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So this is a conversation that Alex and I just had on facebook, Alex and I often have conversations fueled by politics because Alex and Brian Colwell are both very passionate and fueled Realists who like to educate me on the world. I feel that I don’t mind thinking of the world as a good place and that I don’t mind sitting in dissolution till it finally melts, at least I’d have lived a happy life without too much worry. This conversation started with me telling Alex about how I’d be around in Minnesota till about April when I plan to finally move to Scotland. After hearing this news Alex feels that it is a great time for me to learn a little about Europe and it’s low birth rate situation. Then he tells me about Europe’s feelings toward certain religious peoples and we discuss racism. This is right after Alex tries to tell me about Switerland’s *New* National Socialist Party. Alex asks if I knew what the Nazis called their party because he claims that that Nazis are going to breakout in Europe yet again in another form. This is where this conversation beings…

Corinne
what?

1:38amAlex

I believe it was in the AP’s world politics.

The National Socialist Party.

1:38amCorinne:I was too tired to guess
1:38amAlex

Well, now you know.

Also, you heard about Switzerland banning the construction of minarets, right?
1:39amCorinne

nope

I’m not up to date on current news
1:39amAlex

Wow, that was all over the news about a month ago.
1:39amCorinne

sometimes the news depresses me

and I’m an optimist

what happened?
1:40amAlex

See, that’s why I read it. It’s because the world is a horrible, shitty, depressing place, and that’s the way it will always be, so I’ve come to terms with it.
1:40amCorinne

I mainly just follow local news because I have no cable or cnn

it will only be horrible and shitty if you make it that way

I like the world I’m creating for myself
1:41amAlex

The Swiss decided that it is now illegal to build minarets on buildings. These stutures are necessary in the construction of Muslim holy buildings.
1:42amCorinne

okay

so muslim people feel unwelcome?
1:42amAlex

You see, that’s the trouble. You optimists seem to think you can change the world, you think that the world is neutral. It’s not. It’s not some uncaring force that sits back and only watches. No. It’s actively out to get you.
1:42amCorinne

have you ever been to Europe?
1:42amAlex

Not unwelcome, they feel like their religion is going to be outlawed.

This is a personal attack agaisnt them. Several other EU nations praised the effort as “a tool against extremism” and are preparing to implement similar laws.
1:43amCorinne

that’s really sad
1:44amAlex

Put this in perspective: The US government passes a law saying that, henceforth, crosses may no longer be constructed in or on any buildings.
1:44amCorinne

that would be terrible
1:44amAlex

EXCACTLY.

*exactly
1:45amCorinne

I understand what’s going on

and how BIG IT IS

But I have no control

so I’m not worrying
1:45amAlex

Exactly. You’re helpless.

You can’t fight the tides of millions.

One little spark in the darkness is so easily missed, it may as well have not even been there.
1:46amCorinne

All I want to do is make money, move to Scotland, get married, have a nice career, make babies, raise children, and make the world a better place a little at a time
1:47amAlex

And it’s not just the Muslim situation. It’s also the economic situation: the impending implosion of their entire way of life.
1:47amCorinne

…being happy

that’s sad but I really don’t care that much

…truth
1:48amAlex

You see, knowledge of what is really going on does provide the power to change things, but it also proves just how absolutely pathetically pointless that same person is. How they cannot ever hope to fight the onslaught.

We know, so that those like you may live in blissful ignorance of what your world truly is.
1:51amCorinne

I don’t mind my personal blissful ignorance
1:51amAlex

Here’s the sit with the economy of Europe: Its a social welfare state. Which means that those without means are cared for. In the US, this works because there’s a time limit on how long one can receive benefits and one must actively be trying to better themselves. Not so in Europe. Their entire society is built upon leeching the system.
1:51amCorinne

I might educate others about it, I may not…it all depends on how much it will be affecting me
1:52amCorinne

leeching is not what I saw when I was there

no leeching whatsoever
1:53amAlex

A classic example of self-centered hedonism. “It doesn’t affect me, why should I care?” “You see, no help is coming. Because everyone in America will see this on TV and say, ‘Oh, that’s sad.’ and go right back to their dinners.”
1:53amCorinne

