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dAY 5... eNDing iT aLL...

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I’m Starting With The Man In The Mirror
(Ooh!)
I’m Asking Him To Change His Ways
(Ooh!)
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself And Then Make A Change
(Take A Look At Yourself And
Then Make A Change Ohh!)
-Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror, Bad

Now this question doesn’t even deserve a full post but…


Question: Name a time in your life when you thought about ending it all.

Answer: NOT NEVER (yes, I said not never—and yes I know that it is incorrect English)! Nothing in my life is not nor never has been THAT bad that I thought my only way out was to kill myself. I love living way too much to cut my string before it’s time. I think it is a very selfish thing to do—both to yourself and to your loved ones. And if you happen to feel this way, you need to immediately seek help—all jokes aside.
Nothing is so bad that you cannot stay and face it and push through it—and if you feel like you’re alone, I GUARANTEE that there is AT LEAST one person who is willing to go those extra thousand miles to get you back into a good head space and a good place in your life.

Peace.

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dAY 4.. mY vIEWs On ReLIGion...

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Now Playing:
Screamin' "Jesus! Save me!
You know how the game be
I can't let 'em change me
'Cause on Judgement Day
You gon' blame me.
-Two Words, Kanye West, College Dropout



Back with day 4 my lovelies!!!

Question: What are your views on religion?

Answer: Who cares! I mean, I'm not a very religious person at all. I have my beliefs and I don't knock anyone else's. I don't think that any one path to The Most High is the ONLY path to him/her and I don't think that whoever isn't following "the right" one is going to "hell".

Heck, I don't necessarily believe that heaven and hell  are actual places instead of being a concept or extreme negative and positive energies in the afterlife. I know that the spirit does not die when the body does, but after that is anyone's guess. My views on this are crazy in line with James Van Praagh--but that's my opinion.

Extremists and Zealots of any faith deeply bother me. The reason being is that 10 out of 10 times their Holy Book says that what they are doing is a big no-no--as well as common sense and general courtesy/respect of others seems to fall by the wayside of whatever "cause" they crusade for.

Basically--I feel like if you're on a path of treating others as you would be treated, self-enlightenment and the betterment of those around you, you're on the right track--no matter which road you take to get there.


Peace.

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dAY 3.. mY vIEws oN dRUgS aNd alCOHol...

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Now Playing:
I get, high cuz I'm in the hood, the guns in around
 It take a blunt just to ease the pain that humble me now
 And I'd rather roll somethin up
 Cuz if I'm sober dogg, I just might flip, grab my guns and hold somethin up
 I get high as a kite
 I'm in the zone all alone, muthafucka 'case I'm dyin tonight
I Get High, high, high, high (Everynight)
I Get High, high, high, high (All the time)
High, high, high, high (Everyday)
-Good times, Styles P, Gangster & A Gentleman


me

Day 3 of my 30 day challenge has rolled around and the question is:
What are your views on drugs and alcohol?

Answer: Drugs are whack--at least in my opinion. I've never been a weed smoker because I don't see the point--unless of course if used medicinally--and NOT just because you have a headache (and a resounding EFF NO to all other narcotics, hallucinogenics etc.).

Now, I totally understand and can really get behind people who suffer from lupus, glaucoma, the effects of chemo, etc. using this drug because, hey, THEY REALLY NEED IT. If it lessens the pain and bad side effects and allows you to live a normal and productive life--by all means, make it happen! I'm all for something that's for the betterment of people.

On the converse, I've also seen it abused by those who have no use for it but to feel surreal sensations. Why sit around and inhale something THAT MAKES YOU DO NOTHING! Do you know how many high people I've seen who just sit on the couch, smoke a J, stare at the [insert wall, tv, carpet or other mundane object]-- oh and don't forget laugh hysterically at whatever it is. And if you smoke often, like many abusers do, you carry around that horrid cannibus smell--SO not attractive. I should not be able to tell that you smoke by standing in front of you. I do confess I have seen people who smoke for recreation and can live life like something other than zombies, but I just can't get with it. If that's you, hey--put your lighters up; but alas, it's not for me.


