Post Secret

Okay, Post Secret may be one of the coolest "things" (for lack of a better word) I have ever encountered. his is how it works, you mail in a secret (anonymously) that you have never told anyone befor on a post card. Using your creativity Frank, the creator of Post Secret, complies a most magnificanet book. Don't think you're brave enough to share your secret? Take a look at one of the books maybe you'll find a few you can relate to, "So many of my secrets are in here without sending in one post card" says one reader from Mexico. The post cards evoke emotions from laughter to pain. Check 'em out!

Just a little thang thang

Unfortunately, I think all that inspiration has got me yearning for the future. I want high school to just be over! I want to change the world now!!! But I know I must be patient. One step at a time right? I hope I snap out if this funk soon, it is so "unbecoming" as my mother would say.

My Heros

Those amazing people to the left are this years nominee for CNN heroes. As I watched it I became so inspired. I was beginning to think that there was too few people left that actually cared with all their hearts about human beings. They helped prove me wrong. From providing homes to orphaned children to food to the homeless on the streets of Queens, this group is making a difference! I was a weep-fest watching their stories. It is absolutely invigorating to see there passions for humankind, that they are willing to give themselves completely to the cause of others. And imagine, these are only ten of the hundreds of nominees in the running for CNN Hero of the year! That is hundreds of amazing selfless people that GOD has put on this earth to serve his people. I'm awed! Hopefully one day Ill be among the caring, selfless and just FANTASIC group of people we call CNN heros.

The Awakening

Never before have I felt more inspired about my future than I do today. I feel so moved it maybe difficult to put into words! Earlier tonight I posted on my Twitter account (Mkarnley), "Right here, right now, I vow to dedicate my life to help those in need" and I mean it! To show you what I mean let delve a little into the past.

For the past couple week I had been in a funk, and I could not figure out what it was. I didn't want to do anything at all. I wasn't Mea anymore. Then today, as I was searching the background of Charity: Water I had an epiphany! Literally. I stared crying, not so much because of the suffering I saw, but the willingness of one man to help try to eradicate their pain. 

His name, Scott Harrsion. He is the brains behind the amazing foundation called Charity: Water that build wells in countries with the need for clean water. His words spoke to me like no others have done before, "I would like nothing better than to be 80 years old and flying back and forth to serve people on need" I feel like I have connected with a man I have never met before on such a deep level. That couldn't have been said better.

I will make a difference in this world! I know God has it in store for me. 

Charity: Water

On December 23, I'm turning 16. At first, this seemed surreal, even daunting. But then I found out that millions of people don't live to see their 5th birthday. And why? Because they didn't have access to clean, safe water. So I'm not scared of turning 16 anymore. In fact, I'm celebrating my birthday like never before. I'm asking for $16 from everyone I know - and every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund freshwater wells in developing nations. Even better, every dollar is "proved" when the projects are complete, and photos and GPS coordinates are posted using Google Earth. My goal is to raise $5,000 by my birthday, December 23. Please consider helping me. Brian Barrett will be turing 17 on December 3rd, he is helping me by collecting 17 dollars from his friends to help make our goal of 5,000. You can donate by visiting my Charity: Water account www.mycharitywater.org/measbirthdayproject where you can find more information on how to get involved. Thanks for your help!

NASA's bombing the moon??!

So NASA has decided that the best way to find out if there is water on the moon is to crash it. Hmmm, thats so interesting. I am sure they have done adequate research on the density of the moon and what not, but what if the ENTIRE moon breaks?? Let's hope not! In other news, President Obama may have won a Nobel Peace Prize??? For his,"Extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.”. Does the word efforts not bother you? Obama has continuously promised to help stop genocide in Sudan, but has yet to address it. Martin Luther King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 AFTER his strong plight for equality in America, Mother Theresa in 1979 AFTER leading Missionaries of Charity, Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 AFTER the Russo-Japanese war, Woodrow Wilson in 1919 AFTER the founding of the League of Nations, Jane Addams AFTER the creation of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. President Obama should not be the exception. He should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize AFTER success in "international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples". Maybe its in an effort to push him even more? I am not degrading Obama's efforts. They truly are extraordinary! But lets not jump the gun. 

TOMS

Look at those shoes! Aren't they a beauty?

Now, brace yourselves it gets better (I know it's difficult to fathom, but yes its possible).

You ready... they help people! Yes, you read that right.  With TOMS every pair of shoes you purchase another is donated to someone in need. Whether it  be in South America, Asia, or Africa someone in need is being helped! What is better than looking and feeling good, while helping someone in need? Not many things my friend, not many things. And with so many other cool designs you might have to physically stop yourself from buying so many. They have other items as well, like shirts, hats, skate boards! I know you're practically crying with excitement now, so Ill let you know where to get them. Just visit www.tomsshoes.com.

