About half an hour ago, I finished my first paper of this semester. I was supposed to be in class at this moment but I am so drained and not in the mood to study so I skipped it. And about paper, I finished it just half an hour before my class starts, and obviously paper is due for the same class I skipped :).
I am tired but wired. Coffee and tea has kicked in now...last night my brain got shut at 5 am so went to sleep for couple of hours only to notice that I woke up after four hours, but no biggy...I still finished it on time, and I am kinda happy with the outcome of my paper.
Now, I feel I am part of this semester, I feel I am in, I feel I am able to connect not disconnected. It takes few nighters to realize I say =P
Trojan
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Come join in the cause...
People are so damn scared to talk about HIV and AIDS because apparently HIV/AIDS is the result of being gay, of having anal sex and of sexual behaviors so whenever someone talk about HIV virus, much before the talk begins the topic die and peoples’ ears get blocked. Today I want to invite innovative ways to talk about HIV/AIDS. Please think and share how we can spread the awareness and how can we save who are already out there and on the risk of getting HIV virus.
And yeah just FYI, HIV virus spreads through unsafe syringe use, unsafe drug abuse and also unsafe sex…not JUST various sexual behaviors!
Those who want to know what they can do...they can create awareness and spread the word!
Trojan
Flowers Aren't Enough
Today despite of deadlines and assignments, I went to see this play which I planned to watch weeks ago. Its called "Flowers Aren't Enough" - Confronting domestic violence through art. It was presented by visions and voices of USC. I simply loved it, and I cried but the beauty of this play is that it helps you process emotions while you watch, simply a bliss.
I spoke with play's writer, director and solo actress Naomi after. She met with open heart and with love...I felt blessed, and the best is she is open to share script with me so I can use it for my performances in future. She also was open to work together and maybe develop a new script together...how fun :-).
After writing some part of my paper when I was on a roll, and after feeling high on the emotions I felt, shared and experienced during the play...I guess its time to go off to sleep. I have an internship day tomorrow...I hope I get 4 hours of sleep tonight!
Adios,
Trojan
I spoke with play's writer, director and solo actress Naomi after. She met with open heart and with love...I felt blessed, and the best is she is open to share script with me so I can use it for my performances in future. She also was open to work together and maybe develop a new script together...how fun :-).
After writing some part of my paper when I was on a roll, and after feeling high on the emotions I felt, shared and experienced during the play...I guess its time to go off to sleep. I have an internship day tomorrow...I hope I get 4 hours of sleep tonight!
Adios,
Trojan
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
A Rant
Rants are easy but they provoke my thoughts. I have a paper due in literally two days. Today is 2 am of Tuesday and I have to submit my paper on Thursday by afternoon, and in between i have full day of classes tomorrow, play in the evening, and internship on Wednesday. I am able to concentrate on it but I feel my knowledge is limited on the subject I have picked. I have researched a lot on it and have an idea of what I want to do but for some reason I am not able to put the thoughts on paper as directly as I feel I can think...weird situation but guess the stress hasn't kicked in yet. Maybe because this is not a graded paper but I have to submit a draft before hand so teacher can comment and I will make changes for final draft.
Only I can help myself and for that dear god, show me the path!
Trojan
Only I can help myself and for that dear god, show me the path!
Trojan
Monday, February 14, 2011
All School Day
It was today. I really enjoyed and learnt some new stuff from those who fought for human equality. I sometimes try to find my place in all this, and sometimes I feel we are not respecting and taking advantage of what our elders did for us...
Meeting some real time freedom riders from 1961 freedom ride was a great time and hoping to get some enthusiasm and compassion from them to serve the human kind I belong to.
I didn't like the attitude of one of the main freedom rider but then its my choice how I take others words and others actions, its on me not on others. I do wish people notice the humanity on those big shots first before they say that these people have done something real big. I believe that change starts from within and first person to change is YOU, not the world. I trust that if everyone will fix their own family issues the world will be a beautiful place. I do wish as a human we are able to look at yourself first before pointing fingers on others.
