Barack Obama - Mr. Thanksgiving

And with this oath, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, the first Black president, and essentially the mu'fuckin man WORLDWIDE. Before the election, many figures in the hip-hop community embraced Obama as their candidate. Some even adopted monikers based on his name; Ciroc Obama (Diddy) and Barack ODrama (DJ Drama). Oddly enough one of DJ Drama's nicknames, Mr. Thanksigivng, applies to President Obama as well...PAY ATTENTION! (c) DJ Drama

If you listen to the "Diddy Internlude" on Gangsta Grillz: The Album, it explains the premise behind the alias. Plain and simple, he makes sure everybody eats. Opportunities are availble based on his grind, his hustle, and his influence. Who more than Barack Obama is assuring that EVERYONE is in a position to eat?! I dont want to get too political b/c I am by no means an expert but I'll just point out a few things. The day before Inauguration he attended a ball where he spoke highly of Fire Marshall Bill aka John McCain. He appointed his former rival, Hilary Clinton, as the new Secretary of State. Obama is an advocate for the environment and wants to create millions of new "green" jobs. He is also charging the public with an increased dedication to their local communities. This "pay it forward" idealogy is beneficial to everyone involved. Most of all, Obama gives PRIDE to a people that thought this was impossible and HOPE to a country (actually the world. The World, Craig!) that has certainly seen better days.

The haters are probably like, "Yeah Yeah, get off his nuts", but I'm just a supporter. Barring any scandals or extramarital affairs (Money + Power + Swag = Beeches) , I truly believe he will bring the CHANGE that he has based his campagin around. It's sort of like during those family road trips where Dad was the driver and Mom was the co-pilot. You only knew where they said you were going and all you could do was ask, Are we there yet? Well, on the road to a better America, Barack is tasked with driving this


a fucked up VW Microbus we got from George Dubya. Michelle is in the passenger seat and the rest of us are just along for the ride. Will we ever get back to the "good 'ol days"? No. Will we reach a better tomorrow? Yes We Can.

Swagger on a hundred, thousand, trillion... ~Kanye West

Watch What You Say To Me

In this day and age, e-mail is the name of the game. It's occured to me that sometimes people truly fail to realize the message that is carried across through words not spoken. No one knows your tone or how you meant to say it; all they know is what they read. Perception is reality. With that being said, the company I work for [who shall remain nameless] has a very virtual corporate culture. VoIP phones, IM @ work, and good 'ol Outlook are the norm around here. There are people I have never met in the physical but certainly have an opinion of them based on our e-mail rapport. I got a story to tell...

This bitch (I only call her this in order to keep her identity anonymous) tried to get crunk with me last year. On the most recent occasion, I sent her a note inquiring about some of her clients. She responds with follow-up questions and CCs her analyst (cool) and her manager (ehhh). This began on Friday when I initially sent out the e-mail. Although I appreciate the prompt reponse, I got shit to do too! I will get back to you, thanks. So she sees it fit to send me ANOTHER e-mail Tuesday with MY MANAGER CCed this time. Her friendly message was "Will you be able to respond soon? Please advise."

Bold, right? Audacious? Yeah...fuck her. I handled it with the appropriate corporate tact in my reply, but not before I Iked her in my mind. There needs to be some understood e-mail etiquette present in order so situations like this will be few and far between

1. Give People Time To Respond - We all have our own "cotton to pick" @ work. Be courteous with your inquiries. No need to CC my manager unless I have not responded for a week AND you have called me once. Which leads into my second point
2. CC - Do NOT CC my manager or anyone else for that matter unless it is absolutely necessary. If you just can't help yourself and somehow think it will expedite the process to CC folks with a balls out approach, you are actively participating in bitchassness.
3. Watch Your Tone - As I stated earlier, messages come across through your written words. Don't be oblivious to the power it holds. As much as you feel like someone is "trying you", don't reward bitchassness with more bitchassness. Kill them with that smug corporate kindness. Most importantly,
4. Don't Abuse Your Power - I understand people want what they want when they want it, however its the Spreadsheet sluts, PDF prostitutes, and Powerpoiont pole workers who are gettin pimped for the minimalist of wages. Give us time to do YOUR work. ...the fuck?!
   

I'm Back

"When I come back like Jordan wearing the 4 5/it ain't to play games with you"
-Shawn Carter

So I told myself I'd write more. My problem is I think I have a slight case of A.D.D. and I cannot sit still long enough to get personal with this blank tablet. But I'm back and I have a lot of random thoughts to share. I got a slick mouth, you might wanna roll with me...