Broken-Hearted

I saw him.
I shouted and screamed,
He reasoned and pleaded.
And before I knew what had happened,
I was in tears,
And he was gone.

I'm alone now,
And I'm running up the stairs two at a time,
Ignoring the echoes of my name behind me.
Slamming the door,
Kicking off Shoes,
Peeling off the jacket,
And throwing it to the wall.
I stare where it collided,
The wall and the garment.
A picture of us,
Cracked down the middle.

I grab a pencil from the table,
And let loose.

Everything I feel,
All the loss, sorrow, anger,
Frustration.
Regret.
It all goes down in an imitation of the happiness we had.

With a break right in the heart of the symbol,
The glass cracked and spiked.

I transfer it,
Using my soul,
As an intact peice.
And the outcome?
Because even though he hurt me,
I'll find it in me to forgive him.
I need him back.

A spirit's creativity,
Is just love,
Incarnated.

Guilt Of Life

Broken without breath
Shattered without love
Your Warmth feels like guilt to me
Guilt of life
Without the passion in your eyes
I can only see the waves of fear
Without the break of Harmony
The Music of hurt plays in your smile
With
The Tremble in your touch
I fear you more than Life
Russian Roulette is a
Danger to play with a Card
so soft like you....
If i was so afraid the outcome
I would have never of Played
Now your gone and you are
My Guilt of Life

You

It's your fault I'm left here in the rain,
You left me in so much pain.
I thought that between us there was something,
But you've made it clear now; to you I'm nothing.
You're no doubt my greatest error
And all this time I sensed not even a tremor
Of how your eyes used to hypnotise
But behind the surface there are only lies
I thought you and I were meant to be
I thought that it was destiny.
Now, I know that I was wrong
You never wrote that poem, sung that song
I deserve better than you
You're unaware of how well I can do
You played me - like a little game
You put me through a storm of shame
So now I've felt what heart ache is like,
And that true love is yet to strike.

Past, Present, Future

 Past
things used to be so happy
with love cheer and joy
then things went terribly wrong
the evil sent death and destruction
the beatiful kingdom is gone
she died to save us
now all is forgotten
we must remember


Present
we are finally saved
but we have forgotten
we meet again
and we remember
things are new and different
but not bad
filled with love we rebuild
our beautiful kingdom


Future
now we remember
our lovely memories
from so long ago
maybe an eternity
we were saved
now its our turn to protect
things will soon be almost the same
but never will they be exactly
we are filled with love
but also sorrow

Life

Soaring In The Wind
one step
left foot right foot
again and again
over and over
one step
left foot right foot
again and again
over and over
but one day
break the flow
go another way
take another path
live another life
take a risk
have some fun
before the next day comes around
with that same pattern
one step
left foot right foot
again and again
over and over
my life is worth more than this
yet i swear the ground i walk on gets deeper every day.
ill go mad if i live another day
with that cursed patern of everyday life
so i break the routine
give life a reason
give life happyness
and joy
and love
and never again
be just a clone
but a lively spirit
soaring in the wind

He Said, He Loved Me

My mind is going crazy
It just cant seem to stop
He said he really loved me
But yet the words were burned

He said he really loved me
What a lier he is to me
I cant believe those
second chances I gave
him might only been for me

The tears are coming now
They just cant seem to stop
But yet I know its ok
Cause he was just a jerk

Those other girls can have him
They will feel my pain soon too
Cause we are not just woman
We have true hearts too

I am stronger now
Because of what he did to me
He was just a jerk
And I am over him

Good men don't lie to you
They always tell the truth
This guy I feel in love with
Thought loved me

I'm not mad
I'm not sad
I'm just staying strong
I am so over him
He is so gone!

This man I feel in love with
He said he loved me so
But I burned those words in the ash tray
Because I am staying strong

My Heart

He ran to me
Love in his eyes
He wanted me
He needed me
He loved me

Then, He left me

Alone, there i was

The happiness faded

Cold and hallow

All alone
There you were

You saw me
And i saw you

You missed me
And i missed you

You Tried to take me back
But i declined
And thats okay
Finally I'm Over you and here you come again

Don't mess with my heart
Please
Its fragile

LOVE

I thought I knew what love was
That feeling
That feeling that you have for someone
You care about him
He cares about you

I thought I knew
How he felt about me
But he never actually loved me
We talked
We laughed
But at the end
It wasn’t the same

Now I found him
The guy I deserve
The guy for me

We have that connection
The connection that you feel
When you love and they love back

I will always love him
And he will always love me

But at the end
I woke up
From that dream that I have
The dream that I love
When it’s about you and me

Lie To Me

Say you’re sorry
When I cry
Say you’ll help me
When I try
Say you’ll be my sight
When I can’t see
Lie to me

Kiss my bruises heart and
Take the blame
Look regretful
Look ashamed!
Say you’ll fix me
When I bleed!
Lie to me!

