Well it's a new month and I figured I would do
another 30 day challenge since it's been awhile, and what better month to do it
in than my birthday month. Well this the first day and as the title says, it's
just an intro and a recent photo of my ugly mug. I hope you guys enjoy this one
as you did the first one, which averaged around 30 views a day. That's great for
my standards, right now lol. I'm not going to skip over the days like everyone
else does because they don't like the questions being asked, I'm going to be as
truthful as I can possibly be.
But like I said, I hope you guys enjoy!
Day
1 | Intro & Recent Photo
Well it's a new
month and I figured I would do another 30 day challenge since it's been awhile,
and what better month to do it in than my birthday month. Well this the first
day and as the title says, it's just an intro and a recent photo of my ugly mug.
I hope you guys enjoy this one as you did the first one, which averaged around
30 views a day. That's great for my standards, right now lol. I'm not going to
skip over the days like everyone else does because they don't like the questions
being asked, I'm going to be as truthful as I can possibly be. But like I said,
I hope you guys enjoy! If you want to join in, the 30 day challenge that I'm
using is posted below.
Day
2 | Current Relationship
Second day, and
this blog challenge is coming out swinging for the fences eh? lol But no
seriously, I'm single and single life for me is good from the stand point of me
being able to get things in order that I need to do. I'm at the point in my life
where I'm trying to fine tune and get certain aspects together. I've moved past
the need to always be on the scene and mingle with people just because I'm
single and want some attention. I'm more so working on myself for the
opportunities that I want, for when they come around. So that's how single life
is for me right now, just chilling out and doing me. That's all that I need to
worry about for right now, making me happy first.
Day
3 | Where You'd Like To Be In 10 Years.
Well since my
birthday is on the 11th, I'm going to go ahead and say I'm 28. Hmm, where do I
want to be in 10 years, well hopefully in 10 years I'll be married with two very
small children. In a career & town that I love being in. Hopefully not bald
either lol. God willing I'll be in the position to be facing the everyday
challenge of being a husband and father, that's all I can ask for.
Day
4 | Views On Drugs & Alcohol
Let's start with
drugs, no one should use them, they are addictive and can mess up your life. The
"hard stuff" destroys families, period. Anyone who is considering doing it, I
hope they reconsider or seek help if they already are. Now I use to think that
marijuana wasn't really a drug until I saw how guys just sat around all day
smoking it away, being lazy, or spending their last couple of pennies on a
nickel bag. That's an addiction when it gets to that point. Plus if you Google
how much you spend in a lifetime on it, it's just not worth it. It was cool at a
young age when you didn't have any responsibilities and you wanted to try
something new and be a rebel, but other than that, at my age and position in
life, it serves not a single purpose.
Now with alcohol,
I use to think it was going to be a tricky one when I first read the topic, but
it's not. In short, drinking in excess is a thing of the past for me. Now I'm
not against a beer here or there, or a social drink every now and then. But as
for drinking like I use to, I'm good on it. It's the same thing with marijuana,
it takes a lot of income up when you go to get a bottle, plus it hinders me from
doing things the next day, seeing as how I'm not one of those people who drink
and wake up early the next day. I'm trying to get into a healthier lifestyle as
well, so cutting it all the way back has already started to yield positive
responses to my body. I'm not knocking anyone who drinks responsibility, but the
ones who deal with alcoholism, I hope you get help as well.
Day
5 | Views On Religion
Before I say
anything, I just want to make sure that we are clear that I love my Lord &
Savior Jesus Christ, and that God is the highest and greatest.
Now when it comes
to religion, I honestly don't care what other people believe in because it's
their right to believe in it. Whether that be Jewish, Catholic, Muslim,
Buddhist, or even being an Atheist. It's not my job to come into your life and
say "oh you don't like Jesus, let me persuade you". Not even close, I'd rather
you not do the same to me as well. Those people who constantly try to change
your mind are the ones I try to actively stay away from. Being pushy and
obnoxious about anything is annoying to me, even if you're that "passionate"
about it. There are elements you can take away from all religion, case being
with Buddhism. I frequently mention the "Dalai
Lama's 18 Rules For Living". There are things that they practice to
accomplish inner peace that can be helpful to a person seeking peace in their
own life. With Muslim cultures there are plenty of practices honoring guests
with respect that are interesting to me. There's a little something there for
anyone willing to look at the bigger picture, as long as it doesn't conflict
with their own.
Religion is
YOUR choice and YOUR choice alone, I'll accept you regardless of
which one you choose, as long as your not overbearing with it.
Day
6 | What Are You Afraid of?
Spiders.
Yea, they freak me
out. I'll kill one out of pure need to, but still, yea. That's all you're going
to get out of me today.
