Please listen to this song!!!

J. Cole is amazing..listen to every word

Queens of the Stone Age

I saw these guys last night at the Wiltern and they rocked it! Inspired to finish my paper.

LOL

Its not all about me

Personally I never liked writing about myself and i always found it more difficult to write about myself. I think its because i don't really like looking too deep into my life, I like going about with my life with things that I have learned and my mental growth. I like to discover myself with how open minded I can be by writing about things I wouldn't normally think about everyday. Instead of thinking about myself I like to think about what type of person I can be. I discover my real thoughts and mentality when im not thinking.

FIller

After writing the first paper I realized how much filler and "padding" that I use in my writing! I think that because many teachers require long papers, we have become used to "filling" our papers. Did anyone else realize this about their writing?!

Favorite Part of the Day...

Like many of the students at Cal State LA, I am a parent.  I have a one-year old son who is the absolute light of my life.  I was fortunate enough to be able to stay home with him for the first 9 months of his life, however, I had to come back to school to finish my education and of course give him a better life.  It was EXTREMELY hard for me to go back to school because I had been with him every single day of his life.  We were attached at the hip (or my chest since that's where he slept).  Now, it seems as if he is becoming increasingly attached to me everyday.  This, at times, makes it hard for me to leave for school because of how badly he cries out for me.  I have, however, learned to look at the brighter side of having to go to school. Whenever I pick him up from his grandmother's house, he runs to the door with the biggest smile on his face, laughing and screaming at the top of his lungs.  When I step inside and pick him up, he gives me a million hugs and kisses and it is the most amazing moment in the world.  This makes me feel a lot better about going to school because I know that this is the greeting I will get when I return.  This is my absolute FAVORITE part of the day...

What's yours?

Living Legends

While in a moment of stress, I listen to this song and leave the world behind =)

Dont listen to this!!!! Vonces Aper!!!!

The Temptations

As I was listening to my Ipod this song came up. It got me in a good mood

Settings for our Soc301 paper

Do I have the correct settings or format? For the indentation left and right should be 0" and in Special it should have First Line at 0.5" correct?

Still stuck on our Paper for Soc.301

The question for our paper is, How do I explain my behavior? Should I explain how I am today? Or Explain my behavior towards something? Any suggestion? It seems like an easy essay, but I always have trouble understanding the general questions.

Student Assistant/Federal Work Study Supervisors!

... up to attend our annual Student Employment Supervisor Orientation. The purpose of this workshop is to update and re-orient student employee supervisors and/or administrators on the policies and procedures for student employment. New supervisors are highly encouraged to attend.

May 10, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. OR May 11, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

All orientations will be held at the Applied Gerontology Institute CC 98-99. sign up for one day only by clicking  : http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GHKRT62
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Cordially,  Brenda Aguilar

on men, women, wage gap in 2012

and what is means, how to read it

PAPER #1

Sooooo... is paper #1 due this Thursday or next.? Anyone know? I am a bit confused :/

breathing time

I have been feeling much better today! Still sleepy and tired but not exhausted to the point of just going thru the motions of my day. I was able to focus much better today. We'll see what tomorrow brings :)

Computer Day

I have been sitting in front of a computer all day long. I spent eight and a half hours at work creating a show schedule for my job that I could have done better and another three hours after dinner putting the final touches on my first paper. I kind of feel like today could have been a better day. I wish I could have spent my time in another way. I guess this is the cost of getting promoted at work in the middle of trying to finish my degree in sociology. Is anyone else tired? Is it a weakness to admit that you are tired? Anyone out there?

Pestilent Existence ~ Against All Authority

One of my favorite politcal bands....be open minded and listen.

Demain

At first glance this song seems to be about two lovers. But upon second lyrucs it can be read as a woman disucssing the sociologically woes and stresses of personal relationships upon the woman as a person and as a vessel.

