trash talking..

So.. readers.. it's that time.. i'm taking out the trash!! This is going to be a new segment on this blog where i basically get to trash-talk anything or anyone.. i've done it in the past (aka home depot and whole foods).. but now we've got a whole new title for it.. so here's a list of my current grievances:

1. having a conscience that usually chooses "good" vs. "bad".. or in this case "legal" vs. not really illegal.. but borderline.. funny how it all ties in.. may 1st.. immigration reforms.. it's like the universe is working together.. but trust me.. everyone that's out there boycotting today in the States or in Mexico.. i am not saying this to offend anyone.. but i seriously believe that it's way harder to be here legally than not..
2. my previous employer who shall remain nameless but here's a hint.. they're a MAJOR financial institution.. two words.. 4 syllables in total.. symbol: the bull... it's funny, they hire most of their employees from abroad, yet have NO idea as to the workings of the law.. or at least.. pretend not to when it's convenient for them.. i can kind of see why people in the US are so lawsuit happy..
3. doing menial work.. anyone that's reading this that's thinking about going for higher education.. whether a masters or an mba.. maybe it's just brofo and i.. but i have YET to see that degree pay off.. no-brainer repetitive work.. and a crappy salary to boot.. can you tell i'm in a mood to complain today? :)
4. visas (enough said)
5. laundry.. actually just the folding part of it..
6. bills
7. turbulence on flights (today was really good actually.. i was so impressed.. go united's capt. thornton!!)

I have a lot more to complain about.. but i don't want to get that ball rolling too fast.. or else.. it will never stop.. i know myself.. so here's my action plan on how to snap out of this..
- take advil
- go home at 5:00 (my boss left at 1:30)
- put a load in the washer / dryer
- take a shower
- put on pj's
- listen to fun music
- try to stay up to watch "our husband" (my roomie and i share him) on the apprentice (aka: tarek.. hey.. he's lebanese too!!)
- go to bed early (i've been up since 3:30 LA time)
- and finally try to believe that everything REALLY does happen for a reason.. and it all works out for the best at the end of the day..

That last one.. i am the queen of preaching it.. so let's see if i can convince myself this one time..

preacher nounou