Last week felt like the slowest week of my life. With the construction business being slower than molasses, I just stayed my butt at home all week and watched nothing but 90's sitcoms that I watched in my younger days. For anyone who knows me, watching shows like these give me my peace. It brings me back to times where I had no worries and responsibilities. With the daily and random stresses that I tend to endure, it's always great to have my total relaxation on my days (well in this case, week) off. I ended up watching Boy Meets World for a few hours and came across the episode where Corey and Topanga first kiss during the first season. Somehow, the wheels in my head started to turn and I started to think about my favorite moments in TV shows or movies that still move me when when I watch them. Here are the my favorite moments (not listed in any particular order). What are yours?
Karate Kid II Daniel and his honey from Okinawa run along the beach and have a fun afternoon together with Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love" setting the mood of the scene. Notice what song I chose to be #1 on my top 30 songs of all time.
Boy Meets World Corey is handcuffed to a locker as Topanga kisses him. She reveals her interest in him despite his physical appearance.
Fresh Prince Will gives his emmy-deserving speech about why he doesn't need a father around after not having one for 15 years and having his father walk out on him again.
Saved By The Bell Kelly and Zack break up at the costume ball because Kelly fell for her manager Jeff. Slater and Jessie sing Michael Bolton's "How am I supposed to live without you" in the back ground... another song from my Top 30 tunes.
Friends There are 3 separate incidents from Friends that I will forever remember. The first is when Rachel watches the home video from before her senior prom and realizes how much Ross cared for her. The next is during the last few minutes of the series finale when Ross wonders if Rachel ever got off the plane and she shows up at the door saying she did. The last is when Monica surprises Chandler with a proposal after Chandler feels as if he lost her.
A Different World Dwayne interrupts Whitley's wedding and asks for her hand in marriage with a great speech
Feb 28, 2010
Feb 27, 2010
Challenge: What are your Top 30 tracks of ALL time?
Talking about music in my entry yesterday had me thinking about my favorite tracks of all time. It's mainly music that I grew up around... songs that have had hours of play time on my walkman or discman, long before there were mp3's and ipods.
Compiling this list wasn't as hard as it'll be for many of you. I've had this list made for a few years now, well, the top 10 at least. I thought of all the oldies (by oldies I mean 80's/ 90's mainly) that I can still listen to to this day with no hesitation of wanting to changing the track. These songs have special meaning and I can probably recall how I first started to listen to each of them. As I got older, different genres were introduced to me and new favorites started to pop up. As you can see on the list, some songs didn't last on the charts too long, but they're still #1 on my play list. I think my Top 30 has 5 decades of music build into it with a slight variety of messages. There's political, love songs about being in love and falling out of it, inspirational, motivational and beyond. It's okay to laugh at it but it's my list. It's this list that partially makes me the person you know today. So, what will your list look like?
Compiling this list wasn't as hard as it'll be for many of you. I've had this list made for a few years now, well, the top 10 at least. I thought of all the oldies (by oldies I mean 80's/ 90's mainly) that I can still listen to to this day with no hesitation of wanting to changing the track. These songs have special meaning and I can probably recall how I first started to listen to each of them. As I got older, different genres were introduced to me and new favorites started to pop up. As you can see on the list, some songs didn't last on the charts too long, but they're still #1 on my play list. I think my Top 30 has 5 decades of music build into it with a slight variety of messages. There's political, love songs about being in love and falling out of it, inspirational, motivational and beyond. It's okay to laugh at it but it's my list. It's this list that partially makes me the person you know today. So, what will your list look like?
Slow Dancing In A Burning Room
John Mayer Live on his Battle Studies tour... less than 2 weeks away!
Feb 26, 2010
Opened Door? Walk Through It
We are all fans of music. We may not agree on a specific genre but I can at least say that every individual can appreciate music and its artform. I absolutely love music. As people, I find that we're influenced by the people we're around and what we listen to is determined by that as well. I love to meet people who can open doors for me by introducing me to new artists, bands, and musicians because I can never get enough of the talent that's out there in this world. It can be mainstream, foreign, indie-rock, or someone on YouTube just trying to be discovered. It's always the same message, just a different delivery. Music is what our emotions sound like. It covers everything that we go through. Here's a quote that I found describing music and its influence on listeners.