Say you’ll stop
Causing me pain
Tell me how you
Cry in shame!
Promise that you’ll
Leave me be
Lie to me!

Say you love me
More each day
Say you want me
Here to stay
But you’ll let go
And set me free

Lie to me

The Sky

How I imagine I could gracefully fly
So delicately in the endless blue sky

To be able to see Spain, England or France
Have the sky as my own floor of dance

To feel like you could reach the heavens above the cloud
Just to feel so wonderfully free and so very proud

Just singing and swaying with the breeze that I play
Day after day after glorious day

But I'm tacked to the ground for all of my life
To envy the birds which causes much strife

I try and I try with so much possible might
but I can't grow the wings to let me take flight

Harder and harder how I imagine I could fly
My heart and mind belong in that sky

But the form that they're in doesn't have wings
I guess it's just one of those difficult things

How I imagine I could gracefully fly
So delicatly in the endless blue sky

Desire

Your sharp eyes contrast against your hard frame
Your chocolate skin with your , round cheeks
Makes you appear quite fragile
Vulnerable, even, though I know
The mind that lies beneath is stronger
Than anything I’ve ever encountered
Before, and that’s what makes you perfect

I picture my lips dancing across your heart
ever so gracefully through each layer
Of pain, the beat would be exquisite
If only, if only I could have you
If I could simply pierce that pretty brain of yours
Learn your breaking points and find what makes you tick
It would be truly magnificent

You are my ultimate challenge
Seeing through me with your intuition
Calculating my every move and motivation
With your intellect, giving me a whiplash
As your beautiful wit rolls off your sharp tongue
To break you would be a heavenly dream

I see you through the translucent curtains
Of your bedroom window, Washing your soft face
Out of your face and sighing into the empty air
You do not see me, yet I am here
Like a tiger in the forest
Preparing to pounce, so that I
May finally take you as my prey

More Than A Friend

We're only friends,
but at times I wish we were more.

No one has ever made me feel as special as you do.
Why can't we be more than friends?

You know what I'm really like and you love me still the same.
Why can't we be more than friends?

You make me laugh when I want to die.
Why can't we be more than friends?

A smile from you is all it takes to make my day.
Why can't we be more than friends?

The sound of your voice makes my heart jump for joy.
Why can't we be more than friends?

The slightest touch from you makes me want you even more.
Why can't we be more than friends?

When you laugh it makes my heart flood with happiness.
Why can't we be more than friends?

You are all I need in life.
Why can't we be more than friends.

The Way You Love Me

Gentle, caring, and sweet.
All these things you are to me.
My heart, throbbing in my chest.
You are the very best.
Always on my mind.
This love makes me blind.
You are all I see.
I need you to live.
Pictures of you flashing through my head.
Without you I would be dead.
When I'm not with you I grieve.
Please don't ever leave.

Police pepper spray an 8 yr old

Un Happy Meals

Everybody knows that when it comes to fast food the only thing children want is the toy.  So why is it that after so many years, fast food chains are looking to stop providing toys with the happy meal? What I don't understand is how people can say that the toys are parents reasons for purchasing these meals. I feel as though if a parent wants to buy their kid a happy meal then so be it. OK they are not the best choices for children,yet the parents are entitled to buy them if they want. What pisses me off is the fact that people are willing to punish children because they do not agree with parents choices. Honestly, what does it matter if a child gets a cheeseburger happy meal with juice instead of chicken nuggets with milk. Why should the kid who gets chicken nuggets be the only one to get a toy with his or her meal?  It annoys me because it is not fair to these children and parents should not be forced into anything.

Are you kidding me?

Looking good while paying less

 This weekend the Jewish Relief Agency will be holding its second warehouse clothing sale on Sunday, April 3, 2011. This agency will be providing merchandise from brands such as  Abercrombie, Lacoste and Hollister for $.50. This is a great bargain because it allows people on budgets to purchase top of the line clothing. This is also a great idea because it helps the agency to raise money for its charity.
The organization's first sale, back in October, raised$10,000 for the food distribution charity and provided bargains for more than 1,000 shoppers.  This is definately the place parents and teens should go to rack up for the spring and summer. After all who wouldn't like to save some money and look good.

