Current mood: thankful
As we near the end of 2006 and as I reflect on this year's beauty, I thank God for blessing me with my family, my relatives, and my friends...in addition to the many opportunities of job employment, food choices, unlimited travels/destinations, good health, education paths, and hobbies just to name a few.
May God continue to guide You towards your path.
Best of Life!,
Michelle
Monday, December 25, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
The Correlation between this Quote & my Life
Current mood: contemplative
"Sometimes you have to STAND UP and FIGHT for what you BELIEVE in. And sometimes it takes even more courage to stay put. To hold your ground and refuse to be bullied...It doesn't change the bully. But it CAN change you."
In my years of elementary school, I was the ONE being bullied. I was the ONE being teased. I was the ONE who couldn't speak english straight. I was the ONE who had no courage at all. I was the ONE afraid of what everybody else might think. I didn't have any kind of social skills. I was timid, shy, and easily intimidated. I'm thankful I don't have any kind of disability.
In retrospect, throughout those times of being teased & bullied, I am ME because of IT. I am a DIFFERENT person TODAY because of IT. And I would FIGHT if need be; I'd REBEL if the situation surfaces. Now it's just a different set of issues to be fighting against- diseases, people who kill/rape/assault/etc, poverty, my past hauntings, and the list goes on and on...
If each person is granted ONE way to change the world, what would that ONE change of YOURS be?
Peace & God Speed,
Michelle
"Sometimes you have to STAND UP and FIGHT for what you BELIEVE in. And sometimes it takes even more courage to stay put. To hold your ground and refuse to be bullied...It doesn't change the bully. But it CAN change you."
In my years of elementary school, I was the ONE being bullied. I was the ONE being teased. I was the ONE who couldn't speak english straight. I was the ONE who had no courage at all. I was the ONE afraid of what everybody else might think. I didn't have any kind of social skills. I was timid, shy, and easily intimidated. I'm thankful I don't have any kind of disability.
In retrospect, throughout those times of being teased & bullied, I am ME because of IT. I am a DIFFERENT person TODAY because of IT. And I would FIGHT if need be; I'd REBEL if the situation surfaces. Now it's just a different set of issues to be fighting against- diseases, people who kill/rape/assault/etc, poverty, my past hauntings, and the list goes on and on...
If each person is granted ONE way to change the world, what would that ONE change of YOURS be?
Peace & God Speed,
Michelle
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Introspective Potential Career Paths into Health Science
The latter part of the semester was the most interesting due to the fact many guest speakers were able to present their knowledge in their corresponding specialized fields. The speakers came from various kinds of health professions. Because of the diversity, I felt this was a great addition for the class providing students with a better insight to the uniqueness each guest offered. Their visits will lead me to question my own career path.
When I went to visit my grandparents last year in the Philippines, I became distraught by the 3rd world nature my so-called 'homeland' country is. I am a 1st generation American and because of that, I do not know the day-in, day-out idiosyncrasies of the Philippines. For the month I lived there, I admired the beauty the islands provided but on the other side of the spectrum, I took a step back contemplating the following questions, "How can I make a difference in this province?", "Where does all the trash go?", "How can I provide and incorporate better sanitation methods?" and "How can I ensure the water is not contaminated?" This memory leads me to follow a closer view of Steve Kim's environmental health presentation.
As Steve explained each slide in his Powerpoint presentation, I was enthusiastically listening to the invaluable information he provided. He touched on a plethora of topics- from food protection programs, medical waste, to ocean and water programs to name a few. I found his environmental health presentation to be the most interesting.
Before starting college at CSF, I went on a few government websites to look for "The Job". I stumbled on an Environmental Health Specialist position. Directly taken from the Contra Costa county government website, it noted that Environmental Health Specialists "perform environmental health inspections and investigations, secure compliance with applicable local and state health laws and regulations, and promote community interest in improvement of general environmental health."
The job ad also listed the salary breakdown, certification and education requirements, as well as its benefits. I figure it would be an excellent step to gain a deeper understanding of the environmental health profession. In the future I planned on going back to the Philippines in hope of making a better impact in the provinces. What was learned from the environmental health specialist position would be a great opportunity to utilize the skills learned to better apply efficient sanitation methods in regards with trash or water issues. Because of this, I wanted to become an environmental health specialist- or so I thought.
From northern California, my life's journey brought me back home to southern California in order to go back to college. As I needed a job to help pay mortgage and school supplies, I landed a job with my friend's brother-in-law's staffing company. I ended up becoming the human resource/safety & risk manager/claims administrator for our small company to which I am still presently working. This tidbit of information is crucial because as I thought of this environmental health position, I had envisioned a tedious paperwork of laws and repetitiveness of the nature of the job.
Additionally, having gained a better understanding of what public health is from HESC 220 and its many opportunities of segue ways forced me to re-evaluate the possible interests in health science, aside of environmental health. After a few major life realizations as well as community help I provided in 2004, all I knew was that I wanted to help better the world.
With that said, guest speakers, Laura Chandler's health science insight and Pam Hipp epidemiology knowledge was next on the list of fascinating potential career outlooks. Of these positions, I found a fonder similar liking to Laura Chandler's health education background. She discussed the infinite possibilities of a health science education degree. Pam Hipp's epidemiology background sounded very exciting though in the back of my head I was already imagining corporate America again- plugging in numbers, creating stories, and stuck in a cubicle. This overly exaggerated thought scared me.
Though I do not have the exact professional degree at hand, I do know that I would like to be a health educator- to inform and teach people public issues- environmental or health-related. Additionally, homelessness, poverty & water conservation are sensitive personal topics to me and in these particular topics I would also like to better educate people of such issues.
Ideally, upon graduation I would like to work as a health educator for the government, school-system or not-for-profit organization working out on the field. I would also like to volunteer and work internationally. In the future, I aspire to open an education center in the Philippines.
As a health educator, many responsibilities incorporate their daily demands depending upon the environment of the job. Working from a medical provider such as Kaiser Permanente, compared to educating students in a college forum or educating adults in prison is completely different. Major tasks would differ with the primary responsibility to EDUCATE. Secondary responsibilities might include outreaching, developing new kinds of programs, screenings, and possibly writing grants.
