Just one of the Guys...

Just one of the Guys...

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Anyone remember this '80's movie. One of my favs growing up. I even upgraded recently and bought the DVD at Walmart and trashed my VHS. I mean they had it for $4.44 so how could I not pick it up.

Many people cant even fathom that I have never been on a "real date" before and I am 27 years old. When I tell them that they seem to think I am lying... so I then have to explain. By "real date" I mean something outside the typical dinner and a movie. I have been on too many of them to count... but I'm talking about something that isn't typical. Something that was meaningful or special. Then I thought about it and I have been on plenty of dates... just none with someone I was intimate with or interested in . I have been on dates with my homeboys. I have eaten at the finest restaurants, went to football and basketball games having the best seats, broadway plays, concerts, the list goes on... and all those great moments have been shared with some of my best guy friends. I even remember having conversations with a couple of them that if we didn't get married by a certain age we would just suck it up and marry each other... because I truly have that much fun with my boys.

I am not the typical girl. I am truly one of the guys. They know they can talk to me about anything... and that I will tell them like it is, and even though I may be saying the exact same thing that their girl is telling them, they are more open to listen to me because they know that I am not saying it with a notion to control them (like some of us women do.) I have got them threw the family deaths, the break-ups and make-ups, the baby momma drama, and going back to high school was the only tutor out of many that was able to get my best friend to get what he needed on his SAT's to get his scholarship to Nebraska.

Aaah... this post is making me tear up a bit because I truly love my guys. They have been the ones who have checked me when I may have been on the verge of messing up a good thing with a good guy, and were the same ones that scolded me when I was putting up with bull from a guy who wasn't worthy. They keep me grounded and I am forever grateful that God put them in my life. They know me better than anyone in this world probably, and I know I can depend on them for anything, anytime, any place, and they know they have the same of me.

I have quite a few guys in my circle but I gotta highlight the 3 that are the most special to me.




1. My mentor Tap $. You don't even know the half of the gratitude of everything you have been to me. Back in college when I needed a way into this crazy industry you took a chance on me and I will be forever grateful for that. You showed me the ropes, you are the reason I am so tough and have been able to survive what so many have not been able to handle. You always had my back no matter what and you opened my eyes to so much. I had mussels for the first time with you. I remember I wouldn't try any new foods that I hadn't grown up on and ordered the same thing every time we went out. You really made me elevate myself on so many levels, I truly don't know where I would be now if I didn't have you in my life so early in my career.



2. The Big Brother that I never had, CL. You inspire me to no end. Your a millionaire now boy and I am so proud of you. The highlights in Black Enterprise, and all the copy cat companies that have tried to start because of your success truly shows that you are a trend setter. When I see you, you give me hope that all my dreams can come true and that Jonesin' Enterprises is not too far fetched. I remember you starting that business in your small 2 bedroom apartment in harlem and me coming over and basically living there when I first moved to NYC helping you out with stuff. You really took me under your wing when I got to this beautiful, crazy city that has eaten many alive and showed me the ropes. You always bring me down to earth when Crazy Eb tries to peak her head out and I love you for that even though at the time she may cuss you out... but you know how she do...lol. I envy your spontaneity and love when you call me 5 min before a game comes on and say "Eb, lets go to the bar on so and so and watch the game. I am on my way now to get you." Knowing damn well I'm gon need more than the 15min it is going to take you to get to my crib for me to get ready. Needless to say, I make it happen and have never kept you waiting. You truly are the big brother that I never had!




3. Last but not least, my boy NateDawg. We've only known each other what... 3 years.... met on a cruise in 2005 and immediately clicked. You have such a sweet spirit, and a kind heart, and you really deserve the best type of woman the world has to offer. You are a romantic and I love you for it and I know you will find that special lady someday. I have brought joy in exposing you to new things as my mentor and adopted big brother were to me. The Cowboys game in Philly... where we almost got kicked out the stadium...(yes blog fam he is a Cowboy fan too...and Philly fans are just as crazy as they lead on to be) but all in all it was a good time... being able to hook you up with tix to your first broadway play. They have all been just as a blessing for me being able to make you smile, as I am sure they have been for you. We just went to Summer Jam together this past Sunday. (If anyone wants to read my review of Summer Jam you can go here) You stay fly as hell all the time and always have the best advice on gifts for men whether its my dad for father's day or my current boo. You constantly remind me of life's simple pleasures and what I have been blessed with when I sometimes lose sight and I thank you.



Also gotta give a shout out to my blog guys... I won't put you on blast but you know who you are, and that you are dear to my heart even though we don't really know each other, I feel that we have for years!