Evening everyone!
It's been a while since my last post, but I'm glad to give ya'll a piece of my thoughts yet again. I just came back home from college yesterday night, which was an adventure in itself, and now I'm just chillin' reading up on some celebrity news on different websites to keep myself updated for the radio show in January.
So as I am looking at one particular website, Sohh.com, I came across an article about Nelly and Ashanti. Nelly and Ashanti aren't "officially" a couple, but Nelly would like to marry her some day. One of the aspects of a relationship that Nelly touched on was how important it is to be friends before being romantically involved with someone. Now, there's nothing wrong with being friends first. However, since many people aren't friends before they are an item, what are those people suppose to do to make a relationship last besides having great sex?
No offense, but I'm sick of couples saying "we were friends first that's why things worked out so well...." when people ask them how they make their relationship work. They could at least be a little more creative with it. To all the couple's who were 'privelged' to be friends first, be a little more original with your responses when someone asks you about your relationship, or don't say anything at all. Besides, many people have said that dating a friend was a mistake! Why? Because being romantically involved either ruined their friendship, or made their relationship boring. So.... once again, how are the people who aren't friend's first suppose to make a relationship work......
Anyone..... Anyone.... (cricket) (cricket)
Well, I'm done ranting. Time to figure out what movie to watch for the night. Feel free to comment or email me.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
O-M-G!!!!!!
O-M-G!!!!!
Listening to the conversation outside of my window is making me YEARN for college.
Some women, who is either joking or dead serious, claims to be some guy's 'ho. The guy continues to call her a 'hoe, and she proudly proclaims that she has pride in her pussy.... -_- Really??? She looks like she could be someone's mother, auntie, and nowadays, grandma. Smh. Terrible.
Last night some woman was yelling at her child, like the kid was some random dude on the street. "MUTHERFUCKER GO UPSTAIRS."
"MUTHERFUCKER STOP FUCKIN' CRYING"
"UUHHHH YOU GET ON MY FUCKIN' NERVES MAN"
"THE BABY ACTS BETTER THAN YOU, STOP FUCKIN' CRYING"
Mind you, the little boy is FIVE YEARS OLD!!!!! This is how parents lose their kids, and kids end up with emotional/behavioral issues. CPS anyone?
Besides the neighborhood bullshit, I'm just ready to get the hell outta here. Lol. Although I'm going to miss my mom's cooking and hanging out with my friends, there are a few things I'm DEFINITELY not gonna miss.
The list keeps going on and on, but ya'll catch my drift. I know there are some things I didn't mention so feel free to drop a comment about what you won't miss about home, or what you didn't miss about home when you were in college. or hell, just leave a comment. Lol
Well, it's getting late and The Real World is about to come on, so as always...
Until my next post, Be blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Listening to the conversation outside of my window is making me YEARN for college.
Some women, who is either joking or dead serious, claims to be some guy's 'ho. The guy continues to call her a 'hoe, and she proudly proclaims that she has pride in her pussy.... -_- Really??? She looks like she could be someone's mother, auntie, and nowadays, grandma. Smh. Terrible.
Last night some woman was yelling at her child, like the kid was some random dude on the street. "MUTHERFUCKER GO UPSTAIRS."
"MUTHERFUCKER STOP FUCKIN' CRYING"
"UUHHHH YOU GET ON MY FUCKIN' NERVES MAN"
"THE BABY ACTS BETTER THAN YOU, STOP FUCKIN' CRYING"
Mind you, the little boy is FIVE YEARS OLD!!!!! This is how parents lose their kids, and kids end up with emotional/behavioral issues. CPS anyone?
Besides the neighborhood bullshit, I'm just ready to get the hell outta here. Lol. Although I'm going to miss my mom's cooking and hanging out with my friends, there are a few things I'm DEFINITELY not gonna miss.
- Having my mother or grandmother waking me up in the morning. (I'm 18, I think I am old enough to know when to wake up or use an alarm clock.)
- People yelling, screaming, and talking loud outside at ALL HOURS OF THE DAY AND NIGHT!!!! (Like they are doing RIGHT NOW -_-)
- Being my parents personal slave. ('Nuff said)
- Seeing the same people on the corner all the time!! (Do they have homes??!!)
- Being in the Ville!
- Being at my high school!!!
- Paying $11.50 for a movie when it's $7 in my college town.
- Paying $8 or more for the Chinese Restaurant to deliver when they'll deliver for $5 for my college!
- Paying about $10.00 or more on laundry when it's FREE @ college. (Well, it's included in the tuition)
- Telling my parents where I'm going, who I'm with, what I'm doing, and what time I'll be home. (-_-)
- Having men, who are old enough to be my daddy, stare at me like I'm a piece of lemon cake.
- Being at home doing nothing.
The list keeps going on and on, but ya'll catch my drift. I know there are some things I didn't mention so feel free to drop a comment about what you won't miss about home, or what you didn't miss about home when you were in college. or hell, just leave a comment. Lol
Well, it's getting late and The Real World is about to come on, so as always...
Until my next post, Be blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Soundtrack of My Life
Good evening bloggers!!!
Recently, I've been listening to the radio more often. I'm studying up on what makes a good radio show so I can hopefully one day become a radio personality, among other things. Plus, that's my only source of entertainment at work other than my coworkers occasionally bantering back and forth. After listening to various radio shows for about 2 weeks straight I just have one question.....
Why is it that everybody and they mama wanna make a break up song when you and your significant other broke up or have recently broken up? Or better yet, why do old break up songs just so happen to play on the radio a little more often than normal after a break up? I don't understand it. It's like some magical music fairy flutters in and out of the lives of fans, then reports it to artists so they can make a song out of it. Give me a break!
And what makes it worse is that each song has a specific memory attached to it. You got the songs that remind you of the good times you and your ex had, the songs that remind you of why ya'll broke up in the first place, the songs you can picture him dedicating to you (good, bad, or indifferent), and the songs that help you heal when everything is said and done. It's as if suddenly the radio, or rather songs on the radio, become the soundtrack of your life. Coincidence? HA! I think not. -_-
I don't know about ya'll, but here's the current soundtrack of my life: (not in any particular order):
Whether we all realize it or not, music can effect, inspire, and change people's lives. You don't know who's life you can help by adding songs to this list. Someone might read this post, download a song, and finally feel understood; finally feel like the pain or struggle they are going through isn't too much to bear.
Now, I know this might sound a little extreme, but you never know what's going on behind a person's smile, or in this case, email address/blog alias.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
These pictures are courtesy of http://www.merryswankster.com/images/DJ%20Turntables.jpg and http://lifesessions.com/wallpaper_free_desktop/desktop_images/phonograph_dj_1024.jpg
Why is it that everybody and they mama wanna make a break up song when you and your significant other broke up or have recently broken up? Or better yet, why do old break up songs just so happen to play on the radio a little more often than normal after a break up? I don't understand it. It's like some magical music fairy flutters in and out of the lives of fans, then reports it to artists so they can make a song out of it. Give me a break!
And what makes it worse is that each song has a specific memory attached to it. You got the songs that remind you of the good times you and your ex had, the songs that remind you of why ya'll broke up in the first place, the songs you can picture him dedicating to you (good, bad, or indifferent), and the songs that help you heal when everything is said and done. It's as if suddenly the radio, or rather songs on the radio, become the soundtrack of your life. Coincidence? HA! I think not. -_-
- Fantasia- Bittersweet
- Trey Songz- Can't Be Friends
- Marques Houston- Circles
- Chrisette Michele- Be Ok
- Chrisette Michele- Porcelain Doll
- Eminem Feat. Rhianna- Love the Way You Lie
- Chris Brown- Deuces
- Maguel feat. J Cole: All I Want Is You
- Fantasia- Ain't Gone Beg
- Fantasia- Free Yourself
- Fantasia- Got Me Waiting
- Trey Songz- Hatin' Love
- Kelly Clarkson- Since You Been Gone
- NeYo- Part of the List
- NeYo- So You Can Cry
- Tamia- Me
- Ciara- So Hard
- LL Cool J feat. Jennifer Lopez- All I Have
- TLC- No Scrubs
- Amerie- More than Love
- Amerie- Why R U
- Trey Songz- Neighbor's Know My Name
- Beyonce- Halo
- Jordin Sparks- Battlefield
- Nicki Minaj- Good Love
- Mary J. Blidge- Not Goin' Cry
- Faith Evans- You Used to Love Me
- Michael Jackson- Man in the Mirror
Whether we all realize it or not, music can effect, inspire, and change people's lives. You don't know who's life you can help by adding songs to this list. Someone might read this post, download a song, and finally feel understood; finally feel like the pain or struggle they are going through isn't too much to bear.
Now, I know this might sound a little extreme, but you never know what's going on behind a person's smile, or in this case, email address/blog alias.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
These pictures are courtesy of http://www.merryswankster.com/images/DJ%20Turntables.jpg and http://lifesessions.com/wallpaper_free_desktop/desktop_images/phonograph_dj_1024.jpg
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Highlight of My Day
Afternoon bloggers,
So, I'm @ work right, and my boss asked me to edit some papers for him. After I completed said task, I decided to browse twitter, even though I really don't see the point in twitter. The trending topic was #irememberwhen. As I read the responses, one post caught my attention, and had me crackin' up like I was at home watchin' Martin instead of in an office doing paperwork. This guy wrote
Although this is wrong on SOOO many different levels, it does have some truth to it. Plus it's funny as hell! LMAO (Sigh) It's a sad day when a comment on twitter is the highlight of my day. Smh. Bordem is a deadly sin. I can't wait to go back to college.
Well, just wanted to share that with you. If you have your own highlight of the day and would like to share, feel free to drop a comment.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other. :-D
So, I'm @ work right, and my boss asked me to edit some papers for him. After I completed said task, I decided to browse twitter, even though I really don't see the point in twitter. The trending topic was #irememberwhen. As I read the responses, one post caught my attention, and had me crackin' up like I was at home watchin' Martin instead of in an office doing paperwork. This guy wrote
#irememberwhen I could call a girl precious without insulting her.LMFAO!!!! Who writes stuff like that?!
