Growing Pains...

Today was my last day as a second year law student. WOW! It's hard to imagine that this fall will mark the twentieth year (and final year!!!) since I started school. I was four back then, and now I'm twenty-four. My mother has always stressed the importance of an education to my brother and me, while rubbing in the fact that she sacrificed medical school to have us. As a child I would always tell her that I would more than make up for her sacrifice never really thinking that this many years later I truly would. It's hard to imagine that in one short year, there will be no more room for error, no more time to play, just SINK or SWIM. My whole life I have definitely been a swimmer, and I owe that to those around me. I can truly say that I have been blessed. Every life experience that I have faced has only made me stronger and more confident that the sky truly is the limit. My family, friends, and just those random people that have come into my life at some point or another all mattered. Its kind of like a rock in the desert, it seems so strong and solid yet over the years the tiniest flakes of sand wear this rock down and smooth it out. That is how I feel about those who have come into my life, they have helped to round off my rough edges. Its hard to just sit back and think about all of the trials and tribulations that have come, yet I've perservered... I know God has a plan for me, and I don't plan to stop running this race known as my life until I complete this plan. Like my boy "Haitian V" says "I'm going to take it to the top top"

I'd be remissed not to shout out those persons who have helped me through these past two years in particular... I love all of you guys for real... We've all been through some ups and downs and we get on each others nerves sometimes, but I wouldn't trade you people in for the world!






I didn't forget about you Tyrell...


and all my other law school people as well, you know who you are...

THE MAGICS WIN

Big ups to my Orlando Magic who just won their first playoff series since 1996!!! We're back baby!!!

Mr. Wright...

Just what are you doing? I just don't see how anyone could be anymore irresponsible or disrespectful to a person vying for national office than you Mr. Wright. I will not call you "Reverend Wright" because you aren't acting as such. A reverend, a minister, a preacher, a pastor, or a priest leads by example and is the head of their flock. Mr. Wright, you sir will not be leading any flock that I'm a part of. I believe that you are entitled to your opinion, but for you to come out the week before what is turning into the most important week in the democratic primaries is just deplorable! It is agonizing for me to sit back and watch you single-handedly destroy Barack Obama's campaign and good name. We have so many more pressing issues in this country and yet we have all of these pundits and jackasses on television speaking about you. We have people paying four dollars for gasoline, rationing rice and grain and you are on television spewing this hate and being completely self-centered. Don't get on your pulpit and try to speak for others, because you don't speak for the black churches in this nation and you sure as hell don't speak for me.

I want to go where everybody knows my name...

So, tonight I had my first "Cheers" moment. I went to a bar by myself. I have joked about doing this for some time now, but I finally did it tonight. I know you probably just said "what the hell?" in your head... but yeah, I don't quite get myself sometimes either. I just get in these weird moods and do random weird things. I was at home just hanging out, and next thing you know, I was at your neighborhood bar and grill downing beer and liquor. I guess alcohol was more appealing to me than the new episodes of Grey's and Lost. I must say, as I sat there drinking my Michelob Ultra (needless plug... lol) I realized that I was probably the most normal person there. By normal, I mean the only black person there... LMAO... joking!!! As I was sitting next to this guy that looked like Willie Nelson (looked like he was gonna break out Amazing Grace at any moment), I realized that this wasn't for me. It definitely seemed more glamorous on television. The bartender I must confess was very welcoming and seemed like he was waiting for me to tell him my life story, but I couldn't do it. I think he was kind of sad when I asked for the check, and he kind of gave me this "i know you're in pain, and its ok to talk to me" look. But it seemed as though my life story hadn't hit its peak. I think there is still more buildup before my world truly comes to a point where I need to talk to a man behind a bar. But stay tuned, because my life is definitely an ongoing saga...

GATORS on...

It's amazing how exams always bring out the softer side of our professors. Today I took a criminal procedure exam and my professor was rockin' a polyester/silk blend shirt, with some tight jeans, and GATORS... Yeah... that just about sums it up!

YAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

There are very few things that you can watch over and over and have the same reaction everytime. Being that today is a political day (every day is a political day to me, but I'm a political nerd) and the Pennsylvania primary is finally upon us. I thought back to some of the most inspirational speeches by presidents and presidential hopefuls. Of course the words of JFK, FDR, and Truman come to mind, but then I thought of one that I saw in my own lifetime that touched me. It was that famous speech by Howard Dean back in 2004 after coming in third in Iowa. I remember watching it live and thinking "I want this guy to be my president", but apparently the rest of the country didn't agree. I just don't understand how that speech ruined his chances. Anyways, someone must have agreed with me somewhere because they let him become to the head of the DNC.

