Ok, so it's January 1st, 2009, a year filled with promise and opportunity. As I look back on the year that has passed, I think to myself, my oh my, how time flies. It seems like only yesterday, I was saying Welcome 2008, now it's time to welcome 2009.
My prayer for myself, and for all those that may come into contact with this particular entry, is true happiness, prosperity, and joy in the Lord. I pray for guidance and protection, I pray for blessings and mercy, I pray for strength and wisdom, I pray for the willingness to learn new things, and the patience to deal with difficult things, I pray for good health, I pray for sanity, I pray that the Lord will continue to smile and shine upon me and my family. I pray especially for my friends travelling to their respective institutions on Sunday, Lord, let your blessings fall upon us all, keep us Lord, strengthen us, and keep us safe from all harm and danger. Help us to realize that the opportunities given to us thus far, are merely stepping stones, that will pale in comparison to those that are to come. I ask you Lord to walk with us as we venture into foreign teritory, let your footsteps lead the way. Bless us Lord. For those you have sent into our lives to bestow these blessings on us, blessings and happiness be theirs as well, strengthen them Lord so that they are able to continue to be inspirations to many. Help them to understand just how important they are, bless their families, friends and other loved ones, keep them Lord, safe from all harm and danger. I ask for his forgiveness for those times that I've fallen short, and I pray for humility, that I may be like Him in word, thought and action. Last of all, I pray for Jesus, that He may continue to find in me the humble servant that I so diligently try to be, I pray that he never loses faith in me, even when I "fall off". I ask these things in your most holy name,
Amen.
2009 is here, ready or not. Trust in God, and always know that it is through him and with him, that all things are possible. Happiness and blessings be yours this year.
This has been Collegeguy.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
The little man in my life...
There are times when he drives me crazy, times when he makes me mad...there are times when I make him angry, and times when I make him sad...I remember when I found out mum was pregnant, I was so angry and upset, but 9 short months later, he came, and I haven't stopped smiling yet. Those days when I come home, and I'm not my best, he makes it a point to make sure that changes, Ahmad, I love you he says, and dons my cheek with a kiss, I love you too Bing I say, my problems a replaced with bliss. This poem is cheesy I know, but it's all in good fun, I only wanted to express my love, for the brother who thinks he's my son...
Love you Bing Bing!!
This has been Collegeguy
Sunday, December 28, 2008
If love is the answer, can someone please ask me the question?
Isn't it funny how love can just slap you in the face, and say here I am, and then just as abruptly, leave you standing in the cold?
Love is a word that people often throw around, not knowing what it really means to love someone. As I sat in church this morning, and listened to the message being proclaimed, I reflected on my weekend, what happened, what didn't happen, what was said, and what wasn't said...and in the midst of that, the good Deacon spoke about love amongs husbands and wives, parents and children, and people in general. Wives he said (paraphrasing of course) you are to be submissive to your husbands, husbands you are to love your wives as Jesus loves the church. We hear these words all the time, but do we actually know what they mean? To be submissive means to be obedient, compliant, dutiful, if you please, this is what wives should be to, and for their husbands...this is not to say that if the man tells you to jump off a bridge you should, all this is saying is that we ought to obey, honor and trust our husbands, as this is God's will. The husbands are instructed to love their wives as Jesus loves the Church. That's deep. Jesus loved the church soo much, that he gave his LIFE for it. Husbands should be prepared then, to do whatever for their wives, for when the two were born they were seperate entities, but in Holy Matrimony, they are one in Jesus Christ.
I say that to say this, when we use the word love, it is imperative that we use it in the right context, with the right person(s) and only when we really, truly, sincerely mean it, and not to gain browny points, that is not the way to go. LOVE is a beautiful thing once given and recieved the right way...I long for the kind of love sang about in songs like Jennifer Hudson's "If this isn't love" and Kelly Price's "Strong Man", but to rush it, would not do me justice at all, until I find that love, I'll just love myself, because after all, there's no one that can love me better.
Some worry about me, some ask why, perhaps that's how they show their love, but if you love me, then understand why.
This has been Collegeguy...
