Oildale Rumblings

Stick me baby!

2011-09-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

Been suffering from these bad ass headaches here for the past month. Wasn't all too sure if it was caused by sinus's or, from a tooth. T'was a tooth!. All fixed now until December, when I go back in for 5 crowns (and we're not talking with the gems either).

Not worth hearing

2011-06-03T13:48:00.001-07:00

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White trash

2011-05-20T06:55:00.001-07:00

Normally I don't get bent out of shape over riding the GET bus. But damn lady! Don't be trying to rush everyone to sit down. She tried yelling @ me but didn't get very far... thanks driver for sticking up for our civil rights. Black power!

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08’er fine cooking

2011-04-09T13:10:00.001-07:00

Tooo many sodas

2010-12-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

Finally the year is drawing to a close and a new one is on the horizon. Can't wait to see what surprises it will bring me.

2010-07-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

I've been so caught up with other stuff that, I hadn't realized that I've not blogged here since Feb. Instead I've been posting up on FB which, I really need to stop doing so much and put my main blogs here. Bad Oildalian. Bad!

What's been going on?

Well; Winnie moved her stuff out and I'm pretty sure that Adam is heading in that direction as well. He knows that I want him to complete his education (he dropped out). You can stay here as long as your in school and doing well. But if you drop then; it's good bye. Your 18. Had a job (which he quit). Kid is in depression in the worst of ways. His father has turned into a maryjane user; stating that it's only for medical purposes. Yea right. It doesn't give you a reason to go off and try to strike him. I regret now not reporting him to Child Welfare for kicking him out at the age of 16.

Health... my back is about the same; nothing has changed. I'm still in large amounts of pain but learn to grin and bare it and, at the same time say that my back is fine when others ask. I'm lying about it. It sooo hurts. But what can I do? Nothing. Deal with it. Bare and grin it.
Tried massage and found that was wonderful.... ahhhh. Costco had one of those contraptions for sale that, you set on your chair and it massages you. Ok so I broke down and got one for myself. Works pretty good. Saves money from going in and having someone beat on your back for 20 minutes. :) Ok. It's confirmed. I have Glaucoma and there's a few spots at the back of my retinas that indicate that I might have diabetes. I have a follow up appointment to start some more tests and begin treatments to see if we can prolong the loss-age of the eyesight. Suppose to schedule appointment with MD (will have to look for one) and get some blood work done. Diffidently takes over my mom who is a diabetic and has glaucoma, who also, lost her vision as well.

Work.

Our office is moving. Thanks to the state budget and the loss of our own budget in the department (thanks to KCCD), we'll be relocating to the main counseling office. That will be taking place here in the next few weeks. Packing and cleaning has already begun. Look forward to the new location where new adventures will unfold.

So many things left unsaid

2010-02-21T09:41:00.000-08:00

I hadn't realized that it's been months, since my last blog. So much has been going on. From getting struck by a car and not knowing if one will be able to walk again to, state budget crisis; in this wonderful state that we live in.

Niece Winnie was struck by a car this last year (early June) on Edison Hwy and California Ave. She was lucky to be alive. Both her AND her youngest who, was in the stroller. Thankfully she managed to push the stroller out of harms way, taking full hit from the car (which sped off). The accident left her with a broken leg (which KMC never sat!) pins in the ankle and foot (foot did a 90 degree turn). She was wheelchair bound for few months and was finally allowed to stand with the aid of a walker which helped a great deal. THEN (months later) to have her divorce go through and move in with me. Think she's ready to go back to the otherside of town, now that she's been over there for close to a month (ex has been ill). Had hoped that she was ready to move on with her life but, she's not ready. Emotional or mentally.

Summer finally ended with the college budget being our main concern. Getting called into HR for a mtg with boss woman, along with others from our department and not knowing from one day to the next, if we'd still have a job. In-fact; we're still at that point to this day.

With Fall came pain. What kind of pain? My back. At the beginning it was the nerve which led down my leg, therefore not allowing me to be mobile which SUCKED bigtime. After having Adam, Sharrie and Ray help me for 5 days, I had enough! Fingers did the walking in the phone book and after talking with Lindsay, I managed to go in and met with a Chiropractor. Mind you, my oldest brother had been going to one when he was diagnosed with Cancer so, it set me a bit on edge, having to go to one and be told that there was something seriously wrong.

L1-5 is majorly fuckered up. So much so, that L1-3 is disk on disk which there is nothing that can be done but to have the whole area fused. So; instead of having my back fused (and being off work for upto 11 months), I've chosen to do therapy instead which, has been working so far. And I know that there's only so much that he (the doctor) can do before I'm sent onto an Ortho Surgeon for MRI and injections.

So there you have it. Up todate. :) I go in for physical therapy twice a week (cut down from 3 times) and dealing with pressures at work (possible job elimination) since our dept is funded by state (DSPS).

Eliminate job positions

2009-07-29T19:39:00.000-07:00

Yep. That's what I was afraid of. Chancellor Serrano sits on her ass all smug with the possible elimination of my department, while she rejoices on the fact that she is getting fat on her 20,000 a yr raise (her salary is a quarter Million a yr, not to mention what her husband; a judge, makes). What pisses us off (entire college staff) is that ALL of the Administrators gave themselves a raise, knowing full well that hard times were coming in just WEEKS with hiring freezes and CUTS looming over our heads. Here's a copy of the email that we got today.

From: BC All On Behalf Of Sandra Serrano
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:30 PM
To:
Subject: 2009-10 Budget Status

For the last year we have all listened with deep concern to the workings of Sacramento ’s budget process. The latest news from the state capitol remains dreadful, and it will result in a 9% reduction to the fiscal year 2009-10 KCCD budget. The most severe allocation cut was to categorical programs, which were cut overall by 40.6 %. We will offset some of these reductions with KCCD reserve contributions; but, regrettably, the magnitude of the mandated reductions to categorical programs will require that we eliminate job positions throughout our district.

We want employees to know where we are with the tentative budget and the disproportionate cut to categorical programs. As we prepare the final budget, we are now looking at layoffs to categorical programs that will impact general fund positions based on seniority.

You should also know that we are moving through our planning process, which includes hiring new faculty to maintain our educational programs and comply with the 50% Law. As we face the challenges and opportunities of fiscal year 2009-2010, o ur commitment to you is that we will do all we can to limit the impact of the state budget reductions on our students, community, and employees.

What is the state’s budget cut impact on KCCD’s budget?
According to state projections, our district can expect a $10.5 million cut in the 2009-10 state revenues. This is the equivalent to closing the doors of our entire district for one month. We had expected those cuts to be spread across all budget lines, and we began by asking you to help us reduce our budget through deferrals and reductions of expenditures. Now, because the state is drastically reducing categorical program funding—budgets of specially-funded programs like Extended Opportunity Program Services (EOPS), Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), Basic Skills, and Matriculation will be reorganized and scaled down.

Why not completely eliminate a few categorical programs instead of cutting them all?
Eliminating some categorical programs is not an option. Some services for the disabled, such as providing sign language interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, are required by state and federal law. To make large reductions in a small budget area, therefore, will require restructuring categorical programs to offer services required by law, consolidating work responsibilities, and eliminating job positions. The impact will be felt across the district because bumping rights will be in force for employees whose positions are reduced or eliminated.

The impact will also be felt in the way KCCD complies with the 50% Law—the state law that requires us to spend a minimum of 50% of our budget to directly support classroom instruction. Because of reduced instructional costs combined with the effect of reserve contributions to transition categorical programs to lower state budget levels, KCCD’s 2009-10 tentative budget is out of compliance with the 50% Law. The 50% Law compliance test on the tentative budget yielded 46.7%; however, Bakersfield College is correcting coding errors that are expected to improve compliance and each college was authorized to hire one full-time temporary faculty for the 2009-10 academic year.

Why not use the district reserves to fill in budget gaps?
Our reserves cannot sustain protecting such large ongoing cuts from Sacramento over several years. Up to this point, through a combination of careful planning and operational efficiencies, we have avoided the drastic measures taken by some community colleges. We anticipate continued funding declines for three years--through the 2011-12 fiscal year. The fiscal year 2010-11 is expected to be worse than this budget year, and 2011-12 is expected to be the worst budget year of the three. There will come a point when we cannot cut personnel and continue to educate our community with general education, basic skills and career technical training—our core mission. At that time, we will need our reserves to preserve our core mission and the employees essential to providing education.

When will district budget cuts take effect?
There is potential for some one-time monies from the federal stimulus plan being infused in California Community Colleges, and this may help us briefly put off--but not avoid--position eliminations. The earliest position eliminations may take place as soon as mid-November, but we hope to delay implementation of job cuts until as late as January 2010.

Sacramento budget analysts tell us that community colleges will see themselves returned to the low funding levels of the 2006-07 budget year. As a result, KCCD will educate as many as 3,700 fewer students, offer fewer services, and employ fewer people. Moreover, we expect a mid-year round of funding cuts from Sacramento that will require us to further reduce our budget in spring 2010 and again in the 2010-11 school year.

The coming months.
We are preparing our final budget to present to the KCCD trustees in September. Our budget planning includes identifying affected positions to be reduced and presented to KCCD trustees at the September board meeting. Human Resources will be working on the impact of an expected reduction to our classified workforce, including classified management. Meanwhile, as colleges prepare for mid-year and ongoing state budget cuts, college presidents will provide preliminary lists of educational administrators and faculty who may receive March 15 notices of possible change in or elimination of assignment. The college presidents will seek your assistance in developing careful plans with a long-term focus.

