Love, Peace, and chicken grease

So with this, my last post as the unusual suspect, I retire from this blog world.

Some people do it extremely well, shout to Yoda, Bonita, Aden and Whitney. Others...ehh not so much, shout to myself and all of the other mediocre bloggers out there...you know who you are (ooooo burn).

I have toyed with this decision for a while now and its official. The Unusual Suspect is done and over with. In place of the time that I spent surfing the net and writing here I am starting a professional development for college students project that will be the launching pad for something that I have always wanted to do...teach (bet ya never knew that huh!)

As a recruiter my job is to place the perfect candidate into the right job. It is unreal how many people I see who are 35 -40 years old who never had the opportunity to do exactly what it was that they wanted. Or the college grads that I have to pass over even though they can do the job but don't have enough "experience".

Now more than ever experience is what determines how successful you are once you graduate and as a professional developer it is my job to make sure that you are able to get in contact with the right people who can give you the experience you need to make it once you graduate.

I know a lot of you who are reading this have made those connections and I commend you, but for those who haven't its not too late and I would advise you to start now. Build beneficial relationships with people you can learn from and learn with. If you don't know where to start, start with me. I would be more that happy to share my network and information with you.

Anything from writing resumes and getting internships, to finding funding to start a business or budgeting your personal finances. I guarantee that if I don't know I can put you in contact with someone who does so that you can chase your dreams now instead of later.

You can reach me at:

cdantley@aerotek.com
412-498-2208
Ask for Calvin

PS...I might come back like Jordan wearing the 4-5, but it ain't to play games with you.

T.G.I. Friday

So I had a half day at work today...

Getting used to working full-time is a big adjustment. I was thinking about it in the car on my way to work the other day: "Calvin (yes I do refer to myself in the 3rd person), you are going to have to wake up this early everyday for the rest of the time you spend with this company...are you ready for that?"

I came to the conclusion that I was and continued the day thinking that there would be no more getting out early or coming in late without consequences. Then today happened. We had a HUGE week at the office, wont bore you with details but a few people raked in some serious coin, so our Director of Business Operations (now isn't that a hell of a title) said we can go home early. A little reward for all of our hard work...now wasn't that sweet.

YES!...I got home today at 12:30pm. And now I'm coastin' thru the rest of the day and right into the weekend. Im expecting a relaxing next three days.

Wouldn't you with a Friday like that?

And I grabbed that one too...

Fear and Loathing
Fight Club
New Jack City
Harlem Nights
Boomerang
Breakin' 1 & 2

-and now I am the proud owner of The Boondock Saints, which is a excellent flick. It has a little bit of everything...humor, action, irony, crazy ass ending/plot...its pretty dope from all aspects.



But I wont hold you anymore, I was just excited and wanted to let you know that my mission to have the sickest movie collection known to man is going well thus far.

Standing Ovation!

Yoda put me on to this spot a while back, and well...Thank you sir.

It was amazing.

How mad was your mother when she heard this?

If you haven't heard already, my boy Chad Johnson officially changed his name to Chad Ocho Cinco...I don't care what anyone says...

I LIKE IT.

This man puts T.O. to shame but does it in a way that doesn't make you hate him. Basically, the guy has a freakin' personality and to be honest guys like Chad Ocho Cinco make sports news worth watching, because you never know what is going to happen next.

There is only one drawback to the new name....

Because it was such a late change Reebok is making him buy all 4million dollars worth of "Chad Johnson" jerseys in exchange for printing all new Chad Ocho Cinco ones (ouch)...come on Chad, if you wanted to waste money give it to charity, buy a new house, hell...give it to me, but buying 4million dollars worth of jerseys with your old name is a little much.

Its not official yet, but I am really interested to see if he goes through with this one.

Classics

I heard this song today and it took me back to the days of Mighty Ducks and Free Willy



Speaking of Free Willy...



Did I mention that these were two of my favorite movies as a kid?

September 14-19

I am very excited...I really suggest that everyone goes. Either alone, with a group, or on a date. Nothing beats good food with good company.

Can I get an Amen?

Choose

As I looked around I saw hundreds of people around me. Of all different nations and races. Some were older and some younger, but they all had one very important thing in common. They had reached a point where they had to choose. Choose what they were going to do, how they were going to live, and who they were going to be. For some the choice was so simple and obvious it was as though they had no choice at all, but for others the choice was not so easy. It brought their whole reality crashing down around them and made them fear the events to come.

For days on end they would go sleepless, lying in bed contemplating what lay ahead. Their energy was significantly diminished and their will to continue was lost. Although all around them they saw the decay of those who chose the wrong path, their fear of change engulfed them and they became the living dead; a piece of the decay around them.

And then there were still others who had learned on their path to this choice a series of lessons that would teach them to understand that there are those who were willing to help. Those, for whom the choice was obvious, who could understand their struggle to choose correctly and assist them in making a better decision. Though these "others" are called proteges and usually carry the glory of changing nations, it is those who teach them, the "helpers" who determine the fate of the world.

-Anonymous

And beauty was her name-

If by chance you come by my page Mrs. Gabrielle Union one day while you are just cruisin' the internet (lookin' all fine, I'm sure). I just want you to know that if you are EVER looking for some company on a Wednesday afternoon. You can call me: 412-498-2208.

That is all.

An American Classic

FARGO is a really good movie...if you haven't seen it I suggest you do so.

What the hell did he need that money for...please someone see it so we can talk!

