Let him go to Africa if he wants to go!

Collin Carlson is a 13 year old boy who is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut. *Snaps for Collin* He is seeking a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology. His class course is taking the student to South Africa for a summer field work. University of Connecticut AKA UConn, rejected his request to go. His mother, Jessica Offir, offered to sign release forms and liability forms and even chaperon him on her own expenses. But UConn still will not let him go. C. Carlson says "They're upsetting the framework of one of my majors."

I think UConn should totally let him go. He worked just as hard as everyone else. And if his mother says she would pay her way so that her son can go, then let them go! He is a super smart kid. And one day he will save the world. They should just let him go. He deserves it. I don't understand why UConn is making things so difficult for him and his mom. 

And when asked about it, Micheal Kirk, a spokesperson for UConn would not comment. 

Collin Carlson has filed a age discrimination claim with the university and U.S. Department of Education.

YOU GO COLLIN!!

I hope all goes well with this. 

Anyway, that's all for today. More tomorrow,

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Vote Ewers!! For Consulative Council :D

This year I am taking the chance of putting myself out there for Consultative Council here at MVBHS. Even though this is my first time at this school, I have a strange feeling I might get it. But then again I have no clue.
I already filled out the applications, my 250 petitions, papers signed by my parents and the 3 letters of recommendations. But now I have to write the speech (how dreadful). I have the ability to write a juicy essay/speech but I have a feeling students aren't going to even read it because it's too "long" (students don't even like reading my blogs because of the length) The problem for me is that I don't know how to get the attention of the students. And since high school students have the attention span like a fish, having it long is just a waste.
Another thing I'm worried about is seeing people throwing my work away or something like that.
I'm going to honestly say I am very nervous about election time. I don't want to feel like my hard work went to waste. hmm, I don't know.
I already started my essay/speech last night and I have about 2 1/2 paragraphs and they are good. Not too complicated but just enough so it doesn't sound too "ABC" if you know what I mean. lol

Well that's all I want to talk about today, oh and that New York City is showing more and more signs of spring. (Besides yesterday) and it is making me more and more happy. I wish I have something to do this spring break.

That's all for today, more tomorrow!

and if any one is doing something cool this spring break and would like some extra company, I'M FREE:D

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I found the place where I am going to shop:)

As many already know, I just moved here from Washington state, or should I say Seattle, Washington for clarity. And since I've been here I really don't know where to go to buy my cloths and I end up going all the way to Brooklyn (because I lived their before I moved to Washington) But getting my dad to go all the way to Brooklyn for a new shirt and a pair of shoes is a hard thing to do.
I always heard of Queens Center Mall, but I have never been there, until Friday after the half day that is.
I am excited that I know how to get there also, and it didn't brake my pocket (Thanks Student Metro)
Anyway my point is that I found a place closer to home where I can go to buy spring and summer clothing. Just in time too.
The stores that I was most interested in at QCM was H&M, Urban Outfitters and American Eagle. In Washington I didn't really shop at those stores, (because of the prices) and H&M opened up around the time I was leaving. But this year I feel I deserve some new cloths, so I am making it my mission this summer.
I also want to dress more "girly" this summer. Dresses and skirts is what I have in mind. I'm going to give up the Levi jeans for a little once the weather gets better. But I am defiantly not going to stop wearing my Vans. How could I?? They are my trademark. lol

SO YUP! I am very happy I found a place where I am going to shop:) I am very happy.

That's all for now, more tomorrow.

OH I ALMOST FORGOT!!

I know this has nothing to do with what I was talking about but I have got to tell you what I saw this morning!!

Driving to school today, I was by the Wendy's light and I look to the right and there is this lady casually laying in the grass with a sweater and tights smoking a cigarette in the rain!! WTF!! If I was in the passenger seat I would of totally taken a picture to show you guys. It was the weirdest thing I seen today. She was just laying there in the rain facing the street. AM I THE ONLY ONE TO SEE THIS LADY?? Oh man. Weird people nowadays.

anyway,
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Just because it's a half day doesn't mean there is no school!

