A month after BAMMA

I MISS BAMMA!!!!!! i feel empty without waking up to, what was for the two weeks, my family. ugh...im miserable. 

tis another blog?

hey. so its beena few weeks after BAMMA, and let me tell you, i'm fracking miserable. its been boring without you guys and i miss my family a whole lot :( just to let you know, i have this little wall dedicated to BAMMA, with the UP poster, our photos, and our newspaper pinned up to the wall. neeed to sleep. blog soon.

so far and more to come

hey hey hey. y'all know who it is!! Its berto!!! hahahahaha. just coming through the blogger to write a little something something for you guys to know. I HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA MIS BAMMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT HASNT BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT YOU GUYS. its hard for me to get back on track with my life in oakland cause everything i do is about bamma. when i eat food, i think bout the times we had them meals at bamma. when i hear plastic, i lol and say "she said it was plastic". still wear my bamma press pass everywhere. read my poster that you guys sign and is hagning above my bed everyday. write and draw bamma when im bored. bring back alot of memories when i have been going to frisco lately lol (baseball game and that one special day for someone (which was hella fun by the way)). but surely i have been busy doing other things besides thinking about bamma. working on my film that is going good. going to another college for 4 days(next week on the 24) which is cool but sucks cause i have to work on my video since the deadline is august 1st. and been going to the gym alot, gotta get in shape know what i mean. arms are super big lol. well i do got to say more but ill save it for another time when i blogg soon. stay safe yall and keep writing these bloggs. i want to read them.

View From T's Eyes (7/15)

Question: what's better than seeing two of your favorite teams face off at the best ballpark on Earth?

Answer: Seeing it with my BAMMA folks.

That's right, it's reunion time. Me, Alberto, Jabari, Jackie, and Jorge met up at At&T to watch the Giants take on the Padres. (Naturally, I was the one in Padres gear lol.) The game was cool, but it was a great feeling to be reunited with my second family. It really brought back a wahole bunch of memories for me seeing all of them, and I'm really stoked I went.

As for the game, the Padres won 10-4 (In your face, Jackie!) and Zito got rocked. After the game, I think all the people wanted to go to the fair, but since I ran out of money, I ducked out and left. Now I regret it, but at the time I thought it was a good decision cuz I was obviously the odd man out, you know?

This is just a reminder to me that I still have a long way to go until I am truly comfortable in my own skin. I had a great time tho, and to paraphrase Q-Tip, I wouldn't trade it for nothing. Hopefully there will be another reunion...I can only pray.

Well, stay tuned.

-T.

View From T's Eyes (7/10)

Yet another post-BAMMA update: read and enjoy.

Well, I finally got my new phone! It's reall fly, I mean I've actually seen it on commercials and stuff, so I have to say that feels pretty good. Aside from that, not too much has been out of the ordinary.

I'm still as lazy as ever (only now Eric doesn't wake me up in the morn...thank god.)

I'm still trying (and failing) to freestyle.

I'm lamenting over the freshman 15 I gained from CityEats ha.

..Oh a funny story about that. I didn't think I gained that much, but yesterday I went to Santa Cruz, and there were some rides I couldn't even fit on! (Thankfully it was the one I was terrified of, but still...that sucked.)

Anyway, I digress. I've still been trying to keep in touch with all the BAMMA people, but it's harder than I thought.

-Jessica I tried talking to, but she's too busy.

-I tried to text Jorge, but he never knows my digits.

-Jabari still has no phone lol.

-Linnaea hasn't even accepted my friend request yet ha.

-I need to try to talk to Luz and Renee a lil more...

-I still don't have Jackie, Patty, Tiff, and Natasha's numbers...

-However, me and Berto are still tight.

Well, that's your update for ya. Stay tuned for the next episode.

-T.

Post BAMMA Action

Hey evryone. How are you guys doing. Remember to keep posting up your blogs on the BAMMA blog so that we all know what going on with each other. Even though we still have each others FaceBook and phone numbers....................

View From T's Eyes (7/6)

It's safe to say my life has just begun...

BAMMA was like my cocoon. Before it, I was an immature kid who had no clue what he would do in life. Now, I am an aspiring young journalist, and it feels great to actually have a direction in life. I'm trying to chase that dream by applying to Youth Radio today and by keeping in touch with that mag editor I met-hopefully things pan out for me.

Anyway, the days after BAMMA have been treating me great. I chased fireworks with my mom on the Fourth (I think every single one we saw was illegal ha), I went to a birthday, and I did something I wasn't able to do in two weeks: I slept in. (Hallelujah!) 

