1. Falling asleep on the couch watching TV on a weekend afternoon. My days are usually so hectic I never get to do it and when it happens it makes me soooo happy.

2. I generally don't eat candy or sweets but every now or then I'll have like three Oreo cookies and a little milk. Or one of those mini kit kat bars. Pure joy.

3. I won't bore you with the kids stuff but there are tons of moments they do little things that do it for me.


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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

my son's laugh
my husband's style
my first floor being almost done

small things that make me smile alot.

new office
new couch
rearranged the other furniture

I used to spend all my time in my bedroom but since New Year's Eve, I've spent every waking moment possible in my new living room and it's ossim.

the first bite of a dish I've really been looking forward to preparing or eating.

when I really don't want to work out but I do it anyways.

when my cats come over to me for an impromptu cuddling session.

Every morning, when I wake her up, I bring my coffee and a yogurt smoothie for her. She sits up in bed, and we toast cheers and talk about our plans for the day.

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http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

Since 1976

so cute

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

he drinks his coffee and he brings her a smoothie so they both have something to drink

and for the record
it's common for kids to drink coffee in coffee-producing countries
my grandma started giving me coffee when I was 5
*shrug*

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

i spend $6 bar.
i like scented goat milk soap
floral and citrus scents usually.

cashmere sweaters, that's all i buy. they're softer and warmer
last two, brooks brothers argyle 7.99
banana republic ecru turtleneck 3.99
both like new condition.

It's only a seven-mile commute through the city, but somewhere in the middle of my ride I find myself laughing like a maniac inside my helmet. Really changed my perspective. Now, I look forward to my commute.

nothing like the privacy of a full face helmet, 85mph, and an open road...


"Get ready..for your blessing..."

it has been sitting in there since i moved to BK.
unfortunately, i didn't store it properly so i will have to do a ton of maintenance on it to get it back on the road.
i would love to be able to jump on it and take a spin whenever i come here to visit
i need to go ahead and fix that

so simple but such a beautiful thing.

I love taking little trips on the weekend when there's nothing to do just to get away. Get a hotel room and stay a day(maybe two). Sometimes I'll go alone and sometimes Im visiting someone or have a mission, sometimes I just pack a back in the morning and drive.

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

Since 1976

during work.

The more scandalous/funny, the better.

Also: pretty much anything eating-related. Anything.

folded potato chips
snuggling with the kitties before bed and in the morning
OH...when i don't have to double bag the litter waste

she runs to her spot and her ears go up and her tail is going and she starts concentrating on what's coming. sometimes i'll say "paw" and she'll shake my hand

after a long day. His genuine excitement/tail-wagging/panting/smiling overjoys me to a level I cannot accurately portray in words. Huge smile on my face everytime.

mine will look, start running in circles, and then jump into the couch on her back so i can rub her belly

Yea my dogg will also run in circles then if I don't pet him immediately (sometimes I have to put things down, dogg, to free up my damn hands) he'll chase me around the house wherever I go (including the bathroom if I need to do that) until I pet the hell out of him. Cracks me up.

one of your homeboys.


Dog vs Dogg. LOL

every time you come home, it's the greatest moment of their life. It's an awesome feeling. My dog never failed once to cheer me up.

I'm not home enough to get another dog right now, but as soon as shit calms, i'm adopting again.

the joy that brings me is ridiculous. I love the feeling.

-Sitting with my feet in front of the space heater while relaxing.
-Making photoshopped joke pictures of my friends and texting it to them.
-Looking at old vintage lifestyle photos of black people in America.

tremble in fear & jealousy, soccer dads, because no you can never look like this. now ogle these lats some more.


does it really matter?

for all my fans who keep my name in their mouth: http://i.imgur.com/v2xNOpS.jpg

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Never had one growing up. Got my first one last year and I just marvel at that fresh ice whenever I want it.


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no mo ice trays

Id rather use trays or even buy a bag of it

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"One of the most important things in life is what Judge Learned Hand described as 'that ever-gnawing inner doubt as to whether you're

...an apartment with a fridge that relied on ice trays. I told her that I planned on buying a standalone ice maker because since my teen years, I dealt with a fridge with an icemaker. She was used to dealing with ice trays in her old home so she didn't see the big deal. Fast forward to the time we purchased our home that came with a fridge with an ice maker and water dispenser, she has gotten spoiled. That mugg will make you glad that you don't have to deal with kids not refilling the trays and having to wait on more ice just to get a cold drink.



