Fitting, I think.
Gone is my former reality that
consisted of work and
play
Play that wasn't always good.
Gone is the first month I have
lived
In my new state of Home.
Louisiana.
Gone is the first 1/4 of school.
Busier yet to come, but
happier to become.
Gone is the visit of my sister
and nephew. Ten days will never
be enough.
Family far is always hard.
Gone is my past.
Yet to come is my future,
Gone is my bad decisions,
Yet to come is my future.
Gone is my sadness,
Yet to come is my happiness.
Gone.
*my attempt at a poem. I don't do it often...
September 12, 2011
September 7, 2011
"Back to Black"
No particular reason, just like the song.
LSU is going swell. I have been in classes for almost 3 weeks now and it is going well. I am really enjoying all my classes and almost all my teachers. I am branching out and actually talking to people in my classes. It's great. Still super busy, but it's great. I will hopefully be starting my observation stuff tomorrow but if not FOR sure next week.
I went to the LSU Student Involvement Fair today to get involved in stuff on campus, particular the volunteer stuff around and I came out of it with a bunch of free stuff (I'll sign up for just about anything if I get free stuff!): a t-shirt, a bandana, a thermos thing, and a pen! I'm excited about it all. Yay for opportunities to serve (and meet people!!)
That is all.
Enjoy! :)
LSU is going swell. I have been in classes for almost 3 weeks now and it is going well. I am really enjoying all my classes and almost all my teachers. I am branching out and actually talking to people in my classes. It's great. Still super busy, but it's great. I will hopefully be starting my observation stuff tomorrow but if not FOR sure next week.
I went to the LSU Student Involvement Fair today to get involved in stuff on campus, particular the volunteer stuff around and I came out of it with a bunch of free stuff (I'll sign up for just about anything if I get free stuff!): a t-shirt, a bandana, a thermos thing, and a pen! I'm excited about it all. Yay for opportunities to serve (and meet people!!)
That is all.
Enjoy! :)
September 2, 2011
"Heal The World"
Just do. Heal the World.
LSU is great, classes are awesome very excited, blah blah blah.
What is really on my mind, what is REALLY going on in my life is this:
I have this huge desire in my heart, my soul, my gut, my everything to DO SOMETHING GOOD in the world and for the world. Starting with the sad state our country is in. And I do not mean politically.
I hear about the horrible state that our education system is around the country and I think about those kids. Those kids who are in situations that are unintentionally (or in some cases, it is likely, intentionally) setting them up for failure. Every child is smart enough and capable enough to learn if there are teachers who give them a chance! Yes, I fully understand that there are home life situations that make it difficult but who in the hell cares. There have been parents for centuries that don't give a damn about their children and those children make something of themselves. Can I play the "poor black/hispanic/other minority" card even though I'm white? No? Good. I don't believe in it. Every single child regardless of background, financial difficulty, race, or otherwise has the opportunity to learn if the teacher does not give up on them. I FULLY understand that without the proper and necessary help and support of the school system and state funding and politicians it makes the teachers job all that harder. But living in Georgia and Louisiana has shown me that it is those above difficulties that allows teachers to let the perceived "poor kid" card into play WAY too much.
Next, has no one seriously learned from all the horrible wars that have been fought over CENTURIES? Have those "reasons" been lost on people?? There is absolutely no place for racism, religious prosecution or gay-bashing (figurative OR literal) in our world today. What was the point of the civil war and the civil rights movement(decades apart, I am aware) if we are just going to continue to be just as segregated? What was the point of WWII if we are just going to be convinced that every Muslim is out to get us or is less than us? And what in the hell is the point of our country at all if we are going to kick everyone out if they aren't just like us and speak our language immediately? All of us didn't even speak our language immediately! This country if FILLED with descendants of immigrants. If you descend from a non-English speaking immigrant and you are wanting to kick out non-English speaking immigrants then feel free to leave yourself. As for the 75%+ of Americans who consider themselves Christian in one denomination or another, I ask this: Who in the world are you to judge/persecute ANYONE? Does God not say "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone"? I personally do NOT believe that being homosexual is a sin BUT if it is, God is the one and only who is to judge that. Not a single person here on earth has that right. I do believe Jesus said "Love EVERYONE" not, "love those you choose too".
I do not believe this country is a world power as many still do because instead of the continued progression that we once had, I feel we have either stopped or digressed. It saddens and frustrates me.
THIS IS MY OPINION. I MAY BE WRONG, AND I MAY HAVE FACTS WRONG. I DO NOT CLAIM TO KNOW WHAT IS 100% RIGHT.
However, if you wish to share your comments, contradictions, etc, do so kindly and with respect.