Alcohol...ehhh. I almost feel the same way about this as I do about drugs--except I do occasionally partake in a spirit or two. I am not, however, a fan off getting drunk or passed-out drunk. I confess, I have my share of "when I was in college" stories, but I REALLY don't like the feeling of being outside of myself or not in total control of my situation--which is my problem with being high (on ANY type of drug). Also, a lot [insert 99.95%] of drugs cause dependency and I've made it a point to depend on no one but myself and my family (few close friends included). Definitely not trying to get hooked on something that's not helping me progress.

Peace

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gUIlty PLeaSURes pT. 2 ....

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Now Playing:
Man don’t act like a (TRICK!)
That’s why I don’t got love for (TRICKS!)
That’s why Too Short and E-40 say (TRICK!)
So homie please don’t marry that (TRICK!)
That’s why I’ll never be a (TRICK!)
-Too Short ft. E-40 and 50 cent, Trick

I’m sitting on my porch, enjoying the weather, scrap booking and such—and this car rolls by blasting “Trick” by Too Short ft. E-40 and 50 Cent. Almost immediately—well actually it was very immediate—I jumped up off of the step and proceeded to dance my life away and sing it at the top of my lungs.
My temporary visit outside of my mind led me to writing another guilty pleasures. For those who have not read the first one, (Click here and come back when you’ve finished), it was basically a list of songs that I am ashamed to admit I love.
There’s only one on my list today, and it’s none other than the aforementioned,“Trick!” This-Is-My-Jam!! When this comes on the radio, my eyes immediately close ever so slightly, my arms shoot up simultaneously and I proceed to do this rock-bounce move that I have perfected for dancing while driving. 
Now some of you may say “Rhonda, don’t you know how misogynistic, and degrading those lyrics are? How can you—the ultimate Hip-Hop elitist listen to that filth?” The answer is simple: The production is amazing, the lyricists (even though what they flow about leaves a lot to be desired) are some of the most talented brothers to hit the air waves, and lastly, it may slightly appeal to my inner hood rat…LOL. I feel a twinge of guilt every time this song comes on because of the message it’s sending (but what can you expect with Too-Short on the track). If only this artists could use those awesome productions skills to put out a good message….
To be continued… ::as I dance away from the computer::

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dAY 2... wHeRE i WaNT tO Be in 2020...

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Now Playing:
“I walk sands in distant lands, made plans with the Shiek
While you beef with freaks as my album sells peak?
All I wanted was to sell like five hundred
And be a ghetto superstar since my first album blunted”
-Lauryn Hill, Superstar, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill


just me


not too much to say about it because I tend to live my life in the moment…but some of the few things I have planned for:

1. I’d like to be married with 2.5 kids (the .5 being a dog)
2. I’d like to be a world-famous screen-writer/music mag editor/blogger extrodinaire
3. I’d like to be the owner of multiple homes (so that I may profit from the ones in which I do not reside
4. I’d like for a little girl to be in her first grade class and say “I want to be just like Rhonda when I grow up”
5. Don’t really have a 5, but I felt my list would be awkward if it stopped at 4

Peace

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chALLenge Day oNE

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Now Playing:
“When love calls on you
 There’s not much you can do
 Can’t hide, run away
 ’Cause by then, it’s too late.”
 -When Love Calls, Eric Roberson

I saw this reblogged on a friend’s page and thought this was a cool idea—so here goes!
Day 1 Question: Your current relationship
Answer: I’m not really sure what the question’s asking, but I can tell you the story of how I was tricked (and mind you—the story will be TOTALLY different if he tells you) into being my bf’s girlfriend three years ago.
Fulan (nickname for the bf) and I had been talking for a few months by the night I was duped :) . Let me set the scene how the night’s events: Undergrad, junior year, house party of the millennium—the girls and I were fly and in effect. Fulan happened to be the DJ that night because he has the most amazing party play list ever in life—don’t tell him I said that. Since he was my “guy” at the time, of course I went over to the DJ booth to chill with him during the function.
Well, after a few hours of dancing, sweating and heat exhaustion, a mutual friend comes to the booth to chat—the conversation goes as such:
Mutual Friend: Hey Fulan, what’s up? I see yall been together all night—is that your girl?
Fulan: Man, you gotta ask her.
Mutual Friend: So, Rhonda are yall together?
Rhonda: (plays with computer and acts like the music is too loud to hear)
Mutual Friend: Rhonda? (to Fulan) she RIGHT in front of the speakers—can’t hear anything. (walks away)


