Police (VLog)

This is something that effects all people, but this video was intended for the perspective of Black and Latino men. Some of you police officers really need to get your shit together.

The Mood Is About To Change

Recently, I have been going through a transition (physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually). The physical attribute of transition stems from my more intensive training in the gym. I was working out before, but now, I am taking my training a lot more intensely. The 5-day workout schedule with the 2-mile run (done daily), included with a circuit of supersets, and the change in my diet have been in transition over the past month. Results are definitely noticeable by now; I will continue to push my body physically to the levels of extreme athleticism which I once had in college. I'm a long way from running 3 miles 5 times a week like I did in college; I know soon I will be back at that again.

The elements of my mental and social connect together like corresponding shapes; I am generally a very quiet person in a crowd at large, but can be extremely brash with my words when spoken. I have engaged in many interactions with others lately, and I have realized that it's better to just let some individuals believe their own thoughts as right on things even when they are wrong. Two years ago, I had to have the last word in every argument. Now, I let the other person believe what they shall because at the end of the day (whether you prove them wrong or not), most people do not know how to admit when they are wrong. From this, I have become more nonchalant in my approach (as if I wasn't nonchalant enough as is).

I grew up in a Baptist church as a kid, and I would say it has been since the age of 21 or 22 years old since I stopped being religious. As I stated in a blog I wrote two years ago, I see religion as a form of control over a multitude. For me saying this, most people would blatantly call me an atheist. It's sad how in the world at large, if you do not pick between two groups (democrat/republican, a fan of this/a fan of that, etc.) people slate you as an outcast. I merely see church as being good for fellowship; I believe in God, not religion. Most people cannot decipher the difference between the two (God and religion). Spiritually, I am gaining a greater understanding of whom God is. God (to me) is the one true entity that allows life everyday. God is with me when I'm in a hardship; God is with me when I need someone to talk to. I have a spiritual relationship with God. I am not trying to belittle anyone for their own personal religious beliefs, but please, do remember that God gave you your own mind to think for yourself. I respect all people's beliefs on religion, God, and spirituality, but know that I have a stronger relationship with God than I do with any religion.

80 Degrees in February

I love the fact of how I have my AC on in February in Los Angeles. It was 78 degrees here today...in February! I remember walking through snow in 20 degree weather across a desolate college campus for fifteen minutes while blistering winds jabbed me in the face. Now, I live in Los Angeles where there's really only two seasons, Spring & Summer. I have friends that are stuck in the Midwest and on the East Coast that are dealing with snow while I'm in California wearing shorts completely comfortable. It's hard to believe that we share the same country with such totally different climates.

A Real Assessment

A real VLog from a good friend of mine....

Real Talk Vol. 1(VLog)

Just another VLog on the bullshit pretty girls like to do for attention and how it doesn't work with me. Sorry, sweetheart....better luck next time.

Troublesome (Movie Premiere) Directed by Hilliard Guess

I am proud to say that my uncle, Hilliard Guess has finally fulfilled one of his dreams by directing a short-form film. All of the information for the premiere of the film is below in the flyer. You might notice a familiar name at the "Associate Producer" (hint, hint).

Human Compassion

This is VLOG describing how I feel about the lack of human compassion that I have been noticing with certain individuals.

9 Months Later...

This is a VLog I did back in April of this year ,a month after my Uncle Roger got killed by a drunk driver. I had taken a writing hiatus, but I did realize that I was stating everything that I wanted to say through my VLogs I recorded on Facebook.

Dual Citizenship

London! I'm trying to come see you in February (Cleo, let's cross our fingers). I need to see the city that I have longed to see since I was a kid. For some random reason, I have forever wanted to see London, England more than anything. I do not know why. It has always been a passion of mine to go there. I feel a sort of void in my life right now; I have no problems financially whatsoever, no problems physically, but yet, I feel like I should be there now. I have a feeling that the second I get there, I will probably pack up everything and live there for some time. It would be quite an tremendous feeling to wake up in my flat, walk outside amongst Londoners, and interact with the culture there. Hell, "she" might be there waiting for me as well.

Chip Tha Ripper: The Cleveland Show (Free Mixtape)

I know I said that I wasn't going to really blog anymore music, but this Cleveland-bred emcee, Chip Tha Ripper is definitely my favorite new emcee of 2009. Download his latest mixtape, The Cleveland Show below:

DOWNLOAD: The Cleveland Show (Free Mixtape)