Anyways, this one is to you Howard, one day you will return my brethren, ONE DAY!

Gone Fishin'!!!

Why is it that a slump always comes when you have the most shit going on?!? Anytime I have time on my hands, everything in life is so simple and sweet and nobody needs/wants me. But the second a professor is like you have an exam coming up... then all of a sudden everyone and everything in life becomes a needy child. Dale do this, Dale don't do that, Dale can you do me a favor, Dale will you come over and mow my grass, Dale can I borrow your car, Dale will you rub my feet??? Well for once in my life, I'm unavailable. I'm always the one that people call when they need something, but not now. I have never had a selfish phase in life. I think it is partly due to the fact that Dwayne (my lil brother) was born 13 months after me. So growing up, I always had to look out for him and take care of him. So naturally I care for people. I hear that it is one of my best qualities, but I don't care right. I have several voicemail on my phone right now, but I'm not going to check them... LOL! Sounds cold, and yes it is kind of difficult for me grasp being that I am me. But nope... Until May 1st I'm not going to really go out of my way to make anyone feel better or cater to them. No one really ever stops to think about me. I'm always the considerate person. I could name like a million things that I have done for my friends, family, etc. But honestly, there aren't that many selfless people in my life (exception of my mother). So... yeah.... Adios!


P.S. I will continue to blog during this fishing trip, because this shit is kind of therapeutic!

P.S.S. I will accept acts of selfless-ness, but I won't be holding my breath for them!

GULLY CREEPA!!! "The Jamaican Freddy Cougar"

So... I'm like the biggest reggae fan in all of the world. So a gift from me to you will be my random reggae songs and videos... I decided to start today with a video by Elephant Man named "Gully Creepa". It a new dance dat a currently lock up di place (translated: its the dance that everyone is doing in Jamaica)... Enjoy!

P.S. If the whistle beat in the background sounds familiar, it's because Lil Wayne recently stole it for his hit "Lollipop"

The NIGHTOWL

So... I am here in my room with all my lights on and its 2 in the morning... i have a headache and i should be sleeping, but instead i'm wasting my time listening to Reggae music and twiddling my thumbs... In addition I have the season finale of Making of The Band 4 paused on my DVR in the background (no wonder i have a headache, right?!? i've got too much going on!). I've been trying to watch this same episode for like a month now. OOOOOOO... which reminds me... Yesterday I got my "NO BITCHASSNESS" t-shirt in the mail (Diddy is my idol). I think i'm going to whip out the iphone and throw a pic of it on here just for giggles (can i say "giggles"?!?). But that phrase really should be engrained in all of our lives, "NO BITCHASSNESS". People bitch over the silliest things; things like "no one loves me" and "I lost my job"... what i have to say to those people is TOUGH. Life sucks for just about everyone, but we have got to keep on trucking people. Life is too short to hold grudges and fret over silly shit. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am human, but I refuse to live my life as one of those sad people who blame everyone for their problems. Face it, most problems in our lives are caused by the person staring back in the mirror. Which brings me to another phrase that I believe people should live their lives by, which is "DON'T"... just plain and simple... i owe the credit to a great friend of mine who will remain nameless because he disagrees with "blogging"... but i think we're going to come out with our own shirts with "DON'T" written on them. It's going to be a movement. I can see it now... it'll be as big as bob marley shirts on 4/20... LOL. but yeah, like he explained to me, anytime you find yourself pondering a question, usually the best advice would be "DON'T"... now go back to the last few decisions you were torn about and needed some advice... now implant "DONT" as the advice... now wouldn't you have been better off having used that advice?!? yup! i know i would have!

anyways, the sheets are calling me.

I shall return!

I HAVE ARRIVED

Good Day to all...

So, after hating and wondering why anyone would ever waste their time blogging, I have come to the ship. Thanks to Nisha (and Riley I suppose), I am here. This whole thing is new to me, but I will attempt to use this as a window to my thoughts and soul. Be warned, I AM PRETTY DAMN RANDOM! i will try to do this on a regular basis, but I am a law student, so NO PROMISES!

It's funny that I am starting this blog while sitting in constitutional law, a class that I really have paid no attention to all semester, but apparently has given me the ability to get online and post random, silly shit like this. but anyways.... i'm done for now b/c class is over.

Here's a picture, so you can have nice thoughts for the rest of the day ;)