Currently, as a safety/risk manager, I am responsible for posting mandatory posters, creating an OSHA 300 log, developing safety incentive programs, safety days, and claims management just to name a few. Though it is exactly not a health educator per se, I am continuously learning occupational laws and I am able to see the kinds of injuries that are most common in the tradesman industry. Additionally, with my assistance, the last few months our company has contributed to helping the public out to such organizations as Micah's Way (adult learning & shelter) and Su Casa (domestic violence).
In addition, having worked with the Wellness Community for a few of their events has enabled me to continue outreaching towards cancer survivors and their love ones. Last month, I went with several others from CSF to volunteer for a one-day trip to Baja, Mexico to help assist an orphanage. On an international volunteering level, I am already registered to volunteer with ISV (International Student Volunteers) for four weeks in the Dominican Republic as of August 2007.
Upon graduation of a Baccalaureate degree from CSF and having acquired a Certified Health Specialist certification, I would like to continue furthering a degree towards a Masters of Public Health or International Public Health.
Throughout each guest speaker's presentation, I learned that health science incorporates an array of career paths and categories. The growth is limitless. Their presentations have made me question and reflect on my own potential career paths into the world of health science.
When I went to visit my grandparents last year in the Philippines, I became distraught by the 3rd world nature my so-called 'homeland' country is. I am a 1st generation American and because of that, I do not know the day-in, day-out idiosyncrasies of the Philippines. For the month I lived there, I admired the beauty the islands provided but on the other side of the spectrum, I took a step back contemplating the following questions, "How can I make a difference in this province?", "Where does all the trash go?", "How can I provide and incorporate better sanitation methods?" and "How can I ensure the water is not contaminated?" This memory leads me to follow a closer view of Steve Kim's environmental health presentation.
As Steve explained each slide in his Powerpoint presentation, I was enthusiastically listening to the invaluable information he provided. He touched on a plethora of topics- from food protection programs, medical waste, to ocean and water programs to name a few. I found his environmental health presentation to be the most interesting.
Before starting college at CSF, I went on a few government websites to look for "The Job". I stumbled on an Environmental Health Specialist position. Directly taken from the Contra Costa county government website, it noted that Environmental Health Specialists "perform environmental health inspections and investigations, secure compliance with applicable local and state health laws and regulations, and promote community interest in improvement of general environmental health."
The job ad also listed the salary breakdown, certification and education requirements, as well as its benefits. I figure it would be an excellent step to gain a deeper understanding of the environmental health profession. In the future I planned on going back to the Philippines in hope of making a better impact in the provinces. What was learned from the environmental health specialist position would be a great opportunity to utilize the skills learned to better apply efficient sanitation methods in regards with trash or water issues. Because of this, I wanted to become an environmental health specialist- or so I thought.
From northern California, my life's journey brought me back home to southern California in order to go back to college. As I needed a job to help pay mortgage and school supplies, I landed a job with my friend's brother-in-law's staffing company. I ended up becoming the human resource/safety & risk manager/claims administrator for our small company to which I am still presently working. This tidbit of information is crucial because as I thought of this environmental health position, I had envisioned a tedious paperwork of laws and repetitiveness of the nature of the job.
Additionally, having gained a better understanding of what public health is from HESC 220 and its many opportunities of segue ways forced me to re-evaluate the possible interests in health science, aside of environmental health. After a few major life realizations as well as community help I provided in 2004, all I knew was that I wanted to help better the world.
With that said, guest speakers, Laura Chandler's health science insight and Pam Hipp epidemiology knowledge was next on the list of fascinating potential career outlooks. Of these positions, I found a fonder similar liking to Laura Chandler's health education background. She discussed the infinite possibilities of a health science education degree. Pam Hipp's epidemiology background sounded very exciting though in the back of my head I was already imagining corporate America again- plugging in numbers, creating stories, and stuck in a cubicle. This overly exaggerated thought scared me.
Though I do not have the exact professional degree at hand, I do know that I would like to be a health educator- to inform and teach people public issues- environmental or health-related. Additionally, homelessness, poverty & water conservation are sensitive personal topics to me and in these particular topics I would also like to better educate people of such issues.
Ideally, upon graduation I would like to work as a health educator for the government, school-system or not-for-profit organization working out on the field. I would also like to volunteer and work internationally. In the future, I aspire to open an education center in the Philippines.
As a health educator, many responsibilities incorporate their daily demands depending upon the environment of the job. Working from a medical provider such as Kaiser Permanente, compared to educating students in a college forum or educating adults in prison is completely different. Major tasks would differ with the primary responsibility to EDUCATE. Secondary responsibilities might include outreaching, developing new kinds of programs, screenings, and possibly writing grants.
Currently, as a safety/risk manager, I am responsible for posting mandatory posters, creating an OSHA 300 log, developing safety incentive programs, safety days, and claims management just to name a few. Though it is exactly not a health educator per se, I am continuously learning occupational laws and I am able to see the kinds of injuries that are most common in the tradesman industry. Additionally, with my assistance, the last few months our company has contributed to helping the public out to such organizations as Micah's Way (adult learning & shelter) and Su Casa (domestic violence).
In addition, having worked with the Wellness Community for a few of their events has enabled me to continue outreaching towards cancer survivors and their love ones. Last month, I went with several others from CSF to volunteer for a one-day trip to Baja, Mexico to help assist an orphanage. On an international volunteering level, I am already registered to volunteer with ISV (International Student Volunteers) for four weeks in the Dominican Republic as of August 2007.
Upon graduation of a Baccalaureate degree from CSF and having acquired a Certified Health Specialist certification, I would like to continue furthering a degree towards a Masters of Public Health or International Public Health.
Throughout each guest speaker's presentation, I learned that health science incorporates an array of career paths and categories. The growth is limitless. Their presentations have made me question and reflect on my own potential career paths into the world of health science.
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
The Evolution of Michelle Hair
As many of you know, my hair has undertaken so many changes.
I took a census from the male specimen. "Do you prefer females with short or long hair?" The majority said 'longer'. I was partially torn... :(
God Bless all....
I've always had long hair- the longest was near by buttocks. Though I started cutting it shorter to mid-length and even by my shoulder by late 1990's and this phase continued through early 2000.
I took a census from the male specimen. "Do you prefer females with short or long hair?" The majority said 'longer'. I was partially torn... :(
Anyway, I had undertaken quite a few personal challenges in my life in 2004 (the year that changed my Life). Though those memories can be categorized as 'good' and/or 'bad', both still contain a similiar purpose: Deep reflection, an opportune time for changes, and positive "Michelle" movement.
