long lines...

I can't believe its been so long since I have updated. I've been extremely busy at school, coaching basketball (4-0; getting my Phil Jackson on!) and just trying to figure out how to organize my life. Haven't been really compelled to blog about anything. Just some random thoughts...

Xmas shopping lines suck.

I love this song.

I love this cd.

I've been extremely stressed out lately. Teaching will do that to you.

Disappointed in the Common cd.

Kanye went left, but it's not as bad as some people are making it out to be.

Xmas doesn't excite me anymore.

A student gave me Tuesdays With Morrie; incredible book everyone should read. Life is short.

Been doing a lot of reading lately. On Bullshit, The War of Art and about to start Finding Fish.

I may become a homeowner in the next few months. Not sure if I'm ready for such a big commitment though. The adult world is scary sometimes.

DC is getting cold.

I'm very impulsive.

My president is black.

official.

you proved me wrong. thank you.

leave it all behind...

since the day it came out the foreign exchange cd has not left rotation. it inspired the following piece..

you lie nude. i watch as the light that peeked through the blinds gently caressed your skin, accentuating the delicate curves I explored just a few hours before the sun slithered through the crevices and into our morning after. one glance at our naked bodies and i'm reminded of the careless whispers that led us to this point, now easily exposed like secrets written in the playground sand. the sheets, white, pure, once symbolic of our friendship but now we lay the contrary. our skin the color of crushed mocha beans grounded by a mallet of regret. in my state of ambivalence i watch as the white turns to gray. it's so hard to read between the lines. but in a desperate attempt to interpret how we got here, my eyes travel slowly from the small of your back, up to the base of your neck and there i seek resolution between the margins of your mind. none found. i assume you are as confused as i. this is wrong. you shouldn't be here. i -- we shouldn't here, but we are.

this is a game we play to lose...
more coming soon.

fact:

1. women are liars.

2. the foreign exchange "leave it all behind" has inspired me. more on that coming soon...

3. i am completely alone in this world.

4. jim jones loves jay-z.

5. this will be a two-post day.

confessions...

I watch HGTV religiously.

And I can't wait to see the 3rd season of Keyshia Cole's show.

Just had to get that off my chest. lol

help wanted...

I should probably quit frontin'. I don't want a girl but I need a girl. When I was with the ex, I ate proper meals, I saved lots of money, my bills were paid months in advance and life just seemed simpler. Now, it feels like the single life is taking its toll on me. I don't eat properly, I spend way too much money on the weekends, and I forget everything. I enjoy the freedom of the single life but I need the structure of a relationship. I basically need a personal assistant, and I guess that probably isn't a good selling point. lol

"It's cheaper to keep her"

he say, she say...

how should i feel?

why?

where were you?

what did she say?

where do we start?

did you miss me?

what happen?

we have so much catching up to do...

it is always better to...

One of my students started "The Giving Club", a charitable group aiming at "giving back" to the community. He wanted me to help with the club but I'm already sponsoring the Model UN club, as well as coaching basketball. Don't want to put too much on the plate. Anyway, I thought the button was kinda dope and it got me thinking about all the things I give...
my heart to (you)
time
wisdom
money
"the bizness" lol
Give.

wine, cigars, mos def...

"My Umi Says shine your light on the world..."

Mos Def at the Kennedy Center on Sunday was incredible. Yes it's cliche, but "music is universal". I've never witnessed such a diverse mixture at a hip hop show. Not to mention the fact that hip hop was being performed in the Kennedy Center in the first place. Good music transcends all boundaries.

Went to a wine festival this weekend and had a ball! I've never been one to drink wine but I'm always open to trying new things. Looks like Sangria is my new drink of choice. I guess you can call it a sign that I'm aging, but eventually I'm gonna have to slow down with the Red Stripe and start pacing myself with a glass of wine. Also had my first cigar this weekend. It was okay, but the aftertaste was disgusting. The next morning my mouth tasted like warm shit!

Thoughts after the Mos show...


i am
black.
most definite.

i am
my mother's child.
most definite.

i am
my greatest enemy.
most definite.

i am
me.
most definite.

seeing sounds...

Much of last year I was seen throughout the halls pushing around a stupid black cart with all my teaching materials. Let's just say the black cart is the "anti-cool". I felt like one of those middle-aged single moms "non-traditional students" you see on campus pulling their bookbags around like it's luggage at the airport . It was a major inconvenience and did I mention how stupid I looked pushing it around?!

Well this year I have my own classroom. *sigh of relief* So I went to Ikea, bought a few lamps and a couple of plants. I really wanted my room to be an oasis. I'm a very low-energy, calm person and as we all know most teens are the exact opposite. In order to create a calming atmosphere, I've decided to incorporate music into my classroom.

Instead of boring my students to sleep with my Best of Sade playlist, we created a playlist to be played on days when I actually stop talking and have the kids do book work. No Jonas Brothers allowed!

Here's what we came up with...

Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Love, Love, Love... - As Tall As Lions
Kick, Push - Lupe Fiasco
Superstar - Lupe Fiasco
Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix
Redemption Song - Bob Marley
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N Roses
Numb/Encore - Jay Z/Linkin Park
Vultures - John Mayer
Sullen Girl - Fiona Apple
Be Intro - Common
Love Lockdown - Kanye West
Dig Dug - Wale
Set it off like napalm - Emarosa
Sooner or Later - N*E*R*D
Apunk - Vampire Weekend
Havana Affair - Red Hot Chili Peppers
American Boy - Estelle

Notice no Soulja Boy. Yeah I know, I was surprised too.

stay...

Everyday I put "words of wisdom" on the board in my classroom. So instead of talking about History for the entire class, we at least spend 5 minutes talking about life. Yesterday's quote was..."stay connected." A major part of maintaining relationships is showing the other person that you actually care. One dimensional friendships never last. The effort has to be reciprocal. Reach out and connect with a loved one...

since you've been gone...

I've missed you...

I knew I wouldn't be able to stay away for too long. It's been a month since my last update and not much has happened since. School started, I saw Dwele live, developed a few new friendships and got a damn speeding ticket (see: NWA Straight Outta Compton track 2). Overall, I enjoyed my summer. The time off was well deserved but I was actually a little excited about going back to work. I made a lot of mistakes during my first year of teaching so I was eager to redeem myself.

I've been thinking about happiness a lot lately, and what it will take to make me completely happy. I'm satisfied with my life now but I still feel like I haven't reached the point of complete happiness. I'm in pursuit...

one.

