That's right. I'll admit it; I stood in line for 7 hours to get the new iPhone yesterday. The worst part is that I wasn't planning on getting the phone.

Like I wrote yesterday, my old phone is gone. I left my apartment yesterday and got to the mall a little after 1 p.m., thinking that since it was a weekday, the line wouldn't be so bad. I was wrong. I got in line and waited.

TWO HOURS LATER, I moved about halfway through the line. I started thinking, "Hey, I"ll be gone in no time." Wrong. People started cutting in line...nothing was done about it. Then it seemed that the line was stuck. There was a kid in front of me that was waiting in line to get his iPhone. I saved his spot in line and he went to "investigate" the reason for the long wait. That's when we discovered that people were going in and taking their time looking at other products. This made me very annoyed.

It was probably because I just needed A phone. Not a specific kind of phone. I wasn't excited about the new phone. I just needed to replace my old one that was being used by a schmuck.

The thing was...I had already invested two hours in this line...it seemed stupid to leave it and I really NEEDED a phone.

CUT TO 5 HOURS LATER....my feet hurt and I'm next in line. I couldn't even sit down at the mall because it was against mall policies (security guards had gotten after several people that attempted to sit down). I FINALLY went in to get my phone activated. A half hour later...I was done and walked out with my white 16 GB in hand.

The thing is, after all that waiting, I'm not too excited about the phone which sucks because really, after waiting in line for 7 hours, I should be pooping out sunshine with excitement. But I'm not because my legs still hurt from standing in line and NOT being able to sit down on the mall floor.

You suck. Plain and simple.

And I know that people might think that I'm being sexist..."How do you know it's a guy?" Because there were only men around when it was taken. Now back to my letter:

Dear A-hole,

You "found" my phone and decided to keep it. You're a jerk.

I'm not bothered by the fact that my phone is gone; it's a material thing, they can always be replaced. What I'm mad about is the fact that you have a part of me with you and it's creepy. Plain and simple.

I have pictures, phone number and emails from friends and family. Now you're treating my phone like a f@#$-ing toy. I logged into my email yesterday only to find that YOU had erased all my emails tracing back to June 25th. Fortunately, they were still in the trash and could be recovered.

When you do some a-holish like you just did, you don't think. I had to change my password on a lot of stuff. I cancelled the F@#$-ing thing, it's not like you can set it up yourself. I reported it stolen. I guess you have a new ipod. Big whoop. Till you buy a cable to hook it up and clear it, I hope you enjoy listening to Boston and The Shins. Dick.

-Cristela

I feel so disgusted with this person. Who does that? Why are people so dishonest nowadays? My boyfriend found an ipod on the sidewalk near the apartment and decided to put up a sign telling people he had found it because he felt bad for that person. "That sucks; they probably think this is gone forever." Within a day, he got a call from the girl that had dropped it. He gave it back to her and she was sooo thankful. It made me realize what a good guy he is. I mean, it seems that nowadays, no one is willing to do that. But really, that's what life is all about. I believe in karma...and that my friends, is something you cannot steal.

P.S. I tried getting a new phone yesterday and waited in line for hours...and ended up NOT getting a phone because the line was sooo long. And the manager that the Apple store at the Sherman Oaks mall was a b i t c h.

I've read two separate stories about people selling their lives on Ebay. One was a man selling his worldly possessions and life in Australia (friends included) and the other is a woman looking for love and auctioning off her heart and house on the web.

Am I the only one that thinks this is stupid? Actually, stupid might not describe it. I just don't get it. Who would want to do that ON PURPOSE? I see what my life is like...I'm a comedian which I always think is a cool job (am I wrong?). I'm overall very happy with my life...but I wouldn't contemplate (<--big word) selling my life on Ebay. Can you imagine how crappy you would be if you put your life up for sale and it sold for very little? I don't need people telling me that my life is worth a hundred bucks.

And second of all, who the hell are these people that are placing bids. I go on Ebay and look for record players, Beatles memorabilia, old movie posters...I would never think of typing the word "life" on the search button. WHO DOES THAT? Who logs into the site and thinks: I wonder if anyone out there wants to sell their life? Been looking for one of those....

It's just crazy to me. I already have self-esteem issues (boo hoo, right? who doesn't?). I don't need Ebay telling me, "Woah, you think your life is worth nothing? Well, our bidders agree! Complete strangers have agreed that you're life is worth less than a signed Beatles poster for Hard Day's Night. Give up."

