LIFE..........

Wow!!! I haven't typed up a blog in 4 months and, yet, I don't feel like I've missed it one bit. I stopped writing for a while and decided to start living for a bit. I hit up a few clubs, went to a few parties, even hung out with a few young ladies, still maintaining a balance between work and school. I went through a few ups and downs but I always stayed positive throughout. I even had a drink or five (just one night after finals..no one was hurt and I still had money in my pocket when I woke up. WIN)..... But I haven't had another nor do I have the desire to since the spring school semester is about to start. I guess things are kind of going just as I have wanted them to for the longest. Now tomorrow (December 29th) is my birthday. I accept money, home-cooked meals, more money, hugs with money being stuffed in my pockets while hugging, etc. I'm struggling a bit. Nothing serious, just with the decision of building a career versus building a life. I'm studying to be an accountant, which is an interesting (I'm lying, its as boring as watching grass grow and paint dry) field. When I graduate, I will earn both my bachelors and masters degrees along with the designation of being a Certified Public Accountant. I will land a six figure job or have the option of opening up my own firm as well as becoming a professor at a university and teach others. Everything that I have just mentioned represent the goals that I have laid out over the past 2 years. It's what I've been working towards and what I will accomplish. The problem that I have is that, lately, questions have been swirling around my head like "Is this the career path that I really want?" "Will I have a life?" "Do I want to have a family?" "Will Tebow ever QB in the NFL again?" Ok maybe not the last question but you catch my drift. What I'm thinking is that, the closer I am to reaching my goals, the more obstacles enter the equation. Whether it's issues at work, with women, etc., there will always be roadblocks on the path to success. But it's not about the roadblock, it's about the reaction to it. All of these questions floating in my head make want to do what I've been doing, which is cutting myself off from the negativity, putting my head down and going to work. I think Ill just stick with that and let the chips fall where they may. Short and sweet. I feel like I just needed to type to get out of my head for a little while. I cant guarantee there will be a blog next week but, if there is, I'll get a little deeper in detail about how things are. Until then. www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.facebook.com www.offthecorner.net

Loyalty's a Four Letter Word

ITS BEEN A WHIIIILLLLEEEEE!!!! I love that Stained song to this day!! But, seriously, its been a few weeks since I've blogged. Sorry, when you "live that life," things happen, nawmean nahhhmmmsayinnnn? Anyway, I've noticed a disturbing trend over the past few years that I have to address. This is the lack of loyalty that people have for each other, whether it concerns friendships, marriages, etc. People have forgotten about sticking it out with those that are supposed to be closest to you, no matter how bad things get. I have seen 1.) Friends disrespect their so called friends over money, sex, etc., 2.) Engaged and married couples cheat on their significant others instead of just walking away or working things out; 3.) People who claim to be so dedicated and loyal and passionate toward their stated profession (music, for example, especially all the phony rappers, DJs and producers out there... you know who you are) but, at the first sign of adversity, look for the nearest exit!! These days, it feels like people don't believe that staying loyal is necessary and just look for an easier way. I can remember having an engaged woman come by my house and do a striptease for me and my boys (among other things...hehe) and, while having a great time, thinking to myself in between boobie-fondlings "Damn! Where's the loyalty to your man?" Is it attention? Is it the internet? Is it the desire to just have a title instead of putting in the actual work? What has happened to our society that being loyal and sticking to your plan has fallen so far by the wayside? We've become a society of backstabbers and gossip mongers when we should be going in the opposite direction. I'll be the first to admit that I struggled with loyalty for years. In fact, the only thing I was loyal to was the liquor, weed, and the lifestyle that comes with it. It took some adversity to help me get my head on straight and become reacquainted with the word loyalty. Now, I maintain my loyalty to those who have stuck by me. I make sure I stay true to the lifestyle choices that have kept me focus and, if I feel I'm slipping, I get right back at it. Whether it's because you're lazy, lack spiritual guidance, or you're just a snake in the grass. Any signs of disloyalty need to be remove from your circumference (your big word of the blog! Sheesh). The ones that have stayed with you from the beginning are the ones you need to keep on a pedestal. Get rid of the fairweather friends and fake people who hang around you, not because of who you are, but because of what you can do for them. If you are the disloyal one, take a look in the mirror and see if you like the reflection staring back at you. If you don't (and your backstabbing ways have caught up with you), maybe it's time to change up. Its never too late!!! Got that off my chest!! Until next time foolz!!!! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.offtherecord.net

