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Some that I've seen

In the last couple weeks, i've been watching movies like crazy. Been super cold...and hey...bills been a coming. Detroit Edison i swear is a monopoly. So with that, heres the movies that i've seen:


                                                                  

The Last Dragon

Now, I've seen parts of this movie, but never the whole thing from beginning to end. And i have to say, you can really see how dated this movie was. Made in 85', you had Leroy Green ( Taimak ) walking around in a karate suit with w huge straw hat....um...yea. And it wasn't like he was in Chinatown somewhere. And the Shogun of Harlem aka Sho'Nuff...was a true character. I hear that there is suppose to be a remake with Sam Jackson Playing Sho'Nuff....curious to see how that is gonna work out.

                                                                  

Enter the Dragon

Watching The Last Dragon prompted me to wanna see some Bruce Lee. I've watched this movie plenty of times, but its a classic! Funny how stereotypes was still shown back then . Like why did the black guy (Williams) had to be hassled by the cops? lol. But that was a great movie. That and Chinese Connection was 2 of the better Bruce Lee movies in my opinion.



                                                                  

Grand Torino

Now, if this movie wasnt made in Metro Detroit, im not too sure of i would of even watched it. Clint Eastwood is cool...but, he aint all that. But was impressed by with his acting in this movie. he was an evil ass in it too!! Most of the movie was filmed in Highland Park, which isnt too big at all and isnt one of the greatest parts of metro detroit...which made me even more curious to see it.

                                                                       

The Express

This one was about Ernie Davis, the first black Heisman trophy winner. Rob Brown ( Jamal from Finding Forrester) played Davis and Dennis Quaid was his coach. Really interesting to see how sports was so heavily affected with segregation in the 50's and the 60's. Definitely would recommend this movie .

                                                                      

Marley & Me

This movie truly reminded me about my dog...it was crazy. Most Owen Wilson movies are pretty cool anyhow. Marley was Labrador was deemed as the worse dog ever in the movie....which makes me wonder about my "active dog" , lol. Maybe its the Lab in my dog that make me relate the two. Overall, I think for dog lovers or not, was a good movie.

Happy Monday folks!!


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Bullet,You Dead!!

The Title of this blog was a quote from a great uncle (not great as in wonderful or of high praise,  but my dad's uncle), who passed away on Thursday.  "Bullet",  is a nickname for an uncle of mines..Coming from the shape of his head, lol . The story was, a while back that my great uncle (L) got into with my grandma. So , she called the cavalry and they came over to whoop up on uncle L . Uncle Bullet didn't get in on the beat down from what I heard, But uncle L was upset that Bullet didn't help him out..hence saying the " Bullet, you dead!".

I got off work Thursday to go check on my grandma. Although her and uncle L had their issues, that was her brother and she loved him dearly. I knew uncle L , but wasn't the closest to him . Gets over to my grandma house, and i hear that folks are gathering over uncle L daughter house.  I REALLY wanted to get home, let the dog out and chill a bit. But I decided to stop over my cousins house to see how everybody was doing and such. Plus, sad to say, but would give me a chance to see all the family that I haven't seen in a while. On my dad's side of the family, seems that we only get to see each other during time of grief.  And to no surprise, the dranks was flowing and the aroma of the "other" cigarettes were in the air. I've always wondered why some people have to get jacked up when folks pass away. I guess it suppresses the feelings of what's actually going on.

So in the midst of passing the bottle and catching up with some fam i haven't seen in a while, i was  meeting family that I haven't seen or barely knew. Its an odd feeling meeting someone that's your family and they know you , but you have NO clue who they are. Its not too hard figuring out who I am, they say I look just like my dad.  And its not so funny that everybody wants to comment on me growing wide ...just more motivation to keep up with working out.

Overall, i had a good time with the family. Funeral is next week, so hope all goes well. I don't anticipate any foolishness like folks jumping in the casket, but we'll see. When you start off a year like this, it has to get better.

