Seriously, seriously, I don't even have to say what is going on in this clip. You don't have to even really listen to what the ladies are talking about, even though the host brings up rumors that 'she doesn't want to bring up' about Michelle Obama.
FOCUS ON THE INFO BOX AT THE BOTTOM!
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Video Blog to Senator Obama
Well boy oh boy, do we have a controversy in the primary, and this one is a big one. After hearing the comments and cuts from sermons by Pastor Jeremiah Wright I could not keep quiet. This is my first video blog and I did it in one take. I actually tried 3 times to improve on it and none of those were as good as the original. So here it is my video blog to the senator, please let me know what you think.
Untitled from Brandon J. Vance on Vimeo.
Untitled from Brandon J. Vance on Vimeo.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Yes We Can
If you haven't yet seen the video produced by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas here is the video. I know I am a little late in posting this but here you go. Just a reminder this is based on his concession speech from New Hampshire. This speech was by far the best of the primary season and dwarfed Senator Clinton's acceptance speech.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Barack wins Iowa
Barack Obama has won the Iowa Democratic caucus which is the first major test on the road to the Democratic parties’ nomination. This is seen as a blow to the campaign of Senator Hillary Clinton, but it is only one states race. The next big test comes on Tuesday January 8, 2008 when New Hampshire holds the first in the nation primary. Sen. Clinton came in third place so it is considered crucial that she have a good showing in New Hampshire, but as of today she and Sen. Obama are tied in the polls. He has made up ground in several key elements including whether people think he is elect able.
On the other side of the political spectrum former Governor Mike Huckabee won the Republican caucuses with a rather strong showing. I actually like Huckabee and rooted for him. One thing that I am fascinated by is how much the media is playing up that evangelical Christians came out in droves to support Huckabee and capture this win. Why I am fascinated by it though is that it seems the media thinks that evangelicals only support republicans. From what I have read and seen of Sen. Obama he is a deeply religious man as well, it’s just not played up as much. I am not going to go on my usual rant about evangelicals; I don’t want to make the few people who do read my blog mad. I guess we will all wait to see what happens on next Tuesday.
Here is the victory speech, very, very inspirational.
(13 min long)
On the other side of the political spectrum former Governor Mike Huckabee won the Republican caucuses with a rather strong showing. I actually like Huckabee and rooted for him. One thing that I am fascinated by is how much the media is playing up that evangelical Christians came out in droves to support Huckabee and capture this win. Why I am fascinated by it though is that it seems the media thinks that evangelicals only support republicans. From what I have read and seen of Sen. Obama he is a deeply religious man as well, it’s just not played up as much. I am not going to go on my usual rant about evangelicals; I don’t want to make the few people who do read my blog mad. I guess we will all wait to see what happens on next Tuesday.
Here is the victory speech, very, very inspirational.
(13 min long)
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Senator Obama in San Antonio part 1
I guess this is what this whole blogging thing has been leading up to. Today Senator Barack Obama (www.barackobama.com) made his way to San Antonio to speak to his supporters and to people in general. He is a fascinating man and a very good orator. It was a warm, humid day in San Antonio, but we were all still excited about seeing the man himself. The pavilion at Sunset Station was packed and they had guest speakers and music to entertain us until the senator came out to speak.
And if it seems like I was right up front, well that is because I was. I was right behind the barricade separating us from the senator. I decided to put the last clip first to illustrate this, not to mention I just like this clip.
0:42 - Receiving Line
We were treated to an extra special surprise, after state representatives Juan M. Garcia and Ruth McClendon spoke to the crowd. They introduced the best perimeter defender in the NBA, Bruce Bowen. He came out in a nice grey suit and worked up the crowd and then Bruce introduced Senator Barack Obama. The crowd was yelling and going crazy it was great fun.
2:26 - Bruce
The senator let us know he was going to be speaking about unifing our country. He spoke about healthcare, education, energy and oil dependence, the economy, and the horrible, horrible war in Iraq.
2:27 - Overview
It’s going to be a great election and a great campaign.
Continue down for the second set of videos.
And if it seems like I was right up front, well that is because I was. I was right behind the barricade separating us from the senator. I decided to put the last clip first to illustrate this, not to mention I just like this clip.
