062810/racebending
To all those who are still going to watch the Avatar movie when it comes out, thinking, I don't care if the cast is white, I just want to see the effects--especially if you are Asian--here's some food for thought.
It's not just a silly issue when Hollywood enlists in an all-white cast for a movie that is based on a series that is heavily influenced by asian cultures. In fact, it's a very big deal. Here's some perspective: if Hollywood tried to pull something like this while casting for Fat Albert, a lot more people would do something about it. If the Asian community--the community that should be MOST offended by the upcoming premiere of this movie--wasn't so indifferent about these issues, Hollywood would realize that shit is NOT okay.
What angers me more than this movie is the fact that most people are so apathetic to the issue at hand. A good majority of Asian-americans seem to forget that they too are included in the race relations in this country. We are in the same boat as everyone else, we are also being fucked over by American institutions. The only difference between us and other people of color is that we seem to be delusional; most young people who have the power to do something refuse to even acknowledge that there is a problem. We are too self-obsessed, ignoring the fact that our indifference only further perpetuates our oppression.
And if you actually understand what the fuck is going on and still refuse to do anything about it, shame on you. That's just damn laziness.
Just take a look at what happened to Vincent Chin back in 1982. No big efforts were made by the Asian community following his death. 28 years later and the issue is still the same. No one seems to give enough of a fuck.
"Who killed Vincent Chin, was it them, was it us not giving enough of a fuck to stand up?" -Geologic
062410/this is new
I like...
The raspiness of her voice. Because let's be real: in music, nothing is better than a raspy voice. It just makes the music so much better.
062010/music is my heart
It's been a long time since I've actually talked music with someone. Music is an interesting thing because it is so personal. What you listen to is your business and nobody else's. You have music for when you're feeling happy and music for when you're feeling sad. You might pick your favorite songs either for the lyrics or the beat. It's all up to you.
This is probably why people feel deeply attached to their choices in music. Even though music is for everyone, it can be very personal. Something I yearn for in life is to find my musical soulmate. Someone who can accompany me to shows and talk music with. But because an individual's musical taste can range greatly, I realize that a perfect match is near impossible.
Even so, if you ask around, you can probably find a lot of overlaps within peoples' musical spectrums. Imagine my surprise when I actually find someone who also loves the genius of the Blue Scholars or the hilarity of the Flight of the Conchords. Music has the power to alienate people or bring them together.
I have no idea where I am going with this. I guess I've been thinking about the wonders of music lately because I've been trying to expand my own musical library. I've been searching through blogs and various other places, opening my ears and my mind to things I've never experienced before. From this, I've found out that a big part of music is being open to different things. This is also a good approach to life in general. Why knock something you've never tried before or know nothing about?
I've come to the conclusion that the whole world revolves around music. There are many lessons to be learned and many experiences to be gained from opening up your ears. And open ears ultimately lead to an open heart. So open up your heart. Listen.
This is probably why people feel deeply attached to their choices in music. Even though music is for everyone, it can be very personal. Something I yearn for in life is to find my musical soulmate. Someone who can accompany me to shows and talk music with. But because an individual's musical taste can range greatly, I realize that a perfect match is near impossible.
Even so, if you ask around, you can probably find a lot of overlaps within peoples' musical spectrums. Imagine my surprise when I actually find someone who also loves the genius of the Blue Scholars or the hilarity of the Flight of the Conchords. Music has the power to alienate people or bring them together.
I have no idea where I am going with this. I guess I've been thinking about the wonders of music lately because I've been trying to expand my own musical library. I've been searching through blogs and various other places, opening my ears and my mind to things I've never experienced before. From this, I've found out that a big part of music is being open to different things. This is also a good approach to life in general. Why knock something you've never tried before or know nothing about?
I've come to the conclusion that the whole world revolves around music. There are many lessons to be learned and many experiences to be gained from opening up your ears. And open ears ultimately lead to an open heart. So open up your heart. Listen.
Create a playlist at MixPod.com
061710/cause i thought it was cute
I went through all of my myspace comments too. These are more funny than endearing.
