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[khocolatebunny]

Should college students carry guns??

I know the majority of you all heard about the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. Where Muslim man and his wife entered a planned parenthood building and killed 14 people. Well due to the week's massacre in San Bernardino, California, the President of Liberty University President Jerry Falwell urges his students to be armed at all times.I don’t believe that students should be able to carry armed weapon. Especially on campus ground for multiple reasons. For starters, President Jerry Falwell Jr made a comment and said, “I always thought that if more good people had concealed-carry permits, then we could end those Muslims before they walk in and kill,” There is no way to identify “good people” and separate them from each other. Even good people have some bad tendency within them. Also, I don’t like the way he generalized Muslims. If he was well educated then he would know that there are different sub-division and groups of Muslims. You have American-Muslims, African-Muslims, Arabic Muslims, and eat. There are many different ethnic groups that make up the Muslim culture. Another reason why I feel students should be able to carry guns is because I believe crime rate will go up. Especially within the campus because a lot of college students drink. So once they have alcohol in their systems they become more aggressive and prone to get into more altercation. I saw it first hand the number of fight that has happened after or during a party where students been drinking. So you can image what would happen if they were armed with a weapon. More innocent would be killed over nonsense that could have been prevented. Falwell disagreed with President Obama idea of having new reforms in place to limit guns within America. He said, “It just blows my mind when I see the President of the United States say that the answer to circumstances like this is more gun control.” Then he went no to tell him, students, that he had a gun in his back students as he spoke out to them. I don’t see how he can encourage young adults to make decisions like this. He fails to keep in mind the danger that comes along with having a gun. Especially if you don't know how to use it yourself. Did she ever think about the possibility go the gun going off by accident because there was no safety? Someone accidentally pulling their gun out on an innocent person because they scared them or they thought they were someone else. There are endless possibilities that could happen and he need to think about all the factors that come with this before he promotes such behavior.

[mybuoyantwords]

Things Are Starting to Get REAL

I swear growing up is the hardest thing to do. It not that I’m immature or I’m not responsible, it’s the fact that I’m worry about the road to become successful and handling stuff on my own. Everybody oh now it’s the time where you should know what you want to do with your life and also start saving money to pay back my loans, that I took out to live on campus. Of course that means I need to find of a job mmmhmm. That means I need to get a job and be a full time students as well continues to get good grades. I had a conversation with someone and she told me how she fail a test because of work and being tired and stressed out. I know for next semester I’m going to start taking 200 and up level courses for my major, and I don’t want to start to mess up my gpa. I know you can take a course again but who has time for all of that. I want to graduate within these four years of college. I know it might sound like I’m complaining but I’m more worry about fucking up and disappointing my family as well as myself.  i just know the certain lifestyle I want to live eventually I really need to work hard and finish school. Then again I don’t know what career I want to pursue, I mean I have an idea what I want to do with my life but I am not sure how I would I get there, I just don’t know where would I should start. I sometimes get jealous of those who already know what they want in their life and already know how to get there and have that ambitions. Everybody asks me what do you like, what are your interests , and I can never answers those questions. I haven’t found my passion yet but hopefully soon I will figure it out. It can get really frustrating what you think about the future and what’s about to happen but you do not how to prepare for it. Right now I am 19 years old, and this is my second year of college and so far I like who I’m becoming. Over the years I’ve matured and realize what’s important and what’s not. Even I am going through challenges in my life right now I continue to grow I see myself traveling and learning about new things and ideas. So far my goals is to get through college excelling, and to becoming an example as a person work hard to achieve their goals. 

[khocolatebunny]

I find myself thinking of the various questions your brought up. See with me I know what I want to do as a career. However, I don't know what field I want to enter. I also often find myself seconding guessing what I want to do. I don't know why, though. I feel like I'm not passionate enough about it and  when I do get in that field I won't like it. But I mostly think it's because I'm afraid of what the future may hold. I myself don't want to be a failure. I have big plans and dream just like you to live a certain type of lifestyle. So I have to stop being scared and move forward with my head up and positive vibes because negative thoughts aren't going to get us anywhere.

