Revolution Underway?

October 15th 2011 marked World Revolution  Day:

The world is watching, and the tube is recording, as the growing  frustration continues to linger, throughout  all walks of life, as protesters are demanding their voices be heard.  But are politicians taking these street riots and protesters as a threat? No one really knows, but the one thing we all  know, The voice of the people  never go away, until something is done, only then the truth is exposed. In the meanwhile, the entire world is in uproar, as continents  across the globe, is picking up on signs,  that the world  that we once knew,  is now changing. Is this a sign that there is a revolution is underway?  Only time well tell. As for me, I think issues in these times are avoidable and  needs to be talked about, otherwise the rights and liberty we are promised, is going to be slowly taken away, making us modern day slaves. In the meanwhile, keep watching, and reading for the latest in your neighborhood, city, state, county, and etc...

Finding Humor In Bad Times

While some are angry and outraged at the politics and economical mess the country is in, there are some, who are using their creative outlets, to poke fun at the matter, as well as tell stories through drawings, to voice their opinions to the  growing problems that the nation is facing. For me, as well as others, humor is sometimes the best way to take your mind off things. As the saying goes, laughter is the best medicine. Here are a few cartoon that I found at this website, that takes jabs at Obama as well as Wallstreet.  Enjoy!Visit:
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/taking-a-stantis/recession/

Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Dedicated to My Mother

This month marks breast cancer awareness month, and for me, I know what its like, living with a love one, who has been battling the disease for thirteen years now. My mom was diagnose with breast cancer  thirteen years ago, and for her, its been the biggest fight of her life. A mother of four children, she sacrifice alot, to put us to where we are today. A Nurse and a nutrientist, she takes great pride in taking care of others, but when she found out she was carrying the deadly disease, she had to change her lifestyle and focus on herself. Months of radiation and doctor visits, she realized she had to take her health more seriously. Especially when ti comes to the hopes of seeing my youngest sisters graduate from high school and make it on to college. These days, she is a survivor, a mother, and nurse, but her perspective on life has changed. She has learned to take life a little bit easy, and focus on the one thing that many of us take for granted these days. Our health.  These days, she is resting , eating healthy foods and taking the time to visit and consult with her doctors.  When it comes to cancer, she knows its no laughing matter, especially when it comes to taking the steps and procedures she needs to take, to ensure that the cancer doesnt  return. Its been battle, not just for her, but for me. I couldn't  imagine living my life without her. These days, she spends her time, acting silly, dancing, shopping at the stores, on the move to the local farmers market, as well, as having enough time,  to take care of her patience at work and her love ones at home. Her outlook is different, as she's taking everything all in strides, as she has learnt to have  a bigger apprenhation for life itself.. I am proud of you Mom.. Love you

The Legacy of Steve Jobs

The world lost a innovative Genius, who dedicated his life, to helping the entire world communicate through consumer electronics products . On a day of sadness and mourning, His legacy speaks to me even greatly, having the vision and the ideas he had, and what he went through during his life.  I am grateful to have the opportunity to have seen  of one the greatest minds in our generation, who brought a  purpose to the world. What really impress me about him, is where he began, and how he arrive to the point of where we all know him as.  Having drop out of college and worked in his basement, to bring to life what we know today, he has inspired me to look at the world differently , not with numbers and figures, but through inspiration, and how one person can change the lives of many. One quote that he said, that drives me to think, why great people such as Martin  Luther King, Albert Einstein  as well as Steve Jobs, have the impact they do on the world, because they  weren't afraid to step outside the box. In a quote he said,  "Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do." It's was through his vision, he saw something that was bigger than himself, and he was able to perfect it. In a speech he gave back in 2005, he stated, "you have to trust in something your gut, destiny, life, Karma, believe the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart. Even when it will lead you off the well worn path,  that will make the difference. That was what his legacy meant to me.

Protestors Taking It To The Streets

As the economical crisis begins to spread worldwide, there are many outrage,  by the non- progressive approach  by the  federal government. Citizens are now taken  matters  into their own hands, in the the quest of expression the first amendment, by holding demonstrations on Wall street,  to try find some solutions and  find out answers to why bankers and brokers have profited on the backs of hard-working people. Many unions and protesters are looking for answers on why their voices are ignored. Its a serious issue,  just as Greece and Portugal are now facing financial problem, which can affect the US later on down the road, if the European Debt crisis is not fixed soon. In these times, it's  apparent that the world is in dismay and the warning signs for a possible revolution is upon us, for some they are getting tired of the same old gimmicks and politricks  that is used by the  federal government. It was only a couple of months ago, the  same issues were brought up in England, as the people were showing their  frustration and outrage, holding demonstrations in the streets. What would this mean for  all of us in the future, if things don't change? Only time will tell. In the meanwhile, stay informed and updated on the latest news in your country and area.