As the year transitioned to 2005, my hair, too has changed. How? I chopped about a foot in length and donated it to Locks of Love (organization that create wigs to provide for people with cancer).
What was the result you ask? Can I say how much I loved my hair & my new look? The fringe haircut was what I got with a few partial layered layers. I felt more sophisticated and felt 'prettier'. Self-esteem usually runs in most females and I won't deny that I do have my fair share of self-esteem/low confidence times & issues...Overall I felt better and funny to say this, but shoot, I even felt sexy! (FYI: I never refer to myself as sexy)
Eight months passes and because I had one of those salon cards that I purchased months back, I chopped my hair slightly shorter than the first-- I still liked the cut prior.
My hair is naturally straight. Difficult to curl.
My hair is naturally straight. Difficult to curl.
Let's move to summer of 2006. I say to myself, "I've always wanted my hair curly. I have one life and if i were to die tomorrow, would I regret not having one?... umm.. YES, I would!" Few weeks before I turn 27 I got a perm. After a few weeks of having my hair settle, I finally felt 110% comfortable with it.
That's when it occured that my personality combined well with curly hair. Plus given the fact that the majority of women are going for a straight look, I looked the other direction so that I wouldnt be caught into that zone. Though I felt slighty sexier with straight and sometimes wavy hair, I felt the curls showed my funny, goofy, the "true Michelle" side. Curly is me because I feel goofy, I feel ecleltic, and I feel like a nut sometimes! Okay, erase the, all the time! haha...
Approximately two weeks ago, I chopped my hair to be in closer proximity with my chin....and you know what, my hair is all over the place and I absolutely love it!!! I think I found the new M-Z style, the style that I've always wanted. I feel crazy because I am crazy
Whacka whacka!
Whacka whacka!
With Peace/Love/Prosperity/Hope/Positivity/Unity/Preserverance,
The infamous Michelle My Belle
God Bless all....
Monday, December 4, 2006
FAMILY
Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the companythat we are working for could easily replace us ina matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
And come to think of it, we pour ourselves moreinto work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the story?
Do you know what the word FAMILY means?FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU
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F A M I L Y
I ran into a stranger as he passed by,"Oh excuse me please" was my reply.
He said, "Please excuse me too;I wasn't watching for you."
We were very polite, this stranger and I.We went on our way and we said goodbye.
But at home a different story is told,How we treat our loved ones, young and old.
Later that day, cooking the evening meal,My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down."Move out of the way," I said with a frown.
He walked away, his little heart broken.I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed,God's still small voice came to me and said,
"While dealing with a stranger,common courtesy you use,but the family you love, you seem to abuse.
Go and look on the kitchen floor,You'll find some flowers there by the door.
Those are the flowers he brought for you.He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.
He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."
By this time, I felt very small,And now my tears began to fall.
I quietly went and knelt by his bed;"Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.
"Are these the flowers you picked for me?"He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.
I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."
I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay.I love you anyway."
I said, "Son, I love you too,and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."
And come to think of it, we pour ourselves moreinto work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the story?
Do you know what the word FAMILY means?FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU
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F A M I L Y
I ran into a stranger as he passed by,"Oh excuse me please" was my reply.
He said, "Please excuse me too;I wasn't watching for you."
We were very polite, this stranger and I.We went on our way and we said goodbye.
But at home a different story is told,How we treat our loved ones, young and old.
Later that day, cooking the evening meal,My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down."Move out of the way," I said with a frown.
He walked away, his little heart broken.I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed,God's still small voice came to me and said,
"While dealing with a stranger,common courtesy you use,but the family you love, you seem to abuse.
Go and look on the kitchen floor,You'll find some flowers there by the door.
Those are the flowers he brought for you.He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.
He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."
By this time, I felt very small,And now my tears began to fall.
I quietly went and knelt by his bed;"Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.
"Are these the flowers you picked for me?"He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.
I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."
I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay.I love you anyway."
I said, "Son, I love you too,and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Random Thoughts/Food For Thought
Current mood: curious
Believing in yourself is important. Nothing can you tell you can't do anything.
Nobody can enter your soul unless you allow them to.
Believing in a Higher Being.
Believing in Others.
Who has Faith? Who believes in Evolution? Who believes in both?
Who doesn't believe in anything?
Who recalls Mary J Blige's, My Life, album, circa 1994? What a great album
Wouldn't it be cool to live off a street named Fillmore? I know, a part of me still longs to live in San Francisco. I miss checking out shows at The Fillmore (of SF)
How do YOU measure Happiness? By How many children you have? How many cars you've collected? The number of properties you've owned? The number of acolades & degrees you've received? The number of people you've slept with? The number of hearts you've broken? The number of times you've raped someone? The number of times you've killed somebody or anything? The amount of cash you have in the bank? The number of times you've made somebody laugh, cry, or smile? The number of moments that's taken your breath away? The number of places you've traveled?
Just food for thought.... - MLZ
Currently Listening : Songs We Sing By Matt Costa Release date: By 28 March, 2006
Believing in yourself is important. Nothing can you tell you can't do anything.
Nobody can enter your soul unless you allow them to.
Believing in a Higher Being.
Believing in Others.
Who has Faith? Who believes in Evolution? Who believes in both?
Who doesn't believe in anything?
Who recalls Mary J Blige's, My Life, album, circa 1994? What a great album
Wouldn't it be cool to live off a street named Fillmore? I know, a part of me still longs to live in San Francisco. I miss checking out shows at The Fillmore (of SF)
How do YOU measure Happiness? By How many children you have? How many cars you've collected? The number of properties you've owned? The number of acolades & degrees you've received? The number of people you've slept with? The number of hearts you've broken? The number of times you've raped someone? The number of times you've killed somebody or anything? The amount of cash you have in the bank? The number of times you've made somebody laugh, cry, or smile? The number of moments that's taken your breath away? The number of places you've traveled?
