Invisible

  Sooo I can't believe that  I'm this far behind on blogs and /the only thing I remember about anything Invisible is that we read the Invisible Man. So I will talk about time that I feel invisible....and maybe a nice poem :)

Invisibility, it is what it isn't
Only one can see
I can walk through walls I can't answer calls
I live for the people who can't see me
I live for the days I walk freely
You may think this poem makes no sense
But that is exactly why it does make sense
Life doesn't make any sense
When you're invisible the stars are the only ones who understand
Both are up high with no answers, only time to wonder and to ask why
Looking down on the world with an extravagent taste
There is no cruelty except honesty and grace...
Think about it....

  I feel like everyone in life is invisible at one point or another whether you know it or not. It's apart of human nature, even if it's only for 5 seconds. I myself find myself being invisible more than others, not because I'm anti-social or shy but because I feel like I am all I need. I am one in a million and the things of think of noone ever expects. Not to make this a "All About Jameycia" blog but you did ask to explain my Invisibility.
Anyway, tonight I'm gonna put a  really funny picture on here so look out,

A Book to NOT Read......

    So, with ACTs, Chhabra, and regular life I haven't really had time to read a book, especially one that I've enjoyed. So I'm going to talk about a book that I'm being forced to read that you should never read. That book is Dracula and even though I'm on chapter 5 this book is horrible. It's titled Dracula but the whole book has gone in a different direction, the book is now talking about Dracula's captive Jon's girlfriend and her best friend Lucy. I pray that it goes in a different direction soon or I'll be forced to stop reading it. Everyone in my lit circle group hates it and spark notes again has become my closest friend. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone and let them waste their money. So unless you're forced to read this book doesn’t buy it unless you just like books that are total irrelevant to the title. So yea, that's that. Just don't read it :)
 Another book I will tell you to never read is a Harry Potter book, some people love Harry Potter but I think that it's a waste of time....it's dimise is well overdue

We Have the Right....

We Have the Right....

To be loved.
To love.
To fight for ourselves.
To have a voice.
To be happy.
To fulfill our dreams.
To not be controled.
To be treated equally.
To fight.
To dance.
To learn.
To teach.
To be free.
To reject.
To regret.
To suspect.
To change.
To do whats right.

I would finish the blog but the man in the tech lab is putting me out so I will finish later I promise :)

Art Review

 Artist: Jean-Francois Rauzier

Name: Bicyclettes Abandonnees

  Now, honestly I'm not a real big fan of art. I love to look at pictures & to make art for fun. I wouldnt be the person to take time out of my day to go to a museum or to seriously look at art. I do think that everything with a purpose is art & noone has the right to say if it isn't or not. Even though I'm not a fan of art I love this picture above, in my opinion this picture is very deep and it has meaning beyond words. This picture reminds me of myself in a way, I'm misunderstood and silent at first glance but if you really looked at me intensely you find the truth. Sometimes I feel like a random bike among thousands in a sad and gloomy world. I know that sounds depressing but hey it's life, the more I think about it I realize that I'm actually a motorcycle :)

Movie Review

 Ever since the first time I saw it, it has always been my favorite movie. I've always loved Jennifer Lopez & I've always thought she was a great actress/musician. I love movies about women enlightenment & struggle, this is why this movie appealed to me in the first place. In this movie a young woman (Jennifer Lopez) falls in love with a man (Bill Campbell), all is well untill they have a baby and he turns controlling and abusive. She learns that he is un-faithful & she takes their daughter & attempts to run. She goes through extreme measures to get away from this man, she even changed her identity, but he is a very powerful man with friends in high places and he finds her. One day she decides she's tired of running and takes a Self-Defense class. She decides the only way to end all of this is to kill him & she does. She proved herself to be the baddest and truest G in this movie & that's why it's my favorite ever. This movie in my opinion is a much lighter version of "What's Love Gotta Do With It" which is great because that movie was too much for me. I feel like every woman should watch this movie at least once in her life. They always say that us woman are light & soft, but in this movie J.Lo proves the famous saying right. "Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn."

McCarthy's Birthday Week.....