Ok...so I'm a big tomboy. I love video games. There was a break there that I stopped playing them but I had to face the facts that while I have the body of a 29 year-old woman, I have the mind of a 15 year-old boy. Coming back to video games was great. They were very welcoming. I have a PS2 (I know, I need to upgrade) a Wii (that Mencia gave me as a present last tour) and my Nintendo DS.

But before I get to my L O V E of video games now, we must travel back into my childhood. My first system ever was the Atari 7800. You know, the one that came with Pole Position II included. Oh man, I used to love that system. They had this game called Astroblast (<--check this video, it's hilarious) that I played a lot (when I wasn't too busy Pole Positioning). I also had an E.T. game that I think was recently named one of the "worst video games of all time".

I moved on to Nintendo (Super Mario nut here! and Metal Gear), then Sega (Sonic the Hedgehog anyone?) and pretty much stopped after that....for about a decade. Now I find myself back into video games and I have to say: I HATE MYSELF FOR HAVING WASTED SO MUCH TIME AWAY FROM THEM!

I just bought the latest installment Guitar Hero for my red Nintendo DS. It's called Guitar Hero On Tour but I think it should be called Awesome Guitar Hero Gets Even More Awesomer. I am in video game heaven. Just the fact that technology has gotten to this point where I can play Guitar Hero on my DS is amazing.

The game comes with a grip handle that has the four keys you will be using, along with a stylus guitar pick. You may say, "A stylus guitar pick? Surely that HAS TO BE the BEST feature of the game?" Um no, it isn't. What I LOVE about this game is that (and the following is for Guitar Hero aficionados) unlike other Guitar Hero games, when you have the Star Power ready, you can set it off by voice activation. Once you've gotten the juice you need, you yell "ROCK OUT" and the Nintendo DS mic picks it up and you start shredding.

In my opinion, this alone is effin' awesome. Dude, you guys have to get this game. Oh and by the way, you always know when I'm excited because I start calling people "dude". Guitar Hero on Tour...what took you so long to get into my life?!

P.S. If you're confused about how this game works, check this video and it'll guide you through the game.

I love playing video games, really I do. I'm hooked on my Wii. I'm the kind of person that starts thinking they're pros at the games though. Like I started playing golf, right? Well, now I think I'm a real golfer.

I haven't played Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City yet. I feel like it might be too much for me. I like cutesy games like Super Mario Bros. and this feels like GTA is more like a commitment. I don't think I'm ready for it.

So here's the thing: I was thumbing through my virtual newspaper and found an interesting story about Sandra Day O'Connor. Ok, so lots of you are wondering, "And she would be?" Totally ok. She's someone that not everyone knows about (even though they should). She was the first FEMALE US Supreme Court justice. I have to admit, when I was younger, I had no clue who she was. I always seemed to confuse her with Susan Dey (L.A. Law anyone? Partridge Family?). I kept thinking, "The girl with the tambourine is now on the US Super Court?" When I realized my mistake, I felt like a moron.

So anyway, back to Sinead Day O'Conner (I know it's the wrong name but I like that), "Sandy" has unveiled a new video game she was involved with called: Our Courts. The video game will teach children how courts work.

First of all, I think the name needs more oomph. Something like "Death-Ray Court", "Courting DEADLY Justice".

Second of all, it needs a cute character...like a hedgehog...a plumber that never fixes anything...maybe a pikachu...something.

Third of all, it needs to be a lot more entertaining. Period.

O'Connor stated: "If we can capture just a little bit of that time to get them thinking about government and civic engagement rather than playing shoot-'em-up video games, that's a huge step in the right direction."

That's so true...but unless you can trick the kids into WANTING to play this game, I'm not sure if it's going to work. Take for example, one of my favorite TV shows, Law and Order (any of them). I learn about simple things of the law because I'm tricked into it with dramatic situations. I don't even know I'm learning. Now I know that the next time I get arrested, I "lawyer up"...THANKS FOR THE LESSON LAW AND ORDER!

So anyway, this is the world's dullest video game. Don't worry, you won't have to camp in line at a local GameStop...this one will be available FREE online...jeez, I wonder why?

Two words for you: Steve Jobs.

When I was younger, I used to watch Nickelodeon ALL THE TIME. Great shows back then. One of them was Mr. Wizard. Loved it. He used to do all these experiments with random kids that would go visit him all the time at his "house".

I think I can easily say that our youth now has its own wizard guru in Steve Jobs.

