So, I have been apart of capoeira for just over 5 years now. It's pretty crazy. I feel like it has been such a big part of my life and I am so glad I ran into my friend Cenoura, went to a party, and fell in love with the art. I couldn't even imagine the type of person today I would be with out it in my life.
With all that being said, I can't say for the past 2 years or so, I have been the most active person in capo. I didn't always want to train or even have the time. There were a lot of things that were keeping me from going, but then when I did go there were a lot of things that wanted to stay away. Regardless, I feel, that even though I was not always physically active, I was always still there when I could be for support. I still helped with other administrative things as I could.
Capoeira hasn't been my number one priority like it used to be, but it doesn't mean I don't still consider it a huge part of my life. Recently Furao and I made a decision to leave the Mandinga group. We were just tired of the high administrative stuff and just felt like it was our time to pass those things on. So we quit the group. That being said, we do still make it to GVSU classes when we can. Actually since we have quit Mandinga, I think we have gone to more. There is just something so refreshing about not being apart of group that I'm even sure what it is, because obviously we are still training with most of the same people. So I guess here is my point to all of this, I really would like to love capoeira again. I still find some enjoyment in it, but I don't have a passion for it anymore. I'm not saying I want to put all my energy into like I used to, but Id like to make it more important again. One thing I have such a hard time with is people giving me shit about not training. They just straight up think Furao and I don't train. Which isn't true. Furao has been making it almost one day every week since the semester started. Maybe missing a few weeks. I on the other hand make it when I can due to work. And it just irritates me and makes me upset when people just assume that I don't train. I know it just seems like a petty thing to be upset about, but it really just gets to me. It definitely doesn't make it easy to way to train when people think of you in that way. Instead I wish people would be more supportive. Like saying things like I'm glad you were able to make it today. (but in a not sassy/douchy tone). or I don't know, staying interested in what i do outside capo. Ask about my crappy retail job, or my fitness job, or my personal training studies. All I'm saying is I'm sick of people always thinking so negatively of me. :(
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Blogging
Well, as you all know I'm not the best at blogging on a regular basis. But I think I'd like to get better at it! I never super exciting things to blog about, but to me I guess they are important enough or bothersome enough that I just want to write them down. I had this list of topics that I started way back in march of things I wanted to blog about. A lot of them were just complaining about things at that time. But there were a few that I thought I would still blog about.
So the first one I'm going to mention is the last job I had. I worked at GVSU facility services for about 3.5 years. I sort of landed the job unexpected when my friend Grace quit to work at Jimmy Johns. It wasn't the most exciting job ever. In fact I barely made any money. But a job is a job none the less, and gave me experience in some sort of way. Not to mention I was still able to say I worked while I was a full time student. Not as impressive as those who worked full time, and went to school full time and families..etc, etc... kudos to those people because that sounds mighty hard to me. Any who, at my job I almost hardly spoke with my boss about things other than work. Occasionally he would ask me about school, or something random, never on a daily or weekly basis. Well, since I was graduating and I had worked for him so long he wanted to take me out to lunch. So I agreed but had no idea what to expect. We ended up going Uccellos. That was only the second time I had been there. But this time we got the lunch buffet. I have to say it wasn't to shabby. We mostly just ate and talked about random stuff like what my plans were and he talked about what he used to do before GVSU. Funny enough he actually knew my high school principle. They both worked at another school a long time ago. Sadly that principle has been replaces with some crazy young person that doesn't know how to run a school....(maybe I'll get into that later). He also told me he was always impressed with my work and that I was the best and most consistent sign maker he has had! I know its not a huge compliment but it still definitely meant something. I mean hearing a compliment is always nice. And it's always nice to hear one about how you're doing a great job. All in all, it was a nice lunch experience with my boss.
So the first one I'm going to mention is the last job I had. I worked at GVSU facility services for about 3.5 years. I sort of landed the job unexpected when my friend Grace quit to work at Jimmy Johns. It wasn't the most exciting job ever. In fact I barely made any money. But a job is a job none the less, and gave me experience in some sort of way. Not to mention I was still able to say I worked while I was a full time student. Not as impressive as those who worked full time, and went to school full time and families..etc, etc... kudos to those people because that sounds mighty hard to me. Any who, at my job I almost hardly spoke with my boss about things other than work. Occasionally he would ask me about school, or something random, never on a daily or weekly basis. Well, since I was graduating and I had worked for him so long he wanted to take me out to lunch. So I agreed but had no idea what to expect. We ended up going Uccellos. That was only the second time I had been there. But this time we got the lunch buffet. I have to say it wasn't to shabby. We mostly just ate and talked about random stuff like what my plans were and he talked about what he used to do before GVSU. Funny enough he actually knew my high school principle. They both worked at another school a long time ago. Sadly that principle has been replaces with some crazy young person that doesn't know how to run a school....(maybe I'll get into that later). He also told me he was always impressed with my work and that I was the best and most consistent sign maker he has had! I know its not a huge compliment but it still definitely meant something. I mean hearing a compliment is always nice. And it's always nice to hear one about how you're doing a great job. All in all, it was a nice lunch experience with my boss.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
"Family Motto"
So, if anyone ever actually reads my blog. I do a lot of complaining about things. It's just a nice way for me to try to get out some frusration. And if you read my blog and
Well, today's rant about the so called "family motto" that my moms side of the family has come up with. Ready to hear it? I must warn you it is pretty ridiculous....."talk shit get hit" Seriously, can we get any more immature. Not only that, it's just flat embarressing. I don't want to be apart of something like that, and known as a family member who claims something so stupid! What's even more dumb, is that probably at least half of the family who says this or uses it on facebook (yeah, the internet) also "talks shit" and sometimes its even about their own family members. It seriously drives me crazy! I think one thing that pushed me over the edge with it was that I once heard my mom use the phase! WTF!!!! Talk about embarrising.
