so, when was the last time you assessed your personal value? I believe its important to know what you bring to the proverbial table when entering new relationships, considering dating, or just need a pick-me-up. So, with that in mind, here is the short list of my soul's assets.
i know what makes me valuable: being in the world but not of the world. learning to do yard work over the years. A conscience that is clear. having the best interests of others in mind. putting myself second. not leading others towards their demise. knowing how to be a good friend. knowing what unconditional love really is. finding peace and joy in simple things. basking in the presence of God around and through me. Knowing what is appropriate. Vocabulary. Kindness. Vision. getting to work early almost every day. creating unique bonds with others. helping to save the lives of my friends. seeking spiritual ONEness. Being honest. having a heart that is ready to love. Being sexually conservative. Being the kind of guy who can capture a woman with conversation. Having an impeccable sense of style. breakdancing. cutting a rug w/ jay electronica @ the mos def show. Not being satisfied with fast money, women, or cars. Being favored by God. Knowing how to cook a decent meal. being happy to be a Black man in america. being in touch with my emotions. being kind. being sensitive to the needs of others. sensible humility. a supportive non-dysfunctional family. For being well on my way towards manhood...
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Gucci Glasses Half Full
some of the best rap I've heard is like straight conversation. in this mixtape classik, pharrell and gucci mane shine, talk about the woman who can get it all... snappin'!
gucci doesn't really spit verses, but I like abstract song formats. pharrell is subtle, at his best, and coasting with a sincerely masculine vibrato. listen close. (anything to keep you blushing)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Shots of Hate
okay, I don't drink hateraid ... I sip from time to time. You know, to get a little buzz. Anyway, today's topic is: things I hate.
1. Young "Hipsters" - nearly everything that is hip today is a rehash of what's been artistic since the 80s and 90s. The point of being hip is to be "hip" to new styles... even retro styles can be made unique witha touch of, that's right, CREATIVITY! Freak the style by thinking about what's hot but not copying what's seen in a video or on the racks. Ex: Screen print tees are hot... rock a custom Tee from your imagination or from a funky retailer with your name on the back with a number - create a "jersey tee" with the front side still in style! *If u want to be extra fresh wear classic garments ex: a vintage clip-on tie from a thrift store will crush a new button down shirt! Oh yeah, and your music is poo. (do we sound like our parents yet?)
2. Bodies in the Street: why is it that a dead Iraqi, Afghan, or Haitian will be shown on American Media but dead Americans won't? Pick your global disaster where there is loss of life by brown skinned / non white people and during the first "shock and awe" hours of media coverage, and there is bound to be someone's brother, sister, mother, uncle, or second cousin twice-removed's body shown with no respect. I'll take it a step further... remember Hurricane Katrina? I remember seeing bodies in the street, on the sidewalk, and on bridges. Now, I don't know the last time I EVER saw a dead white person on TV... non-fiction rebuttles need only apply! As if brown skinned people deserve less respect - even in death!??- SMH.
3. FOX "News"
4. Pat Robertson - God don't like ugly and you have have no alabi
5. Sammy Sosa - not a good look...playa.
6. Mark McGwire - After admitting to using steroids during his "record-breaking" 1998 baseball season, St.Louis Cardinals fans welcomed him as their new batting coach. Even more frustrating was comissioner Bud Selig's statment regarding the incident, "I am pleased that Mark McGwire has confronted his use of performance-enhancing substances as a player. Being truthful is always the correct course of action, which is why I had commissioned Senator George Mitchell to conduct his investigation. This statement of contrition, I believe, will make Mark's re-entry into the game much smoother and easier," Selig said. I can't imagine a worse time to show compassion. Had, the player been lets say, Sammy Sosa... do you think Selig would have been so supportive? Shame on you Mark!
7.Wallflowers: If you paid to get in, why aren't you dancing?
8."Obamanations": Is it just me or is our 44th getting the 3rd degree from every angle? I mean imagine if the 43rd was actually criticized at the same level as Obama. Haters never rest till the best get down.
9.Twitter
10.Dirty Socks - not only are they a ses pool for athletes foot, the're just nasty.
1. Young "Hipsters" - nearly everything that is hip today is a rehash of what's been artistic since the 80s and 90s. The point of being hip is to be "hip" to new styles... even retro styles can be made unique witha touch of, that's right, CREATIVITY! Freak the style by thinking about what's hot but not copying what's seen in a video or on the racks. Ex: Screen print tees are hot... rock a custom Tee from your imagination or from a funky retailer with your name on the back with a number - create a "jersey tee" with the front side still in style! *If u want to be extra fresh wear classic garments ex: a vintage clip-on tie from a thrift store will crush a new button down shirt! Oh yeah, and your music is poo. (do we sound like our parents yet?)
2. Bodies in the Street: why is it that a dead Iraqi, Afghan, or Haitian will be shown on American Media but dead Americans won't? Pick your global disaster where there is loss of life by brown skinned / non white people and during the first "shock and awe" hours of media coverage, and there is bound to be someone's brother, sister, mother, uncle, or second cousin twice-removed's body shown with no respect. I'll take it a step further... remember Hurricane Katrina? I remember seeing bodies in the street, on the sidewalk, and on bridges. Now, I don't know the last time I EVER saw a dead white person on TV... non-fiction rebuttles need only apply! As if brown skinned people deserve less respect - even in death!??- SMH.
3. FOX "News"
4. Pat Robertson - God don't like ugly and you have have no alabi
5. Sammy Sosa - not a good look...playa.
6. Mark McGwire - After admitting to using steroids during his "record-breaking" 1998 baseball season, St.Louis Cardinals fans welcomed him as their new batting coach. Even more frustrating was comissioner Bud Selig's statment regarding the incident, "I am pleased that Mark McGwire has confronted his use of performance-enhancing substances as a player. Being truthful is always the correct course of action, which is why I had commissioned Senator George Mitchell to conduct his investigation. This statement of contrition, I believe, will make Mark's re-entry into the game much smoother and easier," Selig said. I can't imagine a worse time to show compassion. Had, the player been lets say, Sammy Sosa... do you think Selig would have been so supportive? Shame on you Mark!
7.Wallflowers: If you paid to get in, why aren't you dancing?
8."Obamanations": Is it just me or is our 44th getting the 3rd degree from every angle? I mean imagine if the 43rd was actually criticized at the same level as Obama. Haters never rest till the best get down.
9.Twitter
10.Dirty Socks - not only are they a ses pool for athletes foot, the're just nasty.
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