a day off

If you’re in Atlanta I highly recommend going to the MLK Jr. Center and taking a tour of his birthplace and where he now rests. I was amazed that so much history was right at my backdoor in Atlanta.  Its free and its educational. Do it.

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moar funny pictures

2008. Happy New Year ya’ll. Back in VB frustrated but catching up on all the seasons of The Wire. I’m hoping this time in VA is limited. NYC is the ultimate goal. I’ll get there, just taking a quick stop first. I had a wonderful Christmas/New Years Break catching up with family and friends and dancing! Now its resolution time and along with the normal exercise more, update the blog more often, etc. I’m going to try to be more proactive. Taking the initiative and getting things done. I find I put off things or procrastinate and I know it just gets me in trouble, so hopefully taking little steps to being more proactive will also help me in my pursuit of timeliness.

I’ve checked out the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and the first thing mentioned is being proactive so I knew I was on the right track with my resolution. Getting a job is scary. Moving is scary. But I’m ready. I want to be in New York by years end. That is the ultimate goal of 2008. What is everyone else planning on?

21

Today was the funeral for Sean Taylor. The Washington Redskins’ safety who was killed in his home last week. He was only 24 and left behind a 18 mo. old daughter. It is a weird feeling for Redskin fans like my family because it seems like we lost a member of our own family. We have been with the team for years, my father, my grandfather. We are still season ticket holders and to us the Redskins are a part of our extended Washington D.C. family. I’m glad they caught those who are responsible. Jealousy and violence are ugly things and I am sad to see another friend go.

But this tragedy has definitely shown the class and heart of the sports community and the Washington sports community as well. The memorials, the moment of silence, the 21s all mean a lot to us and I’m sure to Sean’s family. Rest in peace Sean Taylor.

Hail to the Redskins.

2up2down

back where at the local Walgreens instead of running into members or Outkast or federal agents arresting T.I. and car full of guns, you run into random people you went to high school with who’s name escapes you.

back to where Waffle House’s on every corner have been replaced with 7-11s.

back where lambourginis and ferraris roam the streets to a place full of jeeps with surf racks and volcom stickers.

from GA to VA. for an extended holiday break. so if you’re in the 757 hit me up. I have nothing to do.
Don’t worry 404, I’ll be back . . . .

graduation.

ok i’m for real officially done now. wednesday i head to new york for the portfolio review. i have a ton to do to get ready for it. hopefully my procrastination gene will kick in any second now. had a nice weekend with the folks in town. cnn center, zoo and plenty of food. yum.

now my mind is just racing with thoughts of the future. its exciting but scary as hell.