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”
Deep huh? I'm writing this entry because I find myself attending a Vietnamese concert in Biloxi this weekend, something that I never imagined myself attending. It's so different compared to the sold out mainstream concerts that I'm used to attending. I've always listened to Vietnamese music growing up but only the songs my parents seemed to love. Meeting people like Mai and friends from Mobile gave me a better insight on my heritage and a genre that I wasn't accustomed to. Loan paved the way for me even more by showing me what I had been missing out on for years. She introduced me to songs that any Vietnamese person would know and in a way, showed me a big part of who she was. It was a special time. The lyrics were pure. The music was capturing and did everything that the quote above said. Even though I'll be joining people I hardly know at the show this weekend, I'm wondering if I'll be able to point out one song that I might know. It would be a moral victory if I heard my favorite Minh Tuyet song (even though I know a handful). It's the usual sad song about heartbreak, losing a love, and wanting that last chance... but I like it anyways.
Minh Tuyet - Tham Goi Ten Anh
vocals and visual are slightly off...
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.”
Deep huh? I'm writing this entry because I find myself attending a Vietnamese concert in Biloxi this weekend, something that I never imagined myself attending. It's so different compared to the sold out mainstream concerts that I'm used to attending. I've always listened to Vietnamese music growing up but only the songs my parents seemed to love. Meeting people like Mai and friends from Mobile gave me a better insight on my heritage and a genre that I wasn't accustomed to. Loan paved the way for me even more by showing me what I had been missing out on for years. She introduced me to songs that any Vietnamese person would know and in a way, showed me a big part of who she was. It was a special time. The lyrics were pure. The music was capturing and did everything that the quote above said. Even though I'll be joining people I hardly know at the show this weekend, I'm wondering if I'll be able to point out one song that I might know. It would be a moral victory if I heard my favorite Minh Tuyet song (even though I know a handful). It's the usual sad song about heartbreak, losing a love, and wanting that last chance... but I like it anyways.
Minh Tuyet - Tham Goi Ten Anh
vocals and visual are slightly off...
Being Charitable
Race For the Cure is almost here again... I first started to donate to the cause two years ago because I was a working man and was browsing for charities to donate to. It was a no-brainer to donate an average week's salary to Our Lady of the Lake's Childrens' Hospital and a charity for women, each. Anyways, I've always looked forward to receiving letters from the national Susan G. Komen foundation along with KomenBR asking me for ways to give. It's really an honor to be charitable, whether it be volunteering or writing checks. Giving doesn't mean giving by the hundred or thousand. It can be an hour of time to volunteer, or even a dollar to buy a red heart or shamrock at a local grocery store to support a cause. I'm super excited about Race for the Cure because it's the first year that I'm going to sponsor participants/friends who are willingly taking time away from their Saturday morning to help fight for a cause. It's going to be a great day. I originally planned to sponsor five participants but with the response that I've been given, it looks like it's going to be a lot more, or everyone I know that's in it. From high school friends to teammates to student organizations like VSA and best friends... it's just great to see everyone come together. In theory, if 10 participants can raise $100 each by just asking 10 people to donate $10, that $100 can pay for one uninsured mammogram. Imagine if each of the 10,000 participants from last year's race raised $100, that would bring in $1,000,000 of donations to bringing us one step closer to finding a cure. There's one week left to until the race. Click here to register to volunteer or participate in the 5K race. See you guys out there!
Feb 19, 2010
Best Week So Far?
The Year of the Tiger has been going a week strong and it has been such a turn around with what's been going on for for the past few weeks. Since 2010 started, it feels like I haven't been able to catch a break. However in a previous entry, I said that i just takes one moment or event to turn all the bad luck into good. I know it's only been one good week but maybe it's the start to something great that I'm not even aware of.
