Like You'll Never See Me Again

For all of you who haven't heard Alicia Key's new song, "Like You'll Never See Me Again" you need to go to MTV.com and buy her CD tomorrow because it is so bomb. This weekend was so amazing and I would be wrong if I didn't start this article by giving thanks to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because without Him I would be no thing, no where, and no one. This weekend was the 19th Annual Student of Color Conference at UC Santa Cruz, and so I took the weekend off and packed up my things for another interesting sequence of events. Throughout the weekend I was a bit exhausted because the previous week I had burned myself hanging out late and partying. So I was definitely not at my best but that didn't stop me from "bringing my "A" game, according to Juan and meeting lots of amazing people and having tons of fun. The conference was full of fantastic speakers, students, workshops, performances, and the food wasn't half bad either. The only flaw was the organization of the conference, UCSC's campus is definitely not "conference friendly" with all of those damn hills and trees. Also I was stressed out about all of these damn papers that I have to write for my damn history classes. I must say the least of my worries is my extra-curricular activities because after being eliminated from one of my commitments I have seen my stress level decrease dramatically. I wanted to write these blog though because I wonder how many people interact with me like they'll never see me again and also how many people I interact like that. I know there's this really cliche saying "Seize the day" and I really want to live my life like day. The death of Kanye West's mother is a clear example that life is not promised and that everyday is TRULY a blessing. My hearts and prayers go out to him and everyone affected by her death because I know that I, for one, was affected and immediately called my mom when I heard the news. Lately I have also been a bit concerned about my trip home. I really want to go home for the holidays but I apprehensive about whether I can really afford to take off and go. Hopefully, with the help of my Lord and Savior, everything will work out and I will be able to see my family once again before the new year rolls in. Well I better get back to work. I just wanted to comment on that topic and give an update about what's been going on in my life.

Peace and Blessings,

RKNJ