I'm cheesin'

HOLY SHIT!!!!
(excuse the language but you must understand my excitement!)

IM DONE WITH COLLEGE CLASSES FOREVER!!

Honestly if you know me then you know I smile a lot....a whole lot, but this is the happiest smile I have ever had. I'm smiling while I'm typing this. This is the most amazing feeling ever. I just performed my oral exam for German II and blew that 'ish out the water.

And today at 9:55pm I will be on a plane back to Pittsburgh (my favorite place in the world right now) to chill with my kinfolk...life couldn't get any better.

Thank you God for helping me through the 3 years that were my college experience and making me the man I am today. You have been there through every struggle and never let me down. You gave me the strength to push myself to the limit and the wisdom to know when to just let go. Please continue to bless me on my way through life, and grant me all of the tools necessary to do your will and make my life what you will have it be.

Amen


Thanks to all of the people who made me who I am today. I am forever grateful.

To my friends:
I couldn't ask for more. You have seen and made me smile my entire life. I cannot wait to progress into another realm of life with you all on my side.

To my family:
You have seen me smile and cry. You have offered your shoulder, your ear, your voice, your money, and your time day in and day out. I love you all, those with the same last name and those without. You are my army of brothers and sisters and I would walk into battle with each and every one of you at a moments notice.

We did it!

Gimme that, matta fact, gimme that rack

I have an addiction...
Yes, it took me a while to figure out what really gets my engine revving these days, but I figured it out.
In the last 2 weeks I have bought just shy of 15 new movies.

Have I watched them you ask?
NOPE

Ballin' you say?
NOPE
(Wal-mart bargain bin)<-----thats me letting the cat out the bag...meow

But they are all excellent movies. Movies that every movie lover should have in their collection.

So now, like a crackhead I am on the hunt for another rock, but my rock is a lot bigger and much more square and pretty impossible to smoke. I have a list, I don't want to know if you have seen these movies anywhere...the hunt is all apart of the fun (the biggest difference between me and a crackhead). I will keep you posted on my progress.

How High
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Little Rascals
The Sandlot
Matrix I & III
Daylight
Rocky (The Collectors Edition)
Swingers
Blankman
Mo' Money
Blank Check

It goes on, but these are my most pressing needs right now.

Ill holla!

A woman who "knows"

I hesitate to put this on my page, but at this point I feel like you readers may be the only ones willing to sit still long enough to hear me out (plus if you get up and leave, I can't see you so it won't hurt my feelings).

I have had a lot on my mind lately and haven't given anyone the opportunity to hear me out. My fault completely and I'm not upset at all that this battle raging on in my head has not been released to the world. In fact, I chose to keep it right where it was...anyway...on to the meat and potatoes.

But before I continue (and its a shame I have to do this) - THIS IS BY NO MEANS A PERSONAL POST. ITS NOT ABOUT ME OR ANYONE I KNOW OR HAVE EVER MET. IN FACT ITS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE PERSON/PEOPLE THIS IS ABOUT DON'T EXIST.

There is nothing better that a woman who "knows". More often this woman is a little bit older than you, but it doesn't matter because its always cool. She's always cool. No stress, no drama, no maintenance, just cool. I'm not saying these women don't exist, but just like there are a lot of b**ch n***as, there are a lot of women who don't "know". I say most times they are older because an older woman has been around and has seen the baller, hustler, thug, prettyboy, b**ch n***a, etc. and she really understands the value of making herself (ladies don't hate me) more marketable. I'm not sayin that guys don't have a lotta stuff to take care of in order to be worthy of a woman who "knows" because there are a lot of "ain't shit" n***as in the world, and I'm not a fan of them, but I think its a lot easier for women to get away with not "knowing" than it is for a man to get away with being...for lack of a better word...worthless.

When I say, a woman who "knows" I mean: a woman who knows how to take care of a man.

If you read that and think you know, then you have no idea. Terrible pun, I know (haha), but its true. A woman who knows doesn't think about it, it just happens. No akward lapses in communication when the man is done presenting topics of discussion. She pleases herself and you without thinking twice or feeling like shes "doing all the work". She likes all the stuff you like and its not a problem because it just so happens to be the same stuff that she likes too. And a whole lot of other things. I am not stupid enough to think that all of these things should happen without a man pulling his weight. But what women who don't know, don't know, is that a man would have no problem pulling his weight if this was the result.

Now we reach the issue of, "well what if I do my part and that doesn't happen?"

Well, at that point you will be able to identify one of three things: a b***h n***a, a woman who doesn't know, or someone who obviously doesn't like you as much as you like them. At that point you should turn and walk away...unless you don't mind (and I am pretty sure after a while you will).

But back to my point. With a woman who knows you won't ever reach that point because she knows what you, "a man" needs. Now the qualifications for being worthy of a woman who knows are simple- Be a man. Own that shit, live that shit, and love it. Its not always easy and the transition is a tough one to make, but once you do the benifits are amazing.

I'm done. Thanks for listening...I still got a lot of other stuff goin on upstairs, but that shit is personal. This was good though, I needed it. Hopefully, this wasn't just a one night stand and I can call you later.

Good Laughs

If ever you want a good laugh...go to Jake&Amir. This might be one of the funniest sites ever

I drooled a lot as a child.

This is me when I was younger...not much has changed.

On second thought...I have grown about four feet since then, but other than that you could pretty much identify me today from this picture.

Maybe I'll see if they could use this as my driver's license photo- I have traffic court on Friday, I'll ask the judge.