I saw many hardworking people trying to make ends meet
1:54amAlex

Pfah, you were in Scotland. One of the few sane places left on that whole damned continent.
1:55amAlex

You see, what happens when suddenly, the money to support all the welfare bums dries up? What happens when no one has money? When the best and the brighest leave daily for the US, because they know they’ll be paid MUCH better there than what they could ever make on the state-mandated salary for a doctor.
1:56amCorinne

Alex, when you start a group that can solve these problems I will join it and try to do my best to help you in it…till then I need to figure out how I’m going to balance my next few month’s income so I can be out of here with money left in my pocket for April.
1:57amCorinne

I’ll see when it comes but I know that Craig will be able to support me and that I can support myself and I don’t think I’ll feel it heavy
1:59amAlex

That’s just it, you can’t fix these problems. You would have to literally turn all of Europe upside-down, and guess what the modern European is? Reactionary. You see, you’ve only been amongst the rich bastards. You haven’t seen the lot of the common European. You were on the Isles. Go to the Continent. Go outside the old cities and bright lights. Visit the towns of France. Witness the ghettos of the major cities, where they stuff the unwanted refuse of Africa.

Honestly, Craig is not of average ways and means. He can go to Egypt for a goddamn casual vacation.
2:05amCorinne
I don’t want to visit ghettos, I want to make Posh Scottish Babies

Now here I’m not sure if anything was proven by me in choice ignorance, I feel that Alex was trying to Scare me a little about my choices when I possible move to Scotland. He might have succeeded, I’m not entirely sure what has been accomplished by this conversation or who has ‘won the debate’. All I know is that I feel a little like a terrible person right now and as soon as the conversation was over I thought that it would be appropriate to blog this conversation. What are your thoughts about the lesson learned or the accuracy of the information given?

Sunday Stealing: One Long Meme (Part One)

1. The phone rings. Who will it to be? Probably no one for me because I have no cell phone or house phone set up right now…just my google voice that doesn’t ring.

2. When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart? To the store no, to the parking lot reciprocals yes.

3. In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?

Depends on my mood…but mostly a talker

4. Do you take compliments well?

not really, it depends on what they are on…my work verse my body.

5. Do you play Sudoku? nope.

6. If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive? definitely!

7. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? day camp yes actually summer camp not really unless it was a school trip.

8. What was your favorite game as a kid? Scrabble and Checkers

9. If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he was married, would you? would i what?

10. Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you? yES

11. Do you like to pursue or be pursued? i like to be pursued but i find that i often do the pursuing.

12. Use three words to describe yourself? emotional, friendly, forward

13. Do any songs make you cry? yes but I can’t name them off the top of my head

14. Are you continuing your education? i’m taking a year off from school

15. Do you know how to shoot a gun? Yes, have I done it often? NO.

16. Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth? Yes!

17. How often do you read books? More often now that I’m out of school I read mainly when I am required to take long car and bus rides.

18. Do you think more about the past, present or future? I am very future oriented.

19. What is your favorite children’s book? The Lupine lady,

20.What color are your eyes? Brown

21. How tall are you? I think I’m 5’5″

22. Where is your dream house located? Somewhere that is pretty, peaceful and calm. Scotland Countryside or maybe on an island somewhere.

23. If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you grabbed? Purse because it has all my id’s then my laptop and camera

24. When was the last time you were at Olive Garden? On the day I went to prom with Jason Blatz almost four years ago.

25. Where was the furthest place you traveled today? I went to my mom’s garage today but I’ve mainly be inside.

26. Do you like mustard? only when it is matched with ham or hotdogs

27. Do you prefer to sleep or eat? sleep

28. Do you look like your mom or dad? mom

29. How long does it take you in the shower? It depends on who is in there with me.

30. Can you do the splits? Nope, but I can get close.

31. What movie do you want to see right now? Flashdance but I’m watching The Hangover so I’ll be fine for awhile.

32. What did you do for New Year’s? Last year I spent New Years in Scotland with Craig at the Hogmanay Celebration I’m not sure what I’ll be doing this year for 2010.

