mlk-day

a million years ago, really almost just a decade ago......way back when i was a wee lass straight outta high school, straight into life, i ended up working/volunteering/learning with this this great non-profit organization in boston. the organization was really more than just looking great on a resume, it was an interesting way to "put idealism to work" - which any veteran would snicker hearing.....a founding motto, but really one of the several positive core concepts promoted by the organization.

i remember being on an organizational committee for the parade for MLK-day. Actually i just remembered that day today, while reading some friend's facebook pages. It was a slushy snowy city day, which as a pedestrian, would be nothing even close to enjoyable.  I can still see the sea of random faces, bright red jackets flooding down columbus ave to tremont street, this one guy kevin and myself making minerature MLK snow sculpture addressing his little slushy supporters, all while helping the procession cross safely across a busy city street to pause at a small memorial for Harriet Tubman.  we held a private celebration local school choirs, mayor menino, the floorlords, and some other local celebs.......one of the moost positive vibes you could imagine.

I wish i made more of an attempt to journal all the great parts of that year, experiences, places traveled to, amazing speakers, amazing people and relationships that were made, having an active voice, learning things about myself and about the city (especially bus routes and where to get  a slice of pizza at any given hour), taking huge risks for the sake of trying something new.  I don't think i've ever learned so much in one year that has made such a huge impact on how i live my life.

who can say that about their first year at college?  for that unorthodox decision i took a lot of crap from a lot of people in my life, like it wasn't something meaningful or reputable.  and really, it was the best last minute juvenile decision i've ever made.*

after working so dedicatedly in an area blatantly neglected in so many ways, it really inspires one to fight for MLK's dream and also be hopeful to inspire others to do the same. it's not about race, it's about helping out to better mankind and respecting others' dreams.

~peace~ slice-o-pie

*concerning education

ps - go to my homegirl's etsy page and check out her mlk goods!