Julie Delpy's - A Waltz For A Night

Guilty, Neglectful Blogger Here.

I've been a terrible blogger the last few months. That's probably a generous amount of time, more like the last 4-5 months. After attending my orientation last week at Cal State Dominguez Hills I can no longer use the "I'm too busy" excuse. A professor(forgot her name, must work on this) was giving us her pitch on why we should be involved and join the GSW(campus chapter for social work). She made a compelling argument that we're busy right now, and when we start school we will busy even more busy and when we finish our masters program we will be busy working or looking for work and after that we will be busy as well. Thus, we're always going to be busy but we can manage to take some time out of our routine and dedicate it to the GSW. Didn't join the club just yet but I purchased a well designed shirt as recompense.

A whole new chapter in my life awaits me and I feel as if I'm ending one next week. I'll be working part time as a behavior specialist but I presume I will depart after the fall semester. Either that, or they will terminate me for shortening my schedule and not being "flexible" enough.

I'm currently worn out from working this job but I don't regret joining the ranks. I've had the opportunity to interact with many families and their children on a level that I never anticipated. There are some clients I will be happily departing from and others that I will miss dearly. I've had growth on a professional this year. I went in knowing nothing from this field but with an open mind and now I feel capable. It's not over yet but I feel accomplished at this point.

I'm taking this post as an opportunity to declare my intent to document my experiences and feelings during the next two years. I'm entering my MSW program at Cal State Dominguez Hills as an eager and engaged student that wants to make a positive impact in the community. Hopefully I finish this program with the tools to do so.

In the mean time, back to work for me. I've got a client that requires my attention.

Japan Commuters are AWESOME

Japan commuters free woman trapped under train

What's your go-to comeback?

[–]Tha_Prophet_ 2970 points 7 hours ago (8351|5390)

I would agree with you, but then we would both be wrong.

[–]Chewbacker 2975 points 5 hours ago (6873|3914)

From a similar thread: "I don't have the time, or the crayons to explain it to you."

[–]Ihavenocomments 2492 points 6 hours ago (5035|2554)

I've been called worse things by better people.

[–]SeaTriscuit 879 points 3 hours ago (969|157)

I hope your day is as pleasant as you are.

Who does this?

This excuse for man tosses the intruding dog by his neck. Tough to watch.

Link

Mr. Roger's - It's You I Like

"It's you I like,
It's not the things you wear,
It's not the way you do your hair--
But it's you I like.
The way you are right now,
The way down deep inside you--
Not the things that hide you,
Not your toys--
They're just beside you.
But it's you I like--
Every part of you,
Your skin, your eyes, your feelings
Whether old or new.
I hope that you'll remember
Even when you're feeling blue
That it's you I like,
It's you yourself,
It's you, it's you I like"

My Crazy Brown Eyes

So a kiddo in one my sessions is learning to use his words more efficiently and ask questions. He asks me, "hey Felipe, what color are my eyes?" I tell him that they're dark brown. Then I ask him, "How about me, what color are my eyes?" He looks into them very deeply and responds with "Oh, they're light brown AND SCARY. AHHHHH" So there you have it, I have brownish/crazy eyes -__- haha.

Defining Marriage

avise_la_fin 667 points 3 hours ago (765|93)

There's a tremendous responsibility in joining yourself to someone in marriage. You inherit their debts, their neuroses, their family, their love, their pain, their joy...their entire personhood becomes entwined into yours. You each give up a bit of your own identity, so that the two of you can craft a new one.

The first year is trying for most newlyweds. Personal space is a thing of the past. Hobbies that you could spend hours and dollars on are superseded by the need to furnish a life together. You can't check out emotionally. You have to actually talk about things. You have to consider your spouse's side. You have to be an adult.

But...there's an incomparable joy in losing yourself in love. You have a purpose beyond self-satisfaction. You might have children together, greatly diminishing yourself in one way, but adding to yourself in many others. Life is more vibrant, more chaotic, more tiresome, and more rewarding.

It's not for everyone. It's risky, giving a piece of your heart away. But if you choose your lover and best friend wisely, and commit to it with all your heart, it is the greatest adventure you'll ever take.

That Moment.

"Most of our life is a series of images. They pass us by like towns on the highway. But sometimes, a moment stuns us as it happens. And we know that this instant is more than a fleeting image. We know that this moment... every part of it... will live on forever."

Quote from Talib Kweli

via a friend on Facebook:

i don't believe in condemning or censoring any art..but i definitely believe in challenging artists to be more responsible with their lyrics..i don't think lyrics ever are the root cause of the problems, ONLY SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM, and i think that if you want to change what the artists are talking about, WE HAVE TO CHANGE THE COMMUNITY THAT THESE ARTISTS ARE DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM…if you are starting your process to change the way they rap by saying “I’m dismissive of your effort entirely” then why would they listen to you? They have no reason to listen to you…we have to embrace people with love..None of these people are evil trying to bring down our community on purpose…they’re misguided the same as their fans... and when we embrace them, we have to embrace them with love.. -talib kweli