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Why Derrick Rose is the future of the NBA July 24, 2009

Even if you don’t watch the NBA all you have to do is watch Derrick Rose for a few minutes and you will become a fan of his game. You might fall in love with the former Memphis point guard’s crazy athleticism (which dates back all the way to his high school days) or you might fall in love with his ability to step up in big games( like his first ever playoff game). Speaking of that first ever playoff game there were a lot of questions going in on just how well he would do. Thirty-six points and eleven assist later, all his critics were believers. Now granted, even though Derrick Rose had what the New York daily news calls a “playoff debut for the ages”, there probably are still some doubters out there. A co-worker of mine and Chicago native recently told me that Derrick Rose was going to follow up his Rookie of The Year season with a really good sophomore season. This should come as no surprise because when watching Derrick Rose play, you can see it in his eyes that he wants to be great. Often times, NBA players or even just people we know become satisfied with where they are and never improve. Don’t expect that out of Derrick Rose because whether it’s a deadly crossover to wow the crowd or its a insane dunk to draw the crowd off their feet, simply put Derrick Rose is the real deal!

Assesing Ourselves July 3, 2009

You know going into this i wasn’t sure how well i was going to do because I knew I had alot on my plate. However, I proved to myself that I could do it now I have the confidence to do anything. I balanced two jobs, plus two classes all while not having a computer of my own until the last week and a half. I woke upm at 5:15 and drove every morning all the way from Little Elm, Texas to Richland College because I knew it was something I had to do.  If I want to attain anything in life this was a stepping stone I had to cross over. I treid my best and I know I did which is why I am pround if the end results. Funny thing is sometimes we go through rhings that only make us stronger and it’s important to realize the maturing process takes time and hard work, but most people don’t want to put in either. However, I have never been a stranger to hard work and even though I have never been the smartest person in a class, I have always been hardworking. That is what has carried me and will continue to carry me for a long time. I thank Ms. Goldfarb for being understanding and working with me and being patient. If you are reading this I hope you found me as an asset to the class rather than a liability. To any of my classmates who read this I only hope that you enjoyed me as much as I enjoyed you guys in class. I wish everybody the best of luck in their many pursuits and careers.

Enlarging Your World July 3, 2009

Well this is certainly a great day indeed. For the record, I read blogs on nba.com all day everyday. Well i just so happended to look at one particular blog on http://www.nba.com/2009/news/features/david_aldridge/07/02/artest.lakers/index.html and I found out that Ron Artest is going to my favortie team, the Los Angeles Lakers! In case you didn’t know the Lakers won the NBA championship this past season, and I believe that signing Artest is going to help them repeat! Man oh man am I excited, for those of you who don’t know Artest he is a defensive stopper! From the streets of New York city he is as tough as nails although I’m not sure how exactly this will pan out to work. I say that because there was a game this year where Ron Artest was playing for the Rockets and they were playing against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Kobe was having an off night but when Ron Artest pointed at him and siad “I own you” he suddenly woke up. He ended up scoring like 16 points in the last 8 minutes ir simething like that and the Lakers won the game. I think it is safe to say that Artest learned his lesson, and like the old saying goes, “IF YOU CAN”T BEAT EM, JOIN EM”!

Connection July 3, 2009

Mayra I’m telling you we have met before haha. Your ending blog is pretty cool. I always have marveled at the occurence of change that we all go through and that being siad you seem as if you have overcome alot of it. I commend you on your progress and I am confident that this is only the beginning for you.  It was cool having you in class. and I hope that you have learned from your issues and realize that they will only make you stronger. I also worked two jobs while in summer school so believe me I know that at times it can be rough. I also know that what does not kill us only makes us stronger individuals. You always had a smile on your  face and a cheerful attitude!

Great Films July 3, 2009

Ok at first I was kind of skeptical watching Silence og the Lambs but man what a great movie! Dr. Hannibal Lecter is played by Anthony hopkins whom is a great actor but I don’t really remember him much when I was younger though. Anyway, so I mean when we talkin about Silence of tghe Lambs we are talking about an amazing thriller! (Don’t give me that look) Jodie Foster did her thing to as Clarice Starling. What a dynamic duo. My favorite parts in the movie were when Clarice was interviewing Dr. Hannibal Lecter and trying to find info on Buffalo Bill. He must have flet like he had so muxh power because she needed him so he could pick her brain. As much as I like him it’s wird because I am just as grossed out by him as I am impressed with him. In the beginning when Clarice was shown that picture pf what Hannibal did to that nurse I was like “What have I gotten myself into?” I don’t recommend it to any of my friends who have weak stomachs or something. Since I know that alot of peole are reading my blogs (although nobody wants to comment) I won’t spoil the ending but you will be on the edge of you seat. 5 star caliber movie!

Soundtrack of My Life July 3, 2009

Opening Credits: “Sweetest Girl”-Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne, and Nia (I have a real soft spot for sweet young ladies. Hopefullt they don’t go the route of the girl in this song).

Waking Up: “Stop and Stare”- One Republic( Great song and sometimes i wake up and just stare at the wall).

First Day of School: “After the Hurricane”-Jasmine Sullivan ( School gets hard sometimes but I can’t stop it will get better. Jasmine Sullivan has a strong voice).

Falling In love: “So Sick”-Neyo(Love Hurts-enough said. Listening to Ne-Yo lets me know that R&B is not dead completely).

Fight Song: “Under the Bridge”-RHC(I just really like this song, sometimes you have no other choice but to fight).

Breaking Up: “Gives You Hell”- The All-American Rejects(Reminds me of my first love. I can’t stand that girl now. How can you not like this song).

Prom: “Remember the Name”- Fort Minor( Ok I pulled up to prom in a Cadillac XLR! They are going to forever remember that. This song feeds my determination and my drive too.)

