Day 31/31
We made it guys...31 days of straight posts...it's been dope and it's kept me on my feet. My last gift to y'all is that for the month of JANUARY...I'm gonna (not do my best, but DO) post every single day...hit y'all with another month of straight posts. LET'S GOOOOO. But yeah...2016 was a bit of a step back for the blog...in terms of not putting out as much content as previous years...but if you've been with me for the ride...you'll know the amount of posts per year has been getting lower...but I personally think the content has been better...more personal and deep, and I kinda wanna go that route you know. 2016 felt really long but really short at the same time...so here are some of the highlights o my year...
This year I..
- graduated....finally, mama I made it, some nights I never thought I'd get to this point...some days I thought I was a failure, an idiot...but I made it...and it wasn't even just barely getting by either..I worked by butt off and had a pretty decent average
- got another tattoo...sorry mom and dad LOL, probably the most painful of the 3...but just another part of my journey y'feel
- got the chance to teach...with my old elementary school teacher, legit teach a class, run lessons, mark tests and stuff...it was super dope seeing the behind the scenes life of a teacher, interacting with students as a teacher...
- went to all star weekend in Toronto, sad I didn't bump into any celebrities or nba players while they were in town...but to see everybody in one place was dope
- went to a televised WWE event, I've been to like house shows...but to go to an actual televised event where I could've been on TV...and bro...GOLDBERG was there...holy
- went to my first baseball game in Toronto (I would say Bluejays game but I went to one in New York), sorry but I just can't get into baseball...LOOOL, it's probably up there with hockey in terms of boring...sorry not sorry
- went to a Kanye West concert...which was lit, like dude is a performer holy...sucks to see what he's been up to lately...but that ranks in like top 3 concerts I've ever been to
- became a counselor for the high school fellowship at my church...it's only been a couple of months, but it's been super dope...and some days, I feel like one of the gang...these kids output so much joy and happiness it rubs off on you I swear
- hit 300,000 hits on the blog and reached 7 years...wow, has it really been that long...starting this blog in high school, here we are now...what a ride
But uh, that's all I could think of for the most part, I hope 2016 was good for you. I adopted the motto from one of my favourite youtubers Timothy Dela Ghetto....that things are gonna happen to you in life...but it's about how you react and respond to it you know. Good or bad...you can let it get you down...or you can turn it around and use it as motivation, as experience y'feel. Be safe tonight friends, hope you ring in 2017 with people you care about and enjoy being around, I know I sure will...SEE Y'ALL IN 2017 AND SEE Y'ALL TOMORROW, PEACE.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
Less Is More
Day 30/31
Hey folks, I'm sorry the posts have been straight up lame as of late...no excuses, I'm sorry. So at first I was gonna rant cuz I was feeling pretty annoyed, but y'all don't deserve that. Lemme just say tho...I hate panning events. Like I usually do it, but I don't enjoy it you know, and there's usually other people to help me out. This year it's all me, I hate having to chase down people who read and don't respond you know...or read and don't follow instructions, like damn man...make my life easier, please...I'm tryna do something nice for everyone...holy.
Anyways...so, I've been thinking a lot lately (what else is new) about just the old times I guess (not a good idea friends). How Christmas gatherings or whatever...whether family or friends...used to be huge. For family gatherings...I'd see so many of my aunts, uncles and cousins...and for friend hangouts...everyone would WANT to come out and see everybody and hang out. As I've gotten older...everyone's kinda doing their own thing, in their own lane, with their own groups...and it sucks to see of course, but it made me realize that sometimes...less is more. When you're a kid...when I was a kid...and you throw a party for example...you want that party to be lit...you want EVERYBODY to show up otherwise it's a dud and people are gonna make fun of you...if everyone shows up, you can brag about it the next day and be like yo my party had THIS MANY mans. As I've gotten older...less is more...an example would be all you can eat sushi...it's not the same for me anymore...I can't just indulge until I'm bloated and I wanna throw up, I eat smart...I eat what I like and what I wanna eat until I'm comfortably full. It's the same thing here...less is more. Nowadays...for me, it's not about the big parties...having EVERYBODY show up...having HUGE gatherings...unfortunately,a lot of that is a thing of the past for the most part. It's sad to see growing up has kinda pushed everyone off into different directions, paths and stages of life, but it is what it is. Less is more...same with my circle of friends...I used to love just knowing everybody and being casual and friendly with everyone...now, I'm happy with my small and tight knit circle of friends. So sometimes, I think about the old times and how dope it used to be seeing everyone come out and legit excited...now, it's about reminding myself that I can have an equally if more better a time with less people, but people that I'm much closer with, y'feel. Man...this whole growing up thing is weird man...being around my tight knit group of friends...but also being around and counseling younger high school kids...I get to see 2 different perspectives...I just have to be careful not to lose myself you know...thanks for sticking with me through these 30 days...tomorrow will be my 2016 wrap up of some highlights of my year...see y'all tomorrow.
Hey folks, I'm sorry the posts have been straight up lame as of late...no excuses, I'm sorry. So at first I was gonna rant cuz I was feeling pretty annoyed, but y'all don't deserve that. Lemme just say tho...I hate panning events. Like I usually do it, but I don't enjoy it you know, and there's usually other people to help me out. This year it's all me, I hate having to chase down people who read and don't respond you know...or read and don't follow instructions, like damn man...make my life easier, please...I'm tryna do something nice for everyone...holy.
Anyways...so, I've been thinking a lot lately (what else is new) about just the old times I guess (not a good idea friends). How Christmas gatherings or whatever...whether family or friends...used to be huge. For family gatherings...I'd see so many of my aunts, uncles and cousins...and for friend hangouts...everyone would WANT to come out and see everybody and hang out. As I've gotten older...everyone's kinda doing their own thing, in their own lane, with their own groups...and it sucks to see of course, but it made me realize that sometimes...less is more. When you're a kid...when I was a kid...and you throw a party for example...you want that party to be lit...you want EVERYBODY to show up otherwise it's a dud and people are gonna make fun of you...if everyone shows up, you can brag about it the next day and be like yo my party had THIS MANY mans. As I've gotten older...less is more...an example would be all you can eat sushi...it's not the same for me anymore...I can't just indulge until I'm bloated and I wanna throw up, I eat smart...I eat what I like and what I wanna eat until I'm comfortably full. It's the same thing here...less is more. Nowadays...for me, it's not about the big parties...having EVERYBODY show up...having HUGE gatherings...unfortunately,a lot of that is a thing of the past for the most part. It's sad to see growing up has kinda pushed everyone off into different directions, paths and stages of life, but it is what it is. Less is more...same with my circle of friends...I used to love just knowing everybody and being casual and friendly with everyone...now, I'm happy with my small and tight knit circle of friends. So sometimes, I think about the old times and how dope it used to be seeing everyone come out and legit excited...now, it's about reminding myself that I can have an equally if more better a time with less people, but people that I'm much closer with, y'feel. Man...this whole growing up thing is weird man...being around my tight knit group of friends...but also being around and counseling younger high school kids...I get to see 2 different perspectives...I just have to be careful not to lose myself you know...thanks for sticking with me through these 30 days...tomorrow will be my 2016 wrap up of some highlights of my year...see y'all tomorrow.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Me, Myself & I
Day 29/31
Hey friends, running a little late today, so here's something from 2009 that I wrote, enjoy.
I'm stumbling in this alternate reality
Where things aren't as they seem
I'm surrounded by people who try too hard
I wonder when I'll wake up from this dream
They say this and that, act like that and this
While hiding behind a mask
This fake persona fools no one
Yet they try so hard to accomplish this task
Lately I haven't been myself it seems
I apologize but I swear I didn't mean
To hurt the ones that I love so much
But people make it hard to trust
Hey friends, running a little late today, so here's something from 2009 that I wrote, enjoy.
I'm stumbling in this alternate reality
Where things aren't as they seem
I'm surrounded by people who try too hard
I wonder when I'll wake up from this dream
They say this and that, act like that and this
While hiding behind a mask
This fake persona fools no one
Yet they try so hard to accomplish this task
Lately I haven't been myself it seems
I apologize but I swear I didn't mean
To hurt the ones that I love so much
But people make it hard to trust
I've got day to day issues
While dealing with day to day basics
It's hard to keep a clear mind
While dealing with this fake shit
You see I don't like to use the word hate too much
Cuz it's an ugly word
But you define what it means
I know you heard
I don't wanna stress
Or struggle no more
I ain't dealing with this
I'm walking out that door
RT
While dealing with day to day basics
It's hard to keep a clear mind
While dealing with this fake shit
You see I don't like to use the word hate too much
Cuz it's an ugly word
But you define what it means
I know you heard
I don't wanna stress
Or struggle no more
I ain't dealing with this
I'm walking out that door
RT
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Public, Private, Secret
Day 28/31
Hey y'all, so I forget where I heard it from, but someone once said that everyone leads three different lives...their public, private and secret life. Your public life is the life you live for everyone to see and it's out in the open. Your private life is probably things only your family and your close friends know. Your secret life then is just between you and yourself...and for myself and people...God as well. I think it varies from person to person tho...like this blog...has kinda become my public life, but it's pretty personal and private...things normal people would keep in their private life...I kinda throw it out into my public life. It just kinda had me thinking about your inner circle of friends...or my inner circle of friends...that no matter how close you get to someone...you'll always have portion or portions of your life you keep to yourself or you keep between you and God. It's always interesting and cool seeing friends or people transition from your public life to your private life...seeing yourself slowly sharing more personal and intimate things with people. But yeah, sorry for the real short posts as of late...it's a busy time of the year...lots of gatherings and I've been going out a lot so a lot of posts are rushed or on the go. I definitely wanna do a wrap up or year review post...I have that in motion already, just need to go through some other stuff. The good thing about blogging and tweeting a lot is I can go through the entire year and it's like a timeline of what I did throughout the year, so yeah...lookout for that in the coming days...other than that, see y'all on the flip side, peace.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
I Almost Died Skiing
Day 27/31
Hey friends, today has been an extremely long and tiring but fun day. And I'm writing this from a moving car right now. I went skiing with some of my friends, we went to Blue Mountain which is like a 2 hour drive so it was hectic. Got up at like 7 and ate some food, I made sure to like pack my gloves, snow pants and all that jazz the night before so I wasn't stressing the morning of. We picked up my two other friends and stopped by McDonald's somewhere in like Barrie or maybe it was King City. We ended up getting to Blue Mountain at like 11 ish. One of my boys has skis already so he was good to go. My two other friends and I had to wait literally an hour and a half to rent the skis, boots and poles...holy that was such a mission, I lost my hat in the process too, good thing I brought two. We finally got on the slopes around 2:30 ish and we didn't waste any time. We went on the bunny hill and then immediately went towards the more advanced hills, my heart already started to beat faster. I've only been skiing like 2-3 times in my life, like twice when I was in elementary school and another tim like one or two years ago. So I'm not a very experienced skier, bruh my boys took me to this like either green or blue hill and it was hectic, I fell like 3 times going down the same hill during the same run...it was so hectic, so after a couple more times, I was like nah I'm not bout it and went back to the chill hills, then eventually the bunny hills to end off the day lol. Yo so funny story, when I was a kid I went skiing and went down the bunny hill...I think I wasn't paying attention or something and ended up skiing straight into these orange garbage bags and did a front flip and like both my skis flew off LOL. Needless to say I didn't leave the bunny hill that day. It's jokes cuz in elementary school you have to go through tests and they'll give you a green sticker or a blue sticker you out on your tag so they know you passed the test. Today and even the last time I went skiing, you can go on whatever hill you want, last time I went on black diamond and saw my life flash before my eyes, LOL. Morale of the story, I'm pretty sure I'm not meant for skiing. Or any kind of like vehicle/apparatus related sport...skateboarding, rollerblading, skating...all that jazz. Like fam I didn't learn how to ride a bike till I ess like in grade 6-7 and even then I crashed into my boy the first time LOOOL. But yeah, hope y'all had just as an eventful day as me, or somewhat did lol, see y'all tomorrow.
