1. "i had a week where it was just me and my older son" In response to Reply # 0
and i loved it. we were on vacation at the beach for most of it, which certainly played a part. but we also had three nights at home where it was just us. everyone came back home last night which includes my wife, younger son, MIL, and SIL. i was overwhelmed. i had grown accustom to the peace and quiet, nobody being in my way, being able to do whatever, etc. so the rest of this week will be an adjustment of getting back in the groove of family. don't get me wrong, i was VERY glad to see everyone again. it had been a long time, but i really truly value being alone so much more now as an adult then i ever have before. sometimes that scares me because i don't want to get to a place where i am seeking to have time alone that i push people away. i think another thing about everyone coming home was that signaled the end of "vacation" and now we have to get back to focusing on the stressors that were present before we all went away. i like it when life is easy. this is my confession.
> i >really truly value being alone so much more now as an adult >then i ever have before. sometimes that scares me because i >don't want to get to a place where i am seeking to have time >alone that i push people away.
When da wiz goes on a short travel stint,...dare I say...it's somewhat chill. Even though I have the kids, not having to share that mental space just for a little while, lends itself to some relaxation. I've found that I REQUIRE just a few minutes (like 5) to myself...before I jump into, "Daddy can you" mode. Doesn't always transpire, though.
It takes all kinds to make up a world, son. -My pops
2. "I'm developing an app. " In response to Reply # 0
Why? Because why the f not. If it doesn't take off at the very least it will be a learning experience.
My last creative project wrapped up and I think I am addicted to being in charge and doing my own thing so might as well pursue and idea that I have been kicking around a few years. I've seen less talented experience people pull it off.
Then I am going to write a comic miniseries. I have a script for the first issue and it's rocks.
I don't think I will become an expert or great at any one thing but I do want to be that dude that did ALOT of different things because I wanted to.
********** "Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson
3. "woe to him (her) that is alone..." In response to Reply # 0
hearing people say they enjoy being single {when you're older} is strange to me. If I had it my way it's not something I'd choose...
My cousin passed away on Monday...well, that's when they found him. He was on the floor with his phone in hand. We think he may have been trying to call for help. One of my fears is that happening to me. He was a favorite cousin too...joked a lot, always came over for holidays and babysit my brother and I...in our youth. during my first thanksgiving down here, my son and I had a fish fry rather than a turkey dinner because things just weren't the same without the rest of the family. My cousin called like, "look, if you're struggling down there you need to move back home". LOL. All because me cooked fish. He was the funny cousin, the send a card on your birthday cousin. Not too much older than me...
funny thing, I was just thinking about how I should call him. I'm heartbroken that I didn't.
"You can take an African out of Africa, but you can't take Africa out of the African" Afro-Americana/Afro-Caribbana/Afro-Latino unite. We are ALL Black!
I cold crushed a phone interview for a senior graphic designer position. Amazing what a few interviews, some notes and confidence can do for an interview.
Still nervous about this new gig but their design and marketing is damn near non existent. I know I can have an impact and get some experience on their dime to level up in another year or so
its wild seeing people shit on UX/UI Designers
Just finished listening to Good Kid MAAD City and that shit goes.. still my favorite album. Shit is perfect.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Thu Jul-12-18 11:02 AM
14. "already got a call back for an interview at coprorate" In response to Reply # 4
I know it would be foul to bounce on a gig I just got but if they can pay me 14K more.. gotta do what I gotta do
nigga is hot right now.
GET DIS MONEY!
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Thu Jul-12-18 11:09 AM
16. "not yet, I aint cashed one check yet" In response to Reply # 15
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
6. "couple things......." In response to Reply # 0
Glad i'm on track at work, but goddamn, I have a coworker, sorta a team lead that really lacks in personal communication sometimes. I don't think our director sees it though.