Just food for thought.... - MLZ
Currently Listening : Songs We Sing By Matt Costa Release date: By 28 March, 2006
Monday, November 6, 2006
Another Kind of Normal
Current mood: bouncy
Another kind of normal by John Fischer
"Every time you forget that character is one of God's purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances." — Rick Warren
Somewhere along the line, we got the idea that we deserve to have a relatively easy life. We have a very false sense of what should be the norm. If someone asks you how things are going and you answer: "Fine," that is thought of as normal – the way it should be. If there is anything wrong, and you answer that question with a qualifier ("Fine, but …"), then it is assumed that your life is not normal. If something is wrong, then your life is for some reason not what it is supposed to be.
In actuality, the real thing wrong is this kind of thinking. Until we change our thinking in this regard, life will always be frustrating. We will be preoccupied with trying to fix everything instead of learning life's lessons. We will always be expecting things to get better around the next bend in the road when "better" isn't anywhere on the map. Until we learn this, we will just wrestle with life instead of working with it – taking what God sends as our course description, and readying ourselves for each new lesson. Difficulty, surprise, hardship, and trials of every kind are the norm for the follower of Christ.
Paul puts it this way: "We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we don't give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going." (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLT)
Now that's normal. If you want to grow as a Christian, expect this kind of treatment. And the reason for this is two-fold. First, life by nature is difficult and hardship produces character in us as we meet life's challenges with the Holy Spirit; and second, when we go through ordinary hardship and difficulty the reality of the presence of God in our lives can be more easily seen, because the hope and confidence of Christ in our lives is in direct contrast to our situation, making God easier to spot. Or as Paul goes on to say: "Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us." (2 Corinthians 4:11 MSG)
If normal for you means everything is fine and dandy, then brace yourself, because it's definitely going to get worse. Count on it. God loves you too much to allow you to get away with anything less. And if life is difficult for you right now, rejoice in your opportunity to grow. We need to all start expecting another kind of normal.
Another kind of normal by John Fischer
"Every time you forget that character is one of God's purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances." — Rick Warren
Somewhere along the line, we got the idea that we deserve to have a relatively easy life. We have a very false sense of what should be the norm. If someone asks you how things are going and you answer: "Fine," that is thought of as normal – the way it should be. If there is anything wrong, and you answer that question with a qualifier ("Fine, but …"), then it is assumed that your life is not normal. If something is wrong, then your life is for some reason not what it is supposed to be.
In actuality, the real thing wrong is this kind of thinking. Until we change our thinking in this regard, life will always be frustrating. We will be preoccupied with trying to fix everything instead of learning life's lessons. We will always be expecting things to get better around the next bend in the road when "better" isn't anywhere on the map. Until we learn this, we will just wrestle with life instead of working with it – taking what God sends as our course description, and readying ourselves for each new lesson. Difficulty, surprise, hardship, and trials of every kind are the norm for the follower of Christ.
Paul puts it this way: "We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are perplexed, but we don't give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going." (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NLT)
Now that's normal. If you want to grow as a Christian, expect this kind of treatment. And the reason for this is two-fold. First, life by nature is difficult and hardship produces character in us as we meet life's challenges with the Holy Spirit; and second, when we go through ordinary hardship and difficulty the reality of the presence of God in our lives can be more easily seen, because the hope and confidence of Christ in our lives is in direct contrast to our situation, making God easier to spot. Or as Paul goes on to say: "Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us." (2 Corinthians 4:11 MSG)
If normal for you means everything is fine and dandy, then brace yourself, because it's definitely going to get worse. Count on it. God loves you too much to allow you to get away with anything less. And if life is difficult for you right now, rejoice in your opportunity to grow. We need to all start expecting another kind of normal.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Happy :)
Current mood: happy
Simpy happy as can bejust a moment, never forever
Living in the nowbefore i take a final bow
Simply happy for whom i've met
Indescribable for only the heart can feel
Afraid of what the next few months lie ahead
For only God knows what's in store
I feel like i've known him for a much longer period of time
However, it just started
I've met a new friend but it feels like foreverI know it couldn't possibly lastOr could it?
Too good to be truePerhaps?
I'm simply enjoying the moment
Please dont break this time
Afraid of past hauntingsHoping to leap over the border
Into discovering a better self- to better thyself
I like him, I like him a lot
Perhaps only infactuation Or not?
Each moment, each laughter, each smile goes a long way
It enters my eye but stays in my heart. It longs to stay there permanently.
For now, I am happily breatheless.
Simpy happy as can bejust a moment, never forever
Living in the nowbefore i take a final bow
Simply happy for whom i've met
Indescribable for only the heart can feel
Afraid of what the next few months lie ahead
For only God knows what's in store
I feel like i've known him for a much longer period of time
However, it just started
I've met a new friend but it feels like foreverI know it couldn't possibly lastOr could it?
Too good to be truePerhaps?
I'm simply enjoying the moment
Please dont break this time
Afraid of past hauntingsHoping to leap over the border
Into discovering a better self- to better thyself
I like him, I like him a lot
Perhaps only infactuation Or not?
Each moment, each laughter, each smile goes a long way
It enters my eye but stays in my heart. It longs to stay there permanently.
For now, I am happily breatheless.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
The New Beautiful By Mike The Poet
Current mood: cheerful
Love this poem. Wanted to share one of Mike's newer poems.. Hopefully you can sign my book soon- Peace, mz
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A council of venues.
A Soul force for PEACE..
The Craftsman movement started in Los Angeles a Century ago..
It was back to the basics in the face of the emerging industrial & imperial world..
Real wood instead of fools gold.
Here in LA LA land we are all not Hollywood juggernauts the girl at the busstopis drop dead hot, hotter than the covergirl in your favorite magazine..
The SOUL force for peace multiplies energy..
The new beautiful is here,turn the television off & check your surroundings!
Tomorrow starts now
MAKE HISTORY!!
Elevate the faith!
Plant seeds of change,
Heal the community we have the capacity for transformation
Transform a nation
We are the movement! The new Beautifull!
Currently Listening : All The Rage By Cary Brothers Release date: By 03 August, 2004
Love this poem. Wanted to share one of Mike's newer poems.. Hopefully you can sign my book soon- Peace, mz
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A council of venues.
A Soul force for PEACE..
The Craftsman movement started in Los Angeles a Century ago..
It was back to the basics in the face of the emerging industrial & imperial world..
Real wood instead of fools gold.
Here in LA LA land we are all not Hollywood juggernauts the girl at the busstopis drop dead hot, hotter than the covergirl in your favorite magazine..
The SOUL force for peace multiplies energy..
