...Liberty and JUSTICE for ALL...

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" -Martin Luther King, Jr.

I've been contemplating expressing my feelings toward the Trayvon Martin case.  I have a tendency to get very upset when it comes to racial injustice...but am I wrong? NO!  We all should!  If we sit back and say nothing, things like this will continue.  

Sadly, but luckily, I had parents who "prepped" me for the world we live in at a very young age.  Please don't misinterpret my words. They showed favor to no race, however, they made me aware of racial profiling.   Many times I was told to be careful and watch who you hang with because when things go wrong, the finger will most likely be pointed towards the only African American in the group.  Initially, I failed to realize the truth in this statement....but as time progressed and I saw it with my own eyes....I began to see reality.

"There is a strange kind of tragic enigma associated with the problem of racism.  No one, or almost no one, wishes to see themselves as racist; still racism persists, real and tenacious."

WHY? Why should I have to worry about being pinned to a crime I did not commit because of the color of my skin?

WHY? Why do people feel as though they are superior to the African American race? Were we not created equal?

WHY? Why do I have to work twice as hard as my white counterparts to prove my worth?...only to still get treated with less respect.

I'm no defense attorney, but clearly Trayvon Martin was doing NO wrong.  A 17 year old boy...he was just a baby yall...gunned down; not because he was a threat to society, but because he was black.  It's so sad that we as African Americans are born with a disadvantage and that happens to be our skin tone.  Please don't think for one second that I will apologize for being black.

People of other backgrounds can protest and say how sad it is to see things like this, but in reality they will NEVER know what it means to be black living in white America.  They will NEVER be gunned down( in their own neighborhood) because they "look" suspicious.

Again, please don't misinterpret my words. I'm not telling you to start a riot.  I'm not telling you to hate everyone not of the African American race.  All I'm saying is be aware.  Don't be oblivious and naive to the fact that racism still exists in 2012.

xoxo T

Faithful Always

Hello all!

I was having a conversation with my parents earlier this week. I sent them a text that read "You know where I belong?...I belong on the red carpet interviewing celebs and/or on a field/court interviewing athletes!" My mom's response was "Oh yea girl, that's totally you". Ok, typical mom......daddy's response was "So what are you going to do to make that happen?" Ok, typical dad response.  At first I had a ::blank stare:: and then I told them both that I would pray about the situation. Yes, I would LOOOOOOOOVE to go to work and interview people on a daily basis, but if that's not in God's plan I'd rather not. My dad was like well, what if God sends you some place you don't want to go? Good question daddy, but wouldn't that be called "disobedient?" If we truly commit ourselves to the Lord and TRUST in His plan, we should be willing to go anywhere He sends us.  He never promised the spiritual journey would be easy, but I'm 110% sure it's worth it.  So this had me thinking...I'm like hmmm what if God calls me to be a lawyer, an astronaut, a police(wo)man, or something totally out of my character. 

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5

I began to meditate on this verse.  If God knew me before I was formed in the womb then He must know everything about me. This means He knows what I like/dislike, He knows my personality, and He will chose the career that's perfect for me! Whew, that's so good to know because had I not , I'd probably freak out!  I said alllllll that to say this....trust God. Trust that He knows what's perfect for your life.  If you ask Him to show you the way, be prepared to go wherever it may take you. The road may be long and bumpy but keep the end (eternity) in mind. Remember that this life we live is only temporary; think of it as a hotel...you can't stay here forever! Live with the end in mind!

Until then,

XOXO

t.RAE :)

Canada, eh?

Hey y'all! I just realized I never blogged about my trip to Canada. The initial plan was for Keitra and I to blog the entire way, since we DROVE. Yes, you heard right...we drove all the way to Canada..10 people!  I love my family!  So when they first said we would be driving to Canada, Keitra and I were like uhhhh we will just get plane tickets.  But after mom assured us that this would be a great family bonding experience, we gave in.  Our goal was to stop along the way to shorten the trip, and to visit states we have never visited.

Our first stop was in Ohio.  We stayed in Ohio for the night so our driver(s) could rest their sweet little eyes.

After dinner and breakfast the following morning, we continued on our journey.  We actually had to pull over in Pennsylvania because I had a phone interview (haha).  Between Keitra, my cousin Tila, and myself, we were thoroughly entertained!  After a few more hours we rolled into New York!

If you were good in geography (cough cough) you know that Niagra Falls, Canada is riiiiiiiiight by the state of New York. Soooo, taaa daaaaah we made it to CANADA!!!

I can't even begin to describe the view of the falls.  It was absolutely breathtaking!  The American side was beautiful, but the Canadian side was absolutely stunning! It was definitely scary at times. We took a "Journey Behind the Falls". It seemed like a modern underground railroad.  I mean seriously it seemed to be underwater. I can't hardly explain, but you get my drift.  Take a look below...

Snapping pictures before we got wet!

Journey Behind the Falls

Even my 81 yr old mamaw had a blast #deuces

This view was terrifying yet amazing!

There is no way I could fit our entire vacation into this post, and I know the pictures do no justice but just now we had a BLAST. We were there for a week and enjoyed every.single.minute. of it!  I'm so thankful for my family. They have always given us the opportunity to travel, see new places, and go on new adventures...such a blessing! I'll leave you with a few pictures!! Enjoy!

Keitra, myself, Tila

iLOVE my baby brother!

Canadian Fall

There's our sign from God #confirmation

American/NY Fall...see New York over there

my family!

A view of the Canadian fall from our hotel

XOXO
t.RAE :)