Hello my fellow viewers.
I pray that you had a nice, peaceful holiday season.
I'm sorry I haven't been posting; I was suffering from writers block, fatique, depression and coping with the loss of my good friend Phillip who died on
November 30 (See Reflections of my friend/uncle Phillip Howell), and was finally laid to rest. and though his family of choice isn't too pleased of the circumstances of his final resting place, we're glad to know that he isn't suffering and that he's up in heaven doing publicity for the Motown stars who left us too soon.
As I was preapring to write this particular blog, I was overwhlemed with what topic to write about, and the more I began to Reflect on the positive things that happened to me in 2007, I decided to share my thoughts of the goals I accomplished and my plans to continue growing in 2008.
Last year, I decided to surround myself around people who were about reaching goals, and who were doing positive things with their lives and in the Gay/SGL community and I'm proud to say that by doing so was a blessing. I was able to network and meet many people including Rapper Shorty Roc, Singer Jesse O, Radio Host DJ Baker, Model/Actor/Party Promoter Dwight Allen O'Neal, Blogger/writer Steven Emmanuel (who helped me during my time of need), writer/AIDS Activist BBop, singer/Gay Idol contestant Rod, promoter Soul G, blogger Adam Irby, and rap duo Rebel Star.
I also became active with the New Edition fan club, and I send my prayers to the Sue, the coordinator of the New Edition meet-up group, who held a nice BBQ at her house in September after missing many event due to family birthdays and graduations, but I made sure I made that BBQ, and I'm looking foward to attending more events. Espeically those that will help Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny get the love, respect and acknowledgement they deserve. (Hey Bowmorian oops I mean Bow Wow and Omarioan, if it wasn't for them, ya'll wouldn't have a career along with Jagged Edge who acknowledge them as an influcence, B2K, B-5, O-Town, and the male members of the new Making The Band who was singing the group's classic "Can You Stand The Rain" during their auditions. Sean Combs should be ashamed of himself for fucking them over and not allowing them to sing adult material!!! That's why his album didn't even reach gold status. That's what he gets for messing them and Kim Porter over.
Another goal I accomplished was writing an article about the Gay/SGL porn industry, and having it published. The story was originally going to be published on Bleu Magazine's online site, but due to problems that were beyond mine and the online editor's control, it wasn't pulbished so I decided to start my blog and published it myself in honor of Devin, the former Office Operations manager who had died, and was not only gracious enough to arrange for me to interview Baby Boi and Brieon Diamannd, he wanted to be included in the article and I had blast interviewing him, and I have to say that out of all the articles I've written over the past 13 years, this one was one of my favorites because I had a chance to write an article about a genre of entertainment that I enjoy watching and I was amazed at how quicly the porn stars I reached out to responded. Both Marc Williams, Tyson Cane and Kamrun responded very quickly, and the latter two made the interview fun because we would speak about other topics. Ty Lattimore called me on a Friday night while I was sleeping, and both Baby Boi and Brieion called me while I was having lunch with my brother and on my way to appointments, and my interview with Breion was very deep and touching because he was very real, fun, and he actually thanked me for asking him intelligent questions because he had been wanting to answer the type of questions I asked him. I also had a chance to interview Bobby Blaze, who was with Chocolate Cream producitons, and I leanred the importance of professionalism from him. When I was introduced to him, he gave me his business card and we met 2 days before the mothers day for the interview, and it was cool. To be able to interview people we see on dvd fucking, getting fucked, and having fantasies of fucking and getting fucked by them was a dream cum true!!
Another goal I accomplished was taking dance classes and losing some weight (though I put on some more pounds). For the past 9 years I have a stomanch that I don't like having, and my goal was to shed some pounds, and to be able to move on the dance floor because I wasn't born with the gift of dance, and I've grown tired of doing the two step. I learned that God wants people to have fun, and if you're serious he will grant you a extra blessing. I won a 6 month free membership to Crunch Gym, and it was great because I would always win 1 week memberships, but this was a blessing because I love the atmosphere, and the vibe (espcially the ones on Water Street near Bowling Green, and in Downtown Brooklyn). Not only was I able to use their equipment, I has the opportunity to take many of their dance classes including the Hip Hop and Strip Tease classes. Nope I don't plan on being a stipper LOL. I just wantted to gain confidence, and it has helped, though I'm still shy at times, but I'm leaning how to grind and shake my ass well.