Day
7 | 30 Interesting Facts About Yourself
1. I was born on
Veteran's Day, to a veteran, in a veteran's hospital.
2. I lived in
Kansas, Germany, DMV, GA, SC, NC, Kentucky, Kuwait & Iraq.
3. The earliest
form of writing I've found was when I was 8yrs old, I had a journal.
4. I've read all
the Harry Potter books in a day.
5. If I could, I
would live on a beach, wearing sandals and shorts everyday.
6. I wear glasses
because I'm nearsighted.
7. In 2010 I was
5'9 & 157lbs. In 2014 I'm 6'0 & 250lbs.
8. At one point in
my life I was benching 385lbs & Squatting 405lbs at the same time.
9. If one looks
close, past the grey hairs, I actually have burgundy hair as well.
10. I became a
Yankees fan because my brother was cheering for the Braves at a game we went to
as kids.
11. I became a
Steelers fan because I loved how hard the defense hit.
12. Derek Jeter,
Barry Sanders & Tracy Macgrady are my favorite players.
13. The Walking
Dead & Game of Thrones are the the only shows I actively fan for.
14. Kanye West,
Young Jeezy, Nas, Eminem, Kid Cudi, Pastor Troy & J. Cole are my favorite
rappers at the moment.
15. I listen to my
90's R&B playlist, daily.
16. I listen to
rock music at some point in the day.
17. Linkin Park,
Blink-182, Fitz & The Tantrums, Fun, Maroon 5 just to name a few.
18. I know how to
cook, I've recently been learning how to fine tune that skill.
19. I'd rather sit
around with my friends & chit chat rather go stand in a club.
20. I want to live
in California a year before I settle down somewhere.
21. I've never
been to Disneyland.
22. Horror movies
freak me out.
23. I believe an
organization such as the Illuminati or NWO exists.
24. I believe one
needs a healthy balance of intelligence & ignorance to fully enjoy life.
25. In the middle
of everyday, I take at least 10mins to close my eyes & collect my thoughts.
26. I taught
myself C++, I'm currently trying to relearn what I've forgotten & then some.
27. I know how to
defend myself.
28. I have 3
brothers, 4 nephews and a niece.
29. Two of my best
friends have kids, Dezmond & Logan, my new niece & nephew.
30. My family is
filled with boys at the moment, I want a daughter more than anything.
Day
8 | What Are Your Worst Habits?
Snoring.
Grinding my teeth
in my sleep.
Not accepting help
when I should.
Biting my finger
nails. Not having patience for the slow moving.
Becoming
frustrated with large crowds when out and about.
Not proof reading
things after I write them.
Day
9 | Five Favorite Blogs
4.
Atrilli
Day
10 | How You Hope Your Future Will Be.
Seems like the
same question asked on Day 3. But beyond that, I hope to be all of that and
pretty much in a city where I can retire in and have a nice home where my family
comes and visits me & the wife at. Had an illustrious career somewhere and
hopefully I'll be able to say I've helped people out through my volunteer work.
That's pretty much the sum of it. Don't know how to elaborate on that more.
Day
11 | Your First Love & First Kiss
Hmm, this would be
the question on my birthday.
Let's start with
first kiss, I don't remember when that happened. Elementary school probably? I'm
pretty sure it was in 3rd grade and that it was weird. Don't really know what
else to say on that because I don't really remember it.
First love, hmm.
Wonderful woman she is, I still talk about her in these here blogs of mine.
Didn't really know what it was til it happened and it's a pretty great feeling.
I always tell people to go out and experience new things and not to be closed
off because of bad experiences. If I did that, then I would've never met her.
But she's awesome to say the least, and she changed my life.
Day
12 | 10 Random Songs From Your iPod
1.
Tyrese - How You Gonna Act Like That
2.
Michael Jackson - Thriller
3.
Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
4.
Juvenile - Cocky & Confident
5.
Tanto Metro - Everyone Falls In Love
6.
J. Cole - Kenny Lofton [Feat. Young Jeezy]
7.
Asher Roth - Parties At The Disco [Feat. ZZ Ward]
8.
Mr Hudson - Straight No Chaser
9.
Ab-Soul - Tree of Life
10.
Outkast - The Whole World [Feat. Killer Mike]
That was a pretty
random list. I haven't listened to a lot of these songs in forever. I was a
little worried that it was going to be all R&B or Oldies until Drop It Like It's
Hot came out of nowhere and changed the mood lol.
Day
13 | What Do You Collect?
I collect music.
I'm an avid fan of
most, if not all genres. Well with the exception of Heavy Metal, that lyrical
content is something that I could do without for the rest of my life. But as for
a lot of other genres I listen to. Right now of course Hip-Hop/Rap & R&B is the
most of my library at the moment. The least that I have of is Reggae/World
Music/Dance Hall, but I'm working on that right now. I have a lot of music
people either have forgotten about, or doesn't know existed. So it's always cool
when someone looks at my collection and see all that I have up here. Right now
at the moment, I'm currently in possession of:
Yea so that's the
thing I collect, music.