Later that night at my house…


Rhonda: What was  Mutual Friend talking about…I couldn’t hear him?
Fulan: He was asking if you were my girl.
Rhonda: What did you tell him?
Fulan: That he had to ask you.
Rhonda: Why didn’t you tell him no? Do you want to be my boyfriend or something?
Fulan: Yeah, glad you asked—now it’s official.
Rhonda: (to myself) what just happened? 
And on July 17, 2007 at 12:14 AM, I (unknowingly) made one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have been with the most amazing, sweetest, funniest, finest man ever for three years and counting. :) 
where it all started..  « @ the DJ booth where it all began …

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30 dAY cHAlleNGe...

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day 01 - your current relationship, if single discuss how single life is. 
day 02 - where you’d like to be in 10 years. 
day 03 - your views on drugs and alcohol. 
day 04 - your views on religion. 
day 05 - a time you thought about ending your own life. 
day 06 - write 30 interesting facts about yourself. 
day 07 - your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality. 
day 08 - a moment you felt the most satisfied with your life. 
day 09 - how you hope your future will be like. 
day 10 - discuss your first love and first kiss. 
day 11 - put your ipod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up. 
day 12 - bullet your whole day. 
day 13 - somewhere you’d like to move or visit. 
day 14 - your earliest memory. 
day 15 - your favorite tumblrs. 
day 16 - your views on mainstream music. 
day 17 - your highs and lows of this past year. 
day 18 - your beliefs. 
day 19 - disrespecting your parents. 
day 20 - how important you think education is. 
day 21 - one of your favorite shows. 
day 22 - how have you changed in the past 2 years? 
day 23 - give pictures of 5 guys who are famous who you find attractive. 
day 24 - your favorite movie and what it’s about. 
day 25 - someone who fascinates you and why. 
day 26 - what kind of person attracts you. 
day 27 - a problem that you have had. 
day 28 - something that you miss. 
day 29 - goals for the next 30 days. 
day 30 - your highs and lows of this month

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tHE bAY ThUS fAR....

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So I realize that I've been here for almost a month now and have yet to share with you guys my experiences. I guess I'll start with my first impressions.

When we first arrived in sunny  partly cloudy Oakland, I loved it immediately--albeit I felt a bit deceived.  I came expecting sunshine, palm trees and warm weather but I was met with regular old oaks and the seemingly beginnings of fall (in July!). But I guess I knew that was coming, since it was the exact same when I came last  year--wishful thinking? Eh.

Other than the deceitful California weather, everything else was perfect! Growing up in DC, I was used to--and rather enjoyed-- the big-city life. I loved the skyscrapers, the restaurants, nightlife--you name it. I was also eager to move to somewhere the exact OPPOSITE of my alma mater city, Tallahassee--which was AMAZING during undergrad, but not a place I wanted to settle; although I do miss my "community".

Oakland kind of reminds me of DC, except it's on the west coast and there are random hippie sightings (especially in Berkeley) every couple of blocks. All in all, it's a pretty cool place. San Francisco (the city) is 10min from my house and there are ample thing for me to get into.

I even joined a book club :) --y'all knew I was a nerd on the low..

The first thing I did when I got here was get a real California burrito--which happen to be the BEST I've had EVER in my almost 25 years of life.
Burrito!

I also visited Jack London Square which is kind of an uber scaled down Adams Morgan (for my DC folk)

jl2

I've found a new home away from home (my house in Oakland) in Emeryville--which is only two blocks long but has a crap load of cool things there.

bayst
And I have so much more to see and explore. Keep you updated!

Peace.

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