Im Going Innnnn & Imma Go Hard

I realize (by which I mean Ive been told and critiqued) that in some of my newer posts I've been lacking, content-wise. Now as Ive said before I have no issues with (constructive) criticisms, their what drive me to be better because if no one else wanted to criticize me than I'd be left to on my own and as good as I can be, I cant perfect this solo, so all these opinions have me re-thinking and re-evaluating parts of my style and formula. "Complacency is the downfall of success", a Jel original for ya. Ive been given some very good critiques as well but "you take the good, you take the bad, you take it all, and then you have the facts of life, the facts of life"... Sorry got caught up in the moment I mean you get better and improve and keep evolving. "Keep moving forward" - Lewis Robinson from Meet The Robinsons (underrated Disney movie)

Patience may be a virtue, but its definitely not a character trait

"Patience is a virtue", a much overused phrase when people are tryin to convince the impatient people of the world to slow down and relax (it really doesnt work so why bother?). Now I've come up with my own spin on this phrase, yes "patience is a virtue but its definitely not a character trait". Now in this I mean that to all those who feel the need to condescendingly say patience is a virtue as tho its goin to make everything all the better for those who want their flash fried cow now! (Simpsons reference...I think if I cant find clips I'll jus mention where their from, maybe)

Burning I's - Insomniac's Inquiry Ep1 "Get Your Visine Ready"

Welcome 1 and all to the new series from the 2 knuckleheads you've come to know and love being myself (Jel aka ItsJus2Easy) and my P.I.C Ill Da Grouch (http://illdapoe.blogspot.com/). The Burning I's aka the Insomniac's Inquiry meant for your (our) (late nite) viewing/reading and now listening public :D

Standards, How High Is TOO High?

Similar to the previous post on getting better as opposed to getting bitter I feel that I have to touch on standards keeping that same ideal in mind. Personally I've never been all that hard to please but recently Ive come to realization that I dont need to take peoples crap as a result of that. I can be laid back and easy going but hold people to a MUCH higher standard. In this realization Ive come to realize that people have this silly thing called pride and its a really hard thing to step away from and that usually it clouds their ability to take any criticisms. Oftentimes if one is feeling "shamed" or "scolded" by a peer or worse yet someone younger than they are, they tend to completely discredit the entire argument and sadly theres not much that can be done about that other than get a stress ball or a good camera (to take a picture) and a punching bag (to place said picture on) and go to town.

Dont Get Mad, Get Better (Shout outs to Ill Da Grouch)

This is easily my new favourite quote of all time (a bit of an exaggeration, "Hakuna Matata" is still near and dear to my heart) "Don't get mad, get better". I first read it on my boy Ill's blog (http://illdapoe.blogspot.com/) and immediately could not stop using for EVERYTHING. Im not gonna lie, I wish I made it up cause I feel so obligated to make sure I "pay royalties" for usin it (shout out to Will) and thats jus gonna make my stuff longer every time.

Traditionalism from a NON traditional perspective

When I was first musing about this post there were waaaaaay (yes all of the extra a's were necessary) too many directions I could head in but I chose to focus on those people who chose to half step in terms of their traditional beliefs and practices.

Rasta's vs. Dreads

Ya Im a fashion dread, and wat! I said it! If you judgemental Rastafarians have a beef with it Im not hiding it or me so deal with it. Now that the gauntlet has been thrown, onto the meat (pun intended) of the post, me being a dread. (Fashion) Dreads are more the type who like the hairstyle but not too knowledgeable about the religion whereas Rasta's are more spiritual and connected to the teachings and I understand that many of those who are deeply spiritual may see my having dreads and not being an avid follower of their style/religion as a bit disrespectful and I apologize if thats the case but to me its simply a sign of my progression into manhood. Ive never been a fan of cornrows too late into my 20's (no offense to those who rock em, I jus did NOT want it for me) I believe that in order for me to progress into adulthood I needed to leave that look behind but Ive grown very attached to my hair over the struggles we've gone through together and I like havin it so I had to find a new style/look to reflect the new stage of my life and Ive long since coveted dreadlocks.

