No Limits

What a bore!

It's been a week since I left Los Angeles and I miss it! I wanna go back! (insert crying face)
The things I miss about LA are the people I've gotten to know and care for, the weather, communities in South Central, the beach, and just the atmosphere. I think I would fit well in Cali. Although, there are some thing I do not miss, such as the parking, congested space, and the traffic! But I can deal with it. Since I been in College Station, I haven't done much except think and miss LA. Coming back to CS, was a complete 180 from everything in Cali.

The first couple days being back, I did absolutely nothing. I needed a break after my adventurous trip and this gave me extra time to reflect on the past 10 days. This past week, I also met with my advisor to discuss the research trip and certain things I expected/surprised me about what former gang members stated in relation to gangsta rap music. My advisor also gave me ideas on how to expand the research experience into other projects I'm interested in outside of my thesis and gangsta rap music. There is so much I want to write and all from different avenues and aspects that I gathered while in LA. Much is to be shared and learned.

Since my trip, I've kept in contact with everyone I met and have had continued conversations with the former gang members I gotten to know. Today I received a call that someone was murdered last night in the one of the communities I worked in. My prayers go out to the neighborhood and to the family that lost a son, brother, and friend.

Although I received some disturbing news today, blessings are still amongst us. I also gotten a call that may expand my research to another level. One of the former gang members that I gotten close to, contacted someone he grew up with in his neighborhood (who is a gangsta rap artists) and the artist has agree to an interview for my research! This potentially may open doors for more networking and career opportunities.

I am so happy and blessed for what is happening in my life. I thank God everyday to be able to see my dreams unfold before me.

The sky is not even the limit.