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change 09!

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:27:24 GMT

Obama's campaign slogan, and a good one for many who need, well, change.

I had to reintroduce myself to everybody i know, my mother, my father.
listen, yall never knew me. I want to introduce you to me, I'm just getting to know me.
And you know what? Anything that's not growing is dead, so we better be changing.
People say to me she's changing, the money's changing, I say, "Listen, the money's not
changing, I'm changing because that's a natural part of life, we're all supposed to change
who wakes up and is the same way tomorrow and the day after that? nobody is."

Change Comes Eventually - Lauryn Hill

yayuh

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:32:55 GMT

With all the bad press that Lambdas get, I was proud to come across a positive article...

Bone Marrow Success

Yes! AND it was my chapter. It's a love/hate relationship with Lambdas, but moments like these I carry the letters proudly.

NEXT-
Just got in my new ipod nano 8gb, and the nike plus system.. charging now, and loading itunes.. anyone who has done this knows what a painful process it is.. This is my 3rd apple mp3 player, the first was the video version, that was sold and upgraded to the itouch, that was sold and (downgraded?) to the new nano chromatic, apple's 4th attempt at the nano. Why the change? Well my lil bro, the same one that's quoted in the above article, Phillip Phan, showed me this concept, Nike+.

Why is this so interesting to me? Basically it's a pedometer that hooks up to your ipod.. doesn't sound exciting, but I should explain to you my mentality. SOOO many of my friends can be described as avid gamers, and I've just never shared that passion. Example: the WOW addicts that spend, what would be their sleeping hours leveling up their character. Don't get me twisted, I understand the appeal. Make your character stronger and just run around dominating people and you're a badass... in a video game world. Yes, that was a hint of cynicism, but ignore it for a minute. You 'grind' to advance your character physically, or skill wise, and use those skills to earn gold and when you're strong enough, it's fun running around and 'owning' people. But why not level up your real life character?

Yeah easier, said than done. Lazy as fuck, and it's much easier to sit in front of the computer and click in order to gain bad ass status. Plus, your progress is much easier to see.. I've tried out different workout routines, or done time on the stationary bike, but it's not the same as signing on and seeing that your level 70 character has xxxxxx amount of health and can do xxxxxx amount of damage.

But Nike/Apple has done that. They've developed a product, that measures the distance, speed, and calories of a run. They then log your information onto their website, graph it out, show you your progress, help you set goals, enter you in challenges, and you essentially compete and compare yourself to other gamers, err.. runners around the world. So now I get what I wanted. To play a game with a scoring system, competing with people online, that actually improves me as a person as opposed to the pixels on the screen. My score will now reflect my real life accomplishment, now if only I could find inspiration to study. *Last thought, they should pay me to market their product to gamers.*

look for me on nikeplus, sn: lphiequag, on the team Dallas Lambdas

in case you don't have flash to view the nike+ site, here's apple's.

importance of sleep

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:44:19 GMT

at 3 in the morning I share with you a couple articles I read in regards to the importance of sleep:
6 signs you need more sleep
How to read people based on how they sleep

as far as how i sleep, i assume many of those positions, and the descriptions seem to fit me in my many moods.. idk.. take it with a grain of salt i guess.. similar to horoscopes or zodiacs or what not?

While I'm not getting the sleep I need, I've also diagnosed myself as bi-polar. I fit many of the symptoms according to the TV show HOUSE, which has become my new addiction... because I always find myself addicted to something, I can relate to the good doctor.... love the wit, character development, problem solving and.. I feel like i'm learning things watching the show.

Also, all my life I've sucked at running, so.. trying to do it regularly and hopefully adopt it as a new addiction, or stress reliever... my lb Phi suggested a couple of links:

How to Breathe
More Running Tips

Also... I get my nike plus set up tomorrow... watch for a post about it, coming soon.

How to Stop Taking Things Personally

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:24:33 GMT

When I'm bored online (often), I look at websites like digg.com or stumbleupon.com and they refer me to some really cool shit. Here's one that I could take cues from:

How to Stop Taking Things Personally

Here are a couple of pointers that I should listen to...

Never react to whatever anyone says or does. It's not about you, its about them. Their comments are probably fueled by anger that may not be towards you at all.

Always be open to advice no matter what kind it is. Both good and bad advice can forge you into a better person.

Don't take every comment or opinion seriously, especially from negative individuals.
No man or woman was ever built perfectly or is flawless. Live by this philosophy.
Remember that who you are is defined by your character, not by words of others.

Sharing the link and list, in case it can help anyone else.

Also if anyone has a room they want to rent out lmk, I need a new residence. Or a job lead, I've been trying to find something as a Drug Rep or entry level IT support or work at a Law office, because 1) I know alot about drugs from working at the pharmacy for 2 years and 2) I'm studying for my CCNA, an entry level IT regardless of pay, would help me get my foot in the door before entering the field, 3) lastly, i'm considering law school

fuck my life

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:19:23 GMT

you ever have one of those ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLY OWNAGE NIGHTS/DAYS that you are just like.. F*ck my life... I do.. but I'm reminded of a friend of mine's motto in life, "It's always funny when it happens to someone else"... weak motto IMO but not any less true. Anyways, had a bad day? Compare it to these guys and see if you don't crack a smile: -FML

lmao

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:48:41 GMT

daaaammmmnnnnn...

