X is known...

     Yet another title that can mean multiple things. I feel like these blogs should get more specific but then again that wouldn't be the point of this class.

        So X is known huh? Lets see i take this as the last name X is known. Especially in the nation of Islam. X is to replace one of the members slave name. It is supposed to represent the separation from the white one. Its supposed to show one's independence from its master.

        Then again there is only person that most of us are familiar and of course its none other than the Malcolm X. But the book provides multiple examples that many were not familiar with it. When i first saw that other people changed their last name to x i found to be dumbfounded. I honestly did not know other people did what Malcolm did. Call me naive but its true.

          This book showed me multiple facts that i was not aware of. This book opened up a whole another to me. Hmmm maybe Malcolm's theory of history is right. They only show you what “they” want to show you. But nonetheless no one knows who set up the system. Malcolm rejected this system and I agree with him in this aspect.

X marks the spot

       X marks the spot for multiple objections. It can just be a simple x on a map marking some point of interest. It can somewhere forbidden or somewhere already checked. The x can mean whatever you make it can be of whatever value one chooses to put on it.
       For me the x makes me reminisce on my childhood. When i was little i used to love hunting for treasure. I always dreamed of actually finding a map with directions to something. i remember watching spongebob episode where they find a map with a huge x on it. Then they go on an expedition to find the treasure. After this episode came my first treasure hunting adventure. me and cousin made a map of just random directions and see would that take us.
       We ended right on the corner of our street looking at nothing. I remember after this we were disappointed but at least we got the joy of actually going and looking for something. The x can represent many things. For me its an explosion of childhood memories

Music in my life

There are many talented artists these days but I will choose one in particular. This artist goes by the Immortal technique. I decided to choose this because most of his songs actually have a meaning. Most of his lyrics are about the struggle many people experience

Immortal technique is an underground artist. He clearly speaks his thoughts and perceptions of multiple subjects through his song. Immortal technique is a Latino rapper and he makes his songs about the struggle back in the communities. Many people can relate to his songs they can agree with some of what he says or what he describes. He has a point when he makes a song and it is not like current day rappers which just “sing” about anything.

His words have an impact on me. I clearly remember the day I was introduced to Immortal Technique’s music. As a listened I knew right away he had a way with words. I carefully listened to his song and from there on I decided to explore and learn more about his music. If you guys haven’t listened to him you should him a chance and let me know what you guys think. Hopefully you guys can enjoy some of his music.

Does it really mean something???

I know this means something…. Hmmm this can have multiple meanings. This can be a blog where we go on talking about life and it’s meaning blah blah blah. But I have to decide to write about the meaning of these blogs.

I think these blogs are designed to so that we can stop and reflect upon ourselves. Take time of our hands and express our feelings about certain topics. I think through blogs one can get to know someone else so much better.

Blogs are based on our opinions and views. It’s our own personal judgment of things. Or blogs can just be something used by Mr. McCarthy to annoy us. Either way this blogs are useful to us whether we favor it or not. I personally don’t like these blogs but as soon as a start writing one I find myself writing and writing and writing. These blogs do get interesting and I feel they are a good way to stop and force a self examination.

Oh winter time =)

Winter is one of the four seasons.
One might hate it,
but I like it for several reasons.
When it first begins to snow
all you see is everything covered up in white.
You can’t help but to be overwhelmed by the wonderful site.
When your outside with your friends,
there are endless possibilities of fun.
The only bad part is, when it is all done.
And when you get to cold n go inside
you can look forward to some hot cocoa.
Perfect time to sit back n reminisce on all the good times.
Laugh at all the "innocent" crimes committed,
winter is jus full with peace and tranquility
but I haven’t decide if it is my favorite reason just yet  ;)

What a money saving sale -.-

         Globalization.... what is this globalization which you speak of? When I hear globalization I picture my old xbox game “civilization revolution” and I picture everyone trying to conquer everyone. To be more specific there was a technology which you learned called globalization so that is what I picture

But isn't the real meaning of globalization basically the same thing? Its about corporations trying to expand to various parts of the world hoping to become wealthier than they already are. In a way I guess globalization is good. It creates more jobs for unresourced countries. It lifts up the poverty rate and makes the economy become more prosperous.

         But it is also just as bad. People get cheated off what they should actually get paid. It is just a way for major corporations to cash in unprivileged people that don't know any better and are just try to their living. The big corporations make them labor just to be paid $4 an hour? That is horrific but like I stated earlier these people don't know better.

         Also big corporations put out of business small local businesses. Sure they provide lower prices but that means someone else loses their job and businesses. Some businesses that were passed down family lines and businesses people poured their heart out for. Simply to be taken out of businesses by these marketing giants.

         In my opinion globalization is bad. Simply because it forces labor for easy money and it runs everyone else that surrounds them out of business. But who I am to speak, I myself go shop in these stores. Become excited at how much I saved. But for what cost child labor? Maybe we all should start changing this, its never to late...

......GOOOOAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!

                  Sports are more than sports to me. I know this is going to sound cheesy but they are a sort of a passion now. I grew up around sports and for the majority of my live have participated in them. Up to this point i can fully understand why their so great. I play a variety of sports, i may not be so great at them but hey ill do it for the heck of it.
              One sport that i really am fond of would be soccer. Like any typicall mexican i love soccer. I remember as a little kid i would enter that stadium and be so fascinated by everything. Even today i get the same exact feeling. Soccer is like my little own world now. Not only do i love playing in the sport but i use as my escape from everything. When i play soccer, all worries and stress become omitted. Its like everything else didnt execist besides my team and our opponents.
                Soccer has a become much more than a passion. Its inrooted in my blood. When i play soccer its like a whole new world. Its somewhere where i casn escape to, somewhere when i can do what i love.  Not only do i love playing soccer i love playing with my team. Because of soccer i wouldnt have the same friends. i always wonder what if i played football would i have the same friends? all i know is  i wouldnt be the same  
               Theres nothing better than being at a soccer game with the people you love. anticipaing the wave to come to you and getting up. The best feelin is that moment where the players shoot and everything becomes quite and you hear is...... GOOOOOOAAALLLLL!!!!! everyone around you screams, hi fives go everywhere and huggs to that one random creepy guy. But overall soprts serve as a scapegoat where i can go and release my stress.