Happy Thanksgiving!

Typing in from Maryland, I'm here at the in laws house...with all Liz's siblings and her parents...and I'm having fun. It's nice being around family...but it's making me miss my own. Even though it's never a big fiasco at my parents' house during Thanksgiving...it's my parents' house, and I miss them. I miss the movie watching, the xbox playing, the pie eating...I miss them and I love them...and I wish they could be here with me too; but I guess I can't have it all.


This is only the second time I've been completely away from my family for the holiday...I guess I just didn't realize how sad it would make me...I dunno. I'll be home for Christmas though.


Happy Thanksgiving to all...Hug your loved ones, and let them know how much you care about them. Have fun, and be safe...



...and don't overeat.


Be Safe or Be Smitten.

Midnight Marauder

Maraude means to loot...in this case, I am looting for ears...or eyes. Whichever floats your fancy.


I can't sleep. It's my sinuses. They are on an ego trip right now, and I'm not enjoying the ride...I just want to close my eyes, and think happy thoughts until tomorrow...



Life never fails to give you delightful little mints of information about yourself and your surroundings. Things are always in the process of changing, so it's never good to get use to something...always be ready to adapt to the new, ever evolving reality. There are some constants, but the constants are things that you cannot control...like cops and jelly donuts, or beer and frat parties...or chardonnay and white women...but I digress. I guess what I'm saying is, if you don't allow yourself to be sucked into a reality that is ever changing with a mindset on understanding, you'll always be angry. Go into it looking for it to change, and you can't be surprised. Whether it's living situations, transportation, taxes, seasons, love, sadness, employment status, friendships, or music. Things change...and the sooner that becomes your reality, the sooner you'll be able to get over being disapointed.


Be Safe or Be Smitten.

Mahaloback People!

I'm still here in New Jersey, enjoying my time with Liz, hanging out with her friends, seeing new parts of the state...hanging out with her family. I love being here. I know I'm not going to want to go home. The funny thing is, the times I enjoy the most are when we are doing stuff that really isn't that eventful. Like a couple of days ago, we sang songs with one another and laughed...it was one of the dopest moments I've ever had with anyone I've ever been with. I love shopping with her, running errands with her, taking care of her when she isn't feeling well, watching her sleep, helping her lace her sneakers...Fixing things for her...it may seem odd, but it's true.



I need to hurry up and move.



Be safe or be smitten.

The Bridge is Over

So...I went to Franklin Mills yesterday out in Philadelphia...the mall looks retarded on the inside, but it seems to be my new shoe mecca out here on the east coast...it was super dope...but that is not what this post is about, this post is about the Tacoma Palmyra bridge that connects Philadelphia with New Jersey...Now the bridge was easy enough to find, but the streets around it were completely ridiculous. I mean, I know that all cities aren't set to a grid pattern, but does it have to resemble a hot wheels race track? I think the city planners were high on PCP when they mapped all this crap out...to say the least, which I think I will right now because I am sleepy, it was super frustrating. I am not a fan of the make-up of the streets out here, and I will be getting a navigation unit of some type when I move out here...


Be Safe or Be Smitten.




BTW...did I tell you that the Jordans there were on sale??? Yeah, on SALE. I couldn't believe it, they sold out within two days back home AND they had upcharges on them...here they didn't even charge me tax!

On my New Jersey Drive...

I'm back in NJ, and I can't sleep. Since I'm awake, I'm catching up on the episodes of Dexter I missed, and downloading more movies for my iPod. I miss the blog world, and I'm going to try to catch up with you all soon.


My flight went well, and I actually landed early. Liz picked me up and we went out to this place called Swanky Bubbles for dinner...it was really good...we had a dope time...but since she was tired, I drove home. It felt weird yet comfortable driving in New Jersey. I mean, as much as I complain about the makeup of their streets, at least they are smooth. I like being here...and I can already tell I'm not going to want to go home...but we will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday together, so that'll be nice...it's a lot to take in. I brought out an obnoxious amount of shoes out here for Liz, and I'm going to help her organize them tomorrow.

I know a while ago, I asked for this level of comfort with someone I care about, and in having it...it's quite peaceful. It is one of the dopest feelings I've ever had.


Love is Grand.



Be Safe or Be Smitten.




BTW: Kanye's new album is coming out next week, and from what I have heard off of it...it is definitely going to be interesting to see what people say about it.

I am 15% white...

...well, not me, but that's what my homeboy called to tell me one day. I like to call this the Uncle Ruckus' Mentality...


Dude is so amped to be white...I mean, it's really incredible to be honest. I love him, he's my boy, but he is just too in love with white people for me. Now I don't have anything against the white man per se. I appreciate the fantastic shopping malls they put together and the way they upkeep thier property...I appreciate what they offer creative society as far as music and literature...but come on. How can you have such a wack outlook on your own people to the point of embracing a society that did everything they could to tear you down as a people...I don't get it.


Does anyone else know someone like this?




Be Safe or Be Smitten.

The Cypher

I'm out surprisingly...I know, I never am...but I needed to grab a minute for an update for y'all. I'm at this cat J. Griff's house with Jon during a studio session...and since they are in the middle of a Cypher, I'm stealing some time on the computer to share what's been happening with me as of late:



- I HAVE UNEMPLOYMENT MONEY!!! I'm super happy that it came through for me; I needed it so much, I prayed about it, God came through...it was a super dope feeling.

- I'm going BACK to New Jersey on the 20th...for like 10 days again or so...I'm hoping a job will pan out from this.

- I love my family. At my low point, they came in to lift me back up, and I greatly appreciate everything that they did and they are still doing. I couldn't ask for anyone better to have my back.

- Jon is doing an impromptu performance at a Christian conference...and if he was able to rock a show at Denny's, I'm sure it's gonna be hot...this time he'll have a stage.


Until next time,

Be Safe or Be Smitten.

Yeah, I don't wanna leave...

...but I'm gonna have to on Tuesday. I've really enjoyed my time here the past few days. Even though I don't have a whole lot of face time with her throughout the week, it's a lot more than what I would've had at home. I love being here...and I can't wait to move. I love my family, and I'll miss them deeply...and I'll miss Chicago...but this is truely where I need to be.




Be Safe or Be Smitten.