Les Enfants Perdue

This video was particularly poignant to me as it approaches visual estimations on the effects of war on the psyche of children. I t was originally made in a more choppy form following the chernobyl incident by the band Les Enfants Perdu, but upon the release of Angelique Kidh]jo's "Les Enfants Perdus" this version was inspired and created to go along with their reworked "Cristal":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAwf5-RgkiQ&feature=fvsr

The original Angelique Kidjo song can be best found here(no official music video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lL68iSiht8

Translated into English, the lyrics are :
They are always behind When the wind blows In the back They are there anyway They are the eyes to the ground When other Look at the top They see us anyway They do not have easy words Around We said too They speak to us still
Who will listen to the call Lost children Who will approach them That will color the sky Lost Children That will enlighten Who will love As they liked (Who will dream as they dream)
They still have a little cold When outside The sun is so hot They follow us anyway It makes them so afraid So scared When by chance it touches their hearts They still love us 

On a similar note about global effect on further regions is Rammstein's "Amerika". The song is specifically about the pyshological and sociological affect the country has through it's domination over the world

Letting your partner's eyes rove

The Case for Letting Your Partner's Eye Wander

No Doubt - Just A Girl

"The Police" said it in a nutshell

"Sting" being an educator himself obviously studied Hegel.

There is no political solution
To our troubled evolution
Have no faith in constitution
There is no bloody revolution

We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world

Our so-called leaders speak
With words they try to jail you
The subjugate the meek
But it's the rhetoric of failure
We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world

Where does the answer lie?
Living from day to day
If it's something we can't buy
There must be another way

We are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world
Are spirits in the material world

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/s/sting+police/#share

Explaining my Behavior

I find that to explain my behavior in a mear 475 words, even if i narrow it down to a topic, group or setting, seems to be impossible due to the many interactions and social relations that i must take into account...this is not an easy task, and had i to write about anything else i would...

Koyaanisqatsi: Life out of Balance, a 1982 film directed by Godfrey Reggio with music composed by Philip Glass and cinematography by Ron Fricke. It is a full length film without dialogue. This is just a portion, but if you haven’t seen it, it is spectacular. Koyaanisqatsi means "crazy life, life in turmoil, life out of balance, life disintegrating, a state of life that calls for another way of living.” A film with an environmental slant, there is a spiritual undertone that expresses the paradox of human separateness and spiritual oneness by contrasting the beauty and power of nature and the kinetic claustrophobia of manmade structures. It is quite beautiful.

I've got a case of writers block =(

Hate it!

AWARENESS

OBAMA AND THE GOP ARE PLANNING ON CUTTING PELL GRANTS...CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL GENOCIDE IS BEING COMMITTED...CALL YOUR SENATORS AND REPS...AND DEMAND THAT YOUR 3.64 BILLION DOLLARS OF TAXES THAT YOU CONTRIBUTE TO ... BE ALLOCATED TO CREATING POSITIVE MINDS...INSTEAD OF CRIMINAL MINDS....

Leonard Cohen - In My Secret Life

GURU - Whos There [feat. Les Nubians]*****SOCIAL REALITY FOR SOME PEOPLE

These distraught thoughts of a single mother in a homeless shelter
About pain and heartache, ain't nothing you can tell her
The case worker says that she should find a job
But does this worker know what kind of jobs that there are?
Degrading things like cleaning up people's vomit
For a little bit of dough, and plus your brain gets nothing from it
I'm smarter than that this girl thinks to herself
I'm worth more than that, she thinks to herself
She pours a drink for herself while she stares out the window
This guy says he got work for her, maybe she should go to him yo
The money's good, and plus he'll dress her up nice
She left her baby's daddy cuz he beat her up twice
She don't really like sex
But she hates welfare checks
And where there's money, that's where she thinks there's respect
And what's this girl's purpose? Will she self-destruct?
When this sisters about to go down, who's there to help her up?
(Les Nubians singing Chorus)