Life: ” Show Me what I’m Looking For”-Carolina Liar( Im destined to make an impact on this world, I can feel it. I just hope I find out how exactly I am going to do that)

Mental Breakdown: “Walls”-Beck (When you go through stuff sometimes it seems like the alls are caving in.)

Driving:”I’m going Home”-Chris Daughtry (Well I go home every day! I listen to a wide range of music and a friend got me liking this song.

Flashback: “Where Did You Go”- Fort Minor( I wonder this about alot of people. It’s crazy how people come and go in your life! Fort Minor is awesome! Dominating this blog haha).

Wedding: “My Life be Like”- Grits( I first heard this song on Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. When I get a wife my life gone be like ooooooooo aaahhhhhhhhhh ooooooooooooo).

Birth of a child: “We’re Not Making Love No More”-Dru Hill( Let me first start off by saying R&B is my first love and Dru Hill is one of the greatest groups ever! I guess when a baby is born for a while you’re not making love after that).

Final Battle: “Apologize”- Timbaland ft. One Republic(Just a great great song hands down. Once you get to that final battle it’s too late to apologize).

Death Scene: “Snow”- Red Hot Chili Peppers( I don’t have to tell you about them do I? I didn’t think so. Hope they don’t play this as I die it would ruin the vibe).

Funeral Song: “Superstar”- Lupe Fiasco( He is a lyrical genius! Hopefully by the time of my funeral I am an icon so this song will be relevant).

End Credits: “Wanna Be a Baller”- Don’t know artist(I used to want to be a basketball player and have alot of cars).

Cleaning House July 3, 2009

Ok so I just cleaned out my closet and found a shoe bos. I especially remember this shoebox from the old junior high days, back when we were all mischevious (don’t give me that look). So i opened it and the first thing that popped out was a pair of shoelaces from my first ever pair of chuck taylor’s. Man how I loved those shoes, I started thinking about when I first got them. Everybody had a pair but I had none. I begged for weeks for a pair and when I finally got them I was elated. I used to wear them proudly all the time. They were blue and the shoe laces were white. I dug in some more and found notes from some ex-girlfriends. That was the thing to do back then as everybody used to write notes back and forth. I laughed at how in the top right-hand corner I had put a song and a bunch of other useless stuff I probably got talked into writing. Looking back on it I never folded my letters any special type of way as I have never been a creative person. What can I say I felt like whether I folded it special or not you were still going to have to unfold it to read it so it was really a waste of my time and yours. I think I was looking out for both sides of the party. Man oh man, I had some fun times in junior high! Those were the days!

When I Grow Up July 3, 2009

I used to lay in my bed and dream of playing professional basketball. U used to tell myself every day that I was going to the NBA and nothing could stop me. That was my aspiration when I was growing up and that’s all I ever did. When I used to play on the courts when I was younger I played every game as if it was preparation for the NBA. I was good at first but unfortunately as I got older I was unable to keep up with my competitors size and skill. I still play all  the time to this day though. As a matter of fact, I just got through playing. I always have and always will love the game of basketball, as i grew up playing it. I plan on doing intramural sports up at UNT because I just could not imagine not playing them, especially basketball. Even though I’m short (only about 5’5) I don’t care but you put a basketball in my hands and I’ll play. Now my goals and pursuits have changed and I now want to become a public administrator. Seeing my little brother now pursuing basketball so hard only makes me think back even more upon a time when that was all I wanted to do. I hope it works out for him though because unlike me he is going to be tall. I still can beat him up though so that’s all I care about no matter how tall he gets. Who’s the man? I am!

In the News! July 2, 2009

There is a story on a guy named Dominic O’ Brien for having the world’s strongest memory. As I went more in depth and pulled up the story I read that he can do things like memorize a deck of cards by just looking at each card once! He has written several books and also spoke many times to businesses. However, news I will always remember is when singer/randb superstar Aaliyah had died. I had the hugest crush on her and nobody could tell me otherwise. The news hit me hard because I was never expecting to hear that. The truth was that she had died in a plane crash. You never know somebody could be here the next day then gone the next, just like that. I still think about that to this day, it hit the hip-hop and randb culture pretty hard. For weeks people talked about it until people got tired of talking about it. I didn’t want to see any of the specials or anything because I just wanted to remember her for the good times we shared and nothing else mattered to me. I was still pretty young then but I was old enough to feel sorrow from the situation. You never know when your last day on earth will be so it’s important to treat every day like its you last  day.

On Self-Destruct July 2, 2009

To be perfectly honest I don’t really get angry but I have been angry before. This was a pecuilar situation however being the fact that I was only five when this happened. My mom used to drop me off at school every morning bright and early. I was always one of the first ones to get there every day but I was always ready for school! I always had that jolly smile on my face as I stood in line waiting to go inside. This particular morning was a slightly cold morning and so I had to wear my jacket. It was a very nice jacket, one which I cherished deeply. There were three sixth graders, two boys and a girl standing on the side by the door. I looked over at them and smiled as I usually do and they smiled back half-heartedly. They said some stuff to one another and next thing I knew one was coming toward me with an angry look on his face. He tryed to get my jacket but I quickly grabbed hold to prevent him from taking it. Then the othr guy came toward me and then started double teaming me. I ended up somehow still keeping my jacket but ended up in the bushes. I was so angry after that all I could do is cry to my mom. I didn’t want to be nice anymore but my mom siad something I will never forget. She said, “continue to be kind to others and your reward will come.” A couple of years later I saw them and I could have retalliated but I didn’t. To this day I am still one of the nices guys you will ever meet, and I find that it when I rarely am angry, I just keep on smiling and being me.