[kimbing-blog]

Choosing Life over Stress

[khocolatebunny]

I absolutely love this blog and your mindset of stress. I think this a powerful blog and we all should think like this. For the simple fact that you brought up value points to support your logic to why we shouldn’t stress over the little things but also because it’s somewhat true. We should be thankful, yet grateful for the opportunities we are given each day. Just the simple fact that we are healthy, breathing and getting an education should be good enough for us. Like you said every day someone is dying from an illness or other people out there has it worse. We are stressing over not getting register for the class we want when their isotherm wondering and stressing over when they getting their next meal. All I have to say I will take your advice into consideration because I honestly think it will help me when I start stressing.

[hotpinkxo91-blog]

This weeks topic is about whatever we want to talk about, and my rant for this week is about fake friends and fake people in general.. I know my last weeks topic was about friends and relationships, but this is about fake people in general, it could be friends, boyfriends/girlfriends and or even family. I may not be the most perfect person and I never said I was but I know how to be a real friend and not stab someone in the back and be fake to everyone, I know my fellow bloggers can at least relate to this a little. We all have those people In our lives that act sweet and kind to your face than as soon as they are with their other “group” of friends you are automatically the “bad” person, and your friend will talk down about you to them, but when you are with them they will talk bad about the people they talked bad about you to. This goes for relationships also, you will talk to a person for weeks/months and you think everything is going great, then the texts and calls do not happen as much, they do not ask you to hang out as much.. I know we have ALL been through this, and I came to the conclusion of, you are not the problem, they are. If someone can not keep in contact with you or not show they care, drop them because really life is way to short worrying about people that can care less about you, and instead of dealing with people like that find people that will show you every single day how much they care and you do not have to go out of your way for them because they will just always be there for you. this goes for friendships and relationships, if someone does not try to stay/be in your life forget them because in all reality you do not need them, There are billions of people in the world, surround yourself with good positive people and you will feel a million times better! I have been through this a ton and really it’s a you live and learn and hopefully learn from all your mistakes and make better choices in the future, you are worth it do not let anyone else let you think or to feel otherwise, oh and another random thought, be careful what you post on social media because people WILL and DO take it the wrong way and think automatically it is about them, and believe me they will hold that grudge for years, I know from experience, well fellow bloggers end of rant I look forward to reading everyone else’s blogs. Happy blogging!

[khocolatebunny]

Girl must I say PREACH! This is truly like the story of my life. Its crazy how the people you trusted, thought they were there for you and was going to hold you down turns on. That one thing I really despise. Fake people in my life because I’m honesty a genuine person and I value every relationship that I create with people in my life.So when I find out that you broke that trust or bond we had I'm done. That is the same reason why I do not talk to my a certain group of girls I went to high school with for the past four years. I thought I could trust them but they stabbed me in the back and talk about me when i wasn't around. But its ok cause I moved on and build better friendships.

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Disney teaching you values

What is your favorite Disney/Pixar movie? Is it Wall-E, The Incredibles, Shrek, etc…? It does not matter because almost every Disney/Pixar movie has some sort of moral lesson. You would think that movies nowadays would not be so well developed but they are. I bet you have once cried, laugh, or imitated a scene from a movie. I am not ashamed by it but I know I definitely cried during the movie Up. If you do not know Up, it’s about a man who fulfills his and his late wife life goal after she past away. Another movie that was very touching was Wall-E. Wall-E made a point to talk about what life would be like if we do not take better care of our planet. To be honest, it shouldn’t take animated “children” movies to get us to think about our daily actions. I put parenthesis around the world children for a reason. Disney/Pixar get a bad reputation for being kids’ movies but they are so much more than that. I have always believed that those movies were for everyone. Everyone can learn something. The older you are the better. Unless you are watching Cars then just stop. I want to present a challenge to you all to go back and watch some of your favorite Disney/Pixar movies. Ask yourself if there is a message, does the message relate to society today, would you do anything different after understanding the message? 

[khocolatebunny]

Let me start off by saying I love Disney/Pixar movies. As a child, I had a wide variety and collection of these movies. I still rematched many of the classic Disney films now that I'm older. However, I do agree with you that Disney movies are for everyone and not just “children” because many teenager and adults actually feel like kids to see these movies as well. So in order to see it they find a younger child; like a brother, sister, or cousin to take to the movies so they don't look weird or like a creep. Honestly, I can say I'm guilty of doing this, but I can’t help the fact that Pixar movies teaches many lessons for all age group and are entertaining to all of us.

