RIP KING

Word has it that tough economic times will usher the end of KING magazine with their final issue dropping April 21st featuring Joe Budden's Girlfriend Tahiry. Yes it's a far cry from Mega Star Power of a Kimora Simmons but hey blame the recession and the internet.

KING you were the stuff of many barbershop, strip club and poker night conversations.
You will be missed.


Via Global Grind

"Stop Putting Pu$$y on a Pedestal"

What things do we value? Who or what do we put above other things? The title of this post is a lil misleading because this isn't about Pu$$y or as Steve Harvey says "The Cookie". This is just about females in general and a statement a friend made to me that came to mind.(And no I don't refer to females as Pu$$y either I'm just quoting my boy) Anyway, after telling him something a friend did that had urked me a bit he said the following:

"You gotta stop putting pussy on such a high pedestal man. The truth is no matter how much of a princess or angel you want to see a girl out to be, they burp, drink, smoke, curse, fight, piss and get down just like us. That's right, when the urge hits them their going to get it in just like we do. So no point being surprised by it.Don't get me wrong. Some women might do everything I said 24/7 and some may only do a few here and there, but their no angels.They do what they want when they want.Don't put them on a pedestal just keep them near you and keep them from falling off the best you can."

I always found that to be an interesting view.just Thinking out loud.

March Book of the Month Review

It's time to review Mr. Steve Harvey's Act like a Lady and Think like a man. Now going into this I maintain I consistent rule about "advice" books. Unless you're talking about something tangible like finances, law, anything concrete and factual you have to that the bits and pieces that work for you and disregard the parts that don't apply to you. Throughout this book Steve drops, well, he drops common sense truthfully. He says many things that I've said myself to various people but I guess the professional comedic delivery gets better results.But anyway here we go.

I'd suggest this to anyone that is looking for a glance into how men think. And when I say men I don't mean the thugs, players and generic lames, but real men. Now it's not a 100% description of all of us but Steve is pretty on point. He opens up with a solid and truthful statement:

There is no truer statement: men are simple. Get this into your head first and everything you learn about us in this book will begin to fall into place. Once you get that down, you'll have to understand a few essential truths: men are driven by who they are, what they do, and how much they make. No matter if a man is a CEO, a CON, or both, everything he does is filtered through his title (who he is), how he gets that title (what he does), and the reward he gets for the effort (how much he makes). These three things make up the basic DNA of manhood- the three accomplishments every man must achieve before he feels like he's truly fulfilled his destiny as a man. And until he's achieved his goal in those three areas, the man you're dating, committed to, or married to will be too busy to focus on you.

I'd have to agree with this in that a man that does not feel fully established or at least close enough on the path to being so will only have but so much to give a relationship if he's worth being in one with at all. We appreciate and need love just as females do but we also won't jump out the window expecting love to catch us.We have to be able to do what we were raised to do and that's provide.

That leads into the other main point of understanding that must be realized. We men can have moments of romantic, soap opera type expressions of emotions but more often then not our feelings are expressed in much less elaborate ways. The 3 P's as Steve calls it. We Provide, Protect and Profess. This too varies depending on the stage of life your in. Steve says many things that at times seem more applicable to those that are looking for marriage sooner rather then later, those that have kids or have been divorced. To younger readers you have to take some things with a grain of salt and a slight toned down degree of expectation.

Once you understand that Steve goes on to lay out things that will help a good woman get past many of the pitfalls she may have fallen into previously in past relationships. Clearly stating our objectives in life and in a relationship early on and in turn questioning a man, without GRILLING him gets things out in the open early.He refers to setting standards and it again on the money.

Honestly my favorite part of the book was his introduction to the 90 day rule. I don't know how many females have asked me my views on things and have gotten this reply from me. "Truthfully you need to start making these guys work more for the coochie" Real Talk. And Steve, in a more, tactful way goes on to explain it. Long story short, any asshole can act good if he's gonna get it in under a 30-60 days but if proper communication is occurring then you can weed out the lames by making them wait. Hell that's what girls were told for generations, "Make him wait". Some advice really isn't that complicated.

Anyway, Act like a Lady and Think Like a Man is an easy read with lots of food for thought. No science just common sense delivered in a manner that's easy to digest.You will love parts, dislike the honesty of other part and dismiss others. But I think there is quality information there for everyone.