I'm a big big big supporter of Apple products. My boyfriend sounds like a commercial for them with his love for Apple. We both got the iPhones the first day they were available. He waited in line for them at the Brea Mall I believe. He paid a million dollars for both of them. Ok, not that much but still, they were pricey.

Walking with the Iphone during that time was like having a trophy wife. Everywhere I went was a person that would gawk at this piece of "Star Trek" technology next to my ear. I loved it. I remember thinking: Oh man, it can't get any better than this. That is when I'd forgotten that I was talking about technology and with any technology, it always improves, usually within 6 months. Well, it took a little longer but it was soooo well worth the wait.

Steve Jobs, donned in his typical "beatnik" attire (all black, like a mime with no make-up) unveils his new iPhone today that has a new feature that will get you into heaven.

Ok, not really, but man, I wouldn't be surprised. The new iPhone comes with features for everyone. I was reading that it's coming with parental controls, GPS software, a scientific calculator, a wine bottle opener, and tire jack. What more can you want? It's also coming with a lower price, starting at $199 which makes it more accesible to everyone.

Geeks like me, unite and count the days till the New iPhone...July 11th, HERE WE COME!

I, Cristela, love SUVs. It's my favorite Law and Order. Hmm...I think I'm wrong. Let me check. Hmm...ok...uh, let me start over...

I hate SUVs. I compare them to a bully on a playground. Everytime I see them driving down the street I wonder: is my little car safe? I'm a girl. I drive a little car...it's a Mazda 3. I like little cars. One of my favorite cars that I ever drove was a Ford Focus. I like basic cars. I don't see the flash in them. I just want to drive from A to B with a dependable car.

SOME PEOPLE LOVE SUVs and drive their gas-guzzlers with pride. Well gas-guzzlers, suck up the fun while it lasts because after reading this story, your days might be numbered.

Part of the article reads:

The Chicago Tribune reports, "General Motors announced a bold attempt Tuesday to wean itself from a dependency on large SUVs…declaring that gasoline prices won't retreat and the company must sell more small cars, some battery powered." The automaker is closing four plants that make the large vehicles, and CEO Rick Wagoner has "said the future of the company's Hummer franchise is in review, with an overhaul of the military-style vehicle lineup or a complete or partial sale of the division possible."

Oh damn, but if that happens, how are we going to know what American is better than the other one? Are we going to have to start wearing t-shirts with our checking account balance on them? Because I'm all for being taken down a notch. I deserve it, don't I HUMMER drivers?

You can see what stand I'm taking huh? I guess I shouldn't be so mean. I actually feel really bad for the soccer moms. What are they going to do now? NO!!!!! My prayers are with you...

I know, I sound like a hippie. Mencia talked about people that drive Prius and how they were wusses but really, I disagree with that idea (oooh, disagree with Mencia on a Mind of Mencia blog? How dare I?). I'm very pro-green and frankly, this news story makes me smile...and hum...I guess that makes me a HUMMER. Whoops, too soon?

In a world where good and evil collide, one must battle to see who will come out on top.  Watch out Shell, Texaco and Chevron stations everywhere.  You are going to have a new enemy in 2010.  I'm letting you know now so that you can prepare your plan of attack.  Who's your new enemy? This guy right here.

That's right, VW is introducing a car that will get about 230 miles a gallon.  Now we can all plan those cross-country road trips we've been planning.  Except there's a catch.  You can't take anything with you because the car is tiny and you can only bring ONE other person along for the ride...and they'll have to sit behind you because that's where the other seat is.  But on the up side, you can pretend that you're in the movie Top Gun starring a pre-couch-hopping Tom Cruise.

But this isn't the only kind of car that will be in the market.  There's also one called the Aptera.  This bad boy is expected to get nearly 300 miles a gallon.  It looks like something out of the Jetsons, which frankly, frightens the hell out of me.  I know that a lot of people might be thinking, "But the Jetsons are cool, I'd love to live in a world like that."  Not me, no thank you.  I'm afraid of heights. All the buildings in the Jetsons appeared to be held up in air by magic.  The Jetsons don't live in a world that's friendly to acrophobia.

But back to the cars, who knows...maybe this is the wave of the future.  With cars that get 2 to 3 hundred miles a gallon, I'm glad that people are trying to make our gallons of gas last longer because let's face it, at the rate we're going, when these cars make their debut, gas MIGHT actually COST 200 dollars a gallon.