Today is a half day again here at MVBHS and I gotta' tell ya', not many students are here today. (What a surprise right?)

I don't understand why they wouldn't want to come to school. What's at home that's so great? Yeah, I understand you get to sleep in, but why waste such a nice day sleeping? I say go outside and feel the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair (or weaves lol) Just get out of the house in generally.

I'm not sure what guys do when they don't come to school on a half day I always imagined them playing on their Xbox 360 with their underwear on, eating cheese puffs. HA! (Correct me if I'm wrong fellas) 

And I really don't know what girls are doing. But I've notice (as I sit in my 9th period class blogging) that more girls than guys came to school today. That's actually kind of int resting. And I wonder why that is. hmm...

OH! In honor of how beautiful today is and that it is a half day, I am actually looking really girly today. (and if you didn't come today you missed a once-in-a-blue moon thing for me)

Well that is all for today, more on Monday (which I hear is going to rain)

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Wow, How appetizing.

So for those who go to MVBHS you probably know where I'm going with this story. And if you don't know I will LOVE to tell you.
I am a student who goes to MVBHS. And although it isn't the greatest school it's actually okay. Except the lunch room AKA The Cafeteria.
I'm not gonna' lie the school's food really isn't that bad. But what I don't understand is why the lunch room is so DIRTY! Don't get me wrong, I totally do not blame the janitor for the way the cafeteria looks. I fully blame the students.
What I don't understand is how you would through a whole lunch under the tables or poor a whole serving of chocolate milk on the floor. (WHAT THE HELL IS GOING THROUGH YOUR HEAD!?) There are more than enough trash cans in the lunch room.
It's so disgusting and it makes it hard to eat in the cafeteria. It already feels like your in a dark basement. Why would you want to be in a dirty, dark basement; to eat lunch? I don't get it.
I feel that the actions we do in school really portrays to how we are going to act as an adult. So when I see people just tossing food on the floor when there is a trash can 5ft away it really does get me thinking. Is this the kind of action that someone who doesn't care about global warming does? And Why are you wasting food?
I wish some one who has some authority to change this will recognize that this isn't the type of environment anyone needs to be in. I think the students will actually like the change. They might not say it, but I'm 100% sure they would defiantly like the change. Hmm, maybe if I make Student Consultative Council I will talk to the principal about finding a solution.

Well that's all for today! More tomorrow!

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

The Bigger the Better! 10 Steps for Volumized Hair!

As a big fan of good hair styles, one thing I absolutely love to see done with a girl's hair is lots and lots of volume. I get many people (guys and girls) who are always complementing how much volume I have when I wear my hair down.

Many girls are afraid of looking stupid with poofy hair, but I say the bigger the better. I understand that with relaxed hair it is hard to do anything with besides the regular ironed straight hair. But it's a breath of fresh air to see something different.

SO! For all those who wants to know how I get my hair so pumped up the way I do I will tell you!

1. I wash my hair once a week (every Sunday) on my own. I like to use LOTS & LOTS of conditioner. Motions shampoo and condition is what I prefer for relaxed hair.

2. I use a leave in conditioner and comb my hair out, preparing it for wrapping.

3. I wrap my hair using wrapping moose and make sure it is as tight as possible

4. Go under the dryer (I have one at my house) and wait until it is completely dry. Once dry, spray your hair slightly with Motions Oil Sheen Hair Spray. DO NOT DROWN YOUR HAIR WITH THE OIL SHEEN!

Depending on when you need your hair done you can comb it out and straighten it. But since I like to have my hair fresh for Monday morning, I tie my hair with a SILK scarf and then do steps 5-10 the next day.

5. Comb out the wrapped hair and get your flat iron ready

6. While straightening your hair make sure your not just going straight down. "Bump" the hair until you reach about the crown of your head.

