First things first...100 Things About the Grad

1. I am an African American male.
2. I am 23 years old.
3. I do not have any children.
4. Black is my favorite color.
5. I graduated from Florida State University with a B.A. in English and African American Studies.
6. I enjoy being in the company of great people.
7. I am beginning to recognize myself as a friend.
8. My favorite magazines are Essence, Vibe, and O Magazine.
9. I love my mom and dad.
10. I only have a few close friends.
11. I am 5’10 and ¾.
12. I have a younger sister.
13. I enjoy taking trips and going on vacation (although I don’t get the chance to do so that often).
14. I love music (mostly R & B, Jazz, Gospel, and Neo Soul).
15. I am most proud of my degree. I went through a lot to get it and I deserve it.
16. I want to work for CNN.
17. I currently live in Tallahassee, Fl.
18. I started my blog in March 2009
19. I love to read books mainly autobiographies, self-help, spiritual, and black literature.
20. I enjoy a glass of wine every now and then.
21. I don’t like liars and fake people.
22. I look forward to being in a meaningful and stable relationship with a man.
23. I used to be severely depressed.
24. I am an advocate for therapy.
25. I like cooking, just not everyday.
26. I am a Christian.
27. My favorite film is “The Color Purple.”
28. I am deathly afraid of snakes.
29. I do not have any pets.
30. I used to work as a knife salesman.
31. I found out quickly that I am not a salesperson.
32. I enjoy card games (Spades, Uno, Tonk, and Phase Ten).
33. I am a kind-hearted, down-to-earth, intimate person.
34. I am very opinionated.
35. I find it easy to admit when I am wrong.
36. I try to take naps during my lunch break.
37. I don’t go to church as often as I should.
38. I have one Godson.
39. I don’t see children in my future.
40. I have never been arrested.
41. I have never gotten a speeding ticket (knock on wood).
42. I am right-handed.
43. I use to work for a national hotel chain (I quit after two days).
44. I can go no longer than two weeks without a haircut.
45. I have three years of experience in the hospitality industry but I refuse to kiss ass.
46. I love a good night’s rest.
47. I am becoming more financially literate.
48. I wish I enjoyed writing.
49. I prefer the winter season.
50. I am not an outdoors type of person.
51. I have never been to a club.
52. I am gay and sometimes forget it.
53. I am planning on buying a gun within the year.
54. I am a great listener.
55. I am inspired by my aunt. She got her MBA while dealing with an illness, twin boys, and an infant.
56. My favorite cousin is my hero and he also suggested the name of this blog. Shout out to the event planner extraordinaire of Atlanta, Ga.
57. I am becoming more confident with each day.
58. I am intrigued by the art of communication.
59. I think I inherited a bulk of my mother’s personality. She’s a trip, lol.
60. I have never been in a romantic relationship.
61. If I could go back to any time period, it would have to my college days.
62. I am a health fanatic. Take care of yourselves! You only have this one body.
63. I have an odd sense of humor.
64. I am not on the DL but I’m not out either.
65. I am honest.
66. I’ve had the same cell phone number for almost five years and am thinking about changing it.
67. I will be getting my Master’s in Media and Communication Studies.
68. I want to live in Atlanta, GA.
69. I love natural and organic products.
70. My favorite dessert is chocolate. (Plain and simple or as an adjective to a dish.)
71. I hate to see women get hurt.
72. My happiness is hard-earned.
73. I handle grief very well.
74. I can’t stand a dirty bathroom.
75. I don’t like people who ridicule others.
76. I am a huge fan of Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives.
77. Teenage celebrity crush: Monica.
78. I feel as if I squandered the chance at potentially great relationships in the past but am at peace with things as they are.
79. I have the hardest time getting up with the alarm clock.
80. I got my job during a hiring freeze. God is good.
81. I love acting (watching, learning techniques, discussing an actor’s choice).
82. I love everything awards (Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Emmy).
83. I would like to take of photography as a hobby.
84. I love hard, and have to be careful with that.
85. I am not a huge sport fan, but I like going to live sports events.
86. I play tennis, but am not “good.” I’d prefer hitting the balls, rather than playing the game.
87. When I was a little boy I wanted to be a scientist.
88. I am an Aquarius.
89. My ten year high school reunion will be in 2014.
90. I majored in English because I wanted to go to law school (and still do).
91. I majored in African American Studies because I wanted to.
92. I have had three cars.
93. I live alone and love it.
94. I am quiet, not weak.
95. I like yoga.
96. I have only gotten drunk twice. I don’t understand people who get drunk on purpose. Anyone care to explain?
97. I wish I could give my younger self a hug.
98. I like to sing, but will admit I’m not the best.
99. I like plays but have only written one.
100. I love me.