Snow in April

It bugs me to write about snow when it has been spring for weeks already. Not as if people don't have enough going on, it has to snow. I really cannot believe mother nature is being such a bitch to us right now. This is supposed to be the time of year where flowers start blooming but instead it wants to snow. There is only so much of this weather a person can take, and quite frankly I have reached my breaking point. Hopefully this has been the last wear hear of snow for awhile because after this past winter I am pretty sure no one wants to see snow for a long time.

Top 60 ghetto names

A friend of mine told me to check out this video on YouTube. Once I saw it I could not believe some of the names these guys came up with. What makes this situation worst is that I know a couple of people with those names.  This was sort of funny because people actually give their children names like these. But then the parents are mad if someone cannot pronounce the child's name like what the hell are you kidding me. I don't know what the heck is wrong with people like f.y.i if the name has too many syllables or letters then nine times out of ten, the name is ghetto.

Me myself and I

I CANT BELIVE I BELIEVED
EVERYTHING WE HAD WOULD LAST
SO YOUNG AND NAIVE FOR ME TO THINK
SHE WAS FROM YOUR PAST
SILLY OF ME TO DREAM OF
ONE DAY HAVING YOUR KIDS
LOVE IS SO BLIND
IT FEELS RIGHT WHEN ITS WRONG

I CANT BELIEVE I FELL FOR YOUR SCHEMES
I'M SMARTER THAN THAT
SO DUMB AND NAIVE TO BELIEVE THAT
WITH ME YOU'RE A CHANGED MAN
FOOLISH OF ME TO COMPETE
WHEN YOU CHEAT WITH LOOSE WOMEN
IT TOOK ME SOME TIME BUT NOW I'VE MOVED ON, BECAUSE I REALIZED I GOT
ME, MYSELF AND I
THAT'S ALL I GOT IN THE END
THAT'S WHAT I FOUND OUT
AND IT AINT NO NEED TO CRY
I TOOK A VOW THAT FROM NOW ON
I'M GON'NA BE MY OWN BEST FRIEND
                           -Beyonce Knowles

Its ashame that many women believe that they need a man to feel complete. I was listening to this song on the radio and it dawned on me that more women should have the same attitude. We have so many women who stay in bad relationships because they fear the thought of being alone. I think that what women must realize is that at the end of the day you can only count on yourself....nobody else. Because I know that I can only rely on me, myself and I.

It's Okay To Be Gay.

Now Days Sexuality Is So Mainstream It's On T.v. On The Radio And Which Ever Way You Can See. But In A Way Still Homosexuality Isn't Accepted By Many, But With It Being So Expose Now Children Are Starting To Ask Question. With People Always Beating Down Others Because Of What They Like, Parents Need To Start Explaining Whats Going On. And Also With The Government Trying To Stop A Man And Man Or A Women Or And Woman From Getting Married I Fell Like As A Whole We Need More Explaining As To Why You Want To Stop People From Fighting For Our Country Or From Them Marrying Each Other. And A Few Question I've Heard Are

*Is Being Gay A Choice?
*Can Two Women Have Babies
*Can Two Men Get Married?

And To Me Being Gay Is A Choice In Some Ways And Other There Isn't Much Of A Choice When Your Rape Or Molested As A Young Child. And I Believe A Gay Couple Should Be Able To Adpot A Child Just Because There Are So Many Kids Out There That Needs Help And Can Learn From Having Two Parents Of The Same Sex. Also I Believe Hetro Parents Shouldn't Be So Closed Minded When It Comes To Helping There Kids Understand It.

I Have A Cousin Whos Gay And I Fell Likes He Proud To Be Gay And I Fell Like If Gay People Are Okay With Being Gay We Should Be Too!

You, I & US!

I Still Hear Your Voice In My Heart

I See You In My Dreams

I Touch You In My Nightmares

I Can Feel You When Your Danager

I Heal You When Your Hurt

But, You Haven't Come Around for Me

So I'm Still Here For You

I Taste The Love In You

I Know Somewhere In That Black Heart

I'm In There Bright As The Sun

I Know Your Shelter From The World

But, I Will Protect You

I Can.

Now We Will Love Each Other

We'll Protect Us

Confide When Need

We Will See That One Day

Us Will Never Become I Again

We Will

 We Can

 We Are

US!

JAPAN NEEDS OUR HELP!

I am sure most of you have heard about the Earthquake with an 8.9 magnitude in North-East Japan, that resulted in a tsunami. Most of North East Japan is...well, demolished. There's 600+ people who have lost their lives. Many more will have been injured, too. Nuclear power-plants have exploded, but so far, there's been no serious damage from radiation. The Japanese PM declared a National State of Emergency yesterday, and many countries have already offered a helping hand with aid and rescue teams.

