Super tired...and it appears I missed the deadline for today's post time-wise. Full update tomorrow, but for now I have a flight to try and buy!

Back in the saddle...

Ok, so my last post via my cell phone clearly messed up in a major way. I am somewhat confused as to what I did wrong, so if you could shine some light on my error, please do so! This weekend was great, Arlean had her recital and as always it was great. She was next to flawless, and recovered quite well from her one little snafu. (I only notice these things because I have been watching recitals for so long.) Franny D came home for the weekend as did Boss Hog and we had a good time. (Those are the nicknames for my brother and sister, Jahmicah and Franciel)

I didn't get to church because I had to take Jahmicah and Franciel back to university and bus station respectively. It was a good trip! Yet I did get to seriously partake in the goodness of God by taking part in a very special event. I got to meet friends who I had never met yet. It was an awesome day, I met them at the Southlake Art in the Square festival. It was a cornucopia of talent.

Today I finally made it to the dermatologist. I saw the actual doctor for three minutes max, and he gave me a prescription and then prescribed a shot. It seems to be working, and tomorrow (today)I will have to see if the medicine works. Goodnight everyone! Rest calls...

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That's all for now. The Good Shepherd is one of the most intriguing movies I have ever seen. Have a good night!

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ocosm of what is wrong on both sides of the proverbial political coin. In his broadcast today, Mr. Levin called Attorney General Eric Holder a 'dufus.' now some

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t too early for my taste. They were very gracious though, and I apologized profusely.

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ter another morning nap. I had a slight headache so I went back to bed after waking up and finding out I had missed my initial substitute assignment. It was tru

ght. I know I said that I was going to see it last night, but I was far too tired. So I watched the first half this morning as I was gradually becoming awake af

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Great!

Today has been a good day. I am home in one good piece, and I have grabbed the DVD, "The Good Shepherd" from the living room. We have so many neat DVD's that I have never seen and have no idea about. I really wanted to see this one when it came out, but never got to, so I am looking forward to it and hope that I can stay awake long enough to see it.

I was late for work today. I rushed home after my half day assignment at the high school, then took my library CD back to the library. In the meanwhile, I put the George Foreman grill/griddle to work and had my sister Arlean finish the pancakes that I started. I drove home, ran in, smothered the pancakes in syrup, and then drove on to work. About three fourths of the way through, I ran into a backup...an eighteen wheeler was stranded across two lanes. That additional adventure and subsequent backup put me behind the eight ball, nevertheless the day turned out well.

I should be able to pick Journey up tomorrow. For those that might have frorgotten, that is my car. She is finally ready...My additional project should be ready soon...purchasing my Nikon camera! I am trying to balance everything right now, so I just have to keep me eyes open and my bank account full. Now that my Dad has his truck back, I need to see about getting some lawns to mow. The GRIND is not a game! Some more good news expect some new cloud photos soon...

So what new is going on your world?

I guess in a few minutes we will see if this works. I certainly have a lot to say.

Getting back on track...

I am headed to A&M in a few hours for Franny D's parents weekend, so I need a few hours of rest, but I had to get back in the groove. For those following me, thanks for making like New Kids on the Block, and "hanging tough" for the majority of this week. I have still been having some connectivity issues, and honestly by the third or fourth try, I feel too tired to continue and try to connect. I saw a cell phone icon though on my blogger dashboard though, so maybe I can do it from my phone now.

Everything is coming along well in my world. Ideas are continually flowing, and action is being manifested. My shirts will be on display at a conference tomorrow in Detroit, so I am super excited about that. Shout to Vessel and Maji as well as the rest of The Yuinon for the support.

One of my immediate goals though has got to be doing a much better job of preparing food for the week. With this night time job, I am tempted to eat when I come in at around 10:45, and way too often I give in. I need to increase my intake of fruits during the day so I can curb that night time appetite.

Oh, and my shirts are being sold on consignment at Buffalo Exchange, a unique quasi-thrift/consignment shop. That is definitely encouraging.

So there we have it fam-o in a nutshell. Trust there is plenty more to post on and it will come soon enough, but for now, I need a few hours of rest.

Happy birthday!

Good morning everyone! I need to start off with a special shout out to Ms. Raquiyba Bolton, aka RaRa! I hope to be able to give an update before work this evening, but we will just have to play it by ear. I have a lot of exciting updates, but I really need to learn how to blog from my phone. Nighty night!