0:42 - Receiving Line
We were treated to an extra special surprise, after state representatives Juan M. Garcia and Ruth McClendon spoke to the crowd. They introduced the best perimeter defender in the NBA, Bruce Bowen. He came out in a nice grey suit and worked up the crowd and then Bruce introduced Senator Barack Obama. The crowd was yelling and going crazy it was great fun.
2:26 - Bruce
The senator let us know he was going to be speaking about unifing our country. He spoke about healthcare, education, energy and oil dependence, the economy, and the horrible, horrible war in Iraq.
2:27 - Overview
It’s going to be a great election and a great campaign.
Continue down for the second set of videos.
Senator Obama in San Antonio part 2
The Democratic Party and event organization decided to call themselves “ALAMOBAMA”. It is a play on the Alamo (www.thealamo.org) our most famous landmark and Obama the senators last name.
2:17 – Alamobama
Senator Obama spoke about the state of our healthcare system, the fact that we spend double almost every nation, yet we have millions upon millions who go without basic care. He wants to lead us towards universal healthcare within his first term.
He spoke about our failing school system and the so called success of “No Child Left Behind”. I find it funny that we as Americans can be so easily fooled that our schools are doing great and that our children are getting the best education in the world.
3:00 – Healthcare & Education
The senator spoke about the war and the need for us to “BRING OUR TROOPS HOME”. And he did not say drop everything and get out now. We can’t do that, we can’t just leave and forget about the havoc that we have caused. But, it is time to start looking at a strategic, planned withdrawal of our troops. This is what the senator also called for.
I have another clip that I am going to upload in which he talks to us about his recent visit to Selma, Alabama. He spoke of the historical significance of Selma and what happened to the civil rites marchers back in 1965. How they were attacked and beaten as they tried to march to the state capital on March 7, 1965. Civil rights leaders went to the courts for protection and won. On March 21, 1965 nearly 3,200 marchers set out to the state capitol in Montgomery. Four days later they made it, walking 12 miles a day and sleeping in fields. By the time they arrived their numbers had swelled to over 25,000 people. Less than five months after this march President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
He spoke of how grateful he was to those that risked their lives in the past to bring equality and fairness to all people which allows him to stand before the world and run for President of the United States of America.
1:31 - Climax
Again it is going to be a great election and a great campaign.
2:17 – Alamobama
Senator Obama spoke about the state of our healthcare system, the fact that we spend double almost every nation, yet we have millions upon millions who go without basic care. He wants to lead us towards universal healthcare within his first term.
He spoke about our failing school system and the so called success of “No Child Left Behind”. I find it funny that we as Americans can be so easily fooled that our schools are doing great and that our children are getting the best education in the world.
3:00 – Healthcare & Education
The senator spoke about the war and the need for us to “BRING OUR TROOPS HOME”. And he did not say drop everything and get out now. We can’t do that, we can’t just leave and forget about the havoc that we have caused. But, it is time to start looking at a strategic, planned withdrawal of our troops. This is what the senator also called for.
I have another clip that I am going to upload in which he talks to us about his recent visit to Selma, Alabama. He spoke of the historical significance of Selma and what happened to the civil rites marchers back in 1965. How they were attacked and beaten as they tried to march to the state capital on March 7, 1965. Civil rights leaders went to the courts for protection and won. On March 21, 1965 nearly 3,200 marchers set out to the state capitol in Montgomery. Four days later they made it, walking 12 miles a day and sleeping in fields. By the time they arrived their numbers had swelled to over 25,000 people. Less than five months after this march President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
He spoke of how grateful he was to those that risked their lives in the past to bring equality and fairness to all people which allows him to stand before the world and run for President of the United States of America.
1:31 - Climax
Again it is going to be a great election and a great campaign.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Texas Folk Life Festival part 1
So its Saturday and the Texas Folk Life Festival is here in San Antonio. It is a celebration of all the different cultures and groups that make San Antonio such a diverse city. I believe our city is one of the most well integrated and culturally diverse cities in the country. This festival is about food and fun and laughter and dancing and the rich history of Texas and San Antonio. There are enough booths and activities set up to cover a 22 acre area. There are nine stages for performances and the festival runs between 10am and 11pm Friday to Sunday. I really enjoy the folk life festival because you get introduced to some of the organizations or societies you likely didn't know even existed in San Antonio. Also you get to sample great food from all over the world and listen to great music and dance.
