An Foreigner's Opinion

I have really been thinking about the choice of our President ever since the shocking day came. I personally wasn't overly confident in the choice. That being said I was also ready for "change", unaware of the meaning of change and ideas of the new presidency. I have often questioned who is telling the truth... the media or him. Well yesterday I had the chance to chit chat with a truck driving married duo from canada that both had college educations. Actually they were from Poland and escaped in 1985 to Canada.

I was able to spend about 30 minutes with them as they shared their perception and experience of communist country of Poland.

They explained that they had one pair of shoes per six months, one tube of tooth paste per month, 11 gallons of fuel each month, etc... This was in 1985. I was 8 years old. I can't imagine living in an economy in which these type of rules/laws are enforced. You don't have the choice of driving to see friends and family. You don't have the choice of buying a second pair of shoes so that your work shoes can be different from nice dress shoes and it doesn't matter how hard you work for your items or money. You are still only allotted or rationed what the law allows.

They also both shared their feelings on Obama and the lack of business knowledge. They spoke of how he would not even know how to manage a trucking business. Made me laugh but that comes from two that see outside the box.

As I was thinking about this (as they were talking) I realized we are not that far off. Chicago just passed laws that homeowners can no longer own handguns in their own homes that are used to protect themselves and their children. How is that possible? America... WAKE UP!! We are "electing" people that do not have our best interest in mind.

They also mention that when they came over to Canada, they had nothing. Through hard work and smart financing, they own a 500k dollar home, as truck drivers.

We are blessed to live in America. This is an outstanding country with limitless potential.

Are you serious?

On February 9th 2009, I was just meandering on KSL.com as I do every day and came across an article heading that read, “Utah lawmakers call for football playoff system.” I actually went and read this title for a second time to verify what my mind thought I saw. It was true; our Utah State Lawmakers have the time, resources, the justification and the guts to take time in this very tumultuous time in this economical history to worry about a trophy and name recognition. Utah shocked everyone and made Utah proud by not only beating Alabama, but crushing them in a National Bowl game which proved their determination as a college football team. They also ended the ’09 season undefeated. That being said and not to take away from their success… it’s a game, just like monopoly, Pictionary, and thumb wars. Can you imagine the Utah Lawmakers gathering together to discuss whether or not there should be a state or national level playoff system for thumb wars? Let me help… NO!!!! That was easy, and I have no experience as a law maker. Just food for thought in our wasteful, inefficient, and ridiculous world we live in. Even with these actions, as a major concern for me in the future of our Nation… I must still say… “God Bless The USA.” At least I can still write my opinion.

Loved Ones

This weekend I had the opportunity to reflect on Life in general. Friday evening, there was a bad pile up on I-15 in southern Utah, in which multiple cars and 18 wheelers were involved. There was only one death and that was of an 18 month old baby boy. It is so unfortunate how quickly life and the lives of the ones we love can be so abruptly taken away from us. As I saw the picture of this baby boy, I couldn't help but think of my little Millie and the happiness she has brought the ones around her. Life has an interesting way of humbling us and helping us realize the things that are truly important to us. I am so thankful that Millie is in such a loving home and has such a fantastic family, including her mother Lisa and siblings.