However, I feel that BAMMA has proven that I am ready to move out. Like right now. Right NOW right now. If only I was able to stay in that dorm for eternity, then I would be completely satisfied...oh well at least I'm having fun with my life.

Well, that's all I got for now. Stay strange, San Francisco =)

-T.

LAst full day.

OK I'M AN DORK FOR FORGETTING TO POST. HERE IS MY VERY LATE BLOG.

Alrighty, today we had a tour of the CBS 5 work place. Watching the action behind the scenes in the control room was astonishing. I definitely wouldn't want to work there though because the show must be precise and accurate which means a lot of anxiety involved. I'm excited to go home, but sad that the BAMMA folks are dispersing. An end is equivalent to a new beginning!

My shout outs:

Alright all editors, thanks

Broom Eric = My eco-friendly editor. I'm glad my story was assigned to you because my life as a gloomy journalist was brightened by your hilarious jokes. Never stop with your humor. I will always remember your advice: "it's for the story".

Big Bear: You truly have all the characteristics of a big bear. You're protective, cuddly and super cool. Thanks for giving me this opportunity! Oh and I appreciate your patience when I asked too many questions!

Crazy Eric: I loved watching your madness with other BAMMA kids in the newsroom. you're an awesome RA!! I hope by the time you've given birth you will no longer be in debt. Manage your finances better... thanks for letting me use your super cool paparazzi zoom lens at the pride parade.

Jennifer: Thanks for pushing me to strive for more than far away shot. i'm really glad that you "strongly encouraged" me to rush to the fire and take pics. I think that fire experience was the most memorable part of BAMMA.

Ali: Ali you're truly the multimedia guru of "BAMMA" . you never stop snapping photos and you're always ready to whip out your camera. I really hope to see the photos of BAMMA whenever Eric gets to upload them. Though I'm only 17 i have great insight so don't ever let your dad's opinion slow you down. i think you can work and go to grad school at the same time.

David: Although I had very little conversations with you, I can tell you're a super cool person. At first glance you look like a mean bully but after seeing you work with us in the newsroom I can tell that you're really nice. thanks for giving encouraging comments.

Suzi: Thanks for letting us use your car :} I have to admit that I have confused you with Jennifer multiple times, but by now I definitely know who you are.

Amanda: Blonde fairy! thanks for pushing me to be less civil and instead more assertive when it comes to asking questions. Xp I really liked learning about your life/ the challenges of being a journalist.

Alright, enough of the cheesy comments. :) I hope I can talk/ meet/see you guys in the future again either in person, on the news, through your writing or in pics.

Patty's Last Blog

Hello all. I just wanted to reiterate that I loved being a part of this wonderful program and I'm glad I had the chance to bond with everyone. This was an amazing and unforgettable experience. Let's all keep in touch :]

The (Last) View from T's Eyes (7/3)

Last blog? What? Good god this week has been moving fast as a Ferrari, and I wish I had more time to get to know everyone. I finally got around to being myself, and just my luck it happens when everything is winding down. Oh well I guess time flies when you're having fun...

In other news, we went to the CBS Newsroom today, and I gotta say it was completely amazing. The anchors were really nice to us and we even got to witness all the production behind the 12PM newscast. One of a kind; I'll never forget it.

Not only did our CBS trip show me how intricate a television station is, but it also reminded me that this may be the last time I'm gonna hang with a lot of these people. I've become so close to them, like closer than I've ever been with anyone, and I hope we will remain lifelong friends. (I'm sure we will.) It's funny, I've shared some secrets with my roommates that I've never shared with anyone else, and it's real cool to know that they got my back as much as I have theirs. They even supported me when that whole NM thing didn't work out, which meant hella much to me. Well you guys stay chill.

And to everybody else...just read my shoutouts. Ha but seriously I'll miss everyone. I feel like crying...it's that sad. Keep in touch everyone! BAMMA '09!

-T.

Thursday night, 1 day countdown!!!

It is Thursday night and we got one more day till bamma is done!!!!!! well till graduation i should say at least. today was so much better because we didn't have to spend all day here inside the work space doing slave work. we actually went to San Francisco Chronicle and sat in the editorial meeting room and got to see how they come up with the front page. it was actually fun cause it wasn't like they were acting hella professional, they were themselves. Also got a tour around the place and was different then what i actually expected. i thought it would have alot of people working crazy and working on the paper to make a deadline like they do it in the movies. Not everything is like the movies i guess. Another thing that was exciting was we got our papers printed and got feedback from a woman who is like the big times at the chronicles. Came back to bamma and had to finished my multimedia piece which i finished at 8:50. got help from ali, suzie and jenifer. thanks guys. the only reason why i finished my piece today was because i was in the room by myself after dinner so i didnt get distracted from anybody. thats the only time i got to be alone for once. But it want the right time to be alone. oh well gotta make lemonade when life gives you lemons right? listening to music hella calmed me down and focused on my work. its so much better when i am listening to music. music is where the party at. oh yeah, i was hella sick after i came back from dinner and was feeling hella bad but that didnt stop me from doing the work. hopefully i get better soon cause being sick here at bamma is not cool. got to go people are rushing me. bye!!!!!!!!

shoutouts

Hi everyone. Today may be the last day I blog, so I dedicate this post to my bamma fam.