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A Letter to Darnell

What’s up D,

Its been so different since you been away. I’ve had a lot of sleepless night since that November a couple years ago. I always been wondering why things happen the way they did. I wish I had the chance to holla at you before you left, then again…I don’t know what I would of said. I remember the last conversation I had with you. I was sitting in my driveway, messing around with my car. We talked about taking a vacation that next year and that you was proud of me for just the good things that I was doing. I never got to tell you, but you were the big brother that I never had. You gave me so many good nuggets of wisdom that I keep to this day. And it’s crazy, cuz I have some long standing friendships, some that stretch over years and years. But we didn’t even know each other that long at all…maybe 3 years I think.

 I remember calling you  after I got off work on a  Monday, wanted to hang a lil and thank you for taking me out to lunch that Friday, but i just got your voice mail. That Tuesday morning, was  heart breaking for me, I could believe that you were gone. I realized that when I called you the day before, you were already gone.  I cried at my station just wondering if this was really happening.  My feelings were hurt. The world stopped for a moment, and I just couldn’t understand who could be so cruel to take a man away from his wife and kids and child to be.

I do have a confession though. Every since I went to the baby shower for the baby to be, I haven’t been able to talk push myself to talk to your wife to see how things are going. Its sounds crazy, but I just didn’t know what to say. I felt that I would just break down when I would have talked to her. But I felt that I’ve grown over the years and I will get in touch with her this year, to see how she and the family is doing. I know she’s a strong woman, so I know she’s taking care of the family.

A portion of what I have become as a man has come from the time that you were in my life. I have definitely learned to value the people in my life, because you never know when they will be gone. Really want to thank you for the things you shared with me and times we had hanging out. 

                                                                                                                                                                                Until next time,

                                                                                                                                                                                                Otis

The workout plan...

 

Last week, before the weekend ended, i started my goal of working out.

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I was able to do 2 days last week, and it was a KILLER! I felt good though because i was really pushing myself. i've always been good with lifting weights, but cardio has ALWAYS been my downfall.  

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I hate running on the treadmill. I hate it. I think you may get the picture. 

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But I've found a friend in the elliptical . Thats my buddy..lol. 

So heres the thing, i don't think working out is fun...at all. 

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Its just one of those things that i know that i have to do, so im trying to get it done. 

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What I have found out that I cant workout at all without music. Its so necessary.

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And especially on the elliptical..that can be super boring as well, so my mp3 player helps the situation. I did find a trick that helps me when im trying  to get my cardio on. Using my mp3 player, i just try to play good songs that i wont look at the time left. And towards the end, i'll  find songs that i like that takes me till the end of my workout. So far, its working and i'll use that concept till it gets boring..then i'll have to find something else that will keep me going. 

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Happy workout folks! 

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A Dying Breed

The dying breed that I want to talk about is Humble Man/Woman. ..Where are they?? It seems that no matter where I look…read…watch..overhear…seems like the world is tooting their own horn…that’s right, the arrogant, cocky, always bragging…….Human. Guess im just tired of hearing a person boasts about what they are great at doing. What a person’s “bests” are. How their shit poo poo smells better than the next. It’s just annoying as all hell. I think that the line between confident and arrogant tend to be crossed more that it should be. “Habitual line steppers” as Charlie Murphy says. You can be proud of you’re the things without the excessive pats on the back.

So where does this come from? I have the slightest clue. I’ve never been one to brag or boast. Just not in me. I feel that I have been blessed and I have lots of things that I could …I guess, jump on my soapbox and tell the whole world that im the shizzzznit toot my horn about. I don’t know, I guess it could be personality driven. I feel like if a person just live their life, and speak through example, that of which they have will be shown. No need to tell the world you make the best meatloaf on the planet…or you are smart as a whip…for me, I wonder…did I even ask you for this shit information?

This post has been brewing in me for awhile. And I almost thought about not posting it, just cuz I don’t want folks to think that im taking shot at them…like a 50 Cent “ how to rob” blog post, lol. I actually been seeing it a lot at work. So that’s what made me want to post it, then after thinking about, its in the blog world too, lol. But hey, everybody’s different. And different is what keeps things interesting.


My goal for 2009 and beyond...Speak through Example


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Its Brownee

So we made it a year....well, almost. She was born in December but i didnt get her to late January. But hell, i didnt think i'd make it this long. Its been cool...spent alot of money on random carpet cleanings...many of hats tore up..i could go on and on with the things she messed up, lol. But overall, she's a good dog.

