Maintaining

Kenes just sent some mail......sketching stretching the barriers.......It actually works perfect for right now.

Vibrations.......Mind Wavelengths......yeah continued progress...............Now currently on the deck chilling fighting mosquitos taking it all in. Been a minute since I really went in with y'all. So yeah this one we call: the breather.


I've been beasting out with my homey Richie and building this Deck

and basically having some other company staying at the crib for the last 2 weeks.....Everybody made their trips and visits except my brother, but summer ain't over yet. As far as where I've been....it's been hectic. I been trying to keep my tweets current tho, but as far as everything else I been just trying to get my head together. Buying a home is an undertaking, but buying 1 that you have to renovate is definitely extra......It's been 2 years since I've been here and it's like now is the first time I can say "yeah I'm feeling real comfy". Other than that, been working extra hard grinding, getting up everyday with the mindstate to getit. Not just show up, but excel past expectations. I'm a world away from last summer, so that can only be seen as a blessing and a half. I still have to see some projects to fruition but I'm further along on the path.

I actually got into an accident a week ago, but through all of the work I honestly didn't feel it. No real damage either, just some rear and front bumper damage. As well as some alignment and muffler stuff, but I'm also happy to say I just picked it up and after a week of rental(on their dime) I'm comfy. They basically handed me what looks like a new car as well. It felt so good to get the warranty when they handed it to me.

I'm still tired but I'm even. Feels great to be in this space....I got that Dionne Warwick Deja Vu on just so you can feel the wave I'm currently on:

Just wanna give thanks for where I am, the accomplishment feels butterworth.....When you climb a mountain it always feels great to stand on the top of that shit and just breathe the air. Take in the view and just Maintain. I'm on one of my jaunts, just ready for a weekend of rest and hopefully no drama........I gotta fade back..................

Keep it thoro

Been on my health tip real heavy lately. Just got me feeling good knocking these sets out, gettin my push ups and sit ups back in and eating right. I been pretty sober of late in general and just feel good about that as well. I generally get a plan in my head about how I wanna move or what I wanna do and I just pray for the strength to do it. From there the pieces move together. Here's a list I came across that I felt was dope to promote that winning attitude and keep evrybody HEALTHY. We gotta inspire each other.


10 Essential Health Tips
3/1/2009 8:03:00 PM

1. Move More

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that’s great when you’re up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!

2. Cut Fat

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!

3. Quit Smoking

The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we’ve seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or ‘tough guy’ stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.

4.Reduce Stress

Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them.

5. Protect Yourself from Pollution

If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It’s a good pollution and dirt from the street deterrent. Thought for the day: ‘Smoke gets in your eyes’…and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants….hum the tune daily.

6. Wear Your Seat Belt

Statistics show that seat belts add to longevity and help alleviate potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down and buckle up.

7. Floss Your Teeth

Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it’s because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don’t? Thought for the day: Floss and be your body’s boss.

8. Avoid Excessive Drinking

While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.

9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook

There’s a definitive connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can’t be unhappy when you’re smiling or singing.

10. Choose Your Parents Well

The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn’t mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.

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Lesson of celebs who went broke

In this current economy, unless you're a doctor or lawyer or teacher, your job could be GONE......These are all celebs who have made enough money to be set for a lifetime who made bad decisions and lost. Y'all know I drop movies,fly kicks,music and all that, but I also try to keep y'all up on the Winner mentality as much as possible. I share what I find interesting and this definitely was eye opening.

Top 10 Celebrity Bankruptcies You Can Learn From

Celebrities from around the world are often admired for their fame and their fortune. Let’s face it, practically anyone would love to live in the lap of luxury, with millions to spend on some of the world’s most extravagant and opulent treats. Whether it’s John Travolta’s Boeing 707 private jet(1), Donald Trump’s high-end real estate ventures(2), or Ryan Seacrest’s magnificent home theater(3), celebrities certainly know how to spend a pretty penny. Every now and then, however, stories of celebrities gone bankrupt come about. Whether they make it back on top or not, celebrity bankruptcies are some interesting stories to follow. Here are 10 celebrity bankruptcies that you might want to learn from on your way to making your own fortune.

Mike Tyson(4)

Michael Gerard Tyson, otherwise known as “Iron Mike” Tyson, is one of the most popular and controversial figures in boxing history. As the youngest-ever winner of a heavyweight boxing title, Mike Tyson gained fame and a fortune amounting to an estimated $300-million. In August of 2003, after being convicted of rape and getting back into the ring again, Tyson filed for bankruptcy due to uncontrolled spending and bad financial advice.
Kim Basinger(5)

Kimila Ann “Kim” Basinger was a model turned film actress who became famous for her roles in “Never Say Never Again,” “The Natural,” “L.A. Confidential,” and “Batman.” Winner of a Golden Globe Award, Academy Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award, Basinger had a promising career. In 1989, Basinger and a few other investors put up $20 million dollars to buy a small town in Georgia called Braselton. After spending such a hefty amount, she was sued for $8-million for backing-out of the film “Boxing Helena,” ultimately leading to her filing for bankruptcy.
Burt Reynolds(6)

Burton Leon “Burt” Reynolds, Jr. is an actor who has become well-known for the hundreds of film appearances that he has made throughout his ongoing career. Reynolds had to file for bankruptcy in 1996, because of his lavish expenses, a failed business venture and a divorce from Loni Anderson. He rebounded from the bankruptcy within a couple of years.