Lawrence: (May 2, 2007 6:18PM) its gone, kinda =( so im sad. my mom made me cut it. so yeah. how many people with afros do you know?
Lawrence: (May 2, 2007 6:43PM) no! dont replace me! i'll grow it back! do you know alot of black people?
Em: (May 4, 2007 10:54PM) haha, yes i feel ya! re-re-re-RE--MIXXX. Lol. awesomee. i had the remix before, but was "deleted by artist" ): but at least i still got it on my phonee! whoop.
Kristel: (Nov 21, 2006 3:44PM) HI MONICA!! IM SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO YOU BECAUSE I AM AT YOUR HOUSE RIGHT NOW!! OH CRAP. I JUST DID SOMETHING TO YOUR COMPUTER. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Jess: (Jan 14, 2007 9:42PM) hey girl! remember that guinea pig i have... its actually a girl! it has a baby dang... i was really freaked out!
Jess: (Jan 14 2007 9:50PM) yea fool keep laughing... keep laughing then one of your hermit crabs get pregnant on you and you don't even know who the babys daddy is! haha man dude... imma grandma! lmao
Anthony: (Dec 3, 2006 8:23PM) dam yur song sounds hella ghetto...i would never put hella hard ass music on my profile....what i tell u bout using gangster shit wit me.....gotta keap my image clean lol.
Dexter: (Nov 21, 2005 10:45AM) sure i can! if michael jackson can do it, i can.
Alex: (May 28, 2007 4:36 PM) yeah i do think imma just get it just liek that. now you wait a minute. damn my cat is hella wack.doesnt even smoke my crack.
The End.
Lawrence: (May 2, 2007 6:18PM) its gone, kinda =( so im sad. my mom made me cut it. so yeah. how many people with afros do you know?
Lawrence: (May 2, 2007 6:43PM) no! dont replace me! i'll grow it back! do you know alot of black people?
Em: (May 4, 2007 10:54PM) haha, yes i feel ya! re-re-re-RE--MIXXX. Lol. awesomee. i had the remix before, but was "deleted by artist" ): but at least i still got it on my phonee! whoop.
Kristel: (Nov 21, 2006 3:44PM) HI MONICA!! IM SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO YOU BECAUSE I AM AT YOUR HOUSE RIGHT NOW!! OH CRAP. I JUST DID SOMETHING TO YOUR COMPUTER. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Jess: (Jan 14, 2007 9:42PM) hey girl! remember that guinea pig i have... its actually a girl! it has a baby dang... i was really freaked out!
Jess: (Jan 14 2007 9:50PM) yea fool keep laughing... keep laughing then one of your hermit crabs get pregnant on you and you don't even know who the babys daddy is! haha man dude... imma grandma! lmao
Anthony: (Dec 3, 2006 8:23PM) dam yur song sounds hella ghetto...i would never put hella hard ass music on my profile....what i tell u bout using gangster shit wit me.....gotta keap my image clean lol.
Dexter: (Nov 21, 2005 10:45AM) sure i can! if michael jackson can do it, i can.
Alex: (May 28, 2007 4:36 PM) yeah i do think imma just get it just liek that. now you wait a minute. damn my cat is hella wack.doesnt even smoke my crack.
The End.
061110/mother-daughter moments
My mom was showing me my cousin's baby momma, who was sixteen when she had my nephew, on facebook.
Mom: Look, see? This is her now, and she was sixteen when she had Hayden. She's your age and has two children!
Me: Ughh...
Mom: (clicks on one of her pictures and points at the guy in the picture) This is the other baby's dad. I guess she's into older guys.
Me: No kidding.
Mom: (clicks on her info) Oh, well at least she's going to a university.
Me: Really, Mom? And where exactly is Stay High University located?
Mom: Ohhhh!! (starts laughing) Oh cool, so I can make something like that up too? I'm gonna say I went to Pakalolo University then! Get out of here, I'm changing my profile now.
