3 IS NOT A CROWD!!!!!

We found out today that we will or Kristen will (for the women who gets sensitive when men include themselves in the pregnancy) be having a baby BOY. In August, that will make 3 boys in the home and no girls. We thought for sure the baby would be a girl. But we were wrong!!!!!! Kristen wanted a girl so badly. But she's excited nonetheless. Anyway, she's 16 weeks pregnant and counting.

Casino...

Hey Guys,

Today was the first time I ever stepped foot in the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. I helped a colleague shoot a corporate event. BORING!!!!! But it's work and I shouldn't complain. Otherwise a really low key day. I did get to see the final episodes of DAYBREAK online. For 13 episodes it was very good. But again, after 13 episodes, I guess I am the only one with this view because it's been cancelled! Taye is on to bigger and better things, I guess!

Laughter is good and contagious!!!!!!

My son Josiah is the best. And I am so glad there is no one like him on the planet. This is just one of the little things about him that lets me know I don't deserve him.



Laughter is great!!!!!

Driving Time!!!!

OK...

We left for the Sunshine State after midnight Sunday Morning. We got on the BELT PARKWAY at exactly 1am. But I must confess. I didn't last 2 hours before I handed the reigns ver to my dad. He drove from 3-7am. I was knocked out. Dead to the world. I couldn't believe it because the jeep wasn't the most comfortable. Anyway, I woke up in North Carolina and then I took over. And when I drive long distances or treks, I don't like to stop unless I absolutely have to. I am set on making GOOD TIME. I guess I'm competitive!!!! My dad and I got to our destination in a Orlando area hotel off I-4 at 6pm. 17 HOURS!!!! I thought we made good time. But I didn't look too good...



My wife and kid met us at the hotel about 30 minutes later. Awesome to see them after 5 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After grabbing something to eat, we went to CITY WALK at UNIVERSAL. But we left after 5 minutes because it was just to cold. And I thought I left New York. We weren't the only ones to think that because it wasn't bumpin' like usual!!!!

So, yesterday, we went to the newly built home that my parents are retiring in. Their home is overlooking a lake. Nice view...



We hung out a bit in the city area. Looking at furniture and electronics stuff (at different stores). What was fun driving around was the GPS system that my dad got for his retirement. Co-workers in NY got it for him. It is BANGIN'. WE NAMED HER sandy BECAUSE HER DIRECTIONS WERE ON POINT.


The surprise of the day was my son. Josiah lost his mind!!!!!! I have never seen him so hyper in his 2 years on this planet. I couldn't believe it. But he was so cute because he had sooooo much fun. WHAT A BLESSING HE IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Saturday, I spent time with the family and the city at the same time. I met up with a cousin I haven't seen in years. That was cool. I had to hit the APPLE STORE again. Man, was it packed. Could you believe laptop manufacturers haven't made car chargers for laptops, yet. Well, I guess you can't work on a computer and work on your computer at the same time.





THIS IS MY BROTHER SEAN. MY YOUNGER BROTHER....CAN YOU BELIEVE IT. HE HAS 5 INCHES ON ME!!!!!!


THIS IS CAROLYN WHO WAS THE CLASS PRESIDENT IN HIGH SCHOOL. SHE FOUND ME ON MYSPACE. WE WILL BE HAVING OUR 20 YEAR REUNION IN A COUPLE OF YEARS. DAMN!!!!!








We, hit up CENTRAL PARK as you can see in the photo to start the blog. But check out this guy in the photo below. I knew I got a winner when I took the photo. So much we take for granted. Billionaires driving in their ASTIN MARTINS and on the other spectrum we have POVERTY. I can relate to this guy below!!!!!!



We also stopped in the NOKIA STORE. Now that was interesting. The same designer(s) that designed the APPLE STORE designed the NOKIA STORE. The store is very different. Inside the store, the walls change colors evry ten seconds. That's why you see a blue or cyan tint in the photo below. But the most outrageous claim the store has is that the phone shown below is going for at least $300,000. For the grown and sexy!!!!!!!



THE &300,000.00+ CELL PHONE!!!!!


The night scene in the city with all it's hustle and bustle!!!!!

Interesting day on Friday...

Well,

Yesterday, my day started by taking my mom to the hospital. She was having eye problems. It turns out that she has high blood pressure. So, she was taking test all day. The doctors held her over night for observation. She's feeling much better now and her blood levels are great. Later on that day, I met up with a friend of 14 years. I shot some images of him and his cousin. We ended up at the APPLE STORE in Manhattan about 2 am in the morning. I didn't get home until about 5 am this morning.

HOMEBODY...