The End Part 2: A New Beginning

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The End (Almost)

This blog will be short and sweet....I think. It looks like my career as a social networking giant (ok, more like a midget) will be coming to an end soon for a couple of reasons. First, I'm getting closer to reaching my goal of becoming an accountant and I will be removing any distractions (like Facebook, Twitter, and Porn) from my circumference. Second, I'm getting bored with blogging, not because I dont like providing you all with inspiration, cornball anecdotes and ridiculous stories of being molested by cats thinking it's a woman (a story for another blog). It's just that I feel limited with what I can really share. I feel like I can't say everything that I want to say due to being responsible. I'm at the point of life (which I should have been about 10 years ago) where I have to make a choice of either being a rebel, letting my gray hair down and throwing a middle finger to the system, or making the kind of money that I was destined to make, become a suit and tie fly guy who works, picket fences, the wife, kids, the entire deal, which also means I will officially become a boring individual. Last, but not least, I'm sick of electronics. I'm done with the Internet and Television, which are just major distractions. I feel like I am ten times more creative without a TV to watch and I want to start concentrating on becoming smarter and learning more. Now I will still use the internet for work and research purposes. But I guess I want to start building more human connections and live a simpler life. Someone reading this right now is thinking, "Ummm, none of this makes any sense." It's my blog, punk!! Deal with it. I'm just looking to live a simpler life with less distractions, an increase emphasis on health and human interactions, and a focus on wealth building and helping the less fortunate..... and the fondling of lady parts!! Couldn't resist. I guess this is just me completely taking my life back. I may pop up every now and then to see how my friends and family in other states are doing. But that's it. Now I'm thinking by the end of the year Ill be withdrawing. But until then I will be blogging at least once a week and saying off the wall sh#$ on Facebook and Twitter until I hit my Birthday in December. Then it's bye, bye. So, until then, let's have fun!!! www.facebook.com www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.offthecorner.net www.mrsexporn.com (gotta support the homie!! Ha)

You Dumba$$!!!!!

First things first. To all readers who are fans of rap music, I apologize! I do not have a Kendrick Lamar response verse. I know you were expecting one. But there are more than 1,000 other verses to choose from. On a side note, if it takes some ridiculous words to improve the quality of New York rap, I'm all for it. I know you're looking at the title of this blog and thinking "Who are you talking to, yourself? Haha!!" In a way, yes I am. I've seen a few posts online where people are asking themselves "What would you say to your 18 year old self if you had the chance?" Well, I thought about it and, in an act of shameless thievery, decided to blog about what I would say to that moron. Here it goes: What's up fool!?! First off, the only growth spurt you'll be hitting is in your gut so start taking care of yourself now. Second, slow down. There's no need to go after the world in one day. No need to live so reckless. Driving on neighborhood front lawns and pulling your $&?& out on the dance floor is not cool. Well the latter can be but that's not the point!!! You'll learn that people will appreciate your demeanor and respect your input. Also, slow down on the liquor and weed, meathead. Smoking breakfast is supposed to be a joke, not something to take literally. Get to running. Time yourself. You'll love it as much as I do now. You'll find that a sober life is surprisingly better than you thought..... And don't be so angry at the world over things you can't control. Just chill. Your dad is cooler than you thought, and your sisters do know what they're talking about. Your nephew will still recognize you as the greatest rapper alive!! :) Finally, embrace your intelligence. There is nothing wrong with being smart. In fact, the degree you wind up pursuing is one of the nerdiest and most challenging. I won't spoil the surprise for you. Just chill, youngin. Everything will be alright. Trust me....by the way, that girl is economics who gave you her number is a stripper!! Enjoy it but not too much because you don't want to have happen what will happen with the Russian woman. Sheesh!!!! Good luck!! Until next time!! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.facebook.com www.offthecorner.net

Damn Spiders!!

