Random Convos

Straight up this whole entertainment writing process has been so eye opening to me. I get to hang out in studios with hungry artists, engineers and producers as they dream big and try hard. Ya’ll I am probably the least qualified person to be writing about Hip Hop and I’ve been thrown into this and I’m learning as I go. Thank God for my Hip Hop lovin friends because I would make some asinine assumptions if I didn’t have them to correct me. ~geesh~

The other day I was interviewing a young hopeful and I asked him, “So, what is your ethnic background, if you don’t mind my asking?”

He paused, smiled and said, “Usually, I’m just chillin. I’m a laid back kind of individual.”

I waited.

And waited some more.

He smiled at me.

“Uh, ok. Next question…”

Yeah soooo…………

I’m on the phone with Anna this evening and she’s telling me about a Superbowl party she’s going to.

“So, when is the Superbowl?” I ask.

She pauses. “Tee, don’t EVER ask that question again. I’m serious.”

“Uh…ok.”

And then there’s………

The conversation I had with Sylvia tonight. I was explaining to her that I could not EVER date a man simply because he was nice to me. Sure, he’s nice and sweet and treats me well, having those things would be a step up from my past BUT…I also need for him to have some paperwork.

“Tee, what’s that?”

“Paperwork. You know, degrees, deeds, certificates of ownership, courses completed, newspaper articles, awards and honors, you know- PAPERWORK!”

“So you mean if a guy is really nice to you but he’s not successful, you won’t talk to him?”

“Absolutely not! That’s how chicks get caught up dating men who can’t even take care of themselves. I can’t live on a big d**k and a smile. He gotta come with some assets. I REFUSE. REFUSE, REFUSE to be with someone who is not just as ambitious as I am, if not more. I want to impact the WORLD, imagine me with someone who is content to work a 9-5. I’m gonna be looking at him like, Dude, are you serious? You’re comfortable where you are?”

“Well Tee, MOST of the normal women in the world don’t need all of that. We’d be content to have a man who treats us well and could come together with us and have a home and take care of a family. I just want a nice house, healthy kids and a husband who doesn’t cheat.”

~Raises eyebrow~ “Well you ain’t hoping for much. I’d rather be alone than be with someone who can’t push me to achieve my vision for my life while I’m pushing him to do the same. In fact, I’d rather we work together toward the same vision. That would be so great! He and I speaking and writing and doing business together uplifting the masses through the various arts and communication mediums.”

Ahhh….. That would be so nice.

But until then. I GOTTA GET THIS THANG STARTED!!!

So lemme get back to my writing.

Holla back!