Natasha-It's the food. And it's your humor and kindness. I'll miss all the girl talk that we talk about!

Tiffany-My first friend at bamma. YOU, ME, AND PROTESTS!! + documentaries. (:

Jessica- I LOVE YOU. you are so damn funny. i'll pass you notes from SF to Stockton!!

Renee- MY HONEY! you're too cute and sweet. we will immediately start a search party for timmy.

Luc-BAMMA DRAMA IDOL. you must visit me at the mall. where i'm working.

Patty-you and I are from ZHONG GUO. you know what i'm saying-ah?!

Linnaea-You ginger, you. your craziness is so awesome. we must dance around the world one day, one photo shot at a time.

Jabari-WE FROM THE HOOD. lets throw up some gang signs and make cool handshakes. but only in the ghetto.

Jorge-BASEBALL STADIUM. OPEN SPACE. SNAP GAME. you know what's up

Alberto- YAY! You are totally cool. and if ya need help, you know who to go to! lets tag some walls

Taj-you are so open and friendly. keep being you!

Eric L- you are a freak of nature

Eric G-YOU ARE THE MAN.

Jen- i confess. i am an alien. but i still love you!

Suzy- lets eat some more philly cheese steaks! thanks for being so helpful!

Ali-You are a multimedia genius!

Zoneil- HEHE. i will beat you in a staring contest one day.

Don't know why you say goodbye I say hello.

Is this our last blog? Ever? WHAT?

Just like Taj said, visiting the S.F. Chronicle really hit home the fact that I want to be a journalist. It's really kind of intimidating, that at the age of 15, I already know what I want to do with my life. And that for the past 7, I thought I did.

Everyone's sad about leaving on Saturday, even though we know we all complained about the long hours, the rock-hard matresses, the possibly toxic dinner food, how strict people can be, we are going to miss this.

But BAMMA has opened so many doors for me, hopefully for all of us. I'm going to miss my loverlies here at BAMMA, but I've learned to push my comfort zone, to take good pictures, and found people that I'll hopefully keep in contact with until the day I die.

Anyways, thanks to all the editors for putting up with my weird faces and muttering. Ecspecially, Eric L. I've known you for a year, and I feel I kind of finally got to know you. David, thank you for suggesting La Plebe. New favorite band. Dolissa, thanks for waking us up. Zoneil, you are cool beans.

DINNER NOW

NAYE NAYE -->ALMOST DONE WITH BAMMA... :(

TODAY WE WENT TO THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE AND WE GOT A TOUR AND LEARNED ABOUT THE IFE AS A JOURNALIST. WE ALSO RECEIVED THE BAMMA NEWSPAPER, THE [X] PRESS. I REALLY ENJOYED READING IT, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE WE CONTRIBUTED INTO THE CREATING IT! ANYWAYS, WE WATCHED A NEWS MEETING AND IT WAS REALLY INTERESTING TO SEE BECAUSE THE MEMBERS SEEMED REALLY RELAXED, IT WAS SURPRISING IN A WAY. I PICTURED THEM TO BE DEBATING FOR HOURS UPON HOURS. I CANNOT BELIEVE BAMMA IS ALMOST OVER! I HOPE THATWE CAN ALL MEET SOME TIME OVER THE SUMMER! IT WAS NICE THAT WE LL CAME TOGETHER AND CLICKED AS A WHOLE. IM GLAD THAT WE ALL BECAME SOO CLOSE :

LUZ-E - MY HOMIE !_! YOU ARE SOO HILARIOUS.WE HAVE SOO MANY GOOD MEMORIES TOGETHER (JUST DANCE, TSP,"SHE SAID IT WAS PLASTIC" , LEAN LIKE A CHOLA, BURNT..., AND THE PIGEON NOISES!) DON'T CHANGE :)

DOMMY( NATASHA) - GOOD LUCK ON YOUR SPEECH! I GOING TO MISS YOU WITH YOUR PLASTIC ^_^

MOMMY (JACKIE) - YOU ARE SUCH AN GREAT FRIEND EVEN THOUGH YOU KILLED THE FETUS!_! THANKS A BUNCH FOR FIXING GHETTO BEARS PLASTIC EYE :P

PATTY- MY AWESOME ROOMIE! YOU ARE SUCH A COOL FRIEND :) STAY AWESOME!