Since 1976

maker will shoot out crushed ice or cubed ice...

it still made ice but now it actually grinds it up...

feels like a new fridge.

nope, bitch...get right on behind me...where you belong

bonus points if their car is nicer than yours


does it really matter?

for all my fans who keep my name in their mouth: http://i.imgur.com/v2xNOpS.jpg

if some guy in an escalade or some other grotesque thing wants to merge, he should have considered buying a fucking yarus. back of the line, lard ass.

I did that once. Dude tried to cut all the way in front of the line. Nope, blocked his ass out, and he had to take the ramp and get off downtown.

as sharp & good as you gonna look for the next 2 wks, i just wanna jump back & kiss myself everytime


does it really matter?

for all my fans who keep my name in their mouth: http://i.imgur.com/v2xNOpS.jpg

yt like how did he find tupac on the jukebox?


does it really matter?

for all my fans who keep my name in their mouth: http://i.imgur.com/v2xNOpS.jpg

pretty special moment...

kev

and you have 30 minutes to breathe before the bullsh*t piles on

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- perfectly shaped eyebrows
- getting into a groove when running. when you no longer feel tired/and your body is almost just doing its own thing
- setting my iphone on "shuffle" and it killin' it!

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"America, stop turning our Court Houses of Justice into Dens for Justified Murderers."

There was a time in my life where I told someone chewing gum was one of the few pleasurable things in my life

I even work on my off days, so Im happiest when Im doing nothing

I never take a bath anymore because #1 - my bathtub in NYC sucks. I can't even straighten my legs out in it. When I visit my mom, I look forward to taking a bath and having a glass of wine.

And I'm so busy with trying to squeeze in workouts that I rarely have time for a steam or sauna, but when I can squeeze in those 15 minutes, it's the best part of my day.

Hit a big shot on the basketball court (there are no big games though lol), open a fresh ass pack of Haribo Gold Bears, etc. That first puff of the night after a long day, of course.

My girlfriend does this thing to calm herself where he sucks her thumb and sort of flicks her hair around. She'll get right next to my face and sort of share the hair part. It's cute; I always smile at that.

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"America, stop turning our Court Houses of Justice into Dens for Justified Murderers."

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"America, stop turning our Court Houses of Justice into Dens for Justified Murderers."

Hancock.

LOL

walking out the train to my fav song on my way to work or home

when my woman ain't mad @ me & cooks a good meal without banging pots or cussing

post coital sighing

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"America, stop turning our Court Houses of Justice into Dens for Justified Murderers."

Jount's bomb

- buybacks at the bar.
- new cologne


IG: hibelk

i hate shooting on a rim without a net. i mean i have done it a million times in my life but it's so annoying. it's just not nearly as satisfying.

I think it makes me appreciate my own even more
but at the same time I get to try new things like Google Maps from the phone, etc.

a new lipstick

seeing children happily playing

froyo dates with my girlfriends

when pandora is ON POINT - ie a 20 song run no skips all great music that i want or need to hear in that particular moment

watching him cook our dinner/in the kitchen

and going the fuck back to sleep, lol

My mind immediately tried to create an excuse for why I was half a day late and then it dawned on me. Pure joy.

You'll be like "oh well, time to get up. Waitaminute. It's Saturday and I'm off! Hell yeah!!!" ZZZzzzzzz.





Since 1976

and go back to sleep.

I be like "PRAISE GOD!!!" **straight into chill mode**

...freshly waxed face. ever since i got pregnant i guess my hormones went into overdrive and i practically grow a fkn beard now. when i wax my face now a days i feel like a million dollarz

...seeing my son dressed up in a new outfit.

...playing words with friends no matter if i'm winning or losing i get a kick out of that game.

...learning something new from a random documentary.

...getting zooted off just a lil bit of weed (as opposed to having to smoke a whole spliff to get blazed).

...singing along to a really nice congolese song.

...sleeping and having dreams that feel fulfilling in nature.

...eating something i've been craving for a while and it hits the spot.

...going through the dvr and watching some of my favorite shows all in one sitting

...having deep conversations with my siblings.

...sharing things in the form of lists.

there's more but i'll stop now.........

