Shoutouts to Leayen Lam for helping my capture this moment! Find her here @root2photography on Instagram and her website http://www.root2photography.com/
Sunday, June 23, 2019
700,000 VIEWS
So I know it’s kinda a little overdue...and I kinda already made a post about it on Instagram saying most of what I wanted to say. But I wanted to share with y’all some behind the scenes photos of that day that I didn’t post. 700,000...I’m super thankful and appreciative that’s for sure but I’m keeping my eyes forward, focusing on what’s ahead, on what’s next. I’ve been struggling to find inspiration lately, some of the posts and ideas have in mind take a lot of time and effort and those are 2 things I don’t have much of atm lol. I’ve been in a weird funk lately, but it’s a comfortable funk, one that I’m okay with being in for the time being. Summer is one of those times that’s always super busy because there’s so much going on and now on top of that I’m in the process of moving as well so there’s just a lot on my plate atm. It’s even been hard to keep up with people and friends, I’ve been slacking in a lot of aspects in my life lately. Work consumes half if not much more of my time, then I’ve been spending a lot of time at the gym lately which I think is paying off cuz I’ve had a bunch of people tell me I’ve gotten bigger LOL. The leftover time that I do have if I’m not super tired I try to catch up with friends or give myself some me time. But yeah I digress, 700,000 has come and gone and I’m already thinking of what to do for 800,000 and for the blog’s TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY HOLYYYYYYY, I just took that in oh man...anyways hope y’all enjoy some of the photos that didn’t make it onto my Instagram!
Shoutouts to Leayen Lam for helping my capture this moment! Find her here @root2photography on Instagram and her website http://www.root2photography.com/
Shoutouts to Leayen Lam for helping my capture this moment! Find her here @root2photography on Instagram and her website http://www.root2photography.com/
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Growth
Hey y’all, so it’s been a while I know lol...2 weeks to be exact. Which isn’t a long time but it feels like it’s been a while. I feel like so much has been going on but at the same time I also haven’t been doing much other than the usual, but it feels like a lots been happening. Shoutout one time to the Raptors and the city of Toronto...got damn, I know the majority (like 85%) of y’all reading this are from Toronto but if you’re not, man...this city has been just in its heels this entire playoff run and culminating with the championship...I was able to go downtown with my friends and it was so crazy, the electricity and the energy was insane, a night I’ll never forget for sure.
So moving on, I haven’t had much to talk about which is also why I didn’t post anything. I had some small stuff but nothing I felt I could make a blog post out of. Then it hit me a couple days ago when I was at the gym, doing chest and doing the bench press. I usually stick in dumbbells cuz I have no spotter but every 1-2 weeks I’ll switch it up and use the barbell and slowly move up in weight but keeping a comfortable pace. So I was doing a set and that’s when it hit me that I’ve been getting much stronger as of late. Obvs the physical changes are slowly and steady getting there, but I was so excited to know and feel that I’ve been getting stronger. Now I don’t say that out of cockiness or to boast, I say that cuz it’s such a dope feeling to see physical improvements and change and growth in yourself. And you can take that and apply that to anything, to your mind or your life or your current situation. Just being able to physically see improvements like better test scores, healthier relationships with people, more relaxed state of mind. It’s probably one of the most encouraging feelings seeing self growth and self improvement. It’s one thing for people to say wow you’ve become a better person since so and so, or wow you’ve skimmed down or gotten taller. But to really see and FEEL it for yourself is such an incredible feeling. But at the same time, especially with working out cuz that’s what I’ve been super into lately...it’s not going to happen overnight, it’s gonna take time and it’s gonna take hard work and commitment, but if you stay the course, you’ll see improvements. Whether it’s a stressful situation you’re dealing with, an argument with a loved one...all that stuff gets better in time but also with work. I dunno man, it’s just been such a nice feeling as of late that despite how busy and depressing a vibe work can be, I can getaway and do my own thing with my friends but also go to the gym by myself and just zone out. You choose you push yourself and go as hard as you want, some days you feel better and stronger than others, some days you feel crumby and weaker than others...just gotta push through and grind. Till next time...which might be 700k, I’ll see you soon. Don’t think I didn’t notice...about that...I’ve been grinding and working on the low low...stay tuned!
