Skinny Jeans? How about Hammer Pants!

This is absolutely hilarious! If I was in this store shopping I would've been frozen stiff and then overcome with laughter for a good 30 minutes afterward...LOL!



Notable Comment:
"In 2020 this could be done again...but doing the crank dat souljah boy!" -akguzman(via youtube)

What Single Women Can Learn From Michelle

"Women and men alike have an archetype figure that exemplifies everything that they look for in a potential significant other."
[If you agree or disagree leave a response as to why]

Since Barack Obama has been elected as our new President the Obamas have been center stage. They're not even sweating, and that's a normal body function when a hot spotlight is directed at you. Needless to say they may not have a physical spotlight on them, but this is one of the greatest families the public--better yet the African American community--has seen since the Cosby Show.

I can easily imagine young guys thinking, "Forget about Halle Berry, Nia Long and Kerry Washington. I need a 'Michelle Obama' in my life right now!" She is single-handedly shifting the paradigm for African-American women, or at least I would hope so. Too often prominent figures in politics, music or the entertainment industry are associated with multiple divorces (one alone is still bad in my book...think about those words that are exchanged at your average American wedding...that says enough), infidelity, and unpaid child support. What a breath of fresh air to have a near perfect family and President. They have their ups-and-downs like all of us but what matters is how they have triumphed and reached the White House. The meridian of all positions here in the US.

I would like to believe that single, married, and committed men are being challenged by Barack. I'm a Christian, so Jesus Christ is what I try to reach. I fail a lot, but I try. So if you're an Atheist or you choose not to believe in any higher being I hope that Barack is pushing you to be a better man. He loves sports, which he plays on a regularly. He wakes up early in the morning and works out routinely. He has two beautiful daughters and a little dog. He has a beautiful wife in Michelle who is supportive, well spoken, and has an amazing (in the public's eye) relationship with Barack Obama. They seem to get along very well. If anyone notices very often the are playful in public when times permits. Obviously there is a lot that we simply aren't able to hear or see, but what we are able to view and hear is enough to catch everyone's hearts and attention.

I recently came across this article on the web, which is the reason I chose the title for this post: "What Single Women Can Learn From Michelle". What they can learn from Michelle is simply that you have venture outside of the norm. That's it. Barack's character is near spotless, but as a man he is an all around average guy. Shades of an expensive and prestigious educational background tower over his speech. His physique does not mirror an action-figure, but rather a man who is in pretty good shape. I sometimes envision Hitch previously training Barack to keep his "two step" within the respectable boundaries, so it's not too dorky or forced. If he wasn't the President of the United States of America a lot of women wouldn't pay him much mind. There are guys that have a similar style that single women cross paths with and pass right on by without even noticing. It's time women start noticing, that is, if they hope to truly find someone special instead of searching for that archetypal figure that either breaks their heart or isn't ever really that into them.

Is this a solution to they're problem? Maybe. Probably only for those that are truly looking for someone, though. There are women and men alike who are comfortable--maybe even complacent--with being single. To each his/her own, right? Right.

Single men can learn from Barack as well. I'll leave that for another post. I look forward to reading your responses and comments. The article is linked below:

What Single Women Can Learn From Michelle

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A Different Drug Problem

Someone in the age 50+ wrote this, but I thought it was ill either way. I'm the type of person who could sit down and listen to an elder woman or man talk about their life story and everything in between from beginning to end (i.e. if I have the time...lol). It's always good to view something from the perspective of someone else...

Cordiality...

Rude...
Standoffish...
Serious facial expression...

...Any of these describe your everyday visage? I hope not, because it isn't always the best way to greet someone. Granted most of the people we see on a day-to-day basis we do not even know, but still we are human beings, right?

I know I constantly repeat how I choose not to listen to an MP3 player while riding the train, walking, or any kind of traveling, but that's just me. Being aware of what goes on around my environment, hearing myself think, and occasionally listening in to what others are talking about is what I like to do. So, I choose to carry my smile with me everywhere I go. If I don't have a smile on my face then I'm most likely deep in thought.

You just never know who might walk up to you and start a conversation. It might be a friend you haven't seen in a long time, somebody that recognizes you but you may not necessarily recognize them, or it just might be someone that might be your link to a new job, opportunity, or shared common goal. I prefer to be cordial, but people will be themselves and there's nothing wrong with that.

Cordial greetings should produce affable smiles. If people believe I have a "Cordiality" sign on the top of my forehead I think that's absolutely awesome. I enjoy giving directions, my opinion, and listening to others. It's but another chance to learn something new outside of your normal activities.

When one is no longer able to stop and stand in awe, that is when life is no longer worth living. Would you agree?

Cordial or Standoffish?

I will leave you with a possible scenario. You just never know who you might be next to in the elevator, on the train or waiting to cross the street. A "not so extreme case" may be an individual standing next to you that looks like their day isn't going to get any better. That person might be preparing their very own demise. That night they may commit suicide. What if they whispered something under their breathe and you caught just enough to know something was wrong with that person. Would you entertain a conversation or walk away? Depending on your answer may depend on whether or not that person lives or dies...