Impossible is Impossible

This blog is my way of reflecting upon life. Life is about living and learning. As I live and learn I’m going to reflect upon this life I lead. Hopefully I'll offer something insightful with my postings. If you learn nothing else from me, know this that “impossible is impossible”.

Monday, October 31, 2005

A Week's Worth of Wisdom

Sunday-"Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active."-Edith Hamilton

Monday-"Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror."-Kahlil Gibran

Tuesday-"Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true." - Demosthenes

Wednesday-"Every great work of art has two faces, one toward its own time and one toward the future, toward eternity."-Daniel Barenboim

Thursday-

"I am only one,
But still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
But still I can do something.
And because I cannot do everythingI
will not refuse to do
The something that I can do."- Edward Everett Hale

Friday-"Truth springs from argument amongst friends."-David Hume

Saturday-"I am like a falling star who has finally found her place next to another in a lovely constellation, where we will sparkle in the heavens forever."- Amy Tan

From Mizzou back to Murland aka MARYLAND

I'm finally back in Bmore. Yippee HaHa

It's 3am I have an 8 o'clock class...followed by trying to appease my Philosophy teacher who already seems uninspiried by my philosophizin.

I have a 12noon class which I am habitually late for, and that teacher is hard as the soles of my feet when I don't use baby lotion.

I have to work tomorrow from 1:30 to 6:00 and that should be fun, because I get to watch someone else's kids for half the doggone day.

Hmm maybe I can go away for another five days! Ha

The good news is this I learned a lot, I met some really nice people, saw one of my old high school friends, became inspired to stick with radio, may have made a new inroad to campus TV, and I finished "The Pact" by Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt. It was a great book!

The bad news I am already in need of sleep and some good food!

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

ROSA PARKS 2-4-13 (Sunrise) and 10-24-05 (Sunset)

I could not let this day past without a word about the
passing of a legend. The death of Mrs. Rosa Parks at
the age of 92, marks the passing of a true pioneer in
the fight for civil rights in this country. Nearly 50
years have passed since one selfless act prompted a
bus boycott, which in effect began in earnest the most
important and sustained movement this country had seen
since the Revolution and the Civil War. While some now
debate whether or not Mrs. Park's action was staged
because of her connection to the local chapter of the
NAACP these rumblings do not take away from the fact
that she risked her life in order to take a stand
against inequality and injustice which existed in
America at the time. Rosa Parks stands as a symbol of
the power of one. Her story cannot be forgotten, her
legacy cannot be diminished, if we all look to her as
a symbol of the change which is possible, if we take
our present and our future into our own hands. The
best way to honor the memory of Rosa Parks is by doing
as she did, by being workers in the "vineyards of
justice", by each day treating people with the utmost
respect and honoring their humanity.


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Monday, October 24, 2005

JUST WANTED TO BE HER LOVER AND HER MAN

A poem for her, even though she probably won't read it:

How can I feel so strongly about someone I barely even know?
From the first time I laid eyes on her, it was she I adored, and instantly I wanted to know more.
I went on without saying a way, I went on without giving a hint, and as time went on I became enamored with her.
I tried to suppress the feelings, I tried to stop thinking the thoughts.
Finally, I decided to say something, or rather write something, I wrote the letter with my heart and not with my head.
I sealed it with the hope that she'd understand where I was coming from.
I didn't realize that it might be misunderstood, it might be taken the wrong way.
The awkwardness of our encounters, the whispers of "hello", the avoiding gazes, the awkward silences.
How could I feel so strongly about someone I barely even know?
How could I have so much invested in a relationship which is at best a figment of my imagination?
How could I risk the friendship which if I hadn't written the letter would have grew even more?

THIS WILL BE MY LAST POST FOR A LITTLE BIT, ABOUT A WEEK, I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN BEGINNING EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A FANTABULOUS WEEK (NEW WORD, NEW WORD YA KNOW LOL)! BE SAFE, BE HAPPY, AND BE BLESSED MY FRIENDS!

