Was on YouTube, and came across this video. If I were there when this happened, im pretty sure I would’ve definitely said something.  I cant stand racists. They’re ignorant, and obnoxious. If i were there….huh, is all i can say.

Just this morning, my family and I were having a conversation about dreams. That whole discussion made me realize just  how cool the human body is. While we are asleep, totally unconscious (inactive), our brain and heart are still functioning as if it were 2 o'clock in the daytime (active). Our brain allows us to have these dreams that are just so surreal, and so lively that its like were awake (at least that how I feel). In our dreams, we get insight into certain situations, answers to questions we went to sleep thinking about, new creative ideas, or for some people, even a glimpse into the future!

But just thinking about how all of this goes on while we are asleep, shows you how truly amazing the human body is! We are amazing creatures!

This is a really nice song I heard a couple of days ago, and thought I’d share it with you. Its by India Arie, and its called “Chocolate High”.

I’m reading a book right now by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr called Strength to Love. In it, he made one of the most valid, truest (yes, I know that’s not a word) points I have ever heard. Here’s what he said:

“Soft minded individuals are prone to embrace all kinds of superstitions. Their minds are constantly invaded by irrational fears, which range from the fear of Friday the thirteenth, to fear of a black cat crossing one’s path.” (CK-This is the point I’m referring to). “As the elevator made its upward climb in one of the large hotels of New York City, i noticed for the first time that there was no thirteenth floor. On inquiring from the elevator operator the reason the reason for this omission, he said, “This practice is followed by most large hotels because of the fear numerous people to stay on a thirteenth floor.” Then he added, ” The real foolishness of the fear is to be found in the fact that the fourteenth floor is actually the thirteenth.”

When I read this, I cracked up with laughter because of how true this is. People are soo worried about a superstition that isn’t even real, and yet they fail to realize that they are actually on the thirteenth floor. But they feel like they aren’t because the floor is called fourteenth. I just thought this was a very interesting point!!

For those of you who may not know, yesterday 8/23/11, a 5.9 earthquake shook Virginia, and was felt from Georgia, to Montreal, Canada. Now I  bring this up because just that same morning the Quake hit (which my family and I felt while at home), me, my mom, dad, and brother were just discussing how we can never guarantee that tomorrow will come. So many people nowadays say “I cant wait until Friday“, or “Ugh…Its only Monday“. We should be thankful for everyday that we have, and never talk like we are CERTAIN that tomorrow is promised, because honestly, its not. What if that earthquake was 100 times worse….?! There would be a lot of people who wouldn’t have the chance to experience tomorrow, because they may have died. I also just want to add that it is important to live life in the present, and  live as if today is your last.

By the way, that doesn’t mean do out and do something that would cause hurt or harm to anyone else!!!

Just an interesting quote that Dr. Cornel shared with us at the Tavis Smiley Camp (http://www.youthtoleaders.org ). I think its really inspiring…

” If you have ever told someone your dream, and they dint laugh at you, it ‘aint big enough”

This basically means, if your dream isn’t so huge that people wont laugh at you because they think you’re crazy; then you just have got to dream bigger! People these days are so intent on accomplishing mediocre goals, so its important to rise above that, and achieve you HIGHEST!

Just a lil something i learned at camp =)

After watching this video, it made me really think…you NEVER know what someone may be going through. Everyone has problems, no matter how smart, rich, or popular they may seem. Be considerate of that fact. Please do spread this video around. Maybe it’ll change someone’s life…

Within the next week, i should have an affiliates page added to this site for people to visit, browse, and hopefully buy something.

please do stick around for it!

After watching the movie “The Social Network” it really made me think…should Mark Zuckerberg be getting mos of the fame and acknowledgement for creating Facebook?

I dont know…Tell me what you think. I’d be interested in hearing your opinions!

Day 5

Well, this is it. I’m on the bus right now, on the way to the airport. After breakfast, people started heading of. It was extremely hard to say goodbye to everybody. I can truly say that we all made some new best friends here; but I’m positive I’ll be seeing them all next year. This Tavis Smiley camp was rockin’, and I honestly can’t wait to come back!!! Any minute now I’ll be arriving at the airport for my flight to San Diego, where I’ll be attending Anthony Robbins Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS). I am truly excited for this…I can’t wait!!!

Stick around to get the 411 on how that camp went! Looking forward to hearing your comments =)