7. Once at the crown, try and curl the pieces of the hair in big chunks. (It really doesn't need to be perfect)

8. Style your bangs how ever you want and then proceed to comb the curls out.

9. When combing the curls out DO NOT COMB STRAIGHT DOWN! Comb out and away from your head. This will give your hair some bounce.

10. Spray your hair with some oil sheen (not too much) and fluff with the fingers

Now you are looking like a Super Model!

WORK IT GIRL!!

Results May Vary!Results May Vary!Results May Vary!Results May Vary!Results May Vary!

Well! that is all for today, More tomorrow!

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

EWERSTOBLAHG..BLOGSPOT.COM #32

At my site you can defiantly expect some kind of story about entertainment, fashion/clothing, news, relationship and polls. I like to stick to those topics because that is what I enjoy talking about.
What I talk about is usually some crazy story or fashion mishap. But that is what I like.

It's funny what people try to get away with. LMAO!

I don't always talk about fashion and entertainment. I like finding crazy/funny real life stories.
I like to say my opinion but I am very open to any kind of rejection people might have about my blogs. Although my blogs are a bit longer than most, you will find that I say things that really get people thinking.

I also like to include polls about teenage things. Examples of old polls includes "Where do you plan on going to college?", "Are you sexually active?", and polls directed to guys only like "Do you honestly find baggy jeans attracted on girls?".

I also like to ask my readers direct question about what they think.

No matter how ridiculous it is.

So check me out:)

www.ewerstoblahg.blogspot.com

My name is Mahalia and I'm a Facebook Fanatic..

I recently started (very recent) a game on Facebook called Resturant City. And I can not get over it.

What is Resturant City you may ask? It's a little virtual resturant were you design what you want your resturant to look like (inside and out). From the name of the resturant to who you have working in there.

It is soo cool to me! lol The people you can have working in your resturant are your friends on Facebook. It's so enjoying for me to watch. Oh! how could I forget. You can have everyone in your resturant wear what ever you want.

I'm not as leveled up as most people to have a very big staff, but I "Hired" my cousin Kiki, my good friend Adrienne and my boyfriend Gabriel to work with me. HAH! They all have matching shirts (Black short sleeve button up w/ a red tie) And for the girls I have them wearing a red skirt to match.

I have no idea why I am so addicted to this game. I actually woke up early this morning to make sure my workers are fed to make some more money.

It's nice to play to kill time while you wait for someone to come on or reply to a message. Or just play for the hell of it.

It's been on my mind since I left for school. I know, I need help.

At least I can admitt my problem. lol So don't judge me!

LMAO

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Hurry! I need a tan! ASAP!

Spring/Summer needs to hurry up and come. I am so light I don't like it at all. I really can't wait to go to Jamaica and just lay-out in the sun. I'm so desperate for sun I'm actually considering the tanning booths. I know, I know, It's not good for your skin and you'll get skin cancer and blah blah. But I just LOVE the feeling of sun on my skin! And I love how dark I get.
I know many people (mostly girls) don't like getting darker in the summer, but every summer I make it my mission to get as dark as I possibly can. It's hard to explain why. But I love how I look.
SUN HURRY! I NEED A TAN! ASAP!
And when the weather gets better I plan on wearing more "girly" clothing. Like nice summer/spring dresses and things like that. Oh! and Capri's, I love those. And the Bermuda shorts. :D AHH! spring/summer fashion is my absolute favorite. It's like anything goes if you know how to wear it properly.
But one thing I really dislike summer for is that SOME girls take it way too far. (You know who I'm talking about!) And it's funny because you can spot the girls BEFORE spring/summer comes. It's them girls that tries to wear shorts, or skirts just because the weather man says it's going to be sunny. Like it's not still under 60 degrees outside.
I KNOW WHO YOU ARE!! lol

Anyway, that's all for today, more tomorrow.
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

If I'm not what your looking for...

