Profile: NickFlorest
 
 
 
   
 
"If you are going to be afraid of failure, you might as well be afraid of sucess. It takes the process of trying to do both." - Myself
Why I’m Here
I joined Think because I think the problem with activism today is the fact that we are not as united as we should be. I don't think the problem is that there are too many organizations and too many causes; the problem lies in the fact that we don't have enough common ground to make some serious changes in our society.  I believe that Think is an excellent networking resource to find and help others who believe in social change as I do.
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Joined: 1/25/2008
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One Little Voice...

This really has nothing to do with City Year but rather just something I felt like I wanted to get off my chest.

 

Has anyone of you ever done anything that you felt was done "beyon...

Tags: conscience   life   City Year   City Year New York   CYNY   divine intervention...
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Defining Difference
Since I started at City Year a few weeks ago, I’ve been a little insecure about what it is that I’m doing here. Wait, I lied. I’ve been very insecure. I’ve been filled with a lot of self-doubt since I first put on my red jacket and stepped in that school because I’m not too sure I’m actually doing anything...
Tags: youth   Faith   hope   City Year   City Year New York   CYNY   perserverance...
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Bringing Books to Life - Halloween Edition
On October 30, 2008, my team at P.S. 111 in Long Island City ran the first ever holiday-themed Bringing Books to Life lesson. Tied in with our current unit theme...
Tags: Love   City Year   holiday   City Year New York   CYNY   BBL   P.S. 111   Corps...
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by  NickFlorest on november 04, 2008
 
   
 
"Mom Pants"
It's a hilarious spoof of "Baby Got Back" using City Year culture from this year's talent show at Basic Training Retreat. It's gets hard to hear the words because...
Tags: CYNY
Views 51
by  NickFlorest on october 19, 2008
 
   
 
Poem at City Year Talent Show
My friend, Eris, tore it down with this poem she wrote about City Year!
Tags: poetry   City Year New York   CYNY   Talent Show
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by  NickFlorest on september 02, 2008
 
   
 
CJ Freestyling for 1HOP Fundraising
During some downtime in the office, my boy CJ spit this crazy freestyle with my man Felix on the beatbox! Shout out to their team (I can't remember it right now)!
Tags: rap   hip-hop   fun   City Year   City Year New York   fundraiser   CYNY   Harlem...
Views 97
by  NickFlorest on april 15, 2008
 
   
 
My Associate Board Fundraiser Speech
I don't have much to say except that I hope you enjoy! Shout out to Josh Knoblock for being cameraman and to Linzy Aron for the picture at the end. Shout out to...
Tags: Love   City Year   City Year New York   CYNY   determination   inspiration   ...
Views 98
by  NickFlorest on april 14, 2008
 
   
 
City Year on the MTV Teletron
City Year New York's debut film on the MTV Teletron in Times Square. Peep the Service Warriors in all Glory!! Thanks MTV! P.S. I'm in there too!
Tags: MTV   Times Square   thinkMTV   City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY...
Views 190
by  NickFlorest on march 25, 2008
 
   
 
Brooklyn Security Shot
We the roughest and toughest, straight outta Brooklyn! Great Job Everyone
Tags: Security   City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   Bed-Stuy...
Views 110
by  NickFlorest on march 16, 2008
 
   
 
Brooklyn Zone Group Pic
The group shot of everyone from the Brooklyn Zone at the Brooklyn Community Meeting. Shout out to everyone from Bed-Stuy and East New York!
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   Bed-Stuy   Teamwork...
Views 87
by  NickFlorest on march 16, 2008
 
   
 
