THINK ON THESE THINGs

To be able to experience reality, you must be free of all the masks which you have developed in the struggle for acquisition, born of craving. These masks do not conceal reality. We are apt to think that, by getting rid of these masks, we will find reality or that, by uncovering the many layers of want, we will discover that which is hidden; thus, we are assuming that, behind this ignorance, or in the depths of consciousness, or beyond this friction of will, of craving, lies reality. This consciousness of many masks, of many layers, does not conceal within itself reality. But, as we begin to comprehend the process of development of these masks, these layers of consciousness, and as consciousness frees itself from its volitional growth, there is reality. Our conception that man is divine but limited, that beauty is concealed by ugliness, wisdom buried under ignorance, supreme intelligence hiding in darkness, is utterly erroneous.In discerning how, through this beginningless ignorance and its activities, there has arisen the 'I'-process, and in bringing that process to an end, there is enlightenment. It is an experience of that which is immeasurable, which cannot be described but is. - Jiddu Krishnamurti, Collected Works, Vol. III,44

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It takes dedication... and commitment to LIVE through your 8 SEASONS.

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Thoughts

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In trying times we seem to take a look at what is missing in our lives and then our heart moves us to make a change. Morals and Values are slowly slipping from the hearts of humanity and it's up to those strong in their faith and heartto make others consider the concept that can save our future through our children.

The Holy Life

Evelyn Valdirio, Miami

stop hiding....

Everyone has a story to tell. Have you been living in silence? well today is the day that you have to choose to break free and stop hiding. perhaps you truly love kids and want to open a daycare... or every night you sing the lyrics to your own music and keep watching American Idol and The Voice praying that one day that could be you... maybe you just like to build furniture/jewelry or bake cakes... what ever it is that makes that fire burn inside your soul, today is the day to Ignite that spark. But you have to choose to do so.



tIME TO WALK .... i'ts your season...

epiphany- identify your dream and claim it

Insanity- stop your past habits/hangouts/hookups

Exhale- breathe in success and blow off the doubters

synced- simple... Say yes not can't everyday

recognize- it will not happen over night and you will struggle

believe- you are successful and that you deserve it

life- live life to the fullest and remember why you did it

infinity- new cycle new adventure new life forever



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Yesterday I spent my afternoon at a fleamarket in cologne at the "Alte Feuerwache" and one of my shopping yesterday was a nice vintage jacket.... In the next days I will show you my other fleamarket shoppings I have done the last months... Stay tuned.

LOVE FLEAMARKETS

 8 SEASONS

I know you're thinking... here she goes again with this

"8 Seasons" mess. BUT HEY... if you don't get it today, I will keep posting in this BLOG about it until you do. Seriously, now is the time to take control of your life and make some decisions that will bring you that much closer to living the LIFE you dream of and not just talking about it.

Most importantly you have to have the desire and passion to change. So if your are still mulling over

"what am I going to do, how hard it's going to be

and that kind of stuff never happens

to people like me,"

then you need to click on the next blog. Go ahead...so you can read about someone else's success and come back when you are ready. Keeping it real today.

Now if you are ready to make a

change in your life LETS GET TO IT!

cause IMMA BE... on the NEXT LEVEL!! IMMA BE living that GOOD GOOD LIFE!! press play..

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FLORENCE IN 2011....

Last year we spent a few days for a wedding in Italy, Florence and it was a beautiful time there. We had a really nice Location at Torre Rossa near to Florence.

This is the pool at Torre Rossa and my husband is trying out the water. Villa Torre Rossa is really beautiful. They produce they own olive oil and you can make a taste tour through it. The owners are really nice and very helpful.

It was a small but really romantic and beautiful wedding with very good friends. 

For sure it has not been the first and not the last time that we´ve been there. 

Have you been in Italy? Which places do you recommend?

One day before wedding we spent the night out in Florence and we were for dinner at la Osteria Pepo. A beautiful place with really delicious food and wine. 

Be blessed and not stressed so cliche but completely true. If you are carrying all you burdens on your back you will feel it. If you let it go and ask God to hold that weight you will feel better not that it will go away but He will provide a bit s relief so you can focus on a resolution.  You just have to let go and put you emotions on the table. Face the fear and run into the situation head first (using your brain).

Woke up refreshed and smiling. God is definitely in my heart. Did you spend a little time this morning to give thanks and tell God your plans for executing & spreading his love today?

Love is a simple task, you just have to give it. Hold your hand out, open your eyes, extend your listening & you will feel it. It's all around you everyday.

God is good...

