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read my profile sign my guestbook Name: Gabrielle Birthday: 1/20/1983 Gender: Female Message: message meEmail: email me AIM: greatgabsby MSN: gabsternabster Member Since: 11/23/2003

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Monday, March 20, 2006

The Sombering

Today I had the opportunity to fill in the role of a legal advocate. I went down to LA to the Department of Public Social Service to try and acquire food stamps transportation and housing for an individual who identified as homeless.

My client Paul was a bear of a man, he had the sweetest disposition and he had such patience. By the time I met up with him he had already been at the facility for 3 hours without being seen. It was shocking to try and navigate a system that believes everyone is suspicious of fraud, or believes you have the burden of proof to persuade them that you need assistance. Of course much of the tension within the facility could be attributed to the automatic position of negative attitude coming from suspicion. And understandably if you work everyday ina place wher eyou encounter people who are sad, angry and projecting at you, you will react back. However I was humbled to see Paul coping with the situation and especially since he was diagnosed with severe depression, if i were in his place I would have a little breakdown. Of course if you have had to navigate this process a few times before I suppose you would be used to disappointment.

Finally by 6pm Paul was able to get emergency meal tickets, two transportation coins and a voucher to stay at the local shady motel.
There is such a tenuaous relationship between service that should be provided to the public in a humane way and the bureacracy behind it to make all possible limitations to this service. I did not see much compassion or humanity at this facility and I can only be thankful that there are groups such as the public counsel and legal aid to align themselves with disenfranchised clients to maintain the goal of humane service.

My thoughts are with you Paul, stay safe and guard all your stuff in Skid Row!

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Monday, December 19, 2005

Wowsers, it's truly been a long time. I'm currently in MN on break from school and it's 4 degrees out. Although I don't think my skin has gotten any thinner since being out in California, I'm actually enjoying this weather.

Came back from the post office a couple minutes ago and seriously, there needs to be a therapist on site at every juncture that has a customer service transaction. Gladly I had my ipod on hand which saved me from listening to all of the grinchy people on board.

And speaking of customer service transactions, on my red eye plane ride out here I don't think I have ever had a more stereotypical ride. First of all there were two babies on board not one, one of them was screaming something terrible. This drove the passangers nuts (I was just waiting until we got to the right altitude so my ipod could save me) one of the passangers chastised the mother and told her she NEEDS to DO something! Another one remarked, "You should put that baby in a plastic bag and under the seat" Normally I would be pretty annoyed at mothers and their babies, I don't care too much for them myself but wow, it's been a while since I've witnessed that type of visciousness.
In addition the thick accented Midwestern in front of me believed that the flight attendant had a vendetta against him (because she asked him to put his tray table up, his cell phone away, his seat back and his pomeranian under the dog because passangers are allergic to dogs) and continually complained-through unnecessary language-about her.

Maybe I'm passive aggressive b/c obviously I'm being complainly though this xanga blog but these customer service transactions I've witnessed in the midwest has reinforced the idea that people all over the place, not jsut Orange and Los Angeles county need therapy!

In other news, here is a panda dog

Oh also, you know when I'm idle when I start taking ideas from other sites and using it on my own, (thanks Lucia)

What's your Favorite....

Gum: I don't really chew
Restaurant: Crap, um my mom's place, Ho-Ho for their papaya tofu, Sea Siam for their Veggies with Oyster Sauce and Chicken Coconut Soup and Tiger Claw (or whatever) dish
Drink: Lycheeeee, bubble tea, extra chai chai with soy milk
Season: Fall
Type of Weather: 76 degrees
Bread: I don't really like that stuff, unless it's like garlic cheese bread and there's spagetti sauce to dip
Car: old mustang, black or olive green
Latte: Chai Lattes
Sport: I like watching soccer
Store: Um, okay I wont say urban outfitters, um. . .

When was the last time you
Cried: I think right before finals, thanks boyfriend
Played a sport: like years ago
Hugged Someone: Friday morning
Kissed Someone: Thursday evening
Felt Depressed: Um, possibly right before finals
Felt Overworked: Again, right before finals
Faked being sick: That time when my alarm didn't go off and I didn't want to be at class half an hour late.