Brooklyn PT Routine (2008 CYNY Best PT Routine Winner)
Brooklyn Zone's PT Routine from the 2008 CYNY Olympics! My team is the illest point blank period! CHAMPIONS BABY!
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   Teamwork   2008 CYNY...
Views 228
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
South Bronx PT Routine
South Bronx Zone's PT Routine from the 2008 CYNY Olympic! Great Job!
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   South Bronx   Teamwork   200...
Views 243
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
Long Island City PT Routine
Long Island City Zone's PT Routine! Definitely On Point! Great Job!
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   Great Job   Teamwork   Long...
Views 183
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
Harlem PT Routine
Harlem Zone's PT Routine! Definitely On Point! Great Job!
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   PT   Great Job   Harlem   Teamwork...
Views 234
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
Brooklyn Olympic Chant
Brooklyn's Zone Chant from the 2008 CYNY Olympics! Shout out to all my East New York and Bed-Stuy Corps Members! Always lookin' good!
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   Bed-Stuy   Teamwork...
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by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
South Bronx Olympic Chant
South Bronx's Zone Chant from the 2008 CYNY Olympics.
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   South Bronx   2008 Olympics...
Views 147
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
Long Island City Olympic Chant
Long Island City's Zone Chant from the 2008 CYNY Olympics.
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   2008 Olympics   Great Job   ...
Views 174
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
Harlem Olympic Chant
Harlem's Zone Chant from the 2008 CYNY Olympics.
Tags: City Year   Unity   City Year New York   CYNY   2008 Olympics   Chant   Great...
Views 169
by  NickFlorest on march 04, 2008
 
   
 
Camp City Year - Alligators
The Alligators team from Brooklyn's Camp City Year doing their call back.
Tags: fun   City Year   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   Camp City Year   Alligators
Views 180
by  NickFlorest on february 19, 2008
 
   
 
Camp City Year - Frogs
The Frogs team callback from Brooklyn's Camp City Year
Tags: fun   City Year   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   Camp City Year   Jungle...
Views 155
by  NickFlorest on february 19, 2008
 
   
 
Camp City Year - Hyenas
The Hyenas team from Brooklyn's Camp City Year doing their call back
Tags: fun   Animal   City Year   CYNY   Brooklyn   Camp City Year   Jungle   Callback...
Views 224
by  NickFlorest on february 19, 2008
 
   
 
Product Placement on the MTA
On my way to do some community service in a nursing home, I finally saw the City Year advertisement. Cool huh?
Tags: cool   new york city   City Year   City Year New York   CYNY   Brooklyn   P...
Views 155
by  NickFlorest on february 11, 2008
 
 
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Stop Killing Individuals Now
Stop Killing Individuals Now, or SKIN, is a network meant to nurture a peaceful coexistence between all those who believe in unity. The goal for SKIN is to incorporate...
Tags: Freedom   darfur   religion   Hate   speech   segregation   ethnicity   Extinction...
by  EricSmith on september 06, 2008
Members  59 Discussions  7 Media  11
 
   
 
WE ARE THE CHANGE!
A THiNK group which aims to begin a "wave of change" in the world by changing within ourselves first and then lending a little something to those around us. Simple...
Tags: change   peace   help   Love   heart
by  dynamicteens on june 30, 2008
Members  1937 Discussions  278 Media  86
 
   
 
YO! MTV Raps
YO! MTV Raps revolutionized the music game by introducing the masses to a new art form rising from the streets; rap music. This show provided a platform for powerful...
Tags: education   violence   Jay-Z   discrimination   Wyclef Jean   ludacris   Chuck...
by  thinkMTV on march 24, 2008
Members  65 Discussions  7 Media  45
 
   
 
Songs to Keep You FIRED UP!!!
I want this to be a running group discussion where people post up songs that they think of or listen to in order to keep themselves motivated to continue on with...
Tags: music   activism   social change   hope   City Year   Unity   City Year New...
by  NickFlorest on march 05, 2008
Members  7 Discussions  0 Media  0
 
   
 
"r u wit it"
the most powerful movement moving...either you run with the team or get runned over! This group is about whatever comes to mind..no specific topic, just feel...
Tags: City Year
by  mikej170 on january 29, 2008
Members  4 Discussions  0 Media  0
 
   
 
We Are NOT MINORities
This group is for those people who are FED up with being referred to as a MINORity. Note the root word!!! Lets spread the word to others about not using this...
Tags: discrimination   oppression
by  cheyenneVC on january 28, 2008
Members  41 Discussions  1 Media  6
 
   
 
Hip Hop Congress
The Hip Hop Congress is a 501 (c) 3 Non Profit Corporation. The Hip Hop Congress mission is to use the culture of Hip Hop to inspire young people to get involved...
Tags: music   politics   education   culture   Freedom   awareness   b boying   breaking...
by  prolyphek on october 23, 2007
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