The new beautiful is here,turn the television off & check your surroundings!
Tomorrow starts now
MAKE HISTORY!!
Elevate the faith!
Plant seeds of change,
Heal the community we have the capacity for transformation
Transform a nation
We are the movement! The new Beautifull!
Currently Listening : All The Rage By Cary Brothers Release date: By 03 August, 2004
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Thoughts Unorganized
Current mood: complacent
Crazy as can be, striving to be the best that I can be and maybe become an extraordinary revolutionary
One day, in time
My life is a protruding traffic jam
Angles, ways, turns, ups, downs, lefts, rights
full of decisions, incisions, recreations, exhibitions of myself,
the master of me,
M Z
one and only
Loaded with inquiries of life's challenges
questioning, pondering, reflecting,
the beauty of simple pleasures are truly the magnificent infinite treasures
Time is of the essence
time is the essential of life something free yet never re-obtainable
and yet, is the best gift one can give another
As hectic the world revolves around me,
as depressing the news depict it to be
and the reality that proves it.
I'm content to be living in this world
We can become better people day by day,
step by step
Attitude is everything
Laughter is contagious
Nothing is that outrageous
Peace ya'll
Currently Listening : Once Again By John Legend Release date: By 24 October, 2006
Crazy as can be, striving to be the best that I can be and maybe become an extraordinary revolutionary
One day, in time
My life is a protruding traffic jam
Angles, ways, turns, ups, downs, lefts, rights
full of decisions, incisions, recreations, exhibitions of myself,
the master of me,
M Z
one and only
Loaded with inquiries of life's challenges
questioning, pondering, reflecting,
the beauty of simple pleasures are truly the magnificent infinite treasures
Time is of the essence
time is the essential of life something free yet never re-obtainable
and yet, is the best gift one can give another
As hectic the world revolves around me,
as depressing the news depict it to be
and the reality that proves it.
I'm content to be living in this world
We can become better people day by day,
step by step
Attitude is everything
Laughter is contagious
Nothing is that outrageous
Peace ya'll
Currently Listening : Once Again By John Legend Release date: By 24 October, 2006
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Infectious Disease by MZ
Current mood: contemplative
Infectious Disease
Infectious disease like a mad cow's contagious spreading disease
Nothing full of un-earning ease
Please
Don't tease shit to me-
As you feed more imperceptive words to me
Why can't I just let it be?
Don't you see?
One person met- it carries on to life's eternity
Incredibly drawn, inconceivably suckered
The never-ending chain of unforeseen interrupted melody
Touches a person in some way, shape or form
Breaks my equilibric norm
Existential unnecessary energy
Unfortunately
It goes to me
Zaps the energy
Of my sane mentality
Just because of that one person
Worsen
Shit, that ain't a word?
Or is it?
In my vocabulary anything is possible
Go away infectious disease, go away
Go away infectious disease, go away
Like cancer it gets bigger and bigger
I can't figure
Which therapy to induce myself with
Radiation, Chemotherapy
And more fuc*n microbiology
Go away infectious disease, go away
Go away infectious disease, go away
Sometimes I wish the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind exists to be true
"Erase my memory mind!"
So I won't be so damn blue
Left three fingers on third fret prepared to strum an A chord
Though all I want to stop are playn the blues so I can be bored
I don't want to learn from the past
Life is too fast
My pride stands tall
My hope is starting to fall
Go away infectious disease, go away
Go away infectious disease, go away
I pray my infectious disease ain't contagious
The masses of outrageous undetermined reasons
For diseases
Teases
Life
Obliterating ourselves
Obliterating myself
In the end nobody wins
Please help me God let this infectious disease go away
Palms together as I continually pray
For Salvation
Let me change my latitude nation
Of attitude
Let me be in the nude
Of innocent purityLet me be clean of hatred, worryness, & fear
I know I'll be near
Of removing this disease
Almost drawn up to my unstable knees
Of self deprecating remorse
I know the infectious disease will go away
Permanently battling the worst
Infectious Disease
Infectious disease like a mad cow's contagious spreading disease
Nothing full of un-earning ease
Please
Don't tease shit to me-
As you feed more imperceptive words to me
Why can't I just let it be?
Don't you see?
One person met- it carries on to life's eternity
Incredibly drawn, inconceivably suckered
The never-ending chain of unforeseen interrupted melody
Touches a person in some way, shape or form
Breaks my equilibric norm
Existential unnecessary energy
Unfortunately
It goes to me
Zaps the energy
Of my sane mentality
Just because of that one person
Worsen
Shit, that ain't a word?
Or is it?
In my vocabulary anything is possible
Go away infectious disease, go away
Go away infectious disease, go away
Like cancer it gets bigger and bigger
I can't figure
Which therapy to induce myself with
Radiation, Chemotherapy
And more fuc*n microbiology
Go away infectious disease, go away
Go away infectious disease, go away
Sometimes I wish the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind exists to be true
"Erase my memory mind!"
So I won't be so damn blue
Left three fingers on third fret prepared to strum an A chord
Though all I want to stop are playn the blues so I can be bored
I don't want to learn from the past
Life is too fast
My pride stands tall
My hope is starting to fall
Go away infectious disease, go away
Go away infectious disease, go away
I pray my infectious disease ain't contagious
The masses of outrageous undetermined reasons
For diseases
Teases
Life
Obliterating ourselves
Obliterating myself
In the end nobody wins
Please help me God let this infectious disease go away
Palms together as I continually pray
For Salvation
Let me change my latitude nation
Of attitude
Let me be in the nude
Of innocent purityLet me be clean of hatred, worryness, & fear
I know I'll be near
Of removing this disease
Almost drawn up to my unstable knees
Of self deprecating remorse
I know the infectious disease will go away
Permanently battling the worst
Monday, August 21, 2006
One Global Human Family by Mike the Poet
ONE GLOBAL HUMAN FAMILY by Mike the Poet
Some build wallsothers build bridges..
Practice Nonviolence..
Don't go by what is,go by what can be..
One Global human family
When folks get caught up in the rat race,
the dollar stakes chase replaces their priorities,
values like compassion & integrity go out the window like a caramel cappucino,
it happens everyday..
Bring it back to whatit's all about -- family.
Don't go by what is,g o by what can be..
Family is all the people living in the same house from common ancestors..
In this case we all live in the same house: Planet Earth!