I guess I just want to say next time you whine because you don't have the phone you wanted, or that luxurious handbags, just think of everyone affected by the Earthquake and Tsunami. They've lost their houses, their jobs, their lives. The tsunami is still building-it's hit Hawaii, but it's getting stronger by the second. It's predicted to be as high as Pacific Islands.

my heart broke when I saw the images on World News Today yesterday and today. Yesterday, as i was going to sleep world news always talks about their main headline. It talked about the Earthquake, and I just sat there, speechless.

I mean, it's not as though they knew. Most the people that died were probably thinking about plans that they had made...plans that will never happen.

I think to me, this was a BIG wake up call. I have so much, and although I try not to take it for granted...I am still human. But what annoyed me is that people were laughing about it. How can you laugh at the fact that hundreds have lost lives, and many more will?

All my condolences go out to everyone affected by the Earthquake and/or Tsunami.

And when you sit there complaining...don't. Think about what you have, not what you don't.The thing is, I don't think this will generate sympathy as much as the Haiti ordeal, simply because Japan has money. I know it's wrong for me to say that, but I think in a way, it's true.

Also, we won't even care after a month or two. I mean, look at the NZ EQ that struck Christchurch. That's already out of the news. We forget about natural disasters so quickly-but the thing is, it's scarred their lives forever. They need help, and I have to say, I myself am ashamed of the fact that I've forgotten about the natural disasters that have happened previously. Haiti's still a mess, Pakistan's people are helpless after the floods, and NZ people are still in need of help. I wonder how long it'll be until we stop thinking about the Japan EQ and Tsunami.

Sending condolences to everyone affected by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. No-one deserves this, no matter what they've done. The pictures are extremely moving. The tsunami continues. The death toll rises. The aftershocks are on their way. The mourning is just beginning.

But help is on the way.

Stay strong, Japan. Keep faith. Help is coming.

You, Me, And THEM??

Before Threesomes And Orgys And Swinging Became So Huge In Pop Culture. Couples Would Get Together And Have Sex With Each. Statics Show That The Average Age That People Joins These Kind Of Party Are Betwenn 25 & 50.

  My Thing Is When People Are In Relationship It Suppose To Be You And Them, But With Situations Like These Your Relationship Is Now You, Them And Someone Else. Nowadays Sex Isn't Just Sex Any More. People Aren't Into Monogamous Realtionships Any More, But Having Relationship With Other Where Are Your Fellings At?

 I Was Watching A Show About Threesome, Orgy And Swing. There Were About 4 or 5 Couples, But This One Couple Stood Out To Me. The Guy In The Relationship Was Only Doing It Because His Girlfriend  Had Always Wanted To Do It With Another Girl. They Were New To The Whole Experince. And They Enter This World That They Only Fantasize About. But As The Show Was Going On The Couple Got a Lil More Comfortable And They Open Up A Little. Things Got Heated When Other Girls In The Group Ofter To Have A Sex With The Girl, So They Went Into The Couples Room, And Her And Her Boyfriend Watch As The Other Ladies Were Doing It. She Hesitated At First ,But A Few Shots Later She Join In. So When Things Finish They Go Down Into The Living Room And Start To Conversate With The Other Couples Who Been Doing This Since They First Met. So Couple Minutes Later Thing Heats Up Agin And One Lady Lays On The Table And The Group Start To Massage And The Couple Joins In and Start Massage The Lady. But A Few Seconds Later The Girl Gets Uncomfortable But The Guy Is Still Going. They Get Into A Argument, And Go Into There Room And The Girl Express That She Was Getting Jealous And That She Was Into The Experince Any More.

The Couple Leaves And Realize That The Whole Threesome And Swing Thing For Them. What Stuck Out To Me When Your Having Sex With Someone Your Not In A Relationship With, How Is The Person Your In A Relationship Suppose To Feel, Especially When Your Doing Different Thing Then What You Would Normally Do When Your Having Sex With The Person Your Having Sex. Jealous Much?

Bristol Palin book deal?

       Ok so Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, has signed with William Morrow to publish a book. Her book, "Not Afraid of Life", is due to come out sometime this summer. Palin says that this book will focus on her life as a mother and provide detail about her time on "Dancing With the Stars." This frustrates me because every time I turn around those Palin's are always up to something. What I don't understand is how people can even deal with them. First off, Sarah Palin, can't stand her!! Apparently there have been rumors that she will run for president in the next election. All I can say is God help us now. So not as if she isn't a problem now Bristol wants to be part of the spot light. HELLO you had your time on "Dancing With the Stars" and believe me she had more time than needed. So why is she now trying to publish a book? Like seriously can she even read? I honestly can't wait for this book to come out just to see what is going to happen. And I swear if this book becomes a bestseller I am just going to lose my mind.

