Engaged - busy or occupied; involved a
So....I have something quick to share with you lovely people. I'm a part of an organization/group called Students for a Democratic Society. We discuss a lot of issues in our community/country and we brainstorm ways to battle them. We protest, write petitions and raise awareness. Its a good thing to be a part of. I now feel more active in my community and in my world. I feel a sense of accomplishment because I'm using my voice to make change. We all have voices (if you don't, i apologize) and its important to use them for good. Here's what I'm getting at....
I use my voice to inspire change. You should be doing the same. Our words have the power to do so much more than a lot of people believe. I try to make a difference. We all should raise our voices in hopes that it will make a better world for our children and the youth after us. Get engaged in your community, get active in the world....read the title again.
beGolden
Jahmal
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Journal...spring...and such...
Try something new....I ain't gotta word. ^_^
...i just have something quick to say. I write EVERYTHING in my leather diary. I put my thoughts...feelings...everything. I ran out of pages and i got really upset. Now...Here's the point...
I bought a new journal. New journal...new thoughts....new season. NEW NEW NEW! SO...make change always. It makes your whole life better...It opens a lot of doors. Just do it! It makes ME feel way better....And my journal is really cool. : ) Be open to change....
beGolden
Jahmal
...i just have something quick to say. I write EVERYTHING in my leather diary. I put my thoughts...feelings...everything. I ran out of pages and i got really upset. Now...Here's the point...
I bought a new journal. New journal...new thoughts....new season. NEW NEW NEW! SO...make change always. It makes your whole life better...It opens a lot of doors. Just do it! It makes ME feel way better....And my journal is really cool. : ) Be open to change....
beGolden
Jahmal
Monday, March 1, 2010
spring....and such...
Reform - Positive change....or any change at all.
So people....spring is being sprungified as we speak! It's a new month and 1 month closer to spring. The winter is fading and warmth is just around the corner! With spring comes flowers and warmth and dating (outside) and festivals and parties and....you know what I'm getting at. Here's the point...You need to know what else comes with spring...?
Spring means renewal. It means all the other stuff too....but it means positive change! So MAKE positive change. The world is giving birth to new flowers and new weather...the least we can do is get rid of one of our bad habits. Some things that can be done!
1. Clean your room...WELL
2. Be rid of one of your bad habits....
3. Make a new, more positive habit.
4. Smile more...laugh more...etc.
STUFF LIKE THAT!
With spring comes change...so makes some. Give back. Make things fresh. Change things up.
beGolden
Jahmal
So people....spring is being sprungified as we speak! It's a new month and 1 month closer to spring. The winter is fading and warmth is just around the corner! With spring comes flowers and warmth and dating (outside) and festivals and parties and....you know what I'm getting at. Here's the point...You need to know what else comes with spring...?
Spring means renewal. It means all the other stuff too....but it means positive change! So MAKE positive change. The world is giving birth to new flowers and new weather...the least we can do is get rid of one of our bad habits. Some things that can be done!
1. Clean your room...WELL
2. Be rid of one of your bad habits....
3. Make a new, more positive habit.
4. Smile more...laugh more...etc.
STUFF LIKE THAT!
With spring comes change...so makes some. Give back. Make things fresh. Change things up.
beGolden
Jahmal
fillin my life with distractions...keepin me afloat.
distraction - That which diverts attention
February was a sucky month. Lots of stress and frustration from work and school. A lot more from my social life. Sometimes it all gets heavy. This month has just been a testament to surviving and living on in spite of how bad things can get. I've had to deal with a lot of political nonsense and then i have to deal with school work. Then i have to deal with friends and maintaining a social life. Lastly, I have to hold myself together no matter where i am. I suppose sometimes, i only cared about holding myself together in the open. Now, i feel its healthier to stay stable outdoors and in the privacy of my room. I made a choice recently. After a sucky couple of weeks...I decided to make myself feel better. I decided to fill my life with distractions. I decided to keep myself happy by filling my life with happy things to keep me from thinking about the bad. Most of my problems are things that i cant completely control...things that i will always have to deal with. Political bullshit...homophobia...friends/family...education...work. These are things that i will have to live with. So, instead of just upsetting myself, I'll surround myself with the happier things to keep me from tumbling.
THIS WEEKEND I....