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Wise Words

Sunday- "I'm in the right place at the right time to use the gifts God has given me."
- Rt. Reverend Vashti McKenzie, Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Church

Monday- "There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you."
-Maya Angelou, author and poet

Tuesday- "When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends." -Japanese Proverb

Wednesday-"For whatever reason, God has blessed me with the ability, put me in a position to make these leaps and bounds. I'm fulfilling my part of the bargain, which is to give back and be a positive influence on others."
-Denzel Washington, Academy Award Winning Actor

Thursday- "Hope is waking a dream." - Aristotle, Philosopher

Friday- "Passion makes the world go round. Love just makes it a safer place."
- Ice T, actor and rapper

Saturday-"Never to suffer would never to have been blessed."
- Edgar Allan Poe, poet

My Time at The Mecca (Howard Homecoming 2005)

Howard Homecoming 2005 was a great experience, too bad the Step Show tickets were sold out!

Top 3 Ways to Get the HBCU Experience Vicariously
1) Attend a Howard Homecoming
2) Buy the "A Different World" Season One on DVD (yeah it's coming out, and my order has been placed at Amazon.com)
3) Spend more time visiting Morgan State University (it is in my own backyard here in Baltimore)

I was so excited to attend my first Howard Homecoming, it actually would have been my second, had things worked out and I been able to attend Howard, but I'm still blessed to be at Loyola on my way to doing it big, and having an extended family at Howard. Who knows what will happen? I might end up there for my master's degree or a law degree.

My bestfriend KG, his two cousin's and I, boarded the Metro in Greenbelt and headed down to HU. We got there before kickoff and made our way up to the Hilltop where the quad was bustling with Yardfest. Then we made our way to the stadium which was already packed. Luckily we found seats which weren't too crowded, though they were behind one of the goal posts.

As we took our seats we were treated to the sights and sounds of the HU marching band. Then about five minutes after the game started in marched the North Carolina A & T Marching Band and they were on point. Their uniforms were serious, their girls were serious, their formation was serious, and their sounds were serious!

Howard would go on to win the game16-0, but if Howard won the battle, the A & T band won the battle of the bands.

While there we saw the likes of Tyson Beckford the model walking around like he was a rapper or somebody, Jadakiss was there, the actual rapper, KeKe Sheppard from "It's Showtime at the Apollo", and someone said they saw Mike Jones, but I didn't see him, and to be honest wouldn't know what he looked like.

Overall things went well black people represented and didn't embarrass themselves or each other. It's a testament to the tremendous power and potential which still exists for HBCU's. Nowhere else but at Howard does it seem that a school embraces a city and a community like Howard does, no place else is the pride felt by those who don't even go there, the history and heritage are not just legendary but actual. It's amazing the connectedness you feel just by walking the campus it's fun time, it's family time, it's friend time, and it's a time for all to celebrate.

A great time was had by all, HU definitely held it down, and impressed me. I hope to make the trip again next year.

Thursday, October 20, 2005

July or September

Thanks to Mashaun for the info for that comprises this post.

WoW I am a definite cancer and a definite July baby, but I think I picked up a few September traits as well. For those who don't know I was a premie, my mother was due in September, but she popped out the twins, my sister and me a bit early. Hmmm God knew what he was doing, thus I am so versatile LoL.

-CNEL

JANUARY:You've got the best personality (bar none) and am an absolute pleasure to be around. You are probably a massive Burzum fan, and more than likely have an a very attractive partner. It is also more than likely that you have a massive record collection (that is better than anybody elses from any other month). You have a great choice in films, and may one day become a famous actor yourself - hell! you've got the looks for it!!! You are definitely more metal than anyone born in

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizing dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions!!!

MARCH:Attractive personality. sexy. Affectionate Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL:Active and dynamic. Decisive and haste but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people's problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Usually you have many friends. Enjoys to make love. Emotional. Stubborn. Hasty. Good memory. Moving, motivates oneself and others. Loves to travel and explore. Sometimes sexy in a way that only their lover can understand.