33. Do you think The Grudge was scary? No, kind of gross though.

34. Do you own a camera phone? yes, as of yesterday and Christmas.

35. Was your mom a cheerleader? no, not that I know of.

36. What’s the last letter of your middle name? H

37. How many hours of sleep do you get a night? normally less than recommended

38. Do you like Care Bears? Not really but I think they look cute.

39. What do you buy at the movies? At the theatre I like Ice Cream and Popcorn.

40. Do you know how to play poker? Yes, Tom and Leo taught me.

41. Do you wear your seat belt? always

42. What do you wear to sleep? sometimes clothes, sometimes pjs, sometimes other.

43. Anything big ever happen in your home town? I wouldn’t call the place where I grew up a “town” it is more of a city and yes big things happen everyday.

44. How many meals do you eat a day? 3 -4

45. Is your tongue pierced? no

46. Do you always read MySpace bulletins? no

47. Do you like funny or serious people better? I like people who know when to be funny and who know when it is time to be serious…people who have the ability to deceiver which to use when.

48. Ever been to L.A.? yes

49. Did you eat a cookie today? yes…oatmeal

50. Do you use cuss words in other languages? only when I’m upset and frustrated

51. Do you steal or pay for your music downloads? I don’t download music nowadays I look at youtube and pandora.com

52. Do you hate chocolate? no

53. What do you and your parents fight about the most? money

54. Are you a gullible person? sometimes

55. Do you need a boyfriend to be happy? honestly…yes

56. If you could have any job (assuming you have the skills) what what would it be? something I’d enjoy…wedding planner? Chef

57. Are you easy to get along with? yes

58. What is your favorite time of day? depends on who I’m with…I think night-dawn

I’m really happy because there are things here that I actually mentioned on my Christmas present wish list! I’m so happy!

Yet, Craig isn’t here and that’s the present I really wanted most.

A) Clothing from Grandma

B)A double feature Dvd of Flashdance and Footloose from Tyler

C)The Books Nature Girl, Powder Burn and Sick Pick by Carl Hiaasen From Mom and Cynthia! (was on my xmas list I & II!)

D) A Giftcard to DSW from Tiffany and Seth

E) Scat Carl Hiaasen’s children’s book that Cynthia checked out from the library for me to read

F) A prepaid pay as you go cellphone from mom

My Family watching Planet Earth together

It was the night before Christmas and all through the house every creature was stirring from Hamster to Cat; My mom was up cooking food with little time to spare, In hopes that her children would actually care. The adults were laying all uncomfortable on their couches, While images of their loved ones jumped and pop into their heads. All the games have been played, and the gifts  have been wrapped, and all plans of opening them have all been mapped. My sister in her scarf and I with my winter hat had just settled down for a long cold nap; when out in the kitchen their came such a clatter I rose from my couch to see what was the matter. Away to the kitchen I made such a dash, tore through the entryway clearing my path. The nightlight so dim it shouldn’t be called so, gave no luster at all and made it hard for me to know. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, but my own two little cats with their crazy pointed ears. With their little pink noses they scurried lively and quick, I feared that their moments mess would make me sick. More rapid than calm words the curses they came, and I scolded and shouted and called them by name; “Bad Cats crazy Emmy and Ambross beware, that the mess you have made has given me a scare. ” To the top of the couch, and right down the hall, they dashed away and ran away all. As tall trees before a 5k tornado fly when they meet with an obstacle they fly to the sky. The Prancing and scratching of each little paw, leaves a make in it’s wake that leaves me at awe… (You get the Picture)

Since my cats and the Hamsters were all crazy playing and screeching last night I didn’t get much sleep, also I couldn’t get Craig out of my head. Yet on Christmas morning after being woken up by my little sister Cynthia I am surprised that my family calmly opened their presents and actually said thank yous. I feel that as we get older we get more mature about gift opening. And last night we actually had a decent family game night. Now everyone is watching the planet earth Dvd that my sister bought for the family. I’m trying to figure out how to get my new cellphone working so I can call Craig.

I’ll do a present update in another post.

Hopefully after we eat the meal that my mother was preparing last night and that smells delicious nothing about today will go sour…keep praying and keep your fingers crossed.

Merry Christmas everyone.

“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled ’till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” – Dr. Seuss