Let's recap: Tet officially kicked off and I brought flowers and said a few prayers at my grandparents' grave. Hit up the temple for some more prayers and asked for strength. Later that day, My Korean team clinched 1st place with a victory which automatically puts us in the championship game. Monday is when the fun really started when we won in Mobile, AL against our rival team and sealed a playoff spot for my team there. Got back to BR and decided last minute to head out to Metro and had a great time seeing everyone despite some of the random BS that happened. Wednesday was a nice day because my Pandas clinched a playoff spot as well and we had a nice turn out of supporters to come see us play. Pho night turned out to be better than I expected by seeing my homies. Friday night in Nola was well worth the hype. Got to see the usual crowd when I go out and met Tinman for the first time. I was surprised that he approached me and then even more surprised that he knew who I was. It was just unexpected but the night turned out well from beginning to end. I even found a friend to go see Jay-Z with me finally after searching for over a week. Thank you TuVy =)
After reading this,I'm sure you're just thinking that it seems just like a regular week with the things I did. I mean, nothing spectacular happened. So you are technically right. But to be positive, nothing NEGATIVE happened. That's what makes the week so great. To be able to finally make a positive out of everything is something that was more difficult to do just a few days before. I miss my past and I think about it often, even all night when I was in Nola Friday, but there's no need to dwell on things. I know that I can't have consecutive weeks like this because it's taking a toll on me with all the driving/ going out/ and basketball. It is a start though. As these next few weeks unfold and the countdown to that special day comes close, we'll see how great things will be. No one said this would all be easy, but I think I can handle it. I'm very thankful for everyone and it's truly a blessing to be somewhere I belong.
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1. me and tap 2. me tuvy and thuy 3. me and lynna 4. me and tinman 5. kim and ann 6.me david and bao 7. myron tim and thinh 8. Versai hoi cho 9. me and mai 10. me phi myron 11.me and kim loan 12. me and thinh 13. tyrus in his debut 14. tyrus with the dunk 15. me and nhung 16. me ngoc and myron
Let's recap: Tet officially kicked off and I brought flowers and said a few prayers at my grandparents' grave. Hit up the temple for some more prayers and asked for strength. Later that day, My Korean team clinched 1st place with a victory which automatically puts us in the championship game. Monday is when the fun really started when we won in Mobile, AL against our rival team and sealed a playoff spot for my team there. Got back to BR and decided last minute to head out to Metro and had a great time seeing everyone despite some of the random BS that happened. Wednesday was a nice day because my Pandas clinched a playoff spot as well and we had a nice turn out of supporters to come see us play. Pho night turned out to be better than I expected by seeing my homies. Friday night in Nola was well worth the hype. Got to see the usual crowd when I go out and met Tinman for the first time. I was surprised that he approached me and then even more surprised that he knew who I was. It was just unexpected but the night turned out well from beginning to end. I even found a friend to go see Jay-Z with me finally after searching for over a week. Thank you TuVy =)
After reading this,I'm sure you're just thinking that it seems just like a regular week with the things I did. I mean, nothing spectacular happened. So you are technically right. But to be positive, nothing NEGATIVE happened. That's what makes the week so great. To be able to finally make a positive out of everything is something that was more difficult to do just a few days before. I miss my past and I think about it often, even all night when I was in Nola Friday, but there's no need to dwell on things. I know that I can't have consecutive weeks like this because it's taking a toll on me with all the driving/ going out/ and basketball. It is a start though. As these next few weeks unfold and the countdown to that special day comes close, we'll see how great things will be. No one said this would all be easy, but I think I can handle it. I'm very thankful for everyone and it's truly a blessing to be somewhere I belong.