Hey friends, today has been an extremely long and tiring but fun day. And I'm writing this from a moving car right now. I went skiing with some of my friends, we went to Blue Mountain which is like a 2 hour drive so it was hectic. Got up at like 7 and ate some food, I made sure to like pack my gloves, snow pants and all that jazz the night before so I wasn't stressing the morning of. We picked up my two other friends and stopped by McDonald's somewhere in like Barrie or maybe it was King City. We ended up getting to Blue Mountain at like 11 ish. One of my boys has skis already so he was good to go. My two other friends and I had to wait literally an hour and a half to rent the skis, boots and poles...holy that was such a mission, I lost my hat in the process too, good thing I brought two. We finally got on the slopes around 2:30 ish and we didn't waste any time. We went on the bunny hill and then immediately went towards the more advanced hills, my heart already started to beat faster. I've only been skiing like 2-3 times in my life, like twice when I was in elementary school and another tim like one or two years ago. So I'm not a very experienced skier, bruh my boys took me to this like either green or blue hill and it was hectic, I fell like 3 times going down the same hill during the same run...it was so hectic, so after a couple more times, I was like nah I'm not bout it and went back to the chill hills, then eventually the bunny hills to end off the day lol. Yo so funny story, when I was a kid I went skiing and went down the bunny hill...I think I wasn't paying attention or something and ended up skiing straight into these orange garbage bags and did a front flip and like both my skis flew off LOL. Needless to say I didn't leave the bunny hill that day. It's jokes cuz in elementary school you have to go through tests and they'll give you a green sticker or a blue sticker you out on your tag so they know you passed the test. Today and even the last time I went skiing, you can go on whatever hill you want, last time I went on black diamond and saw my life flash before my eyes, LOL. Morale of the story, I'm pretty sure I'm not meant for skiing. Or any kind of like vehicle/apparatus related sport...skateboarding, rollerblading, skating...all that jazz. Like fam I didn't learn how to ride a bike till I ess like in grade 6-7 and even then I crashed into my boy the first time LOOOL. But yeah, hope y'all had just as an eventful day as me, or somewhat did lol, see y'all tomorrow.
Monday, December 26, 2016
How're You Living Your Life?
Day 26/31
Happy boxing day friends, is that a thing? But uh, decided to write this post a bit early today because I'm heading out to a family party in a bit. There was only one thought in my head today, so I figured I'd just talk about that. I said to myself I was like...you'll never be satisfied if you're always trying to meet other people's expectations. It's probably something I've talked about before, but its a reminder to me...and maybe to you...to not live your life to please other people, to not feel the need to do things because of other people. I think this is something that we all know, but it's hard to put into practice until you're out of high school before you have more freedom. High school is like peek time where people fall into peer pressure and you wanna be noticed and stuff like that, so it's understandable. But I just wanna say that your life will be significantly better and happier when you learnt his lesson and make it a conscious part of living...to live for yourself, y'feel. Life has so many pressures already...to add more pressure from...parents, friends, classmates, siblings...whatever...it can be overwhelming. Whether it's a parents with high expectations, a 'perfect' sibling, successful friends or the popular kids...stop feeling the need to please people, to live a life that they'll approve of. Be you, those that don't approve...don't mess with them. That's all I really had on my mind today...hope y'all had a nice day shopping or maybe just hanging around, till tomorrow, peace easy.
Happy boxing day friends, is that a thing? But uh, decided to write this post a bit early today because I'm heading out to a family party in a bit. There was only one thought in my head today, so I figured I'd just talk about that. I said to myself I was like...you'll never be satisfied if you're always trying to meet other people's expectations. It's probably something I've talked about before, but its a reminder to me...and maybe to you...to not live your life to please other people, to not feel the need to do things because of other people. I think this is something that we all know, but it's hard to put into practice until you're out of high school before you have more freedom. High school is like peek time where people fall into peer pressure and you wanna be noticed and stuff like that, so it's understandable. But I just wanna say that your life will be significantly better and happier when you learnt his lesson and make it a conscious part of living...to live for yourself, y'feel. Life has so many pressures already...to add more pressure from...parents, friends, classmates, siblings...whatever...it can be overwhelming. Whether it's a parents with high expectations, a 'perfect' sibling, successful friends or the popular kids...stop feeling the need to please people, to live a life that they'll approve of. Be you, those that don't approve...don't mess with them. That's all I really had on my mind today...hope y'all had a nice day shopping or maybe just hanging around, till tomorrow, peace easy.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas
Day 25/31
MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS...not sure what else to say to y'all lol. Hope y'all are having/had a wonderful Christmas...whether that be with friends, family...whether food o presents...hope you had a good and enjoyable time. Today was a long and tiring but endurable and enjoyable day. Early church in the morning and then went out to lunch with some friends, then went home to watch the basketball games before my parents had friends come over and we had dinner, watched some movies and more basketball. My friends went to Cleveland this morning at like 5 am to watch the Cleveland/Golden State Game...I was def tempted to go, but had church stuff to do and wanted to spend Christmas with my family too. It's funny cuz my brother recently went to Vegas with his girlfriend and they came back yesterday...I don't really/hardly ever talk to my brother's girlfriend, but she ended up getting me a Christmas present lol so I was like shoot, went to her and was like thanks, I really appreciate it and such. I'm not sure what else to talk about right now lol, I'm super tired and out of it...been in the same clothes all day, I just wanna relax and chill lol, sorry about that, I'll see y'all tomorrow.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS...not sure what else to say to y'all lol. Hope y'all are having/had a wonderful Christmas...whether that be with friends, family...whether food o presents...hope you had a good and enjoyable time. Today was a long and tiring but endurable and enjoyable day. Early church in the morning and then went out to lunch with some friends, then went home to watch the basketball games before my parents had friends come over and we had dinner, watched some movies and more basketball. My friends went to Cleveland this morning at like 5 am to watch the Cleveland/Golden State Game...I was def tempted to go, but had church stuff to do and wanted to spend Christmas with my family too. It's funny cuz my brother recently went to Vegas with his girlfriend and they came back yesterday...I don't really/hardly ever talk to my brother's girlfriend, but she ended up getting me a Christmas present lol so I was like shoot, went to her and was like thanks, I really appreciate it and such. I'm not sure what else to talk about right now lol, I'm super tired and out of it...been in the same clothes all day, I just wanna relax and chill lol, sorry about that, I'll see y'all tomorrow.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Merry Christmas Eve
Day 24/31
Merry Christmas Eve y'all...another post on the go, sorry about that. Didn't have time to write one up this morning and now I'm at a party with my parents and some church friends. It's pretty dope cuz my boy moved to like Aurora and the house is pretty huge and a bunch of my boys are here too so it makes it more enjoyable than bearable. Hope y'all are doing well, parents gave me some early Christmas presents from them...some money, cologne and dress shirts which was real dope. Can't believe tomorrow's Christmas tomorrow and New Years is so soon too, but that also means back to school lol. I kinda goofed and signed up for 2 seminars pretty close together cuz I wanted those topics, I think it's like Jan 19 and 25...but it's dope cuz I get to get it over with right away and just enjoy the rest of everyone else's seminars for the rest of the semester. But uh, that's all that's up with me right now, see y'all tomorrow, peace out.
Merry Christmas Eve y'all...another post on the go, sorry about that. Didn't have time to write one up this morning and now I'm at a party with my parents and some church friends. It's pretty dope cuz my boy moved to like Aurora and the house is pretty huge and a bunch of my boys are here too so it makes it more enjoyable than bearable. Hope y'all are doing well, parents gave me some early Christmas presents from them...some money, cologne and dress shirts which was real dope. Can't believe tomorrow's Christmas tomorrow and New Years is so soon too, but that also means back to school lol. I kinda goofed and signed up for 2 seminars pretty close together cuz I wanted those topics, I think it's like Jan 19 and 25...but it's dope cuz I get to get it over with right away and just enjoy the rest of everyone else's seminars for the rest of the semester. But uh, that's all that's up with me right now, see y'all tomorrow, peace out.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Random Christmas Memories
Day 23/31
Can't believe I've been keeping up with the posts everyday...I could definitely get used to this...kinda LOL...it's definitely time consuming some days...like when I have to go out and I'm not sure when I'll be back so I have to write the post earlier in the day so I can just post in at a certain time even if I'm out. But yeah, with Christmas right around the corner...thought I'd share with you guys some of the Christmas memories that come to the top of my head. I remember when I was in elementary school...unboxing a pair of shoes for Christmas from...dude I was so happy...I had no idea what swag was...they were some like Brooks shoes...I don't even know what the brand Brooks is, but they looked hella fresh and I rocked those until they had holes in them and I couldn't rock'em no more lol. On the flip side...I remember one Christmas when I was even younger than that...unboxing this dope Dragonball Z shirt with Goku on the front...only to go home and find a stain...and signs that it was worn...and I was like wooooow,,,my aunt gave me hand me downs from my cousin...you suss, ever since then, she's been known to be as the person that gives THOSE kinds of Christmas gifts, despite being wealthy...LOL. Hmm, I remember a couple of years ago...just chilling at my boys house and watching the NBA Christmas games and playing NBA 2K as well...it was dope, we must've watched like 2-3 games, just a bunch of the guys...then having dinner together, that was really nice. Of course one of my most fondest memories is setting up the tree with my family and the hassle of putting on decorations and just seeing the tree with gifts underneath it...my family doesn't do that anymore tho, I literally can't recall the last time we set up a Christmas tree in our house, yeah it's been that long lol. Little things like that have me really excited to own a house and set up a tree, decorate my house with my own furniture and stuff, but I digress lol. I remember a couple of years ago getting gifts from my friends cuz I had extra cash on me and I wanted to do something nice for them...the expression of their faces made me really happy, I didn't even need any gifts from them in return. I guess my last one is probably my most recent one, which is doing secret santa last year with my boys and setting like an expensive range so we could get each other some really dope gifts...I remember getting each of my other friends just small things and getting my secret santa his actual gift...and we actually spent Christmas together after we had our family dinners, we all brought out gifts and opened them in front of each other and just chilled...it was really fun and I'm kinda sad we didn't get to do it this year...but yeah, there's always next year am I right? Again, I hope you guys are enjoying your holidays so far...spending time with family and getting some much needed rest and relaxation, I know I sure am, till tomorrow, peace out.
Can't believe I've been keeping up with the posts everyday...I could definitely get used to this...kinda LOL...it's definitely time consuming some days...like when I have to go out and I'm not sure when I'll be back so I have to write the post earlier in the day so I can just post in at a certain time even if I'm out. But yeah, with Christmas right around the corner...thought I'd share with you guys some of the Christmas memories that come to the top of my head. I remember when I was in elementary school...unboxing a pair of shoes for Christmas from...dude I was so happy...I had no idea what swag was...they were some like Brooks shoes...I don't even know what the brand Brooks is, but they looked hella fresh and I rocked those until they had holes in them and I couldn't rock'em no more lol. On the flip side...I remember one Christmas when I was even younger than that...unboxing this dope Dragonball Z shirt with Goku on the front...only to go home and find a stain...and signs that it was worn...and I was like wooooow,,,my aunt gave me hand me downs from my cousin...you suss, ever since then, she's been known to be as the person that gives THOSE kinds of Christmas gifts, despite being wealthy...LOL. Hmm, I remember a couple of years ago...just chilling at my boys house and watching the NBA Christmas games and playing NBA 2K as well...it was dope, we must've watched like 2-3 games, just a bunch of the guys...then having dinner together, that was really nice. Of course one of my most fondest memories is setting up the tree with my family and the hassle of putting on decorations and just seeing the tree with gifts underneath it...my family doesn't do that anymore tho, I literally can't recall the last time we set up a Christmas tree in our house, yeah it's been that long lol. Little things like that have me really excited to own a house and set up a tree, decorate my house with my own furniture and stuff, but I digress lol. I remember a couple of years ago getting gifts from my friends cuz I had extra cash on me and I wanted to do something nice for them...the expression of their faces made me really happy, I didn't even need any gifts from them in return. I guess my last one is probably my most recent one, which is doing secret santa last year with my boys and setting like an expensive range so we could get each other some really dope gifts...I remember getting each of my other friends just small things and getting my secret santa his actual gift...and we actually spent Christmas together after we had our family dinners, we all brought out gifts and opened them in front of each other and just chilled...it was really fun and I'm kinda sad we didn't get to do it this year...but yeah, there's always next year am I right? Again, I hope you guys are enjoying your holidays so far...spending time with family and getting some much needed rest and relaxation, I know I sure am, till tomorrow, peace out.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
How Important Is Your Family?
Day 22/31
Hey friends, sorry for the late post...but better late than no post, what started as a slow day turned into a long night lol. But anyways, how important is your family to you? I'm not talking about your immediate family like your parents and your siblings...but your relatives...and I guess throw in your siblings, but we'll get into that later. I told my friend today that as a kid, I used to love huge family gatherings...whether during Christmas, New Years or Chinese New Years...those were probably the big 3. Aside from the gifts and the money, I truly enjoyed seeing all my cousins together, see how much they've changed and grown and letting them see how much I've changed and grown and 'swagged up'. One of my biggest wishes as a kid was all my relatives from Canada, Singapore and wherever else to be together in one place and just chilling and having a good time. I think as I've gotten older tho...it's become less and less important to me. Those gatherings that happen like 3 or so times a year shorten to maybe only once a year...and it becomes less of a priority and more of a chore for me to go, and that's unfortunate. I think what hits me harder tho is that...my aunts and uncles...well these people are my parents' siblings...these are my mom and dad's brothers and sisters essentially...and the fact that they only see them once a year or sometimes never within a year...is scary. I only have one brother...and one of my biggest bucket list goals is to keep in contact with him when we grow up and start our own families. I want our kids to be friends...to see each other often and be close cousins....I always envied the kids in my high school who were like yeah man, my cousin and I are best friends. Like I only have one brother...so my kids are only gonna have one set of cousins...not counting second cousins and such. I want our families to be close...I wanna see my brother more than just once a year...that's my brother you know. I don't know how you guys feel about stuff like that...or how close your parents are to their siblings...it scares me thinking about how rarely my parents see their siblings or even talk to them on the phone...it's like they don't even knoow how they're doing you know. That sucks...and I'm really hoping that doesn't happen to me and my brother...and to my kids. I hope and want them to know who their uncle is...their cousins...and to look forward to these huge family gatherings the way I did when I was a kid. But yeah...I hope you guys are having a dope holiday so far...buying gifts, enjoying the holiday spirit, spending time with family...and I'll see y'all tomorrow.
