or "Shishy" as Luke would say

(and sorry for the absolutely terrible picture, it was taken with my phone)

television

Honesty Moment: I am a television junky. We (I say "we" but really mean "I") currently have like 40 shows in our DVR queue that are recorded intermittently throughout the week. (granted, 2 or 3 are for luke, and like 10 or 15 are for cory. That only leaves like 22 for me....)

This show has changed my life.
There have only been like 5 episodes, and I already have my mind in a totally different place than it was a month ago. It has taken me some time to get to where I feel in control of my life enough to put some of his advice and methods into action, however I am definitely much more mindful of the food I eat, and the food we have in our house.

I highly recommend it to all of you (all 4 of you).
It is on Friday nights - that's what makes dvr so great right?

This show makes me happy. Glee-ful, if you will.
It is back on the air this Tuesday.
Such great news.
Also, the best part is that it is on Tuesdays instead of Wednesdays this time around. Such a wonderful change that makes me happy.

tears

I L.O.V.E. Ugly Betty.
Tears were shed during last night's episode.
Next week is the last one. Ever.
I am positive there will be more tears.