A couple weeks ago, I decided I was going to write a blog about gay marriage after my Nicy called me upset about what Miss California had said. She just wrote her own so I have a tough act to follow.
I have never understood why this country opposes gay marriage so much. I don't understand why anyone would oppose it. I believe everyone has the right to do what makes them happy. I still find it funny/irritating that we still do not allow gays to marry. I thought everyone had the right to the pursuit of happiness? Apparently this only applies if you're straight.
I remember having a conversation about this last year with a couple of friends on the floor. My friend Fitz said something that I believe will end up being true...he basically said that years from now, we're going to look back and think how stupid we were for not letting gays get married. Just how this country looked down on blacks, or how women were inferior to men, we're going to look back just how we look back now to those issues and think how ridiculous not allowing gays to marry really is.
My sister, as she mentioned in her blog, made a very good point about Miss California's comments. What if she had made a racist remark......that she doesn't support interracial marriage, or she sees blacks as inferior, or Mexicans should go back to their country.....would her honesty have been ok if she had said something like that? Then why is it ok to treat gays as less deserving than others?
It's no secret that I'm a full supporter of gay rights. I believe that people should be free to do what they want as long as they aren't hurting anyone. I really don't see the big deal in allowing gays to marry. Is it a religion thing? If someone wants to be a religious person that's fine, but don't impose your beliefs on others. I'm sure they wouldn't appreciate it if someone from another religion passed a law that didn't allow them to marry their significant other.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but having the opinion of opposing gay marriage is just wrong, plain and simple. It's a primitive way to look at things, and an unjust way of thinking. I hope that people will soon realize that gays are just like the rest of us.....they're people. Let them live their life. Let them be happy.
It's an old cliche, but very appropriate at this time....treat others the way you want to be treated. If we're truly a country that cares about equality and civil rights, we will allow gays the same rights as the rest of us.
As Andy Warhol once said: "They say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." I believe this is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately. A group of people are being oppressed and we cannot allow time to hopefully change the way we think. We need to keep raising awareness on this issue. We need to back our fellow man and woman and let them know that we are here supporting them.
E Pluribus Unum: Out of Many We Are One
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
My Guide to a Successful Summer
I was recently given some words of encouragement from a good friend with some crazy intuition. Those words inspired me to make a list of things I would like to accomplish this summer while home in San Diego with the goal being to have a memorable summer.
I'm trying to expand my horizons, and I hope to complete everything on my list by the time summer ends.
Here it goes....
1. Go to Disneyland
2. Learn something new....something that would be productive. I have to think about this one.
3. Read at least 5 books.
4. Go to Vegas with the family and watch another boxing match.
5. Volunteer around San Diego.
6. Go to Petco Park to watch the Padres at least 4 times.
7. Convince my parents to get a puppy.
8. Go to Cafe Sevilla with Ceciah and friends.
9. Go to Sea World.
10. Stay in shape by making sure to go for a run at least 4 times a week.
11. Convince Mary to watch 3 scary movies with me.
12. Rock the mic on some karaoke.
13. Go to Legoland.
14. Eat at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles at least 3 times.
15. Go buy some of those delicious cupcakes from LA that Mary had one time.
16. Get a tattoo.
17. Go to the zoo.
18. Face my fear of heights in some way.
19. Go watch Incubus in concert.
20. Go to Shout House!
21. Play some beach volleyball on 4th of July.
22. Spend as much time with my familia as possible.
I'm hoping that when I look back a few months from now, I could say I completed everything on this list. I may add to this list, but if I don't, I'll be happy with the way summer ended up.
I'm trying to expand my horizons, and I hope to complete everything on my list by the time summer ends.
Here it goes....
1. Go to Disneyland
2. Learn something new....something that would be productive. I have to think about this one.
3. Read at least 5 books.
4. Go to Vegas with the family and watch another boxing match.
5. Volunteer around San Diego.
6. Go to Petco Park to watch the Padres at least 4 times.
7. Convince my parents to get a puppy.
8. Go to Cafe Sevilla with Ceciah and friends.
9. Go to Sea World.
10. Stay in shape by making sure to go for a run at least 4 times a week.
11. Convince Mary to watch 3 scary movies with me.
12. Rock the mic on some karaoke.
13. Go to Legoland.
14. Eat at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles at least 3 times.
15. Go buy some of those delicious cupcakes from LA that Mary had one time.
16. Get a tattoo.
17. Go to the zoo.
18. Face my fear of heights in some way.
19. Go watch Incubus in concert.
20. Go to Shout House!
21. Play some beach volleyball on 4th of July.
22. Spend as much time with my familia as possible.
I'm hoping that when I look back a few months from now, I could say I completed everything on this list. I may add to this list, but if I don't, I'll be happy with the way summer ended up.
