Wanna Fight?....I Got Backup!....

Confrontation Conversation....


I spoke with a friend or associate or whatever the fuck she is to me on Saturday. I had not talked to her in a while and from our recent conversation, I remembered why. The conversation started off fine but then when I started to talk about my current working status, she flipped. I have told her of my recent experiences involving supervisors. She feels that I am stubborn and naive when it comes to dealing with people at work. She went on to say that I am NOT a people's person, that I don't get along with people and I am mean, that sometimes I have to bit the bullet and take the abuse sometimes. "Is this...."(Wait! I have never called a girl a bitch and there is no need to start now). Let's start over. "Is this girl crazy?" She told me that her boss calls her at home and yells at her if she didnt do something at work. Come on now, that is crazy. i told her that some supervisors and manager like to abuse their power and I am not going to be a victim of that. A boss is supposed to respect you, not yell at you, not call you at home to cuss you out. I told her that she is crazy if she is going to take that shit from her boss. She goes on to say that it is my fault that I can't keep a job. This broaud doesn't know shit! Leaving a job without having another job she said I did. I told her that wasn't the case. I don't know what it is. Maybe because she is from a different country, I don't know. She says that she takes the abuse and just goes home to relax, says that it's just a job, and she shouldn't worry. FUCK THAT! How can you relax if your boss is calling your home yelling at you? She said that my attitude is the reason as to why she couldn't persue any relationship with me. I didn't want to be with her. She worries too much for me. She doesn't set any goals for herself. She feels that money is the only thing that can help her. Having a person like her is not healthy for me. Back to the conversation.... I told her that if she likes to take the abuse, then so be it. I have had managers and supervisors that I get along with, its just been other reasons as to why I have left, like a less stressful job, or higher pay, or less commute, things like that. She had to take another call, she said she would call me back. I was not waiting on it, trust me.


You never know...


My friend who goes to Western Illinois is in town. She got her bachelor's from there and now is getting her master's there as well. Leatherneck....LOL.... She called me last week, she says that she never knows what she gonna get from me. I ended up hanging out with her this past Sunday on 63rd and the lakefront. They had music and dancing going on there. I got a chance to talk with my friend. She told me she will buy the girl that I will call my woman a gift, said she will shake her hand. Damn I'm not that difficult,LOL.. She says that I am one of a kind, and the right woman will come along. She understand why I act the way that I do. A lot of people don't, or they claim to know when they don't know. I have talked to her about previous woman that I have dealt with. She told me not to mess with one particular girl because she is stalker material. Can women sense these things? About stalkers and shit like that? Do they know from experience or have seen it in action from someone else? You never know....


The Playoffs....


I had the pleasure of watching the Pistons win Game 1 over Miami. I don't think the Pistons get the respect that they deserve and they have to prove that last year was no fluke. They handled my favorite team last year easily and look to repeat as champs. The Heat haven't been tested(Sorry Nets and Wizards). The Heat didn't have to deal with a front court until this series. I asked a question in my previous post. Who will defend Rasheed Wallace? The answer was nobody! He was all over the court on Monday night. Wade has never seen pressure like that in the playoffs before. Carmelo saw it too with the Spurs. Players like Damon Jones, Udonis Haslem, Keyon Dooling have fallen back to Earth. They said that Shaq was feeling the pressure of his injury and his production went down as the game went on, notably the fourth quarter. Well the Heat didn't pass the ball to Shaq in the fourth so we won't know.

Not having Joe Johnson playing for the Suns, they will stand no chance again the Spurs, even though they are a good road team. They need Joe Johnson or they will get swept out this series. They have no punch off the bench and it is hurting them. Nash can continue to have 30 points and 15 assists each game, and Amare can drop 40 points and 15 rebounds each game, and the Suns will lose every game if they don't get any help. They don't play again until Saturday, so they will have time to figure something out....


Drink of the Day...


Golden Cadillac...

1/2 oz. Galliano
1/2 oz. white Creme de Cacao
2 oz. cream

Pre-chill, blend and strain into a cocktail glass....

Now that's golden!!!


-Da Original 1-

The Playoffs are Just Beginning.....Grab a Drink.....

Conference Finals Predictions...


Western Conference Finals...

#1 Phoenix Suns vs. #2 San Antonio Spurs...