A culture of vision starts with cooperation, hard work is love in action..
Planning, foresight & vision..
Respecting others & figuring how to nurture peaceful, equal & full development for all people..
PAint the piece, plant the seed & push for peace,
Communicate, contribute, cooperate, come together to operatean apparatus that'll shake the core of many into one solid frenzy impacting the hearts of minds of the world..
Hearts, hands, community family, friends, unity working together fluidly it's easier than we think..
Seperatists need toget with the program..
You have to know when to bea follower & when to be a leader,
Know when to listen,
Your economic status doesn't automatically make your consciousness elevated,
the most compassionate people have the deepest spiritual pockets.
Don't go by what is, go by what can be..
Safety is censorship in these days of false patriots & lost atheists..
The only salvation comes from the creator faith & belief produce power yes it's the conviction of our collective consciousnessthat will divide the flames of fire,
devotion to truth takes us higher,
it's our committment to what's righteous that might just ruffle a few feathersof post patriot act America..
Some build walls others build bridges..
to build a bridge is an essential human relationship organized action actualizes the potential for transformation & metamorphosis cooperation will make the world yours,
build community by communicating unity an advanced humanitarian morality makes harmony a reality humble yourself to the most high the sooner you do,
the sooner the truth comes home..Respect God ..
Respect the force, love is the source..
Universal bodhisattvas teach enlightenment by admitting they don't know anything..
Some call it God fearing, call it hearing, by staying behind the wise onestays ahead..
What are your goals? Depart from evil, do good,seek peace & go for it!
Some build walls others build bridges..
Practice Nonviolence..
Don't go by what is, go by what can be..
One Global human family!
Some build wallsothers build bridges..
Practice Nonviolence..
Don't go by what is,go by what can be..
One Global human family
When folks get caught up in the rat race,
the dollar stakes chase replaces their priorities,
values like compassion & integrity go out the window like a caramel cappucino,
it happens everyday..
Bring it back to whatit's all about -- family.
Don't go by what is,g o by what can be..
Family is all the people living in the same house from common ancestors..
In this case we all live in the same house: Planet Earth!
A culture of vision starts with cooperation, hard work is love in action..
Planning, foresight & vision..
Respecting others & figuring how to nurture peaceful, equal & full development for all people..
PAint the piece, plant the seed & push for peace,
Communicate, contribute, cooperate, come together to operatean apparatus that'll shake the core of many into one solid frenzy impacting the hearts of minds of the world..
Hearts, hands, community family, friends, unity working together fluidly it's easier than we think..
Seperatists need toget with the program..
You have to know when to bea follower & when to be a leader,
Know when to listen,
Your economic status doesn't automatically make your consciousness elevated,
the most compassionate people have the deepest spiritual pockets.
Don't go by what is, go by what can be..
Safety is censorship in these days of false patriots & lost atheists..
The only salvation comes from the creator faith & belief produce power yes it's the conviction of our collective consciousnessthat will divide the flames of fire,
devotion to truth takes us higher,
it's our committment to what's righteous that might just ruffle a few feathersof post patriot act America..
Some build walls others build bridges..
to build a bridge is an essential human relationship organized action actualizes the potential for transformation & metamorphosis cooperation will make the world yours,
build community by communicating unity an advanced humanitarian morality makes harmony a reality humble yourself to the most high the sooner you do,
the sooner the truth comes home..Respect God ..
Respect the force, love is the source..
Universal bodhisattvas teach enlightenment by admitting they don't know anything..
Some call it God fearing, call it hearing, by staying behind the wise onestays ahead..
What are your goals? Depart from evil, do good,seek peace & go for it!
Some build walls others build bridges..
Practice Nonviolence..
Don't go by what is, go by what can be..
One Global human family!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Interview W/ Michelle Zaldarriaga by James Callahan
Interview With Michelle Zaldarriaga by James Callahan, Spring 2006
Sitting across from Ms. Zaldarriaga I became aware quickly that she was not just an ordinary young woman. For one thing, she defies convention if only for the fact that we sat in a Starbucks talking for over an hour and she did not buy a single venti, tall or mocha or anything. She dresses nice: fashionably inclined, yet able to dodge convention by steering clear of mainstream fads.
Michelle presents herself very professionally- she has a lively demeanor about her, an inexplicable verve and expresses her own style just through the way she speaks. One of her most admirable attributes is her ability to articulate herself with such confidence, and without the need of a Starbucks beverage to kick it into full gear. More than I cold say as I clutched my own coffee during our conversation.
Wiser than her 26 years would imply, Michelle was born in La Mirada, California, the oldest of two children. She has many interests, some of which directly associated with her future goals. Ms. Zaldarriaga enjoys live musical events and dancing, traveling, trying new foods from various restaurants and frequenting museums. Implications gathered from these interests reveal that she is a spontaneous young woman, who enjoys, even reveals, in the unknown.
I think everyone should confront his or her own fear, she responded after I asked what her basic summation of human inadequacy would be in her own opinion. Confronting fear is an equation of confidence, courage and strength.
Ms. Zaldarriaga is somewhat of a veritable life force. Her favorite pastimes are a diverse lot, varying across the board from painting, attempting to learn various instruments, drawing, outdoor activity, personal writing and photography.
Her initial major upon graduating from high school was merchandise marketing, for which she attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, or FIDM. Afterward, Michelle lived across Northern California, including San Leandro, Hayward, Union City, Redwood City and San Francisco.
She moved back home to Southern California to begin a new major in Health Science, for which she is currently working toward a transfer from Fullerton College to Cal State Fullerton in the fall.
With a strong mind for world change, Ms. Zaldarriaga wishes to combine her major with journalism and photography in hopes of contributing to public awareness in third world countries. Taking Health Science is a chance for her to better understand the problematic epidemics corroding areas of the globe from a standpoint that can allow her to better make a difference.
When asking what concept she thought would help bring the most positive amount of change to our world, her answer was simply, "kindness. People should, simply, be nice. One of the biggest problems in this world is that too many people are selfish - apathy runs deep, and that's really our biggest problem. Love is also important, but that goes hand and hand with kindness. What you give is far more important that what you receive, in the long run. These are simple values, but values that many people seem to have forgotten."
