The Roc is in the buildin'

I miss workin' for the ROC, ahh the good ole days.  

Nike Air Tech Challenge Andre Agassi Hybrid

Back in the day when I used to listen to rap, I liked Hell Rell.  Hell Rell was a rapper who claimed to be the "hardest" rapper in the game.  Well, these sneakers in my opinion as of yet are the "hardest" out.  I like these, original, like nothing else and have that stand out quality to them.  Two thumbs up, well done nike.  kixandthecity

Common and Sense Man issue #5 issue

I never heard of this mag before today so I can't give you my bias on the quality of the mag.  However, the market for fashion mags is "flooded" to say the least.  On a good note the mag does have two of the front runners of swag on the cover pharrell and nigo, yessirrr! hypebeast

"Make Somethin' Dunks"

Nike has put together an inspiring collection of dunks.  As a result of the Beautiful Losers' film documentary Nike has teamed with Ebay to auction off the kicks which will not be sold retail (figures) and all of the proceeds will be given to the Childrens Aid Society.  Now I think that is very cool and a innovative way to invest in the community, so kudos to you Nike!  My opinion on the kicks....what do you wear with those? freshnessmag

The Storm is Over

I had walked out of church after talking with my pastor about an issue and I saw this beautiful site so I had to take some pics.  This view is so indicative of my life right now, as a man of God I am coming out of a storm, 2008 has been a pressing year for me.  But God, makes a way and let's me know that the storm doesn't last always.  When looking at these clouds I'm reminded that I am coming out of a storm and sunshine is coming thru, there is a shift in my life and I just have to thank God for providing the strenght needed to endure and press thru.

Pass the Peas like We Used To Do

Is it me or does Martin never get old?  All I know is you betta Pass the Peas like we used to do-hint watch to end to see Martin break out in a dance.

Fast food cost too much.

I found out that there is a greater cost to fast food then we all think and know.  I added up all the money I spent on fast food in a month and it came to more then a hundred bucks and I hadn't completely finished counting up my tab.....that's bad...so the money i spend on fast food in one month I will take that cash and either put it an account or pay off some credit debt.  That's what you call turning a problem into a solution....yessir

Joshua 1:8

" Do not let this book of the law depart from your mouth.  Meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.  Then you will be prosperous and successful."  I took a pic of this image because I found it to be very encouraging to me, it reminds me not to stray from God's Word but to stay focused on Him and to not leave his path to do my own thing.

Whip Game Proper

Hello people's; okay so my newest hobby...drumroll please....photography.  I have a nice lil' camera joint and I am going to use it.  Here is the whip.  I like it and that's that.

Nice Kicks, where'd ya get'em?

That's the response you're likely to hear when you are rockin' these with the "right" outfit. To many cats rock hot sneakers with the ugliest ensemble and it really upsets me, so stop it, all of you, you too.  I mean it!

Leroy Jenkins fitted-Hot: but what do you wear with'em?

These hats will definitely keep you lookin' eccentric and different but what type of ensemble do you put together with these hats? To wear or not to wear, that is the question.

Pharrell equals Swag

I like Pharrell's swags, he has that skateboard yet refined gentlemen style.  But the bag idk, it's hot but idk if I could pull that off.  Everything ain't for everybody.

Blackberry Bold- This phone has me very mad!!

Why is it that all the phones in other countries look so much cooler then the phones in the U. S. of A.  This is the Blackberry Bold and it is very sexy, by far it's one of the coolest phones I've seen to date.

Treo Pro- I like I like

I'm not too much of a treo kinda guy, to be honest i don't like treo's they're like to techy and just plain corny at times, however the new treo pro looks for lack of a better word "gangsta".  It just has a really sleek and bold face and is just crazy.

Song of the day

This song gives hope.  Thank you Jesus for suffering for me when I didn't even know you or love you.  Thank you Jesus for loving me when I didn't even love myself.  You believe in me when I am disgusted with myself.  I thank you for that Jesus, I appreciate your grace and mercy.

Blackberry Pearl

A yo man I've been usin' this Pearl for a good minute and it's by far the best phone I've ever had, it's crazy.  The hottest thing about this phone is that it has it's own personal assistant hot line.  Like the phone comes with a 24/7  personal assistant service.  So if you need a wake up call, event reminder to buy air line tickets, movie tickets the assistant program will hold you down.  I went with my cuz to FoxWoods and we got lost.  I called the hot line at like 5 in the mornin told them we were lost and they could see us due to satellite gps systems that's embedded in the phone system and they emailed me directions home to my phone.  One word-Crazy!!

Life is not a sprint...

