50 Years Later

Before I started blogging I thought to myself … how do these people have the time to sit and blog? Who is reading all these blogs?? Why are they blogging? …. and now look at me… finding the time to blog… reading blogs… and I love it!

You find the time for what interests you.

I want to share this article that Delois Smith recently shared….

Today someone posted on their FB Wall – “What is the most interesting thing that has ever happened to you?” and in true Karla fashion I responded (since im extra and dramatic) “Nothing interesting ever happens to me” – to which my friend responded “You’re living in China” …. she’s right! Living in China is every single day interesting.

….as I really thought about it many interesting things have happened in my life… it is hard to choose one to share on her post. I think one of the most interesting things that ever happened to me was meeting Tommie Smith!

I have no pictures, but I will never forget that day.

I was overwhelmed on the inside and super chill on the outside. It was great.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/10/tommie-smith-1968-50-years-later/568294

Check out the above article when you get the chance and if you don’t know much about Tommie Smith here is a link to his site:

http://tommiesmith.com/

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I would love to hear about the most interesting thing that has ever happened to you!

Respond in the comments!!!

Image may contain: one or more people, people standing, sky and outdoor — The best I can do for having a picture with Tommie Smith – Karla and Althea at SJSU in 2006

I am excited about life! I am filled with Hope. I am overwhelmed with JOY! I am going to do my best to live by the ‘Glad Texts’

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