Although this is wrong on SOOO many different levels, it does have some truth to it. Plus it's funny as hell! LMAO (Sigh) It's a sad day when a comment on twitter is the highlight of my day. Smh. Bordem is a deadly sin. I can't wait to go back to college.
Well, just wanted to share that with you. If you have your own highlight of the day and would like to share, feel free to drop a comment.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other. :-D
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Back with a JUMP OFF!!!!
Hey everyone,
Sorry for my inconsistent posts. I just got back from college not too long ago, (gotta go back August 26 :-D) and my Internet has been meessing up at home, so if and when I get a chance to post an entry, it'll probably be from work, which is where I'm currently at right now. Lol
Since no one had anything for me to do at work, I decided to check out VIBE magazine's website. I came across an article about Laurence Fishburne's daughter, Montana Fishburne. (Just in case y'all haven't heard, Miss Fishburne has a sex tape out.{GASP!!}) If you're interested in checking it out, she goes under the porn alias Chippy D. Everyone is talking about it, so I thought it would be nice to get her perspective. Needless to say, I thought wrong. When I read her comments about the tape, my heart sank.
According to VIBE's article, she is following in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian. (-_-) She saw how Kardashian's sex tape brought her fame and success, so she hopes this sex tape can do the same for her. (SMH) I guess she hasn't recently reviewed the success of her father, Lawerence Fishburne. Either that, or she just doesn't care.
I realize that everyone has to spread their wings to fly, and find their own way in life, but damn, does she have to idolize Kim Kardashian in that respect? Montana is a prime example of what idolizing these video vixens, or JUMP OFF's can do to the young ladies and little girls in society. Where are the power house female MC's, actresses, or hell even neighbor mentors that females, such as Montana,can look up to? Better yet, why haven't these females taken advantage of the programs out there that are designed for female empowerment? (SIGH)
I guess everyone has to learn at their own expense. I mean, look at Karrine Steffans, aka Superhead. She started out as a jump off. She messed around with celebs left and right, lived out of her car with her son, and popped drugs like pills, as if she needed Avil. But now she's a couple's instructor and a best selling author of 3 books. (Ain't God good?) Hopefully, Montana can make the same transformation as Steffans, or at least get the fame she so desires, because quite frankly, success is more than just producing a sex tape.Then again, success is in the eye of the beholder. If things don't go as planned, hopefully it'll be a lesson learned. Regardless of the former or the latter, no matter what happens in her future she will always be reminded of her past, and that's something she will never be able to change. For more info about Karrine Steffans and/or Montana Fishburne, check out the websites below.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
http://www.vibe.com/posts/daughter-laurence-fishbourne-makes-sex-tape-acting-debut
http://www.vibe.com/posts/vibe-sneak-peak-karrine-steffans-life-after
These photos are courtesy of http://live.drjays.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/smh-montana-fishburne1.jpg and http://cdn.theurbandaily.com/files/2009/07/karrine-steffans.jpg
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Sorry I haven't been writing
Sorry I haven't been writing lately. A lot has been going on... I don't know if y'all care or not, but I will be writing again soon. Please continue to support me and I will continue to do the same for you. Love you all and PLEASE remember to love yourselves. It may be difficult, but once you do it will be very useful and valuable. If you love yourself already, you know or will know what I am talking about. If you don't, link up with someone who does so they can help you. Please note that whether you have someone to help you along the way or not, you have to be willing to do the necessary work it takes to love yourself. It is not an easy thing to accomplish. Make sure you have the determination, spiritual guidence/connection, and supportive positive people to help you along the way. And please don't give up on yourself when things get tough. That's where God (or any God you worship) and those positive supportive people come in. Lean on them if need be. Just be ready at any moment to stand on your own two feet. It will make you stronger in the end.
Until my next post, Peace and Blessings to you all and make sure your LEGACY is like no other. :-D
Until my next post, Peace and Blessings to you all and make sure your LEGACY is like no other. :-D
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Quotes for the Week
Sometimes God will give you a sign, other times He'll smack you across the face with a billboard.
It takes courage to love yourself.
It takes strength to love yourself more than someone else.
Taking a risk is like trying on high heels for the first time. At first, you're terrified, then after a while you'll get used to it. Eventually you'll look back and realize that it wasn't as bad as you anticipated.
Try to mull over at least one of these quotes throughout the week. Who knows when you'll need them...?
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
It takes courage to love yourself.
It takes strength to love yourself more than someone else.
Taking a risk is like trying on high heels for the first time. At first, you're terrified, then after a while you'll get used to it. Eventually you'll look back and realize that it wasn't as bad as you anticipated.
Try to mull over at least one of these quotes throughout the week. Who knows when you'll need them...?
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Been Gone For A Minute...
First and foremost, I would like to say rest in peace to the lovely Lena Horne. She was in her 90's and still looked fly. Talk about a GIF, (Grandma I'd F***) If I were a guy that is... That's meant to be a compliment so please do not send me hate comments. Thanks :-D
Sorry I've been a little M.I.A. I just don't feel like doing anything anymore. I don't check my emails, barely go on facebook, and barely want to attend my extra curricular activities. (Sigh) I'm just done. People say it's senior-itous, but it doesn't feel like it. Senior-itous is when you don't want to do any school work. I'm doing my school work. I just don't really feel like doing anything else. I don't feel like going to church or attending meetings for different clubs. I'm just over it. My school counselor said I'm in a valley right now but I will reach a hill again soon. I just hope it's soon because I've been venturing this valley for about a week now.
Right now I'm in my Career and Financial Management class. Just finished a test, so I decided relieve some stress. But that's not going to last too long since the AP English Language test is bright and early tomorrow morning. The last AP test I took, AP Government and Politics, was hilarious. The multiple choice section went well, but as soon as we got to the 4 essays, people started to wave the white flag. "Thug Life", "AP SUX", and "HI" were some of the few responses to the essay questions. Let's see what creative responses will flourish tomorrow. :-)
Well, the period is almost over so I guess this is good-bye for now.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Sorry I've been a little M.I.A. I just don't feel like doing anything anymore. I don't check my emails, barely go on facebook, and barely want to attend my extra curricular activities. (Sigh) I'm just done. People say it's senior-itous, but it doesn't feel like it. Senior-itous is when you don't want to do any school work. I'm doing my school work. I just don't really feel like doing anything else. I don't feel like going to church or attending meetings for different clubs. I'm just over it. My school counselor said I'm in a valley right now but I will reach a hill again soon. I just hope it's soon because I've been venturing this valley for about a week now.
Right now I'm in my Career and Financial Management class. Just finished a test, so I decided relieve some stress. But that's not going to last too long since the AP English Language test is bright and early tomorrow morning. The last AP test I took, AP Government and Politics, was hilarious. The multiple choice section went well, but as soon as we got to the 4 essays, people started to wave the white flag. "Thug Life", "AP SUX", and "HI" were some of the few responses to the essay questions. Let's see what creative responses will flourish tomorrow. :-)
Well, the period is almost over so I guess this is good-bye for now.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Relationships: A Mirror Of A Person's Self Esteem
Relationships can be a mirror of a person's self esteem. Seems a little weird right? But think about it, when a person is in a relationship they put up with certain things and are intolerable of other things. For example, a girl may put up with a guy belching out loud and playing video games all day long. But as soon as he calls her a bitch or says he has feelings for another female, she's gone like a teenage boy who just found out his girlfriend's pregnant. Besides, who wants to be with a male who is disrespectful and not fully committed? OR a guy might put up with a girl who has musty feet and crooked teeth. But as soon as she gets overemotional or "too" jealous, he's gone just as fast (if not faster) than the female I previously mentioned. But can you really blame him? I mean, who really wants to be with an emotional and insecure female? There are also some people who put up with their significant other's hitting them, cheating on them, emotionally abusing them, and even sexually abusing them. Why? Is it because they feel like that's all they are good for? That that's all their worth? Or is it because they have low self esteem and believe that no one else would want them? I guess it depends on the individual.
Now, I understand that relationships are about give and take. Both persons are responsible for the care of the other person's feelings and have to do their part in making a relationship work. This includes sacrificing, biting of the tongue, and letting certain things slide. However; if a person tends to let too many things slide and sacrifices WAY more than the other person, it sometimes makes a person wonder why they are letting so many things slide, why they are sacrificing so much more than the other person, and why they are putting up with abuse. Is it to fill a void or an insecurity, or is it because they feel like they can't do any better?
Now don't get me wrong, relationships can be a beautiful thing. But unhealthy ones can be life threatening. Not just physically, but also emotionally. It's best to end an unhealthy relationship ASAP! Failure or Success of doing so is just another meter of how high or low your self esteem is. If something isn't working out, why hold on to it? If you're iPod dropped in a puddle and died would you keep it? NO! You would throw that one away and buy a brand new model. It's the same thing with relationships. When one doesn't work, get rid of it. Eventually you'll find another one of better quality. However; if you still want to make an unhealthy relationship work, talk to your partner about boundaries, communication methods, and ways to handle conflict that you both can agree on. When a watch is broken you don't immediately throw it away. You take it to a shop to see if it can be fixed. So before you are quick to throw in the towel in a relationship, see if it's mendable and can still make both you and your partner happy.
So before you think you are better than the 'losers' out there, who can't seem to live without a boyfriend or girlfriend, think about your past relationships. Were you always self righteous and confident? Or did your Oprah/Hill Harper alter ego run to the nearest exist? Take a minute to think about that.