Mom: Look, see? This is her now, and she was sixteen when she had Hayden. She's your age and has two children!
Me: Ughh...
Mom: (clicks on one of her pictures and points at the guy in the picture) This is the other baby's dad. I guess she's into older guys.
Me: No kidding.
Mom: (clicks on her info) Oh, well at least she's going to a university.
Me: Really, Mom? And where exactly is Stay High University located?
Mom: Ohhhh!! (starts laughing) Oh cool, so I can make something like that up too? I'm gonna say I went to Pakalolo University then! Get out of here, I'm changing my profile now.
060710/my life, the movie
And to top that off, I learn this from Paolo, who comes to me in class one day like, your brother dances???
My life is so worthy of a daytime soap opera or something.
Paolo: Next thing you know, you find out you have a secret sister!
Yeah. That already happened.
But no, this isn't about me. Watch my brother, the c-walker! Click, click, click!
060710/thinkwrite
Remember when they made us do these for English back in high school? Here's me bringin it back.
I'm kindof mad at myself for not taking any pictures of my summer so far. I've had some great experiences and made great memories, but it's hard to share without a visual. It's whatever though. Summer's just starting and I sure as hell ain't finished rockin it out.
Lately I've been inspired by more politically minded blogs, like Ruby's or Sahra's. These strong females are doing amazing things with their lives, and I hope to one day get on their level. I've been thinking about my future lately, and I'm excited because my dreams seem legit now. Of course, there's still a long way to go to get from here to there, but it's the upcoming journey that, at the moment, excites me most. I'm gonna be doing big things, watch me.
I'm thinking of ways to refresh my blog to better reflect what I'm starting to focus on in life. See above inspirations. More art, more politics, more thoughts/rants/dreams, more pictures. Why? Because I want to. My blog, my rules. Fuck what everyone else thinks, right?
I love new beginnings.
I miss the airport. It sounds weird, but true. I miss going places, seeing things. I miss being in a place where everyone in that moment of time is transient. At the airport, nothing stays still. I like to people-watch, and I wonder where my fellow nomads are going and why.
Here's to new beginnings.
I'm kindof mad at myself for not taking any pictures of my summer so far. I've had some great experiences and made great memories, but it's hard to share without a visual. It's whatever though. Summer's just starting and I sure as hell ain't finished rockin it out.
Lately I've been inspired by more politically minded blogs, like Ruby's or Sahra's. These strong females are doing amazing things with their lives, and I hope to one day get on their level. I've been thinking about my future lately, and I'm excited because my dreams seem legit now. Of course, there's still a long way to go to get from here to there, but it's the upcoming journey that, at the moment, excites me most. I'm gonna be doing big things, watch me.
I'm thinking of ways to refresh my blog to better reflect what I'm starting to focus on in life. See above inspirations. More art, more politics, more thoughts/rants/dreams, more pictures. Why? Because I want to. My blog, my rules. Fuck what everyone else thinks, right?
I love new beginnings.
I miss the airport. It sounds weird, but true. I miss going places, seeing things. I miss being in a place where everyone in that moment of time is transient. At the airport, nothing stays still. I like to people-watch, and I wonder where my fellow nomads are going and why.
Here's to new beginnings.
060210/an ode to spring 2010
Dear Spring Semester,
Just wanted to say thanks for all the fun we had together. It was stressful at times, but it was most definitely worth it. Because of you, I have a better idea of how I see my future turning out. You have taught me many important lessons, and for that, I am forever grateful. It was fun, but unfortunately, it had to come to an end. Can't say that I don't miss you.
Always,
Mon
P.S.
I GOT STRAIGHT A'S, BITCHES!!!
Just wanted to say thanks for all the fun we had together. It was stressful at times, but it was most definitely worth it. Because of you, I have a better idea of how I see my future turning out. You have taught me many important lessons, and for that, I am forever grateful. It was fun, but unfortunately, it had to come to an end. Can't say that I don't miss you.
Always,
Mon
P.S.
I GOT STRAIGHT A'S, BITCHES!!!
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