Politics at its Craziest

So as previously mentioned I go to UW-Madison and if you've been watching national news you know that there is just a little bit of conflict going on... just a little...
Keep in mind I am not Republican, nor am I Democrat, but I can still simply tell you that I am on the side of the unions, however, I don't think anyone is "evil" or "out to kill our state."  It is a matter of trying to save the economy, but I believe that there are many more ways to go about doing it rather than breaking down the unions.
This is not a bi-partisan issue... there are Republicans against this bill in addition to the Democrats.  The problem with this bill is why is it education?
Teachers are notoriously underpaid for all the work they do, and education is what fuels the future.  Collective bargaining is one of the greatest benefits of being a state worker, and to have it taken away would be a great loss to teachers.  I understand that Walker and the others behind the bill are trying to save jobs, but on top of the state workers hierarchy, it is the government officials the who have high salaries.  If they are willing to make cuts, then they should make cuts all around instead of just targeting education.  People would be able to agree with this more because that is true sacrifice rather than just limiting the sacrifice to the single group.  The way I see it is that we are one state and we should take the cuts, the sacrifices, together.
Another problem I have with Walker is that he never ever mentioned fixing the budget by using this plan during his campaign.  It seems to me that this bill is abrupt and rushed.  He just started out as governor and this is what he starts out with?  He touched on so many different topics on his website yet none of them were touched, and instead he pulls something completely random out of his hat.  To me, it is hard to have faith in someone who has not done anything they promised to do before.
Also, he is seeking to create new job, yet he turned away the high speed rail which would be a wonderful convenience to Wisconsin who's transportation is mostly based off buses to other cities.  The high speed rail could have added on many jobs as well.  For those who say it is temporary, this is not at all true.  People would have to be running and selling tickets for the rail.  Additionally, the federal government was funding the project so it would not be a great cost to the state.  In my opinion, that was a bad decision to make.
I understand frugality as much as the Republicans do, being a college student and all, but the sacrifices we make should not be directed at prominent necessities to our future.
Without collective bargaining, our state will lose one of the benefits that draws people here to work.  Especially at UW-Madison, the ability to pick professors of high caliber is important  If we cannot gather enough professors of quality teaching, then our classes would be less diverse and widespread topic wise and we would have bigger classes.  Having a narrower viewpoint and perspective due to my insubstantial education is not something I want.  I want this wonderful institution to keep it's strength in the Midwest region.
The worst part of this bill is that it is tearing Wisconsin apart into Against/ Support of the bill.  As I said before, we should be united in fixing our state, but in the end there is a huge rift.  Without EVERYONE working together and supporting the decision of our representatives, I feel that the deficit cannot be fixed.  Government cannot simply mandate something and expect everyone to follow the rules.   There will be conflicts.  So with this, I believe that the two sides should come up with a compromise, just like everyone did as children.  When you truly think about people never truly grows.  In the end, one only grows up when they are open minded and try to understand the others.
On my final point, I think Scott Walker is being ignorant to the protesters.  When there is this much disagreement with one of your ideas you should listen to the people who disagree with you.  The best solution is one which contains all the ideas of the whole people, not just the half that agrees with you.  So please to do not ignore the peaceful people who have been trying to get your attention.  We understand the state is in deficit, and not only your "hard-worker" side has to pay taxes.  The teachers have to pay taxes as do everyone else.  It is our money that we are giving to the state, entrusting you to use it correctly.  Please listen or at least acknowledge what the other half has to say.  Ignoring has the air of a prissy middle school girl all over it, one who ignores the descenters who dislike her.  If she asked, she could simply find out why they didn't like her and perhaps change their image of her.  Keep that in mind.
My final point to all people in general is DO NOT MAKE JUDGEMENTS BASED ON BIASE OR IGNORANCE.  It's silly and you will look like a fool when you are on a side for reasons you do not know.  This includes the protesters and the Republicans who are supporting it just because it is their party.  If you truly want to help your side, get informed on both sides of the debate.  That is after all what past education has taught us (notice how awesome education is!).
Well for all those reading, hope you enjoyed my small opinion out of so many
I hope things settle down and that people are unified again,
<3 Stephanie... and peace out (60s and their protests return!!! ....epic)
Oh and I'll post some pics of the protest later as well, toodles!