MAY:Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Totally BADASS. Best person you'll ever meet.

JUNE:Easy to talk to. Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having lots of ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Has that someone* always on his/her mind. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Abiding. Able to show character. one guy/girl kind of person. Lovable. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. loves music. pretty/handsome. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Sensitive. Down-to-Earth. Stubborn.

JULY:Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people's feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. spazzy at times. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. HOT. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST:outgoing personality. takes risks. feeds on attention. no self control. kind hearted. self confident. loud and boisterous. VERY revengeful. easy to get along with and talk to. has an "everything's peachy" attitude. likes talking and singing. loves music. daydreamer. easily distracted. Hates not being trusted. BIG imagination. loves to be loved. hates studying. in need of "that someone". longs for freedom. rebellious when withheld or restricted. lives by "no pain no gain" caring. always a suspect. playful. mysterious. "charming" or "beautiful" to a special person. stubborn. curious. independent. strong willed. a fighter.

SEPTEMBER:Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people's mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal and always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Positive Attitude. Thinking generous. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves sports, leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic. Sexy but has brains.

OCTOBER:Loves to chat. Loves those who love them. Loves to takes things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn't pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Brave and fearless. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care to control emotions. Unpredictable. Extremely smart, but definitely the hottest AND sexiest of them all.

NOVEMBER:Trustworthy and loyal. Very passionate and dangerous. Wild at times. Knows how to have fun. Sexy and mysterious. Very skilled at making love. Everyone is drawn towards your inner and outer beauty and independent personality. Messy, playful, secretive. Very emotional and temperamental sometimes. Meets new people easily and very social in a group. Fearless and independent. Can hold their own. Stands out in a crowd. Essentially very smart. Usually, the greatest men are born in this month. If you ever begin a relationship with someone from this month, hold on to them because their one of a kind.

DECEMBER:This straight-up means you're the most good-looking person possible... better than all of these other months!Loyal and generous. SEXY. Patriotic. Competitive in everything. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Changing. Fearless

In My Head, In My Heart

From time to time I make random attempts at writing poetry. I used to be good at it, but now I find myself writing every now and again. I guess I'm still in search of my muse.

-CNEL

In My Head, In My Heart

In my head
Visions of you, sounds of you
In my heart
Dreams of you, imaginings of you, desiring you
In my head
I run through all the reasons why, all the reasons why not
In my heart
Lives a desire for love
In my head
I try to wrap my mind around something else, someone else
In my heartI feel a connection, which I cannot undo
In my head
I realize we are very different from one another
In my heart
I know that we both desire love
In my head
Lives the past, my mistakes, my errors
In my head
I thinkW
ith my heart
I feel
My hopes of love, consume my head and my heart
© Christopher Nelson

Monday, October 17, 2005

Infatuated

Source of My Inspiration: http://www.overheardatthemecca.blogspot.com

Is It That Easy?
Infatuated Guy: I like her a lot man. I don't know why. I just do.
Blunt Friend: Maybe it's the fact that she has a better body than just about every girl on campus.
IG: No it's not just that. Like whenever she opens her mouth, I'm interested.

Now this is a conversation it seems I have on the regular basis. Upon reading this I felt as those these were my words.

Question 1: Why is it so hard to believe that someone can be attracted to someone based on something other than their physical appearance?
Question 2: Why is is to so hard to believe that a guy can fall as fast and as hard as a female SUPPOSEDLY can?
Question 3: Why in the world are their times when you are interested in someone and it seems they are completely uninterested in you?

Oh the questions, the frustration, the infatuation.