Monday, April 20, 2009
My ubiquitos issue.
Isn't it strange how once you notice something, or someone tells you something, all of a sudden, it seems to be everywhere or people mention that subject to you frequently out of the blue?
A specific future-prediction has been brought up to me for a couple years now.....it's been building up slowly. More people seem to be getting in on it as the years pass on. I thought it was a San Diego thing, but sure enough, it has followed me out here to Ohio.
I was at the RPAC today when I ran into my friend Fitz. It had been a while since I talked to him so we did a little catching up while he waited for Steve (the worst fave 5 contact in the history of fave 5) to show up. Long story short, he made a statement that had me buggin out a bit. He basically said what a few others back home have been saying for some time now.
It has become more and more of an active topic of conversation between me and some of my friends, and, after Fitz conttnued the trend, I began to think how strange it is to hear people have the same belief concerning this subject, and how frequently it has been coming up.
I try not to think too much about it, but I wonder what the deal is behind things that become ubiquitos. Is it the universe trying to make things fall into place? Is it fate just giving me a sign of what's to come? I often have strange thoughts of how the universe or life works. I just find it interesting how many people come at me with this idea of what will happen in a few years.
If my friends' and other people's predictions do end up being true, I can't say I'd be surprised because I'm sort of expecting it to happen. I have a couple years to go so don't be waiting for an answer any time soon.
A specific future-prediction has been brought up to me for a couple years now.....it's been building up slowly. More people seem to be getting in on it as the years pass on. I thought it was a San Diego thing, but sure enough, it has followed me out here to Ohio.
I was at the RPAC today when I ran into my friend Fitz. It had been a while since I talked to him so we did a little catching up while he waited for Steve (the worst fave 5 contact in the history of fave 5) to show up. Long story short, he made a statement that had me buggin out a bit. He basically said what a few others back home have been saying for some time now.
It has become more and more of an active topic of conversation between me and some of my friends, and, after Fitz conttnued the trend, I began to think how strange it is to hear people have the same belief concerning this subject, and how frequently it has been coming up.
I try not to think too much about it, but I wonder what the deal is behind things that become ubiquitos. Is it the universe trying to make things fall into place? Is it fate just giving me a sign of what's to come? I often have strange thoughts of how the universe or life works. I just find it interesting how many people come at me with this idea of what will happen in a few years.
If my friends' and other people's predictions do end up being true, I can't say I'd be surprised because I'm sort of expecting it to happen. I have a couple years to go so don't be waiting for an answer any time soon.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Staying focused....
Being away from home is never easy. I grew up relying on family for anything and everything, and I still live that way to this day. I'm fortunate enough to have parents and a brother and sister who would do anything for me. Being away from them does take a toll on me at times, and this is one of those times.
I can't stand having uncertainty in my life. I like to be in control of all that I do and right now, uncertainty seems to be taking over. Will I get the job I want for next year? Where will I be at two weeks from now? These things seem to be out of my hands and, while I'm usually good at keeping my cool or at least coming across as being fine, I don't feel like I'm fine. Unfortunately, I'm letting it all get to me. I'm trying to be productive.....it gets tough at times, though.
Like I mentioned earlier, my family are the ones who I go to for anything. Regardless of how lonely I feel or how stressed out I get being out here, I do take comfort in knowing I always have family.
I don't really have a message I'm trying to send with this entry. I know I tend to ramble at times. I just needed to vent a little and put some thoughts down. If I had to give out some advice with this post, I would tell people to make sure they keep their family close. There is nothing more important.....keep them close and make sure to appreciate all that they do for you.
With that being said, I would like to give my own thanks. I feel we don't always let people know that we appreciate them. So, to my Nicy and my Pepe, I appreciate all that you two have done and continue to do. Shout out to my parents as well, even though they don't read this.
