31 January 2008
29 January 2008
28 January 2008
Rock the Vote
I was speaking with a friend and remembering the last presidential election. It was my sophomore year in college and we were so amped. We followed every development in the race to the white house. We had John Kerry bumper stickers, we joined the democratic party at the mall and even tried going to some random democratic meeting in support of Kerry. I remember cheering as John Kerry beat Bush in every single debate; and feeling reassured by the fact that no one ever got elected if they lost the debates.
...Then the election came. and before the end of the day John Kerry had withdrawn and was on CNN congratulating Dub ya.
I'm not being pessimistic or trying to rehash the wounds of that horrible time in history; its just funny to see how fast time is fleeting. I can vividly remember how depressed i was sitting there in that dorm room dreading life in a world with "4 more years" of Bush.
Well his time is quickly coming to an end and now he has a pretty good idea his what kind of legacy he will have. He knows that his presidency will be tainted with a horrible economy a highly unpopular war and a word that will haunt him for the rest of his life: Katrina . Bush is going down, and though many people call him evil and say so many things about his character i don't think the man is evil at all. I thing that he is just indifferent. He's indifferent to the sufferings of the poor, the ethnic, the hurting, the young, the old the weak [basically the whole world outside of his lily white New England born, Texan breed all American circle]
Helen Keller said it best when she said "science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all -- the apathy of human beings."
I dont believe that human beings are born either innately good or evil, but we all have a propensity for apathy which is far worse than the evil that some may harbor.
...Then the election came. and before the end of the day John Kerry had withdrawn and was on CNN congratulating Dub ya.
I'm not being pessimistic or trying to rehash the wounds of that horrible time in history; its just funny to see how fast time is fleeting. I can vividly remember how depressed i was sitting there in that dorm room dreading life in a world with "4 more years" of Bush.
Well his time is quickly coming to an end and now he has a pretty good idea his what kind of legacy he will have. He knows that his presidency will be tainted with a horrible economy a highly unpopular war and a word that will haunt him for the rest of his life: Katrina . Bush is going down, and though many people call him evil and say so many things about his character i don't think the man is evil at all. I thing that he is just indifferent. He's indifferent to the sufferings of the poor, the ethnic, the hurting, the young, the old the weak [basically the whole world outside of his lily white New England born, Texan breed all American circle]
Helen Keller said it best when she said "science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all -- the apathy of human beings."
I dont believe that human beings are born either innately good or evil, but we all have a propensity for apathy which is far worse than the evil that some may harbor.
27 January 2008
The Situation at hand
I never knew that you could have questions answered that you've never asked. I just heard Cornel West speak. The man is magnificent, to say the least. He's inspiring and he exudes intelligence that is so far removed from the guise of pretense that you cant help but be moved. I've been pondering many things about what it is to be a black man in these United States, what makes us as a people different form the other dark faces of the world. I was so moved yesterday. I realize that in my quest for completion on this existential journey i realized that its not just the sacrifice of study and time, and putting off fun. I realized that this thing, my journey, is So much bigger than I am.
I as a black man, born of a man, the son of slaves and an immigrant mother of a land of paradise and penance. The fire i have within is fueled by the hopes and aspirations of people who sacrificed life and limb to make a better life for me. Their sacrifice was for me; a person some of them never laid eyes on. I am the American dream; a living walking dream personified. I know that i must press on, despite my feelings of doubt and moments of weakness. Its so much bigger than me, because my I know my calling and purpose. This vocation was not a choice it was an ordination.
So I press on because there is no success without hardship
peace&love
Julian
I as a black man, born of a man, the son of slaves and an immigrant mother of a land of paradise and penance. The fire i have within is fueled by the hopes and aspirations of people who sacrificed life and limb to make a better life for me. Their sacrifice was for me; a person some of them never laid eyes on. I am the American dream; a living walking dream personified. I know that i must press on, despite my feelings of doubt and moments of weakness. Its so much bigger than me, because my I know my calling and purpose. This vocation was not a choice it was an ordination.
So I press on because there is no success without hardship
peace&love
Julian
24 January 2008
23 January 2008
Luchando
I'm in the fight of my life. I'm fighting against some tough odds but I'm still encouraged, and i know that WHEN i make it through this year and get to the other side of the hump it will all be for the Lords glory.
