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blustockingWell it's done. I talked to the public defender and he basically said what I already knew. The only loophole was that I wasn't driving the car, but there is enough circumstantial evidence to convict(which is true). So I plead guilty and got the minimum sentence. I just wanted this over so that I don't have to think about anything but completing the sentence.
So yeah, I opted for 120 hours community service instead of a $1,300 fine. I pay a $300 fine plus fees for signing up for community service and the AA/DUI classes. Restricted license for 3 months (in addition to whatever the DMV does, probably a month suspended and another 3 months restricted). Because of my age, I also have to go to a program where I visit the morgue and the hospital, then I get to write an essay. All in all, the best I could have hoped for I think. The only really bad thing is the license as I'll probably be starting another job soon. Public transportation here I come.
And let me explain something...
I DO believe in astrology, don't like it? Fuck off. But for shits n' giggles, let me explain something. I'm not an idiot. I'm not a new age freak. I am a witch, but that has little bearing on the stock I take in astrology. It's a tool that has helped me and I know how to use it, in moderation and never gospel. I don't write people off because of their sign and I don't assume they are a certain way because of their sign. They have to show it to me. Then I draw similarities and it helps me understand where some people are coming from a little better. But I am intelligent enough to realize that there are many factors, such as: upbringing, experience, environment etc. that make up who a person is. It's not all about when you were born. But it does explain the connection I feel with certain individuals.
Speaking OF...these individuals should KNOW that when I say "Libras can be so shallow", I am talking about only the area of APPEARANCES. I did not mean to make a blanket statement and if that is how it came off, then I apologize. We do, in fact, care too much about people and when we do care about someone, it is intense and real. We can be very shallow when it comes to LOOKS. That is what I meant. That is also my OPINION. Disagree? By all means, tell me why. Seriously. I love a FRIENDLY discussion, if you can, in fact, remain friendly and know how to do it without being pompous or self-righteous. (pointing no fingers, I just hate people who don't know how to have a clean discussion. I hate know-it-alls...for as much as I can be one, I TRY to preface things with "This is how I feel", or "This is my opinion...")
Anyway...I'm much more pissed off than I should be and it's not only for reasons described above.
p.s. Things I didn't know: Apparently the CHP picked me up because someone saw me and called them. They then took my pulse to see if I was alive. Heh. Another fun fact that I never mentioned but is funny in that really sad way: I had two spider bites, one on my neck, one on my cheek, from laying in the ivy. WEEEEEEE!
p.p.s. The black on my hair was fading, revealing an odd grey/green (from the color previous) below. So last night, I put a bright, but natural red on it. It is now blackish/brown/red. It's a little streaky and it looks pretty cool As close to my natural color that I've been in many, many years.
So yeah, I opted for 120 hours community service instead of a $1,300 fine. I pay a $300 fine plus fees for signing up for community service and the AA/DUI classes. Restricted license for 3 months (in addition to whatever the DMV does, probably a month suspended and another 3 months restricted). Because of my age, I also have to go to a program where I visit the morgue and the hospital, then I get to write an essay. All in all, the best I could have hoped for I think. The only really bad thing is the license as I'll probably be starting another job soon. Public transportation here I come.
And let me explain something...
I DO believe in astrology, don't like it? Fuck off. But for shits n' giggles, let me explain something. I'm not an idiot. I'm not a new age freak. I am a witch, but that has little bearing on the stock I take in astrology. It's a tool that has helped me and I know how to use it, in moderation and never gospel. I don't write people off because of their sign and I don't assume they are a certain way because of their sign. They have to show it to me. Then I draw similarities and it helps me understand where some people are coming from a little better. But I am intelligent enough to realize that there are many factors, such as: upbringing, experience, environment etc. that make up who a person is. It's not all about when you were born. But it does explain the connection I feel with certain individuals.
Speaking OF...these individuals should KNOW that when I say "Libras can be so shallow", I am talking about only the area of APPEARANCES. I did not mean to make a blanket statement and if that is how it came off, then I apologize. We do, in fact, care too much about people and when we do care about someone, it is intense and real. We can be very shallow when it comes to LOOKS. That is what I meant. That is also my OPINION. Disagree? By all means, tell me why. Seriously. I love a FRIENDLY discussion, if you can, in fact, remain friendly and know how to do it without being pompous or self-righteous. (pointing no fingers, I just hate people who don't know how to have a clean discussion. I hate know-it-alls...for as much as I can be one, I TRY to preface things with "This is how I feel", or "This is my opinion...")
Anyway...I'm much more pissed off than I should be and it's not only for reasons described above.
p.s. Things I didn't know: Apparently the CHP picked me up because someone saw me and called them. They then took my pulse to see if I was alive. Heh. Another fun fact that I never mentioned but is funny in that really sad way: I had two spider bites, one on my neck, one on my cheek, from laying in the ivy. WEEEEEEE!
p.p.s. The black on my hair was fading, revealing an odd grey/green (from the color previous) below. So last night, I put a bright, but natural red on it. It is now blackish/brown/red. It's a little streaky and it looks pretty cool As close to my natural color that I've been in many, many years.
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Date: 2002-07-09 02:35 pm (UTC)Why didn't you tell me you were a witch? :)
p.s. I wasn't poking fun at your belief in astrology, btw. I just couldn't resist the opportunity for a bad pun.
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Date: 2002-07-09 02:45 pm (UTC)I know you weren't poking fun. It's all good.
Yeah, I'm guessing because I'm 24, I get the morgue/hospital/essay deal tacked on. I'm thinking 25 is the cut off.
Restricted license: to and from work/school(I think), and to the DUI program.
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Date: 2002-07-09 02:52 pm (UTC)>>I was just being cheeky. (Plus, I have an interest in the subject...)
I know you weren't poking fun. It's all good.
>>Ah. I just wanted to make sure.
Yeah, I'm guessing because I'm 24, I get the morgue/hospital/essay deal tacked on. I'm thinking 25 is the cut off.
>>At 25, you'll be able to rent a car. Yee haw!
Restricted license: to and from work/school(I think), and to the DUI program.
>>It may be a pain, but it sure beats a suspended or revoked license.
I wish you nothing but the best of ook.
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Date: 2002-07-09 03:00 pm (UTC)I've rented MANY cars. Enterprise loves me. I had a poopy car for a long time and I used to rent cars all the time to go to Vegas/San Diego/San Fran, etc. :)
The poopmobile!
Date: 2002-07-09 03:52 pm (UTC)>>Eek. I forgot about the DMV hearing. I'm sorry to hear about that.
I've rented MANY cars. Enterprise loves me. I had a poopy car for a long time and I used to rent cars all the time to go to Vegas/San Diego/San Fran, etc. :)
>>Heh. I wonder why I kept thinking that you had to be 25 to rent a car? Maybe only certain companies do that.