Random: Pt. 2

Peace everyone.

I've decided to revisit my "Random" post a second time around. This time, I have some things that are a bit more thought provoking. The idea is to add my own rationale behind the various topics. Some of these are quite random, but I hope you find it an interesting read. Who knows? It may be good enough for Sixty-eight to jack again...

-Who's the bigger player: Bill Clinton or JFK?

*JFK without question. Actually, both were in their own way, but you can tell a true playa by the company he keeps. Bill is married to Hillary; while she's smart, she's a bit homely. JFK married Jakie O...the Diva of all Divas! She was a debutant with killer shades and was always ready for the runway. Bill kept it close with Gennifer Flowers and Monica Lewinsky. JFK ran around with Angie Dickinson and Marilyn Monroe. If you're gonna do it, do it like you're doing it for TV. Need I say more?

-NCAA or NBA?

*NCAA all day. Way more heart in the game before the contracts and endorsements. I'll make an exception for the NBA playoffs and finals though. Sometimes, regular season games look like practice made for TV. It's not until the playoffs and finals that the superheros come out.


-Tony Montanna or Toni Morrison?

*Tony Montanna is definitely an icon in his own right. Who can forget all the infamous lines? But Toni Morrison, is timeless. She wrote one of the greatest novels (Their Eyes Were Watching God) in under two months!! If you don't know, educate yourself.

-Cigarettes or Cigars?

*Cigars all day. Cigarettes just don't create the vibe that cigars do. Think about it: cigars give off that classy, suave, upstanding vibe. They have been said to represent the finer things in life; wealth, success, power. The process it takes to make a high quality cigar can metaphor life in some ways. It takes time, effort, hard work to accomplish something of great quality that you can be proud of. And they smell good! I don't hear anyone complimenting the smell of a Newport or a Virginia Slim.

-Kobe or LeBron?

*This one I find interesting...I'll leave this one open for discussion. Be sure to get at me in the comments!

-The beach or the mountains?

*The beach!!! OK- both present the opportunity for seclusion, being closer with nature and peace, but something about the beach just does it for me. Seeing the sun rise, hearing the waves crash, seeing how wide and never-ending the ocean is...wow. It does something to your spirit...bring a level of peace you can't find anywhere else. Where do I sign?

Got a few more, but I'll save that for another post...

*Sixty-eight: holla at me. Would love your input on a part 3...or a new line-up altogether.

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Random

I had the urge to blog, but nothing in particular to write about. How's that for an oxymoron?

I think this is one of those times where I'm just going to write about random things I think about and wonder if anyone else does too. Here goes...

Why do people not use their turn signals correctly? They just drive, slow down, turn and expect us to know that's what they are going to do. That really irks me to no end.

Why do white people feel the need to hook up the only two black people they know?

I watched a young lady buy a $319 pair of jeans the other day. Would you?

Don't you hate it when you see someone, and you know they see you but try to act like they don't?

Does anyone besides me miss Inspector Gadget? Martin? New York Undercover?

Did anyone (besides me) eat Bonkers when they were a kid?? Man, I used to love those things!

Are you going green? It's all the rage right now.

It cost me $47 to fill up my Toyota Corolla last week. That's a problem.

Why is it that people often won't do in return what you are willing to do for them without question?

Did Jay & B really get married?

How come our audio is often not linked up with our video? (In other words, why do we say one thing and do another?)

Do you ever wonder if people speaking another language are really talking about you?

Charlie Murphy once said on an episode of Dave Chapelle, "even when slapping was fashionable..." Was slapping ever fashionable?

Do you love like it's never going to hurt...even when it does?

Growing Pains

Peace everyone.

In more ways than one, I can see the growth in myself since the beginning of '08. It's amazing how things in life change. That which used to seem so important becomes so trivial. The things I used to stress about I now look back on and laugh. As we mature, so do our actions, thoughts, and perspectives on life. We move away from the "little girl/boy" way of thinking and evolve into a new, more well-rounded version of our self It's funny; our personalities are pretty much developed and determined by the time we're 3 or 4. It's the way we allow the world to shape us that brings about change. To the core, we are who we are. We don't change. We simply create new behaviors to replace old ones. It's like being hooked on drugs---when you decide to quit, you've created a new behavior. For some, the old behavior never really gets replaced and they revert back. For others, the new behavior takes over and what was no longer has a place.

It's much the same with growth. When we allow ourselves to "grow up", we shy away from the things that we have been doing because they are comfortable or allowing others to make decisions for us. We begin to take ownership over our mistakes and (to take it a step further) recognize how that very decision may not have been the best thing. Not only that, but when we take the time to think how our actions will affect others (either before or after it has taken place)we create an opportunity for growth without really knowing it.

Many times, we may find ourselves in a position that leaves us wondering what to do next, or where do I go from here? It's in these moments, when we seek to find the answer and do, that we are truly growing. It's not until after the moment has passed and we look back do we see our accomplishments in 20/20. These are some of the most profound moments in our lives. Not only that, but when others notice it, the moment is that much sweeter.

Just a little tidbit from the things I learned during my blog hiatus :)

Be Blessed.