Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Credit card companies are bad, Wed Sept. 24, 2008

Today Is Wensday, September 24, 2008 Time 9:47

Why credit cards are a bad thing.

Credit cards companies Target college students, because again they have no experience.They know when a student gets a credit card, they will run it up into the thousands. They also have their names and information to sell. In order for you get get from under all your debt, you need to file bankrupt.They do not want you to file bankrupt, because then they will lose all the interest they have charged you. Credit card companies are fighting hard to get rid of the bankruptcy law.

Your information is not safe. Not only does the Government have all of your information, but so does every one else. Your life Is an open book.They know where you work, how much money you make, how much you spend, how many kids you have, how many cars you own, where you shop and when you leave the house. Not only do they have Camera's on you,
but they monitor your calls and Internet activity. even tho this is illegal.

Things are bad, I mean real bad.

We have a war draining our economy. The big companies in Iraq are getting three times as much as our soldiers. Our service men and women do not make enough money to support their families. We need to bring our soldiers home.

If you think there is some one out their to help you, think again. It's all about the Dollar. If you are not keeping up with the corruption in the world you need to start.

I hope you know most tax payers will not be getting social security when they retire. The money you thought was being put away for your retirement, is being spend.

They are using your money to bail out big companies.and no one in the company is held accountable.

When you ask for good schools, protection for your community or social program for your kids, they tell you we are broke! Then they give themselves a raise.

Wake up people!

Thank You
Carmen

Friday, September 19, 2008

Out of town friends fear visits, Fri Sept. 18, 2008

Today is Friday September 18, 2008 Time:7:23

My Daughter's came to visit. They asked If their cars would be safe parked in front of my house. This never happened before. My friends from out of town do not want to visit me because they are afraid to come to Chicago. As bad as I want my family and friends to visit me I cannot tell them to come, because something might happen to them. When it gets dark all the adults are in the house, only kids are out in the street.I though we had a 10:o'clock curfew Law.

I do not leave my house very often because I am afraid some one might break in.

If I go out of town for a funeral, I get a House sitter. I had my front door kicked in while I was home. If I hear a gun shot I turn off all the lights and sit on the floor. I used to sit in my back yard during the summer and listen to music. I can't sit in my back yard any more. It's not the same. Living like this is like being in jail. People ask me all the time how do you live like that? I tell them I have no choice. I have no choice. I have no choice.

I found it surprising to know my friends that do not live in my community were shocked
to fine out. I live in a war zone. It's happening to me now. But it will filter down to you.


Thank You
Carmen

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Work with your children, Wed Sept. 17, 2008

Today is Wednesday September 17, 2008 Time 6:32

Why do kids kill people for no reason? Do you see the signs?. Children are so innocent and fragile, they need to feel good about themselves . When their parents fight they feel guilty. If a parent or a silbling dies they become confused. Talk to them and let them know that natural death is not a bad thing. Hugging your kids is very important. Remember when they were in the wonb they felt safe. When you hug them they feel safe. Let them know you are proud of them and you will always be there for them, no matter what. Teach them values. Let them know that all living things are precious and we as human being should take care of them.

Let them know when they get angry come and talk to you or some one they trust.

When kids become teenagers their bodies change. hormone's controll their mind and body.

Pear pressure is very strong because your kids want to fit in.

Being over weight or having some physical problem may get them picked on at school. They become mad at the world.

When they talk about their feelings It helps them to cope.

Signs of depression. signs of drugs use, and signs of abuse. Parents you must keep you heart and your eyes open.

Thank You
Carmen

Friday, September 12, 2008

Who am I? Fri Sept. 12

Today is Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 Time 3: 47

Who AM I

I have always believed that things happen for a reason. And even though I did not want to see violence happening in Chicago. It starting me to writing. Maybe this is what I was meant to do.

