Seeing spaces in my head
I'm peaceful with the unknown I see before me.
Unkind as it may be I follow endless corridors to find the truth in my being.
Misunderstanding pushing me forward into more confusion, more searching...
Surrender is the only option, but my feeble mind will not allow it,
I am not ready to give it all.
I'm weak, hateful, angry unable to comprehend the spaces I see in front of me.
Unwilling to allow myself the freedom to explore them.
Watching I see only what I will allow, never reaching deeper into the darkness to find truth,
I'm scared of the darkness fearful of the unknown unwilling to shake it off and continue to search.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Yesterday
I was a proud American yesterday...not a proud African American but a proud American! I was grateful that we've come as far as we have. That people have gotten past the history of this country to greet a black family as the first family and be happy for them. We, as a nation, didn't just elect a black president, we elected a black family to represent us. To go out to the world and say look at us, we are adults now and we can look past the small things, like color, and see the bigger picture like humanity! I am honored, hopeful and curious to see what the future will bring and if this first time deed will also translate in other countries around the world.
I am not so naive to think that everyone in this country voted for him or sees past his skin (or name), I'm not blind to the racism and prejudice that still haunts us. I am not so abundantly happy that I don't fear for the safety and care of this, our first family. I am extremely sensitive to this new situations flaws, distractions and dangers...but I am more hopeful.
I hope that these next four years will lead to more understanding and help ease racial tensions in this country. I hope that people will look on this family as an example of a good family, not just a good black family. For generations, white people have always had very visible families to look up too, now (besides the Cosby Show) black people do to.
Congratulations Mr. President, Mrs. Obama, Malia and Sasha....and congratulations to you America.
I am not so naive to think that everyone in this country voted for him or sees past his skin (or name), I'm not blind to the racism and prejudice that still haunts us. I am not so abundantly happy that I don't fear for the safety and care of this, our first family. I am extremely sensitive to this new situations flaws, distractions and dangers...but I am more hopeful.
I hope that these next four years will lead to more understanding and help ease racial tensions in this country. I hope that people will look on this family as an example of a good family, not just a good black family. For generations, white people have always had very visible families to look up too, now (besides the Cosby Show) black people do to.
Congratulations Mr. President, Mrs. Obama, Malia and Sasha....and congratulations to you America.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
What I've learned...
Recently, I've learned
You don't have to spend lots of money to keep yourself warm when California decides to act like Alaska...
Sometimes things work out even though you didn't think they would...
People care about you and miss you when you're not around...
If a relationship isn't working bo matter how comfortable you just have to walk away...
Disappointment comes in many forms but so does unexpectant love...
You should tell the truth, even if it'll cause damange.
You don't have to spend lots of money to keep yourself warm when California decides to act like Alaska...
Sometimes things work out even though you didn't think they would...
People care about you and miss you when you're not around...
If a relationship isn't working bo matter how comfortable you just have to walk away...
Disappointment comes in many forms but so does unexpectant love...
You should tell the truth, even if it'll cause damange.
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Songs for Sudan
Hola folks, as some of you may know I'm part of a music group with some friends of mine (and my dad). We haven't played together in sometime but we are getting together to help raise money for a good cause.
My church, Marina Christian Fellowship, has started and continues to develop and sponsor a school and orphanage in Sudan. I believe we currently have about 60 students attending school and we have about that many picked out to enter housing as soon as it's completed. Over the last few months the church and different artists have been putting on benefit concerts to help raise money and awareness for our cause. So this Saturday, January 10, 2009, it's our turn.
The name of the band is What is Love? we are one of two acts performing that night, the other artist is Rachel Rodriguez. Tickets for the event are $15 and unfortunately we are not selling tickets at the door you have to purchase them prior to the event. Which actually helps, if you think about it, the money goes to the cause whether you show up or not! But I hope you come.
You can go to the church website which is www.marinachristian.org and look for the Songs for Sudan section. There you will find all the information regarding our concert and future concerts planned for this year. Also, if you'd like to give a flat donation and not attend a concert, that is also appreciated.
Thanks so much for your help in this project. I hope to see you there!!!!
My church, Marina Christian Fellowship, has started and continues to develop and sponsor a school and orphanage in Sudan. I believe we currently have about 60 students attending school and we have about that many picked out to enter housing as soon as it's completed. Over the last few months the church and different artists have been putting on benefit concerts to help raise money and awareness for our cause. So this Saturday, January 10, 2009, it's our turn.
The name of the band is What is Love? we are one of two acts performing that night, the other artist is Rachel Rodriguez. Tickets for the event are $15 and unfortunately we are not selling tickets at the door you have to purchase them prior to the event. Which actually helps, if you think about it, the money goes to the cause whether you show up or not! But I hope you come.
You can go to the church website which is www.marinachristian.org and look for the Songs for Sudan section. There you will find all the information regarding our concert and future concerts planned for this year. Also, if you'd like to give a flat donation and not attend a concert, that is also appreciated.
Thanks so much for your help in this project. I hope to see you there!!!!
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