1. Had a snow day and hung out with some of my best friends.....
2. Hung out with more friends the next day...and i cooked.
3. I wrote and read a lot of poetry...lots of that of late. : )
4. I smiled more than i could count.
5. I made memories and wrote them all down....
6. I realized that i will give my life to a pianist......Something to look forward to.
Here is my message to you lovely people. Life is gonna throw all types of things at you...just because it can. Here is your job...Keep that smile on. Be strong. Live on. : ) There is so much happiness in this world. Take it in your fists and never let it go. And for all the small things that will always be there....find a few distractions. Put your energy into a better place. Don't waste your energy on the things you can't change. Don't waste you energy on things that SHOULDN'T change. The hard spots in life...are reminders that we're all human and that we don't pull the strings. Some higher power is giving us a message...life is meant for living. So live...
beGolden
Jahmal
February was a sucky month. Lots of stress and frustration from work and school. A lot more from my social life. Sometimes it all gets heavy. This month has just been a testament to surviving and living on in spite of how bad things can get. I've had to deal with a lot of political nonsense and then i have to deal with school work. Then i have to deal with friends and maintaining a social life. Lastly, I have to hold myself together no matter where i am. I suppose sometimes, i only cared about holding myself together in the open. Now, i feel its healthier to stay stable outdoors and in the privacy of my room. I made a choice recently. After a sucky couple of weeks...I decided to make myself feel better. I decided to fill my life with distractions. I decided to keep myself happy by filling my life with happy things to keep me from thinking about the bad. Most of my problems are things that i cant completely control...things that i will always have to deal with. Political bullshit...homophobia...friends/family...education...work. These are things that i will have to live with. So, instead of just upsetting myself, I'll surround myself with the happier things to keep me from tumbling.
THIS WEEKEND I....
1. Had a snow day and hung out with some of my best friends.....
2. Hung out with more friends the next day...and i cooked.
3. I wrote and read a lot of poetry...lots of that of late. : )
4. I smiled more than i could count.
5. I made memories and wrote them all down....
6. I realized that i will give my life to a pianist......Something to look forward to.
Here is my message to you lovely people. Life is gonna throw all types of things at you...just because it can. Here is your job...Keep that smile on. Be strong. Live on. : ) There is so much happiness in this world. Take it in your fists and never let it go. And for all the small things that will always be there....find a few distractions. Put your energy into a better place. Don't waste your energy on the things you can't change. Don't waste you energy on things that SHOULDN'T change. The hard spots in life...are reminders that we're all human and that we don't pull the strings. Some higher power is giving us a message...life is meant for living. So live...
beGolden
Jahmal
Thursday, February 25, 2010
The truth...and why its not always what's needed to be told...
Blunt - Abrupt and often disconcertingly frank in speech
This is a short post because there is an easy response to this. I had a friend that hurt people's feelings with the "truth" in pursuit of honesty. Apparently, people liked him because of it. I don't. Most people don't. Something are better left unsaid for the sake of others well being. My feelings were hurt on multiple occasions by this person. Here's the point...
People can be rude, bitter and hateful. Sometimes these people are like this in pursuit of something innocent. Some people are bitter and blunt just to be honest. Some people are rude for the sake of others. Still, there are some times for you to be honest. Other times, keep the "truth" to yourself. Being mean because what you say is the truth doesn't make you a good person. It makes you seem cruel and heartless. Sometimes people ARE just cruel and heartless. Still, you need to know that sometimes you keep the truth to yourself. Honesty isn't always nice. Some subjects aren't for you to tamper with. Know that there are boundaries that you mustn't cross. I have one more thing to say...
People that put down others and hurt their feelings just to be honest are sad and disgusting people. There is NOTHING noble about hurt others. Words sting and so they should be used wisely. Don't take it upon yourself to be the bearer of the truth....because it makes YOU seem like an awful person. Of course, there are some times that the truth is necessary. There are times when it's crucial to vocalize. Still...pick your words wisely. Be kind. Be sincere.
beGolden
Jahmal
This is a short post because there is an easy response to this. I had a friend that hurt people's feelings with the "truth" in pursuit of honesty. Apparently, people liked him because of it. I don't. Most people don't. Something are better left unsaid for the sake of others well being. My feelings were hurt on multiple occasions by this person. Here's the point...
People can be rude, bitter and hateful. Sometimes these people are like this in pursuit of something innocent. Some people are bitter and blunt just to be honest. Some people are rude for the sake of others. Still, there are some times for you to be honest. Other times, keep the "truth" to yourself. Being mean because what you say is the truth doesn't make you a good person. It makes you seem cruel and heartless. Sometimes people ARE just cruel and heartless. Still, you need to know that sometimes you keep the truth to yourself. Honesty isn't always nice. Some subjects aren't for you to tamper with. Know that there are boundaries that you mustn't cross. I have one more thing to say...