These distraught thoughts of a young man in a rooming house
This messed up life, this poverty, he could do without
But what options does he have when all hope is gone?
A brother gotta eat, plus all the Henny and all the smoke is gone
All it takes is one quick stick
Gotta fill his belly now, which vic should he pick?
He does his dirt all by his lonely, forget his homies
He doesn't fell like splitting any loot, them suckas be acting phony
So much potential but all gone to waste
Now he lurks in night, with a loaded gun on his waist
Too late for this lost soul, his life's in a chokehold
Mentality is weak, and doing crime is all he knows
Never caring who he hurts, as long as he's taking money
Forget an education, and legal ways of making money
And what's this kid's purpose? Will he self-destruct?
When a brother's about to go down, who's there to help him up?
(Les Nubians singing Chorus)

Who's there for my people on the streets? (Who's there? Who's there?)
Who's there for my people who got nothing to eat? (Who's there? Who's there?)
They build more prisons, and close down schools
Who's there to teach the children the golden rules?(Who's there? Who's there?)
Who's there for my people in the streets?(Who's there? Who's there?)
Who's there for my people who got nothing to eat?(Who's there? Who's there?)
They break our family, neglect the elderly
Who's there to bring a cure? Where's the remedy?(Who's there? Who's there?)
(Les Nubians signing)

exhausted

It's week 3 of school and I feel like I have been eternally exhausted! It doesn't matter how much rest I get I feel really tired. I'm not liking this feeling one bit! I hadn't felt this way in the longest time. I really hope I get rid of this feeling soon!!!!!

What is the Root of ALL EVIL?

Is it money? ideologies? thoughts and actions? This a 95'-96' classic that I had to pull from the vault... I hope you take a good listen and leave your expressions. remember:BABYLON CAN'T FOOL THE PEOPLE.ONE.

Trust

How do you start trusting someone? What steps do you take after someone has lost your trust for them to regain your trust? I hate LIES!!! Once someone lies, I lose trust in that person. Can anyone help me on what I can do to start trusting that person when that person is trying very hard to earn my trust??

MONDAY CLASS TODAY

OK - I made it to class by 1:49 - many had left. 
This is a good reason to keep your eye on the blog - last minute changes.
ANYWAY, for all Monday-Wed people, I will be giving you one extra day to complete paper #1.  It will be due on Thursday this week, not Wed.  If you do not come to campus on Thursday, we will work out a "buddy system" and someone else can put a hard copy in the envelope on my office door by 4PM.

Deep Song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR9Nit-3VDg

Learning

The great aim of education is not knowledge but action...Herbert Spencer

POLITICAL ACTION

APRIL 13TH.... CALIFORNIA FACULTY ASSOCIATION(CFA)... IS BRINGING SOCIAL AWARENESS TO THE GROUNDS OF CAL STATE LA... HOW MANY ARE AWARE OF THIS CALL TO ACTION? LET US ALL SHOW OUR SUPPORT BY JOINING CFA..@ 11:30AM ...YOUR PRESENCE = DEFEAT TO EDUCATIONAL GENOCIDE!!!!!

A different take on 2012

Do you think its possible to influence the outcome of 2012 through our thoughts?

Some people believe that our collective thoughts manifest into reality.

If this is true, wouldn't it be beneficial for all of us to change our thoughts about "2012"?

I wonder why the media is scaring us into believing the world will come to a catastrophic end in

the near future... Que piensas? (what do you think?)

Eddie Vedder!

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam will be performing at the Wiltern in July!...sure to be a great show! Great singer/song writer/performer!

A time for change...2012

According to the Mayan prophecy, the world will experience a "change" in the year 2012. What kind of change? They say it will be an awakening that will transform the world as we know it.

Personally, I feel that change is inevitable. We are always changing. I like to think that whatever 2012 brings our way, will help us change in a way that is beneficial to our planet and to the human race. I believe that if we continue to disrespect the earth and each other, we will pay the price. Think about it, how long will the earth sustain us if we continue to destroy it? It's only a matter of time.

I want to know what you guys think will happen in 2012? Another Y2K perhaps? Maybe not.