These are my favorite videos from this weekend. I have started listing the length of the video above it so you can tell how long it is before hand. I also have tried to keep most of these to 1 min or a min and a half.
2:32 - Caribbean Folk Dancers
This by far my favorite video, they were having so much fun and just cutting it up. I loved watching this group, you can tell they had a lot of fun also. And the lead lady she was working it out. The group is KaZamba (www.kazamba.org).
2:03 - Lebanese Dancers
These ladies were awesome, actually it was a mixed group of men and women and boys and girls. All the groups were awesome, but this is by far my favorite performace of the Lebanese groups.
1:16 - Latin Flamenco Dancers
These ladies were also very good, I got there as with almost all of these videos with about a minute or so to go, but I really liked there performance as well.
I will have a couple more videos down below in part 2.
These are my favorite videos from this weekend. I have started listing the length of the video above it so you can tell how long it is before hand. I also have tried to keep most of these to 1 min or a min and a half.
2:32 - Caribbean Folk Dancers
This by far my favorite video, they were having so much fun and just cutting it up. I loved watching this group, you can tell they had a lot of fun also. And the lead lady she was working it out. The group is KaZamba (www.kazamba.org).
2:03 - Lebanese Dancers
These ladies were awesome, actually it was a mixed group of men and women and boys and girls. All the groups were awesome, but this is by far my favorite performace of the Lebanese groups.
1:16 - Latin Flamenco Dancers
These ladies were also very good, I got there as with almost all of these videos with about a minute or so to go, but I really liked there performance as well.
I will have a couple more videos down below in part 2.
Texas Folk Life Festival part 2
Again I really enjoyed the Texas Folk Life Festival. Every year they do a great job and I have a great time. Some of the groups and cultures represented, Japanese American Society, Greeks, Belgians, Polish cuisine, Filipino's, Hawaiians, Latin cuisine and dance, and my favorite Cajun South including Zydeco and cajun music. Here are a couple more videos from the weekend at the festival.
0:45 - Friends
Mainly because I told them I was gonna put this up here are my buds I was hanging with Eric, Lorenzo, and Aleks.
0:53 - Texas Country Cloggers
1:30 - Texas Ukranian Dancers
If you can get here next year you have to come see this festival.
0:45 - Friends
Mainly because I told them I was gonna put this up here are my buds I was hanging with Eric, Lorenzo, and Aleks.
0:53 - Texas Country Cloggers
1:30 - Texas Ukranian Dancers
If you can get here next year you have to come see this festival.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The Finals are Here part 1
The Finals are here, the Finals are here. Hallelujah sound the trumpets and ring the church bells, becuase the Finals are finally here.
In what has to be one of the most excruciatingly long waits from the Conference Finals to the Finals, the wait his over. Now in case you don't know or haven't realized, I live in San Antonio, Texas. Great, great city we have to professional sports franchises, even though everyone likes to say one. We have the WNBA Silver Starzz, and we have the 3-Time NBA World Champion (soon to be 4-time) SAN ANTONIO SPURS. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! We love our Spurs here in San Antonio, I mean we love love love love love love love our Spurs. And they are now competing for their 4th Championship in 9 years. And to the winner of this award goes the Larry Obrien Trophy, here is a model:
The city is all abuzz with anticipation as our team faces off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Spurs east. They play in the Eastern Conference, which they won, and several key members of their staff are former Spurs staffers, including their head coach and general manager.
So I went down to the AT&T Center (www.attcenter.com) to see if I could get up close and checkout the decorations and see what was going on. Now I went several hours before the game but it was still really cool and they were letting you go right up to the center. So of course you know what that means, oh yeah I was doing some video taping. Check it out:
1:46 - AT&T Center
GO SPURS GO
In what has to be one of the most excruciatingly long waits from the Conference Finals to the Finals, the wait his over. Now in case you don't know or haven't realized, I live in San Antonio, Texas. Great, great city we have to professional sports franchises, even though everyone likes to say one. We have the WNBA Silver Starzz, and we have the 3-Time NBA World Champion (soon to be 4-time) SAN ANTONIO SPURS. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!! We love our Spurs here in San Antonio, I mean we love love love love love love love our Spurs. And they are now competing for their 4th Championship in 9 years. And to the winner of this award goes the Larry Obrien Trophy, here is a model:
The city is all abuzz with anticipation as our team faces off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Spurs east. They play in the Eastern Conference, which they won, and several key members of their staff are former Spurs staffers, including their head coach and general manager.