LINNAEA (FETUS)- WE NEED TO MOSH AGAIN ATTHE GILMAN, EAT BURRITOS, AND CHILL AT THE SKATE PARK AGAIN!_! STAY FUNNY! OH, AND CAN'T WAIT UNTIL BAMMA IDOL...IT IS GOING TO BE HILARIOUS!

TIFFANY- YOUR SO FUN, SMART, AND CUTE! DON'T CHANGE :)

JESS- I'M GOING TO MISS YOU MUCH! TOO BAD WE LIVE SOO FAR AWAY. HOPEFULLY WE CAN MEET UP SOMETIME !_! WE NEED TO FINISH SUPER BAD LATER :P

ALBERTO (GRANDMA)-YOU ARE SUPER COOL AND HONEST! DON'T CHANGE !_!

JORGE( GEORGIE)- I'M GOING TO MISS YOU AND YOUR HUMOR! REMEMBER, WE NEED TO HAVE A SEARCH PARTY TO FIND TIMMY ^_^

JABARI(BEST FWEND)-STAY FUNNY ^_^ DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE THUG LIFE!

TAJ- IT WAS NICE TO SEE SOMEBODY ELSE FROM SAN LEANDRO HIGH GOING TO BAMMA. WE NEED TO REPRESENT!

MISS YOU ALL ^_^

It's almost the end! Or rather a new beginning!

Aujourd'hui the BAMMA folks took a visit to the " almighty" SF Chronicle building. The Chronicle building was built in 1924 with a speakeasy. A SPEAKEASY in such a professional place! That's awesome! The best part about this building would have to be that they COMPOST!! I rarely see facilities equipped with compost but I think it's only fair that they do since they wouldn't want to face karma for the trees that they have murdered. (though it's a sacrifice that's worth the trees) Eavesdropping in on the editor meeting, Jackie and I noticed that there was only one person of color sitting around that whole table (Asian power!). So much for diversity. I'm glad that BAMMA is so diverse. I felt a bit unhappy about the critique Nanette gave to my story. Though there is always room for improvement. ;)

Thanks Editors for the hard work!

View From T's Eyes (7/2)

Well we just got back from the S.F. Chronicle, and now I know for sure that I want to be a journalist.

The vibe in there was just so focused and so relaxed that it was nearly impossible not to fall in love with it. To add, Tom Abate (a writer there) and I had a pretty cool convo; I had no idea he was an SL native too! Not to gush too much, but I feel way lucky to be here.

Also, our paper is finally printed! I'm so happy with how it came out, although my headlines are a little redundant. (Lucky I'm not nitpicky. Ha.) Anyways, I can't think of a better way to cap off my BAMMA experience than to give a shout out to everyone.

Jabari, my roommate, you're awesome man. You always know how to make me laugh at just the right time. I'm gonna miss your carefree attitude and your tagging with my shoe cleaner ha.

Jorge, I have a lot of fun talking to ya about whatever comes up. You definitely know how to keep me chill even when I was uptight like crazy. We gotta hang after we split, and good luck at SFSU.

Alberto, what more can I say? Me and you are so similar, it was difficult not to strike up a friendship. Stay being you; don't let nobody change ya. Keep in touch home slice.

Renee, my SL partner, you're goofy ha. But you know what, you keep me loose, so I'm way grateful for that.

Natasha, good luck with that speech. No pressure ha. Anyway, even though I know you don't like me the way I like you, I still think you're one of a kind and overall a great girl to be around. I'm gonna miss you a lot.

Linnaea, you're impossible to not love. You're cooler than ice and that sense of humor is killer. Keep taking those pics cuz I'm amazed at some of the shots you took...oh yeah and watch out for skateboarders ha.

Patty, even though we didn't talk too much, I still liked being around ya. Never lose your free spirit, and keep in touch aight?

Luz, keep hoopin it up and stay focused. Loved your story and loved being around ya in Berkeley. You better keep in touch since we're only a few blocks apart ha. Stay chill.

Jessica, what is there that hasn't been said about you already? Although I may have been a lil misunderstood in your eyes to begin with, I'm glad we were able to get a good friendship once my true colors started showing. Stay cool in Stockton.

Tiff, you're so intelligent and wise beyond your years. Never let up and let your dreams take you to Boston.

Jacky, thanks for your help at Westfield. You definitely know how to brighten a room with just a few words, and I'm really gonna miss that once I get across that bridge.

