It took me a minute to think about what exactly i was going to write about.. I even changed my mind a couple of times, but with the help of my family and friends I have decided to write about the one thing that everyone will agree hurts me the most, hurts my heart, my mind and my soul. I can be in the best mood and when someone starts talking about it or even a commercial for a movie based on it comes on I get teary eyed. WAR.
I HATE war. I have never felt this passionate about anything else in my life. I absolutely hate war, war movies and anything that has to do with war. I just don't understand how killing people helps people! Of course everyone is entitle to their own opinion and I would never want to deny anyone their right to feel the way they want to feel. I do not want to argue about this with anyone, because I do not want anyone to try to persuade me into being okay with killing people.
One semester in my sophomore year at OU I was taking three classes. A communication class, and two different English courses. In one of the English classes we watched the movie Munic, in another we had group projects based on foregin news websites and my group had Al Jazeer, and in the communication class we had to debate about war. Everyday, and I do mean everyday I went home with a headache. I was loosing sleep and dreading going to class. Just watching all those innocent people get hurt, and yes I am aware that sometimes war does benefit our country but I STILL HATE WAR. Its one of those things were you know something may be best, but you know it is not good. When I see movies and footage of all the innocent people and bystanders and kids that get caught in the cross fire of war it makes me cry. When I see all the people grieving over their loved ones that went off to fight, I get teary eyed. It is just not worth it.
Think hard, if one of your loved ones was caught in the cross fire of a war, how would you feel? What if that little girl was your daughter or niece. Or what if your husband, brother or son went away to fight in a war and never returned, how would you feel? Just writing this, is making my heart literally hurt. I can not even watch anything on television about war. It is too sad, gloomy, and WRONG.
Killing people is wrong and will NEVER be right!!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Baldwin Center Experience
Before I went to the Baldwin Center, I did not know exactly what to expect. I actually was somewhat nervous, and uneasy about the whole trip. I was also very anxious and excited to give back to the community and even though I am not from Pontiac, charity is charity. I was expecting all types of homeless and poor people to be in the Baldwin Center. I was also expecting the Center to be dirty and unorganized.
While at the Center I was thrown completely off guard. All the employee's/volunteer's were really polite, nice and helpful. They also seemed as if they were really into helping people. Their attitude's inspired me to want to get more involved and want to give back. Everything was in order and although we were there to organize things, the Center was in good shape and is very structured.
I actually enjoyed my day at the Center and wish I could have stayed longer. After left the Center, I felt ashamed that I had never did any volunteer work before and I made a promise to myself even thought I have a very hectic and busy schedule, I would take sometime out at least twice a month to volunteer my time to some type of charity work.
While at the Center I was thrown completely off guard. All the employee's/volunteer's were really polite, nice and helpful. They also seemed as if they were really into helping people. Their attitude's inspired me to want to get more involved and want to give back. Everything was in order and although we were there to organize things, the Center was in good shape and is very structured.
I actually enjoyed my day at the Center and wish I could have stayed longer. After left the Center, I felt ashamed that I had never did any volunteer work before and I made a promise to myself even thought I have a very hectic and busy schedule, I would take sometime out at least twice a month to volunteer my time to some type of charity work.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Fake vs. Real
Which one of these stories are Real and which one is Fake?? See if you can tell!!
Sooo.... I was about 11 years old when my mom, aunt and god mother decided to surprise my cousins and I by taking us to Disney World. So, while we were there everyone kept telling us to make sure we keep the toliet seats close because bugs and reptiles may be able to come up if we don't. Of course my forgetful cousin Skip left the toilet seat all the way up one night, but closed the bathroom door. When we woke up my mom kept saying she was hearing something coming from the bathroom. When my courageous aunt opened the door we found a baby alligator!!! There were not windows in the bathroom so he must have came from the toilet. We were all running around the room screaming until hotel security came up to see what was wrong. They took the baby gator out and told us, "You see why we tell you to keep the toilet seat down?" From that day on, my little cousin puts the toilet seat down after every single time he uses the bathroom, I don't even think he remembers why.
Sooo.... I was about 11 years old when my mom, aunt and god mother decided to surprise my cousins and I by taking us to Disney World. So, while we were there everyone kept telling us to make sure we keep all doors to the outside all the way shut because bugs, reptiles and animals may be able to come in if we don't. Of course my forgetful cousin Skip left the balony door wide open one night, but closed the screen door. When we woke up my mom said that she didn't get much sleep because she kept hearing something scratching all night. When my courageous aunt opened the door to the living room area of our hotel suite we found a big possum!!! He must have scratched the screen away and came in last night. We were all running around the room screaming until hotel security came up to see what was wrong. They took the big possum out and told us, "You see why we tell you to make sure you shut your doors?" From that day on, my little cousin is always the one to make sure all the doors are closed and locked, I don't even think he remembers why.
