What's Really Good With Reg
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Sunday, March 6, 2005
This song describes so many feelings in just a beautiful, soulfully brilliant work of art... John Legend is a deep dude...
Girl, I'm in love with you
This ain't the honeymoon, passed the infatuation phase
Right in the thick of love
At times we're sick of love
It seems like we argue everyday
I know I misbehaved
And you made your mistakes
And we both still got room left to grow
And though love sometimes hurts
I still put you first
And we'll make this thing work
But I think we should take it slow
We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go
'Cause we're just ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow
Take it slow
This time we'll take it slow
Take it slow
This time we'll take it slow
This ain't no movie, no
No fairytale conclusions y'all
It gets more confusing everyday
Sometimes it's heaven sent
Then we head back to hell again
We kiss then we make up on the way
I hang up, you call
We rise and we fall
And we feel like just walking away
As our love advances, we take second chances
Though it's not a fantasy, I still want you to stay
We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go
'Cause we're ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow
Take it slow
This time we'll take it slow
Take it slow
This time we'll take it slow
Maybe we'll live and learn
Maybe we'll crash and burn
Maybe you stay, maybe you leave, maybe you return
Maybe in another find, maybe we won't survive
Maybe we'll grow and never know
Baby, you and I
We're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go, yeah
'Cause we're just ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow
Girl we're just ordinary people
We don't know which way to go
'Cause we're just ordinary people
Maybe we should take it slow
Take it slow
This time we'll take it slow
Take it slow
This time we'll take it slow
Take it slow, slow
This time we'll take it slow...
Current mood:  worried
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Wow... it has definitely been a while since I've been able to update, but thanks to the blessed snow, I am good to go :)
So I'll start last Friday and CultureFest...I really appreciate everyone stepping up as much as they did, and even though we didn't have a HUGE turnout, we had a turnout bigger than any other Black History Month events in the Highlands. It's just sad how sometimes "our people" won't support their own...for more information, refer to the "Crab Philosophy" of jealous, unsupportive Negroes. But thanks to those that did come out and make the event a success (special thanks to "Rosa" (Joi), Bosco, and Victoria!
Following CultureFest, I had two pretty bad arguments with "friends"...one of them very severe and basically haven't talked to that person since. Everyone that knows me knows I'm not the type that likes to just cut people off for good, but you get to that point where you feel like sometimes a break is necessary or maybe you shouldn't even go back at all. Only time will tell...if the friendship is meant to be, it'll be. If not, then it won't. I'll be in Charlottesville very soon, I have enough stuff going on, and I don't need excess petty drama to affect my life.
Now, for the funnies. Our Alleghany High School Mountaineer varsity bball team once again made it to the Region III tournament, this year against Heritage in Lynchburg. Well...three of us seniors (Carly, Courtney, and I) decided to take a road trip to Lynchburg, a city two hours away, give or take. So...the directions we had were completely bozo and took us to like Buena Vista and then in backwoods Amherst and Bedford Co., lol. We smelled some sewage type plants that was 10x worse than WestVaco (you could taste it...ick), and the road was more curvy than going to the Homestead. So finally after escaping the REAL Virginia countryside (AlCoVA/CF&Cov couldn't touch this place), we got into the city limits of Lynchburg and stopped at a gas station to find the directions to Heritage HS. So we go and see the sign and I'm like..."There's Heritage!We're here!" but Courtney, who happens to be driving, makes the little comment "We're not there yet!" and misses the turn by accident. So there's a little gravel road that leads to a house, so she swoops and tries to turn around and then we get STUCK IN LIKE A MUD BOG! We get out and try to push, but it won't budge, so in an attempt to move the car, Courtney thinks that moving a fat mud pie from in front of her tire will help the situation, lol. So... the people at the house are really rude to us and tell us they can't help us, so Courtney calls AAA and they send a tow truck. So we wait for like an hour on th tow truck, and right as the tow truck is coming, here comes a police officer...these mofos had called the police about property damage because we dug u a little grass and mud! Anyway...we wait for another 30 minutes or so and we finally get out, after being informed that Courtney's fam has to pay for landscaping at their house. So we drive the 300 or so feet to the high school in an attempt to see the end of the game...and people are coming out of the door. "Heritage defeats Alleghany by two in the last seconds of the game." Can you say..."oh my gosh, this fuckin sucks." LOL... but it was funny afterwards, it's one of those moments you don't soon forget...senior book/video material fo sho.."YOVASO!" :)
The week is then pretty busy with English assignments and the ever-present pain of AP Calculus...but, I have something to look forward to if the snow clears up... CHARLOTTESVILLE with Valerie, Brittany, the RAs, Vic, Brandon, and the stepshow/afterparty! Good times, good times...let's just hope it all works out so that I'm able to attend.
