Who Am I? Who Are YOU???

The group post this week should be an informative one for our viewers. We'll call it the "profile"....a list of completely random questions that we will all answer to give you a better understanding of who we are individually and what we are about. Feel free to participate and answer these questions for yourself. It all begins with self-undersanding! We hope you enjoy!

State your name, occupation, and where you reside:

G: Gevar, flyest nerd you know, DMV by way of B'ham, AL.
V: Vaughn, Accounting Operational Support Specialist (I'm really a dreamer and a gamer). Birmingham, AL is where I kick it
J: Jerome(Brandon), Jack of All Trades, B'ham, Al.

How do you start your day?

G: I wake up around 5:30 or 6, use the bathroom, fool around on the internet for 45 mins - 1 hour while I eat, shower and dress to music or a movie, leave by 7:45 to face the day.
V: I have my alarm set to 4:30 every morning. Upon first waking up I stare at the ceiling and think and appreciate the things that I have around me. Sometimes I actually get up and excerise a little other times I end up going back to sleep. Before I leave every morning I try to make myself smile in the mirror, that way I start each day with on a positive note.
J: Up at 3 or 4 am, bafroom break, turn on MTV Jams while getting dressed, grab a snack to eat, out by within an hour to face the days SLAVERY!

What is your drink of choice?

G: Snapple Mango Green Tea or Water; alcoholic: Conjure (RIP Hennessey)
V: Topicana Orange Juice and water, or a nice blended fresh lemonade. Alcoholic: Maker's Mark
J: Water or Any kind of lemonade, Coholic: Rome Grown (cuz i murder anything you think you can make BETTER!)

Where is your favorite place to eat a meal?

G: Right now....Noodles & Company. And anywhere that serves calamari.
V: I'm not really that picky but my favorite places to eat generally involve my family. So my favorite place to eat is at my parents house, in the kitchen. My second favorite place to eat is at my grandmother's house. I will never grow tired of eating in those places
J: Favorite place would prolly be anywhere with good people(friends/family) around me.

What was the last movie you've seen?


G: "Tears of the Sun" ....came out like 7 years ago but I'm just now seeing it. Really good movie.
V: Crazy Heart... this is a really great movie and Jeff Bridges (Academy Award winner for best actor 2010) gave an outstanding performance. The soundtrack is really solid too...
J: "The Blindside"... and suprisingly enough liked it more than i thought i would... glad i saw it


What's the last book you read?

G: CompTia Security+ Study Guide. So ready to get this test out of the way...
V: The Bible, which I am still studying... last bbok I finished reading was The Conversation by Hill Harper and I'm in the middle of a Tony Dungy book.
J: Tupac's The Rose That Grew From Concrete... still read it almost daily

Quote a song or a poem:

G: Fat titties turn to teardrops as fat ass turns to flab Sores that were open wounds eventually turn to scab Trees bright and green turn yellow-brown, autumn caught 'em See, all them leaves must fall down, growing old... - "Growing Old", Outkast

V: I look in your eye and I see the pain in it
Life's a game, huh, maybe the game did it
I know I changed, they say that fame did it
Life is changed, huh, maybe the game did it
Two friends, now in two different places
I'm "Mr. Catchin' Planes" and you catchin' cases
Friendship, we never based it on position
No matter the game, we both shared the same vision
Decisions to split us in the place that life seemed to hit us
I would come to town and never get up with you
Around then things weren't so simple
I had my own issues that I was trying' to get through
Outside chatter, messin' with our mental
on the chase for funds to trusts, you can't forget too
It's the real friends that you got to tend to
No matter how far, you'll just know that I'm with you
(Common, from  "Decision" by Busta, Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige, and John Legend

J: Had to get back to me, get back to mines

Get back to fam, get back to rhymes

Lay down at night and say without shame

Today I was a man, tomorrow I'll be the same

Be a bonfire when others are just a flame

Be a memory when others are just a name.. (Phonte-Little Brother - When Everything Is New)

Who would you cast in your dream concert lineup?

G: Marvin Gaye, Anita Baker, OutKast, Miles Davis, Esthero, Nas, Little Brother

V: Kanye West, Common, N.E.R.D., Tank, Lupe Fiasco, OutKast, Dwele

J: Tupac, Jill Scott, Marvin Gaye, Little Brother, Musiq, Floetry, OutKast (In that order too lol)

At home, what do you keep beside your bed?

G: Wallet, cell phones, keys, watches, bottles of whatever I was drinking before I fell asleep

V: Alarm Clock, notepad, black pen, blue pen, glasses, remote control, iPhone (usually playing songs)

J: Cell phone, pen & pad, juice/water, remote

What city would you adopt as your second home?

G: I haven't visited a lot of cities so this may change in the future, but right now, VA Beach or Austin, TX.

V: I really like L.A. and Miami... Proabably L.A. cause its really laid back (the area I always visit)

J: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl or sumwhere in Hawaii (love it there)

Why do people lie?

G: Fear. Fear of the truth. Fear of being judged/disliked/looked at differently. Fear of misunderstanding or unacceptance. Fear of conflict.

V: Fear and shame. I don't think people lie to protect others, they lie to protect themselves from shame. We are always aware when we are not doing something right (at least we have a small sense of awareness)

J: Bitch-Ass-Ness...................................... or what they said.... samething

What do you regret?