For someone who has reversed her major and initial career plans in an attempt to better make a difference, Michelle Zaldarriaga is a fine example that hard work and determination far outweigh the pessimistic notion that once you begin upon one course, forever must you proceed upon it. Quite the opposite: there's always time to change the road you're on.
Sitting across from Ms. Zaldarriaga I became aware quickly that she was not just an ordinary young woman. For one thing, she defies convention if only for the fact that we sat in a Starbucks talking for over an hour and she did not buy a single venti, tall or mocha or anything. She dresses nice: fashionably inclined, yet able to dodge convention by steering clear of mainstream fads.
Michelle presents herself very professionally- she has a lively demeanor about her, an inexplicable verve and expresses her own style just through the way she speaks. One of her most admirable attributes is her ability to articulate herself with such confidence, and without the need of a Starbucks beverage to kick it into full gear. More than I cold say as I clutched my own coffee during our conversation.
Wiser than her 26 years would imply, Michelle was born in La Mirada, California, the oldest of two children. She has many interests, some of which directly associated with her future goals. Ms. Zaldarriaga enjoys live musical events and dancing, traveling, trying new foods from various restaurants and frequenting museums. Implications gathered from these interests reveal that she is a spontaneous young woman, who enjoys, even reveals, in the unknown.
I think everyone should confront his or her own fear, she responded after I asked what her basic summation of human inadequacy would be in her own opinion. Confronting fear is an equation of confidence, courage and strength.
Ms. Zaldarriaga is somewhat of a veritable life force. Her favorite pastimes are a diverse lot, varying across the board from painting, attempting to learn various instruments, drawing, outdoor activity, personal writing and photography.
Her initial major upon graduating from high school was merchandise marketing, for which she attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, or FIDM. Afterward, Michelle lived across Northern California, including San Leandro, Hayward, Union City, Redwood City and San Francisco.
She moved back home to Southern California to begin a new major in Health Science, for which she is currently working toward a transfer from Fullerton College to Cal State Fullerton in the fall.
With a strong mind for world change, Ms. Zaldarriaga wishes to combine her major with journalism and photography in hopes of contributing to public awareness in third world countries. Taking Health Science is a chance for her to better understand the problematic epidemics corroding areas of the globe from a standpoint that can allow her to better make a difference.
When asking what concept she thought would help bring the most positive amount of change to our world, her answer was simply, "kindness. People should, simply, be nice. One of the biggest problems in this world is that too many people are selfish - apathy runs deep, and that's really our biggest problem. Love is also important, but that goes hand and hand with kindness. What you give is far more important that what you receive, in the long run. These are simple values, but values that many people seem to have forgotten."
For someone who has reversed her major and initial career plans in an attempt to better make a difference, Michelle Zaldarriaga is a fine example that hard work and determination far outweigh the pessimistic notion that once you begin upon one course, forever must you proceed upon it. Quite the opposite: there's always time to change the road you're on.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Thought
Thought on marriage: (Refer to blog on Apr.8, 06)
...if i EVER get married, I do NOT want to be the breadwinner
...if i EVER get married, I do NOT want to be the breadwinner
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Accomplishments/Turning Points/Self Ideas
Current mood: chipper
As i stare into this empty vacuum of space, i reflect on major turning points/accomplishments/opinions of my life. I'm nearing 27; 3 years shy of completing my 3rd decade, Godwilling (its up to you where to take that number).
Anyway whether you decide it's small or big that's your opinion, though i'm proud to admit that:- i graduated with a high school degree as a B student- i graduated with an Associates Degree- Fashion Merchandising- i graduated with another Associates Degree- Liberal Studies- i moved out at 20 1/2 years old- i moved out to N. CA (where a part of my heart still yearns to live back)- i moved out 7 times (and that's only living in N. CA)- i worked for a big corporate company and admitted to myself that i want to do something more in my life (there, i learned that money isn't everything when working)- i traveled a few times out of the country- i traveled quite a few times out of the state- i can eat at restaurants alone- i can watch movies by myself at a theater- i can go to concerts by myself- i've traveled by myself- i'm happy that i have at Least 5 friends that would stick with me through thick and thin & love me for who I am- i consider myself independent (yet sometimes this can be a bad thing)- i've skydived- i've bungee jumped- i've done white river rafting (and fell off the raft and for those of you that don't know I still don't know how to swim)- i've driven a handful of times to Northern CA to Southern CA in isolation- i completed a 6.2 mile 'military' obstacle course- i ran/walked 26.2 miles - i've done the AIDS LifeCycle (cycled my way from the Bay area to LA)- for 7 days camping each night- i've raised more than $4,000 in contribution for AIDS- i've raised $1,500 in contribution for leukemia & lymphoma- i've raised a few hundred dollars in contribution for diabetes- i enjoy flactuence- esp. around people i care for- my brother and my mom are my closest buddies- i have my Own townHOME- i can drive manual- i change my oil- i've taken so many random classes at the JC- i.e. automotive, afro dance, sewing, vocal, piano, accounting, screenprinting, color theory, CIS, & much more (so that i "know/understand" myself)- i can be professional one moment and completely ghetto the next- i enjoy being 'different'- i care for this world- i went back to school to a junior college to re-obtain all the classes i needed (even though i already took it at a different school)- i love to eat-- esp. different kinds of foods- i love to travel-- esp. out of the country- i love it when my MIND is being stimulated- i can laugh at myself- ....
Now ask yourself this: If your doctor told you, you only had a few months to live, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Write a list of those activities/things.
My challenge for you: Now go out and DO IT.
Live life like an adventure because IT IS ONE (within realistic & responsible boundaries of course).
More blessings to you and yours....
- Rara avis
Currently Listening : Bebel Gilberto By Bebel Gilberto Release date: By 08 June, 2004
As i stare into this empty vacuum of space, i reflect on major turning points/accomplishments/opinions of my life. I'm nearing 27; 3 years shy of completing my 3rd decade, Godwilling (its up to you where to take that number).