First -1- took a break, then Charles quit the game and now I'm taking a break to "recharge my batteries". Once I get my batteries out of the freezer,(remember doing that as a kid??) be on the look out for searching4myswagger.com.

"it's one for now..." (c) Hov

read and write.

I've had this idea for a short story for quite some time now but just recently I decided to sit down and actually relocate it to a space more permanent and less likely to be trumped by thoughts of sweet spicy chili doritos or beautiful Ethiopian women. So for the past few days every night before my eyelids shut, I jot down a few paragraphs in my new story (old school style; pen and a pad, shout out to muze!). It's coming along fairly well and I expect to share an excerpt soon. But, the more I write the more it becomes obvious that I need to read more. I have a very short attention span so reading books are more like a chore for me. The truth is, in order for me to become a more creative and effective writer, I HAVE to read more often. My mama gave me Obama's Audacity of Hope for my birthday, but I never got any further than the first chapter. So I've decided to pick it up once again and this time actually finish it. I know alot of you guys out in blog land are avid readers, so I'm looking to you for suggestions.

Anything in the fiction genre you recommend??

the wackness.

These might be the wackest collective group of niggas I have ever seen. If this is the future of music, I'm not sure if I want to have kids. This video looks like a spoof. Are they serious?? I'll go out and admit that the lead singer does do the song justice, but overall these niggas are just WACK.

brand new.

Don't you just love new shit...

I'm working on a new short story.
I think I just fell in love with some new doritos...sweet spicy chili is the shit!
Just found out Dwele has a new date for a show in DC (Sept. 7). Less time to find a date.
The new Nas cd is incredible.
I've set some new goals for myself...and I've found some new methods for accomplishing them.

random shit: the harlem getaway...

Just returned from a week long trip. Spent a few days back home in SC and the last three days in Harlem....

1. "Damn Homie, in high school you were the Man homie, what the fuck happen to you...." That's how I feel when I go back home. I don't like seeing the people I grew up with struggling but it is what it is.

2. DC>>>SC... I definitely enjoyed spending time with my family and friends but I really can not imagine moving back to South Carolina. I just can't do it.

3. If I was 4 years younger I would move to NYC for a year. I just want a year to explore the city and really experience living in the greatest city in the world.

4. How do old people survive in that city?? It's so not "old-people friendly"

5. Took my mother to NYC with me. We saw the off-broadway play Thurgood starring Laurence Fishburne. Hopefully, every one is aware of who Thurgood Marshall was, and just how important he is to American History. If you are in NYC you HAVE to go to see that play.

6. I really want these sunglasses...CLICK...

7. I LOVE that BET is now showing re-runs of A Different World. I wanted to be like Dwayne Wayne SOOOO bad!

8. Ok, so Dwele is performing Oct. 8. Last year I went to see him perform alone but this year I refuse to go solo. I gotta find a date! "Searching For Sidney Shaw" begins now...

is this thing on???

Instructions:

1. Open iTunes Music Store
2. Search J*Davey -Beauty in Distortion
3. Click Buy Album
4. Open your mind and forget about the boundaries of "traditional" music.
5. Thank me later

speaking of the devil...

So just the other day I said seeing Mos Def perform live was one of the things I wanted to do before I die. Now I don't know if I should take this as a sign of my untimely demise, but....guess who is coming to DC on Sept. 21??!! Yessir!! The Mighty Mos Def will be performing at the historic Kennedy Center. So yeah I will definitely be in the building.

Thanks to DC Fab! for bringing this to my attention.

*runs off singing "my umi says shine your light on the world"*

2:06 am

Don't forget to dream...

back to one...

Ok, so I am completely BORED out of my mind. I have been sitting around all day watching OnDemand movies and fucking around on the internet. There really isn't shit to do on this internet but I have nothing else to do, so I just sit around and check blogs all day. I really hate to say this but I can't wait to start working again...but I don't mean teaching. I picked up a summer job that will start when I come back from my trip home. I've just been so bored. And If I get out the house then I'm going to end up spending money on shit I don't need. So while browsing around the blogosphere I came across this little survey, stolen from HERE.

Ten random things about me...
10. I love eating leftover spaghetti...It always taste better the second day.
9. I hate cold weather. DC in the winter sucks!!
8. Rob Base's "It Takes Two" was the first song I ever memorized.
7. I just recently acquired a fondness for Michael Jackson's Off The Wall, it's still not better than Thriller but it's close.
6. I actually like this season of MTV's Real World. It's the first season I have watched in its entirety since the Las Vegas season.
5. I have a horrible memory.
4. I feel really weird calling my ex-girlfriend, my ex-girlfriend.
3. My favorite movie is E.T.
2. My mother and I lost everything we owned in a hurricane when I was 9 years old. All my damn G.I. Joes :(
1. I had braids for one day. I just couldn't go any longer growing my hair out. It was a really bad look...lol

Nine ways to win my heart...
9. Tell me Mary J. Blige's My Life is your favorite cd ever.
8. Be confident. I am definitely attracted to females that exude confidence.
7. Be ambitious. This falls right in line with confidence. Most females that are very confident are extremely ambitious. I am a competitive person so I love a girl that has goals and are really driven.
6. Be creative. If you can write, draw or express yourself in some type of artistic manner...I'm all yours!! I LOVE females with creativity.
5. No make up. I like natural beauties. I am a simple guy and I like simple girls. If it takes you more than 1o mins to get ready, you and I won't work.
4. Be intelligent. No dumb chicks. It's that simple.
3. Be able to cook me a good meal. It's so cliche, but it's so true. Cook a nigga some good pork chops and I will love you forever.
2. Be family oriented. I need a girl that has an understanding of the importance of family.
1. Be Cassie. As long as she doesn't open her mouth to sing, she's my diamond girl!!


Eight things I want to do before I die...
8. Go see a Duke basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
7. Help my mother retire.
6. Publish a collection of short stories.
5. See Mos Def and The Roots perform. I've seen all of my other favorites but still haven't seen these two.
4. Visit California
3. Find my swagger and purpose.
2. Get married and have a child.
1. Travel to Africa. It's sad how so many "African-Americans" know so little about Africa.

