My Wonderful Weekend

This weekend was one of the best weekends ever.Last week Monday I decided to have a barbeque.Eventough it was last minute it worked out well.Friday me and my boyfriend seasoned all the meat so they could marinate and be magically delicious.Saturday, we woke up and began to cook.My boyfriend made barbeque chicken and beef ribs,While I made chicken enchiladas and ambrosia(fruit salad) for dessert.We announced for everyone to arrive around 4 o'clock.I was nervous that no one would attend.But, of course everyone started rolling in around 5:30 to 6:00 o'clock.All my loved ones were there and some of my close friends.My cousin had his dj equipment so we had music to dance to.Eventually my barbeque turned into a party.We had drinks,food and a whole lot of fun.No one started any arguements and no fights broke out.I was so happy that me and my boyfriend was able to pull this function off.We had so much fun and so many jokes to remember.Simply I can say this weekend was awesome.

Choices,Mistakes & The Results

In life we are granted with choices. Some choices we make may not be the best and some choices we make can better us and mistakes are for us to learn from.I know a few people in my circle of friends that are convicted felons and have turn their lives around and haven't been to jail since their last release.I feel like if this is the land of opportunity, they should give everyone a second chance. My close friend has been convicted of domestic violence, which was in the year of 2006 since then he has had 4 to 5 jobs all temporary and all dead end. I feel like people who are in the situation my friend is in, Make decisions and choices under pressure,without thinking and out of anger.With the result of their mistakes jail,probation for 2 or more years and a unpleasent record is what they end up with. Their are programs that help felons look for jobs but,most of the jobs are temporary and the pay isn't nothing much to talk about.These people have families,resitution to pay and neccessities. How are they expected to pay the cost of living if no one will give them a chance?So for all of you who have a nice crispy clean record think before you complain about not getting a job.I think their should be more job oppourtunities for felons.We are all human and we all make mistakes maybe some mistakes bigger than others.

Fustrated with Umoja

When I first heard about the Umoja program I was overwhelmed with the information provided.Not only was it my first semester in college but, the program seemed unorganized.My expectations were completely different from what the program offered.In high school I was the Vice President of the BSU (Black Student Union) club. Eventhough I wasn't in high school anymore I enjoyed the organizations,the black history classes and the unity between the black students. I thought the program would have atleast offered a African-American History class.My first semester experience was crazy!Everyone including myself, was complaining about doing plato and how it was too much work.The administration had a message for us almost everyday.Eventhough I know in my heart their are good people behind this program that want us to succeed,I still feel the program is overwhelming.The hours of the class,plato,and this new signing in method are taking a toll on me.I know maybe in a couple of semesters with patient students this program will work out.Now, Im not saying I don't take what I learn and the tutoring for granted but in this situation the bad out weighed the good.