My Mom's Birthday........Big "5-3"

To my mother,

I love you, first and foremost let me say that. I know that as your son you have done the best you can in raising me and instilling all of your values, morals, and beliefs within me. I left home knowing that I was going to face the world with all that I'd learned from you, as well as all the knuckleheads in our family. I know I have had my moments of being bad, and stubborn, and uncooperative, but hey I got those traits from you and Daddy (it's true and ya know it), but no matter what I will always be your "Rhysee-Cup", as you're the only one who's allowed to call me that nickname.

I remember so much about my childhood that you made possible: all the birthdays, halloweens, christmases, parties, sleepovers, etc.....that you allowed me to take part in; all of the times when I wanted something and even though you didn't have it, you still found a way. Those are the times I will always remember, and while we're not the richest, you made it seem as though we were because you always reminded me, Warren, and Jon to be thankful for what we had, and not what we wanted or didn't have.

This won't be long, but even though it isn't, it is filled with all my love for my mom----Kathy LaVonne Cunningham.

I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!!

THE BIRTHDAY BOY!!!!!

Today is the most special day in my life.....on this day at 12:10 p.m. I turned 23 years old. For as young as I am, I've seen my fair share of things in the short time GOD has granted me upon this Earth. For that, I can say that I have come a long way.......I am developing into the man my mom wants me to be.  Although I've made my mistakes at a younger age than I am now, I am rectifying all wrongdoings and getting myself back to where I should be. Ha, nothing like hittin your low points at a young age, so when you're older you will know what you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT do. That's what I am talking about.

Someone might think me crazy for mentioning what I just wrote, but in actuality I see the logic of learning to make my mistakes and falling on my butt and hard times at a younger age, so when I grow older, I will know where my priorities lie.  I received many well wishes today for my birthday, and am grateful to all of the individuals who took the time to bestow their blessings upon me. I will say that I was supposed to hear from some certain people but did not, which lets me know that they didn't think to wish me well on my special day.  I am not mad, but at the same time, I am not surprised neither as it will not stop me from living my life and enjoying the time that I have here.

Many of my friends, coworkers, and associates have all called me "KID", "YOUNG MAN" YOUNGIN' and such names to account for my young age; however, what they fail to realize is that behind this young age stands a great deal of wisdom and knowledge. I am grateful that I hold all of it, because I am as my mom says a smart young black man.  There is nothing that matters more to me in this world than her, and I want nothing more than to continue growing and being a successful independent man that she sees and is proud of to this day. My family matters to me, as it should for any and all people, and I want to make them proud of me, for all things I accomplish and strive to accomplish in my life, I do it to the best of my ability. I give over 100% in all that I do, because I know that putting my best foot forward means that I will get back what I put into my job or task at hand (sorry, military talk there for a second).

I want to take a moment and thank GOD first and foremost for blessing me to my family 23 years ago on this day. Mom, you are my rock, and I love you so very much. Dad, things get crazy, but I do love you with all my heart. Warren and Jonathan....you two knuckleheads piss me off every chance you get, and are always doing something to upset Mama, but that's what children do.....they play off of each other whether it's good or bad, and at the end of the day, when all else is gone, you should have your family to fall back on for support whether you need it or not. Grandma, you know very well your baby grandson loves you as the day is bright and the nights are peaceful......because you're always trying to give me something, and you know that I'll take it even though you don't have to give them to me. Anaya and Aaliyah, my two beautiful and "BAD" nieces.....you know that uncle loves you two very much, and he is always here to be there for you. Yall's crazy a** moms and dads love you very much, even though you two be acting out when they don't give you what you want, and you come running to "Uncle Adam" thinking I am going to give it to you.

To all of my friends, coworkers, associates, and those who've entered my life for a season or a reason......I have learned so much from all that I've encountered; not just what I look for in friends and potential soulmates, but what I should bring to the table in order to make my friendships/relationships work. Tim, Keith, Stephanie, Marquita, Darrick, J.R., Earnest/Tynisha, Jaymie, and many others who I may not have named.....a lot of you have been there for me, to listen to me when I gripe, to console me when I've been down, and to cheer for me in my happiest of times, and for those who have come and gone, I wish you all the best in your life. For those who are still here, I'm stuck wit ya'lls crazy a**es for the time being, but I couldn't have asked for some better friends.

As I bring this post to a close, I wanted to do something that I hadn't done all day (and I don't understand why) and that's wish myself a prosperous and blessed Happy Birthday. So......without futher ado....here's to you Adam, I mean me.....hahahahahaha

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!!!!!

IN REMEMBRANCE OF A BEAUTIFUL FALLEN ANGEL!!!!

August 25th, 2001........Aaliyah Dana Haughton left this world to go home and be by OUR LORD'S side.  I'll never forget where I was when I heard that she had passed from this world. I was on my way to school and I was on the bus talking to friends when it came up. At first, I didn't believe it, but when I heard it on the news, I knew it to be true....she was truly a beautiful young black woman doing things for herself, and her fan base will ALWAYS be just as big as it was when she was with us. I know this post will not be long, but I did want to post something in remembrance of her.

Aaliyah Dana Haughton
Born: January 16th, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY
Died: August 25th, 2001

YOU ARE TRULY LOVED BY MILLIONS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!

My New Blog!!!!

Well, I took the time to set this blog up, so I will take the time to post a topic. I thought the title was fitting seeing as how I am always thinking about things, and being the indecisive person I am (AT TIMES), it leaves me questioning many avenues in which my life can take, and the way I would want my path to venture.

I am only 22 years old, but since I've been on my own, I've seen AND been through a lot. I am a military kidd so I do have the option of traveling to different places and seeing new things while meeting new people; I must say that I have had my share of ups and downs but all that I've been through has been to make me stronger.....sure there are some things that have happened that I cannot change, but there are some whose outcomes have yet to make themselves known that can be altered.

I have friends who can vouch when I say that at times I can be quite difficult to deal with, and up to this moment in my life, I will be honest in saying I did not know which route I wanted my life to go, but now I have a pretty good idea. In this day and age, it's all about stability, and to look around and see my peers are doing it for themselves shows me that it's time for me to do it for myself. My parents are there to help me and always will be, but they're a safety net I've utilized for as long as I can. To rack your brain with all of the different possibilities that are out there can be quite taxing but it's good to know that a young man has options.....and I do have options. I only have to make sure that I choose the best fitting one for me.