another from MLK's "The Power of Non-violence"

THE NEED TO BE “MALADJUSTED”

Modern psychology has a word that is probably used more than any other word. It is the word “maladjusted.” Now we all should seek to live a well—adjusted life in order to avoid neurotic and schizophrenic personalities. But there are some things within our social order to which I am proud to be maladjusted and to which I call upon you to be maladjusted. I never intend to adjust myself to segregation and discrimination. I never intend to adjust myself to mob rule. I never intend to adjust myself to the tragic effects of the methods of physical violence and to tragic militarism. I call upon you to be maladjusted to such things. I call upon you to be as maladjusted to such things. I call upon you to be as maladjusted as Amos who in the midst of the injustices of his day cried out in words that echo across the generation, “Let judgment run down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” As maladjusted as Abraham Lincoln who had the vision to see that this nation could not exist half slave and half free. As maladjusted as Jefferson, who in the midst of an age amazingly adjusted to slavery could cry out, “All men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights and that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” As maladjusted as Jesus of Nazareth who dreamed a dream of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. God grant that we will be so maladjusted that we will be able to go out and change our world and our civilization. And then we will be able to move from the bleak and desolate midnight of man’s inhumanity to man to the bright and glittering daybreak of freedom and justice.

that AGAPE love

I just wanted to share from the reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "The Power of Non-violence"

AGAPE LOVE June 4, 1957
The Greek language uses three words for love. It talks about eros. Eros is a sort of aesthetic love. It has come to us to be a sort of romantic love and it stands with all of its beauty. But when we speak of loving those who oppose us we’re not talking about eros. The Greek language talks about philia and this is a sort of reciprocal love between personal friends. This is a vital, valuable love. But when we talk of loving those who oppose you and those who seek to defeat you we are not talking about eros or philia. The Greek language comes out with another word and it is agape. Agape is understanding, creative, redemptive good will for all men. Biblical theologians would say it is the love of God working in the minds of men. It is an overflowing love which seeks nothing in return. And when you come to love on this level you begin to love men not because they are likeable, not because they do things that attract us, but because God loves them and here we love the person who does the evil deed while hating the deed that the person does. It is the type of love that stands at the center of the movement that we are trying to carry on in the Southland—agape.

Blood

I gave blood for the first time today (Sunday). I was SO nervous because he tech said "see this pen? the needle is this big; and i'm not talking about the tip." I was like wow! I was way too nervous. The mini iron test hurt and that's just them pricking your finger! But I knew it was worth it. If I want to help save lives abroad, this was definitely a place to start. Though I love to focus on international humanitarian issues, I have to remember the issues in my own country first, no matter how un-equal I believe the destitution to be.

Poor Evan Peters :( Can he be mine, like is that okay? Emma why did you punch him in the nose. So upset. 1) he is your perf bf. 2) he got you a cute iPad mini with a pink smart case for your birthday.

Ok now that that's out of the way.

RIP baby girl Talia. I didn't really keep up with your daily life like I do with other celebs but I know you were an inspiration. And I could tell you were strong and fabulous. Say hey to Cory for me.

Baby Cory. So sad. heroin and alcohol, the deadly cocktail. I'm pretty much depressed for Lea. Hope I can maybe finish the Glee series one day. Because I surely cannot right now :(

And most importantly: the Zimmerman trial verdict. Why was juror B37 so in love with "George." I really thought she was going to leave her husband for him. Anderson, props to you for listening to that juror. After listening to the whole thing I really didn't dislike the juror THAT much but at the same time she said a lot of stupid things. I can only pray for Trayvon's parents. Rest in peace young man.

ALSO: I found a great new app called Foodspotting. You get to take pictures of your food when you go out to restaurants and share with the Foodspotting community. And when you go to a new area and wonder what might be good around you, you can just check the app. How fabulous.

BUT PIZZA THO

Let's fix this summer boredom!

I went to my mom today and said I was bored. She told me that I need to lay out some goals for the summer. So:

I WILL---

1. most importantly: ORGANIZE AND GET RID OF JUNK
2. get fit again
3. SAVE $$$
4. be the best volunteer ever at undisclosed organization
5. ...see my father?

I think that's a good list. 

http://thoughtcatalog.com/2013/the-15-ultimate-travel-essentials/

I FINALLY got PINKBERRY!!!!!

my teenage goal was complete

OBSESSEDD

It's disney. and food. COMBINED.

Listen, this is just the cutest antenna ever

I'm obsessed with interracial love

Now let me tell you why

I remember the days when my friends said "oh..my parents aren't racist but they'd never let me date a black guy." That was in 2005.

ok i'm glad this isn't the definition of racism and/or prejudice.

People think my love of interracial relationships is weird because they only understand at the surface level. Is it not realized that this type of  love represents improved race relations? 

But sure, I guess it doesn't matter.

And the packing begins

This is always the worst part... 

Paris

25 Handy Words That Simply Don’t Exist In English

25 Handy Words That Simply Don’t Exist In English

May 3, 1993

One day I'll be able to consume you.

I found this photo online. Welcome to my blog.