My surpressed sneaker addiction + Hot Fi-yaa! = relapse!

I haven't bought a pair of sneakers since the beginning of the summer so I thought I kicked my sneaker addiction but after seeing these I realized that it was only surpressed. I'm starting to get that ichy-scratchy feeling...

Probably my favorite sneaker of all time...I have a pair of (beat-up) Jordan I's but they are mid cuts...these are the High cut version....straight FI-YAAAA!!!!

And they come out tomorrow...and I just got paid! IS THIS FATE?!?!?

I'm having a relapse!!!!

more pics HERE

Addiction: Video games

Today was a sad day for the gaming world after hearing about a Canadian teen named Brandon Crisp and he, like may kids his age (15) and older, played video games. A few weeks ago his parents became concerned about their son after realizing his "addiction" to playing Call of Duty 4...and after seeing how it was affecting their son's social life and grades, they decided to take away his Xbox 360.

This action ended up backfiring on them and Brandon ran away...this happened almost a month ago on October 10th...

I was hoping this story would end happily but unfortunately it didn't. Sources have reported that on November 5th hunters discovered what is believed to be Brandon's body in a field near what had been the police search area. An autopsy is currently underway to determine the cause of death and confirm the identity. Sources said they didn't suspect foul play. Click HERE for the developing story.

This story is so sad and I can relate to it b/c I, like Brandon and millions of other kids around the world, play video games. Although I don't play them as much as I used to, I understand the "dependency" that people have on them (whether good or bad).

I also understand the concern the parents had...When I was younger my mother took away my Playstation too...b/c of my supposedly "addiction". It ended up working for me and I realized how much time I was spending/wasting playing it but that doesn't mean it is the only way to address/fix this "problem".

Ironically, the game I play the most right now is Call of Duty 4.

When they eventually address gaming addiction there will be a fight to point the blame. Do you blame a video game company b/c they delivering product, the family or both?

Listen to Curtis Mayfield!

do yourself a favor...

On November 4th, 2008 @ 11pm (EST) Barrack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States of America.



pic from thefader

Mac or a PC?

My computer died on me about 2 weeks ago...which is one of the reasons why my posting has slowed down.

So i'm back on the market and looking to "invest" in a new computer that'll last for a while. I'm on the fence between getting a pc or getting a macbook...its been a pretty hard decision b/c there are several factors involved. the biggest factor is $$$.

ironically the new macbooks dropped the day after my computer died...go figure...but w/ a $2000 price tag i had to shift gears and I tricked myself in believing what i repeated to myself that night as i fell asleep "I can go a few days (weeks) w/out a computer."

man i was wrong that worked until i woke up the next morning. these last 2 weeks have been horrible and painful...i didn't realize how dependent i was on my computer: paying bills, talking to niki, blogging, shopping...

Mac or a PC? each has their pros and cons and i'm still weighing them...

Where will you be when they count the votes on Nov. 4th?

~taken by kid a. in Raleigh, NC

whatever the outcome is on Nov. 4th, it will be something that you remember for the rest of your life.

i'll be at home.

My teacher is an alien...

Do you remember these books?!? Problably one of the most checked out books in my elementary school's library and sadly these are few books of the handful of books that I've read in my 24 yrs of existance...nostalgic...



Ran across this pretty interesting interview at Gizmodo w/ the author, Bruce Coville

The Rebuttal

"I'm not President Bush..."
~McCain

are you sure?





Obama.

"Or you got a wicked jump shot..."

This picture represent two things that I'm ready for...

1.) Barack Obama (Nov. 4th)
2.) UNC Tarheels Basketball (Nov 8th)



shoutout to Leaders 1354 for the pic...


Post title taken Biggie's "Things Done Changed"



Obama.