Once you've answered these questions, take the necessary steps to do something about it. Better yourself, change, or accept who you are. (Btw, accepting who are you doesn't have to be a bad thing.) You can write in your journal to organize your thoughts and let out emotions. You can talk to a therapist, psychologist, or your local pastor. You can read self help books or just give yourself some 'YOU' time to figure out exactly what you need and who you are. Sometimes we look to other people for answers when the answers are really within us. We just need to build up confidence to trust our instincts.
Now don't get me wrong. I am not trying to bash or insult anyone. I don't think I know everything and I'm not trying to tell anyone how to live their life. I struggle with many of the things I wrote about, so this is my way of helping others and showing people that they are not alone.
Well, I'm going to go to bed now. Hope I helped somebody or at least made someone think. Feel free to drop a comment or an email me. Night Night bloggers!
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
*This image was taken from Http://titilope.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/blacklove.jpg*
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
"Corrective Rape"
Good evening fellow bloggers and bloggets.
Got a letter from UArts today. They were concerned that I didn't contact them when I got my acceptance letter so they would like me to let them know if I will be attending their school in the fall. Since I'm not sure yet, I don't know when they will get my response. Probably never. Lol
On a more serious note, I am doing an 8 to 10 page research paper about same-sex marriage. My 2 page introduction is due tomorrow so I decided to do some research. I found this website called http://gayrights.change.org/and saw a disturbing article. It was about a South African guy who "correctively raped" his lesbian friend to turn her straight. What kind of shit is that? This is one of the many reasons why girls turn gay. If someone wants to be gay, lesbian, bi, or straight that is their choice. LEAVE THEM BE!!!! The sad part about it is that this happens often! But no one really talks about it! If it wasn't for this article, I probably would've never known about this issue. I encourage you all to please read this article and spread the word because hate crimes have to stop! An opinion is an opinion. However, once you put you're opinion into action, things can either get better, get worse, or get ugly. Make sure your actions are positive.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Got a letter from UArts today. They were concerned that I didn't contact them when I got my acceptance letter so they would like me to let them know if I will be attending their school in the fall. Since I'm not sure yet, I don't know when they will get my response. Probably never. Lol
On a more serious note, I am doing an 8 to 10 page research paper about same-sex marriage. My 2 page introduction is due tomorrow so I decided to do some research. I found this website called http://gayrights.change.org/and saw a disturbing article. It was about a South African guy who "correctively raped" his lesbian friend to turn her straight. What kind of shit is that? This is one of the many reasons why girls turn gay. If someone wants to be gay, lesbian, bi, or straight that is their choice. LEAVE THEM BE!!!! The sad part about it is that this happens often! But no one really talks about it! If it wasn't for this article, I probably would've never known about this issue. I encourage you all to please read this article and spread the word because hate crimes have to stop! An opinion is an opinion. However, once you put you're opinion into action, things can either get better, get worse, or get ugly. Make sure your actions are positive.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
15 Minute Challenge
Good Evening Bloggers!!!!
Sorry I've been MIA, yet again, but like I said before, I promise I will do better.
On Friday I didn't receive any mail. However; on Friday I was blessed to be a part of one of my local elementary school's Dress For Success Luncheon. One of my mentors, Charleen, is a teacher at the school and asked me to help her out since I was out of school for the rest of the week. I didn't even hesitate because after everything she and my other mentors have done for me, I have to give back. It was so cute. The guys were suits or a shirt and tie. The girls had on skirts and dresses. The guys had to pull out the chairs for the girls so they could sit. I almost cried because really, who do ya'll know that teaches their child to do this for a girl? NOBODY! Anyway, the food was delicious. So much soul food you could feel it in your soul; just the way I like it! :-D
Saturday I received my financial aid package from UArts. Since most likely I'm not going there, I guess it doesn't really matter how much they are giving me. I also attended the NAACP ACT-SO Competition. I sang Yolanda Adams, Open Up My Heart accapella and I did an original poem called Caught in Between. I will find out if I placed next Saturday so keep your fingers crossed.
Today was an interesting day. What happened today proves that you cannot have good shit in the hood. I went to the laundrymat around 11:45 am. Everything is fine and dandy. No arguments, no fighting. Just your normal chaotic day at the laundry matt, since there were only 4 laundry carts. Why you are there only 4 laundry carts you ask? Because some of the local residents steal the carts!!! The carts that people's dirty and clean laundry have been in! Anyway, that's not what happened today. What had happened was, around 2:15 the fire department comes storming in the laundry matt and tells everyone that they are shutting down the driers. Now me being unaware of their reason asked, "how are we suppose to dry our clothes"? This smartass fireman tells me that people's lives are more important than your clothes. The driers are causing carbon monoxide to circulate within the upstairs apartments so we have to shut them down." Now although the fireman was right, how was 'I' suppose to know that was the case? I am not a mind reader nor a resident in that particular building. I mean, seriously, cut me some slack! Thank God I finished my clothes in time because I would have been royally PISSED if I couldn't finish washing my clothes. I felt sorry for people who had 33 minutes to go. Smh! My question is, "why wasn't there an inspection prior to this incident?" I mean, carbon monoxide doesn't just come out of someone's ass. Something has to cause it. There should have been a routine inspection at least once a month, every 2 months, every 3 months, 4 months, etc. If people who have business' in the 'hood took more pride in their establishment and the safety of the local residence, maybe this wouldn't have happened. But hey, you never know.
I also went to a service at my church, where I had to do a poem called Prisoner and I just started my TAP application. Tap is a Tuition Assistance Program for NYS residents. OMG I FUCKKING HATE THAT APPLICATION!!! It was so FUCKING complicated. I hate this fucking college process!!!!! People have assured me that it will get easier as the years go by but it's fucking difficult right now! EERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! I hate this shit! Everything is piling up right now. AP Tests are around the corner, I have quarterly exams when my school gets back in session, I have a term paper due in 2 weeks, I have to make sure I finish TAP by May 15, I have to make a final decision about the college I am attending May 1, and I have to keep track of scholarship applications and deadlines. WTF!! I'm so annoyed and stressed out I don't even feel like checking my e-mail half the time or going on FB. I just don't have to energy. All I want to do is go to sleep and not have to worry about shit! But, life isn't like that. So I have to face reality and go on with daily life. -_- (Sigh) Smh.
Well, tomorrow I have to run a few errands, start my introduction for my term paper, review for tests/AP's, and hopefully find some me time.
Bloggers, in the mist of your chaotic life, do you ever find any 'me' time? Not time to catch up on work but time to just do what you want to do? Whether it's watching TV, reading a book, writing a story, reading a magazine, exercising, going out to eat and hang out with your friends you should always find some 'me' time. I once read in a book that everyone should have at least 15 minutes of 'me' time. 15 minutes! It doesn't matter what you do in that time frame as long as you do something you want to do. I challenge everyone to take at least 15 minutes out of their day to do something they want to do for ONE WEEK!!! You can leave me comments everyday to keep record of what you did or you can write it down in a personal journal and tell me about it after a week. Although this challenge isn't mandatory, I encourage you all to give it a shot.
Well, I'm kinda sleep. Night Night bloggers.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Sorry I've been MIA, yet again, but like I said before, I promise I will do better.
On Friday I didn't receive any mail. However; on Friday I was blessed to be a part of one of my local elementary school's Dress For Success Luncheon. One of my mentors, Charleen, is a teacher at the school and asked me to help her out since I was out of school for the rest of the week. I didn't even hesitate because after everything she and my other mentors have done for me, I have to give back. It was so cute. The guys were suits or a shirt and tie. The girls had on skirts and dresses. The guys had to pull out the chairs for the girls so they could sit. I almost cried because really, who do ya'll know that teaches their child to do this for a girl? NOBODY! Anyway, the food was delicious. So much soul food you could feel it in your soul; just the way I like it! :-D
Saturday I received my financial aid package from UArts. Since most likely I'm not going there, I guess it doesn't really matter how much they are giving me. I also attended the NAACP ACT-SO Competition. I sang Yolanda Adams, Open Up My Heart accapella and I did an original poem called Caught in Between. I will find out if I placed next Saturday so keep your fingers crossed.
Today was an interesting day. What happened today proves that you cannot have good shit in the hood. I went to the laundrymat around 11:45 am. Everything is fine and dandy. No arguments, no fighting. Just your normal chaotic day at the laundry matt, since there were only 4 laundry carts. Why you are there only 4 laundry carts you ask? Because some of the local residents steal the carts!!! The carts that people's dirty and clean laundry have been in! Anyway, that's not what happened today. What had happened was, around 2:15 the fire department comes storming in the laundry matt and tells everyone that they are shutting down the driers. Now me being unaware of their reason asked, "how are we suppose to dry our clothes"? This smartass fireman tells me that people's lives are more important than your clothes. The driers are causing carbon monoxide to circulate within the upstairs apartments so we have to shut them down." Now although the fireman was right, how was 'I' suppose to know that was the case? I am not a mind reader nor a resident in that particular building. I mean, seriously, cut me some slack! Thank God I finished my clothes in time because I would have been royally PISSED if I couldn't finish washing my clothes. I felt sorry for people who had 33 minutes to go. Smh! My question is, "why wasn't there an inspection prior to this incident?" I mean, carbon monoxide doesn't just come out of someone's ass. Something has to cause it. There should have been a routine inspection at least once a month, every 2 months, every 3 months, 4 months, etc. If people who have business' in the 'hood took more pride in their establishment and the safety of the local residence, maybe this wouldn't have happened. But hey, you never know.
I also went to a service at my church, where I had to do a poem called Prisoner and I just started my TAP application. Tap is a Tuition Assistance Program for NYS residents. OMG I FUCKKING HATE THAT APPLICATION!!! It was so FUCKING complicated. I hate this fucking college process!!!!! People have assured me that it will get easier as the years go by but it's fucking difficult right now! EERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! I hate this shit! Everything is piling up right now. AP Tests are around the corner, I have quarterly exams when my school gets back in session, I have a term paper due in 2 weeks, I have to make sure I finish TAP by May 15, I have to make a final decision about the college I am attending May 1, and I have to keep track of scholarship applications and deadlines. WTF!! I'm so annoyed and stressed out I don't even feel like checking my e-mail half the time or going on FB. I just don't have to energy. All I want to do is go to sleep and not have to worry about shit! But, life isn't like that. So I have to face reality and go on with daily life. -_- (Sigh) Smh.
