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Fah-tee-mah

Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the sta

About Me

I strive to live my life according to one truth preached by prophets, revolutionaries, musicians, and martyrs alike…love. Each day is a struggle to live according to my highest truth, but still I try daily. I aspire to evolve into a human being that devotes herself selflessly toward a worthy cause…to be one who contributes more to what’s good in this world than to darkness and negativity. I find myself in a new chapter in my life as I emerge from the safety of academia to the hustle and bustle of LA work life. I see my current job as more than just that…”a job”. I am inspired by the people I work with and feel honored to work alongside a community that strives for justice. Though I’m no longer in school, I’m still learning and find this new chapter to present unique challenges that are both daunting and exciting. When the weight of the world weighs heavily on me I look to that higher being…God, Allah, Yahweh, the Creator…as well as the people that bless my life, to guide me and lift my spirits. I am as human as the next person, full of flaws and positive attributes…always trying to work on the former. Recognizing that I will forever remain a work in progress, I try not to judge others and instead aim to understand the reasoning behind people’s actions. Besides all of these bigger things, I also enjoy the basic things in life—good food, music, conversation, movies, books, bars, etc. I’m a health nut on my good days and work out to maintain my mental and physical health. What more can I say…oh yea, I’m probably one of the biggest dorks you’ll ever meet. I think it’s healthy to laugh at yourself…and there’s plenty to laugh at once you get me going.

My Interests

"Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." —Helen Keller Click on this link to help raise funds for Proyecto Pastoral!

I'd like to meet:

Those who value life...and belive in engaging in action to benefit the common good.

Music:

Trip hop, drum n' bass, jazzy hip hop, alternative, ambient, house, jazz, R&B, son jarocho, rock en espanol, Art Laboe's Killer Oldies...

Heroes:

Jesus, Che, Gandi, Dolores Huerta, Cesar Chavez, Gloria Anzaldua...and all the folks that deal with oppression every damn day but still manage to live life the way God intended.

My Blog

Tony Laggett Predicts!

I just got off the phone with my grandma and was inspired to share her words of wisdom about our current political situation. According to Tony Laggett-psychic and columnist in what she considers the ...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:02:00 PST

First of Many

I'm sitting here back at work after a crazy weekend that revolved around my new obsession&running!  Five of us crammed into my car and took off for San Francisco to run what was most of our first...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 05:29:00 PST

V-Tech

I'm sure you were all as shocked as I was to hear about the mass murder at Virginia Tech on Monday.  I can't begin to imagine what the families, friends, and students must be feeling.  Devas...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:30:00 PST

Keep it Real Yo!

As many of you know, I have an intense interest in the media and the formation of identity based on the images and messages we consume on a daily basis.  One of the current mediums that has captu...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:09:00 PST

NO Salad for YOU!

So I took my b.f.f. out for a birthday dinner last night at her favorite Indian restaurant.  She frequents this place often, to the point where the owners know her name and come to great her duri...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:47:00 PST

Media Beast vs. Public Interest by Jeff Cohen on alternet.org

John Mark Karr is one sick puppy -- a school teacher who fantasized that he'd engaged in consensual sex so passionately with six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey that he accidentally killed her. And televisi...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:56:00 PST

Jon-B Who?

A few days ago, Jon-Benet Ramseys alleged murderer came forth claiming he is responsible for the young beauty queens death.  Though my heart goes out to any family that tragically loses any one o...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:00:00 PST

Quinceanera

So, I went with my vato, dispensa (thats my new word btw), my papi chulo to see Quinceanera.  I can't help but share with everyone how pleasantly surprised I was by this movie.  I went in w...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 10:59:00 PST

A trip to remember

Sometimes you experience something so beautiful that you can't help but be overwhelmed with the blessings God has granted you.  This past weekend was perhaps one of the best of my life.  Spe...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:42:00 PST

Manufacturing Consent...Part I

What a wonderful Sunday...a full day of R & R with my number one vato Lucio.  Pancakes and french toast made by yours truly, followed by a Dodger game in the Pavilion with mi raza (the Mexica...
Posted by Fah-tee-mah on Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:33:00 PST