probably the most stress filled year i've had since....senior year of high school. maybe it's the prospect of failing in a class you need to graduate hanging over your head. but with high school, that was just one single class, this time round i had to contend with that like 3 quarters in a row coupled with the me bearing the full brunt of rent AND tuition costs seeing as how i did not take the parent loan in order to reduce my folks' debt (which i plan on repaying) as well as to hide the fact that i was still in school to my folks. which completes a long run on paragraph with no focus what so ever.
school, close to full time work status, and failing issues of love and the heart in multiple instances makes for a pretty busy year i feel. a good exercise in character building i believe. though at the end of the day/year i ask myself: what happened to that vibrant idealistic youth that wanted to set out and change the world? while i'm not to old at all i do feel a little bit older, but am i the wiser for it? i've no clue.
i'm currently working at best buy, and a good majority of my co-workers are like high school college aged folk, as well as folks either in their late 20s or family people. so i'm caught in an odd position. i'm only a seasonal employee, and with the current job market i am lucky to have a job; but the job itself is already beginning to wear on me. i definitely feel i am lucky to have the job and i know lots of folks can't even land a retail position, but i really do want something with a little higher salary seeing as how those college loans are just on the horizon.
yes i'm applying to law school, but i don't know if my gpa and test scores are good enough to land me into a tier 1 school this coming fall so i've got this inkling that i need a more higher paying career. while i do enjoy the company of my co-workers, the main reason i took the job over jamba juice was to improve my hustling skills, and well don't really feel that they're up to snuff.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
wow
okay first piece i wrote in awhile, meant to be performed with "Junior Kickstart" by The Go! Team
this is v1
one time before you mess my mind
gotta rhyme that'll make your spirits shine
now two don't know what to do
stay tough, sho' nuff, mic check one two
here we go
one time before you mess my mind
gotta rhyme that'll make your spirits shine
now two don't know what to do
stay tough, sho' nuff, mic check one two
mic check on my microphone
can't go home something's wrong
now i feel alone
ghetto streets feel the beat unique
intersect interject bullet through the cheek
rhythm fails but it tells a tale
mnemonic electronic sent it through the mail
data's fast travel through a plane
been away for awhile
are you still the same
it's true i remember when
they locked us outside
wouldn't let us in
it's cool i gotta know you
and we kissed on the street out of the blue
that's why i grab the microphone
i write rhymes so i could let you know
how i feel and i'm feelin fine
that's why it's good to be a it's good to be alive
third time that i messed your mind
rhymin sublime should be a crime
goin north for the forth got things to sort
i loved our chat but gotta cut it short
what we deal on the day to day
class stratification on lay away
bills loans cars i signed to pay
do i got enough rent for the month of may
that's how it goes i'm sad to say
i seemed to know it all yesterday
i paid to play and that's okay
i didn't like your game anyway
gender lines sexuality
racialized forms of heirarchy
color schemes with satisfaction
marginalization right in action
who's to know if adam lives in theory
fairy tale books learned taught as history
live or die to find a solution
fighting strong armed revolution
fists rose up, pumped in the air
masses diluted do they even care
if i talk
would you respond me
instead of shouting chants mindlessly
i mic check on my microphone
you ask me how i feel and i feel alone
i lived life theoretically and i
practice knowledge pedagocically
read the signs that i failed to see
i try to be all i could be
the only one i can be is me
it's good for me to it's good for me to see
revolution not televised
countdown stops to stay alive
that's why i grab the microphone
i write rhymes so i could let you know
revolution not televised
countdown stops to stay alive
and that's why i grab the microphone
i write my rhymes so i could let you know
stone cold rhythm drops the beat
slick bass line can you feel the heat
bodies in motion pass the test
will you stop and give it a rest
this is v1
one time before you mess my mind
gotta rhyme that'll make your spirits shine
now two don't know what to do
stay tough, sho' nuff, mic check one two
here we go
one time before you mess my mind
gotta rhyme that'll make your spirits shine
now two don't know what to do
stay tough, sho' nuff, mic check one two
mic check on my microphone
can't go home something's wrong
now i feel alone
ghetto streets feel the beat unique
intersect interject bullet through the cheek
rhythm fails but it tells a tale
mnemonic electronic sent it through the mail
data's fast travel through a plane
been away for awhile
are you still the same
it's true i remember when
they locked us outside
wouldn't let us in
it's cool i gotta know you
and we kissed on the street out of the blue
that's why i grab the microphone
i write rhymes so i could let you know
how i feel and i'm feelin fine
that's why it's good to be a it's good to be alive
third time that i messed your mind