For those of you that are new to my blog, see earlier post on her, dont feel like finding the links, lol.

Happy Weekend Folks!



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SMH....

Last week sometime, i was leaving work...

Im driving on the service drive and i notice the car liscence plate...

 

Now, i had to do a triple take to see it, and grab my phone and take a pic while still driving. 

For those who cant make it out ..

Its an Ohio plate that says  "NOBAMA" 

Now, it could be saying "no bama" or "nobama" like a last name. 

But im going with No Obama. i wasnt so shocked that someone would have that . I mean, i've seen worse on the internet. But he's a brave soul. Creeping around the outskirts of Detroit, hell...any pro Democratic place just seemed odd. 

Happy Monday!!

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So i've come to the conclusion that im WAYYYYYYYY over the weight that i wanna be.




My most recent weigh in comes at a staggering 252.

Most i've ever weighed.

I was about 190 in highschool.

I was 240 in May.

Work trips to Nebraska did me in.


Well, for starters.....I could tone down this here belly of mines....Its really getting out of control. I think ima have to go on a beer fast of something. Just toning in general would help the cause . To most, I tend to carry my weight well. Im 6ft..so its not that bad..if i was 4 in smaller, not that would be an issue.  But im getting to the point of not like the heavy O. I don't wanna lose alot. I like my size for the most part. I just wanna tone and really rid this damn keg im carrying around .


So......im thinking of a master plan . I could say that i will start January 1....but......thinking its gonna be sooner. Anyhow, wish me luck.


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Monday Blues

Its starting to snow....i mean, i know it comes every year in Michigan...just never ready for it

Been playing Madden online and getting smashed....damn gamer geeks

It cant be just me, but Plies and Kirk Franklin looks like really close relatives....

My sister just got a dog for my nephew.... has no idea what she about to go through..

The powers that be finally admits we are in a recession...what took so long..

Watched "Tropic Thunder" recently...was really funny.

I think i should taken today off....really lacking motivation.


Im rambling....so im out!


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Jimmy Kimmel on whats good jokes for our new Pres.

Mr. Cant Get Right

I cant get right...
Recently, i cant do a damn thing right..
And when i want to comfirm..im come off as annoying .
When i think right is the way to go...the right way was wrong.
Even when i have the greatest intentions,
I take the joy out of things.
Cant express the feeling of knowing that's how you feel. 


Does it make a difference what i feel, not looking like it.
Did i mention greatest intentions..umm yeah, that shit dont matter.
Cuz when the perception is made, how you wanted it to come off aint worth a hell.
I have fucking feelings too!! i cant show mines cuz we normally dont  have that option.
Men want to stay hard core, but thats for the birds sometimes.
And really, the way things are going, my feelings would just fall in the category,
In the cant get right category.


Im stressed too ya know.
Shits not exactly peaches and cream for me.
But hey...I try to make the most out of it no matter the case.
I don't know, this is new to me .
Everybody don't come into every situation totally experienced.
If i dont know something, im not ashamed. Cuz i know i can find out.
But the way i feeling, i dont wanna ask shit..maybe later, but not now.

Semi Wordless Wednesday

 

So i thought this was interesting..

Cant say i would have done it, but hey...who am i ..lol 

The artist was my barber. 

Kinda cool eh? 

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Life Must Go On..

So election night was ok for me. Yeah, Obama won..lol. But i was dead tired. I actually was sleep when he got over the 270 electoral votes, was a long day. I could never take away the significants of an African American being president . In thinking about it, it took way more than the black vote for him to become president. Although it was a great turn out for the black vote, we didnt totally get him here . If took alot of non black voters as well to know we needed a change, and McCain wasnt the solution. Doesn't hurt that Bush was horrible too.And also, i wasnt the emotional broken down African American that i saw and heard about. I didnt cry or sob or anything like that. I mean , i was happy. I still know the significants and all...just no tears..sorry.