Toni Braxton(7)

Toni Mechelle Braxton has gained much of her popularity as a singer and songwriter of R&B music, as well as a few acting roles. In line with a $3.9-million debt, Braxton had to file for bankruptcy in 1998, forcing her to sell many of her posessions to pay-off creditors. After filing for bankruptcy, she was offered a Broadway role in “Beauty and the Beast”, which helped her get back on track. She soon released a chart-topping album that catapulted her back into fame and out of bankruptcy.
MC Hammer(8)

Stanley Kirk Burrell, best known by his stage name MC Hammer, became famous during the 1980s and 1990s as a rapper and dancer. In 1996, Hammer had to file for bankruptcy after acruing a debt of $13 million. His extravagant lifestyle and decreasing album sales led to the bankruptcy. Since declaring bankruptcy, Hammer has released a number of albums and, in 2008, became host and CEO of a television show.
Wayne Newton(9)

Carson Wayne Newton, also known as Mr. Las Vegas, is an actor and entertainer who has had over 30,000 solo shows in Las Vegas. Despite his success as an entertainer, Newton had to file for bankruptcy in 1992, with a debt of about $20 million. The debt was largely due to a libel case that he filed against NBC. It was not until 1999 that Newton would be able to build his fortunes once again.
Marvin Gaye(10)

Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr. is an iconic image in the soul and R&B music who became famous during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1979, Gaye had to file for bankruptcy due to tax problems, overdue alimony payments, and drug addiction. He moved to Hawaii and, later on, to Europe. Touring Europe and later returning to the US, Gaye began to regain fame until he was shot and killed by is father.
Meat Loaf(11)

Michael Lee Aday is a musician, stage actor and screen actor who is best known by his stage name Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf has been very successful as a rock musician, but he has had to endure two major bankruptcies during the 1980s. The first bankruptcy was caused when Meat Loaf found out that his managers, Dellentash and Sonenberg, were stealing money from him. Meat Loaf changed managers and was sued for breach of contract, leading him to file for bankruptcy. The second bankruptcy happened during 1986, when Meat Loaf’s new album failed to become a hit. Since filing for the 1986 bankruptcy, Meat Loaf has been able to rebound, touring and producing new albums.
Cyndi Lauper(12)

Cynthia Ann Stephanie “Cyndi” Lauper is an actress and singer-songwriter who has won an American Grammy and an Emmy award. Before becoming successful, Lauper was in a band called Blue Angel, which released an album that didn’t do well. The band broke up and fired their manager, who later sued them for breach of contract. The $80,000 lawsuit caused Lauper to declare bankruptcy in 1980. She later went on to success and fame in the mid-1980s. Lauper has released a total of 11 albums and more than 40 singles, with her total record sales amounting to over $25 million.
Gary Coleman(13)

Gary Wayne Coleman became popular during the late 1970s up to the mid-1980s as an actor in an American sitcom named “Diff’rent Strokes.” Coleman filed for bankruptcy in 1999, due to the mismanagement of his trust funds. Since declaring bankruptcy, Coleman has made a number of appearances on television and in movies, but he has never regained the fame that he had in the 80s.
While some of these celebrity bankruptcies may be inspiring “rags-to-riches” stories, others have not ended so well. It can be difficult to maintain one’s fortune after making it, which is why it’s important to learn from these stories of bankruptcies. Most of the celebrities who have filed for bankruptcy have been forced to do so due to uncontrolled spending, lavish lifestyles, legal matters, or mishandled fortunes. It is easy to get caught up trying to make money, but it’s essential to know how to manage money once you have it, to avoid bankruptcy.

Here are some simple things you can do to avoid bankruptcy:(14)
1. Try to negotiate with your creditors for extensions on debt payments.
2. Make sure you get sound advise from financial and legal experts who have a good track record.
3. Manage your resources well and keep track of your expenses and income.
No matter what you do, always hold on to the things in life that are more meaningful than money, like family, friends, laughter, and love.


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Breaking Bad

that ladies and gentlemen is the grilchy Sat. Night fever look. Only 1 of 3 pics or vid I took the whole night. Actually Dallas said that we should charge people to see the zoo we saw last night.


yeah last night ended up breaking day with the big homie Dallas PENN and meeting the lovely Angela.


