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My Newest About Me

Posted on Jul 9th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
You all heard the older one,
now here's the updated one! =]



I wake up every morning,
always getting older.
My hair keeps growing,
but it's not at my shoulder.

If you watched me,
working at a store.
They might fire my ass,
because I forgot to mop the floor.

Now I'm a freshman,
at Uconn this year.
I'm going to study Middle Eastern Studies,
to work for the government, so get it clear.

I'm a nerd that shops at H-C-O,
I still feel weird when they stare as I go.
I like to buy the shirts with phrases to read,
but my Spain's "Puta" is the one they plead.

My age, my age, I'm far,
from what you've probably seen!
I don't do drugs, I'm a virgin,
and I'm almost 19!
Minors beware, I won't buy you drags,
Playgirl purchases are prohibited for all you silly fags

Personally, I like eskimo kisses,
but I'm not too fond about snow.
I like cuddling inside on love seats,
and butterfly kisses make my juices flow.

For me, sex talk is so health class,
and as far as I am aware - I did pass.
Abstinence grows the heart fonder,
so don't ask me about babies.
They'll spend over millions of dollars -
so there arn't any maybes!

My values and ambitions,
are the way to life,
If I want to get married,
I won't marry a trashy hoe for a wife.

Now you know me,
so let's be friends.

P.s.
I'm not Barney,
I don't like pretends.
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In response to a thread about the Gaia scholarship. [7/9]

Posted on Jul 9th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
Good luck to whoever wins. =]

As a member here at Gaia for almost a month, I realized that I'm not waiting for the results anymore. I'm waiting for the messages, the friendships, the new people that enter my life for a reason; for a purpose as to a meaning. I am here to change the world
not in one big step, but by little each day through my voice to another.

One day, today, tomorrow, whenever,
I will change others for the better,
to realize what needs to be done and who
can do it with me. A scholarship is nice,
but a friend will last forever.

I appreciate the idea of the Gaia scholarship
because already, I met people who respect
my ambitions and would love to learn with me.

Already, I made friends to make
me successful in all that I do in the future.
The friends I found here can never be replaced,
can never be forgotten,
can never be just "there".

But "here",
in my heart.
=]




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People expressing themselves in languages other than English

Posted on Jun 19th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony

Join Multilingual group.

The cultivator [Mike - not me] of this group has written this introduction:

This is a group (pod) for people who wish to express themselves in languages other than English. If Gaia is to be truly global, why should it be limited to English-speakers? A useful link can be found when you Translate here.

In theory there should be no limit to the number of languages in this pod but I shall start with French as it is a language I write reasonably well.

Please feel free to propose other languages to me, express yourself and let's be creative.

- Mike

Gaia -

"Together we make a difference."

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My other "About Me"

Posted on Jun 14th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
I wake up every morning,
as a metro in the shower.
Before I go out,
I spike my hair in an hour!


I have perfect attendance,
4th year at my school.
I study Spanish, French, Chinese, and Arabic,
and some people think I'm a fool.



I'm a nerd that shops at H-C-O,
I buy lots of shirts whenever I go.
I own over 30, with phrases to read,
but no one can beat "Puta" indeed, indeed.



My age, my age, I'm far
from what you've probably seen!
I don't do drugs, I'm a virgin,
and did I mention - I'm already 18!
No I will not buy you smokes to take a drag,
nor will I buy Playgirl for you, the silly fag.



Personally, I like eskimo kisses,
but I'm not too fond about snow.
I like cuddling inside on love seats,
and butterfly kisses make me go,"woah!"



To me, sex talk is so health class!
So don't ask me if I WANT any ass!
I know I'm not going to get "some,"
of that you know,
because I personally don't want,
children to spend my dough!



My views, my views, I respect my life!
If I do want to get married,
I won't marry a trashy hoe for a wife!



Ok so you know me,
now let's be friends.



P.S.
I'm not Barney,
I don't like pretends.



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On my profile: My Love

Posted on Jun 14th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony

 



If you're familar with my work at the following pod:
http://pods.gaia.com/jdpoetry1

Then, here's something you'll enjoy....

I'm actually going to sing along to this...

so it's not just a poem format...and it's improvised... =]

 

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My Love

 

You know my love for languages,

Teach me a phrase.

You know my love for culture,

Let me live with you for several days.

 

I just want to make a change,

Globally around your eyes.