LSU is great, classes are awesome very excited, blah blah blah.
What is really on my mind, what is REALLY going on in my life is this:
I have this huge desire in my heart, my soul, my gut, my everything to DO SOMETHING GOOD in the world and for the world. Starting with the sad state our country is in. And I do not mean politically.
I hear about the horrible state that our education system is around the country and I think about those kids. Those kids who are in situations that are unintentionally (or in some cases, it is likely, intentionally) setting them up for failure. Every child is smart enough and capable enough to learn if there are teachers who give them a chance! Yes, I fully understand that there are home life situations that make it difficult but who in the hell cares. There have been parents for centuries that don't give a damn about their children and those children make something of themselves. Can I play the "poor black/hispanic/other minority" card even though I'm white? No? Good. I don't believe in it. Every single child regardless of background, financial difficulty, race, or otherwise has the opportunity to learn if the teacher does not give up on them. I FULLY understand that without the proper and necessary help and support of the school system and state funding and politicians it makes the teachers job all that harder. But living in Georgia and Louisiana has shown me that it is those above difficulties that allows teachers to let the perceived "poor kid" card into play WAY too much.
Next, has no one seriously learned from all the horrible wars that have been fought over CENTURIES? Have those "reasons" been lost on people?? There is absolutely no place for racism, religious prosecution or gay-bashing (figurative OR literal) in our world today. What was the point of the civil war and the civil rights movement(decades apart, I am aware) if we are just going to continue to be just as segregated? What was the point of WWII if we are just going to be convinced that every Muslim is out to get us or is less than us? And what in the hell is the point of our country at all if we are going to kick everyone out if they aren't just like us and speak our language immediately? All of us didn't even speak our language immediately! This country if FILLED with descendants of immigrants. If you descend from a non-English speaking immigrant and you are wanting to kick out non-English speaking immigrants then feel free to leave yourself. As for the 75%+ of Americans who consider themselves Christian in one denomination or another, I ask this: Who in the world are you to judge/persecute ANYONE? Does God not say "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone"? I personally do NOT believe that being homosexual is a sin BUT if it is, God is the one and only who is to judge that. Not a single person here on earth has that right. I do believe Jesus said "Love EVERYONE" not, "love those you choose too".
I do not believe this country is a world power as many still do because instead of the continued progression that we once had, I feel we have either stopped or digressed. It saddens and frustrates me.
THIS IS MY OPINION. I MAY BE WRONG, AND I MAY HAVE FACTS WRONG. I DO NOT CLAIM TO KNOW WHAT IS 100% RIGHT.
However, if you wish to share your comments, contradictions, etc, do so kindly and with respect.
August 29, 2011
"Extraordinary Machine"
Because that's what I am, an Extraordinary Machine.
Okay, the song is just awesome and pretty fitting.
I don't have much to say about LSU, etc this time so, I'm just going to post the lyrics to this song because it is rocking my world right now.
I certainly haven't been shopping for any new shoes
-And-
I certainly haven't been spreading myself around
I still only travel by foot and by foot, it's a slow climb,
But I'm good at being uncomfortable, so
I can't stop changing all the time
I notice that my opponent is always on the go
-And-
Won't go slow, so's not to focus, and I notice
He'll hitch a ride with any guide, as long as
They go fast from whence he came
- But he's no good at being uncomfortable, so
He can't stop staying exactly the same
If there was a better way to go then it would find me
I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me
Be kind to me, or treat me mean
I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine
I seem to you to seek a new disaster every day
You deem me due to clean my view and be at peace and lay
I mean to prove I mean to move in my own way, and say,
I've been getting along for long before you came into the play
I am the baby of the family, it happens, so
- Everybody cares and wears the sheeps' clothes
While they chaperone
Curious, you looking down your nose at me, while you appease
- Courteous, to try and help - but let me set your
Mind at ease
(Chorus)
-Do I so worry you, you need to hurry to my side?
-It's very kind
But it's to no avail; I don't want the bail
I promise you, everything will be just fine
If there was a better way to go then it would find me
I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me
Be kind to me, or treat me mean
I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine
This is it. The song of me.
Okay, the song is just awesome and pretty fitting.
I don't have much to say about LSU, etc this time so, I'm just going to post the lyrics to this song because it is rocking my world right now.
