Okay, randomly funny story #1 . . . When I was in New York, there were a few nights where we would get some UNRULY VISITORS. Okay, so they weren’t really unruly, more like not so convenient visitors . . . Yeah, let’s go with that. Each night for about a week (Well, except for Friday and Saturday) we would get a knock on our door around 11pm. And who was knocking you ask? Why, Rabbis from a neighboring synagogue! At 11pm. REALLY!?!?! They were going around to all of the Jewish apartments asking for sadakah. At 11pm . . . Yeah, wasn’t happening.
Now for randomly funny story #2 . . . We had just painted our apartment (Again, in New York) and we had all of the windows open and our front door open a crack to get the air circulating. It wasn’t even open wide enough to see inside from the outside. All of a sudden, my next door neighbor swings open my front door and looks around the room. (Thank G-d I wasn’t alone, I would of flipped out) She says: “Ooooh, it looks so nice.” My grandmother then explained to her that we had just painted, while I was explaining to her that she had no right to bardge into my apartment . . . Again. She then said: “Oh wow, are you leaving?” (Note: She’s been on our asses to move ever since her kids left, so that they could take our apartment.) I almost snapped. The nerve of her! ::sigh:: Oh well, It’s not the first time she’s done that . . .
So, yeah. That’s about all of the randomly funny stories I have for today.
Unfortunately, my Ishkabibble is refusing to load, so there will be no moments of Ishkabibble today . . . Oh Poo! =(
So, it’s been over two years since I’ve been online . . . Sorry about that!
Let’s see, what’s going on . . .
I FINALLY finished La Guardia with a Degree in Arts in June . . . It took about four years, and over $ 8,500 . . . But I did it!
I went to Israel this summer, courtesy of Taglit-Birthright. It was AMAZING! I couldn’t of had a better trip! Only down fall, I’m not really a “party” person, so I didn’t really have anything in common with my group; but what I was shown and taught throughout the trip was just amazing! (Taglit entry to follow.)
In August, I moved. I got tired of the New York congestion, now I have to get used to the slower pace of Florida. I’ve moved in with my father, but hopefully that won’t last too long. I’m slowly practicing to get the one thing that I never needed in New York . . . My driver’s license. After I obtain that, hopefully I can acquire a full time job; being unemployed after ten years of employment is pretty scary. Once I can find that, I can save up for my own place. I know that it’s not gonna happen this year, but it’s something to keep me focused on; well, that and working on my next Degree.
So . . . yeah. That’s what’s been keeping me away from y’all . . . Sorry about that. Promise to try harder! Missed y’all!
Religion: a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. (dictionary.com)
There are many religions throughout the globe. Some more popular than others; some that many may not know even exist. But within each religion, there are variations of readings or speeches for them to feel as if they are the “master” religion. My question is why?
How many times have you been on a train or in a park, and someone stands up and preaches about how you are going to hell because of who or what you believe in. I can’t even tell you how bad my ears burn from turning up my ipod every time that had happened to me.
It’s understandable to show pride in your religion as it is to show pride in your nationality. No one should ever be ashamed or feel threatened to be who they are. The ones who feel as if they are better than everyone else seem very insecure about them selves and use their religion as a step-up.
I have a close circle of friends and we are all of different religious backgrounds. Some even consider following more than one religion, as others tend to follow no religion at all. We don’t look at each other as categories, we see what’s inside the person and judge by that.
So, my question still stands. Why? Why do you think you’re better than me? Because you read it in a book? Because your religious leader told you so? What do you think gives you the right to tell me where I’m going when I die. When I die, I’ll be dead. That’s all. If heaven exists, great; if not, it’s been a good life.
It’s coming to the point where religion isn’t just having the comfort of faith; in the knowing of a greater power, but a competition. People have died because of what they believe in. Innocent people have lost their lives because they stand up for themselves and you feel threatened, yet they’ve done nothing to you, but you’re afraid they will.
That’s what it all comes down to; fear. Afraid of the unknown; so to get rid of that fear, you get rid of that “problem”. Well, for those who think that way, maybe you’re the problem.