P.s. Did you see Minions or Inside Out

[khocolatebunny]

Spoken Word

This week I decided to take a new approach. Instead of writing about a certain topic I decided to write a poem.I wanted to express my poetic side with you all. Show y'all a different side of me.  Well here it goes!

I remember all the battles that I have fought and all the scars that shown that I had lost. And losing wasn’t the problem, it was that I cared too much. Anything that happened to me, I would try to act like I could walk out the door and there would be rainbows and a garden full of butterflies and flowers sitting right in front of me. But it would just be all a fantasy. These battles that so many of us face. Depression, self harm, discrimination, addiction. They’re just a few of all the battles that keep knocking at our doors. We don’t want to get up to open the door for them, because we know what they’ll do, and we know what theyre capable of. But reality has already kicked us in the stomach because these struggles have put the gun to our heads, to force us to open the door and greet these battles as if they were old friends. We all try to act like its going to be okay, but it’s not. We know in our hearts, and in our minds that know matter how hard we try to stay strong, there’s always going to be a breaking point. You’re going to sit there staring at nothing and feel this pain in your heart. And this pain will turn into something that you will know so well, but when it’s your turn to explain why…you won’t be able to explain. And its not because you have no idea what’s going on inside of your head. It’s because of the fear that will turn into a reality, of no one understanding what you actually feel. When you say “I’m fine”, to them it just means “I’m fine” but to you it means “I’m falling apart, so please don’t leave me.” It’s an ongoing nightmare consisting of too much sadness and a lot of disappointments and when it all becomes too much, you will lose your mind and the person that you’ve been trying to hide under a fake smile and acting like nothing can ever bother you, will reveal its self. Just know, you’re not the only one.

[khocolatebunny]

Dancerpreneur

It’s my new word. I have come to realize that we are more than dancers; we are creative innovators, reinventing ourselves over and over again, sometimes at considerable risk. That’s the perfect word for us – Dancerpreneur. Dancers are often multi-tasking – performing, teaching, writing and working all at the same time. Sound familiar? How do you know you’re one? Sure you’re focused and dedicated, but you are more than that. Here are the signs that you are a Dancerpreneur. • You’re Passionate This probably the most important and telling sign. There will be times when you have no performing work, you haven’t had a call back in a while, your students aren’t progressing like you want, your choreography is stuck, you keep interviewing for that arts admin job, but you don’t get it – in other words it looks the everything is just BAD – yet you continue – you push on – you don’t give up. • You’re Creative And you use that creativity to solve problems. Entrepreneurs are infinitely clever. You have resources but more important you are resourceful – using what you have to get where you want to go. • You Take Action Dancers have an action based problem-solving approach and more times than not just “go for it” rather than over analyzing a strategy and spending time writing a detailed plan. • You have too many good ideas – all the time Your brain never stops working. Some people call it the “Shiny Penny Syndrome.” You know, all your attention is focused on the penny you picked up until they see a newer, shinier penny (a new idea) and you completely forget about the first penny. Sometimes it’s hard to focus on the one shiny penny in your hand. • You need to keep moving You have an enormous amount of energy. You find that you are still focused and hard at work when others around you are ready to stop. Your energized approach is what makes you stand out. • You take chances Many times you have an idea you want to pursue and everyone will tell you that you’re crazy, or that it will never work, or that it will fail, and you do it anyway. You are the ultimate optimist. You know that your hard work will pay off. • You’re highly motivated Something inside you makes you go. You don’t know what it is, but it pushes you forward. You don’t have to rely on someone else to inspire you, you inspire others. If all this adds up to you, welcome to my world. Dancerpreneurship is a difficult and rewarding pathway, but it is so much fun! So follow your dreams and make them happen, it’s a lifestyle worth living.