Seven ways to annoy me...
7. Play any song featuring T-Pain. Well expect "The Boss" with Rick Ross, I actually like that song.
6. Ask me what homework you missed 2 days before grades are due for the quarter. That really annoys me.
5. Display a total lack of manners.
4. Ask me stupid ass questions.
3. Take my kindness for weakness.
2. Make a suggestion on how I should spend my money.
1. Lie to me.

Six things I believe in...
6. Barack Obama
5. Life is short.
4. Karma - "you do dirty, you get dirty"
3. The strength of my family. I come from a very tight knit family and I know they always have my back.
2. My ability to excel in anything I put my mind to.
1. GOD

Five things I am afraid of...
5. Taking risks
4. Death
3. Failure
2. Drowning
1. Losing my mother

Four of my favorite things...
4. Mary J. Blige My Life
3. Lipton's Raspberry White Tea
2. Red Stripe
1. My mama's cooking

Three things I do everyday...
3. Change drawers!
2. Shower
1. Sleep

Two things I want to do right now...
2. Eat some of my mama's cooking
1. Get out of the house

One person I want to see right now...
1. My grandmother, may she rest in peace.

a few reasons...

If you've been following my blog I'm sure you are absolutely sick of hearing me talk about this new Dwele album. But you have to understand I've been waiting for this since I saw him perform last summer, when he said that new music would be dropping in October. So this is long overdue but it is perfect summer time music. Go out and support good music!

you should really listen...

Jesse Boykins III "Tabloids"

My homie Heather has been promoting this dude for a while now and even though I trust that Heather would never lead me astray, I never really checked for dude...until now. Jesse Boykins III released his Dopamine EP a few months back and I finally gave it a good listen yesterday. It's finally up available on Itunes so I suggest you invest a few dollars is this EP because it's definitely worth it.

free...

It's over. I am officially relieved of my duties as a history teacher for the 07-08 school year!! My first year went off without me choking a kid out so I'm pretty happy about that. Even though I admit I came pretty close to losing my cool. Those kids will drive you crazy! But I'm actually proud of myself for completing the year. Now all my hard work pays off as I get to spend the next 2 1/2 months sleeping in and enjoying this wonderful DC weather. Maybe teaching isn't so bad after all.

seven days...

Spotted over at the ever so soulful - Soulbounce.

tease poster, huh??

This is for Desy and inspired by one soulful negro.

1. So I chaperoned the prom last night. It's so weird seeing my kids grind their sweaty bodies against one another. AWKWARD!! Some of these girls are gonna get turned out next year at college!

2. I love Sundays...my bed...my laptop...OnDemand movies all day.

3. Speaking of movies, I'm only watching I Now Pronounced You Chuck and Larry because of Jessica Biel! OH MY!

4. Watched Brown Sugar last night. That movie NEVER gets old. Thinking about changing the name of my blog to SEARCHING FOR SINDEY SHAW.

5. I'll get over her. Slowly, but surely.

6. In 3 years I will be purchasing a loft somewhere in DC. That is my ultimate goal right now and it's time to start focusing all my efforts on achieving this goal.

7. I need a summer job, and it looks like I'm going back to retail. I had an interview with Express but they haven't called me back yet.

8. I'm seriously considering getting a new tattoo covering up my old one.

9. I really need to revamp my summer wardrobe. I bought a ton of GAP v neck tees but I need to step up my POLO game.

10. I've almost finished reading This Year You Write Your Novel...a must read for people with interest in writing fiction. Thanks to Iesha for the suggestion.

11. Am I the only one that is sick of the "T-Painization" of urban music right now?? Where's the originality?? Even Kanye has jumped on the bandwagon!

12. "we don't know, what tomorrow holds for this love thing...maybe things will be stronger between you and I, regardless we'll just take things one day at a time"

13. Can't wait for the DC Caribbean Carnival at the end of the month. Just hope it wasn't as hot as it was yesterday.

14. Why in the hell is it soooo hot???

15. Ok, maybe this Chuck and Larry movie is kinda funny.

16 more days until the new dwele drops!!

j*davey baby!!

The show last night was incredible!! It was hot as shit but J*Davey put on a hell of a show. I even made my way on to the stage; that was definitely the highlight of my night. If they come anywhere within a 50 mile radius of you, go see them!! It's worth the gas money. Check the clip below for one of my favorite songs.

slooow

prove me wrong.

I admit; I was apprehensive, scared, doubtful. I still have doubts but I never doubted YOU. I never doubted what YOU represent. I never doubted US. I just feared THEM. I know their game, and you do too. They are the ultimate hustlers, the world's greatest swindlers. But YOU managed to maneuver past all the bullshit they placed in your path. YOU made history.


But now the race has truly begun and I'm still doubtful. Prove me wrong.

slooow...

Four more days till I'm hypnotized by the sounds of J*Davey. Another reason why...DC>>SC.

mixtape about nothing>>>>the carter 3...

in my humble opinion.

dear world...

What do you do when your best friend is also your ex girlfriend you are trying to get over??

get busy...

The school year is winding down and I have been really busy, so I haven't had much time to blog. So here's a brief update on my NYC trip...

• Erykah Badu's live show is the shit. She's pretty funny too.
• The pizza in Times Square was incredible
• L.E.S is loaded with white people that all look alike and ride really old bikes.
• 6 hour bus ride to NYC!! sucked!
  
• I missed The Roots performance because of that six hour bus ride.
• Met Mos Def at the after party.
• My camera got wet and now the damn buttons don't work!
  
• I got to see my crush --- the lovely miss Vashtie
• Ran into an old friend from high school...really random
• Met a bartender in Harlem that was from my hometown, Charleston SC...it's a really small world

Overall the trip was a lot of fun. I'm still pissed that I missed The Roots performance!

the city is mine.

When: May 9th, 2008
Where: Radio City Music Hall, NYC
What: Erykah Badu ft. The Roots

Are you ready NYC?

the hardest part.

It's been a few months now since the ex and I agreed to break up amicably. We remain friends but as evident from my last post, things have become very difficult between us lately. We just seem to be moving in two opposite directions. I'm here, she's there. We've both invested six long years of our lives to this relationship but never before have we seemed so far apart. We agreed that this break up would only be temporary due to our long distance status but as of late it appears that this may actually be the END.
To be honest, I really don't know how I feel about this. The safe, prudent side of me wants to do whatever it takes to reconcile the situation but the selfish side of me wants to venture off into another world and explore the newness of a fresh relationship. Speaking of the selfish side of me, I've come to realize that the hardest part of this breakup is recognizing the fact that the female I have spent the last six years of my life with can actually be attracted to and interested in another guy.
How can this be?? I thought she "only had eyes for me", naive right?! I want my cake and eat it too. I want to enjoy the single life but I don't want her to. I want to gallivant( <--- yes I actually used that word) around DC , free of any type of commitment but I want her to stay at home and wait for me to call her at 2 a.m. Needless to say, I'm not getting what I want.

the ex.

make a wish.