One other thing to ponder:

Lyrics:

Vivian Green
"Cursed"
Bonus Track 2nd Album

it's been a long long time now and I've been trying to get you out of my head, of my heart, of my whole damn soul this love is still lingering it's getting old but it aint dying, it's not even trying, and I cant fight it I just bury it at the bottom hoping you might find
you were my love, you were my first, and now this love is just a curse

I'm cursed with loving you babe it hurts cause you'll never know it
I was sent here to hopelessly love youbut you aint thinking bout me that's the torture I go through
I dont know why I even called thinking our time has come again,cause the first time wasn't right no we were too young, I was too serious you wanted to have fun and now
I look at us and see how good it could be if we could only get past the past and see that the love we had was rare if we try it could last
I'll be always loving you, be always loving you

More to come on "infatuation" !

Sunday, October 16, 2005

Words to the Wise

Words to the Wise

Current mood: busy

Sunday-"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life."-Unknown

Monday- "One should court, love, and wed thyself."-Unknown

Tuesday-"You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back."- Barbara De Angelis

Wednesday-" Hate is love looking for itself everywhere but where love is."- Jane Roberts

Thursday-"You must act as if it is impossible to fail."- Ashanti Proverb

Friday-"The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely." -Carl Gustav Jung

Saturday-"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." -Alan Kay

Thursday, October 13, 2005

A Busy Week

It's been a very busy week. I think I'm finally adjusting to a jam packed schedule. In addition to five classes, I also work part time as an after school counselor, I anchor at the college radio station, and I volunteer at my old high school. It's amazing how life can change over the course of a year. A year ago, it was off to class and then to hibernating in my dormroom. It was very difficult to live with the fact that I hadn't ended up at Howard University or Temple University. Howard was my dream school from the time I was 10, I had counted on becoming a Howard Bison. In the event that I couldn't go to Howard, I had planned on becoming a Temple Owl. Both Howard and Temple are great schools with great communications schools. Loyola was my third choice and it has a great communications program with some outstanding faculty, but still I became disturbed by the fact that LoCo is in my hometown of Baltimore. After attending a five-day boarding school for four years, I was ready to fly the coop. I earned acceptance to each of my top schools, but then the question became what would me and my family be able to afford. I was unwilling to mortgage my future by taking out massive student loans, and instead I chose to go where a school was able to invest in my future. Now I find myself ten minutes away from home, fifteen minutes if there is any traffic, and I'm learning to live with that fact. My first year wasn't good in the least, but I learned recently that I have to capitalize on some missed opportunities.

Over the summer I had a lot of time to put things in perspective, Loyola is a good school, and I am fortunate to be here. I realized that it's not about where I am but instead it's about where I'm going. I've already overcome so many obstacles and so many odds. Being the child of a single mother, who was once on welfare, I have a great appreciation for the power of education. I know that with education, with an appreciation of knowledge, and with acquired wisom I will achieve, and I will make my dreams a reality.

It's easy in the craziness of everyday life to remember to live our lives intent on becoming who it is we want to be. I always remember the words of two people Tavis Smiley and Samaria Graham. Mr. Smiley said, "You can live for a cause or you can live just because" and Ms. Graham said, "Live your potential and not your circumstance." With those words to remember, and an understanding of who I am and whose I am, I am sure that my good days will become much better days.

It's fall break and I'm sticking around campus, HaHa no need to go home, when I'm already there. Maybe I'll get ahead on some work.

Have a great end of your week, everyone.

-Christopher aka CNEL

Monday, October 10, 2005

Words to the Wise

Sunday-"People living deeply have no fear of death." -Anais, Nin, writer

Monday- "More recently I've come to deeply appreciate my mother. I know that sounds strange but she has sacrificed so much to make sure that my brother and my sister and I got to where we are today, and only now having my children and trying to do the best for them do I realize just how profound her sacrifice for us was. "-Maurice Ashley, African American Chess Champion

Tuesday-"I don't let people use me. That's why I like a small number of people in my life. The more people in my life, the more complex it becomes, so I just try to keep it at a minimum." -Anita Baker, singer/songwriter

Wednesday-"American society as a whole has a very short memory. There are a lot of things we don't know or have allowed ourselves to forget. I was visiting a high school, Seward High School, in 1987, and one of the students in the classroom thought that slavery had ended in 1960. He was very serious about it." -August Wilson, playwright

Thursday-"A thing of beauty is a joy forever."-John Keats, poet

Friday- "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved."-Hellen Keller,author and lecturer

Saturday-"I'm doing what I think I was put on this earth to do. And I'm really grateful to have something that I'm passionate about and that I think is profoundly important."- Marian Wright Edelman, activist, advocate for child welfare, and attorney

Sunday, October 09, 2005

Radio

My momma told me to update my blog no lie. HaHa

So tonight I had my first show as the anchor of "At Issue," which is my new weekly public affairs program on the campus radio station. Things went well but I'll most definitely be getting better. I wasn't nervous but I was a little excited as my boss later told me. This was just a test of what I'll have to do to put the best show on the air. I had a great topic and some great guests. We discussed, "Race Relations in America", because of the role people believe race played in the response to Hurricane Katrina. Later we discussed a controversial article from the campus newspaper. A white student talked about her visit to a gas station, which is when she met a black man who called her "so white", and another man who encouraged her if she ever ran for office to "give black people a break." By the end of the article she was bringing up how racial divides affect voter turnout. Some saw the connection and others didn't. Some members of the African American community saw her article as offensive and prejudice. The discussion was positive and productive. The article's author had time to defend herself, and her opponent had time to share. At the end of the night they went away agreeing that a better racial dialogue needs to take place. So something positive came out of my first show. It makes me happy .

Now I must do work, yes, I must get on my homework.

Next week's show will discuss the "The Educational System in America: What is wrong? and What is right?" I'm on every Sunday night at 6pm for a full hour. You can listen via a live stream at www.wloy.org. Time to do some work. I'll talk to you all later. Have a good week everyone.Much love CNEL.

Monday, October 03, 2005

Leadership

It's been almost a month since I attended Tavis Smiley's "Talented Tenth HBCU Tour". On Friday, September 9, 2005, Smiley addressed those assembled at Morgan State University about leadership, but particularly the importance of sustained leadership in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Smiley's talk was geared more towards the younger people sitting in the audience, those students and young people Smiley considered part of the "talented tenth". The "talented tenth" has historically referred to those fortunate enough to be able to receive a college education. Over the past several weeks as I became more enthralled in my sophomore year in college and began to assume various leadership positions on campus, and elsewhere, I was able to give Mr. Smiley's words much more thought. As I went about engaging in leadership I had more time to meditate on the relevance of his words and their possible application to my life.

Smiley began by making the point that, "Power concedes nothing without demand, it never has and it never will." Mr. Smiley suggested that as citizens we endeavor to hold government and our other various leaders within our communities accountable for meeting our needs, or their failure to meet our needs.

He also said, "You are stepping into your role in leadership at a crucial time in Black America's history." In our existence as young African Americans Smiley says that we find ourselves in a very interesting place, a place which is much different than where our ancestors once were.

"In the continuum of leadership we have a unique dilemma, 'how do we represent without having the context of having been denied?'" Because of the sacrifices of those who came before, we have so many more liberties, some of which we take for granted, because we don't understand what it took for them to get there.

In order to be more capable leaders Smiley offered this advice:
1)"Understand there is a distinct difference between the broad way and the narrow way. If you are to be a leader of any significance you will have to go the narrow way." It sounds like a cliche but it's so important for people to be independent and not follow what everyone else is doing.

2)"There's a difference between propulsion and jet stream...Propulsion is the energy of the operation and jet stream is left behind." Be what pushes our community forward, not what holds them back.

3)"There is a distinct difference between greatness and success...Go for greatness, never mind success." Be focused on creating a legacy and having a lasting impact on those who stand with you, and those who will come after you.