[khocolatebunny]

Have you ever found it difficult to come up with a single word that describes you the best?  Well, I have this problem quite often. I am a very animated person for those of you who don't know me. If you ask anyone who really knows me  they would agree. Lately I discovered that I'm an bacchanalist. I have been a bacchanalist from long time. I happened to never notice it. Oh, I just realized that I have been talking about being a bacchanalias and many of you guys are unaware of what it is. In case you were wondering what really is a bachannalist, let me inform you. From a Trini perspective, (hints that I am a Trinidadian from the island of Trinidad & Tobago) a bachannalist can probably be defined as someone who indulges in the act of bacchanal.  Now bacchanal is an occasion  or celebrations that consists of drunken revelry, so coming from a caribbean background something like this a normal.  As carnival draws near  this act bacchanalia is in hyper-overdrive. Trinidadians are already getting their costume ready and choosing their band that they will be matching down the road with. Working overtime in the multiple of fetes( festival/and or elaborate party), as well as  the all inclusive parties with special guest artists. Being able to see the vibrant colors of the costumes, the revelry with friends and random handsome fellas and sexy ladies. It’s all FUN in Trinidad & Tobago  especially around carnival time. And every year, there is at least one song that I play over and over again. It’s a song that will allow me to lose my inhibitions, take a small wine and wuk up the place.  By the way wuk is also know as an act of rotating the hips Trini styles. Dunkin it by soca sensation Fadda Fox is that song for me this year.  The way the music flows through my veins is undescribable and trust me whenever this songs comes I will be the first one on the floor in a fete or party. So please CLEAR THE WAY cause I will be getting on wotless( aka mad, crazy, wild)lol  I’m serious. So, just for your listening pleasure here it is. Join me in the bacchanalist movement cause this wasn't just meant for me. It was meant for all of this who would allow it in their lifestyle and honestly you can’t choose it. It has to choose you and believe it or not it is in most of us we just have to find it deep with in.

[khocolatebunny]

Reflection:

As I read my fellow classmates blog I became anxious. There were many interesting and a variation of topic that people have chosen. I’m waiting patiently to see how my peers will constructed the final product of their project and how its going to turn out. From what I have read everyone has good supporting statements to support their topic. All this just drive me to create a web chart that will help back up the messages I want my audience to receive. I thought of a creative way to display double standard in a web chart instead of the basic circle formation.Hopefully everyone likes it .

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Blog #5

My project for my College writing class is about how racism affects colleges students. Racism still exists today in this world, and something that nobody can get away from. I chose to keep the focal point towards college students. College is a big step in life for many people, it opens doors for the future that they want to accomplish. Unlocked opportunities are being established, get a dream job and make more money. College is known for the experience, such as going out parties and doing illegal things, but those are the type of flaws that distracts studies. The main goal is to become successful in life. Racism is something common around many areas, in today’s world there are many situations where racism comes to mind. It affects college students in so many ways, students wouldn’t focus on their school work when they’re being discriminated due to the color of their skin or culture. It not only gives a bad look on the students, but also the school can have a bad look. Racism can stop upcoming people from attending their schools and that’s a huge problem. In my perspective I see this problem very hard to resolve. If leaders are trying their best to stop racism in campuses there might be some settlement to stop it, but there is always going to be that someone where they go against it. In my project I would like to include some stories from individual students where they encountered racism. Behind these stories will not only open eyes toward me but others who fear it. I would also want to list the universities where racism is most occurring. I think that If I were to include these schools it would be more interesting and it can also bring awareness for those whole see it as a huge problem. Racism is something that will continue to grow if people do not tell these people that they affect the studies for the ones who want to succeed in life. College is all about chasing your dreams and people want to do things that they will love to do in a daily basis in the future. I would want to talk about solutions to stopping racism in campuses, people from different races and cultures should bond together and spread a movement where they can express their feelings, it comes to a conclusion where other people can get their attention grabbed around the world.

[khocolatebunny]

Racism, such a controversial topic to pick. I found myself plenty of times getting mixed up in the many debates on racism. However, being a college student myself I see the effect racism has on campus life and students overall. We are constantly being labeled by the way we talk, who we associate ourselves with, and even dress. For example I find it very ignorant when someone says, “Your speaking white.” Like what is that supposed to mean, because I’m educated that means I’m speaking white. So I’m looking forward to what you find in your research. As well as the schools that you find in you're listing. To me that will shed light on other universities that this is a recurring situation that need to change.

