Committed to personal growth. In pursuit of higher education beyond the institution. This is a keeping of articles, videos, and quotes of influential proportions. leezelramos.tumblr.com www.leezelramos.comTumblr (3.0; @thinkradically)http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6qrkhzZtf1qcg80no1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://enigmatic01.tumblr.com/post/26768694082/mmm-hmmm-slow-nod">enigmatic01</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Mmm-hmmm. </p> <p>*slow nod*</p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/26989954291http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/26989954291Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:22:25 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzs3nb05gX1qha9b4o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://www.realclearsports.com/lists/asian_american_athletes/intro.html">Real Clear Sports</a></p> <p><strong>Top 10 Asian American Athletes</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>There have been more Asian-American athletes than you may realize. Rex Walters, who preceded Lin in the NBA, was half-Japanese. So were former USC standouts Johnnie and Chad Morton. Roman Gabriel, one of the NFL’s prototype modern quarterbacks, is the son of a Filipino laborer. Hines Ward, Tedy Bruschi and Will Demps … the list goes on.</p> <p>Athletes cherish their heritage. And despite clumsy attempts at humor, such as the one that got the poor ESPN employee canned, this bromide coined by legendary sportswriter Jimmy Cannon about Joe Louis applies to them all: “He’s a credit to his race … the human race.” With that in mind, we invite you to read our list of <strong>Top 10 Asian-American </strong></p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/18056844814http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/18056844814Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:09:10 -0800asian americansportslsits<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx1reuWL961qibj4oo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx1reuWL961qibj4oo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx1reuWL961qibj4oo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Perspective</strong></p> <p>VIDEO: <a href="http://youtu.be/u62OtM_vt5k">The Gay Rights Movements</a></p>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/16068171987http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/16068171987Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0800lgbt<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxygygHnUY1qha9b4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Take professional development into your own hands</strong></p> <p>via <a href="http://www.idealist.org/blog/en/take-professional-development-into-your-own-hands-this-year/">IdealistBlog</a></p> <blockquote> <p><span>Need professional development, but don’t have a budget for travel or tuition? Here are a bunch of free or relatively affordable upcoming trainings we’ve spotted recently – ones you can join from the comfort of your own desk or couch…</span></p> <ul><li><span>Telling your organization’s story</span></li> <li><span>Show me the money</span></li> <li><span>Social media</span></li> <li><span>Become a better manager</span></li> <li><span>Dig out of debt</span></li> </ul></blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/16014751135http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/16014751135Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:35:03 -0800professional developmentnonproft<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvil0aGT411qgnzyoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>..and that’s what it’s called. #wishingyouthebest</p>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/15781699335http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/15781699335Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:05 -0800relationships<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/33674246" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://vimeo.com/deepermanila">Deeper Manila</a></p> <p>Sing it, sister. #nowplaying</p>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/15595961359http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/15595961359Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:42:52 -0800videomusicphilippines““The greatest gifts you can give your children are…roots…and wings…””<br/><br/> - <em>Denis Waitley</em>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/14123168772http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/14123168772Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:05 -0800quotefuture children<p>via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://studentleaderproblems.tumblr.com/post/13888237495/things-i-cannot-live-without">studentleaderproblems</a></p> <blockquote> <p><span>A good planner, Google calendar, a ball of yarn in case an impromptu icebreaker becomes necessary, and perseverance.</span></p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13974200826http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13974200826Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:05 -0800story of my lifestudent leadernever not working<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/x_9fQEqZCWs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>The OFW Project</strong></p> <p>Coca Cola making me tear..</p>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13832834583http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13832834583Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:20:06 -0800videophilippines<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/61ctG4kMsJA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Since returning to San Diego, I volunteer with a community based youth organization mentoring a collective of students from various high schools. These young people never cease to amaze me with their creativity, talent, and eagerness to become leaders.</p> <p>This past weekend they received outstanding recognition and I wanted to give them a shout out! Yay!