Love is a word that people often throw around, not knowing what it really means to love someone. As I sat in church this morning, and listened to the message being proclaimed, I reflected on my weekend, what happened, what didn't happen, what was said, and what wasn't said...and in the midst of that, the good Deacon spoke about love amongs husbands and wives, parents and children, and people in general. Wives he said (paraphrasing of course) you are to be submissive to your husbands, husbands you are to love your wives as Jesus loves the church. We hear these words all the time, but do we actually know what they mean? To be submissive means to be obedient, compliant, dutiful, if you please, this is what wives should be to, and for their husbands...this is not to say that if the man tells you to jump off a bridge you should, all this is saying is that we ought to obey, honor and trust our husbands, as this is God's will. The husbands are instructed to love their wives as Jesus loves the Church. That's deep. Jesus loved the church soo much, that he gave his LIFE for it. Husbands should be prepared then, to do whatever for their wives, for when the two were born they were seperate entities, but in Holy Matrimony, they are one in Jesus Christ.
I say that to say this, when we use the word love, it is imperative that we use it in the right context, with the right person(s) and only when we really, truly, sincerely mean it, and not to gain browny points, that is not the way to go. LOVE is a beautiful thing once given and recieved the right way...I long for the kind of love sang about in songs like Jennifer Hudson's "If this isn't love" and Kelly Price's "Strong Man", but to rush it, would not do me justice at all, until I find that love, I'll just love myself, because after all, there's no one that can love me better.
Some worry about me, some ask why, perhaps that's how they show their love, but if you love me, then understand why.
This has been Collegeguy...
Friday, December 26, 2008
It's amazing...
It's amazing how day after day, we wake up, go about our days doing what we want to do, when we want to do it, and how we want it to be done, making plans, taking small things for granted, and then in an instant, life could go a completely different way.
In an earlier post, I ranted and raved about not having chicken to eat, when I'm more than 100% certain, that some poor child didn't make it to see this day. It's funny how God has his subtle way of bringing us back down to earth. I asked for His forgiveness today, because I realized what I had done.
Back to the going about our days, making plans etc. What is also amazing is that we can make as many plans as we desire, but God's plan will be the one to prevail. My dad left home tonight excited about Junkanoo, he planned to go on Bay Street and wow the crowd, introducing them to all things Chinese, but God saw differently. My mother and I planned to join him and the other thousands of Bahamians as well, but God saw differently.
His plan was to remind me and whomever else needed a little reality check that life is indeed short, and rather than complaining about trivial things, we should always always always give thanks for all that we have.
My dad was in an accident tonight, nothing too serious, but it could've been. He could've been way more severely hurt, but that wasn't God's plan. His message is clear, today you made noise about not having something to eat, tomorrow you could've been fatherless. Get the picture? I do...in times when we believe that life isn't going our way, we must realize that someone, somewhere, has it waaay worse than we do. We have to learn to say thank you, rather than complaining all the time, when we can appreciate the small things in life, the big things will come soo much easier.
Tonight I could've lost my father, but I didn't, and for that I'm thankful. What else could we almost lose, before we get the picture?
This has been Collegeguy.
In an earlier post, I ranted and raved about not having chicken to eat, when I'm more than 100% certain, that some poor child didn't make it to see this day. It's funny how God has his subtle way of bringing us back down to earth. I asked for His forgiveness today, because I realized what I had done.
Back to the going about our days, making plans etc. What is also amazing is that we can make as many plans as we desire, but God's plan will be the one to prevail. My dad left home tonight excited about Junkanoo, he planned to go on Bay Street and wow the crowd, introducing them to all things Chinese, but God saw differently. My mother and I planned to join him and the other thousands of Bahamians as well, but God saw differently.
His plan was to remind me and whomever else needed a little reality check that life is indeed short, and rather than complaining about trivial things, we should always always always give thanks for all that we have.
My dad was in an accident tonight, nothing too serious, but it could've been. He could've been way more severely hurt, but that wasn't God's plan. His message is clear, today you made noise about not having something to eat, tomorrow you could've been fatherless. Get the picture? I do...in times when we believe that life isn't going our way, we must realize that someone, somewhere, has it waaay worse than we do. We have to learn to say thank you, rather than complaining all the time, when we can appreciate the small things in life, the big things will come soo much easier.
