Thanksgiving

Its been a little while since I've done this...its been a pretty busy semester to say the least. But Thanksgiving has brought me back to share some thoughts. Thanksgiving, another one of these skewed "holidays" we celebrate without really knowing its true meaning. I guess I'll start off though, by stating all I'm thankful for before going on my little spiel about Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for waking up another day 1st and foremost, because as we all know, thats not promised. I'm thankful for my parents who offer support and keep me as grounded as they can at this age and the values in which they instilled in me as a child. I'm thankful for my family, although not as tight knit as others, we all understand why its not that way and when we are together its usually good times. I'm thankful for all my true friends and acquaintances who hold me down no matter what and who I continue to make memories with. I've gone 20 yrs(21 in a week) and many of the fun moments in my life have been shared with you all. I'm thankful for all the experiences that life has offered me so far because they have helped me grow into the person I am today and will continue to help me be who I am to be eventually.
But, Thanksgiving, a day we celebrate without knowing its true context. First and foremost, in reality thanks should be given on a day to day basis not just on one day that capitalist decide to call Thanksgiving. Furthermore, Thanksgiving, the day the Pilgrims came and stole the land of the indigenous while slaughtering them is what we celebrate. Of course growing up we learn the Pilgrims and Chris Columbus were great people who did great things, but as we learn real history, we see how much they f'ed up the world as it once was. While you celebrate Thanksgiving each year, think about how many indigenous lives had to pay for this "holiday. This capitalist society in which we leave found another day to sell us, where we all go out and spend hell of money...Black Friday.
While yes the holiday has positive meanings to it in todays world, its very important to remember the foundation and basis on which you celebrate it on.

Trip

Last night I went on an intense journey, where I felt I answered all the questions I have about life. Anything I once questioned seemed to instantaneously be answered. It was as if my brain's capabilities had been fully unlocked and I was able to figure out the key to life, and more importantly the key to my life. The journey began at one end of a dark, seemingly long trail where I mixed with nature and everything that Earth had to offer. It was like a surreal experience, a journey where one's mind was cleared. Thinking wasn't a necessity, but more over realization was. In order to complete the journey one had to realize the environment around and continue forward on the journey, minimizing anxiety. It felt as if I had become one with the earth. All sounds became distinct and clear. Clutter disappeared. I saw the world from a different eye, the third eye, the enhanced eye. As I got closer and closer to the light, reality set in, and I realized this euphoric state must come to an end and reality must set in again. That seemingly hidden trail must be revisited whenever I need to answer life's questions again.

Outlook

As I sit here staring the near end of august in the eye, I'm left to ask one question...where did summer o9 go !? I mean don't get me wrong, it was a lengthy summer and although I didn't have a job it had its eventful moments. Nevertheless, like most endings, the end to summer o9 came sudden and unexpected. I must admit I am a little anxious to see what fall o9-spring10 at SUNY NP has in store for me as I look forward to closing that chapter in life and embarking on something new and even more remarkable. As the time comes when graduation and I are face to face, I wonder if I’ll still feel the same way or if I'll begin to miss the memories that SUNY NP has brought to my life. This year should be real interesting since it'll be my first yr off campus,( u can find me in the lavender house on the corner, yes I said lavender...I know I know :-\ ). The biggest thing I won't miss is dealing with UPD who had a hit out against me this past year. With that said, I’m going to continue my positive outlook on life, take everything easy, and hope for the best.

Old Woman Slammed By Police

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pRJpyIxNlA

Its ridiculous and upsetting that the police get to do whatever they feel because there is no real system of checks and balances with them. How is it justified to slam an 80+ yr old lady and crack her head open. Was she really that much of a danger to society ? In my opinion, its a resounding no.

Ms. Lore-lei

Every time Lore-lei comes anywhere around here,

i inhale, only to be suffocated by her intoxicating taste and smell.

Once she’s cleared the vicinity and her presence is no longer near to me,

I exhale, and take in a breath of fresh air.