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Lisa Page Brooks "GOD IS GOOD"

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Be a role-model

My favorite person is my daughter. She is not afraid of being unique and standing out as an individual. She shows her personality through her style of fashion and creativity and, always keeps me smiling with her amazing sense of humor. She has friends of all backgrounds and is open to change. (We've moved a lot) Like most young people they aren't ready for the crazy life that will soon smack them in the face after college. So It is our responsibility as parents to talk to them daily and help them understand people and learn to communicate. Now talking to teenagers is definitely like getting dropped off in a forgien country. But truth is WE (as parents ) have all been in their shoes. So in the meantime we have to encourage our children so they can survive some of the mistakes WE made and then perhaps allow you help them through a few new ones. So until then WE must start stepping up our parental game and become

the ROLE- MODELS they need to be successful in life.

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Well Will Smith has come along way from days of being the Fresh Prince, but his creativity shot him to the top. As parents we may not understand but we can defiantly relate. Love and encourage your children by setting the example.

{{Love  a good throwback!}}

ZONED OUT...

I love days when I can get super focused... hut 1!! hut 2!! HIKE!! ZONE OUT D-fence

in full E-fect Mode. 

You have to get mentally prepared for CREATIVITY and thinking OUTSIDE the box. So what will you do today to get and stay Zoned OUT??!!

OR.... will you sing along with Bruno??

<<<-----  love this song turn it up... then get over it there's too much work to do!!

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NO...

yeah buddy! your heard me... I said NO!!

Ok... so I am certain that everyone knows where this is going but here goes. There are always those folks who constantly have their hand out but never have your back in return. I tend to always envision this... Me being generous and then immediately seeing the image of them slappin the "DUMMY" sticker on my back as they walk away. It never fails. So when ever you get that feeling of "ohhhh, this is not going to be good.." That's when you have to (say to yourself) "DUMMY?! are we going to go down this road yet again?"

Now keep in mind that there are a ton of things that you need to say no to. (tons) But more times than not we end up giving others the ability to steal a few of the following ... kindness, time, efforts, generosity and energy. So today you have to decide face the "DUMMY" sticker and be ok with crossing your arms and saying NO.

Now, the feeling of saying NO to people you genuinely care for is not easy, nor does it make you feel good inside. But once people get used to you NOT always saying YES or assuming that you'll do as they ask, that "not so good" feeling will pass. You know why? Because they will STOP asking you!  Keep in mind that some will attempt to make you feel bad for saying NO and may stop contacting you at all, but those that truly care for you will understand.

So in the meantime.... do a little dance every time you say NO. Soon It will make you smile! PARTY ROCK!

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new day

Everyday is a NEW opportunity for you to get it right. Life that is... we all want to be able to say we "GOT OUR SH*T TOGETHER". That's what you tell people as soon as they seem to be off their game. And you will never "get it together" if you feed into the negativity. If you wake up and tell yourself, "I'm exhausted... I don't want to get up, it's going to be a long day... I hate my life...blah blah blah" You've already set the tone for the day.

Wake up and speak the positive " Today I will make a difference.. TODAY will be a success! It;s a brand NEW DAY" Recognize the challenges that your encountered yesterday, then set you mind to make this NEW DAY better than the last. You have to believe in your worth and make the most of the time you have & let your light SHINE. Nothing is guaranteed and you will make mistakes all the time, but learn from them. Acknowledge  your weakness and try to change your habits and continue to grow. Every day you must feel confident that you will be a blessing to all that you interact with and CHOOSE to LIVE, LOVE & SHINE!

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Nina B~

Za za has been founded by one of Perth's most awesome, inspiring, female talents around. Just Kidding. I made it. I'm Vikki, 24 years old and studying Internet Comms at Curtin. 

A part of this fun little experiment, of which I have 2 and a bit years remaining, is researching various web tools and finding out more about them.

Soooo I really love the fact that you can search the whole of youtube through this site and upload videos here. Its really straightforward. Like this one of Jenna Marbles that I posted. YEY! I think she's rad. This was the very first video of hers that I watched, and I'm addicted to her crazyness. She's just recently hit the 100 mark, for number of videos posted! Yeeeeeyyy Jenna Yeeeeyyyy! 

I'm sure that I probably wont be uploading much to this site. I'm not going to pay $7/month from now until forever are you serious? I'll probably get rid of it in a month or so when I'm done with this unit. 
But I am enjoying some of the features of this site. It's easy to create your own online personalised magazine/blog!  

Stank face...

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It doesn't take a lot of

BIG words to make a BIG statement....

spread love NOT hate
speak DON'T stare

forgive THEN forget

be quiet TO listen

originate NOT imitate

trust God NOT man

teach DON'T preach

dedicate THEN commit

believe TO achieve

live LIFE for love

run to it NOT fear it

back to basics...