Tonight I could've lost my father, but I didn't, and for that I'm thankful. What else could we almost lose, before we get the picture?
This has been Collegeguy.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Should I be upset?
Today was not a good day at all. Wait, maybe it was. Some parts of it were. Today was family dinner day, as is every christmas day. We meet at another relative's house and eat. Now EVERYONE in my family knows that I ONLY eat chicken, this is not something that they have to figure out, or guess about...they know this, strangers know this. So to ensure that I ate today, I asked the question...will there be chicken at the feast today? Two people said no, so I said fine, I will go and get my chicken, and let my mother cook it for me, that seemed to be a fine suggestion...before leaving however, Timmy (my mother) assured me that all was well, and that chicken would be at the feast, I asked her, "are you sure lovey?" she said, "that's what they told me" I said fine, we will just go home now and prepare for the feast to be had. In the back of my mind though, something is telling me ya know what Ahmad, get the chicken...but I say no no, chicken will be there...Why the hell when I reach there, ain no chicken on the damn buffet table shit...? PISSED is what I was and kinda still am. Why would you say there will be chicken, if you know ain none ga be there...I was PISSED. But a friend has encouraged me to relax these days for a change, and so I didn't react, I simply left. Because if I had stayed, I would've said some hurtful things...what made it worse though, was ttat everyone's now asking me, what are you going to eat...if you cared so damn much, chicken would be on the buffet table...but alas, I digress...I went for a little drive, just to clear my head...
When my mother arrived, and found out what had happened, she too was pissed, and made a comment that I would've made regularly, but didn't....she too saw how shitty and unecessary a situation it was. She was tempted to leave, but for my father and siblings she stayed.
Anyway, that was my day, it's done now, and I look forward to Junkanoo in a few hours, to take my mind off it all.
This has been Collegguy.
When my mother arrived, and found out what had happened, she too was pissed, and made a comment that I would've made regularly, but didn't....she too saw how shitty and unecessary a situation it was. She was tempted to leave, but for my father and siblings she stayed.
Anyway, that was my day, it's done now, and I look forward to Junkanoo in a few hours, to take my mind off it all.
This has been Collegguy.
The Reason for the Season
So today is Christmas Day, the day that we have alll been waiting for. The day that everyone has been preparing for since November 1. All that money spent, all the gas wasted, the food eaten and that to be eaten, the paint bought, the new hair-dos and a few hair donts..all for this one day. It's amazing how one day can have soo much control over an entire people. One day has the power to make you knowingly create more and more debt for yourself, and it's no problem, because it's all in the name of Christmas.
As I was making my way home yesterday from work, sitting impatiently in traffic, I thought I'd take a minute to observe my surroundings, see what was going on...as I was doing this, I thought to myself, "aren't we in a recession?" Aren't things supposed to be "rough"? By the looks of things, I'd say that all is better than well, all must be excellent!
Readers, please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to "mash anyone's corn" as the saying goes, nor am I trying to tell you how to spend your money, as it is yours and you've worked damn hard to earn it, {I hope}...but I encourage us all to sit down and reflect upon the REAL reason for the season, the REAL reason this one glorious day is celebrated.
On this day, Christmas Day, born to save, is Christ the Lord. He and He alone is the reason for this day. He was born to save us from eternal damnation, sent to renew and reinforce in us the love of God and all His mercies. It is imperative then, that we always remember that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior is indeed the REAL reason for the season. Yes it's wonderful when you can express your love for someone with a gift that makes their year, but God did that same thing for us many many years ago, and all He wants is for us to remember that, pay homage to the one He sent to save and restore us.
I encourage you then, on this day, Christmas Day, as you exchange gifts, create new memories, and eat that delectable food, thank God for the beauteous gift He gave us, ask Him to renew in you the spirit of thankfulness and appreciation, so that no more may we forget what the REAL reason for the season is.
Merry Christmas to all, and best wishes in the New Year.
Stay tuned,
Collegeguy.
