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Bay Area Monthly Meetup at San Francisco Public Library
February 22, 2009 from 3pm to 4:30pm
First off, I want to thank everyone who made it out to the last Wake-Up Session. I love all the collaborative ideas that we came up with. And for those who were not able to make it, I hope that you’ll be able to make it next time.At the Wake-Up Session we decided to make our official Monthly Meet-Up every last Sunday of the month. This way we always know that we will have a meeting at the end of the month to contribute ideas and start putting into action what we are trying to accomplish.Also during the Wake-Up session we came up with 3 specific issues that we would like to focus on in the Bay Area that runs with the national Fight with Tools Theme of "To Activate Communities by increasing Awareness to Create Sustainability." The 3 issues are Bay Area Homelessness, Shopping Local/Local Economy sustainability, and Music sustainability. Now that we have 3 focuses on what we believe people need more awareness in, in order to create sustainability, we have to make a creative plan to place into action the change that we want to see in our communities.For our next Monthly Meet-Up, this will be on Feb. 22, I’m hoping we’ll have a collaborative plan that we can start putting into action. If you have any ideas, questions, and/or concerns, before then, feel free to e-mail, call, or text me at anytime and I’ll be sure to get back to you ASAP. I hope to hear from you soon and thanks so much for your time. The place and time of the Meet-Up is listed down below.See More
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Profile Information
- I am a(n)
- individual
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- CA
- Zip
- 94121
- Date I Joined Fight With Tools
- September 25, 2008
- Gender
- female
- Racial/Ethnic Background
- Central American (from Nicaragua)
- About Me
- Hi, my name is Natalie. I'm an art teacher at an afterschool program and currently attending community college. I'm very passionate about art and hope to one day start an all-inclusive elementary school (and eventually middle school) here in san francisco. My dream job would be to become an art therapist for kids with special needs. I love kids and i believe so much in their bright future. I'm a very open-minded person but have my set convictions. I try to find beauty in the simplest of things and i'm a strong believer in positive reinforcement, in terms of seeing the potential in those i interact with.
- How I would like to change the world:
- I want the world to be a safe place to live in. I want to create an ambiance of hope and inspire a mind-set of possibilities for EVERYBODY. i want my negative experiences to become someone else's chance for change. Specifically, I want to spread positive images, words, and actions to every single person i come in contact with.
- Tools I Have
- My music appreciation. I recently started hosting open mics at a local cafe and it's been progressing and generating a lot of positive feedback. I struggle with a lot of undiagnosed emotional challenges and find a lot of relief in the art of music and lyrics and so i like to utilize my outlet for other people to be set free. I believe that i'm a natural leader and that i have lots of good ideas and ambitions.
Specifically my voice through poetry and my artistic creativity.
- Tools I Need
- Support mostly. i lack a lot of resources with how to begin certain plans and ideas. And the most obvious is money but fundraising can take care of that. I'm also not very educated on enough things i'm interested in becoming more involved in, like politics and things like that. I need education.
- Favorite Bands
- Jimmy Eat World, Geographer, Death Cab For Cutie, Audreye Sessions, The Shins, Weezer, Silversun Pickups, The Strokes, Bloc Party, PlayRadioPlay, The Kooks, Vampire Weekend, The Chemical Brothers, etc...
- What issues are you most passionate about?
- no
Some Links to Start With
Helping Homeless find jobs.
Global Awareness Local Action (also known as G.A.L.A.)
Food Bank in San Francisco
Mental Health Support Group. The best way to help others is to first have support for yourself.
E-Soccer. The soccer inclusion program for typical kids and kids with special needs.
SpeakUp#22's Blog
Something New
When you ask me how I am,
I want to tell you
Something new.
When I see the sunrise and witness it’s smile,
I hope
For something new.
When I close my eyes and sleep at night,
I dream
Of something new.
When I see the world around me,
I’m unhappy.
When I recognize my reflection,
I’m ashamed.
I refuse to believe
That anything, in this… Continue
I want to tell you
Something new.
When I see the sunrise and witness it’s smile,
I hope
For something new.
When I close my eyes and sleep at night,
I dream
Of something new.
When I see the world around me,
I’m unhappy.
When I recognize my reflection,
I’m ashamed.
I refuse to believe
That anything, in this… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 1:54am
HEROES
The Chosen
Legends to become
Heroes
Men & Women who dream
Because
They’re visionaries
Willing to save
They’re ordinary people
That sacrifice
Super human is their strength
With energy to surpass
Those with purpose
Waiting for the call to serve
Their name written in the sky
As a sign to action
Here they come
The average rise
To become great
The magnificent They
We call them heroes
Are you one… Continue
Legends to become
Heroes
Men & Women who dream
Because
They’re visionaries
Willing to save
They’re ordinary people
That sacrifice
Super human is their strength
With energy to surpass
Those with purpose
Waiting for the call to serve
Their name written in the sky
As a sign to action
Here they come
The average rise
To become great
The magnificent They
We call them heroes
Are you one… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 1:52am
Sharing is Caring
These streets they speak as loud as thunder. Like crashing waves upon heavy rocks underneath the water—unpolished gems forgotten among the rubble of broken dreams. They whisper through the echoes of your empty pockets and noisy shoes. You never asked for our money; you wanted CHANGE. “Yes We Can” is our president’s anthem but will we, I don’t know. Can we love beyond our own difficulties? Will we stop to consider what someone else may need before we invest our thoughts on what we want? I… Continue
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 1:30am
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Date: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009
Where: San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco CA 94102-4733
(Conference Room reserved for Street Team. Room is called MARY LOUISE STONG CONFERENCE ROOM)
Time: 3-4:30pm
Contact:
Jessica Nuti
650-922-0169
If you need anymore information feel free to let me know and I'll get back to you ASAP. Thank you so much for all your help and time.
Peace,
Jessica
thanks peace
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