Everything doesn't have to be a big dramatization.

Growing and learning to LOVE is something you want to do.  You've just been hurt by the wrong people. Best way to heal your heart is to learn a

better way to LOVE...
It will take you HIGH.

shhhhhhhh.... it's a secret

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 My Life Equals Life Music               

Music Review

By SaQueena Fields

                In Mary J. Blige’s My Life album, she has the best R&B and soul music to get you through your problems. When feeling down and in need of a release, My Life will make you feel great to be a woman. She takes you through the trials and tribulations of being a woman.

                Mary J. Blige is a great, multi-talented singer/songwriter, producer and actress from the Bronx. Blige started her career in 1992. Growing up in Yonkers, New York, Blige is the first artist with Grammy wins in pop, rap, and R&B genres. She’s  Also a recipient of nine Grammy awards and four American Music Awards. Blige is similar to Aretha Franklin because they both have soulful and powerful voices.

                The My Life album has many great songs to choose from. One song many women can relate to is “I’m Going Down”. The song represents what love can do to a person. She sang the song with emotional brilliance to express just how much a man can take a great toll on your heart.

                “Be Happy” is another great song on the album because it explains how one can still enjoy themselves while being drama-free. All of the 18 songs on the album are great successes to her music career. The My Life album is enjoyable to listen to, and Blige's loyal fans agree. It is comforting to listen to.

                Overall, the album My Life is an emotional rollercoaster. Blige reminds her listeners that there’s always more in life to learn, and she makes you feel great as a woman. Blige’s My Life album is a great album to listen to when you need to clear your head. Arguably the greatest part about about the album is that she talks about different types of topics and still keeps the listener engaged. 

New Balance Craze

                            Informative Essay        

    Denise Burks              

New Balance describes its shoes as being stylish, popular and affordable. Many sneaker lovers around the world prefer to wear the New Balance brand.

The most popular New Balance shoes are 990 and 993. The revenue of New Balance is $3 billion, and the employees 1,001 to 5,000 (www.indeed.com?cmp?new-balance). People like to wear New Balance because they're the most variable shoes that you can wear.

New Balance is an American footwear manufacturer based in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. It was founded 1906. In 1906, William J, Riley, a 33-year-old British emigrant founded The New Balance Arch Support Company. (en.wikipedia.org).

New Balance does not give names to the shoes it sells instead referring to them by a 2,3 or 4 digit model number. New Balance cost $50-200. It just depends on what size the person wears. The headquarters are in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Finally, if you should go out and buy a pair of New Balance shoes, it will save you money, and they're considered stylish by most. You probably will like them. New Balance are not that expensive.

Organic Foods vs. Regular Foods

Persuasive Essay

Ronald Simms

    Whether it's the chemicals in the foods or the seasons for planting, organic foods are foods that are grown differently than regular foods. Consumers say that organic foods are healthier than regular foods because they are grown naturally without all of the chemicals. People also say that pricing is consistent, but it varies by the season. In some ways, organic foods appear to be one big scam because you cannot tell if it is healthier. Where's the evidence? Also, if you eat as much organic food as you eat regular food, you could gain almost the same amount of weight.

     Regular food is cheaper and grown with chemicals and pesticides to keep the bugs away. Some say that regular food is fattening, and you will have a greater chance of having a heart attack or dying in comparison with eating organic. Regular foods just taste better than organic foods, but some people might argue otherwise. Regular food from fast food places cost less than organic foods.

     In conclusion, this argument is likely a tie. Organic food and regular food are both full of their own pros and cons. A lot of people like organic food, and a lot people like regular food. People can eat fast food but, not all the time. You can eat organic any time.

Better Is Better: Charter Or Public?

Persuasive Essay

Chamia Thomas

Charter schools are better than public schools in many ways. From graduation rates to the overall learning system, parents can rest assured their children are on their way to greater things at a charter school.

Charter schools are more efficient in graduating students. They have more teachers and a better system of learning. Charter school teachers are more prepared for what they are supposed to teach the kids than public schools. Both public and charter schools want their students to be able to have good careers and good mindsets. It just seems charter schools are better because they have better teachers, smaller class sizes and they have a better learning system.

My experience as a student at a public school proves there's a huge difference. Public schools are not that efficient because a larger percentage of teachers don’t give the kids the most effort and education. They let them do whatever they want, and they don’t really show the greatest level of care for the students. I personally believe public schools follow the strings of the government even if it's not benefitting the kids. If they were able to make their own rules like charter schools, there would be more educating going on. Public schools are swarming with kids with severe behavior problems. Charter schools are a place for kids to learn. I feel as though charter schools have a way of helping the children come in and be quiet and learn something to help in the future.

