Thursday, November 20, 2008

Great Thing To Keep

It is such a pleasing feeling to have good memories. Do you agree? Can you remember any of your good moments? I always try to cherish great memories.These memories are things cameras could not capture.
Currently I am so happy in my English class at GSU (Georgia State University). We are blessed to have a humorous, understanding, and cool tutor. Mr Miller appears to be very smart and is so calm. Some students, probably are not aware that he allows them to get away with 'murder'.I guess because he is so understanding.
We laugh a lot in this class and we disagree with grace. There are some students that I will never forget. Each of us some awesome and unique qualities. I think class was a great mix of personalities. Few appear to be laid back but managed to pull some surprises on us. Few are crazy about fashion and will go all out to show it. Then there are others who ask some questions that will leave you pondering but laughing out without control. We are a wonderful mix and I hope I will see these folks around and in the future and be able to remind them of our jolly class times.Oh, I almost forgot about the ones (Yours truly being one) who are always eating or munching on something, yet there is absolutely no sign of where all the food ends up!
For now, I just want to encourage everyone to enjoy the good times wherever you are and wherever you may go. Life is too short to sweat over silly, unimportant things. Live, love,laugh and don't forget to PLAY! Yes, adults can play too and you may change the rules of the game to your liking.Always remember that no matter what you are going through, someone else is experiencing worse than you. Give thanks for what you have and also for what you don't have. Think about it.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Customer Service

When was the last time you had it really good? I mean great enough that it pleases you? If you can't remember, then that means you probably have the same issue as I do right now. I am referring to customer service, get your mind out of the gutter if you thought something else! More recently than before, I have noticed that there is so much poor customer service around. Why?
I went to a Kroger near to my house, which I always shop two weeks ago and asked the florist at the flower center for some assistance. She answered me then went around the back of the bakery in the supermarket. I waited, then five minutes went by, she did not return, so I waited another five minutes, she still did not return. I was hoping that maybe she was so busy that she forgot I was waiting on her; so I asked another worker there to call her and he did. Still she did not come. I saw her and asked her if she had forgotten about me and to my surprise she said that she was 'off' for that morning. I asked her why she had not said so from the start instead of having me waiting like Bob Marley! By this time I was so pissed. This was 7.50 a.m. and she told me she was having her tea.
I wonder if these workers have any idea that if customers do not use their businesses services or do not shop at their stores that the owners will have no money to pay their salary. Sometimes I get so annoyed of these poor customer service that it is painful. I know life can get burdensome at times but we can not afford to let it ruin our days all the time. Come on folks, liven up and be cheerful, at least just to serve customers.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Crappy 'art', Worthy 'art'

Whoo! Man. How I love John Legend's music! when I listen to his songs I just feel so relaxed and happy that there are still great singers and musicians around. With songs like these you can always remember that there is great art in the world as well as that love do still exists. Check out few of his videos at http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos--23032537. Enjoy!
I love to watch folks partake in dancing. I like to dance too but some of these moves, I am yet to learn. However, watching Columbus Short is one of my favourites. I think dancing is a great form of art and also that anyone who intends to enjoy dancing should do it responsibly (just like drinking!). Check out some Short's moves at http://www.imbd.com/video/screenplay/vi327942425/.
Don't you think this sculpture is beautiful artwork? I really do and I admire the artist, Laura Facey for being so bold and truthful in completing it. Though it was (and still is but not as bad) a very controversial piece of artwork in Jamaica, many people admire it and tourists travel from wide and far to take photos of it. This is a wonderful representation of the mind, body and soul. I think art forms like these are great ways of expression. This one in particular depicts truth and freedom and life needs more like these! "None but ourselves shall free our minds". This is just awesome "aesthetic beauty". Being that I had done Art Appreciation few years ago, I understand the true beauty behind this kind of artwork. What is your take on it? Engage in more information about this at http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/html/20030810T010000-0500_47397_OBS_REDEMPTION_SONG.
Well, well. What on earth do sensible people find appealing about 'rock music'? I am so annoyed by rock music and rock bands! I just think the singers/screamers/jumpers are weird, make noise and dress scary most of the times. Are rock bands folks really singing or just making noise? Please! I could never find myself listening to these types of music, some may consider to be wonderful art! If you wish to view more info about this group or other rock crap, you may do so by visiting, http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/193934/rock-n-roll-all-nite-live-in-1998.jhtml.
I really admire fashion, but what the hell do you call this? Males (some females too) showing their undies in public? This just looks nasty and our of place. I understand that fashion can be a great from of art but this? I really pray that the laws against this ridiculous 'art' would be extended and to all states and especially to schools . Why do you think anyone wants to view your undies and worse too, at times these undies can be ugly and do not match anything the culprits are wearing! Fix it please! Information about this issue/art may be found at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnlyinAmerica/story?id=3519569.
Oh my Lord, how I love Tyler Perry! The thing I don't like is more African Americans acting like 'Buffoons'!This series by Tyler Perry, 'The House of Paynes' is truly a PAIN! I hate seeing this grown, black man acting silly. There is nothing comedic about him or this series for that matter. I enjoy watching comedies but this series is such a turn off. You may see some of this nonsense at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi4074504473/.
This rude creature, 'Spongebob' is another so called form of art that I really hate with a passion! Who in this world created this thing and what is the purpose of it? I know some folks like him with a passion and some kids would have a fit if they are not allowed to see it but it seems so silly to me. I think it has no value and the character it depicts appears to be rude in my opinion. I do not allow my kids or any other who visit me to watch this silly creature. Worse, there are so many collectibles in his name and pictures! Some folks collect them all. How could they? View more of it at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi13603963/.

I appreciate many forms of art but honestly, some kinds could best not be publicized. Great thing is the world is made up of such a splendid and sometimes weird set of people that certainly there art that suit everyone.