People that put down others and hurt their feelings just to be honest are sad and disgusting people. There is NOTHING noble about hurt others. Words sting and so they should be used wisely. Don't take it upon yourself to be the bearer of the truth....because it makes YOU seem like an awful person. Of course, there are some times that the truth is necessary. There are times when it's crucial to vocalize. Still...pick your words wisely. Be kind. Be sincere.
beGolden
Jahmal
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Build a snowman.....
Optimism - looking on the bright side...
Ok...It snows in Rochester NY. It snows for days on end. It gets deep...it gets cold...it gets white. People complain and it gets annoying. We live in Rochester and every year...it snows. It snows for a long time. Sometimes i give in to the snow...I complain, too. But there's a better way to deal with the cold...They are a few ways to deal with the cold.
1. Make a snow man...When life gives you snow...play with it.
2. Snuggle....It feels good and it keeps you warm.
3. Crack out a sweater...nuff said.
4. Make all those hot dishes that you locked away for summer.
Lemme say it one more time for all those who need it. When life gives you snow...play with it. Don't just moan and groan in the face of a cold winter. This goes for everything. When life gives you lemons....stop asking for apple juice.
beGolden
Jahmal
Ok...It snows in Rochester NY. It snows for days on end. It gets deep...it gets cold...it gets white. People complain and it gets annoying. We live in Rochester and every year...it snows. It snows for a long time. Sometimes i give in to the snow...I complain, too. But there's a better way to deal with the cold...They are a few ways to deal with the cold.
1. Make a snow man...When life gives you snow...play with it.
2. Snuggle....It feels good and it keeps you warm.
3. Crack out a sweater...nuff said.
4. Make all those hot dishes that you locked away for summer.
Lemme say it one more time for all those who need it. When life gives you snow...play with it. Don't just moan and groan in the face of a cold winter. This goes for everything. When life gives you lemons....stop asking for apple juice.
beGolden
Jahmal
the quirkier things...
quirky - A peculiarity of behavior...that's alright...
Lets give 'em a quick post while I'm in school...Lemme tell you about one of the weird things i do. You see, I write EVERYTHING in my Italian leather diary. I write my dreams, my ideas, my crushes, my lovely thoughts, my dirty thoughts....everything....Its a great release. It's how i keep track of myself and where my mind goes. Not many people write in a diary anymore...Not many BOYS write in a diary at all. Its one of my little quirky things. Everyone has a little quirky thing. One of those things that we do that don't make sense all the time but still they feel really good. Sometimes i like sleeping in all of my clothes. Sometimes i like to lay on the floor...only when I'm upset at night though. I like to listen to music while I'm in the shower. I ADORE baking when i have nothing else to do. The the list of my quirky things is biblical in scale. Everyone has some quirky things....if you don't...get one. Or a dozen.
Sometimes we do things that don't make sense and don't mean anything to other people. These things feel good sometimes. They feel better than they would to others. Still, its good to have a few quirky things. Its good to have some quirk to us...it proves that we aren't the same as our neighbors. It keeps us mentally and spiritually healthy sometimes. Sure, we may be the only one who...for example...likes to eat peanut butter while reading Oprah's Magazine. But if it feels good...have at it! If we're lucky...we'll find someone that does the quirkier things that we do. Point...Don't be afraid to give in to the quirkier things.
beGolden
Jahmal
Lets give 'em a quick post while I'm in school...Lemme tell you about one of the weird things i do. You see, I write EVERYTHING in my Italian leather diary. I write my dreams, my ideas, my crushes, my lovely thoughts, my dirty thoughts....everything....Its a great release. It's how i keep track of myself and where my mind goes. Not many people write in a diary anymore...Not many BOYS write in a diary at all. Its one of my little quirky things. Everyone has a little quirky thing. One of those things that we do that don't make sense all the time but still they feel really good. Sometimes i like sleeping in all of my clothes. Sometimes i like to lay on the floor...only when I'm upset at night though. I like to listen to music while I'm in the shower. I ADORE baking when i have nothing else to do. The the list of my quirky things is biblical in scale. Everyone has some quirky things....if you don't...get one. Or a dozen.
Sometimes we do things that don't make sense and don't mean anything to other people. These things feel good sometimes. They feel better than they would to others. Still, its good to have a few quirky things. Its good to have some quirk to us...it proves that we aren't the same as our neighbors. It keeps us mentally and spiritually healthy sometimes. Sure, we may be the only one who...for example...likes to eat peanut butter while reading Oprah's Magazine. But if it feels good...have at it! If we're lucky...we'll find someone that does the quirkier things that we do. Point...Don't be afraid to give in to the quirkier things.
beGolden
Jahmal
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