Maybe provide a foreign exchange,

A program that reduces those innocent cries.

 

Pass this around,

Hug every human being.

Make this profound,

Seeing is believing.

 

The suffering from the people,

That we never hear about.

Until they are murdered,

And that’s what it’s about.

 

We need to be aware,

Of the world around.

And we better act fast,

Before they wear down.

 

Pass this around,

Hug every human being.

Make this profound,

Seeing is believing.

 

Some people think it’s funny,

To let the water run.

But when Darfur’s in trouble,

They’re not having fun.

 

Some people think it’s easy,

To go to the grocery store.

But what they don’t realize,

Are the people they ignore.

 

Pass this around,

Hug every human being.

Make this profound,

Seeing is believing.

 

You know my love for languages,

Teach me for days.

You know my love for culture,

Let me help those who need our praise.

 


 


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How do you respond to being alone?

Posted on Jun 14th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for June 14, 2008:

Well, you think about it...

Me
Me 2



You.
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Aunt "What's Her Face" in a country
you never heard about before,
that always talks to you on the phone once a year
about her teenage high school years ....



We all were born,
unless you were a twin,
alone.

Remember these good old days,
let me refresh your memory.







Yeah, tell me about it. You only get happy
when you discover people.
But honestly, what do I do afterwards? When the people leave,
and I'm left alone? Well, it depends what mood I am in.
I love being alone, but I also love being in the presence
of other people. I still play with legos,
and watch tv by myself. But lately,
I have developed a motivation to learn
a foreign language when I am bored.

It's not just fun,
it's educational,
and mentally motivating.

But I still would want a significant other,
right beside me cuddling,
and studying the foreign language with me.

=D

I actually think I act deviant when I am both,
alone and with others. So, there isn't a negative side
to being alone. Oh well ... =]
Hope you enjoyed the pictures.



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What if Tony, you lost your sight. Would this change you?

Posted on Jun 13th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony

I am Tony. I was born for a reason. A reason to spread world peace by understanding the concepts of a foreign language, the culture that surrounds that particular language and the ability to utilize the language to native speakers to introduce the awareness and interest that continues to spread throughout America to their own communities from inspirational individual young human beings.

 Would sight be an issue for me? If I lost my sight right now and could not see anything, I would not stop my ambitions. It does not take a person to just see the language but feel it physically and emotionally. And you know, I just thought about it. If I lost my ability to see, I would still continue to learn my first year in Arabic and my second year in Chinese in college. I would even start learning Braille and read Braille literature. Therefore, by loosing a sense, I gain a new language to adapt to.

My love for languages is not just to impress women but to influence culture to them that they have never experienced before. Then, they act on a disaster relief, such as in China, or an occurring genocide, such as Darfur, and understand that I would always be there for them for support and more encouragement.

 I am Tony. I was born for a reason. I was born to act on Federico Fellini’s inspirational quote, “A different language is a different vision of life.

Go ahead. Take my sight. I will show all of you. I will still voice my opinions, teach young teens to do the same and continue world peace throughout the future years to come. [Ha, just yeah, don’t jinx it for me Tony, gosh… day after Friday the 13th  ... good job]

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What recent book or film have you been affected by?

Posted on Jun 12th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for June 12, 2008:

The most recent film that I have been affected by would have to be the one I watched this year in my Sociology class about the genocide in Darfur. That film is actually the reason why I am here. Please review my previous blog entries to understand this hurtful genocide and become aware of what is happening in the world. Then, act now and Save Darfur.

The most recent book that I have been affected by would have to be, "A Lesson Before Dying." It was a very inspirtational book and I am willing to read it again when I have the time this summer. The following is a picture:


 

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What's the easiest way to become happy?

Posted on Jun 11th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for November 18, 2007:

Challenge yourself. Dare yourself to hug a stranger. Someone you do not know. Trust me. You will have such great mixed emotions that are unexplainbly perfect. =]
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What would you say to the person you were one year ago?

Posted on Jun 11th, 2008 by Tony : International Philosopher Tony
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for October 24, 2007:

Just keep moving forward. You're going to get accepted to Uconn, even if you turn in the information an hour before the midnight deadline. Just keep getting through these rough times. You're going to be known for the Outstanding Six Year Student in World Language and a scholarship in world language will also be awarded. There's soo much more to say, but just remember, you're going to make it. Trust yourself. =]
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