Hey friends, sorry for the late post...but better late than no post, what started as a slow day turned into a long night lol. But anyways, how important is your family to you? I'm not talking about your immediate family like your parents and your siblings...but your relatives...and I guess throw in your siblings, but we'll get into that later. I told my friend today that as a kid, I used to love huge family gatherings...whether during Christmas, New Years or Chinese New Years...those were probably the big 3. Aside from the gifts and the money, I truly enjoyed seeing all my cousins together, see how much they've changed and grown and letting them see how much I've changed and grown and 'swagged up'. One of my biggest wishes as a kid was all my relatives from Canada, Singapore and wherever else to be together in one place and just chilling and having a good time. I think as I've gotten older tho...it's become less and less important to me. Those gatherings that happen like 3 or so times a year shorten to maybe only once a year...and it becomes less of a priority and more of a chore for me to go, and that's unfortunate. I think what hits me harder tho is that...my aunts and uncles...well these people are my parents' siblings...these are my mom and dad's brothers and sisters essentially...and the fact that they only see them once a year or sometimes never within a year...is scary. I only have one brother...and one of my biggest bucket list goals is to keep in contact with him when we grow up and start our own families. I want our kids to be friends...to see each other often and be close cousins....I always envied the kids in my high school who were like yeah man, my cousin and I are best friends. Like I only have one brother...so my kids are only gonna have one set of cousins...not counting second cousins and such. I want our families to be close...I wanna see my brother more than just once a year...that's my brother you know. I don't know how you guys feel about stuff like that...or how close your parents are to their siblings...it scares me thinking about how rarely my parents see their siblings or even talk to them on the phone...it's like they don't even knoow how they're doing you know. That sucks...and I'm really hoping that doesn't happen to me and my brother...and to my kids. I hope and want them to know who their uncle is...their cousins...and to look forward to these huge family gatherings the way I did when I was a kid. But yeah...I hope you guys are having a dope holiday so far...buying gifts, enjoying the holiday spirit, spending time with family...and I'll see y'all tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
How We Met #2: My Rival
Day 21/31
How We Met #1: My First Girlfriend
Sorry to say I don't think this will be as interesting as the first found, well I think it is...but I don't think it will blow up like the first one, it's cool tho. So I'm pretty sure this guy won't read this...cuz I don't think he reads my blog...but if he does...that's jokes. So a rival is defined as a person or thing competing with one another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. That's legitimately chunk of the relationship between me and this my 'friend'. I say 'friend'...because I once hated this dude...now I've known him since grade 7...and boy did we hate each other for a good couple of years LOL. Now I don't wanna toot my own horn (do people still say that) but in elementary school, I was quite the basketball 'star'...like I ran tingz with my boy. So after the summer of grade 6, I'm on the bus with my boy going to school for the first day of grade 7 just talking, having fun and looking forward to the new school year. We get off the bus and one of my boys like runs to the bus and he's like yooooo...there's this new kid on the basketball courts and he's pretty dope. I look at my other boy I was on the bus with and I'm like pshhhhh...who did dude, bring me to him. So we walk over to the ball courts and low and behold...there's this kid playing on the ball courts by himself, so my boys and I just kinda stand there and watch him for a bit and I was like ehhhh...he aiiiiight. Little did I know that would be the first of many epic encounters with me and my rival. So we had many run ins with each other before going into high school. We would always play basketball ourside during recess and naturally it would be like his boys versus mine, we would pick teams...but we would just pick our own friends...ONE DAY...this dude decides to PICK ME ON HIS TEAM...and come up with a plan with his boys NOT TO PASS ME THE BALL...bro, I was so cheesed that game you don't even understand. Fast forward to another time at recess...we literally almost fought...LOL. Like somehow the game got physical...he came up to me and shoved me...so like people are already holding both of us back...I somehow got around the dude holding me back and knocked his glasses off...I don't know what happened after but it was squashed. So recess ended...I'm one of the last ones walking up the stairs...THIS GUY walks up to me and goes yo man...I'm sorry, my emotions got the best of me, are we cool? I looked at him like with a blank face like bruhhh...but I was like uh...yeah sure. Dude, I TOLD EVERYBODY what happened LOOOL...I was like yeah, this dude scared, he don't want this LOL. Biggest W I had ever taken in my young life thus far lol. Fast forward a bit somewhere down the line of our grade 8 year...we ended up playing volleyball together and someone became friends, but were still hella competitive with each other, I remember was like the 6th man and he was the star setter and I had worked my way into the starting line up lol. And basketball season, I didn't make it but he tried really hard to convince the coach to put my on the team, which was surprising, but a nice gesture. Our rivalry, and blossoming friendship continued throughout high school. He went on to play all the major sports in high school...I ended up only playing ultimate frisbee with him for all 4 years of our high school careers. ONE MOMENT tho...that forever changed my perception of him was grade 10 basketball tryouts...long story short, I dislocated my knee and was in the hospital. The coach of the basketball team visited me, then my parents were like you have other visitors...i'm like true...IT WAS HIM...I didn't believe my eyes...it was him and another one of his...our friends. Like yeah, we were rivals, but we were semi-friends at the same time...but I'll never forget him showing up to the hospital when I had dislocated my knee...mans showed up with APPLES...LOOOOL and an Archie comic, which I still have to this day...I'll never forget that moment, it changed my perception of you dude, and it's probably up there in top 10 nicest things that've ever happened to me, so thank you for that. I know this post has been really long...so let's fast forward to the present...are we still friends...of course. Are we still rivals...I'd like to think so LOL. We have a weird relationship...where we just roast and are really rude to each other. Like REALLY rude LOOL. Like bro, I'm speaking directly to you, if you ever read this...you were always the benchmark for me...for basketball, for volleyball...just your drive, your competitive nature and work ethic...we shared that same hunger you know. It motivated us....that's what made us so alike. So when we finally did start hanging out and talking...everything just kinda clicked. From chilling in my basement till like 4 am...talking about life, girls, scrolling through facebook...to visiting our old elementary school teacher, going to his house and meeting his family...we've come along way from almost fighting in grade 7 LOL. It's funny cuz we don't talk everyday...we don't chill on a consistent basis...but when we do, it's always love....and everything just kinda flows like we never missed a beat. Thank you for motivating and pushing me to get better as a person and as an athlete all these years, thanks for being a worthy rival and an even better friend, tho it's something we've never said to each other, cuz it's not in the nature of our relationship...but you're a real one...and I appreciate you, truly. If you guys read till the end, thank you...see y'all tomorrow.
How We Met #1: My First Girlfriend
Sorry to say I don't think this will be as interesting as the first found, well I think it is...but I don't think it will blow up like the first one, it's cool tho. So I'm pretty sure this guy won't read this...cuz I don't think he reads my blog...but if he does...that's jokes. So a rival is defined as a person or thing competing with one another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field. That's legitimately chunk of the relationship between me and this my 'friend'. I say 'friend'...because I once hated this dude...now I've known him since grade 7...and boy did we hate each other for a good couple of years LOL. Now I don't wanna toot my own horn (do people still say that) but in elementary school, I was quite the basketball 'star'...like I ran tingz with my boy. So after the summer of grade 6, I'm on the bus with my boy going to school for the first day of grade 7 just talking, having fun and looking forward to the new school year. We get off the bus and one of my boys like runs to the bus and he's like yooooo...there's this new kid on the basketball courts and he's pretty dope. I look at my other boy I was on the bus with and I'm like pshhhhh...who did dude, bring me to him. So we walk over to the ball courts and low and behold...there's this kid playing on the ball courts by himself, so my boys and I just kinda stand there and watch him for a bit and I was like ehhhh...he aiiiiight. Little did I know that would be the first of many epic encounters with me and my rival. So we had many run ins with each other before going into high school. We would always play basketball ourside during recess and naturally it would be like his boys versus mine, we would pick teams...but we would just pick our own friends...ONE DAY...this dude decides to PICK ME ON HIS TEAM...and come up with a plan with his boys NOT TO PASS ME THE BALL...bro, I was so cheesed that game you don't even understand. Fast forward to another time at recess...we literally almost fought...LOL. Like somehow the game got physical...he came up to me and shoved me...so like people are already holding both of us back...I somehow got around the dude holding me back and knocked his glasses off...I don't know what happened after but it was squashed. So recess ended...I'm one of the last ones walking up the stairs...THIS GUY walks up to me and goes yo man...I'm sorry, my emotions got the best of me, are we cool? I looked at him like with a blank face like bruhhh...but I was like uh...yeah sure. Dude, I TOLD EVERYBODY what happened LOOOL...I was like yeah, this dude scared, he don't want this LOL. Biggest W I had ever taken in my young life thus far lol. Fast forward a bit somewhere down the line of our grade 8 year...we ended up playing volleyball together and someone became friends, but were still hella competitive with each other, I remember was like the 6th man and he was the star setter and I had worked my way into the starting line up lol. And basketball season, I didn't make it but he tried really hard to convince the coach to put my on the team, which was surprising, but a nice gesture. Our rivalry, and blossoming friendship continued throughout high school. He went on to play all the major sports in high school...I ended up only playing ultimate frisbee with him for all 4 years of our high school careers. ONE MOMENT tho...that forever changed my perception of him was grade 10 basketball tryouts...long story short, I dislocated my knee and was in the hospital. The coach of the basketball team visited me, then my parents were like you have other visitors...i'm like true...IT WAS HIM...I didn't believe my eyes...it was him and another one of his...our friends. Like yeah, we were rivals, but we were semi-friends at the same time...but I'll never forget him showing up to the hospital when I had dislocated my knee...mans showed up with APPLES...LOOOOL and an Archie comic, which I still have to this day...I'll never forget that moment, it changed my perception of you dude, and it's probably up there in top 10 nicest things that've ever happened to me, so thank you for that. I know this post has been really long...so let's fast forward to the present...are we still friends...of course. Are we still rivals...I'd like to think so LOL. We have a weird relationship...where we just roast and are really rude to each other. Like REALLY rude LOOL. Like bro, I'm speaking directly to you, if you ever read this...you were always the benchmark for me...for basketball, for volleyball...just your drive, your competitive nature and work ethic...we shared that same hunger you know. It motivated us....that's what made us so alike. So when we finally did start hanging out and talking...everything just kinda clicked. From chilling in my basement till like 4 am...talking about life, girls, scrolling through facebook...to visiting our old elementary school teacher, going to his house and meeting his family...we've come along way from almost fighting in grade 7 LOL. It's funny cuz we don't talk everyday...we don't chill on a consistent basis...but when we do, it's always love....and everything just kinda flows like we never missed a beat. Thank you for motivating and pushing me to get better as a person and as an athlete all these years, thanks for being a worthy rival and an even better friend, tho it's something we've never said to each other, cuz it's not in the nature of our relationship...but you're a real one...and I appreciate you, truly. If you guys read till the end, thank you...see y'all tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Boys Night Out
Day 20/31
Hey y'all, so I'm writing this from my phone inside a moving car so uh...apologies if my thoughts are all over the place. WOW let me say that yesterday's post EXPLODED...I've never seen that happen before. 500+ views in LESS THAN AN HOUR. Y'all are too much lol, I came out of the shower, refreshed the page and didn't believe it for a second, but uh...thank you LOL, for being so curious about my love life. Today's post is gonna be nowhere near as exciting, sorry lol. December is always a busy month even tho I'm on break. You just wanna chill and such with everyone that's back from school or off from work. Today was my boy'a birthday so a bunch of the guys went downtown to celebrate with him. It was real nice seeing a bunch of the boys all together again, these are all dudes I like grew up with at church, but you know...life happens. So when we do get the chance to get together, I really do cherish the moments. Happy birthday to my g tho...you've always been there for me, literally since day 1...and I'm forever thankful, it's always love my dude. But yeah I love nights like this...coming together from wherever life has taken us and updating each other on what's been going on. Shoutout to the boys one time since y'all are sitting in the car with me right now, it was...nostalgic seeing y'all. I'll always have love for you guys...IM, TC, JY, CC, TL, ML, EC. But yeah, I hope y'all are enjoying your break or at least reaching the finish line of exams or work. Hope you guys take your time off for whatever you find joy and happiness in. Like I said, this time of the year is always really nice...not even for myself, but seeing everyone come home to family, seeing everyone in the holiday mood. It's really hard to be sad or unhappy during this time of the year, well at least I hope it is. I hope y'all can find something to be happy for this Christmas. I'm positive you can find some area in your life that you've been blessed and focus on that. Again, apologies if this post is all over the place or confusing...sitting in the backseat with 2 other dudes and my homie TC in the middle is on the thicker side and I'm kinda squished bruh. Anyways, back to our regular posting tomorrow, PEACE.
