Tired of politicians complaining everything

First of all, I usually don't put political issues, but this is going to be a very political post...

As you may know, gas price is on the rise. two weeks ago it was $3.49 per gallon, and now it's around $3.60 in Birmingham. I know there are places where regular gasoline is well over $4, and it's still cheaper than some other countries, but this is crazy.... I looked through my past Facebook status, and about a year ago, I complained the gas price was $3.35 in Jacksonville. It's like nothing comparing this rising price.

What I hate is the fact that there is no alternative transportation. BJCTA doesn't offer adequate service. By the time I got out of class, there are no bus running.

And high-speed rail is not really progressing. Florida and Wisconsin rejected the fund. It seems we will continue to be oil-dependent.

Now, the gas prices are rising, and GOP candidates criticize Obama's energy policy. This is something I don't get it, or just it looks selfish to me.

Republican governors turned down the high-speed rail projects for the high cost, then Republicans start complaining once gas price gets high.

Okay, so what do they propose to solve this issue? Are they just waiting for automakers to develop cars as efficient as trains? How long do they think it will take till a car most likely carrying one person catch up with a train that can easily carry 50 people at once? How much money spent on gas until then and road maintenance? What about the cost caused by accident?

Or we can build efficient high-speed rails that last and less dependent on oil. Instead of using so much fuel with flying or driving 4 hours from Birmingham to Atlanta, we can get on efficient train for just 1 hour.

Same with MAX bus in Birmingham. Many people probably won't stop driving. But that's because the buses don't cover what people want them to cover. If they can reach them well and go faster, ridership should increase as well. They just need to make decision of transition. It's not going to be easy and short, but they know this oil-dependency is not durable. Then why don't they stop complaining and make a change?

Don't get me wrong. I like driving, but not driving on congested roads with risk of someone running into me, not knowing how to drive.

I should sound like Democrats, but doesn't it make sense? I don't get to vote, but I think this is agreeable statement.

PowerPoint with Too Many Texts

As I write this post, I'm taking a break from study for a test tonight. Actually break has been taking more time than actually studying. I just can't concentrate on it.

For this particular test, I don't know what to do to prepare for this class. Its professor is the same one that I took last semester. She is the one that gives lecture that is not concise. And on a test, she gives questions that she didn't cover in her class. Or the questions comes from somewhere on a textbook or lecture not emphasized enough.

She says they are not tricky, but as from students' side, I doubt her definition of "tricky" is the same as we do.

She loves PowerPoint. She puts everything on the slide show. From definition to detailed examples and sample questions. Reviewing the slideshow is one huge task, causing me headache. And that's why I'm struggling now.

Obviously it's better studying than doing nothing, but you have no idea what's on the test. She doesn't know what is good teaching and what's not.

I just wanna get over it...

Everyday...

Food Network and Cooking Channel have some of my favorite shows. For example, I would love to visit Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurant one day.

Since I started my graduate program and all my classes moved to night, I have had much of daytime spared for whatever I want to do. Of course, I have to use this time for my schoolwork, but this part of the day is filled with cooking shows. Among them, I like to watch Giada at Home and Everyday Italian.

GIada, the host of the show, introduces recipes with Italian background. Giada at Home is the newer show that came out after the birth of her daughter.

First, she is a beautiful lady. And she speaks perfect English.

Second, some of the recipes are easy. I picked a couple of them and actually cooked. Especially, I like Pasta a lot, so when pasta dishes come out, I go online and check the recipes.

If I get to be married, (and I really hope I do) I want to marry someone like her... I mean... don't you agree? She comes up with so many delicious dishes, and she is a nice presenter, of course beautiful...

I enjoy cooking. But, if I get to make a family, I want to enjoy cooking with her.

Restaurant Impossible is another favorite. When each episode starts, I cannot believe some of the kitchen situation, service quality, and even owners' attitude. But, it's amazing how the restaurants change in two days and turn around the business.

Anyway, since I have limited food option, by which I mean I have to drive long or simply there are not many affordable restaurants around, I have some fun out of actually cooking good food by myself.