Im A Machine.....Jerk

Now this is a phrase that myself and my P.I.C have uttered many a time but I never used to fully grasp and I jus chalked it up to it being from a movie or show I never saw and jus went with the flow. Unfortunately we all kno that Jel cant jus afford to not think so here we are.

Nicknames....

Sorry I didnt have a clever title for this 1, not everyone bats .1000 *shrug* I cracked under the pressure sue me, I can be human too. Back to the topic at hand, nicknames are kinda like titles and I feel after my rant on titles I needed to touch on this topic a little too.

Unconventional Love - http://www.xeromag.com/fvpoly.html

http://www.xeromag.com/fvpoly.html - jus cause I dun think the one in the title will take u anywhere without copying and pasting and I kno the most of the world is lazy

Insomnia is a helluva drug

So for those who know me ya'll are already aware that I do not sleep (Im a machine jerk) and when you are all safely within ur dream land goin through your REM Im up and doin something (pointless or with meaning) with my time. Why am I capable of such awesomeness? Well I used to answer because I used to sleep all day and I was nocturnal but as Ive aged Ive come to realize I sleep a lot less during the days and for some reason Im feeling as rested which leads me to believe either Im sort of witch (keep the buckets of water away) or that I have a serious medical issue and in that case I kno Ive had a good run.

The eX's and hO's of Relationships

Well being that my sordid love life continually hits me in my face more than a Ron Jeremy money shot, I jus decided to go over the eX's and hO's of love overall. I've been fortunate to have fairly decent girls take time to care about or get nude for/with me and thinking about how I've gotten here with them led me to reflect and discuss this awkward dance that 2 (at minimum) people who are intrigued by each other go through.

Sex - if its too taboo than this prolly aint for you

SEX! Now that Ive got ur attention....lets talk about it lol. Now I realize some arent comfortable with the confines of the bedroom being on the internet for all to see (unless your name is Robert Kelly) but this is a major major major part of life and relationships and I would me ignant if didnt at least acknowledge it.

Titles - meant for clarity but only raise more confusion

Goin off the end of the previous entry Im gonna go in on titles. Now titles from books to movies to foods to names are meant to let us kno a little without giving away the entirety for example its jus Titanic not the big boat that sunk but this post is more focused on titles in life from job position to personal life.

Family, a word by any other name would be as annoying

Now before you think Im some sort of spoiled only child who has no idea of his roots wheel back, 2/3 homie :D Ive been spoiled as long as I can remember but that doesnt reflect me or my actions jus those of my parents who jus so happen to try to give everything they could to their last child.

Only YOU Can Prevent Blog Syndrome (B.S)

As stated in the previous post Blog Syndrome is as follows; the as the tendency to scan long(er) blogs for key words and repeating them back to the blogger and then for both or either to write jus for the sake of writing. Now I'd like for all those who roam through here, when I decide to make this ish public, to enjoy their stay and converse/debate/get destroyed by/with me about my topics or opinions and their offensiveness or lackthereof, but I want it to happen legitmately.

Now as the title says only YOU can prevent forest fires B.S, in this blog and real life by callin me and everyone on their shit. Now that isnt to say one NEEDS to fight with me, Im an easy goin guy, we can jus have a nice chat and you prolly can with most of the world but sometimes you need to grab people loving by the shoulders, look them deeply in the eyes and shake em real good and say HEY! YOUR ACTIN LIKE A NUT! - My Wife and Kids....Dam I do a lot of TV references... O well enjoy

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In My Head, No Derulo

Since Ive grasped the concept of self reflection, started somewhere in the teens years, Ive been adept at spending a good amount of time inside of my own head. As a matter of fact if you count the time spent bein an only/last child (yes I kno those are opposing ideals but wen ur closest sibling is 12 years older than you and lives away u fall into both categories) Ive always had quite the active imagination as long as I can ever remember. Toys became real, which was only further perpetuated by Toy Story...still unsure if I trust them, but I digress, I could make anything a game and anything a plaything so I was rarely alone but wen my thirst for adventure and winning championships died (avid wrestling fan and not ashamed to admit it) I started to shift to trying to understand the quirkiness of others and wat makes them tick.....