Like I really need another distraction...

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:01:53 GMT

I should be studying. Or working out. Or going to work and putting a dent in my monstrous mountain of debt. Yesterday in attempt to make this week more productive than the past ones, I did all that AND cleaned the whole damn house. (it's a big house gimme props) Anyways, lil bro stops by the other day just to kick it and talk some shit, and mentions that he's been wanting to pick up the guitar.. I used to mess around with the six-strings myself so I thought, fuck it. Let's do it. So today I picked up my mom's guitar, sat in front of the computer to once again utilize the vast amount of resources avaialable to me via the internet, and thought, what is this hip-hop-head going to do with the guitar? Well let's see...

Start off with the Nas' remix of 2Pac's - Thug Mansion

(I got a better version on my computer, makes me think I should start making my own youtube videos so yall can hear the versions I'm listening to when composing these posts. This is the best I could find.. AND it's censored, what the fuck.)

Here's Lupe on Superstar if I redid it, it would be the remix with TI's verse, "okay, now anyone who know me, know me to ride.."

Also, search as I might, I couldn't find one that everyone should ALREADY know, Dynamite Hack's rendition of Eazy E's - Boyz In the Hood
If you want it, ask me for it, I think you should have it.

Then along the search for acoustic hip hop covers I found a couple pretty entertaining ones. Watch these links for real, I lol'd.

Jay Brannad mixes NWA - Straight Outta Compton with TLC's Waterfalls

This one is hilarious,a country ass version of Snoop Dogg - Gin and Juice

There are a couple other good ones out there, but my attention span has met it's end, time to do something else.

the burden of being a role model

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:23:18 GMT

Not saying that it's something that I struggle with, but I've felt it in the past, and honestly, it sucks. You accomplish something great and become a role model, now you can't be yourself or do what you want to do because you're setting a bad example for people who look up to you. Whack. Accept the good with the bad and everything in between, and realize that none of us are perfect. Don't apologize Phelps. Fuck them.

Michael Phelps Takes Shit for Smoking Weed
Other Famous Figures

had to do it, an ode to being a role model...

Eminem - Who Knew

I also want to say, my piss is clean, I just think it's the whole fight against marijuana is ridiculous. In the past I've been kinda wary about posting my views on the issue, because I know how easy it is for a future employer or what-not to find my stance on the issue, but honestly, I think the legalization of marijuana is imminent and that the whole issue is utterly ridiculous. It is harmful to you, but not the greater evil when comparing it to anything like alcohol or prescription drugs. Too much aspirin and that's the last headache you'll ever have, too much smoking and you fall asleep. Watch a documentary and learn something. Most of my younger years I was pretty closed minded to anything outside of the church mentality that I grew up in. Experience and knowledge leads to better understanding. I do concede that ANY type of smoking is bad for you and wouldn't like the idea of the youth of today running around and getting high.. but the legal cigarette smoking age is 18. The legal drinking age is 21. Both have been proven to kill you, I'm just saying, Mary Jane doesn't deserve the bad wrap, it should be a Swisher Sweet.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:49:14 GMT

A great weight was lifted off my chest today... an issue that I've truly been struggling with for far longer than anyone would have expected. What I can tell you now is, I truly understand what others saw as a weakness, I now believe is one of my greatest strengths.

And I saved so much on psychiatrist fees :)

Young La - Ain't I remix feat. Young Dro and TI

Ralph Lauren Purple label
ain't I fresh as i can be
made it through my situation
ain't i blessed as i can be
ain't i laughin at these hatas tryna take a shot at me
they don't know which way to go I make it easy follow me
honestly ain't i insane i think that's the way i gotta be
ain't i so so supafly boy ain't nobody hot as me
ain't t.i. all on TV when he wake up and go to sleep
everywhere they notice me ay for yourself just go and see
my community i'm servin though they hope i don't succeed
hear me speak they so intrigued (ain't he snitchin) no indeed
you come with that common flow yo show i have to commander
since i see you can't take ova i'll just have to volunteer
ain't i yo superior listen here bruh you not up here
i'm so zone once it ain't funny twice the G that i appear
rep bankhead so loud and clear
gon be gone for bout a year
so paper trail you gotta hear
but ain't that ain't i outta here ayy

sometimes I just wanna scream, know what I mean?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:07:36 GMT

Some days I just wanna up and call it quits,
I feel like i'm surrounded by a wall of bricks,
everytime I go to get up I just fall in piss,
my life's like one great big ball of shit,
if I could just put it all in all I spit,
instead I always try to swallow it,
instead of staring at this wall and shit,
while I sit writers block sick of all this shit,
cant call it shit, all I know is i'm about to hit the wall...

Eminem - Run Rabbit Run