My times in public schools have been bad. I didn’t get work done or really know what was going on. Public schools are not a safe environment. I think charter schools are the best for anyone who is really trying to pursue their goal in life. Charter school has really helped me a lot in my life. They are really strict and they give you a good sense of direction. Even though I hate rules, I still follow them. The school I go to is Cesar Chavez. They have really given me life lessons. They push us so they give us a lot of work, and they give us tutoring and help when we need it. 

Oh Snap!!

Lowering The Drinking Age

Persuasive Essay

Aaraa Brown

When you turn 18, you gain the right to vote, smoke tobacco, go to most clubs and play the lottery. You're considered a responsible adult who's old enough to make your own decisions. At 18, the average person moves out of their parent's house and starts makign a life for themselves. The question is, why don't 18-year-olds have the right to drink along with all the other adult responsibilities?

In other countries, like Thailand and Switzerland, the drinking age is lower than 21. In fact, it's lower than 18, but you don't see young adults and adults getting DUI's or getting into car accidents over there. The reason the DUI rates are lower there is because of the communication the parents have with their teens. The reason for all the accidents in the US isn't the age. It's the fact that parents fail to talk to their kids about drinkign responsibly (www.wiki.com).

Studies show that 72 percent of teens admit to drinking before the age of 21. Most teens only drink because the law says they can't. They do it because they like the rush they get from doing something they know they aren't supposed to do. Yes, I'm saying if drinking was legal at 18, chances are your teen wouldn't want to drink anyway. Twenty-six percent of fatal accidents caused by drunk drivers aren't even caused by teens; they're caused by people 21 and older (www.wiki.com).

Some people might think the drinking age should be 21 or even older. A reason for that could be because they don't want teens in high school to have access to liquor earlier than they already do. That would be a good reason to keep the legal drinking age 21, but the thing is, kids are drinking in high school anyway.

Hopefully this helps readers understand that age is nothing but a number. Having the age of legal drinking at 21 doesn't make a drinker more or less mature. What makes a drinker mature enough to drink is them having been taught how to drink responsibly.

Fisher Finds His Way                                                                                                       

Movie Review

Milan Ramson

Coming up from under a rock can be lonely, scary, and frustrating. Antwone Fisher is a narrative true story about an African American man named Antwone Fisher played by Derek Luke who joins the Navy to escape his problems from childhood that still seem to haunt him.

In the story, there are two main characters, Fisher and the Navy’s psychiatrist Dr. Lee played by Denzel Washington. Fisher is a troubled boy who is unsure about his identity. Dr.Lee played a very valuable role because he helps Fisher throughout the story. He helps him to heal by trying guide him through self-discovery.

This story takes place inner part of Cleveland. While growing up in that area, Fisher finds out that being outside is the safest place for him to be. In his neighborhood, there isn’t much of anything for kids his age to do, one can say it's like a child being trapped in the house on a rainy day. Fisher lived with an abusive foster mom who refers to him as a dumb nigger. While still growing up, Fisher realizes that he wasn’t being treated right and that it was time for him to leave. At the age of 17, he left the men’s shelter and joined the Navy. While in the Navy, the journey to figure out the meaning to his life story unfolded.

         This is a timeless story of a man transforming his life by understanding that without understanding he would never have closure, and he would never move on to the bigger picture in his future. 

The Inside Of The Outsiders

Book Review

Kofi Henderson

The importance of friendship and brotherhood are the main themes of the book The Outsiders. S.E. Hinton is the book's author who wrote it while still in high school. The book was somewhate based on her own life. The book takes place in a small, rural town in the 1960s. There are two main groups in the story's plot, the Greasers and the Socs. The main characters, Ponyboy and Johnny, are Greasers. Compared to the Socs, they are the good guys who have to defend themselves from the Socs. Socs are wealthy high schoolers who do bad things for fun and get away with it. They usually pick on Greasers and do ignorant stuff for no good reason.

One night, Johnny and Ponyboy go out and sit at night. That's when Socs came and started to fight with them. The toughest Soc started to drown Ponyboy in a water fountain. Johnny stabs and kills the Soc while trying to save Ponyboy. They then run away to a far away abandoned church. This climax in the book had me very excited and the way events turned surprised me.

You will have to read the book yourself ot find out what happens next to Ponyboy and Johnny. A lot of drama happens like when Ponyboy's father figure gets in trouble with the law. I would recommend this book to any teen who likes realistic fiction, both male and female. This book contains no ordinary story plot and has many unexpected turns.