As I was making my way home yesterday from work, sitting impatiently in traffic, I thought I'd take a minute to observe my surroundings, see what was going on...as I was doing this, I thought to myself, "aren't we in a recession?" Aren't things supposed to be "rough"? By the looks of things, I'd say that all is better than well, all must be excellent!
Readers, please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to "mash anyone's corn" as the saying goes, nor am I trying to tell you how to spend your money, as it is yours and you've worked damn hard to earn it, {I hope}...but I encourage us all to sit down and reflect upon the REAL reason for the season, the REAL reason this one glorious day is celebrated.
On this day, Christmas Day, born to save, is Christ the Lord. He and He alone is the reason for this day. He was born to save us from eternal damnation, sent to renew and reinforce in us the love of God and all His mercies. It is imperative then, that we always remember that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior is indeed the REAL reason for the season. Yes it's wonderful when you can express your love for someone with a gift that makes their year, but God did that same thing for us many many years ago, and all He wants is for us to remember that, pay homage to the one He sent to save and restore us.
I encourage you then, on this day, Christmas Day, as you exchange gifts, create new memories, and eat that delectable food, thank God for the beauteous gift He gave us, ask Him to renew in you the spirit of thankfulness and appreciation, so that no more may we forget what the REAL reason for the season is.
Merry Christmas to all, and best wishes in the New Year.
Stay tuned,
Collegeguy.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
And so it begins..
Florida was a blast...words cannot begin to describe the people I've met...picking up whole chickens with our bare hands, unapologetically licking our fingers...lol...oh yes Lord, good times indeed. Some people just never change. Who knew shopping for a winter coat would be so hard and so gosh darn expensive...but alas, all was well. Mission was indeed accomplished. This marks the beginning of new friendships, new memories, happy times, and I'm sure sad times...times that I will regardless of what they bring, look forward. New friendships have been formed..**shout out to my rock star Mina and my boy Matt** Ken and Shivardo, you're not forgotten...lol...oh Shivardo, you're probably the most unforgotten..lol...good times indeed.
There are like 11 days left friends...let's brace ourselves, and get ready to go...
There are like 11 days left friends...let's brace ourselves, and get ready to go...
Who is he?
He is someone you can trust, someone you can love, someone you can hate, but ulimately he is someone that can never be replaced. He is someone that in that hour of need, when it seems like all isn't well, can help you to realize that all will be well indeed. He's a friend, he's an enemy, he's a lover, most definitely not a fighter, he's gentle when he needs to be, and rough when he wants to be. He's emotional, passionate, affectionate, loving, sincere, relatively outgoing, and has been told that he can go from "zero to hero" in a second...whatever that means...(jasg). He's difficult, complicated, bitchy, yet sweet, understanding and compassionate. He's sexy, he's debonair, he's a little bit full of himself, but in a non conceited way...lol...he's not fond at all of liars, and wishes it didn't have to exist. He wonders why love has to be so hard, and why hate comes so easy...he wonders why you can't be his...but understands that sometimes life just won't go his way.
He's been blessed recently with a new friend, someone who he believes genuinely cares for him, and has his best interest at heart, and for that he is forever grateful, and eternally indebted, and wants to express that if ever you need him, he is there.
He's 21, 5'7, a hundred and somethin pounds of absolute sexyness...lol...he's fun loving, somewhat out going, appreciates confidence, but detests arrogance, he's sincere, and appreciative, he's thankful, and blessed. He's given you the opportunity to get to know him just a little bit more, and he thanks you.
Who is he?...He's Ahmad Rashad Thompson, a simple guy, with great aspirations. He's him, and he loves it.
He's been blessed recently with a new friend, someone who he believes genuinely cares for him, and has his best interest at heart, and for that he is forever grateful, and eternally indebted, and wants to express that if ever you need him, he is there.
He's 21, 5'7, a hundred and somethin pounds of absolute sexyness...lol...he's fun loving, somewhat out going, appreciates confidence, but detests arrogance, he's sincere, and appreciative, he's thankful, and blessed. He's given you the opportunity to get to know him just a little bit more, and he thanks you.
Who is he?...He's Ahmad Rashad Thompson, a simple guy, with great aspirations. He's him, and he loves it.
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