Night Catches Us.

This looks like its going to be a really interesting movie. 

In 1976, after years of mysterious absence, Marcus (Anthony Mackie, “The Hurt Locker”) returns to the Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age in the midst of the Black Power movement. While his arrival raises suspicion among his family and former neighbors, he finds acceptance from his old friend Patricia (Kerry Washington, “Ray,” “Lift”) and her daughter. However, Marcus quickly finds himself at odds with the organization he once embraced, whose members suspect he orchestrated the slaying of their former comrade-in-arms. In a startling sequence of events, Marcus must protect a secret that could shatter everyone’s beliefs as he rediscovers his forbidden passion for Patricia..

10.2.10 : FAB Fall Playlist

the history of hip-hop as told by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake

too fresh. Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon cover the history of hip-hop in this medley - hilarious but so dope. And the roots as the back up band...enough said.

i'm on the pursuit of happiness.

no love. don't hurt me.

It's been quite sometime since I last posted - but with the recent events I really wanted to share my thoughts. There was an article in the New York Times this past week about a kid from Rutgers committing suicide. That in itself was disturbing to me - but when I read the story - and learned about the events that led up to the young man taking his life I was disgusted.

The NYT's article sums up the young man's life better than I can but what happened was that his roommate video recorded and streamed him and another man having sex. The young man had not come out about his sexual preferences and so by being video taped - and streamed over the internet he was humiliated.

Going back a little - I have been lucky enough to have never really had to deal with a hard hitting issue such as sexuality - and attending Brown, a community that is very open to differences in any and everything -  experiences like these just don't occur.

This story really stuck with me tho. Especially when I read about another gay young man taking his life at the nearby Johnson & Wales University. As I read more and more into this, I found out that this hasn't been the only 2 cases recently, but over the last few weeks there 5 LGBT suicides.

These are young people. Our friends. Our family. Our classmates. Our teammates. Our partners. Our generation.

This needs to stop. It is hard to believe that still in 2010, people still have to go through taunting, bullying, pressure, and humiliation because they aren't "the norm." We need to respect others and the decisions they make. Don't ridicule, mock, or discriminate against other people - be stronger than that. See people for who they are not what they look like, where they come from, or what sex they're attracted to.

I truly hope this is the last of these deaths and that the larger community, and not just the LGBT community, can really make a stand for what's right.

You never know what is going on in other peoples lives - that is the bottom line. So treat people the way you'd like to be treated. The way they deserve to be treated. Before you say or act, think about it - it could be the difference between life and death.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Tyler Clementi, Asher Brown, Billy Lucas, and Seth Walsh, and Raymond Chase.

forgiveness.

9.4.10 : SWEET Summer Playlist

Grimaldi's = Pizza sent from Heaven

I was abducted one evening by a bunch of my friends this summer and taken to this pizza place in Dumbo - BK. They were raving about how this is supposedly the best pizza in all of Brooklyn - and even all of NYC. Honestly, pizza all pretty much taste the same to me no matter where I go - its just something I feel like can't be differentiated all that much.

Well anyways - got to Grimaldi's and there was a line outside of the restaurant!! Absurd! People were actually waiting in a line for pizza - so I figured "okay, maybe they were right." But I didn't completely understand how good Grimaldi's pizza was until I tasted it for myself.....

Wow. Unbelievable pizza. I wish they delivered - to Providence. I know Antonio's and NIce Slice on Thayer Street are supposed to be the best - but Grimaldi's would most definitely put them out of business.

718.858.4300

19 Old Fulton Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

Under the Brooklyn Bridge

Something you won't regret.

This summer was probably the best summer of my life. And oddly enough - at the beginning I was really not sure about how it would turn out. A lot of things in my life were moving very fast and changing - which for me was a little scary.

But looking back I can wholeheartedly say that I lived the last few months to the fullest. With no regrets. I took risks this summer - went places, did things, met people - many of which I knew nothing about. And everything I did I enjoyed or learned something new - sometimes about myself.

I think we all need to learn to do something that we won't regret. And I've learned that in order for that to happen - you have to have perspective. You have to be able to look outside of yourself or you'll miss it. You'll me the opportunity to do something you won't regret. I also learned the importance of letting go of expectations because chances are that - things won't happen the way you expect them to. People are human - if you put your expectations in someone - you risk disappointing yourself and also risk the potential of that relationship because you had set limits.

Living in the moment. It's a hard thing to do. But if you can learn to do it - you'll live a much more fulfilled life. At least that's what I think!

"If you want something you've never had, then do something you've never done."

Farewell New York...But Hello (again)

So I've really been slacking in updating the blog - its hard work man! But as I was moving into my new apartment back at school I came across the long list of things I wanted to blog about! I thought I had lost it, but now its found!! So the next few post may be a little untimely but I really wanted make sure I posted about them -- so stick with me and I think you'll enjoy!