Anyway whether you decide it's small or big that's your opinion, though i'm proud to admit that:- i graduated with a high school degree as a B student- i graduated with an Associates Degree- Fashion Merchandising- i graduated with another Associates Degree- Liberal Studies- i moved out at 20 1/2 years old- i moved out to N. CA (where a part of my heart still yearns to live back)- i moved out 7 times (and that's only living in N. CA)- i worked for a big corporate company and admitted to myself that i want to do something more in my life (there, i learned that money isn't everything when working)- i traveled a few times out of the country- i traveled quite a few times out of the state- i can eat at restaurants alone- i can watch movies by myself at a theater- i can go to concerts by myself- i've traveled by myself- i'm happy that i have at Least 5 friends that would stick with me through thick and thin & love me for who I am- i consider myself independent (yet sometimes this can be a bad thing)- i've skydived- i've bungee jumped- i've done white river rafting (and fell off the raft and for those of you that don't know I still don't know how to swim)- i've driven a handful of times to Northern CA to Southern CA in isolation- i completed a 6.2 mile 'military' obstacle course- i ran/walked 26.2 miles - i've done the AIDS LifeCycle (cycled my way from the Bay area to LA)- for 7 days camping each night- i've raised more than $4,000 in contribution for AIDS- i've raised $1,500 in contribution for leukemia & lymphoma- i've raised a few hundred dollars in contribution for diabetes- i enjoy flactuence- esp. around people i care for- my brother and my mom are my closest buddies- i have my Own townHOME- i can drive manual- i change my oil- i've taken so many random classes at the JC- i.e. automotive, afro dance, sewing, vocal, piano, accounting, screenprinting, color theory, CIS, & much more (so that i "know/understand" myself)- i can be professional one moment and completely ghetto the next- i enjoy being 'different'- i care for this world- i went back to school to a junior college to re-obtain all the classes i needed (even though i already took it at a different school)- i love to eat-- esp. different kinds of foods- i love to travel-- esp. out of the country- i love it when my MIND is being stimulated- i can laugh at myself- ....
Now ask yourself this: If your doctor told you, you only had a few months to live, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Write a list of those activities/things.
My challenge for you: Now go out and DO IT.
Live life like an adventure because IT IS ONE (within realistic & responsible boundaries of course).
More blessings to you and yours....
- Rara avis
Currently Listening : Bebel Gilberto By Bebel Gilberto Release date: By 08 June, 2004
Thursday, May 4, 2006
What Stimulates You?
What stimulates you to do something in this world? What stimulates you to do something for this world?
See the difference?
See the difference?
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Lazy'holics Anonymous
Current mood: restless
Another problem in this world is that a lot of people just don't find more intiative to get out there and DO something. They're fine with doing the same thing day in and day out. And there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with it (or is there?)
In this day and age what has been called TECHnologic our asses have also gone mega L A Z Y... Why do you think most of us are OBESE, Overweight, Outblown people? Hey, I'm one of them too. Believe it or not, go ahead and eat more...
How do you answer this: How can you make the MOST out of your life? How can you make the most out of somebody else's life? Don't you ever feel like a part of you contains an undescribable void that yearns to be called?- say a mission?
I hope your Life give you more SOUL...
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Bored? Write your obituary
Current mood: determined
....so I'm currently taking Journalism 101. One of the first assignments that the professor has us doing is writing our own obituary (dated to be 10 years into the future). It's not something to sound morbid or freakish but something to determine what kind of people we are. He wanted us to have fun with the assignment.
...so I just finished writing my obituary. While writing, I discovered more and more things about myself. The kinds of things I want to be remembered for, the things I want to accomplish in my life, etc. etc.
...I would blog my current obituary; however, it gets a bit personel (for somebody who's not 'dead' yet). If any of you are interested let me know and I'll email you a copy.
...with that being said, if you're bored perhaps you should write your obituary- you'll discover a thing or two about yourself.
Take care folks!!
....so I'm currently taking Journalism 101. One of the first assignments that the professor has us doing is writing our own obituary (dated to be 10 years into the future). It's not something to sound morbid or freakish but something to determine what kind of people we are. He wanted us to have fun with the assignment.
...so I just finished writing my obituary. While writing, I discovered more and more things about myself. The kinds of things I want to be remembered for, the things I want to accomplish in my life, etc. etc.
...I would blog my current obituary; however, it gets a bit personel (for somebody who's not 'dead' yet). If any of you are interested let me know and I'll email you a copy.
...with that being said, if you're bored perhaps you should write your obituary- you'll discover a thing or two about yourself.
Take care folks!!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Check the site for SEX OFFENDERS
Hi there, So I checked out the Megan's Law website for sex offenders and man(!), would you be surprised how many people are there within a 2 mile radius?!? It's actually pretty scaring & interesting all at the same time. Within 2 miles, there are 8 sex offenders by me. Within 1 mile, there are 5. There is 1 sex offender within 1/10 of a mile!!!!
As you know I live in Fullerton which I consider a pretty safe neighborhood- I hope this will alert you to be cautious. Check the following website out.
http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov
See how many sex offenders are present within your area-- and if you're a guy that isn't fearful, please be fearful for your women (including mothers, sisters, nieces, friends, girlfriends, etc.)
Let's be watchout for each other!
God Bless,
Michelle
As you know I live in Fullerton which I consider a pretty safe neighborhood- I hope this will alert you to be cautious. Check the following website out.
http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov
See how many sex offenders are present within your area-- and if you're a guy that isn't fearful, please be fearful for your women (including mothers, sisters, nieces, friends, girlfriends, etc.)
Let's be watchout for each other!
God Bless,
Michelle
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Quote
"You gain STRENGTH, COURAGE, and CONFIDENCE by every experience in which you really stop to LOOK FEAR IN THE FACE...You must DO THE THING you think YOU CANNOT DO."- Eleanor Roosevelt
Currently Listening : If You're Feeling Sinister By Belle & Sebastian Release date: By 23 June, 1999
Sunday, January 1, 2006
First Blog/Thoughts/Prayer of 2006
Current mood: chipper
January 1, 2006
Thank You for life and the joy of living, for health and strength,and for these blessings fresh from Your hand of love. Amen
Thank You Lord for all my blessings, those that I can see and those that I cannot see.... and those other blessings that sometimes I simply forget due to the rapidity of life. I hope this new year will bring me continued wisdom, knowledge, and the positive growth for developing opportunities...spiritually, mentally, physically, & emotionally. I hope I'll find my fine equilibrium.
God Bless to you, your family, and friends. Try not to forget the people in Your life that mean the most, especially the ones that sometimes we take for granted.
May God grant us ALL serenity, peace, & prosperity for the coming of this new year.
Happy 2006!
Truly Yours,
Michelle "rara avis" Z
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