The Musings of Jaime David

The Musings of Jaime David
The Musings of Jaime David
@jaimedavid.blog@jaimedavid.blog

The writings of some random dude on the internet

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Tag: Positivity

  • Another

    Another

    How many times do we gotta go through this.

    Every fucking week, it’s another fucking shooting.

    I’m sick of it.

    I’m sick of this shit.

    I’m sick of the hatred and division that stems from this shit.

    I’m sick of the hatred and division that causes this shit.

    These shootings are treated like national fucking spectacles.

    They’re in the news for one minute, and then they’re forgotten.

    This shit reminds me of the Spongebob meme with that blue fish,

    The one that says “How many times do we have to teach you this lesson.”

    How many times do we have to go through these fucking shootings before the country takes this shit seriously?

    The callousness, carelessness, apathy, and disregard for the victims involved.

    And don’t get me started on the fucking conspiracy theories that surround these mass shootings,

    Calling them false fucking flags and stupid shit like that

    Or saying that the victims were just crisis actors.

    Like what the fuck?

    Who the fuck in their right mind would fake something like that?

    And if these shootings happen every single week, it seems,

    Does it mean all of them are fake?

    If that’s the case,

    Then that would be some real elaborate and convoluted shit.

    The simpler explanation is that this country is full of hatred.

    Hatred is perpetuated in media and TV.

    Violence is glorified in both fiction and nonfiction.

    Division is sowed throughout all aspects of our lives.

    Fear is distilled by pundits and leaders.

    That shit is perpetuated in the news and mainstream.

    We are told to view others as the enemy.

    We are told that others are the cause of our problems.

    We are told to be scared of others instead of care for others.

    All of this hate and negativity fuels this country and sends it onto a dark path.

    As you can tell from this post, I’m angry.

    I think the excessive amount of swear words in this post is a good indication of that.

    I am angry.

    I am angry that people keep dying.

    I am angry that division and hatred in this country seems to only get worse.

    I am angry that our leaders don’t do jack shit for us, which only allows things to fester and get worse.

    I am angry about all the things that can be done for the people that haven’t

    And I am angry about all the things that are being done to the people that shouldn’t.

    But I am also sad.

    I am sad that things just seem to get worse.

    As some of you who follow this blog have noticed,

    I haven’t posted for over a year.

    I needed a lot of space and time to decompress.

    It just became too much trying to figure out topics to come up with on my blog,

    And paying too much attention to the news just got depressing,

    So I stepped away for a bit.

    But this recent mass shooting motivated me to get back into writing.

    It motivated me to write this.

    What is this?

    I don’t know.

    A poem?

    A vent?

    A mix of both?

    A motivational post?

    Maybe.

    But how is this motivational if it’s only me venting most of the time?

    Well, the motivational part comes in now.

    No matter how bad things may be, don’t give up hope.

    No matter how bad things get, things can get better.

    Even if you don’t believe they will you have to remain positive.

    Don’t let the hate and negativity get you down.

    This world is hectic.

    This world is chaotic.

    But in the chaos, you can find a sense of order,

    A sense of happiness,

    A sense of peace.

    How?

    I don’t know.

    That’s honestly up to you.

    Whatever makes you happy,

    Whatever brings you joy,

    Focus on that.

    And if there are people who make you happy,

    Keep those people.

    In short,

    This life is short,

    So don’t focus too much on the hatred and negativity.

    Try not to let it get you down.

    Do what makes you happy,

    And most of all, don’t hurt others.

    Don’t put down others.

    People, for the most part, want to live their lives the best they can.

    We all want happiness and success and to be something.

    We all have goals and dreams and ambitions.

    Some people may not be good people.

    Some people may want to hurt others and only look out for themselves.

    But most people are not like that,

    At least I don’t think so, anyways.

    Most people are just trying to get by the best they can in the only ways they themselves know how to.

    We all have our own lives.

    We all have our own paths.