This budget news, especially the uncertainty of the impact on our workforce, is very difficult for all of us. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement of one another as we work through this time together.

Where's Cheryl?

2009-07-04T16:01:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my long-time buddy Trevor, for snapping the image and catching me in it.

Wrestling

2009-07-03T19:35:00.000-07:00

WWF was recently here in town. My bestfriend won tickets and gave em to her hubby. She doesn't care for wrestling so they invited me. Heck yea!!! It'll be televised this week (ECW, Superstars and SmackDown). I'll be the one that's jumping up and down.

Playing in the

2009-07-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

WATER! What better way to stay cool when it's 105+ outside?
I swear the heat gets worse every summer. Or is it that I'm getting older?
Nevermind.

Someone's out there

2009-06-10T04:32:00.000-07:00

It's been months since I've woken from a dead sleep (from a dream) and have been pissed beyond words.

Why pissed and at whom?

At myself for being so gullible and not seeing what was going on while avoiding the issue with a certain someone. Let's face it; even considering getting involved with anyone after, being so open with someone (opening my heart, living with that person) has me thinking; do I want to tie myself down to another person in the future and be taken advantage of again?

No.

Sexual contact.

I miss it. I miss the holding onto one another, whispers, sighs, staring into one another eyes while being sexually active. It's been a year this month (hello I'm a virgin once again!) when I last was sexually active. Sure I've been approached by many men, wanting a one nighter but couldn't see myself taking that chance. Go home to your wife and girlfriend please, don't screw around behind their back with another woman. In this day and age, who would want to get involved with someone knowing that there's been multiple partners and has god knows what?!?

Am I being too careful?

I envy all my friends who are married to that one person for life.

Think the whole waking up pissed from a dream was, caused by someone who I had spoken with over the phone, who hadn't known that I dumped the ex after finding out that he had been screwing around behind my back. New guy wants to start dating me; the whole courting scene. Phoning, coming over, taking me to lunch, etc. Time will tell.

Monkey see... monkey do

2009-06-04T23:00:00.000-07:00

I didn't believe it and actually witnessed it. Wayne will go out and do some work on his home which he just purchased (plant trees, grass, paint) you name it. Little over 3 weeks ago, Wayne had re-seeded his front yard and next thing we know the neighbor is out there planting grass too. Hole dug; we plant cherry trees. Neighbor? Plants Elms that afternoon.
Mow's grass; neighbor goes out with his weed eater and starts whacking the grass down. We feel bad for him so we offer the use of the lawnmower.

Growl
Snarl

Ok so don't borrow it ya freaken jerk.

What does he do? Goes off and purchases a lawnmower and is reading the operation manual while cutting the grass.

We're talking abt installing a spa onto his back porch; bet the neighbor goes out and buys one too.

2009-06-04T22:48:00.000-07:00

While waiting for my ride from work, I happened to glance down and saw this. Pretty disturbing to find this just 15 feet from the fence of the daycare center at BC where, over 25 kids are housed in the daycare.... What was it??? a dead snake. Maybe it got hold of one of the cookies that someone in for us to eat? Who knows? I know that someone would have had, lost a tooth had they attempt to bite into the cookie. DK (coworker) had placed all her weight on the cookie before it crumbled before our eyes.

Played around with the camera on my phone. Was totally having fun with it. And it does panoramic s!!!!

Hanging garden on my back porch (Tomatoes)

Congrads to all the Grads

2009-06-04T22:43:00.000-07:00

Congratz to North High School Class of 2009 and huge congrats to Heather.

Graduation ceremony wouldn't be the same had it not been for the appearence of the Oildale Superman! (Great... we have an Oildale Elvis and now Superman)

Hwy 65

2009-05-25T20:01:00.000-07:00

What's on Hwy 65? COWS. Don't bother closing your eyes because, when you next open them a cow will be in front of you. SO many of em in Tulare County.

On the road to the reservation

Wild horses just flew by!

ching ching ching!

Ok; so there sit Sharrie and I while Ray goes to the restroom. Don't put two dirty minded women together... ever. What does this dish look like; Sharrie questions me. I grinned and winked at her. We both laugh while Prince's "Let's go crazy" plays in the back ground. We're then rolling when the ending lyrics start: "please come".

LMAO

Twiddle Dum and Twiddle Dee

2009-05-23T14:08:00.000-07:00

Heather phones and invites me for a ride to Costco and Sushi afterward.

YES!!!!

What I didn't know is that Sharee is laughing uncontrollably when I step outside my apartment door and she see's what I'm wearing. Mind you; SOME people know what the other is thinking and what their wearing. Share is one of those ppl... For gods sakes!!! I see that she's laughing and crying when I notice what she's wearing... a freaken PINK t-shirt like myself. Christ. Never mind abt going back in and changing shirts; let ppl think that we're twins or something!

Hello Sushi!!!!

We'll order one of EVERTYING.

Dieting???

2009-05-19T19:05:00.001-07:00

So I've cut back on my budget this month; less trips to get junk food, soda's, morning french toast @ zorbas, lunches off campus. Eating MORE veggies (fiber). Gone is the Netflics, Runescape. What else is next? NO WAY am I going to stop playing WOW. Day 3 without soda is going well. No headaches yet (thank god).
Had my last soda on Friday which was a Strawberry Lime Aid from Sonics. Wouldn't you know it? I get a freaken straw that was sealed... think someone is trying to tell me something?

To bee or not to bee

2009-05-19T19:03:00.000-07:00

don't let it sting you like it did me.

Dont mess with my toot-toot!

2009-05-09T17:58:00.001-07:00

Crawfish Festival 2009
Ok; it takes an acquired taste to enjoy crawfish. And spicy ass food. Holy shit. The stuff will make your nose hairs curl and asshole blow out fire. Loved it! Thanks Shar for taking me along with ya's.

They crawl in...

2009-05-08T09:24:00.000-07:00

For the past month, I've been having to kill at least 1 roach a day. We're not talking abt the little quarter inch bug that, runs off when a light is turned on. We're talking abt the inch long muthers and, when you walk up to it they stand up on their hindlegs and try their best to kickbox you in the ankle while hissing.

The other evening (Monday) I had been dead asleep when, I was awaken by something crawling on my hand. Brushed it off and it came back minutes later. And a third time. Final straw I grabbed hold of it and chucked it in the direction of my window blinds. "Thump!"

Great. Kiss my sleep good bye.

Alarm goes off at 5am and into the shower I go; Scrub the crawling feeling away... walking from the hallway and into the bedroom, I don't know what made me look down. Down at a crawling varmit. Grrrr

SQUISH!

That does it.

Before leaving for the day, I popped the lids off of the foggers that my landlord left me. Think it'll do the trick?

Waiting for the bus, I see a cousin of the roaches from my apartment making his break to tell his family that I was in the process of murdering his family.

Final Words

2009-05-06T07:12:00.000-07:00

While on our recent kidnapping date this past weekend, Famous Dave's (who's known for serving your food on a garbage lid) had posted on the street a banner, proclaiming "Tuesday: All you can eat Buffet". HOT DAM!!! All you can eat BBQ for one price?! I'm down for that.
Ok so, I phoned earlier that day (Tuesday) and was told that it's from 6-10 and we make plans on going. When I do buffet; I starve myself, JUST so I get my moneys worth mind you.

So here comes the 5 of us: Share, Ray, Heather, John and myself up to the door where, we're greeted by some blond bimbo. "WELCOME To famous Dave's!" My mouth is watering with the thought of my teeth, tearing into that prime rib (I was a T-Rex in my past life). Bring on the meat sister!!!! I swear that I must have been the first one up on door step.

The let down

So we ask the blond to which door we're suppose to go through for the buffet; all we got was a blank look, rushed away to her floor manager who, broke the news to us. "We're loosing money on it so from now until the end of summer we won't be having buffet night".

No buffet night? How the hell do you LOOSE money on a buffet night, when dam-near EVERYTHING on the menu is cheaper than what one would pay for buffet???

Final words as we drove off?

#UCK!!!!!!!!!!

Prom Night

2009-05-03T00:18:00.000-07:00

It was kinda weird to attend a prom after, it's been 20 some-odd yrs since my very own high-school prom. Not that I went to any of them back in the 80's. Still it was enjoyable and yet, scary at the same time to, experience what it was like to attend high school function.
Well; not "REALLY" attend but, to double date (ok; KIDNAP) our date.

Both my best-friend and I felt really bad when we learn that John wouldn't be allowed to attend his high-school dance, due to the rules for a student who had completed his Senior yr 3 months early. That's good ole Anal Kern County High School District for ya!
8:30 am on Saturday morning, I had phoned John to tell him that I was in desperate need of help with moving some stuff out of my place and into my new house in the evening. HA! Threw the hook and he bit. Six was when I would go by and pick him up I told him. Also told him to be sure to wear a button down shirt (clipped a rose from a bush at my front door) since I was going to treat him to dinner for being a great guy and, who was willing to hop on that white charger horse of his and run to help. Plans in motion for the evening, I kept myself busy for the remainder of the day.

So Heather (that's my best-friend Sharries daughter) spent MOST of the entire day at the salon having a total make over. From head to toe and talk abt HOT! It's amazing what a beauty she's turned into over the years and, I do hope that she realise that she's a looker. (Dad's hot too in the pix) wrooooooo wroooooo!!!
So Heather is off to the prom and the kidnapping is set to motion. Sharrie and Ray picks me up but, not before I snagged a rose from a bush for John's lapel.

