Brilliant.

VISUALs.

Due to the fact that I rarely have time to post the type of blogs that I want to, here are a few videos that grabbed my attention over the past couple of weeks. Enjoy.

Yeah. No words for that one. Just laughter. I heard I'm late with this, but I could care less. "Third ward nicca!"

Human Chain from NikeSportswear on Vimeo.

i LOVE Nike commercials.  At some point in my lifetime I want to be in one.  Maybe that dude running on the beach in the AM, or maybe the guy playing tennis is the rain or something.  Just do it?

If you knew me in middle school you knew that I loved Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (well before middle school because I secretly still watched wrestling on the low for a little lol...).  I had another nostalgic moment when I watched this... You remember wrestling men? The titantron (sp?)? The thing that played the music of the featured wrestlers when they made their entrance to the ring.  Well I had all of that and a ring... The WF was my favorite thing to watch... aside from The Fresh Prince of course.  Anyway, here is a clip from one of The Rock's interviews back when he was "the people's champ."  TOO FUNNY. "Do you like strudel?"

"Can I get your number?  Can I get the ten digits that comprise your number?" HILARIOUS.

I miss Philly. Holler at me.

O.R.C.L BLOG

If you haven't visited our blog, give it a gander. For the people that question what exactly O.R.C.L is about, they can get a visual, literal and figurative sense of what we are trying to do with this "Oracle" ish.  You can also catch a whiff of our usual activities that reek of drawling-ness. 

JAN 18TH.

[The view]

Last days of my winter break we're spent in New York City with the ORCL family.  We shopped 'till we dropped (or until we realized what we couldn't afford) and enjoyed our four day stay.  It was very cold that week but it didn't phase us at all.  We had a great time in "The bachelors pad."

My last days in Philly were spent catching up with a very close friend of mine, watching the Eagles hurt my feelings and (yeah, you guessed it...) CHILLIN'.

[Nike town]

[Breakfast of Champions]

[Dolche De Leche.  Delicious.]

[Snappin' in Best Buy]

[Toes to feet. #loumoment Haha.]

 [Hookah on South St.]

[Day before my return to Hampton University.]

nineteenyears as of yesterday. i'm blessed





night world.

0H.DIME

 

[When this boul is incorporated into my day, things usually go well.  Shout out to DJDAV] 

 

[I just realized you can't see the fly black Santa on the top of the tree... Hope everyones holiday season was immaculant. ]      

  

[Breakfast at P&B's. One of the things I miss the most when I'm away] 

 

[Had to post this jawn. DeLassandro's is my favorite place to go for Philly Cheesesteaks, I think.]

 

[This was a night of brainstorming.  Caught the boul Ralph on camera for once.  ORCL Winter collection is on the way.]

 

[I'm going to give it to Lou. He's kind of nice on the stove.  I heard ladies like a dude who can cook... Holler at my man.]

[2K10]

      My breaks been ridiculously chill. (Excuse the repetition if you happen to follow the ORCL worldwide blog. But that's what it's been... It is what it is.)  Chillin'. That's all I ever feel like doing (with the exception of New Years.  My NYE popped).  2009 was beautiful, and I expect 2010 to be gorgeous.  This past year has matured me in ways I cannot believe. I might not be grown, but I feel like it.  And I may not have the wisdom of an adult yet, but I'm confident in my decisions.  I remember hearing "2009" as my mom described the year I would graduate when I was little. I never thought the year would come, but after acne, Girbaud Jeans and a scratchy voice, it came and left.  Progress is running through my veins right now.  All I want is change and success.  I seem to have a knack for keeping people around me with similar goals, which is also known as motivation.  With positive people around me and so much desire to succeed, I feel like me and all the people in my circle will begin to leave a deep impression on... something.  I just don't know who or what it is yet.  I have so much on my mind, and I never feel at ease until I get it out my system. On paper, on blog, or in conversation I have so many damn ideas that need to be released.  This year I hope to take every idea I have and make it reality.  I hate bullshitting.  If I say something, I'm going to try my best to get it done...  That's my word. 

      This upcoming semester will possibly be the most complicated time span I've ever witnessed in my about-to-be-nineteen years of life.  School x My first NCAA Tennis season is going to be a handful.  If you feel that we have disconnected over these next few months, please know that that is probably not the case and we WILL catch up when the time is right.  The reason my friends aka family and I are so tight is that we don't have to talk everyday to remain close.  When you have a relationship like that with someone, you know that they are your homies. All the people that hit me with that "stranger" bullshit, which I know I've done too, keep that in mind.

      On another note, if you have not noticed, I tend to freestyle these blog post on some 106 and Park, Jin type stuff.  I just decided that I'm going to make an "offdat" list since there is a lot of stuff I can see myself discontinuing in oh-dime.

#offthat 

- Fraudulent "boppers." (Word to Paul Wall)

- People's bullshit. I'm too nice to people.

-Nike sneaks.  I'm still going to rock the ones I have...  I'm trying to get my shoe/boot game up.

- Assholes (Except Reuben. He's my favorite asshole.)

- Procrastination (I think I found a New Years Resolution..)

- Gucci Mane (I was never #onthat though. My fault, Gucci fans. – Burr.)

- Opinions from people that don't matter.

- Selfish people.

I'll probably add more later..

Happy New Years.

JAM BOYS

(via Hypebeast)

When I saw this picture of Black Thought, one of my favorite all time MCs, the Phillyness inside me screamed, "Damn, Boul. This jawn is soo Philly." Had to post it. I lOve my city and I am very happy to be home right now. Tonight is going to be funny, Christmas dinner is at my crib this year. Looking forward to it? Fo'sho. Tipsy family members a priceless.

HAPPYHOLIDAYS to all.






On another note, Happy Birthday to not only Jesus, but to my man hun'ed grand, Luis aka Sito. Enjoy your birthday family. I always feel for you on Christmas because you get the two for one deal in gifts. But cheer up though, boul. Haha.




GREENE

Playing catch up

[My going away gift before I came back to Hampton after thanksgiving]

It has been a while since I have updated my blog. Partially, because I am not in the city I am oh so familiar to. It's hard to poke fun at people on the streets/campus in Hampton with post entitled, "GET YOUR MANS" and such, because what I'm laughing at is probably "the cool" thing to do where the victim is from. It's hard to blog about my life as a young Philadelphian, when I am outside of Philly, and the outcast of the situation. [i.e "Kenny, what the hell is a jawn?"] It's all love though, and I am not changing my slang for anyone, Boul.

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.

Evolution?

I thought this was deep...

::ORCL HOLIDAY SALE:: [ENDS 12/15]

---

www.orclworldwide.com