Last night, I talked to Ms. Pierre for a few hours and that went well...it seems like everytime I talk to her, I have a new reason to love her and just smile. :)I can't wait to see you tomorrow and spend some time with you...we won't have this distance problem in the fall! Wahoo-Wa Love... lol. But yeah..if all goes as planned, this weekend will be one to remember and get hyped up about! But for now...I'm going to go do some things, this had been a tad bit verbose, but thanks for reading if you got this far. LJ Love... ;)
Current mood:  mellow
Friday, February 18, 2005
Well readers...tonight has not been very eventful, but I just had a very meaningful conversation with Valerie. I was supposed to be off the phone by 12:15, but it lasted until like 1:45...so, yeah, you get the picture. I think when I talk to her, especially when we're upset with each other or not in the bet of moods, it always ends on the note of me being like "even though I've been upset, i never want to lose you." And I do believe that that is a special thing because though I tend to be passionate about a lot of things in life, when I'm done with something, I'm like eff it, and that's that. But with her...it's totally different. I can be upset, we can argue, she can say something that pisses me off or vice versa...but in the end, it's something we always want to resolve. We don't want it to be the end. And that's something that I hope lasts because she's very special.
Something else I've realized...distance does make the heart grow fonder. I may offend some people with this matter of fact (and for that I apologize in advance), but honestly, no girl in Alleghany County right now that I know could make me feel as complete as Valerie does. Maybe I'm saying that because you always want what you don't directly have and because us country folk have the idea that we have to go elsewhere to find the "best" life has to offer - but I seriously doubt that's the case in this situation...it's not a coincidence, it's something real. She really makes me happy, keeps me on a high note, and can make me laugh on the worst of days...something a privileged few are able to do :) But okay... I know I'm probably annoying people with my love jones and some are like "you dork, she's hours away and it's not set in stone that she'll be at UVA with you," but ya know, I'm actually in happy with her, she's my constant source of joy (and occasionally anguish)... but in the end, I LOVE HER SO MUCH. That's that...never been happier with a lady in my life ;)
Thanks, loyal reader, for peeping my journal out... a.k.a. getting lose in my expressions of deep, sincere emotion :) -HoLLa-
(P.S.- GO MOUNTIES ~ REGIONALS AGAIN, BABY!)
Current mood: jubilant
Monday, February 14, 2005
Yooo....
I am definitely chillin'. Just talking to Valerie, my favorite KPhiA Lamona :), and Kim Wade (Wahoo-Wa!). I am also reasing Prometheus... I was really planning on doing my homework Saturday, but the day tends to smack me around. Oh well, off to read and shtuff... short entry I know, but it's all good. Enjoy the chart below ;)
You Have A Type A- Personality |
A-
You are one of the most balanced people around
Motivated and focused, you are good at getting what you want
You rule at success, but success doesn't rule you.
When it's playtime, you really know how to kick back
Whether it's hanging out with friends or doing something you love!
You live life to the fullest - encorporating the best of both worlds |
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Sometimes the people that should be doing the most do the least...i.e. "family." As I sit and wonder when things will take a turn for the best, I contemplate the meaning of the word "family." According to Webster's Dictionary, family is "a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation : a group of things related by common characteristics." Sounds like something that should be unified, correct? Hell no it's not, and I have drawn the conclusion that it probably never will be. My family needs to step their game up just as I have. I'm the youngest adult in my family right now, so why am I seemingly the most responsible? Only God knows the answer and holds the key to when the tables will turn...
Current mood:  contemplative
Wednesday, February 9, 2005
~~A peak at the sunlight of better days...
Well, this day started rather early when I heard multiple knocks at my front door. I went to see what was going on, and it was the majority of what I like to call my "additional parents." They were all extremely concerned and had noticed a change in my persona lately and all are great friends of my family, and they were basically there to pick me up and let me know I was not all alone in my struggles. Vermica and Victoria's mom, "Mustard," Mrs. Morris, Rev. Siler, Dean, Shanda, and Veronica on the phone from Charlottesville all at the same time to hold me up and not let me fall in these hard times. All I can say is that *love* is a powerful thing.
I have so many amazing people that God has blessed me with in my life, and even though I get extremely aggravated with things in life that are virtually out of my control, I know I go through everything for a reason... but in it all, I am NEVER truly alone. Seeing them all come together for me and seek out help and love me as their own has really given me hope to stick to the fight and never grow weak. -HEAVENLY PERSEVERANCE- I've realized I can't bear the load all by myself all the time, and that sometimes I have to let folks step in and allow myself to let my emotions loose, rest my mind and body, and shoot off some steam before I am the one that ends up sick and down. I can't allow myself to have like a nervous breakdown or something like the doctor said... I have to make it for my grandma, those that love and care for me, and most of all: for myself. I've come way too far to give up the fight now..."Though care is pressing you down a bit/rest if you must, but don't you quit" -- I suggest that yo all read that poem, it's inspirational.