Super quick post...

Just call me Flash! I am subbing at an elementary school, so I must get to bed in the next few minutes. I have improved at work, which is certainly encouraging...but in even bigger news...drum roll please! Franny D got another scholarship!!! She is doing absolutely awesome at Texas A&M, and it all through the power of God! I made progress with my letters to churches today, and am almost ready to really start taking action. Talk to you all tomorrow. I gotta get back to the gym, but thankfully I do mini-crunches in my seat at work.

Good day...

Brief post! Today was a good but somewhat boring day! I monitored the hall today during the TAKS test. Man, those kids really needed to go to the bathroom! Anyways, we will see what tomorrow will bring. Early this morning, I worked out at the gym, literally like at one AM. Worked out in my room tonight, but maybe I can squeeze a morning workout in. I had so much energy today...gotta keep that up, some way...somehow...

My daily cloud picture won't seem to post...so maybe I will do double tomorrow.

Growing...in spite of myself!

So tonight, I am going to do it! That's right people, I am going to the gym. Now this is not to say that I have not been working out. I recently blogged about my dance party that I am trying to make a nightly affair. Nevertheless, I need to incorporate some weights and addtional cardio into my routine. After my camera and paying off my credit card bills, I think it would be a good look to set some funds aside to enroll in coursework to become a personal trainer. I have a great deal of my background from physical therapy coursework, and with my frame, most people think that I am much stronger than I really am. Except by the time I finish the coursework, I plan on actually being as strong as I look!

Today, I did a half day at Draper, but I had rode my bike to Davis, another intermediate school. I got my D's confused! Thankfully, my Dad was subbing at Davis, so I was able to leave my bike and take the truck; or I would have had to definitely have had to cancel my assignment, because Draper was a few miles away and the wind was blowing hard.

I have finished most of my lyrics to the "A Milli" beat, but I don't quite know how to finish it. If you have any suggestions, let me know. Here it is thus far...

A quarter, a dime a nickel and finally a penny,

Don’t despise small beginnings but I’m lookin to look at a milli

And sure it may come, but I don’t mean dollars,

Not concerned with Wall Street, and cats in white collars

Ready to hit the streets with a divinely filled up

While reachin out to trap stars, to provide a real re-up

Cause it’s not on the stovetop, where you wait for the cook to spark

I’m here with the cure and push the needle where your hearts dark.

Through vessels and veins, the ventricles it all bleeds red,

Arterial blockage, you suffer from spirit cobwebs,

The envy the pain the backbiting and don’t forget the strife

Men turn into cowards manifestin when they beat their wives

But evil deeds will fall like a rally full of dominos

Think I’m lyin cuz’, don’t forget about Guantanomo

Real recognize real so I shine just like a candle B,

My life is an action movie, while you just deal in fantasy,

God moves like a lion man, in wisdom strength and power

Without Him you think you stand tall, but will fall like the towers.

Tragedy comes we bind together All-American

But when the threat levels high, you just see me as a threat again.

Arrested on the bike leveled with a felony charge

For having a kitchen knife, from cops slow like a barge.

Freedom fighters weren’t free, though they were always more than brave

Right here in America the home of the knave,

The patriot, the racist, the saint and the sinner

The cross burning in the yard while blacks ate at dinner.

Still I rise above it all in a land hinged on democracy,

Progress, broken promises, and often blatant hypocrisy

24 years old with the wisdom of millenniums,

Bask in the Son’s rays, Yeshua the Palestinian,

True Prince of Peace, but still got His battle on

Took the number one spot, in the midst of ancient Babylon

Body scarred beyond recognition bloody pulp on the cross,

Soldiers gambled for His clothes, they surely thought He took a loss

But in three days He rose,

Resurrected straight from death, had the world on their toes,

So while cats chase boppas, sip sizzurp, and still swerve,

The question must be answered still, whom or what do you serve?

See I pray for you and me, but I’m not your priest or your pastor,

Just part of a rescue squad, helping you avoid disaster,

Join with the Master eternal non-fiction,

Through the Spirit of God, before America existed.

Providing you peace without ganja or Don Pereon,

Crystal Meth, PCP, LSD or heroin

Contrary to thought, it won’t really make you celebrate

Can’t protect you in a cell, while you sitting next to Nasty Nate.