[logical-j-universe-blog]

project 1

Every day thousands of kids wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students, and it has everyone worried, not just the kids on its but teachers, and other adults are affected to, they may not understand how extreme bullying can get.Bullying is when a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power, either in terms of physical strength or social standing.Two of the main reasons people are bullied are because of appearance and social status. Bullies pick on the people they think don’t fit in, maybe because of how they look, how they act for example shy kids and kids that are different. Some bullies attack their targets physically, which can mean anything from shoving or tripping to punching or hitting, or even sexual assault. Others use psychological control or verbal insults to put themselves in charge. For example, people in popular groups or cliques often bully people they categorize as different by excluding them or gossiping about them (psychological bullying). They may also taunt or tease their targets (verbal bullying Verbal bullying. My project would be be about what the bully and the bully victim goes through because their are real reasons why bullies bully, in eschooltoday.com research shows that kids bully because People can direct frustrations, hurt, anger and difficulty at home or in class  by bullying.Lack of attention from friends, parents or teachers can make a person bully you, just to feel popular and seen as ‘tough’ or ‘cool’ and in charge.bullies point Some kids have learned bullying from others (parents, brothers or sisters, friends).They have seen them getting their way by being angry or pushing other people around. They believe that by putting fear in you, they will have the best shot at everything in school. Some people also do that because they are victims themselves.bullies Bad up-bringing at home can make people insensitive to other people’s feelings and emotions. They are happy to see their classmate depressed, sad and hurt. They usually try them out on people who appear smaller or weaker to them. in my project i want to make a chart on what the victim and the bully go through   

[khocolatebunny]

I like how you chose a topic that effects millions of children daily. We constantly see other getting bullied and some of us do not stand up for the ones that is being victimized. As a society I understand that we quickly judge those around us and place blame on the one doing the bullying. Rather than trying to understand what drove them to bully others instead. As well as the psychological effect it has on them. We never think bout how they feel within. Instead we only think about the victims and how traumatize they may be. So I find it very interesting how you are looking at bullying on both ends of the spectrum.

[kimbing-blog]

Project 1

If I had to guess my project’s issue is very different from everyone else’s. I have chosen to research about animals in captivity, so more specifically how animals in zoos and in marine parks get treated. You hear endless things about animal activists trying to put an end to sea worlds and showing awful pictures all over the internet of animals being neglected in these parks, is this what happens in every area? And is this inhumane of us to keep these animals locked up in cages for us to view as pleasure. I have been researching many points of this not just the negative, even though I do believe the negative out weigh the positive by quite a lot. I have looked into if animals being in captivity is educational or beneficial to the human race, also if zoos and marine parks are trying to help save animals or just doing it to make a profit. Because there are many animal conservations that are nonprofit, and only goal is to save an animal species. I also have checked how healthy the animals usually are in captivity and how long they usually live, there mental health is usually very poor as ours would be if we were locked in a cage all day in a pretend environment. And their physical health is worse than how it would be if they were in the wild, they do not get as much exercise being locked up. Elephants walk up to 50 miles a day out in the wild and in a cage and they hardly have room in move back and forth. This messes up how they are taught to survive and how their brain functions. Which is why we see so much depression in these animals and so much fatality and sickness. Another factor is the animal trainers and vets who work in these zoos and marine parks, do they really want what’s best for the animals? They are there to make a profit as a lot of us would and they are there to study the animals. But these wild animals are not acting as they would in their natural environment right? So they are not benefiting the researchers and trainers in zoos or the civilians trying to view them. To really learn these animals and see their real beauty we need to let them be in the wild, help preserve their habitat if need be but they can survive on their own. I myself have gone to plenty of zoos and aquariums all over the country, because I love animals and I felt as if this was my way to learn more about them. But in all reality it is not, I was trying to learn about animals that were forced into this pretend habitat and who act nothing like they would in the wild, they are only hurting the animals who live in there.

