Not much is going on in Bakersfield. Given the economic debacle we have found ourselves in, everything seems to be slowing down. I find is very interesting that our economy can be so irresponsible. My friend told me yesterday that California is applying for aid from the fed, because our budget is not enough to cary the 5th largest economy in the world! Does this mean that the 5th largest economy in the world is going to be bankrupt? I highly doubt it, but I have started to see the shock-wave created by the stock market. I haven't been able to really keep up on the latest information on the "bail out bill" but I am skeptical. What is this going to do to the U.S. dollar? How does this so called "bail out" help the people that can afford their mortgage payments, and were responsible with there fixed mortgages? Why do the people that couldn't afford a house and opted for a interest only loan only get a slap on the wrist, and a pat on the butt. If the economy is so screwed up, why not give the public money to infuse back into the economy. I personally would use that money to pay off school, pay off my house, and any other debt I might have, whereas most of the public would go shopping and waist it all on big screen TV's, and new cars. Consumers in the states are so hell bent on consuming goods that they don' think of the big picture. Yeah it would be nice to have a big screen TV but do I really need it... no. I just hope this recession doesn't last very long. Enough about the economy...
The past few weeks have been like a roller coaster, as one could imagine. With the passing of my grandfather about a month ago, and his service just two weeks ago, things have been better. I am very grateful to have such a strong family, and a special person in my life to keep me occupied. Ash and I went to a race last sunday in Costa Mesa and then spent some time in HB. We took all three of the dogs, and met her mother down south. I think everyone had a great time. I couldn't have been happier. The dogs had never been down south, and Ashley had never been to HB. We didn't really have time to shop around but we had lunch, and walked the dogs around. I really enjoy every minute I get to spend with her.
Well, everything else is great. Ashley and I are trying to figure out what we are going to do this weekend. She finally has Saturday and Sunday off, but we might just end up laying around all weekend. Either way, time spent with her is good time.
Until next time...
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