My Friendships

For my last blog, I deiced to do something special, something big. Since I’ve been home on Christmas break I want to write about what’s been my main focus right now, my friends. Well, our friendship as one would say. Over the past couple of days things have been weird with a few of my close friends but I’m writing this hoping to make things better.
What is a friendship? I think it is my best friend Ethan, who taught me the real meaning of friendship. He once said, “Friendships are hard to find, harder to leave, and impossible to forget.” A friendship is a close relationship that involves acceptance, common interests, laughter, respect, trust, and simply being there for the other person. Friendship is not a state of mind, it’s an act. It’s something a person just does.
Friendships are hard to find. Ask Michael Vick for example. Vick’s best friend Tony Taylor, rode the Vick gravy train since he broke into the league, but also was the first to betray him in criminal court. If there was any kind of friendship between the two, they both would be in prison, they would be sitting right beside each other saying, “Bro we messed up.” Although Vick was betrayed, friendships never end. Good friends are like stars, not visible in the light, but there during dark times.
Friendship is about being able to trust someone and feel relaxed around them. I remember when we were young, and went with a friend to their grandparent’s house for the weekend. It was fun, but when it came time to go home, home was wonderful. The feeling was, “I’m home. I can relax now.” That’s what a friendship is like. People go out into the world and do their best. There are days for ups and days for downs. There will be times for problems and triumphs, along with fun and excitement. There’s a time to laugh, and a time to cry. All these trials are based on friendship. At the end of the day, knowing someone cares in the best feeling in the world.
In today’s world, the word friendship is being tossed around like candy canes at a Christmas parade. Friendship is not a state of mind, it is an act. It’s something a person does. It is not about being good enough for another person, it is a reflection of who we are. It is a balanced relationship between two people. That doesn’t mean it is balanced at every moment. Sometimes people just “need a friend,” and other times it is the other way around. Friendship is based on a trust system that must be implemented on both parts. When I was younger and thought I was in love, a friend said, “It is not love unless it is returned.” Friendship and love are not quite the same thing, although there is a lot of love around friendship. Love is the driving force that creates and sustains friendship.
Friendships lift hearts and lengthens lives. Friendship is possible between two people with compatible personalities who share interests, pleasures and the presence of one another. Friendship is created and maintained through a cycle of building mutual trust through love and communication. Friendships have become a necessity in today’s world. Without a friendship, there is no relationship. “A honest answer in the sign of true friendship.” -Proverbs 24:56

CHRISTMAS BREAK

It's time friends. First semester is coming to an end and its time for christmas break. Looking back on whats been going on, I can say i have really enjoyed myself here at louisburg college. I love my new college life and i wouldnt trade it for the world. Since I have been here, i have meet alot of new friends, only a few I want to stay in contact with but there's alot of cool people here. I love all my teachers and staff. The mentors are here not only to work but to be our friends. The networking here is awesome as well as my g.p.a. Lousiburg is such a great school. I'm going to miss all my friends over this christmas break but it's time to move on. I hope everyone enjoys theirselves and hope to see you people back next year. Bye Bye for now

Risk. Risk, Risk!

I WAS DEALING WITH SOMETHINGS OVER THANKSGIVING BREAK AND IT ACTUALLY MADE WE REALLY WANT TO WRITE THIS BLOG. WELL HERE IT GOES...

SOMETIMES IN LIFE YOU HAVE TO TAKE RISKS AND TRY TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU AND YOURSELF, NO ONE ELSE. ALWAYS REMEMBER DON'T LET NEGATIVE PEOPLE SPOIL YOUR FUN OR TRY AND MAKE YOU THINK THAT WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS GOING TO EFFECT YOU SOMEDAY EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO AND JUST TAKE A RISK YOU NEVER KNOW IT MIGHT JUST BE THE BEST THING TO DO IN THE LONG RUN. BUT LIKE I SAID ALL RISK ARE NOT BAD SO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND EVERYTHING WILL EVENTUALLY WORK OUT. I HOPE MY FELLOW COLLEGE FRIENDS CAN TAKE SOMETHING FROM THIS :-)

R.I.P. Nicole

November 13th, 2007 marks 4 months since the death of my really close friends Nicole. She’s in heaven now so I just wanted to write a blog to keep her busy for the holidays.

Love always, Shad

Facts about Rashad

I got a little bored so I decided to come up with some facts about me statements. Hopefully someone will read this and will get to know me better, and even repost this blog with facts about them selves.
Rashad loves picturesRashad loves feedback
Rashad loves being with people he enjoysRashad is singleRashad is a VirgoRashad follows Christianity (Methodist)Rashad is a fan of Japanese FoodRashad hates liarsRashad loves Text MessagesRashad returns all his text messages. EventuallyRashad loves voicemailsRashad however rarely leaves voicemailsRashad loves Abercrombie ClothesRashad thinks American Eagle has lost its "edge"Rashad is a fan of Rap MusicRashad loves basketballRashad is usually very busyRashad loves having time to do what he wants, even though it is very limitedRashad strives to keep his 4.0 GPARashad thinks family is importantRashad prefers strawberries and cream from Starbucks to another coffee'Rashad does not trust people easilyRashad loves having people aroundRashad works out a total of 2 hours each dayRashad thinks highly of himselfRashad wants to be remembered for generations to comeRashad favorite college team is Carolina)Rashad considers himself a loyal friendRashad hates using turn signalsRashad understands why people say myspace is addictiveRashad loves AIMRashad hates awaking earlyRashad only drinks waterRashad loves his rainbow flip flop
Rashad hates stereo types and labels.
Rashad Last name is Roseboro
I am Rashad

Summer Friends 2007

I was reading through some other Blogs people have posted and I decided to post my own blog about what I did this summer. Well, over Summer 2007 I undoubtedly had one of the greatest summers of my life. Either I met new people or I became friends with old people (not literally old). I have had a lot of changes in my life too and I learned a few new lessons. Since about half way through the school year I started to realize who my true friends were, and I suppose my experiences this summer helped me finish that off. I have learned that life is not always fair and you should live it to the fullest and take CHANCES. And yes I know that sounds so cliché because people have been saying that forever, but I’m just now realizing that they are right. I have also learned to care less about what people think about me because, truthfully I’m not here to please no one as much as I would like too, I just can't. The people that I have befriended this summer have seriously became a big part of my life and I intend to keep them there, because I have already made the mistake one too many times of losing people.

Propsed Dress Code

For those students and staff members who don’t know, Louisburg College is starting a dress code next year, the dress code will apply both in and outside the classroom. Board members believe the dress code will adhere to standards of cleanliness, and assist with creating an educational environment in which the students need to learn it. The acceptable dress code is as follows…
Clothing supporting a learning-teaching environment
Shorts longer than or equal to mid-thigh
Dresses no longer than three inches above the top of the knee
Shirts and blouses that are not tank top of have spaghetti straps
Shirts and blouses that go past the waste line and cover the waist/midriff
Clothing that is not sheer, mesh, or see through
Clothing worn to cover undergarments
Laced or slip on shoes of the correct size with laces tied
Unacceptable Dress
Hats, sweatpants, wraps, sunglasses
Clothing promoting alcohol or drugs
Clothing promoting gangs
Pajamas, sweatpants
Visible undergarments
Although the dress code may seem fair to some students, there’s a lot who wont follow by it. College is a place for adults to come get an education telling them what to wear should not be a choice made by the college. In my opinion, if the dress code does take effect. I will abide by it, it’s my peers and teachers who I’m worried about.