"It's a New Dawn, a New Day, a New Life, for me.and... I'm Feeling Good"

The title says it all.  I finally started that life changing moment called college, and I have to say it's pretty awesome.  And lookie here.... I actually took the time to take my own photos, granted I was to lazy to actually edit them:D.  I'll be brief... I ran across multiple issues my first week in Madison, but that just means life is ever more exciting! (note: this is from the first week of college; obviously I was so distracted I didn't finish the blog)

The stairs I take a lot to get to math class

So..... I'm aware it's been awhile since I've written, and I deeply apologize. This whole post was meant to come out in September but alas, I was acclimating to the strangeness.  Now that I've fully adjusted myself.  I'll tell you what's been going on.  Aside from the fact that my parents aren't breathing down my back, nothing feels totally different.  Somehow I feel like this is where I've need to be throughout all my years of schooling.  Something about the environment makes me feel like my life is one of those films where all these exciting things happen.  It's like life has finally begun.
By the way, I got into Concert Band! Yay, it just goes to show I'm not a complete and utter failure.

view of the city

Exciting moments:
1) I almost almost got in to see Obama but luck rejected me that day and made me turn around to go study for my chemistry exam (which I did fairly well on)
2) The number of funny moments is too broad, let's just say that the randomness of life has dealt me quite a few laughs including:
-creepy lurker sighting with my friend- people should not wear all black at night
-staying out until late hours rambling on with even more randomness than usual
-playing the game assassins....... let's just say that I wasn't meant to be an awesome creeper and therefore died by the hand (which wielded the weapon of choice: the spoon!) of another Asian:/ unfortunately:( in a very sad manner
-the klutziest little falls you can see

Chancellor's Convocation

I feel like these four years of my life here are going to some of the best in my mind.  Perhaps I'm reminiscing a bit too much due to the fact that it's homecoming week, but honestly this is such an amazing feeling time.  Where else can you see fire jugglers, the president, eat ice cream everyday with your awesome roommate, be adorned in red and white along with the rest of the campus and laugh at the subtle attempt to encourage beer pong (ping pong balls on sale next to plastic cups) at the local drugstore?  Nowhere.  So even though I never planned to be a badger, I must say that I'm loving every moment.

And to top of my love for college, I'll end on this: TEACH ME HOW TO BUCKY!

ha ha I'm not that somber,

happy autumn!

XOXO Stephanie

Laughter is the best medicine

From Dreamstime

Okay.... so for the past few weeks I've been babysitting because it's how I earn a living, but then with all that work comes very little time to actually do things that I enjoy doing.  Not only have I not been committed to this lovely blog of mine, but I also became a hermit.  Now, I know I shouldn't encourage you to laugh at others' misfortune, but when it comes to my misfortune feel free to laugh.
You can first laugh at my allergies which I seemed to have just recently developed.
1) To the pollen... funny how I never noticed in the spring so I'm guessing autumn allergies
You can except my obnoxious sneezing that sounds a lot like my father's.  Yup, it's a man's sneeze like a cross between Santa and hmmmm I don't know what else.

From Swine-flu.com

2) To mold... recently discovered while camping it involves the collagen-like inflation of lips when in contact with some type of fruit mold (cherries did it for me) and then I look like some plastic surgery addict for about 2 hrs
Pleasant..... not so much

From Blogspot

This isn't an allergy but:
3) Contacted my roommates but since I'm a special housing person (I turned in my application two months late (this belongs under personal failings)) I was moved 3 days after contacting them on facebook; and they contacted me like 6 days before move-in...... What is this world coming to?
Now you can laugh at my personal failures:
1) Packing to go to college......except I move-in today...... so this is not good.  Actually right now I should be packing still but I need a break, maybe even a 1 hr nap so I can go run about again
2) Finish the last 3 thank you cards--- almost done almost done!
3) I need a watch...... well the batteries anyways..... my watch died 3 years ago and I never did replace the batteries

Well well well, it looks like bad things come in threes after all.
Anyways I'm back to my procrastination packing... ah a whole 'nother suitcase to fill just my luck:p

From the Travel Magazine

x sign here_________Stephanie Hu________
Ah I forgot to mention...
my long-awaited clarinet audition is today, so wish me luck