But not for too long. Normally when people go private its because they want to be more candid or because someone is reading stuff that they were not meant to see. Me on the other hand, I am going to be job hunting soon, and I know there are some topic covered on a few of my posts that could be slightly offensive to some people.
Therefore, I am going private. So, those of you who would like to continue reading post your emails in the comments so that I can add you to the list.
I doubt I will be getting many since I have been M.I.A. recently, but it is still polite to offer. I will leave this up for about a week or so, then I'm gone.
~sTeW~
9/24/09
9/11/09
The Blind Girl
My granny sent this in an email to me the other day.
One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages
came off, she was able to see everything, including her
boyfriend.
He asked
her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.
Her
boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'
This is
how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a
Gift
Today
before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't
speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone
who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone
who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today
before you complain about life - Think of someone who went
too early to heaven.
Before
whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
walks the same distance with their feet.
And when
you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your
job.
And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and think: you're alive and still
around.
Damn...
~sTeW~
There was
A blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She
hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always
There for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see
the world, I will marry you.'
One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages
came off, she was able to see everything, including her
boyfriend.
He asked
her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.
Her
boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'
This is
how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.
Life Is a
Gift
Today
before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't
speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone
who has nothing to eat.
Before
you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone
who's crying out to GOD for a companion.
Today
before you complain about life - Think of someone who went
too early to heaven.
Before
whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
walks the same distance with their feet.
And when
you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your
job.
And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and think: you're alive and still
around.
Damn...
~sTeW~
9/9/09
Recap: My trip to Africa
After careful consideration, and Niki's poking and prodding, I have decided to put up a few pictures from my trip to Africa. They are only from Ghana, I did not take any in South Africa. Like I said before you want to know what Johannesburg looks like, look out your window. Time to get started.
We rode by this building everyday and everyday I wondered what the hell it was, so I decided to ask. Apparently this is the President's house. As you can see, no matter where you are, the president lives in luxury.
Speaking of the president, this is him and Obama on a billboard. They were really excited about his visit. These billboards and countless other posters were up all over the city. (By the way, I was in Accra)
This was another billboard that was up. Same problem, different continent.
These are just picture of the ENDLESS line of shops that were EVERYWHERE. These folk know the true definition of hustle. Americans do not hustle nearly as hard as these folks. If you are wondering, I did get express written consent from all of these people to have their pictures on my blog.
"No you didn't. You liar."
Shut up.
Hotel room and bathroom. Nothing spectacular, just a regular room.
This was the beach right behind the hotel. From the video it looks really nice, but the sand was littered with trash. I was going to go down there, but I did not know what was among all of the rubbish so I just kept my distance.
Two more of the Obama posters. There were also some that had Michelle on them, but I could never seem to get a good shot of it. We always seemed to be moving when we passed hers.
The top picture is a some of the money in Ghana. They are called Cedis (pronounced See-Dees). The bottom is a excerpt from the hotel handbook that I found particularly amusing. If you can not read it, the funny part to me says 'Please do not tempt the staff by leaving your valuables unsecured'. To me, they are trying to say that it is my fault that the staff wants to steal and if they do steal it is my fault because I tempted them.
Well that is all for now. There are more pictures and I am sure that I will post more. Until then, enjoy these and ask questions if you want to know anything more specific. I am now a expert on Ghanaian culture because I was there for 3 days.
~sTeW~
We rode by this building everyday and everyday I wondered what the hell it was, so I decided to ask. Apparently this is the President's house. As you can see, no matter where you are, the president lives in luxury.
Speaking of the president, this is him and Obama on a billboard. They were really excited about his visit. These billboards and countless other posters were up all over the city. (By the way, I was in Accra)
This was another billboard that was up. Same problem, different continent.
These are just picture of the ENDLESS line of shops that were EVERYWHERE. These folk know the true definition of hustle. Americans do not hustle nearly as hard as these folks. If you are wondering, I did get express written consent from all of these people to have their pictures on my blog.
"No you didn't. You liar."
Shut up.
Hotel room and bathroom. Nothing spectacular, just a regular room.
This was the beach right behind the hotel. From the video it looks really nice, but the sand was littered with trash. I was going to go down there, but I did not know what was among all of the rubbish so I just kept my distance.
Two more of the Obama posters. There were also some that had Michelle on them, but I could never seem to get a good shot of it. We always seemed to be moving when we passed hers.
The top picture is a some of the money in Ghana. They are called Cedis (pronounced See-Dees). The bottom is a excerpt from the hotel handbook that I found particularly amusing. If you can not read it, the funny part to me says 'Please do not tempt the staff by leaving your valuables unsecured'. To me, they are trying to say that it is my fault that the staff wants to steal and if they do steal it is my fault because I tempted them.
Well that is all for now. There are more pictures and I am sure that I will post more. Until then, enjoy these and ask questions if you want to know anything more specific. I am now a expert on Ghanaian culture because I was there for 3 days.
~sTeW~
9/8/09
Speechless
I came across this video the other day. I really do not know what to say about it.
The worst thing about this is that he is a pastor and kids are hearing this. He is saying that it is okay to HATE someone. I am sure there is a book somewhere that says that you are not supposed to hate someone.
"If someone had said this during the Bush administration they would've called him unpatriotic, unamerican and every other 'un' word out there. But since Obama has taken over, stuff like this flies under the radar. I wonder why that is?"
The world we live in...
~sTeW~
The worst thing about this is that he is a pastor and kids are hearing this. He is saying that it is okay to HATE someone. I am sure there is a book somewhere that says that you are not supposed to hate someone.
"If someone had said this during the Bush administration they would've called him unpatriotic, unamerican and every other 'un' word out there. But since Obama has taken over, stuff like this flies under the radar. I wonder why that is?"
The world we live in...
~sTeW~
9/7/09
I'm Ashamed of Myself
2 MONTHS!!!
It has been 2 MONTHS since I updated this damn thing. I can not believe that I have been this lazy. How can I ever call myself a blogger?!? I can not....can I?
"I'm disappointed in you everyday."
You are no better than me. You did not make an attempt to write on this thing either. So we are in the same boat.
"Let's not forget that we are the same people."
Even still, you did not try to motivate me/us.
Anyhow...
I know I was supposed to post pictures of my travels this past summer, but after going through them I realized that I did not have anything really interesting to show. Also, most of what I have is video so it would be hard to distinguish what is going on. The pictures I do have are only of the work that I did while I was Ghana. If you are at all interested let me know, I will put a few of them up.
That is all for now. This is me forcing myself back into the blog world.
Hope I can keep it up this time.
~sTeW~
It has been 2 MONTHS since I updated this damn thing. I can not believe that I have been this lazy. How can I ever call myself a blogger?!? I can not....can I?
"I'm disappointed in you everyday."
You are no better than me. You did not make an attempt to write on this thing either. So we are in the same boat.
"Let's not forget that we are the same people."
Even still, you did not try to motivate me/us.
Anyhow...
I know I was supposed to post pictures of my travels this past summer, but after going through them I realized that I did not have anything really interesting to show. Also, most of what I have is video so it would be hard to distinguish what is going on. The pictures I do have are only of the work that I did while I was Ghana. If you are at all interested let me know, I will put a few of them up.
That is all for now. This is me forcing myself back into the blog world.
Hope I can keep it up this time.
~sTeW~
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