Hmmmm.....check this out. This will make you smile..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJFu0SdCRnU
My favorite youtube video everrrr..... <3
Anyway I don't want to post up another picture because I actually care about my blogs & my grade so I will post a short poem for you :)
Even though your birthday was a whilee ago but you're Mr. McCarthy bka "The Man" ur birthday is everyday! Bwahahaa
Soooo...
I feel like this poem describes you, it's kinda mushy/wierd considering you're my teacher but I dont care...

You Are A Gift

Some people give the gift
of peace and tranquility
to every life they touch.
They are always who they really are.
They are blessedly reliable,
dependably good,
predictably pleasant,
loved and treasured
by all who know them.
You are one of those people.
You are a gift
of peace and tranquility
in my life.

Happy Birthday!

 By Joanna Fuchshttp://www.poemsource.com/birthday-poems.html

X is known....

X is smiles & laughter, aslong as you smile and laugh in life everything will be okay. Always smile through and good and bad
(I couldn't think of anything else to put for this blog, sorry)

X marks the spot....

Soooo when I first saw this X marks the spot thingy I thought about Xavier & I knew that wasn't right so lets just focus on the important blog underneath & come back to this later :)

Track Review.....

Now, honestly it took me awhile to do this blog because this song/artist I picked fits the stereotype of every black female on the south side of Chicago. But when I actually sat down & thought about the situation, I like what I like & that's all that matters. So I picked Trey Songz & his new album "Pain & Pleasure"& I specifically picked the song "Made to be Together".Now I picked Mr. Songz & this song (haha) not because he's attractive & talented but because the song speaks to my heart. I'm a lovey dovey, find your self within kind of person & this song hit the spot. I love love love a man who isn't afraid of his feelings & isn't ashamed to express them openly. Trey Songz fits that perfectly in this song, he says what every man is afraid to say when the love of his life leaves him....so I hope you enjoy! :)



http://www.playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks#Trey%20Songz%20made%20to%20be%20together/all/1

I know this means something....

Now many may think that this little cute, furry, adorable, hamster thingy is just what it looks like, a little cute, furry, adorable, hamster thingy. BUT....I know better, this little man will be the one to save us all one day, just watch and see :)

Ultimate Recipe....

Sooo I'm super duper (yep I said Super Duper) late on this blog but late is better than never right? Righttt. So, THEE ultimate recipe....well I have about twenty...but there is one that stands out like no other. My mom makes these fried rib tips, which I thought everyone knew about but obviously not. Everytime I bring them up or show them to someone I get the "We just got a new black president face" sooooo here is the recipe up to my knowing....

Flour
Corn Oil
Stove
Cut Rib Tips
Seasoning Salt
Garlic Powder
Accent

Heat up grease for about 10 minutes (I think)
Roll Rib Tips in flour & seasoning salt mix untill fully coated
Drop them in & turn them over frequently
Take out when golden brown
Let them cool down & enjoy :)

If someone tries this I will be extremly happy, comment & tell me how it goes. If you want to try it & dont trust my instructions/ingredients (I dont blame you) just ask me & I'll ask my mom & get back to you asap :)

Good Food Review

    So at first I didn't really have many plans for this blog. But, after the choir concert on friday my mom's friend took us to this restaurant called Salerno's Pizza. I have to say that they have the best pizza you ever want/can/will eat. The service was great & they gave the three of us free desserts. I can honestly say my tiramusu wasn't that great but the pizza made up for us. The best part os that it's right around the corner from school! You get like six small squares of pizza for about $5 which is kind of sad because it's so good but you just have to savor what you have. It took quite a while to get the pizza but I can see why because the pizza is so good. They have a variety of italian foods and the prices are high but I bet as soon as you taste the food it's all worth it. We got the thin crust sausage pizza & its an extra five dollars for each topping, they have good parking & very friendly nice people I think everyone should check this restaurant out, you won't regret it :)

1201 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 (Salerno's Pizza and Pasta )

King still King???

"Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of civil rights in the United States and around the world, using nonviolent methods following the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. King is often presented as a heroic leader in the history of modern American liberalism." (Wikipedia)

   So I can say that for the most part all of that above me is true. Dr. King WAS all of that but what is he now? Is still the influential leader who we look up to & respect? Well, I think that we still respect him but when someone brings up the name Dr. King it's much more different than it was years and years ago. Dr. King will always be the man & he will always be one of the most influential men in African American history but he, his voice, and his ideas aren't as powerful as they once were. I actually asked a couple of people to test this theory of mine & the results pretty much proved me right. Some said that he wasn't as invigorating anymore because the times have changed too much, and others because we have a new African American man to look up to (President Barack Obama). Nevertheless King isn't still King and it's up to us as a people to now let him fade away. Some feel like Dr. King was overrated, they feel like other influential people were overshadowed my Dr. King. Some even feel that he doesn't deserve the holiday we get a day off of school & work for. Now I'm not going to lie, I thought about him on MLK day but not as much as I should have & I'm positive I'm not the only one. When Black History month rolls around, we vaguely even have an acknowledgement at my school so you know he isn't celebrated then. I feel that Dr. King and his work/teachings were strongly taught and stressed in elementary school but when we arrived to high school it's brushed off a tad bit. We need to change this, not only for our future generation's sake but for Dr. King. He was way too much of a good man to just fade away into the cardboard box of history, and not only him, all influential people. They always say...”There is no future without the past."

I'm a Shoe

I have no idea what to put for this blog.
But anyway, yea.

I'm a shoe, I'm just a shoe.
I'm a shoe you can never ever take off, I'm a shoe & it's my world, you just live in it.
I'm a Jordan

I control you, I control your mind. You have to have me in order to feel complete, you will do whatever and pay whatever to get me. You have to have me, I control your life. You strive to collect my whole family. In ten years you another shoe will control your life and you will forget all about me. So, why am I so powerful?

Winter Poem :)

The holiday season is here
Yess it's time for love & cheer
Presents & food & good ole stories
Elders reminsicing about their past glories
Mama hanging up the stockings by the tree
Hearts are filled with nothing but glee
Everyone gets along fine & dandy
No time for fussing everythings perfect
Time for those good ole day movies to project
Mommy & Aunt Esther as youngins making snow angels
My uncle just being a bad boy & always looking for danger
Time for eggnog & a family prayer
God Bless You to all & to all a Goodnight!

Globalization

Hmmm.....I can compare Globalization to Bacon. It tastes good & it's looks so good before you eat but when you keep eating it & eating it you eventually you will have to give it up or you will die. There are many pros to globilization yet there ar just as many cons, just like bacon! Globalization can be a stroke or a full satisfied tummy! Anyway to lose the food analogies, many people believe that Globalization isn't good, many can compare it to the devil. Others think that Globalization is great, the key to a world, I partially agree with both arguments. Globalization can break years of tradition & make culture lost forever to the world. Yet, it can also pull a struggling economy out of a ditch & bring lots of money & resources. Everybody doesn't want to Americanize their country but then again noone wants to be poor. It's really a back & forth argument & I don't think either side is completely right or wrong. Lets just say Globalization has a good heart but doesn't always know when to lay off...
I feel like America has kind of manipulated Globalization & it's obvious to other countries. What we are doing here now isn't working for us so why would we want to spread it to other places in the world? It's always about America being on top & dont get me wrong I love my country but somethings are just uncalled for. Yes my opinions are kind of biased & that's only because I dont know the whole story but I SEE enough in my own life everyday.....

Sports In My Life

Sports are a big part of my life but they are indeed a part of my life. I can play almost every sport, the only thing that sets me back is my asthma. I've had asthma since I was a baby & even though it takes a toll on my life I don't let it hold me back. I had asthma really bad when I was a baby & once I nearly died, my uncle died at the age of 24 due to an asthma attack. Although I have significantly grown out of my asthma it's still there. I am on no sports team at school due to my mothers fear of my asthma & that sucks because I love to be active & run. I love to play & watch sports, especially with my family. My family loves every sport so it's only right that I inherit that. We go to Bulls games & even some White Sox/Cubs games, my family bets on football games & the winner buys food for the next game. On Superbowl Sunday we have a big party & we but plenty of food, my dad is the announer & it's hilarious. We also support the teams at my high school, all of my family gathers around the tv & listen to me tell who the players are. My nephew attends a rival school so me & him go head to head every game with every sport, but of course WY always comes out on top.

