First picture I ever took of Occupy Oakland, on October 12th 2011. I had yet to really visit the encampment by foot. I’d drive by often, as I loved being in Oakland, and spent quite a bit of time in and around the area. I had my curiosities about Occupy Oakland, and had not quite found a way or reason to associate myself with the encampment there. I often felt awkward about walking up into space that was considered “living space” for many. I continued to read about the encampment, and Occupy as a movement, trying to find my way to plug in. Always with such admiration for those that had found their way to take a stand.
On October 25, 2011, day of the encampment raid, I was unaware of the details of the events that took place early in the morning, and into the afternoon. I had been downtown with a friend & we knew the encampment had been raided earlier in the day. We heard the helicopter overhead for a long period of time & decided to go in the direction of the plaza. We had no idea what had happened, or what we were driving into. People were everywhere in the streets, and so were the cops. There was a haze in the air, which I would later find, was from the teargas that had been fired at people. I became increasingly aware of the curiosity that was brewing inside me. That night and onward, I would be forever changed by what I had, and would continue to, observe. Intersection of 14th & Clay, after raid, barricaded and lined with OPD
Broadway entrance to OGP at 15th street, after raid, barricaded and lined with OPD
First video I ever took of Occupy Oakland, on October 25th @ 8:32pm.
The next two videos, I took while driving around, amazed at the number of cops that had been brought in to keep people out of a common area, intended for public use. I had taken my friend home to San Leandro and returned to downtown. I was still unaware of all the details of the events that had occurred earlier in the day. There was a curiosity so intense within me, that continued drawing me back to the plaza, this night, and onward into the year that was about to unfold before me.
Little rant about why we need to spend more time finding ways to be nice to each other, and why it’s important. Also, a quick description about StraightEdge Day.
the discovery of time was lame. why do you want to continually discover
you never have enough of something.
especially time.
gotta go.
typical phrase used by most. we don’t even have time to use correct English. gotta? is that a word? and go where? ill admit I’ve used this phrase much myself. because yes, life is fast. but why are my fingers so apt to type ‘gotta go’ as opposed to, “I’ve run out of time, bye.” will we ever understand it.
[10.05.01] it’s all i’ve got left in me bleeding from the inside swallow the salted bitterness of this life leads me nowhere but down again raise swollen eyelids to the light shines down with the warmth the hope makes the struggle fight leads me nowhere but up again see the roads, which one to take adventure and re-enter all hope proven fake show me a dead end sign warning is better than the pain bleeding is coming like rain find reason to fight again
[09.22.01] its everywhere now perceived to be in countries other than our own but not really. there is always some sort of war everywhere. I’m getting a taste of my own kind with someone i don’t even know there is war on the streets with all the crime and drugs and poverty there is war in every house in America war is not just going over to the middle east and bombing a country in an act of revenge war starts right in our very own minds. we must think intellectually and do our best to get along with everyone the best we can. if we cant, we should walk away. why is someone always trying to be the biggest and the baddest. silly really
in the words of the Mad Caddies “in the hidden shadows of everyday battles stands a man” as huMANs we should stand up and use the brain we were given. I’m tired of being at war. with another country, another religion, another person even
[09.20.01] beautifully amazing music, in a hall built for royalty intricate melodies radiate the art filled ceilings and with you beside me completes the feeling of happiness music, beautiful art, and companionship what more would one need in one night plea for peace spreading knowledge to the world sharing our favorite music wonderful to say the least. i thank you more than you will know for taking me with you it was not only going to a show it was an amazing night for more reasons than one
[09.18.01] like a yo yo climb down the string to the ground and then make my way back up to your hand wont you just stop playing and hold me there ill be there ill be your friend
[09.14.01] as the week comes to close i am reminded of that old saying that is said so often “this was a week from hell” that phrase has a whole new meaning for me now. working too many days, or having a few bad trials of life could never prompt me to refer to my days alive as a week from hell. they can never compare to the week that is now behind us.
and lastly, remind the people in your life that you love them. make peace and keep peace with your closest friends and of course family. embrace each other and know you are not alone. be extra safe while driving or doing other activities. we all know anything can happen at any time and you may never have the chance to say im sorry or i love you. and reminding those around you that you love them will help them through the daily struggles that are ahead.
i want to hear this LIVE FREE!!! be the greatest person you know how do the greatest things you know you can do know the greatest things there are to know hear the greatest things there are to hear STAY FREE!!!
Bringing what I've seen to the eyes and ears of others. So much is going on these days, this is just my contribution. Don't stop here, keep seeking knowledge.
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