It's That Time!

Back to more job searching... poor college kids should be given more opportunities to work, because not all of us have mommy and daddy to pay for everything. I have sent out countless resumes, so here is hoping that something finally happens.

School has finally started up for me, and I am finding myself stuck in the IHATEFRESHMEN club. I know, it sounds terrible, and normally, I would feel bad about such a sentiment, but in this case, I really don't. It is extremely hard to like someone who thinks India is in Europe... just saying. Sometimes I wonder if I were that obnoxious in my freshmen year, but then I remember, I was too busy worrying about my future to interrupt my class to make jackass comments like early humans must have believed in Santa Clause. It is a shame really, because the tension I feel growing with every comment may lead to me cursing out a classroom of ignorant people. I now understand why the older generations look at us and hang their heads in shame and despair. I would too if I had failed to tell my child that India is really a part of Asia.
On the flipside, I am studiously doing my homework (for the most part) and learning that social work readings are THICK. Not like hefty milkshake thick, but really swimming through quicksand thick. Everyday I thank the Lord that I am literate. It doesn't hurt that I have found a new blog geared towards some relaxation. If you get the chance go check out this new blog I have found. It has just started, but it seems really cool.



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A New Adventure...

After years of having my license, I have still not been able to conquer the feat of parallel parking. My home state does not make you do it in the driver's test, therefore, instructors think it is okay not to teach their students. Of course, those d-bags completely decided it was okay not to teach because "nobody parallel parks in my home state". Well assholes, I'm bringing my car to school, and guess what? I get to learn p-parking. I've only done it twice with trashcans, but I'd kind of like more guidance besides my mother deciding that twice in the dark in enough practice. F*** my life. Little amounts of sleep and a long to do list is bringing out excessive anger and potty mouth.

Food for Thought

Guess Who's Back?

It's been a nice run,

but I am finally home. Where have I been all summer? Working at a special needs camp of course. I am trying to get as much social worky experience as I can get, and you know what? That job was one of the best jobs I have ever had. Seriously, EVER. Sure, I cleaned up a lot of shit, and went through stressful times, but I am proud to say that I can look back on it, laugh and enjoy the privilege I had to meet such incredible people.

Unfortunately, it is back to the real world, where I get to take another 18 credits while I look for a job and a church (yes, SHOCKER I like Jesus). So if anybody knows of a good laid back place to either work or worship, let me know!

Meanwhile for a random thought: I have an urge to take a homeless person out to lunch or just buy them lunch. This will take exploring when I go back to school.

Child From Below

Remember When?

I was in the car with my mom today, talking about my numerous job experiences as a teenager, but there is one that I cannot seem to shake. Sure, every job has taught me something new, and even though there were some challenges, I usually valued my experience. Out of the experiences I have had, I will never forget family X and the day I was hired to watch their child.

It Begins

I was looking for a job to supplement my income at the local grocery store I was working at, so when this new opportunity for a babysitting job came along, I jumped at the chance. Little did I know, I would be ready to run in the other direction. The family seemed like the all dandy type at first, they had nice cars, a huge house, polished children, a backyard and a small dog to match. I was young, I was excited, I was stupid.

Before I get into this story any further, I understand not all families are raised the same, but this family's method was so off beat from how I was raised, I would leave with my head spinning at the end of the day. My job was to watch their small child who was a toddler, whom we will call mini X. This child was a force to be reckoned with. Mini X probably holds the record for number of tantrums thrown in five hours. She was over privileged and under disciplined. Everything was either Mini's way or the highway. There was no reasoning with this child and punishment was not an option, because the longest timeout I had seen for Mini X was a whopping 30 seconds. When I was that age, I sat in time out until I had learned my lesson. I was beginning to cherish the times when I would work my other menial job.

Can I Quit Yet?

Time passed, and I had quit my other job so I could help out at home, so my main priority was watching Mini X and praying that I would last another day. I was quickly tiring of the facade I was putting on for this family. The day I snapped was when Mrs. X decided to have an input in my future career and tell me it was a bad idea because it didn't make enough money and it was hard. I could take laying in bed with Mini X until she fell asleep in her queen sized bed and I was even becoming numb to the tantrums. To insult my personal life though, that was the last straw. I needed an escape. Back then, I didn't have the guts to just up and quit, so I was struggling. Lucky for me, I caught a break. When the Xs called to say they needed someone more permanent, I couldn't have been happier. Who cared if I was going to be broke for a bit? I would live with less stress and more quiet, and that's the way I like it.

I'M ALIVE

Clearly, it has been a while. What have I been up to?

Finishing school for the year(Yes, finals are included too)
Coming back home
Catching up with friends
Fighting with my siblings
Watching my cousin wed
Preparing for work this summer and trying to find work for the school year

Clearly it has been a bit busy, so bear with me as I try to get it together. Unfortunately I leave soon, and may not be back til August, so a short farewell for now

Food Revolution!

It's a REVOLUTION

Jamie Oliver, a noted chef and celebrity has brought his cause over to the US. Settling in the heart West Virginia, he meets resistance as he tries to change the way people eat to make them healthier. This show is one of the most interesting things I have ever watched. One of the first episodes that I have watched showed children who couldn't identify simple vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. Children who couldn't use utensils! It is unbelievable and unfathomable to me. The show portrays how negatively Jamie is received and the resistance he meets. For more information CLICK HERE. You can see it for yourself or sign a petition.