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1. me and tap 2. me tuvy and thuy 3. me and lynna 4. me and tinman 5. kim and ann 6.me david and bao 7. myron tim and thinh 8. Versai hoi cho 9. me and mai 10. me phi myron 11.me and kim loan 12. me and thinh 13. tyrus in his debut 14. tyrus with the dunk 15. me and nhung 16. me ngoc and myron
Feb 17, 2010
Joshua Radin - I'd Rather Be With You
Now here's the sun, come to dry the rain
Warm my shoulders and relieve my pain
You're the one thing that I'm missing here
With you beside me I no longer fear
Feb 14, 2010
Giving and Receiving
My favorite holidays are Valentine's Day, Christmas, and a great friend's birthday. My least favorite holiday, my own birthday. This mainly has to do with my personality and the willingness to give and be extravagant yet deeply thoughtful for others but unable to take the spotlight on my own special day. Hopefully this entry can give my readers an insight of why I do the things I do and have these beliefs.
Giving and receiving go hand in hand. It's a rule that most people follow and with the people I know, they love to receive more than they give. Who wouldn't right? If they do go hand in hand, which one is better? We always hear that it's better to give than receive. Giving does give good fortune and brings a heightened sense of satisfaction but we need to come to the realization that receiving is a very important part of giving. With no receiving, there is no giving. Not true? Take a look at other things that we can consider: Is it better to exhale than to inhale? Or be awake or be asleep? Or better to talk or listen? Which is more favorable or commendable? Think about that for a moment before reading on. So, how can one be "better" than the other? How can one exist without the other? How can we exhale if we don't inhale, and vice versa? My point exactly, or is it?
I don't get much nowadays when it comes to receiving gifts. People say one of a few things: I'm too hard to shop for. I have everything already. I buy what I want for myself before anyone has the chance. While most of that holds true, I had to wonder what it was about my personality that made it that difficult for others. I give and I give. I think outside the box. I love to give because as a child, I was given a lot by my wonderful family. I'm not talking about just material things, but also core values and beliefs that help make me a better person. I worked hard through school and playing by the rules to turn into the person I've become. I take these values and make them my own. If you're someone of importance to me, I put the responsibility on myself to turn your rainy days into sunny days. Give birthdays and Christmas' that they've never seen before just to show that we all need a break in life once in awhile. This doesn't mean bags full of gifts. This just means that I'll think outside the box and try to do something that the average person hasn't thought of. If someone likes handmade gifts, I'll make a card or paint pottery and use art to express my appreciation. I know sometimes I go overboard, but it's part of my character. Once I have ideas, I feel like they're too good to pass up so I do them all. It's something I do regret because these special occasions are supposed to be a pleasure and going overboard tends to take the special away from it. It's not the dollar spent, it's just the thought that's involved.
Back to my point, I have a fear that people might not make the effort in tapping into the things I truly want. I rush to buy my own things not only because of my independence, but I fear that if I don't get it, no one will. Sad huh? I'm sure there's some things that are false about it but it is a fear nonetheless. My ex did great things for me in our time together and I remember always appreciating the things she did even though she felt like they weren't anything big to be so appreciative for. She even came to the conclusion that these nice gestures don't happen enough for me which is why I don't accept it as if it were an every day thing. Ever since then, I really started to believe that and it also runs parallel with my fears and why I like to remain out the spotlight.
My next question is, if I don't receive, why do I continue to give? Earlier I stated that they both go hand in hand and that there would be no giving if there weren't receiving. I honestly like to see people happy. It really does give me a higher level of satisfaction and knowing that I can I can make someone's holiday a bit more special. As long as that feeling for me is fulfilled, I won't stop giving. Another reason I just realized is that maybe I give in bulk to have more than enough fulfillment that I won't have to think about my end of receiving. Just something else to ponder...
Giving and receiving go hand in hand. It's a rule that most people follow and with the people I know, they love to receive more than they give. Who wouldn't right? If they do go hand in hand, which one is better? We always hear that it's better to give than receive. Giving does give good fortune and brings a heightened sense of satisfaction but we need to come to the realization that receiving is a very important part of giving. With no receiving, there is no giving. Not true? Take a look at other things that we can consider: Is it better to exhale than to inhale? Or be awake or be asleep? Or better to talk or listen? Which is more favorable or commendable? Think about that for a moment before reading on. So, how can one be "better" than the other? How can one exist without the other? How can we exhale if we don't inhale, and vice versa? My point exactly, or is it?