</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>WINNER </strong>of ”Soundtrack of your Life” Music Video Contest</p> <p>“619” by Philippine American Youth Organization - San Diego, CA</p> <p>38th Annual<br/>Andres Bonifacio Samahan High School Conference<br/>San Diego State University</p> </blockquote> <p>PS. 619 is the area code in which these students reside - <em>South Bay San Diego represent!</em></p>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13785461926http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13785461926Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:20:06 -0800PAYOyouthvideo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvfqfb8sHK1qzo9uvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><blockquote> <p>Dreams don’t work unless you do.</p> </blockquote> <p>via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mc8nine.tumblr.com/post/13582194126/dreams">mc8nine</a></p>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13686535773http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13686535773Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:12:05 -0800dreams<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_TBd-UCwVAY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_TBd-UCwVAY">moveon.org</a></p> <blockquote> <p><span>The Best Ad For Marriage Equality We’ve Ever Seen</span></p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13640076879http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13640076879Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:13:05 -0800videolgbtmarriage equality<a href="http://mynameismarilei.tumblr.com/post/13551085549/nokia-lumia-makes-a-rave-out-of-london-skyline">London skyline</a>: <p><br/><iframe frameborder="0" height="309" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SX2Gd-kqV5s" width="550"></iframe><br/><br/></p> <blockquote></blockquote> <p>Don’t Believe The Hype: Nokia Lumia makes a rave out of London skyline</p> <p>via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://adverveblog.com/post/13546294292/nokia-lumia-800-4d-london-projection" target="_blank">adverve</a></p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.deadmau5.com/" target="_blank">deadMau5</a> joined the Nokia Lumia 800 team in orchestrating a high-octane music and light show over the Millbank Tower in London.</p> <p>The video isn’t as impressive as it would have been in person, but you have to appreciate the work that went into it…</p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13595557473http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13595557473Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:11:05 -0800cool video london uk<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luzmqnf2QH1qzbatno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://meloriecelery.tumblr.com/post/13091941395">meloriecelery</a></p> <blockquote> <p>It is not happy people who are thankful,<br/>it is thankful people who are happy.</p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13163938865http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/13163938865Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:16:05 -0800quoteimg<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltjs0wuu6K1qa9x1bo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://mytongueisforked.tumblr.com/post/12647466592">mytongueisforked</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Our oppression does not give us license to oppress others.</p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/12696510603http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/12696510603Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:20:05 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltckr8KAKx1qdvytko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/12330271561http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/12330271561Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:04:05 -0700“Be not the slave of your own past. Plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep and swim far, so you shall come back with self-respect, with new power, with an advanced experience that shall explain and overlook the old.”<br/><br/> - <em>Ralph Waldo Emerson (via <a href="http://imfantasyparade.tumblr.com/">imfantasyparade</a>)</em>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/12312009686http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/12312009686Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:42:15 -0700<iframe width="400" height="249" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3vXXiku0580?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://kristine2lio.tumblr.com/post/7218272078">kristine2lio</a></p> <blockquote> <p>I’m learning to drown out the constant noise that’s such an inseparable part of my life.</p> <p>I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my  heart and concentrate on what I have to say to the world.</p> <p>I run my world.</p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/7346456956http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/7346456956Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:01:06 -0700videocelebrity<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lntwdewwO31qm7kc6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>via <a href="http://heavy-metal-lover-baby.tumblr.com/">ImGonnaMarryTheNight</a></p> <blockquote> <p>Stereotypes are the views of the small-minded.</p> </blockquote>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/7306799835http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/7306799835Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:00:06 -0700imglanguagestereotypes“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams…”<br/><br/> - <em><p><strong>The Alchemist </strong></p> <p>via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sgscastillo">Stephanie Castillo</a></p></em>http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/7267684868http://thinkradically.tumblr.com/post/7267684868Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:00:06 -0700quote