As I watched the game yesterday, I realized that the Suns just left Brent "Bones" Barry open as if the man can't shoot the rock. So Barry lit them up for 21 points. The Spurs scored 121 points. Now that is scary, very scary. I argued with people that the Spurs can run as well, now the world has seen the coming of the Runnin' Spurs. The Suns got a good performance from Amare, Nash, and Jim Jackson. Shaq who? In a year or two, Amare Stoudemire will be the most dominant player in the NBA. YES!!!! I said it, mark my words! This will be a very INTRIGUING series. The Suns will need to have Joe Johnson back in the lineup soon. They will need production from Richardson and the bench, as the Spurs are a deep team. The Suns are still in the series despite being down 1-0. If the Nuggets can win in San Antonio, then I know the Suns can, but in the end the Spurs will prove to be too much for the Suns. They can adjust to any tempo that their opponent sets. They are 6-0 in the playoffs when they score over 100pts. You can't allow 43 points in the fourth quarter at HOME...


Spurs in six...


Eastern Conference Finals...

#1 Miami Heat vs. #2 Detroit Pistons...


Since the Nov. 19 brawl in Detroit between the Pistons and Pacers, and the news that Artest will not play this season, I have been waiting for this matchup. The Heat, who are 8-0 in this playoffs, have look sharp and dominant in destroying the Nets and the Wizards. Nets? Wizards? Well that is the benefit of getting the top seed in the East. You basically have a free ride to the Conference Finals, and the Heat have deserve it. The Pistons have caught fire at the right time and looks to be in stride to defend the title. The same starting five from a year ago, the Pistons will have their hands full in this series. The big question is Shaq's injury. Will be healthy enough to play. Wanna know what I think? Shaq is NOT hurt. Ben Wallace said it best in his interview. Don't believe the hype. Shaq will play! The Pistons will be ready, but there are questions to answer. How will the Pistons contain Wade? Will the Pistons' bench cancel out the Heat bench, who have been superior this postseason. For the Heat, who will Damon Jones defend? Who will defend Rasheed Wallace? These question will be answered in this series. This grueling series will come down to defense and desire. The Pistons can clamp down on anybody when their backs are against the wall. If the Heat realize that the Pistons are not the Nets nor the Wizards, then they will be fine. They will not get the same success against the Pistons. They will lose a game in the series, and can they recover from it? Can they recover if they lose four games in the series?


Pistons in six...


Drink of the Day....

Bedtime Story...

1 oz. white Rum
1/2 oz. Midori
1/2 oz. Amaretto
3 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Ruby Grapefruit Juice

Shake all ingredients and strain into a highball glass...

Garnish with a pineapple slice and a kumquat(if desired)....


-Da Original 1-

Just Talkin....

What It Is......


Hey people...I know it's been a week since my last post but I haven't really done anything too much this week. Hmmm...let us see. I have played basketball a few days this week, took me some walks, watched a few basketball games. I have still been looking for work as usual. I recently had a bartending interview. I wasn't really comfortable with the surroundings but I will see how that play out. I have touched on my bartending a little bit so I won't forget the things that I'm should know. I found a few bartending websites that I wouldn't say that I have fallen in love with but have found them very useful. They have more drinks that were very appealing to me. Drinking games galore!!! (I know what you're thinking, and to answer your question, I am not an ALCOHOLIC!). The weather has been funny this week as well, but I am used to it. I have an important decision to make real soon within the next couple of weeks. I will not touch on it right now, but when the time is right I will. My mood has been jumpy this week. I have some friends that are home from school that wanna hang out with me so I need to make something happen. It seems like when the weather gets warmer, I get more calls from people just wanting to hang out with me. They know that I'm always doing something. I mean it's not a problem, I don't mind at all. I will hang out. It's cool, but I will need to regain my focus towards my goals for I have fallen off a little bit. I do realize that and it's up to me. Some of my issues I need to tackle and somehow solve them. So my summer can't just be all fun and games like years past. I am still on a mission, and I plan to do whateva it takes to maintain the hunger for my mission. So lookout summertime, I am approaching!


Update on NBA Playoffs...


Well I watched the Pacers and the Sonics bow down last night. They are arranging their tee times and their fishing trips as we speak. They will have to wait til next season(if there is one) to try again for the championship. One person who won't be back is Reggie Miller. As last night was his last game, he will ride off into the sunset in his Bentley and not look back. It was hard for them to win without Artest but they put up a fight. Also the Sonics put up a fight. I didn't expect the Sonics to battle like that. If they had Rashard Lewis(in which I still believe that he could have played) the Spurs, sorry to say, would have been going to a Game 7. But I got the matcup I have been waiting for.....Detroit vs. Miami. When the Suns/Mavericks series is over, I will breakdown the Conference Finals...


Drink of the Day...


Hpnotiq Martini...


