The Gang Life

In my last post I discussed life in the ghetto and what one's priority would be. There is one controversial thing that must be discussed in order to cover the entire topic. The joining of a gang.

A person's life in the ghetto is obviously not an easy one. On top of that, a person's life is constantly being threatened, for many die everyday. It is a real battleground. Pimps, projects, and drug dealing create an atmosphere almost uninhabitable.

There is however, one thing that many go to, men and women. A gang. Many (typically those who live in the ghetto) look at gangs as a belonging, and as means of protection for you and your family. I'm not saying gangs are a good thing, for the countless acts of violence that gangs produce also contributes to the inhabitable setting of ghettos.

My question to you is...if you lived in a ghetto, saw no getting out anytime soon, had little money for food to support even yourself...wouldnt belonging to a gang seem positive?

"In the Ghetto"

Life in the ghetto is obviously not easy.If you had to live in the ghetto alone, what would be your main priority, your goal? There's a answer in particular that I'm looking for. Many rappers rap about life in the ghetto, but many rappers also rap about getting out of the ghetto.... Is it likely? Why or why not?

The Job that Everyone Wants.

In our World today, there are actual "James Bonds" that go undercover and blow illegal operations wide open. After i did my research I've come to the conclusion that i wouldnt want to be a "James Bond". These people are constantly on the move, constantly risking their lives as well as their careers, and on top of that, it eliminates any chance of a family. No wife, no kids, no relatives...nothing.

The next James Bond movie that you watch, ask yourself, how happy is he really? How happy would you be if you knew you'd never have kids or a wife? That if your mother passed away it could take months for you to find out.

Would you want to be a spy? Maybe alot of these cool jobs we see in the movies probably aren't so fun to actually live with? Is it worth it?

Ends Meat

I have a step sister who works at a strip club. No, she's not a stripper but since she works in that environment much of my family treats her as if she was one.

I've always been under the impression that a person should do what they must in order to make a living, to be happy. Yes, I'm sure she could sit behind a desk at some law office making similar money, but she chose a strip club. Why? I don't know.

If working in that environment makes her happy and get food on her table, then i don't see why all the ruckis. Does it really matter where a person works as long as they're making enough money to support themselves and their hobbies, anywhere from a school teacher to a stripper?

Little by Little

Since were on my favorite english topic, poems, I decided to share this poem with you. The writer will remain unknown.

I'm letting go. Little by little, but I am.

It sometimes hurts. I sometimes cry.

I sometimes erase it all

And sometimes I try and I can't.

But I'm letting go. I am.

That's just the way I am.

I can't help it anymore.

*

My mind races.

Unlike the hare

Who had the patience to compete.

I'm racing to defeat myself.

It's torture in a shell

My heart has been to hell

I'm letting go.

Little by little, but I am.

I learned that now I can.

*

Sometimes it's good.

Sometimes it's sweet.

There are times too

That I never meet a standard,

Where questions flow unanswered

And it's okay in itself.

I'm taking down the shelf of expectations

Crowded by imitations

I learned that now I can.

*

I'm letting go. Little by little,

But I am.

*

Reflection? What does this poem mean to you?

Do it for the Kids if not for Yourself.

I had a friend in middle school that was going through really tough times at home. His grades were slipping, he was getting into drugs and abandoning his friends. All of this was because of his parents.

His parents were constantly aggressively fighting in and out of the house. Eventually both his parents sat down togehter and discussed what they were going to do about all of this. They decided that splitting up could ruin the childrens childhood.

They came to the conlclusion that they were going to stay together in the house, just live in seperate rooms, moving one child out of his room into another, and moving the other child into the garage where they made it into an air conditioned room.

I'm not going to discuss what has become of the child, for it might bias your comment. If this were you, what would you want your parents to do? If you were a parent, what would you do?

I Can't Sleep....

I read Cate's blog today in "Free Write" and it really made me think about a lot. Her blog spoke about how people were so nice during the hollidays. I told her because it's a time when people are so excited and gay about the fact that their religion is actually giving back to them.

(Those who are religous, cautiously read ahead.)

Religion, something I have no belief in. When i was young, i prayed to God just about every night. The more i prayed, the worse my non-self-controllable situations got. If God were real, wouldn't he help those who need it most? Was God there in the hollocaust when twelve million of his "creations" were tortured and burned to death in concentration camps? Where is God in Darfur where millions are becoming killed every year. I'm not saying God doesnt exist, I'm just saying that i dont think he's as great and hyped up to be all he is to be. He's a good figure to encourage the billions of people on this Earth to obey Commandments and the bible and to live a "proper life".

