If I could have my way

If I could have my way I would have my own car and my own apartment right now. I want to own a 2008 Maxima hybrid and a Shit Tzu puppy. My dream apartment would have a washer, dryer, and dishwasher. I would also like a medium sized kitchen and a walk in closet. My rent and tuition for school would be paid for. I would have a $1000.00 allowance every month which I could spend on whatever. If I could have my way I would travel around the world and visit some of the world’s most beautiful places like Miami, Paris, and Puerto Rico. I would be able to go to world events like the Grammy Award show, Oprah, and The Olympics. I would be a frequent guess at the White House because I’d be tutoring Sasha and Malia. Some of my closest friends would include Beyonce Knowles, Sarah Jessica Parker and Brad Pitt.

            If I could have my way global warming would be no more along with racism, terrorism, and murder. No one would be homeless or hungry. I would give back to charities and host fund raising events. If I could have my way aids and breast cancer would have a cure. If I could have my way everyone would have equal opportunities. Tears and pain would not exist. Love would be an infectious disease that would be spread around the world. There wouldn’t be social classes or gaps. Hatred wouldn’t exist. If I could have my way we could fly to Venus and spend nights on Saturn’s rings. Swim across oceans and wrestle with lions. If I could have my way no one would be judged by physicality’s but the content of their minds. School would be every other day.

            If I could have my way my parent’s wouldn’t have to work. My sister wouldn’t have to steal and my brother wouldn’t kill. My grandmother wouldn’t have to stress about getting sick and possibly dieing. My cousin wouldn’t hallucinate and my nephew would be able to see. If I could have my way I wouldn’t have a heart condition. I wouldn’t be a compulsive liar. I would be myself instead of pretending I was Princess Diana. But of course I can’t have my way but I can only dream of one day maybe getting it.

President Obama’s Inauguration

On January 20, 2009 I witnessed the inauguration of President Barack Obama. I’m in a program called Trio here at ISU. This program hosted an event for its members to come out and watch the inauguration while we enjoyed a meal. I attended the program with my friend Courtney. I had a nine o clock class that day so I missed the beginning of it but I was able to catch the middle and the end. The room was filled with excitement and joy. Indeed it was an historic moment. Everyone had their focus on the screen not wanting to look away for even a second. After every performance or announcement we cheered. When the lady announced for everyone to stand so Obama could walk to the stand and be sworn in we stood as well. After the speech we discussed what it meant to us to have Barack as our forty fourth President.

            During the speech I listened intently to capture the essence of his words. Every now and again I drifted off to think about the new opportunities that would be offered to Americans. The speech was somber but it enlightened me. It felt good to actually hear Americas problems being addressed followed by inspiration because help was finally being offered. I respected that he didn’t bullshit us and say everything was going to be okay but was realistic and said it may take some time but eventually we’d get there. I looked around to see the expressions on my peer’s faces and some looked as though they wanted to cry while others have adorning smiles from ear to ear.

            My favorite quote from the speech was “What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.”-Barack Obama          

            This was my favorite quote because when I read it I got goose bumps. His words were so real and so true. He’s saying lets leave all the negativity behind us and move forward on a positive note. Everything that has allowed us to prosper we can continue to go about doing things that way but whatever has failed to work or is failing us we will leave that where it stands. As a people we can be united once we bestow our faith in each other as well as our country. To summarize in a shorter quote “if it’s not broke then don’t fix it”

This is me and this is what I'm about.

My name is Quasheena but most of my friends call me Sheena. I stay in Chicago, Illinois when I’m away from school and in Watterson Tower, Jefferson suite when I am in school. I attended Lane Tech College Prep High School. I’m not into sports or anything of that sort instead I like to read, spend time with friends and family, and going out to social gatherings. I really enjoy school because I love learning new things everyday. My major is Business Management and in the near future I hope to own my own company. Right now I’m not too sure what kind of company I want to operate but I’m hoping by my junior year to have it figured out. I have a minor in psychology and I’m thinking about getting a degree in this field to become a psychiatrist. Sometimes I come off as a shy person but once you get to know me I’m very outgoing. I have a sense of humor because laughing seems to make everything better in my world. At some point and time in my life I would like to travel the world to see its beauties. My favorite movie to date is The Other Boleyn Girl. Like the Bratz Dolls I have a passion for fashion. I like all kinds of music and when I’m home you can find me in a club listening to the latest sounds almost every weekend. I have seven siblings and a niece and nephew. I look forward to accomplishing many goals and succeeding at ISU.