So I went down to the AT&T Center (www.attcenter.com) to see if I could get up close and checkout the decorations and see what was going on. Now I went several hours before the game but it was still really cool and they were letting you go right up to the center. So of course you know what that means, oh yeah I was doing some video taping. Check it out:
1:46 - AT&T Center
GO SPURS GO
The Finals are Here part 2
So as I said earlier, yeah, we as a city are all really excited, the anticipation level is pretty high and most are pretty confident we will win this 4th title. They did a really good job outside the AT&T Center. This is the NBA's premiere event, even though they let ABC jack them around with the scheduling, so they have to do it up big! I have some additional footage from my journey down to the center but this has better footage from when I first got there. Also down below I have a slide with the photos I took while down there.
2:17 - AT&T Center
If and when the Spurs when their next championship, they will have a river parade. In which the team and all their sponsors and staff will parade through downtown San Antonio on barges. If you saw the videos earlier when Nick visited you saw how nice our river is and how the city works to make it spectacular. Here are my photos from my visit to the center.
2:17 - AT&T Center
If and when the Spurs when their next championship, they will have a river parade. In which the team and all their sponsors and staff will parade through downtown San Antonio on barges. If you saw the videos earlier when Nick visited you saw how nice our river is and how the city works to make it spectacular. Here are my photos from my visit to the center.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Slow week
Holy crap it has been slow on the homefront here. Not much going on just doing my thang and doin the job thing. Well lets see. President Bush is still an idiot, and the Republicans had God mad at them during there debate. If you haven't heard, there was a massive thunderstorm blowing through Manchester. And boy did it blow through.
So here is another video from my trip to Europe, this is in Brussels. This is a really nice place, I liked Brussels a lot.
1:56 - Brussels
So here is another video from my trip to Europe, this is in Brussels. This is a really nice place, I liked Brussels a lot.
1:56 - Brussels
Saturday, June 2, 2007
My Cousins Wedding
So if you have never been to a down south black wedding you have truly missed something. The weddings are usually beautiful and the food and fun had at the reception are un matched. Thus was the case at my cousins recent wedding.
My cousin Keshawn married the man of her dreams Amir Shakir (www.keshawnandamir.com) at an amazing ceremony in New Orleans. It was a great ceremony and at this really nice place Southern Oaks Plantation (www.southernoaksplantation.com) here is a picture:
It is a very nice place and they did a great job with everything. The reception was were the most fun was had. Now in New Orleans we really really really, have a good time at wedding receptions especially one as nice as this one. So of course the DJ was playing great music and there was alcohol flowing. Then the DJ played a few of our jams and that was it, it got wild and crazy and a whole lot of fun. Check out the videos.
Now most of the people in this video are my immediate family, my mom, aunts, uncle, and cousins. My brother is standing to the side and drinkin his drink, he doesn't dance.
2:00 - Family
Now this video is at the very end, they are playing what should be the "National song of New Orleans" and everyone is going crazy. They are cheering my cousin Keddie on and then everyone starts cheering Amir. Then Amir's dad jumps in and wow is all I can say. I believe the lady at the end is Amir's mom.
2:10 - Wedding Party
Yes we had a blast.
My cousin Keshawn married the man of her dreams Amir Shakir (www.keshawnandamir.com) at an amazing ceremony in New Orleans. It was a great ceremony and at this really nice place Southern Oaks Plantation (www.southernoaksplantation.com) here is a picture:
It is a very nice place and they did a great job with everything. The reception was were the most fun was had. Now in New Orleans we really really really, have a good time at wedding receptions especially one as nice as this one. So of course the DJ was playing great music and there was alcohol flowing. Then the DJ played a few of our jams and that was it, it got wild and crazy and a whole lot of fun. Check out the videos.