Well, tomorrow I have to run a few errands, start my introduction for my term paper, review for tests/AP's, and hopefully find some me time.
Bloggers, in the mist of your chaotic life, do you ever find any 'me' time? Not time to catch up on work but time to just do what you want to do? Whether it's watching TV, reading a book, writing a story, reading a magazine, exercising, going out to eat and hang out with your friends you should always find some 'me' time. I once read in a book that everyone should have at least 15 minutes of 'me' time. 15 minutes! It doesn't matter what you do in that time frame as long as you do something you want to do. I challenge everyone to take at least 15 minutes out of their day to do something they want to do for ONE WEEK!!! You can leave me comments everyday to keep record of what you did or you can write it down in a personal journal and tell me about it after a week. Although this challenge isn't mandatory, I encourage you all to give it a shot.
Well, I'm kinda sleep. Night Night bloggers.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
FREAKIN' STRESSFUL!!!!!!!
HEY BLOGGERS!!!!! MISSED ME???
A lot's been happening lately so I'll try to keep it brief.
St John's and Iona College rejected me, I'm currently trying to stay overnight at SUNY Oswego but that doesn't look so promising, one of the walls in my school collapsed so we don't have school until Monday, and I am currently single... I think that just about covers it.
Oh, nope, that's not all. I just received notice that I have to take a placement/entrance exam for my CUNY schools. This will place me in different courses and it will determine if I accepted to my other schools. GREAT!!!! :-/
I just want to be done with the whole college process already. I still have to do my TAP Form, I still have to apply for scholarships, I have to decide what college I'm going to go to. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! It's to the point where I don't even want to check my email anymore. Hell, I DON'T check my email anymore. I know this is teaching me responsibility and things of that nature but its so FREAKIN' STRESSFUL!!!!!!!
I just have to take a deep breath and push through it.(Sigh)I have to get ready to run to drop off some things for a possible summer employment opportunity. I promise to be more consistent in my posts.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
A lot's been happening lately so I'll try to keep it brief.
St John's and Iona College rejected me, I'm currently trying to stay overnight at SUNY Oswego but that doesn't look so promising, one of the walls in my school collapsed so we don't have school until Monday, and I am currently single... I think that just about covers it.
Oh, nope, that's not all. I just received notice that I have to take a placement/entrance exam for my CUNY schools. This will place me in different courses and it will determine if I accepted to my other schools. GREAT!!!! :-/
I just want to be done with the whole college process already. I still have to do my TAP Form, I still have to apply for scholarships, I have to decide what college I'm going to go to. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! It's to the point where I don't even want to check my email anymore. Hell, I DON'T check my email anymore. I know this is teaching me responsibility and things of that nature but its so FREAKIN' STRESSFUL!!!!!!!
I just have to take a deep breath and push through it.(Sigh)I have to get ready to run to drop off some things for a possible summer employment opportunity. I promise to be more consistent in my posts.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Do They Really Exist?
Evening Everyone :-D
I received two letters today; one from UArts and one from Westchester Community College (WCC). UArts informed me of my acceptance into their school, gave me a certificate of my acceptance, and they are going to give me a $12,000 scholarship for four years if I decide to go there. I wonder how my FASFA is going to look. :-D Since I don't want to go to WCC, I didn't even bother opening their letter.
Today was an okay day. Nothing really interesting happened. I went to school, went to the weight room, tutored for 2 hours, got on the bus, and went home. I just finished eating sweet potato pie, spinach, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and ham. YUM!!!!
Right now I'm currently watching Julie and Julia. The men in this movie surprise me. They almost don't seem real. Julie's husband, Eric, is sweet, successful, thoughtful, and supportive. The only 'bad' thing he did was yell at her and walk out on her when they had an argument. But even then he was right because he got tired of her selfishness. Thankfully, he came back. Paul Child, Julia Child's husband, was great to her. It seemed like he always knew the right thing to say at the right time and what to do to comfort her when she needed it the most. I know it's just a movie, but it's based on a true story.Since it's based on a true story, is it possible for guys to be that caring, comforting, supportive, loving, and faithful? Nowadays guys make girls either stay single, feel like shit, turn lesbian, or become dogs/sluts. And yes, you can be a slut (or a 'ho) if you are a male and a 'dog' if you're a female. No double standards here.
I know females aren't perfect, and no, I am not trying to bash males. I just want to know if guys like Julie and Julia's husbands really exist. I mean, we all have flaws, but to me it seems like Eric and Paul had virtually none.
What do you think bloggers? Do you think a guy can be that great of a person? Or do you think that it was just a movie, and that I shouldn't get my hopes up? Leave a comment if you have one.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
I received two letters today; one from UArts and one from Westchester Community College (WCC). UArts informed me of my acceptance into their school, gave me a certificate of my acceptance, and they are going to give me a $12,000 scholarship for four years if I decide to go there. I wonder how my FASFA is going to look. :-D Since I don't want to go to WCC, I didn't even bother opening their letter.
Today was an okay day. Nothing really interesting happened. I went to school, went to the weight room, tutored for 2 hours, got on the bus, and went home. I just finished eating sweet potato pie, spinach, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and ham. YUM!!!!
Right now I'm currently watching Julie and Julia. The men in this movie surprise me. They almost don't seem real. Julie's husband, Eric, is sweet, successful, thoughtful, and supportive. The only 'bad' thing he did was yell at her and walk out on her when they had an argument. But even then he was right because he got tired of her selfishness. Thankfully, he came back. Paul Child, Julia Child's husband, was great to her. It seemed like he always knew the right thing to say at the right time and what to do to comfort her when she needed it the most. I know it's just a movie, but it's based on a true story.Since it's based on a true story, is it possible for guys to be that caring, comforting, supportive, loving, and faithful? Nowadays guys make girls either stay single, feel like shit, turn lesbian, or become dogs/sluts. And yes, you can be a slut (or a 'ho) if you are a male and a 'dog' if you're a female. No double standards here.
I know females aren't perfect, and no, I am not trying to bash males. I just want to know if guys like Julie and Julia's husbands really exist. I mean, we all have flaws, but to me it seems like Eric and Paul had virtually none.
What do you think bloggers? Do you think a guy can be that great of a person? Or do you think that it was just a movie, and that I shouldn't get my hopes up? Leave a comment if you have one.
Until my next post, Be Blessed and make sure your LEGACY is like no other.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
WIll All The Real Adults Please Stand Up???!!!!
Afternoon everyone,
No letter so far. I think my mom left early again so I won't know about any letters until she gets home tonight. However, the teacher from UArts called me and confirmed my acceptance to the college so I should be getting a letter soon; with a scholarship. :-D Overall, today was a good day. It was the first day back from Spring Break and it was surprisingly relaxing. I barely have homework, one of my teachers decided to take an extended vacation, and there was no drama. Well, kinda sort. See, there's this security guard in my school that is overly friendly and too aggressive with the students. She's kind of manly and loves putting her hands on the students. She'll pinch them and tell them to go to class, she'll grab them by the back of their neck, and she'll even call them names to their face. I could understand if they were being rude and disrespectful after she gave the students a warning about going to class. But she usually man handles as she is giving her warning. She even harasses the guys. One of my friends told me that she blew kisses at him a few times. EWWWWWWW!!! But today was the last straw for one of the students. That security guard put her nasty hands on one of my friends and my friend fought back... well, was about to. They were arguing, the security guard was calling my friend names, my friend took off her stuff, the security guard was provoking her to hit her first; it was a hot mess. As soon as I saw things get heated, I picked her stuff up from the floor and walked with her to one of the administrators. Even when my friend was walking away the security guard was still talking smack. SMH! It's amazing how adults can act like children sometimes; bad children at that. (sigh) I can't wait till college. Maybe then things will change. But depending on where I decide to go, things will probably remain the same or get worse.
:-(
I'm going to finish my government homework. Around 7:30 I'll go to Bible Study. I need to get out the house to clear my head and get some Word. Before I end this post, I really wanna know, why do some adults act like children and expect us to obey them? With people like that security guard in my school, grown ass men saggin' their pants down as if their 17 again, and grown women with babies fightin' like they ain't got no damn sense, why would we, as children and youth, listen to them or follow their example? I mean, those are the type of adults we should learn from. We should learn from what they're doing and try our best to be different. Where are the real adults at?? (Sigh) Leave a comment if you have one.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
No letter so far. I think my mom left early again so I won't know about any letters until she gets home tonight. However, the teacher from UArts called me and confirmed my acceptance to the college so I should be getting a letter soon; with a scholarship. :-D Overall, today was a good day. It was the first day back from Spring Break and it was surprisingly relaxing. I barely have homework, one of my teachers decided to take an extended vacation, and there was no drama. Well, kinda sort. See, there's this security guard in my school that is overly friendly and too aggressive with the students. She's kind of manly and loves putting her hands on the students. She'll pinch them and tell them to go to class, she'll grab them by the back of their neck, and she'll even call them names to their face. I could understand if they were being rude and disrespectful after she gave the students a warning about going to class. But she usually man handles as she is giving her warning. She even harasses the guys. One of my friends told me that she blew kisses at him a few times. EWWWWWWW!!! But today was the last straw for one of the students. That security guard put her nasty hands on one of my friends and my friend fought back... well, was about to. They were arguing, the security guard was calling my friend names, my friend took off her stuff, the security guard was provoking her to hit her first; it was a hot mess. As soon as I saw things get heated, I picked her stuff up from the floor and walked with her to one of the administrators. Even when my friend was walking away the security guard was still talking smack. SMH! It's amazing how adults can act like children sometimes; bad children at that. (sigh) I can't wait till college. Maybe then things will change. But depending on where I decide to go, things will probably remain the same or get worse.