Sometimes I get teary eyed.

1. Women in boots and jeans. I would've said leggings/tights but that's a big joy.

2. Working out. Endorphins or whatever. It feels good to get physical. I miss it dearly when I don't do it...and I haven't regularly in a good while.

3. Okp...gives me a shot at brain dumps and confessions. I also love the funny one-liners and jackass picture or gif replies, and I get the occasional late pass to an artist or tv show. Hell...that's prolly a big joy too.

4. Naps. Especially when I'm on vacation.

5. Seeing my wife asleep. Judge me. Call me creepy. Whatever. She has a pretty face/I'm attracted to her. And I know she's relaxing, not having to take care of anybody, etc. I like that and she deserves the break.

6. Catching people at my job being lightweight racist and calling them out on in an overboard manner. And not letting them out of it until they are pressing...then I just laugh and point to them.

7. Pacman dx edition. Takes me back to my days as a kid with the 13 inch tv and an Atari 5200.

8. Workaholics.

9. Those Tecmo Bowl roms with the updated rosters.

10. i call my daughter queen of the goofballs sometimes when she's being goofy. She loves calling me queen of anything as a 'snappy' comeback. And she thinks it soooo clever.

>1. Falling asleep on the couch watching TV on a weekend
>afternoon. My days are usually so hectic I never get to do it
>and when it happens it makes me soooo happy.
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>2. I generally don't eat candy or sweets but every now or
>then I'll have like three Oreo cookies and a little milk. Or
>one of those mini kit kat bars. Pure joy.
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>3. I won't bore you with the kids stuff but there are tons of
>moments they do little things that do it for me.
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>http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

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"Today is your day to have a better life -- it's your right."

To this apt I'm sitting
An elevator building w laundry in the basement
Of a predominately Jewish building so the laundry room is mine all day sat

A building that packages can be delivered to

Was also supposed to be stay real close to malls but admittedly I only did a few trips lol
The idea of going and returning within two hours though woohoo!


But I'm really looking forward to being back in my bed after three months on good wifi and dvr
Oh the little things :)
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You cannot hate people for their own good.

I always exhale a "Thank you, Jesus" when I step out.

-The smell of brewing coffee in the morning.

-Eating ice cream while balled up in a chair.

-Shuffle playing the perfect mix of songs.

-My little dog curling up in my lap.

-Finding turtles and helping them across the street.

-Buying a new book.

-A glass of ice water.

-Top-water fishing, even when I don't catch anything.

-Long drives, especially on a good stretch of highway.

So sweet.

I haven't had to do that in a long time, but when I did I was throughly frustrated when I had errors in my code...lol
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"Today is your day to have a better life -- it's your right."

...and hugs me. Such a wonderful feeling.

When I got some sort of vacation/extra days off that are coming up real soon.

As mentioned up above, going on trips and staying in hotels. I love that feeling.

Driving. It's so relaxing to me and freeing. Whether I'm driving to some place local or traveling, I love driving.


Being on the go. Whether it's for a job or during my leisure time. Being on the go makes me feel alive.



Since 1976

the time of day, day of the week and weather.

iPod is playing through speakers (not headphones).

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/

God I love Shipley's

and Bailey's Butter Pecan coffee creamer are my little joys of the moment.

i dont have colors
my mmsic:
www.soundclick.com/sylana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brb8g8f18xE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NgNuVHrEKI

but still good with my current phone so I can just wait until I really need a new phone.


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"One of the most important things in life is what Judge Learned Hand described as 'that ever-gnawing inner doubt as to whether you're

"Get ready..for your blessing..."

on nights when my jokes are on and I get retweeted or favorited a couple of times, it's a little slice of glee.
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"There's a fine line between persistence and foolishness..."
-unknown

"To Each His Reach"

to music on my headphones....

it's a very rare occurrence surprisingly...

That's one thing about parenthood they don't mention....there's a good few years where casual shitting is just kinda out of the question.


"Get ready..for your blessing..."

I drank them more when I worked outside the office... like two or three a day.

Now that I work at home I don't really get them all that often and I realized I really like the taste of them. When I get one nowadays it's like getting a tall can of happiness.