Officer injured while trying to confront a shoplifter

        Just before 9pm last night, police officers were called to Target on Bustleton ave where there was a man suspected of shoplifting. Once the suspect saw the officers he ran and about two blocks later two officers confronted the suspect. Somehow, the officers say that the suspect grabbed a weapon and hit one officer across the head. This officer ultimately suffered a serious eye injury and was carried on a stretcher to Einstein Medical Center. It was then other officers arrived to help and after tasering the suspect twice they were able to control the man. It is incidents like this that make people understand why police react the way they do in situations. Not only was this man out of line for assaulting an officer but you did it because you stole from TARGET. People are so stupid, like seriously this man is now in jail because he chose to steal from target. If anything, people need to relaize that if you must steal make sure it is from a high priced store not no Target or Walmart. I swear I don't understand what goes on in people mind's sometimes. I hope this is a lesson to us all.

Two and a half men star Charlie Sheen

 Actor Charlie Sheen has completely lost it. Earlier this week in his interview with Good Morning America he discussed numerous of issues in his life. Admitting to NOT being bipolar, I think that he is a bold faced liar.  Two and a half men happened to be one of my favorite shows and just like others, I wasn't too happy to hear it had gotten suspended. Thanks to Mr. Sheen and his antics, once again people are fed up with him and his behavior.

 

Pizza shop owner puts mice in competitor's restuarants.

         Nick Galiatsatos, owner of Bella  Pizzeria was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, harassment, and cruelty to animals. Last week this man decided to sabotage two of his rival pizza shops with mice. Though the owner admits to suffering from some personal issues it doesn't not excuse his actions. One of the owners from the other shops says that Galiatsatos went over the line. He says that this man walked into his shop, created some small talk and before leaving dropped a bag inside his trash can. The owner admits that something seemed weird so he decided to check the trash out and thats when he saw the mice. Just a few minutes before, Galiatsatos went to another pizzeria where he asked to use the restroom. This time, the owner says that heard alot of banging and after checking the bathroom he saw footprints on the toilet seat. Deciding to check out the problem the owner opened the drop ceiling and saw the bag of mice. The owner then says he alerted the two officers in his restuarant about what had just taken place. It was then the officers caught Galiatsatos and placed him under arrest.
          Just when you think there couldn't possibly be anything else for people to do, they prove you wrong. Clearly this man has some type of mental illness or something because what possess someone to do something like that. I really hope this man gets the help that he needs because he is seriously certifiable.

Gas prices rising

       As if $3 and some change isn't already too much for a gallon of gas, prices are still continuing to rise. According to reports, today the average price for a gallon of regular gas in the city is about $3.37 whereas last year this time, gas in the city was about $2.73. Almost a dollar jump gas is becoming too expensive. And  if you are like me and your car burns a lot of gas then you are as annoyed as I am. This gas thing is becoming utterly ridiculous and I can't take anymore of it. I am so fed up that I think I am going to buy a trans pass and start riding public transportation. Unfortunately, there are people who rely on their cars on a daily basis so there isn't really anything they can do about this situation. Hopefully this is the last time prices jump for a while because if not then I don't think I will be driving anywhere for a long long time.

T.G.I Friday's

OK so last night my girlfriends and I decided to go to T.G.I Fridays the one down City Line Ave. Not only was the restaurant nearly packed to capacity but the service was semi good. All in all we tried to enjoy ourselves. So after we finished our desserts and the check came the bill was excessively too high. Not paying too much attention and avoiding causing a scene we paid for our food and left the restaurant. It was not until we got to my friend's house that we realized our waiter took $80.00 off of my friend's credit card. My friend, pissed off decided to go back and see what was the problem. To our surprise, our waiter added $10.00 extra to our bill, put in the computer that we only gave him $90.00 in cash when we gave him $130.00, and added a extra fee to the service charge. Shocked at what happened, the mangers gave my friend all of her money back and voided our check. The thing that pissed me off was the fact that this guy went completely out of his way to steal money from us. What made the situation worse was the fact that even with his $26.00 tip added to our bill, we were still going to give him a tip. I don't understand why people try to get over on others but it is sad and pathetic. I hope that loser gets fired so that he does not pull this scheme on other innocent people.

Computers Stolen

            Only in the "hood" or "ghetto" areas of Philadelphia would you hear about computers stolen from a local high school. Sometimes I wonder why people do the things they do? Every time I turn on the news there is yet another story that makes me wonder what the hell has the world come to. For those individuals who decided to pull such an act, did they not realize how stupid they are. I could of understood if they stole lap tops or something but these dummies stole PCs. What took me by surprise with this story is how the hell were they able to get away with this? Though I'm pretty sure there's more to this story that I haven't heard, this just buggs the crap out of me. First, there are no computers in schools and it is a huge problem. Then, once we get them these ignorant kids steal them. This just doesn't make any sense.

