Understanding Myself

I am jade. Im a unique variation of green. I am the Earth. I represent life. I am one with nature. I am everywhere in nature. When you think of me, you think of spring. New beginnings. Not dark green like the color of the forests, but like the color of money. I am money! 

From Rob: 

James you tell me to shut the **** up all of the time, but you talk just as much as I do! But you're a great talker. You make things happen all by speaking them up and I love you for that!  No h***! (Rob gives James a pound: hysterical laughter ensues) But no you're a really good friend. You're one of my best friends! You know what to say how to say it and when to say it. You love having a good time, all the ****** time! Even when we're studying. Studying was always a blast, but when we go out... you know how to party. You're just a cool guy and we're gonna make a lot of money together! Lets go get a beer!

James, a 25 year-old man, shows the traits of a college student and a professional.  When looking around the room I noticed that I he is very organized in some areas, but extremely cluttered in others. The closet contains a few suits, but it also contains athletic apparel as well. James is really into electronics, but I noticed a few paper back books on the shelves as well. James shows traits as referenced in Barbara Sher's Wishcraft. he is a very complex individual. He is sociable and solitary, sensual and intellectual. When looking at his musical collection, he has everything from Bach to Biggie from Janis Joplin to Jay-Z. He is a student of the world.

1. I like eating pizza

2. I like  eating peanuts

3. I like eating peanut butter and jelly

4. I like eating popcorn

5. I like watching sports

6. I like playing video games

7. I like laughing

8. I like listening to music

9. I like brushing my teeth

10. I like getting my hair cut

11. I like spending money

12. I like making more money than I spend

13. I like seeing the world through an airplane window

14. I like going to places I've never been before

15. I like being in places where most people feel uncomfortable

16. I like feeling fresh/ smelling good

17. I like when hard work pays off

18. I like being lazy

19. I like running

20. I like singing 

How long since last done? Costs money or free? Alone or with someone? Planned or spontaneous? Job related? Physical risk? Fast or slow paced? Mind, body, or spiritual?

1. yesterday, costs money, with someone, spontaneous, no, if eaten to much yes, slow, body and mind

2. a few minutes ago, yes, with someone, spontaneous, no, no, slow, mind and body

3. 2 days ago, costs money, by myself, both, no, not that I know of, slow, all three

4. last week, costs money, doesn't matter, spontaneous, no, too much can hurt you, slow, you eat too fast and you'll choke, its a mental thing with all of my foods

5. Super Bowl Baby!, costs... all the time, either or, preferably with someone, spontaneous, no, you could become a couch potato; the best sports happen at a fast pace; mental and physical needed

6. Saturday; you have to pay to play; with a friend; spontaneous; no; can video games make you brain dead?; all three for me

7.  a few minutes ago; the best things in life are free; either or, doesn't matter; if its planned its not really funny;  fast and hard; laughing heals physically, mentally and spiritually

8. I'm doing it now; free on limewire lol; alone; nope; going deaf from listening to my music too loud; sometimes I like it fast, sometimes I like it slow; all three

9. This morning, Brushing your teeth is free , but the supplies needed to do it cost; It would be kind of weird doing it with someone; planned... 3 times a day; there's a risk if you don't; fast; mind

10. Two weeks ago, yikes!; 20 bucks a pop, and thats the home-boy hook up; I have to have my barber cut me up; planned, but spontaneous as well; this is probably the only thing on here that is job related, I have to have that professional look; not that I know of; no rush cuts, please; I look great and i feel great when I get them

11. Everyday, it seems like; have to make money to spend it; I don't have anyone to spend money on; not yet; both; no; going broke; it goes twice as fast as it comes; temporary mental satisfaction 

12. Im making money as I type this; doesn't cost any money to make it; I find that when I enter money making ventures with people, I gross more money; planned; yes; I prefer fast money, but the saying easy come, easy go is ever so true; mental and physical satisfaction only

13. 1 month ago, cost, doesn't matter, planned; not; of course; fast; mental

14. about a month ago; costs; doesn't matter; planned not yet; of course; I would like to take my time and enjoy; mentally satisfying

15. about a month ago, at a club in Vegas, costs; alone; spontaneous; no; no; no preference; spiritual

16. right now; costs to be this clean; alone; planned; yes; no; slow, I guess; all 3

17. Today; it depends if you spend more than you make; alone; yes; no, you can never be too successful; slow; all three

18. last night before bed; free, the best things are; with someone; spontaneous, but sometimes I plan to be lazy; yes; no; all 3

19. Yesterday; need money for equipment; doesn't matter; planned; no; nope, only benefits as far as I know; both; I benefit from all three when I run

20. A few minutes ago; not at all; alone, I don't think many people can take my singing; spontaneous; no; no; either; all three.

My ideal environment is a maybe a six bedroom home. Something with a two car garage, an outdoor pool/jacuzzi, a panoramic view overlooking the whatever city I'm in. I need the view to help reflect on my success and think about my future success plans. I would have music playing in this house all day. Like taking my I-pod and just letting the songs play randomly and as loudly as I wanted them to be. It would be an environment, where I could escape everyone or everything I needed to, but if I wanted, I could have a nicely sized event/ party for a large group or a small group of immediate friends and family. I would ultimately have to be comfortable in this environment. 

My ideal day would begin with me only having to wake up to make money! (I got that from Michael Jordan) I would work out, for an hour or two. Eat breakfast, Lucky Charms and fruit. Call a couple of my friends over, and just sit around and play video games... All day! When dinner comes around hit one of my favorite restaurants. Afterwards, hit a little bar or club (in another country) with the homies. Go to sleep, wake up and do it all over again!

In my fantasy analysis, my indispensable objects, first my music. Music motivates my life!  Then my video games. Yeah, its kind of lame, but the games relieve a lot of stress. The location has to be somewhere with a panoramic view so I could see the world around me from up high. The who is or are my closest friend. What's success without having anyone to share it with?

The optional things that are wanted, but not necessarily desired the 6 or 7 bedroom home with the garage. Something smaller would suit me just fine.  The parties or social gatherings is one of the things I could do without. 

The only thing I would have the frills about  is the jacuzzi. Its not a necessity, but if you've never had one, get one then see how much it helps coming home from a long day of doing whatever. I haven't had one in any place that I have lived in a few years. I could really use one, but if I don't get it I won't be unhappy.

Since I didn't mention it in my last blog, two of the things that I love to do was/is make people laugh and help other people out that don't have the ability to help themselves.

So I took both ideas and made them into reality by helping put together the first annual  "Laughtopia" comedy show at UIC. I made well over 1,000 people laugh when the event concluded last Wednesday. The proceeds raised from the two-day event went to Children's Memorial Hospital to help fund research projects at the hospital. That was me helping kids who otherwise couldn't help themselves.