So now December has come. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our holy God's son, "Jesus Christ". In order to do so we need to buy gifts in order to manipulate children to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

So far in all this celebration, two people in this country have been killed and another shot. The irony in shooting another person in the celebration of the birth of Gods son...is outragous.

I'm not the Grinch, for I too celebrate Christmas, but the way people celebrate it has completely dimished the pupose of the holliday.

I've answered my own question. God doesnt answer my prayers because he knows i might go out and kill another person while being in the spirit of celebrating his son's birthday. God might of just given up. I'm just as unpredictable as any, why help me? Why help you? We just might disappoint him just as much as the next person.

Reactions? Thoughts? Comments?

Live life on the edge!

What does a midnight highway racer, a pot smoker, a fight club member, and a urban base jumper all have in common? They all do what gives them a certain satisfaction in life, against the law or not. I'm not arguing the law here, im just simply debating if laws, like rules, are sometimes meant to be broken if not at the expense to others. Is it ok for a person to do 120 mph on the highway at 2 o'clock in the morning if it doesnt endanger others? Should a person be able to do what he or she loves if it's in small portions? Just here or there or at the whim of the moment? Do you?

Doing what you love

My moms favorite diner subject is now the constant reminder of "what college I want to go to and what I want to do with my life".

To be honest there would be no better job than working on the special efects for movies and video games. My mom accepts my decision but wishes I'd be an accountant and make "more" money.

If you were in my situation, would you rather take the boring accountant job that payes higher, or be part of theatrical productions and gain more experience in order to gain more pay? Does anybody else have these contemplations?

Pulling the Plug

Do you believe in having a living will? Would you sign off on a living will?

For those of you whom dont know what a "living will" pertains to, it's a statement in a person's will that states that if a person becomes incapacitated, a specified person (usually a family member) has the authority to evidentally "pull the plug" on the person, letting he or she pass away. The only reason why a person would sign a living will would be because that person doesnt want to live in a incapacitated state and would rather die. Would you rather be incapacitated and lay in a hospital, or would you rather pass along to a possible after life?

Destiny vs. Fate

Destiny-the predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible, course of events.

Fate- the universal principle or ultimate agency by which the order of things is presumably prescribed.

Many Chinese cultures strongly believe in a persons destiny. The destiny to take control of the thrown, destiny to go to battle, or the destiny to be a sacrifice.

Meanwhile, many Middle Eastern cultures belive in fate. That if fought for a certain cause, their fate will bring them to heaven with a million virgins and all that.

So tell me, how is destiny and fate different, the same, and how may one have to do with the other? Do you believe that destiny and fate are true, that a person has a path set before him as he enters the world? Or does he mark his own path? What would be more effective when it comes to living a successful virtuous life?

Do you have a destiny?...

The gates are closed....

heaven, is it real? And if so, is Hell real? How do you believe in the idea of heaven and Hell?

Do you think that a person who believes in heaven has an easier time coping with death than those whom do not believe? Why?

Final question...The idea of "predestination" was brought alive in the 1700's. The idea of predestination was that a person is born with G_d's intentions of that person already predetermined if that person was going to heaven or Hell, no matter the life he or she lives on Earth. How do you think those whom the church accused those whom were "Hell-goers" lived their life with the "knowledge" of their fiery destination in the after life?

Your "Bucket List"

Last week i watched The Bucket List for the first time. This movie starred Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The plot thickens when both are diognosed with terminally ill diseases. But thanks to Nicholson's characters wealth, they are able to live out all their dreams as young adults (Racing muscle cars, skydiving, mountain climbing, hunting in the African plains, and climbing egyptian pyramids).

The recent news caused them to finally act to achieve their life goals and hopes, hence the name, the bucket list. All things were to be done before they did in fact "kicked the bucket".

If you were to create a bucket list, what would be the top five things to finally accomplish? And why did you choose these activities? It can be anything, no matter the cost.

Parents dont know any better?

Parents claim that parenthood "didn't come with a manuel". Parents are constantly saying how their parents used to treat them, but why do they treat us the same? Theythat you constantly remind us of the unecessary and cruel hardships that their parents put them through. So why do they continue to put us through the same?

Dont get me wrong, I'm not trying to say that parenting is easy, because it isn't, but how wouldnt it make sense that since they rocognize their past problems, cant they refraim themselves from putting it on us? I doubt it's done intentionally. Parents, please understand how ironic it is how you understand your past problems, but yet you put us through the same.

Make Your Wish

The non-profit organization "Make a Wish Foundation" is an organization that raises money to give children with a terminal disease one last wish before they pass away. This organization has been established for about a decade now and has been proven extremely successfull.

Since my blog is about death... if you had one last wish to make before you die in the next six months, what would your wish be?