Patriot Act is just an excuse for cats

To label you falsely and legally distort the facts.

A few millionaires, who really cares?

What concerns me is why millions of us are in jail

And there are several valid reasons

But the first is your heart as it always commits treason

You need someone one you can trust

As you lack forward motion and waste money on lust

Life without CHRIST is like walking with a coffin

Keep dippin in those chicks and you end up with the goblin

The monster the clap more pain than physicals and coughin

I rap over beats for girls thinkin bout abortion

You may have never known your Dad but don’t have to be an orpan

My clique rolls true while seekin out imposters

Haven’t cut my hair in six years so people they think I’m Rasta.

And my name starts with Jah

Psalm 68:4 read it man, all praises due to Yah

Way maker showing love like a tsunami

Wiser than philosophers, doctors and your swami.

This traves far beyond hip-hop and it’s more than hot or cold

I want to let you know the One who gave the ransom for your soul.

GRIND TIME!

Today has been a good day! My hair finally got done...long overdue and MAN, it was dirty. Locs will do that sometime. Write now, I am writing lyrics to what I think was one of the best beats last year, "A Milli." Although I personally cannot say the same for the lyrics, the beat was SERIOUS!

A few more bars to go...hope I don't fall asleep first.

Maybe next year...

Today is interesting right now because I am typing with some cotton gloves on. My Mom just bought me some for my hand so it will hopefully heal quicker. So far the typing isn't going too bad, although this glove is a little too small.

I am back in the saddle at the gym...sales wise at least. I sold a membership today, so that was definitely a boost. Well I must go now and dry my tears from UCONN. They could have had it....maybe next year. Congrats to the whole Huskie squad, especially assistant couch Andre Lefleur. Have a good night!

Blast from the past...finally!

Yes...the moment has arrived...PIZZATIME! No, that's not improper english you're seeing, that's a catch phrase from one of my favorite super nintendo games, Turtles in Time. I am playing the game, not quite as we speak, but it is on and I have made it to the fourth level. It is crazy now though feeling how it affects your hands! I'm not sure how much longer I can play this tonight. I keep having to pause and stretch my hand muscles! Anyways, today has been a good day. I found my jump drive! This was really huge because not only did I have NO idea where it had gone, but I had a lot of projects I have been working pretty hard on. I had it yesterday afternoon, but somehow between yesterday afternoon and night, it had disappeared on me. I had searched in Conquistador, (our Armada) already, but at my father's additional encouragement, I searched some more and there it was. It must have fallen out of my pocket on the way to work last night.

Speaking of work, today was my first night going to work by myself. It was weird not walking in with my Dad, a dynamic duo; but I had to do what I had to do. The night went well...I think. I will know on Monday really, because they have to do analysis and all that. I won't give that another thought this weekend though...because I have TURTLE POWER!

Changes...

Well my Dad won't be continuing on this project for the scoring of tests, but I choose to look at everyone situation as a blessing. "Why?" Well, for starters, Christ seriously knows what my family and I need every step of the way, and it has certainly been a lift to earn some additional income, not to mention a further boost in self-esteem. Additionally, my Dad and I have shared some good conversation going in to work together. It has been a while since I have worked with him, so it was good to be back in that capacity, earning a wage.

So that time has gone for the time being, but my prayer is that we make the most out of it. Just as God provided the job in the first place that we might be able to meet our obligations and further His kingdom through helping to provide for others; this time off is not to be taken lightly. To paraphrase John Piper, I'll RETIRE when I'm DEAD! I say this because it should be the attitude of every human, but especially the Christian. We cannot work our way to God, yet as beneficiaries of His love and grace, we should want to direct all that we have in some way back to Him. Even in times of unemployment from one job or another, we should desire to use a portion of our time serving Him and His people. (i.e. the least of these)

Well I need to get some rest so I am going to move on. I look forward to see what the day will bring tomorrow.

Let Love Rule,

Jahdai Locksley Dawes I

Moving on...

So today was incredibly easy. I am making progress on a new design, and I hope to unveil it next week. Tomorrow, I will be at the intermediate school. Tonight at work it was so hot in my section, they moved me to the other side where it was really cool...literally! Where I have been these past few weeks got really warm today, and I didn't even have long sleeves on. Well, when it gets really warm for me I start to fall asleep. So the moving really helped...well I need to get on toward bed...I have to make an early morning run.