....I'm gonna miss everyone. I really hope y'all stay in touch with me because the comradery I've developed with you is something I'll never forget. For the first time, I feel like I have family and close friends....man It's kinda hard not to cry and get emotional lol. Well have fun BAMMA.

-T.

Getting back from the San francisco Chronicle

Ok...so we just got back from the San Francisco Chronicle. I really liked going. We got to see the masterminds that are behind such a great publication.It was cool seeing how the editors handle what is going on the front page, or in the newspaper in general.

I am happy with the final product of our BAMMA newspaper. Just looking at it is exhausting because I now know what it takes to put out a newspaper in a week. I still haven't read all the stories. All I have read are the mini bios.

CONGRATS NATASHA FOR BEING OUR SPEAKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REMEBER NO PRESSURE

Ok now for the shout outs:

Jackie- you are hilarious! H.E, H.E! We definitely created unforgettable memories. We need to create that bracelet so we can mail it to each other. I even love the funny faces you make.

Renee- "She said it was plastic! She said it was plastic!" You are just a sparky little thing. lol. hope you find timmy!

Patty- I love your middle name. Oh my gosh, me and you just clicked. I can talk to you about anything. I will carry our memories of making fun of Jabari.

Taj- Your cool. You just need to act like yourself more. Dont try so hard. You're not here to impress anybody.

Jabari- yea...it is because your black. So get over it. you're 14. lol

Linnaea- Let me say you are a savage! Your a freakin Vegetarian, that takes a freakin dedicated person to do that. I admire that. But i could never do it

Alberto- Hey grandma.(i still don't uderstand why we call you that) You are hecka chill. We just got along. i dont know what else to say.

Tiffany- You're so oblivious, but it is cute. I love how you came up with your own acronym for FKT. lol

Natasha- You're singing... it's definitely different. But Im gonna miss it once i go home. lol. We were always gossiping when we got back to our room.

Jorge- Your my brother from another mother. What else can I say. I love how you're the male version of Tiffany. You are so simple and oblivious. lol. You're happy as long as you have food in your mouth. lol

Luz- You and renee are dangerous when left together. you are one of the crack babies. you're hecka calm and quiet. I definitely need to keep in contact so we can talk more

So to everyone... Stay in touch. I love all time we spent together here in BAMMA

SF Chronicle in the Morning

Today has been eventful, but not at the same time. It was nice to go visit the SF Chronicle and I got to go on a tour with the other BAMMA people, but it wasn't a really eventful tour. I was in their morning meeting and that was quite chill and what not. I guess I expected something crazy and exciting, which I know realize was a bit of a stupid expectation because working at the SF Chronicle is a desk job once you enter the building. The fun part about journalism is going out to the "real world" and interviewing people, not sitting in front of a computer and typing (like I am doing now). It was a nice experience though because not everyone gets a tour of the SF Chronicle.

CONGRATS TO NATASHA! (Our speaker at grad!!)

We're going to an art gallery opening tonight, so we have to do everything before 4:30, so we get there in time. My multimedia is almost done because I don't really have much to work with. I had like 12 images and 10 minutes of audio which I reduced to like 1:27. It's all good though.

Shoutouts
David Debolt: My awesome editor!! I thank you for all the hard work you put in for my news story and for being patient with me. I will miss you & Juanito dearly!
Dolissa & Eric L: My RAs! Thank you for waking me up every morning (I wouldn't have woken up if you hadn't).
Eric G: Thank you for telling me about seeing San Leandro Unified School District at the Pride parade!! That totally helped me get another perspective for my article
Mary Ann:Thank you for being a wonderful teacher! Your insight was really helpful.
Suzy & Jen: I've learned so much about taking pictures! It's amazing and thank you for being so nice
Ali: Thank you for helping me with my multimedia! And everything that you've done for me!
To all the editors: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND FOR ALL THE TIME YOU SPENT ON PRINTING AND PERFECTING THE NEWSPAPER.
Renee: NAYNAY! Haha. My roomie. You are crazy and off the wall and it's amazing.
Luz: My girl!! You are so sweet and nice and a breathe of fresh air.
Linnaea: You are so unique that it'd be a shame if you changed.
Jackie: MY ASIAN HOMIE. Haha jk. FRACK. I think your vocabulary is rubbing off on me!
Jessica: (Gives a look) enough said :P
Natasha: HAHAHAHA. You know what I'm laughing at and I hope you know it's because I care about you... Hahahhahaha or (cackle) in your case! Your singing is horrendous, but hilarious at the same time.
Tiffany: You are sooooo different. You're quiet, but once you open your mouth, you can totally clown on someone without hesitation. I respect that!
Jabari: IT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE.... Hahahaha. You know that when I make fun of you I don't mean it! (Well hopefully you do...) You are sooo hilarious for a young'n.
Alberto: I love talking to you! You're so nice.
Taj: It was cool knowing to you.

