Sleepless Nights

Monday, October 25, 2010

The Challenge

This week I have challenged myself to blog at least once everyday, through Friday. Let's see how this goes.

While going through this process of becoming a man and growing up, I find my mind wandering all over the place. I feel a separation from most of my friends, my family does not really understand what I'm going through and for the only person who even cares to listen, I can't put these thoughts into words so she can understand them. Lost is a feeling that has come up often. But i guess all these thoughts will have some positive outcome eventually. Until then I will keep it pushing and smiling like nothing is wrong.

even when I don't know, the motto still flows.....

no days off

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Keeping it 100

I find that when most problems come up, "keeping it 100" is often the best way to resolve the issue.
For those who don't know, "keeping it 100" means basically to be completely honest about everything. Leave nothing in the gray, address the problem and get to the solution. Relationships will be maintained through "keeping it 100". If a "friend" cannot accept the fact that you are being honest with them, then the friendship doesn't really run too deep, and should be re-evaluated (honestly).

One of the things that is "required" in any friendship of mine is that we "keep it 100". I don't need a group full of "yes men", no improvement will be made. Don't be afraid to tell me that my idea is stupid or that my poem is wack. Just keep it 100 proof and we will be good.

With that being said..

No days off!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

My Mindset

Lately, I've been going through the pressures of life and trying to figure out exactly what it is that I want from it. I have many avenues that I want to enter and many lanes that I want travel. The problem is that all of these things are within my reach. The hard part is choosing which road I want to go down first. So I thought to myself, why not just work towards all of them and which ever comes up first I will roll with that for a while. So I am changing my major to something that will help me in this goal of working with people, sociology with a concentration in family, with hopes of pursuing a Master's in counseling. So I'm on track with goal number one. Goal number two is dropping extremely soon, Liberal Society Clothing..look out for us!

Goal number three is going to be intertwined with goal number two, this is being a businessman. Well, sort of. I figured instead of investing in something else, why not just invest in myself and this brand. Instead of a businessman, I'll just work towards becoming a business and do things the way I want. This is also coming to a reality. "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business man."

My mindset is that of a hustler. Word to my mother for that. "My grandmother's daughter aint raise no sucka!"

I'm motivated and ready to take the world by storm. Not really tying to change the world, just the way you look at it!

As the motto flows....

No days off!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Random Facts #2

1. I have a birth mark the shape of a cloud on the inside of my knee

2. I'm starting a clothing line with bro

3. Yes i made a twitter...@Liberal_D

4. When asked to describe myself in two words i would answer: Derrick Bines lol

5. I hate using smiley faces when texting....it's for the birds

Hard Work

Making a dream come true is definitely hard work. These past few days I have been working hard, trying to balance mid terms, this blog and also this clothing brand. Liberal Society Clothing is dropping sooner than you think, mid terms are almost over and this blog has become a passion. Basically, all this hard work is worth it. If you see me around, ask me for a sticker or a flyer....