I don't get much nowadays when it comes to receiving gifts. People say one of a few things: I'm too hard to shop for. I have everything already. I buy what I want for myself before anyone has the chance. While most of that holds true, I had to wonder what it was about my personality that made it that difficult for others. I give and I give. I think outside the box. I love to give because as a child, I was given a lot by my wonderful family. I'm not talking about just material things, but also core values and beliefs that help make me a better person. I worked hard through school and playing by the rules to turn into the person I've become. I take these values and make them my own. If you're someone of importance to me, I put the responsibility on myself to turn your rainy days into sunny days. Give birthdays and Christmas' that they've never seen before just to show that we all need a break in life once in awhile. This doesn't mean bags full of gifts. This just means that I'll think outside the box and try to do something that the average person hasn't thought of. If someone likes handmade gifts, I'll make a card or paint pottery and use art to express my appreciation. I know sometimes I go overboard, but it's part of my character. Once I have ideas, I feel like they're too good to pass up so I do them all. It's something I do regret because these special occasions are supposed to be a pleasure and going overboard tends to take the special away from it. It's not the dollar spent, it's just the thought that's involved.
Back to my point, I have a fear that people might not make the effort in tapping into the things I truly want. I rush to buy my own things not only because of my independence, but I fear that if I don't get it, no one will. Sad huh? I'm sure there's some things that are false about it but it is a fear nonetheless. My ex did great things for me in our time together and I remember always appreciating the things she did even though she felt like they weren't anything big to be so appreciative for. She even came to the conclusion that these nice gestures don't happen enough for me which is why I don't accept it as if it were an every day thing. Ever since then, I really started to believe that and it also runs parallel with my fears and why I like to remain out the spotlight.
My next question is, if I don't receive, why do I continue to give? Earlier I stated that they both go hand in hand and that there would be no giving if there weren't receiving. I honestly like to see people happy. It really does give me a higher level of satisfaction and knowing that I can I can make someone's holiday a bit more special. As long as that feeling for me is fulfilled, I won't stop giving. Another reason I just realized is that maybe I give in bulk to have more than enough fulfillment that I won't have to think about my end of receiving. Just something else to ponder...
Feb 13, 2010
Lunar New Year
Even though the hoi cho's and festivities have already started, it's almost officially Tet aka Lunar New Year. It's a day of new beginnings. A day of superstition to where what goes on on this day can reflect the entire year.
If I can recall what happened last year, we lost in the church league to VHBC by a last second shot. I was alone the rest of the day unless I was with family. So when I take that and relate it to my year, I started and ended the Lunar year alone. Also,I came up short at this game called 'Life' at the end of the day. Hmm, maybe I should consider changing my plans this weekend just so history won't repeat itself. Too bad I won't and don't intend to. With it being Valentine's Day or Single-Awareness Day, I could spend it with the one person who helped turn my year around but she opted to be somewhere that she wanted to be. Lucky money, new beginnings... it's all great and powerful but it's something I no longer believe in. We make our own luck and determine our own path. Maybe this is me growing out a phase similar to when a child stops believing in Santa Claus.
I wish I could get my break and be happy, who wouldn't right? I mean, I'm fine and chillin, but with all the campaigning that I did at the end of 2009 hoping 2010 would be the Year of the Happy... well, so much for the Year of the Happy. 2010 hasn't been great whatsoever but there's 10 months left and it takes just one day or one moment to help turn this thing around.
Someone asked me the other night, what is my one belief in life? I thought about it and started to think about things like the golden rule and even religious beliefs and realized that there were too many to just name one. Nice guys finish last. Karma. These are all good beliefs but the one belief I have is to make a difference, I said it a couple months ago to the best friend that we all come into each others life to influence or share experience and it helps us grow as individuals. It helps us learn through our own mistakes or from the mistakes of others. To be optimistic, one could say that I helped people realize that their ex was the one for them. I've given great demonstrations about why hurting ourselves is a selfish act. I have great friends, there's a lot of people who care for me. But at the end of the day, we all have our own lives and do our own things. Learn from my mistakes and don't bring bad luck upon you.