I'm numbing myself with sex i think after my last break up. I probably need to let all the jump offs go and probably just go celibate for a month or two or 8. Dunno. Guess it's a residual effect of my last break up that's been flying under the radar. ______________________________________________________________________________
8. "the house husband thing may be coming in the fall" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Jul-11-18 03:03 PM by tomjohn29
made a series of investments
based on the options im getting back...i can literally stay home for awhile iono i love my kids but damn theb again homeschooling doesnt sound too bad dont know
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Navem nu, cuando sol Tutu nu, vondo nos nu Vita em, no continous non Nos nu ekta nos sepe ta, amen
When the sun shades the ship We sweat and life is not safe To swim or to touch not When we unite we hedge amen
Dj Joey Joe Member since Sep 01st 2007 13770 posts
Thu Jul-12-18 01:36 AM
10. "Rest In Peace To Sean Haley aka Discodj" In response to Reply # 0
Sean hasn't been on these boards in a long time but he was still OKP fam regardless, found out he passed away today from a heart attack, it was just a few days ago he replied to a post on my timeline on facebook and vice a versa.
--------- "We in here talking about later career Prince records & your fool ass is cruising around in a time machine trying to collect props for a couple of sociopathic degenerates" - s.blak
13. "Trying to stay encouraged while working on this website" In response to Reply # 0
"No Ideas Original"-Nas
It's a trip, cause I'm noticing shit that I wanna do with this website I'm building that I'd never noticed before...like..it's already been done, lol. I have a few personal touches that I hope will give mine an edge..iono...we'll see.
It's hard watching your kids fail. The two stepsons..they're both living with decisions that they made, and it's tough. The younger one...there's still time for him to recover. He's "Capricorn" enough to take charge of his life and pull himself out. The older one? He just turned 27 and I do not see the "Cancer" in him allowing him to look in the mirror. This shit sucks....
Work is....work...having to train somebody who has been here a full year longer than I have, because they were somehow allowed to do nothing all day is a trip. I don't wanna treat dude like a straight dummy, but I kinda have to.
Looking forward to St. Augustine in a couple of weeks...need, need, need to see some water.
18. "RE: ** CONFESSION WEDNESDAY **" In response to Reply # 0 Thu Jul-12-18 06:31 PM by SP1200
Started a late overdue spring cleaning and it feels fantastic!
Much needed especially for traveling record collectors like myself. Things can get out of hand lol.
I thought a trip got canceled and I was really wishing it was. Tired of traveling til I have my projects finished and ready.
Self is the biggest battlefield when trying to level up and achieve a game changer. Slowly but surely.
Came back from NY energized and ready to finish some plays I started. Working out well, a meeting tonite and tomorrow that will lead to more paper.
In a good space. Getting back organized, increasing paper, finishing everything I started and hit roadblocks on. Only thing is my designer has been BULLSHITTING all year. Dude used to be a beast, dunno what happened. Guess his workload got crazy and I became 100th priority smh. Horrible timing but still gonna make it pop.
Got into it with a promoter from back home when I was out of town. dude got all in his feelings and was really being a hater. He'll be a local sucka the rest of his days.
I really don't like flaky people and folks who don't communicate and I experienced both in DC. SMH always the one's who talk such a good game be some real life weirdos smh.
She hit me up before I left town to go out when I return. That's definitely a good thing.
I'm so glad I found those couple items I tore up the house for lol clutch.
Shorty is a weirdo who I gave another chance. I'm not hopeful, but it'll be interesting just to see how it plays out lol. Lotta weirdos out here.
Next week things should be right back to normal with that.
Right now everything is as it should be, wrongs made right, new beginnings, everything in it's right place.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Fri Jul-13-18 02:19 PM
"My wife looks like Tessa Thompson"
and she gets mad when I say "there goes my baby" when she is on TV
but she looks just like her
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79586 posts
Fri Jul-13-18 02:19 PM
21. "My wife looks like Tessa Thompson" In response to Reply # 0
and she gets mad when I say "there goes my baby" when she is on TV
but she looks just like her
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
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