WATCH THE SHOW

Help be the CHANGE!

Something new about me...

I LOVE Nature

Deforestation and the thought of extinction makes me upset. However, this video below made me a bit hopeful. I actually would love to visit this place someday.

Ignorance
n. the lack of knowledge or education

I am finally on March break, and let me tell you, I was SO excited to go home. I live hours from Philadelphia, so I don't get to go home very often. My friends, on the other hand too, but that is a rant for another time. Home is comfort, family, laughter, memories, bonding, headaches, and anger. I have a dear part of my life, and we will name this part locomotive ignorance (LI). LI is someone whom I love dearly, but it is not so easy. Nobody is perfect, and I should know. I am a huge pain in the ass. Just ask my friends. However, LI holds a special place in my prayers when I ask for strength.

I think it took about two hours before I was fantasizing about gagging him, and tying his hands together so he couldn't remove it. Some of you may be thinking, that is not very social worky, and I know, but I am not the Dalai Lama, and LI oversteps the line way too many times. It goes from homophobia, to racism to I don't even know what next, maybe the denial held in LI's heart. A lot of LI's connections go way over my head as well such as the new Disney movie the Princess and the Frog was only made because we have a black president. Riddle me this, how in the world does that make any sense at all? It also falls under Wall-E is a secret subliminal message on the Democratic agenda.

Philadelphia I miss, you. Save me from messing with LI's over righteous tracks.
Anyways, this song is in dedication to LI. I love Wilco, and this song just puts my thoughts to music, especially the quote below. Enjoy!

It's become so obvious
You are so oblivious to yourself

Weather can cause all types of problems, but one man died in Pittsburgh due to bad weather, and inefficient services. Read all about it HERE

The past few weeks have been almost nothing but stress. Why I chose to go and take 18 credits is often beyond me. Between doing schoolwork and finding a job for the summer and next school year, I have been going insane. Looking for ways to relax, I will exercise or watch some tv. My new favorite show came to me during a relaxing time. Call it my new guilty pleasure.

RuPaul's Drag Race has brought a smile to my face. If you haven't watched this show, you should! It is hilarious, and some of the girls look so real!

Shhhh

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

Or so we are told. In my opinion, I think it is a great way to be, and I aspire to be like that. Why? Because at times, I have diarrhea of the mouth, and cannot seem to shut up when need be. My parents raised me to be polite and true to myself, unfortunately, everyone else was sarcastic and spoke their minds. It seems that here in Philadelphia, it tends to get me into trouble with my friends from time to time. I needed to give something up for lent, maybe it's my abilities to be a total asshole. I just have those moments, where afterword I am like OH SHIT I should not have said that. Then I end up kicking myself for about a week afterwords. If anyone has a cure for foot in mouth syndrome, I would love the solution!


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Love Someone Today

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Not everyone has a significant other to celebrate it with (Guilty!)

Although I am technically spending it "on my own," I have found that there are many other ways I could be celebrating it. I have gotten some ideas from online, and kind of admire, how people have chosen to reinvent the holiday.

Click > COMPASSION. FUN. LAUGH.LEARN. GIVE. HELP. REMEMBER < Here

I just want people to also remember those who will not be able to make it to Valentine's Day, ans the families who are forced to live without them. On this day of Love, it is important to remember them too. Have a great day everyone, and remember that someone loves you!

SNOW

Snow has hit Philly pretty hard, and smart me, thought it wouldn't be a big deal. Yesterday I woke up, and it looked like I was back home! The big difference is, that at home, we are used to the weather, so when something like this happens, roads are cleared up quickly and in a timely manner, but down here, it isn't as expected. Instead of running around, I spent my day watching movies, and completing the Underworld series. If you ask me, it is a great way to spend a day snowed in.

Bathroom Confessions

I went out into the city the other day, and had lunch in a diner with my friend. Before braving the cold, and remembering that there are no free bathrooms in Philly, I stopped to use the toilet. Apparently, no matte how nice the place, the bathroom will ALWAYS have something interesting about it.





If the bathroom wasn't so dirty, I would have stayed longer to read these bathroom confessions. It was definitely something that I wasn't expecting to see, most of the bathroom writing I read is extremely inappropriate, but some of these seemed kind of personal. I wonder if people ever walk out of something as mundane from a bathroom, feeling better after making some sort of confession.

Okay, so I was excited about pretty much nothing. I didn't get the job that I had interviewed for, and I am pretty frustrated, not sure about what to do. I am a college kid fighting adults with degrees for a job. How will I fair? Things are probably sure to get better, but right now, I am kind of discouraged.

I have an interview!!!

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So my first winter break is not as breakish as I had hoped. I have spent a good amount of time applying for a summer job. This year my fingers are crossed and my heart is set on working at a camp for kids with emotional and behavior disorders. Very extensive applications, which is what they don't tell you. Hopefully I get everything done though, anyways, here is a little clip!








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Yes, I know it seems like a large thing, but I saw this movie, and I feel like it is something to recognize and remember. So often we take the time to make an opinion and keep it, but sometimes we just need to stick it out, and see. It was a wake up call for me. Can be watched at Loombo. Just watch it, it's awesome.

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