He had no fucking clue!!! LMAO

So we get to our first stop; Famous Daves. Oh yes! The joy of eating off of a garbage can lid... how Oildalian of us!

Sampling the different BBQ sauce's (I couldn't go any higher than the Devils Pit)

(some kind of fruity drink that had me running to the bathroom); but then, it doesn't help to drink 4 drinks within 30 minutes. lol GOOD waiter.

THE FOOD

Next stop; movie. Here I thought that everyone would be stuffed from dinner so popcorn and soda will be out. NOT. Hell. Ggave me a chance to eat some and sit there, in the darken theater with my finger in my mouth trying to pick the crap out of my teeth.

And of course, the evening closed at midnite with a dance in the parking lot of the "Southern Bapist Chruch" lol. Thanks for thinking of that one Shar. LMAO!!!

I GOT THE HOUSE!!!!!!!

2009-04-29T20:33:00.001-07:00

GREAT News!!!!

2009-04-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

I didn't drop my lunch!!! :)

Those drivers in 08 area

2009-04-25T13:07:00.000-07:00

watch out!

Hot Dog anyone?

2009-04-25T12:17:00.000-07:00

Alright. So I'm slowly beginning to learn the importance of eating breakfeast everyday.
Lunch time rolls around (late lunch @ 4pm; due to a deadline that I was working on for boss), 2 bites off of my wonderful hot dog and my cell rings. THUMP! My dog gets dropped onto the ground where it's covered by ants in seconds.

SIGH.

FIshing Derby 2009

2009-04-21T21:10:00.000-07:00

Here fishy fishy...

Easter Baskets (out with the old; in with the new)

2009-04-21T20:46:00.001-07:00

Out with the old and in with the new you ask?
I've spent the last 7 years BOUGHT and SEWED 2 Bunny suits (Brown and the other Pink) for my ex and I, to dress up and deliver baskets to his kids.
Bleh. Anyway; I kept the baskets that was used on a yearly basis AND kept the other items that was meant to be given to the boys for the next holiday which, never came around. Oh well. So; out went the items to a YARD SELL! Sold items to those that would greatly appreciate em.

RAIN GAWD DANG YOU!!! RAIN!!!

Why is it every time I see this photo of Justeasy; the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" comes to mind???
Join us! We Karaoke every Thursday evening at Magoo's on Roberts lane. Or is it Norris Road?

Back to Vegas

2009-03-31T21:04:00.000-07:00

So a week following mine and Adam's trip to Vegas (which we visited with my buddy Trevor) I found myself going BACK again. Only this time with my best friend Sherrie. Ray (her boyfriend) flew back to the Midwest (family emergency). Stayed over the nite at the Wild Wild West for a reasonable price ($17.00). Comfy beds (mine had a Queen), bathroom large, wheelchair accessible shower, etc. No coffee pot in the room though... UGH!!!!
Even got proposition by a tyranny and was offered $75 bucks a hand; IF I let him do my nails. He was GONNA PAY ME!! Whoa! Nah. Pass on that one. lol

my secret is out....

2009-03-24T23:30:00.000-07:00

I'm a Cylon!!!!
(Thanks DK for pointing out what I really am). LMAO!!!

St. Patricks Day n Vegas

2009-03-24T23:10:00.000-07:00

Ok. I have 2 of the cd's from Whiskey Galore and ended up purchasing their 2008 cd on St. Paddy's Day. Enjoy their music alot. And they reallly do photograph well. Shooting the concert had made me realize, just how much that I miss holding a camera and flicking the shutter close.

Trevor with his rented lens.

What is in YOUR purse?

2009-03-24T23:07:00.000-07:00

My best friends Daughter asked me to look what's in her purse. Here I was thinking, ok... it's not as heavy as mine. Whatcha got in there? Tampons? Condoms? Loaded water pistol?

BOOKS.

That's a teenage book-worm for ya!

Yikes!

2009-03-24T22:48:00.000-07:00

(Nephew Adam checking out the car infront of our hotel in Vegas)

I had not realized that it's been sometime since I'd posted. Way too many things have been going on. From being doubled over in pain (lower ab problems) to visiting friends in Vegas.
For the past few months, I have been experiencing some really terrible pain in my gut. We're talking the "pull your intestines out of your belly button, twist and naw on it and then shove it back in" pain. I've changed the diet and have cut a lot of stuff (Doctor's order)... Ulcer is what I have. Gee.... why are you so stressed? Surely it's not got anything to do with your family life, work, or money. Nah...
NOT.
So, I've gone and done the "Jew" thought and just say "FUCK IT" and move on. No more coffee (groan!!!) soda and most juices. Eating more Fiber and staying away from deep fried foods (so long french fries from Zorbas "sniffle sniffle". At least surgery will not happen with the ulcer (thank god it wasn't the gallbladder. Shesh. However, I do have another test to undergo to see what growth is going on inside... something on one of the ovaries.

(Bakersfield Celtic Group; WHISKEY GALORE in Vegas)
Went to Vegas where, I met up with my old buddy Trevor and his wife from Florida. Sucked that I had only the evening to spend with them... September can't come fast enough for when I'll be taking my vacation to fly back there for a week and actually SPEND time with he and the Mrs. I like Suz. :o)
(Trevor, me and Suzanne)

I am...

2009-02-14T10:42:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day

Sushi with Buddies

2009-02-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

Ray and Sharrie (best friend)

Luv Sushi and the new Men in my life

2009-02-14T09:37:00.000-08:00

What do I most enjoy in life? Dr. Pepper? Cheesetos? Abba?

SUSHI!!!!
(btw; I ate only half a bite of the item above. Was way to fucking hot)

(FIRE DRAGON)

Have a cheeting boyfriend or spouse? Sic Cupid on em and dump their worthless ass.
(thanks Joey for posing for me)

photo of Rick at the shop. When he's not in court or giving parking tickets, he delivers flowers (he's the gutsy one in the family that will dress up on holidays). No wonder we get along so well.

Florida Bound...

2009-02-14T09:22:00.000-08:00

So not only am I attending a family reunion (my fathers side with VERY DISTANT relatives) but I'm also spending 2 weeks in the southern part of our country.

Adam (that's one of my nephews) came over and to get out of boredom, we trek over to the local Oildale Goodwill store. A bet was placed; Adam gets go to with me to Florida IF, he can squeeze himself into a suitcase.

Ok. Bet was on. Now just to find a suitcase for this 220 lbs, 5'7 kid to fit into.

So we're in the middle of Goodwill and locate the suitcase.

*Cheryl looks around to see if we're being watched* (I'm not easily embrassed but this time, I was kind of worried that we'd be kicked out of the store for goofing off).

Since he managed to fit in the suitcase, I end up purchasing it for later use (the trip) due to loosing the bet.

Got math?

2009-01-23T20:12:00.001-08:00

I do.

Solider boy...

2009-01-23T20:02:00.000-08:00

My nephew... back with Uncle Sam.
Isn't he HOT looking? Will have to have him introduce me to some of his buddies in his unit now that I'm a free woman. hehe

so many breads!

2008-12-29T15:09:00.000-08:00

6 breads. I'm done til next yr!

next yr will be...

2008-12-29T15:02:00.000-08:00

Dr. Pepper!!!!

This cat can PARRRRRRR-tea!

2008-12-29T14:43:00.000-08:00

In my younger days, I was able to drink the neighborhood drunk under the table. Yep. I admit it (to those of you who don't know it) I had a drinking problem up til abt 14 yrs ago when I went on the wagon (well; had too since booze started giving me the runny shits). Now days, just one of these small chocolates with booze in it, has me running to the freaken bathroom where I'm worshiping Joan at both ends.
Christmas was quiet. Adam wasn't able to catch the bus in time for him to get here to the house and spend the Eve with me. Candles lit around the living room with carols going in the back ground. Was nice. Morning came which brought me down but, pep'd myself up by going online and playing WOW. Rain'd most of the day here. Even had some white stuff! (hail). Spent an hour with my mom in the evening (thanks to Sharrie) and managed to bring Adam back here. Wonder what next Christmas will be like?
New Years Eve will find us being party animals. If all works out, we'll be having a night of D&D. If not that then diffently Might for Magic. >:)

Christmas Card to ALL my friends and family.

2008-12-24T13:45:00.000-08:00

Love to all.
-Cheryl

Family bible and Christmas thoughts

2008-12-24T13:01:00.001-08:00

On Jan 20th 2009, the Lincoln Bible will be used when Obama (a black brother) when he's sworn into office. Amazing on how a bible that was given to Abe by the black people of Maryland is going to be used by another black, as he's steps into power of the US.

I was recalling a Christmas when both of my older brothers were overseas; one in Nam and the other in Germany. Wanting both at home for the holiday and being clear across the world, it just wasn't feasible. Christmas Eve mom get's a phone call from Melvin (who was stationed in Germany and wasn't going to be home) but little did we know when the clock struck morning that a knock happened on the door. There stood Melvin in his glory; uniform and duffel bag on his back. I tell ya... I think that was one Christmas that I'll never will forget.

Which is better...

2008-12-23T08:55:00.000-08:00

Bacon or...

sex with someone who blows his load after 3 minutes.

I choose BACON.

>:o)

Hopefully the Doctors won't think this is a game

2008-12-21T08:34:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve (Going under...)

2008-12-21T08:27:00.000-08:00

Of all days, you'd think that Doctors would pick a far better date to be doing any surgery.