Now most of the people in this video are my immediate family, my mom, aunts, uncle, and cousins. My brother is standing to the side and drinkin his drink, he doesn't dance.
2:00 - Family
Now this video is at the very end, they are playing what should be the "National song of New Orleans" and everyone is going crazy. They are cheering my cousin Keddie on and then everyone starts cheering Amir. Then Amir's dad jumps in and wow is all I can say. I believe the lady at the end is Amir's mom.
2:10 - Wedding Party
Yes we had a blast.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
New York and Amsterdam
So today Nick and I both were flying out of San Antonio! OMG, oh my freakin God, I nearly missed my flight. I mean I was in dead sprint in the airport to get to my gate. I was lucky, I was the second to last person to get on the plane. The day just started out rough and seemed to get worse, in actuality it didn't. Probably something to do with partying and drinikng so much the night before.
Well, I was flying to New York city to go with my mom and my cousin lee to visit the big apple and go see Fantasia on broadway in "The Color Purple". Nicholas on the other hand was flying back home to Amsterdam a few hours after my flight.
It was a long day, from the hang over, to the runnning in the airport, to long flight which was, San Antonio to Dallas, Dallas to New York.
We both made it safely to our desinations, I got to the hotel room at about 10 pm. I immediately dragged my mom and Lee out. I told them 'we only got a day and a half left so we got to see as much as possible'.
They both arrived much earlier in the day and had already experienced the subway, the bus, and taken a cab ride. From the stories they told me they were not thrilled about the subway anymore. Evidently my mom fell and Lee nearly lost her purse to the closing door. So we walked and laughed and stood in awe as we got to Times Square.
Movies and tv do not do it justice, Times Square is so much more alive and bright and vivid they I imagined. Here are the videos from our first night.
0:57 - Times Square
2:26 - Times Square
Well, I was flying to New York city to go with my mom and my cousin lee to visit the big apple and go see Fantasia on broadway in "The Color Purple". Nicholas on the other hand was flying back home to Amsterdam a few hours after my flight.
It was a long day, from the hang over, to the runnning in the airport, to long flight which was, San Antonio to Dallas, Dallas to New York.
We both made it safely to our desinations, I got to the hotel room at about 10 pm. I immediately dragged my mom and Lee out. I told them 'we only got a day and a half left so we got to see as much as possible'.
They both arrived much earlier in the day and had already experienced the subway, the bus, and taken a cab ride. From the stories they told me they were not thrilled about the subway anymore. Evidently my mom fell and Lee nearly lost her purse to the closing door. So we walked and laughed and stood in awe as we got to Times Square.
Movies and tv do not do it justice, Times Square is so much more alive and bright and vivid they I imagined. Here are the videos from our first night.
0:57 - Times Square
2:26 - Times Square
Friday, May 25, 2007
IHOP or Chacho's
So on yesterday, Thursday, I would not have thought on my own to take Nick to IHOP but he said he wanted something fresh and he also wanted a "Proper" breakfast. With Nicholas and I think many Europeans it is all about fresh foods and how often you eat them. I suggested that we go over and give Souper Salad (www.soupersalad.com) a great healthy place to eat or IHOP. He had never been to either so we went with IHOP for the breakfast. Well, remember earlier how much I told you how I liked the place in Amsterdam (Morlang), we that is about how much Nick liked IHOP. All I am going to say is that "Proper" breakfast doesn't always mean healthy breakfast.
So after breakfast we went downtown to see San Antonio. I drove around a bit and showed some of SA. Since Europe is very old and historic, Nick was curious about the history and the historical sites of San Antonio. Unfortunately living out in the NW side of town there are no real historic relics out here, it was all grass and forest. But downtown we have flair! We then went to Rivercenter mall and the Riverwalk! Whoo hooo, I love our riverwalk. We walked more of the freakin riverwalk than I have walked total since I have been in San Antonio. I showed him the Alamo, which I think he really liked and we walked the grounds a bit. Checkout a couple of videos from the afternoon:
We walked a lot and after leaving the mall area we walked over to Hemishpere park. That is when we really sat down and took a breather. We then headed back to the mall area where we parked by cutting through the Convention Center. That place is awesome and how the river flows through the open part is awesome. Then we just headed back, rather tired I might add.