Hey y'all, so I'm writing this from my phone inside a moving car so uh...apologies if my thoughts are all over the place. WOW let me say that yesterday's post EXPLODED...I've never seen that happen before. 500+ views in LESS THAN AN HOUR. Y'all are too much lol, I came out of the shower, refreshed the page and didn't believe it for a second, but uh...thank you LOL, for being so curious about my love life. Today's post is gonna be nowhere near as exciting, sorry lol. December is always a busy month even tho I'm on break. You just wanna chill and such with everyone that's back from school or off from work. Today was my boy'a birthday so a bunch of the guys went downtown to celebrate with him. It was real nice seeing a bunch of the boys all together again, these are all dudes I like grew up with at church, but you know...life happens. So when we do get the chance to get together, I really do cherish the moments. Happy birthday to my g tho...you've always been there for me, literally since day 1...and I'm forever thankful, it's always love my dude. But yeah I love nights like this...coming together from wherever life has taken us and updating each other on what's been going on. Shoutout to the boys one time since y'all are sitting in the car with me right now, it was...nostalgic seeing y'all. I'll always have love for you guys...IM, TC, JY, CC, TL, ML, EC. But yeah, I hope y'all are enjoying your break or at least reaching the finish line of exams or work. Hope you guys take your time off for whatever you find joy and happiness in. Like I said, this time of the year is always really nice...not even for myself, but seeing everyone come home to family, seeing everyone in the holiday mood. It's really hard to be sad or unhappy during this time of the year, well at least I hope it is. I hope y'all can find something to be happy for this Christmas. I'm positive you can find some area in your life that you've been blessed and focus on that. Again, apologies if this post is all over the place or confusing...sitting in the backseat with 2 other dudes and my homie TC in the middle is on the thicker side and I'm kinda squished bruh. Anyways, back to our regular posting tomorrow, PEACE.
Monday, December 19, 2016
How We Met #1: My First Girlfriend
Day 19/31
Before anything, something really random happened a couple days ago. So I'm sitting around with a big group of 'friends' right. My friend (who's a troll) loves to bring up my blog any chance he gets lol...so he brings it up to my other 'friend', he's like oh yeah have you been reading the blog, it's been pretty interesting and he goes "nah, too clickbait, I don't read it anymore". He said it and like laughed, I guess it was a kinda joke, but like no one laughed. I was first like uh...okay...but the more I thought about it I was like wtf...that's a stupid thing to say...like I understand people's gripes with me being 'clickbait' but I made a whole post about trying to INTRGUE, not MISLEAD...so it kinda annoyed me when he said that...especially since I consider him a 'friend'...like heck outta here with that...I can say that since he doesn't read my blog cuz it's too 'clickbait'...like get outta here with that.
Anyways, so I was sitting in bed a couple of days ago and I thought about this dope idea of a small series of posts (not sure how many) telling you guys how I met certain people in my life...doesn't necessarily have to be the post important, but I guess the more interesting introductions with certain people. So this first one....my first girlfriend, was an interesting one. I used to play volleyball at this other church that had it every week and one of the weeks, she came. I never really talked to her, but I noticed her here and there. She kept coming and I found out she went to that church and I knew her sister (kinda). So weeks of volleyball passed and we talked pretty sparingly. So one of the weeks, we're playing volleyball...I serve the ball and I dunno whether she wasn't paying attention or something (cuz she's a dope volleyball player) but it hits her in the face and everything kinda stops for a minute LOOOL. I'm like oh shoot...are you good lol, she's like yeah I'm okay, just kinda zoned out, I'm like dang, true...my bad LOL. So I remember that night, she added me on facebook and I messaged her like yooo, my bad about hitting you in the face, are you good LOOOL. Then we started talking from there...and that was when facebook didn't have messaging...and they had walls...so it was like, post on her wall, she posts on my wall and repeat and everyone could read this conversation, it was crazy LOL. So not long after, she like added me on msn and we talked like pretty much everyday and night till like one of us fell asleep. I remember the night she added me on msn, she asked for my number as well and she like texted me right then and there trying to be slick like hey Rodmond, I've been watching you for a long time, you don't know who I am but I think you're cute...or some random wannabe psycho ting LOL. From there, it was pretty much a wrap...I had an old flip phone back then and we'd literally text each other all day, my friends can attest to me literally texting every 5 minutes in class and my teachers would get so cheesed like yo dude what're you doing. She had volleyball practice and she would like take breaks just to text me back lol. She would go to my church sometimes, I would go to hers. She came to my school sometimes, I went to hers. Keep in mind neither of us drove...so this was missions LOL...hey, in the name of love right...yeah...about that...LOL. But yeah, you can kinda see where this is going, I was at her church one day and her friend was there being a third wheel styll...so she was like awkwardly standing on the side, so I ignored her friend and asked her to be my girlfriend...and they lived happily ever...oh, nevermind. See you tomorrow!
Before anything, something really random happened a couple days ago. So I'm sitting around with a big group of 'friends' right. My friend (who's a troll) loves to bring up my blog any chance he gets lol...so he brings it up to my other 'friend', he's like oh yeah have you been reading the blog, it's been pretty interesting and he goes "nah, too clickbait, I don't read it anymore". He said it and like laughed, I guess it was a kinda joke, but like no one laughed. I was first like uh...okay...but the more I thought about it I was like wtf...that's a stupid thing to say...like I understand people's gripes with me being 'clickbait' but I made a whole post about trying to INTRGUE, not MISLEAD...so it kinda annoyed me when he said that...especially since I consider him a 'friend'...like heck outta here with that...I can say that since he doesn't read my blog cuz it's too 'clickbait'...like get outta here with that.
Anyways, so I was sitting in bed a couple of days ago and I thought about this dope idea of a small series of posts (not sure how many) telling you guys how I met certain people in my life...doesn't necessarily have to be the post important, but I guess the more interesting introductions with certain people. So this first one....my first girlfriend, was an interesting one. I used to play volleyball at this other church that had it every week and one of the weeks, she came. I never really talked to her, but I noticed her here and there. She kept coming and I found out she went to that church and I knew her sister (kinda). So weeks of volleyball passed and we talked pretty sparingly. So one of the weeks, we're playing volleyball...I serve the ball and I dunno whether she wasn't paying attention or something (cuz she's a dope volleyball player) but it hits her in the face and everything kinda stops for a minute LOOOL. I'm like oh shoot...are you good lol, she's like yeah I'm okay, just kinda zoned out, I'm like dang, true...my bad LOL. So I remember that night, she added me on facebook and I messaged her like yooo, my bad about hitting you in the face, are you good LOOOL. Then we started talking from there...and that was when facebook didn't have messaging...and they had walls...so it was like, post on her wall, she posts on my wall and repeat and everyone could read this conversation, it was crazy LOL. So not long after, she like added me on msn and we talked like pretty much everyday and night till like one of us fell asleep. I remember the night she added me on msn, she asked for my number as well and she like texted me right then and there trying to be slick like hey Rodmond, I've been watching you for a long time, you don't know who I am but I think you're cute...or some random wannabe psycho ting LOL. From there, it was pretty much a wrap...I had an old flip phone back then and we'd literally text each other all day, my friends can attest to me literally texting every 5 minutes in class and my teachers would get so cheesed like yo dude what're you doing. She had volleyball practice and she would like take breaks just to text me back lol. She would go to my church sometimes, I would go to hers. She came to my school sometimes, I went to hers. Keep in mind neither of us drove...so this was missions LOL...hey, in the name of love right...yeah...about that...LOL. But yeah, you can kinda see where this is going, I was at her church one day and her friend was there being a third wheel styll...so she was like awkwardly standing on the side, so I ignored her friend and asked her to be my girlfriend...and they lived happily ever...oh, nevermind. See you tomorrow!
Sunday, December 18, 2016
What Do You Look For In A Guy/Girl?
Day 18/31
I'm pretty you've gotten the question "what's your type" or "what do you look for in a guy/girl"...I certainly have lol. People always ask like oh does she have to like basketball, does he have to like rap music, does she have to dress this way or that way. To be honest, I don't think I really believe in a 'type'. I think you can gravitate more towards certain people, but I've found myself attracted to girls that are far out of my element...zone...personality? For example...one time I had a dream about like this like punk, skater chick...girl (sorry if chick is offensive) and something about her had me drawn lol. Other times in real life, I've been attracted to like the smart, nerdy girl in class like yeah you go girl, answer those questions...LOL. Like one question would be...yeah it's dope to find someone compatible with you...but how fun would it be to date someone who likes everything you do and is exactly like you...that's like dating yourself. If you like that, then go for it. But the dope thing about having a partner, is sharing your interests and likes with them and vice versa. So if she doesn't like basketball, it's okay...I can share that with her. Whereas if she likes baking or something, she can share that with me, y'feel? So I had this one friend who was like hella chill...I'd always try to set her up with my friends...so one day, she's like alright I'm gonna try to set you up. She goes...look through my facebook and pick like 3-5 cute girls...I wanna see what kinda girls you like...so I'm like...okay. So I picked out like 3 girls...I show them to her...she starts dying. She's like yoooo you definitely have a type...I know what your type is. I'm like okay, go on...she's like you know what's so funny...those 3 girls that you picked...they all chill together, they're like best friends LOOOL. I'm like woooooow, you serious LOL. Keep in mind this was like a good 4-5 years ago...if I recall...they were just like typical short asian girls...'LG's' as some of you might like to refer them to...like dyed hair for some reason....that's all I remember lol...just think LG and you'll get the idea. But anyways...back to the point lol...I dunno about you...but for me...when you say things like yeah I have a type, or I'm looking for this or that in a girl or a guy...you're limiting yourself...you're closing doors essentially. I'm not saying that's a bad thing...but for me, I'm just saying I can see myself with a girl who doesn't like basketball or a girl who doesn't like the same music as me...it's not a deal breaker you know, whereas for other people it would. I'm just saying it keeps my options open...to dating someone who's possibly very similar to me...or someone who's completely different, opposites attract right. I will say that after some reflecting...there is one glaring personality trait that sticks out in most of the girls I've liked or dated...but I'll share that with y'all another time...HAHAHA PEACE OUT.
I'm pretty you've gotten the question "what's your type" or "what do you look for in a guy/girl"...I certainly have lol. People always ask like oh does she have to like basketball, does he have to like rap music, does she have to dress this way or that way. To be honest, I don't think I really believe in a 'type'. I think you can gravitate more towards certain people, but I've found myself attracted to girls that are far out of my element...zone...personality? For example...one time I had a dream about like this like punk, skater chick...girl (sorry if chick is offensive) and something about her had me drawn lol. Other times in real life, I've been attracted to like the smart, nerdy girl in class like yeah you go girl, answer those questions...LOL. Like one question would be...yeah it's dope to find someone compatible with you...but how fun would it be to date someone who likes everything you do and is exactly like you...that's like dating yourself. If you like that, then go for it. But the dope thing about having a partner, is sharing your interests and likes with them and vice versa. So if she doesn't like basketball, it's okay...I can share that with her. Whereas if she likes baking or something, she can share that with me, y'feel? So I had this one friend who was like hella chill...I'd always try to set her up with my friends...so one day, she's like alright I'm gonna try to set you up. She goes...look through my facebook and pick like 3-5 cute girls...I wanna see what kinda girls you like...so I'm like...okay. So I picked out like 3 girls...I show them to her...she starts dying. She's like yoooo you definitely have a type...I know what your type is. I'm like okay, go on...she's like you know what's so funny...those 3 girls that you picked...they all chill together, they're like best friends LOOOL. I'm like woooooow, you serious LOL. Keep in mind this was like a good 4-5 years ago...if I recall...they were just like typical short asian girls...'LG's' as some of you might like to refer them to...like dyed hair for some reason....that's all I remember lol...just think LG and you'll get the idea. But anyways...back to the point lol...I dunno about you...but for me...when you say things like yeah I have a type, or I'm looking for this or that in a girl or a guy...you're limiting yourself...you're closing doors essentially. I'm not saying that's a bad thing...but for me, I'm just saying I can see myself with a girl who doesn't like basketball or a girl who doesn't like the same music as me...it's not a deal breaker you know, whereas for other people it would. I'm just saying it keeps my options open...to dating someone who's possibly very similar to me...or someone who's completely different, opposites attract right. I will say that after some reflecting...there is one glaring personality trait that sticks out in most of the girls I've liked or dated...but I'll share that with y'all another time...HAHAHA PEACE OUT.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Love Is A Risk
Day 17/31
I've never watched an episode of Seinfeld, but it's only of the highest rated shows of all time. Jerry Seinfeld is a hella dope and wise guy...Wale (a rapper) does this dope thing on his album where he inserts a lot of Seinfeld clips into his songs that fit the theme. The clip above is from a ssong called "The Matrimony"...which obviously relates to a wedding. How you can never truly be ready for it, for love, for a relationship...it's new, it's a new stage of life. But that's the point, I don't think you can ever be or are meant to be fully prepared for love, for a relationship. My favourite analogy he used was the jumping off of one planet to another. I used that to describe relationships to my friend. It's like you and your partner are on opposite sides of a cliff or your 'planet'. Love...a relationship...is jumping off your cliff when you think you're ready...hoping that the other person will be there to catch you...otherwise you fall. The scary thing about jumping...about falling in love...is there isn't no safety net...when you jump, you jump and someone is either gonna be there or not. Love is a risk, but you can't sit back in comfort waiting for everything to be handed to you, for the girl to hit you up, ask you out, get on her knee and ask you to marry her. I think moreso for the guy, we gotta take that first step, that first leap...and hope someone i on the other side to catch us. It's tough, it's scary, but that's how you grow, that's how you learn. Sorry if this seems rushed right now, I've been doing this thing where I write posts really early on days I have plans at night so I can just post it later when I'm out, but yeah, see you tomorrow!