Yep.

Surgery.

To someone VERY close to me.

At least there will be NO overnight stay (thank goodness).

I'll have to get all my visiting and dropping off gifts days before xmas.

White-trash parade (Oildale style)

2008-12-16T05:26:00.000-08:00

Ok. SO this was my first parade experience here in Oildale and I must say, that I was very impressed and had a lot of LAUGHS!!!!!!! Never have I laughed so hard in my life (seriously).
From the Oildale maintenance crew in their work gear, welding plundgers, rakes, shovels you name it!, to goats, chickens, pigs, dogs, people both young and old.

It was great fun to see the smiling faces of parade goers. And candy! If the Santa who was being pulled should read my blog; you fat bastard! Next time you take a toss candy at people, do it underhand and not over! Some folks don't care for being nailed in the freaken ass head with candy.Ok. So I laughed at that one but pissed me off to no end that I even went and started after them. Amazon (bestfriend) laughed and pointed at Mrs. Claus... huh? OMG! The dress was on backwards!!!

So folks; go to the Christmas Parade in Oildale next year.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland in thongs

2008-12-16T05:23:00.000-08:00

Up at Waynes place

2008-12-16T05:19:00.000-08:00

Ok. So everyone wanted a white Christmas only, not this early!!!

Busy time of the year

2008-12-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas will be different this year. Instead of spending it at home with the ex and his two boys as I had done for the last 6 years, this year will be finding me (with my male escort who's name I won't reveal... YET) over at my best-friends and her family.

A day without WoW

2008-11-11T19:44:00.001-08:00

I admit it.

I'm completely hooked on WoW and have been trying to log onto the dam game server all freaking ass day!

I'm like a junkie, who's out trying to get a fix only can't get that fix, simply because something is holding one back.

I NEED MY FIX!!!!!!

ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear John letter

2008-11-10T21:48:00.000-08:00

Back in August when my world came tumbling down, a friend reached out to me and offered me a place to stay until I got on my footing. Only I got abt freaked out when he had asked me about a porn dvd, that his 'maid' found in the fire place and ask if it belonged to me.
Errr I don't think so. Here I am, heart broken, feelings kicked to the side, rejected by my long time boyfriend who treated me like dirt by, screwing around behind my back with a 'so called friend'. Me??? Hide a porn in your living room? I don't think so. Not when I'm too busy, licking my wounds. So best friend steps in and offers me a couch only, to get a call from the landlord to tell me that the keys are ready to pick up.

*fast forward*

Month follows, I get an email from my 'safe house friend' who professes daydreams of having his wicked way with me. Licking my body from head to toe (including the toe jam) since he's got years of practice. I mean; he's really trying to sell himself here. I reply back with sorry; not interested and NOT attracted to you.

No word from him then, this past weekend and email arrives from him.

REJECTION. I can't believe that YOU of all people Cheryl, are rejecting me, blah blah blah.

What shocked me the most was to see him throw my friends name out in the message who, I had mentioned to him a few times in passing, warning me that he's way kinky etc and that if I can have fun with the friend (who I have known for YEARS and is a family friend) why not him?!? Am I not fat and ugly enough? You have my number (and so on).

It totally amazes me that a "FRIEND" who I thought knew me, truly doesn't know me at all.
To say that I would have sex with my long time friend then, turn around and screw him? NO THANKS.

I'm better off without friends like that.

6 yr anniversary

2008-11-10T21:43:00.001-08:00

IMO

2008-11-04T20:05:00.000-08:00

We have a black man in office. What's next? A Jew as Governor of California?

My prediction... he'll have several attempts on his life with in 12 hours.

Party!!!!

2008-10-20T16:13:00.001-07:00

Amazing what one will get when they get rid of an ex...

I've been spending an amazing amount of time, trying to locate missing classmates that, we have not had any success on locating. While browsing profiles at a local websight, I came across a photo of one folks that I've been looking for. Manny!!!!

Florida bound

2008-10-13T14:49:00.000-07:00

My long-time student Russell who lives in Louisiana extended an invite recently and, I'm taking him up on it. Travel time is set for next Fall which, is when I'll also will be traveling to visit distant relatives and visit my ole buddy Trevor in Florida. I heard that Alligators taste like chicken. Is this true? I'll be finding out first hand.

Russell and his lady friend during his recent trip to SLO, Ca.

interviews by the media

2008-10-08T20:37:00.000-07:00

Yep. I've been interviewed by several different media sources and can't really say what for, atm. But in due time, I'll reveal what project I've gotten started and have several helping 'hands' assisting me with it. It's all legal; believe me. LMAO.

I'm finding myself getting more and more excited as the 18th draws nearer. I'll have to be sure to wear a freaking bra to so that it's not too obvious that I'm excited abt the event that I'll be attending or, all the men that I'll get to party with. YUM. Last time I attended my class reunion, I was offered a chance to renew friendships with several classmates but, since I was tied down and the 'other half' was at home and, the fact that I didn't want to cheat on him (even though he did so on me) I curbed my wants and left it alone. NOW I won't be doing that. Wonder how many of them are single?
What to wear???? Short black skirt, heals and low cut blouse or pants and t-shirt? Choices! Shesh!!!

ramblings

2008-10-07T19:52:00.000-07:00

Not a lot has been going on here since I last blogged. I've settled in nicely in my new place and, have yet to ALL of my belongings from the old place. I've pretty much have written that off. Screw it. He can keep the dvd collection of mine and the bunny suit.

Entered stuff at the fair this year and didn't do too bad which, was pretty impressive. Normally when I'd enter stuff it was be photography. Only I didn't have any prints to enter having, lost the love of the medium and equipment (nevermind I still have my pin-hole camera and 35mm). Better yet, I still have the darkroom equipment at my mom's and, have the room here in the apartment.... hmmm
I've started working on a drawing on canvs to paint for the living room and I'd forgotten that it's a long process. Shesh!
Ok. Enough rumbling. Time to take the dinner out of the oven (HELLOOOOOO MEAT!)
love to all.

btw; I'm single!!!! YAY!!!!!

Everyday is a brand-new day

2008-09-09T07:39:00.000-07:00

I've moved on with my life and that is a major change. Broke up with Damon who, had been missing around on the side with who I thought was a 'friend'. Only wasn't. I won't call her any names here on my blog (I've done enough of that verbally in the last few weeks that I'm now over it.) I wish them both much joy and happiness with each other and, hope that they take and consider other peoples feelings when they go and screw on each other since, I know that is what they'll end up doing.

A new life for me. Enough of the emotional abuse and non communication and support that, I should have gotten and yet; didnt. So; here I am; a free woman at last. Moving on with my life and am, so far, finding that I'm enjoying coming home, able to strip my ass bare and walk around my own appartment; stark raving naked. Fart and burp when I want to; without the nagging from the other half. Cook what I want (HELLOoooooooooo MEAT!) and have plenty of milk and soda on hand that now; I basically am at lost on what to do with it.
NOT!
So; yes, single life is agreeing with me.
I'll admit that I find myself missing the boys terrible and, miss having someone next to me at nite to say; goodnite too. But; still enjoy being on my own and not have to worry abt having enough money to pay bills, groceries, and clothes for kids.
The new appartment is suiting me for the moment. However, a friend of mine has recently told me of a condo that has recently been put onto market that, I'm considering on looking into. Time will tell.

To much going on to worry

2008-06-15T16:42:00.000-07:00

abt anything. I swear to fucking Christ. It never ends. From the trip to the dentist (which has been going well). I go back this Friday to finish up with filling 2 cavities that I managed to get in the last 22 yrs since my last regular visit. This dentist is pretty good; he talks through the procedure and makes sure that I'm OK while he's drilling away. I still think it's like running your fingers across a chalk board for a long period of time (what it fills like when he's drilling).

Gas prices are sky rocketing. OMFG!!!! No traveling for us. For sure. No way in HELL am I going to pay $5.00 plus or more; to travel in a car, should I rent one. Bull shit! Take the dam bus!!!! It's cheaper!!!

That's another thing (speaking of transportation). City hall officials has given the yahoo's until June 26th to submit a plain for the problem that we have (in the downtown area) with the train horns. So far, so good. Train horns will be left silent for a few more weeks then; it's blows again if those plains are submitted. One of the things that we could cut is; (well; make that 2) is the purple room ($800,000.) at the Rabobank Arena and, that new park that their wanting to build. IMO; we don't need another park! Not when The county is having a shortage of water and, should they build another park, they'll lay down grass and will need water for it to grow. Forget it!!! Keep the dirt field like it is. Send the kids to the park that is 1/2 mile down the road from your house. Better yet; let them take the Get bus to the mall and hang out there!

Ok. Enough venting. Time to go back to watching the gold fish swim around in the tank... nice little gold fish...

Dentists are nothing but a pain in the jaw

2008-05-20T22:54:00.000-07:00

The unenviable has happened. Something that I have swore that I would never take and do again, even if it cost me a million bucks.
What is that?

A visit to the dentist.

