So today I was sitting and chatting with my friend Jesse (check him out at leaguelife.blogspot.com). But everything (and I mean everything) this man says is funny. So I decided to add something to my blog; Jesse Says. Every week, I'm going to add a quote that he says so stay tuned!
"...... Yeah, so now I'm single like the song say."
Lol stay tuned for next week's line in.... Jesse Says
Life gives you problems.The world gets you down.People desire to steal your joy.That's why you carry your own light Your pretty pink gun <3
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
New Kid on the Block
So I started working at Whaley Children's Center this past December. Its been a struggle, the kids are not always willing to work with you (that'd be too easy), and I often get punched, kicked, spit at, and called outside my name. Like everyday actually. But as difficult as its been, I wouldn't trade this experience for anything.
Recently, we got a new kid. She's from Detroit and to say that she's difficult to work with is an understatement. The first day I met her she questioned why I was there, called me a b*tch, and had a smart mouth. Needless to say, I restrained her the first day I met her and since then, I haven't had an issue from her. She may be my favorite kid. This may have been my first bit of intervention because now when she's upset, she speaks to me about it. I'm still trying to figure out more ways to help this young lady adjust (she's never really been away from home and she's having a hard time adjusting). Any suggestions? Trying to convince a 10- year-old girl to trust you is hard.
Recently, we got a new kid. She's from Detroit and to say that she's difficult to work with is an understatement. The first day I met her she questioned why I was there, called me a b*tch, and had a smart mouth. Needless to say, I restrained her the first day I met her and since then, I haven't had an issue from her. She may be my favorite kid. This may have been my first bit of intervention because now when she's upset, she speaks to me about it. I'm still trying to figure out more ways to help this young lady adjust (she's never really been away from home and she's having a hard time adjusting). Any suggestions? Trying to convince a 10- year-old girl to trust you is hard.
Mirror, Mirror n the Wall, Who has the curviest body of them all? :/
So I came across a disturbing article yesterday
The story was about a young lady from East London so desperate to have the perfect body that she flew to the U.S. (Pennsylvania) to recieve butt implants in a motel. Within another twelve hours of the procedure, the young lady- named Claudia Adertomi but went by the stage name of Carmella London- started complaining of chest pains. After she was taken to the hospital by friends, she passed away soon after. it was said that the "doctor who performed the procedure used industrial silicone and to make matters worse, injected it into a vein. Claudia desired to be famous and had been auditioning for parts for music videos before her procedure wearing butt pads to enhance the size of her bottom. Sure she got the parts in the video but after the directors and producers of the videos learned that she wore butt pads and didn't have a "natural curve," she was released from the videos. It's a terribly sad story of yet another person subjected to our society's image of beauty.
When I read this story, I thought about the story of Sara Baartman. Sara Baartman was a slave who just so happened to have a large posterior. Because of her unusually large backside, slave owners took her around the country as a freak show. Men would come out to see this woman and examine her backside and even touch her. When she died, doctors used her genitalia to run tests and try to prove that African people descended from Apes.
Slavery ended long before our time and the things women were subjected and belittled to has changed very little. The difference between now and then is that we choose to subject ourselves to this. We are misogynized by society and the people around us and we accept it. When is a change going to come?
"And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good."
The story was about a young lady from East London so desperate to have the perfect body that she flew to the U.S. (Pennsylvania) to recieve butt implants in a motel. Within another twelve hours of the procedure, the young lady- named Claudia Adertomi but went by the stage name of Carmella London- started complaining of chest pains. After she was taken to the hospital by friends, she passed away soon after. it was said that the "doctor who performed the procedure used industrial silicone and to make matters worse, injected it into a vein. Claudia desired to be famous and had been auditioning for parts for music videos before her procedure wearing butt pads to enhance the size of her bottom. Sure she got the parts in the video but after the directors and producers of the videos learned that she wore butt pads and didn't have a "natural curve," she was released from the videos. It's a terribly sad story of yet another person subjected to our society's image of beauty.
When I read this story, I thought about the story of Sara Baartman. Sara Baartman was a slave who just so happened to have a large posterior. Because of her unusually large backside, slave owners took her around the country as a freak show. Men would come out to see this woman and examine her backside and even touch her. When she died, doctors used her genitalia to run tests and try to prove that African people descended from Apes.
Slavery ended long before our time and the things women were subjected and belittled to has changed very little. The difference between now and then is that we choose to subject ourselves to this. We are misogynized by society and the people around us and we accept it. When is a change going to come?
"And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good."
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Studying Hard
In the school library studying hard and doing important assignments. Can't you tell?
Okay back to my school work now. I just needed a quick break. Nothing wrong with that right? ;)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Darn Those Michigan Winters
Okay I was being sarcastic on the "Darn" part. I AM ECSTATIC! You see I had a Bio Lecture Exam tomorrow afternoon and, fortunately for me, classes are cancelled! I mean... Not that I hadn't studied or anything but um... Okay anyways! To God be the Glory for his decision to bless us with heavy flurries last night. So I will continue to enjoy the rest of my night eating chicken and dumpling soup, watching Gossip Girl, making homemade oreo mcflurries and tweeting all the while (by the way, follow me @MsSensationalMe). I guess I'll study Homeostasis and a bit about Domestic Violence tomorrow as I'm snowed in. Until then!
Peace and Love <3
Peace and Love <3
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Celebrate Your Heritage
Black History Month is every month. We just give it special attention this month.
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