Monday, July 5, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 82 "Taking Things For Granted"
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Hey Hey Hey:
Good Morning to all of you. I know some of you went out last night and did the most, while others just went to see the local firework display. Either way, I hope you enjoyed your holiday. I write to you today about: Taking Things For Granted.
You know, on yesterday I had an epiphany. I was lying in the bed and I begin to think about how many things I have versus the things I don't have and how BLESSED I truly am. Now, don't get me wrong, I may not be where I want to be in this life, but thank GOD and the heavenly stars I am not where I use to be. Go with me on this for a moment. Many people around the world are suffering on a daily basis. Things that we can do and take for granted like: reading our bibles, speaking out against government, dating who we want freely, or even driving our vehicles, may cost other people their lives. Yet, we do these things and more and forget to think about how BLESSED we are.
People in other countries risk their lives for some of these inalienable rights we have given by the forefathers in the bill of rights. I am not one to believe that America is the greatest place on earth, but neither are some of our neighborhoods or boroughs. But, even those in our country who live in poverty are doing a heck of a lot better than those in some other destitute area. For example, in some of the favelas (houses) in Brazil, they don't have roofs on their homes, sewer systems, or running water. So when it rains, their homes flood and when they have to use the restroom, buckets are their porcelain gods. Yet, how many of us here, turn on the shower and just let the water run until we feel like getting in. Or avoid going to the bathroom that is in eyesight just because we don't feel like getting up. Notice I said us, because I do it too. We jump in our cars, turn on our T.V.s, come home to our spouses, eat what we want---but we still complain.
I ask this question to all of you. Is anything good enough for you? Does anything satisfy you or make you happy? The things you have, people have died for and you are reaping the benefits. I know some of you will rebuttal and say, "I worked for everything I got and I appreciate it." And that may very well be true, but someone was beaten, starved, hung, and died just so you could work. I ain't trying to be all "gloom and doom," but I just think we all need to show a little more appreciation, give a little more thanks for what we have, and spend as much time with our loved ones as humanly possible. Remember, "One day your here and the next day your gone."
~Telling it like it i.t. is.....
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 81 "4th Of July"
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Yo:
As always, I hope you all are enjoying your weekend thus far. Today I just want to drop a few tips on you regarding the 4th of July. July 4th weekend is one of the busiest weekends for airports, highways, bus stations and the like. More people travel during this time of year then almost any other holiday. The roadways have been packed since the middle of the week and the police are out and ready to put you all on an episode of "Cops."
I just want you to be really careful this weekend as you commute to your various destinations. As far as the highways, more people die in traffic accidents during this holiday weekend then any other weekend in the year. For some strange reason, people tend to drink and then get behind the wheel of their car and drive. Unfortunately, when they get into accidents, its always the innocent mother of three that pays the price for that person's irresponsibility.
Just Be Safe People and Be Responsible. I want all of you to go and come back in one piece. Take care of yourself and others. I don't want you all to lose your independence on independence day by getting locked up like Akon, because believe it, Monday is a holiday and they "won't let you out," until Tuesday or Wednesday at the earliest.
~Just Trynna Look Out~
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 81 "Know When To Say Uncle "When"
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What's Happening?
I know this is a holiday weekend and all of you all got big plans. If not, Essence is taking over New Orleans this weekend and their are a number of hot movies out at the box office. Today I am going to talk about: Knowing when to say uncle "when."
Now, most of us tend to believe that we can do anything we put our mind to. That was instilled in us from childhood. Teachers, parents, coaches, and the like all expressed to us that if we put our mind to it, work hard, and never give up, we can reach our goals. I believe this to be true, with one slight adjustment. You can do anything you put your mind to if its for you to do. I spoke previously about setting goals and never giving up. This topic is a nice marriage of the two.