You know what I hate more than anything besides the typical pet peeves? Walking into a spider web!!! Sometimes, you can't see them. You walk right into them and the web gets all in your face, eyes, mouth, etc. if you're really lucky, a spider will be attached to it, creeping and crawling all over you and here you are, looking crazy, slapping yourself trying to get rid of this spider!! People watching you don't know whether to laugh or call the cops on you. Sheesh!!! I felt like it was my duty to get that out of the way. Now let me officially start this blog with two questions. 1) What means the most to you in this life? 2) What are you willing to sacrifice to get it? I asked this for a few reasons. I see a lot of folks talk a bunch of trash about how bad they want to do this and that and how it's their passion but, when it comes time to put the work in, they choose partying, sex, TV, etc., and miss out on the opportunity to better themselves. You can read my past blogs if you wants opinion on those types of clowns. Another reason I ask is because I feel like, if you do put the kind of work in required to be the best, some part of your life is going to suffer. Like the career driven parent who may not see his or her child all the time because they work on achieving goals they set. Or the athlete who breaks up with his girlfriend because the relationship gets in the way of training. I guess my main question is this: How does one achieve balance? I ask this because I feel like my desire to become successful is killing my social life. Case in point: I was having a conversation with a young lady and, in my mind, I'm fighting every urge to get comfortable with her because I'm thinking about opportunities I'm missing out on. Crazy? Absolutely!! Then I had to fight even more urges to try to get her numbers because I'm thinking "Women get in the way of progress!!" Damn!! Needless to say, I'm going to have to work on relaxing and putting some kind of balance in my life. I feel like I'm missing out on the little things life has to offer. Maybe I need this Vegas trip more than I thought I did. Maybe I should've got the number and let the chips fall where they may. Maybe I need to end this blog because I'm talking out loud like a crazy person!! Until next time..... If you have time, drop a comment on my Facebook or Twitter and let me know your opinions on balance! All feedback is welcome! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston Support offthecorner.net if you love real hip hop!!

Comfort Zone

Sunday morning laundromat flow. A few weeks ago, I started a routine every Sunday as to where I wake up, do a three mile walk/run and hit the laundromat to relieve my garments of the phenomenal funk that lurks within. It allows me to clear my head, gather my thoughts, and type my blog up. Plus, I get a great laugh counting all of the mullets and tattoos I see. This week, the routine is not different. But this week, I feel the need to vent a little. I'm planning a trip to Las Vegas for my birthday this December (the 29th so start shopping now please.. I could use a new car and good chain... nothing special). The problem that I have is that the people I want to go with all have excuses as to why they can't go. Now, I understand that we all have different responsibilities to attend to, like kids, marriage, family, etc. I have no problem with that. What I do have a problem with are people who are scared to death to leave their comfort zone. It's like they are afraid that, if they take a chance and do something different, something AWESOME might happen and they can't handle that. I guarantee that if I told folks that I would pay their way for the trip, they would drop whatever they're doing and go. It's a lot like life in that people, to get out of their comfort zone, must be enticed by someone else taking on their responsibility. They wont do it themselves. They'll only do it if they are taken care of. I was once told by someone that he needs other people to do things for him because he doesn't want all the hassle. With that mentality, how can you expect to go places in life? I'm sorry that this sounds like rambling. But I'm feeling the need to let go of people that aren't contributing to anything in life. I love all my folks to death. But if you are afraid to take a chance, I can't hang with you anymore. A few years ago, people told me not to go to Virginia. But I took a chance and, while things didn't work out there, it set the stage for he success I see today. Stepping out of my comfort zone was the best thing that ever happened. Although there may be pain at first, it will help define the person you become. Umm.... You can see this goes a little deeper than a Vegas trip. But it all is related. Alright, got that out of my system!!! Next week, I promise I'll have clown material for you all. Until then....... www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston

The Challenge: One Year Later

I can't lie. Last week, I was unusually emotional and angry over the whole Zimmerman case and, while I was happy from a writing standpoint over the inspiration it sparked, it left me feeling like I left a whole lot of words on the table. I will keep the rest of those thoughts stored away in a vault because I need to get back to that positive energy that I'm known for. So I will try (and fail, as usual) to keep this blog brief. In March 2012, I wrote a blog called "The Challenge" which was basically designed to be a motivational tool for you sloths to get up off your couch and set a goal for yourselves. My hope was to see if anyone's life (including my own) can really be changed with a little dedication. I also wanted to see if anyone would follow up with me and let me know how their life was changing. Of course, no one let me know (DAMN U!!!). So, I found myself taking a challenge on my own. My personal goal was to lose at least 50 lbs. I wrote it down, posted it in my bathroom and followed my own instructions. At first, to my dismay, nothing was happening. I actually gained 10 lbs and started to get that "F-it-all attitude!!" Then, in June 2012, I underwent a crazy health scare. Not to be graphic (Welp, its my blog so I'll be as nassssty as I want!), but I was having difficulty urinating and it was affecting my sleep and well being. I went to the emergency room and, after 5 hours and a whole bunch of tubes hooked up to me (not to mention Jury Duty in the morning), I was diagnosed as having Type 2 Diabetes. I always said to myself "It wont happen to me." Guess what? It happened, and I wasn't too thrilled. I was given metaformin and told I could look forward to plenty of medication. I decided that I needed to change my lifestyle completely. I was a year in on giving up alcohol and thought, "Challenge accepted." I changed up my diet to include fruits and vegetables and eliminated sodas and pure junk food (accepted for the occasional cheat meal.) As I blog tonight, I have lost 114 lbs so far and I have regained my life. I still have a long way to go but I feel like a new person. I started taking up Couch to 5K (a running app) and I am in my 4th week of workouts. I went a few months hitting a plateau with my weight but, with a trip to NY coming up, I am getting back to it. I will be posting my progress at the beginning of each blog with maybe a sentence or two about it. This was my challenge and, so far, I'm meeting my goals. Do you have any goals or challenges you want to meet? Hit me up! I can provide words of encouragement, digital hugs (A real one if you're in Atlanta) or digital slaps to wake you up (Also, a real one if you're in Atlanta). Either way, if you have a goal to meet, let's reach it together. (Yep, that was the softest line EVER!!) P.S. As I said last time, Im not a doctor!! So anything involving fitness, please consult one first. Im broke and I cant pay your medical bills!!! Sheesh!!! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston

The Verdict

Damn!! I swore that I wouldn't talk about the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman trial but, now that its over, I feel like I have to speak my peace on it this one time and then I'm done with it. So I apologize if I'm dead serious or rambling with this blog!! The bad jokes and silliness will return next week.! So here it goes. First, let me just extend my condolences to he family of Trayvon. They lost a son through all this, know who did it and watched him go free. They should be first in everyone's hearts and minds. From a technical standpoint, I thought that a murder charge was too ambitious because it was essentially a fight between Martin and Zimmerman and It had to be proven, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he intended to murder him. I'm not a lawyer, and I don't claim to be. To be honest, though, has made me strongly consider going back to school for law after I become a CPA. Now, I'm not going to rail on about race because I don't need to hear anyone's mouth about being racist. But the fact that cannot be argued is this: someone died because he looked different. He dressed different and that, in turn, made him look suspicious. It's a perspective that every minority can relate to. People making fun of you because you look different. People following you in stores and cops pulling you over because you "look suspicious." And the worst case scenario: being followed by someone because of all the above and, eventually, losing your life because of it. What is a parent supposed to tell their child about this case? Don't wear hoodies because they'll make you look different? If someone you don't know confronts you, stand there and don't resist? This entire situation is a shame because here are no winners and losers. Yes, Zimmerman was acquitted but he can't walk out of his house ever again without looking over his shoulder and wondering if someone will make an attempt on his life. Life as he knows it is essentially over. The only piece of advice I can offer is this: Educate yourself on the laws of your state and the rights that you have. Continue to be diligent in teaching the kids right from wrong. Don't let this verdict deter your faith in good people and he human spirit, no matter bleak things may seem. Use this opportunity to rebuild your community. Simply put, let's try to turn this negative into a positive. That's all I got this week. www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston

Mr. Lonely....

