I've got this friend from The Wire. One of Baltimore's most fortunate to make it out. His story is incredible... he was actually banned from college b/c of an "intent to distribute," charge. In an attempt to leave this life behind he actually snuck back on campus in order to complete his transfer process to Atlanta's Morehouse College.
He is now a math major, minoring in chemistry... his record may taint his ability to practice chemistry professionally, but he's giving it all he's got. I'm proud of him for that!
As much as he cares about finding a better way to keep at least 5stax in his bank account at all times, he struggles to maintain his self image and combat torment from his past lifestyle of indulgence, distrust, violence, and debauchery.
He is an exceptionally strong person who has discovered many of his own creative talents. Also in his grab bag of personality traits is a strong sense of self preservation and emotional self defense. When he goes on one of his self-affirming kicks, he's pretty difficult to reason with.
He can even be quite anal about getting his point across while affirming his intellect and machismo. Girls probable dig this, I find it annoying. So, he tried to/ threatned fighting me about two weeks ago. It was odd. I pretty much convinced him that fighting wouldn't solve anything and that he shouldn't get all huffy over someone who supports his own convictions as strongly as he does. It was like a wake up call..Mr "i'll beat your face" was very quiet... but my goal was not to "win" but to save my own life... Fighting puts lives at risk and believe me, that is a side I don't like showing. I consider this to be civil and life preserving, though I'm up for a good'n if there is something worth fighting for.
We've worked on a a few projects and now my most recent ones are on hold because of our supposed beef. I don't really know what the problem is... I convinced him not to fight me and now he's acting extra distant. Well, the show goes on with or without the rapping monkeys.
Ironically, it was haters trying to smite his creative venture that led his paranoid/ justifiably cautious senses to be heightened in tha ATL. For the last time, I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY!!
Having male friends is not easy, as we spend a lot of time changing ourselves, yet are constantly analyzing others' position in the cognitive, social, economic, and spiritual world extremely critically.
Brothas need each other to be individually strong and collectively minded. Somehow amidst all the jealousy you all (ladies)continually work together...deep down either loving or hating the sista you're breaking bread with, wondering whats the deal with the brothas...
He is now a math major, minoring in chemistry... his record may taint his ability to practice chemistry professionally, but he's giving it all he's got. I'm proud of him for that!
As much as he cares about finding a better way to keep at least 5stax in his bank account at all times, he struggles to maintain his self image and combat torment from his past lifestyle of indulgence, distrust, violence, and debauchery.
He is an exceptionally strong person who has discovered many of his own creative talents. Also in his grab bag of personality traits is a strong sense of self preservation and emotional self defense. When he goes on one of his self-affirming kicks, he's pretty difficult to reason with.
He can even be quite anal about getting his point across while affirming his intellect and machismo. Girls probable dig this, I find it annoying. So, he tried to/ threatned fighting me about two weeks ago. It was odd. I pretty much convinced him that fighting wouldn't solve anything and that he shouldn't get all huffy over someone who supports his own convictions as strongly as he does. It was like a wake up call..Mr "i'll beat your face" was very quiet... but my goal was not to "win" but to save my own life... Fighting puts lives at risk and believe me, that is a side I don't like showing. I consider this to be civil and life preserving, though I'm up for a good'n if there is something worth fighting for.
We've worked on a a few projects and now my most recent ones are on hold because of our supposed beef. I don't really know what the problem is... I convinced him not to fight me and now he's acting extra distant. Well, the show goes on with or without the rapping monkeys.
Ironically, it was haters trying to smite his creative venture that led his paranoid/ justifiably cautious senses to be heightened in tha ATL. For the last time, I AM NOT YOUR ENEMY!!
Having male friends is not easy, as we spend a lot of time changing ourselves, yet are constantly analyzing others' position in the cognitive, social, economic, and spiritual world extremely critically.
Brothas need each other to be individually strong and collectively minded. Somehow amidst all the jealousy you all (ladies)continually work together...deep down either loving or hating the sista you're breaking bread with, wondering whats the deal with the brothas...
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