2 oz. Hpnotiq
1 oz. Vodka
1 dash of Lemon

Shake and strain into a cocktail glass...

Garnish with a lemon wedge...


-Da Original 1-

A Tradition Down The Drain...

Bowling Night is Dead...


I sent my friend a text yesterday wanting to know if we were bowling that night. I got a response back that I didn't expect. "It's over! I'm at my mom's house now what U on?" I was kinda speechless. I had to come to grips with our usual tradition of going bowling on Thursday nights was no more. I didn't think that one person would prevent us from continuing our weekly event. For a couple of hours on Thursday nights, I was able to be free and bowl for recreation and hang out with people that I grew up with. That is no more. When something that you look forward to each week is just no longer, what do you do? Do you start a new tradition? Do you still go to the bowling alley on Thursday, hoping that they will continue to keep it going?

You're probably wondering what happened. One of our friends used to work there. He was recently fired over some bullshit. Yeah it was drama in the making. I said that it shouldn't stop us from hanging out on Thursdays but I see that it did. We had the same lanes every Thursday, Lanes 1 and 2. I always bought the first pitcher of beer. We always close the bowling alley out. On some occasions we would do something after bowling, like the casino or eating somewhere. Bowling for recreation was my thing, but no more it was. I know that things usually come to an end or do they? Maybe it's just being put off until another time. Maybe the tradition will be picked back up sometime down the line. I know that I have other things to worry about but bowling was one of the things that took my mind off the things that I worried about. I don't know what will come of this. I also don't know why this happened. Can I clog the drain and not allow this tradition to slip away from me? I did enjoy the times though. I will never forget.

"I bowl for recreation bitches!!!"

R.I.P. to Thursday Night Bowling....


Update on the NBA Playoffs...


The NBA Playoffs is still rolling. Teams have gone fishin', teams are still fighting to get that championship trophy. With the first round done, I now look to the second round. This is what I see:

The Miami Heat, who won without Shaq last night, are up 3-0 in the best of seven series. The question is not if Washington will win the series, but will Washington win a game in the series? The Wizards have not been able to handle Wade, so the answer is NO, a capital N, followed by a capital O...

Heat in 4...


With Indiana winning game 2 in Detroit, the series is now on. Should Detroit worry? I wouldn't. The Pacers finally stepped up and played a game the way I know they can play. If they had Ron Artest, this team would have easily came out the East, but the champs have been on the ropes before. Remember them trailing 3-1 to Orlando a few years back? The Pistons will find a way to get the homecourt back...

Pistons in 6...


Everybody said that Phoenix will run over Dallas, also that Houston will pose a greater challenge. Well, Houston is gone fishin' and Dallas didn't win 58 games for nothing. The game that the Mavericks played in game 2 is the reason why this team can reach the Finals. Now that they play defense, they also pose matchup problems for Phoenix. The Mavs have a chance but the Suns didn't win 62 games for nothing...

Suns in 7...


The Sonics, despite struggles from Allen and Lewis in the fourth quarter of Game 3, pulled a victory out. I still don't see the Sonics winning the series. They will not win in San Antonio. They were a 4 foot shot by Duncan away from being down 3-0 in the series...

Spurs in 5...


Drink of the Day...


Black Martini...

2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Chambord

Shake and strain into a cocktail glass...

Garnish with a lemon twist...


-Da Original 1-

Women and Brick Walls....

Throughout my life, I guess ever since high school, particularly junior year I believe, my interest for women grew dramatically. I was approached by women in the past but I never wanted to have anything to do with them. Didn't really know the true reason. I was into sports, had a job, just liked hanging out when I can. I really wanted one girl around that time, and she gave me no play. (For those who read the blog on consistent basis know who I'm talkin about) I didn't want to go on prom but I did. I didn't want to be in relationships but I was. So I ask myself, where I'm going with this? Well let's see.....


I usually have a lot of women approach me, wanting to get to know me, get to feel me out, or whatever reason. Now in the past, I had a few relationships in where I was completely fucked over. I did what it took to make the relationship work. I did things from the heart because I cared for that one. Things that men wouldn't do, I did. Those things were not appreciated as I always wondered about what did I have to do to get women appreciate me. Like today, back then I didn't care about things like materials, or the distance between us, or having to be model-like. I was simple. I showed attention. I had feelings. I showed different sides of me.


