My Mama Day Memoir

As I read the novel Mama Day by Gloria Naylor I can't help but think to myself every other page, "dang this would be something interesting to blog about". Since I havn't had much time to blog, I have greatly missed reflecting on my day or a twisted question. So let's have at it.

1. "There is more to be known behind what the eyes can see".
I have never thought to myself when reading that anything has more truth than this statement. To say that seeing is believing, sure. Yes, if we see something for ourselves we must believe it's true. But, its remembering in the toughest situations that there is more than you can see. Too often I let my emotions get the best of me, and if only I had stopped to think about the reasons I was hung up and what else may be happening I would have saved myself much pain. Be careful of what you speak, for there is much unknown in how words can act. Be kind to your peers, for your actions may save their life or just put a smile on their face. My newest life motto: Just think, because you just never know everything.

2. "Only the present has potential, sir".
This line has deeply resonated with me lately. We can't change the past whether it's for the better or for worse. We can't predict the future. So why have our minds, bodies, and souls anywhere but the present... It's the only place to be. There are so many instances again, that I waste my energy, my self esteem, my emotions, my pride, or even my presence because I am trying to deal with the past or alter my future. But, I can't. I can only be in the now and be the best me in each breath I take; because that will leave me a past I am proud of and a future of opportunities.

the swarm of student council elections.

2 speeches, 10 posters, and an application later....
I have complete step one of the election process.

Step 2: give the speeches and hang posters

Step 3:VOTING TIME!!

I can do this!

here's a sampling of what I've done! Not all posters were pictured :(