I know I don't touch on everything you are interested in, but if you like sports, technology or different things from a Male's point of view keep reading for what blogs I would recommend.

For Sports...
www.rockstar-100.blogspot.com
RockStaR100 is the website I go to for the latest news in sport. He gives the run down in a language I can speak. lol Nice and simple but gives enough detail not to leave you hanging on stories. He doesn't always have sports too. This site gives a wide range of entertainment and current issues. Check him out.

For Technology...
www.jmblogger-latestgadgets.blogspot.com
Jmblogger is a great place to find technology. He always has new things I haven't even heard of. He describes the technology, how it works, and if it is a good product or not. Another thing that I love about Jmblogger is that he includes pictures. Almost all of his post has a perfect visual for better understanding of what he is blogging about. You can totally tell he loves technology and that is what makes it that much better.

For different things from a Male's point of view...
www.stevetlksaboutent.blogspot.com
This website is interesting for me because he almost talks about the same things I talk about (almost) He is giving the latest in entertainment, sports, current events and more. I like it because everything is new. Things that I didn't know always comes up. He gets you thinking outside the box a little more. And of course he puts his opinion. It's cool.

Well those are some of my recommendations! Those websites are the ones I tend to visit more than others because it can hold my attention.

Here it is again!

Sports: www.rockstar-100.blogspot.com

Technology: www.jmblogger-latestgadgets.blogspot.com

From a Male: www.stevetlksaboutent.blogspot.com

That's all for today! Don't forget to check them out! AND

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

A few crazy stories that I've been hearing about #30

1. Have you heard about D'Angelo?? Well I did. lol Dude got locked up for offering $40 for oral sex from a undercover police officer. How sad, back in the day with the body he HAD he wouldn't have to pay for something like that. LMAO! And what makes this story more crazy is that he had over $1,200 in his Range. Very weird story; Very weird story indeed


2. Have you heard about the 32 yr old women who delivered her own baby? Well she did! lol the story is that she didn't know she was pregnant and while doing laundry she had her baby. She even cut her baby's umbilical cord. BUT IT DOESN'T STOP THERE!! After she delivered her baby she went and picked up her son from school and visited her mom to show her the new baby. AFTER ALL THAT!! She went to the hospital. GANGSTA!


3. LIL WAYNE WENT TO JAIL!! (finally) I'm not the biggest Lil Wayne fan, but I don't not like him (you know what I mean?) But yeah he is in jail off some s**t he could of avoided. But he is only human. lol I heard he had to take his grill out. GROSS!! It was probably rotten and stuff. yuck. I hope he aight though.

That's all for today!! more 2morrow:)

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Celebrities: Good or Bad? #29

I believe celebrities have a very big impact in American culture. Whether it's good or bad is a decision a person would have to make on their own. Since entertainment has been out, so have celebrities. Idolizing people for their talent is nothing new for anyone. Most of us look up to celebrities, and most of us don't.

From the days of acting, and performing in general, celebrities are known all over. For example, William Shakespeare, one of the greatest play writers who died over 100 years ago, and we still use some of his terms today. "I couldn't sleep a wink" sounds familiar? It actually came from one of Shakespeare's plays. Shakespeare had an big impact in the world and he still does.

Now I know that wasn't the greatest example because it was a bit "out dated" so a more modern example would be someone like Tina Turner. Tina Turner is a singer known world wide. She was (and still is actually) one of the greatest singer/performer from the early 50s and she still performs her hits as a "women of particular age". We look up to celebrities like Tina Turner because she shows women what it looks like to be a powerful women. Tina Turner, coming from an abusive relationship where she was raped and treated horrible. Many women relate to a person like Tina Turner because they can say "Well if she made it, I can too" She is looked up to, not only as a singer and song writer but also as a strong women.