Let me start by telling you my new project: Building an ark to combat the ridiculous amounts of rain we've been receiving in Georgia as of late!! If you have any unwanted pets, bring them to me (Only in pairs, though). Hehe.... Ok, got the bad rain jokes out of the way. Now let's get to the topic at hand: Loneliness. It's a shame what some of us will do to combat loneliness. Some of us will visit the strip clubs and make it rain paychecks if it means we will be shown a little bit of attention (Ok I may have made it slightly drizzle on a few occasions. Don't judge me!!) It's why people date murderers in jail, wear clothes two sizes too small, and why people update their Facebook status to "in a relationship" when they're still single (Shots fired, son!! Lmao! Inside joke). Loneliness and attention go hand in hand in that, if no one is paying attention to us, we feel inadequate, which causes us to shun our social circle and, eventually, leads to being lonely. In my opinion, people look at being lonely the wrong way. Don't look at it as a time to hop into a bad relationship with the janitor at work because he picked a flower out of trash and gave it to you. Look at it as a time to work on self improvement. How about losing those last 10 lbs hanging off? What about taking that class or reading that book you've been putting off? Loneliness should be looked at as an opportunity to reset your life a little bit so that the next time an opportunity presents itself, either for love, work, etc., you're ready to take it on. Like the saying goes, "If you are ready, you don't have to get ready." Umm, something like that. I would be lying if I said I don't get lonely at times. I'm human. But to me, this is just downtime. I need this alone-time to accomplish the goals set and, in due time, I'll get back on my "Master of Seduction/Every Woman's Fantasy" deal. (Even I had to laugh at that foolishness!) I'll be damned if I give another stripper my ATM card and tell her "take it all!! I love you!!" Just kidding about saying "I love you." www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.facebook.com

My Two Cents: The Race Blog

Wow!!! It's getting to the point that I forgot I even write a blog. I have been consumed by life, people. I'm working 50 hours weeks, training for a 5k (I pass out just thinking about it!! Sheesh!), and gettin ready for school to start. This is the life I've wanted for a long time and now I have it.... This concludes my blog entry for this week. Tune in next week for..... Just kidding, folks. I wanted to use this blog to ask a question: Why is everyone so mad at Paula Deen? Are you mad because you didn't know that peach cobbler you enjoyed was made by the hands of a racist? Do you hate that you supported a card carrying member of the KKK? Are you shocked that people still hold hatred in their hearts for other people? Have you ever thought that the only reason you didn't know her views was because, oh, no one ever asked her? Before you come down on this redneck, look in the mirror and check your own neck. The people who I've talked to about this (who can't believe how racist she is) are the same ones who always have something to say about other races!!! I have a friend right now who can't start a sentence without saying "This white mutha$&@€%a!!" I'm realizing that the younger generation, who everyone criticizes for their tight jeans and tattoos and Facebook and softness, do a better job of tolerance and acceptance of others than any generation has. The people who keeps these racial divides among us are A). Media members who make money off of the discussions, B.)Old folks who can't adapt to modern society, and C.)Poor people who are misinformed about what the struggle really is about. Is there racism still in the world? Yes. But, with education and exposure to culture (not just what you see on television), acceptance is possible. Between Paula Deen and the DOMA ruling, my mind has been thinking about the community that I grew up in and how, because of it, I can't hate one group of people. I'm accepting of all people and, if you're funny looking, i will say it to you face instead of behind your back!! If you find me funny looking, give me the same respect and we can crack jokes on each other all night!!! I know I was all over the place with this one but I'm blogging from my I Phone and, well, that's how my mind works!! I'll be back next week for more jokes instead of this race nonsense (I was asked to talk about it so here ya to!!!) www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.facebook.com