I know the world is all the time ga ga ga ga about Gandhi. I respect him and his philosophy of nonviolence, but my issue has always been his own character. he use to hit his wife, he never cared for his alcoholic son, he never gave in for his family but he was the father to the nation... Just ranting I guess!
We also saw a documentary on freedom riders' struggle from 1961 and the era...I was really impressed. I wish I can make documentaries like that; strong and to the point!
Trojan
P.S. - I always feel guilty of not able to change my family first before studying to be a social worker for others' families...I do want to change and bring awareness to my parents, siblings, their partners and kids, I wish someone can teach me how to be a social worker for my own family. I can only wish to get the strength to be the pillar for them, when they need me, when they want me! Amen!
Meeting some real time freedom riders from 1961 freedom ride was a great time and hoping to get some enthusiasm and compassion from them to serve the human kind I belong to.
I didn't like the attitude of one of the main freedom rider but then its my choice how I take others words and others actions, its on me not on others. I do wish people notice the humanity on those big shots first before they say that these people have done something real big. I believe that change starts from within and first person to change is YOU, not the world. I trust that if everyone will fix their own family issues the world will be a beautiful place. I do wish as a human we are able to look at yourself first before pointing fingers on others.
I know the world is all the time ga ga ga ga about Gandhi. I respect him and his philosophy of nonviolence, but my issue has always been his own character. he use to hit his wife, he never cared for his alcoholic son, he never gave in for his family but he was the father to the nation... Just ranting I guess!
We also saw a documentary on freedom riders' struggle from 1961 and the era...I was really impressed. I wish I can make documentaries like that; strong and to the point!
Trojan
P.S. - I always feel guilty of not able to change my family first before studying to be a social worker for others' families...I do want to change and bring awareness to my parents, siblings, their partners and kids, I wish someone can teach me how to be a social worker for my own family. I can only wish to get the strength to be the pillar for them, when they need me, when they want me! Amen!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The lack of social action and justice - when will it stop!
Life hasn't stop though my writing here have slowed down. I have a lot to write but I am not sure if I can explain all that in one post...
For now, I am here to share an emotion. I am currently working on my social welfare paper. As part of my paper, I am doing a research on Mayor of LA and some other politicians' work on social issues and social justice. As I move further in my research, I notice they have worked towards a lot of issues related to people of Los Angeles. They have gone ahead towards justice and towards growth and have worked on gang reduction, housing, job market, education, health and what not...sadly most of them have not even uttered a word about homelessness or substance abuse related issues in LA...
And the more I find out about the lack of services, lack of awareness and barely available funding for these issues, the more furious I get. I don't know how to explain this emotion but its just annoying feeling when most of us know homelessness and substance addiction is a huge issues and there is a huge need of awareness and services related to this social issue. Sadly, people of Los Angeles, their lives and the value of their presence is keep getting weaker and weaker in the eyes of those who are working towards vote counts...
I can just do what is in my reach, and I can just pray for social action and social justice. Hope these prays will get answered one day, Amen!
Trojan
For now, I am here to share an emotion. I am currently working on my social welfare paper. As part of my paper, I am doing a research on Mayor of LA and some other politicians' work on social issues and social justice. As I move further in my research, I notice they have worked towards a lot of issues related to people of Los Angeles. They have gone ahead towards justice and towards growth and have worked on gang reduction, housing, job market, education, health and what not...sadly most of them have not even uttered a word about homelessness or substance abuse related issues in LA...
And the more I find out about the lack of services, lack of awareness and barely available funding for these issues, the more furious I get. I don't know how to explain this emotion but its just annoying feeling when most of us know homelessness and substance addiction is a huge issues and there is a huge need of awareness and services related to this social issue. Sadly, people of Los Angeles, their lives and the value of their presence is keep getting weaker and weaker in the eyes of those who are working towards vote counts...
I can just do what is in my reach, and I can just pray for social action and social justice. Hope these prays will get answered one day, Amen!
Trojan
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