S.G.M 216

A piece bu Chukwudi Ukonne

Sunday, August 1, 2010 *The role model Epidemic*(dont be discouraged by its lenght please) Recently I went for an interview at certain university.. and while my parents were drilling me for it (something which I greatly detest by-the-way..im all for spontaneity!) my mother advised that If asked my reasons for wanting to attend the institution, I should include that its chancellor nd founder (Who is an architect, incidentally the course I intend to study) is my role model. Apart from being totally against lying of anykind(when avoidable ;)), especially the kind that involves givong false information about yourself; likes, dislikes, strengths, hobbies..etc.. as such lies involve backing up with more lies which eventually lead to having to 'prove' yourself and will ultimately lead to your implication..!..where was I..?..Oh yeah... My mothers remarks were a typical example of how most of us have bastardized the term 'rolel mode'! A role model to many of us is that rich and/or famous person who is 'successful' or 'influencial'.. probably in your chosen field. Whenever the question 'who is your role model?' arises, I can bet my left leg that I will hear names like Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Richard Branson, Otedola or Mike Adenuga( for those who are.. or sh to be seen as patriotic), Hillary Clinton or Dora Akunyili(For my so-called feminists), Barack Obama( for that group of people who consider presidency an occupation) and the likes. But how much do you really know of these people?( Other than their middle names and how much they made last year) What exactly is the role of your model? 'Businessmanism' isnt a course offered by any university I know. Niether is 'fighting for womens rights'( what are womens rights anyway..arent we all supposed to be equal...why should their rights be separated from regular human rights..?..but that is for another day). Excuse all my digressions, my point is, before you have the right to call anyone your role model(or before anyone has he right to be called yours) you should know enough information about such a person to be a ble to decide whether you truly desire to be like this person(s) in all aspects. It helps to know their background, goals, their 'story' , phliosophies of life..etc. Furthermore (in my opinion) it is not so bad not having a particular, set/fixed role model. It doesnt mean you dont aspire to be successful( or that you arent up-to-date with the latest forbes list). I think its okay to strive to emulate the good in everyone(and I do mean EVERYONE) you come across..and leave out the bad/negative aspects. A lot of things are being duplicated today! (music, clothes, cellphones*cough BB*, hairdo's..etc) lets us not also duplicate people!..Be your own man..Or woman...make your own history...create a worthy model of yourself! *while preparing to roght this article.. I did a small role model survey..I thought to share some of the more interesting ones with you..enjoy..* 'Audrey Hepburn!! Or Katherine Hepburn *sigh I wish I was a Hepburn!!' I dont have a role model.. or I have many role models. i want to be able to drum like Questlove from The Roots, thats his role in my life. I want my brain to work as fast as Lupe's. Thats his role in my life. I want to gesticulate(and make se...nse) like Shihan. Thats his role in my life'' [atleast he knows exactly what he wants] 'Anyone who believes that: Because something was said by a great person once or in a different age, it doesn't necessarily apply to the present day. Some linger on, but some should die out....i plus- Confucius and Descartes Socrates to an extent and just a hint of Karl Marx and Rousseau, seeing as what the present day has become.'[she considers herself a philosopher] 'my role model is to be the best nd greates period'[my kinda guy!!] 'ooo my role model....HITLER!!! he tried to take over d world...what more reason can u need!!!'[im sure Hitler would have aspired to be like him too] Thank you for your time.. justmythoughts

"FREEDOM" by Aubrey E. Kellman aka @Breeze912

I want to know when will I be free.

The blind is guiding me;

These chains confining me;

This pain in my life,

The sleepless night

My mother told me she will die when we get a black president.

She kept her promise.

Heaven is now her resident;

But her legacy is in me

And it’s more then evident

Just because u had a child when you’re young

Don’t mean u you won't succeed

She worked hard and still got her degrees,

With no father.

I'm a good book with no author

Publish with her love;

Copy rights to the man above.

This is for that young mom who can't take it;

Tears down her cheek; Heart fill with hatred.

These bars are my hands hold on

We’re going to make it

Look into you’re kids eyes; you will realize

If u does right by them u will never die

If it wasn't for rain how could we produce fruit

And if it wasn't for trials how could you’re haters see u look cute

This is for the kid who lacks hope

Acts out to cope and moms does dope

And never laughed at any jokes

Leave early to escape the madness

4 walls of saddest

Old kicks;

Life is grind;

Combined with the fact he's first up on that lunch line

Shit!

The favorite part of the day is lunch time.

They laugh;

Don’t understand his mom uses the money to get grams.

His mind restless, he’s the male version of precious

Living but feels birth less

Cramps for dinner; Headaches from breakfast

His luxury is food u worry about a Lexus.

-Aubrey Kellman-