I rather pierce my nipple rather than having to go to another dentist ever again. Why? All due to the last visit that I had with a dentist which, turned out to a HORRIBLE experience which left mental scars deep with-in my soul. And all thanks to a taco salad that I made at home… 8 yrs ago, I had made this kicking ass lunch for my parents and I by making homemade shells for the taco salad makings to go into. Grease, strong aroma of fresh, deep fried shell with grilled beef and onions, floating in the air. I can smell it now; that day when it happened. It was just after my second bite that I ended up breaking my tooth in half. Good grief. So off I go to the dentist, with my mom in tow who, was going to hold my hand while I went through the ordeal (I hate doctors with a passion) and instead, the dentist wouldn't allow her back in the room with me while he worked on me. So besides having a woman in the backroom with a camera in her hands (documenting the loss of a tooth) and who is a HUGE pussy and begged for laughing gas to be knocked out with, he inject me with drugs and started working before the gums where numb. I truly believe that this quack was fresh out of med school or something. Gads. SO here’s the choice; Root canel or pull the tooth. I choose the root canel, that way the tooth next to the one that was broken , would'nt be left exposed and later being extracted as well.

And so the work began and 30 minutes into the procedure, I hear the doctor swear and stopped drilling. (By then he was in the root itself). The drill bit had broken off in the root and he couldn’t remove the bit itself. Off he runs to the office supervisor who comes into the room with the doctor in tow, stating to me that there seems to be a problem; the drill bit broker off and he will try to remove it and if he can’t remove it, I’d have to go to a surgeon and have the tooth extracted. Hell; he got this far, why can’t he get it out is beyond me. So by then 15 minutes past and after some tugging, the bit came out; with the very tip of the bit which; was left in the root. So by now; the shot was wearing off and the jaw was starting to throb, I’m laying back in the chair, with the camera pointed by now, at the doctor which I’m glaring at him for fucking up, and costing me money. Oh; they did managed cut the price of the bill a little (not by much). 2 hours later, the job is done, he packs my tooth up with cotton and tells me that he wants to leave it exposed so he can see if an infection sets in or not and if it does; I go to another dentist. WTF? So off I go, with cotton mouth and NO pain meds. Week passes, I trip back to the quack who puts a temp crown on me and says; I’ll see you next week; blah, blah, blah. Week 3 comes and the crown get’s in place and tooth is done.

Word of warning; DO NOT see this dentist… Dr. Kym. Bastard. By the way; I had NO insurance and had to pay cash (ouch!)

So just now; while I was in the shower, I noticed something weird in my mouth… a broken tooth. Ah shit, fuck, hell.

So now it’s going to be a trip to the dentist which I LOATH having to do and try and locate someone, who will accept my insurance. Grrrrrr. Even now, as I set here typing this out, my upper jaw is starting to pain with having part of the tooth exposed. Lordy mercy; help me lord.

Runescape Reunion???

2008-05-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

OMG. I just realized that someone is actually planning a reunion of sorts for Runescapes members. How cool is that???
What's Runescape? It's this totally, kicking ass, game online that, players from around the world, meet, chat and do stuff on. I suppose you can call it a RPG (roll playing game) of sorts. Remember Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)? It's got stuff on there that you do; quests, kill stuff, make stuff. List goes on.
It's were I have met some great people locally and, not so locally. As far as England! Canada! Down under!!! (Hilly & Daren).
Should we go to this event (which is taking place in Las Vegas), I'm hoping that we'll be able to take the boys of ours with us, seeing that they play as well. It'll be tons of fun to meet other players from around the world for this once in a life time event.

To Bean or be a Bean... that is a question

2008-05-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

Ok. Call us farmers now.

FARMERS.

We're trying our hand at planting veggie seeds and seeing if they'll grow or not. Radishes suck majorly. Have em in a planter with Miracle Grow. You'd think that, with having Miracle Grow in the soil that, we'd have some kick'n ass radishes!

NOT.

All we got are a bunch of little nats, that have taken up home in the soil and the plants them self's? It's already been 3 months since we planted them so, surely there would be radishes in the soil by now and ready for picking. Nope. Nada. Zilch. The Basil looks good (not 100 %) healthy looking mind you, but their doing OK.

Now the lone Lima bean that I planted is kicking ass ALL THE WAY! Go figure. I started it by leaving it in the sink over night in a lid with water in it and saw that it had opened up and started to sprout. COOL! Beans are on the way. Next! Planted it in a small seed starter pot (1 inch high) and placed it with our other herbs that we have started in a small tub with a lid. 3 days later... I opened the lid and, I swear that I heard that plant go "BONG!" and up it thrusted itself up out of the tub, reaching for the sunlight. It was most amazing. Damon didn't believe me til he looked at it himself and was shocked. So it now sits in a 2 liter bottle.

the lone bike

2008-04-13T18:18:00.000-07:00

watch the latest blog!

Love the movies

2008-04-04T20:25:00.000-07:00

busting my virginity!!!!

2008-03-28T20:08:00.000-07:00

Silence at last!!!

2008-02-22T06:09:00.000-08:00

All I can say is; It's about freaken time!!!!

Trains ordered to silence horns
BY JAMES GELUSO, Californian staff writer e-mail: jgeluso@bakersfield.com Wednesday, Feb 20 2008 11:16 PM
Last Updated: Thursday, Feb 21 2008 7:41 AM
Locals are rejoicing at news peace and quiet will soon return to downtown and east Bakersfield — but it may not last forever.

The Federal Railroad Administration recently ordered BNSF Railway to stop blowing train horns in the area by March 3.
It’s a victory for residents who’ve been fighting train noise for 21⁄2 years and heard from city officials last summer that the horns were here to stay.
“We tackled the problem and we won,” said Dean Gardner, who pestered the city about the issue.
Gardner had dug up a page of a BNSF manual instructing engineers not to sound the horns in downtown Bakersfield. It was key evidence of a quiet zone in effect before 2005.
The feds’ edict was welcome news to Saint Dominguez, vice-president at Oasis Air Conditioning on East Truxtun Avenue.
A driver can’t talk to a forklift operator when the horns blow, especially if the engineer chooses to do one sustained blast instead of shorter blasts for each crossing.
“Basically, when the train comes by, we have to stop everything,” he said.
But City Attorney Ginny Gennaro warned the battle isn’t over. And it’s not a return to the pre-2005 good old days, she said.
The federal edict created a temporary quiet zone from the crossing at L Street to the crossing at Sumner and Miller streets. It will last only if the city makes safety improvements to the intersections. Horns are already quiet to the west of the area because streets go over or under the tracks, not across them.
The state Public Utilities Commission is studying the crossings and will recommend what the city must do. The city will then hire a consultant to determine the costs, said Raul Rojas, city public works director.
It could include closing some streets and installing new circuitry that activates crossing guards earlier if the trains are moving fast, said Gardner.
If the city decides the cost is too high, the trains will have to start blowing their horns again, Rojas said. He said he has no idea what that cost is going to be.
And that’s why Gennaro cautions against people getting too excited.
“While it is good news, it is by no means the end of the story,” she said.
She’s also worried that the city is exposing itself to liability if there is an accident in the quiet zone.
In November, the city asked the Federal Railroad Administration to restore its quiet zone while it finished the study. The railroad objected, claiming that the quiet zone had lapsed 21⁄2 years ago, so it was too late.
But the federal government said the regulations allow cities to file for quiet zones at any time.
Gardner was pleased his and others’ work paid off, although he wished it happened sooner.
“Frankly, if these train horns were in Seven Oaks, these train horns would have been solved years ago,” he said.

Planning on moving?

2008-01-14T06:26:00.000-08:00

I am. To another state!!!! And in the near future too. Cutting education budgets when he said NO cuts? WTF???

GAAS:10:08

For Immediate Release: Contact: Aaron McLear

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Rachel Cameron

916-445-4571

Governor Schwarzenegger Tackles California’s Challenges, Proposes Budget Reforms in State of the State Address

Delivering his annual State of the State address before a joint session of the California State Legislature today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger asked legislators to work with him to tackle some of California’s most pressing challenges including reforming the state budget system that has failed the people of the Golden State too many times.

“This coming year will test us in very hard ways. In any number of areas, we’ve tackled politically risky things that no one in the past wanted to touch. To me, this is progress. And now, we must make progress on another problem that’s been put off for many years,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “We cannot continue to put people through the binge and purge of our budget process. It is not fair. It is not reasonable. It is not in the best interests of anyone. So I am again proposing a constitutional amendment so that our spending has some relationship to our revenues.”

During the speech, the Governor discussed his bold proposals to reform the state budget system that will ensure greater financial stability in the future and addressed why health care reform is critical to fixing our failing budget. He also discussed why the current budget challenge does not change California’s critical need for infrastructure investment and how the most needed education reforms are still possible.

“Government can work, it can be efficient and it can lead. California has proven this in so many areas including climate change, low carbon fuels, energy efficiency and on clean, green technology,” the Governor added. “But, our work has only just begun. I cannot fix the budget, build the roads and bridges or improve education alone. We have to work together if we are going to fix these problems and give the people of California what they deserve.”

Specifically, the Governor’s proposals include:

Budget Reform

California’s economy continues to grow, in spite of the current housing downturn, and the state continues to enjoy overall job growth. Yet while Governor Schwarzenegger prudently increased our rainy day reserve to historic highs in 2006 and 2007, California still faces a projected $14 billion budget gap in the 2008-09 fiscal year that requires across-the-board-cuts. In December, the Governor announced that he will declare a fiscal emergency to address the current year budget shortfall. Today, Governor Schwarzenegger proposes the Budget Stabilization Act, a Constitutional amendment to fundamentally reform the state budget process. This reform requires a vote of the people.

