Happy Valentines day to all of you who really love who you are with. And, I want to say to all you others; If you don’t love ‘em, Leave ‘em! Last but not least, I really hate bisexual men. They act like they’re confused but they really aren’t. And to all of the gay’s; STOP dealing with them! They’re not deserving of your kindness, your generosity, and your beautiful bodies.
Bi Sexual men kick rocks!
You all have been so kind to me.
I truly love you all. Words cannot express it enough. I thank you for letting me be my self and appreciate you for embracing all of me..
Its crazy because now you guys can look at me and tell when I’m happy about something or totally disturbed.
Now I can get teased about being called Gemini and I talk with my facial expression..
Well the good part about me which I have now embraced is, if I like you, you will know it and if I don’t… Oh well…
You don’t have to grow on me, which is a good thing. It’s like a puzzle, I will never force it to fit.
The good part of you all is I could not have handpicked better faces to represent Darnell’s. Thats what I mean when I talk about purpose and things that were predestined even before you or I was born.
I look at you as a gift from God and I thank him for all of you everyday!!!!
I am forever grateful!!
2012 is already faantastic!!
Yea, I’m defiantly going though some shit, just like some of you, but for some reason… I got a feeling that everything is going to be alright!
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. I love it! So with that said; “Don’t worry, be happy!”..
I can only speak for myself..
No I can’t explain it, but the reality of it is I only depend on god. He has walked with me my entire life, even when I din’t have a clue as to who he was. Now I know he walks with me and most importantly. I have accepted the many gifts he has give me.
My purpose in life is to bring people together in love, not to ever take down, only to encourage and build up!
Whats for you you will get an whats not for you you don’t want!
Be good and always remember to be happy!!!!!
Darnell
PS. Remember mankind; Leading by example for the young and the old having compassion for the youth!
I encourage you to live your life like its golden, we only have one life to live, live it to the fullest!
Love you
and remember,
BE HAPPY!
-D
Remember true love starts with loving yourself and being true to yourself. The worst form of loneliness is feeling lonely when you are with someone who makes you feel like shit and nine times out of 10 you both don’t share the same values…
Well when I was younger I found myself dealing with people were no good for me and when I was with them I was never myself. In a way I was not only using them for companionship at the same time being used.
When I became more intune with who I was, I started to appreciate and surround myself with people who truly loved me it became a no brainer.
The steps I took were 1, Knowing who I was and what I was put on Earth to do, 2, Practicing what I preach, walk the walk I talked about. No, I’m nowhere near perfect, but I have surrounded myself with great strong peole who have no problem correcting me.
As challenging as life can be if you don’t embrace who you are & love yourself, you will never find true love.
When you think about it… Do you really love him/her. lol…. not really?
I hope I don’t sound bitter, hell like my good Judy Tina said, ” What does love got to do with it?”, take it from me. There is a thin line between love and hate. I only love people who love me & the rest of them its not love, its not hate its nothing. Its being polite.
Good Morning, Hello, Good Evening, and bye-bye. I don’t say anything to strike up a conversation. I would never ask that particular indivdual how’re you doing. Well, you get what I’m saying. Bottom line, if your not using it… Kick rocks….
Ooops, did I say that?
I received a call today from my Uncle Tom, and he asked me to meet him briefly because he had a gift for me. Of course I begged him to tell me over the phone what my gift was. Well he replied, “You better hurry! I know your gonna love this gift!”
I would like to introduce to all of you, the newest edition to our family, Simba!
Simba, 1yr Silky Terrier, Taylor’s baby brother.
I hope your week is going well and you’ve started tackling your New Year’s resolutions! Which I pray that you have, before you know it we will be walking around here in white tee’s and espadrilles. LOL! I’ll be honest I’m still eating fried chicken, potato salad, cake, and my new found love, I’m scared to say, Checkers Chill Dogs. OMG I love them! Please pray for me! I BEG YOU!
I went to see my doctor today for my yearly check-up and of course he put my fat ass on the scale and told me how important it is for me to include a little excerise in my everyday routine.
So I guess I’ll try again tomorrow..
PS. If any of you have any little “get skinny secrets’ please forward them to me!
What a FAANTASTIC first week of 2012 at the spot! There’s so many beautiful people that come through the doors of 944 Florida Ave NW, if I didn’t know any better and had not invited them personally you would have thought I hand picked them myself. As you can see from the photos, which they say “Pictures are worth a thousand words and also they don’t lie!”. Even though I made it a point not to have a dress code here often times I’m doing a double take of the stylish folk that frequent my little place.
I would be lying to you if I were to tell you I don’t enjoy looking at such stylish, attractive, intelligent people. But most importantly you all do it so easily! One of my favorite phrases I say to you, when I do a little whisper in your ear, “When you say your prayers tonight, you better thank god for your mom and dad for creating such a beautiful being”. And, then I say, call your mom and your dad and thank them for teaching you all that you know that has made you who you are today.
I love to meet family; moms, dads, aunties, uncles, etc. After meeting them which most of my pioneers I have, I honestly see where you all get your charm, your wit, your beauty, your style, your class. I personally have come a long way and I have such a long way to go. But I could not have come this far without you and your help.
2012 will be great with a little extra hard-work we will be opening come spring our Coffee Cafe (The Blind Dog Cafe @ Darnells). Noah and Jonas, pioneers of the spot will be running the Cafe and have been to several cupping’s choosing the right beans for the coffee that will be used and, several tastings for the food that will be served.
You know I really appreciate you guys, I’m not going to lie a lot of times I felt like giving up, I also felt that my vision for this corner was only a dream. You all have encouraged me, supported me, and have been so loyal to me and, loved me. I can feel it, as we move forward I want you to know; The best is yet to come..
I love you all and THANK YOU for letting me be myself!
Remember “BE HAPPY!”
D & T
I must drop 30lbs starting now.
My best friend is a yoga instructor and has been getting on me for years telling me how good it makes you look and feel. I’ll take some yoga & stay the hell away from carbs! lol Which for me is like staying out of Neiman Marcus. So much to do…
I’ll get it done..
Oh I also need to get my drivers license which I’m studying the book as we speak..
Please pray that I pass the test I really don’t want to go through that again.
If you ever feel overwhelmed and think about giving up. I encourage you to do the best you can & if you fail one day… Try it again the next! at least put forth some effort & I guarente God will be right beside you and you will win.
Most of us know the mask we hide behind is garbage & when it shatters that’s when you know who’s the man. I encourage you to go through the fire knowing you will come forth as pure gold. You will get to the point in your life like I did. To totally depend on god, live a quality life, and make a difference in others lives. Don’t be broken and get in line of the mask. It’s the beginning of true happiness when you embrace who you are, you look at others differently, you become more understanding & compassionate to mankind.
In order to move forward you must forget those things which are behind & press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling. I have finally after all these years expcted the gifts that god has given me. Remember many are called but few are chosen. Being a 3rd generation humanitarian/philanthropist my goal in life is to spread love & bring all people together.
Together we stand and divided we fall. Happy Holidays to all of you & may God bless you all over the universe. I will pray for you and please pray for me. We are apart of God’s family & to my angels up in the sky, my sister Jamila, Grandma Perkins, Greg Ingram, Curtis Wilder, & Donna Arrington. I miss ya’ll and thanks for watching over me.
I love you all and remember to BE HAPPY!
Darnell