:-(
I'm going to finish my government homework. Around 7:30 I'll go to Bible Study. I need to get out the house to clear my head and get some Word. Before I end this post, I really wanna know, why do some adults act like children and expect us to obey them? With people like that security guard in my school, grown ass men saggin' their pants down as if their 17 again, and grown women with babies fightin' like they ain't got no damn sense, why would we, as children and youth, listen to them or follow their example? I mean, those are the type of adults we should learn from. We should learn from what they're doing and try our best to be different. Where are the real adults at?? (Sigh) Leave a comment if you have one.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Happy Belated Easter
Hey Everybody!
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. Btw, Happy Belated Easter!!!! I went to church with my friend, Nick, which was cool. He doesn't go to church often so I'm happy he went with me. Unfortunately, we didn't stay long because he had to go somewhere by a certan time and he was my ride. After church I went to go see Why Did I Get Married Too with my boyfriend. It was hilarious, heartfelt, and at one point a bit corny; but it was worth $11.50. I would recommend that everyone go see it because it's relatable in more ways than one. As I was watching the movie, I realized that certain characters reminded me of certan friends. I have a friend who's like Angela, loud, crazy, and a tad bit ghetto. And a friend who's similar to Marqus, Mike, and Gavin. It's fun to have a movie that is relatable. Since it was Sunday, I didn't get any letters.
Today was a good day. I got accepted into City College, spent some time with my boyfriend, and got more of my homework done so I won't have to stress out this week. Well, not stress out as much this week. I also found out I got accepted into UArts. Well, not exactly. See, one of the teachers from the Communications Department called me to tell me about the open house on Saturday. When I told him that most likely I wouldn't be able to make it because I'm not sure if I got accepted yet, he told me that as of Friday I had been accepted. Since I didn't get a letter yet, he told me that he was going to double check and call me tomorrow to notify me if I got accepted. Wow, Philly, PA! HA! I know it sounds weird that I won't visit a college because I haven't been accepted. But my mama doesn't have a car and times are hard. Therefore, it's best if I wait to see who accepts me and who's giving me the best finanical aid. I don't know if I would go there though. I still don't know if that's the field I want to go into. I need to do more exploring. So once again, Utica is lookin' mighty fine right about now. Can't wait to go visit. :-D
Well, I'm gonna try to put the finishing touches on my English homework. It's not due till Thursday but I want to do it now and get it over with. Hopefully I'll be able to go to Bible Study tomorrow because that preacher I was telling you about is suppose be at Youth Bible Study. Or so she told me. We'll see what happens...
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other. :-D
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. Btw, Happy Belated Easter!!!! I went to church with my friend, Nick, which was cool. He doesn't go to church often so I'm happy he went with me. Unfortunately, we didn't stay long because he had to go somewhere by a certan time and he was my ride. After church I went to go see Why Did I Get Married Too with my boyfriend. It was hilarious, heartfelt, and at one point a bit corny; but it was worth $11.50. I would recommend that everyone go see it because it's relatable in more ways than one. As I was watching the movie, I realized that certain characters reminded me of certan friends. I have a friend who's like Angela, loud, crazy, and a tad bit ghetto. And a friend who's similar to Marqus, Mike, and Gavin. It's fun to have a movie that is relatable. Since it was Sunday, I didn't get any letters.
Today was a good day. I got accepted into City College, spent some time with my boyfriend, and got more of my homework done so I won't have to stress out this week. Well, not stress out as much this week. I also found out I got accepted into UArts. Well, not exactly. See, one of the teachers from the Communications Department called me to tell me about the open house on Saturday. When I told him that most likely I wouldn't be able to make it because I'm not sure if I got accepted yet, he told me that as of Friday I had been accepted. Since I didn't get a letter yet, he told me that he was going to double check and call me tomorrow to notify me if I got accepted. Wow, Philly, PA! HA! I know it sounds weird that I won't visit a college because I haven't been accepted. But my mama doesn't have a car and times are hard. Therefore, it's best if I wait to see who accepts me and who's giving me the best finanical aid. I don't know if I would go there though. I still don't know if that's the field I want to go into. I need to do more exploring. So once again, Utica is lookin' mighty fine right about now. Can't wait to go visit. :-D
Well, I'm gonna try to put the finishing touches on my English homework. It's not due till Thursday but I want to do it now and get it over with. Hopefully I'll be able to go to Bible Study tomorrow because that preacher I was telling you about is suppose be at Youth Bible Study. Or so she told me. We'll see what happens...
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other. :-D
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Just A Regular Day...
Good evening everyone!
I received 2 letters in the mail today; both from Oswego and Utica. I'm happy to get mail from them but dammit what about all my other schools??!!ERRRRR!!! -_- The letter from Oswego was to tell me more about their EOP Program and about their summer requirements. The letter from Utica was a confirmation letter about me and my mother visiting.
(Sigh)
Today was a regular day. Woke up around 11 o clock, read The Narrative of Frederick Douglass, did my laundry, and got some great food from Kennedy Fried Chicken. At the laundry matt, the owner turned the radio station to Kiss FM and I was JA-MIN!! Lol. During one of the commercials however; the announcer introduced Angie Stone as the First Lady of Soul... Mmmh. Angie Stone is a good singer and all but I don't think about that title. What do ya'll think? Angie Stone, First Lady of Soul? Ehhhhhhhh.... I don't know.
When I went to Kennedy's this random guy starts talking to me about his day. Apparently, the guy's cousin ruined his Easter because he had to bail him out of jail with the money he was going to use to buy Easter dinner. Now although that's sad, why did I need to know that? I mean, I know that people have to vent every now and again but that's what friends are for. Everyone has at least 1 person they can call when they need to get stuff off their chest so why did I, a complete stranger, need to be the one he shares this information with? (Shrugging my shoulders) Maybe there's something about me. Has that ever happened to you? Some random stranger starts talking to you about their day and/or problems? Leave a comment if you want to share your experience.
Well, I'm about to eat some cookies and milk, finish typing up some of my homework for English, watch a little TV, then go to bed. I'm debating whether or not I should go to church tomorrow... Eh, I'll see how I feel in the morning.
Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Night Bloggers!!!
I received 2 letters in the mail today; both from Oswego and Utica. I'm happy to get mail from them but dammit what about all my other schools??!!ERRRRR!!! -_- The letter from Oswego was to tell me more about their EOP Program and about their summer requirements. The letter from Utica was a confirmation letter about me and my mother visiting.
(Sigh)
Today was a regular day. Woke up around 11 o clock, read The Narrative of Frederick Douglass, did my laundry, and got some great food from Kennedy Fried Chicken. At the laundry matt, the owner turned the radio station to Kiss FM and I was JA-MIN!! Lol. During one of the commercials however; the announcer introduced Angie Stone as the First Lady of Soul... Mmmh. Angie Stone is a good singer and all but I don't think about that title. What do ya'll think? Angie Stone, First Lady of Soul? Ehhhhhhhh.... I don't know.
When I went to Kennedy's this random guy starts talking to me about his day. Apparently, the guy's cousin ruined his Easter because he had to bail him out of jail with the money he was going to use to buy Easter dinner. Now although that's sad, why did I need to know that? I mean, I know that people have to vent every now and again but that's what friends are for. Everyone has at least 1 person they can call when they need to get stuff off their chest so why did I, a complete stranger, need to be the one he shares this information with? (Shrugging my shoulders) Maybe there's something about me. Has that ever happened to you? Some random stranger starts talking to you about their day and/or problems? Leave a comment if you want to share your experience.
Well, I'm about to eat some cookies and milk, finish typing up some of my homework for English, watch a little TV, then go to bed. I'm debating whether or not I should go to church tomorrow... Eh, I'll see how I feel in the morning.
Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other.
Night Bloggers!!!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Good Friday Service
Hey everyone!
It's 1:30 in the morning and I just got back in the house around 12:45pm. I had a great time at my youth ministry’s Good Friday Service. I recieved compliments on my monologue, I did a poem that the crowd seemed to enjoy, I had some great food, and the sermon was down to earth and relatable. The preacher for the evening, by the way, looked nothing like a preacher. She was beautiful, sexy, confident, and fly. Take it from me male bloggers, if you saw her out on the street you would either stop and stare or try to holla. My boyfriend couldn't even stop himself from sayin’, Damn, she’s bad. And honestly, I can't blame him. Besides her beauty, her sermon was on point. It was about finding your purpose; how the sinful things we do can cloud our vision and prevent us from fulfilling the purpose that God has for us. Our sin could be lying, stealing, smoking weed, having sex before marriage... anything that is not positive or not of God's work can block our blessings and take us away from what God wants us to do. She even spoke about friends and family holding us back and convincing us that we are not only nothing but are also incapable of achieving our goals. At the end of her sermon she everyone who wanted pray and to know their purpose more clearly to come up to the stage, since we were in the fellowship hall, so she could pray for them and with them. About 5 or 6 people went up to her. She asked the congregation to hold out their right hands and pray with her for those who came up. Although I reached my right hand out to pray for them, I was also praying for myself. I don't know my purpose and it sucks because people around me know that they want to be doctors, teachers, lawyers, criminologists, and lobbyists. People are telling me not to worry, that I have time to figure it out and I'll probably find my niche in college. But, honestly, I want to know now. Knowing now can possibly prepare me for college and the profession I want to go into. But as the old saying goes, everything happens for a reason. Maybe I know and just don't realize it yet. Or maybe I'm not meant to know yet because God feels that it's not the right time to reveal it to me. Or maybe I just don't know. Lol. Besides, most of my friends may change their major in college anyway. And since I’m undecided, I'll have a little more fun in college because I get to explore different majors. However, by my sophomore year, in some schools my junior year, I'm going to have to make a firm decision about what I’ll major in and what I want to do with my life.
