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September 2011

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Man To The Next Man.

Because I have never been treated badly, never been blatantly disrespected by a woman with whom I was in a relationship, I always wished them the best when our journey ended. Even if we couldn’t remain friends, I care about them and their happiness.

So to the men out there who got next on my girl, here’s something I’d like to say to you. Man to man.

I’m not here to ruffle any feathers; not in the business of starting some drama. Man to man, I just feel like I need to say something and when I’m done, no need to thank me, just take what I say about your girl for what it’s worth and use it to your liking.

Your new girl is my ex girl, and as you probably already know she’s a great girl. What you might not know is she’s absolutely crazy, but don’t worry she’s going to show you that sooner than later. She’s crazy and yeah, I’ll be the first to admit, a part of her craziness is probably my fault. I didn’t find her like that, I kind of made her like that.

I did some things I shouldn’t of done when we were together. I made her mad, I made her cry, I made her a skeptic. So now, she’s a little crazy, and you’re about to see that firsthand, but here’s my advice, for what it’s worth. Just roll with it. Because as crazy as she gets, watch what happens when she goes crazy over you.

She’s going to treat you like a king, and probably do things for you she used to tell me she would never do for anyone. Things like, learn how to make a dish she never made before just because you said you had a taste for it, or watch a show she swore she wouldn’t like just because it’s your favorite.

She’ll do little things like that just to show how crazy she is over you, but to get there, you’re going to have to be a little crazy too. Crazy to put up with her antics, the ones she developed when she was with me. Things like, going through your phone while you’re in the shower just because it’s unlocked, or going off on you just because you went out with your friends and didn’t call when you said you were going to call.

I should apologize, in advance, for all that BS, you’re going to endure, because a part of it is my fault. But, look man, it’s worth it. Trust me. That little bit of crazy she has, in exchange for all the good she can offer, is a fair trade. You just have to be willing to work for it, like I did, and let me tell you, it’s not going to be easy.

Because I may have made her crazy, but how do you think I did that? It’s not only because of the bad I done, it’s also because of the good.

I set the bar high, my dude. Just ask her how high. She’ll probably tell you, I did okay, but trust me, the minute you mess up, she’ll think back to how I did better than okay. A big reason why I’m friends with all my exes to this day is because in retrospect, all of them give me props for how good I treated them, and your woman, my ex, is no different.

I made her laugh, and she loved that. I made her smile, she loved that. I knew how to make her feel good, and she loved that. So don’t think because she’s not with me now, and you’re in there, you’re better than. No, you’re just next, and not only do you have to meet the bar I set, it’s on you to raise it higher.

For that, you don’t need any words of advice from me, you just need to sip from a big old bottle of patience and hope your methods are better than mine. You have a good woman, my man. A very good woman. Don’t just treat her right. Treat her better than I did.

- Jozen Cummings

Exactly…

Sep 29, 2011163 notes
Comfortable.

I love it when I come across someone I’m comfortable around. It’s really rare that it happens. Usually, I never know what to say or what subjects to even begin talking about or there’s this awkward silence that consists of me making weird faces or random noises, or I’m too scared because I may not get the reciprocation that I was hoping for. But when it does happen, we could talk endlessly about the most random topics, or even better, not say a word at all & still have a wonderful time. Those are probably my favorite moments… the times spent with someone I’m completely comfortable around.

It would be nice.

Sep 26, 201151 notes
Random Rant.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had an extremely deep conversation with anyone. You know, one of those stay up all night talking about anything & everything type conversations… from problems, to fears, to feelings, to current events, to funny things, to favorite things, to stories, to random things. Hell, it’s been a while since I’ve had any kind of conversation with anyone that lasted more than five minutes for the matter. It’s getting harder & harder for me to open up or say anything of substance. I don’t know if it’s the distance or if it’s the fact that everyone’s on their own shit or if it’s just me creating some sort of force field around myself…

But i’d imagine it would be nice to just sit, listen & converse with someone. I just wish I knew how to again.

Sep 13, 201126 notes
Sep 12, 201165 notes
Stay Lisa Loeb

Stay.

Sep 12, 201119 notes
Pearls of Wisdom

I was looking through old emails & came across one that my aunt sent me after I graduated. Along with a congratulations note, she gave me some words of wisdom that I thought I should share with everyone…

  1. Continue to learn & challenge yourself. Never become complacent because there will always be someone waiting to take your spot.
  2. Never assume you’re the smartest person in the room. You can learn something from every single person you meet.
  3. Take away a “lesson learned” from every situation & experience in your life, whether it be positive or negative. You will find these more useful than anything you ever learned in a classroom.
  4. Life can change in the blink of an eye. Make a conscious effort to live in the present & be thankful for all of your blessings, big & small. Show your life & appreciation for the people in your life because you never know what the future holds. Take no one & nothing for granted.
  5. Take care of your body — you only get one! It’s easy to feel invincible when you’re young, but time catches up quickly. Eat & drink thoughtfully, get sleep, exercise, don’t smoke & take time each day to quiet the mental noise.
  6. Remember where you came from. You would not be here today if it weren’t for your parents, your brothers, extended family & friends. Always treat them with love & respect because when the world turns its back on you, they will be the only ones to stand by you.
  7. No matter what you choose to do with your career & life, find a way to serve others so that you leave this world a better place. One person can make a huge difference.
  8. Be smart with your finances. Avoid debt, live within your means & save for the future.
  9. Be mindful that you can’t control everything & sometimes you have to accept a situation by means of necessity. Learn how to let go & continue moving forward.
  10. Have fun! If there’s anything I learned along my journey, it is to be joyful - laugh often & enjoy yourself. You want to look back on your life & have no regrets.

Now go out there & change the world.

Sep 9, 201178 notes
“I don’t chase after anyone anymore. If you want to walk out of my life, I’ll hold the door open for you.” —
Sep 8, 2011260 notes
Sep 8, 201165,929 notes
They just don't know.

People think they know you. They think they know how you’re handling a situation. But the truth is no one knows. No one knows what happens after you leave them, when you’re lying in bed or sitting over your breakfast alone & all you want to do is tear up or scream. They don’t know what’s going on inside of your head… the mind-numbing cocktail of anger & sadness & guilt… but this isn’t their fault. They just don’t know. & so they pretend & they say you’re doing great when you’re really not. & this makes everyone feel better for all of the things they said. Everybody but you. But it’s okay…

There’s absolutely no need to explain.

Sep 6, 201159 notes
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