The right choices...(In my opinion)

To live life in vain is to not live at all. Many people take things for granted, such as life. At one point I was one of those people, but I've been approaching things differently for a while now. One must realize that life is a gift, and it should be enjoyed to the fullest. Enjoying your life means to have fun, but to be responsible as well. For instance, if one is going to go have drinks, make sure you don't drive after you've drank. That is being irresponsible. You see, I don't drink or smoke. Maybe a drink every so often, but that is quite rare. People ask me, "what DO you do?" Are you for real? What do I do? There are so many things that one can do without participating in activities such as binge drinking and getting high. As a matter of fact, one does not have to "be on another level" to have a good time. Yea, so what? I'm always sober.... That doesn't mean I don't have fun. And being sober is a great thing, atleast for me it is. I can drive my friends if they've been drinking and I can take care of them if they're in need of it. People judge too hastily. So until you've gotten to know me, don't pass judgement so quickly because I choose not to drink nor smoke. As cliche as it may sound, I'm high off life!! And I always have a great time!!

"Come take a walk with me, but only if conversation is acceptable and minds are open."

Erik B.

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder!!

Ok. Just because someone from a certain country wins Ms. Universe, does NOT mean those are the "most beautiful women." Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, for one. Women are beautiful, each in their own way. But just because you are from --country name-- does not make you beautiful. Beauty is not only about looks either.What's inside counts a WHOLE LOT!! People need to CHILL with the ETHNOCENTRISM, please!! I love women. I dislike ignorance. I can't stand falseness. Oh and, congratulations to Ms. Venezuela.

"I am not my hair. I am not this skin. I am the soul that lives within." India Arie

Erik B.

Usain "LIGHTNING" Bolt!!

I just had to write about him!! This man is UN-HUMANLY FAST!! He's broken 5 world records in the last 12 months!!!!!!!!!! He is certainly, without a doubt, THE fastest man in the world. He is the epitome of speed and hard work as well. My respect and congratulations go to Usain Bolt.
100m time: 9.58 seconds
200m time: 19.19 seconds.

Erik B.

Communicate & Compromise!!

Too often, communication lacks. People usually do not take the initiative to communicate with one another and compromise. If the world would have more compromise, we'd see less arguing, less war. Communication brings living things together. To understand one another, we MUST communicate. By means of communication is how we may reach compromise. Open your mind to begin making the world a better place.

Erik B.

The twilight series

So, last night I finished reading the final book from the twilight series, "breaking dawn." These books are amazing. Each book is captivating and it was hard for me to put them down. If Stephenie Meyer ever reads this blog, I want to tell her thank you for writing them. I really didn't want "breaking dawn" to end. When I was finished, I was a little sad because I knew that that was it for the series, but I'm so glad that I read them. Stephenie Meyer did a wonderful job. She kept me into the story every second. I felt as if I were part of the books. If you haven't already read the books, READ THEM!! I saw the movie "twilight" before I read the first book, but a friend of mine HIGHLY recommended that I read the first one, and I did. Thank you to her. I aslo want to thank her for lending me the books!! =] It doesn't matter if you're a male or a female. Some people choose to talk bad about the twilight series, but they probably haven't given it a chance. From a guy's perspective, it was a wonderful journey through a fictional tale that had quite a bit of reality to it. I hope Stephenie Meyer releases another. We'll see. ;]

Erik B.

Unity. I love it!!

On Saturday, July 25th, 2009, parts of the world came together. About 100 cities all over the world, in 6 different continents, gathered to protest for the liberty of those who were arrested in Iran during their protests during the presidential election there. This is something that's good to see. People coming together to show support for other people, even though they don't personally know them!! This is a positive step in making the world a better place. Global unity leads to global peace.

Erik B.

Are you for real? Racism?

A summer camp in Philadelphia with children in the grades of K-7th, went to a local pool. The camp was contracted to go once a week. When they arrived, the children went to their activity leader telling her that people were saying "what are these black kids doing here?" ARE YOU FOR REAL?!?!?!?!?! What on EARTH is wrong with these people?! These children are trying to enjoy their summer and people have to ruin it with racism!! The racism was followed by what some think of as discrimination. The camp could not return after this incident, but the club said that there was not enough room. This is SIMPLY RIDICULOUS!! The child they interviewed on CNN was crying. And then people wonder why there are blacks who dislike whites and vie-versa. The racism NEEDS TO STOP!! If not for youself, do it for the children!!

"It doesn't matter if you're black or white!!"-Michael Jackson

Erik B.