My first year of teaching has been treacherous. I wish it was June 17th (aka the last day of school).

Make a wish.

six

By now I'm sure most of you have been making your blog rounds and learning all types of weird shit about your fellow bloggers. Like how 1/3 is afraid of shower heads, don is actually a lesbian and brittany is somehow mysteriously sick all the time. And thanks to Ieshia, 1/3 and Brittany I guess now it's time for me to spit out six random quirks about myself. Oh and here are the rules...

Who comes up with these things??

* share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself
* tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
* let each random person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog



1. If you can't spell, you suck! Spelling errors annoy the hell out of me!

2. I am the most forgetful person on the planet. Not really a good trait to have as a teacher.

3. I love GAP's short sleeve stretch tees. My collection is now up to 12. My goal is to have an entire months worth.

4. Something about seeing a girl in Jordans turns me on. I love it! But they gotta have small feet. There's nothing sexy about a girl with size 10 Jordan's on.

5. I hate my name. I remember when I was young I wanted to have my name legally changed to Andre. Now looking back on that idea, that was completely stupid. I like having a unique name, I just hate repeating it three times to someone after I introduce myself. Now that I think about it, I wonder if I would have been a totally different person if I did change my name?

6. I have a really bad back. I'm a 28 year old stuck in an 80 year old mans body, for real. I need to go to see the doc but I'm scared of chiropractors.

I'm breaking the rules because I think everyone has already been tagged.

random.

Woke up and saw this on VH1 Soul. If I told you a guy with a unibrow was considered a sex symbol would you believe me??

dc>sc...

The blog break is officially over. I couldn't stay away too long. I miss the comfort of these margins here at my little corner of the internet. Blogger must be fighting a bout of "gay fever"(c) KB because they haven't been notifying me when I receive comments.

Anyway, the weather is finally heating up, so it's time to stop dressing in layers and boots and break out the white tees and kicks. I have been living in the DC area for the past 8 months and I can honestly say that I have loved every minute of it. People always ask "when are you going back home??" and I always respond the same way. "I don't wanna go back". I do get homesick from time to time but not to the point where I would consider moving back to dreaded South Carolina. And plus, moving back to SC would probably mean I would have to be subjected to living with my mom for a short period of time and although I love my mama, I damn sure don't feel like being woken up on Saturday morning to go cut the grass. Anyway, I started thinking about all the reasons why DC is that much better than SC, and while the reasons are endless, I have narrowed it down to three...


1. Money - Yes, it is true. The further north you go the more expensive it gets. But the flip side is that you make more money. As a teacher I make almost double of what I would have made back home. Which of course translates to me spending more money on more shit I don't need.

2. Things to Do - Speaking of spending money, I could literally go broke trying to keep up with all the concerts, shows, etc that come through DC. Every week there is something new to do. Considering that I come from a place where a Friday night is limited to three options (one of which is staying home), DC is the shit.

3. Diversity - Put it this way, of the 5 classes I teach, there is only one where white students are in the majority. And even in that class, the margin is slim. I've never been around this much diversity. Back home, it's black, white and lil Mexican. Here in northern Virginia, call a Salvadorian, Mexican and you might get killed.

Honorable Mention - Ethiopian Women - Ethiopian women are some of the most beautiful women on the planet. Sometimes their food looks like cat shit on a plate (I tried it and its actually not that bad), but their women gotta brother wanting to take a trip to the Motherland.

subliminal.

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confession.

I have been LURKING, and not commenting.

SHAME on me.

blog break...

I haven't been in the mood to blog lately so, I'm taking a BREAK...

be back later.

the picture...

Teenagers do dumb shit and it didn't take me becoming a teacher to realize this. I have a litany of my own personal experiences reflecting that fact. As a teacher I have been able to revisit a lot of the dumb shit I did as a teen through the lives of my know-it-all (naive) students. Of all the dumb shit I did I'm not sure if this latest story matches up.

So I walk into class and all of my male students run up asking me, "Mr. Jenkins, did you see the picture??" Their devilish grins immediately signaled to me that this "picture" may be something I don't want to see; that is if I want to keep my job. With a kool-aid smile plastered across his face, one kid asks me "do you like melons, Mr Jenkins??". Ok, now I know I definitely do NOT want to see this picture. It turns out that some 14 year old aspiring Paris Hilton took a pic of herself topless with her phone and sent it to her boyfriend. Unfortunately for her, after the inevitable break up, the EX-boyfriend sent the pics to his friends. And of course, they sent it to their friends and now the pic has reached my school and most of the schools in Fairfax County. Poor girl.

My kids found it hysterical until I brought them back to reality and schooled them on the child pornography laws in VA. It's all fun and games until you're looking at a federal charge for possessing child pornography.

Teenagers do dumb shit.

i hate mondays!!

I absolutely HATE mondays! Just wanted to say that.

The negativity continues...

I hate teaching on mondays! Kids are fucking crazy on mondays!

I hate working out. Why is my left arm so damn weak?? DAMN. lol

I absolutely HATE Flo-rida and anything that sounds remotely close!!!

I hate television.

I hate the fact that I want to go back to school but can't afford it.

I hate that I have to buy a new car in the next two weeks and therefore will be subjected to a monthly car payment.

complicated??

First of all, if you don't have The Evolution of Robin Thicke in your collection, you should really consider hurting yourself!! Seriously. And for those of you with the ability to distinguish good music from the warmed over garbage that is contemporary R&B and already have this masterpiece in your collection, I suggest revisiting it. As noted a few days ago, I'm upset with hip hop right now and I have decided to revisit a few of my favorite "slow jams". Lately, its been Robin Thicke and also an occasional Jodeci track. Now usually, I'm not one to get my "Ne-Yo on" and sulk over love songs, but after listening to "Complicated", I couldn't help but reflect on my past relationship. Granted, our breakup was amicable, but was I too complicated? I've always thought of myself as a pretty good "boyfriend" with minimal complications but I know that we are all naturally complex to a degree. So I started thinking, what are the things that make me complicated??

