i am J. DAKAR

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Boyz II Men — A Song for Mama Today is my mother’s 50th...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:49 -0600

Boyz II Men — A Song for Mama

Today is my mother’s 50th birthday. Words can’t even begin to express how truly blessed I am. Earlier, I posted a favorite Abraham Lincoln quote on Facebook and Twitter: “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother,” and it’s so apropos. Thank you for teaching and guiding me. Thank you for always encouraging and supporting me. Thank you for being you, and I love you!

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world..."

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:05 -0600

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Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around.

You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more.

You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement.

They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful.

There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are.

The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever.

Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant.

Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby.

Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do.

Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible.

You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you.

You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.

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- Bob Marley

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"I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you..."

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:06 -0600

“I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.”

- Langston Hughes

"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and..."

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“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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Polo Ralph Lauren Tweed Three Button Blazer ($297.50)

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Polo Ralph Lauren Tweed Three Button Blazer ($297.50)

Where Do I Begin

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:36:06 -0600

It’s been a while since I’ve really written anything here, and I hate when that happens because I don’t know where or even how to start to catch up on everything.

I’ll never know what possessed me to write a book while also pursuing a graduate degree, but it is what it is. The book has sort of taken a life of its own, and I’m so excited to be able to share it with you soon. Regarding school, I plan to complete my master’s by mid-2013 unless I accelerate the schedule a bit, which is bound to happen eventually. I thought I was ready for school again, but with everything else going on around me I couldn’t have picked a worse time. Again, it is what it is.

♫ Post Title Soundtrack: The Chemical Brothers — “Where Do I Begin”

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Jamiroquai — “Blue Skies”

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Jamiroquai — “Blue Skies”

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James Blake — “The Wilhelm Scream”

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James Blake — “The Wilhelm Scream”

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The Power of Words

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The Power of Words

"If you want to be immortal, live for others."

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:22:10 -0600

“If you want to be immortal, live for others.”

- Prasanna Natani