    Sometimes those paths intersect.

    Sometimes they don’t.

    Whatever the case, don’t let people put you down.

  • Dazzling1-FEAR is the Gateway

    Dazzling1-FEAR is the Gateway

  • Fly High

    Fly High

    Fly high

    To the sky.

    Don’t cry.

    Don’t die.

    Goodbye.

    Live life.

    Survive

    And thrive.

    Be light.

    Stand and fight

    For what’s right

    And be kind.

    Then you’ll find

    A light that shines

    Through evil’s might.

  • Shades

    Shades

    I used to wear them all the time.

    I’d wear them so I could cover my eyes.

    At least, that’s what I thought for the longest time.

    As years have gone by, I have realized,

    Deep down, I was insecure on the inside.

    I felt that I needed to wear sunglasses

    Because I thought it would somehow boost my confidence.

    In reality, that was not the case.

    I was not being honest.

    The reality was, I was too scared to let people get to know the real me.

    When I put on the shades, I felt like I was a more confident me.

    I felt I could do anything.

    Without my shades, I felt afraid.

    I felt as though people would judge me for being me.

    But now, I don’t need them.

    I don’t need a piece of apparel

    Or some sort of fashionable eyewear,

    To make be a confident individual.

    That has to come from within.

    I still like wearing shades from time to time,

    But now, I am happy with who I am on the inside.

  • Sexism

    Sexism

    Sexism is terrible.

    It is horrendous.

    It is disastrous.

    It’s the treatment of one sex,

    Usually women,

    In a negative way

    For what’s between their legs.

    It is male privilege

    That perpetuates

    This messed up system.

  • Racism

    Racism

    Racism; it is a system

    Where a person is treated different

    For the color of their skin pigments.

    It is a system

    That has oppressed millions

    For many generations.

    The only way to end it

    Is to fight against it.

    In order to do that, we must acknowledge

    The existence

    Of white privilege.

  • Birthday

    Birthday

    So today is my birthday. Does not feel like much of a birthday today, though. With the whole coronavirus pandemic going on in the world, I have not been in much of a celebratory mood.

    It really sucks, for I was looking forward to my birthday for a while. Back in January, before things got as bad as they did with coronavirus, I was looking forward to hanging out with friends on my birthday. I wanted to grab a bite to eat with them. I was thinking about trying “Beyond Sushi” in the city with them. It was a vegan sushi restaurant, and I wanted to try something new and different. I was also thinking about going to Gamestop to buy a new game, or possibly going to a book store to get some books for myself. There was so much I was thinking about doing for my birthday both with friends and for myself.

    Things did not turn out that way, however. Currently, the world is dealing with a pandemic, and in the US, the cases are skyrocketing. It’s pretty serious. It is really depressing, too. It is really depressing to hear about all of this shit going on. I want things to get better. I hope they get better. I know at some point, this virus will subside, but what will be the result? Who even knows?

    All I do know is that I will try to make the best of the situation. I still have books. I still have music. I still have movies. I still have YouTube. I still have the Internet. I still have family. I still have friends. I still have my health. I will try to keep in touch with my friends and family for as long as I can, and I will try to stay as healthy as I can for as long as I can. I hope I don’t wind up getting sick. I do not want to get sick, and I do not want to get other people sick. Nobody knows what will happen days, weeks, or months from now, but what is for certain is that we have to try to remain positive, take precautions, social distance as much as possible, and if we are still working, hold onto our jobs for as long as possible. We have to take things one day at a time and see what happens.

  • Death

    Death

    Death is a part of life.

    It causes us great strife.

    It takes away our loved ones

    And leaves us all alone.

    It affects us all differently,

    For we have different ways that we grieve,

    But I know that I personally believe

    That death is the end; the end of everything.

    Once someone’s gone, they’re gone for good.

    Maybe there’s a God and an afterlife. Who knows?

    All I do know is that I will always try

    To bring happiness and joy to the people in my life.

