The Thrill Is Gone.

Many times in our lives we come across people that strike our interest. People that excite us, spark inspiration and thought, and somehow find a way into our hearts. This is a good thing, actually its a great thing because stimulation of the mind and emotions is good for the soul.

This could be anybody; a teacher, a mentor, an artist whether musically or artwise, maybe even a crush. They all have something in common, we feel a certain type of way about them.

However, the funny thing about having a crush or falling for someone contrary to the other examples is that sometimes the excitement can fade as time passes or once you see who they truly are. Most of the time, they don't live up to the high expectations that you had for them. The feeling you used to have when you're around them can die out and you'll be forced to let the feeling subside.

Its like you start out cool, caught up in the rapture of infatuation and maybe even sometimes lust. Then it becomes sour after they don't live out the fantasy or rise to the occasion so to speak. Its happened to me plenty of times where I like a girl, we talk for a lil while then I get turned off once I see what she's about. We think we have so Much in common at first glance, the explosion of romance takes over us but after all the smoke has cleared we see the true colors. I'm sure this happens to a lot of people.

I dunno why I decided to talk about this but it was on my brain this mornin. So yeah here's a brain fart for ya...

Skipper

Race Relations Pt.2

Today, I had a lil problem thinkin of a topic, I brainstormed for a lil bit, then I asked a good friend of mine to help out, she then she told me this story of how one of her best friends just stated to tlkin to this new guy for a while of a different race from new york.

Cutting to the chase, the guy is starting to have second thoughts about building a relationship with her because her "blackness" is starting to show.. you know the stereotype that black girls have that they are loud , ghetto, obnoxious, and have stanky ass attitudes... that one. lol mostly focusing on her attitude. she told me that he perfers latinas over blacks because they simply "get it". what that means, idk. but it made me think... why do black dudes perfer to go after other races when looking for a mate, and why are other races afraid to go after black women???? Me personally, I was a lil guilty myself for falling into that fold, I've of course grown out of it. I have a love for all women of every race, even tho I am attracted to exotic looking women, it doesent really matter what race you are.

However, doesn't the attitude of many black men these days towards black women in the U.S. remind y'all of how relations used to be between white men and black women on the ole plantation--where black women were sex objects but not wife material? This same pattern is the dominant pattern between AA men and women these days. It's MANY AA men these days who regard black women as sex objects who are not fit for marriage or not beautiful (translation: not light enough) to be worthy of respectable attention and loving relationships. It's mainly many AA men these days who seek sex ONLY from AA women unless they're whiter-skinned or "mixed" in appearance.

The fact is that many AA women are indeed wife material, and always have been, however many black men who have always coveted whiter-skinned women are now able to acquire the coveted object. This preference for white-skinned women really has very little to do with black women or even with whiter women. The whiter woman, in many cases, is simply a coveted object.

It works both ways too, black girls are tending to go after guys outside their race for mating purposes, but thats another subject for another day...

I'm not an expert or anything, im just statin my opinion... take it or leave it.
ill come back to this subject later on tho... for now, you can have this.

Skipper

Nike SB Dunk High Black/Red – September 2009 Release

Can September get here already? im finna be 21 on the 15th and it seems like all the dope kicks are comin out too... These NIKE SBD Dunks are an example of what I'm talkin about...

The shoe originally seen in the Fall 2009 preview has surfaced online to let us know what its made of. Black suede, red panels and toeboxes and a matching outsole makes a pretty cool colored dunk. A lot of sneaker enthusiasts are raggin on Nike, feelin that they are falling off with basic colorways and bland design. but on the contrary, I actually like these... the reflector grey brings out that other colors so it works.. but hey, thats just me.... Chances are they will be at a few lucky skateshops before August is out. If u feelin em Start buttering up those owners now. Via TheShoeGame

Skipper

Custom Kicks - The Hundreds Nike Dunk High

Jest3r, a popular customizer around the internet made these Hundreds inspired dunks as a part of a contest going on right now. These multi-colored beauties are not only super creative, but the re construction is beautiful. In some recent commentary on Sole Collector, he made the mention that he was focused more on comfort than function, and sacrificing the traditional factory look was worth it. I am still unsure how I feel about the half swoosh, but then again, with the inclusion of the traditional Hundred’s bomb, I believe it would’ve been too much. Personally, I am wondering if these will show up in their store any time soon.

Big Ego Vs. Ego Driven

Since the release of Beyonce’s song “Ego”, I’ve noticed that a lot of people are embracing having a big ego. I take no issue with this because I understand that there are a lot of people who have never had a strong sense of their ego and this gives them justification in doing so.

Although there only might be a thin line of difference, there is a huge difference in having a “big ego” and being ”ego driven”. One difference that I find in the two is a “big ego” starts and ends with itself , while being “ego driven” is when you have a strong sense of self. Of course I think that I’m the latter and here’s why…as much as I feel like I’m all that, I know that I’m not all there is.

I really think when you’re really ego driven, it allows you to be really open to other people egos. I’m never threaten by someone else’s strong ego because I will never allow it to take from mine.

My ego demands of me to live by this. And it’s not because it’s overinflated, but more because it’s never satisfied with what it has done…all due to being super focused on what it can do!

Another difference between a “big ego” and being “ego driven” is this…a “big ego” requires praise…being “ego driven” requires only recognition…

think about it.

Skipper

SHMOPFEST: The Evolution.

For those of you that live under a rock, Im a part of an elite group of young men called Leaders of the New Skool, or LNS for short. were known in my area well actually around the bay area now as the creators of the phenomenon that is the SHMOPFEST. the shmopfest is not just a party, or a "fucntion", its a full blown event where we have ppl come from all over the bay come down to have a good time. You're guaranteed to have the time of you life and you wont leave disappionted. it is something that we pride ourselves on and many have tried to duplicte the success but have failed. lol

The term SHMOPPIN means Smackin x Poppin, something like the next level of fun. Me and my bros have indeed created a monster. starting from small get togethers at Kool Johns house, then they became small house parties, then Big House parties. Then, they quickly evolved into something great, and over time took the snowball effect and became something out of control to the point where we couldnt even hold em in houses any longer. We had to expand!

We took the concept of the house party and reinvetned it wit different themes and drees codes. shmopfests 1-10 have consisted of pajama/lingerie attire, sports jersey themes, revenge of the nerds, the obama party (on election day),blackout theme, and finally the last one was dress2impress: red carpet theme. we even invented different shmop names/aliases to go along with. I had names such as, Shmoppin Tarrantino, Bill Shmopsby just to name a few.

At the end of the day, the Shmop is just a place to go where u can have fun, meet new ppl, network, not worry about fightin or drama, cuz everyone is there just to have a good time. You officially haven't partied unless youve been to s Shmopfest... seriously. theres many more to come, so get ready. theres nowhere to go but up, and the sky is definitely the limit. we headed to the top my friends.

If you've been to a Shmopfest, I wanna thank you for helping make it what it is today, and know that youve been a part of history. for those who havent, smh.

KOOL PEOPLE DO KOOL THINGS. HINNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE


Skipper.