Food On My Mind

So I've decided to do a cleanse. Ten days of no eating just drinking this lemondae concocktion and water. It's day 1 and all I can think about is food!! Wish me luck

paper due

I need clarification....... The paper is due on Thurs correct?! for our Soc 301 T/TH 1120.  Thanks in advance!

finally! I made it!

first time bloggger

another day another dollar

Social Awareness

Hello Soc Majors, Quick question --what do you think of "Social Awareness" and how does it fit into your world as an American? I know--- some of you are saying WHAT...???? I'm curious...I mentor young people in South Central and would like to take back the views of my peers. Thank You... Peace...

How to improve my immune system??

If Today Was Your Last Day....

I absolutely LOVE this song. The message really speaks to me and it really makes you think....The video made me cry the first time I saw it (shhh...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrXIQQ8PeRs (embed code was disabled)


If you want to know exactly what they are singing about...here are the lyrics...
http://www.elyrics.net/read/n/nickelback-lyrics/if-today-was-your-last-day-lyrics.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HutQOYphvN8&feature=related

View of Los Angeles few get to see

Donald Trump for President?

Hell NO!!! You might disagree with me, but let's excavate some facts that I know. ---Educational Achievement: only BA - meaning that everyone in this blog can run for President. I personaly believe that a modern President must possess at least MA or Ph.D. so he/she can have broader view and able to use their knowledge analyzing and solving the problem as their best. ---Personal Achievement: inherited from family - meaning that if one wins a top amount of Mega Lottery, then he/she can run for President. D.T. is a loser of financial crisis from 1989-2009, in which he and his organization have "filed for bankruptcy" for many times. ---Personal Attitude: D.T. is a Conservative, and he represents the interests of elite group. His goal of leading this country is nothing more than some hundreds of deals that he has made during his trading of business. This tells me that every American is worth something to trade. I do not think I have more to say. Tell me your thought?

First paper

How do I explain my behavior? Wow. I looked back from begining to now. This assignment really had me in tears. To think about all that I've been through. I tried to write 475 words, but my fingers kept typing and i didnt stop until i was wrote over 1,000. I have such and interesting story that i dont think about on a day to day basis. It makes me want to share it with people close to me because it explains so much!!!! I love assignments like these, that have you look deep into your own story... Anyone else had some type of epiphany or revelations??? :)

Disney Princess Advice

very funny

So on Wed. the Professor mentioned she didn't have children. That is the third Professor that has said that in class.WOW!! So I don't have to have kids..big sigh of relief!! I have so much pressure about that, and sometimes I think yes I do, and then no I don't.My husband says "No" but then he has his moments as well.So what to do our clock is ticking as it is said, who ever said that?I'm 34 and my husband is 35 we have been married for 10 years in Oct., we can pass for 25 year olds...a good thing=) Family pressure is the worst, I try to answer them in a polite way, it just bugs us when we get asked, "when are you guys planning on having kids"? Family doesn't seem to understand that I feel that there is a lot of work to be done in our society and that is where my heart is, but at times I question if I will regret not having any.....

Man Babies

So this past week in class, we were discussing subsections of sociology, and 'gender issues' was brought up. A point was made about the fact that 'gender issues' classes do not address what they are advocating -- gender equality -- and that classes under the title of 'gender issues' should deal fairly with both men and women's issues. While I am all for learning about and wanting to help deal with everyone's gender issues, the fact of the matter is that women have had significantly more issues throughout history than men. So, when trying to educate people towards the idea of equality, it would just make sense to deal with the facts, which include dealing more with what has happened to women more so than what happens with men. Not to mention, our entire schooling system up until university (and, debatably, university, as well) is taught through mostly men's perspectives and informs us of men's accomplishments. So doesn't having a class that has a heavier discussion on the history of women and their experiences effectively equalize the playing field? Just a thought.

I thought man babies would be a fitting image to include, since it deals so blatantly with men's possible issues of feeling inadequate in an overly-masculinized society. A topic equally as important as the fact that women are more likely to be impoverished because of the sex gap in pay.

Morning Papers

Alas...my thoughts are allowed without prejudice, and I am free to be free without my own criticisms...of my ego!!!

Positive Thinking

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow...Helen Keller

Watch what you say

http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/112410/ways-social-media-can-wreck-your-career?mod=career-worklife_balance

It can come back and bite you in the buttocks.

sightings..

