Draking and Driving

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We have all been a victim of “Draking and Driving.” You can say you haven’t but you definitely have. Drake is a great artist but some of his songs will have you sitting in your feelings all crazy. You will just be listening to his album, bumpin it, then a song come on that will have you thinking about life. Life and that random person that gave you a long hug in 9^th grade. That person that you had a random conversation with at a random house party, who said they would call you and never called. Then he got songs where you save your tears in a jar so you can show someone how much they hurt you. Listening to 1 drake song is all good because sometimes it won’t get you there but listening to a whole album is another story.

            This is not up for debate because I have witnessed people who have listened to a whole Drake album and want to visit there past. When they say, “I am feeling like Drake,” yeah that’s a new emotion like love or hate. I am Draking right now. Honestly sit there and listen to a Drake album and tell me if you don’t feel weird.

I finally decided to listen to Drake’s new album on my way to the Knick’s game the other day. Let me tell you how I was going thru my phone all crazy trying to hit up a couple chicks from my past.  Drake song with Jhene Aiko (From Time) came on and I was like “dam this shit right here though.” Thank god I delete numbers and move on. I was definitely Draking and driving the other day. Don’t get me wrong, he has some joints on there that pop but other songs that just make you go deep into your memories. I remember a girl from high school that wanted to share her pizza with me. I would have married her if I were listening to Drake. Just cause she shared some pizza with me. Don’t become a victim of Draking and driving. When listening to a Drake album, throw some 2 Chainz, J.Cole, Wale, Jay-Z in the mix. You can’t listen to a Drake album straight thru. Also don't Drake and Drive, it is very dangerous.

$200 Dates

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So this topic has been coming up a lot in social media circles that I am in. I have no clue why but it started with $200 dates, jumped to $500 dates, then back down to $200 dates. I was so confused on why some people think they deserve $200 dates. Some people expect a $200 date EVERY TIME and nobody got time for that honestly. If you living the “$200 date every time”, life be my guest but I will not be a victim.

83% of people have no clue what a date is and should not expect a $200 date anytime soon. $200 dates are possible but if you don’t know what a date consists of then you wouldn’t know what a $200 date looks like. Most of the standard dates I hear about are dinner and a movie. Yes dinner and a movie can cost $200 but do you really want it to cost that much? Makes no sense to me honestly, unless you’re going to a high-class restaurant and movie theater. If you are on a first date don’t expect anything fancy. If you’ve been dating this person for awhile you should know there budget and if they will bring you on a $200 date. If you’re in a relationship with someone they probably took you on a $200 date that you clearly where not aware of.

Before thinking you deserve a $200 date, define what you think a date is. Most dates are not always fun and just because you spend more money on a date doesn’t mean it will be the best date you’ve ever been on or had. 

These are just my random thoughts.

(Poem) Random Guy

I randomly do things just because

Never needing a reason to make people smile

Yeah I’m that random guy

Randomly telling friends how much I appreciate them

Caring too much for the people closest to me

Never needing anything in return

I am that random guy

Randomly dragging people on adventures

Making sure everyone has a smile

Celebrating those people who deserve to be celebrated

Randomly loving the people around me

Experiencing life in a new light

To be random is to be different

Doing things “just because”

Just so everyone is wearing the same smile I’m wearing

Life is too short not to be happy

So why not share my happiness randomly?

The best happiness is the one that is never expected

From the people who appreciate you the most

Never needing a reason to be me and make people happy

I am that random guy

~Kevin Pierre

Chill Session VS Date

                Chill session and dates are 2 different things that I think everyone needs to consider. I take people out on chill sessions over dates. They both mean 2 different things. A chill session is more like the beginning steps of learning about someone. I consider a date a mutual understanding between 2 individuals who would like to grow together and eventually occupy each other’s time.

Why have 2 classifications? People assume WAY toooo much when you take them out and consider everything a date. How about no, this is a chill session and we are friends. We are enjoying each other’s company. People expect so much from dates and when they don’t get it they look at you crazy. No, we are just 2 individuals having a great time together and this is not a date. In this day and age everyone considers everything a date. Hold on, wait a minute . . . can I learn about you first? Or na?

So let’s elaborate a bit, a chill session is meant for those who just want to get to know someone and have a great time. Not saying you won’t have a great time on date just saying you aren’t looking for anything special from this person, in a sense. A date is more so thought out and planned. You go into detail with what you do with this individual because you might want to build something better with them. No one said anything about a $200 date, that’s another topic.

If you barely know what a date is you will never know what one feels like. Don’t set your expectations too high for anything just because you may be let down by disappointment. Before thinking you deserve a $200 date first establish what a date is and will that even be fun. If you are just vibing, just vibe and go on chill sessions so you don’t let someone think you expect more from a date.

Communication Chasing (Part 2)

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Like I said before, “If you have to chase someone for communication then you need to decide if they are worth the chase.” With all the forms of communication out in this world people always seem to have a problem communicating. We seem to forget that communication goes two ways and that consistency always plays a part. Sometimes I feel that people will stop communicating with you off the dumbest things and expect you to chase them. In a sense they will cut you off with no explanation, expect you to know why and chase them. Why chase people who are running a different race?

I get it sometimes though; we all need our escape and would rather keep to ourselves. Although you always get those people who are like, “You never hit me up anymore”, “I cut you off because of someone else but you can still hit me up” or “I saw you got a new boo and don’t hit me up.” This generation literally has an excuse for every reason why you have to hit them up first. It cool and all but lets be direct, “I don’t want to hit you up cause I don’t feel like it.” This works right? People “expect” so many things from you. Once you get them comfortable, they expect you to continue treating them the same way and communicating the same way. Consistency in the form of communication always shows your interest level with people. I may not talk to you all the time but you still know what's going on. We communicate enough to know where we stand in each other’s lives.

Why do I have to be the one to hit you up first all the time? Some unwritten law somewhere on Google. Communication is a two way street and should be left as such no matter the situation. Yes sometimes we distance ourselves from people but chasing those individuals shouldn’t be a game. Games are for children and for someone to make you consistently chase them for communication is never good.

“Never chase people for communication, take a step back and just remember that not everyone values communication as a way of keeping friendship/relationships alive” ~KP

Also read >>> Communication Chasing