Friday, December 16, 2016
How Do You Know If You're Ready For A Relationship?
Day 16/21
As eager as I was to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the blog, I was also happy to get it over and done with so we can get back to what y'all REALLY are here for...the juicy stuff...LOOL.
So I guess you can say this is more catered to the guys...but girls that doesn't mean you need to close this page, I'm sure you'll be able to take some stuff away. On a completely random note, sometimes I feel like I come off as if I think I have like decades of wisdom under my belt...LOOOL. Well I don't...everything I say is just opinion, based on experience and observing...it's up to you to do whatever you want with it lol.
So I was originally gonna title this 'how do you know if you're ready for love' but decided to stick with this title instead. So I've been talking to a bunch of my guy friends lately...and is there really a decisive answer to when you know you're ready for a relationship. All 3 of my friends more or less said the same thing...that they're getting to that age where they wanna settle down, before it's 'too late'. They feel they're at the right age, right mental space, financial stable, right maturity (debatable for some) and are kinda just waiting for the right girl you know. But I feel like it's not as easy as saying oh...I've got the money, the time, the love...just waiting for the girl, it's so much more than that. I was talking with my friends how you can't be too eager and settle for the first cute girl you see...but you also can't be too patient and too picky and let opportunities pass you by. Active pursuit right...the ability to discern and take initiative when appropriate are all signs of maturity, or readiness. You don't wanna rush into something and regret it later on...or rush into a relationship only to realize you don't love that person. Don't get influenced by who or what's around you...that's probably one of the hardest things...seeing your friends or just people around you all together, doing couple-y things...especially now with Christmas time rolling around and it seems like everyone has someone...don't fall into that trap.What I told all my friends...is that you gotta change your perception...instead of looking at how many people are in relationships and being sad...look at how many people are single and happy, enjoying life and such. Like life...everyone moves at their own pace with these kinds of things, it makes the moment...YOUR moment all the more sweeter and memorable. Sometimes, it might be the right girl, but the wrong time...sometimes it might be the right time, but the wrong girl...those are things you gotta figure out for yourself my friend. One last thing I wanna say...which is probably the first thing to consider before asking yourself if you're ready for a relationship...is where are you at...where are you at from a mental standpoint, a maturity standpoint...and so on. Can you take care of yourself, are you mature enough for a serious relationship, are you ready and willing to take care of another person and possibly put their needs above your own. That's what I mean by there's so many things to consider besides whether you have stuff like money, time or love to give. You gotta look inwardly and ask yourself...am I ready for a relationship...or is this because I wanna fit it, because it feels right, because it seems fun or something. There is no right answer and nobody can give you a specific answer because everyone is at different stages and going to approach it differently, it's something you gotta really ask and evaluate about yourself and that is a really big sign of maturity. To be able to have a moment of introspection with yourself and possibly tell yourself...maybe I'm not ready for a relationship, but how can I get to the point where I will be read.
Stay tuned tomorrow for I guess what you could say a kinda continuation of this post in a sense...see you then!
As eager as I was to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the blog, I was also happy to get it over and done with so we can get back to what y'all REALLY are here for...the juicy stuff...LOOL.
So I guess you can say this is more catered to the guys...but girls that doesn't mean you need to close this page, I'm sure you'll be able to take some stuff away. On a completely random note, sometimes I feel like I come off as if I think I have like decades of wisdom under my belt...LOOOL. Well I don't...everything I say is just opinion, based on experience and observing...it's up to you to do whatever you want with it lol.
So I was originally gonna title this 'how do you know if you're ready for love' but decided to stick with this title instead. So I've been talking to a bunch of my guy friends lately...and is there really a decisive answer to when you know you're ready for a relationship. All 3 of my friends more or less said the same thing...that they're getting to that age where they wanna settle down, before it's 'too late'. They feel they're at the right age, right mental space, financial stable, right maturity (debatable for some) and are kinda just waiting for the right girl you know. But I feel like it's not as easy as saying oh...I've got the money, the time, the love...just waiting for the girl, it's so much more than that. I was talking with my friends how you can't be too eager and settle for the first cute girl you see...but you also can't be too patient and too picky and let opportunities pass you by. Active pursuit right...the ability to discern and take initiative when appropriate are all signs of maturity, or readiness. You don't wanna rush into something and regret it later on...or rush into a relationship only to realize you don't love that person. Don't get influenced by who or what's around you...that's probably one of the hardest things...seeing your friends or just people around you all together, doing couple-y things...especially now with Christmas time rolling around and it seems like everyone has someone...don't fall into that trap.What I told all my friends...is that you gotta change your perception...instead of looking at how many people are in relationships and being sad...look at how many people are single and happy, enjoying life and such. Like life...everyone moves at their own pace with these kinds of things, it makes the moment...YOUR moment all the more sweeter and memorable. Sometimes, it might be the right girl, but the wrong time...sometimes it might be the right time, but the wrong girl...those are things you gotta figure out for yourself my friend. One last thing I wanna say...which is probably the first thing to consider before asking yourself if you're ready for a relationship...is where are you at...where are you at from a mental standpoint, a maturity standpoint...and so on. Can you take care of yourself, are you mature enough for a serious relationship, are you ready and willing to take care of another person and possibly put their needs above your own. That's what I mean by there's so many things to consider besides whether you have stuff like money, time or love to give. You gotta look inwardly and ask yourself...am I ready for a relationship...or is this because I wanna fit it, because it feels right, because it seems fun or something. There is no right answer and nobody can give you a specific answer because everyone is at different stages and going to approach it differently, it's something you gotta really ask and evaluate about yourself and that is a really big sign of maturity. To be able to have a moment of introspection with yourself and possibly tell yourself...maybe I'm not ready for a relationship, but how can I get to the point where I will be read.
Stay tuned tomorrow for I guess what you could say a kinda continuation of this post in a sense...see you then!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Day 15/31
So uh...today's kinda special, today's the 7th anniversary of this blog and uh...yeah.
Wait, sorry...okay let's try this again...HEYYYYYY FRIENDS...so TODAY marks the SEVENTH anniversary of the blog...SEVEN YEARS OF ME TALKING TO Y'ALLTHROUGH A COMPUTER SCREEN. Dang, I need some real friends...lol. But honestly tho, what can I say that I haven't already said to y'all throughout these past couple of years. You've seen me grow up...from a boy who loved basketball, rap music and video games...to a man, who still so happens to love basketball, rap music and video games lol. I'm honestly thankful and humbled to still be doing this...to still have motivation and desire to keep going you know. I personally don't think my life is all that interesting, but I just am honest to a point that I guess most people aren't use to. 7 years man...it's crazy just going back and seeing the changes and the transitions of this blog...of my life. I dunno, I'll never really be able to truly comprehend it you know. I literally feel like this blog is a part time job...a job that I love and am hella passionate about. Now only if I could somehow manage to do this for a living LOL...someone go start a gofundme so I can be a full time blogger...lol jokes. But uh, thanks for sticking with it...for however long you have...or thanks for simply dropping by here and there or whenever a title catches your attention, I appreciate it all nonetheless. I know this ain't the regular posts y'all are used it...but sometimes you just gotta stop and soak it all in and appreciate your hard work. You know those facebook memory things where they send you notifications...today's was especially special because it showed me all my old facebook statuses...every single anniversary...from 1-6...it's crazy not just how much has changed...but how much time has passed and how big this...thing...has gotten. Thank you for another wonderful year, your support...whether large or minimal...is truly appreciated. Thank you truly truly. We return to our regularly scheduled programming, tomorrow..see y'all then, peace.
Shoutouts to the homie T and Daniel for helping me put this all together.
So uh...today's kinda special, today's the 7th anniversary of this blog and uh...yeah.
Wait, sorry...okay let's try this again...HEYYYYYY FRIENDS...so TODAY marks the SEVENTH anniversary of the blog...SEVEN YEARS OF ME TALKING TO Y'ALLTHROUGH A COMPUTER SCREEN. Dang, I need some real friends...lol. But honestly tho, what can I say that I haven't already said to y'all throughout these past couple of years. You've seen me grow up...from a boy who loved basketball, rap music and video games...to a man, who still so happens to love basketball, rap music and video games lol. I'm honestly thankful and humbled to still be doing this...to still have motivation and desire to keep going you know. I personally don't think my life is all that interesting, but I just am honest to a point that I guess most people aren't use to. 7 years man...it's crazy just going back and seeing the changes and the transitions of this blog...of my life. I dunno, I'll never really be able to truly comprehend it you know. I literally feel like this blog is a part time job...a job that I love and am hella passionate about. Now only if I could somehow manage to do this for a living LOL...someone go start a gofundme so I can be a full time blogger...lol jokes. But uh, thanks for sticking with it...for however long you have...or thanks for simply dropping by here and there or whenever a title catches your attention, I appreciate it all nonetheless. I know this ain't the regular posts y'all are used it...but sometimes you just gotta stop and soak it all in and appreciate your hard work. You know those facebook memory things where they send you notifications...today's was especially special because it showed me all my old facebook statuses...every single anniversary...from 1-6...it's crazy not just how much has changed...but how much time has passed and how big this...thing...has gotten. Thank you for another wonderful year, your support...whether large or minimal...is truly appreciated. Thank you truly truly. We return to our regularly scheduled programming, tomorrow..see y'all then, peace.
Shoutouts to the homie T and Daniel for helping me put this all together.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
THE CHASE PART 2
Day 14/31
Sorry I'm late, as usual...but uh...I'm not sure how long ago I wrote this...but I read it again...and I liked it, I resonated with parts of it...and it reminded me of THE CHASE...which is why I entitled this part 2...the end of the race.
PART 1
You don't know what you done to me
The things you do, you might as well just put a gun to me
This feeling that I'm feeling, I partly blame myself
I thought I had your heart but you gave it to someone else
Empty thoughts, empty heart, I don't know what I'm doing
Tryna fill this empty space, unsure what I'm pursuing
I write these words from a place I haven't been in a minute
I hate coming here, it's hard to get out once you're in it
These overwhelming feelings make me lose control
Hard banging on the drums of my heart and soul
I shouldn't feel this way, I know it isn't right
Because I let you go and didn't even put up a fight
It's been too long now, I shouldn't be thinking about you
But something in my life just seems off without you
I've come to terms with myself it wasn't meant to be
In due time, you'll be just a distant memory
Sorry I'm late, as usual...but uh...I'm not sure how long ago I wrote this...but I read it again...and I liked it, I resonated with parts of it...and it reminded me of THE CHASE...which is why I entitled this part 2...the end of the race.
PART 1
You don't know what you done to me
The things you do, you might as well just put a gun to me
This feeling that I'm feeling, I partly blame myself
I thought I had your heart but you gave it to someone else
Empty thoughts, empty heart, I don't know what I'm doing
Tryna fill this empty space, unsure what I'm pursuing
I write these words from a place I haven't been in a minute
I hate coming here, it's hard to get out once you're in it
These overwhelming feelings make me lose control
Hard banging on the drums of my heart and soul
I shouldn't feel this way, I know it isn't right
Because I let you go and didn't even put up a fight
It's been too long now, I shouldn't be thinking about you
But something in my life just seems off without you
I've come to terms with myself it wasn't meant to be
In due time, you'll be just a distant memory
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
What's Your Purpose In Life?
