Transitioning

Okay so we all know college is full of transitions, inside and out. I've been here for a little over two months and already I've been through two sets of braids, and countless other hairstyles. So, I've decided that it's time for a bigger transition, on that takes me from half relaxed half natural to a TWA(teeny weeny afro). I don't know yet whether or not I'm going to make the BC(big chop) during Thanksgiving break or wait a little longer until Next Semester, the anticipation is killing me.

College Life

I haven't posted anything in awhile. So, here is an update on My college standing. I do not attended Drexel University. Rather, I go to Kent State University. The school is in a very rural town with not much to do but I try to make the best of it. I've been here a little over a month now and have managed not to get wasted and party Thursday through Saturday. I am a member of the Fashion Student Organization, and am currently undergoing the try out process to become apart of the Dynasty dance team.

Tattoo

I got my first tattoo a couple of weeks ago. It's not a peacock feather becaused I punked out and wanted to something smaller. So, I got a peace sign behind my ear. I didnt hurt at all and now I'm ready for another one.

All Good Things Come to an End ( my version)

Honestly, what would become of us
after high school's end was still a mystery.
I was leaving for Ohio, and you were staying here in Maryland.
Flames to dust,
lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?
Flames to dust,
lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?
One year's past,
off and on, again and again.
I tried to please you, but just could not win.
I had goals for you, but you refused to let them in.Now,
we're threw and when I see youI just hang my head, and
try to keep in these tears that I've held for so long.
Flames to dust,
lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?
Flames to dust,
lovers to friends
Why do all good things come to an end?They say, " let love go, and
if it comes back it was meant to be." So,
I'll see you in four years. But until then,
I'll be waiting patiently just as i did before.
Just promise that you won't forget about me

Decision

I am officially a Drexel Dragon. I sent in my deposit, and have received my school email address. There's still some outlying factors on determining whether or not I am going to attend. The first is the status of my application for Kent State University, the second is scholarships money. If Kent doesn't accept me and I don't receive any scholarship money well than you can catch me at the same place I've been for the past couple of years because I will be attending Baltimore City Community College.

Cheerleading

There's something you all should know about me. I'm a cheerleader. When you first meet me you probably would never guess that, I usually get basketball player. I would like to start off by saying to all cheerleaders are the same. I'm a die-hard cheerleader, but you'd probably never be able to tell. Cheerleader Karee is totally different from everyday Karee. I once had a boyfriend, who when we met, seriously thought I had a twin sister because everyday Karee is so much different from Cheerleader Karee.

This past weekend I had cheerleading tryouts a Drexel University. They were pretty fine and dandy. During my interview the coach asked me if I would be able to make summer practices, but didn't really say whether I made the team or not. I'm not a rocket scientist or anything, but if someone asks you if you can attend a practice, that generally means your on the team. Right? Well the coach call today to give me her final verdict, unfortunately I was at my senior sports banquet. I'm going to call her back tomorrow though, and I will keep you posted.

Tattoo

I'll be 18 in less than a month now, and what better way is there to celebrate than with piercings and tattoos. So, I did a random google search of things that I find interesting, and came across peacock feathers. I think I want my first tattoo to be a bracelet with feathers that dangle down onto my palm. I post some sketches up later.

School Blues

The FAFSA does not provide insight on how much financial aid you need. All the government cares about is how much money you make and how much taxes you pay. They do not take into consideration, whether you pay a mortgage, just finished putting another child through school, or have had unexpected unusual expenses. They just assume that everybody lives on section 8, has one child, and are fully able. It is not fair that the government is designed to only provide help to low-class families, and leaves middle-class struggling to make ends meet. The FAFSA is not the only way they're doing it either. Students who recieve free or reudced lunch in Maryland public schools are able to take Advanced Placement tests for free, while students who pay full price must pay around $85 to take these test. What the government fails to realize is that 90% of students that qualify for free or reduced lunch are not enrolled in AP classes, and/or do not have plans to further their education after high school.

Okay so, I'm a senior in high school, and I have less than a month left because I have part-time attendance. My plan is to attend Drexel University Fall '09 as a Design and Merchandising major, but my financial aid award is bull shit. They are only offering me $13,500, which leaves me stuck with $39,416+ a year. Thats some shit. By the time I'd finish school I'd be $157,664+ in debt. If I was to make the cheerleading team, which I have tryouts for next week, they'd offer me $1,000+ in scholarships. Maybe if my family was to file for bankrupcy and move to a shelter my parents could use their year and almost a half salary to pay for my four years of school. But in all reality, I doubt that will happen. I'll probably end up at Baltimore City Community College with a poor ass Associate's degree, and resort to being a manger at a local retail store because no real label would hire me with an bum ass associate's degree in the fashion field from a random as school.

How I Appear

I'm not an artist, but I do have things to say.

How I Appear

It seems I try and try

But nothing I do is ever right

And inside it kills me

Yet, I walk around with a smile

Conceal my tears when they're around

But at night it all crumbles down

The more I think about it

The more it hits me

I wish I could walk away from this feeling

Yet, everyday I deal with it

And wipe the tears that come from it

Knowing that you'll always be there

Then disappear

Local Artist

An up and coming local artist that I can really jam to is RyShon Jones. He's a local artist from philly and I can actually relate to his songs, which is rare about rap and me. He talks about high school coming to an end and situtation people my age go through. So PLEASE go check him out at: http://www.myspace.com/alcruze and download his mixtape Invisible Visibility