ZuriUso

I just want to start by giving a big

OOOOOO-OOOOOOP!!! to all the devastatingly dynamic women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

I also want to wish all those who visit my page peace and blessings.



My screen name, Zuri Uso is Swahili for Beautiful Face.



I am a 20 year-old Junior at Iowa State University majoring in Electrical Engineering and minoring in Spanish. I have black hair, "I`m 5`5 with brown eyes, smile like the sunrise" and I weigh....Now you know a woman never tells!!



I love to write and I also love music. Although my true loves are Hip Hop and R&B, my CD collection is very eclectic. It includes anything from Common and The Roots to N`Sync and Elvis Crespo.



My favorite colors are purple, silver, and black.(and of course Crimson & Cream)

My favorite celebrities are Maxwell, Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, Janet Jackson, Billie Holiday, and Whitney Houston.

My favorite song is Whenever, Wherever, Whatever by Maxwell.

My favorite stores are Express, Gap, and any shoe store.

My favorite foods are strawberries, whipped cream, collard greens, and corn bread.



The symbol in my picture gallery is an Adinkra Symbol. I have it tatooed of on my back. `Dwanimen` which represents strength of mind, body, and spirit has an African proverb that goes along with it: "The ram bullies not with his horns, but with his heart." I think this is the perfect way to express the true meaning of strength. I interpret it to mean that it doesn`t necessarily matter what type of weapon you choose to fight with, but where you fight from and what drives you through that battle that makes you strong.



If you want to know more on a personal level send me a note or an e-mail.



Before you go, sign my guestbook so I can get to know some more people out there in the vast planet.

Much love, respect, an abundance of strength and infinite knowledge.



Definitions:

Love: An unconditional acceptance and understanding of anything on a physical, spiritual, or mental level. Love is stronger than any bond. Love can¿t ever be broken, changed, or forgotten only strengthened or weakened, but once you love someone (or something) you will always love them. Love is the tie that binds all beings and all emotions.



Respect: Allowing your heart to over rule the human instinct to fear what the brain can¿t understand. You don`t have to agree with or even try to understand everything that goes on around you, but you should respect the differences that exist.



Strength: The ability to be completely at one with the Creator on a level that allows you to realize your true potential, focus on your goals, succeed at anything you put your mind to, and express your individuality without hesitation or modification based on outside influences. I believe that true strength lies within our grasp, but we sometimes fail to understand its abundance or potential.



Infinite Knowledge: This one has a double meaning...

1.) It refers to the concept that in this human experience, we are constantly in an on-going learning process. Everyday another lesson is taught and learned right before our eyes. Our brains take in whatever we need from these experiences and retains the information.

2.) This retained knowledge is forever imbedded into our mental records and stored in our subconscious for an infinite period of time. This new information becomes a part of our daily lives. Once we make our transition from this human experience and our souls shed this physical shell, we will use the stored information on a more spiritual level.



Everything in life is up for interpretation. Don`t ever let yourself fall into the trap of believing that everything in life has to mean the same thing for everybody.



Lately, I have been on a journey of self discovery as I call it. I would like to share a little something I wrote with those of you out there who may be on this journey with me and have a hard time holding it inside.





CONCIOUSNESS

Brainwashed, with bleach in the gentle cycle by little white lies.

We believe without challenging, no desire to eat food for thought, we become anorexic.

We starve ourselves blindly and deprive each new generation of the opportunity to eat the fruit of hard work or reap the rewards of the struggle.

Don`t you see who you are?

Don`t you know you are strong and powerful?

Can`t you feel the blood of Hatshepsu and Imhotep flowing freely through your veins?

Don`t you feel the beat of the drums of the great kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, & Songhai in your chest? Home is in your heart. The home of your ancestors who navigated, explored, and discovered the world freely long before Europeans `discovered` shackles and chains.

You are not oppressed, you are strong.

You are not lazy, you are strong.

You are not a n***a, or a b***h, you are the beautiful offspring of the union of God and Mother Earth,Africa.

Honor your mother and father.

Stop allowing your mind to be bleached to produce bright white thoughts.

Breathe, Live, Learn, Grow.

RESPECT the depth of the roots of your family tree your lineage. The tree that bore the fruit of freedom for you to eat.

Feed off the knowledge.

You are black.