Tendency to be condescending - Simply put, I always think that I'm smarter than my partner. This flawed way of thinking usually translates into me patronizing the one I am with. Not a good look.

Lazy - All of my relationships have been with extremely organized women. Unfortunately, I am the complete opposite and I think my laziness may have contributed to a few problems.

I'm always right - I get this from my mama and this is tied into my first "complication". I don't argue if I'm wrong. My mom always says, "I'm telling you this because I'm right". And now I do the same thing. I know it sounds arrogant and cocky but when I speak on something, 99.9% of the time I'm right. If I had any doubt in my correctness, I wouldn't have opened my mouth to speak.

Competitive - I'm a competitive person. In my last relationship specifically my competitiveness is a major reason why I am now single. For some odd reason, everything is like a competition for me. I guess you can attribute it to typical male machismo. I just love to compete.

What makes you complicated??

the answers...

"But through all the lessons that you taught me I have learned my experiences enhanced my character" - Musiq Soulchild

why "1980", i mean, i guess ur 27, but what made you choose that name?
A big part of who I am today comes from my childhood during the 80s. So since every is obsessed with being an 80s baby, I figured I would switch it up a lil bit and just represent the year I was born. It was a great year!! Not that I remember it!! lol

1 song u will never get tired of...
There are tons on songs I can never really get tired of but right now two come to mind John Mayer "Come Back To Bed" and Musiq Soulchild "Time". I absolutely LOVE those two songs!

1 celebrity you want to have your children...
This one is too hard to pick just one! Right now there are a few I wouldn't mind impregnating lol. First would have to be Sanaa Lathan ( I fell in love after Brown Sugar), Cassie (yeah I know she's young, but she is legal!! lol) and I'm not sure if the last two can be considered celebrities but they can both still get it...Nikki Jean (most recently seen in Lupe's Hip Hop Saved My Life video) and this chick VASHTIE (she's a budding video director, a former fashion consultant for def jam, and currently a candidate for my baby mama!)

why are u searching for your swag...does that mean you lost it, or you never had it?
Oh trust, I have ALWAYS had swagger!! lol..But I am just searching for a different type of swagger. I'm searching for that confidence to really follow my dreams and accomplish the things that will make me thoroughly enjoy every minute of life. People that have total swagger, aren't afraid to take the risks required to live out your dreams. I'm still searching...

fav color?
Grey. My closet is loaded with grey everything. Shirts, shoes, sweaters, socks lol... I love grey!

pepsi or coke?
neither. I drink water

children?
None. I want a lil boy and I want to name him Maverick, but whenever I tell people they think it's a stupid name. It's different but I like it. You think Sanaa would like that name??

married?
One day

What's up with Duke when it comes to NCAA tourneys?
Idk what the hell is going on with Duke. But I'm pissed! We haven't done shit in the tournament in the last couple of years!

Name one thing someone has ever told you that has made an impact on your life.
Always have a plan!! Fail to plan, plan to fail. It's so true!!

What made you choose the name of your blog?
see answer to the fourth question

one thing in life that you've done that you never thought you would do?
Drop out of college. I dropped out after my first semester. It was definitely a dumb move, but I came back to my senses and finished up school.

What is your dream career?
My dream career is to be a writer. I love writing and one day I'm gonna find a way to make a living by doing what I love.

Five things you want to do in your lifetime.

• Go to a Duke Basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
• Travel to Africa and Japan
  
• See The Roots in concert
• Help my mother retire
• Have a child
  

How did you get into blogging?
I just decided to start blogging as a way to make myself write on a consistent basis. When I first started this blog it was about hip hop and fashion, then eventually I started getting bored with hip hop so I just started doing random posts about life, music, politics and whatever else came to mind. I didnt really care if anyone was reading I just wanted to make it a habit to write everyday.

favorite song of all time?
That's too hard. I don't have just one but I can tell you that Mary J. Blige "My Life" is my favorite album of all time.

how tall are you?
Let's ask the question you really wanted to ask. Am I 6'0" or higher?? No. I feel like women only really care about you if you are tall. I don't understand it. Sorry Eb I don't fit into your perfect man box! lol

have you ever gone streaking? if not, how much money would it take for you to do it? streaking??
Hell no! but if you pay off my student loans right now, i'll run across america butt ass naked!!

if you were a superhero, what would be your name and special ability?
I really wish I could read people's mind. That would definitely be my special ability. My name?? "Cravin Morehead" lol...That has absolutely nothing to do with my ability, just an excuse to use that name because I think its funny. lol

most influential person in your life?
My mother, hands down. She has been such a force in my life. I have a VERY tight bond with my mother. She is a single parent and I am her only child so we have been through alot together. I'm proud to admit to being a Mama's boy. I LOVE MY MAMA!!! lol

What were childhood dreams and how did you fulfill them??
I wanted to be like mike!! Clearly that dream was not fulfilled.

is there one artistic thing that you are horrible at that you would like to master? (e.g. dancing, singing, painting, etc)
I dont have one artistic bone in my body, but I really wished I could draw because I have some good ideas that I want to get out. I completely suck at drawing!

What made you want to become a teacher?
It was kind of the spur of the moment decision. I finished my bachelor's in Political Science and the job opportunities just werent available. Soooo, I went back to school and got my Masters in Education and got a job teaching. Teaching had always been in the back of my mind so I figured I would give it a try.

What's your favorite movie of all time?
Four way tie between ET, Carlito's Way, Friday and Coming To America.

What's your favorite food?
Stereotypical black man....I love ribs!

you've got mail...

I have a few drafts that I'm working on, so until I finish them I guess I will do like everyone else and open up for some questions. Anything you want to know about me, just ask...I'll try my best to answer all questions.

do you??

happy easter!

fiend.

UPDATE: THIS IS COMPLETELY FICTIONAL...JUST THOUGHT I SHOULD CLEAR THAT UP.