1st Quarter Review

With the month practically over it is time for me to look at what I've done against the list of goals I've set for myself at the top of this year. Inspired my Jillian's New year New Attitude Plan, Operation Improve U was spawned to bring about personal growth and a number of key areas within our lives. I renewed and fine tuned my focus on personal growth, better fitness, financial responsibility, Professional advancement, Social growth and just working on becoming a better me overall.

This review will touch on everything except the book of the month as I will give that it's own entry.So let's begin....

1)Fitness.


In late Jan/Early Feb I started my 2nd round of P90X and things were going relatively smooth. In all honesty I was not on top of the diet aspect as much as I was the first time around, so due the time the recent birthday weekend and TX celebration came I had basically maintained my weight and strength levels. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my goal of adding 10-12 lbs of muscle. Going into the 2nd quarter I will be shaking up my regiment a bit. I'll be using the 100 push up challenge and the 200 sit up challenge. In addition to that I'll start incorporating more running into my routines. My job has a fitness challenge starting the first week of May so I'll use that as extra motivation. My biggest issue will be my diet. I know among other things I need about 1g of protein per pound to facilitate proper muscle growth, I'll most likely aim for 1.25g per pound just to accommodate the extra cardio I'll be doing. There's still 3 months until summer so I feel good that I'll pull it off. Plus I just got my physical, blood work, STD testing.Everything 100%. :)

2)Financial


Finances are much more straight forward and I'm happy at doing what I aimed for but still a lil pissed that I waited until now to do it but hey that's life. Anyway the goals were to reduce expenses, get a new credit card(at the time I only had one) and start a new savings account. Mission accomplished on all 3. I wanted to expand my credit and improve my rating so after some sound advice and I started on that and got a new credit card. I still have to finish getting some old accounts off my report but that's coming along too. The savings account is up and running well and I've been steadily cutting expenses too. In a month I'll be canceling one of my phone lines too. I'm not running around as much as before so my Curve is more then enough. With my plan to move next year, my top financial missions will be get a efficient moving list of needed items, expenses, etc created so I have a more definitive number to aim for savings wise. Also I think once I reach a certain point I'll open another savings account in a different bank.

3)Professional


This has been quite an interesting 3 months. I enrolled in a Human Resources certification class which I finished not to long ago and the 1/2 have of the certification will take place this summer. In the mean time I'll keep reviewing what I just learned and look for more bits of information online. My 9-5 has thrown a whole gang of new duties and responsibilities at me which actually makes the day move faster and helps build up the resume. Once the HR certification is done I'll see what the job market is looking like.

Now in terms of my REAL business. The Omega Nexus is still growing. After much bullshit the shopping agreement with Jamie Fox's FoxxKing Entertainment company was signed not too long ago and we're in the initial stages of directing this new partnership. We're going at this hard from a few media fronts so god willing the forward motion will continue in a very lucrative direction. I still have a book to write for the main series and new side series to create.

4)Social


Right now the focus is me. Not in a selfish way but I can't do what I want to do for me, a female or a family until my position in life has improved. This means that hell I socialize easy but there's a cap on whats going to happen. That's just the way it is right now. I'll step out for a few drinks but that's it. Bruce Wayne mode right now. I will say this though, that I do see an a part of my social behavior that does in to change. I write about it in TX and I may or my not post about it here. It's a touchy subject but conversation made me realize how immature and down right dangerous some social actions were. God didn't bring through so much just for me to act out. So yeah, have to grow up.LOL, I'm almost 30.

Overall I feel very good. I like the control I'm taking over my environment and look forward to what the year has in store for me. Hope you all are doing what you can to improve your personal lives as well. I'll drop the monthly book review a lil later.

P.S BLOGWAGON COMING SOON......

Too Late

In a follow up to this bullshit, the officer in question finally gives his 1/2 assed apology.

Following Up On These Pigs......

This story was originally brought to my attention by Mz.J

DALLAS — Racing to see his dying mother-in-law at a Plano hospital, an NFL player found himself delayed by a Dallas officer as her life ebbed away. It's a story that has sparked outrage across North Texas and generated interest around the country.

Dallas police Chief David Kunkle faced reporters Thursday afternoon to express his embarrassment over the incident and to publicly apologize to the family. He said the officer involved failed to use common sense.

FULL ARTICLE HERE

And even afterwards the "cop" has yet to show remorse.Fuccin' pigs.

Welcome to my House....

...If you wanna taste of what music means to me.No dances here.Just listen.


Slaughterhouse via Missinfo and Onsmash

"First I'd like To Thank God........"