Speaking of college, I received a letter from SUNY Geneseo today. I say today because my mother left early to go to work so I had to wait until I came home from church to get the mail. They rejected me from their EOP, Educational Opportunity Program, program because my GPA was too high. SUNY's EOP Program is a program that gives financially and academically disadvantaged kids a chance to go to college. In other words; if you're smart and broke, too bad. If your rich and dumb, sorry for you. You have to have both in order to qualify. But then again, Oswego accepted me in their EOP Program and I have over a 3.0. So I guess it depends on the SUNY. However, the told me that
Anyway, I'm calling it a morning. I'm going to put on my PJ's, eat some grapes, and then go to bed. Hopefully I'll get more work done when I wake up, do my laundry and go see Why Did I Get Married Too with my boyfriend.
Btw, what do you think your purpose is? Or are you just as unsure as me? Leave a comment when you get a chance.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
It's 1:30 in the morning and I just got back in the house around 12:45pm. I had a great time at my youth ministry’s Good Friday Service. I recieved compliments on my monologue, I did a poem that the crowd seemed to enjoy, I had some great food, and the sermon was down to earth and relatable. The preacher for the evening, by the way, looked nothing like a preacher. She was beautiful, sexy, confident, and fly. Take it from me male bloggers, if you saw her out on the street you would either stop and stare or try to holla. My boyfriend couldn't even stop himself from sayin’, Damn, she’s bad. And honestly, I can't blame him. Besides her beauty, her sermon was on point. It was about finding your purpose; how the sinful things we do can cloud our vision and prevent us from fulfilling the purpose that God has for us. Our sin could be lying, stealing, smoking weed, having sex before marriage... anything that is not positive or not of God's work can block our blessings and take us away from what God wants us to do. She even spoke about friends and family holding us back and convincing us that we are not only nothing but are also incapable of achieving our goals. At the end of her sermon she everyone who wanted pray and to know their purpose more clearly to come up to the stage, since we were in the fellowship hall, so she could pray for them and with them. About 5 or 6 people went up to her. She asked the congregation to hold out their right hands and pray with her for those who came up. Although I reached my right hand out to pray for them, I was also praying for myself. I don't know my purpose and it sucks because people around me know that they want to be doctors, teachers, lawyers, criminologists, and lobbyists. People are telling me not to worry, that I have time to figure it out and I'll probably find my niche in college. But, honestly, I want to know now. Knowing now can possibly prepare me for college and the profession I want to go into. But as the old saying goes, everything happens for a reason. Maybe I know and just don't realize it yet. Or maybe I'm not meant to know yet because God feels that it's not the right time to reveal it to me. Or maybe I just don't know. Lol. Besides, most of my friends may change their major in college anyway. And since I’m undecided, I'll have a little more fun in college because I get to explore different majors. However, by my sophomore year, in some schools my junior year, I'm going to have to make a firm decision about what I’ll major in and what I want to do with my life.
Speaking of college, I received a letter from SUNY Geneseo today. I say today because my mother left early to go to work so I had to wait until I came home from church to get the mail. They rejected me from their EOP, Educational Opportunity Program, program because my GPA was too high. SUNY's EOP Program is a program that gives financially and academically disadvantaged kids a chance to go to college. In other words; if you're smart and broke, too bad. If your rich and dumb, sorry for you. You have to have both in order to qualify. But then again, Oswego accepted me in their EOP Program and I have over a 3.0. So I guess it depends on the SUNY. However, the told me that
I qualify for their TOP (]Transitional Opportunity Program, program, which is designed to provide NYS students who are traditionally under-represented on their campus the opportunity of enrolling in their four year college program.GREAT!!! :-/ They didn't tell me if I was accepted or not so once again, I have to wait. But such is life. Good things come to those who wait right?
Anyway, I'm calling it a morning. I'm going to put on my PJ's, eat some grapes, and then go to bed. Hopefully I'll get more work done when I wake up, do my laundry and go see Why Did I Get Married Too with my boyfriend.
Btw, what do you think your purpose is? Or are you just as unsure as me? Leave a comment when you get a chance.
Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
My Financial Aid Packages
Morning bloggers! It's exactly 8:57 am and I'm wired. Lol.
Yesterday I received my financial aid package from Oswego and Utica College. Oswego is giving me 9,863 for both the fall and Spring Semester so in total that's about 19,726 for a year. Their total fixed cost counting their tuition, Room and Board, Additional Charges, and Fixed Fees is $17,244. That sounds good and all, but they are giving me THREEE loans. Although that's less than the amount most people get in loans, Utica is only giving me TWO loans. They are giving me $16,483 for both the Fall and Spring Semester, which amounts to $32,966 for my first year. Their estimated total fixed cost counting tuition, required fees, room and board, and transition fees is $40,270. If I minus my financial aid excluding Federal Work Study, which is $30,866. The estimated amount I would owe Utica for the year would be $9,404. Not that bad right? At this point, it seems like Utica is offering me more financial aid. When I visit the college the week after next, I'll see if I can see myself there for the next 4 years of my life.
Today is the big day! My church is holding their Good Friday Service at my high school @ 7pm, and the youth ministry is holding our Good Friday Service at our church @ 10pm. There's going to be free food and a play so if you know where I live and what church I go to, stop by and see what's up. It's better than staying home right? Send me an e-mail if you need the address.
Well, I'm going to get started on more of my homework, eat some breakfast, and send one of my fellow seniors a poem to put in the yearbook. Hopefully I will receive more mail from colleges today and do my thing in the play at church. Oh yeah, I'm opening up the play with a monologue! :-D
While I fix my breakfast and get started on my homework, keep being blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
Yesterday I received my financial aid package from Oswego and Utica College. Oswego is giving me 9,863 for both the fall and Spring Semester so in total that's about 19,726 for a year. Their total fixed cost counting their tuition, Room and Board, Additional Charges, and Fixed Fees is $17,244. That sounds good and all, but they are giving me THREEE loans. Although that's less than the amount most people get in loans, Utica is only giving me TWO loans. They are giving me $16,483 for both the Fall and Spring Semester, which amounts to $32,966 for my first year. Their estimated total fixed cost counting tuition, required fees, room and board, and transition fees is $40,270. If I minus my financial aid excluding Federal Work Study, which is $30,866. The estimated amount I would owe Utica for the year would be $9,404. Not that bad right? At this point, it seems like Utica is offering me more financial aid. When I visit the college the week after next, I'll see if I can see myself there for the next 4 years of my life.
Today is the big day! My church is holding their Good Friday Service at my high school @ 7pm, and the youth ministry is holding our Good Friday Service at our church @ 10pm. There's going to be free food and a play so if you know where I live and what church I go to, stop by and see what's up. It's better than staying home right? Send me an e-mail if you need the address.
Well, I'm going to get started on more of my homework, eat some breakfast, and send one of my fellow seniors a poem to put in the yearbook. Hopefully I will receive more mail from colleges today and do my thing in the play at church. Oh yeah, I'm opening up the play with a monologue! :-D
While I fix my breakfast and get started on my homework, keep being blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Happy April Fools Day ;-D
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!
It's 6:02 in the morning and I can't seem to fall asleep. Yesterday I successfully ran my errands. I got my poem notarized and mailed it off to the NAACP ACTSO Competition and I even inquired about a job. Unfortunately, I had no success in the latter. :-(
On my way home I stopped by a friend's house. She's about to turn 16 and is expecting a baby in May. Although I'm happy for her, I'm kinda scared for her; and so is she. She is going to do natural child birth (YIKES!!!!) and she's also going to be responsible for someone other than herself. That’s a scary reality. Thank God the baby father didn't up and leave so at least she's not doing it all by herself.. at least for now. Now don't get me wrong, I hope they stay together. But essentially if he wanted to leave, he could! And she, inevitably, would be stuck with the baby all by herself with the help of her family, hopefully. Some may argue that stating the possibility of a guy leaving is inviting him to do so, but honestly, if a guy wants to leave, you can’t force him to stay. Hence why there are so many single mothers out there today.
It's situations like this that makes me wonder how God works. There are so many people having sex that are not getting pregnant or worse, getting STD's. Like, what makes one person more blessed or lucky than another person? A child can be a blessing in more ways than one but an STD...(Tsk) Not so sure. But then again, it's all how you look at it. A baby or an STD can make you grow up or mature faster. You’re being force to take care of yourself better than you normally would and you now have to think about others before you choose to do something. But like I said before, that's just one way of looking at it.
Of course I am not an expert in matters such as these. I'm just a girl, well, a young woman, giving my own personal thoughts and opinions about the issue at hand. So, how do you feel about it bloggers? Feel free to leave your comments and thoughts about anything I’ve said or about teen pregnancy.
Well, I'm going to try to fall back asleep until it’s time for me to go shopping with my mom. Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other…
It's 6:02 in the morning and I can't seem to fall asleep. Yesterday I successfully ran my errands. I got my poem notarized and mailed it off to the NAACP ACTSO Competition and I even inquired about a job. Unfortunately, I had no success in the latter. :-(
On my way home I stopped by a friend's house. She's about to turn 16 and is expecting a baby in May. Although I'm happy for her, I'm kinda scared for her; and so is she. She is going to do natural child birth (YIKES!!!!) and she's also going to be responsible for someone other than herself. That’s a scary reality. Thank God the baby father didn't up and leave so at least she's not doing it all by herself.. at least for now. Now don't get me wrong, I hope they stay together. But essentially if he wanted to leave, he could! And she, inevitably, would be stuck with the baby all by herself with the help of her family, hopefully. Some may argue that stating the possibility of a guy leaving is inviting him to do so, but honestly, if a guy wants to leave, you can’t force him to stay. Hence why there are so many single mothers out there today.
