The L.A. youth are notorious for having fake ID's that look identical to legitimate ones, that also sucessfully scan and black-light whenever they're questioned. I've noticed a bunch of Arizona and even Nevada fakes, but California decided to step their game up when it comes to avoid teen-drinking and under age clubbing.
The L.A. times announced that this Wednesday there will be a new card issued that is "designed to thwart counterfeiters." Although the ones of us who still carry and use the old-modelled fakes around with confidence won't have to worry until the expiration date is reached, the new generation of teens who can't get in places will probably struggle with the new concept of the hidden bear that is seen with a flashlight.
On another note, last week my room mate and I went to a talk by Brent Kessel, who spoke about the relationship between yoga and money. We were the only people under 30 at the talk, which took place at a yoga studio and each participant was in a lounge chair, but we got so much out of the talk. Kessel gave each person a "quiz" which informed us about our money personalities. Let's just call this reality check number 500,000. Both Leah and I were "pleasure-seekers," our description includes spending every cent that we see is available in order to grasp every pleasure that life offers, with a price.
It is a dangerous slope for students to go down, and although we weren't the "savers" we picked up some great tips on how to save and feel as though there is a comfort of being able to support ourselves.
From now on we will take 10% out of every paycheck or money that comes our way and put it into a bank account that we don't have access to, or will never even see until necessary.
I would recommend checking out his book, and work on changing your relationship with money in a healthy and intimite way.
I now carry the words of advice that, Compassion and generosity are the cornerstones of a healthy, fulfilling relationship to money.