G: I guess the "correct" thing to say would be "nothing, because *blah* *blah* *blah*" but truth be told we all have regrets. Mine would be not mapping out a career plan sooner than I did. I also regret the way I chose to handle some situations in the past, but I've forgiven myself and all is well now. Life is grand :-)
V: I tend to regret things I really had no control over, like not finishing out my senior year in track due to injury from the previous years.... I was a hard worker too. I do wish that I would have not pledged though. That was a waste of my time and energy and a distraction from my goals. That was a difficult time in my life though and I put my concentration into the wrong thing. Not that anything is wrong with pledging its just that it wasn't something I should have involved myself in at that time. I had some fun times though.
J: Not fully persuing music when i should have, and not diving fully into my "dreams". But im happy never-the-less

Tell me 5 names stored in your phone:

G: *Random scroll* - Abdul, Wachovia, Mom, BK, Mee-Moe

V: Momma, Dad, Je'Vana, Jason, Brandon King

J: Mama Dukes, G, Vp, Shay, Bk

What do you do with the clothes you no longer wear?

G: Leave them in my closet....lol I really should donate more often. Haven't done it in a couple of years. Moms raised me better than that..
V: I give them away when I can, I don't like keeping clothes with me that I don't wear. I try to wear everything in my closet and drawers. I will wear any Chirstmas present given to me.
J: Goodwill, Hannah Home... donate somehow. Or give my shirts to mama dukes she got damn near a whole closet of my old shirts....

If you could spend the day with anyone, who would it be?

G: My grandfather who passed when I was 2. 
V: My parents... my dad, if its one person. We talk about lots of stuff and he gives good advice and motivates me.
J: My Brothers... the time we share now days is priceless, B'ham, Savannah, Ft. Lauderdale.... still too far apart

Can you cook?


G: I can do enough. I can't "throw down" but you'll be satisfied, not hungry, and not throwing up once I'm done. I know my cohorts are about to brag their a**es off so get ready...smh.
V: I don't like to brag but I can cook. I like to experiment and try new dishes. I think cook is as simple as being able to read and comprehend what you read, or just have a taste for what you like and the ability to put it together and make it taste good. Ask Gevar if I can cook.
J: DAH FUCK... really ask me this? shid yall gonna make me write a cooking blog wit pics of my fiy fiy cooking...

Who was the last person you cooked for?


G: My lady.
V: My brother
J: Mama Dukes... she know what it is

How do you know when you're in love?


G: When what you feel defies explanation and you don't feel obligated to explain it because it makes sense to you. You just know.
V: When I stop concerning myself with the things that i want and want to do the best for her. But apparently I don't know if that was really love or not
J: When i can think about her and smile no matter how i felt before

Where is your favorite place to go to be alone?


G: A few places: my office (need a code to get in), driving around aimlessly, and of course the crib. No place like home.
V: at home in my bedroom. Many years ago it use to be the track early on a saturday morning.
J: at night on the front hood of my car looking at the stars... dont get more peaceful than that

What is your purpose?


G: To gain as much knowledge, wisdom, and understanding as possible in my own life so that I can help guide the next generation while doing what I can now to make it better for them. Long way to go...
V: I don't know right now. I want to lead and manage. I've always been placed in leadership situations and positions and I handle situations well. I have a level head when it comes to problem solving.
J: In my eyes... to make my mother proud and to be able to leave a legacy that my children can respect.

When is the perfect time to say goodbye?


G: I hate goodbyes....It's not always about giving up; sometimes it's just best to let go. But even then I don't believe a "goodbye" is necessary....it's too final and absolute for me. I don't like to burn my bridges or accept that I will never see someone again. We never truly mean it when we say it...I know I don't.
V: Good byes are hard to me, but I'm learning to accept their purpose. Depends on which "good bye" you are refering to. Really you should make every moment worth it. I try to take advantage of the opportunities I have with my friends and family. Be patient and enjoy each moment, even if it isn't the best moment
J: Never liked goodbyes and i usually try to avoid them, some you cant but just because something has ended doesnt mean its good bye just a... see you later than normal.

How do you sleep at night?


G: On my side or my stomach...and I sleep rather well.
V: on my back or in some fetal postition... I'm not a mover or restless sleeper. 
J: i toss and turn (back injury) can't stay in one spot too long

Who is your hometown hero?


G: My parents.
V: Parents
J: My Mama Dukes... strong enough to raise 3 men on her own.... who's stronger?

What is in your pockets?


G: *feels pockets* Nothing right now.
V: Security badge, a pen, wallet

J: Lighter, Wallet, Money


What do you think of when you hear the word "sword"?


G: Power, death, life, violence, security.
V: Power, respect, skill, violence, responsibility, death
J: 300.... what you asked what i think of that was it... they just described it lol

How would you like to be remembered? 


G: A man who always stayed true to who he was while at the same time embracing change and growth within himself and others. A true friend who never hesitated to help in any way he could.
V: Not too long ago I just wanted to be remembered. I wanted to be remember as someone who was alwasy there for the people that are close to me and lended a helping hand when I could. Someone who wanted to be better each day. An understanding person who stood his ground in the midst of adversity

J: As a trusted friend, a great little brother (big brother to some), a loving son/uncle, the worlds best dad, and a husband who cant be matched....

oh and the Realest Equal Opportunity Rascist you have ever met....