UPDATE TWO: THIS IS PART ONE OF A COLLAB BETWEEN DESY AND I. READ PART TWO HERE

The mere scent of a woman nearly drives me to the point of climax. I am addict; a relentless one at that, enthralled by the motion of a woman’s hips as she walks. Salivating as her strut invites me into the most intimate crevices of her body with little effort. My eyes immediately gravitate to the small of the back as I envision caressing that very spot with the tips of my thumb as I gently tame her kitten from behind. I love to imagine the details of our escapade from the point where I lure her into my web to the exact moment I’m injecting my sweet venom into her, satisfying that craving that fuels me. Sex is a pleasing experience for most, but a vice for me; a habit that has crippled my ambition and made nature’s pleasurable facilitator of life a woeful burden. The seconds that pass by are spent thinking about the delectable taste of a woman’s nectar and the calculated cadence of my manhood that follows. The sound a woman emits after I have driven her to her pinnacle and the comforting feeling of her body trembling as we both share a brief moment of vulnerability. It’s my weakness and against my mightiest will I have began to dwell in those moments of defenselessness. For me sex is the taste of nicotine and tobacco thwarting the resistance of a pesky patch. But I have succumbed to the beckoning of this vice for the final time.

All things must come to an end. This obsession will no longer inhibit me. I quit. I’m tired of this yearning occupying my waking moments and invading the innocence of my dreams. I’m tired of the lingering feeling of guilt that follows those quiet mutual moments of vulnerability. No longer will I be motivated by the smooth friction of two sweaty bodies working tirelessly in the name of love. For it is not love that motivates me, it is an intense urge rooted in greed and selfishness. I’ll fight that urge with the ferocity of a follower of the Lord’s word and contain my addiction to the point of celibacy. I quit.

hip hop is boring...

Hip hop is super boring right now. Seriously. I can't even think of five hip hop songs that I like right now. What makes it worst is the fact that I'm only looking forward to a couple of records to drop; The Roots in April and Nas' Nigger, if that ever sees the light of day. In the absence of hip hop, J*Davey has been getting alot of burn in the iPod lately. So what do I do when there is no quality hip hop to listen to?? Well I scour myspace for anything that sounds remotely interesting. What I found was a young lady by the name of Sy Smith. Though her sound resembles that of J*Davey, Sy stands alone as her own artist. Apparently, Sy has been around for some time, appearing in GAP commercials and even in a small role on that Ally McBeal show. How come I have never heard of this chick until today?? She's the former lead singer of the Brand New Heavies, has sang background on American Idol and even has a duet with Al Green for that old Soul Food show that came on Showtime. I guess today was a good day for me to discover her because she's hosting her album release party on Mar. 26th here in DC. The songs on her myspace page are cool but nothing beats live music. If your in the area, go check her out at Bohemian Caverns on U Street, I'll probably be in the building.


SY SMITH @ Myspace

i love black people...

This has absolutely nothing to do with this post but, am I the only one that thought T-Pain was at least 30??! Imagine my shock when Teddy "Pin her ass down" showed up on BET's Top 25 Under 25. *confused face*

-Back to the scheduled program-



Ok. Let's face it. Black people love being black. We love our swagger, our style, our talk, our uniqueness, but most importantly we love letting everybody else know that we love who we are. I know for a fact I would never relinquish my "blackness" . So a couple nights ago my school held our first annual poetry slam. A few of my students were performing so I went to show my support. I must say I was very impressed, you'd be surprised just how talented and creative some kids are. Anyway, of the 25 poets to perform, I think 7 or 8 were black. All except one performed a poem about being black. While I was excited to see young black kids having an understanding of their culture and self-worth, I still thought it was a little cliche for the kids to perform the typical "proud to be black" spoken word poem. Regardless of what I believed to be a lack of creativity, it was still clear that these kids loved being black. It got me thinking, why is it okay for us to be so proud and vocal about our culture? But if a white kid performed a "I'm White and proud" poem, we would be outraged? Or would we?

rest in peace...

B.I.G. is making this cream
Bitches always say what the hell does that mean?

B is for the bitches, who can't understand
How one fly nigga became a man
I is for the way it goes in and out
One by one I knocks em out
G is for the way the game goes in the gutter
Other MC's man they ain't sayin nuthin
Rockin on, to the break of dawn
Meet the bitch, get the pussy, get the math I'm gone...

-Biggie

singing in the rain...

Random shit for a rainy day...

Why was blogger down for hours this afternoon??

The blogosphere is off the chain!! Between Don, Eb and Desy...things are really heating up. Very interesting.

I've seen those fake magazine covers all over Facebook and Myspace and I always thought they were corny and vowed never to do one. Weeellllll...my homie Randy tagged me and even though I am not obligated to actually do it, I figured I might as well keep the tag going...

Brittany, Desy ,H.E.R. and Manny you've been tagged! Go here to make yours...Mag My Pic

The search for the new car has begun. Initially I was going to go with another Honda, but lately I've been considering a Volvo s40. Usually, when I think Volvo I think middle aged white man with kids. Idk...what do you think???



What's in you iPod that needs to be in mine?? I got a $15 itunes gift card...any suggestions??

make lemonade...

"things fall apart and tend to shatter..." - Black Thought

I woke up this morning and my car wouldn't start. I had full intentions on coming home today after work and writing out a lengthy post about how life will throw the proverbial "curveball", and probably follow that with some cliche quote about overcoming obstacles. But the fact of the matter is that MY CAR WONT START!!! And now I really need to try to get a new car!

I'm pissed!

Be back later...

five things...

In celebration of Women's History month, I thought I would share five random things I love about women...

In no particular order..

• Maternal instincts - I commend women for having the strength to birth a child. Along with child bearing comes those natural maternal instincts, I am definitely appreciative of that quality.
  
• Matching bra and panties - Ok so I'm sure this one is up for debate because several females have told me that matching bra and panties are NOT an everyday thing.
  
• Side boob - I'm more of an ass man myself, but I must admit there's something about a lil side boob that gets me going.
  
• The small of the back - This might possibly be the sexiest part of a womans body. Well of course that is if they have enough ass to create that small dip between their ass and back.
  
• Working out - Work out clothes are sexy. Period. Really I don't even care if she is even working out. But if she is, a lil sweat makes her even sexier. Nothing is sexy about seeing a woman drenched in sweat looking like just finished playin ball for five hours.

you be the judge...

"True story, my closet is like two stories..." - Jay Z


So a couple of weeks ago, a few friends and I gathered to celebrate my 1st birthday in DC. We spent Happy Hour at a bar in a notoriously gay area of town. No homo... just cheap drinks. A friend of mine made a joke that my vest may possibly attract gay men. I thought the vest was a good look but clearly the joke of the night was that my vest was borderline gay. I'm comfortable with my manhood but since I am back into the "single life" I don't want to be signaling anyones "gaydar". So I'm leaving it up to the blog world to decide. Should I retire the vest??

i'm a player...