I see things clearer now. I think I have grown as a person. Now I know how powerful the pen really is. Not only can I write about crime, but injustices, poverty and hope. If giving the public a look at my personal experiences can help to make people think about who they are, I have succeeded. I want my life to count for something. I am not rich with monetary gain, but I am rich with love. I have good kids that love me and tread me like their hero. I have a good husband that treats me like a queen. And I love them for always being there to support me. I am truly Blessed. This experance has taught me no matter how old you are you never stop learning and growing. I would like to write a book. I am sure it would be a best seller

It's one thing that I want you to know! You get what you give.

If you give hate you get hate. But if you give love you get paradise.

Who AM I? I hope this is who I am.

Carmen

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Who's watching your children? Thurs 9-11-08

Today Thursday September 11, 2008 Time 1: 22

Who's watching your Children? the predator next door or the one across the street? They watch for an opportunity to abduct you children. Children are getting molested younger and younger every day. You should know where your kids are at all times. Your children should not be allowed in peoples homes you don't know. They should not be allowed to go to the store, or on the next block without telling you. Don't assume your kids are OK if you have not seem them in three hours. The predators are always watching.

Young children are very trusting. Teach them never to talk to, or take anything from strangers. If some one tries to pull them away,tell them to scream as loud as they can for help.

Please don't move a boy friend into your home. This is not a good decision. You will never know until it's too late. Sexual predator can be a man or woman. The woman sometimes lures the Young person away to be molested. Never send your child to school late alone. When your child comes home and cannot get in have a safe place for them to go and call you. If your child is a teenager and uses the Internet put your computer in a place so you can see who they are chatting with.

It's very sad when these things happen because there are so many good people in the world who love kids. But you must always beware.

Parents, I have some information on how to find registered sex offenders in your community.The web sight for sex offenders is (sexoffender.chicagopolice.org ) In case your child is missing and you have checked your home and out side and you still can not fine them, act immediately. Call the police.Then call the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children( 1-800-843-5678) The first 24 house are important.

Being informed is one way to keep you and your family safe. Let me know your thoughts.

Thank You
Carmen

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Do unto others ... Tuesday Sept. 9, 2008

Today is Tuesday September 9, 2008 Time 6:31

I remember back in the day when being honest was important.People would come up and pat you on the back Not now. If you see your boss doing something illegal and you told on him, you would lose your job.

If you see some one stealing from a store and you tell on them, you may get beat up.

If you see gangs members hurting someone and you try to help you may get killed. Not only do you become a victim but you have no support from the public. What happened to our moral values? When I was a young woman, I thought in time things would get better. But They never will. Until society treats every one the same. We know people with money and power do not live under the same rules. If They commit the same crime you did, you go to jail and they get probation. But we allow this with our silence. We all live in fear.

I do understand. People are afraid to do the right thing.

It's depressing to feel you cannot do the right thing , knowing you may lose you job, your family or you life.

Life is no longer important. Killing another human being is like drinking a soda.

All over the world working people are being mistreated. And without these people there would be no world.

How much do we really care? Please get involved.

Thank You
Carmen

Destiny defines our lives but we can fashion it ourselves, Mon Sept. 8, 2008

Monday September 8, 2008 Time 9:03

Have you ever though how much destiny plays in your life. We all have a destiny. You raise you kids, teach them right from wrong, they have the best of every thing, but they still don't turn out the way you wanted. When they become 21 the law says they are adults. So you tell them go out into the world and live their lives. But that is the beginning and not the end. Because they have no experience. Even though your kids will tell you Mom, Dad, don't worry I know what I am doing, they don't have a clue.

They don't know how cruel and scary the world is. Ever though experimentation is a normal part of growing up, it can be dangerous. They don't know being in the wrong place at the wrong time could get them killed, raped or they could go to jail. They only know that you have kept them safe. So what I am telling you is they don't really grow up until they get some experience under their belt. About 35 or 40 years of age. Some kids might grow up a little earlier and some a little later. So you never stop worrying about your kids.

I remember when my mom had cancer and before she died she said she was worried who was going to watch out for her children, and I was 50.

I am letting you know that once you bring a child into this world, worrying about them becomes your job forever.

Thank You
Carmen