Tuesday, March 17, 2009
New Bobby Ray aka B.o.B.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Stop Text Messaging
I know that relationships are a weird thing. No matter if it’s romantic, business related or a friendship; it’s still a rocky terrain to navigate. The one thing that I can suggest is, if you have a question- ask it! If you’re wondering about something- inquire! Sitting up wondering is not the way to go. Now, personally, I’m a little too upfront and text messages provide the option to be very direct and terse. Stop text messaging when it involves sticky situations in relationships- it doesn’t work!
Do a breakfast or lunch conversation, give that person a call- but DO NOT TEXT nor do you send an email.
One of my best friends told me this once before. And now... I’m not saying this only because it was done to me. I just did it to someone. (After I had already been warned about the oil and water relationship of text messaging and important issues in relationships. Stupid me!)
I did the same exact thing to someone that I’ve known for quite sometime and we could’ve avoided a conversation if I had only called when I first thought about the question I needed to ask.
My friend would have appreciated it, and I wouldn’t be up writing what ever this is!
Lesson learned? I hope...
If not? Here's a "Don't Text Message If" list to go by.
Don't Text Message If...
1. A message is longer than the allotted characters in a text message
2. If a message requires more than one separate text message
3. You are making a date
4. You are breaking a date
5. You are telling a partner you love them for the first time
6. You are breaking good news
7. You are breaking bad news
8. You are breaking up
9. You are making up
10. You are wishing someone a happy birthday, happy anniversary, etc. It is so much better to do that in person and enjoy the connection and intimacy involved with face-to-face communication!
The Say for the Day | Mar. 16, 2009
In the game of life is there ever a real winner?
Are we competing against each other or is it a competition against self?
I always say that I'm my biggest competition and my worst enemy.
I think that I'm the only person that hold me back.
Is there someone that you're allowing to hold you back?
Are we competing against each other or is it a competition against self?
I always say that I'm my biggest competition and my worst enemy.
I think that I'm the only person that hold me back.
Is there someone that you're allowing to hold you back?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Fresh as a prince
New Yardboy Online Clothing Store
Check out all the fresh wears for the spring!
buy unique gifts at Zazzle
Check out all the fresh wears for the spring!
buy unique gifts at Zazzle
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Say for the Day | Nov. 12, 2008
I think I need to give a little background info on where "The Say for the Day" originated. On facebook, I use my status as a tool to let people know what I was thinking about at some point during the day. The words are inspired by personal situations, that include my friends, family members, work, ladies of interest, past relationships, etc. You get the point. So here's the first "The Say for the Day."
George Chuck says "in the quest to be with another person, you may never learn who you are when you're alone."
Comments are definitely welcomed.
George Chuck says "in the quest to be with another person, you may never learn who you are when you're alone."
Comments are definitely welcomed.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Pledging is Over... Here comes the hard part
Okay. I was talking with one of my educated and conscious friends earlier today. A please take offense when I say "educated and conscious." Just because you have a high school diploma or college degree does not qualify you as educated and conscious- master's degrees or Ph.D's either. Now that I've clarified that, I'll move on (are you offended)?
My homie's perspective on Obama's victory was different from every other Black person that I had encountered on November 5, 2008. He like many other people didn' vote for Obama, and before you fly off the handle, he didn't vote for McCain either. But all off that is irrelevant to the point I'm trying to make, but it's still entertaining information. My homie's POV (and I paraphrase) is that "Black people are caught up in an euphoric moment- we are on an extreme high. And that my friends is very dangerous."
He feels as if "there's more bad that could come out of Obama's Presidency than good." I know at this point you're frowning (I was too). But he explained that "people, especially Black people, are expecting miracles from this man... and when he's not able to deliver, then what?"
Some of us Black folk and our friends from others races and ethnicities are running around like we've arrived- like because Obama is the President-elect, racism no longer exists. A L-I-E! Racism will not be abated in a day. Obama ran a campaign for 21 months. 24 months ago, we were marching Jena, LA trying to ensure justice would be available to 6 Black boys. Racism is still alive.
Don't get me or my homie wrong. Obama has accomplished something great with the help of the folks who voted for him. That's good. Here's where me and my homie's thoughts converge... Black people have never been this involved in the political process. We have never cared this much about the President of the United States. Barack Obama will be the President of the USA. Now what?
Some people feel like there's a new day ahead. There will only be a new day if we continue to be informed and involved in the happenings of our community and country. I like Obama's slogan- "Yes We Can." But we must switch modes from celebration to re-motivation and mobilization- YES WE WORK! It's time to work y'all! I like McCain's slogan too- "Country First." But I'll make a change to it also. COMMUNITY FIRST!
WE MUST WORK! If not me, then who?
If you voted for Obama and you don't feel responsible for this country, you've officially been put in the stupid friend category. I feel as if I'm responsible for the whole world now. Obama said "we can change the world." I voted for him, now I have to help my Black President Change the World, and I'll do that by working on my COMMUNITY.
Pause and Consider. When pledging a fraternity or sorority, the pledge's focus is pledging and school. Once you crossed, you're responsible for the members of that organization, your chapter. It's not about you anymore.
The campaign is over. Pledging is over. Now the real work begins. You're responsible. Will you just wear the shirt or will you put COMMUNITY FIRST and WORK?
Pledging is over... Here comes the hard part.
My homie's perspective on Obama's victory was different from every other Black person that I had encountered on November 5, 2008. He like many other people didn' vote for Obama, and before you fly off the handle, he didn't vote for McCain either. But all off that is irrelevant to the point I'm trying to make, but it's still entertaining information. My homie's POV (and I paraphrase) is that "Black people are caught up in an euphoric moment- we are on an extreme high. And that my friends is very dangerous."
He feels as if "there's more bad that could come out of Obama's Presidency than good." I know at this point you're frowning (I was too). But he explained that "people, especially Black people, are expecting miracles from this man... and when he's not able to deliver, then what?"
Some of us Black folk and our friends from others races and ethnicities are running around like we've arrived- like because Obama is the President-elect, racism no longer exists. A L-I-E! Racism will not be abated in a day. Obama ran a campaign for 21 months. 24 months ago, we were marching Jena, LA trying to ensure justice would be available to 6 Black boys. Racism is still alive.
Don't get me or my homie wrong. Obama has accomplished something great with the help of the folks who voted for him. That's good. Here's where me and my homie's thoughts converge... Black people have never been this involved in the political process. We have never cared this much about the President of the United States. Barack Obama will be the President of the USA. Now what?
Some people feel like there's a new day ahead. There will only be a new day if we continue to be informed and involved in the happenings of our community and country. I like Obama's slogan- "Yes We Can." But we must switch modes from celebration to re-motivation and mobilization- YES WE WORK! It's time to work y'all! I like McCain's slogan too- "Country First." But I'll make a change to it also. COMMUNITY FIRST!
WE MUST WORK! If not me, then who?
If you voted for Obama and you don't feel responsible for this country, you've officially been put in the stupid friend category. I feel as if I'm responsible for the whole world now. Obama said "we can change the world." I voted for him, now I have to help my Black President Change the World, and I'll do that by working on my COMMUNITY.
Pause and Consider. When pledging a fraternity or sorority, the pledge's focus is pledging and school. Once you crossed, you're responsible for the members of that organization, your chapter. It's not about you anymore.
The campaign is over. Pledging is over. Now the real work begins. You're responsible. Will you just wear the shirt or will you put COMMUNITY FIRST and WORK?
Pledging is over... Here comes the hard part.
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