The feature Film

Why you ask.... Because I can
Full Shot

His Side of the Bed

People Love a Lie

Ima try n keep this one concise. Nobody feels like reading all the time and I'm one of em. So if it sounds rushed, that's because it was. This rant has been force fed to you.

People cant wait to be lied to & want the truth to hold off for just a little bit longer. A well told lie makes you feel better, it can ease tension, it can even get you elected and people eat that shiz up. But Why? Are we that out of touch with the natural word that we just want to be naturally led astray. We've seen it time and time again in political venues where a candidate wont come through on promises and win's re-election or in the media where told Al-queida is an actual terrorist threat of imminent danger or a new Bin Laden mix tape is released. Yo, Al-queda NEVER EXISTED, it was a damn name of a stack of papers in a CIA file cabinet. Americans don't care for the truth, they just want to be told something indivisible with liberty and justice for all or whatever to say we the people blah blah blah. This is not a Red/Blue rant this is a People are just not getting it rant.

I believe in 2 things and 2 things only and thats Truth and Love. You really cant go wrong with either. It brings out the best in us all and to the republic for which it stands and amber waves of grain or whatever else this country was built

His side of the Bed

Riding Dirty, Tiger Woods Edition

- Always look ahead: Because that's where the exit is, looking back might get u hit with a 9iron
- Hold your tongue: Get your legal team in line so the story sounds str8 when its presented to the public
-Phuk the police: When they knock on your door turn em away. You'll talk when you feel like it.
-Money aint everything: Even a billionaire gets caught up in crazy shit with chickens from time to time. And sometimes marries em.
-When u phuk up, PHUK UP: Have you seen Rachel Uchitel ? She looks like a man eater! I'm positive it was worth it. She got crazy in her eyes, and we all know crazy got that good-good.
- Keep it private: So what the world will speculate on how many times she lumped you up as a man you aint gotta say nuffin different other than "family matter"
- Honor thy wife: If it wasn't for those damn tabloids you wouldn't have this problem cuz you kept it on the low low. Call her a hero for smashing out the back window in a rage. Breaking the window to rescue u from your dented vehicle.
-Proceed with caution: driving under 33MPH means the airbag didnt deploy, which means ur attempted get away sucked, prolly cuz Elin knocked u the Phuk OUT and all u could do was lean the Escalade to Neutral.

However I wish he didnt apologize cuz he said he aint do nuffin and I also wish his chin wasn't so weak cuz that whole mouth full of blood look isn't the bidness if your not a prize fighter.

His side of the Bed

It's really your mess but I'll help u clean it up

Before there was fire, before transportation came on 22s since the dawn of time when sistas wanted boys with curly hair or the one who could pick u up from school it always appeared to me that ladies just had been doing it wrong. You gotta remember back in elementary school you like-did the Lightskin-did boy, but you also didn't know how to tell time from a watch/clock that wasn't digital so I can't judge u for that, but as you became that upperclassman in high school you still had a taste for the superficial. Instead of the fairskin one you went after the ones who could offer you more. The ones who not only did they not attend your school(who wants a classmate) they didn't go to school at all because they were too old to be there. He had to be at least 2 years older with some sort of money to splurge on you - and that's alright. It's your business do as you wish.

Fast- forward 6 years after high school where you've either pursued your studies further or you've started a career of sorts and have begun encountering like-minded individuals or new 'sistas' and 'chicas' to roll with that are driven and goal oriented just like you are. Not only are you an upstart individual making at least 45k with perks, but you can also party 4 days a week and come into the office with a hangover yet function like its not a big deal just get you a cup of coffee and u'll be fine, make it 2. So to say the least you're doing it. You still want what you want, but what you're getting has substantiated a bit as your taste gets tweaked errrrytime you meet/date/deal with a new dude.

"He's nice but his car is nicer","He just isn't doing enough", "I won't date a man with kids", "He gotta be bringing something to the table", and my personal fav "I just haven't met someone on my level". Well since the beginning of your likes and like-nots your level hasn't been of even keel. You always expected a ready made man but worked under false pretenses indicating that you would actually work with someone, but that's just not true. I blame Barbie honestly. She fugged it up for US. She had ERRYTHING a lil gurl wanted from multiple successful careers, a lil hoe for a sister that she could guide through life, a dream house and a ready made man wearing an ascot who never pressed her to do freaky shiz cuz he doesn't have the Ego to back it up.