Now go help someone!!!

Oh Nostalgia!

So riding the bus to downtown Silver Spring headed to work today I passed through the good ole White Oak. I saw some old faces that made me smile and laugh. Passing Springbrook I saw the 'typical' White Oak styles and personas that you are completely unaware only exsist in White Oak if you live there. Some good, like the way people greet each other warmly when they see each other no matter whether they haven't seen each other I'm two hours or two weeks. This is definetly a refreshing change from the Sandy Spring/ Olney way. There it's rather unusual to see friends greet each other with hugs if there is no special occasion. Other White Oak ways aren't so... well just say attractive. Like thinking it is okay to talk so excessively loud and do all these extra smacking noises with your gum, oh and don't forget the over zealous hand gestures. If that's to get attention girlie, can I just tell you that it's not cute and it looks like some sort of animal mating call. Despite this being gone for so long, I still some sort of my heart is still there. White Oak do you miss me too?

**Now be warned this is a generalization, this does not mean everyone acts like that. There are certainly anomalies in this problem set.**

Escuela y Musica

Update on my taking four APs: So I'm just taking it one day at a time, making sure to stay way ahead of my assignments,praying EVERY morning for guidance thats the only way I'll make it through the school year.

On a musical note, (haha did you get that?) I have discovered a couple artists that have very unique sounds that very refreshing. I'll allow the music to speck for itself.

A Fine Frenzy

Also check out Almost Lover and Whisper

Francesca Battistelli

Also check out Blue Sky and Behind the Scences

The Song of Peace

Oddly enough I was inspired to write this poem while doing my AP Lang homework. Its about my strong belief that our generation has what it takes to get begin world Peace. Its not just imaginary to me, it achievable with amazing amount of hope we have in our generation. if we just focus our talents we would be more than a force to reckon with. So when I finally got an extra second I decided to finish it and post it here for all of yall to see. Don't you feel lucky? 

The song of peace
She whispers to herself her favorite song.
This is no ordinary song, this song has no war, no hunger.
She sings a song where unity is the chorus, sung by a choir of acceptance.
She thinks no one can hear her but, little does she know she's about to change the World.
This song is not a typical song.

Once it gets into your head it's hard to get out.
The man sitting next to her hears the song and likes the tune so he begins to sing along.
They become a silent force.
Their song is now a wind.
The sweet song echoes in their homes.
Their families like the beat, so they begin to sing too.
The singers are now an army.
The wind is now a soft storm.
The song's rhythm soon spreads to an entire generation.
They are now undefeatable.
The storm has surpassed all expectations.
It has become a hurricane.
All those who refused to so sing along will have no refuge.
They will be wiped out.
There will be no hiding. No running. 

The revolution is inevitable...
And to think, it all started with a whisper.

New School Year!

Ahhh, I can already smell the halls of my, at times, beloved Sherwood High school. Its time of the new school year to begin and for the first time in my life I'm excited, for lack of a better word. I can't wait to begin the hours upon of work, the endless studying, the countless complaints, and the late night study sessions. Truth is I've missed it all. In the midst of all this chaos I can only see the far end. I can only see the far future when God's great destiny for me is reached. I can already see it unfolding. This year I am honored to be the Vice President for Sherwood's chapter of Amnesty International. I am so glad to represent a club a that holds my motto (I am my brother's keeper) dear. I am making this year THE YEAR. No exceptions! 

Obsessed with "Obsessed"

So I had heard they hype about the Eminem being obsessed with Mariah but I didn't really think much of it. Then I heard the song. Its really good! Officially one of my favorite Mariah songs

Mariah has to admit with Eminem creeping her out she wouldn't have made such a hit. Now, Im not condoning whatever it is thats going on because I honestly don't know. Then I decided to surf YouTube for people singing it and to my surprise I found something that just maybe even better than the original!!!! They're YouTube name is Vanjess24 and they've covered other songs, which are all AMAZING! Check them out. 

Some mo' poems

I wish I had more free time to finish all the poems Ive started but summer school ends tomorrow so maybe then I'll hop on that. But I have finished a couple so here they are world! Dear Cupid was inspired by a song called "Ready for Love" by India Arie

Nichole
Theres a glow that radiates off her when she walks
Shes like a walking masterpiece
She may not be complete bbut you cannot deny
She is just as amazing as the Mona Lisa, or better
They say you cant choose your family, but this is just Gods great wisdom at work
For there is no way in my humanly nature I could have picked her.
There could never be a better shoulder to cry on,
Never be anyone better at giving advice
Never be anyone more beautiful inside and out.
My other half is not my "soulmate"
My other half is this beautiful soul God gave me.
God in his infinite wisdome is the only one who could send me the perfet sister.
Who is the lighthouse during my storms,
Noodle soul for my soul
She is more than a sister,
She is a special gift from God made just for me.