I know I can’t speak for everyone, and I’m not trying to. This is my opinion, and an opinion is a statement that can’t be judged. It can be argued, but it’s not right or wrong. Some people may even agree with me, but are too afraid to speak up. Didn’t you know, it’s dangerous to speak your mind or have an opinion on just about anything?
What scares me the most is that my children may have to hide their faith because someone may not agree with them. I was once bullied as a child for my faith. Although, I never spoke of it, and dressed like any normal elementary school student, they knew I did religious studies after school and of course didn’t agree with my religion, because it wasn’t theirs.
Thinking back on that, to this day parents actually teach their children to judge other children by religion as well as nationality and color. It’s as if they’re picking out the “sick” kids and staying away from them because you may catch something, like a really bad case of tolerance.
There are many people who, like me, have been fed the lines of their religion being the all and powerful, but I have a hard time believing that. Even my family has told me about the hardships we’ve been through as a people and how we are the religion. But then I think to myself, if I really start acting like I’ve been taught and believe that my religion beats all of yours, then I’m no better than the kids who made my life a miserable at the age of 8.
I’m not saying I’m giving up my faith, I’m actually very proud of who I am, but that doesn’t mean that your faith is any less important. And by writing this, I don’t feel that this makes me a better person, just one that was able to get this off of her chest. You can disagree with me, heck you can hate me for all I care. But that doesn’t make you better than me.
And to think, this all came to me after watching an episode of Law & Order . . .
And now . . . ISHKABIBBLE!
Ahhhhh . . . I LOVE IT! Major props to Greg Benson!
Okay . . . First off, let me start by saying that I am EXAUSTED! I had gotten about two hours of sleep last night, thanks to my damn deviated septum! Grrr . . . LAME! *sigh* Oh well . . .
Okay, for those interested in my last entry, concerning my vacation in Florida, honestly I’d rather not talk about it . . . It was . . . fun . . . for the most part, but that’s all I’m going to say about it. I’m just glad to be home and go along with my life as it had been before I left.
So . . . School started! And as most of ya’ll remember my 2 – 3 hour breaks before class last semester . . .Now I have a 4 HOUR BREAK! But I really only have about an hour and a half today . . . I’m meeting my Buh Buh for lunches!
This semester’s not that bad . . . I have English in the morning, then Music with Children, with my bestest friend in the whole entire world! I also have Psychology 101 *Blah* and Acting! I told my mom that I was gonna work on my guilt and my BS-ing . . . =P
Okay . . . so yesterday was Joshtin Day! Hee hee hee . . . ^_^ Unfortunately, I had work yesterday, so I din’t have time to put up my story, and since it’s on MY computer, and not on the school’s system, I can’t upload it now either . . . I knew I should have emailed it to myself!
But ya’ll HAVE to check out my myspace page. I’m keeping it public until Aprin 1. It is awesome!!!!
And now for some . . . *deep breath* . . . ISHKABIBBLE!!!!!
Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!
Okay, One more ^_^
They never said they had any “artistic” skills . . . =P
As y’all had read in my blog entitled “Dead & Gone”, my father had moved to Florida . . . And now I’m here as well! I just got here this afternoon @ around 4pm. It’s not New York, but it’ll do for now. I’m only here for a week, so hopefully this little “vacation” will help me relax before school next week, and maybe start seeing things, and people for what and who they are! I think a new me is about to emerge, and as scared as I am of the change and how it’ll effect everything and everyone around me, I think it’s time! So, watchout New York . . . A new me is about to emerge!
I’m gonna try to keep ya’ll as up to date on my stay here as I can. We’re supposed to go to a flea market in Datona for the day tomorrow. And on Monday, we may get a hotel for the night around disney and spend Tuesday and Wednesday in the park! The kid in me is uber excited! lol Thusday we may go down and see my cousins, but they live about 6 hous away, so we’ll see how that goes. Friday will most likely be a chill day, and then I’m back home Saturday!
I’m not sure if I’m gonna want to come back after this week . . . but I don’t think I really have a choice in the matter. *sigh* Oh well . . .
Alright, I’m pretty tired so I’m off to bed. But first . . .
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Just to let you all in on this madness, I'm going to school to become an elementary school teacher. Now settle down class, before I go mid evil on your asses!!!
What the voices tell me