H.Y.P.E. Movement

So the other day I was reading up on the hype movement that was started by young college kids back in Tonga who were concerned with growing rates of school drop outs and death among Tongan youth. So they wanted to start a movement that gives empowerment to young tongans, and to better oneself through positive actions. Along with this movement they have black bracelets that you can get with the words hype on it. Now my opinion on this is of coarse....how cool and good for these young adults who are trying to get the message out to empower yourself by doing positive things. Now this is where I get a little confused. So I go onto the hype myspace and for the majority part you see youth from all over sport'n the bracelet. However, you also see individuals sport'n the bracelet and they're throwing up signs or hypes top friends are obviously individuals that belong to gangs. HMMM....I think some people missed the whole point of this movement. Infact, i find it a little entertaining because if someone were to do some statics on why there is a growing number of school drop outs and death among tongan youth I'm pretty sure there would be a positive correlation between that and gang banging. Also something for these youth to take into consideration is that gang banging is not empowering but rather the complete oposite.

Random things about me....

1.) I like to cook despite not being very good at it. Most people when they know that they're not good at something stop and try something new. Nope not me in this particular case. I just keep trying because I'm tired of spending money on fast food that isn't good for any of us.... soo I just keep on it. Although I must say that I'm doing well at breakfast foods:)

2.) I keep tweezers in my car. I do this because my skin gets major irratated when I get them waxed and I break out BAD really bad. So I'm a plucker kind of a gal and I do so everyday when ever I'm at a red light, or picking up my husband from work and have to wait for him. Strange, perhaps but its better than having a uni-brow.

3.) My favorite holiday is halloween. I suppose this stems from my childhood when I missed out on trick or treating several times due to being sick. However, I love everything about it the decorating, carving the pumpkins, going to haunted houses, and getting all dressed up. Plus I love the idea that everyone well almost everyone gives out free candy.

4.)I've never been to a major theme park. Yup soo true my parents weren't much of travelers back in the day, and so I have never been to Disney Land/World or anything. Its my goal to do more traveling and take Izzy to places I wish my parents did.

5.) Even now that I'm older when I see a shooting star I still make a wish on it. lol

6.) I'm still paranoid about sharks in the ocean. No matter how many times I've been in the ocean I still get uneasy about sharks. Statistically I realize that the chances of being attacked are slim but if the experts say sharks look for and attack injured sea life animals, well then compared to most good swimmers/surfers I'm definitely the "injured" looking one.