Letter To God

Dear God,
I want to start off by thanking you for blessing me with life. I want to thank you for the air I breathe, the food I eat, & the roof over my head. Some people may think it's weird that I talk to you all the time. But, you've created me to be a strong woman, so I don't care what people think or what they have to say. You have blessed me with many talents whether it be, singing, rapping, writing, creativity, or the whole combination, I'm just grateful that you've blessed me with the most wonderful things in life. At 19, I already have my own place to live, and I'm able to hold my own. At 19 lord, you have blessed me with a mature mind that could equal that of a 29-30 year old woman. You have blessed me with a wonderful heart to love those around me without hurting them. You have also blessed me with a mind to know the great difference of those of whom are evil, and those of whom are children of god. You have also blessed me with great qualities, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally, you have taught me to be strong. You have taught me how not to let those around me hurt me. You have blessed me with music. You have taught me lessons. For example, like when I was 15yrs old & that 41yr old man molested me, you taught me the vibe that men like that give off so that I can learn how to stay away. When I was played, you taught me how not to give my heart away so easily to someone who doesn't deserve it. From all the sins I have commited throughout my lifetime, you have taught me lessons to help me better myself. Lord, I sense your presence when the wind blows. I feel your pain when a storm passes overhead. You have protected me from the devil & his mind games. When I ever felt like I was in a dark place and couldn't handle it, you carried me into the light where it was safe. God, I feel like sometimes...better yet ALL THE TIME people should appreciate you more. You gave every living thing on this earth life. Lord, please forgive us for our sins. I can't speak for everyone on this earth, but I love you lord.  You truly are my savior, my reason for life, and my protector at death when it comes forth to me. You are everything in my mind and so much more. I want to take this time to thank you lord, for everything you have blessed me with, every lesson you have taught me, and everyone you have showed me to love. I give my heart to you lord.

-Emily a.k.a Lyrikal Beauty

P.S thank you for introducing me to Drake =) Meeting him was the most heartfelt experience of my life,
& that I thank you for.

Is It The End Of The World?! Maybe Not Yet. -By Emily Blevins

I know alot of the world's population is becoming flustered about the recent death of many species. Well, I like to analyze things in great detail before I become to worried about it, and

drive myself crazy. I have looked into the recent deaths of the birds and fish dying off, and I

have found many conclusions that could have drawn this massive kill. I am not denying the end

of the world racing up on us, but however I am saying maybe we are just becoming too hyped about the situation. I am a strong believer of god, and I am as well a college student, so I have a

perspective of not only the belief side of things, but I also have a perspective of the scientific side

of things.

First off, one thing we are all familiar with is the bird flu. The bird flu, more well known as "Influenza" was discovered around 1357 AD. Therefore showing that even in previous times, human had knowledge of a massive bird flu spread. In 1580 AD, the first recorded "influenza pandemic" spread throughout countrys such as Europe, Asia and Africa. I know your wondering what this has to do with the deaths of recent deaths in 2011? As scientists explained in recent news broadcasts, there is no way fireworks or cold could have caused the birds insides to liquefy. However, they haven't yet ruled out disease.

In my most recent findings, I have found that things such as massive bird kill, as well as a large quantity of fish washing up on shores across the world, happens every year. For example,

On April 8th, 2008 it was recorded by Science Daily that more than 15,000 birds died in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was also recorded that the birds died of a disease called Avian Cholera.

As quoted by Science Daily, "Avian cholera is a disease that sweeps through

grebes and other birds on the lake almost every year." Therefore making this kind mass death natural. Another example, was recorded by CBS NEWS January 12th, 2007. They stated that thousands of birds dropped from the sky, in South Western Australia. As well, 5,000 birds were found in West Australia, as well as 750 chickens in Miyazaki and birds found across the world.

As H1N1 also known as swine flu is brought to our attention, it kind of makes you think about

why all these birds really did die. Whether it's 100, 2,000 or even in the millions, birds die in large quantities every year due to disease. If that isn't enough conclusion about birds dying all around the world, you have to also think. Birds also migrate during winter time every year. Making them more vulnerable to disease in warm weather, or even in rare cases cold weather. The fact is, birds do migrate and can catch diseases such as H1N1 and influenza from being around other birds that have it or being bit by bugs who carry it. So lets give another example.

If a bird migrated from Maryland to Brazil, and another bird in Brazil had H1N1, it is a very strong possibility that the bird from Maryland, could catch the disease H1N1.

As far as fish kill goes, in 1976 in the Chesapeake Bay, over 15 million fish died, and in many cases the polution could also have something to do with this massive kill. Did you ever think of the time of year this happens every year? It usually happens from November - May of every year depending on the area of the world. Such disease could also be related to such things as insects. Alot of farmers use pesticides in their crops which usually are usually used between spring and summer. Insects and Animals such as raccoons eat farmers crops and the pesticides don't always kill the animals. If the pesticides do kill an animal, the animal is eaten up naturally by insects which causes the insects to carry disease from animal to animal. Why birds? I don't know. But, I do know that birds carry disease, & some birds eat fish, & as well some birds eat insects. Which bith contain either pollution or disease.

There are many reasons that could be lined up for this massive kill, but I don't think the end of the world is one of them. If it is, then you better be prepared!