Munchausen syndrome by proxy

             Last week in  my Criminal Justice 497 course we talked about munchausen syndrome by proxy.  MSP is a mental illness in which a person, usually a parent , acts as if an individual he or she is caring for has a mental or physical illness. The person suffering from this illness produces or lies about the person being sick and often results to making the individual sick purposely just to gain attention from others. This form of abuse usually happens to children and older adults who cannot fend for themselves. This is sad because for someone to go to such measures for attention is ridiculous. What I don't understand is how people can purposely and knowingly inflict harm on another just to gain a little attention or make themselves look good. Because this has turned into a common form of abuse, people who are found guilty of perpetrating this act can face possible jail time. I think this is a great idea because just like murderers or rapists these people are criminals.

Facebook

            Just recently I had a talk with a friend about face book and disclosing all of her private information. I don't understand how people can put their life out there for the world to see and then get mad when everyone knows their business. You would think that people would be smart enough to realize that face book is a social networking site, where millions of people can access your information. It's kind of funny because for some, it is perfectly fine to disclose all of their private business, yet if they had any sense they would realize that is a dumb ass idea. I'm sorry but people who put all of their business out for the world to see needs to be slapped. It doesn't make sense how stupid and naive people can be. F.Y.I people NOTHING is private on face book!!!!!

Woman duct tapes baby to chair

            So apparently a woman is in custody for duct taping her 2 yr old child to a chair. Now from my understanding, this woman took  pictures and posted them online for others to see. A friend of the woman says that the mother thought it was funny. My problem with this is what the hell was she thinking. It's a shame  I don't understand why someone would do that to a child. I don't care how "bad" this child may have been but at the end of the day, she is 2yrs old. This bugs me because parents today are so stupid and impatient its ridiculous. There should be some type of test that determines if a person should be a parent.

When should parents talk about sex?

          As I am watching t.v the topic of sex came up. The show I'm watching is called the talk and here they discuss and explore numerous topics. So when sex came up it turned into a debate. The question at hand at is when is it right for parents to talk to their children about sex. I think that parents should talk about sex with their kids before they become teens. A lot of people won't agree with that but I believe its never too early for the talk. The reason why is because now we have more young children who are molested, raped or even sexually active and I think that these kids should be aware of what is really taking place. In addition, I feel as though if parents decided to talk to their kids about sex then it would help with teen pregnancy and STD rates. By having the talk with children, I think that parents will have better relationship with their kids and the kids will be prepared for whats to come.

The things we take for granted

           For me today felt like one of my worst days ever. It never dawned on me that there are so many people who are far worse off than me. As I sit here now I realize that there are a lot of things that we take for granted in life. Right now I am in college and working yet I still find reasons to complain and feel like something is missing. Yet, there are people around the world who are dying to have my life or a life like mine. Everyday I complain about work or school but I never think about those who cannot get an education or a job to provide for themselves or their family. It always seems like if things aren't going in our favor then somethings wrong. I believe that if we spent more time on helping others than complaining then  one day every one will  be satisfied. I feel as though people who have been blessed are never satisfied whereas those who are waiting for their blessing are constantly denied.

"What we talk about when we talk about love" or "Beginners"

After reading these two stories I could say that "Beginners" is the one I liked the most. The reason why I enjoyed this story more was because I was able to relate to it a bit more. In both stories there are two couples sitting around drinking and talking about love, yet Lish's  version comes off as more believable and realistic. I like Lish's version better because of how sentimental he made the characters. The best part of this story was Mel (Herb) 's story about the old couple. In Carver's version it just mentioned the accident, the couple's life and how they reunited in the hospital. Whereas Lish's version places the old couple in a hospital room together in body casts which prevented them from seeing each other and he mentions how distraught the old man was just because he could not see his wife. Just the story about the older couple alone made me favor Lish's version even more. I think that Lish brought out more emotion in his version than Carver did. Although they were both great I think that "Beginners" provides a better message about what love is and how it is expressed.

Watching Oprah

                I just saw an episode of Oprah that really took me by surprise. This segment was about twin girls who were raped and molested by their two older brothers and father. What really got to me was the fact that neither the brothers or father felt remorse towards the girls. I don't understand how they can even live with themselves. As I was watching this I couldn't help but get teary eyed because of the lives these girls were forced to live.  The girls mentioned that the abuse began when they were 5 yrs old and it just upsets me to hear that this is what some young children go through. The thought of someone raping an innocent child sends chills up my spine. Nothing disgusts me more than pedophiles. Its a shame that these girls will always have to live with these horrific memories.