It's situations like this that makes me wonder how God works. There are so many people having sex that are not getting pregnant or worse, getting STD's. Like, what makes one person more blessed or lucky than another person? A child can be a blessing in more ways than one but an STD...(Tsk) Not so sure. But then again, it's all how you look at it. A baby or an STD can make you grow up or mature faster. You’re being force to take care of yourself better than you normally would and you now have to think about others before you choose to do something. But like I said before, that's just one way of looking at it.
Of course I am not an expert in matters such as these. I'm just a girl, well, a young woman, giving my own personal thoughts and opinions about the issue at hand. So, how do you feel about it bloggers? Feel free to leave your comments and thoughts about anything I’ve said or about teen pregnancy.
Well, I'm going to try to fall back asleep until it’s time for me to go shopping with my mom. Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other…
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Praise yourself!!!
Afternoon fellow bloggers!!! :-D
Three letters came for me today; Financial Aid Package from Oswego (Guess I got accepted ;-)), Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship status, and a brochure from the College of Westchester. Financial Aid Package from Oswego is okay. They're willing to give me $19,726 consisting of 6 grants and 3 loans. The problem is that it's only good through 2010-2011; not all four years. It doesn't say anything about it being renewable either. Thankfully, Utica College is offering me over 14,000 in scholarships for all 4 years as long as I keep a minimum of a 2.5 so I'm pretty happy with that. But of course, I have to see what other colleges accept me and how much they are willing to give me in financial aid. It's like shopping at the mall/Strip Mall or in my case, my local bodega for my favorite cookies!! :-D You gotta see who has the better deals and who can give you more for your money. It's like your setting a standard for your future; you want the best of the best. (If only we could apply this method to other areas of our lives) Wink, wink, hint, hint.
Delta Sigma Theta regretfully informed me that they couldn't give me money for a scholarship due to their huge applicant pool. BUT they have confidence that I will do well in school... Thanks :-/ First Sigma Gamma Rho denied me a scholarship, now Delta... It's a conspiracy I tell you!!!! Lol. On a more positive note however, I'll be happy for whoever gets one or both of those scholarships. At least I have $5,000 of free money for a year thanks to the Lanza Family Foundation Scholarship. Now I just have to hope and pray that I get other scholarships and continue to be on my grind in applying for more.
Now, I didn't apply to the College of Westchester and I believe I spoke to one of their representatives about my lack of interest in their college. But apparently, they’re still holding on to hope. I don't want to go to a two year school and they don't have many majors to choose from; besides, their too close to home. For anyone that is interested in pulling up their grades so they can go to the school of their dreams, I recommend the College of Westchester. If you can, do some research on it and see if it’s the right fit for you. Or, if you know more about the College of Westchester and would like to share, drop a comment .
Bloggers, what colleges have accepted you so far? What scholarships have you received? Here's your moment to show off your achievements and brag without anyone calling you conceited or full of yourself. Leave all the comments you want and praise yourself all you want. You deserve it!
For the bloggers who have already been through college, tell us about your college and give some info about it. Who knows? This bit of information can spark someone to take the next step to go to college.
Well, I should start on my homework before the itious kicks in. Just had me some hamburger pasta and it's sitting in my gut trying to make me fall asleep.
While I'm trying to fight laziness, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other…
Three letters came for me today; Financial Aid Package from Oswego (Guess I got accepted ;-)), Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship status, and a brochure from the College of Westchester. Financial Aid Package from Oswego is okay. They're willing to give me $19,726 consisting of 6 grants and 3 loans. The problem is that it's only good through 2010-2011; not all four years. It doesn't say anything about it being renewable either. Thankfully, Utica College is offering me over 14,000 in scholarships for all 4 years as long as I keep a minimum of a 2.5 so I'm pretty happy with that. But of course, I have to see what other colleges accept me and how much they are willing to give me in financial aid. It's like shopping at the mall/Strip Mall or in my case, my local bodega for my favorite cookies!! :-D You gotta see who has the better deals and who can give you more for your money. It's like your setting a standard for your future; you want the best of the best. (If only we could apply this method to other areas of our lives) Wink, wink, hint, hint.
Delta Sigma Theta regretfully informed me that they couldn't give me money for a scholarship due to their huge applicant pool. BUT they have confidence that I will do well in school... Thanks :-/ First Sigma Gamma Rho denied me a scholarship, now Delta... It's a conspiracy I tell you!!!! Lol. On a more positive note however, I'll be happy for whoever gets one or both of those scholarships. At least I have $5,000 of free money for a year thanks to the Lanza Family Foundation Scholarship. Now I just have to hope and pray that I get other scholarships and continue to be on my grind in applying for more.
Now, I didn't apply to the College of Westchester and I believe I spoke to one of their representatives about my lack of interest in their college. But apparently, they’re still holding on to hope. I don't want to go to a two year school and they don't have many majors to choose from; besides, their too close to home. For anyone that is interested in pulling up their grades so they can go to the school of their dreams, I recommend the College of Westchester. If you can, do some research on it and see if it’s the right fit for you. Or, if you know more about the College of Westchester and would like to share, drop a comment .
Bloggers, what colleges have accepted you so far? What scholarships have you received? Here's your moment to show off your achievements and brag without anyone calling you conceited or full of yourself. Leave all the comments you want and praise yourself all you want. You deserve it!
For the bloggers who have already been through college, tell us about your college and give some info about it. Who knows? This bit of information can spark someone to take the next step to go to college.
Well, I should start on my homework before the itious kicks in. Just had me some hamburger pasta and it's sitting in my gut trying to make me fall asleep.
While I'm trying to fight laziness, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other…
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
A Mini Debate, More Than Just A Black And White Scenario...
Okay... My boyfriend and I just had a mini debate about teenage girls and pregnancy...
He believes that if a girl around our age or younger (18 years or younger) gets pregnant, she's fast. His reason was that she just is...
I believe that if that same girl gets pregnant, it can be either that she IS fast OR that she just so happened to get pregnant. Although being fast can be a possibility, the condom could've broke, she could have forgotten to take her pill on time, or perhaps in a moment of passion she and her boyfriend decided to not use protection. Shoot, if teenage girls who get pregnant are fast, what are teenagers who are having sex in general considered to be? Why should the pregnant girl be coined as fast or automatically get a bad rep?
When you think about it, things can't be so cut and dry all the time. There are some shades of gray between the black and white areas if you look hard enough.
Bloggers, what are your views on this issue? Let me know your thoughts and comments.
Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
He believes that if a girl around our age or younger (18 years or younger) gets pregnant, she's fast. His reason was that she just is...
I believe that if that same girl gets pregnant, it can be either that she IS fast OR that she just so happened to get pregnant. Although being fast can be a possibility, the condom could've broke, she could have forgotten to take her pill on time, or perhaps in a moment of passion she and her boyfriend decided to not use protection. Shoot, if teenage girls who get pregnant are fast, what are teenagers who are having sex in general considered to be? Why should the pregnant girl be coined as fast or automatically get a bad rep?
When you think about it, things can't be so cut and dry all the time. There are some shades of gray between the black and white areas if you look hard enough.
Bloggers, what are your views on this issue? Let me know your thoughts and comments.
Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
Another Follower, Yay!
YAY!!! Now I have 2 Followers! SO ECSTATIC!!! :-D
Thanks Aliyyah Camp. Can't wait to read articles from your up and coming magazine. I can see your future now; Essence, Ebony, JET, and other magazines listing you as one of the Top 50 Youngest Entrepreneurs, getting interviewed about how you got started and what inspired your magazine... (Sigh) The possibilities slowly turning into realities... I'll support you in whatever way I can. Make sure you create a blog so I can follow you. Catch you on Facebook.
Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other :-D
Thanks Aliyyah Camp. Can't wait to read articles from your up and coming magazine. I can see your future now; Essence, Ebony, JET, and other magazines listing you as one of the Top 50 Youngest Entrepreneurs, getting interviewed about how you got started and what inspired your magazine... (Sigh) The possibilities slowly turning into realities... I'll support you in whatever way I can. Make sure you create a blog so I can follow you. Catch you on Facebook.
Until the next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other :-D
Easy To Read...
Sometimes I get so unhappy, you know? I feel really annoyed, depressed, and kinda lackadaisical. I don't want to be bothered by anyone and I just want to be to myself. Sometimes when I pray I feel better. Other times it takes a while for me to calm down and be happy again. It's crazy how I can put up a quick front when it's necessary. But to my family, certain friends, and my boyfriend, I'm just an open book; easy to read. Smh. I hate the fact that I can be so damn emotional. Sometimes I wish I could be emotion-less or less sensitive... But I guess that's part of what makes me, me. The fact that I am so emotional allows me to pick up on the emotions of others and I can empathize with them a lot more than someone who has the emotions of a brick wall. I guess it's a part of my beauty too. It may be a pain in the ass to most, but it's a secret beauty that only a few can appreciate; the former and the latter being my mother. Lolz.
I just gotta find something that makes me happy when I get like this, or something productive that will take my mind off how I'm feeling, something like this blog. So far, writing in this blog makes me happy. The fact that someone is bothering to read what I wrote, besides a teacher, is exciting. These are my thoughts and words that someone else can relate to; a force that is connecting me to others so that when I feel certain things or have a certain opinion I'm not alone. Do you know how great of a feeling that is? If you're not a writer, maybe you don't so let me put it into perspective, the fact that someone can understand me is worth more than words can say... Anyway, it's 11:00pm, time to see if A Different World is on TVOne. Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
I just gotta find something that makes me happy when I get like this, or something productive that will take my mind off how I'm feeling, something like this blog. So far, writing in this blog makes me happy. The fact that someone is bothering to read what I wrote, besides a teacher, is exciting. These are my thoughts and words that someone else can relate to; a force that is connecting me to others so that when I feel certain things or have a certain opinion I'm not alone. Do you know how great of a feeling that is? If you're not a writer, maybe you don't so let me put it into perspective, the fact that someone can understand me is worth more than words can say... Anyway, it's 11:00pm, time to see if A Different World is on TVOne. Until my next post, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
My First Follower!!!! :-D
OMG, I HAVE MY FIRST FOLLOWER!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!
