Between the Assassinations by Arvid Adiga

So this book was not so good. It felt like he was stretching for content and he was trying too hard to make this into a success like his first book.  I don't recommend it.

It is not okay to loot and burn businesses because you are angry.  What did these businesses do to you?  You are not only affecting your cause, but affecting people's livelihood.   Racism does exist.  Anyone denying it is a fool and likely not affected by it.  The only way to combat racism is to show love.  Gandhi proved it and Martin Luther King Jr. proved it.



I feel for the families of the men who have died.  These unnecessary deaths in the custody of police officers have to end.  Each group needs to respect each other and find a resolution.  Untamed behavior will not bring about the change that you seek.  Be smart.  Do the right thing.  Demand respect, but don't expect it by creating anarchy.  What good change has some from violence?  Violence begets violence. 

Slips, trips and falls

The campaign of any EHS department.  I had issues of the tile at the entrance of my house being slippery from the snow so I got two mats.  They are strategically placed.  One off to the side and one leading to the rest of the apartment.  The first to soak up the snow and first touch point.  I usually take my shoe off on this one.  And the other for guests who may not take their shoes off to dry their shoes again.

Lamps

Don't you hate when apartments have no light in key rooms such as the bed room or the living room? I had to go get a lamp.  But I think I picked a good one.

Ice being chipped off

This gave me a fright.  See below.

I heard some knocking noises outside.  So I opened my blinds and saw this outside.  I was scared for the guy below.  

Half day today

Today was a half day.  And this is why.  The fence below is the same height as me.  My apartment complex was plowed at 7:30AM and these pictures are from 2PM when I got home.  I woke up and went out at 7:15AM to remove the snow off my car.  It wasn't too hard, but I was worried because the snow behind my car was much higher, but like a knight in shining armor the maintenance guy comes by in his white truck with a yellow plow to remove the snow behind my car.  

Once he went through my section of the complex the pile was high.  In the below picture is the snow pile and that is my car behind the pile.

Everyone pulled their windshield wiper up so that it would be easier in the morning to remove the snow and the wiper is not stuck to the windshield.

The highway was plowed somewhat.  There were tire tracks in the snow, which is what I followed because you could not see the lanes.  At some parts of the road you could tell it was supposed to be two lanes or three, but it was just one lane today.  Everyone went 40mph on the highway with a good two car distance.  Oh and i couldn't take a picture of it, but the Hudson River is frozen around where I live.  I wish I could go see it, but I am going to wait till the path to the river is cleared of snow.  

Today, work was easy.  I went in at 8:30AM and sat in on the new hire orientation until 12PM when they sent us home.  So the rest of the orientation will be tomorrow, and some next week to make up for today.  I don't know why people say New Yorkers are mean and not helpful, because if you make the effort to talk to people they are all nice and very helpful.  I already have a list of places to eat and the best bank to use and the best shopping place.  

Anyway, North Carolinians don't show off too much of your 70F weather.  I am a bit jealous.  Oh also all my efforts to get a good coat has paid off.  The coats I have gotten are very effective.  I will close by thanking all the people who have helped me move.  My friends who came in and helped me pack and my parents who came and helped me pack some more and taking me to the airport.  The people who came from out of town to say goodbye and made me an awesome scavenger hunt and to all the people who came to my going away parties.  I feel truly loved and I saw that.  I love you guys too!

Book Review: The White Tiger

I recently got a library card.  I walked around the library for 20 minutes unable to decide what to read.  So...i am starting with authors with the letter A and working my way to Z.  

The first book i started with is The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.  It was a surprising book with a refreshing writing style.  Without giving away the plot points  the main character kept you wondering about his virtue.  The majority of the book had a dark subject matter, but somehow the author made it humorous.

I recommend the book.