7 teens arrested for bullying

         Earlier this week 7 teenagers were arrested for bullying and beating another teenage boy. The teens appeared in court and were charged with felonies of aggravated assault and kidnapping. All of the defendants are in a Juvenile Detention Center where they are seeking psychological evaluations. Officials said that the young teen was beaten by the others then left hanging from a fence by his clothing. Ashamed of what happened, the teen's mother took him out of his school and decided to apply for home schooling. A couple of days after the incident the 13 yr old victim and his mother appeared on The View,and The Oprah Show where they spoke about the teens, events that took place and the young boy's reaction.

         I think that those 7 teens who bullied this boy deserves everything coming to them. What I don't understand is how these teen's family members and friends can stand up for them. I admit family should be supportive but how do you expect these kids to learn their lesson, if others are encouraging their behaviors. I am really happy to hear that these teens will be charged with felonies and could possibly be convicted. Its a shame that it has to result to this but I think with all the bullying happening in the world it is time to show teens how serious this can be.

When a mother kills

         Last week a crazed Tampa woman shot her son and daughter because they were "disrespectful". The Tampa police arrested Julie Powers Schenecker after she admitted to fatally murdering her children. Ages 16 and 13, Julie Powers Schenecker shot her children with a .38 caliber gun. Both children were found in the upstairs bedroom of the family home. According to authorities Mrs. Schenecker was driving her son to soccer practice when she shot him in the head for talking back to her. Very furious she then drove to her home where she shot her teenage daughter in her face.
        This is a tragedy that I don't think anyone would of expected. Everyone knows how teenagers are and how they can act. Especially in the world we live in today, teenagers are wild, out of control and disrespectful. Majority of the time, I believe that it is the parents fault for their child's out of control behavior. I totally understand with parents disciplining their children but to go as far as child abuse and murder is absurd. This motto that parents follow, "I brought you in this world and I'll take you out" has blown completely out of proportion. I feel as though if she really could not handle her children or was struggling she should of asked for help. By no means necessary should she have just shot her children. I don't understand what triggered this woman to do such a horrific thing but she did and now these two teenagers are dead and will never get a chance at life.  This really gets under mu skin because it is such a sad situation because not only are two people dead but their murderer is alive and even in jail still living.

What some parents do

            As we all know last night there was a snow/ice storm that hit the city of Philadelphia. Unfortunately in my neighborhood there many homes and schools that lost electricity, so why is it that even with a 2 hr delay parents were still trying to send their children to school? The thing that bothers me with this situation is 1) schools were already delayed so the students wouldn't even be there for too long and 2) what kind of parents would leave their child in a building with no electricity or heat? Are things really that bad at some of these homes where parents cannot deal with their children? What makes this situation worse is that many parents rely on schools and teachers to raise their children, so if there is no school then they are in a jam. But how desperate can a parent be for heaven's sake its 30 something degrees outside and there is no electricity in the entire building.
            I don't even understand why the school district just did not close the school for the day. What difference would it have made if these students missed another day of class. Obviously the students cannot learn anything and it makes it more of a hassle for the teachers who have to be stuck with these children. The sad part is that no matter how you look at the situation, these parents still left their children and for what nothing but a couple of hrs off of mommy/daddy duty. However, some of these parents may have had no other choice but to leave their child maybe because of work or other circumstances. But on the other hand some of these parents are so lazy and ignorant that it may not have even bothered them leaving their children. For the lazy and ignorant parents, they should really be ashamed of themselves. Not only do I think that this is ridiculous but I consider this neglect and child endangerment. Leave to me I would charge all of these parents just because of their careless actions.

English, Alegbra and Day Care

      What would you if your teenage daughter told you she was pregnant? What would you say once you heard 89 others at her high school were in the same situation? Well this is defiantly the case for 90 teenage girls at a Memphis High School. Back in 2004 teen pregnancy  was on the rise at this local high school. So why is it that only 6 years later 11% of the student body reports to being pregnant. The school ultimately created a campaign to address the issue but that proved to be ineffective. It didn't help that the school provided little sex education to the students.
         This situation is really shocking and out of control. Why do so many young girls think that it is cute to be pregnant. Honestly, there is nothing cute about a baby having babies. A lot of the time these young girls barely know how to take care of themselves let alone some one else. Or why do some girls believe that if they get pregnant it will help keep a boyfriend or crush. Most of the time teen girls tend to believe that having a baby will help them hang on to a boyfriend. The problem with that is at the end of the day a guy will be a guy, baby or no baby. And then the girl is often stuck caring for herself and a child. 
Oh but lets not forget about the parents. The question at hand is what role did the parents play in helping to prevent these pregnancies?  Aren't parents supposed to inform their kids about sex, STDs and pregnancy? I don't understand why many parents either leave it up to the schools to teach or are ashamed to talk about it. I mean how did they have children in the first place? Either way at the end of the day, I believe that if parents informed their kids more and the school had better prevention methods then less than 90 teenage girls would be pregnant at this given moment.

