101 things to do list before I die

So there this new show on Mtv called the "The Buried Life"...I don't watch TV a lot since I stay on the computer mostly. so neway, I turned the television on the other day and watch this show...I actually liked it. Its about a group of people who put their lists together of things they want to do before they die..and for every item they complete on their list, they help a stranger achieve one of their dreams...I thought the show was like a dream-like imaginative(again I don't know how to explain it.)
also inspiring.
I think everyone should make their own bucket list.
here's the website:
http://www.theburiedlife.com
and here's a preview

So I thought of putting up my own List...
the one with the "X" have already been accomplished.
and its not in order

101 things to do list before I die

1.Run one of the biggest marathon in the country.
2.Climb one of tallest mountain in the world.
3.Visit "The Great wall of China".
4.Become a well-Known Blogger.
5.Work as a Server/waiter in a restaurant. (X)
6.Work in a fastfood place.(X)
7.Write a book
8.Learn to play Guitar (X)
9.Dance with Jennifer Lopez
10.Bungee Jumping
11.Throw a crazy insane big event.
12.Meet the Cast of "FRIENDS."
13.Skydiving
14.Work as a pizza delivery person.
15.Drive the UPS Truck.
16.Become a tennis Coach.
17.Play a match with 2 famous tennis players.
18.Sing at a wedding.
19.Visit London.
20.Become a contestant on a TV gameshow.
21.Cook with Martha Stewart.
22.Perform on an open mic.
23.Compete on a Breakdancing battle.(X)
24.Become a Personal Trainer.
25.Have a crazy fight inside a room full of Break-away furnitures.
26.Dugg a hole in a desert.
27.Play at an open mic night.
28.Dress up as Santa for Christmas.
29.Destroy a car.
30.Attend a protest.
31.Be part of the Chinese New year parade on Chinatown.
32.Meet my partner in life.
33.Make a speech in front of a really big crowd.
34.Own a Studio.
35.Go to Speed Dating.
36.Learn Kayaking.
37.Learn how to throw daggers(X)
38.Learn Breakdancing.(X)
39.Be in an independent movie.
40.Run A business.
41.Hangout with a group of Strangers in the City for the whole night.(X)
42.Perform dance on a big major concert.
43.Go to the Olympics
44.Get married.
45.Have a Baby.
46.Make an important announcement or news on the radio.
47.Make a famous Logo.
48.Attend a party at Playboy mansion.
49.Witness a Solar eclipse(X)
50.Swim with Dolphins and Sharks
51.Learn the Sign Language
52.Help someone in Need.
53.Make someone's dream come true.
54.Get a tattoo.
55.Own A pet.(X)
56.Watch the Cirque du Soleil.
57.Sell some of my artwork pieces.
58.Witness a UFO.
59.Check out the Pyramids in Egypt.
60.Go on a roadtrip acrros America.
61.Be on the Cover of a Magazine.
62.Learn Kung-Fu.
63.Make a crazy music Video.
64.Go to Hawaii.
65.Connect with my past teachers from early childhood to highschools.
66.Have my own Clothing Line.
67.Own a big house.
68.Volunteer for a coat Drive.(X)
69.Arrange a big birhtday event.
70.Attend one of the biggest boxing match.
71.Become a Vegetarian for 30 days.
72.Win a raffle draw.
73.Take an Acting Class.(X)
74.Learn to right with my right hand.
75.Make my own movie.
76.Go on Blind date.(X)
77.See the Grand Canyon.
78.Ride a Horse.(X)
79.Help a family.
80.Ride an airplane.(X)
81.Travel to unknown locations.
82.Buy a meal for a Stranger.
83.Become a guest on a morning show.
84.Ride a helicopter.
85.GO to Times Square For New Years Eve.(X)
86.Go visit back my country.
87.Learn Billiard.(X)
88.Do Street hitting and earn at least $200.
89.Do something completely crazy and out of character for a day.
90.Go Scuba Diving.
91.Proper fire walking.
92.Start a Blog.(X)
93.Do a Stand-up Comedy or poetry in front of an audience.
94.Own my own Business.
95.Visit Tokyo, Japan and eat in a restaurant.
96.Ride a camel.
97.Witness a shooting Star.(X)
98.Create my own themes song.
99.Fly in a hot-air baloon.
100.Start a dance mob.
101.Complete ths list.