How many award acceptances start like that hmmm?Even if its for a movie based on mass murder or a song about fellatio?LOL!!!! Anyway, today with a good day and I was surprised by the presentation of 2 blog awards from the Mz. J and Miss Jae. Cute right?
Sooooo, I humbling accept the following awards and the tasks that come along with them.

1st From Both Jillz and Jae I received....

This blog invests and believes in PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time, and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. Check up on these writers! The rules are: This blog award should be sent to your favorite 8 bloggers, and they, in turn, should forward it to their fave 8.

Then, later on I received another from Jae....

This award is bestowed upon a fellow blogger whose blogs content or
design is, in the giver’s opinion, brilliant.'
“When accepting this auspicious award, you must write a post bragging about it, including the name of the misguided soul who thinks you deserve such acclaim, and link back to the said person so everyone knows she/he is real. Choose a minimum of seven (7) blogs that you find brilliant in content or design. Or improvise by including bloggers who have no idea who you are because you don’t have seven friends. Show the seven random victims’ names and links and leave a harassing comment informing them that they were prized with Honest Weblog. Well, there’s no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon. List at least ten (10) honest things about yourself. Then pass it on!'"

Ok, I'ma double bag this and with much pride present both awards to the following bloggers.lol

Mz. J aka Jillz aka Miss "Judge Me" :)
Jae Spence the porn collecting country singer :D
DanniGyrl, no more hidden young lady ;)
All In, YO B!!!!!!!!!! B)
Assertive Wit, Always a great read :)
Qu33nKam, Hows the west coast life treating ya? ;)
The Single Dame, Loooooooove the Vlogs ;)
Kenya Says, Tell it how it is. :)
LaaLaa, the accent and the honesty are killer :)
Boss Lady, great grown Ny tales. ;)

And Now 10 Honest things about lil ol' me.

1)I'm always nervous to introduce a female to my parents.Everyone that has met them eventually hurt me.

2)I should be in Jail.

3)I forgive many things.But I never forget.

4)I think at times I like oral a lil(lot) more then intercourse.

5)"Self Love" keeps me from getting in trouble.

6)I have a short tolerance for stupidity and poor judgment.

7)The 2 times I've done Karaoke I murdered it.LOL

8)I had 1 one nite stand in my life. She looked like the Brat.

9)Presently I need to get my spirituality in order.

10)I think many blogs are just cries for attention.LOL

**BONUS**
TWITTER IS CREEPY
VIDEO PROOF HERE

Family Focus/"Step yo Game son"

Ok why did I wake up this morning to my mom bustin' out another couple miles on the trend mill.She told me she had been up since 5:30am running!!!Damn mom......yeah shes killing me in the focus department.Time to get it moving.This quarter report needs to be on point with the fitness.

Went real hard in the gym for the first time since returning from Austin.
It felt great.Protein time. :P

It's Fundamental

I've noticed recently with my friends daughter and my lil cousin, their 11 and 12 years old respectively, and they LOVE to read. In speaking to the 2 of them they run down ALL the books they read and the books they read with their friends. It just reminds me that in spite of all the negative images presented of our kids. We have some real diamonds in the making if we support and work with them. It really is the parents that play the major role in their growth. The environment does play a part but a determined parent(ideally 2) can make the world of difference.It's real refreshing to see the potential in them and I always try my best to be there and give something to them they can utilize. I little attention goes a long way with them.

Inspiring my Inspiration

I've been really focused and paying attention to working out since like late 2005 and I wish had done so earlier. But currently its my mom that has me smiling. She got her cardio started at the top of the new year and has dropped 12lbs through running and improved diet. I'm just glad to see her motivated. That means more to me then anything I've done so far.

Inspiration

I can't help but think that after no more then 2 months in office sooo many people have started scratching their heads a bit about our new President. He's not doing this, why'd he do that, etc,etc as the critics and news anchors breakdown every breath he takes, but hey that's politics right. What is really on my mind is you.....and me and us. The people, the "little guys". How many tears were shed this past election night or this past inauguration? I ask that to ask this, What have you done to step your game up. What new things have you been inspired to do? I'm just curious if we have taken what was/is a very pivotal point in history and used it to fuel our deepest wants and desires. Granted it's only been 2 months but a lot can be done in 60 days.

Life's Chess Moves

With March approaching an end I feel the need to do a quarterly review on the things I set out to achieve for this year. I'll look over old blogs, old notes and see where I stand and also look to add some things to the years game plan. I feel pretty good about it thus far. The last 1-2 weeks have put some thoughts in my head that I hope to get out either on paper or thru blogging, hopefully before the week is over. Spring is technically here so its only right to starting projecting and really being about growth and change on all levels. In the grand game of life I feel that my ability to make bigger moves has been really uplifted by the support of people around me and its really time to advance beyond the "Young man with Potential" to the "Man that fulfilled it"

Yeah I can support this......