On the other hand, celebrities can be looked at as a stereotype. For example, when you think of rapper you would think of baggy cloths, explicit lyrics, and most likely a black person. The look of the "rapper type" shed an harsh light on the way Black males are portrayed. Not every Black male looks like Flava Flav LMAO (that's a bit extreme, but sometimes extreme opens eyes) Another stereotype is for the white people. I think it's messed up that when you think of social lites such as Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Brittney Spears also have a pretty bad stereotype for white people.

Anyway you look at it celebrities can be good or bad. Personally I just embrace that celebrities are always going to be a topic of discussion if you like it or not. And it's funny because even people who don't like celebrities are still keeping up with what they do, so they could talk s**t about them later. It's funny how that works. Love them or Hate them, they are here to stay.

Anyway, that's all for today, more tommorow!
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

MY WEEKEND!!

It seems as though I hardly talk about myself on my blogs so I am today. Not my life story, just about my weekend;)

Saturday morning I woke up at 9 sharp. Got dress and went jogging (remember I'm getting fit)

Afterwards I went home, took a shower and got ready to go to Brooklyn to stay the weekend. I was allowed to drive from my house down Springfield and to the highway (I can't drive on the high yet). I got to my grandmas house and watched ABDC until 6pm. Then my cousin (Ziki) came over and we went to Bobby's to find a comforter. When we got there, there were no comforters in our price range. So we left and when on Church ave looking for a comforter. We were out walking up and down Church for almost three hours. And right at the last minute when we were about to give up, we found one. So we bought it and had to walk all the way to her uncles house on Caton.

(My legs still hurt from all the walking)

So the next morning I woke up and did my little sisters laundry and got ready for my day. Around 3pm Ziki and I went out again. We went to her house and dropped something off, and got money from her dad so she can get into the movies. Then we got some thing to eat and met up with my other cousin (well close friend) Nakai and went to see Brooklyn Finest which was really good.
I honestly had a good time. It was good, clean, fun, and it was nice to catch up with family. I had a ball. LMAO!!

That's All for today! more tomorrow!!
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Brooklyn's Finest the Movie

WOW!! I seen this movie last night at the movie thearter on court street (Brooklyn). I paid for the Percy Jackson, but snuck into Brooklyn's Finest. I would definatly recommend this movie for people to see. It will make you laugh, it will make you go "OH S**t!" (in a good way). I don't want to give away the end but it really isn't what you expect to happen.
Okay here is the run down. It's about 3 cops who all don't know each other. Most of the cops are crooked. But in the movie they would pass by each other. It's weird and cool at the same time. Most of the movie takes place in Van Dyke (says Randy).
Go and see it. I swear it will not be a waste of money. GO SEE BROOKLYN's FINEST!
That's all on this topic:)
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

What happened to The Pack??

I love The Pack's music. But for the past few months (almost a year) I haven't heard anything from them. Around the time they came out there music was always on the radio and it was on every ones iPod. I did too! But since I always have people put music on my iPod for me, they never put them on. I've lost the sensation for The Pack. I actually miss listening to their music.

Another crazy thing is that I don't listen to rap like that anymore. Any I never know when new songs are out.

Why I'm not into rap any more you may ask? Well I don't like 106 & Park, and I never really did. Another reason, I have over 1000 channels, I really don't have the patience to look through all of the channels to find the music station that also plays videos. And lastly, I'm not a big fan of Hot97.

Don't think I'm not trying listen to it, because I love me some good raps. I (sometimes listen to 105.whatever it is) But for the most part I've been just listening to KTU. The music they play is the stuff I like listening to. And I love that they play the older songs.

But I'm getting off topic. The Pack. What the hell happened to them?? I want them back. I try looking for new songs from them, but I don't see them. PACK COME BACK!!

Any way, that's all for today, more later!

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Damn, Naomi. You making sistahs look bad.