Tourette Syndrome and OCDs

I just want to recommend this movie for everyone to watch...its called "Front of the Class"
is based on the true story of Brad Cohen -- played in the movie by Jimmy Wolk -- who, "after being challenged by Tourette's syndrome from a very young age, defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.
This is a very good movie with good messages.
the two message that stands out for me is to "Never give up and Stand up for what you believe."...
Now, I wanted to talk about this issue since this movie is somewhat related to what I go through since childhood.
I have a case of OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)...and it is sort of similar to Tourette Syndrome.
OCD - is a mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, or by combinations of such thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).
Tourette Syndrome -is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane.
You can probably tell the difference between the two with the short definition i provided from wikipedia actually.
From Childhood, i hated reading but had no choice of course because I have to...Im in school. I repeat the words and sentences twice even though I know exactly what it means.Why I do it, I cant really explain it well...i have visions in my head that becomes a rule that I have to do it...there, I tried.
Sometimes it causes me stress...its so weird coz I dont even know what "stress" means back then. On first grade..one of my classmate said that I whisper and im loud when I read...I replied that whispering is not loud., but we cant really do that either when its called "silent reading" in class.
I had to find a cover up or do something quick about it coz I dont want to allow myself to do that kind of stuff anymore. So i practiced repeating the words only in my head, but my lips plays a big role too.my lips move when I read like im mumbling very quietly....so far it works, but I guess it only works in school since i felt that I really need to hold myself back...I don't even know what OCD means back then, I dont think a lot of people does...I refer to them as "manerisms",..as what my parents taught me of what it was and it will go away as I grow older... I had to wait till eight grade to learn all about it on my own.
With that said it didnt go away...I had more weird related behaviors coming in as I grow older...I use to tick my head left and right so its even both sides, I had to hold my breath for a couple of seconds and has to land on an even number, Touching my knees at least four times when im running, avoiding green color before I go to sleep...these are just my examples...I actually had a lot more and my sister had to remind me some of what I use to do...When Someone notices that im doing something weird, its just normal for me to make an excuse now...but im usually good at hiding it in the public and wait till I get home.
The OCD that stayed with me since childhood was the reading issue. its still is a problem on so many levels for me today, its like a high and low situation. the real purpose of my blogs is to practice for me trying to remove my OCD reading behaviors forever(on a daily basis). Its been with me for a very long period of time and I don't even know why im trying to get rid of it. Its really irritating and annoying coz sometimes its wors't than usual and it causes me to not even try sometimes.
The more stuff I do outside with friends, at work and School,the more abnoral behaviors and short rituals I do at home...I try to avoid negative vibes and situations that might possibly ignite any of the weird behaviors that I do...even if I have to avoid invitations and opportunities, I had to anticipate ahead of time.
Just imagine me editing this posts, you can compare it to me reading a fifty pages book.
I read somewhere online that OCD can be cured, but Tourette's has no cure yet. I guess my hopes are still there wishing that the urges and itch goes away...I think that OCD is all Psychological.
I've done so many test and exercise for my own good to get rid of all these behaviors, but all it does postpone the urges.
wow this is like my confession post...I guess im ok to let people know about it now.
It hasn't affected me socially or my life outside since I've learned to control it in public but it does affect me mentally and get's me aggrevated for no reason, or sometimes just short tempered on anyone.
Im really tired, i'll be so relieved if it goes away which I doubt.

Philippine Danciing Inmates - Michael Jackson's "This is it"

The inmates from the Philippines has a new dance choreo...cool
The song they use "They don't care about us" is actually my 2nd mj favorite song...and that song really fits the prison vibe thing...they even have a prison version of the video release back then.
Check out the shoes...theyre all wearing fresh classic converses...
and that shirt is cool too.
It gives me goosebumps just to see them dance so synchronize.
They make History with this..hehe
I dont usually say stuff like this but if MJ was alive, he'll be proud of this...they've been dancing to Mj's music even before he died.