The Budget Stabilization Act:

Establishes a Revenue Stabilization Fund (RSF), which is simply a savings account for excess revenues taken in by California during a prosperous year. This will allow the state to transfer the difference from the RSF into the General Fund in years when tax revenues are below average and California cannot meet its spending obligations.
Allows California to reduce spending when necessary. Right now, California doesn’t have this flexibility. Once the Governor signs the budget, spending is locked in unless he declares a fiscal state of emergency and calls a special session. Under this act, state agencies must reduce their spending if a year-end deficit is projected by the Department of Finance.
Requires the legislature to enact a statute specifying how the state will reduce spending to meet Budget Stabilization Act requirements as soon as a deficit is projected. If the legislature does not specify the reductions—or if their reductions are insufficient—the amendment allows the Governor to waive state law and regulations in order to achieve the savings needed to bring California's budget into balance.

If the Budget Stabilization Act had been in effect since 1998, the state would not have developed a structural budget deficit. In years where a deficit emerged, the Budget Stabilization Act would have triggered moderate cuts automatically to avoid draconian cuts later.

Strategic Growth Plan

California’s economic growth and environmental leadership are still closely tied to improving how infrastructure is built, operated and maintained. The Department of Finance estimates that California needs $500 billion worth of infrastructure over the next two decades. Governor Schwarzenegger is committed to further boosting economic growth, preserving our environment, enhancing services for citizens and getting taxpayers the most for their money by strengthening how California plans, finances and delivers infrastructure projects.

Governor Schwarzenegger proposes a set of new policies to leverage partnerships with the private sector, increase synergy between public agencies and educate thousands of new engineers to build the California of tomorrow. To achieve this, the Governor proposes:

Establishing a Strategic Growth Council to coordinate SGP projects and spending. The five-member Council will help state agencies allocate SGP money in ways that best promote efficiency, sustainability and support the Governor’s economic and environmental goals.
Expanding the types of projects, services and government entities that can enter into Performance Based Infrastructure (PBI) arrangements.
Establishing “PBI California,” a center for excellence to help determine which state projects can benefit from PBI – also known as public-private partnerships – to represent the state in negotiations with PBI participants, ensure transparency and monitor performance. This will empower California to build, operate and maintain infrastructure better, faster and for less.
Bringing approximately 20,000 new engineers into California's workforce over the next decade by expanding existing educational programs and building new partnerships between our schools, the military and the private sector.

Education

While school funding in California has reached historic new highs under his administration, Governor Schwarzenegger has always maintained that our education system needs more than money to succeed. Our system must ensure that students have the skills and knowledge needed for success; that parents, teachers and policymakers have access to accurate educational data; and that classrooms have highly qualified teachers to educate the next generation of Californians.

To achieve these goals, the Governor has announced:

California will be the first state to use the powers given under the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act to turn challenged districts around. The Governor’s proposal includes allocating a higher percentage of NCLB funds in districts that need the greatest assistance and intervention.
Reforms that value local control and assist school districts based on their needs. The problems driving underachievement in each school district are different, so a one-size-fits-all approach will not work. In determining the state’s response, the administration has used a “differentiated assistance” model to analyze each district individually and assign it the most appropriate intervention to improve student achievement and progress. (in other words; let's go ahead and give em a certificate even though they can't read nor write. We'll have more poor uneducated people out there, selling drugs and doing other criminal acts)
High-performing schools and districts have the opportunity to apply to the State Board of Education for waivers from provisions of the Education Code. Waivers granted by the State Board of Education will give these schools and districts flexibility to budget and operate in ways that continue to improve student achievement.
Immediate actions to improve the quality and accessibility of information available to parents, educators and policymakers and address critical shortages of teachers in California’s classrooms.

The Governor’s administration is working with teachers, administrators, parents, elected officials and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to create a sustainable architecture for accountability that helps school districts meet federal standards and improve student achievement.

Health Care Reform

The Health Care Security and Cost Reduction Act, introduced by the Governor and approved by the California Assembly, is a landmark reform that strengthens our health care system when we need it most. It will take pressure off of the state budget to finance the Medi-Cal rate hikes that drive some of our most significant budgetary spending growth. The Act is fully funded, budget neutral and includes mechanisms to ensure strong oversight, evaluation and flexibility to prevent auto-pilot spending.

The Health Care Security and Cost Reduction Act:

Increase the role of the federal government in paying for medical costs of our population. It secures $4 billion in new federal funds that California is eligible for under current law and right now is leaving on the table.
Reduces pressure on the state General Fund and addresses the structural budget problems that drive deficits. The Act finances higher reimbursements with new hospital revenues and federal funds and funds programs to improve the health of current Medi-Cal beneficiaries. It also includes built-in mechanisms to ensure that health care reforms are financially self-sustaining.
Contains costs and lowers health care spending by addressing chronic illnesses and providing broad access to preventive care.
Will create a positive impact on the economy by increasing productivity, wages and tax revenues.

BBQ at the neighbors

2008-01-14T06:17:00.001-08:00

We sat and watched our neighbors home, burn to the ground on Saturday night. I feel bad for the family loosing all their belongings (pc's, games, mementos of trips, photos, etc). I am (however) gald that the fire department went in and saved the dog (pit bull) who is the so damn friendly and loves to lick. 100k totals the damages. Looks like the home won't be available for rent for a while (they were in the process of moving out).

Where has time gone?

2007-12-28T07:33:00.000-08:00

I'm such a shit for not blogging here lately. One of my buddies mentioned that he hasn't seen me post a new blog so here I go.

a-hem

cough

Since my last blog, much has been happening. From screw-ups in scheduling appointments and then, loosing another Office supervisor who, was here only as a temp (thank god she left). New supervisor has come in and things should start running smoothly now and I'll get to step down and not be the right hand person any longer. I still keep my eye open in hopes, that a position becomes available (more pay) but, now we're told of budget cuts again (nothing new with KCCD and the way they micromanage it).
Spent thanksgiving with 'D' side of the family and had planned on going over and spend xmas with Mom. However, thanks to Adam, I managed to catch his bug and it's settled in my chest. So needless to say, I spent xmas eve and xmas day sleeping off and on. Here it is Friday! Hadn't noticed it til this morning when I logged onto the computer to read the newspaper that, time has flown by fast.

What are YOU doing for New Years Eve? I had hoped to spend it with my family here at home but, in steps his friend and invites him and the boys over to her place and is it extended to me? NO. Here I was looking forward to putting the boys to bed at 12:15am on New Years Day and having a bit of adult fun with 'D'. What ever. Things will change in the new-year. Believe me. Things WILL change.

2007-11-22T08:52:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving/Native American Massacre Day everyone.

Thanksgiving is here. I'm thankful that I have a job, roof over my head and food in the fridge. Thankful that I have Damon in my life and 2 wonderful step-son's that I adore. Thankful for Bob and the fish. Thankful that I've managed to bite my tounge and not go and kick the shit out of a family member(s) ass. I got up at 530am this morning. Had my shower, cup of coffee and managed to kill some noob out in wild before going into the kitchen and put the corn bread on to cook. I decided against making an Italian dish for dinner today and, instead bought a 13 lbs turkey. Cranberries are currently setting out on the counter to cook (which I'll have Carter do).
Much has been going on since I last blogged. Most of it work related so, I won't bore you with the details. All I know is that I come home, cook dinner and vegge out on the couch til 8pm and haul my ass off to bed. Been having allot of stomach problems lately (thanks to work).

Have a wonderful day.

Fall is coming!

2007-10-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

Fall is coming and with that, brings out the native in everyone. My friend Rainer in Canada sent me some photos of his lastest outing with his kids that, I had to post it. To be young and not have to worry abt anything and to learn abt the history of our forefathers, bring a smile to my face. Time travel... to have the ability to do so, would be wonderful.

Imagine digging into a piece of wood and finding something yummy to eat. Now we know where the folks at HotLixs get all their bugs from. >:o)

much to do abt nothing....

2007-10-16T17:13:00.000-07:00

I'd say that not much has been going on here in the last month but, that would be a fat lie. A lot has been going on. Both in my personal life and with work. I'll leave both topics out of this blog and carry on with other items instead.

Amazon (that's my best friend) has this kat who, I believe in her past life was a ninja warrior that went around killing other cats with her drool. Go ahead... click on the image for an upclose look at the killer drool. It's crazy.

Woman's best friend when she reaches 40.

2007-10-08T02:50:00.000-07:00

I admit it.

I'm going through Menopause.

There.

I said it.

Complete with hot-flashes, then cold. Can't get cool so the window is open with the fan in it, blowing in the cool 50 degrees air of downtown Bakersfield @ 3am.
No period in 4 months (thank you god).

I love menopause....

Don't you?

Changes are coming

2007-09-10T19:21:00.000-07:00

So many things are going in my life atm that it's crazy! Changes maybe coming soon so I'm prepping myself for that since, I've been seeing it coming for the last few months.
Work is insane. 16,000 students now enrolled with the college district. Shit!
21st class reunion coming soon. I really can't wait to see my old classmates again. Seems that I've put a distance to everyone and everything in the last yr, which is BAD!
Love to all.

the big 4-0

2007-08-13T19:21:00.000-07:00

Lordy, lordy, look who's 40!?!?
I didn't think that I would make it to the 40 mark in my life. Honestly I didn't. Not with all the health issues that run; or better yet, wobble in my family (heart disease, diabetes, etc). I am truly amazed that I made it. I feel like shouting from the top of our roof in downtown Bakersfield; HEY YOU FUCKERS!!! I MADE IT!!!!. But, I doubt that I would have the guts to do that. Never mind, I'd most likely will get my ass tossed in jail for speaking my mind.