You're set in your ways and adjustment = sacrifice and sacrifice goes against what you really want and that my dear is a hard pill to swallow. I'm guessin what you haven't caught on to yet is YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG. You aren't going to be able to change him into what you want. You also aren't going to be able to pick and prod then mesh the good qualities from your Ex's to make your perfect Soul Brotha #1. Relax, Think for a moment maybe if you stopped and just enjoyed what you have instead of finding something wrong you just might like whats going on. Stop counting too! It does no one any good if you've busy counting how many days its been since he did something special. Ur the only one upset by it and you start to write him off for petty ish like just that he's txted u 4 times today already. Annoying, maybe but dealbreaker - hardly. It might look like I'm pointing the finger alot and saying its all your fault. I am but I'm not. Trust ima dig in my own shiz in the next week and tell u why I think we're doing it wrong too BUT this is the craziest part, IM the ONLY guy I know that isn't in a committed relationship or Married. So I can say from first hand encounters that the shoe has been on the other foot and they find someone to work something meaningful out with. I couldn't hook you up with one of my boys unless u were O.K with him coming to your house only and you never meeting his friends. I don't know their individual circumstances, and I'm not sure what is is about their ladies that let them let go enuf to sacrifice but whatever it was it worked. In my circle which has a much larger population of women than men the guys are good and the gurls are busy trying to reinvent the wheel over and over and over again.

His side of the Bed

Beds Were Made for Two

We are not created as solitary creatures, rather as individuals meant to establish a pair. This pair should be well suited to navigate this ocean of life for their mutual benefit and those of their offspring. Though I’ve described it clinically, when done right, it’s the single most beautiful thing in existence and secretly we all want it. Those who say they don’t – You’re All Liars!

We are not meant to be alone. Don’t get me wrong. People can be happy single but a life without the enrichment and warmth of true love is one that I reject. As do many of the women in my life. The career women, the activists, the single mothers, and all those in between, all covet a loving partner - one to share their lives with, the joys and the pains.

So if it’s something that we all want, why are so many of us still single? No one wants to work at anymore. It’s never simple or easy, nor does it fall into place like all the romantic comedies and novels that we watch and read. It’s hard! Probably the hardest thing I’ve ever tried to do in my life.

First, a lot of women have this ideal image of what a man is suppose to be. But are we the ideal women that we can be? Men and women, we’re all works in progress. I’m not going to quote the 80/20 rule because we’ve all seen the Tyler Perry movie. But, it’s the heart of the person that matters. The rest can be worked out, that is if you’re willing. The question that you have to ask your self is “are you willing to fight for love?” Time and time again it will prove to be an uphill battle. But it’s worth it.

No one come baggage free and there are always obstacles and pitfalls.

So when you’re gifted with someone that loves you and you love them, they support you and you support them, they are true to you and you are true to them, hold on. And if you haven’t yet been blessed with that person, keep your heart open to the possibilities of what the universe holds for you. Don’t let non-consequential things like height, kids, previous relationships, money, baggage, weight, swagger, status or shine keep you from what could be the best part of you.

Until next time,

The Lady on the Other Side of the Bed,

Making the Bed

And now it’s time for the lady to take the stage. For my first trick, I’m going to use this forum to explain the intricacies of my female mind, running the gamut of the life that I lead – a life that involves love and relationships, values and faith, hopes and dreams, family and friends, plus anything else that may spew forth.

I believe everything happens for a reason and every cause has an effect. My emotions run high and my tolerance for ignorance runs low. Working smart, not hard, is my way. Crying is never a sign of weakness and a heartfelt apology is always better than a backhanded compliment.

The life of a woman is never simple and rarely easy but the adventure of it all is one I wouldn’t trade for the world and one that I am prepared to share.

So let the ride begin…

My Jacked sense of Logic

Formal Introductions aren't necessary and this isn't a formal engagement so Allow me to Re-Introduce myself for the first time I'm Jay you can Call me Bird and this Is the part where I explain things from my side of the bed. To get you warmed up to who I think I already am. I don't always make sense, and I never expect anyone to agree but at least to me... I'm always right. I'm unapologetic-ally me and that shiz feels awesome! Judgmental; no, Empathetic; Not really, Understanding; At times, Friendly; Not so much, But A Friend; Till the mutha effin wheels fall off!

I had a unique experience of attending Elementary(cherryhill), Middle(northeast), and High School(West) in 3 different parts of town and got to see first hand how people projected who they thought they were to become because of what they saw whether is was productive or not. I knew sh1T stunk and sometimes I stepped in it(Project Chicks) but for the most part I walked the str8 line and avoided what I could to stay out of harms way. Household was predominately dominated by women, even the Doberman was a Bitch so I can hear when stuff is going off the hinges before it happens YET I still let the fight come(bring it) simply because its just cooler that way.If you have a Q in your name I won't date you. You can't hurt my feelings but you can catch me off-balanced if u want me to read into things. I'm hella big on communication but shut down cuz i don't feel like talking. I don't like guns but feel the need to punch people in the mouth all the time. I'd never do things outta malice or spite because that's not how you treat people. Walk away, you'll feel better about the rest of your life. I think Truth is Love and Love is Gawd and I wouldn't have it any other way. I agree with the Pot calling the Kettle Black, but if you aren't apart of this cookware then you have no right to intrude. I am Abnormally Average The Confirmed Contradiction who only has answers for himself, and I'm cute too.

I say all that to say I'm fugged up and I'm going to tell you allllllllllll about it. Lets debate without being defensive and lets discuss with open minds. You better bring it cuz im already here and i wont waste my time on anything meaningless. If u can relate to any of what I've mentioned... ur prolly fugged up too, but thats alright

His side of the Bed