Thoughts from the Bottle

I've been feeling sort of weird lately. Some may say that I'm weird all the time!! But their opinions are like a$$cracks. Everybody has one and they all stink!! Anyway, I've been feeling more and more like myself. For a few years I didn't feel like me. I felt like "Evil Me" had taken over, wreaking havoc on the world. It could be the fact that I'm running again. Could be that I've regained the greatest crossover in the world and I'm ready to school all you chumps on the court this summer... Ok not all you chumps, but at least one or two of ya... Or it could just be that my confidence is at an all time high. Now one may say "King of all A$$Clownage, this is a good thing, right?" It is. But I also feel like I have to be on guard even more to make sure that I don't slip up and fall back into old habits. With the weather being beautiful and the ladies showing more skin, its got me feeling A CERTAIN KIND OF WAY (All caps because I hate that expression. Add that to my personal pet peeves right after racist antfarmers.) I'm resisting the temptation to go out and get wasted and act the absolute fool. It sounds crazy, but I feel like even partying one time will mess up the progress that Ive made. I have no commitments this summer except to my job (and my side work as my sister's cabbie :( ) and my friends keep telling me that going out one time wont kill you. True. But I feel like I have a few good parties left in me and that I need to save them for truly special occasions. When those will be, couldn't tell you. I know I'm not ready yet, though. Some of you may have Focus (If ya havent, WHADDAYA WAITING FOR!?!) and think, "Just reread your own words." I think that I wrote this blog to help people understand what goes through the mind of an alcoholic and why they become so susceptible to relapse. What may seem like easy decisions to other people are actually agonizing for the alcoholic/addict. If you're in this boat, do like I do: Write about it and share your thoughts. It's actually very liberating. Done rambling. Just needed to get out of my own head for a minute. Peace!! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston

The Seven Rules

Welp, finals are finally done and I finally have a few moments to spare to catch up with you all on life, liberty, and the pursuit of foolishness. I have decided to share with you my seven rules to live by. I posted it on Facebook but, this time, I will give some explanation behind the rules. They are as follows: 1.)Make Money 2.)Live Well 3.)Laugh Often 4.)Hold No Grudges 5.)Read Books 6.)Document Your Life 7.)Find a Mate and Get Busy as much as possible!! The first rule should be obvious: You need to make sure that you are financially comfortable in order to provide for yourself and enjoy the lifestyle you so desire. Now, the second rule may be hard for folks to understand but it is really simple. Learn to take care of your mind and body. Exercise, eat healthy and develop a source of spirituality (That doesn't mean go to church every week either....I'll save that for another blog). The third rule is something I didnt practice enough until I got older. I thought that, as a man, you were supposed to keep a kind of rugged exterior and that a smile was a source of weakness. Now, I can't stop laughing at silliness!! Whether I'm watching a comedian or Tim Tebow attempting a pass, I always look for a source of humor. Hey, humor relieves stress and it will help you live longer! (The previous statement has not been approved by the FDA, ASPCA or Trapper John, M.D. Please dont sue!) The fourth rule is there for the following reason: 9.9998 out of 10 times, the person that you hold a grudge against has probably forgotten about the shade they committed against you. It's not worth holding that negative energy inside because it's only going to stress you out. Let it go. It's worth it. Besides, success is the best revenge anyway. The fifth rule is to help increase your intellect. If you read enough books (not just comics and porn, freaks), you will not only build knowledge but you will be able to formulate rules and plans of your own. Reading helps build knowledge and knowledge applied can lead to mo money, mo money, mo money!! (Showing my age! SHeesh!) The sixth rule is kind of what Im doing now. You don't need a publishing company to write about your life. It's a way to reminisce about the good and bad times and it will serve as a way to show your kids and grandkids that, at one time in your life, you were cool (Everyone except Andrea. Sorry). The last rule is self explanatory. Find your soulmate and enjoy your sex life, not only because its fun, but because you have someone to talk about John's 7 rules with for the rest of your life!!! S.W.A.G.!! Im back on it!! Enjoy!!!

FOCUS......