I look at the people around me and I realize how much I will miss all of this (sigh).

July 1st. Paper to Print!

Today the pressure was on! But not for me. Though the paper should have been sent to the printing machine by 3pm, the editors finished by 8pm. Seeing them run around rushing to finish was truly inspirational. (FYI Natasha I'm not trying to kiss ass, I truly truly mean what I say) Thanks editors for working so hard.

I haven't blogged for days now so I think I ought to on such a special day! Audio editing is so tiring, I rather look at pictures all day or read the dictionary.

Go GIANTS

HEY. so today was really chill. and i got really pissed off when giants lost to the stl. 1-2. overtime. ARGH
okay everyone is leaving so im going to try to be funny

why did the girl fall off the swing?

CAUSE SHE HAS NO ARMS

aAHAHAHHAHAHAFAHA

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i love the bamma folks in the old time country side

The View from T's Eyes (7/1)

Happy July, everyone!

Well, things have been going great out here. After my miraculous lows I achieved last week, it seems like things are finally turning around for me. I'm way more chill now, more than I ever was, and people are actually getting to see the real me. Not the sullen, isolationist me that I was last weekend. Not the desperate-for-attention goof that I was when I first came. No...they see me, and that feels refreshing.

Other than that, the paper is finally done. Although I got bumped all the way to page 14 (out of 16!), I'm still really impressed with my finished product. I think It's something that will make a lot of people realize how much of a problem teen unemployment is.

I also JUST finished my multimedia piece, thanks to some help by David, Jen, Jabari, and Luz. I'm grateful for all their contributions to my story, as well as to all the others who have helped and supported me. Thank you.

Now, on to other things.

In case you don't know (And if you don't know, you really must be deaf, dumb, and blind), I've been liking NM for like a week. Only problem is, she don't see me the same way. Where's Biz Markie when you need him? Oh well..at least we can stay like that, cuz she way sweet, mature yet goofy, and just someone I love spending time around.

Oh babyyyy youuu...you got what I neeee-eeed...but you say I'm jus a friend ha.

Well, time for bed. Can't wait to see the Chronicle and CBS.

-T.

AAAHHHHH so much pressure!

Shoutouts!

(I'm sorry if I don't mention you, I'm really tired and advil+me=tired)

Firstly, I would like to say that all of the people I live with are absolutely amazing and I could not do anything with out them. Patty, you are like my big sister. Luz, you are so nice and sweet and kind and put up with my sleep talking. Renee, you are hillarious, and crazier than me, which is saying something.

Moving on to the other room of girlies

Natasha, I remember the first day, when I was like, wow, we won't get along at all. How glad I am that I was wrong. Jackie, I mistake you with Patty so much because you are equally as comforting and always let me talk, and spaz dance. Tiffany, you are so smart and strong minded. think you are going to be the first female president. Jessica, you have the prettiest smile I have ever seen, and you are pretty funny to top it.

To the duders: Jorge my friend, we share a lot. I'll leave it at that. Alberto, you are a giant teddy bear. You are so nice and quiet and awsome. People who give me piggy back rides = amazing. Taj, good job finishing your first draft before anyone else! Jabari, you are funny and smarticles.

I'll shoutout to everyone else tomorrow, Jessica is making me go now so she can go back to the apartment and sleep.

It a Wednesday!

Today was another great day at BAMMA as usual. I went Berkeley skate park today, finally. It was almost like a vacation for me but I didn't get skate because I knew that i was there for business only. David told me that I wasn't getting on a skateboard two days before we went there. I was kind of bummed but it was all good in the nieghborhood. I saw that a lot of my friends were there. But it wasnt surprising at all.
Pro skater Ron Allen was at the park. I was was so hyped. Lucky for me I got to interview him. For all of those who don't know he is the first ever professional black skater. He was pretty chill. We got some laughs and he also did a "How to..." video for us. He showed us to "ollie late-front-shuvit." It was dope too. I mean I wasn't at all surprised becuase I see him at the skate ark all of the time but maybe other people are when they see the finshed version of this story.
Some of my other friends did some "How to..." videos. Noah is hekka good. But of course he going to teach us his legendary "360 Flips." Other people did some stuff too but it was too many other people to remember.