Thankful for a(ny) classmate(s).....?

With this blog I'm going to get a tad bit personal because, well it is MY Blog.

I am thankful for all of my classmates in one way, but there are three classmates I'm especially thankful for. They are Derrick Rogan, Alexandre Hickerson, and Eric Pigram.

Derrick: He's my bestfriend and we don't have any classes together this year, well lunch anyway.
He has been there through it all & I love him muchoo. He's my other half (on some non lovey dovey ish), sometimes I wonder were we seperated at birth (even though he's older then me). He's the type of person who few can really understand and I was lucky enough to understand a little more then they do but stilll not fully. He's thee best of thee best. I'm so thankful for him for so many reasons, some that are way tooo much information for my philosophy blog. But, most of all because he still puts up with me even though I'm crazy, selfish, wacky as a three sided penny, and bipolar. He's an amazing bestfriend & my FP & BD. Anyway, he knows :)

Alexandre: He's my boyfriend & we share British Literature & lunch. This boy.....this boy is my bestfriend, soulmate, future husband, and my heart. He can put the smile on my face that he wiped off in a matter of five seconds. We have been connected by heart for two years and three months that have been the best two years and three months of my life. We can't stand each other because we are so much alike & I'm ever so grateful to him because he's the only person in the world I can be who I truly am plus whoever I wanna be and he'll still scream at me then turn around and hug me with. We both have anger management problems and we are both confused in life. We have been through the works & we are still standing strong. I love him unconditionally.

Eric: He's my BestestFrannn, and ugh I cannot stand him. We share Davinder's trig class. He is the most rude, wierd, abusive person but I love him tooooo death! He is a new wave in the ocean of Jameycia (lol idek) and he's always there for me & if I need to kill someone he would help me. He understands what the rest don't understand about me and he doesnt even speak of it, I can see it in his face and that's why he's my bestfrann. I can nag and complain about my life forever to him and he will just sit and listen and when I'm done he will make me laugh. He doesnt judge me and he doesnt make me feel alone, we get it crackin on Skype and he's the homie forever. I love you Bestfrannnnn <3

Well now I'm done spilling my life :)

Open letter to Cormac McCarthy...

Dear Mr. McCarthy,

   I've recently read one of your books "The Road" and I can honestly say that I enjoyed the book. It was different and very enjoyable, I only wonder what life events and/or inspiration drove you to write a book like the road. The book was depressing and pesstimistic & I dont think my mind is capable of putting together a story as crazy as that. That shows me how passionate and dedicated you are about your work and I really respect that. I didn't like the book because I'm a depressing & pesstimistic person but I liked it because it's so realistic. I do believe that if we dont start to make a change with our world that is definently how we are all going to turn out. I wish you would have kinda lived longer though, I would have loved to read many more of your books like "The Road".
The movie they made based of "The Road" didnt do the book credit, which is almost always the case. When we read your autobiography in class you seemed like you lived your life to the fullest and that you were kinda wierd. Then again, arent we all?

Sincernly, Jameycia J. Jenkins

Direction the class needs? To the top is always best :)

I know this blog was due last week but I hate to leave things undone no matter when I get to them so here it is....
I think that the direction the class is currently in and gravitating towards is just fine. Truth is, Philosophy is almost my favorite class, it's so non-stressful and laid back. I think that Mr. McCarthy is a wonderful teacher and he does a fantastic job. Whenever I ask any of Mr. McCarthy's past students what did they think about him I get nothing but good reviews and now I can add my good review to future students. The class is exactly the reason why I took it, if that sounds right...
I love the material that we have covered so far, minus the text book which I would like to burn.
I think that the discussions that we have are interesting and thought provoking which I also love. No I don't talk much and that reason is because I'm not hte person to just say things, if I am going to talk it's going to have a good reason and it's going to have a purpose. This especially applies to a class like philosophy, I just love to sit back to listen to other peoples opinions to come to a common opinion of my own. But, by the time I do think of something the subject has changed and sometimes that is a tad bit frustrating. I believe this was mentioned by one of my fellow classmates also, overall I say again I love the class and it should keep going the way it is...