Friendship is like romance,there is a possibility you will fall in love

Okay, so Sweet Home Alabama has got my heart melting like a ice cube. There is a group of MEN that give me life, love me when I don't have enough love for my heart to beat, believe in me when they see that the world has tucked it's spine in,without a shoulder for me to lean on. There is a group of WOMEN, who tell me I'm beautiful, admire my independence, and keep me pushing to find love. If I ever fall in love I hope the man is worth enough to make me as proud, honored, and thankful as you all have.They are my team;NEW ERA.In numerous ways I can break down all these fostering souls, but I'm afraid my computer will malfunction from all the tears I will cry.There is 2 in particular I would speak on, they are at war 2 see who will take 1st place Bestie. :)
Cortel, I love you like that future rock on my ring finger. Love you like love loves a woman's chamber. Love you like a first kiss, death, and life. I curse you out all he time and its because I can't foster the words to describe the way I feel about you, or the way you have grow from a baby into a man.
Richard, I love you like the brother I never had. The one who gave me advice about men. Hated who I had become, but always supported my decisions. I love you like High school reunions, and rainy days. There is no story of our friendship, no kindergarten glue memories. No "I beat that boy up for her" Junior High stories. Just the tears I've shed, and you captured even when you didn't know how to.
I love you all for the way you have wrapped me in your arms like a doorstep baby, watched me cry, laugh at, and with me. Most of all understanding and accepting me,I can't ask for a greater group of individuals,people, friends, family; like you! Please dont ever stop loving me as I will always cut out a piece of my heart for you!

"Hardwork beats talent"

Watch him amaze audiences

Throughout my life there is one constant phrase being repeated, "hard work beats talent" I am beginning to believe this, and find new ways to strengthen my craft. I have always relied on how great others tell me I am, never finding more to grow on or make new. Confidence is a great thing, but one is only as strong as his/her ego, when it breaks there is no repairing it with talent. we must Work hard.
I just had the pleasure of watching The Taking of Pendulum 123 and examining Denzel Washington's growth.He has always been one of my favorite actors, and I never took the time to understand why. At some distant moment it was all the hype on the amount movies he was featured in, and how much money they were making.I realize it is more than that,he has grown in the way he commits to character; body, face, and the change of emotions. It's as if he's lived the lives of each character he takes the role of. Take the movie Training Day and compare that to The Taking of Pendulum 123, or another movie he has done. There is no signature, and it doesn't need to be. This is what makes him great, you can see how hard he works.
I know a young man who many have always been comparing him to Denzel and Will Smith.He wasn't always fixated on being an actor, but inspired by a man and a network that gave him the tools to become a great actor.He created a blueprint of how much he valued the craft. He will soon be attending SUNY Purchase and I'm more than sure he will graduate at the top of his class. I will be paying to watch him on the big screen by the time he graduates if not his 2nd year of college. I have seen dedication, hard work, and something I cant quiet put my heart on. He He inspires with how optimistic he has become,and the way he cherishes the craft of acting.Unlike when a tree changes the color of its leaves before our eyes in fall, he blooms in winter so when the sun rises we are astonished by his survival through the war.

I just so happen to stumble upon this video while browsing around on You Tube as usual. I began to wonder how come he wasn't big in the industry, or I wasn't hearing news of him in the mainstream media. I found a link that lead me to his website. he reminds me of a boy I know. A friend that I have known since grade school. I remember the first time I heard him play the keyboard. It was isn't she lovely, and I began to cry, just bawl like baby. It is by far one of the most memorable moments of my life.


http://themusicofdavidsides.com/

Say YES

I dont usually watch comedy because they always seem to bore the hell out of me pretty fast, but Drew Carey has a way of drawing you in. I was watching YES man and began to examine with a
critical lens. We are so busy being stuck in routines we forget that we aren't living. The breaths we take, and other normal body functions doesn't define the substance in our lives. I also believe it was trying to tell us that our lives should be lived holistically. I continue to push myself into "work" so much I forget how to have fun (literally). We can make money and be happy, don't settle for less if the epic dream doesn't come true. You can dream more than once, Our jobs, friends, and other placements we have in some sense should all be one. This stuck with me like a post it note on my desktop. I keep replaying how critical this is to apply to my life but also to other that have so much potential but we can never find the right way to bring it out.
Folks I think this is the 1
ugh, can't find the clip [:(] but u get the point :)

Beautiful

I have never felt beautiful enough!Not for myself,family, friends, or the world.It is this same emotion that has become the impediment of my survival. The girl that shops (vintage&) affordable, rocks TOMS and writes poetry.I am not alone, Just not brave enough to say what my heart beats out loud. Too afraid the world will push me away. Forget who I am because of who I will soon become. There is one woman that is brave enough.She is like my heart's dictionary.