 Been wondering also, what do i expect of this President. I dont know...just a better economic country again. The Clinton times were great. Found myself singing "..just got paid....friday night.." often, lol.Fast forward to today,  and the bills still cometh . I remember hearing a interview of Drew Carey. Cant remember it word for word, but he was asked about the best thing he enjoys about being successful, and Drew said not having to worry about bills. I totally would be less stressed out if i did have to worry about bills. that would be the life. But since i do, i wont daydream about that much. I have an uncle who used to ALWAYS talk about what he'd do with all the millions he'd have once he hit the lotto . Dont get me wrong, its cool to dream. But i heard it all the time. Like, man..whats up with the present. Lets keep that moving. 


Just this past October, i made it a year on the new job...guess its not new anymore. I remember the first months, wondering would i even make my 90 days. Was a long road...but my year has came and went, and im pleased. With the michican economy as it is..its great to be working. Heard that at my old place of work, they got fools reapplying for there jobs...then, IF they get it back...they have to take a pay cut to damn near entry level pay. So you telling me that i have to do the same job...but less pay.....really interesting. I swear, being under employed is damn close to unemployed. 


The Weekend is here, and YAY for that. I did a post about the Acer Aspire One laptop that i wanted, but i decided to go with the Asus Eee Pc. Its a real cool small laptop. Will be a chill weekend for the most part, and looking foward to it. 



Have a good weekend to all..


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Still a Kid a times....

 

This my newest toy.....

The PS3....

Did i need it...

Nah.....

But wants shooooo feel good!!! 

he he....

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On the WISH LIST!!

I've been wanting to get a new laptop...


Been seeing some stuff out there thats pretty cool. At this point, i just really surf the web...random downloading..things like that.


Also, im not a fan of Vista, so i been tryin to find a laptop that didnt come with it...which seems to damn
near on every laptop with the exception of Macs..and not a fan of them either.

So i came across the Acer Aspire One.

Its small....and i like it!!

This pic here shows the size in relation to a hand so you can see how small it is. I like it because of the moblility you have with it. I can toss it in my bookbag and be on my way.

The one i want had 1gb ram, 160gb hard drive and a 6 cell battery....which all of them stats are found in alot of regular size laptops. Being the size it is, it doesnt have a cd drive....but so!!! i have a mp3 player, so i just plug it in to download stuff.

And its faily affordable. For the one i want, its $399.00.


I think that will be my X-Mas to myself....hehehe!



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Busy....

Between work deadlines and....just life, i been crazy busy.

Been wanting to blog more, just havent had time to put some good thoughts together.

Anyhow...I'm checkin my blog supscriptions and been reading when i can .

Hope to be blogging soon.





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Its All About The Benjamins....

So i was skipping through the world wide web, and stumbled across this video. What had started talking about the NFL and its fines , turned into what I've always felt, which is that professional sports exploiting the players and such. They could give a rats about the players, long as the league makes there money. 


Here's is a vid of a former player, stickin up for the players...right on homey!!

btw...its my 50th post! 

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Semi Wordless Wednesdays..

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So its not that cold in the D..well, not yet anyhow ...

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I went to Lil Ceasers (pizza joint) 2 times in the past week. ..

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First time was this past saturday, and then last night...

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I had on a hood sweater, nothing major...

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Its FALL..not winter..

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Both times i went, i seen 2 different chicks with winter clothes on ...

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 Saturday

Now, im not even sure what the material this coat is that she got on....

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Only can speculate...random white and brown mouse.....who knows

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  Tuesday

 These boots are made for....Winter!!!

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I just couldnt beleive she had on them big ass boots..

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So i realize that she had on a big coat, but i had missed that opportunity cuz she left...

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But she came back in because something was wrong with her order..

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With that big ass coat...

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I swear it wasn't THAT cold.....it really wasnt...

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Happy Wednesday!!

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Wired Up

 

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Its finally over.....well for me that is...

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Will admit.....i came on the scene super late on this series. 

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 Not having cable will do that for you , lol ...

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I have to say, it was the best series I've ever seen.

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Im glad to see folks from The Wire makin moves post series..

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Was flipping channels and saw Marlo Stansfield on "Heros"..

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Wont dare tell any of the show...

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Although i dont think its too many more folks that havent seen it...lol






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