[Side rant] As it is my mom post all of this personal stuff on facebook and will vent about any fights at home with my dad, and then people "talk shit" about my dad! And it always irritates me! That's my dad, he's not perfect...and it's not always easy to see his point of view. I know everything he says isnt\'t right...but none the less he is my dad and he has been there for my family, and it doesn't give my extended family the right to "talk shit" If they really want to live by their motto they all should be "getting hit" if you ask me....
So yeah...it's dumb! I think their point behind it all is maybe something like family should stick together and stick up for one another. But yeah know, sticking up for something because someone has "talked shit" doesnt mean someone should "get hit" You can also be the better person and not actually go through with it. Or you know, just straight up ignore them! Many of my family members have actually gotten in fights and such. Again I think it's dumb. I've never really gotten in a physical fight with anyone. I have had a lot of angry moments where I talk about wanting to beat someone up (only ever really wanted to in like 8th grade to some girl because she was annoying and always flirted with boys! hahah it was stupid) or throw rocks at their car (I said this recently and Furao basically told me I was crazy!) etc etc...but there is a complete difference to saying those things and executing them...am I wrong?
Well, until next time!
Q-Bone
Well, today's rant about the so called "family motto" that my moms side of the family has come up with. Ready to hear it? I must warn you it is pretty ridiculous....."talk shit get hit" Seriously, can we get any more immature. Not only that, it's just flat embarressing. I don't want to be apart of something like that, and known as a family member who claims something so stupid! What's even more dumb, is that probably at least half of the family who says this or uses it on facebook (yeah, the internet) also "talks shit" and sometimes its even about their own family members. It seriously drives me crazy! I think one thing that pushed me over the edge with it was that I once heard my mom use the phase! WTF!!!! Talk about embarrising.
[Side rant] As it is my mom post all of this personal stuff on facebook and will vent about any fights at home with my dad, and then people "talk shit" about my dad! And it always irritates me! That's my dad, he's not perfect...and it's not always easy to see his point of view. I know everything he says isnt\'t right...but none the less he is my dad and he has been there for my family, and it doesn't give my extended family the right to "talk shit" If they really want to live by their motto they all should be "getting hit" if you ask me....
So yeah...it's dumb! I think their point behind it all is maybe something like family should stick together and stick up for one another. But yeah know, sticking up for something because someone has "talked shit" doesnt mean someone should "get hit" You can also be the better person and not actually go through with it. Or you know, just straight up ignore them! Many of my family members have actually gotten in fights and such. Again I think it's dumb. I've never really gotten in a physical fight with anyone. I have had a lot of angry moments where I talk about wanting to beat someone up (only ever really wanted to in like 8th grade to some girl because she was annoying and always flirted with boys! hahah it was stupid) or throw rocks at their car (I said this recently and Furao basically told me I was crazy!) etc etc...but there is a complete difference to saying those things and executing them...am I wrong?
Well, until next time!
Q-Bone
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Busy Life
Well life has been pretty crazy as of lately. Maybe not crazy, but out of the norm. I have finally completed my undergraduate studies after 5 long years. I'm pretty proud of myself. I've been done for a little of a week by now. My first week away from school I spent a lot of time job searching. From Monday through Friday I had applied for 21 jobs. I'm in need of one badly, not only because it would help with my career, but because since I have graduated I was no longer eligible for my job at GVSU. This week so far I have been less successful with finding a position to apply for. I've only applied for 3 jobs this week.
I had an interview with a hospital last week. It was a video interview (but not with anyone). I was asked questions then I had to record my answers. The video was then sent to the HR dept for a team of people to view all videos. I should know soon if I'll get a second interview. I also had a call back confirming my information on my resume and application, so I think that was a good sign too.
Since I have some extra time on my hands, along with job hunting a have a long list of other things I need (would like to do). For starters I'd like to get my apartment back in order. It's gotten out of hand and I feel like I will never catch up on any housework! It's really hard to be motivated to clean.
Another thing I need to get started on is studying for ACSM's certified personal trainer test and the health fitness specialist test. I finally have all of the books I need for studying so hopefully I can find the motivation to start more studying soon. The sooner I get to it the sooner more job opportunities will open up!
QBD
I had an interview with a hospital last week. It was a video interview (but not with anyone). I was asked questions then I had to record my answers. The video was then sent to the HR dept for a team of people to view all videos. I should know soon if I'll get a second interview. I also had a call back confirming my information on my resume and application, so I think that was a good sign too.
Since I have some extra time on my hands, along with job hunting a have a long list of other things I need (would like to do). For starters I'd like to get my apartment back in order. It's gotten out of hand and I feel like I will never catch up on any housework! It's really hard to be motivated to clean.
Another thing I need to get started on is studying for ACSM's certified personal trainer test and the health fitness specialist test. I finally have all of the books I need for studying so hopefully I can find the motivation to start more studying soon. The sooner I get to it the sooner more job opportunities will open up!
QBD
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