[khocolatebunny]

You are right, your topic is very different in compassion to what our classmate have chosen to research. By starter I want to say I'm surprised that you chose animals in captivity. I haven't thought about how animals in zoos and marine parks have been neglected in way. Your topic made me think about zoo and marine park life in a different perspective. Instead of thinking of it as an attraction I would go to view animal life, I see as a place that inhibiting these animals from reaching their full potential. Thanks for the different aspect on how you view these animals. I enjoy learning how others see simple things and I cant wait to see what you found.

[khocolatebunny]

You ever been so hurt that you could not think properly and everything seems to be going in slow motions? It is worse when it comes from your significant other. Especially when you would have done anything to make them happy. However, no matter how hard you they upset you go back. I wonder why we do that. I feel we just became so attach to this fantasy we have within our heads of how everything should be. Like we know the outcome of everything it is suppose to  work out perfectly but it doesn’t. What also make its worse is that we go back to the same jerk that put us through hell. Until one day we realize enough is enough and we can do better. But even though we decided to leave them it doesn't happen over night. We go through a constant struggle with making up our mind before you finally call it quits. It is like our heart is saying one thing then our mind is telling you the opposite. So now you have the two battling it out for the crown within your subconscious, which will soon turn it into reality. Over time this situation is weighing you down on the inside but somehow you manger to smile on the outside. Well I have some what of an remedy for you guys. First off stop mopping and pick yourself up. Your worthy, bigger and better things in life shall come your way. You cannot let other infuriate you without your permission. Your happiness is more important than anything. Remember that, because you cannot make someone else happy without being happy within first. When something sounds to good to be true that because it probably is! It only happens in fairy tales that everything goes perfect and smooth and not have any drama or problems. If it seems to perfect you should back out while you can before you get stuck and have to deal with the consequences. Life would be so perfect if everything happened the way it’s supposed too! The biggest fairy tale is when you meet a guy and they seem to good to be true, that’s because it is! Either they’re really a asshole or there’s going to be something about them that’s going to really annoy you. Also there is a possibility that he is a sneaky bastard. Just know there’s no such thing as a perfect relationship or perfect anything. It just doesn't exist.

[boredpanda]

[kimbing-blog]

Very Believable Future Goals

[khocolatebunny]

Wanting to be a teacher that changes/ touches her students lives, AWESOME. Those are the best teachers out there. Who really shows that they care for their students and give them some kind of hope. I had a couple of teachers that inspired me and help me become who I am today as well. I will assume that you have a lot of patients because doesn't that comes with being a teacher. Especially one who seems as dedicated to their field of study like you. Also, you talked about moving away from your family and out of buffalo once your done. I say go for it with your head held high and a positive mindset. Your family should understand that your chasing your dreams and if moving away is the only thing then so be. I am form the city and I’m myself is thinking about moving to a different state when I'm done to. Its just a chance and decision we have to make for ourselves. But I see you have a bright future and I wish nothing but the best in you future endeavors. P.S. I loved how you worked your second to last sentence.

[khocolatebunny]

To me as a writer I feel joy in letting my ideas flow when I write writing is a way for me to express my thoughts my one of my strengths in writing is that I’m very interesting to read about I put great ideas and facts when I write another strength is that I’m very straight forward when I write meaning that I don’t go out of topic or other things I get right to the point. As a communicator I get a little bit shy when I’m uncomfortable but when I’m relaxed I’m very interesting to be around when I communicate with other people I like to make the feel comfortable I don’t want people to be scared when I talk I like to make the laugh and make the see the real side of me

As a writer I really need to work on not lose ideas when I write and also not make run on sentence. When I write I lose focus sometimes to a point that I forgot what I was going to write this makes me lose interest when I write. As a communicator I really need to work on the way I approach situations because people are titled to their own opinions and I need to respect their opinions even if it’s a load of garbage

- I feel your pain. I myself have a lot to work on as a writer but isn't that why we are still in school. To learn and better ourselves so we can grow and prosper. I to get shy when I am talking to someone I'm not comfortable with , but I’m working on it day by day and it will only take time until you break out your shell as well. I also struggle with run on sentence so I can connect with you on that subject. I don’t know about you but I get confuse on where and how I should end a sentence. Also you shouldn't beat yourself up about being opinionated. It can be a good thing sometimes.-Khocolate Bunny