Friday, December 3, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 233 "Weather Lady"
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Good Afternoon "Weather Lady,"
I do hope this communique' finds you in the very best of health and spirits. I write today because I am a little concerned "Weather Lady." I don't know if it is something that I have done to you or something I said to you or someone you know, but your temperature lately has been all over the place. I mean, I don't know how to deal with you at all anymore "Weather Lady." For instance, I am well aware that you have four main dispositions: you spring forward, fall back, heat up in the summer, and chill in the winter. But lately "Weather Lady" it seems like the aforementioned are getting all crossed up and I am concerned. In the winter you have begun to heat up some times and then out of no where you start to chill. In the summer you take the heating up way too far. I mean you get so heated, most of us can't stand to be around you without an Aquafina (bottle water plug.)
"Weather Lady" you are really important in the lives of many. I mean we all respect you, but we can't figure you out anymore. No hurricanes during hurricane season, but massive floods and tornadoes in the middle of the winter. We adore you "Weather Lady" and most of us respect you except those clowns who attend games in 40 below zero "Weather" and take their shirt off. Perhaps, they do respect you, but you don't affect them as you do me. If there is anything that I have done to offend you, disrespect you, or hurt you "Weather Lady" I am truly sorry. I just want to know whether to wear a jacket, some shorts, carry an umbrella, or do all three. I write with all due respect to ask for you to help me, help you, and others around you. You are important to all of us "Weather Lady" and with out you we wouldn't have life and vegetation. I am very thankful for all you do, but I am in need of a solution to the issues we are having. "Weather Lady," please make up your mind. Don't let me be a victim of your erratic "Weather" behavior. If your going be hot, stay hot, if your going be cold, stay cold. This back and forth every day or two, is taking a toll on me and others. Make no mistake, I respect you "Weather Lady" but if you keep this up I will be forced to stay inside---Forever!!!
Best,
D.I.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Shock Value: Entry 232 "Juice"
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Who Got The "Juice" Now? Do you know? It ain't no secret to me. The person with the "Juice" is sitting in front of this screen reading right now. The "Juice" I am referring to isn't flavored or comes in Apple, Orange, or any other fruit type. "Juice" in case you have no idea what it is, in this writing is equivalent to Power. Simply put, "Juice" is Power and Power is "Juice."
"Juice" is something that is not always given to you. Most people abuse "Juice," misuse "Juice," and render other people "Juiceless." The "Juice" inside you determines what you are able to accomplish in this life. Again I ask, do you know who has the "Juice?" You do! Recognize the "Juice" inside of you and use it to push yourself to do things that you wouldn't normally do. "Juice" can make wo/man confident, "Juice" can wo/make man evil, "Juice" can make wo/man attractive, "Juice" can make wo/man dangerous. Too much of anything isn't good, but too much "Juice" is worse. "Juiceful" people can build and "Juiceful" people can destroy. "Juice" can make or break affiliations, relationships, and nations. There always must be a balance of "Juice." I want all of you to be "EmJuiced" to accomplish those things you otherwise wouldn't try to. Know that you have the "Juice" to do anything you set your mind to. Don't give anyone else "Juice" over you. This is your life, live it on your own terms, under your own conditions, and under no circumstance should you give up your "Juice".
~"Juice" To The People!!!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I Wish I Could Have This As My Alarm Clock Song: Diddy - Dirty Money - Hello Good Morning ft. T.I., Rick Ross
0DIDDY IS DAT' MAN!!!
Shock Value: Entry 231 "Talk With Me, Not At Me"
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I am working on refining my communication methods at this point in my life. Perhaps some of you are great communicators and you don't experience some of the same problems I do when trying to communicate with others. If not, that is just peachy, but for me, it's something I have to work on. Through they years, I have learned that there is a vast difference between communication and effective communication. If the receiver is not receiving the correct message sent by the sender, then your communication is ineffective. I always try to articulate things in the appropriate manner, but somethings bother me when trying to communicate with others. What I despise is when people "Talk At Me, Not With Me." What I would prefer is for people to "Talk With Me, Not At Me." Let me explain.
I guess some people just assume we want to hear every little detail about their life. I mean, before they are finished with their greeting, they are knee deep into a spill about what happened to them last night. To be honest, most of the time I and you too, could care less. Ma'am/Sir, "Talk With Me, Not At Me." If you at the very least can't involve me in your conversation then I don't feel the need to truly listen and participate. I am not obligated to listen to you, but I choose to because you matter. Thus, it is imperative that you attempt to involve me in this conversation by taking breaks and asking my opinion every now and again.
This tactic of "Talking At" people instead of "Talking With" them will get you no where. It is not foreign to most in any type of relationship or association. You have to know the difference between "Talking At" and "Talking With" someone. If you for some reason have no idea I will let you in a on a sure fire ways to know the difference. If you are droning on about this and that and the person is not responding or saying "uh huh," 9.95 out of 10 times you are "Talking At" them and not "Talking With" them. If you finish your whole complete story or thought and the other person you are suppose to be "Talking With" has no comments or offers responses like, "That's messed up" or a "I agree." Most likely they were not at all paying attention to you or that boring a$$ story and you my friend have just mastered the art of "Talking At" someone and not "Talking With" them.
Communication is all so important. As a matter of fact, the failure to communicate is one of the primary causes for divorce. Not that I believe you may have a problem with your communication, but I just wanted you to know the difference between "Talking With" someone and "Talking At" them. For me, its plain and simple. If you want me to be a part, include me. If you want my opinion, ask me. If you want to have a real engaging conversation with me, Talk With Me, Not At Me" playa.
~Roger That
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