This semester I signed up to take an African American Studies course. Needless to say, this is one of the most interesting classes that I have taken within my college career. It is a course on the validity of Broken/Black English better known as Ebonics.
I find it interesting to know that many scholars weigh in on this subject and come from both sides (right v. wrong). We thus far have talked about where it comes from to is it anyone's fault.
In class we also have a wide range of opinions. I just want to know what other people think about this subject.
Are you one that thinks that people who speak any form of "incorrect" English should be viewed as uneducated or inferior?
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Sometimes its better to wait and not rush...
Since graduation I have felt like people are expecting things from me that I myself am not willing to commit. I think that this comes from the fact that many of the people in my daily life do not possess a degree of any kind and barely have a HS Diploma/GED.
The people as stated above have had their children in the late teens and in a sense see that as a norm. I intend to break a numerous amount of "norms" you people hold dear to you heart, but in my reality are not.
I think that the fact that I have no significant other or kids is something that people look at as weird or saddening. Listen here, I am 23 years old and I intend to live my life to its fullest potential before I feel the need to bring someone else into it let alone a child.
With this being said I think that my having a degree has no weight on where I should or should have started my family.
People need to realize that there are more important things in life than sleeping with the most random people and making babies. I think that priorities have to be in order and I think that it take a mature and right minded person to understand that.
The people as stated above have had their children in the late teens and in a sense see that as a norm. I intend to break a numerous amount of "norms" you people hold dear to you heart, but in my reality are not.
I think that the fact that I have no significant other or kids is something that people look at as weird or saddening. Listen here, I am 23 years old and I intend to live my life to its fullest potential before I feel the need to bring someone else into it let alone a child.
With this being said I think that my having a degree has no weight on where I should or should have started my family.
People need to realize that there are more important things in life than sleeping with the most random people and making babies. I think that priorities have to be in order and I think that it take a mature and right minded person to understand that.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Finals Week Winter 09
This is the worst week of my life... well not really but you get what I'm saying. I have 3 finals that are to take place tomorrow. This is something that I cannot stand. On the flip however, this is pushing me closer to that cap and gown.
I feel like sellping all day and doing nothing that has to do with anything of importance...LOL
At any rate, I will be back to posting as of Wednesday because thats when break starts and I check in to the "wonderful world of nothingness"
SMOOCHES,
Andrea
I feel like sellping all day and doing nothing that has to do with anything of importance...LOL
At any rate, I will be back to posting as of Wednesday because thats when break starts and I check in to the "wonderful world of nothingness"
SMOOCHES,
Andrea
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Up in the Gym, Just Workin' on My Fitness!!!
So I just got back into the whole swing of things when it comes to working out. This is something that I actually enjoy doing. Working out is like a release for me. Something to calm me down when there is cussing out that needs to be done, when I'm having a bad day, or just to get it tight...LOL
Needless to say, im SUPER excited that I have the help of my lovely friends when it comes to motivation, work out plans, and just the drive to look better.
I for one dont think I have the worst body on Earth (trust me Ive seen some booga butts) nor do I have the best. This is something that everyone should take pride in and feel happy about profecting/ maintaining (in my opinion).
With that being said i feel that it would be stupid of me not to pass on a wonderful workout plan that my buddy Darrell gave to me so that I can look right for my NEW person of interest.... so here is goes...
3 days a week in the morning before breakfast:
Jump rope for a minute10 pushups with feet on exercise ball10 crunches on the exercise ballAll that is one set. Do 5 sets with 1 minute rest between each set. You can increase things as you feel.
2 days a week in the morning before breakfast:
Jump rope for a minute50 arm pumps per arm(With weight in your hands, move your arms as if you're running. You can use anything like leg weights, a small weight, dumbbells, or even a can of soup or something as long as it's weight)Again, all that is one set. Do 5 sets with 1 minute rest between each set. You can increase things as you feel.
HOPE YALL ENJOY:
and best results in getn them bodies TIGHT for the spring/summer
Needless to say, im SUPER excited that I have the help of my lovely friends when it comes to motivation, work out plans, and just the drive to look better.
I for one dont think I have the worst body on Earth (trust me Ive seen some booga butts) nor do I have the best. This is something that everyone should take pride in and feel happy about profecting/ maintaining (in my opinion).
