Random Rants
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My sketchiest border crossing was from Colombia into Ecuador on foot. We got out of the taxi to get in the customs line. Once it was our turn, we got to the window and the official found an “issue” with my passport. He told me to come meet him around back. I was freaking out. He simply stated, I could go back to the closest town (3 hours away) and pay for this issue at a proper bank…or for the “convenient fee” of double, could give him the cash then and there and be on my way.
It wasn’t the first time I’d been shaken down by the Colombian Policia while I lived there….but it freaked me out for sure.
But also, I’m not sure its the worst system either. I’d got myself into a bit of trouble before while in Colombia that would have resulted in jail time, fines, and lawyers fees here in the states. There…some pocket money to the cop who busted me and I was free to go.
Granted, this is nothing like the systemic issues of racism that impacted Mo’s boy trying to legitimately come into the states.
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Oh fun, politics.
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Best to you and your son, Mo.
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@Mizmazzle You called that bully in the uniform, as you are powerless.
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Thanks
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@ARNC My only advice is - Don't be sarcastic to the border guard if you have a car picking you up that charges for the wait.
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@Kasi said in Random Announcements:
Out of 150 students only 10 gets pick to go abroad. Those are the toppers in achieving the grades.
can we just highlight this little bit here again? it looks like you did everything right raising your kid.
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Not really rant but not sure where else to put this. So think going pick up pair of 633 21oz SBGs tomorrow at self edge. Need pair of black denim for real estate, leasing agent, more property management jobs etc. I usually go in with a game plan when buying or else there for extra hours chatting and figuring out what to get lol. Always hang there while chat it up with the squad . I havnt had pair of black selvedge denim since few pairs of Taylor stitches like 8-9 yrs ago.I’ve noticed they have 634 21oz ODs in stock as well, also the newer self edge collab 19oz od and then they just got the 14oz BB in stock. Leaning towards the 21oz SBG but the 21oz ODs could be rad. That being said I do have pair of XHSib in mh closet waiting to break out. I know different denim but def torn. Will for sure try few on, but does anyone have any experience with some of the black or ODs to share, also maybe the BB?
