I just finished watching "Freedom Writers". It was SOO inspirational. RO, and all you teachers out there, need to watch it! I'm sure you've watched it before, but after all this time, watching it again is like watching it for the first time.
One of the biggest things that got to me is the fact that Mrs. G did NOT give up on her goals even though there were nothing but naysayers around her. I can totally relate to that at this point in my life. When I got mugged, my mom told me to just let it go. Move out of Angola. Forget your goals and the lives you're trying to change. There will always be poor people, and there's nothing you can do about it.
Umm, ok Mom. Thanks for the great advice, lol. I know she was just speaking out of pure panic, but I was not happy to hear it.
It only served to remind me that there will always be naysayers. Most of them will give what seems like completely rational advice, and will be the people closest to me. But I can't let that wear me down.
The theme of the Freedom Writers helps me to strengthen my resolve to stay in Angola, and do what God has placed me there to do.
So to all naysayers I say: Thanks but no thanks. I'm staying right where I am. kThanksBuhbye.
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or just because they want you to move closer to home :)
I say: NAY. With a capital N,A,Y. The only dangerous situation I put myself in(and am ok with)is getting in a car on the highway. While I do realize that I'm a bigfatselfishpunk, I still sleep soundly at night. So here's a toast to all the naysayers that want Elisa back in TX! You can't blame us for trying to stomp on your dreams....we do it out of love :)
Yay all the way. (Shh, don't tell Mami! lol)
I can flow!
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