I have officially closed my first CSUF main stage show and it has been a pleasure being a part of this production. I want to thank all those people who helped me along this journey. I have definitely grown stronger as a leader and learned more about my personality. I now know what I must work on to become a better person, but I would not have been able to do that without everyone’s support.

Marc, it’s been great knowing you since freshman year and I am glad we were able to work on our first shows together. You will remain forever my favorite sound designer.

Jonathan, Kristin, Abraham, and Tony, I am extremely fortunate to have had all of you through my adventure. From asking how to deal with Deb, designers, and dancers to sending me old paperwork to offering me guidance and endless amounts of hugs. I thank all my fellow stage managers.

Everyone who has had to deal with my insecureness, tiresome rants and whines, and bipolar personalities, thank you for just being there and not judging me. I have discovered that I have plenty of friends surrounding me, and am fortunate to have such a large support system.

This journey has made me a lot more vulnerable and emotional, which is something I never thought would happen. But like I have been saying this whole semester: “it is what it is”. All I can do now is to be content with my past and move on to a brighter future.

When in America’s history did we not screw other populations?  We began as terrorists towards the British, destroying their property, detaining its soldiers, finally saying screw you we are our own country.   Then came the expansion to the west, screwing the rest of the native americans with manifest destiny.  Then it was imperialism, colonization, unequal trade treaties and spheres of influence with asia, screwing them.  Which then led into the cold war, screwing korea, vietnam etc.   Now its the middle east. 

America was built on screwing other people, and other countries.  Why do you think the defense budget is so large?  No other country comes close to our defense budget.  We are the bully on the playground and that will probably never change.

This post has been sitting in my drafts for quite some time now. I forgot when I discovered this quote, but it’s completely relevant right now because I’m taking American Foreign Policy this semester. I think that America has quite a history of maintaining a vindicationist perspective, but I do believe that the roles have changed. The sooner we realize that we are no longer a super power, the sooner we can focus on what is important and rebuild our economy and democracy.

(Source: TIME)

Economic Left/Right: -3.00
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03

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This describes me to a t…

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.

This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.

Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.

Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.

On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.

Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.

Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.

Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.

Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.

Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.

Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

I am an introvert. People should stop assuming and arguing that I’m not. I know who I am and I’m sorry if you think otherwise.

(Source: ituassu.com.br)

Ed Sheeran promoting his debut album, +

This guy is a talented, lyrical beast! My favorite line from his second single, “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”:

They say I’m up-and-coming like I’m fucking in an elevator!

My favorite bookstore, Borders, is going out of business, but I managed to snag these items on sale in the past two weeks (from left to right):

• 3 Plays: The Political Theater of Howard Zinn by Howard Zinn
• For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange
• Abnormal by Michel Foucault
• Sweep: Volume 15 by Cate Tiernan
• Sweep: Volume 14 by Cate Tiernan
• Push by Sapphire
• For One More Day by Mitch Albom
• The Worst-Case Scenario Almanic: Politics by David Borgenicht & Turk Regan
• Extras by Scott Westerfield
• [DVD] A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
• Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd
• Somewhere Inside by Laura Ling & Lisa Ling
• November by David Mamet
• In Defense of Flogging by Peter Moskos
• [DVD] Stonewall Uprising
• [DVD] A Single Man

I’m not going to lie; I’m most excited about A Single Man because Nicholas Hoult is in it and it’s a beautiful film. If you want to borrow it (or any of my books or DVDs), just ask! :)

your life is your life
don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.
be on the watch.
there are ways out.
there is a light somewhere.
it may not be much light but
it beats the darkness.
be on the watch.
the gods will offer you chances.
know them.
take them.
you can’t beat death but
you can beat death in life, sometimes.
and the more often you learn to do it,
the more light there will be.
your life is your life.
know it while you have it.
you are marvelous
the gods wait to delight
in you.

This poem is spoken in Levi’s “Go Forth” ad, which is currently banned in the UK because of the London Riots.

(Source: milan-poetry.blogspot.com)

Proud to be an ally for life!

(Source: arcaninetales, via christo3furr)