365 Days of 19

On September 18, 2008 I started celebrating for my upcoming birthday on the 20. I was excited about being one year closer to my golden birthday and just two years away from being completely legal. I started my celebration by going out to Club Palace with my fellow floor members from school. Even though my bday was two days away I partied like it was the present day. The atmosphere that night was perfect minus a minor altercation that occured. Besides a drunk fool who wanted to fight the rest of the night couldn't have been better. My fellow floor mates and I tore the club to some of our favorite songs including "Take Your Shirt by Gucci Mane" and "Tear It Down by Mugsy." It was a night filled with laughter, friends, music and a few jello shots. I partied until 2a.m the next.
On September 19, one day before my birthday I celebrated by going to the Delta's party. It was at the Alpha House and again I went with my fellow floor members. When we got there it wasn't entertaining at all but as the night progressed fun began to creep over me. More people started showing up and the food was finally getting done. I had more fun there than I did at the club the previous night so I couldn't wait until the day of my actual birthday.
On September 20, my birthday, I woke up to over 50 text messages wishing me the best on my birthday. Although it was raining I was still determined to enjoy my birthday because even though i have one every year, I only turn a certain age once. I started off by going to USM's football game versus Marshall. Even though we lost I still enjoyed the game. After the game I met the rapper Foxx. Although I'm not a big fan of his music I am familiar with it. I hung out with him for about an hour before goin to the best part of my day. I went to my room and got three lap dances from two girls. That was the best gift I ever got for my birthday and I can't wait until I get something that I could say was better. Later that night, I topped everything off by going to frat-row which is a fraternity party. It was ok while it lasted. I had worn myself out the two previous days so much that I ended my night early. This birthday was one of the best birthday's I had ever had. I never thought that i could have so much fun with a group of people I've only known for a few months. I was glad that I met that group of people because they made my birthday here worthwhile. Now that I am nineteen I plan on doing what I do every year and pursue new things. I plan to party 365 days, enjoy my life 365 days and work hard at everything I do for 365 days until I turn 20.

(: Not So Hard To Smile :)

Growing up in the Mass Quarter's of Canton Mssissipppi I've learned to appreciate the little things that a lot of people take for granted. When you grow up having little of nothing, your views of the world tend to change when you finally get more than you use to. Most people where I'm from struggled most of their lives and they did everything they could so that their chldren wouldn't have to go through what they have. One might ask why am I so happy about coming from a place with roaches in the house, cracks in the ceiling, little or no hot water and very limited meals. You might even say I'm a fool for telling you that's how I once lived but whatever you may think means nothing to me at all. Growing up in those conditions have molded me into a strong, independent, self-motivated and determined individual. Because even though we had very little, everyday we found a reason to smile. My grandmother always told me that I should be thankful for what the Good Lord has givemn you because in this life no one has to give you anything. I've always believed that no matter how sad your life may be, there is always something to smile about. I try my best to give off the impression that I am as happy as possible even when I am in the worst mood I could be in. I had a baseball coach who told me that there is nothing wrong with faking it. I know noone wants to be a fake person but in this case faking it may not be such a bad idea. By putting a fake smile on your face, it will eventually come naturally and before you know it you won't have to fake it anymore. By greeting someonne with a smile, you could make their day better by doing something as simple as smiling. Just know that no matter how many rainy days you have in your life just continue to smile and give yourself a reason to believe that everything will be ok. If I can through what I have and still manage to show no signs of the hurt and smile, so can you.

(:Dedicated To Everyone Out There Like Me :)

Long Gone Missin.....

It has now been 26 days 12 hours and 44 minutes since i've been gone away from Milwaukee. I thought that leaving the city that I hated the most was going to be as easy as one, two, three. Well it turns out that even though I hated the city with a passion, there were people there who I loved dearly. I wouldn't say that I got a little home sick but I started to miss the people who I had gotten use to seeing on a daily basis. When I needed someone to talk to I couldn't just tell Christina to come over because now she was 1000 of miles away. When I needed a place to go and chill for a little or just relax I couldn't go to my Aunt Mildred's house. I really started to miss everything and everybody that I couldn't wait to escape from. When I talk to my family and friends from back home they always ask me do I miss them and I always say no but sometimes I do but I will never let them know it. My uncle told me that I would want to come back in less than a month but i protested that comment. Everyday one of my friends call me and ask me to take them somewhere, forgetting that I'm in Mississippi. I just laugh and tell them, "Bro, how the hell am I going to do that?" My friends always ask me when I'm coming back and I tell them in May because I like to make them get loud and tell me that that's a long time when I'm really returning for Christmas break. I try to have as much fun as I can while I'm down here trying to make the best out of it since I'm here. I try to forget about the people I miss but at the end of the day I find myself wanting to see my little cousin or my best friend. That's when I really start to miss everyone. I can't wait until Christmas break comes because it's been too long that i've been gone missing

Gustav WHO????

Was August 25, 2005 to be continued...? Was Hurricane Katrina's long awaited rival going to destroy what was left of the desolate Lousisiana coast...? The only thing I was thinking was I have to leave Hattiesburg now. Even though I was thousands of miles away when Katrina had touchdown three years ago I still remember the damage it had done. The one thing I knew for sure was that I didn't want to be around when the approaching enemy made his arrival. I don't know if the news or word of mouth of the tropical storm made me more nervous. I called my mom to make sure she knew what may be on it's way and she became worried. She was so far away that she could only tell me to be safe and tell me the best thing she thought I could do. Then, I called my grandfather who lived just two hours away in Canton. He was already aware of the threat so he immediately told me I should come there this weekend. On the way to Canton I saw more Louisaina license plates than Mississippi(Did i take a wrong turn-inside joke?). I arrived in Canton on Sunday morning and all was. As nite approached the clouds began to darken, the wind began to drift, my thoughts began to raddle and the rain began to fall. I didn't want to think about what may happen in a few hours so i went to sleep. I woke up the next day and turned on the television and didn't see any major headlines and I felt a slight sense of relief. Since it was labor day we barbqued and some of my family got together as usual. The day was almost over and there still weren't any major damages from the anticipated storm. I felt good and was going to feel better when I was able to return to Hattiesburg and continue my college education in peace. It was now Tuesday September 2 and the storm had passed. Gustav wasn't as bad as the world had thought. I was happy that iit didn't eliminate what was left of the coastal cities and cause confussion and more hardship. To me Gustav was just a warning to see if the people were going to be ready for the worse and I think we all were prepared to deal with wahtever was to come but thanks to God nothing too severly happened.