I'd like to dedicate this post to my good friend LeeAnn aka Lola Graphic. Thanks for following me. You give me motivation to continue blogging. I miss seeing you and I miss our numerous bus ride advantures and inside jokes! Lol. Love you lots like school tater totts!!! Btw, when are you going to start a blog?
Let me know so I can subscribe :D
Well, until my next post, be blessed and make your legacy like no other...
I'd like to dedicate this post to my good friend LeeAnn aka Lola Graphic. Thanks for following me. You give me motivation to continue blogging. I miss seeing you and I miss our numerous bus ride advantures and inside jokes! Lol. Love you lots like school tater totts!!! Btw, when are you going to start a blog?
Let me know so I can subscribe :D
Well, until my next post, be blessed and make your legacy like no other...
Word to the wise....
No college letters today. However; I did schedule a date to go visit Utica College next month. (Don't worry, I'll definitely keep ya'll posted on that.) So far, today was a chill day. Did most of my math homework, watched TV, talked on the phone, texted, cleaned the bathroom and washed the dishes. Unfortunately, my chill day was ruined by a disappointing notification from UArts (University of the Arts) in Philadelphia. Apparently they haven't received my SAT scores that my counselor faxed to them last Friday. EEERRRRRRR! This college process is so fucking frustrating. Although they have my ACT scores, which are shit, I wanted them to have my SAT scores, which aren't any better. Lol. The point is that when someone says they are going to do something, I expect them to do it. And since I know my counselor did send my SAT scores, if the college has misplaced my scores, I wish they would say that instead of making it seem like me and my counselor aren't doing our job! Or perhaps I texted her the wrong fax #... I hope not...
So, to give me peace of mind, I'm going to ask my mom to fax my SAT scores to the college from her job tomorrow. Hopefully, my mother's boss will have sympathy on this poor little black girl trying to go to college.
Word to the wise for all my readers out there (if there are any readers)
Do not apply to more colleges than you can handle. I applied to about 20 colleges. I will NEVER (knock on wood) do that again. However; applying to so many colleges taught me more about myself, I don't like stress and I like to be in control of a situation. All the colleges are stressing me out, I feel totally out of control since I don't know where I'm going to college yet, nor know if all my colleges have received my stuff!!!! So now I have to call the rest of my colleges tomorrow and see what my status is... GREAT!!!!! (Sigh) There aren't enough hours in the day and too little hours for admissions offices to be closed. I mean, I know these admissions people have lives to, but with busy, stressed out teens like me, their offices need to be open until 6pm or 7pm instead of 5pm. But that's just me.
I have to put my bathroom back together, try to finish my ALG 2 Vacation packet, and make myself some hamburger pasta. (YUM!!!)
In the meantime, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
So, to give me peace of mind, I'm going to ask my mom to fax my SAT scores to the college from her job tomorrow. Hopefully, my mother's boss will have sympathy on this poor little black girl trying to go to college.
Word to the wise for all my readers out there (if there are any readers)
Do not apply to more colleges than you can handle. I applied to about 20 colleges. I will NEVER (knock on wood) do that again. However; applying to so many colleges taught me more about myself, I don't like stress and I like to be in control of a situation. All the colleges are stressing me out, I feel totally out of control since I don't know where I'm going to college yet, nor know if all my colleges have received my stuff!!!! So now I have to call the rest of my colleges tomorrow and see what my status is... GREAT!!!!! (Sigh) There aren't enough hours in the day and too little hours for admissions offices to be closed. I mean, I know these admissions people have lives to, but with busy, stressed out teens like me, their offices need to be open until 6pm or 7pm instead of 5pm. But that's just me.
I have to put my bathroom back together, try to finish my ALG 2 Vacation packet, and make myself some hamburger pasta. (YUM!!!)
In the meantime, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
Don't they know...
Okay, is it just me or is Spring break or any other break an excuse to be lazy, get fat, and neglect all responsibility? It must be because I'm so procreating on my school work in order to right this. Lol.
Right now, I'm on the phone with my friend and he's watching a mediatakeout video of some girl putting celebs on blast! I mean like SUPA-DUPA-HEAD status!!! Why do certain females do this to themselves? If it's for publicity, are you that desperate to get your 15 minutes of fame? If it's just for kicks and giggles, why do you thrive off of humiliating others? And if it's for attention, why does it have to be THAT kind of attention? Of course this is one of the age old debates people discuss on a daily but seriously, when are some of these girls going to grow up and stop the foolishness? Don't they know that self love is the new sexy? By putting themselves out there like that, it make them look bad. The celeb's don't look half as bad because after their next hit or major win in a game, the public will be over it. But these women are left with a bad reputation and a broken wrist watch stuck on that 15 minutes of fame that they so desperately desired.
If someone is going to have sex with someone, be a celeb or not, just be careful who you have sex with and what you do with that person. A few minutes or hours of pleasure or lack there of, isn't worth a lifetime of shame and embarrassment.
Since I can't seem to put the video on my page, here's the link to see exactly what I'm talking about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X38mAhBz2fw
Feel free to share your thoughts and comments. And remember, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...*
Right now, I'm on the phone with my friend and he's watching a mediatakeout video of some girl putting celebs on blast! I mean like SUPA-DUPA-HEAD status!!! Why do certain females do this to themselves? If it's for publicity, are you that desperate to get your 15 minutes of fame? If it's just for kicks and giggles, why do you thrive off of humiliating others? And if it's for attention, why does it have to be THAT kind of attention? Of course this is one of the age old debates people discuss on a daily but seriously, when are some of these girls going to grow up and stop the foolishness? Don't they know that self love is the new sexy? By putting themselves out there like that, it make them look bad. The celeb's don't look half as bad because after their next hit or major win in a game, the public will be over it. But these women are left with a bad reputation and a broken wrist watch stuck on that 15 minutes of fame that they so desperately desired.
If someone is going to have sex with someone, be a celeb or not, just be careful who you have sex with and what you do with that person. A few minutes or hours of pleasure or lack there of, isn't worth a lifetime of shame and embarrassment.
Since I can't seem to put the video on my page, here's the link to see exactly what I'm talking about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X38mAhBz2fw
Feel free to share your thoughts and comments. And remember, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...*
Bowl of Stress
EEEEEEERRRRRRRRRR! I'm stressed out at 9:57 in the morning. I need to get a poem notarized before the 3rd. Each day of bad weather is making that little window smaller and smaller and the deadline closer and closer. I also have to figure out how I'm going to get to City College at 3pm on a school day at the end of April or else I will be denied from the rest of the CUNY's I applied too...GREAT!! Nothing like a big bowl of stress to wake you up in the morning. Well, I'm going to see if I can sleep some of this stress off or just start my homework and do some chores. In the meantime, be blessed and make sure your legacy is like no other...
Monday, March 29, 2010
At a calm....
Okay, I just had to vent for a second there, which I will be doing frequently since April is the month of college letters full of rejections, acceptances, and wait listings... GREAT!!!! :-/ I know I should've started this blog in October or November, but better late than never.
Just finished eating leftovers from last night, roasted chicken w/ stuffing... Mmmm, Mmmmm, MMMMMM! Damn I love my mother's cooking! In a few minutes I'm about to embark on a quest of mathematics; a wonderful vacation packet that my high school gave me and the rest of the student body to do over Spring Break. SMH! The point of a vacation is to get a break from school work, now it's just a break from the school building, which is a blessing in its own right since my high school isn't the most cleanest building one would hope to be educated in... But hey, a break is a break. Better one week off then none at all.
Well, better suit up for my quest. Be blessed and make sure your legacy is...
P.S. Damn you catholic school students who have 2 weeks off for Spring Break. :-P Lolz
Just finished eating leftovers from last night, roasted chicken w/ stuffing... Mmmm, Mmmmm, MMMMMM! Damn I love my mother's cooking! In a few minutes I'm about to embark on a quest of mathematics; a wonderful vacation packet that my high school gave me and the rest of the student body to do over Spring Break. SMH! The point of a vacation is to get a break from school work, now it's just a break from the school building, which is a blessing in its own right since my high school isn't the most cleanest building one would hope to be educated in... But hey, a break is a break. Better one week off then none at all.
Well, better suit up for my quest. Be blessed and make sure your legacy is...
P.S. Damn you catholic school students who have 2 weeks off for Spring Break. :-P Lolz
OMG, Another rejection
So, I wake up this morning at 8:30 am to rehearse for a skit I'm doing at my church this up coming Friday. My mom texts me midway in rehearsal saying that I have a letter from Ithaca college and Queens College... now, I have already been rejected from Drexel University, Howard University (The Real HU:-/), Lehman College, and SUNY PURCHASE. Since Fordham University didn't recieve my SAT scores in time, they rejected me as well. Mind you, my counselor said she faxed them twice to the university... (sigh) I've also been wait listed for Quinnipac University and Ithaca College. Granted, I've applied to about 20 colleges, but these schools shouldn't be rejecting me left and right like this. I mean, I've been on the honor roll since 9th grade, I have great community service and extra curricular activities on my resume', and some bomb-ass letters of recommendation! Smh, Idk what's going on with these colleges man. But I have to look at some of these rejections as blessings in deguise, take Howard for instants, their students receive little to no financial aid. One of my friends, who will remain nameless, also informed me that when he visited Howard there were students who were sleeping outside, fighting for dorms.... Wtf! I know not all HBCU's are like that but wow, thank God I didn't get accepted into Howard. Besides, God will put me where he wants me to be. At least I got accepted into Utica College, which I am going to visit very soon. Well, I'll keep ya'll posted. I gotta go eat supper. In the meantime, fill free to comment about my post or vent on the schools that rejected you. But keep in mind that with every rejection, there is at least one acceptance. Be blessed and make sure your Legacy is like no other....
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