I still can't get it out of my system. There is nothing like being able to relax at home with family and friends. That's what I did today. Nothing to write home about. (NO PUN INTENDED) Anyway, I saw a friend of mine Lenny today. I've known him for 14 years. Cool people's he is. I met some of his friends he works with at the Cheesecake Factory. Then, after they got off from work, we chillaxed at Friday's. Fun time. New Yorkers are special!!!!!!! I miss my wife and kids, though. I won't see them until Monday. I also got to watch the ABC show DAY BREAK starring Taye Diggs. I have never seen it before. I thought it was a bit far fetched. But I like 24 so how bad could it be. Anyway, it was better than I thought. Too bad not too many people feels the same way because the show will end after 13 episodes. I wonder if Taye Diggs were Jack Bauer instead, would he have the same success. I think, and it's just my personal opinion, that white america is still not ready for a black superhero until we bust down the door. And then, it's still a shock and a big to do when we're successful. But that's neither here nor there. Anyways...Day Break is a good show, and Taye Diggs CAN ACT HIS BUTT OFF!!!!!!!!! He will win an Oscar someday. If Jamie Foxx and Cuba Gooding, Jr. can, so can he.

Start Spreading The News....

Today was my first day back in my hometown of Hempstead, Long Island since the summer of 2004. Many memories sprang to mind from the first moment I landed at JFK. Wow...It's been a long time. So, I went around driving a bit just to see the different neighborhoods that I've visited way back when.
This theatre brought back an interesting memory. Way back in 1989, BATMAN premiered to lines out the wazoo. It was the first film to gross 10 million a day for 10 straight days.


Such a awesome day out. Only about 45 degrees. I just couldn't believe the snow I saw all over the surrounding towns.

This was the store where I bought my first camera. It was a pentax K-1000. 100% manual. I guess that's why I have shot EVERY SINGLE IMAGE IN MANUAL MODE thereafter.



The rest of these photos are thought were a bit cool. But don't consider myself artistic...So I'm trying.

Just hanging out...

Could you believe it's the end of the first week in February!!!!!!

TIME FLYS WHEN YOUR HAVING FUN!!!!!!!

1st Week in the New Year

What a week. I am so excited to be in the new year. Last year was great because it was a learning lesson, as it should be. I've learned so much about myself, family, business, and ministry. I know this year I want to enjoy every moment as though it was my last. THAT'S SO CORNY!!!!!!

Anyway, I will have a professionally promising year if this past week is any indication of success. But I guess it all depends on your definition of success. What is the world's definition of success. Let's take a look:

1. the accomplishment of an aim or purpose
2. the attainment of popularity or profit
3. the outcome of an undertaking, specified as achieving or failing to achieve its aims

Here is what God says is TRUE success:

TODAY IS YOUR DAY TO HAVE TRUE SUCCESS. This Message is NOT for Someone Else, It's for YOU, Here and Now. You see it really doesn't matter, If Your Rich or Poor, Black or White, Male or Female, Young or Old. God has a Plan and a Purpose for Your Life. A SPECIAL PLAN Just For You. God says "For I know the Plans I have for you, Plans to PROSPER YOU and not to harm you, plans to give you a HOPE and a FUTURE says the Lord." GOD LOVES YOU and He has a WONDERFUL Plan for Your Life. You were Created in the Image and Likeness of God Himself. You were fearfully and Wonderfully made by God Himself. He formed you in your mothers womb before you were born. HE LOVES YOU WITH ALL HIS HEART. You are the Apple of His Eye. You are a Child of Destiny. Born to Overcome, Born to Win, Born to be a Success.

Success comes from knowing the way. Jesus said "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE." Success is a Choice YOU must choose to be Successfull. You must choose to follow the way of success. JESUS IS THAT WAY. Simple choice, Choose JESUS, Choose Success. God sets before you this day Life and Death, Blessing or Cursing, Success or Failure. If you Choose God, you Choose Life and Success, but if you do not choose God you are destined to fail. You see God Loves You enough to give you a choice, but He Really wants you to choose Life and Success, NOT failure and Death. If you have never asked JESUS CHRIST to come in to your life, then TODAY is your day. What are you Waiting for?? The Choice is Simple, CHOOSE LIFE!! That's right CHOOSE LIFE.

True success only comes when we give our lifes to God. He is a Great God and Together with HIM, ALL of our HOPES and DREAMS will Come True and YOU will have Everlasting Life and Peace, Joy, and TRUE SUCCESS. You will know what it really means to be FREE. JESUS said " Whom The Son Sets Free Is Free Indeed." Be Free in JESUS Name, BE FREE!! If you want to Ask JESUS Into Your Heart then Pray this Prayer Out Loud.

SAY "JESUS I BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD. I BELIEVE THAT YOU DIED ON THE CROSS FOR ME. I BELIEVE THAT GOD RAISED YOU FROM THE DEAD AND YOU NOW LIVE FOREVER. COME INTO MY HEART RIGHT NOW AND MAKE ME ALL THAT YOU WANT ME TO BE. THANK YOU FATHER THAT I AM NOW BORN AGAIN, IN JESUS NAME, AMEN."

My Heartfelt Prayer is that YOU know the Joy of Being Forgiven. I really Hope this message has touched Your Heart in some way. This message came from my Heart You see I was once lost but now am found I WAS blind but now I see. I Hope and Pray that You Understand The Secret To TRUE SUCCESS.