Resurrection

This following entry is way out of place considering the material published here, but this is a part of my life that I'd like to share with you all.

As you all know, I started writing for the Valencia Voice (VCC's newspaper). It was my first shot in college to do something that I enjoy doing. Now everybody knows that my favorite place to be is at the newsroom. Hell, that's the reason why I even go to VCC.

Anyway, I submitted a few stories, one of them being from a soccer game I covered with a few colleagues of mine. I saw the page that will be used for the story and I have to say, I felt really good about myself. My name was on that tag line, and every moment I looked at it, I felt even more ecstatic.

I finally found my way again after years of drifting away. I found a true purpose again in my life; something I haven't felt since I left Puerto Rico. Before all of this, I was truly miserable (despite my positive outlook on life). It's like being a super hero and not serving your purpose. You hate yourself, you hate everyone around you, and sometimes you just want to disappear.

I found the place where I wanted to be all along. A place where my life makes sense again, where I can let myself go and not be afraid of releasing my soul. I've found a place where I belong, and I'm loving every goddamn minute of it.

I'm truly convinced that this is what I love to do, and I'm proud of that. I've risen from the ashes again, and this time, I'm not holding back for anything or for anyone.

I will do my best and I will be there for my friends, family and colleagues. I don't want for myself alone to be great, I want to see them be great too because I realized that I'm nothing without them.

I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people that have helped me out when I needed it the most. I want to thank the Valencia Voice staff for giving me something to believe in again; you guys are the best. I also want to say "I love you mom and sis."

Mostly I'd like to apologize for all of the wrong I did to certain people in my life. There's no excuse for what I've done, no matter how messed up I was. You guys deserve more than that, and I promise to try and mend those wounds.

I can't wait for this paper to be released, for it will be full of new surprises. This doesn't mean I wont stop writing in here. This is my baby, and as long as you guys keep reading, I'll keep writing.

Obama's "Controversial" Speech on Education

Yesterday, President Barack Obama was at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia giving a speech on our education. Nothing to it right? Well, many people thought it was a very controversial speech. Many parents didn't feel comfortable with the fact that our president was talking to the kids of America. They claimed that the Head of State was instilling "socialist" ideals upon them.


Here's the deal behind this so-called controversy. It ain't about Obama being a socialist (and it's clear that he isn't one), it's about him being black. Yes, I pulled out the race card because this is the underline issue here. It's about racist parents feeling threatened at the fact that a black man is telling their dim witted kids what to do. His speech wasn't offensive whatsoever. If anything, it serves as a rallying cry for these kids to do something with their lives for their benefit and for the benefit of our country.


Now as much as I love bashing people for no reason, I have a very good reason to bash the following sad excuse of a person. Shanneen Barron (Nazi last name, oh yeah), a suburban mother in Colorado said the following in regards to the speech: "Thinking about my kids in school having to listen to that just really upsets me. I'm an American. They are Americans, and I don't feel that's OK. I feel very scared to be in this country with our leadership right now." Keep in mind that she said this before the text or the actual speech itself was released for the public.


First: What the fuck is she talking about? She's either the most ignorant person in her neighborhood or she's just a racist bitch. Did she even see the speech after that filth came out of her mouth? He's doing what she should probably be doing at home with her kids. He's telling them the truth: Go to school, or we're all screwed. And what's with "I'm American. They are Americans" bullshit? President Obama is an American too. She definitely needs to get her shit straight! Hell, this speech should apply to people like her. Educate yourself before you open your ignorant trap!


Or maybe she should really express what's really bothering her. What's the matter? You don't like the black man telling your white kid what to do? It's not like he showed his dick on TV (you'd probably need 2 TVs to see it if he did). Deal with it, he's our president and he's got about three more years left in office.


Now guys, personally I don't see any issue with this speech. In fact, I found it to be quite inspirational with great rhetoric and eloquence. My colleagues and I agree that the best line of his speech was: "So I expect you to get serious this year." It's a very powerful sentence and it is the truth in all its essence. We have to get serious about our education. A lot of people put fun in front of education and it ain't right. Now I ain't tellin' y'all to not have fun. Hell I'm an advocate of fun (or party animal) myself. All I'm saying is, this is our future, the future of our country. Lets get serious about the important things in life. It ain't just about education, it's also about our jobs, our relationships, our spiritual lives. If we do get serious about the fundamental aspects of our lives, I guarantee you we'll be living a very satisfying life.