New York's Finest

        My best friend, who I'm going to call Brooklyn, is the love of my life. Though it is sometimes weird to tell people that my best friend is a guy, he is ultimately the only one I can trust. No matter what I do or how I act I know that he is and will always be there for me. I know that some may say that a girl and a guy could never work as friends but Brooklyn and I have been friends for years. Although we are totally different it seems like we are the same person.If I had to describe Brooklyn, I wouldn't even know where to begin.
           Brooklyn is a laid back, drama free, loving  person. He is the type of person who tries to avoid confrontations and ignorant people. He is the person that if he saw a homeless person he would give them his shirt off his back and try to help them by any means necessary. However, if you were to piss him off he would make sure he made your life a living hell.
             

             

This Snow Must Go!!!!!

                     This winter has indeed been one of the worse. It seems like once we get rid of the freezing temperatures, its gets to be about 40 degrees, then it snows. I don't know if anyone has realized it but it seems like we've had a snow storm every Wednesday.  An considering it's Wednesday you guessed it, it's snowing.This to me seems like a  2011 remake of  Groundhog Day. I don't know why it happens this way but I think it has become a big pain in the butt. Why is it that once the winter comes some people become very excited? I don 't understand whats so exciting about  freezing cold weather, hell I don't understand whats so exciting about it being excessively hot either. The thing that gets me with the winter is the snow. Now don't get me wrong, snow when you're a child is the best part of the winter season. Not only are you permitted snow days from school but you get to go out and play in it. The problem with snow as a adult is that there are no snow days and you have to clean up the mess or you'll be fined ( or at least in my neighborhood you will).
                    These snow storms have become so annoying that I am to the point where I am ready to move. It is just ridiculous how bad this snow is getting.  As I sit here tonight and watch the news I am shocked, not only is it snowing outside but it is thunder snowing. Seriously, just when you thought it couldn't get any worse mother nature finds a way to prove us wrong. I think that at the rate we're going there will still be snow around in March. Hopefully February will be a better month but then again if it's thunder snowing now who the heck knows what February holds.

Cutting in the city

            Last week a West Philadelphia abortion doctor was charged with the death of 7 babies and a woman.  Prosecutors believe that Dr. Kermit Gosnell made millons of dollars over the past 30 years performing illegal and dangerous abortions. It has also been mentioned that his clinic had no trained medical staff or nurses and that he had an 16 yr old girl as a staff member.

           The thing that pisses me off with this situation is how this "doctor" could be so stupid and ignorant to his patients."His actions and inactions were outrageous and reckless that he shouldve been prosecuted. And the fact that there were others who knew what was going on just irritates the hell out of me. If this doctor wasn't genuine enough to follow proper procedure and protocol why the hell couldn't one of his employees say something. It is disguisting how it took so long and so many reports before this man was caught by authorities.

       Furthermore, Pennsylvania Law  sats that abortions after 24 weeks or 6 months are illegal. This man was performing "late term" abortions during the 6th, 7th and 8th month of pregnancy. In addition, it was mentioned that he forced his patients to give live birth to  the babies and then killed them by cutting into the neck with scissors and severing their spinal cord.
       
       Anytime a person can sit there and brutally murder a newborn or another person they should not only rot in hell but they should be commited. Who the hell does this guy think he is to do such horrific things to people and smile like nothing ever happened. This guy is the scum of the earth. He should've never been givin a license to practice medicine.

        Early last year authorities raided Gosnell's clinic in search of drug violations and found what looked to be a "house of horrors".  Authorities say that there were bags and bottles holding aborted fetuses, the place reeked of cat urine, furniture and blankets were stained with blood, instruments were not properly sterilized, and disposable medical supplies were used over and over.

          How can the patients of this place not realize once they entered the clinic that something was terribly wrong. Are the patients just as stupid as the doctor? If I was going to any doctors for just a check up I would want to make sure that it is clean and sanitary. I just don't understand how all of these factors could've been unreported and ignored for over 3 decades. It is disguisting to believe that someone could do something so vile to women and children.