Now time for one of my favorite Martin Luther King Quotes
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. "
The thing about Dr. King is that everyone seems to canonize him. Dr Kings message was much more than just a dream. He was a real man who put his life and limb on the line fight against injustice and fighting for a cause that he believed so strongly in. I yearn for that this just cause of fighting against the ills of the world [I want to totally remove self from the equation] and give all I can. Its a daily struggle and i cant let hubris lead me down a path of destruction.
peace&love
Julian
Now time for one of my favorite Martin Luther King Quotes
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. "
The thing about Dr. King is that everyone seems to canonize him. Dr Kings message was much more than just a dream. He was a real man who put his life and limb on the line fight against injustice and fighting for a cause that he believed so strongly in. I yearn for that this just cause of fighting against the ills of the world [I want to totally remove self from the equation] and give all I can. Its a daily struggle and i cant let hubris lead me down a path of destruction.
peace&love
Julian
What really grinds my gears...
Sushi
that's what grinds my gears. I hate that shit. For years people have been singing its praising ,all in my ear, so i tried some before and didn't really like it. They said "get the one with he sea weed inside" or "try the California roll" or "bla bla blah". I F'in hate it. Its gross, its uncooked, it smells and F'in Wasabi? [C'mon, how is that good? It tastes like chilled, ass flake pate']
well anyway that's all. I'll post a little something more up beat later tonite
peace&love
Julian
that's what grinds my gears. I hate that shit. For years people have been singing its praising ,all in my ear, so i tried some before and didn't really like it. They said "get the one with he sea weed inside" or "try the California roll" or "bla bla blah". I F'in hate it. Its gross, its uncooked, it smells and F'in Wasabi? [C'mon, how is that good? It tastes like chilled, ass flake pate']
well anyway that's all. I'll post a little something more up beat later tonite
peace&love
Julian
18 January 2008
The Fire Hot Five
Its a test weekend so besides neuroanatomy, here are the top 5 things running through my cerebrum [in no particular order]
This shirt is tight. Kinda plain but im over flashy
-Time -
The good ole' days. That encompasses a lot of different chapters in my life.
Undergrad was fun, High school was ok, my childhood was pretty whimsical i guess. Basically anytime other than the present is pretty appealing right about now.
-Whip-
Did i just say whip? that's kinda lame. But what ever, The car that is goin through my mind right now, other than Vita, is the 2008 BMW650i [black on black convertible thank you].
damn
-Something Sartorial-
This shirt is tight. Kinda plain but im over flashy
-Chick-
I mean lady...lol, Keri Hilson. I first heard her when i got shock value [before it got jacked] and i liked her voice. But after seeing the video... im a Fan. I did some investigating and she's done a lot in the industry. She's pretty tight, so is the video.
-Modality-
Minimalism, i dont know why, but im starting to cut some things. Im limiting my electronic fixation [no ipod, and cell phone use is at an all time low]. Im losing the desire for the latest of anything. I feel like im leaning toward a more organic, books and vegetables peace and love kinda life. I know what i like and if i dont need something, consider it recycled lol
See ya Tuesday [after this monster test]
peace&love
Julian
17 January 2008
Goin back...
My first couple post on the blog [way back when] were funny clips. So in the spirit of lookin back, Here are too funny ass clips of people doing what i love the most.
peace&love
Julian
14 January 2008
Takin it back
I have very recently been on this whole black empowerment thing. I've been reading up about a lot of black history during my spare time and just engrossing myself with the struggle. I sometimes feel that i don't appreciate where we have come from as much, but when i see movies like the Great Debaters that so eloquently show the story of bBlack America i am altogether returned to focus.
The mere fact that i can be sitting here struggling in Medschol is a testament to the sacrifices of those who came before me. I recently heard a young cousin of mine say that , and i quote,"If I could i would NEVER read a book again, I hate reading". Mighty strong words. Sure ,reading may not be every ones cup of tea, but DAMN. When your ancestors DIED trying to learn to read and right your tellin me you are THAT content in your own ignorance that you pine for the day that you never have to read again?
Anyway, it feels good to be on this Black America grind. For a while i spent a lot of time getting in touch with my other family roots. I read anything i can get about Panama, Afro-Latinos and Hispanics [I'm even trying to teach myself more Spanish]. But recently i felt that i neglected the American side because i live here. The truth is ,i have A LOT to learn about both sides of my family history. So yeah, im extra hype about black history month and yes I am reading The Souls of Black Folk , and i really am saving up for another Panamanian excursion.
I love this history and i love myself. I mean really thought, How many Black Hispanic Georgia Boys do you know? Shoot i only know 1. [well, besides my brothers lol]
peace love& empowerment
Julian
The mere fact that i can be sitting here struggling in Medschol is a testament to the sacrifices of those who came before me. I recently heard a young cousin of mine say that , and i quote,"If I could i would NEVER read a book again, I hate reading". Mighty strong words. Sure ,reading may not be every ones cup of tea, but DAMN. When your ancestors DIED trying to learn to read and right your tellin me you are THAT content in your own ignorance that you pine for the day that you never have to read again?
