Four Words: Tattoos and Bonsai trees

And that pretty much sums up my weekend. As usual, I didn't want to tell you until the deed was completed, but I've finally got my trumpet tattoo. I know, I know, I've never spoken about my ink and all that but....surprise? I went into the shop just over two weeks ago, in hopes that he'd be able to pencil me in and tattoo me that day. It was two days before my birthday and I really wanted it done, but of course there was other business to attend to, fortunately dude was really nice and the pricing was decent so I figured I'd make an appointment and come in the next time I was able to. Long story short, your boy got inked up and as it turns out, I'm really happy with it. 

I know some people tend to frown upon tattoos and some of the things that the represent, but honestly [and obviously] I like them. I want to be old and wrinkled, I want to have cool stories to tell to my grand kids, I want to have visual representation of my former youth and lifestyle. For me, part of it's nostalgia. God forbid I lose my memory when I'm old and senial, I think it'd just be nice to have something permanently etched onto my body to signify who I am, or at least who I used to be. And honestly, mom, America, I don't do drugs, no one's pregnant, I can't steal because I'd feel too bad, and I've never been to jail. Please just let me have my moment. And if it's any consolation I have a six month rule. That panther eagle holding an American flag suggested to you by the douche bag behind the desk of an overcrowded tattoo parlor might seem like a cool idea at the moment, but as with most tattoo ideas, it was just a fleeting though that never should of been committed to in the first place. Just give it some time, we can wait.

11 years and counting.

My 18th birthday. Every other black kid I know gets Jesus hands or a really cheesy chest piece. I got a robot screaming the nickname that I gave myself. Story of my life.

You might not remember, but over the summer I contemplated beginning a bonsai tree. Unfortunately I was never able to get that idea out of the talking stages so the whole thing sort of went into a dormant stage for a while. Lo and behold, nine months later, I visit my aunt's house and there it is, a ten year old juniper bonsai tree, mine for the taking. THANK YOU BASED GOD.

And now my windowsill garden is complete.

Nonnative 2011

Before you say anything, PEEP THAT SWEET MUSTACHE. It wasn't too long ago where I was making fun of any and everyone who decided to craft a stache that looked like such, but after some soul searching I realized that my dislike for the hipster handlebar was actually rooted in jealousy, not disgust. I am envious of his facial hair, and I think I'm man enough to admit.

To tie that in to our topic of discussion, Nonnative has actually chosen to embrace the hipster stache in their spring/summer 2011 lookbook. There are a lot of staple pieces in the collection, which is always a plus considering how much I care for things that'll last me forever. Most of the looks were a bit too much for my taste [I only seemed to favor six], but of course we're all picky when it comes to things that we like. Total, there are about twenty different looks to choose from, so if you are so inclined, peeped the rest of the collection right over HERE.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step Your Vinyl Game Up

So I've finally received my first post request. HOLLA. Our friend over at FreakofFashion asked if I could give a little insight on my vinyl collection and how I go about that whole situation, so what better way to ring in my new coming of age than with a video post. I know, you've never heard my voice right? For some reason I have a feeling that you're just not ready for this. I think I might just be too manly, too nerdy, too based, too next level for any of you guys. I guess you'll just have to press play and watch all seven minutes of my vocal glory.

Who knew that it would take three hours to edit a 7 minute video. Don't forget, I can also be found on YOUTUBE and if there's anything else you'd like to know, I have nothing to do so I'll be here. ODD FUTURE

From Laser With Love. The Mixtape

I didn't want to tell you guys before the tracklist was official and ruin the surprise, but as a gift from me to you this Valentine's Day I decided to make you all a mixtape. One of my FAVORITE things to do for the ladies [and the occasional bro] is to combine a collection of songs via cd, create a clever title, and give it to them as a very special gift. As it turns out, this year all the babes on campus seem to be on fallback mode, but considering that my cyber social life is forever poppin' I figured my internet clique would be a significant substitute. I'm actually pretty excited about it and believe it or not I actually put in a lot a work to make this all flow well so I hope you dig. If you're coupled up this holiday, immediately download the mixtape, call your carpet a dance floor and groove with your boo thang. If you're single do the exact same thing and don't worry about being alone, I'm in the same boat on my end of the country. BUT WE SEXY THOUGH SO IT'S ALL GOOD. Download all 16 of the most righteous tracks right HERE.

Oh and the title? If I were a legit rapper my rap name would be "Like a Laser." I know what you're thinking, awesome right? I think the same thing, I'm mad ill on the microphone for sure.

And did I mention my birthday's tomorrow? Yeah, I don't know how I really feel about that just yet but more on that later.

Happy Valentine's day kids.

So in About Seven Days I'll be Twenty

Exactly, Valentine's Day. As of right now I don't particularly know how I feel about finally becoming an age that no longer has the suffix "teen" attached to it, but all I know is that I'm getting older and there's nothing I can really do about it. I don't skip school so I'll definitely be in class and since I don't have a thin young shawty to cook me dinner I'll probably just dim the lights, tell my roommate to leave, and watch Love and Other Drugs again until I cry myself to sleep. DEFINITELY not one of the best ways for one to spend their day but hey, it's a plan and I'm sticking to it. Then again, single chicks start to get lonely around the holidays so who knows, I might just end up with that baked chicken and macaroni after all. I guess we'll just wait and see how things pan out. 

Image dump. Theme....You guessed it.

I'm just looking for a tetherball partner, babe where art thou?

In other news, shouts to the kids TRENTTRIZZY and LECRIVAIN for bringin to my attention two articles: How to be a 20 Something and What Does Love Mean to a Four Year Old. I literally put the second one on my bookmarks tab, I don't think I ever want to forget it.

Happy love life.

Thank You Yeezy Vinyl

BREAKING NEWS: MY MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY VINYL IS FINALLY HERE LIVE AND IN THE FLESH. I pre-ordered it a little over a month ago and was this close from canceling the order and getting a portable hard drive instead, luckily enough I decided against it. I wanted to tell you guys the moment I pressed "pay now" back in December but I prefer to have tangible evidence before I go off spilling the beans. Before I thought I had a pretty decent vinyl collection, and, well now....there are no competitors. My steez is now officially incomparable [or so I say].

Yeah that's college life. I'm also on YOUTUBE if you tube too. Now, study session.