Life...

Life is something else. Ups and downs, good and bad, lessons learned and maybe not learned. Is it worth it? I think a higher power, bigger force than ourselves, says its worth it, but we just have to live it the right way. Learn your purpose, live your purpose, and be grateful for every moment. Life is not easy, and sometimes it may feel like why am I trying so hard to live this craziness. But I know while I'm here, I'm going to make a difference for someone who can then make a difference for someone else. Live life to the fullest and make it with it!

Don't waste time...

Sitting in the waiting room outside of ICU, waiting to hear that a family member is going to be alright. She's always on my mind, and I know she doesn't like to text, so I keep waiting for that moment that "I have the time" to call her. Now she's in ICU. I should have called when I thought of her just to tell her I was thinking of her. Now I'm just praying I can have the chance to talk to her again. Please take that moment, when you think of that person, to make that phone call. It would be worth it and you will be glad you did!

Episode 10—Lunar New Year, International Students at Drexel University Sacramento, Ryujin Ramen House, Black History Month, Push-Pull Theory, the Whole Child, Leadership, Taxes, Personal Finance, and the FAFSA

Kishaun and Bobby discuss some of the most overlooked facets of holidays, sociology, education, and finances.

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Episode 8—The Law of Attraction, Oprah on Spiritual v. Religious, and the Great Cornel West

Kishaun and Bobby comment on their attendance of a speaking engagement of Dr. Cornel West.

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Happy Birthday!

On February 16, 1995, Chi Rho Omicron (XPO) was founded as the first Filipino American History Fraternity in the California University School system on the belief and ideals of creating educated Filipino men that would be great community leaders, responsible fathers, and role models within our brotherhood organization. Today, as one of the founding fathers of this great fraternity, Wenceslao Oscar Gonzales dedicated this 18 year anniversary to all our fathers who first taught their children the meaning of brotherhood, honoring their families, and the loyalty of friendships.

On October 18, 2000, Less than six months after becoming a brother of XPO on May 11, 2000, my mom died, underinsured. The brothers stepped up to raise money and assist me in giving her a proper and dignified service. If not for XPO, I would have been alone and devastated. Rather, I learned in a very touching, moving, and inspiring way that I have a family, hope, and opportunity. Nobody will ever convince me that fraternities are another form of a gang or that we just pay for our friends. Just like how Filipinos formed Filipino fraternal organizations like the Caballeros de Dimas Alang and the Legionarios del Trabajo to cope with the racism, poverty, and alienation they experienced in America in the 1920s and 1930s, XPO provided me a tight-knit sense of community reminiscent of the strong family tie I had just lost. One of the roles such organizations played was, for example, to provide full payment for members' funerals; this was particularly crucial for the large percentage of Filipinos who lived out the latter half of their lives as aging childless bachelors. In my case, XPO helped me with my mom's funeral. It's about mutual aid and I'm proud to be reminded of that today.

High Speed

On my way back to Sacramento today, I witnessed a high speed chase. A silver Cadillac swooped past me, then 8 CHP officers. I thought to myself, I can't believe I'm really witnessing a for real high speed chase. Then I was just thinkin...what made this person think they were really going to get away? It was rush hour traffic and 8 CHP on your tail...all I was thinkin was, "you're done!" What runs through people's mind?

Another Valentine's Day ...

How do you feel about Valentine's Day. Me... It's great because I have a valentine; however, because we go out to dinner all the time, we express how we feel all the time, and exchange gifts throughout the year when we think of one another, Valentine's Day is just another day. I don't want to sound as if I don't appreciate the flowers and card I get on this day, I just feel like this day is a capitalist's dream! When I went to the grocery store then to dinner tonight with my boyfriend and mom, it was crazy to see how much money is being spent on this day. Is it worth it?!? Is it fair?!? Is it that serious?!?

Episode 7—Superbaugh and Responsibility

Kishaun and Bobby discuss football and taking responsibility,

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