First day of school

Children across the North East are preparing to go to school tomorrow. While most children are nestled in their beds sad and upset that the summer has ended, there are parents that are plotting to celebrate their freedom. Mainly the stay at home Mom's and Dad's. Don't get me wrong I know that parents love their children. They love the kisses and hugs from the little monsters with dirty hands. But Parents need a break.

I know some are reading this blog with a glass of wine in one hand and their mouse scrolling down in the other mentally yelling preach on sister. They can only yell it in their heads not to risk waking the kids. The kids need their sleep. Back to school means alot of great things for parents who stay at home. It means nooners for the parents that work close to home. A nooner is a midday sexual encounter with your special someone or who ever is available to your liking. Back to school for stay at home parents means that some will have peace of mind from the hours of 8 am to 3 pm. They can now get things accomplished that they couldn't before like an orgasm or maybe catch up on their household chores or their favorite inappropriate TV show that they dare not watch around their children.

Unfortunately, while some parents will do the touch down dance as their kids slug their way onto the school bus there are parents who dread back to school time. These parents are the ones who always expect phone calls by the 2nd day of school because they know their kids are bad as hell and no teacher can tame them. Some are the parents who would love to help their kids with homework but when they look at the paper it appears to be hieroglyphics. Then you have the parents who work 8 jobs to keep the lights on, who want to be involve but don't know when they would have time to go to a PTA meeting.

Back to school time can be a great thing. Filled with exciting moments and some not so exciting moments. So what does back to school time mean to you? Share some stories.

Next time you want to complain Olympics Edition

I told myself I wouldn't blog about the Olympics because I know every blogger and news team in the world is talking about the 2012 London Olympics. I have been watching bits and pieces of it because I only want to watch Track. That's the Track Mom in me. The other night I was watching the track and field events that I had recorded on DVR and I came across the Men's 400 Meter dash.

I saw a really heart warming story of an Athlete from South Africa who was born with no legs. His name is Oscar Pistoris. They spoke about how he won the paralympics which is a great achievement. What was truly inspiring is that he didn't want to stop there. Not only did he make it to the Olympics running against able bodied athletes. This amazing man made it to the semi-finals with no legs.

I couldn't imagine the things he had to overcome mentally, physically, and emotionally to get to this place. He didn't make it to the finals. Hell he came in last place but he was as gracious as a loser as he would have been a winner. At the end of his heat, the first place athlete from his heat, an athlete from Granada exchanged bibs with him. This sign of honor and respect was really heart warming and amazing.

The news didn't interview the first place athlete in the heat. They interviewed Pistoris. The words he spoke made me cry like a little baby. He stated he was happy that he achieved his goal of making the semi finals. He spoke about how great the athletes were and how honored he was to even have the opportunity to compete with some of the greatest athletes in the world.

I don't know about a lot of my readers but when I see things like this it reminds me how lucky I am in life. It reminds me that someone else might have it harder than me. This guy could have cried on TV because he lost or had an attitude but he did neither. The strength, courage, and charisma og Oscar Pistoris should be a reminder to everyone.

The message behind this blog is stop fucking complaining about bullshit and suck it up.

Once a Marine Always a Marine

 Have you ever heard the phrase "Once a Marine always a Marine? Well today I am going to share an article of an awesome display of selflessness and devotion to duty by a Marine Corps Veteran whom I happen to know. For all you selfish ass people selflessness is when you put the needs of others before your own without even thinking. 

 So yesterday someone tagged me on a photo on Facebook and my phone was dinging all day. I hadn't been in front of the computer to really look at what I was tagged in. I saw it was an article and the person in the picture was a Marine Corps Veteran Gunnery Sergeant who helped me get into the Marine Corps. Yup for those who do not know the Popcorn Popper is a Marine Veteran. But I digress.