I just hope that when my time comes (knock on wood), people can feel the satisfaction of having known me. I hope they know to keep moving forward and to be strong, even at times when we feel like we can't. Be strong for yourself, or your parents, siblings, significant other. I like to set the bar and help others strive for more. More for themselves and to never settle. Money is the root of all evil and it may measure a person's status but for me, the amount of people you bless is how you measure success.
If I can recall what happened last year, we lost in the church league to VHBC by a last second shot. I was alone the rest of the day unless I was with family. So when I take that and relate it to my year, I started and ended the Lunar year alone. Also,I came up short at this game called 'Life' at the end of the day. Hmm, maybe I should consider changing my plans this weekend just so history won't repeat itself. Too bad I won't and don't intend to. With it being Valentine's Day or Single-Awareness Day, I could spend it with the one person who helped turn my year around but she opted to be somewhere that she wanted to be. Lucky money, new beginnings... it's all great and powerful but it's something I no longer believe in. We make our own luck and determine our own path. Maybe this is me growing out a phase similar to when a child stops believing in Santa Claus.
I wish I could get my break and be happy, who wouldn't right? I mean, I'm fine and chillin, but with all the campaigning that I did at the end of 2009 hoping 2010 would be the Year of the Happy... well, so much for the Year of the Happy. 2010 hasn't been great whatsoever but there's 10 months left and it takes just one day or one moment to help turn this thing around.
Someone asked me the other night, what is my one belief in life? I thought about it and started to think about things like the golden rule and even religious beliefs and realized that there were too many to just name one. Nice guys finish last. Karma. These are all good beliefs but the one belief I have is to make a difference, I said it a couple months ago to the best friend that we all come into each others life to influence or share experience and it helps us grow as individuals. It helps us learn through our own mistakes or from the mistakes of others. To be optimistic, one could say that I helped people realize that their ex was the one for them. I've given great demonstrations about why hurting ourselves is a selfish act. I have great friends, there's a lot of people who care for me. But at the end of the day, we all have our own lives and do our own things. Learn from my mistakes and don't bring bad luck upon you.
I just hope that when my time comes (knock on wood), people can feel the satisfaction of having known me. I hope they know to keep moving forward and to be strong, even at times when we feel like we can't. Be strong for yourself, or your parents, siblings, significant other. I like to set the bar and help others strive for more. More for themselves and to never settle. Money is the root of all evil and it may measure a person's status but for me, the amount of people you bless is how you measure success.
Feb 10, 2010
Finishing Strong
The Saints have made the impossible possible by bringing a Super Bowl championship to the great state of Louisiana. Sunday's victory was just a night to remember. Pretty much, years from now.. we'll tell others, "I remember what I did the night the Saints won the Superbowl." Or people will try to recall as much as they could before the buzz started to kick in. The thought is still unreal at times. Twitter was on an overload from the volume of tweets coming through right after Tracy Porter's interception. The only times that I've seen Twitter crash was when the Saints won and when Michael Jackson passed away (R.I.P.). Anyways, we have bragging rights until the start of next season and it's great to have that privilege. We should all celebrate this victory and successful season even when the bandwagon has been heavier than I've ever seen it. Some of you fans might need to get off that bandwagon before next season begins, just kidding =) The Saints have been an inspiration to many. Even though Katrina is behind us, ESPN and other media sources have kept the issue pretty relevant. Turning a city around and the investments people have put into professional sports helps bring a community and even something as large as the Gulf coast region together. They have turned the doubters to believers. One important stat heading into the playoffs was that no team has ever won the super bowl after ending the regular season with three straight losses. The Saints really did "bring the wood."