How do evolutionary scientists explain aliens????

Drinking Vodka mixed with lemonade and grapefruit = deelish! Happy Friday and cheers to the Gov. staying open, those bastards!

Creativity and Knowledge

The crucial variable in the process of turning knowledge into value is creativity...John Kao

Capital Hill

Amazing...the RICHEST country in the "world" could be shutting down, because of their own mis-management of OUR TAX $$$'s... When are we going to stand up to those BUREAUCRATS and DEMAND THE TRUTH... we have the right-wing-- debating Pro Life, and the left-wing pointing fingers... while millions of Americans are losing their homes and jobs; We are forgetting that the American government works for us...it is time that we use our democratic vote and call and let our elected official know that their continued games are costing Americans their hope of tomorrow not just today but, all of our tomorrows....

did this go through??

I hope my blog went through?

Something to Inspire!

"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." -Martin Luther King Jr.

Music that inspires me

SOC 301 writing assignment

I am sitting here thinking about how I am going to construct my writing assignment for SOC 301. The question is "Explain your behavior?" Sounds straight forward but I am having a hard time starting it. It is actually nerve racking because I have to look inward and examine my motives.I am going to free style write like I did with my morning papers and see what I come up with. Is anyone else having a hard time starting this paper as well?

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.
Abraham Lincoln

linked the blog to my phone!!

Trying out this link on my phone to my blog. I like that I was able to link the blog to my phone. I think I'll be blogging more often :)

90sqft

This is the one I wanted to post, not the other one. This one is smaller 90 sq. ft.

The Fame of Teenage Pregnancy...

I know that everyone is well aware of the growing epidemic of teenage pregnancies in this country in recent years.  After reading online today that Bristol Palin (daughter of Sarah Palin) makes over $250,000 a year, this made me a little upset.  Admittedly, I am an avid watcher of 16 & Pregnant, Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 because I know the INTENTIONS of the show. However, what the shows' creators failed to take into account is the fact that the teenagers watching these shows are still very much influenced by the world around them, especially media outlets.  Many of the shows' viewers are looking at the glamour of being a teen mom and not about the consequences of having a child before graduating high school.  There has recently been report of young ladies attempting to get pregnant so they can appear on one of these reality shows.  They make these decisions without thinking about the possibility of not being casted for an upcoming season.  This leads to them living with a child to care for and no education or income to support that child.  These young ladies who actually make it onto the show are highly compensated.  I don't believe that they should be paid as much as they are because if the show is supposed to showcase their struggles, this should include the financial aspects of their lives as well.  Maybe the intention of these shows was to show how difficult it is to be a teen mom, however, it seems to me as if these shows have made teenage pregnancy famous. What do you guys think?

Tiny Living Space in A Big City

The Technology Takeover

Watched this video two quarters ago and it was definitely an eye-opening experience...

Food for Thought...

My SOC 348 professor showed the class this clip last quarter and I instantly loved it. I really hope everyone appreciates what he is saying and is captivated enough to watch the entire presentation....

sunshine on my shoulder

AWARENESS

Thanks to Soc 301 writing class... my rambles can be RIGHT TO THE POINT...in less than 30 words...

onality!

( BE true to yourself people! ) :)

"Sometimes success ruins people" that quote got stuck in my mind since yesterday afternoon. I want to be successful, but I DO NOT want it to ruin my pers

Excited

today i was finally able to add soc 301 the last class i need to graduate. what a relief. maybe now i can get some sleep, and look forward to the week.

Have U Dared be Happy Today

This is one of my favorite poets put to dance.

BLOGGING BEFORE CLASS:)

YAY! My first blog. I feel good about this Spring quarter at CSULA. I have recently added SOC499 an independent study. Human Interactions at the Dog Parks: Motivation and Reasons for Participation. Does anybody know of any Dog Parks around their city? Thanks

hi

hope everyone's day is going great. Blogging is a new experience for me, let's see how this goes. :-)

Lyrics for ...