rhymin sublime should be a crime
goin north for the forth got things to sort
i loved our chat but gotta cut it short
what we deal on the day to day
class stratification on lay away
bills loans cars i signed to pay
do i got enough rent for the month of may
that's how it goes i'm sad to say
i seemed to know it all yesterday
i paid to play and that's okay
i didn't like your game anyway
gender lines sexuality
racialized forms of heirarchy
color schemes with satisfaction
marginalization right in action
who's to know if adam lives in theory
fairy tale books learned taught as history
live or die to find a solution
fighting strong armed revolution
fists rose up, pumped in the air
masses diluted do they even care
if i talk
would you respond me
instead of shouting chants mindlessly
i mic check on my microphone
you ask me how i feel and i feel alone
i lived life theoretically and i
practice knowledge pedagocically
read the signs that i failed to see
i try to be all i could be
the only one i can be is me
it's good for me to it's good for me to see
revolution not televised
countdown stops to stay alive
that's why i grab the microphone
i write rhymes so i could let you know
revolution not televised
countdown stops to stay alive
and that's why i grab the microphone
i write my rhymes so i could let you know
stone cold rhythm drops the beat
slick bass line can you feel the heat
bodies in motion pass the test
will you stop and give it a rest
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
w00tq
another month has come and gone. i feel a little better about my prep for the lsat. i definitely need to take more timed pre tests cause i got 1 week left. but yes i need to stay up for at least 12 more hours. it's black friday and i'm working at the buy more aka best buy. clock in at 4 30!
i think i've had like 1 or 2 shifts at parking where i had to clock in that early. the lil sis woke me up round 11 bitchin bout a missing phone and so i wasn't able to get back to sleep. so i ended up playin rock band for a couple hours, need to finish an anime, then shower, take a test then off to work for a lovely 8 hours. stores open at 5am!
i think i've had like 1 or 2 shifts at parking where i had to clock in that early. the lil sis woke me up round 11 bitchin bout a missing phone and so i wasn't able to get back to sleep. so i ended up playin rock band for a couple hours, need to finish an anime, then shower, take a test then off to work for a lovely 8 hours. stores open at 5am!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
How I'm Voting
Fuck the Presidential election. I was just interested in voting no on prop 8, but I was actually pretty interested in a lot of the propositions going up. I'm pretty glad I registered back in SD in time, I also decided to go back to being an independent after being in the Republican party for a strange 4 years.
Condensed Version
Prop 1A SAFE, RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN BOND ACT- Yes
Prop 2 STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.- Yes
Prop 3 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOND ACT. GRANT PROGRAM.- Yes
Prop 4 WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY.- No
Prop 5 NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES. SENTENCING,
PAROLE AND REHABILITATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.- Yes
Prop 6 POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND LAWS.- No
Prop 7 RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.- Yes
Prop 8 ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY.- No
Prop 9 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE.- No
Prop 10 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.- Yes
Prop 11 REDISTRICTING.- No
Prop 12 VETERANS’ BOND ACT OF 2008.- Yes
Prop 1A High Speed Train
Yes
Prop 2 Standards for Confining Farm Animals
Yes
We're going to be eating animals at least let their short time be somewhat humane, plus ever heard of Kobe beef? Meat tastes better when their allowed to at least sit down instead of stand all day and not move.
Prop 3 Childrens Hospital Bond Act
Yes
I really hope I don't have to explain this one
Prop 4 Waiting Period and Parental Notification before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy
No
Not everybody is lucky enough to have a sit-com family where you can hash out problems to some sappy soundtrack in the background, then everything will magically be okay until the next episode. It's not the state's job to enforce "morality" OR fix issues of communication within families. The only way to get approval of another relative is if parents/guardians are reported to the police or child services. Teens in a distressing situation need the advise of a counselor, not the government breathing down their neck.
Prop 5 Nonviolent Drug Offenses. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation
Yes
While I'm a bit iffy on what they mean by "incarcerate 'certain' drug offenses," I'm hoping they mean only the violent ones. Prisons are meant for either violent crimes, and i really wish they put white collar crimes in their too, not folks just smoking a joint on the corner wanting to grab some munchies at the quickie mart when they're done. I don't believe in prohibition, nor do I like overcrowded prisons wasting tax dollars when a vast majority of those people can be earning money honestly. A little known fact is that prisons are overcrowded because they're used as slave labor by some manufacturers or even telemarketing companies.