I had a nice day. Took the my step-sons CB and DJ out to Los Tacos where, we scarfed down burritos. Amazon (that's my best friend), Ray came over to take Damon to pick me up my birthday cake from Costco. Never mind the pamphlet that he had inserted in with the flowers for a casket (hardy-har-har). Then came the drinks! Some kind of fruity drink with peaches and strawberry in it with Gin. Eh; his face (Damon) got numb after consuming 3 glasses (I won't mention that I dumped a quarter of Gin in his drink when I got refills). **NOTE; KIDS HAD NON GIN DRINKS**

After hearing all the horror stories from others here that I work with up at BC, I decided to forgo my tattoo and get....

Eh. I don't think so!!! I've tried piercing my nipple once I couldn't bare the thought of going through that again. Shesh!

I'll stick with the fake tattoos for the time being. :o)

Going to a concert!!!

2007-08-11T16:20:00.000-07:00

For those of you out there (family and friends) who think they know me really well; let's just see HOW well you know me...

What is my ALL time FAVORITE music group?

*silence*

give up?

ABBA! And who is coming to Bakersfield?

Adbacadabra!!!!!

I've waited for YEARS to see them perform live and now, it's my chance go see em at the Kern County Fair. And it gets better cause.... the concert is FREE!!!!
I'll be getting out my platform shoes and satin jumpsuit out for the event. I can't wait to be a Dancing Queen for the nite.

Old students

2007-08-10T06:57:00.000-07:00

One of my former photo students sent me an email, telling me of her stay down in Panama. I'm envyous to the extreme that she's staying the whole month down there. BIG congrats to her btw; on getting her BFA in Photography from San Jose State. DezdiMona-Fine Art Photography

turning japanesse, I really think so

2007-08-03T11:33:00.000-07:00

Soooo in love with the Asian culture that my step-sons and I are trying to learn Chinese. Holy shit. Talk abt one hard language to learn. Best way to describe it is, that you talk with the tip of your tongue touching the back of your bottom teeth when you try to pronounce a word. So while DJ and I learn the language, CB is going to try his hand at making dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam and Korea. This should be an interesting experience all around.

Hams and farting

2007-07-31T10:18:00.000-07:00

My old buddy Terry, who is an electroic nerd, recently went to Anacapa Channel Island where, they sat up camp (along with many car batteries) for several days of chatting with others via ham radio. Click on the photo and it "should" take you to his homepage to read all abt last yr's experience. Hopefully, he'll be posting his recent photos from this years trip.
Not much has been going on here the last few days since I last blogged. Still on vacation and have scheduled an appointment for my "annual" exam with the doctor. Complete with getting the tits smashed and a pelvic exam. I hate pelvic exams. My first one as at the age of 15 and I ended up farting. Talk about embarassment. lol. The doctor is still practicing and, I can't bring myself to go back to him. Gawd. lmao.
Got some rather disturbing news and I'm not sure if it's true or not. I hope it isn't. I can't see someone kicking their own child who is 15 yrs old, out of their home. I've been saying prayers for the family in hopes that they'll get some counseling or something. Seems that I recall the same thing happening to his father when he was that age...
Amazon is taking Ray's nephew back to Las Vegas tomorrow to catch his flight. Guess I'll ride along just to get out of town for the day. I'll post from Vegas tomorrow.

figs anyone?

2007-07-28T10:36:00.001-07:00

I've NEVER liked figs... until now. I mean; I can't bring myself to eat them fresh from the tree but, I can however, eat them if they have been cooked somehow. Like into a cookie! My step-son has been doing the cooking lately which, has been very nice and with it, he's been learning what a great responsibility it is to cook the evening meals. I'm proud of him.

Flirts on the web

2007-07-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

We've all had our shares of flirting on the Internet but, can it go too far to lead one astride?

You answer that.

What happened to family time?

Rebulid that bond with that special someone in your life.

Look for signs.

2 girlfriends of mine know what I'm talking about and, I look forward to meeting with them and talk abt the problem within our relationships.

Nooooooo!!!!!!!

2007-07-23T12:38:00.001-07:00

Dear Gawd in Heaven!!!!

I went on my lunch break and forgot my drink. Went to the fridge only to find an empty Dr. Pepper Bottle!!!!

URGH!!!!!!!!

The Cell

2007-07-21T07:48:00.001-07:00

Legs twitch.

Heart beats race.

Wet Sheets from body sweat.

Does very many people recall what they dreamt about last night? I do. Or did. This dream was my longest one that I can yet, remember what it was about.

A night in the cell.

What kind of Cell? Not the cell phone but, a cell (or cell's) with doors that would open up like they did on the television series Star Trek. You would just step to the door and they'd magically slid open. And what was in these cell's? A table (or) a chair with straps on it which, held down dead people. Why am I dreaming of dead people being strapped down in a chair or on a table is beyond me. All I know is that Damon (who tried getting us out of the cells) and I, had one hell of a time getting out. And how did I know that we weren't suppose to be in this place? What's with all the electric machines and do-dads? So we managed to get into one of the cells, after removing the body and placed it in the viewing room and, yes, we tried folding the sheets that were used to cover the body with (thanks to Damon just wadding it up). That's not a way to fold it!!!! So once we got the sheets taken care of (didn't want anyone knowing that we were in there), had a quickie on the table (complete with being strapped down) which afterwards started pushing all those buttons on the control panel on the wall (in the cell) hoping that, we'd make contact with someone, who'd come in and save us from the unknown. And the guys that worked in this place, that were removing the bodies; shit! I swear they looked like they could have been on Star Gate Atlantis show.
So now that we're in the cell, punching away on the panel trying to use the outside phone line, there's noise out in the main room. Their back to take another body. So I try to get Damon to talk with a softer voice but, instead he's starting to get pissy and louder "Why should I be quiet, if they want to listen to me yell; I'll yell!" Oy. We managed to get the door cracked open and we can then see the person with pale ass skin, dark circles under their eyes, pull out their cell phone, aim it at the panel on the wall and what happens? A hidden door opens up, that reveals the outside where, we are trying to escape to. Door closes and the person is gone, we rush out and pull out our cell phones and start punching all the numbers on the pad.

Did we make it out?

Don't know. I hope to continue the dream though. :o)

I love ducktape

2007-07-17T20:24:00.001-07:00

Bad boys! Bad Boys!

Whatcha gonna do?

Whatcha gonna do when Damon comes for you?

One of our friends home was busted into today (we were informed). Apparently the asswipes only took game stuff and didn't bother with the dvd player or their pc which, seems funny. Wouldn't you get more money by taking a pc??? Hello? What kind of a robber is this person that, only takes game hardware? WTF? Are you stupid? Were you dropped on your head at birth? Maybe it's that pot that you're smoking that, has caused you to loose the last of the good cells left in that empty mellon of yours. And who was that person that was taping on the windows, and knocking on the door today? What's the matter? Found out that someone was home and didn't want to take a chance on breaking in while someone was there?

Dum fucks.

That's ok. We've got a shit load of good ole American Ducktape just for occassions like this.

Beware robbers; we'll ducktape your naked ass to a telephone pole. Try explaining why your up there and why there's a note glued to your ass. Wait. Forget glue.

Ducktape.

The American god given gift to rednecks.

Time traveling

2007-07-14T12:02:00.000-07:00

I wish that there was a way to do time travel. Where would you like to go? Who would you like to visit? Places to see?
The place that I would so dearly love to visit is Shangoloo Lousianna. The place where my ancestors came from. My father traveled there once, when he was a youngster when he, and his siblings, piled into the 1932 Model T, and drove all the way back on Route 66 to get there.
John R. "Jack" Caswell would be one of the many ppl that I would like to talk with. Just who was he? He was a 2nd great grandfather of mine (through Dad's side). The family lost the plantation during the Civil war which, is why they up'd and moved further south out of Arkansas to Louisiana. Jack and most of his children (My grandpa James Madison C) being the last of Dad's line to be buried there. I won't mention why James's boys (3 of em) where caught Moon shining, nor will I mention the fact that one of the uncles shot the sheriff in the leg, which was blown off by standing several feet away with a double barrel shotgun.
There wouldn't be our modern day devices (cell phones, computers, tv, fast food) and instead, we'd be using horse and buggies, telegraph and read about Indian raids inplace of gang activity.
It would be really interesting... it really would.

Fleas and Salt

2007-07-08T13:03:00.000-07:00

Ever since we moved into this place, we've been fighting the problem with fleas. Sure, we've sprayed, vacuumed and cleaned the carpet throughout the house and yet, we still have FLEAS. Those little blood sucking bastards. How did we get them? The last renter had a cat that would shit and piss all over the place and yea; she had a cleaning lady that did the dusting, vacuum and mop the place. But did she clean up cat shit and piss? Apparently not. The couple that I use to babysit for and clean house on occasion, once told me of a remedy that they used to solve the problem with fleas.

And what was it?

SALT.

So I've placed table salt all throughout the house (with the exception of the boys room) to give it a try. Let's test that theroy on salt killing fleas. You'd think that it'd work since salt is one of the leaders in dehydration.

The Worlds Fastest Indian

Speaking of salt; a co-worker loaned me this movie that I highly recommend to the person who is interested in SPEED and Motorbikes. The Worlds Fastest Indian, starting Sir Anthony Hopkins is a must see. Based on a true story of an elderly man (age 68) that had this life long dream of coming to America JUST to ride his bike; an 1920 Indian, that he modified. From start to finish, it had me on my seat with laughter and awe of seeing someone actually living out their dream. This just showed me that dreams can come true.