Today when I finally got a chance to sit in front of the computer I read the article.  I was in complete awe. So I have to share this article with my readers. This is what being a Marine is about. Selflessness and devotion to duty. This Gunny showed the true meaning of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Who said you have to wear a Marine Corps Uniform to be considered a Marine? I'm guessing someone who didn't make the cut.

Seriously Starbucks?!?

So the the other morning I decided to stop into Starbucks to get a bagel and a coffee. I really like the taste of their medium roast coffee "Pike Place". So I go in and only one of the employee's acknowledges me.

Before I place my order I kindly say good morning and I ask if they could put the cream cheese on the bagel for me since I was going to get back in my car and drive to work. The young gentleman who takes my order says it won't be a problem and he let's the girl who is preparing the bagel know.

Immediately out of no where comes the other employee, who never acknowledged my presence prior, and says "Just so you know, we don't put the cream cheese on the bagels. You are supposed to do it yourself." I kindly replied "I know you guys don't usually do it but I figured since I have to drive that it would be ok to ask." Do you know that this bitch had the audacity to "for future reference" me?

Honestly it took everything I had in me not to jump over the counter and shove coffee beans down her throat.  I mouth to the guy who was more than happy to help me "what a bitch". He gave me the biggest smile. That was enough for me to just take my coffee and leave.

The speech I wanted to give her would have been " you would think that at the rate that I am paying for a regular cup of coffee and bagel that you would be kissing my ass for my business. Dunkin Donuts cream cheeses the bagels and adds sugar and milk to your regular coffee at a lower price. Hell the trucks on the side of the road give better customer service than you have just presented to me. I just paid your hourly salary in one order bitch be gracious."

To be honest poppee's the reason I didn't go off on her was because it was monday morning and I didn't feel like starting off my week by getting arrested. I will tell you this though I won't be going there anymore. That Starbucks needs to get their life together!

Murdakkh - The Warm Up (Album Review)

Most of my reader's know me for my racy or outrageous posts. Today I am going to take a different approach and review a HipHop Album. This is not normally something that I do but since the artist is a friend I have no problem elevating his craft. At first, I was really apprehensive about listening. I thought, what if I don't like it? What will I tell him? I am extremely happy I decided to spend my money on this Album. It was money well spent and this is an honor for me.

*Disclaimer* Anything written will be the absolute truth. I refuse to promote anything I do not believe in. I do not want anyone to think because he is my friend that I will be biased. So here goes nothing:

Murdakkh is an up and coming artist from New Jersey who is originally from the Bronx. Murdakkh is a Marine Corps Veteran who spits rhymes like he shots a weapon. He hits the target every time. I have known him since middle school. In all honesty, sitting next to him for almost 3 years I would have never thought I would be writing a review on one of his albums.

"The Warm Up" - The title does not lie. I feel like this album will be the first of many successful albums from Murdakkh. By the title alone he is letting us know that he is just getting started. This 9 track album provides hope that HipHop lives. The album is within the realm of Lupe Fiasco and Common. Slept on, Slept on, Slept on! Not only are Murdakkh's flows hitting but all of the featuring artists shine through like stars. In my opinion there are no features! All of the artists are equal partners of greatness. The artists include P.O, Luey P. Newton, Le Double NY, JG The Vision, Red Cup Society, Butler, Twin, and Sosa. "The Warm Up" will definitely stream in my car.

 Track #3 "Flo Sick" ft Le Double NY & JGTheVision is by far one of my favorite tracks on the album. To be honestly speaking, the more I listen to the album the more all of the tracks become my favorite tracks. All of the artists on this track have a distinctive style of rhyming, accompanied by the beat, this track provides a whole lot of variety and talent.

http://murdakkh.bandcamp.com/track/flo-sick-ft-le-double-ny-jgthevision-produced-by-pqent


Some of my other Favorite tracks include but are not limited to:

Track #2 "You Already know"