Right now they have us doing a lot. Since I wasnt here I am kind of behind on my multi-media so now I have to spend the rest of time to day working on my audio a d getting all of my videos on the computer. Tommorrow should be fun We are going to the San Fransisco Chronicle. At first when BAMMA sent us the package for the program in the mail it said that we would need to bring rpofessional clothing to wear on these feild trips...But they not tripin now because if they were at the orietation they would've mentiond it (or maybe they did), but oh well, I got my stuff anyway...Oh yea I fogot to mention that we are also going to CNN... I have no idea what to expect when going there though...

Aight then Ima stop talking......AND peace to my VANS though.... and do me a favor, call me jerk one more time...hahaha

Out peace to all the 2MB members and to my savs in the A(((((K plus the rest of the bombers....You know who yall is

WEdnesday(sorry its a really boring title)

So its wednesday and im really happy that the nespaper is finnaly finished. I think its going to be really kool to actually see the newspaper because weve all been working really really hard to get it done in time and i knwo everyone put in alot of work and effort into it. I cant wait till i can see it!! The only bad thing is that the press photos are really bad. i look so bad i wish they would put another one but oh well wat can you do whats done is done. Ummm today was fun i went with jabari and taj to the skateboard park in berkely and we filmed a whole bunch of people skateboarding. Apperantly there was a pro skatboarder there (srry jabari if im wrong) and he was really funny. When he was speaking inot the camera he was making this funny voice and saying funny things. He was also really kool with all the guys there and i think its gud that even though hes older he can still talk to oyunger people and encourage them to continue to do what they like which is skateboard. Then we interviewd ome poeple on the street for Taj. We got an interview from some girls that were from spain and a guy at a shop. Overall it was a gud day i was just really happy to ge t out of the lab because seriosly after being there for a whole day makes me go crazy! so it was nice to go outside. The sad news of today is that TIMMY HAS GONE MISSING!! we dont know what happened to him its really scary because one minute he was here with us and the next he was gone. Whoever has him please bring him back we miss him! well dats all for tonight nite!

Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum

Ah. That song is stuck in my head. Do you know what it is? Guess!

Today. What to say about today? I wasn't very productive. But it's okay! Instead, I made GREAT use of my time by bonding with my Bamma editors! They are so awesome! Eric G. made me origami art, Zoneil pulled his arm hair out for me to collect, Ali and Eric L were yelling at me to shut up..yeah it was a fun day! I listened to audio for a million hours, and I finally finished! I don't know how long it was in the beginning, but then I cut it down to 45 minutes and then Ali cuts it down to 11! Whoa! How the heck did he do that? Now I have to go through tons of picsasdf(Linnaea just did that)...anyway yes i have to go through tons of pics! And then construct to my audio in a way that makes sense. And then do my video. My brain is on overload!

But anyway, the craziest thing happened in the last three days! I saw two of my friends from my summer program last year! It was so weird.

Okay tootles!

Wednesday @ BAMMA

Hey everybody! It is 7:42 and a lot is going through my head right now however, I cannot tell you what I am thinking of because I need to use the bathroom. Ok I am back and it is 7:54 and I feel a lot better after going to the bathroom. Haha. Right now the San Francisco Giants are currently playing the St.Louis Cardinals and I cannot believe I am missing the game. Now Jackie has something to say as she is anxiously waiting to type and I am taking my time writting "6u jythrw OMG OMG DUDE 2 BALLS 2 STRIKES 2 OUTS JUST SCORE GIANTS AHFSLFSLRKGHDGDG"-Jackie. She's so sick but you know who else is sick do you really want to know who else is really cool!? NATASHA! =] "Rbhkjm"-Linnaea. Do you want to know who is really amazing..............not Linnaea but Patty! But you want to know who is the most coolest and sickest and the amazing person Linnaea! "YAAAAY. bonds. mexican punk bands and beer. WASSUP?" As Linnaea says. Honorable mentions are Jessica Lorena Sanchez homes, Taj he's pretty chill too once you get to know him. Jabari ha..haa..haaa, Alberto mayne!, Tiffany so quiet but really funny when she talks, Renee we need to find Timothy!!!, and of course Light ;). The staff have to thank them of course and for working hard today and making the final copies for the Golden Gate [x]press. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! the Giants just lost. Shooout. Oh well I got to get back to work so tommorrow I can chill out and relax instead of rushing my work and stressing out. "I HATE THE CARDINALS AHRHWHSDFHSFGJ OMG I CANT SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE I WILL GET KICKED OUT IF I DO BUT ARGHHH DAMN THE STL!!"-Jackie To end in a happy note today wasn't the best day but at least I got to hang out with the BAMMA Fam. I am going to miss everyone but I'll keep in touch.

Deuces

NAYE NAYE--->HECKA DAYS LATER @BAMMA...