"Essential Elementz" Presented by CUDA and US census Bureau

HOST: CUDA Culture - The Community for Urban Dance & Art


TYPE: Meetings - Convention

NETWORK: Global

DATE: Saturday, December 12, 2009

TIME: 2:00pm - 8:00pm

LOCATION: William L. Dickinson High School New Gym Building

STREET: 2 Palisade Avenue

CITY/TOWN: Jersey City, NJ



"Essential ElementZ!"


Celebrating, Elevating and Uniting Diverse Communities.

A FREE community event brought to you by

The Community for Urban Dance and Art & U.S. Census Bureau

CUDA Culture is pleased to invite you to "Essential ElementZ," sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau. We would LOVE for you to join us in celebrating the wonderful art forms that help our communities thrive and improve our quality of life.

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 12th 2009 TIME: 2:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: William L. Dickinson High School New Gym Building

ADDRESS: 2 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306

*** Street Team Volunteers - those interested, please contact Kushan Patel at kushan@cudaculture.org

*** Event Volunteers - those interested, please contact Rossana at rossana@cudaculture.org (JC public high school students may be eligible to earn community service hours for graduation).

FEATURING....


Youth Elementz of Hip-Hop Workshops*:

- B-boying/B-girling by B-boy Nova - http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.php?id=100000480548065&ref=ts

- Deejaying by DJ Korn - Anyone interested in the DJ workshop please email tompremon@cudaculture.org to pre-register for the workshop.

Do not forget there are 2 different workshops which 1 is mixing and the other is a battle workshop (scratching, beat juggle,etc).

- Emceeing by Hasan Salaam - http://www.hasansalaammusic.com/


- Mural Art by Mr. Mustart - http://www.flickr.com/photos/operation_art/3749982604/


*Space in workshops is limited, please register ASAP to secure your spot at info@cudaculture.org - subject: online registration with your Full Name; Age; School; Email; Phone #.

Please pick 2 workshops: 1. being the first choice, and 2. is second choice.


For DJ workshop please pre-register tompremon@cudaculture.org

Film Screening: “All the Ladies Say…” A Documentary by B-girl Rokafella

More info: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58219701679

Website: http://www.alltheladiessay.com/

COMMUNITY DRIVES:


- Toy/Gift Drive for Children and Teens in Foster Care & Shelters in Hudson County.

1. please leave toys and gifts unwrapped

2. gifts for teens can be in the forms of: gift cards to bookstores, I-tunes, make-up, sports gear, etc...

- Canned-food Drive for the homeless - Coat drive

SHOWCASES & EXHIBITIONS!

- Spoken Word Artists

- Local urban artists

BATTLES & COMPETITIONS!

- Hosted by NOVA

- featuring DJ DP ONE - http://www.myspace.com/dponeta

- B-Boy/B-Girl Crew Battles

- DJ showcase battles

CYPHERZ!

LIVE BAND - MR. MAGIC

LIVE ART WALL for everyone to make & leave their mark!

Vendors and local non-profit organizations will also be present (if you are interested in having a table, please contact: rossana@cudaculture.org, subject line: DEC. 12th event).


FREE Food*, Live Music & Giveaways!!!

*$5 donations are suggested

The Community for Urban Dance & Art (CUDA) is a non-profit organization designed for the educational purpose of providing a positive and creative outlet for inner-city youth to practice and showcase diverse art forms founded in the urban culture. With the goal to stimulate a young person's talents, enhance self-confidence, personal growth, and appreciation for the visual and performing arts, CUDA has teamed up with diverse groups of artists, musicians, dancers and community organizers to make great programs and workshops available for the youth of Hudson County and surrounding areas. We also aim to emphasize and develop skills in self-discipline, teamwork, leadership skills, decision making skills, appreciation of multicultural differences, and community service. With your individual help and support, together we can make our own communities thrive by providing more opportunities for our young people to reach their highest potential.