It's a marathon, don't compare yourself to others because there is not first second or third.  Just run in your lane.  Don't quit and don't stop.

JUST FINISH

My letter to Jesus

I don't know if this post will find anybody who will ever need it.  Be that as it may, I have to get somethin' off my chest.  I'm a young man tryin' to be like Jesus and man it's very hard.  In my life long quest to be like Christ everyday one of the most trying principles to practice is Patience.  2008 has been a very trying year for me.  I mean I graduated from school a year ago and when I graduated everybody expected me to be this Wall Street phenom and I thought that was the way things would go myself.  I am very intelligent, articulate and passionate.  I'm annointed to do great things but somewhere along the line I got caught up in my gift.  I lost sight of Christ and did what I wanted to do.  I made some bad decsions and thought I could make a fortune through my own business.  But that was not God's timing and will, so of course it failed.  And now I'm at the bottom-I've been humbled.  And at times I feel bad.  I look at my other peers and it seems like they are doing way way better then me and if I think about it for too long I'll get depressed.  I feel like my blessings and the life I dreamed of living is manifesting at a slug's pace and it can be frustrating.  I ask God, "why is this happening to me?", "I made bad decisions but my intentions were to bring You glory, so why have I failed and why am I here?"  In this time, the ironic thing is that there is stronger connection to the Bible, it's like I can see my life being played out in the historical records.  I feel like I'm living in the book of Exodus.  I'm on my way to Canaan.  I've been given purpose which is the key to being loosed of the life of drudgrey and monotony, and purpose only comes from a relationship with Christ that is built up over time.  Now I'm just walking toward a vision my eyes can not see, Canaan is seen but nowhere in sight.  At times I'm walking with no compass just by faith.  The experience is nerve wrecking, there are some dark nights in which the dream of Canaan just doesn't seem tangible.  During my journey, there are times when I can't see which way I'm going and I just have to sit still and wait for the quiet voice of Jesus to lead me.  However, I make mistakes.  I panic in the night, get discouraged and venture off in the dark aimlessly-running scared.  But God will never leave nor forsake me and when I run off he's running right beside me, saying T.J. "I'm not going to give up on you, I know how you feel, it's okay, you are my son, and you are good works, you are my son in which whom I've invested a lot in and you will not disappoint me".  I don't know why he says that because I get so mad at myself when I mess up and I get down man I mean really down on myself.  But I thank Jesus for a relationship!! Relationships have their ups and downs even with Christ.  I don't agree with everything God says and sadly to say there are times when I'm not obedient and God forgive me for those times because I really really want to be like You, cover me with you mercy Lord and help me to grow up!!   But in the end I submit to God's will because I love Him and I want to love Him and trust Him more.  God has written the story of my life and right now I am 23 and this is the part of my life in which I like to entitle " the launching pad".  I'm a rocket preparing to take flight into heavenly realms I never knew were possible but I have to sit at the base for a while.  Right now, I'm on the bottom and everyone seems to be soaring past me but my story isn't at it's end it's just beginning.

 My name is Terrence J Jr and I will become everything that God has called me to be, I will not quit or give in- I will slip and I will fall but I will break through.  But one thing I do forgetting what is behind and striving toward what is ahead I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called heavenward in Christ Jesus.  I maybe down but I am not out, for I am strong, and I am a master at long suffering.  For great people must have great sufferings, for the suffering is mandatory for the sake of Jesus Christ.  I am not perfect but I willingly give my life to Jesus Christ and I willingly step in the fire for the name of Jesus Christ.  Jesus hear my prayer, I am the definition of imperfection, at times I slip up and smoke and do all kinds of other stuff.  But I am STRIVING, similar to a player on the football field, I put all effort into gaining ground and I only get one yard a head.  Other times because of my mistakes I am penalized and have to go back a couple of yards.  However Jesus don't ever give up on my because after every down I'm going to get back up and fight for every yard and I won't stop untill I get to the goal.  Lord I just want to live according to your plan and your will on your timing.  This is not an easy feat but greater is He that is in me then he that is in the world.  Jesus see me fight, hear my cry.  I am your son and I will fight for your name's sake.  I love you Lord and I hope I make you proud in the end, all I want is for you to say "T.J you did Good, son" and then I just want to hug you and cry for days on end, I just want to hug you and cry for days Jesus.  I feel like I am a big disappointment at times and I feel like I've never lived up to others expectations for my life.  Jesus help me to not disappoint You, I just can't not be who you've called me to be, I have to make you proud.  I will make you proud for that is my life's goal.  I love you Jesus and thank you for believing in me.  

I will not let you down

Your son

T.J