Ciara's flexibility is crazy

Not up to It........

I was off today and planned on doing a few things and dropping a few blogs but I got caught up in helping a friend and just clearing my head. I need a drink.I'll return to my regular flow this weekend.

Home is where the Heart is.

.....it's about me

I'm already returning to my NY state of mind.The "plan" is again at the forefront of my thoughts.28 years old and while I know my path has put me in a very good position, I know it can be much better. I wonder what the cost will be to reach my intended goal? I alreadt feel that certain changes must take place in regards to how I handle certain things and people.But for the quality of success I'm pushing for it's gotta be this way.

Success is the ultimate justification of who and what you are.And that isn't solely a business/financially based thing. Success as a man for me encompasses so much.The devotion to my family, the ability to start and properly raise my own family.......simply being someone that one can look in the mirror and be proud of. I'm had grand moments and horrorific ones that no one knows of. But as I take in the world around me I feel ready to march on into a year of positivity. The "plan" has started off well so far and I hope to see it grow and bare much fruit.

Clear Sky.......Clear Mind

Travel always allows me to put my life in perspective. Seeing different things and being around different people is very refreshing.It also makes the idea of "home" feel that much warmer. Familiar sight and sounds of NY await me.....last nite I return to something I hadn't done in a long time, writing in a journal. The last one I had was in heavy use around 2006. Then as online blogging entered the picture out went the physical journal. But I think I'll make a series effort to stay active with this journal. The physical act of writing to express your feelings can be very helpful. Yes, a person can write in CAPS and type out angry words, but to let it flow in writing with all its bad spelling, crossed out words and emotionally charged scribble is a great release. And re-reading it all later on allows you to see to a great degree what you were feeling.

Yeah, release it all into the air.Throw your hands up and let god take all that stress and all the burden away.I'm looking forward to going to church next week.I need some of that energy right now.As much as it feels like sooooo much has happened, the truth is that it's only March.The best is yet to come.

QuicC Austin TX ChecC in....

Well folks it's looking like it'll be a low key Saturday.Well, at least until night time.Things have been relatively calm and relaxing. Last evenings dinner was great receiving a solid A grade from me.Last nights official birthday celebration gets an B/B+ grade from me.Things went pretty well with a few minor hiccups towards the end but excessive amounts of alcohol usually result in that. I'm pissed that it feels colder down here then in New York, but it is what it is. LOL, anyway just checCin' in to touch base for the few that may be curious.

Pix coming later.....

THE CRACCBERRY NATION OFFERS FREEDOM

Hop over here ASAP if you have an AT&T, T-Mobile or Rogers(for the Canadians) BB.There is an on going special for FREE codes to UnlocC your BB.If you don't know what the value of this is just peep a few of the comments on the CB blog post.

Happy Birthday JiLLZ

The time is here and now!!!!Today it is a celebration of a grand proportions!!!This the born day of my super friend Jillian aka Mz.J aka Jillz aka Ms Goodfellas West aka Mz. South by SouthWest.
I love this person for her constant support, energy and compassion that is the true definition of friendship. Plus she's a drinker just like me. From Arizona to Miami to New York and now Texas we been doing it up and we plan to set the bar even higher once again.

Let me say this is in no uncertain terms. Outside of family this is one of the most important people to me walking this planet and this birthday is going to be reflective of that. She sparked the Operation Improve U plan that we are now nearly a 1/4 done with. And it time to not just celebrate the new direction and focus on change, but to just appreciate those people you have around you.

Once again Happy Birthday Mz.J, You already know what it is so lets get the Patron and the Henny and get to business. IF you don't "GO IN" then don't bother coming out.

Hump Day Imagery

Different and random styles of eye candy.....I have a feeling I'll be adding to this throughout the day.

When Life Imitates Art........

Ever feel like this?

Self ChecC

Of course the theme music to this would be Ice Cube's Classic.


I've had a very productive 09' thus far.Lots of good, some not so good and a dash of ugly. But as time marches on I have to take time to self evaluate. To sit down and look at who and what I am. How do I act in various situations. How do I act with various people. Am I complacent with those that I'm in communication or contact with constantly? Do I take others for granted without knowing? I pride myself on being open to criticism cuz it's one of the many ways that we grow. Hell I KNOW that the idea of being taken for granted has been major to me before but I'm not exempt from it either.