What was the last

Word(s) you said:
Thing you ate: sweet pineapple bread with sweeter butter in the middle
Song you listened to: "Bird Calls" Charles Mingus
Last thing you drank: water
Place you wanted to be: India
Movie you saw: "He got game"-sucked

Who was the last person you
Hugged: parents
Cried over: the boyfriendt.
IMed: the boyfriend
Danced with: the boyfriend
Shared a secret with: i don't have many secrets, I'm kinda dull like that
Went to the movie with: My bro
Were Angry With: the boyfriend
Drove somewhere with: the boyfriend

Have you ever

Laughed so hard you cried: yes
Danced in the rain: um. no.
Kissed someone: yes.
Done Drugs: yes.
Drank alcohol: yes.
Had a Movie Marathon: not intentionally
Gone too far on a Dare: um. no.
Spun Around Til Dizzy: yes. when i was on drugs

THIS IS LONG SO I'M GOING TO BE SMART ASSY

My Life

What time is it: 5:06 CT
I'm listening to: Fables of Faubus
I'm talking to: um no one
I'm craving: Snow crab my mom is making with all of that yummy snow crab juiciness
I'm hating: um, nothing as of right now

Love

Love is: okay okay, time to come up with something profound. Love is . . .I'll come back to this
My 1st Love: Makes funny noises from his different orifices
Best Love Song: Nine Inch Nails "Closer"
Possible to be in love with 2 people at once: I'm sure it's possible but I don't think it is recommended
When does love hurt: when they step on your toe
Are you in love: Indeed I am

Opposite Sex

Turn Ons: a fabulous sense of humor-witty, good timing and especially if you're able to bring in a double entandre, attractive features- which is like good bone structure, charisma, confidence, compassion, humility, perspicaciousness, knows how to play the guitar, drums, bass, the therimine. . .so it's impossible- --> not really
Turn Offs: a person who loves his igorance, loves to be brainwashed, loves paris hilton or "girls gone wild". and yes, rampant debauchary is a good one. Also guys, who have bigger egos than you know what. negative abrasiveness, complacency, and are super boring because the only thing that they can talk about is how much money they made so they can impress you because they think this will impress you and perhaps persuade you to sleep with them. Not cute.
Does Parent's opinion of gf/bf matter? Yes, it helps, especially since your parents will be with you the rest of your life, a good balance and relationship with the significant other is recommended.
What style are you into: Eclectic, sorry, i just bought a racoon shawl-sorry racoon, i hope that you were slaughtered humanely for my fashions
Where do you go to meet people? Since the begining of school I have met some great individuals that are along the same wavelength. At least it's not at the library now eh?
Are you the type of person to give and ask for a #? um. no.

This or That

Dog or Cat: Cats baby, Cats
Short or Long Hair: me-long, guys-whatever makes them more confident, or look better
Sunshine or rain: how about rain and sunshine?
Hugs or Kisses: um, whatever as long as it's well intended
XBox or PS2: Wow, I really don't care
Vanilla or Chocolate: Dark Belgium Chocolate actually
Car or Motorcycles: Cars, when I began to commute I would intentionally try and scare motorcycles-slowly veering toward the side of the road they tried to pass you on. One day I will create a bumper sticker that says "I will run you over motorcycle person- if you ever pass me again on the 405"
Coke or Pepsi: yuck, neither
House Party or Club: Hookah Lounge, or wherever there exists a sensual and approachable atmosphere
Sing or dance: Um, I actually like both but I'm a little shy so give me a couple drinks and I'll let you know.
Freak or Slow Dance: Eww, uh how about fast dancing with a good amount of space in between

Lately

How are you today? peachy-kean
What pants are you wearing: le jeans
What else are you wearing now: white tee, black sweater, a blank stare
What does you hair look like at the moment: modestly clean
What song are you listening to right now? Pussy-cat Dues- Charles Mingus
What shoes are you wearing: Holiday style slippers
How is the weather: single digits
Last dream I can remember: I was with Jolie and Pitt and we were in Vietnam on an excursion to go and help refugees out in the mountians, no three-some sorry peeps

Your Style

Clothes: Electic
Hair: straight, it has its own liberties
Shoes: Rutched grey wool boots, luv em'
Food: anything made with love
Blue or Black Pen: Beautiful, Blue, and Bic

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