Day 13/31
What's good, hope you're doing well. If you're still in high school, hang in there...if you're doing exams right there, you got this you're almost there...and if you're like me and you're done exams and you're just chilling...CHEERS. So whenever I tell people I'm doing a humanities program for a year...they're like what's humanities...and I'm just like, well it's the study of...humans...and humankind. LOOOL...like all the courses I'm taking are related to just how humanity and humans have changed and are changing. So one of my courses is like Contemporary Pop Culture like I said...seeing the evolution of like pop culture. Another one of my course is called Film, Television and Society and again, just the evolution of what the course says...film, television and society.So this other course I'm taking is called Humanities for a Global Age...and that just talks about humans and humankind from a very general perspective...like arts, music, culture, love all that stuff. So one day in tutorial we were talking about like marriage and stuff and my TA (teaching assistant) goes yeah divorce nowadays is so tempting, most people are like oh I'm not going to heaven anyways. If one partner doesn't work out, might as well go find another one or something. She started going on a tangent about like the life and the purpose of it and how most people take it as like oh, one life...gotta live it right and stuff. Now...I don't know what you believe in...your religion or non-religion, your ethics, morals or whatever...but I challenge you to ask yourself...what's your purpose in life? Like if you don't believe in say life after death...then what's your purpose in this life you're living right now...is to to make a lot of money and spend it on stuff...is it to party, hook up and have as much fun as you possibly can...or is it something else? People always say like yeah I wanna live life to the fullest, make every minute and moment count. But like...what then? Say you work hard for like 30 years of your life...it's not like you're gonna spend the rest of it just blowing all the money you made and have fun until you die...you start thinking about saving up for your family and making sure their life is easier. So again, I ask the question what next? I don't wanna go all like religious on you you know cuz that can go on for ages...but I am a christian...and for me...one of the biggest things to me is this overwhelming feeling in my heart...that there HAS to be more to this life that just what we do on earth you know. There HAS to be something more than just living on this earth for 80+ years, dying and then that's it...there has to be more than that. And that's kinda what shapes at least my own answer of my purpose in life. But for you, whatever you believe or don't believe in...this life...if you really do believe that this is it...80 or so years on this earth and that's it...you just kinda...fade to black...then it's like what's your purpose on this earth...with your however many years of life that you have. I dunno, just a thought that was sparked when my TA went on her rant lol. See y'all tomorrow, peace out.
What's good, hope you're doing well. If you're still in high school, hang in there...if you're doing exams right there, you got this you're almost there...and if you're like me and you're done exams and you're just chilling...CHEERS. So whenever I tell people I'm doing a humanities program for a year...they're like what's humanities...and I'm just like, well it's the study of...humans...and humankind. LOOOL...like all the courses I'm taking are related to just how humanity and humans have changed and are changing. So one of my courses is like Contemporary Pop Culture like I said...seeing the evolution of like pop culture. Another one of my course is called Film, Television and Society and again, just the evolution of what the course says...film, television and society.So this other course I'm taking is called Humanities for a Global Age...and that just talks about humans and humankind from a very general perspective...like arts, music, culture, love all that stuff. So one day in tutorial we were talking about like marriage and stuff and my TA (teaching assistant) goes yeah divorce nowadays is so tempting, most people are like oh I'm not going to heaven anyways. If one partner doesn't work out, might as well go find another one or something. She started going on a tangent about like the life and the purpose of it and how most people take it as like oh, one life...gotta live it right and stuff. Now...I don't know what you believe in...your religion or non-religion, your ethics, morals or whatever...but I challenge you to ask yourself...what's your purpose in life? Like if you don't believe in say life after death...then what's your purpose in this life you're living right now...is to to make a lot of money and spend it on stuff...is it to party, hook up and have as much fun as you possibly can...or is it something else? People always say like yeah I wanna live life to the fullest, make every minute and moment count. But like...what then? Say you work hard for like 30 years of your life...it's not like you're gonna spend the rest of it just blowing all the money you made and have fun until you die...you start thinking about saving up for your family and making sure their life is easier. So again, I ask the question what next? I don't wanna go all like religious on you you know cuz that can go on for ages...but I am a christian...and for me...one of the biggest things to me is this overwhelming feeling in my heart...that there HAS to be more to this life that just what we do on earth you know. There HAS to be something more than just living on this earth for 80+ years, dying and then that's it...there has to be more than that. And that's kinda what shapes at least my own answer of my purpose in life. But for you, whatever you believe or don't believe in...this life...if you really do believe that this is it...80 or so years on this earth and that's it...you just kinda...fade to black...then it's like what's your purpose on this earth...with your however many years of life that you have. I dunno, just a thought that was sparked when my TA went on her rant lol. See y'all tomorrow, peace out.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Letters From My Ex
Day 12/31
Sorry I'm so late, was a bit busy today...so I'm kind of a hoarder, I can't find it in myself to throw stuff away. From old pictures, to the ribbons you get for track and field, to like any kind of concert tickets and stuff. So I told y'all Dear John was one of my favourite movies...well I literally kinda lived it out...sorta...LOL. So my ex and I were and still are pretty good friends...so when she went away for school she was like yo I want you to write me a plane letter (cuz she went far for university) and I promise I'll write back...so I was like sure. So I wrote her a letter and gave it to her in person and I remember she was like I wrote you your letter, it's in the mail now...please write me back, so I was like bruh isn't it much faster if we just like text or even email LOOOL, she's like nah it's more sentimental and cute if we write each other hand written letters, so I was like alright fine. So for a good portion of her first year which was like 2-3 years ago I think...we wrote each other letters back and forth. Why do I mention all this...well cuz I still have all of them LOOL. I told y'all I'm a hoarder. But like a low to mid level hoarder. Like you know how when you break up with someone...most of the time people like burn or throw away anything that reminds them of the other person...pictures, clothes, messages...I feel like I'm the opposite LOOOL, I like to keep all those things...yeah it reminds me of the person, but it reminds me of a time in my life that I'm over, done and grown up from. I'ts like a symbol of growth. I was always and still am the kinda person who enjoys going back and reading old text conversations or old msn conversations with people and just seeing what we talked about or how we talked. But anyways, yeah...I remember that summer she came back from school and we were like yeah the letters were dope, going back and forth, it was cute...but let's just stick to texting or something LOOL...cuz some of the letters would just be like oh how's school or stuff that you're supposed to answer right away but because it's a letter...you can't really do that LOL. So yeah..that's my own person Dear John experience I guess lol.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
My Favourite Movies
Day 11/31
Hey friends, just thought I'd let y'all know yesterday's post absolutely blew up, but of course it did. When I wrote it and thought of the title...I was like...FOR SURE this is gonna get everyone's attention, no doubt about it lol. Thought I'd hit y'all with something more light hearted today, so I've been watching a lot of movies lately now that I'm done exams...and this is one of the blog topics I had saved on my phone from a while back. I was like lacking inspiration one night and started searching up things regular...'regular' (LOL) people write on their blogs and stumbled upon this cool idea. So here we go...at first I intended on doing a top 10, but I couldn't narrow it down to 10 so I tried 15, but then I couldn't cut any one of these movies from the list...so here y'all go, in no particular order...my 16 favourite movies (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS):
Hey friends, just thought I'd let y'all know yesterday's post absolutely blew up, but of course it did. When I wrote it and thought of the title...I was like...FOR SURE this is gonna get everyone's attention, no doubt about it lol. Thought I'd hit y'all with something more light hearted today, so I've been watching a lot of movies lately now that I'm done exams...and this is one of the blog topics I had saved on my phone from a while back. I was like lacking inspiration one night and started searching up things regular...'regular' (LOL) people write on their blogs and stumbled upon this cool idea. So here we go...at first I intended on doing a top 10, but I couldn't narrow it down to 10 so I tried 15, but then I couldn't cut any one of these movies from the list...so here y'all go, in no particular order...my 16 favourite movies (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS):
Love And Basketball
- you can't call yourself a fan of the game of basketball if you haven't seen this movie...every dude's dream of being neighbours with a girl who loves ball as much or more than he does and falling in love with one another...nuff said
Class Act
- an older and probably lesser know, but HILARIOUS film about 2 dudes who accidentally switch identities and kinda go with the flow...one being a super smart genius nerd and the other being a hood, ghetto, criminal delinquent...
Coach Carter
- what is your deepest fear? You'll get that reference if you watch the movie...a modern day basketball cinderella story, plus...Samuel L. Jackson is the coach, nuff said
Boyz N The Hood
- an absolute classic....about brothers, family, gangs and violence and ultimate trying to make it out of that life...probably one of if not the most iconic black films ever made
Remember The Titans
- you have to know this movie, it's a classic...Denzel Washington absolutely kills it in this...a story about football and racism...whites and blacks going to school together, playing football together and learning about each other and themselves
Glory Raod
- pretty much the basketball version of Remember The Titans, only reason I'd give a nod to Remember the Titans is cuz Denzel Washington is one dang good actor, ball is still life
Freedom Writers
- something about like authority figures (teachers, coaches) being really passionate about their jobs and the people they're in charge of is super dope you know...this teacher goes above and beyond to motivate, inspire and teach her students despite like racism, segregation, violence and such
Think Like A Man
- first time I watched this movie it was absoultely hilarious, but very relatable and true as well...it's like the title says, these women have to think like men to protect themselves from being hurt and taken advantage of but the men kinda turn it around on them...it's hilarious and Kevin Hart is in it...soundtrack is so dope too
Pursuit of Happiness
- probably my favourite Wll Smith movie, I also took a quote for my graduation blurb in the yearbook, it's super dope...Wll Smith not having much, struggling to make ends meet and provide for his son...shelter, food, job...but his determination and perseverance is unbelievable
Dear John
- so one day I was sitting around channel surfing and this movie came on and something inside me was curious and I decided to watch it and I loved it...LOOOL, now whenever this movie comes on, I literally stop whatever I'm doing and watch ut...it's so captivating for some reason...this dude writing letters to this girl he met and vice versa...until one day the letters from her stop...it's so heart warming but sad and great at the same time
The Proposal
- I think I was chilling with like a couple of my friends one night and they wanted to watch a rom com and someone suggested this and it was one of those things where I was like ugh...fine...then ended up loving the movie lol...Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock fake an engagement to prevent her from being deported or something like that...it's hilarious cuz she has to meet his family and they have to pretend they\re married
300
- the ultimate 'guy' movie...it's so dope, I can't explain it...it's not just brutality, but in a sense it kinda is...with like strategy and it's the ultimate underdog story...300 spartans vs like tens of thousands of persian soldiers...THIS IS SPARTAAAAAA
Enemy Of The State
- another Will Smith movie...this one made me realize how scary the government can be...its about like the passing of a bill that would allow the government to monitor any phone call they want...and Will Smith plays this guy who has something they want and they try to like capture him essentially...they like bug his house, his phone, his clothes and such...it's crazy
Toy Story 3
- I literally grew up with Toy Story...if you've ever played with toy, action figures, barbies or stuffed animals as a kid, this movie is for you...and especially Toy Story 3...SPOILER ALERT...when he gives his toys away to go to college...it was like DANG, that transition from childhood to adulthood was too real man...
Friday
- probably THE funniest movie ever...the amount of quotable lines and memes from this movie...it's so jokes...basically Ice Cube gets fired from his job and him and Chris Tucket just chill on a Friday...but like soooo much happens and it's absolutely hilarious LOOOL
Infernal Affairs
- the only chinese movie on this list...if you've seen The Departed, that was based on this movie...a star studded cast for one...it's a spy vs spy movie essentially...where the cop is really an informant for gang and the dude in the gang is really a police officer and they try to find out the identity of the other person in a spy vs spy, cat vs mouse kinda game...it's so intense...
Freedom Writers
- something about like authority figures (teachers, coaches) being really passionate about their jobs and the people they're in charge of is super dope you know...this teacher goes above and beyond to motivate, inspire and teach her students despite like racism, segregation, violence and such
Think Like A Man
- first time I watched this movie it was absoultely hilarious, but very relatable and true as well...it's like the title says, these women have to think like men to protect themselves from being hurt and taken advantage of but the men kinda turn it around on them...it's hilarious and Kevin Hart is in it...soundtrack is so dope too
Pursuit of Happiness
- probably my favourite Wll Smith movie, I also took a quote for my graduation blurb in the yearbook, it's super dope...Wll Smith not having much, struggling to make ends meet and provide for his son...shelter, food, job...but his determination and perseverance is unbelievable
Dear John
- so one day I was sitting around channel surfing and this movie came on and something inside me was curious and I decided to watch it and I loved it...LOOOL, now whenever this movie comes on, I literally stop whatever I'm doing and watch ut...it's so captivating for some reason...this dude writing letters to this girl he met and vice versa...until one day the letters from her stop...it's so heart warming but sad and great at the same time
The Proposal
- I think I was chilling with like a couple of my friends one night and they wanted to watch a rom com and someone suggested this and it was one of those things where I was like ugh...fine...then ended up loving the movie lol...Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock fake an engagement to prevent her from being deported or something like that...it's hilarious cuz she has to meet his family and they have to pretend they\re married
300
- the ultimate 'guy' movie...it's so dope, I can't explain it...it's not just brutality, but in a sense it kinda is...with like strategy and it's the ultimate underdog story...300 spartans vs like tens of thousands of persian soldiers...THIS IS SPARTAAAAAA
Enemy Of The State
- another Will Smith movie...this one made me realize how scary the government can be...its about like the passing of a bill that would allow the government to monitor any phone call they want...and Will Smith plays this guy who has something they want and they try to like capture him essentially...they like bug his house, his phone, his clothes and such...it's crazy
Toy Story 3
- I literally grew up with Toy Story...if you've ever played with toy, action figures, barbies or stuffed animals as a kid, this movie is for you...and especially Toy Story 3...SPOILER ALERT...when he gives his toys away to go to college...it was like DANG, that transition from childhood to adulthood was too real man...