Well see.In the last 2 years my annual getaway has always served to clear my head and refocus me on what I need to improve within myself.I don't expect this year to be any different.

But I CAN NOT allow my self to get soft and forget the things history has taught me about various things, people and situations

MAN!!!!!........and WIFE!!!!!!!!!

This one had me open a few times.I never thought about the swallowing topic in that way before.

Hips = DAMN!!!!!!!

'Nuff Said


Hmmmmmm....................the more I look at this.The more something appears not right to me.

Minor Monthly Book Mistake

For those that are paying attention (i.e Jillz, lol) the monthly reading material I had to make an edit for March. The original material was going to be Hill Harper's Letters to a Young Brother . That was before it was brought to mt attention that that book was/is intended for high school reading. I want to maintain my youth but not like that. LOL, so anyway the March book will be Steve Harvey's latest release.

BacC to regularly scheduled blogging.....

The Greatest Rapper of All Time Died on March 9th

Now if you're no the mood to dispute this claim do so in a intelligent NON COMBATIVE way and we're good money cuz I have more then my share of friends that feel 2pac and/or others hold this title. But truthfully it aint even about that. This a memorial/tribute post. I personally didn't need the movie to know what B.I.G meant to my era and generation.Hell I haven't even seen the movie yet. Biggie's music was the score to many of my adolescent memories, good, bad and ugly.

Welcome to my center
Honeys feel it deep in they placenta
Cold as the pole in the winter
Far from the inventor, but I got this rap shit sewed
And when my Mac unloads
I'm guaranteed another video
Ready to die, why I act that way?
Pop Duke left Mom Duke
The faggot took the back way
So instead of makin hoes suck my dick up
I used to do stick-up
Cause hoes is irritatin' like the hic-CUPS
Excuse me, flows just grow through me
Like trees to branches
Cliffs to avalanches
It's the praying mantis
Deep like the mind of Farrakhan
A motherfucCin rap phenomenon,

TMNT......Toys from my youth

I remember these toys.I lost them when house burned down when I was 6.
Of course I had the turtles but here are some of the other lesser known characters.

Remember Me...........Seattle's Rain Man

Amare is cool but he doesn't have the showmanship of Kemp(before you got on teh coke of course)





**He carried the ball on plays #7 and #4 but its ok.lol**

Happy Birthday to me.....

Yesterday was a good day.

**Our Current Site**
**New construction is soon coming**

So yeah yesterday was a good day for me.I completed my Human Resources course, earning my first certificate and a business deal months in the making has finally, official been completed. My company (I'm a partner)The Omega Nexus Inc has inked a partnership with a very well known actor/musician and his entertainment company. I'm waiting on the first meeting to see what direction we want to take things in but I can honestly say I'm excited.



The nerd in me has been working towards this since about 95' so this is major progress.
Any labor of love is worth the time.

Republications just can't say "Rush is wrong"

This is sad. JUST SAY NO DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!

FucC the Police......Always

Get'em!!!!!

Musical Taste????

You call this Hot????

Jim Jones - New Music - More Music Videos

Sorry Blood, No Bueno.

Great Way to Start the Week

Second day of March and this is what I'm dealing with.......nice.

New reading material

Just got this passed on to me.I been hearing good things about it and I'm just curious what others my say about the male mind frame in relation to females. I don't listen to Steve's radio show so I don't know how you addresses this subject matter. So I'll dive into this and will be picCin' my march book of the month this week.

Oh really Conservatives??????

For Rush Limbaugh and his crew.




Americans may paint themselves in increasingly bright shades of red and blue, but new research finds one thing that varies little across the nation: the liking for online pornography.
A new study shows that the states that consume the most porn tend to be more conservative and religious than states with lower levels of consumption.
(ABC News Photo Illustration)

A new nationwide study (pdf) of anonymised credit-card receipts from a major online adult entertainment provider finds little variation in consumption between states.

"When it comes to adult entertainment, it seems people are more the same than different," says Benjamin Edelman at Harvard Business School.

However, there are some trends to be seen in the data. Those states that do consume the most porn tend to be more conservative and religious than states with lower levels of consumption, the study finds.

"Some of the people who are most outraged turn out to be consumers of the very things they claimed to be outraged by," Edelman says.

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Bus...6977202&page=1

Welcome to my Month

Anniversary of my creation...Start of Spring......Growth.Its all about growth.