[My going away gift before I came back to Hampton after thanksgiving]
This new environment has caused me to adjust, grow and understand how people, well black people, act in different parts of the country. I am now prone to different slang, wardrobes, accents, thoughts and ideas from African Americans all over the nation. However, when it comes to school, classes and the lack of skyscrapers, I am too used to being down here and so ready for this first semester to be over. Next season is tennis season and I am pumped. Aside from next semester, I am coming home FRIDAY. Philly WHAT IS REALLY GOOD?! I cannot wait to be home again. Thanksgiving break was short lived.
When I came home for thanksgiving, I was happy to find out that nothing has changed. My friends are the same family they were before I left. My Mom greeted me with a kiss and clean room while my beautiful grandmother who is suffering from dementia stood up and gave me the best hug of my eighteen years (I'm going to keep it real, I didn't think she'd remember me... Even though she can't hold conversation anymore and struggles to do everyday activities she still remembered the bad ass youngboa that she took care of everyday after he was away for three months of college. That was love. I thank God for that moment.). Being away from Philadelphia really showed me how much the city means to me. There is nothing like Philadelphia, PA and that is fact. You know how I know? When ever I see a girl who LOOKS like they're from Philly down at Hampton, I stop them and ask, "Are you from Philly?" I am usually right, 4/4 if you want to be specific. My point? Philadelphians are very distinct individuals that can not be confused with anyone else.
I've learned so much about myself while being away for school. I've realized how independent I actually am, how laid back I am in comparison to others, and how strong some of my values are. Regardless, I still feel the need to be closer to home... This five our drive is in the way. If I was in D.C all I would have to do is hop on a China bus on 8th street and I would be home in like an hour and a half... but that's another story... I am glad to be a H(I)U Pirate (Argh, bitch).
MUSICMUSICMUSICMUSIC.
Sadly, I have been sheltered from one of the greatest aspects of life; MUSIC. Even as a Pirate, pirating is almost impossible (Lime wire had to be deleted when I registered my computer). I do not have a car down here so I cannot even hit the mall up to purchase CDs (at will). Also, let's just say I have more important purchases to make then 99 cent tracks on iTunes. So basically, I am stuck with my iTunes Library (which I def cannot hate on) and GUCCI MANE ALL DAY EVERYDAY BECAUSE THAT IS ALL PEOPLE LISTEN TO DOWN HERE, aside from my man Trey Songz (Pause. Did that sound suspect? I think I listen to Trey Songz more than half of the girls down here... Please subtract a Goon point from my Thug statistics).
That is enough about me, nothing major has changed so let's discuss us. Just me and you baby. No, I'm joking... I mean "us" as in ORCL, the movement. I might sound repetitive, but seriously, everyone has been so supportive with the line. We have been receiving so much positive feedback from everyone in places all over the world. Philadelphia, thank you for getting us on our feet. When I say, "We're doing this for our city," please understand that the statement is honesty in it's purist form. In the meantime stay tuned to the specified program because WE WILL be dropping a dope winter collection. It's only right. (I bet you knew that was coming, didn't you?)
[Huge line of AKAs that crossed this semester. I took a picture for my Momma Greene]
[Thankyou cupcake Meg]
[Brotherly love, Philly stand up. Thank you Ms. Love.]
Two more finals and a few more days a nasty cafeteria food. Until then, I'll holler.
toomuch_GREENE.
i'm so glad that you found the time to update! reading your posts makes my day. i can't wait to chill with you when you get back. i miss you so much. good luck on your finals. love you, boul.
ReplyDeleteThis was definitely a good read. I feel you KG, people (especially black people) act extremely different in all parts of the country. I lived in Georgia, there were your Trapstar-types, your down south gutta-ville types with dreads thick glasses and MF+G velcro strap jeans. And down in Florida were a lot of "Cool Kids." And by cool kids, I am referring to the "Cool Kids." Tight acid-washed grey jeans. Color kicks and snapbacks. Gold chains and all. Reading it brought back a lot of memories.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, your playlist jawn is hot. Best believe I'mma dickeat off, so don't be suprised if you see some of the same tracks on my blog. That's a small taste of Philly slang for you if you're ever feeling far away from home.
btw, download a youtube mp3 ripper. Since Youtube has basically almost every song in the world, you can rip the audio straight from the url. That's how I DL all my music, I don't trust limewire.
be safe man. I know we're not close or tight, but I think it's safe to say we're cool. peace ouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut.