Moternative

A Motivational Alternative

Lyrical Spiritual 6

I know your're waiting and you're so damn nervous.
I know you're hoping that I could explain this.
Look In My Eyes.
I will try and show you.

My eyes are a window to the world,
And this world is oh so cold.
Having to put on triple layers
As I keep working the mold.
Getting deeper into the chaos with every step,
Breathing heavier with every breathe.
With extra omph! in my step, I'm making process.
People judge with their eyes; thinking with negativity.
I take that, drink it, and use it as energy.

It might not look like much in the building process,
At least from the outside eyes.
Thinking that no one cares whether you live or die.
But look into my eyes...you will survive.
The will to be better, I can see it through your eyes.
You might stay stationary but you at least try.
Trying to make it out of the coldness,
Into the warming light.

My eyes look like the devil is burning in them.
Due to the burning desire.
As I view people continuously fall to the ground,
Broken, shattered, dead.
Unable to move. Just sitting their motionless.
Trying to fit into the world they're buying.
Wipe those tears and arise to your feet.
Failing is an unfortunate part of society.
Staying in that position is up to your decision making.
Option A: Stay there. Label yourself a loser.
Option B: Build yourself up into a possible winner.

Work Hard, Play Hard. That's the motto for me.
YOLO is played out, retarded, and needs to cease.
Speaking on behalf of my eyes...we need to rise.
Do what you gotta do, that's your job.
The bigger the bill, the harder you ball.
Because you don't want to take that nasty fall.
Don't sit there patiently waiting for chances

Don't be afraid to fail, always make advances.

Humpty de Hump!

Allo Hello Wednesday. Nice to see you again kind lady.
Time to... Do the Humpty Hump! Come On! Humpty de Hump!

Turkey, Wine, and Cheese!!! Oh My!!!
The main course of the week would probably have something to do with the big bird in this picture. Thanksgiving is coming up...in actually 24 hours...so prep the bird, make sure Momma's mac and cheese is on point, and don't forget the moonshine! Hopefully your family isn't split between the Skins and Cowboys game; if that's your scenario step away from the utensils. Food will fly. Or watch the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament during the feeding face ceremonies...GO RAMS!




More Work, More Play
This motto has been my motivation for the week. So you probably could visualize my reaction when I started listening to a track with the same title. I'm a fan of Wiz Khalifa even though he represents Pittsburgh and I'm a Philly fan; football roots haha. But at least he rocks Black & Gold just like VCU so I can deal with that. Anywho...I listened to his song "Work Hard, Play Hard" on numerous occasions this week and it has definitely helped motivation wise to keep doing my thing. Like the song says:

Make sure you do whatever is that you gotta do, That's Your Job.

Here's the song for your ear pleasure: Work Hard, Play Hard



Just keeping doing what you do peeps. Enjoy your Wednesday and don't forget to add more with the hips when doing the Humpty Hump.  :P

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball.
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long.
The quicker you here, the faster you go.
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is...

Work Hard, Play Hard

Vives, Vamos, and other V words (On Tap 89)

Vamos United.
Whew...what a weekend. So much that I didn't even have enough energy to move my fingers across the keyboard to make words and sentences on Monday. Basically you would have seen this: asjhl21nba lasinlaksn ojh. But was it worth it? Absolutely.

Kegs & Eggs!

My weekend was already busy enough but when DC United was scheduled to play in DC on Sunday, I knew exactly where I would be that morning. The tough part was working all those hours before making the trip up north but it was worth it when unlimited Woodchuck, eggs, burgers, laughs, and good times was awaiting at your destination.  Unfortunately we did not make the Final Round but damn I love my DC United Families of supporters and this team. Can't wait for the next season to kick off! VAMOS!

More Work, More Play

The fact that I was so drained from the weekend and somehow made it to work on time the following Monday was an absolute blessing. If you were a betting man, you might have lost some money during that contest. But my philosophy is this: More Work, More Play. You have to put in the time and effort to advance yourself along in this world but you also need to dedicate some of that time towards making yourself  happy outside the office. Whether it's hanging with friends doing something stupid, cooking in the kitchen, watching some movies on the couch, trying to get the high score on a video game, or even taking a nap...it is essential that you give yourself some personal time. After all, your schedule is already filled up enough with dates, timelines, and meetings as is...make a few appointments so you and your body can enjoy life a little more.

Get Ready For The Next Battle

So Monday is gone; time to polish the armor and get ready for Tuesday. You're body is already warmed up...hopefully double layered if it's as cold as it is RVA currently brr!!! Don't forget to stretch!  My week got a little more hectic but here's a few positives about that...I like my job and I get a paycheck for my efforts. See? Doesn't sound so bad now does it?! Anywho...good luck to everyone this week. Let's make it a great one!

Have A Great Tuesday!
Press Start.

89...!

You Can't Hold Us Back. We Are United.

-Bill Hamid


Back On Board (On Tap 88)

Time To Ride The Wave.
What up people of the Interwebs. Hope you guys had a fantastic weekend on the 3rd Rock. I enjoyed mine thoroughly mixing it with various activities.

GO RAMS GO!

Officially the basketball season for VCU kicked off and it could not have gotten off any better. VCU dominated Florida Gulf Coast and kept stealing the ball as if it was their job; well...it kinda was. Even got a coupon for some free Nachos at Baja Bean after the game...guess where I went after that?  Great times. Even went on the mic since it was karaoke night at the establishment...gat damn!!! haha.

New Week, New Adventure.

You might want to just stay in bed all day but unfortunately we are not gifted with the luxury. We gotta make a living and it starts with the first step into the world. There will be some instances that you wish you could avoid but at the end of the week the positives will always outweigh the negatives.  Like I said...it all starts with you and how you attack out of the gates to start a new week of adventure.

Alright peeps. I gotta get dressed and run towards the city. Gotta make sure I got enough juice in me so I can make sure my groove is tuned right haha. Later!

Enjoy Monday!

88...!

If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.
-J.M. Power

Lyrical Spiritual 5


The fight between your two biggest rivals.
It’s a constant civil war.
Many battles take place on the battleground.
One outdoing the other, never getting total victory.
Both sides have a decent strategy.
They both have the desire to win.
As your brain and heart prepare for the next round,
You start struggling from within.

Logic can be your best hand in situations,
Sometimes emotion has a role too.
When the time reaches it’s end. You must choose a winner.
Who will get their hand raised high in victory?
Few instances, there is a clear victor.
Other times you will be looking for a replay.
Hell, it even can become a draw as you schedule a rematch.

The trashtalk between them can be unbearable.
You just want a clear answer on the matter.
Even if it’s simple as: Should I go out for a coffee?
The two instantly banter while you try to scatter.
Deep within those nerves, blood, atoms, and tissues
Heart and Brain are allies, not axis.
Bicker like two toddlers but they have your best interest at heart.

When they are on the same page, they can be a great overshield.
In reality, try listening to both sides of the book.
They might fight over spilled milk, but give the guys some love.
After all, they help make you what you is.
Try using their powers for good.
Maybe it’s as simple as that line.

But your heart and brain are far from just being sublime. 

Viva La Pictorial Hump Day!

Hey Guys and Gals of the interwebs! It's Wednesday!!!
...Viva La Hump Day is officially upon us!

Photo by photoshopismykung!

First pictorial goes to the newly re-elected President of the United States Barack Obama. Congrats sir on earning another 4 year term. Hopefully the change for America that he promises will help our nation as a whole become more powerful and better than it is now. Was a tight race at the beginning stages but Obama took over and ran through the finish line winning in the electoral college. Another celebratory note here...the constant emotional and annoying political ads have now ceased fire! Whatever party you support...at least we can agree on that being a good thing. Right?!




Nice head invaderblonde haha.
Look it's the middle of the week and some of you might be feeling like my good friend here. Swamped, pent up rage, and your plate is overflowing and the waiter keeps adding more and more to it. Here's a tip that might help...release that anger by tuning up it's suspension and torque into something that will ACTUALLY help your problem. For example, that paper that you procrastinated with for weeks and now you only have a few days left to turn it in? (Yes. Looking at you college freshman..) Make a daily schedule by writing parts of the paper until you complete it; and if you finish in one session, even better.  Also, stop being so damn emotional about everything...you're gonna permanently stain that nice shirt of yours.



incolor16 found it!
Some people are desperate to find this potion shown to your left. Love is a very tricky and damaging thing but it can be very luscious and rewarding if you have it with the right person.  That said...don't be so turnt up on trying to drink some of Cupid's special drink. There is someone out there that if you give them the time of day and open your heart up a bit...then you will love...hard. Speaking of love hard, I think Kid Cudi's quote would fit perfectly right here.



If you love soft, then you already lost.
But oh, if you love hard.
You should let down your guard and follow your heart.

-Kid Cudi


Rise and Shine (On Tap 87)

Rise and Shine, Time To Grind.

Let's do the time warp again!!!

Hopefully you realized that it is NOT an hour into the future currently and set your time back to the appropriate setting. So relax...you're not late for work or class...at least not yet. :P

Back to the regular scheduled post...this weekend was crazy! Seriously felt I was time traveling in the office when it struck 2 AM then did the reverse back to 1. That or I had a severe lack of sleep at the time... Along with doing some couch lounging and watching a couple of games mixed with completing some homework assignments been a good weekend.

Oh look...the sun has risen. (Checks Calendar) Monday Is Here!

Something I noticed the past couple of days is people are feeling stressed out and unwanted. First off...STOP THAT! Secondly, take a deep breath and release some of that tension out in the version of stress relievers. I find video games and a good sweat at the gym helps me out; maybe it can help you too. Don't want to see that frown and flow of tears become a permanent scar on your face.

Stress Less: Laugh More.

Thankful that Monday has returned and also thankful that these damn political commercials are almost extinct from society.  Whether you vote Republican, Democratic, Libertarian, Tea, Green, Yellow, Anarchist, Pony, Chair...remember that voting day is TOMORROW! Let your voice be heard and head to the polls to cast your vote. You can't complain about America if you don't speak your mind. I already voted early so I get to cozy up in bed for just a few hours. Yay me!! But if you haven't already...Go VOTE!

Vote...Do It.

Alright...time to arise to my feet and step out the door with my best foot forward and do a jig on the way to the city. Love Yo Faces!

Have a Great Monday!
Press Start...Ding!

87...!

In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.
-Sid Caesar 

Pictorial Props to hquer!

Lyrical Spiritual 4


Oh the randomness that life brings.
The type of random that makes your break out and sing.
We all make up plans, try to schedule our events.
Sometimes you have to throw them over the fence.

I can look up to the sky and say I’m blessed.
Not to get a Like or +1, forget all of that mess.
Living life to the fullest on a budget.
Just going with the flow.
Because at the end, my smile and spirit shall grow.

That’s what some people need to do.
Take precaution to the wind.
If a few moments in life, you just go with the flow.
Then at the end you might hear “All I Do is Win”.
It is okay to have a plan on some days.
Others, just dive in without a helmet.

Life brings randomness, it’s one of the many gifts it brings.
Another gift it brings is winning by 50.
If you are a VCU fan, you’re welcome for that reference.
But yeah…live a little is the name of the game.
Going with the flow while keeping your frame.
Keep that smile extra white,
Upgrade that spirit to high bright.


Because sometimes randomness helps increase your light.