P.S. Get at me Nicy...I need some words of encouragement.
I can't stand having uncertainty in my life. I like to be in control of all that I do and right now, uncertainty seems to be taking over. Will I get the job I want for next year? Where will I be at two weeks from now? These things seem to be out of my hands and, while I'm usually good at keeping my cool or at least coming across as being fine, I don't feel like I'm fine. Unfortunately, I'm letting it all get to me. I'm trying to be productive.....it gets tough at times, though.
Like I mentioned earlier, my family are the ones who I go to for anything. Regardless of how lonely I feel or how stressed out I get being out here, I do take comfort in knowing I always have family.
I don't really have a message I'm trying to send with this entry. I know I tend to ramble at times. I just needed to vent a little and put some thoughts down. If I had to give out some advice with this post, I would tell people to make sure they keep their family close. There is nothing more important.....keep them close and make sure to appreciate all that they do for you.
With that being said, I would like to give my own thanks. I feel we don't always let people know that we appreciate them. So, to my Nicy and my Pepe, I appreciate all that you two have done and continue to do. Shout out to my parents as well, even though they don't read this.
P.S. Get at me Nicy...I need some words of encouragement.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Just Keep Punchin'
As I was watching my roommate Alex dance with a girl during his dance class out in the amphitheater, I began to think about how much I enjoy college. The students were enjoying practicing the waltz, cha cha cha, and salsa in the outdoors while students walked by, with some even stopping to admire their skills (or lack thereof).
I began thinking what classes I could take that I could enjoy that won't cause me the stress I had with past chemistry and calculus courses. Then I began to think about how I won't be able to get the chance to experience these kinds of opportunities once I graduate. Because, of course, once one graduates from college, it is officially time to.....grow up.
While home in San Diego for Spring Break, I was reading outside on my porch, when my neighbor's kids caught my attention. They were running around on the street, riding their tricycles, playing with whatever toy they had, without a care in the world. I found myself envying their innocence, their lack of worries. I started to wonder when I had made the transition from a carefree kid to an adult having to worry about tuition, rent, books, and groceries. It seemed like only yesterday I was at La Presa playing soccer with my classmates thinking about what my mother was going to cook me for dinner. Now, before I can even go play soccer, I need to finish my endless homework assignments, and if I want dinner, I need to cook up whatever it is I have in the kitchen, which is usually just bread and turkey slices......I do, at times, do work and cook some mean enchiladas. I digress.
I am working hard towards getting my degree and starting my career, and the obstacles I've had preventing me from achieving this goal have been a pain, but the thought of being an adult makes me cringe. Work, bills, more work, more bills....what kind of life is that? Yeah, reading hundreds of pages, writing essays, and taking tests isn't exactly the good life, but it beats being an adult.
I don't know, I could spend my time worrying about this, maybe it's a quarter-life crisis, but I can't evade the inevitable.
To quote a classic, all-time great movie:
"You know, Stallion, it's too bad we gotta get old."
"Ah, just keep punchin', Apollo"
Despite having times where I find myself bugging out because of my age, or if I'm upset because the world isn't being kind to me, I always think of Rocky's line.
Just keep punchin'.
I began thinking what classes I could take that I could enjoy that won't cause me the stress I had with past chemistry and calculus courses. Then I began to think about how I won't be able to get the chance to experience these kinds of opportunities once I graduate. Because, of course, once one graduates from college, it is officially time to.....grow up.
While home in San Diego for Spring Break, I was reading outside on my porch, when my neighbor's kids caught my attention. They were running around on the street, riding their tricycles, playing with whatever toy they had, without a care in the world. I found myself envying their innocence, their lack of worries. I started to wonder when I had made the transition from a carefree kid to an adult having to worry about tuition, rent, books, and groceries. It seemed like only yesterday I was at La Presa playing soccer with my classmates thinking about what my mother was going to cook me for dinner. Now, before I can even go play soccer, I need to finish my endless homework assignments, and if I want dinner, I need to cook up whatever it is I have in the kitchen, which is usually just bread and turkey slices......I do, at times, do work and cook some mean enchiladas. I digress.
I am working hard towards getting my degree and starting my career, and the obstacles I've had preventing me from achieving this goal have been a pain, but the thought of being an adult makes me cringe. Work, bills, more work, more bills....what kind of life is that? Yeah, reading hundreds of pages, writing essays, and taking tests isn't exactly the good life, but it beats being an adult.
I don't know, I could spend my time worrying about this, maybe it's a quarter-life crisis, but I can't evade the inevitable.
To quote a classic, all-time great movie:
"You know, Stallion, it's too bad we gotta get old."
"Ah, just keep punchin', Apollo"
Despite having times where I find myself bugging out because of my age, or if I'm upset because the world isn't being kind to me, I always think of Rocky's line.
Just keep punchin'.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
College Dropout? No Mas.
Had my first day of classes after missing the first two quarters of the school year. Despite having a tired body and an even more exhausted mind from the traveling and lack of sleep, I managed to make it through my four classes in one piece (can't lie, I did dose off a few times).
Nothing like Spring quarter at Ohio State. Jackets unnecessary, no ice present on the streets, futbol by the Shoe, laying out at the Oval with a book......it's definitely the best quarter of the year.
It does seem like it'll be a busy one, though. Homework, readings, essays....I thought I'd enjoy the calm before the storm, but the storm has already arrived. No worries, though. I'd rather be busy than nothing else.
College life isn't so bad.
Nothing like Spring quarter at Ohio State. Jackets unnecessary, no ice present on the streets, futbol by the Shoe, laying out at the Oval with a book......it's definitely the best quarter of the year.
It does seem like it'll be a busy one, though. Homework, readings, essays....I thought I'd enjoy the calm before the storm, but the storm has already arrived. No worries, though. I'd rather be busy than nothing else.
College life isn't so bad.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Spring Break '09, Good Times
About a month ago, I was sitting on my couch in Columbus, working on scholarships, when I asked myself "Why am I still here?" I took care of what I needed to and figured I should head West for a bit. I was writing a personal statement essay (which I misunderstood to be 4000 words instead of characters.....lame) when I thought of this question.
I was writing about my family and realized that I missed home so I decided to buy a ticket to San Diego until Spring quarter starts. As I prepare to head back to the Midwest to resume my education, I am experiencing the usual bittersweet feeling I always get whenever I leave home. I'm happy that I will finally get back into school and be productive with my life. Yet, being home only reminded me of what I leave behind whenever I go away, like watching sports on the weekends with my pops, spending time with my madre, hanging with my brother, and chilling with friends. I was also fortunate enough to see my sister again for a short period of time. But now, I am on my way back to Ohio.
There is nothing I enjoy more than living my life as a student out in Ohio. I love my school and the whole ambiance that comes with being a student there. But at the end of the day, it is not home. However, I have grown to appreciate everything about home (family, friends, food, the california sunshine and air) since I made the decision to leave almost two years ago.
So as I get ready to go back to school, I am looking forward to getting back to work and aiming toward straight As. Along with that, I can't wait to make it back to California.
P.S. This is my first blog I've written in some time now. I felt it would be unethical to write in "Couch Aventuras" when I wasn't on a couch. Since my sister is in town, she took my room and I am currently on a couch in the living room, so now I feel right writing this. I keeps it real, son.
I was writing about my family and realized that I missed home so I decided to buy a ticket to San Diego until Spring quarter starts. As I prepare to head back to the Midwest to resume my education, I am experiencing the usual bittersweet feeling I always get whenever I leave home. I'm happy that I will finally get back into school and be productive with my life. Yet, being home only reminded me of what I leave behind whenever I go away, like watching sports on the weekends with my pops, spending time with my madre, hanging with my brother, and chilling with friends. I was also fortunate enough to see my sister again for a short period of time. But now, I am on my way back to Ohio.
There is nothing I enjoy more than living my life as a student out in Ohio. I love my school and the whole ambiance that comes with being a student there. But at the end of the day, it is not home. However, I have grown to appreciate everything about home (family, friends, food, the california sunshine and air) since I made the decision to leave almost two years ago.
So as I get ready to go back to school, I am looking forward to getting back to work and aiming toward straight As. Along with that, I can't wait to make it back to California.
P.S. This is my first blog I've written in some time now. I felt it would be unethical to write in "Couch Aventuras" when I wasn't on a couch. Since my sister is in town, she took my room and I am currently on a couch in the living room, so now I feel right writing this. I keeps it real, son.
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