Sheesh!!! It feels like the last time I did one of these, Reagan was in office, The Dodgers were still in Brooklyn, and people still believed the world was flat!!! I'm back and, surely, I've been missed, right? RIGHT? Oh well!! Ill make this quick!! A good friend of mine and I were having a conversation. He asked me if I had forgotten about the dream. The question threw me for a loop, across the room and out the window! I said "No". It threw me, not because I had forgotten about the goals I set out for myself, but because it made me realized how easy I had been taking things the past few months. When I was on probation and paying back fees and just going through the nonsense, I felt this incredible pressure everyday to succeed. It felt like I couldn't take a day to relax and that I had to always be on!! It led to a 3.5 GPA, 100 lbs lost and a sense of accomplishment I can't explain in words. But then I got off probation and, because of bad timing on my part, I wasnt able to take the business courses I wanted to. So Ive been slacking....ON EVERYTHING!! My grades are bad at all. Just not where they should be. Relaxed a little...OK, A LOT on my diet (didnt gain any weight thank goodness!) And my blog game has been slackin', sunnnn!!! Ive even been slacking on my harassment of random family members!! :) !! I guess that what I needed was a few words from someone outside of my head to remind me of why I went so hard in the first place. I started last week getting back to that intense mindstate. I had an awesome workout today, so Im ready to get back to the journey!! Sometimes circumstances leave us sidetracked. But the issue isnt about what causes the problem. Its how you plan to solve it. SOOOOOOO.. Im back at it! I'll be blogging a little more in the upcoming weeks and months as I get back at it. Until then........ www.massiveinternetradio.com www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.facebook.com

Can't Stop, Won't Stop!

Before I start this blog off, shout out to Tony Crawford for the phrase, "REAL N@GGAZ......PAY THEY MOMMA BACK!!!" Word!! Anyway, I thought about many different directions that I could go into tonight. My case of writer's block has disappeared and now ideas are flowing like fried chicken after church! Im going back to a familiar subject for me....That is alcohol. Not to toot my own horn (TOOT!! Mutha@#%#@$n TOOT!! Along with the ideas comes a foul mouth), but I have been sober for 1 year and 7 months. Now a lot of it was forced as I was on probation and subject to random drug testing. But I made a commitment to stay completely drug free (including aspirin and pain relievers) as I wanted to maintain a clean lifestyle. Well, I am off probation and have everything pretty much back to normal. My license is fully restored and I have the freedom to terrorize the state of GA like a madman. But, to be honest, I dont have the urge to party like a rockstar for several reasons. One, I have no time to party. Between work, school and entertaining the masses, my time is taken up. I sleep like 2 minutes a night, study 10 hours and work for 12.5 hours. TRUE STORY. Two, I see too many signs around telling me to stay on the path that I am on. A friend of mine was recently let go from his job for multiple absences. What was happening was that, because of issues in his life (along with a pure hatred for his job), he drank every night. Whenever I would see him, he reaked of alcohol. He would tell me that it wasn't that serious and that, as soon as he found another job, he would quit drinking. One day, he tried to call out sick but wasn't able to because of the occurrences he had already used and he was forced to go in. The problem was that he still smelled like a brewery because of his activities from the night before. His manager had had enough and let him go. He told me the story but hasn't talked to me since. I've reached out a few times with no success. He is aware of my issues and I told him that I am always available to talk. Examples like this are what keep me on the straight and narrow because I know that all it takes is one slip up and it can get ugly real quick. My psychology teacher gave us a great saying a few days ago. She said, "One drink is too much, and two drinks is never enough." That stuck with me because it is the truth. That first drink makes you comfortable enough to think you can handle another.... and another....and another. Next thing you know, you wake up in a pasture next to a smiling sheep with wool all over your genitalia. OK, just kidding about the pasture but you catch my drift. For me, its not worth it to go backwards when I made a ton of progress over the past year and a half. The best I can do is be there for all. Helping is the best way to continue healing. Im done with this one!! Back to the fun next time!!! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston https://www.facebook.com/#!/john.w.coston www.massiveinternetradio.com

Let Go, Dammitt!! With 2 T's!