TODAY I DID MY MULTI-MEDIA AND EDITED OTHER STUDENTS PAPERS. BEFORE ALL OF THE THAT, I DISCOVERED THAT MY BEST FRIEND TIMMY HAS BEEN MISSING ! TIMMY IS A GREEN ALLIGATOR WITH A BLOOD'S RED BANDANA . IF ANYONE HAS SEEN HIM, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT (510)1234567. THANK YOU! WE ALSO GOT OUR STIORIES PUBLISHED FOR THE NEWSPAPER! IT REALLY LOOKS GREAT SO FAR! I THEN HAD TO DO MY MULTI-MEDIA. IT WAS SERIOUSLY DRIVING ME CRAZY BECAUUSE AFTER ALMOST EVERY WORD, THE PERSON I WAS INTERVIEWING SAID EITHER "UMM OR LIKE". I WAS EDITIG HER PRESENTATION THAT LASTED A LITTLE UNDER AN HOUR AND THE PHONE INTERVIEW WAS ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES LONG. IT DROVE ME CRAZY SO I RAN AWAY ,GOT LOST, AND THEN FOUND MY WAY BACK! I HAVE TO DO MY MULIT-MEDIA NOW :( UGH! HEADACHES...IT GIVES ME HEADACHES !_!

2 Day CountDown!!

hey y'all, I am gonna keep count down of how long we got till we graduate so keep up if you read this. It is Wednesday today(I didn't even know that, I thought it was Tuesday still lmao!!!). It is weird on why I am counting down the days till we all graduate(hopefully) right? well there aint nonething to tell much since all we have been doing is work, work, and more work!!!!!!!! It's all about work here at Bamma everyday so I guess Zoneil is doing his job right hahahahaha. Today was super crazy cause most people finished their papers and the bamma crew is freaking out with the final paper. deadlines were past but they still working on it. well i just heard that they finished it rite at 8:20 pm. Yayy!!!!! finially are work on the stories payed off. now all i got to do is work on my multimedia which is taking forever and I'm almost done. it better be done tomarrow or Friday. Just to let everybody know, I'm still sick. i know rite? how did i get sick.

Maybe Eric Lawson(my mijo). bad kids these days but what we going to do without them.

Make sure you tune in on the countdown!!!

Loves Everybody!!!!!!

Wednesday

Wow! Already wednesday. I can't believe BAMMA is almost over. Honestly what sucks for me is that I live the farthest out of all the people here. I most likely only going to keep contact by phone or email.

But anyways I am going to get back to what we're doing currently. We started off our day with proofing each others stories. YAY! nothing excites me more than starting off my day more than correcting papers.

Then we worked on our multimedia. I was scared of working on my multimedia because I didn't think I had anything useful. In the beginning Suzy had came up with a cool idea of talking more in depth with one of the people that I had interviewed and create a slide show with her dog's pictures. Then Suzy's other idea was to possibly document her dog getting its cast off. But the lady said no. It wasn't that bad. I created stills ( is that right?). The product wasn't half bad.

I am interested in applying for youth radio. I love that give free classes in anything your interested in doing. I want to expose myself to broadcast journalism. Like my peers have heard me say before I see myself pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism and working at ESPN. I figure why not try to start at youth radio. But, I don't think I'll be accepted because I live in Stockton and the program takes place in Oakland. So I wonder if they're going to take that into account. i might apply anyway because it won't hurt to try. What is the worst that could happen.

So yeah that was my day.

Last Wednesday at BAMMA (Patty)

BAMMA has been a crazy experience and I wouldn't change anything or go through this with anyone else for the world. I've learned so much about journalism and my own limitations and capabilities. I've never been away from home for such an extended period of time without my family and I'd like to think that I've grown from this. I've learned that I need to be more aggressive when talking to strangers or I won't get my story!

All day, I've edited my multimedia and I have a headache from it (lovely right?) and the best part is that I'm still not done. It has been quite a stressful day for writers and editors alike. It's so weird to think that all the hard work we've been doing for the past week has finally paid off. Everything that we've done (for the newspaper) is coming to a close. I'm happy that it's over, but saddened at the thought at the same time. I'm happy that everything I did paid off, but I'm sad because it marks the end of a really amazing adventure.

I lived through life thinking that such an experience would never happen to me and now that it has happened I feel like anybody can do anything that they put their mind to. Just because I have to travel a great distance or I have to deal with my own inexperience (and those of others) doesn't mean that something beautiful and memorable can't emerge from it. I'm so glad that I applied for this program and I've met all the people that I've met no matter how many times we butt heads and crack cruel jokes towards one another. The good memories have definitely outweighed and outnumbered the number of the bad memories.

JUST DO IT :]!