Anyway, it feels good to be on this Black America grind. For a while i spent a lot of time getting in touch with my other family roots. I read anything i can get about Panama, Afro-Latinos and Hispanics [I'm even trying to teach myself more Spanish]. But recently i felt that i neglected the American side because i live here. The truth is ,i have A LOT to learn about both sides of my family history. So yeah, im extra hype about black history month and yes I am reading The Souls of Black Folk , and i really am saving up for another Panamanian excursion.
I love this history and i love myself. I mean really thought, How many Black Hispanic Georgia Boys do you know? Shoot i only know 1. [well, besides my brothers lol]
peace love& empowerment
Julian
11 January 2008
Afro pop fusion
I think i may have found a new genre to delve into.
Afro pop, i love agile guitars and the drums. This group is Vampire Weekend, they are afro pop inspired. Funny how i got turned on to afro pop from some white ivy leage kids. Go fig
Afro pop, i love agile guitars and the drums. This group is Vampire Weekend, they are afro pop inspired. Funny how i got turned on to afro pop from some white ivy leage kids. Go fig
Man up
When faced with almost insurmountable odds, the measure of a man is how he faces the task. There comes a point when all words and intent mean nothing; now is the time to DO IT.
peace&love
Julian
peace&love
Julian
09 January 2008
Falling
Perpetual failure is the worst feeling fathomable. This feeling of drowning is equatable to struggling in a sea of ineptitude and fighting to stay afloat by clinging all types of false hopes and quick fixes. Every new set back stinging your soul with the brackish water of self loathing. Its like drowning on dry ground; yet this drowning doesn't kill the body. This drowning victim is your soul. Its a fate far worse than falling down a tritely ever endless abyss, for with this demise you know how you'll meet your maker; you see your end from the very beginning, this demise is worse than death.
I wish i could wax philosophically or blindly say that everything is gonna be alright; but the realist in me says that to make it, things must change. To over come, self as I know it must be lain down. Life as i know it must cease; because this life is wrought with failure and continuing down this path will only lead me to destruction. In such perilous times its hard to maintain the faith; especially when said faith has been shaken to its fragile and blithely cultivated core.
so i press on, bid. I do so not because of some effervescent hope that burns deep with in, I do it simply because i must...
[is this the spark cost the of greatness that i so longingly search for, does it take this much back breaking anguish to unlock the potential within? I'm plagued with countless questions and yet i have an exponentially increasing deficit of answers]
Julian
I wish i could wax philosophically or blindly say that everything is gonna be alright; but the realist in me says that to make it, things must change. To over come, self as I know it must be lain down. Life as i know it must cease; because this life is wrought with failure and continuing down this path will only lead me to destruction. In such perilous times its hard to maintain the faith; especially when said faith has been shaken to its fragile and blithely cultivated core.
so i press on, bid. I do so not because of some effervescent hope that burns deep with in, I do it simply because i must...
[is this the spark cost the of greatness that i so longingly search for, does it take this much back breaking anguish to unlock the potential within? I'm plagued with countless questions and yet i have an exponentially increasing deficit of answers]
Julian
04 January 2008
New Years REVOLUTION
2008... wow
So i've been thinking about this year and how it has so much potential. I have this great opportunity to try to better myself.As a Christmas present to myself, I picked a biography of Stokely Carmichael. I think that reading about the lives and times of revolutionary men will help me in my quest for greatness [yeah, i dream bit YOU should too]. Everyone has a time in their life where they reach a crossroad, a "eureka" moment; that changes the course of their life forever. I like to read about visionary people because there is something about these men and women that sets them apart from regular people. Maybe its a fire burning inside or a passion that empowers them to become something more than "average".
Im goin to bed
peace&love
Julian
So i've been thinking about this year and how it has so much potential. I have this great opportunity to try to better myself.As a Christmas present to myself, I picked a biography of Stokely Carmichael. I think that reading about the lives and times of revolutionary men will help me in my quest for greatness [yeah, i dream bit YOU should too]. Everyone has a time in their life where they reach a crossroad, a "eureka" moment; that changes the course of their life forever. I like to read about visionary people because there is something about these men and women that sets them apart from regular people. Maybe its a fire burning inside or a passion that empowers them to become something more than "average".
Im goin to bed
peace&love
Julian
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