First, let me apology for last week's blog!! I personally feel it was below the unbelievably high standards that I have set here!!! I just kind of winged it more than put any actual effort into it and, to you, the reader, my friend, I'm sorry. I always said that if you have nothing of substance to bring to the conversation, dont bring it. Whew, I feel better wasting a minute of your time with my sorrow!! This week (You lucky sonuvab%tch!! You get back to back weekly blogs!! Pat yourself on the back!), I do want to talk about something with a liiiitle bit of substance. Its about letting go. Lemme ask you, imaginary reader and friend of mine (that being said, I need to get a life ASAP) an open ended question? How can you move forward if you keep looking backward? If you ever watch a marathon, you'll see a runner in the lead of a race look back to see if there are any other runners behind them. That look-back (new word invented) will cause the runner to slow down slightly. If it's a big lead, its no big deal. But if it's a close race, it could lead to a runner catching up to the leader. Then the runner behind will catch up, look back at them and Jello Pudding and Reindeer on a Roof and....this long-a$$ analogy will just keep getting longer and more ridiculous if I let it!!! What I'm trying to say is looking back and letting the past hold you down will ALWAYS slow down your progression into the future. There comes a point in your life where you have to learn to let go of the past, no matter how much it hurts you to. You can't change what has happened but you can allow it to help mold your future, both positively and negatively. Carrying around pain from what people have said or done to you will stress you out to the point that you a) Make yourself sick from it, b) Hamper your ability to meet new people and make new connections, and c) Render you unable to formulate a new future for yourself. Even if you are still stuck in that environment, make it your life's goal to craft and create a new you. When you sense those demons creeping into your mind, take a walk to clear your head. Write down constructive goals. Become ambitious. Drop an elbow on your sister from the top rope (Oh, sorry that slipped out!!). Do whatever it takes to mold a future, not continue to live in the past. Take the positive energy that you have received in life and let that help you move forward. Let that pain go!! Word Up Son!!! I always say to myself "This will be a quick blog!!" A research paper later, I think "Wow! I still have more to write!!" If you have an issue, text me, inbox me, and Ill give you an outlet to vent! As long as it helps you move forward, I am here to help!! Now I will not get your cat out of a tree or loan you $12. But I'm here for all my folks!! OUT!!! https://www.facebook.com/#!/john.w.coston www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.massiveinternetradio.com

ShoutOuts!

Wow!! Talk about signs of old age!!! Tonight is a 65 degree night in Georgia and, instead of being on the town fondling the sweater meat of young ladies or destroying residential mailboxes with my baseball bat, Im here.... in a room...typing a blog with the hope that a few of you read it and say, "Hmmm...this moron is not as foolish as he may seem." All jokes aside, its 2013!! Despite what the Mayans predicted, we are still here. Quick question: Did you plan for it? Were you so sure that the rapture would sweep you up to the pearly gates to meet whatever God you praise that you forgot to set your goals and plans for the coming year? Or did you take the clown route and, instead of actually writing down goals and planning ways to achieve them, you made the usual New Years "Resolution" to start hitting the gym everyday, only to quit after the 3rd visit when, as a grown man, you got mad that people stared at your fluorescent green mandex (spandex for men! Sheesh) biker shorts and wont give you the space you need to workout. (And no, dawg! Bandannas dont make you a BADASS! It makes you look homeless!) Ok, seriously, please make this the year you stop making New Years Resolutions and start actually constructing goals and plans to achieve them. Trust me, the road to success, although at times rough, is a rewarding one. The connections you make and the highs and lows you experience make the journey all worth it. Now that I have that all out of the way, I wanted to actually use this blog to thank YOU. I wanted to thank everyone who helped inspire these blogs and continue to help me grow into the man I am becoming. Folks like my pops, who, despite my pension for silliness and tomfoolery, has stood by me when he could've turned his back on me when I was going through my nonsense. My sisters who havent yet killed me despite the annoyance that I intentionally bring to their lives. My nephew who inspires me more than I do him. My friends who I confide in, joke with and, in some cases, have picked me up from the middle of the dance floor while I was drunk doing snow angels. The women in my life, past, present, and future. I still take all the lessons of our interactions with me wherever I go. Basically, everyone who I have come in contact. And a special shoutout to my English teachers who, if they are reading this, are having a nervous breakdown from the abuse of run-on sentences in this blog!!! Really, thank you all for the support. I hope that 2013 is as interesting as 2012 was!!! Ill be back on point next blog!!! www.twitter.com/thefakejcoston www.facebook.com www.massiveinternetradio.com