UPDATE: Check a female perspective HERE


"I'm a player..... girl I thought you knew
When you started messin around with me, knew I wouldn't commit to you
Cause I'm a player...... and I know you can't see it in my eyes......
Everyone says that I'm innocent, and it should come as no surprise....
That I'm a player........... and I really think you need to know
That I can't love you right now baby, 'cause I need more time to grow......."
-112

I remember when I was younger, I was fascinated with "the chase". In high school, it was all about how many "numbers" you can get. My friends and I were all chasing ass without a clue about "real game". A few relationships later and a few years older and now I realize that "the chase" requires a lot more energy than I may be willing to expend. Now, after a few years away from the game, I'm walking back out into the single life and "the chase" doesn't look so appealing. But don't worry I haven't been completely away from the game. I've been soaking up some knowledge from Mr. Tariq Nasheed. For those of you that are unfamiliar with his work, Nasheed is the author of the classic book Art of Mackin' and a few others. He is the arch nemesis of the infamous lipstick alley crew and hatin' ass females everywhere. Nasheed has been criticized and depicted as a callous, disrespectful man that teaches men how to degrade women. But that is far from the truth. Nasheed is on a mission to bring value and virtue to the game. I strongly suggest, females and males listen to his podcasts and soak up a lil game. Plus the nigga is just funny as hell! His latest podcast touched on some new player rules for 2008. And since the single life is now a reality for me, I figured now would be a good time to discuss these rules.

Player rules according to Tariq Nasheed...

1. Demand respect - Nasheed is big on respect. According to him, any form of disrespect needs to be addressed the moment it occurs. I agree. Women like to test men. They do shit just to see how we would react and if you let them get away with it, they see it as a form of weakness.

2. Don't lower your standards - This is a big one for me, because I am extremely picky. Lowering your standards means settling. I refuse to settle. Settling is the first step in not fully appreciating your self worth. I'm gonna do an entire post devoted to not settling and finding "my prototype".

3. No Myspace cupcakin - I think this goes with out saying. For me, myspace is nothing more than a way to stay in contact with old friends. You won't find me on myspace leaving lame ass picture comments.

4. No phone bonin - I hate talking on the phone! I absolutely hate it. Nasheed insists that you make a female value your time by not spending hours on the phone with her. Even if you have hours of time to waste on the phone, never let the female know that. Well you don't have to worry about that with me, because I hate the phone.

5. Don't let flake outs go unchecked - This goes back to the respect issue. If a female flakes out on a date, make her make it up to you. I haven't been on a date in years and I'm actually anxious to go on one. But I'm definitely not looking forward to the possibility of being stood up.


Special rule - Always give a female your number and instruct her when to call you. - This is an unorthodox technique that Nasheed asserts is a fool proof way to determine whether or not a woman is interested in you. Obviously, this is the complete opposite to my old way of thinking (collecting "numbers") but it is a good technique. If the female is really interested then she will call. It sets the tone for me in the beginning because I am dictating the speed of "the chase".

These are just a few of Tariq's rules but I thought it would be good to share these and also review them myself as a reminder on how to conduct myself out in the single life. I'm not really looking for a relationship, just looking for someone to chill with.

black man with a cape...

I'll start by saying Robert Townsend is a talented filmmaker and director (Five Heartbeats was the shit). With that said, Meteor Man is the dumbest movie I have ever seen. Seriously. I woke up this morning, turned on the television and was treated to a scene from Meteor Man featuring James Earl Jones with a high top box. I understand the premise was to show a black superhero and I applaud Townsend for his ambition, but seeing Big Daddy Kane, Don Cheadle and Debo as members of a street gang with blonde hair just isn't very convincing. I remember really liking this movie when I was a kid...or maybe that was Blank Man. Either way, now that I'm older I can honestly say this movie sucks. But its still funny seeing James Earl Jones' hair...and if you don't think so, try watching this youtube clip without cracking a smile. Gotta love the 90s!

its getting late...

I failed to mention earlier that I've been playing Common's The Light 2008 repeatedly in the days since its release. The Dilla produced original is a classic and the 2008 version by Just Blaze doesn't disappoint. Common is easily one of my favorite artists, because 1) he is an incredible writer and 2) because his music is grounded with substance. But the special treat as far as the song goes for me is the lovely Marsha Ambrosius. Her voice is just angelic. I absolutely love it. Apparently, Floetry is no more, but Marsha has definitely been putting in work on a few hooks and even her own mixtape...Neo Soul is Dead. If she performs anywhere near you, I strongly suggest you go see her. I've seen Floetry twice and Marsha was the highlight for me. Check out the grainy, nigga-rigged recording below for a classic performance alongside the late Gerald Levert.

every four years...

random shit....


why am i still receiving friend invites from black planet?? today's invite was from bill cosby!! seriously. does anyone still use black planet? *unsubscribes from email notification*

i really need a new car, but i'm debating on whether or not to finance or buy cash. i'm enjoying the car payment-free life now but the wheels are about to fall off the civic.

i consolidated my student loans a few weeks ago and my first payment is coming up...$390

teenagers are so ungrateful!!! teaching will drive you to drink!

i'm in a blogging mood today, will post again later today...

i know what you like...

Not really in a mood to write today so I figured I would share a few things I am addicted to right now...

• thin mint girl scout cookies
• the blog world
• flickr
  
• Dwele "Cheatin"
  
• solitude
  
• Janelle Monae
• the video below
  

mindsex...

After reading Desy's steamy, provocative post a few days ago, I couldn't help but think about...sex. Good sex, bad sex, drunk sex, long sex, short sex, --just sex. For some sex is sacred, for some sex is simply a means to getting what they want, be it personal satisfaction or some material object. But is sex necessarily always physical? I have heard people speak of mental stimulation but I am not sure I have experienced this type of sex. Dead Prez referred to it as mindsex. I love good conversation but does it really heighten the overall sexual experience? Have you ever experienced mindsex?

"See i ain't got to get in your blouse
It's your eye contact, that be getting me aroused
When you show me your mind, it make me wanna show you mines
Reflecting my light, when it shines, just takin our time
Before the night's through, we could get physical too
I ain't tryin to say I don't wanna fuck, cause I do
But for me boo, makin love is just as much mental
I like to know what I'm gettin into"
-Stic.Man (Dead Prez)

we are the champions...