Now I've heard multiple stories about this model. Honestly she is a beautiful girl but, I don't think everything is all straight up stairs if you know what I mean.
She is so pretty with such a nasty attitude. It seems as though she furthers the stereotype of black women having attitudes. And doing everything through violence. Also, I don't like how celebrities are going out there doing illegal things and thinking they can get away with it all the time. Not to seem messed up but, Naomi Campbell is a regular human just like the rest of us. The only difference is, she has a higher paying job which allows here to be well known.
I just want to say for all the celebrities out there: No matter who you are and what you do, people are looking up to you! If you are you are in the media, please be in the media for something positive. (Especially if your Black)
In a way I care about the image she gives black women but then again, I really don't give a f**k about her. She is a grown women and she should know her ups from her down and her rights to her wrong. That's all I have to say about that.
Anyway, more blogging from me later.
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Healthy Minds & Healthy Bodies

So as of yesterday I have put myself on a healthier eating schedule (AKA Diet). When people think of diets they usually think of some kind of dramatic eating plan. But that's not exactly what I am going for. I'm just trying to cut down on all of my "snacks" that I love so much. And with the snacks cut down I am also going to cut out with the "seconds" at dinner. I never eat breakfast, so I want to bring that back, in a much healthier way. My breakfast is going to include some kind of fruits and orange juice, basically enough to keep me until lunch time.
Everyone that knows me knows that I always have a water bottle with me. I get thirsty a lot, and I don't like going to water fountains because I can taste the pipe in the water. BUT ANY WAY! because I'm getting off topic, I am going to continue with the water because it's good for the body (and skin).
With the cut backs on foods that are no good, I am going to add "jogging" on the weekends. (So if you see me jogging around your block, root for me because it's a big step up).
You may ask "Why are you doing this Mahalia? You look fine the way you are." Thank you, I appreciate the complement. BUT! Spring time is coming up, and with spring comes Volleyball practice (I want to be physically fit) and because it's spring people! LOL and you know what that means, WARM WEATHER. Warm weather means no more jackets, coats and sweaters that can hide my tummy:)
So I am trying to get healthy and get a fit. SO WISH ME LUCK!
Anyway, that's all for now.
*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Elmo on the Wendy Williams Show

If you don't already know, I am a HUGE Wendy Williams fan. So yesterday while watching The Wendy Show Elmo was on. (Yes Elmo) He was the cutest thing ever. Wendy interviewed him as if he was a real person. He talked about his favorite show to watch (Spongebob Squarepants), favorite color (red) and his age (3 1/2). This episode of Wendy will melt your heart.

While Wendy was interviewing Elmo, they were showing the audience and the viewers at home how to make Dirt N Worms. The recipe is very simple consisting of Oreo cookies and gummie worms.

LASTLY! After the interview, Elmo performed a song he written for Wendy including a little dance with back-up dancers. It was ADORABLE! It was so cute that Wendy Williams cried afterwards (tears of joy) definitely a must see episode.

I hope people keep up with the Wendy Williams Show as much as I do. lol

That's all for today:) More tomorrow!

*Remember! ewerstoblahg

Earthquake 8.8 magnatude in Chile (#25)

Sadly another earthquake has hit, and it was worst than Haiti. Taken place in Chile this devastating earthquake seems to be in the eyes of the media, this earth quake seems to be getting less air time.
I wonder why they are getting less attention, and in a way it's sad. I thought "maybe since there Haiti is so poor?" then, I thought "maybe it's because it isn't as close to the U.S?" or "maybe since their were more people killed in Haiti than Chile" but then I stop giving the media excuses, because they have none. And what ever the reason is, I feel that they should report the earthquake.
I know that something like 200,000 people in Haiti died from the earthquake and a reported 700 people died in Chile. Honestly, I feel like death is death no matter how many people died, the media needs to report it.
I found it very shocking that I didn't hear about the earthquake in Chile until a couple days later. Even watching the news last night, I didn't see a real coverage about it.
Hm, I bet if there is some kind of aftershock that kills even more people (Knock on wood) then the media will be all over it like white on rice.
But should it take that much damage for it to be covered?
Any way, thats all for now.
*Remember! ewerstoblahg