Shqipo's Virtual Mumblings

There are several things that make me happy of having the opportunity to live and work in this country - and there are several other things that embarrass me.

Now, I'm not embarrassed talking about sex toys; I don't use them, but I have no problem talking about sex. What embarrasses me is the freakin' Middle Age, Inquisition Era laws that fundamentalist Christian morons are creating in the 21st Century America - and judges approve them! It makes it less painful for me to know that it's happening in the good ol' South, but give me a break! So, it's OK if they marry/breed their cousins but it's not OK to buy sex toys? I don't think broom handles are very hygienic or comfortable, you know? Geez!

Labels: religion, sex toys, stupid laws, stupid people

It seems that lately, either people have gone crazier on taking care of their little furry animals (the ones with 4 legs!) or, for some reasons, I am hearing about it more often, from different sources. I'm truly fascinated by people's love and determination for their little animals.

I'm not going to go into the stupid pet clothes that people think are cute or whatever. What shocks me is the medical expenses these people go through. One of my co-workers brags about how she takes care of her little dog who has gone through chemo therapy before, and now, after the dog food fiasco, is taking all sorts of meds, including steroids, to stay alive. Her little dog is currently costing her over $60 a day (meds and food), on top of vet bills! She admits to have spent at least $50,000 so far for her pet - while she still owes $75,000 in high interest student loans.

And you know how everyone gets their dogs and cats "fixed" (meaning, the snip their thing)? Well, this lady thought that was cruel (which it is) so she had them perform vasectomy on her dog (which is reversible)! It's a more expensive procedure, of course.

I do understand that pets have become children for some people but, honestly, I don't spend $60 a day for my daughter. And if I'm going to spend $50,000, it better brings home a diploma!

Yesterday, one of my students asked for permission to leave early because her dog had surgery earlier that day and she wanted to be with him Dog's surgery = over $800. She was discussing this with a couple of her classmates and I overheard another one saying they did a sex change on her cat! I thought I heard it wrong but it was true! And this was not a simple, Because of some kind of urinary track issues, the vet turned her male cat into a little sweet pussy cat (pun intended). Price? "Only" $4000. The funny thing is that she added "and I don't even like that cat, he's mean."

Many people buy health insurance for their animals now, or even use their own insurance to buy meds intended for humans (which, apparently, are OK to be used for animals as well).

A couple of months ago they were showing on TV these new local animal hospitals. Holy crap! I have never seen a regular hospital (for humans!) more luxurious, well-equipped than that one! And prices were ridiculous as well - but they had quite a few clients.

I know I'm not a cold-hearted asshole (JD, keep your comment to yourself), but seriously, this is just beyond logical. Do I need to remind them that there are many people who die (even in this country) because they can't afford health services?

Now I'm pissed!

Labels: expensive pets, stupid people

It looks like I'm going through PMS - and I sure feel that way (I think...). Stressed out and quite a few things piss me off. You could probably see that from my last two posts here, where I used profanities more than usual.

But how can I not be that way? For instance, the death of Anna Nicole Smith today has taken the main spot for American news outlets. Look at CNN's screenshot I just took, it's their most important story! Talk about journalism at its best. Why shouldn't they anyway? A dumb fake-tittie gold-digger blonde whitetrash should every red-blodied American's concern.

Her death, indeed, is a tragic loss for this country. Think about it: one less person that trashy papers can write about, one less person that some TV network can follow around every week as a "reality show", one less person for lawyers to get money from... and the list can go on. But people are obsessed with women who take their clothes off for money and marry 90 year olds "for love." They made that news the most popular one on CNN as well. Check these pathetic emails! I love this one: "My goodness...... My heart goes out to her and her children. This is a deep hurt." WTF??? I know it's not disrespectful to talk like this for people who just died but how can I help it?

In other very non-popular news, a father let his 2 year old toddler freeze to death, some people were killed in Iraq, etc.

Labels: anna nicole smith, stupid people