When I wasn't appreciated, pushed to the side for someone else or something, I just turned away and focused on myself. For the most part, that has worked. Yeah right!!! I got to a point a few years back that I told myself that I wasn't going to take this shit anymore. I didn't know if it was the women I was dealing with or if it was me. I came to the conclusion of it being a combination of the two. I know that the women that gave me a hard time didn't deserve what I had to offer but at the same time I needed to change the way I look at things. I needed to find something in me that I didn't have before. Something that will help me deal with this conspiracy that I have with women. Something that will help me to overcome my depression over women.


Then in the year 2000, I dug deep into myself and I found what I was looking for....

A Brick Wall....

Yes, a brick wall...


When discovering the brick wall in 2000, things started to change, I started to change, the world that I knew started to change. It didn't take me long to build this wall, but I did take my time with it because I wanted the wall to be right. When I finished this brick wall and it came out and I felt......GOOD! I use this brick wall to get through tough times. In dealing with school, losses of good people, life, the world, the brick wall helped me to see everything from many perspectives. I was now more confident than I have ever been. My self-esteem was out the roof. I had developed a bold trait to my personality that I didn't know I had. Other things such as more people friendly, more outspoken, etc.. This brick wall stood on me and blocked all that had almost caused me to go into depression on multiple occasions. Now I had this brick wall that I am so proud of. I did know and still to this day know that this brick wall will be tested. This plain wall needed some color, some sting to it. That's where the women come into play...


What does women have to do with the brick wall?

I will GLADLY explain...


With the brick wall in tact, I was able to see women in different angles that they come in. I had fun with it. I was able to put color on my wall and paint pictures, you know, be a little artistic with it. I was living, breathin' air, and go with the flow. But the wall also showed me to other angles of myself as I explained before. I no longer did the things I did before for women, my attitude for women had changed. I didn't take no bullshit from them, and that still applies to this day. No longer letting them close to me? Well I wouldn't say that but some were disappointed in my changes. Some didn't understand me anymore, they wanted the "old" me back. I told them to keep wanting. I met a lot of women while I painting my wall. Some I still talk to, some I don't. I know I'm not perfect. I have flaws. Some have put my flaws against me and I would feel bad. With this colorful brick wall, I didn't give a fuck what a woman said about me. The wall taught me that if they can't accept me for who I am, they they can kiss my ass. Most of my guys from time to time, would notice several things and confront me. You know things like, "Man, you got to ease up on the girls son!" or "Why do you talk to them like that?" I personally thought it was funny. I'm a grown ass man. This is how I come off. Tough fuckin luck.


I asked myself, "Will I ever break this wall?" That is a question that not only I want to know but many others that know me. To answer that question, I thought a while back that it will eventually come down. After second, third, fourth thoughts, I realized that this brick wall, that I have put so much into will never come down. Here's why. If I break this wall, I will doing something that I will regret later. I will be settling. I don't want to do that. Months back, I had a woman that wanted to put her art on the wall. Women are artists as well. She was a good artist. She had many ideas and many colors. I was even feelin her paintbrush. Her strokes with her brush were so smooth and elegant. ( Wax On,Wax Off) Her pictures were tasteful and delightful. In so many pictures, I was able to grasp the moral, the idea, the purpose of each of her paintings. Then she didn't want to paint my brick wall anymore. The ideas stopped, she no longer was waving that paintbrush. Was it time for the brick wall to come down? No! I just let the colors faded away and the paintings that stood out, I just painted over them. Even though she was gone and learning so much from the brick wall, I decided to leave one painting up to remind me of her. Will she ever come back to the wall? I don't know. Should I care? I don't know.


A year back, I had this particular sista who wanted to see my brick wall. I may be mean at times but I let her see it. She wanted to paint on it. I mean come on, it is very difficult for women to not want to paint on my brick wall. She started to paint. Her pics had potential. I could see the talent in her. Her colors were very bright and shiny. Her paintbrush technique could have used a little tampering but unlike the woman in the previous paragraph, she was freestyle, so I didn't mind. Then I started to paint. Problems now started to occur. She didn't like my paintings. She didn't like my colors. Instead of asking me to paint over my art, she wanted me to tear the wall down. She wanted her paintings or no paintings at all. I was not about to allow this. So I threw paint on her and asked her run as far away from the wall as she could. She did. She came back a few months ago, but it wasn't to paint. She wanted to look at my wall, she missed the wall. She now appreciates the art, even though her shit is no longer on there, but I did save one of her masterpieces as it reminded me of snow falling in the summertime.


I even had women that I didn't want to be on my wall, try to get on. One woman sticks out in particular. She wanted every part of my brick wall ever since her first glance of me. At first I didn't want her to display her talent. I was working on a very good piece, but she was good. She used colors that I have never seen before. Her pieces stood out. At first I couldn't relate to what she was doing. So I kept her on the wall and she still is. I wanted to understand the purpose of each piece she did, the purpose of each color she used, why she held the paintbrush the way she did. I was able to expand my art and that made me feel good. I don't know if I will ever let her sit on top of the brick wall but she can carve her intials in the wall.