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"Where was the peace when we were getting shot? Where's the peace when we were getting laid out?
Where is the peace when we are in the back of ambulances? Where is the peace then?
They don't want to call for peace then.

since it is summer break he is up later. But during school he is in bed at 830pm and the wife is in bed right after him. I say good night to both and go downstairs. Just me and my laptop and peace and quiet.

have to be up at 6.

also those mornings when you are up before anyone else. It doesnt happen often because my wife and son are always up at the crack of dawn. When I could have my coffee in silence man. Eyes getting watery just thinking about it.

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"Love your haters until they can love themselves and then love them further." ~ J. Case

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson


"One of the most important things in life is what Judge Learned Hand described as 'that ever-gnawing inner doubt as to whether you're

when I cut into it. AAAAND my yt friend bought me a PERSONAL STEAK KNIFE

http://www.amazon.com/Shun-Nokami-Personal-Folding-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000FNC5RS

*looks at the camera*

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson


"One of the most important things in life is what Judge Learned Hand described as 'that ever-gnawing inner doubt as to whether you're

I literally giggle off of that

candles that smell amazing and actually fill up the air in a room

Hearing music for the first time of an artist I am looking forward to hearing.

Figuring out a technical detail of a scene while watching a movie.

That feeling of 'Awwww' after meditating.

The feeling after just getting into a bathtub full of warm water.

A nice cup of coffee at a coffee shop.

Feeling productive during the day.

Seeing someone attractive on the bus.

Hearing the librarian saying thank you when just completing a shift volunteering at the library.

The feeling of accomplishment when finishing a workout.

When the first wipe comes up blank. It's like waking up for school and finding out it's a snow day.

MY BABY TAKES A MORNIN' SHIT, IT KEEPS HER FEELIN RRRRREEEEALLLLY FIT (c) George Carlin

The only thing you have to do is look forward to having a good time.

taking a hot shower and laying under the ceiling fan in my bedroom with just a towel on

when my son tells me he loves me unpropted

finishing a book

reading my news feed at night

really any flavor, eating them is akin to how imagine taking speed is so I only eat them like once a month.

"I still got 10 minutes".


peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewn. *unbuckles pants*

and using mouthwash.

They're getting pink again.

climb trees while the other kids and parents try to figure out how she got up there.

making hip hop references that I know the audience won't get. be at work and catch a bunch of wild looks and laffing to myself.

I found $20 in my car...immediately played Triumph by Wu-Tang on my iPod

Another little thing: the feeling you get on Sunday afternoon when you realize that you have Monday off.

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"One of the most important things in life is what Judge Learned Hand described as 'that ever-gnawing inner doubt as to whether you're

Catching a small bliss moment in a chaotic day

Seeing irene smile when she pissed at me in an argument

Shit shopping in any store minus my kids!

Also driving kid-free, doing whatever I like and not thinking or doing anything for them...I call them Mommy-time breaks

My awesome hubby allows me to take them often...he's the best!

Nothing better than the sound of a swish, whether nylon or metal.

And I also love when competition gets heated, even though shit doesn't matter at all. I don't mean tough guy stuff, I mean guys bearing down and playing a good ass game of hoops.

A super hot shower after a long night of hoops or fucking or work is awesome. I was thinking today that if I had the choice between a 2000-sq-ft house with only cold water and a 1000-sq-foot with hot water, I would take the smaller place lol.

Finding a new band you kinda love is exhilarating and rewarding.

I love the last glass of milk in the bottle, super cold in big swigs.

Happen a little less frequently

But man is that fun. Nothing really like it

edit: i thought yesterday's reply didn't post so forgive the repetition.

In fact the only thing I don't like about big joys (falling in love, big professional project, etc) is that it sucks the pleasures out of the small joys, which are important.

1) The swish of a shot going straight through the net, whether nylon or metal. I love it so much that I will go out and shoot 50 foul shots even though I haven't played an organized game with free throws in eight years or so. I even go shoot on pop-a-shot machines to hear it 100 times. There is nothing like it, except when the swish wins you a game.

2) That first puff of the day. You'll never get a warmer feeling from any of the subsequent puffs. I don't like to take a monster rip but nothing small either. A long drag off a J or a decent-sized dab to get me open. It's better to wait until the night time after all my shit is done, that makes it feel juuuuuuust right.