Dear Cupid
Dear Cupid, I know you probably have alot of work but I wanted to let you know Im still here. Just waiting for you to work your magic.
I thought maybe you accidently accidently skipped my file as you were working
Because you seem to have gotten to everyone else gotten to evryone else at my age.
Janice, Amy, Camille the list goes on.
Then I thought maybe you just weren't sure of my 'specifications'
So don't worry Ill just write them right here so its no hassle for you.
Id like a smart, charming, funny, good-looking etc.
Just make sure hes a ten!
And if you're you waiting for the "right time"
Could we somehow expedite the process? Thanks!

Sincerly,
Cupid-forgotten

Chemistry during the summer? Eh, why did I do that to myself?

 I sat in chemistry class with my hand raised ready to answer any question. Maybe it was then that I realized how much I liked it. Or maybe it was when I was the only person in class to receive a perfect score on the written part of our unit test. All I knew was I liked it way more than I planned and it was making me incredibly uncomfortable. It wasn't supposed to happen like this, this was only supposed to be a back up plan. I had my future mapped out down to that last minute. "You cant just decide to change your mind, the time for exploring careers has come and gone" I continued to tell myself and tried to push my new love to the back of my head. I will be teacher! I will study social sciences! Those are the only things you love! But no matter what my head said my heart was in chemistry, if I walked away I would be walking away from my heart. So I reluctantly began considering the careers in chemistry. To my dismay it only created more confusion in my head. I could mix and chemistry and psychology in a single career. Only one things was certain, I was going to stick to my motto,"I am my brother's keeper". I was sure I was going to make a difference in the world. So I started looking at colleges that fit all my needs, even if I wasn't sure what they were yet. I think I found the one, but more importantly I began to find who I was and who I want to be. I was open to explore any and everything. While, I cant tell you  the exactly what Ill be doing in twenty years I can tell you I can tell you that I know who I am now and who I want to be in twenty years and that is someone making a difference in whatever career path I choose.

Taking my own advice

Earlier today my sister Nichole asked me to pray for her and insisted that her prayers were simply not working. I told her, "The answer to a prayer doesn't always come when you want it but when you need it most. And sometimes its not even what you expected but exactly what you needed." Meanwhile this entire week I've been complaining to myself about how I do so much around the house and no one appreciates it. Once I was deemed "lazy" for not wanting to wash the dishes someone else made after I just washed the ones in the sink was the las straw. "I'M MOVING OUT!", I said to myself. Then I realized that I would have to concern myself with thing like paying rent and finding a job so I opted out. (Don't get me wrong being on your own sounds exciting and all but not in the recession, honey) I continued the week with more work (which of course went without thanks) and unnecessary comments. When I was beginning to shut down my mom walks into my room and envelops me into a bear hug. "Thank you, Mea, for everything, you're a great daughter", she says. The Lord really does answer prayers when he knows you need it most and in the most unexpected ways.

My new obsession: Brave New Voices

I always Loved poetry and thought that spoken word artists were simply AMAZING so when I saw the HBO show Brave New Voices with all that young talent I was compelled to give it a try.
Here is the forst poem I wrote:

My Caged Heart
Sorry I am the way I am.
Im up and down, hot and cold.
But you have to realize
I am this way becuse my heart is in a cage.
Uncapable of giving its fullest potential
Of love because the barsn of the cage
Are selfish and want all the love to its self
But Im able to seep just enough love out.
My heart is in a cage and I dont know
who or what holds the key.
So I jump form hot to cold
When you put the key in and
it fits put it wont turn to
Unlock the lock.
I jumpfrom up to down
When you promise you can open it
Even if by force.
But the cage it too strong for your might
so you simply give up.
YOU PROMISED!
Im sorry that I am the way that I am
But you made me that way.
Oh what is that?
In my fists clenched from all the
anger I feel towrds you.
The key?
I held the key all along.

Im tired of this!

What is wrong with our society that almost everything that seems to be funny is either extreamly racist or sexist. Well, personally Im tired of it. Why can't we all just respect each other. ALL of the jokes are ignorant and not even close to being funny. We have so much diversity in this country, yet, we don't take advantage of it.

Our Generation

My first blog! Im too excited to have my own blog. When I think of something to write about I will...until then.