UPLIFTMENT AND ENCOURAGEMENTI hope you enjoy the positive message with-in the lyrics! We all go through struggles to maintain our sanity. Always be greatful for the finer things of life :)

Feeling down today...

WELCOME NEW CLASS

Im a student from MT's previous writing class and I have to tell you guys that I truly enjoyed the class. At the beginning I was a little query about the assignments and the questions but once you get into it you'll be fine. My first essay was horrible but then I saw what I needed to improve and worked on that. Good luck girls and guys!

Time to shine!!! :)

It's a beautiful day!

Sometimes I wake up in the morning , and I think to myself " I'm soooo tired of this daily routine, can't wait to graduate!"

How to Sign Up if UR having tbl

THIS LINK IS a brief video that shows U how to sign up if U R having problems.  I re-sent many many invites this morning.  If you are already "in" - just ignore the 2nd invite.

... remember, conversations (comments) are the key to a good blog . . .for example,  "Positive Thinker" started a "convo" on creativity...  

• if you click on the title of a post, you get a URL (web address) to that particular post rather than  to the blog in general.
• if you are signed in you ought to see a little pencil under your own posts; this allows you to edit a post if you wish. 
• look down the R.H. side for 1. a new poll and 2. a list of current posts 

Essay due this week?

do any of you know if we have an essay due this wednesday...i did not hear her say anything about it

Insomnia

When I can't fall sleep...I put this on repeat...it never fails. Try it some time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbMeAOTPJzM

Time Goes On

After this weekend I looked forward to starting off this week on a positive note. I woke up to write my morning pages only to figure out that I was running short on time. I wrote as much as I could and as I drove to campus I realized that not only did I forget to print my morning pages but I forgot two of my textbooks at home. Living more than twenty miles away there was no turning back to retrieve my forgotten items. As I sat in my 9:50 class I felt my heart race and I felt myself become frantic. As much as I tried to concentrate on my professor at the front of the classroom I could not focus. I didn't want to get up and interrupt class so I started to finish writing my morning pages in hopes of alleviating my inner panic. As I wrote I felt myself calm down and my breathing return to a normal pattern. I soon realized that I was subconsciously stressing myself out over having forgotten my books and laptop at home. Just writing out my frustrations helped me get over what I had no control over. I guess this was a learning lesson for me: time goes on whether we are ready or not. Maybe this will only make sense to me but just the simple act of writing to help me relax really helped me feel better.

first time blogger.!

Yayyy I'm finally in here...I feel much better now that I know im not the only one who had never blogged before... this looks fun :]

Beatles- Let It Be

the little things

Appreciating the little things on earth!!! :)

Let it be

First Full Week!

It's finally starting to settle in that the Spring quarter has begun. I guess I can never get enough of Spring Break! At any rate, have an awesome week!

quotes

“Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see in the making all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals.”

Don Delillo

Social Awareness

How socially aware are we in America regarding unemployment? The statistical postings by the daily news paper are questionable...since, I am one of several million unemployed for three years, many of my friends who are either MA or Ph.D unable to find work in their field or fields that are relating to their degrees. Families are losing their homes, financially displaced; yet our government claims the economy is raising above the economic slump... what do you think?

finally!...i hope.

blogging...so far a pain.

New Blogger

This is my first time writing a blog which is a little weird since I'm an English major and write all the time. For some reason it had not occur to me to start blogging. Maybe because between essays, work and family it's hard to write just for fun. But any who, I'm excited to try it. :) Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Newbee to Blogging

Hello Peeps, I am new to blogging. I hope this will be a great experience. I am already feed up with all the homework I have the first week of class. I will do it today. Last week was great; it felt like summer but we are now back to springy days. I hate this weather. It's hot one day and cold the other. Have a great Sunday.

Drinking

Have you ever drank so much to the point where your stomach hurt for 2 days?!!?!?

Left/Right Brain Quiz

I found this quiz very interested. If you have time, try it at http://www.intelliscript.net/test_area/questionnaire/questionnaire.cgi This link is from Professor Tabor's webpage. It only takes few minutes of your time, but you can get to know yourself a bit better. Have fun, guys.