So moving on, I haven’t had much to talk about which is also why I didn’t post anything. I had some small stuff but nothing I felt I could make a blog post out of. Then it hit me a couple days ago when I was at the gym, doing chest and doing the bench press. I usually stick in dumbbells cuz I have no spotter but every 1-2 weeks I’ll switch it up and use the barbell and slowly move up in weight but keeping a comfortable pace. So I was doing a set and that’s when it hit me that I’ve been getting much stronger as of late. Obvs the physical changes are slowly and steady getting there, but I was so excited to know and feel that I’ve been getting stronger. Now I don’t say that out of cockiness or to boast, I say that cuz it’s such a dope feeling to see physical improvements and change and growth in yourself. And you can take that and apply that to anything, to your mind or your life or your current situation. Just being able to physically see improvements like better test scores, healthier relationships with people, more relaxed state of mind. It’s probably one of the most encouraging feelings seeing self growth and self improvement. It’s one thing for people to say wow you’ve become a better person since so and so, or wow you’ve skimmed down or gotten taller. But to really see and FEEL it for yourself is such an incredible feeling. But at the same time, especially with working out cuz that’s what I’ve been super into lately...it’s not going to happen overnight, it’s gonna take time and it’s gonna take hard work and commitment, but if you stay the course, you’ll see improvements. Whether it’s a stressful situation you’re dealing with, an argument with a loved one...all that stuff gets better in time but also with work. I dunno man, it’s just been such a nice feeling as of late that despite how busy and depressing a vibe work can be, I can getaway and do my own thing with my friends but also go to the gym by myself and just zone out. You choose you push yourself and go as hard as you want, some days you feel better and stronger than others, some days you feel crumby and weaker than others...just gotta push through and grind. Till next time...which might be 700k, I’ll see you soon. Don’t think I didn’t notice...about that...I’ve been grinding and working on the low low...stay tuned!
Saturday, June 01, 2019
When It Finally Hits You...
My bad, I know it's been a while...this is something I started a long time ago and picked back up recently. I meant to post earlier, but I decided to hold off and instead finish this piece and post it instead.
You know that feeling when you’re in a zone and you just run with it. Like when you’re writing an essay and the words are just coming to you so you just go with it. That’s how it is for me at least...I used to save a lot of essays till the last week, but that’s how I operate weirdly enough...then I’d just go off and write pages at a time. Same with like sports or working out, when you’re in that zone you’re so focused and locked in. Anyways, this is something I never planned on finishing...cuz I never thought and never wanted to go back to these emotions, but I did and so here it is lol. The more I thought about it, the more the words just came and I just dug deeper into those emotions and finished it. With writing I feel like I’m a little bit of a perfectionist cuz I read it and sound it out in my head as if I’m saying it...and I want it to all flow smoothly...so sometimes I’ll leave stuff for a short while or usually a long while and revisit it a while later and if I can channel those emotions I’ll keep it going, if not I’ll come back to it another time lol. That’s why on my phone I have hella unfinished pieces or like a few bars I wrote at the time lol. Anyways I digress...here you go...
When It Finally Hits You...
When it finally hits you, just know it hit me harder
You went the distance for me just know I always went farther
Sometimes it felt like you were there when the timing was right for you
Then you were absent when it mattered and the moments I needed you to
It always felt right when we spent time together
Even after a couple months of not seeing each other
Time passed and feelings lingered as they always tend to do
I start getting on with my life, and then I meet up with you
I think it’s time I finally let you go
Even if I’ve never really truly let you know
Never had the strength to look you in your eyes and tell you how I feel inside
So now I set you free into the arms of another guy
I see your face every single time I close my eyes
It’s crazy now you’re someone that I hardly recognize
I’ve said it a hundred times in my mind but never to your face
And now the only thing between us is distance and space
So when it finally hits you, I’ll be long gone
No more staring out the window listening to sad songs
Our paths will cross again in time because they always do
So this is closure for me and a farewell to you
RT
You know that feeling when you’re in a zone and you just run with it. Like when you’re writing an essay and the words are just coming to you so you just go with it. That’s how it is for me at least...I used to save a lot of essays till the last week, but that’s how I operate weirdly enough...then I’d just go off and write pages at a time. Same with like sports or working out, when you’re in that zone you’re so focused and locked in. Anyways, this is something I never planned on finishing...cuz I never thought and never wanted to go back to these emotions, but I did and so here it is lol. The more I thought about it, the more the words just came and I just dug deeper into those emotions and finished it. With writing I feel like I’m a little bit of a perfectionist cuz I read it and sound it out in my head as if I’m saying it...and I want it to all flow smoothly...so sometimes I’ll leave stuff for a short while or usually a long while and revisit it a while later and if I can channel those emotions I’ll keep it going, if not I’ll come back to it another time lol. That’s why on my phone I have hella unfinished pieces or like a few bars I wrote at the time lol. Anyways I digress...here you go...
When It Finally Hits You...
When it finally hits you, just know it hit me harder
You went the distance for me just know I always went farther
Sometimes it felt like you were there when the timing was right for you
Then you were absent when it mattered and the moments I needed you to
It always felt right when we spent time together
Even after a couple months of not seeing each other
Time passed and feelings lingered as they always tend to do
I start getting on with my life, and then I meet up with you
I think it’s time I finally let you go
Even if I’ve never really truly let you know
Never had the strength to look you in your eyes and tell you how I feel inside
So now I set you free into the arms of another guy
I see your face every single time I close my eyes
It’s crazy now you’re someone that I hardly recognize
I’ve said it a hundred times in my mind but never to your face
And now the only thing between us is distance and space
So when it finally hits you, I’ll be long gone
No more staring out the window listening to sad songs
Our paths will cross again in time because they always do
So this is closure for me and a farewell to you
RT
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