With that being said i feel that it would be stupid of me not to pass on a wonderful workout plan that my buddy Darrell gave to me so that I can look right for my NEW person of interest.... so here is goes...
3 days a week in the morning before breakfast:
Jump rope for a minute10 pushups with feet on exercise ball10 crunches on the exercise ballAll that is one set. Do 5 sets with 1 minute rest between each set. You can increase things as you feel.
2 days a week in the morning before breakfast:
Jump rope for a minute50 arm pumps per arm(With weight in your hands, move your arms as if you're running. You can use anything like leg weights, a small weight, dumbbells, or even a can of soup or something as long as it's weight)Again, all that is one set. Do 5 sets with 1 minute rest between each set. You can increase things as you feel.
HOPE YALL ENJOY:
and best results in getn them bodies TIGHT for the spring/summer
Out with the OLD!!!
So I recently cut off a person of interest that I was involved with for a little over a year. This person was, at first, kind, caring, and paid attention to me. I enjoyed his company and we did things together that any other person would consider to be weird or corny. That was what I liked about him, he was something like me.
As time went on things began to change. This was something that was bound to happen, but I wanted to slow it down. I became busy with school and work and so did he. We would see each other at ramdon times if not at all. This is something that I wasnt fond of and didnt want to continue on having things happen like this.
In my heart I wanted to make it work because I felt a connection with him as I had never before with any other person that I was involved with thus far. To say the least he was actually the happiest encounter thus far. This, however, is no reason to put up with the things that I would brush off and mark and miniture.
I think that people are put into your lives for a purpose. Looking back I feel that his purpose was to show me patience and guide me to feel comfortable with myself enough to know that I cant always get what I want.
Dont get me wrong I feel that I am as spoiled as the day is long. This was something that I needed to work on for myself. Him being in my life and putting the realization into my head that everything is not YES YES YES, has helped me to be the person that I should be.
With all that being said, we are no longer invloved because he has not come to the maturity level that he needs to be in understanding that everything in life isnt easy and if you wanna be with someone you need to work at it. I felt as though I was putting in all the work and wanting things to succeed and he wasnt meeting me half (or any way) for that matter.
I feel that I am deserving of a respectable man that will help me to be better as I will him. Is it too much to ask for a simple text message throughout the day just to show you care? People are busy all the time and I feel like you make time for what you wanna make time for.... and I guess I wasnt on the list.
All in all, I surely wish him the best and hope that one day he will grow into the man that I believe him to be so that this doesnt continue to happen.
All men are not bad men, they are just not at the level that they need to be in order to express or apply the potential that I know is present (just dormant)
As time went on things began to change. This was something that was bound to happen, but I wanted to slow it down. I became busy with school and work and so did he. We would see each other at ramdon times if not at all. This is something that I wasnt fond of and didnt want to continue on having things happen like this.
In my heart I wanted to make it work because I felt a connection with him as I had never before with any other person that I was involved with thus far. To say the least he was actually the happiest encounter thus far. This, however, is no reason to put up with the things that I would brush off and mark and miniture.
I think that people are put into your lives for a purpose. Looking back I feel that his purpose was to show me patience and guide me to feel comfortable with myself enough to know that I cant always get what I want.
Dont get me wrong I feel that I am as spoiled as the day is long. This was something that I needed to work on for myself. Him being in my life and putting the realization into my head that everything is not YES YES YES, has helped me to be the person that I should be.
With all that being said, we are no longer invloved because he has not come to the maturity level that he needs to be in understanding that everything in life isnt easy and if you wanna be with someone you need to work at it. I felt as though I was putting in all the work and wanting things to succeed and he wasnt meeting me half (or any way) for that matter.
I feel that I am deserving of a respectable man that will help me to be better as I will him. Is it too much to ask for a simple text message throughout the day just to show you care? People are busy all the time and I feel like you make time for what you wanna make time for.... and I guess I wasnt on the list.
All in all, I surely wish him the best and hope that one day he will grow into the man that I believe him to be so that this doesnt continue to happen.
All men are not bad men, they are just not at the level that they need to be in order to express or apply the potential that I know is present (just dormant)
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