Prop 6 Police Law Enforcement Funding. Criminal Penalties and Laws.
No
Adding new laws covering gang related offenses? Maybe it's from watching training day, or interactions with Irvine PD (work related); I don't trust cops.
Prop 7 Renewable Energy Generation
Yes
Nothing wrong with increased energy independence. The more self sustaining renewable energy, the less reliance on foreign oil the better.
Prop 8 ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY
No
They call it that straight up. Eliminate rights? Sorry I believe in liberty and equal protection under the law. I don't think anyone is forcing anyone to marry someone of the same sex. And if Suzie wants to marry Cinderella at that young of an age, maybe that's telling you something about your daughter you didn't know, cause I don't remember being taught or influenced to like people of the opposite sex in grade school I don't think they're going to force your kid to be gay in school either. Very disgusted, but not surprised, my church decided to get involved with this. Jesus didn't say treat people differently, i think he taught us to love one another. Sure if a Church doesn't want to marry a gay couple fine, it's the Church's perrogative; but the government nope, equal protection under the law.
Prop 9 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE.
No
Increased spending on things that we already do.
Prop 10 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Yes
Prop 11 Redistricting
No
Reeks of voter disenfranchisement.
Prop 12 Veterans Bonds Act of 2008
Yes
CalVet is a lovely organization.
Condensed Version
Prop 1A SAFE, RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER TRAIN BOND ACT- Yes
Prop 2 STANDARDS FOR CONFINING FARM ANIMALS.- Yes
Prop 3 CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOND ACT. GRANT PROGRAM.- Yes
Prop 4 WAITING PERIOD AND PARENTAL NOTIFICATION BEFORE TERMINATION OF MINOR’S PREGNANCY.- No
Prop 5 NONVIOLENT DRUG OFFENSES. SENTENCING,
PAROLE AND REHABILITATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.- Yes
Prop 6 POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING.
CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND LAWS.- No
Prop 7 RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.- Yes
Prop 8 ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY.- No
Prop 9 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE.- No
Prop 10 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.- Yes
Prop 11 REDISTRICTING.- No
Prop 12 VETERANS’ BOND ACT OF 2008.- Yes
Prop 1A High Speed Train
Yes
Prop 2 Standards for Confining Farm Animals
Yes
We're going to be eating animals at least let their short time be somewhat humane, plus ever heard of Kobe beef? Meat tastes better when their allowed to at least sit down instead of stand all day and not move.
Prop 3 Childrens Hospital Bond Act
Yes
I really hope I don't have to explain this one
Prop 4 Waiting Period and Parental Notification before Termination of Minor's Pregnancy
No
Not everybody is lucky enough to have a sit-com family where you can hash out problems to some sappy soundtrack in the background, then everything will magically be okay until the next episode. It's not the state's job to enforce "morality" OR fix issues of communication within families. The only way to get approval of another relative is if parents/guardians are reported to the police or child services. Teens in a distressing situation need the advise of a counselor, not the government breathing down their neck.
Prop 5 Nonviolent Drug Offenses. Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation
Yes
While I'm a bit iffy on what they mean by "incarcerate 'certain' drug offenses," I'm hoping they mean only the violent ones. Prisons are meant for either violent crimes, and i really wish they put white collar crimes in their too, not folks just smoking a joint on the corner wanting to grab some munchies at the quickie mart when they're done. I don't believe in prohibition, nor do I like overcrowded prisons wasting tax dollars when a vast majority of those people can be earning money honestly. A little known fact is that prisons are overcrowded because they're used as slave labor by some manufacturers or even telemarketing companies.
Prop 6 Police Law Enforcement Funding. Criminal Penalties and Laws.
No
Adding new laws covering gang related offenses? Maybe it's from watching training day, or interactions with Irvine PD (work related); I don't trust cops.
Prop 7 Renewable Energy Generation
Yes
Nothing wrong with increased energy independence. The more self sustaining renewable energy, the less reliance on foreign oil the better.