Sooo.... I was about 11 years old when my mom, aunt and god mother decided to surprise my cousins and I by taking us to Disney World. So, while we were there everyone kept telling us to make sure we keep the toliet seats close because bugs and reptiles may be able to come up if we don't. Of course my forgetful cousin Skip left the toilet seat all the way up one night, but closed the bathroom door. When we woke up my mom kept saying she was hearing something coming from the bathroom. When my courageous aunt opened the door we found a baby alligator!!! There were not windows in the bathroom so he must have came from the toilet. We were all running around the room screaming until hotel security came up to see what was wrong. They took the baby gator out and told us, "You see why we tell you to keep the toilet seat down?" From that day on, my little cousin puts the toilet seat down after every single time he uses the bathroom, I don't even think he remembers why.
Sooo.... I was about 11 years old when my mom, aunt and god mother decided to surprise my cousins and I by taking us to Disney World. So, while we were there everyone kept telling us to make sure we keep all doors to the outside all the way shut because bugs, reptiles and animals may be able to come in if we don't. Of course my forgetful cousin Skip left the balony door wide open one night, but closed the screen door. When we woke up my mom said that she didn't get much sleep because she kept hearing something scratching all night. When my courageous aunt opened the door to the living room area of our hotel suite we found a big possum!!! He must have scratched the screen away and came in last night. We were all running around the room screaming until hotel security came up to see what was wrong. They took the big possum out and told us, "You see why we tell you to make sure you shut your doors?" From that day on, my little cousin is always the one to make sure all the doors are closed and locked, I don't even think he remembers why.
Friday, February 12, 2010
King's "On Writing"
Stephen King's On Writing... A Memoir into King's life of writing
This memoir was not like most that I have read in the past, in this particular memoir King spoke in a very conversational tone and was easy to relate to. Unlike most of King's fiction, this book was something different. One because it is in fact a memoir and two because it can serve as a manual for many writers.
The most important and influential pointer I got out of this memoir is that writing has to be a passion for the author, you must connect with your writing. Not because of the money or the fame, but because you cannot do anything else, because if you cannot write you can not function, you cannot be yourself.
My particular favorite "pointer" as I would call it is when King describes his writing area/ desk that he writes at. This is my favorite because I can relate the most to this. Everyone laughs at me because in order to write a good paper for any class or for anything I have to be sitting in my same chair at the table in the den, facing the same blank wall. Its kind of funny but at the same time so true! People like 'so true..it's funny' moments and King nails it with that one.
This memoir was not like most that I have read in the past, in this particular memoir King spoke in a very conversational tone and was easy to relate to. Unlike most of King's fiction, this book was something different. One because it is in fact a memoir and two because it can serve as a manual for many writers.
The most important and influential pointer I got out of this memoir is that writing has to be a passion for the author, you must connect with your writing. Not because of the money or the fame, but because you cannot do anything else, because if you cannot write you can not function, you cannot be yourself.
My particular favorite "pointer" as I would call it is when King describes his writing area/ desk that he writes at. This is my favorite because I can relate the most to this. Everyone laughs at me because in order to write a good paper for any class or for anything I have to be sitting in my same chair at the table in the den, facing the same blank wall. Its kind of funny but at the same time so true! People like 'so true..it's funny' moments and King nails it with that one.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Dear Past Me....
It's been so long since I have came in contact with you, nevertheless you will always be a part of me and I will never forget the times we shared... good or bad.
I have changed a lot throughout the years and some changes were for the best and unfortunately some were for the worst..
*For one I have found someone and decided to settle down.. you may remember him..we went to prom together.. Yea that's him! I know what your thinking but it's not like that he has matured a lot and is a faithful, loving, caring man that I could see myself growing old with. Also he doesn't get on my nerves as much (wait, I take that back!).. Anyways him and I have a wonderful, trustworthy relationship and above all he makes me happier and happier day by day.
And yes.. I am faithful and honest to him as well, you know I was never the type to actually cheat when I had a boyfriend... but yes he is the only man in my life and I promised myself never to hurt him...
*On the flip side I seem to be more open and easier to let my guard down. I know, I know, that's a complete 360 degree change! Because of this I have found my feelings getting hurt more than usual, much more than they use to. I use to think that these eyes couldn't produce tears.. well I definitely know now that they can!
I know you're wondering why I am writing you after all this time, but I just wanted to let you know that although I know that I am a better person now than I ever was, and although I regret so much you taught me so much and I will never forget the things we went through! I will never forget all the stupid things we've done and all the things I wish we would have done... But of course there is no point in having regrets.... I guess that's why they say you live and you learn...
