Kony 2012- Shaping Human History

Kony 2012 Video

This is a link to a video that is roughly 30 minutes long by Jason Russell, which is lengthy, but well worth it.  Take the time to view it and ponder it.  If you're too busy to watch the video now, but want to continue reading, here's the point: it's the movie Blood Diamonds in real life.  Never seen the movie? Go get it at the library. Seriously.  And just a warning, it's a tear-jerker.  Now you may continue reading:

I will be the first to admit that I hate when people shove things down my throat and tell me what I should support and what I should donate to, but I'm about to do the same thing.  You would understand why if you watched the video.  

I cannot even begin to fathom the idea of this happening to our children, neighbors, friends, family, let alone in the United States at all.  This is one of the saddest things I've ever come in contact with.  These children are being ripped away from their families and are being forced to kill, mutilate, and humiliate innocent people.  

In the video, at about 15 minutes and 30 seconds is wonderful moment.  Russell says, "Where you live shouldn't determine if you live."  Amen, brother.  That is so powerful.  I can't imagine being afraid to sleep at night or afraid to wake up in the morning and see which of my friends were missing.  Children deserve to grow up free of fear.  

"WE HAVE TO CARE, WE HAVE TO KNOW," another powerful quote from the video.  Without the people in the United States creating a stir about the issue, the government will not continue to help.  In October of 2011, eight years after Russell and his friends started their campaign to stop Kony, President Obama sent 100 American Advisors to Uganda in order help train and equip the soldiers there, so they will be able to track Kony and stop him.  If we stop caring about the issue, the government will too.  And as much as I've disagreed with President Obama's stand point and agenda, I love him for this.  It's just so terrible that as a Power Nation, we could only spare a mere 100 soldiers.  One hundred.  There are over 30,000 child soldiers working for Kony.  Boys are made into soldiers and little girls are made into sex slaves.  Can you imagine this happening in your own community?  We need to make the government and politicians of our country see that this is a cause worth fighting for, "not for self-defense, but because it's right."

We are shaping human history by drawing attention to Joseph Kony.  By making him famous, we are showing the world what he is doing and that it needs to be stopped.  Personally, I have taken the opportunity to purchase a bracelet from the organization that was only ten dollars (11.95 with shipping).  My money will go to the cause of spreading this terrible story so that we as a whole can try to end it.  If you don't want to spend twelve dollars on a bracelet, I ask you to donate one dollar.  Just one dollar.  Or even better, if you're a college student skip your Starbucks for one day, and donate that four dollars to the cause.  And if that's too much to ask, cause you need your caffeine fix, just visit www.kony2012.com to sign the pledge and help to spread the justice.  

Thanks for reading. :)

Spring Break-- Numero Uno

So this week is spring break.  Exciting, right? Wrong.  Well, sort of.  I wish I was going to some exotic country or a nice beach, but unfortunately, I have a lot of homework and a long list of things to do.  Ugh. 

Today, I spent some time with my long lost weirdo friend, Ashlin.  It was magnificent.  We failed epically to set up her iTunes on her iPhone though, but it all worked out in the end.  After that, I went home and started my Pros/Cons list for my summer job opportunities.. That was fun.  I still haven't made a decision, but time will tell.  After dinner with my parents, we all went to visit my great-grandmother in the nursing home.  Love that woman. 

After my wonderful day, I made plans with another long lost friend, Andrea! We're going shopping on Wednesday and catching up.  Later on Wednesday, I'm hosting a casual night at mi casa with another set of weirdo friends (if you haven't noticed, I have a lot of weirdo friends).  Thursday morning I have a phone interview with one of my summer camp options, so that's exciting! And this weekend is dedicated to my truest of true weirdo friends: the high school clan.  I'm ecstatic for this reunion. Shall be a fun time. :)

I just wanted to keep you all updated on what's going on in my life. Hope you enjoyed it. Shout out to the loser clan of one: Marisa Coons.. you know what you did. ;)

Oh! And ice cream makes me cough. 

Head up, stay strong.  Force a smile, move on.

That is all.  Stay tuned.

I Love Cats

Please enjoy the following video..   I Love Cats

Seriously. I love cats.  But not that much. :)

Something to do..

Hey everyone!

So, this post has no significance.. yet.  I'm bored.  I could study for my Spanish midterm that's Friday, but I'm not feeling it. I like to imagine I know everything about the Spanish language.. ha. haha. But anyway, I knew I hadn't posted in awhile, but tomorrow's my birthday, so I wanted to save the fun, exciting post for tomorrow...  :)

Let me tell you about my day.  First I woke up, went to the bathroom, and I'm just kidding.  I won't make you read about my day in details.  That would be terrible.  However, today I did find my future boyfriend. His name is Liam, and he is in the band called One Direction.  The new Backstreet Boys (which, funny story.  This morning in my water aerobics class, we listened to a mix CD of all the good Backstreet Boys songs, you know, the ones you know all the words too? It was magical.) band.  Seriously.  Check them out.. you know what, here. I'll help you check them out: What Makes You Beautiful :)

Well that's all for today. More tomorrow. :) Actually, more this weekend.. I want to make one giant post about my birthday celebration.  The BIG one nine. haha.. just kidding. But look forward to my awesome pictures and wonderful stories!!! :)  Stay excellent.  Love, Me.

Preparing for my interview!

So as you all know from my last post, I have an interview to prepare for.  Yesterday, I spent the majority of my day making some crafts and recording them so I can show all of you lovely people how to do them as well!  So I'm not going to say much except, enjoy! Oh, and one of the songs in the background is not really my ideal background song while showing a craft, but I didn't notice it as I was recording.  My apologies.. :/

AND, one last things, my roommate Sam made a guest appearance!  I'll post some photos as well of our finished bandanas.. :)

FAIL. Huge fail.  I'm slightly annoyed now.  Apparently Blogger doesn't like iMovie and won't let me upload my videos for you.. so here are the pictures.  Not as good, or witty as me, but they will suffice.

Our bandanas.. ignore the lack of creativity. And Sam's poopy colors. :)

The paint chip necklace

The gimp bracelet/key chain

The wrap bracelet.. My favorite.

And finally, the 5 strand braid head band.

And now, the gallery of awesomeness:

The END. :)

Crafts, Crafts, Crafts

Hello all.  I have an interview on Tuesday for Camp Libbey.  I'm nervous.  But, tomorrow I will be spending the entire day doing crafts.  

You see, I originally was only going to apply for the counselor position and lifeguard, but as I read throughout the opening online, I saw that the arts and crafts coordinator position was open.  Of course, I jumped on it.  It turns out, for my interview, my lovely interviewer wants me to have a curriculum or at least a few ideas put together of camp.  I have a TON of ideas.  But every good crafter knows that you can't really, truly sell a craft unless you've tried and succeeded at it yourself.  So my journey begins.  

My pile of craft supplies.

So tomorrow, if I make it out alive, I will be posting some pictures and letting you all know how my crafts turn out. :)