For me, I try to preach to my teams to finish strong and to keep championships on our mind. It's all up to us, we just have to play smart and focused. My Pandas are nearly undefeated and in sole possession of first place with our best player injured. My Korean team is in first place as well and in position to clinch the first seed of the playoffs this weekend which will send us to the championship game automatically. My team (Fast Shots)in Mobile has a winning record which is a huge step from last year's 2-4 team. It's nice to see the success in others and it's only natural to want the same for yourself and those around you.
After browsing for new music on Lil Wayne's YouTube page, I found a song that seems to be a great sports song in the making. Watch the video and enjoy...
Feb 6, 2010
Plagiarism
There is a difference between plagiarism and making references or allusions to another artist's work. In this case it's Drake that has me posting this entry. All rappers recycle lines or make references to other songs. Jay Z quotes Biggie in his raps but using one line is much different than using an entire verse. Most of the time credit is given where it's due.
For example, Kanye West's "Good Life" has a line that states,
"50 told me go 'head switch the style up. And if they hate then let 'em hate and watch the money pile up."
This line would be referring to 50 Cent's "In Da Club"... "I'm a tell you what banks told me cause go 'head switch the style up. If they hate then let 'em hate, watch the money pile up."
But after hearing Drake's verse in Birdman's "Money to Blow", I swore that I heard those lyrics before from Lil Wayne at the VMA's 2 years before "Money to Blow" was released and a significant time before Drake made something of himself other than being on Degrassi.
Watch both clips
Lil Wayne on the 2008 VMA's Misunderstood f/ Leona Lewis - a Millie - Got Money f/ T-Pain
Birdman f/ Drake and Lil Wayne - Money to blow
So while everyone is jamming to Drake, remember that it's The Best Rapper Alive who deserves the credit.
For example, Kanye West's "Good Life" has a line that states,
"50 told me go 'head switch the style up. And if they hate then let 'em hate and watch the money pile up."
This line would be referring to 50 Cent's "In Da Club"... "I'm a tell you what banks told me cause go 'head switch the style up. If they hate then let 'em hate, watch the money pile up."
But after hearing Drake's verse in Birdman's "Money to Blow", I swore that I heard those lyrics before from Lil Wayne at the VMA's 2 years before "Money to Blow" was released and a significant time before Drake made something of himself other than being on Degrassi.
Watch both clips
Lil Wayne on the 2008 VMA's Misunderstood f/ Leona Lewis - a Millie - Got Money f/ T-Pain
Birdman f/ Drake and Lil Wayne - Money to blow
So while everyone is jamming to Drake, remember that it's The Best Rapper Alive who deserves the credit.
Feb 5, 2010
Nam Mo Quan The Am Bo Tat
The Gentle Mother, Guan Yin, hears all the sounds of the universe. Today I am sending her my prayers for healing.
Self-Improvement
After being on this hiatus of mine since 2010 began, it's time that I do something about what I've learned. This blog is really here for the time being to help keep me focused on righting my wrongs. Also, I'm always in search to find lyrics to make parallels to the things that are going on with me whether they be big or small. I titled this blog "The Top Gets Higher" because honestly, it was my 5th choice. Everyone else took the titles that I originally wanted, I guess I'm not as original as I thought. Just Kidding... can't be too original if all I do is quote artists and musicians. The title to me just means that there's not a day where we should stop trying to improve ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. With the top getting higher as we climb our list of goals in life, there should never be a point where there isn't room for improvement. I hear from 9 out of 10 people I know that I'm a great guy, but it's what that 1 last person has to say and makes me realize that I can be better than great, especially if that one person is the one who matters most. To start my way back to the top, I'm going to start with strength. It's a pretty broad and heavy load but it has to be done eventually. To be strong for me can be hard at times, but to be strong for a friend, a girlfriend, a family and whoever else makes it a little tougher. I have to fight my urges and put my wall back up. Whether we go with the cliche 'out of sight. out of mind.' or accept things for the way they are and not dwell on the past... something must be done. Below is a quote from Walt Disney and I first saw it when I watched Meet The Robinsons and now I preach it to Loan quite often, maybe it's time I take my own advice.
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