3) A hot ass shower after a long day of work, fucking, hoops or some combination thereof. I also take hot showers to think, like if I am writing a story and the organization isn't flowing, I take a hot shower and do an outline in my head in those 10 or 15 minutes. I was thinking the other day that if I had the choice between a 2000-sq-ft home with cold ass showers or a 1000-sq-ft home with a luxurious, hot shower, I'd live in the smaller place. Seriously.

Body Jam. Its my fun form of fitness. I love to dance and I've always picked up choreography pretty easy :)

Listening to my daughter talk. She's so articulate. :) For a 3 year old, she's amazing.

Being able to laugh with my hubby. :)

The meal fresh out of a workout that tastes great.

Winding down after a hard day's work.

Going to a concert and meeting new people then making great memories.

love the taste and the feeling of getitn charged up

I also love the feeling after my workout is finished. I feel productive and ready to tackle anything.

that feeling after I put on my clothes and done my make-up and hair, I feel extra sexy and cute

taking a fire selfie

bitting into a good ass piece of sushi

Then I found. Now I am ecstatic just to have my wallet in my pocket (which was the status quo just a week ago). I got to figure out how to make being ecstatic over stuff I already have a thing.


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"One of the most important things in life is what Judge Learned Hand described as 'that ever-gnawing inner doubt as to whether you're

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

Fresh flowers weekly in the crib...

Driving around in silence (before/after dj gigs) thru LA at night..

without having to go the grocery store, barber shop,work late, grief counseling, something...

Rainy Sundays on my couch watching the Panthers playing an away game.

Diving on my couch after work, watching the Hornets

Lighting up charcoal in the grill without fucking it up the 1st time.

Having the windows open at the crib.

Reminiscing about my mother being silly and her laugh.

Goofy convos with my ace.

Having my sunroof open.

Dope ass Netflix docs.

Trying new alcohol.

My morning coffee at work.

Having a pretty lady smile at me.

Finding a good parking space at work.

I can't say either word without smiling.

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

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Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known - Carl Sagan

Laughing with my son...
Receiving a text (or call), from either of them, that reads or says they appreciate and/or love me...
Rubbing lotion on my lady's back each morning after she gets outta the shower...
Logging in to OKP...
Talking to my cousins...
Hearing my last remaining grandparent's voice. She's lovely!
Talking to my parents...

America has imported more warlord theocracy from Afghanistan than it has exported democracy.

Bittersweet this year. ...and I know it's not spring yet.

and white Chocolate Peanutbutter cups.

Mmmh

...i know it wont last forever, but damn, it always puts a big smile on my face

I love me some clouds, sunsets, sunrises, overcast, views, breezes, and sun.

Few things better than gazing up on a fully clear nite and seeing the universe. Always puts me in a reflective mood.

shit I forgot to add stars and the moon

a full moon always reminds me that we live on a Planet out in the universe.

Its humbling

I'm gonna add watching a storm approach. Lightning and clouds moving along. It's dope as hell to witness.


>shit I forgot to add stars and the moon
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>Its humbling

When I am back to feeling 100%, I feel like a superman.

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"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

I needed (and eventually got, of course) a root canal cuz my old dentist had fucked up a filling a couple years prior. So one day out of nowhere, that tooth got super sensitive then almost immediately jolted me with the worst pain I'd ever experienced in my entire life, before and since. I spent an entire sleepless nite screaming into a pillow it was so bad.

The next day I got some meds to dull the pain and they did the first part of the root canal. Once that pain subsided I was a fucking new man. Felt like I'd cheated certain death haha.

I went out that nite with some friends (I was around 23 at the time) feeling like I could conquer the world. In my single days I was always kind of a pussy when it came to approaching girls who I deemed out of my league but that nite I approached the hottest girl I could find in the bar with the confidence of Obama and ended up getting her number and subsequently hooking up with her for the next like 8 months haha. My most successful "pickup" I think.

Listening to my son sing to whatever Disney show he is watching...Being his Mom is my greatest joy...

I had some Stevie Wonder playing in the background this morning as we got ready for school. Heard them both singing along to Love Light In Flight. Made my day.

OK, so I will bore yall with kids stuff.



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"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson

"what's a leader if he isn't reluctant"

Fantasy is my youngest fav song

and my oldest loves Buffalo Soldier

ice cold water with a splash of lemon in it

clean pulls of a well rolled blunt


on sabbatical.

does it really matter?

wonder what bin's doing?
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