Thanks for making me the person I am today!
Love Always & Forever,
The Present Me.....
I have changed a lot throughout the years and some changes were for the best and unfortunately some were for the worst..
*For one I have found someone and decided to settle down.. you may remember him..we went to prom together.. Yea that's him! I know what your thinking but it's not like that he has matured a lot and is a faithful, loving, caring man that I could see myself growing old with. Also he doesn't get on my nerves as much (wait, I take that back!).. Anyways him and I have a wonderful, trustworthy relationship and above all he makes me happier and happier day by day.
And yes.. I am faithful and honest to him as well, you know I was never the type to actually cheat when I had a boyfriend... but yes he is the only man in my life and I promised myself never to hurt him...
*On the flip side I seem to be more open and easier to let my guard down. I know, I know, that's a complete 360 degree change! Because of this I have found my feelings getting hurt more than usual, much more than they use to. I use to think that these eyes couldn't produce tears.. well I definitely know now that they can!
I know you're wondering why I am writing you after all this time, but I just wanted to let you know that although I know that I am a better person now than I ever was, and although I regret so much you taught me so much and I will never forget the things we went through! I will never forget all the stupid things we've done and all the things I wish we would have done... But of course there is no point in having regrets.... I guess that's why they say you live and you learn...
Thanks for making me the person I am today!
Love Always & Forever,
The Present Me.....
Today....
Eight years ago today, my grandmother passed away..
That was the most horrible day of my entire life.. my granny was my best friend and above all the best grandmother in the world..
I will never forget all the things she taught me and all the things she wanted me to accomplish in life. I know if she was still here today she would be very proud of me..
When she died everyone said things would get better with time, but actually they lied.. things get worst... Everyday I miss my granny more and more! Everyday I have to deal with the fact that I can't pick up the phone and tell my granny something that I heard or saw.. I have to deal with the fact that I can't go over my granny's house and watch the stories with her... As I am writing this I can feel the tears rolling down my eyes....
The day my granny died something changed in me.... maybe because something was taken from me.. Something that could never be replaced.... you were without a doubt the best grandmother a girl could ever have!
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA AND THERE AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS IN THE DICTIONARY TO EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I MISS YOU!!!
R.I.P JOYCE THOMPSON
4/12/1928 - 1/27/2002
That was the most horrible day of my entire life.. my granny was my best friend and above all the best grandmother in the world..
I will never forget all the things she taught me and all the things she wanted me to accomplish in life. I know if she was still here today she would be very proud of me..
When she died everyone said things would get better with time, but actually they lied.. things get worst... Everyday I miss my granny more and more! Everyday I have to deal with the fact that I can't pick up the phone and tell my granny something that I heard or saw.. I have to deal with the fact that I can't go over my granny's house and watch the stories with her... As I am writing this I can feel the tears rolling down my eyes....
The day my granny died something changed in me.... maybe because something was taken from me.. Something that could never be replaced.... you were without a doubt the best grandmother a girl could ever have!
I LOVE YOU GRANDMA AND THERE AREN'T ENOUGH WORDS IN THE DICTIONARY TO EXPLAIN HOW MUCH I MISS YOU!!!
R.I.P JOYCE THOMPSON
4/12/1928 - 1/27/2002
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Guess Who??!
Who am I? Today I have taken on a different persona.. remember.. I am a well-known public figure... Like Duh!>>>
Dear Beautiful Diary of Mine,
So basically today me and my best friend ( I love her) went to this kick ass charity thingie for Haiti. I feel so sorry for all those innocent people. I donated like some money and some make up and perfume because those people loss like everything and I feel so bad for them.
Just think like when I was in jail I had like an anxiety attack because I could not like gloss my lips, I could only like imagine how they are feeling. All those doctors and volunteers helping over there are like so sweet.
I think I'm going to like auction off some of my things to donate more money. That's hot! After that me and my man went to dinner and I had like the best desert ever, it was like this strawberry cheese cake, I love it!
Well that was basically my whole day. Me and my doggies are going night night now.
Muah!*
Dear Beautiful Diary of Mine,
So basically today me and my best friend ( I love her) went to this kick ass charity thingie for Haiti. I feel so sorry for all those innocent people. I donated like some money and some make up and perfume because those people loss like everything and I feel so bad for them.
Just think like when I was in jail I had like an anxiety attack because I could not like gloss my lips, I could only like imagine how they are feeling. All those doctors and volunteers helping over there are like so sweet.
I think I'm going to like auction off some of my things to donate more money. That's hot! After that me and my man went to dinner and I had like the best desert ever, it was like this strawberry cheese cake, I love it!
Well that was basically my whole day. Me and my doggies are going night night now.
Muah!*
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