Friday
- probably THE funniest movie ever...the amount of quotable lines and memes from this movie...it's so jokes...basically Ice Cube gets fired from his job and him and Chris Tucket just chill on a Friday...but like soooo much happens and it's absolutely hilarious LOOOL
Infernal Affairs
- the only chinese movie on this list...if you've seen The Departed, that was based on this movie...a star studded cast for one...it's a spy vs spy movie essentially...where the cop is really an informant for gang and the dude in the gang is really a police officer and they try to find out the identity of the other person in a spy vs spy, cat vs mouse kinda game...it's so intense...
Saturday, December 10, 2016
I Slid Into Her DM's
Day 10/31
Sometimes, I feel like too much time to myself is a bad thing...I start thinking too much about things I shouldn't be, about things that have no positive affect on my life and I guess specifically my mental health. I literally have to consciously tell myself to leave it alone, it's not healthy.
But anyways, diverging from that sour note...BOOOOOY do I have a story for y'all. Now I'm definitely sure I've told this before, like a couple years ago, cuz that's when it happened, but I don't think I told the story in it's entirety, so here we go. So I took this one class like 3 years ago with my boy and we used to sit together. He knew some people in the class, so here's how it would go....I would sit next to him, then next to him would be these 3 girls that he knew. Now one of these girls (let's call her Julie), I thought was really cute, but she didn't really come to class that often as her friends, so I wouldn't see her that much, so I was like whatever. Here's the thing, the more I saw Julie, the cuter I thought she was, but we had never talked, actually I don't think I talked with any of those girls except like one of them. So the thought floated in and out of my mind of maybe talking to her and asking her to study or chill or something, but I was like ehhhh. Now remember how I made that post called Don't Think, Just Do It, well I feel this was one of those situations where life kept presenting me with opportunities to talk to her and it was up to me to take it. So I remember during one of our exams, we were separated by last names into different rooms and Julie was in my room. There was like maybe 30 people in the room and COINCIDENTALLY, we both handed in our exams at the same time, made eye contact and smiled at each other. That was it...Rodmond you idiot. Fast forward to the LAST DAY OF CLASS...the class is 3 hours keep in mind. I'm sitting with my boy and the 2 of the girls, I see Julie sitting like 2 rows down and class is about to finish. My heart's already beating hella fast, I sense that life is like shoving this opportunity in my face the way those annoying people try to hand you fliers at the mall. I'm like ALRIGHT, I'm gonna approach her. Next thing I know...she gets up and leaves class....even though it's not even over yet. I start freaking out like shoot...what do I do? Like I swear THREE MINUTES pass by...class is over...I get up and all I say to my boy is "watch my stuff, I'll be right back" and I RUN OUTSIDE to try to find this girl. Bro I went every single direction, even went outside...I couldn't find her, I was sad...that walk back to class was slow and very depressing LOL. My boy calls me like yo where're you at? I meet up with him and he's like yo did you go chase after that girl LOOL, I'm like yeah man, I missed her. He's like yo you know where the girls thought you went, they thought you ran out cuz you had to take a dump LOOOOOL, I died. So that was the last day of class...I was heartbroken, sorta...I was like, I'll never see her again, check that off as another missed opportunity. Fast forward to the final exam, we're in some HUGE room. My boy and I walk to the exam, walking past tables...and he goes yo...isn't that her? I'm like YOOOOOOO it is....so we sit in the column beside her (rows are horizontal, columns are vertical), she's like couple rows ahead of me and then a bit to the right, I'm like ALRIGHT...life has presented me with a second final opportunity, I'M REEEEADY. One of the supervisors comes to my boy and I and goes oh you're in the wrong seat, this is for another section...I'm like bruhhhhhhhhh...so we move hella far like I'd say around half the size of a basketball court is between us right now. My boy is like yo, I can still see her, she's over there. I KID YOU NOT...this is an EXAM. My eyes are LOCKED on this girl...I'm doing my exam, but like every 5 seconds I lift my head up to make sure she's still there as I continue to rush through this exam LOOOL. Like 40 minutes into the exam, I'm done...I look up...SHE'S GONE...I look at my boy like yo peace out...and I hand in my exam, run out the door and again try to find her...to no avail...life continues to laugh at me. I was talking to the same boy that night and I'm like dang man, I'm literally never going to see her again. This is still the same night, my parents are driving me home from the exam cuz it was a late night exam...my boy texts me like yo...my friend (one of the two girls from class) follows her on twitter and vice versa, I'm like noooo way. I'm sitting in the car...looking at her twitter profile like...IT'S HER, IT'S HER...like a good 5% of my knew that it was hella weird and probably creepy to message her on twitter, but the other 95% of me was like nahhhh I ain't missing this chance. So I hit her up, to the best of my knowledge I was like "hey, I know this is really random, but I think I'm in your psyc class and I thought you were really cute and I wanted to approach you but missed you a couple of times and I told myself I couldn't let this opportunity pass lol". So here I am...sitting in the car...heart beating hella fast like oh shoot...that was hella weird, what the heck is she gonna think. I remember she was like ohh yeah, I've seen you a bunch of times, you sit with so and so right....and CONVERSATION ENSUEDDDDD. Honetsly, nothing happened tho...we followed each other on like social media and such, we talked for a bit...I found out she actually had a boyfriend (tears.....), but we ended up chilling like once which was dope. If anything, the one thing I took away from this crazy rollercoaster story, journey, adventure...was that I'm glad I did it, I didn't leave myself with any what if's....cuz that's honestly one of the worst feelings...what if this, what if that, what if only...so I'm proud of myself lol, hope y'all enjoyed that weird, random, crazy story...till tomorrow, SEEEEE YA!
Friday, December 09, 2016
What's Your Escape/Outlet?
Day 9/31
Sup folks, so yesterday I was so eager and in such a rush to get the post out that I forgot to thank the lovely people that did me the solid and participated me my week of guest posts...y'all are appreciated and hope I wasn't too annoying if I kept badgering you about getting me the post lol, thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. If y'all missed it, here you go;
Guest Writer #22: Inner Self
Guest Writer #23: G
Guest Writer #24: Nuji
Guest Writer #25: Broccoli
Guest Writer #26
Guest Writer #27: Dak
Guest Writer #28: Carmom
So with that being said, let's get on to today's post. So I'm taking this class called Contemporary Pop Culture...and we just talk about how pop culture (music, tv, movies, media, etc) has changed over time, we compare it back then vs right now and it's dope cuz it's a seminar so we get all different points of views and such. So this was one of the posts saved on my phone, but was inspired to finish it with the release of J. Cole's mixtape 4 Your Eyez Only, if you know me you'll know J. Cole is probably my favourite rapper. I'd say the 2 most influential/people I really resonate with are J. Cole and Drake...something about their lyrics just really hits you...whether it's relationships, friends, life, the world, for my at least...it's really relatable. So anyways, I was doing my presentation one day during class about how media and culture has an impact on our lives, it serves as an outlet or a source of release. When some people are stressed, they go shopping, they listen to music, they binge watch shows. It's crazy to think something like that has now become so many things other than what it was originally intended for. Entertainment, distraction, expression...music, movies, shopping, food...all serves those purposes, it's crazy. One big thing I was reading about in class is this generation's desire to NOT be bored...we always have to be doing something; watching tv, listening to music, playing games, shopping. Pop culture becomes this escape from boredom, from life's worries, from life's responsibilities. In the same way I find comfort and relief in writing on this blog or listening to music...other people may find in watching a movie, shopping, eating or reading a book. It's just crazy to be how powerful media and stuff can be. Music for example...for me, is so inspiring, motivational and engaging most of all. I enjoy J. Cole and Drake so much because their lyrics speak to me in so many ways...there's songs and lyrics for any kind of emotion that you're feeling. Take it one step further...my boy's been sending me hella korean songs lately and I've been really getting into it and getting the feels...I don't even understand what's being said...but I feel the emotion you know. For me at least...music acts far beyond just entertainment...it's inspiration for this blog, it's comfort for those moody days, it's wisdom and knowledge that things'll always get better. I dunno, just thought I'd share that with you, found it pretty cool and that one class when I presented and we had that discussion was probably one of the most interesting classes I've had.
Sup folks, so yesterday I was so eager and in such a rush to get the post out that I forgot to thank the lovely people that did me the solid and participated me my week of guest posts...y'all are appreciated and hope I wasn't too annoying if I kept badgering you about getting me the post lol, thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. If y'all missed it, here you go;
Guest Writer #22: Inner Self
Guest Writer #23: G
Guest Writer #24: Nuji
Guest Writer #25: Broccoli
Guest Writer #26
Guest Writer #27: Dak
Guest Writer #28: Carmom
So with that being said, let's get on to today's post. So I'm taking this class called Contemporary Pop Culture...and we just talk about how pop culture (music, tv, movies, media, etc) has changed over time, we compare it back then vs right now and it's dope cuz it's a seminar so we get all different points of views and such. So this was one of the posts saved on my phone, but was inspired to finish it with the release of J. Cole's mixtape 4 Your Eyez Only, if you know me you'll know J. Cole is probably my favourite rapper. I'd say the 2 most influential/people I really resonate with are J. Cole and Drake...something about their lyrics just really hits you...whether it's relationships, friends, life, the world, for my at least...it's really relatable. So anyways, I was doing my presentation one day during class about how media and culture has an impact on our lives, it serves as an outlet or a source of release. When some people are stressed, they go shopping, they listen to music, they binge watch shows. It's crazy to think something like that has now become so many things other than what it was originally intended for. Entertainment, distraction, expression...music, movies, shopping, food...all serves those purposes, it's crazy. One big thing I was reading about in class is this generation's desire to NOT be bored...we always have to be doing something; watching tv, listening to music, playing games, shopping. Pop culture becomes this escape from boredom, from life's worries, from life's responsibilities. In the same way I find comfort and relief in writing on this blog or listening to music...other people may find in watching a movie, shopping, eating or reading a book. It's just crazy to be how powerful media and stuff can be. Music for example...for me, is so inspiring, motivational and engaging most of all. I enjoy J. Cole and Drake so much because their lyrics speak to me in so many ways...there's songs and lyrics for any kind of emotion that you're feeling. Take it one step further...my boy's been sending me hella korean songs lately and I've been really getting into it and getting the feels...I don't even understand what's being said...but I feel the emotion you know. For me at least...music acts far beyond just entertainment...it's inspiration for this blog, it's comfort for those moody days, it's wisdom and knowledge that things'll always get better. I dunno, just thought I'd share that with you, found it pretty cool and that one class when I presented and we had that discussion was probably one of the most interesting classes I've had.
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Protect Your Happiness
Day 8/31
Good day friends or rather good evening, hope y'all are doing well. It feels really nice talking to you guys again, it's been a while...well if you compare it to the usual consistence not really...but since I've been posting daily for the month of December, I've missed y'all. So I was watching this video on Complex and one of the girls (Emily Oberg, every hypebeast's WCW) was talking about some random stuff, then she mentioned this idea of 'protecting your happiness', that if something is threatening your happiness...you either cut it or you change it. And I really resonated with that. It kinda sounds selfish when you first think about it...but at the same time, it doesn't. Like don't get me wrong, it's great to care for your friends...hurt when they hurt, laugh when they laugh, celebrate when they triumph. But sometimes you gotta be selfish and think about your own happiness because that's directly related to your own health...in all aspects; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually...it's all connected. If someone...or something...is threatening your happiness...preventing you from being happy...you either cut it off or you change it. It can't get anymore black and white than that you know...there's only so many second chances you can give to a person or there's only so much patience and persistence you can have for a situation before you say to yourself...maybe it's time to call it quits. And on the other hand of course...there's the option to change it, which would probably be the first course of action I would advise before simply cutting it. I'm juts saying, you need to look out for yourself sometimes...your happiness should be a priority, your overall quality of life should be a priority to you. I've had to cut people off in my life who either weren't adding anything positive to my life or they were seriously threatening aspects of my quality of life...and it sucks, it hurts...sometimes that means cutting off people you've known for years, since you were kids, best friends...other times it may mean cutting off someone you care the world for, but it's necessary...and maybe down the road, life will allow y'all to cross paths. Recognize what is and what isn't adding any value and is detrimental to your happiness, your health, your life...and cut it or change it. That's all I have to say, see y'all tomorrow, peace.