"For the first time in over a year, I'm going to wear jeans and a t-shirt. Thats it. Just jeans and a t-shirt. No suspenders, or ties, or flowers in my breast pocket. I'm scared. What will I hide behind? I have nothing. I'll be naked. And nudity is for beautiful ppl. The rest of us have to distract the world with patter...ns and chopped sweaters. Now every one's gonna have to look at my face. Dang it. 2rrw is me bein brave."

"memories don't live like ppl do"

Andrea Gibson is by far one of my favorite poets. I first encountered who she was by taking a face book quiz i.e "Which slam poet are you?" Answer-Andrea Gibson. Since I had never heard or seen her perform before I YouTubed' her and stumbled upon some breathtaking and groundbreaking masterpieces that her voice was able to painted across my monitor as I watched her perform.

I never intended to post this video, and after reading YouTube response that sated
"This inspired me to break up with my abusive ex 5 months ago. Now I've found the courage to love myself first. Thank you, Andrea. You are truly one of my heroes." It is more than hard to escape an abusive relationship. Though I may not know the extent of this woman's battle, a poem being the catalyst to break away from that struggle is beyond what my vocabulary can describe. Please make sure to check out her side and other works of art.

one man doesn't stand alone/"Whateva u want" is out and up for grabs!

I have previously blogged about a mutual friend of mine (Godfrey) that is uno (one) member of the Duo Genisys. I must say I'm a bit (really) impressed by the singing of his partner a.c.e. Their new single is finally out, and yes the video below is the phenomenal work of these 2 driven young men. I'm delighted to say that this will soon be my ring tone (once downloaded) and should also be yours as well!

It is easier to keep an A than to earn an A

I have been sitting in the house watching movies all day (this is what a vacay. from the job feels like=UGH). Besides Dead Presidents I had the opportunity to examine Dangerous Minds through a critical lens, Though I may have mixed feelings the one thing that stood out to me (amongst many others) was when the teacher (Michelle Pfeiffer) tried to change the curriculum againts the principals will (Courtney B. Vance) by teaching the students poetry and karate(though dangerous became a tool to gain their trust and attention), "things that were against the Board of education's curriculum".I began to rethink my educational background to better understand that our educational system is still within the teachings of banking, we become deposits and weather or not we can understand the information if we are able to recite it we pass. The school understood that many of the students couldn't read, came from impoverished neighborhoods, were dead squat poor- if not close, and would be at least the 1st to graduate from High School from their families. Their futures were already planned, they were never asked what they wanted to learn, what they needed to build, on;instead roads were being constructed without them even having the knowledge of how to climb a road that isn't designed for blacks. The tar would be too hard too much for a black man or woman's feet to cross. Their eyes would burn more looking at that road than watching someone die due to a "routine" shoot out. The struggle of black education is a hard one, we must build our own roads instead of walking on those we have no knowledge of its construction.

Dead Presidents are still burning in the hood

Just finished watching dead presidents-with all honesty I am beginning to grasp the concept that BLACK soldiers in America are still FIGHTING in a WHITE man'S army and his war! Anthony was unable to keep or even gain a decent living/no jobs available/or benefits/to steal a murder is wrong but what are the circumstances for justice in America if we can not give each solider the same respect an d rights regardless of color! I do not mean the color of one man's skin to another but WHITE SUPREMACY!There are many constructions of the institution that the movie breaks down, despite the biases I may have this movie is appropriate for the time in America that "instances" similar or exact took place.The lack of social security is addressed in a small way, lack of drug centers for addicts recovering from the war as well as mental facilities stationed in black communities.I appreciate the support the individuals gave each other in this movie and the different points of view each character expressed. On youtube when I was looking for the last clip some one posted " World War 2 was more of a "real" war than Vietnam. Nam was a small country that the U.S was trying to stop from being communism's latest victim, in which the enemy fought using guerrilla tactics and was hidden most of the time. World War 2 was a global conflict that involved over 20 nations, with tanks, massive armies, fighter plane legions and absolutely tyrannical villains the likes of which have never been seen since.The judge was right. WW2 was a REAL war. 70 million dead/6yrs." Another posted "when the judge mentioned his honors as a war veteran, he forgot to mention that he is white and being black in America is not easy." This is in fact true, I may have these strong opinions because I am BLACK but each race has experience struggle in may different ways i.e the battle for black freedom and liberation has and is still a long stemmed one. I cant say all I want hear but this will be something I continue to blog about.
Here's the last clip, I wish that he would have stressed about how he was a black man in an American (white) army But as I continue to watch the clip over and over again the emotion he expressed became more real i.e throwing the chair.