Yeah I know what y'all thinking. Damn "how you gon leave wifey on Valentines Day and go hardbody partying it up all night without her?" Well folks the answer is easier than you think. I celebrated Valentines Day Friday Night. I gave her a whole days worth of Valentines from between 7 and 10pm Fri night, so therefore it was easier for me to explain that Dallas don't come out here that often so we gotta get up and get a couple drinks and chill. She still was a helle's belles gatekeeper forcing me to take her out to dinner before I could go out and play.


Can't front. The dinner we had at Figo was right. Crab ravioli with the shrimp zuchini sauce and caesar salad had me already in the win column before I linked with Dallas and was introduced to Angela at the High Museum. It turns out they were having a Valentines Day Party and serving up $5 glasses of Alize. It was a nice icebreaker, shooting the shit and mixing up different flavors of Alize. From there we migrated about town to see what was up. Turns out 2 events were going on. Broke and Boujee and Sloppy Seconds. Choices are always good so we made our way out to lil 5 to see what was going down.

Dallas like myself doesn't pay for parking, so we found some on street parking a block away from the venue. I gotta give Angela props because we were going straight ninja and she was doing a good job of keeping up.
Anywhoo, I peeked my head in the venue and saw that they were charging 10 bills to hang out with kids who looked like they were still in High School. I was hoping it was just early, so I told D and Angela that we should check out Sloppy Seconds, because the venue(MJQ) is alot more chill and we could always come back.

We trooped back to the cars and made our way to the Q. As we arrived, Angela let us know that her man wasn't pleased and that she should go be with him and enjoy the night, which was cool because Angela seems very nice and the misadventures which were about to pop off were definitely on the more evil side. I haven't been to MJQ for a while, but in the late 90's early 2000's I was there getting it in, having a good time,yoking up a chick,getting blizzasted and feeling it the next day.

That said, I still knew a few of the folks there and we were able to dip in the back entrance and make our way into the heart of the club. It was still a little early so what I like to do is to grab a drink and head towards the front to see what the cast of characters is looking like as they walk in. It's sort of like the opening credits.

MJQ is an underground club, literally. It's under the ground and cavelike. You have to walk down a little concrete hill to enter the club and we were in the shadows by the door watching all the different characters who were entering. As soon as we found a perch, I turned to see this dude making a hasty exit, only thing was that he didn't manage to hit the door quick enough and he puked out his life. He did it in such a strategic spot that you would really have to be paying attention so as not to step in it as you were entering the spot. While Dallas was peeping that dude had had chicken and maybe noodles for dinner. It occured to me that the entrance had become a "Vomit Slide" and we were betting that someone would end up slipping and falling in it.
We watched for a while and no one had fallen yet, so we made our way to the back of the club. Now bare in mind that cats had gotten pretty zooted from the Alize at the Museum,beers in the club and a few L's of that OG Kush. We were hearing mash ups and seeing everyone from the upwardly mobile to the straight coked out ex stripper to the wanna be supermodel honies and players and pimps. So as we gripped up a few more drinks we took a seat by the stage. Some cat had fallen out on the seat next to us so we really didn't pay him no mind, but as he dragged himself up we noticed that he had pissed himself and left a puddle on the seat. Unfortnately we noticed it a couple seconds before some seemingly bougie chick had ploped her coat down on it. WINx2 for us for the night already and it wasn't even midnight yet. I ran into some promoters and firends I hadn't seen in a long time and met up with a few tender hearts who were extremely friendly with the hugs and libations. My dude C even sent a chick over to me saying " I got a liason for you for the night". Dallas of course was maintaining heavy and bugging off of the whole scene. It was a great evening already and as we made our way up to the entrance, we peeped some chick slip her high heel and have a free trip down the "vomitslide". YESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE LOST IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The funniest thing was that after we were watching folks tromp thru it, well everyone except for this ninja chick who straight sidestepped the shit, we finally hit pay dirt with the "vomitslide". There were a bunch of other things that transpired, like me almost getting kidnapped by some Australian chick who was feeding me tequila shots and us seeing cats play themselves, and some coke dealer dude who was there with 2 chicks spacing his face,but that damn "Vomitslide" took the night.

All in all alotta G'ing off and almost getting in trouble. There were at least 3 chicks who let it be known they were feeling real froggish and wanted to jump off, but we played it cool and just had one of those splashed out Saturday Nights. I got home around 4, to wifey waiting up and a pounding headache.......I got up and checked twitter and this fool Dallas was twitting it up as soon as he got home hahahahahahahahah. We was laced up...........had to twist a L and sip something just to sober up this morning.

WILD For the Night!!!!!

Was out wit the boys last night wreaking havoc on the city. I usually play the crib close these days and am not on the scene as much as I used to be(4 nights a week) but I guess that's maturity for you. Still it's always a good time when I head out with the fam. The event was my dude Illastrate getting honored for being a production maven and all round good person. It was good to see him getting the recognition. It was also meant to honor one of the communities fallen soldiers,my good friend DJ Ox(R.I.P). Gone but never forgotten.

The fam and some of the Winners who form the Circle.