You would think that would be enough for Thursday, oh but no, oh but no ba boo. We still had one more place to go to that evening and that was Chacho's. My usual Thursday night spot. We drank margaritas and I sang at Karaoke as well as some of my friends. My friends were there as well, Fabiola, Raquel, Will, Tall Chris (I know its Jones), Jason, Rey, Sean with his skinny ass, and Jake and Taryn were there as well. But mama Gnita and Toni were away playing in GA, just kidding they were out of town. I had a really really good time as I always do and so did Nick. He enjoyed meeting my friends and he and Fabiola hit it off well.
Finally after that long long day, we headed back to the apartment after 12 at night and crashed again.
So after breakfast we went downtown to see San Antonio. I drove around a bit and showed some of SA. Since Europe is very old and historic, Nick was curious about the history and the historical sites of San Antonio. Unfortunately living out in the NW side of town there are no real historic relics out here, it was all grass and forest. But downtown we have flair! We then went to Rivercenter mall and the Riverwalk! Whoo hooo, I love our riverwalk. We walked more of the freakin riverwalk than I have walked total since I have been in San Antonio. I showed him the Alamo, which I think he really liked and we walked the grounds a bit. Checkout a couple of videos from the afternoon:
We walked a lot and after leaving the mall area we walked over to Hemishpere park. That is when we really sat down and took a breather. We then headed back to the mall area where we parked by cutting through the Convention Center. That place is awesome and how the river flows through the open part is awesome. Then we just headed back, rather tired I might add.
You would think that would be enough for Thursday, oh but no, oh but no ba boo. We still had one more place to go to that evening and that was Chacho's. My usual Thursday night spot. We drank margaritas and I sang at Karaoke as well as some of my friends. My friends were there as well, Fabiola, Raquel, Will, Tall Chris (I know its Jones), Jason, Rey, Sean with his skinny ass, and Jake and Taryn were there as well. But mama Gnita and Toni were away playing in GA, just kidding they were out of town. I had a really really good time as I always do and so did Nick. He enjoyed meeting my friends and he and Fabiola hit it off well.
Finally after that long long day, we headed back to the apartment after 12 at night and crashed again.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Bodies and Slaves
So, Nicholas and I went to go see "Bodies the Exhibition" while I was in Amsterdam (www.bodiestheexhibition.com/intro.html). It was very very interesting. If you get a chance to see it somewhere go see it. You learn a lot about the human body, the way things are put together and how they flow.
Now if you do go see this exhibit, let me let you know right now. THESE ARE REAL PEOPLE, not mannequins, but real people whose bodies were donated for this exhibit.
While we were inside this lady was on here cellphone telling someone where she was. She said 'oh I'm over here with the fake bodies, I should have gone to Madame Tussauds (the wax museum) to see the stars'. I just about gagged, I was like you stupid idiot, these are real people, and you could do to show a little respect. I didn't say that of course but I wanted to.
Well, the place where the exhibit was was in this old, you can say, stock yard kinda place. Its not very well known in the states but The Netherlands were very very involved in the slave trade. As I was told they became one of the richest countries in the world back in the day by there involvement in the slave trade. So to the point, the place where the exhibit was held is one of the places where they used to take the slaves to show them, like at a market for sale.
(Disclaimer)
Now me myself, I am not offended or mad or hurt by what happened to my ancestors. I am not happy about it but I have accepted that it happened and I must move on toward the future. I know there are some people who are still angry and bitter, to you I say you might not want to watch this short clip. I am not making light of the past or that travesty in this clip.
Now if you do go see this exhibit, let me let you know right now. THESE ARE REAL PEOPLE, not mannequins, but real people whose bodies were donated for this exhibit.
While we were inside this lady was on here cellphone telling someone where she was. She said 'oh I'm over here with the fake bodies, I should have gone to Madame Tussauds (the wax museum) to see the stars'. I just about gagged, I was like you stupid idiot, these are real people, and you could do to show a little respect. I didn't say that of course but I wanted to.