Track #4 "Optimus High" ft P.O., Red Cup Society and Butler


Track #5  "Young America" ft. Luey P. Newton

Track #9 "Top of My Game" ft Le Double NY and Sosa



I am really feeling this album, so here is what I will do. I will provide you a Link so you can purchase and listen for yourself.


http://murdakkh.bandcamp.com/



You can find more on Murdakkh at the following links below:


www.twitter.com/Murdakkh
www.reverbnation.com/murdakkh
www.Facebook.com/Murdakkh
www.Youtube.com/Murdakkh

The party animal

Ever go to a party and there is that one person who is dancing up a storm? The person I am talking about is not the show stopper. You know the person who can really dance well... No! The person I am talking about is the one that is so off beat you are wondering, Are we in the same party listening to the same music? This is the person that dances to the beat of their own drum.

Now I am all for a great time. I am the person who is usually empathetic to the the party animal. I'll dance with them to boost their confidence and do silly dances with them so they do not feel awkward. It is great when it is a stranger. But what about when it is your own child?

Today we went to my youngest sons cousin's graduation party. It was very nice. Great music, Great Company, good food etc. Well my oldest son didn't want to eat because he had already eaten a ton before we had gotten there but instead he decided he wanted to dance. I am the type of parent that likes to let my kids have fun and find themselves. Well! My son is the party animal.

My daughter sat next to me totally embarrassed saying oh my goodness he is so embarrassing. I laughed and let him have a good time. Eventually I felt a little embarrassed. There was this little boy who had to be 9 and this kid was dancing like he was one of the lead dancers of a Chris Brown Video. So I tried to go to my sons rescue. Do you know that this kid had the nerve to run from me on the dance floor? I was trying to save him from his off beat pop lock and twisty two step wobbly leg.

That's when it hit me. He doesn't ever want to learn how to dance like everyone else. He loves being a party animal who dances to the beat of his own drum. I just hope he gets it together by High school. If not some girl will be really embarrassed at prom. :)

Do you know folks who are party animals? What is your reaction to them?

Not in my bath.

 I am letting you know that I am in no way shape or form promoting nor have I ever promoted the use of illegal drugs. This blog is to inform you of the dangers of this new designer drug.
 
So I have been seeing and reading about crazy things going on in the world in the news. Drug users and creators have taken "getting high" to a scary level. The newest Craze, and I do not say that lightly, is something called Bath Salts. People high on Bath Salts are said to be dangerous. Ask those people who have gotten eaten, killed and gotten their faces bitten off.


Designer drugs are drugs that are made in labs kind of like Crystal Meth. These drugs are extremely dangerous because they are "experiments". Bath Salts are the new thing on the street. So far all of the reports in the news regarding cannibalism have been linked to bath salts. At first I thought oh no Bath and Body works will be out of business because people are getting high on bath salts. Something told me to perform some research. The bath Salts people are using to get high and literally eat each other are not found in Bath and Body Works. They are sold in smoke shops with intriguing names like Ivory Wave, Bolivian Bath.

Like I said before I do not promote the use of drugs. I don't know what I would do if I saw someone coming at me foaming at the face trying to eat me. I mean this is some real Zombie, night of the living dead type shit. Maybe I need to legally purchase some shot guns and silver bullets. Wait I think Silver Bullets are for werewolves. You see how outrageous this shit is? People are actually walking around getting high and Eating other people. I know the economy is bad but damn son. Don't eat Juinor an'em. I apologize I had to go on a ghetto rant.


Could you imagine tho? And you thought crackheads were bad for stealing all your stuff and doing the dope man lean in the middle of the street. These bathheads will literally eat you! Ok I am done.

JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS KIDS. You might get high on the wrong shit with your friends and end up their dinner.



For those who like referencing articles. Please see the links below.

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/bath-salts-drug-dangers?page=2

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/31/justice/maryland-alleged-cannibal/index.html?iref=allsearch
http://www.cnn.com/search/?query=bath%20salt&sortBy=date