MORE SALT

Can you guess where I plan on going in Sept of 2008? And it's not Las Vegas either.

Give up?

Bonneville, Utah
here we come!

Happy Independence Day!

2007-07-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

What is the above image? It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument. Here, in exalted and unforgettable phrases, Jefferson expressed the convictions in the minds and hearts of the American people. The political philosophy of the Declaration was not new; its ideals of individual liberty had already been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. What Jefferson did was to summarize this philosophy in "self-evident truths" and set forth a list of grievances against the King in order to justify before the world the breaking of ties between the colonies and the mother country.
To view it in person, go to DC and stand in the long line with other's and soak up the history. It's worth the trip.

15 yrs ago today, I came up from San Diego to visit the family for the day. Boy; did I came up on the wrong day! 115 degrees. Can we say; Heat Stroke?

Get out and celebrate today and show how proud you are to be an American! Roast those hot dogs (watch out Damon I have the mustard) and eat watermelon. Fly that American Flag on your front porch!

HOT

2007-07-03T05:18:00.000-07:00

Holy fucking hell! This heat as GOT to go. We weren't (are we ever) ready for it to come upon us this fast. 105 expected high for the 4th.

HELL.

Oceanside sounds good right now.

We'll miss you Joel

2007-06-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

Surrounded by family and friends, ABC's beaming and insightful movie critic Joel Siegel has died in New York, after a long and remarkably courageous struggle with cancer, at the age of 63.
Both colleagues and fans delighted in his unique way of blending cheerful good humor and piercing critical acumen in reviews that made them instantly clear to anyone. You knew exactly what he thought — often with the bonus of a good laugh.

Dance! Dance! Dance!

2007-06-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

GIRL POWER!!!!

2007-06-28T18:28:00.000-07:00

"YES!" I shouted out loud at my desk at work.

Total silence.

Then my office supervisor cleared her throat and asked: YES for what?

SPICE Girls are reuniting and are going on tour!

YAY!

How strange that, it was just 2 weeks ago that, I went online to Blockbuster.com and requested Spice Girls on dvd and watched it with my step-sons. Damon, of course, thought that was a bit odd but, heck! I loveeeee the Spice Girls.

I'm glad that their coming out and going on tour. Wonder how much tickets are going to be and WHEN will the be in Los Angeles?

got power?

2007-06-24T07:34:00.000-07:00

I've noticed that life before the pc came along was rather fun. We played games on the Nintendo, read TONS of books, went places and was more active in the studio. ALL before the net came along. Then WHAM! We surf the web, find ppl to chat with, play on web cam (I don't; I'd charge WAY too much to show my boobies to anyone) and we gained weight! Only exercise one gets is by working that index finger.

Think that finger is going to loose the weight that one needs? Nah.

So anyway; my pc wouldn't turn on for some reason or another. We're under the impression that it's the power supply. No money. It'll have to wait til payday.

Fingers itch.

I need to click that mouse.

Got Stress? I DO!!!!!

2007-06-18T07:18:00.000-07:00

Lay offs at work! Grrrrr. And I'm worried BIGTIME abt my job or will I even have one.

Labor, district clash
Porterville: Local college could be affected by layoffs.
By Aaron Burgin
The Porterville Recorder
June 15

BAKERSFIELD — A labor dispute between the Kern Community College District and employees union representatives that has stewed since last year reached a fevered pitch this week.

The California School Employees Association filed a grievance and a lawsuit against the district, accusing it of violating fair labor practices when it sent layoff and reorganization notices to a dozen employees in May.

Union officials from across the Valley, clad in blue shirts and armed with picket signs, staged an informational protest outside of the district office in downtown Bakersfield noontime Thursday.

“This has gotten really ugly and has hurt a lot of people,” said Michael Lynn, a CSEA labor relations representative. The layoffs in question were part of a Board of Trustees-approved reorganization of several district departments, including the business services and corporate-and-community-services departments at all three KCCD campuses.

The reorganization would result in a dozen employees being laid off or getting steep pay cuts, including a Bakersfield College accounting supervisor who is also the union’s Bakersfield chapter president, Lynn said. CSEA representatives said they were done without prior negotiations with the union, which they said is a violation of the union-district collective bargaining agreement. The union filed the grievance with the Public Employees Relations Board last week, and also filed a civil lawsuit in Kern County Superior Court, claiming the district violated the shared governance code, which protects staff and faculty’s right to participate in district governance. Additionally, Lynn said, the CSEA contends that administrators have tried to undermine the union by sending an e-mail to all employees Wednesday night that blamed the union for the impasse. “This place is run like a [darn] plantation,” Lynn said. Other union members believe the district is targeting the union and is trying to weaken the union with the manner of handling the cuts. “If management is able to handle the layoffs like this in this department, it will be a domino effect, and when will it stop?” said Michelle Hart, Porterville College-CSEA chapter president. Officials from the district, which includes Porterville College, fired back that they did not violate any statutes, and did not have to negotiate the reorganization with union officials. Victor Collins, the KCCD vice chancellor of human resources, said the collective bargaining agreement has no statutes that mandate the administration to negotiate any of the cuts. The district, he said, can negotiate the “effect” of the reorganization, meaning negotiating new positions for the displaced workers. Lynn said it is CSEAs position that negotiation regarding these cuts should have been discussed with the union prior to reaching the board’s table. Anything less would be unlawful, Lynn said. Those negotiations, however, halted Wednesday after district officials declared an impasse after six hours of negotiations with CSEA officials. A state-appointed mediator will likely have to bring both parties back to the bargaining table, Collins said. “We believe that we have interpreted the agreement correctly, the union doesn’t,” said Collins, as protesters below shouted, “Shame on you.” “That is really the issue right now,” Collins said. Talks of the reorganizations began in May 2006, district officials said. On May 10, the board voted unanimously in favor of the reorganization, and the human resources department issued layoff notices to the employees affected. After determining how many employees would be affected by the reorganization, district and union officials met Wednesday to negotiate the terms of the layoffs. Collins said the district offered a “Y-rating” for the employees, meaning they would retain the current salary, but would not receive any raises until their current position’s salary range exceeded their pay. The deal, Lynn said, had a number of conditions — another alleged violation of fair labor practices — so the union rejected the offer. Collins immediately declared an impasse. Now, Collins said the district will request a mediator from the state Mediation and Conciliation Services to mediate negotiations between both groups. Employees and union officials said they just want the district to play fair — and legal. “I would like to believe that we are past those sort of tactics,” said Jennifer Marden, the BC chapter president affected by the reorganization. “But there are a lot of employees who feel like the district is targeting the CSEA, and we won’t stand for that.”

Happy Fathers Day!

2007-06-17T12:44:00.001-07:00

Dad and me (1968)

(1972)
I miss my dad. Be happy that you (the reader) has one living still. Spend the day with him, tell him a joke, share a secret, lay on the grass and watch the ants. Spend time with him.

Tattoo! Tattoo!

2007-06-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

Oceanside @ Ronniesor Tattoo?

Believe it or not, I'm getting myself a tattoo for my 40th birthday which, is just a short time away. It's just the matter of deciding just WHAT to get. I don't want my hubby/boyfriends name tatt'ed on me, nor, do I want a flower of sorts. Something that memorializes the passing of 2 men in my life that I hold dearly (my dad and oldest brother) and my young friend Scott. My love of the arts? hmm But then, I enjoy classic cartoons a BUNCH. Little Audrie, Casper, Scooby Doo.
Thus far, I've spend a lot of time, surfing the web and looking at tattoo artists work. There's one artist that I need to approach, that is in the family and see what he can come up with by using my ideas.

So Oceanside or Tattoo?

Which is it?

Hell; I'll do both. :o)

fish tails

2007-06-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

LAYOFFS at work

2007-06-15T18:07:00.000-07:00

OK. So at a blink of an eye, you have a job and then you don't. Well; I have a job still but, others that work with me at the college district will find them self's without one on July 1st which, is when the change takes effect. Sure we had some pretty hairy-ass budget cuts 4 yrs ago when my job at the Art Dept was placed on the wood stump and axed. But I did get lucky and get myself bumped into another position on campus. I'm hoping that the same thing doesn't happen this time around.

CSEA Union to hold informational rally discussing BC layoffs

Last Update: Jun 14, 2007 7:50 PM

Posted By: brynn galindo

Watch This Video

Posted 6/14/07
BAKERSFIELD - The California School Employees Association Union will be holding an informational rally at the Kern Community College District Thursday to dispute the layoff of 17 school employees at Bakersfield College.

CSEA said the Kern Community College District’s decision to layoff these employees violates a contract.

Both sides of the issue were represented Thursday by Labor Relations Representative for Bakersfield College Michael Lynn and Vice Chancellor of Human Resources from Kern Community College District Victor Collins.

Click the video link to view the discussion.

and more.....

CSEA Union holds rally to protest union member layoffs

Last Update: Jun 14, 2007 7:50 PM

Posted By: brynn galindo

Watch This Video

Posted 6/14/07
BAKERSFIELD - A rally was held Thursday by members of the California School Employees Association in downtown Bakersfield.

Seventeen classified employees of the CSEA Union were laid off after a reorganization within the Kern Community College District.

The Union alleges the district violated collective bargaining statutes by firing the employees who performed non-instructional duties.

A hearing was held at the KCCD Board meeting late Thursday afternoon. The Union hoped to address the employees’ concerns.

I didn't take part in the protest having a new-temp office supervisor.