The Cell Phone Law

The Cell phone law is so irritating. This new law (details found here) is so unnecessary. I don't care what studies they have that prove people are not as aware when talking on the phone. Truth is, the law does not prevent talking on the phone, it prevents having one in your hand. The fact of the matter is that any idiot that would potentially get in an accident over "phone distraction" will just as easily fall prey to any other distraction while driving. In this case we better make a law against driving with a "double double" in your hand or make it illegal for a mother to drive with children in the back seat.

Everyone has distractions on the road. Trying to outlaw distractions is like outlawing banks because they could potentially be robbed. Distractions should be dealt with by the people not by the government. If a cop sees someone driving recklessly because he/she is talking on the phone, that should be means for a ticket, not just the fact they are talking on the phone. People need to know their limits. I for one, know that I can talk on the phone while driving just fine, but switching lanes takes an extra amount of focus on my part, so when the time comes to switch lanes, I put the phone down. I do not talk on the phone in chaotic traffic because I need to concentrate on the road. People just need to use common sense. I guess I just get irritated when I see new laws passed that are dealing with common sense type issues. Why are we "forced" to wear seat belts, wear helmets, and use bluetooth?

Notes to a Sinner

A few months ago I had the opportunity to go to the beach alone. It didn't start that way but unfortunately the combination of my lateness and friends leaving early lead to just that. I decided to take use of circumstance and sat down on the beach and wrote. The following is what went down on paper.

Notes to a Sinner

Decide on what you believe in. Living in limbo causes confusion, lack of determination, and lets just face it, sitting on a fence is painful.

If you think you believe in something, pursue it until you know.

Live a life your mother and father would be proud of. Sure they have their quirks, assumptions and expectations but they are also the people that love you unconditionally and urn for your happiness.

No matter how free a spirit you think you are, a little bit of scheduling will work to your benefit. Fitting life into a framework will add a nice new look to things.

Don't Ever think that you are too far gone. A ship sailing across the ocean will see nothing for weeks, but as long as there is navigation and movement, that ship will find another shore.

When hopelessness seizes you, cry on a shoulder. There are people that care about you. Seek them out.