"If you haven't heard, I'm Michael, Magic and Bird,
all rolled in one"
- Jay Z

The season is over and I am officially a champion. It was definitely fun to get back on the court and play but it didn't take me long to realize that I can't move how I used to!! I finished the season with a "strong" game - 9pts, 2 rebs, and 2 stls. It was a good run and now we can pop bottles...

Bring on the groupies!! lol

putting things in perspective...

"I teach students". I remember my professor in Grad school, saying that anytime anyone asked her what she taught she would always respond with "I teach students". It wasn't until this week that I fully understood what she meant by the statement. Earlier in the week, I found out that a co worker had been saying less than flattering things about me to my boss. Since this is my first year teaching, I chose to play this situation strategically rather than showing my ass and confronting her bitchassness (that's what they want you to do). So I spoke to her in private and pretended I didn't know that she had been talking about me behind my back. Though I have come to expect this type of behavior from "those" people, the situation did leave me a bit distraught. But something put it all into perspective. A few days later, a student revealed some personal information to me relating to their family life. During the conversation this student broke into tears and since I experienced a similar family situation I was there to lend support. That's when I realized that the drama from earlier in the week was meaningless. I am teaching students. The subject matter is secondary. It is my job and responsibility to mentor, instruct and help my students understand life. I can't and I will not let frivolous office drama stop me from reaching students. So a week that began with a stressful and potentially explosion situation ended with me seeing the big picture. "I teach students".

weekend recap...

A night in DC is not complete until you are sinking your teeth into the very best pizza known to man. After a long night of partying, only $4.00 separates you from this delightful oven baked combo of dough, sauce and cheese known as jumbo slice pizza. The above picture symbolizes a successful birthday night. Since this was my first birthday in DC I wanted to do something "different". The hookah bar was definitely that. We smoked shisha 0r flavored tobacco (not weed) from this bong look a like called a hookah. Hookah bars are derived from Middle Eastern culture and are quite popular in the DC area. I got a headache after about 20 minutes but overall I definitely enjoyed the experienced. The only thing that sucks about Hookah bars is that they do not serve alcohol. Traditionally, they make money by serving teas, water and small snack foods. The hookah bar was certainly the highlight of the night, but to summarize the events of the night, we drank at a few bars ( I had my first mojito) and by 1:00 we were done. It was definitely a successful birthday celebration.

Up in smoke...


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Go Hard or Go Home...

Yesterday I helped my team move to the Championship game in my adult men's basketball league. After a dismal performance the previous week, that included 6 turnovers, I bounced back with a overall solid game, 7 pts, 5 rebs. (Career High), 4 assists and 2 steals. One win away from poppin' champagne...I'll keep you posted.

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Wow...

On Wednesday I posted a short semi-autobiographical story entitled "bitter winter". It was a short piece written over a year ago about ending those long, lingering, going-nowhere relationships. What I didn't expect was for this short piece to inspire such beautiful and powerful imagery...peep desy's perspective...HERE

bitter winter...

Frigid stares were exchanged. I peered through the window behind you and watched as the birds flew—further south I suggested. My boxed belongings sat anxiously beside the door, clinging to the wall like a 5 year old to a mother’s leg on the first day of school; it’s hard to let go. It’s especially hard when the box contains evidence of what is now past tensed. The weeks of brewing tension have culminated into this very moment. The moment where my—our denial has unmasked itself revealing what has been hidden behind the exhaustive attempts at reconciliation and the shallow utters of those three simple words.

You could trace our words with each breath. The squeaks of the hardwood floors were magnified and the slight echo that accompanied our words served as a reminder that the room was now empty. Empty. Bare. Cold. I found it to be symbolic but I wasn’t sure that your heart was concerned with the irony of the situation. I remember the words just as you said them. “We’ve grown apart.” I was a bit perplexed and I guess my lack of response confirmed this death as sacrificial, which in an odd way made it justifiable. We were both free to walk out of the room and venture into the world to find that potentially fertile garden to plant new seeds; but not in the winter. Nothing grows in the winter.

to be continued...

my life is like a movie...

I needed an excuse to go through my ipod and listen to some songs I haven't heard in a while so I stole this idea from Eb after she posted her soundtrack a few days ago. If my life's a movie, I want it to sound like this...

Opening Credits:: Can I Live - Jay Z

Average Day:: Push - Pharaohe Monch / Hustlin' Rick Ross

Spending time with friends:: A Story To Tell - Biggie

Driving:: Roc Boys - Jay Z / Touch The Sky - Kanye West

Bad day:: Spaceship - Kanye West

Fight scene:: Beat It - Michael Jackson

Mental breakdown:: The Way I Am - Eminem

Life is okay:: Electric Relaxation - A Tribe Called Quest

Graduation:: Celebration - Kanye West

Longing for love:: Ready For Love - India Arie

First glance/new crush:: Subject - Dwele / Newness - Musiq Soulchild

Secret love:: Down Here In Hell - Van Hunt / Weekend Love - Dwele

First date:: My Lova - Dwele

Falling in love:: Wreckless Love - Alicia Keys

Love scene:: The Panties - Mos Def / I Need Love - Robin Thicke / Say Yes - Floetry

Breaking up:: Falling Out of Love - Aqualung/ The Truth - Dwele

Long night alone:: The Entire Reasonable Doubt Album - Jay Z

Wishing for love to return:: I Never Wanna Live Without You - Mary J. Blige

Fighting to get him/her back:: Come Back To Bed - John Mayer

Proposal:: My Heart Belongs To U - Jodeci

Wedding:: You Were Meant For Me - Jewel

Reflecting on life:: Time - Musiq Soulchild / My Life - Mary J. Blige / 2 The Sky - Robin Thicke

Reflecting on love:: The Scientist - Coldplay

Death scene:: Beach Chair - Jay Z

Closing credits:: Encore - Jay Z

thank you jay dee...

Rest in Peace J Dilla

just to get by...

Talib Kweli live at LOVE, Washington DC

I hate clubs. I especially hate concerts at clubs. Last night was no exception. To little surprise, Kweli performed for about 20 mins and bounced out. Luckily the 20 minute set included many of my favorites ("Get By", "The Blast", "Definition" and "Hot Thing"). Overall, concerts at clubs suck for three main reasons:

• Performances never start before 1 am
• Artists' never perform long
  
• I hate clubs

Lucky for me it was FREE.