While most of the events that happend were planned, I had some unexpected plans and positive events that occured as well.
I reconected with one of my good friends I was in the cult/church with. I was attending the LGBT Film festival and I bumped into his baby brother who I hadn't seen in 2 years. We began talking and he was saying how we used to have fun going to Laser Park, BBQ's and watching videos and I was like that was so true. So I asked for his number, and I called to touch base. 4 days later, I got a call from him and we began to catch up, and there was no hard feelings (though blogs are supposed to be a way for people to express their thoughts and feelings, there will be things that I will keep private because there are things I honor and cherish). The positive aspect of our reformed bound is that he has no problem with me being Gay/SGL.
In fact, he was joking asking when was I getting married, and I told him if I got married it would be a civil ceremony, (I was on the Bus when he called) and he said I know what you're talking about. You want me to spell it out?" I got the hint; he knew I left to re-discover myself.
Fun Events: Out of all the fun events I particpated in (helpign my Godfather and brother celebrate their birthdays, visiting the Long Island Museum to see The Supremes gowns display, and attending my sister's graduation), I was blessed to celebrate my 37th birthday by getting a fresh hair cut and shave, doing some shopping for dress shirts (I don't wear jeans and sneakers on my birthday because I share the birthday with Abdul "Duke" Fakir of The Four Tops and I was born the day The Supremes hit record "Stoned Love" hit # 1 on the R&B Charts, and being that I'm huge fan of Motown, I dress up) and going to a small club called The Boys Room where I got a lap dance by a dancer who has seen me at various clubs since 2003 or 2004. Alot of people like to have big celebrations each year to celebrate their days, and that's cool (I hope and pray I can do that in the future), but the fact that I did something I liked made my birthday special. Getting a lap dance from a hot, sexy, down to earth dancer was great.
My goals for 2008 is to continue growing physically, mentally and spiritually.
I've accomplished alot in 2007 and I would love to contiue to accomplish more this year. Mainly keeping up with this blog. It's hard at times, but I will work hard to keep this updated more frequently. I also want to continue working out by doing my set of push ups every day. In fact I'm gonna do some right now. Hold on. BRB.
I'm back; just did a set of 10.
I'm grateful to be alive and was able to wake up and see the first of 2008, and I'm looking forward to growing in 2008.
Songs played during this post
BEEN SO LONG
PERFORMED BY NEW EDITION
2004 BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT
REFLECTIONS
PERFORMED BY DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES
WRITTEN BY BRIAN HOLLAND-LAMONT DOIZER-EDDIE HOLLAND
PRODUCED BY BRIAN HOLLAND & LAMONT DOIZER
1967 MOTOWN RECORDS
LEAD VOCALS DIANA ROSS
BACKGROUND VOCALS: FLORENCE BALLARD AND MARY WILSON
# 2 POP/# 5 R&B
STONED LOVE
PERFORMED BY THE SUPREMES
WRITTEN BY FRANK WILSON & YNNEK SAMOHT
PRODUCED BY FRANK WILSON
1970 MOTOWN RECORDS
LEAD VOCALS: JEAN TERRELL
BACKGROUND VOCALS: MARY WILSON, CINDY BIRDSONG, JEAN TERRELL
#7 POP/#1 R&B
STILL WATER PEACE/STILL WATER LOVE
PERFORMED BY THE FOUR TOPS
PEACE-WRITTEN BY FRANK WILSON
LOVE-WRITTEN BY FRANK WILSON & SMOKEY ROBINSON
BOTH SONGS PRODUCED BY FRANK WILSON
1970 MOTOWN RECORDS
# 11 POP/# 4 R&B/# 10 U.K.
BOYS TO MEN
PERFORMED BY NEW EDITION
WRITTEN BY JAMES HARRIS III & TERRY LEWIS
PRODUCED BY JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS FOR FLYTE TYME PRODUCIONS
1988 NCA RECORDS
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