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[blustocking]

Well 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.

Comments

[lagnolalia.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're somewhat relieved/satisfied with the sentence. I was thinking of you a lot this morning. I hope it's not too hard on you to serve the community service. I do want you to let me know if you need help getting around, okay? You've got my number, and I'm not far away from you. So ask for help if you need it, you damned Libra.

Love...

[catnamedcosette.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you survived. What's the difference between Guilty and No Contest? What made you choose one over the other? Good luck with the community service, class and...essay?!?! Don't do what Cre did, wait until the last minute and try to cram all of your community service into a week.

P.S. Is Anne gone?

[buscemi.livejournal.com]

I'm glad things didn't turn out too crappily with the court date. What are the terms of the restricted license? The essay seems kinda strange. Maybe it was created with h.s. kids in mind?

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.

[haddob.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on getting that over with :)

How does the community service work? Do you just choose whatever you want and fill out the proper paperwork? Or are there specifically outlined activities? When I had to do it, I was put into this program where I had to work with kids at some afterschool program, and it was really cool.

Heheh, I'm the guy that takes people on the guided morgue tours. That part might be interesting.

[aubreycolors.livejournal.com]

Since you are near Hollywood, try to pick the AA meeting where all the washed out stars are! It could be like your own little Entertainment Tonight.

Still though. That all sucks.

[qat.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

It sucks regardless, but the less bad it is the better.

As for astrology.......

I've thought a lot about this subject, which is why I'm responding to that part of your post... it interested me.

Even though I don't place any stock whatsoever in astrology, I have lots of friends who do, and my mom is also very into it. I've always been careful to not ridicule them for it eve n if I don't agree, because I think that if I did I would be just as much of a self-righteous suck as astrology/religious/spiritual believers who try to be self-righteous and shove their spiel down people's throats. I only get mad at people who believe in astrology when 1.) they tell me I act a certain way or am a certain way because I'm a Virgo, a Snake, etc., and 2.) get even madder when they decide, before they even know me or anything about me, that they can't like me or anything because of my sign/s. But you've never done that, you just seem to personally get into it for yourself and those of your friends who think similarly. Ain't no harm or shame in that, so fuckit.

Besides which: everyone enjoys/believes in/does something that other people think is stupid, silly, pointless, a crock, etc. As long as it's not hurting anybody and no one is shoving anything down anyone's throat or trying to evangelize, and it's important to the individual, what's the big deal? Pisspots. Also, I actually do enjoy astrology to an extent - and take no offfense when people tell me jokingly "Well, you're a Virgo, of course you think that!" It's all in fun. And I enjoy a tarot card reading or astrological profile as much as the next girl at a slumber party or girlS' night out, so feh. ;)

[motherevol.livejournal.com]

Whew!

I am happy it turned out this (for lack of a better word) good. I kept my fingers crossed for you this morning. I'm happy this ran smoothly kitten.

I am off to procure myself some food and start my night class in a few hours. I really don't want to go, but that is another story at another time.

Lots of love-
eVol

Gah.

[buscemi.livejournal.com]

I hope those spider bites weren't serious.

[buscemi.livejournal.com]

Am I the only person who's puzzled by the AA part of the sentence? Just because you get one DUI, you're supposed to quit drinking completely?! I'm confused.

[spacegirllost.livejournal.com]

psst. you rock.

excuse the lack of comment. i'm a little out of sorts right now...

[loeilinvisible.livejournal.com]

you lucky bitch! i've been trying to get into the morgue for ages now, but they say i can't go, because of possible exposure to TB. and what's worse is that i already have been exposed to it, since i work in a hospital! hello, stpuid muthafuckas!
so i guess if i wanna tour the morgue i need to get a DUI. or die. fuck me.

also, i'm glad you got community service instead of jail. glad to see at least one part of the whole mess is behind you.