February 2012
16 posts
2 tags
Today was a Great Day.
Thank God! But now I need to figure out a way fall asleep… Insomnia has been kicking my ass.
I am a 25 (23) year old first draft
when the novelty of youth wears off when the life span of forever relationships end and I’m holding hands with the woman I’ve become I’d rather find the balance in her presence than the shame in her existence I don’t want to feel lonely in a room full of my bad decisions I want to find solitude in the company of the chances I took when I had the chance Aside from this small suggestion of direction...
WatchCOPING: Episode 4 in Aaron LaMarr Burleson’s “Doing Stuff” series. Aaron deals with the sudden break up with the love of his life (see episode 3: breaking up), as his family and friends work to get him through it. See this and more at TheeAaronBurleson.com
January 2012
33 posts
I can't stop crying...
Tonight I got a call from a member of my organization.
He was hysterical and very angry. After I got him to calm down, he eventually told me that he got fired…
I know what you are thinking, that is all… that caused you to want to cry?
And the simple answer is YES. I work for an organization, were I work with people who face unemployment, underemployment and discrimination...
“I’m just a soul, whose intentions are good. Oh lord, please don’t...”
Blah
I have been feeling so blah lately. I really don’t know what it is, it’s like I am just going through the motions.
It feels like I am missing something, but I can not put my finger on it.
I think the first step is to really figure out what the hell I want to do with my life. I mean I know I want to create systemic change in my community ( the African Diaspora), but I don’t...
Too many thoughts are running through my mind. Had to write some of it down.
When did it all change? How long did you know?
How could something that felt so right, be so completely wrong?
Why did I allow myself to trust you?
Why am I not stronger?
Okay, okay that is enough for one night. Time to watch some mind numbing television, meditate and then KO.
“it is impossible to understand individuals through generalizations”
December 2011
28 posts