4)"Constant motion and forward motion are two different things." You don't want to be moving just for the sake of moving, but instead moving towards a certain destination.

5) "There is a big difference between optimism and hope." Smiley says that too often a focus on just being successful causes us to settle, and not go for greatness.

Smiley, time and time again talked about the importance of servant leaders.

While some believe that Smiley is not saying anything new, I must say that atleast he creates dialogue and discussion. Creating a dialogue which allows people to see their own potential for leadership even if it's only leadership in their everyday lives, is better than having people reliant on the leadership of others.

Sunday, October 02, 2005

So I've Been Thinking...Huh Dangerous I Know

So I had to work yesterday down at The Taste of Baltimore, which is a local food festival which was held this year at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which is where the Orioles play, and it's right across from M &T Bank Stadium where the Ravens play. So anyway I got there yesterday at 10 to set up the booth, because the event opened at 11. I was in charge of setting up the event and planning for it all summer long, so it was kind of like coming full circle. Anyway I didn't mind being there even though I had to be there at 10 and stay till 6. It was okay, really, but while there I saw some interesting things some that pertrubed me and others than made me wonder.

1) How come alcohol is served almost every hour of the day?

I saw people drinking at 11am. I'm like dang atleast wait till noon.

2) How come people drink so much at so called "family events" baseball games, festivals, et cetera, especially when they're with their kids?

Now I know some would say that making alcohol consumption taboo is what makes it more exotic, and is what makes people abuse it, but what about the messages being sent to kids?

3) How come people have kids and don't want to spend time with them?

(Now I will never ever have any, but I do enjoy spending a couple hours a few days a week with the little people (and yes I admit I get paid to do so). Working with children does however help me to achieve and maintain some sense of perspective!)

When you're with your kids be with them, spend time with them, show them that you care, and that you love them. Spend time with them, and not doing other things like work, chilling with your buddies, et cetera.

4) How come some people walk around with their kids on a leash?

I find that to be despicable and shameful. I mean two days in a row, I saw people with kids on leashes. Friday night a woman had her child on a lease while she was taking a smoking break, on Saturday a woman tugged her child when he walked ahead of her. If you treat little Johnny like an animal, chances are, he'll act like one. (Okay maybe it's jut me.)

5) Why are you over there looking at me?

One of my roommates suggested that I'm hypersensitive to people staring at me, and maybe I am, but that mess irks me beyond belief. I hate people staring at me. You know you can feel that ish. When someone's eyes are just on you, I mean they eyeing you hard and heavy. Now that may seem weird for a broadcaster to say. When I'm on camera or on stage or presenting in front of people or somewhere else I don't mind, but if I'm going about my business that mess irks me. It may also seem weird that I dislike nosey people. As a journalist I'm always searching for information. As an everyday person I also like to be in the know, but only when it comes to my friends and family, people deserve to have their bidness and their anonymity. If you don't choose to share information with me, then I don't care, and I can keep information or the low, except my bidness which I don't know I just divulge all the time. I mean come on people are sometimes too friggin nosey.

So just know that the lesson for today is staring is a no, no, cause irking is a no no.

Words of Wisdom for the Week Ahead

Some inspiration and some thoughts to ponder. Enjoy your week.

-CNEL

Sunday- "None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. We got here because somebody - a parent, a teacher, an Ivy League crony or a few nuns - bent down and helped us pick up our boots."- Thurgood Marshall, first African-American Supreme Court Justice

Monday-"Truth is powerful and it prevails."-SojournerTruth, African-American abolitionist

Tuesday- "Freedom is an internal achievement rather than an external adjustment."-Adam Clayton Powell, Civil Rights Leader

Wednesday-"Throw your dreams into space like a kite,and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, or a new country."Anais Nin, Writer

Thursday-"The men American people admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try and tell them the truth." - H. L. Mencken, writer

Friday-"A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm."- Henrik Ibsen, playwright

Saturday-"Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet." -African Proverb