Prop 8 ELIMINATES RIGHT OF SAME–SEX COUPLES TO MARRY
No
They call it that straight up. Eliminate rights? Sorry I believe in liberty and equal protection under the law. I don't think anyone is forcing anyone to marry someone of the same sex. And if Suzie wants to marry Cinderella at that young of an age, maybe that's telling you something about your daughter you didn't know, cause I don't remember being taught or influenced to like people of the opposite sex in grade school I don't think they're going to force your kid to be gay in school either. Very disgusted, but not surprised, my church decided to get involved with this. Jesus didn't say treat people differently, i think he taught us to love one another. Sure if a Church doesn't want to marry a gay couple fine, it's the Church's perrogative; but the government nope, equal protection under the law.
Prop 9 CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. PAROLE.
No
Increased spending on things that we already do.
Prop 10 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Yes
Prop 11 Redistricting
No
Reeks of voter disenfranchisement.
Prop 12 Veterans Bonds Act of 2008
Yes
CalVet is a lovely organization.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
been a long time, shouldn't've left ya without a dope rhyme to step to
way too many changes. graduated, unemployed, and i left WoW for Warhammer Online.
last saturday was supposed to be me taking the LSAT, but i broke down Tuesday, decided to postpone it til Dec 6. with that in mind, i felt there really was no need for me to be in Irvine seeing as how i was unemployed and planned to move back to SD. so i decided to up and pack my bags. well, they are still being packed but for all intents and purposes I am now a resident of San Diego once again.
sadly the move hasn't really spurred my productivity. instead when i got back i made a (somewhat) spur of the moment to pick up Warhammer Online and give it a go for a month. i'm hoping it moves me to find a job quick, cause I'm very very pleased with the game and 95% certain I won't be going back to World of Warcraft even after the 3 year investment.
(just noticed my writing habbits of random capitalization are horrible)
saturday was very fun, was at a high school friend's bday at Yummy Sushi, ended up spending 50 bucks on mostly alcohol though. but saw some friends who were youngings in hs now all grow'd up in college, not to mention some unexpected friends from my class as well.
tuesday i ended up driving back to irvine for the day to pack up some more stuff to bring down. mostly did that, then another bold action meeting with some predictable results. though i'm glad to have gotten it off my chest.
aside from not studyin as vigorously as i have been the past 3 weeks, i also ended up slowing down my work out regimine as well sadly. most likely cause the two were so tied closely in terms of what i was habbitually doing. somewhat trying to keep my diet in check, but its so difficult down here with the wide variety of very good food to eat, though we are lacking in the ramen dept.
(aww more server maintenance for warhammer)
i think if i get at least 2 hours of study in it'll be some good progress.
well yea a wee bit tired so now i'm off
last saturday was supposed to be me taking the LSAT, but i broke down Tuesday, decided to postpone it til Dec 6. with that in mind, i felt there really was no need for me to be in Irvine seeing as how i was unemployed and planned to move back to SD. so i decided to up and pack my bags. well, they are still being packed but for all intents and purposes I am now a resident of San Diego once again.
sadly the move hasn't really spurred my productivity. instead when i got back i made a (somewhat) spur of the moment to pick up Warhammer Online and give it a go for a month. i'm hoping it moves me to find a job quick, cause I'm very very pleased with the game and 95% certain I won't be going back to World of Warcraft even after the 3 year investment.
(just noticed my writing habbits of random capitalization are horrible)
saturday was very fun, was at a high school friend's bday at Yummy Sushi, ended up spending 50 bucks on mostly alcohol though. but saw some friends who were youngings in hs now all grow'd up in college, not to mention some unexpected friends from my class as well.
tuesday i ended up driving back to irvine for the day to pack up some more stuff to bring down. mostly did that, then another bold action meeting with some predictable results. though i'm glad to have gotten it off my chest.
aside from not studyin as vigorously as i have been the past 3 weeks, i also ended up slowing down my work out regimine as well sadly. most likely cause the two were so tied closely in terms of what i was habbitually doing. somewhat trying to keep my diet in check, but its so difficult down here with the wide variety of very good food to eat, though we are lacking in the ramen dept.
(aww more server maintenance for warhammer)
i think if i get at least 2 hours of study in it'll be some good progress.
well yea a wee bit tired so now i'm off
Monday, July 7, 2008
7 divided by 7 is one
in the words of my co-chair "kiss me it's my birthday!"
hah and i got a muthaeffin midterm to handle. yes calculus you will be mine!
hah and i got a muthaeffin midterm to handle. yes calculus you will be mine!
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