Putting the pieces of the puzzle together

So much has gone on in the past few weeks. But what's a life without planning and promoting? Working on projects with friends...its all about trying to fit the pieces of the puzzle of life together. With hard work, dedication, cooperation and passion...we'd get it done.




1st up on the list of updates, "Bardvillian Symphonies": Should be active on www.amazon.com within a few days. Its "processing". Now both "Portraits" and "Bardvillian Symphonies" are available on amazon. Please be sure to purchase a copy (its only $10)...see what I'm all about inside my pages.

Up next, promoting. My press kit is being worked on (thanks Jameka & Ciara @ JSW Media), so in the mean time I have been hitting open mic spots as much as I can. Meeting some way cool poet performers. This evening, sick as I am, I'm heading to NuYorican to check out some folks of mine... Loxxx, Jamica...look forward to it. May stay for the showcase hosted by Mahogany Browne...sister is fierce. I'm still feeling out my reciting voice and the comfort of being in front of a microphone. It takes time for a closet poet. From that I'll see where my journey takes me. No, fame isn't on the agenda, enjoying my passion is.

MYDC...Misunderstood Youth Development Center... a non-profit organization I've been involved with since 2005 ( a group of friends, including myself) got together to develop a program to enhance and stimulate the minds of youths...they're slipping from us constantly. Its our way of giving back. For a brief moment it was at a standstill, but now the doors seem to be opening up for us and I'm giddy about it. Terryl, the founder of the program, has been working diligently, non stop and with sweat and tears to keep it afloat and I soooo applaud her for the dedication and hard work. She's the reason why I remain grounded with it. Her passion reminds me that there is a mission we have to serve. The youth. So stop by and check out the site and her blog page. Join the group on Facebook The Misunderstood Youth Parenting Network. It takes a village...

Me personally...aside from all of the intricate pieces that makes me whole, I'm happy. Life has its ups and downs but I'm embracing every bump. Can't go through life without a pimple right? lol

Some folks may seem to think that I'm pompous but its a clear mistake on their part. When you have a dream and you put in hard work to see it come to fruition...feeling accomplished is far from pompous...its a relief. Its not being self centered, its not being selfish, nor is it being self proclaimed. There are things that come with trying to make a dream realized and sometimes it means being removed from reality just a bit, with no offense to be taken. Wish I understood that back when he... but I know it now. Sometimes I'm still not sure where this road is leading me, or where I want it to lead me, but I'm on it and I'm walking the path with caution. There's no room for slip ups and let downs. And definitely no time for asinine matters.

So if you're reading this and have a plan to make a dream come alive...dedicate yourself to being you and put your best foot forward. The pieces of your puzzle are delicate and meaningful, take care of it and put it together, the bigger picture is worth it.