Day
14 | Somewhere You'd Like To Move Or Visit
I'd
like to move to California for a year and live the beach life before I settle
down. I could actually do with a summer there. I probably wouldn't need a whole
year out that way.
Somewhere I'd like to visit is of course Beijing, for some reason the lure of
the lights and the culture intrigues me. It's probably a tie between Beijing and
Egypt. I'll visit Egypt once things calm down over there.
Day
15 | What's In Your Bag?
Well I don't have
a bag, so I'll just do my book bag that's currently sitting next to me. There's
nothing in here but some pens, my mouse, hard drives, mouse, laptop (I work on
two different CPU's at home), and charger. That's about it.
Day
16 | What's Inside Your Fridge?
Umm, food lol.
There's ice,
alcohol (my roommates), frozen meats. Then you have water, condiments,
leftovers, beer (my roommates), eggs, bacon, cheese, butter, milk, juices and
dinner prep's. Nothing weird or too exciting.
Day
17 | Favorite Quote
I'll give you guys
a couple instead of just one, starting with my favorite.
“I drink in
victory because I deserve it, and I drink in failure because I needed it.” -
Winston Churchill
“Good, better,
best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.” –
Tim Duncan
“I've missed more
than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been
trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and
over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
"Don't be in a
hurry to condemn because he doesn't do what you do or think as you think or as
fast. There was a time when you didn't know what you know today." - Malcolm X
"I submit to you
that if a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to
live." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Excellence Is Not
A Act, But A Habit" - Aristotle
"You either die a
hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villan." - Harvey Dent
"If You Aint
First...You're Last" - Ricky Bobby
Day
18 | Highs & Lows of The Past Year.
If you haven't
been keeping up with my blog for the past couple months, I suggest you go read
everything from January on back, that will let you know exactly the high's and
low's of this past year. It was so much but I'll say the high and low combined
was going to therapy and getting myself together. As you'll read in two months
time, 2014 was the year of restoration, so it was a lot of work that was put
into myself. That's what happened this year.
Day
19 | 10 Favorite Foods
Let's see here ..
1.
Lasagna
2.
Baked Mac & Cheese (Southern style.)
3.
Honey BBQ Wings
4.
Cookies & Cream Ice Cream from Coldstone
5.
Chinese Food from the mall
6.
Baked Ziti
7.
Fried Chicken Breasts
8.
Chicken Parmesan
9.
Rice
10.
Broccoli Casserole (With the rice and cheese in it.)
Day
20 | Best Physical Feature
Hands down my
smile.
I've been smiling
since I was a baby. Every time I hear someone tell a story from when I was
little, it always involves me smiling my way out of trouble. From what I hear
now, my smile is what makes people talk to me. I don't get that, but hey it's a
compliment, so I'm going to roll with the punches on that one. Even though I
don't like taking pictures as much as I should, I still try to snap a couple
here and there with the smile present. So yea, my smile is the best physical
feature that I have.
Day
21 | How Important Is Education?
This was on the
last 30 Day Challenge that I did, so I'm going to take the answer straight from
that passage, if you guys don't mind.
Education will always be important aspect of life.
Now do I think
everything that is labeled "Education" is important, no I don't. I do believe
that they should get rid of things like geometry & chemistry at the earliest
parts of school and implement replacing them with classes geared more towards
law & financial planning. Yes it's on the parents or whatever guardians that are
in place to teach these things, but I feel as if they are taught on a more
comprehensive level then there will be a greater outcome in terms of debt and
crime. Teach kids the value of a dollar and there will be a greater emphasis on
education, maybe less student loans and more money being dished out of pocket
caused by the understanding for the need to work. But then again that would put
more control in the hands of the people and less in the hands of big companies
like Sallie Mae, and we all know they don't want that to happen.
Day
22 | One of Your Favorite Shows
The Jamie Foxx Show
To me this show
does not get enough credit for being funny as they should. This show is
absolutely hilarious. They blend the serious moments with the comedy just
perfect. They realize that it's a comedy show and they don't keep the serious
parts around for too long. What's the funniest part of the show is usually the
bloopers or outtakes. Seems like the whole cast has the perfect relationship
with each other. Starting in 1996 & finishing up in 2001, there's plenty of
episodes to watch. I remember I put my old roommate from college on, and after
morning classes right before lunch we always checked out the hour block BET had
on at the time. If people forgot how funny Jamie Foxx was because of his recent
roles, all they have to do is check out what his old self titled show and I'm
sure you'll walk away laughing. There are plenty of guest spots on the show just
like Martin, The Fresh Prince, and other shows that fit that mold.
Day
23 | How Have You Changed In The Past 2 Years?
Let's see,
2012-2014.
Eh, a lot has
happened in those two years. Came back home from deployment and I was just
recently getting adjusted, got out the military and trying to get adjusted back
to regular life. Went through some situations, went into therapy, and now I feel
like I'm getting back to my old self pre military. So in a sense I've become a
more calm and mellow person, kind of reserved. I'm not on the scene as much as I
use to be, and I'm just fine with that. I have a lot of other things that I'm
trying to focus on right now.
Day
24 | Five Famous Women You Find Attractive.
1. Janelle Monáe
2. Sade
3. Sanaa Lathan
4. Rita Ora
5. Ashley King
Day
25 | Favorite Movie
This was a really
hard one to go with because I don't have a favorite per say, so I'm going to go
with
Harlem Nights.
Loaded with star
power, and the perfect blend of new and old talent. You'll never see a movie
like this ever again in your lifetime. With so many of the comedians that
pioneered and paved the way for many of the greats of yesterday and today. Even
the smaller parts have well known comedians casted to play them. Not to mention
the movie was well put together and hit on all cylinders. This is African
American Cinema at it's best.
Day
26 | Someone Who Fascinates You
Not going to put
any names up here, but you know how I'm talking about. No need to go in depth
about who it is, but more so why. I'm a complicated person, there's no secret to
that. People pretty much know what I want them to know, because that's how I
want my life to be setup, private. But for someone to come along and just
completely disregard that, learn who I am, and pretty much figures out how to
make me a better person without me saying a word or her saying a word, I can't
help but be fascinated by her. That's what separates her from a lot of people
that feel some kind of way when I talk about her here on this blog. Because at
the end of the day, you want someone who knows you without having to explain
yourself, that's the goal for me at least. I doubt that I'll ever be able to
decipher how people think better than her because she has that good ol psych
degree, but it's always a great feeling to want to keep learning someone who
knows how to be themselves around you.
Day
27 | What Kind of Person Attracts You?
Speaking solely in
terms of friendship, it has to be the people who are secure in themselves as
people.
It's hard to be
who you are and still able to be a normal sane person in this day and age. Most
people are still trying to do things to fit in, rather than being themselves. So
when a person comes along that makes it easier for you to be yourself while
teaching you some new things about life, you tend to want to hang around that
person more often than none. Witty, funny, intelligent, aware, outgoing, things
of that nature. When you find someone that puts that perfect blend together, you
might want to get right and befriend them.
Day
28 | What's In Your Cologne Bag?
This was
originally make-up bag, I don't own a makeup bag, so what now?
I mean I have a
polo traveling bag that houses my cologne, tooth brush, tooth paste, brush,
floss, lotion, durag, comb, and that's about it. I don't think this was a good
question for so late in the month, especially asking me what I had in my bag
earlier in the month. It is what it is though.
Day
29 | Goals For The Next 30 Days
The next 30 days I
plan to just ride the rest of 2014 out in preparation for 2015. There are a lot
of things that I plan on getting accomplished within the fist 3 months alone, so
I'm going to need this time to just mellow out and enjoy some people and get my
mind prepped up. I plan on hitting the ground hard and running. Hopefully the
last 5 months that I've spent preparing for this transition will go off smoothly
and without a hitch. Just keep an eye out for little ol me.
Day
30 | Why Do You Blog?
This is probably
the best way to end this on.
I've been through
a lot of things in my lifetime, and at the age of 28 I'm blessed to see
everything that has happened. There are a lot of people that never learn from
their mistakes and keep right on making them. Then there are those people that
learn but refuse to share what they learn for fear that someone will use it
against them or judge them for what they go through. Then you have those people
who learn and wear all of their struggles on their sleeves with pride, because
they know that's the only way to lead by example.
This is me wearing
all my struggles, trials & tribulations on my sleeve. I've lost family, friends,
money, time, a lot of things. So I feel like with my ability to pen words to
paper in a fashion where people will enjoy reading them, then it's my job to
give my stories to give them a chance to learn from my mistakes, if they choose
to. I'm way past the part of life where I worry about people judging me, for
what? No ones words on this earth matter more than how I feel about me, than
myself.
I blog to let
people who are going through things that it will be alright as long as you keep
trying and pushing. That's who I blog for, the people that want to do right and
think they are alone, but guess what, you're not. Blogging is just a way for me
to express myself and help people at the same time.
Conclusion
Thanks for joining
me here for my second 30 Day Challenge, it was fun and challenging. Check out my
first one here for July, it was on par for this one as well. I can't wait until
the next time i get to do this kind of challenge. I hope you guys enjoyed!
Until next time!
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