STREET ART UTOPIA

  Stumbled on this website that had some really cool  3D art. A picture is worth a thousand words. ---http://www.streetartutopia.com/?p=1184.

My Visit Back Home to Jamaica

Five and a half years, since the last time I was back  home.  A lot has changed since then, not with just the progression of time, but friends that I  once knew, fell victim to violence, while others fall victim to everyday life of poverty, while others maintain and keep striving. Sometimes you find out, the way you picture how people will turn out, can sometimes can surprise you, but as I found out, life is full of surprises.. Apart from that, my mentality from what I wanted out of life, has changed as well.  I wanted to head back home, and revisit my roots, and reconnect to  the place that taught me about myself and about the world. I am remember the first night being there, and hanging out at the local job with some friends I grew up with, and how star struck they were, knowing I live in America, and all I can think of, is when I was young and how star struck I was, never been to  America, and visualizing money growing on trees, and literally picking them off  the tree as I walked by. Twenty years ago,  I too was brought into the same notion, and there the journey began. From a tiny part in Jamaica, called German town, where German settlers  once occupied, but no longer are apparent, with the arrival  of the African slaves, from the  tribes of Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone.   It was an enjoyable conversation. I could still tell they weren't buying into the concept of how hard it is to make it in America, as they thought money was the only gate way to the impoverish life of Jamaica, but living there and in America, gave me a better interpretation of how both worlds shape a person. The best part of returning home, was catching up with friends and family, to see how they were doing. The two weeks and few days I was there, it was like reliving my youth. Everyday I would ask one of the neighborhood children,  if they could climb the tree and pick some plums and mangoes for me. Something I use to do, but now, I was an adult and I wasn't brave and foolish the way I used to be, but the local children got a kick out of it, especially when I paid them  in American dollars.. The other best part of being home, was going to the beach  and  catching up with my brothers and sisters, and  having  the chance to mellow out in the city of Montegobay and go to the city square and listen  classic reggae music, while looking for a vendors, to buy peppered shrimp, jerk chicken, fried fish, beef patty etc. The other best part of my vacation, was hanging out on the countryside during the nights, at the local shops, drinking and smoking with the locals, playing jokes and pranks on each other, while listening to music. For me, it was paradise, but for many locals, it was hell, and they wanted out!  The hard lifestyle and poverty,  sometime makes people see life from one scope, but for me, I had the understanding of  what it was like growing up in two worlds. I remember one night, having a particular conversation,about needing a community center, to bring back unity into the community.How many I was pitching the idea too, was so turn off, i had to take a minute to evaluate and see if maybe my idea was crazy.  I  knew then, I had a lot of challenges ahead, not just with the actual  building of  the community center, but making them believe in the concept of unity, is  going to be the greatest obstacle within itself,  as the negative statements began to pile up on me, I realized,  this was my source of motivation.  For me, it  was a home coming , to get a chance to reconnect with old friends and see what has changed or remain the same within the community, and put certain issues to bed. As I found out,  home is where it all starts, the teachings, values, morals,  and beliefs. The best part for me, was not just that, but being reacquainted with  people who brought me up in the world, and told me how to act  in society. In the two weeks I was there, apart of me was a kid again, picking fruits off the tree, going to the nearest river, and soaking my feet in the cool stream, using natural herbs , making my way downtown, to shop and go to the beach. Folks playing dominoes,  at the local shops, engage in conversations, or sometimes making my way to the local parties, or concerts. I  found the simple things such as courtesy, can be a good feeling, just saying hello to a complete stranger, and getting the same love back in return,  revisiting home  gave me a chance to humble myself, because sometimes in life, we take things for granted, but thanks to my 90 year old grandma, who today, doesn't seem a day over 60, she told me, life can be enjoyable, if you don't like the pressure get to you.  The experience of talking and hanging around her, made me see her  dedication to God,  and how she lived through her faith, as well as treating others with kindness and respect. Returning home was more than about sun and fun, but finding the roots to where I want blossom in the future, and someday,  hopefully forming my own  legacy, the same way my grandmother form hers,  which she told me, through  hope, wisdom, understanding love, faith, and aspirations, the world can be an enjoyable to live...shown on  her picture above..jajaja. I love you Grandma.