Philly goes to Oregon

So the life long question shall be answered tomorrow.  Can someone from Philadelphia actually understand/ be able to compose himself in a respectful way in another state (besides new jersey because that place is the arm pit of America).  I am off to Oregon tomorrow and to tell you the truth I am not sure if they are ready for me.  I am Philly for life, gangsta as shit... if one of those loggers who thinks he's so tough steps up to me he's gonna feel what it's like to get thrown down a mountain.  I am not sure how I am going to do with all the nature because the only nature is philadelphia is "Naughty by Nature."  I am very excited and just hope that Oregonians realize that they can't step to a Philly bol or there will be problems.  Even though they all have rifles, I am too quick for bullets and this gives the women there a chance to be with someone outside their family... haha.  I am just joking (?).  Oregon I hope you are ready to get hit in the face with the baddest mutha this side of, well.... anything.  See everyone when I get back, check up on my blogs I will be writing everyday.  Keep Philly up sonsss!

The best thing a white man can hear

Through the years I have and still have many African American friends.  We have always gotten along very well, more so than the other white kids they knew.  Maybe it is because I was always good enough at basketball to play on the same court as them or maybe just because I dress well and iron my T-shirts just like all my black friends do.  But the greatest thing I have ever heard from, well actually, from many black men is this quote, "Joe, for real... I think you are the coolest white kid I've ever met."  Recently my friend Prince said this to me and I was smiling for weeks!  I don't know why it means so much but it truly does.  Just knowing that you are the coolest white kid that they have ever encountered makes you feel pretty good about yourself.  Always being a city kid definitely helps me out in these situations.  Growing up as one of the few white kids on my block, I guess as a young man I picked up a lot of traits that many of my African American friends have.  So to all of my African brothers reading this blog, remember... you said I was the coolest white kid you've ever met.  And if you are just going around town and saying that to every white kid you see my heart is broken.  I still bust a sag, shit... i wear Rocawear!  So just remember, if my other white friends are reading this... all the black bols we know like me way more then they like you.  Because I'm gangsta as shit.  And I would just like to thank all of my friends of the darker persuasion for complementing me in a way that I will always remember.  But don't think I didn't put in the work.  I know all the words to every Wu- Tang song and every solo venture they ever went on, and i did that for you guys.  Thanks again... you are truly all my N&%^@$.  One.

Joseph Muhammad Abdur.... Joe Paull is my slave name, and from this day forward I will not be known as Joseph Paull.  

Road trips with a woman

I would like to start by saying, men do not need to stop at a gas station to get directions.  The main problem is that women are the worst navigators on this earth.  They get so mad at us when we are lost......... we are only lost because you can not read a map!  If you could then we would not have to stop at a gas station for directions.  Many relationships have been ended because of things said to each other on these road trips.  My advice to women while on a road trips with their man..... GO TO SLEEP!  Nothing good can happen if you are awake.  Only a fight and probably a break up.  And of course both of you are wrong, but mainly the woman.  I am just glad that GPS has been invented so it stops most of the arguments on the road but for those folks that can't afford GPS, well.... I wish you the best and I wish you the best with your next girlfriend as well.

Joe Boy

Sandals and socks

There are a lot of different thoughts when it comes to sandals and socks.  I for one am not with it.  But in my neighborhood it seems to be the "In" thing.  Not only does it seem to be the in thing but it has been for many years now.  White Jordan sandals and black socks.  I can't imagine why people think this looks good but unless it is a little colder than you thought it would be there is no reason to put socks on with sandals.  As a matter of fact if it's cold... WEAR SHOES! ALL of my African American friends wear Sandals and socks.  I don't know if that's because people of the darker persuasion have just terribly ugly feet or what the deal is.  But it is a complete joke.  The only time that this is acceptable is when you are going to a basketball game in which you are playing in so you can take off your sandals and get right into your high tops.  I am not saying that (being a northeast kid) I have not delved into wearing socks and sandals but I was just young and trying to look cool for the old heads, even though there is nothing cool about it.  I hope to god that in the next couple years people realize how tragic of a style choice this is and make a change.  But I do not see it happening anywhere in northeast Philadelphia, it also takes place in South Philly as well.  But who really cares about south philly anyway?  You all look ridiculous and please, PLEASE.... stop this ridiculous "trend."