You can put your time, hard earned money, heart, soul, blood, sweat, and tears into something, but it may never materialize for you in this lifetime or the next. That doesn't mean you didn't deserve it or didn't properly prepare for it; it just means it wasn't for you. My advice to all of you today is: know when to say when or enough is enough. Stop trying to hold on to dreams, men, women, and/or friends who obviously don't want you. Now, it is probably more easier said then done. But the first step to moving on, is stepping forward. While I always caution you against moving backwards, I encourage you all to understand that letting go is not giving up or quitting. Especially, if you have done all you can or more than enough. You must realize some things are out of your hands and beyond your control. Some people simply need more than you or I can give them. Even though we love them and want to protect them, maybe we aren't the ones to save them.
Long story short, its okay to let go sometimes. Especially if it's having a negative effect on your life and your surroundings. As triple six mafia says, "don't save her/him, they don't want to be saved." While I don't care for most of their music, that point makes sense. I am tired of seeing you all struggle and suffer because you are trying to hold on. Let go and let GOD people.
Know when to say uncle.
~Peace, Love, and Nappyness
Friday, July 2, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 80 "Promises"
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Buenos Dias:
As usual, I hope you all had a great and eventful week. Make sure you are living while you are alive, because you won't have that chance when your gone. Today I want to talk about Promises.
A young lady once said to me, "Promises are made to be broken." I was puzzled. I guess I come from a different world or culture. I was taught promises were made to be kept and if it was broke that was like an ultimate no-no. Thus, I take the Dru Hill approach to them, "I never make a promise that I can't keep, that ain't me." To me, your word is extremely important. As I say, "your word is your bond, everything else it paperwork."
I strongly encourage you all not to make promises if you know you can't keep them. Especially to children. Now that I think on it, I was promised a lot of things as a child that never came to fruition. I guess the reason I never viewed it as a broken promise was because I saw it as a straight up lie. Not only do broken promises hurt and disappoint people of all ages, they can destroy relationships, friendships, marriages, and lives. As the old adage says, "say what you mean, and mean what you say." My own saying, "If there is any doubt, close your mouth, and don't let it out."
Just try your hardest to follow through on those things you say you are going to do. People can forgive you for not being able to complete something if you tried your best, but no one forgets a liar. It doesn't matter what profession you choose: teacher, police officer, preacher, or nun, once people label you as a liar you will always be one. Just do what you can and if you know you can't do it, don't waste your breath making promises that will break easier than fragile glass.
Enjoy your weekend and once again, keep the people in the Gulf in your prayers.
If you are attending Essence this weekend, be safe and
tell Janet to keep that titty to herself.
~Late'
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 79 "Random People"
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Today topic is for people like me. Those of us who suffer from a mild case of scattered brainess. (I think I made that up) Anywho, these are those people who can be in the middle of a conversation, on the phone, texting, or speaking in person, and just throw something out there that has NOTHING to do with what you two or three or four were originally talking about. They have you thinking, wtf?
Yes, I admit I am a part of a secret society known as, "random people." There are various types of us too. There are some people who are "blond random" (look at me coining terms). These are people who say random things that make absolutely no sense. Not even to the person who is saying it. Then there is the "succinct random" person. This person thinks in chronological thoughts mostly, but if they leave something out from a previous conversation, saying, or sentence, whenever it pops back in their mind they have to get it out. No matter what time of day it is or what they are talking about that thought has to break out into the cosmos.
There are more forms of random people, but just like you I ask you to embrace them and not judge them. Honestly, its like a disease or immune deficiency that can't be cured. Even as I blog I try to stay on topic, but random things keep coming inside my head like: Aaron McGruder Hates Black People; I Hate Rappers; & People Who Use Blue tooth in The Club Need To Be Punched In The Face. I humbly ask you all to pray for me and others with my sickness. Heck it just might be in you and you have yet to be diagnosed.
On a serious note: Please keep the people in the Gulf in your prayers. With this massive oil spill and a Hurricane on the way,
they need all the prayers they can get.
~Random Me
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