    I will try to make the world great in the best way that I can

    By using the gifts and talents that make me who I am.

    I may not be perfect; not in the slightest

    But I strive to be a light; a light that shines brightest

    When I’m surrounded by those who are caring and supportive.

    I don’t like to see people in pain,

    Either physically or emotionally.

    Their pain is something that I want to take away,

    But I know I can’t do that,

    For I’m not superhuman.

    I’m only a man; a man with a plan;

    A plan to see this world be the best world that it can.

    How it will be done, I honestly don’t know.

    What I do know is that I’ll be a light that glows.

    I care about people; always have and always will.

    That’ll never change; at least, I don’t think it will.

    I strive to be better; to be different.

    I want to learn from my own failures, shortcomings, and mistakes.

    I want to be someone that people would want to meet.

    I want to be someone that people could appreciate.

    Even though I don’t expect anything in return,

    I will do anything I can to bring joy to this world,

    So that if I die tomorrow, I’ll be proud of all I’ve done.

    I don’t know what will happen to me when I die.

    All I know is, I’m going to appreciate life and just take things one day at a time.

  • Thoughts on the Coronavirus

    Thoughts on the Coronavirus

    I’d like to share some quick thoughts on the coronavirus; mainly the racist rhetoric surrounding the virus. I’ve heard quite a few people, both online and in real life, say that people should “stay away from Asians” and whatnot. I would like to debunk this BS right now and say this: “staying away” from Asians won’t do anything. Not now. The disease has spread outside of China, so now, it is affecting more than just Asians. If people were to apply the “staying away from Asians” logic to other groups, they’d essentially be advocating to stay away from everyone! They’d be advocating for people to just stay indoors all day and not go outside at all. There would be no going to work, no going to school, no going to the store. None of that! Just lock your doors and stay home indefinitely. That sounds ridiculous as heck! Just because the coronavirus is something to be feared does not mean people should put their lives on hold simply because it is a threat. There will always be threats and dangers that this world will face regardless of what we do. If we want to truly experience life and live life to the fullest, we have to take risks and chances, even if that may mean it could be our time to go at any moment. We cannot control when or how we will die. If it’s our time to go, it’s our time to go. We cannot control that. All we can do is hope for the best, and try to live life to the fullest, and live it without regrets!

  • Imagination (My Response To John Lennon’s “Imagine”)

    Imagination (My Response To John Lennon’s “Imagine”)

    When I listen to this piece,

    This musical piece by a man long deceased,

    I can’t help but help wonder,

    What the world would be like

    If we cared for one another,

    Gave to each other,

    And were there for each other.

    What would that world be like?

    Would it be nice?

    Would people act right?

    Would we all not fight?

    Would we not be superficial

    And judge people

    For the color of their skin,

    Or for what was between their legs,

    Or for who they chose to kiss,

    Or for how they chose to dress,

    Or for what their gender is,

    Or for what their religion is,

    Or for being atheists,

    Or for having disabilities,

    Or for not being rich,

    Or for being homeless,

    Or for not being intelligent,

    Or for being promiscuous,

    Or for being addicts,

    Or for being imprisoned,

    Or for being furry friends?

    What would such a world be like?

    Would we stand up for what’s right

    And not lose sight

    When we lose our light?

    What would such a world be like?

    I would like to hope

    That in that world

    We could get past our own egos

    And treat those

    Who feel lost

    With the utmost

    Compassion

    That’s so strong

    That it won’t

    Ever be lost!

    Is such a world possible?

    I’d like to say it’s not impossible!

    Will it be difficult?

    For sure, it will,

    However, I’m certain we’ll

    One day feel

    A sense of brotherhood

    That’ll unite us all!

    Am I a dreamer?

    Am I a believer?

    Am I the only one?

    Am I waiting for the sun?

    Who knows?

    But what I do know is that I love

    The song

    By John Lennon

    Called “Imagine.”