Good day friends or rather good evening, hope y'all are doing well. It feels really nice talking to you guys again, it's been a while...well if you compare it to the usual consistence not really...but since I've been posting daily for the month of December, I've missed y'all. So I was watching this video on Complex and one of the girls (Emily Oberg, every hypebeast's WCW) was talking about some random stuff, then she mentioned this idea of 'protecting your happiness', that if something is threatening your happiness...you either cut it or you change it. And I really resonated with that. It kinda sounds selfish when you first think about it...but at the same time, it doesn't. Like don't get me wrong, it's great to care for your friends...hurt when they hurt, laugh when they laugh, celebrate when they triumph. But sometimes you gotta be selfish and think about your own happiness because that's directly related to your own health...in all aspects; physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually...it's all connected. If someone...or something...is threatening your happiness...preventing you from being happy...you either cut it off or you change it. It can't get anymore black and white than that you know...there's only so many second chances you can give to a person or there's only so much patience and persistence you can have for a situation before you say to yourself...maybe it's time to call it quits. And on the other hand of course...there's the option to change it, which would probably be the first course of action I would advise before simply cutting it. I'm juts saying, you need to look out for yourself sometimes...your happiness should be a priority, your overall quality of life should be a priority to you. I've had to cut people off in my life who either weren't adding anything positive to my life or they were seriously threatening aspects of my quality of life...and it sucks, it hurts...sometimes that means cutting off people you've known for years, since you were kids, best friends...other times it may mean cutting off someone you care the world for, but it's necessary...and maybe down the road, life will allow y'all to cross paths. Recognize what is and what isn't adding any value and is detrimental to your happiness, your health, your life...and cut it or change it. That's all I have to say, see y'all tomorrow, peace.
Wednesday, December 07, 2016
Guest Writer #28: Carmom
Day 7/31
Welp, here we are guys...the last guest post of the week,,,well the week of December, not this week since it's only Wednesday...you get the idea lol. Anyways, enjoy...
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People have once said that there is always a ‘mom’ of a friend group, and somehow I have ended up in that position. Yes, it means picking up after people if they forget something, and also even keeping track of other people’s schedules so that things will stay smooth sailing.
For some people, those tasks seem very overwhelming, but at the same time for others (the ‘group moms’!), it’s in our nature. We have grown to care for others and be interested in knowing that others are doing well. However, it isn’t always perfect and easy. Too often do we become overwhelmed and the biggest ‘worrier’. I even remember that there was a time when I couldn’t stop thinking about someone’s problem, and it gave me so much unrest, even though I could only pray for him.
This is where Christ comes in! I have been giving this opportunity and have chosen to write on this topic, not because I’ve got it all together, but to remind those who are like me of someone who is Almighty and has control.
We aren’t always able to keep track of everything. 24 hours is not merely enough to have everything together and set, but that’s okay! We aren’t equipped to do so. We aren’t ‘meta-human’ (Flash reference for all those who watch the Flash out there!). There are even times when we have become broken and pulled down to rock bottom.
But we don’t need to fear! This past week, when I myself had been overwhelmed, a friend of mine shared one of his favourite verses with me to help relieve my stress.
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33
Just like the verse says, He has already overcome the world. Christ has died and come back to life. He paid for our sins and the imperfections of this world. It’s a vast and grand idea to process and take in, but slowly day by day, we’ll be able to understand it a tad better.
I pray for those ‘moms’ out there that they also remember that we can lay our loads on His shoulders, because we can rest in the comfort that He can carry it all.
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Guest Writer #27: Dak
Day 6/31
Today it fully hit me that "you're halfway there Rodmond, enjoy this break, rest up...the finish line is almost there". I'm in a really good place right now...everything feels...right, that's not to say that there aren't ups and downs...it's saying that despite whatever is happening in my life right now...it feels...right you know. Everything and everyone in my life, wherever they are...it just seems right at the current moment. I'm feeling really content, rested...and lemme finish my saying that blog post ideas are coming up quick and often in my head..I can't wait to catch y'all up...peace.
I want to begin by thanking the homie Rodmond for giving me an opportunity to be a guest writer on his blog. Keep doing you! The last time I actually pulled up a word document was back in school, and man does that bring back memories. There’s so much I want to talk about but I’ll try to keep it short and sweet, hopefully I don’t bore you guys.
24 years of living and I’m more than happy with where life has taken me. But am I fully satisfied? No. Life has no limits and anything is achievable. Now you may be sitting there and saying to yourself, “What is this guy talking about, everyone says anything is possible but it isn’t”. Well there’s your first mistake. When you don’t believe in yourself, life’s a lot harder. Growing up I wasn’t the brightest kid; many would even say I was below average. Getting 60s and 70s in high school was good enough for me, but wasn’t good enough to get me into my dream university, let alone a single award at graduation. My parents told me they were proud of me but I knew they weren’t. Having an older sibling with the brain of a genius didn’t help either. University came at me in a hurry and I didn’t make a single adjustment. There was no attendance, nobody cared if I did my homework, nobody would wake me up during lectures; life was perfect. The year went by pretty quick and I was ready for second year. That is until I got I got my grades. I remember that night clearly, staring at my computer screen and seeing Cs and Ds (mainly Ds). I also noticed a little note at the bottom of the page. I was getting kicked out of my program… That’s when everything changed.
Where was this going to take me in life? Sure I’d be able to get a job without an education, but would I be satisfied as a person? Hell no. I knew nobody was going to force me to change as a person. I had to take the initiative and change my habits, and that’s exactly what I did. I managed to stay in my program and eventually graduate.
If you’ve made it this far, trust me you’ll want to continue reading. Now you’re probably sitting there reading this and saying to yourself, “My parents want me going into business or becoming a doctor, but f**k that.” You’re completely right. F**k that. There’s a reason why universities offer hundreds of programs. Do something you enjoy. Do you really want to let someone else decide what you’re going to do for the rest of your life? My biggest fear was getting a job and waking up every morning with no motivation. And trust me I went through that; it’s the worst feeling. Finding yourself is the hardest part of life, but when you achieve that anything is possible. Life isn’t perfect but take what you can get and learn from your mistakes. I often take pride in opportunities that others take for granted and that’s why I believe I am where I am today.
I could go on forever but I think I’ll end it here. Just remember, before you make a decision about anything always ask yourself, “Will I be able to look back at this 10 years from now and be satisfied?”
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24 years of living and I’m more than happy with where life has taken me. But am I fully satisfied? No. Life has no limits and anything is achievable. Now you may be sitting there and saying to yourself, “What is this guy talking about, everyone says anything is possible but it isn’t”. Well there’s your first mistake. When you don’t believe in yourself, life’s a lot harder. Growing up I wasn’t the brightest kid; many would even say I was below average. Getting 60s and 70s in high school was good enough for me, but wasn’t good enough to get me into my dream university, let alone a single award at graduation. My parents told me they were proud of me but I knew they weren’t. Having an older sibling with the brain of a genius didn’t help either. University came at me in a hurry and I didn’t make a single adjustment. There was no attendance, nobody cared if I did my homework, nobody would wake me up during lectures; life was perfect. The year went by pretty quick and I was ready for second year. That is until I got I got my grades. I remember that night clearly, staring at my computer screen and seeing Cs and Ds (mainly Ds). I also noticed a little note at the bottom of the page. I was getting kicked out of my program… That’s when everything changed.
Where was this going to take me in life? Sure I’d be able to get a job without an education, but would I be satisfied as a person? Hell no. I knew nobody was going to force me to change as a person. I had to take the initiative and change my habits, and that’s exactly what I did. I managed to stay in my program and eventually graduate.
If you’ve made it this far, trust me you’ll want to continue reading. Now you’re probably sitting there reading this and saying to yourself, “My parents want me going into business or becoming a doctor, but f**k that.” You’re completely right. F**k that. There’s a reason why universities offer hundreds of programs. Do something you enjoy. Do you really want to let someone else decide what you’re going to do for the rest of your life? My biggest fear was getting a job and waking up every morning with no motivation. And trust me I went through that; it’s the worst feeling. Finding yourself is the hardest part of life, but when you achieve that anything is possible. Life isn’t perfect but take what you can get and learn from your mistakes. I often take pride in opportunities that others take for granted and that’s why I believe I am where I am today.
I could go on forever but I think I’ll end it here. Just remember, before you make a decision about anything always ask yourself, “Will I be able to look back at this 10 years from now and be satisfied?”
Monday, December 05, 2016
Guest Writer #26
Day 5/31
Today's guest writer has chosen to remain unnamed and I will respect that request. Man, lemme say I can't wait till the guest posts are done...mainly cuz I'm just itching to talk to y'all lol...but I really am enjoying reading the guest posts...it gives y'all something completely different than what I usually offer. Different perspectives, stories, styles, it's nice...it's refreshing and I feel it's needed sometimes. Hope y'all are continuing to enjoy it as much as I am.
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Sunday, December 04, 2016
Guest Writer #25: Broccoli
Day 4/31
The Last Piece to the Jigsaw Puzzle
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It's been a while since I've known about this very blog in which you're reading, but for the longest time I never jumped at the chance to guest write. Maybe because I didn't know what to say, maybe because I was lazy and didn't want to put in the effort, or maybe, I was just scared to see what people would think of me. Kinda silly ain't it? I mean y'all (probably) don't even know who I am, yet there maybe some innate fear that people would judge me for the content that spew out here. But, if it is any good time, maybe now is the time to just let it ALL out, whatever is on my mind, to display some semblance of transparency, and give people a deeper look into my personal life. But let's not get too over dramatic here—life is hard, and it will always be. Don't expect me to whine, or moan, or complain about how sad my life is because, well, it really isn't that bad. Because, you see, I have a friend. And not just any friend, but a friend who has soared higher than any man has ever soared before (and no, I don't mean MJ). He's a king (Lebron James?), a God (Yeezy?), and was raised from the dead (oh, you mean Aslan?) Nah, I'm talking about Jesus Christ, the solid rock providing the foundation of my life in which I stand on, and the reason for which I live everyday; and daily I try in every way to emulate him to the best that God has enabled me to (though, the task is pretty much impossible, and I fail constantly). But by his grace, no matter what life entails, I trust that he will provide the strength necessary to endure all things. And I know one day I'll be raised up like Christ was—and as he was perfect all the days of his flesh, I will be like him also, perfected in his image! What a day we long for!
So anyways, this is my life, in as much as a nutshell I can make it...
Life this year has been bitter sweet up until this point. It was just a few months ago when I had received my raise and it's almost been a full year under a new job description, one that has dramatically changed the course of my standing within the company. I transitioned from something that I completely hated to something that I really enjoy—and to be honest I've really excelled. It makes a world of a difference to know that you are valued in your company, and that the desire for you to stay is matched by those who provide for your living. I also like to be active within my local church as well, serving wherever I can, trying to never complain about doing too much, as it is the privilege all Christians have, to take part in kingdom building work. And as in the words of Christ, “it is better to give than to receive.” So you might ask: well, why is it bitter sweet then? I have a good (and probably most important, secure) job, and I seem to have some supernatural force that keeps me moving forward. Why is it that it is hard to be content at a time like this? Well, good question. And to be honest, I don't know really if I can be honest. And I'm being completely honest here (okay, you get the point). But without disclosing everything let's just say I feel that there's something missing in my life, something that I want and desire and long for, but God has kept that door shut on me for now. Why? Well, I believe for a multitude of reasons. And even though I may have ample reason to vent my frustration towards him, I am always am humbled in remembering who it is that I'm talking to. I mean, this is the Creator of the universe right here you're upset at. He is the one who could take your life in an instant—every breath you take, it's a gift from him! He saved you from your sins! You ought to have perished in the depths of destruction, but he rescued you from pit of hell! Oh, what a Saviour we have in Jesus Christ! Oh, what a God that could love such a rebellious creature as myself. Sorry if I'm just rambling, but often I just pray these things to remind myself really of what an awesome God he is. Christian, indulge yourself in the grace of God and you will not be disappointed. And although I am still learning the art to such a task, I can say that he satisfies, if you seek him. He will give you the desires of your heart if you make him your delight. So, although I struggle with what I am 'missing', I don't ever let it weigh on me too much, because there is so much more to be thankful for than to complain about. And if you believe you know I am talking about, then, brother or sister, friend or acquaintance, remember patience is key. A virtue that is worth seeking for. The day will come when you will have your desire—which is a good one—and all good things are worth the wait. Don't ever rush into anything, or settle for less, because you deserve better. But you have to believe that first. I hope that this can be an encouragement to you, for those who are currently struggling as I am now, or just struggling in general.
Sorry, I never thought it would end up being this long, but kudos to you if you were able to the make it to the end of this. But enough about me...
I think I can speak for many people, Mr. Rodmond Tham (Mr. RtTheRealest, Mr. Psychospin himself), that many of us appreciate the things you write and resonate with the subject matter of your blog—that's why they keep coming back!–even if they won't admit it. So let this be a thank you, from all of your readers, for providing us unlimited access to, well, you. Again, thank you, for the entertaining, motivational, and even sometimes jaw-dropping moments that only could be experienced through your blog. And we hope for more moments to come (and more things we've never heard), to keep life just that more interesting. Peace
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