I certainly haven't been shopping for any new shoes
-And-
I certainly haven't been spreading myself around
I still only travel by foot and by foot, it's a slow climb,
But I'm good at being uncomfortable, so
I can't stop changing all the time
I notice that my opponent is always on the go
-And-
Won't go slow, so's not to focus, and I notice
He'll hitch a ride with any guide, as long as
They go fast from whence he came
- But he's no good at being uncomfortable, so
He can't stop staying exactly the same
If there was a better way to go then it would find me
I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me
Be kind to me, or treat me mean
I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine
I seem to you to seek a new disaster every day
You deem me due to clean my view and be at peace and lay
I mean to prove I mean to move in my own way, and say,
I've been getting along for long before you came into the play
I am the baby of the family, it happens, so
- Everybody cares and wears the sheeps' clothes
While they chaperone
Curious, you looking down your nose at me, while you appease
- Courteous, to try and help - but let me set your
Mind at ease
(Chorus)
-Do I so worry you, you need to hurry to my side?
-It's very kind
But it's to no avail; I don't want the bail
I promise you, everything will be just fine
If there was a better way to go then it would find me
I can't help it, the road just rolls out behind me
Be kind to me, or treat me mean
I'll make the most of it, I'm an extraordinary machine
This is it. The song of me.
August 26, 2011
"Losing My Religion"
Never fear folks, it's just a song. :)
Today marks the last day of the first week of classes.
So....yay. I made it. However, to literally no fault of my own, I'm already behind in my reading (not far behind, but behind nonetheless). I ordered one of my books online the Monday after I got here and it JUST showed up Wednesday night. So I'm only one day behind which in an upper level class is actually 5 chapters in one book and 2 chapters in another. YES, THIS IS FOR ONE CLASS. Fun right? But this is why they don't have class on Saturdays right? :(
I really will be juuusssst fine. Right? Seriously, RIght???
Haha, I'm just kidding. I'm truly not worried. Okay. I'm worried but only because I am signed up for 19 credits because I don't want to give up an awesome Biology teacher but I know that I can't keep up w/ all the readings, papers, observations, notes, and flashcards. My anxiety will just get the best of me. 16 credits is enough this first LSU semester. So bye-bye awesome Bio teacher, here's hoping you teach this class spring semester!!
The very broad overview of my classes is this: interesting, but full and busy. Excitement is my emotion (when nerves go away).
Still trying to figure out my flow and get into a rhythm with studying and I think once that happens, I'll be good to go.
Now, just to get involved on campus so my father is not my only source of entertainment (not a bad source, just shouldn't be my only)....
Today marks the last day of the first week of classes.
So....yay. I made it. However, to literally no fault of my own, I'm already behind in my reading (not far behind, but behind nonetheless). I ordered one of my books online the Monday after I got here and it JUST showed up Wednesday night. So I'm only one day behind which in an upper level class is actually 5 chapters in one book and 2 chapters in another. YES, THIS IS FOR ONE CLASS. Fun right? But this is why they don't have class on Saturdays right? :(
I really will be juuusssst fine. Right? Seriously, RIght???
Haha, I'm just kidding. I'm truly not worried. Okay. I'm worried but only because I am signed up for 19 credits because I don't want to give up an awesome Biology teacher but I know that I can't keep up w/ all the readings, papers, observations, notes, and flashcards. My anxiety will just get the best of me. 16 credits is enough this first LSU semester. So bye-bye awesome Bio teacher, here's hoping you teach this class spring semester!!
The very broad overview of my classes is this: interesting, but full and busy. Excitement is my emotion (when nerves go away).
Still trying to figure out my flow and get into a rhythm with studying and I think once that happens, I'll be good to go.
Now, just to get involved on campus so my father is not my only source of entertainment (not a bad source, just shouldn't be my only)....
August 23, 2011
"Unusual You"
Today's song: Unusual You
My view of campus from the library.
Oh. You can't see the campus because of the Amazon jungle like trees? I know. It's gorgeous. ;)
My view of campus from the library.
Oh. You can't see the campus because of the Amazon jungle like trees? I know. It's gorgeous. ;)
August 22, 2011
"Something That I Want"
Today's song is: "Something That I Want"
It is the first day of school....for at least the 15th time. But. It is still exciting, scary, nerve-wrecking and fun. And heavy. Seriously. My backpack is heavy. I have got to figure out a better way to carry everything.
My schedule is 4 classes on MWF and 2 (maybe 3 if I can get added which would make MWF 3) classes on TR for a grand total of 16 credits. Not too shabby.
So far I only have one class w/ homework. But it's kind of a lot.
Welcome back to college right?
It is the first day of school....for at least the 15th time. But. It is still exciting, scary, nerve-wrecking and fun. And heavy. Seriously. My backpack is heavy. I have got to figure out a better way to carry everything.
My schedule is 4 classes on MWF and 2 (maybe 3 if I can get added which would make MWF 3) classes on TR for a grand total of 16 credits. Not too shabby.
So far I only have one class w/ homework. But it's kind of a lot.
Welcome back to college right?
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