Today the brick wall stands tall and colorful. Whenever in the mood, I take time out and just paint. I don't worry about searching for women to come and paint on my wall. Besides, like they say:


"If you build it, they will come!"


Drink of the Day...


Harvey Wallbanger...


Build in a highball glass...

Place first 2 oz. of Vodka...

Then fill with Orange Juice...

Top with 1/2 oz. of Galliano...

Garnish with cherry and flag (if desired)...



-Da Original 1-

More Fish In Da Sea....for You and Me!!!!!

Gone Fishin' Continues....


I last night had the distinct pleasure of watching two more teams feel the pain of elimination from the NBA Playoffs, The Sixers and the Kings. Both teams lost 4 games to 1 in their best-of-seven series. I was hyped up after the game was over. I really didn't want to see Allen Iverson on the Gone Fishin' pictures but I knew he would be on there. I was rooting to see Chris Webber. A funny thing happened. I told my friend before they showed the Philly picture that they will probably put Terrell Owens on there with Iverson, if not with Webber. GUESS WHAT??? Terrell Owens was on THERE!!! Along with Iverson and Kenny Smith, we broke up laughin so hard my stomach was turnin. T.O. was screaming while Iverson and Smith was holdin up da fish.

But wait.....

There's more....

After the Kings lost to the Sonics, I prepared myself for the Sacramento picture. I knew that they would have Mike Bibby and Brad Miller on there with Smith, but I didn't know who the celebrity would be. If the Lakers were on here, then I know fa sho it would be Jack Nicholson. After commercial break, they showed the picture. It was Bibby, Miller, Smith, and the governor of Cali hinself. Yes!!! The Terminator. All of them holding fish up. Smith was looking at Arnold funny. You have to see these pictures to actually appreciate the comedy of this. Tonight I will be looking forward to seeing the Nuggets on Gone Fishin'.


Drink of the Day...


Juicy Lucy

1 oz. Jagermeister
1 oz. Passoa

Shake and strain into a rocks glass...

Add Cranberry Juice...

Garnish with a lime wedge...


-Da Original 1-

Grab the Fishin' Rod....We out!!!!

I haven't been on here in a while. I don't know why I haven't. I have had plenty to talk about but for some derranged reason, I have been unable to put it to da keyboard. I have abandoned the blog. Therefore I am sorry. I am back. I don't know how to make it up to blog but I'll try...


Past weekend...


I didn't attend an event that I really wanted to go to on Friday. My mind wasn't right at all. I didn't want have anyone else affected by my estrangement. I did get my car out the shop. Saturday, I was in a better mood so the guys got together to watch the Bulls game. Unfortunately they lost. I do not like the Wizards. Haywood and Jamison talks too much shit and Haywood is straight booty. I still believe the Bulls will win in seven games. I hung out with some friends as well. Sunday I went to this restaurant called Blu 47 on 47th and King Drive. They have a very good brunch where they served huge waffles, catfish,chicken, turkey sausage, cheese grits, and had complimentary mimosas. I watched some more games and just chilled out. I apologized for not going into detail about my weekend like I usually do, but today is just not a writting day for me.


Gone Fishin'....


When people watch the NBA playoffs, they are looking forward towards their favorite team winning or favorite player play. They love to see the intensity and aggressiveness in the playoffs. I, myself, thinks about something else when the playoffs arrive. I look forward to watching TNT network to see Gone Fishin'. For those who are unaware of Gone Fishin' I will be more than happy to explain. The network, with Ernie Johnson, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, and Charles Barkley, takes the players off of teams that have been eliminated and put them on pictures, showing them on a fishing trip. Whether they are holding up a fish or in the water, the shit is just flat out funny. Sunday the Nets and the Grizzlies were eliminated. My friend and I were excitingly waiting for them to show Gone Fishin'. Then the moment came. On the pictures for Jersey were Nets coach Lawrence Frank, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Tony Soprano. From Memphis, were Grizzlies coach Mike Fratello, Bonzi Wells, Jason Williams, Pau Gasol, and Elvis. Kenny and Barkley were on the pictures as well. Too much comedy.


Drink of the Day...


Apple Cosmopolitan...

1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Apple Sourze
1/2 oz. Pineapple

Shake and strain into a cocktail glass...

Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel...


-Da Original 1-