Nonetheless, several of them had already contacted the school and guidance officials to see about excusing my absences and getting assignment extensions, so I can catch, learn the material, and present quality work up to potential. I also am in contact with a lady from U.Va. who knows the situation, so it won't be held against me. Well... this has been quit lengthy, but I guess I need some rest since I've only had about 6 hours of sleep in past 48 hours. When I wake up, hitting the books I go! Thanks to everyone who has prayed for me, called, IMed, and e-mailed... everything you do as good friends is really appreciated, and I'll definitely be here for you all when it's necessary that I return the caring favor ;) Holla at me - goneee... 8-)
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
The day has slightly improved since my low earlier. Apparently I bothered a couple people and you guys were really worried about me, so I'm sorry if I scared you, there's just an amazing burden that I'm carrying and sometimes it seems to get the best of me.
Korrye, my LEAD homie, I definitely have to shout you out. Once you noticed something was wrong you jumped right on it and tried to help. You know what's it like to be going through an extremely rough time in your life and you tried to relate and cheer me up. I appreciate you looking out... just remember UVA > Pitt ;)
Also today, Valerie called me, which is always good. She never ceases to know how to make me laugh and smile :) I was definitely not in the best of spirits, but she has my back. So much love to her! My home-skillet Courtney also checked up on me since I wasn't in school, so of course she's there when I need her. You know you're tight when your classmates vote you "Best Duo," haha.
Well, I need to go finish cleaning up a few things and doing laundry, organizing the Black History Month program, and studying once again for my make-up tests. I'll update again later if I'm able... thanks for reading ;)
Current mood: Improved :)
Life is DEFINITELY NOT fair. I'm so freakin' sick and tired of things (looking like they're) getting better and then a situational relapse happens, and back to hell we all go. I'm just tired of a lot of things... I shouldn't have to bear all this load alone. I've had to miss school for God's sake to work as a care provider... I love my grandma and she's always taken care of me, but someone else in my sorry family needs to step it up and get me out of this and HELP! It's too much for a busy high school senior who's trying to get things together and make something of himself (unlike the two sorry asses who call themselves my parents...I prefer the terms birth assistant and sperm donor). Gooooosssssshhhhhh... I REALLY don't need to be going through this! My entire life revolves around SHIT! Stop reading if you don't want to hear it, but you don't know what the fuck I go through everyday and you can be like "he's crazy" or whatever, because you have no clue the hell I've lived in throughout this seventeen-year life. I want to be like "sorry you had to hear this," but honestly, I'm not because that's how life goes. Life happens...shit happens...though I shouldn't be in this situation, I'll make it someway, whether in the hell of life or the comfort of leaving forever...
Current mood: saddened and distressed :(
Monday, February 7, 2005
What's good?! This is my first LJ entry (AOL Journals are boring and don't have many options), so I guess it's time for me to just put my otherwise "DL" business on out and share my thought through yet another venue, haha.
Okay, so Monday... a good day for most part. Went to school stressing over AP Calc and English because of the days I had missed last week, but it's all good since I'm pretty much caught up. Senioritis is most definitely kicking in.. June 4, 2005 (I think that's the date) isn't getting here fast enough. I'd be a lot better in school if I wasn't for my love of being an avid procrastinator. I ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS put things off... but with Mrs. Beirne in English and Mrs. Hicklin in Calc., procrastination is definitely not a wise option. Breaking my procrastination problem was originally a New Year's Resolution, but I guess that went down the drain. As long as I get rid of it by my days at the University :-\ (I seriously doubt it though!)
Also, big news for today -- it was Valerie's 18th birthday, the most beautiful person I've ever met in my life! Anytime a girl can call you stupid, laugh at your corny jokes, make you smile, and play Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting For You" on the piano at the same time, you know it's something special, haha. But all jokes aside, she is an amazing person and just the perfect mix I need in a girl, and she knows I love her. I'm so fortunate to have you in my life, and things will only get better (so pick UVA over Harvard, Xavier, and Maryland!). If only you were here with me... but we will be getting together in Charlottesville and Maryland several weekends in the near future, so I can't wait ;) Always something to look forward to!
I'm pretty pumped up about the news of the step show as well. The Kappas at UVA (amazing, exemplary bros definitely doing big things at the University) are having their UVA BFC-Wide Step Show (that's not the official name, but you get the point) on the 25th. And as alays expected to complete a successful, sociable night at UVA -- a live AFTERPARTY. So the LEADers and UVA crew will definitely be doing it up! I can't wait...if this weekend is anything like Fall Fling was, then it is most definitely indicative of greater days to come as a full-time student in C'ville.
Well...I need to go do some more studying before the insomnia wears off and I collapse in my floor. Several make-up tests tomorrow that I'm sorta ready for? But I mean...I'm confident that I'll hold it down. If you've read this far (I tend to be a little long-winded), thanks for being a loyal reader ;) Holla atcha boyyyyyyy!
Current mood: contemplative
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