Instantly it’s like I’m flying beyond cloud nine.

No matter whats going on, my mood changes and I reach a peaceful state of mind.

My eyes sit real low, shining bright red, similar to a traffic light.

It feels like I'm on a rollercoaster ride as light-headedness kicks followed by a sudden appetite.

So I clear out the kitchen, afterwords still wishin I had pizza from the city.

Why? I'm satisfied with only a dollar for a slice.

My body starts feeling real lazy, and everything I'm seeing is a bit hazy.

Is it me or this encounter with Lore-lei got a nigga's senses going a little crazy?

After a while, tiredness sets in, it’s that time once again.

I go to bed and have what always feels like the best rest.

Even if it’s just a 10 minute nap, the intensity of my sleep is deeper than an insomniac's.

Crucified by Dogs

Is it me or has this whole Michael Vick thing been ridiculous from the start ? I mean the man happened to fund and watch dogs fight !!! People have done far worse than Vick and didn't have to face the media scrutiny and losses that he has had to endure. This country is based on so many contradictions its not even funny. We value so many things that in other societies just wouldn't matter. Correct me if I'm wrong but people go hunting all the time..right ? What's so much more cruel about watching dogs fight than shooting a deer going about its day to day business just for your enjoyment ? Or training horses to race or other animal act; they all equate animal cruelty and if your going to punish one form of animal cruelty, you should be consistent enough to punish all !!!!
And then on top of that, King Goodell(Comissioner Goodell) finds it fit to suspend the man for up to 6 games after he's been in prison for 23 months and has lost an insurmountable amount of money !!! Furthermore the media paints him to be a problem child such as a Pacman Jones, when he's only had one run in which stemmed from this case. They also seemed to have forgotten that he was one of the golden boys of the league and the face of a franchise, as they now depict him as a completely unskilled quarterback who can't play in the NFL. If anything, the NFL is more suited now for his style of play than it was before he was forced to leave. If you don't believe me, turn on a NFL tv program and listen for how many times you here the word WILDCAT !!!
This whole thing has been upsurd to me from day one and nothing recently has done much to change my opinion. Give your former golden child the opportunity to return to stardom, if he succeeds you'll look like a true genius, if he fails, he wouldn't be the first. Just one thing to remember for Vick, good play makes everyone forget any transgression alla Kobe Bryant, Ray Lewis etc

Land Of The Free

Okay so I'll open my blog with something I was inspired to write last summer. I dont like to call my writings poems, songs or whatever other labels society has given them, but rather a collection of ideas. With that said, here it is:

How much longer will they continue to hold my ppl down in the land of the free,
Against our will, we’re treated continuously with much animosity.
They call us delinquents and view all of our behaviors as aggression,
But instead I’d call it our drive 2 make up for lost time while setting up a position.
A position where we’ll no longer be the slave nor (the) inferior,
Rather the master, the leader, the almighty superior.
We gota rise up over being considered the minority,
And aim towards upliftment out of this mental slavery.
Because this life God has given to thee all equal and one should not waste it,
I ask my ppl to wake up, reach out for what’s theirs n don’t b afraid to take it.
Let’s not procrastinate and wait one more second.
Because if Nat Turner had waited to send his ground breaking message,
We’d be nothing but the cotton pickers we’ve heard about in our unmistakable history.
So in this place of opportunity, like our ancestors before us,
its our turn to lead the new age revolt against the over bearing American Empire.
Calling all ages; elderly, middle age adults and minors,
Rise up for this cause, ‘cause all your help is dire.

Hello All

Hello all in da blog world. So I never really envisioned me joining this fad but summer o9 has given me a lot of free time along with me looking for somewhere to express my thoughts have led to the creation of my blog dreamzofsuccession AKA Transitioning From Fitting In to Standing Out. I'll be posting randomly; ideas, experiences etc. Where ever life takes me and I feel I should post, I will. With that said I hope all followers enjoy, I know I will be. Thanks