Never could have been worse

So, yeah ... things things seem to keep getting worse every time I think they're just about to get better. The not having a job things because I don't wanna suck metaphorical cock for a living is still the same. Most people have a hard enough time finding one, let alone someone who doesn't even legally exist in this country. Thus, with no money means that everything else in my life suffers. I can't pay my cell bill for the time being so I'm assed out. Two weeks before the 50 mile bike ride that is going to have more than 70 people riding. People calling and texting me back and forth about logistics and coordinating workshops and such. Seems when I need it the most, I end up loosing it.

Still here but not really

As ya'll can see, I've been caught up playing that Dream Act bike ride. Also I have no regular internet access anymore so this has severly limited my blogging. Anyway, I've been going insane and have been writing things down on the side. I'll eventually post them if I down break down pretty soon. Blah. THis undocumented thing is getting old. REALLY old.

L.A. to O.C. Dream Ride

To continue raising awareness for Federal Dream Act, California Dream Act (institutional financial aid) and bicycle advocacy for the city of L.A and Orange County. The Orange County Dream Team, Dream Team Los Angeles are working together along with City of lights and Bici Digna in organizing and funding this event.


When: Sunday Feb. 20 starting at 8 a.m. and press conference at 9 a.m.
Where: Corazon del Pueblo 2003 E. 1st. street Boyle Heights 90033 and ending at Centro Cultural de Mexico 310 W. 5th street Santa Ana 92701

Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4291507
Anyone with questions about the event can contact dream.act.riders@gmail.com


Event Sponcers:
Spokes and Words
City of Lights
Bici Digna
Orange County Dream Team
Dream Team Los Angeles
 

2010

It's time to deport 2010 into the past and welcome 2011 as it just illegally crossed the border. I have a stale sense of humor, I know. Anywho, what would an online journal be without writing something to recap the last year. And what a year I must say. It flew by before I knew it. I'll re-frame from ranting and going over everything that happened this year because even I don't wanna do that. But what I do know is that in my 26 years of life, this has been the best year for me. There will always be set backs and low points, but I can honestly look back into the year and say it was a very good year. I didn't even have to use my AK.

I'm beginning to enjoy the aging process. Noticing that I'm maturing as an individual and growing old with friends new and old. It's kinda hard to explain it right now, but in the back of my mind there is a feeling of comfort. A feeling that everything will be alright and everything is going to work out in the end. I probably won't be able to articulate that feeling until I get there. Still, I know that the next year will have it fair share of struggles and low points. Friends are moving on in their lives and leaving and I'll still be in L.A. doing what I always do in a different time and place. I'm looking forward to the continued growth and maturing that is developing within me.

Who or what 2011 will bring remains to be seen. Hell even I don't know where I'll be. But I do know that I'll still be here writing and sharing those experiences and thoughts. The DREAM Act fight is still gonna continue of course. Now more than ever, will all the noise we made, there will be more people stepping up and coming. The movement put people in check and asserted itself. We are here and we aren't going anywhere. Hell, it's gotten to the point that people know of it anywhere we go. We must be doing something right. So, with that being said, here's to another random year of random thoughts. Salud.


Erick

One Hot Minute

It's been a hot minute since I've put words to my thoughts. Well, any words that I would wanna share with the internet anyway. Not much is going on that I need to put thoughts to words considering it's coming to the end of the year. I also noticed that I seem to be averaging a post a week, which is something very doable to keep myself sharing and creating a routine. Which probably explains why I'm writing something up on Christmas before I go mimis. If I don;t do it now, it'll never get done. Anywho, I've been on a bender since I wrapped up school and the Dream Act came to a vote. Making the time to spend times with friends and getting to know them better. The holidays bring out the blues in people and usually I would be included in that crowd. Not soo much this year really, which is a nice change.

Dream Act Didn't Pass

So chances are that if you're reading this, then you already know DREAM Act didn't get passed. So what's next? Good question. I'm not sure myself but I'll still be around and so will other people. Others are finally moving on because of personal reasons, which are understandable. At the same time, for every one person that wants to retire from activism, three more are taking their place. that's the kind of impact the movement made this year. It's been more visual, vocal and outspoken than ever before. You can't walk down the street now without someone having an opinion on DREAM, good or bad. The fact of the matter is the next generation knows they're not alone and that's there's an entire movement behind them now. Nothing is ever easy. So, while I'm not in the best of moods, I'll get by soon enough and the cycle will start all over again. Tis the way of life.