Well, the place where the exhibit was was in this old, you can say, stock yard kinda place. Its not very well known in the states but The Netherlands were very very involved in the slave trade. As I was told they became one of the richest countries in the world back in the day by there involvement in the slave trade. So to the point, the place where the exhibit was held is one of the places where they used to take the slaves to show them, like at a market for sale.
(Disclaimer)
Now me myself, I am not offended or mad or hurt by what happened to my ancestors. I am not happy about it but I have accepted that it happened and I must move on toward the future. I know there are some people who are still angry and bitter, to you I say you might not want to watch this short clip. I am not making light of the past or that travesty in this clip.
Friday, May 18, 2007
The View
Ok, so out side of Nick's place there is this street market. Its pretty awesome they sell all kinds of stuff there. There was this guy directly downstairs from his window who has working his booth for years. I believe Nick said his father also used to work the booth. This guy sold soda's and Capri Sun and cheese and cheese and cheese. He sold a lot of cheese. Next to him to the right was a guy who made crepes right there for you as you waited, he also had many toppings to put on your crepes. The videos show the view from above and the view as we walked through. Ik hoop u van hen houdt.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
European Shanequa
Ok so this is from a few days into my trip. Nicholas has this fascination with some of the ghetto names and terms people use in the U.S. especially us black folk. Shanequa is his favorite, mine is Bonquisha, I swear my best friend Kenneth invented that one. I think I actually spit up my soda the first time he said Bonquisha. Well, we were at a little cafe right down from Nicholas' place. I don't remember the name of this place but it is on Kinkerstraat, that is the street name, straat is street. Nick lives down the street on a side street called Ten Katerstraat, pronounced (ten cot.er.strot). I just like saying that, but you have to say it fast. You know me just recording anything, I am going to get shot one day.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Europe Videos
Ok, so now I am going to start uploading my videos from my Europe trip. I call it my Europe trip because I went to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Frankfurt. I had a lot of fun and my host was the best. I tried different foods, some willing, some I had to be just about forced to try. One of my favorite places though was this restaurant called Morlang in Amsterdam (www.morlang.nl). I fell in love with this panini sandwich they have there.
I also loved, yes you can make fun of me, Burger King. At the Burger King (www.burgerking.nl/main) in Amsterdam there was this sandwich that had jalapenos on it that was just delicious, and is not that Mexican Salsa sandwich on the menu now. That sounded so gay, just delicious. Anyway I also tried the famous Tuna Pizza. I was different not something I would think to put together but it is extremely popular over there, just like putting mayonnaise on fries. They think its weird that we put ketchup on our fries, go figure.
Well here is a video of the Atomium (www.atomium.be) it is located in Brussels. I think the website is correct it is astonishing. I just stood there looking at if for a few minutes almost in disbelief. We didn't get to go up inside it but I was more than pleased I go to see this beautiful creation.
Until my next blog, later. And yes there are more videos coming.
I also loved, yes you can make fun of me, Burger King. At the Burger King (www.burgerking.nl/main) in Amsterdam there was this sandwich that had jalapenos on it that was just delicious, and is not that Mexican Salsa sandwich on the menu now. That sounded so gay, just delicious. Anyway I also tried the famous Tuna Pizza. I was different not something I would think to put together but it is extremely popular over there, just like putting mayonnaise on fries. They think its weird that we put ketchup on our fries, go figure.
Well here is a video of the Atomium (www.atomium.be) it is located in Brussels. I think the website is correct it is astonishing. I just stood there looking at if for a few minutes almost in disbelief. We didn't get to go up inside it but I was more than pleased I go to see this beautiful creation.
Until my next blog, later. And yes there are more videos coming.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
My Birthday
My birthday this year was a blast it was just amazing. I was gonna just sit at home and do nothing, but my friends wouldn't let me just do that. First we went to Chacho's on Thursday, which was fun as usual. Then I went out clubbing on Friday night and you know how that is in San Antonio. Then on Saturday we had a dinner at this restaurant called Ajuua out on the patio, which was so much fun. Later that evening Will took me to the Spurs game and we got to sit courtside right next to the Spurs bench. We also got to go up to the Time Warner suite which was also very fun. Here are a couple of videos from my birthday get togethers.
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