MPsays, Things We Lose Forever.

Written by Allen Mark | August 22, 2015

It is a tough thing, sometimes, to think of the past and reminisce on the thing you had. Even when it is still fresh and seems as though you can easily reconnect with it. When, in fact, you cannot. Because it is gone and will not be returning. Ever.

I feel like this sometimes. Which is one of the main reasons why this blog was created. I get to be open. Not only with myself but with others as well. I've come to accept that some things can never return to being the same. I am slowly becoming okay with that. I have come so far and have learned so much. Only to let it all go. But it must be done. For I cannot deal.

Guess you can say that I am being selfish. But aren't we all in some way?

Before I go and leave this topic alone, I will leave you with these fabulous photos which I have snapped myself. They are from a time long, long ago in May 2015 for sure.

I call this collection, "Things We Lose Forever."

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We Fall Down - Donnie McClurkin

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PS

My God assures me a place in His house just so

long as I do right by Him in this living world.

Nothing is promised to me in this world

except eternal life in the hereafter.

MPsays, God Was Not Invited.

Written by Allen Mark | August 21, 2015


How does one expect to succeed when placed in any situation or take on any challenge if one does not invite God in?

There are many times where we as, faith in God, believers believe that we can do anything on our own and without the power of God. There is also an equal amount of times where we take on these feats and fail miserably every time. Well, why do we it?

I have no idea.

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MPsays, A Quote For A Day.

Written by Allen Mark | August 19, 2015

Take a stroll with me down Memory Lane.

I used to send a quote by text every day.

Until one day, I stopped.

Here are a few. 

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2-27-15
"Sometimes we look down on things
that seem too far and out of reach.
Yet just by sitting down the object
becomes closer to our seat. "
~ Allen Mark

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2/28/15
"The stranger things happen
to many of us in the dark.
Can you imagine what would happen
if we actually turned on the light?"
~ Allen Mark

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3-1-15
"The climb can be a bit strenuous at times.
However, the March might be less painful
and more accomplishing.
Think about it."
~ Allen Mark ;-)

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3/2/15
" A person who stands at 5.3 ft is picked
on daily by a person who is 6.1 ft.
I think it's clear who
the bigger person is."
~ Allen Mark

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3-3-15
"Sometimes what I envision my life to be
can only be seen by one person. Me."
~ Allen Mark

MPsays, Single and Enjoying It.

Written by Mister Promo | August 18, 2015

I have been single forever and a day. Until one night I decided to break the cycle for one gal. Only to realize, less than a year later, the two of us would not work. So, we "mutually" ended it. About 2 weeks pass, I'm over it. Funniest thing happen, I'm on YouTube listening to breakup songs when I begin to have "Oh Sh*t" moments. Because now all of these songs are starting to make sense. LMAO!

I have compiled a playlist of the songs that I raised an eyebrow to while listening.

Check it out. Hope you enjoy these songs just as I do. Who knows, if you just recently exited a relationship, maybe you will have "Oh Sh*t" moments too.

WE COULD BE "OH SH*T" SIBLINGS! LoL!

Oh Sh*t! Now I Get It. - YouTube Playlist
Oh Sh*t! Now I Get It. - YouTube

1. Gotye - "Hearts A Mess"
2. Muse - "Madness"
3. JT - "What Goes Around...Comes Around"
4. The Verve - "Bitter Sweet Symphony"
5. No Doubt - "Don't Speak"
6. Dido - "Thank You"
7. Amy Winehouse - "Back To Black"
8. Chris Brown - "Don't Judge Me"
9. Chris Brown - "Next To You" ft/ Justin Bieber
10. Lil Wayne - "Mirrors" ft/ Bruno Mars
11. Eminem - "No Love" ft/ Lil Wayne
12. Eminem - "Space Bound"
13. Taylor Swift - "I Knew You Were Trouble"
14. CeeLo Green - "F*CK YOU"
15. The All-American Rejects - "Give You Hell"
16. Stacie Orrico - "More To Life"
17. Stacie Orrico - "I'm Not Missing You"
18. Jesse McCartney - "It's Over"
19. Mike Posner - "Cooler Than Me"
20. T.I. - "Live Your Life" ft/ Rihanna
21. Nicki Minaj - "Pills N Potions"
22. Tupac - "Temptations"
23. Robin Thicke - "Lock The Door"
24. P.Diddy ft/ Ginuwine, Loon, Mario Winans - "I Need A Girl" (Part 2)
25. P.Diddy ft/ Usher & Loon - "I Need A Girl" (Part 1)
26. Hoobastank - "The Reason"
27. Linkin Park - "In The End"
28. Chris Daughtry - "Over You"
29. Maroon 5 - "She Will Be Loved"
30. Gotye - "Somebody That I Used To Know" ft/ Kimbra
31. Adam Sandler - "Piece of Sh*t Car"
32. R.E.M. - "Everybody Hurts"
33. R.E.M. - "Losing My Religion"
34. Richard Walters - "A.M."
35. Jerome Price - "Me Minus You"

MPsays, Words He Did Not Mean.

Written by Mister Promo | August 17, 2015


Was there ever a time where you have expressed yourself verbally and the words delivered was not the words you intended to say? Well, this happened to me and now things are "weird". It's kind of unfortunate because I feel as though I will never get the opportunity to explain myself. Simply because the time has passed and feelings have changed drastically.

Change. Humph. It's a funny word, change.
I do believe it's used very losely though.

- "I don't like this outfit. I think I'll change."
- "If you don't like me, oh well. I won't change for anyone."
- "Don't expect change to happen overnight,
you have to work for it."
Or my personal favorite.
- "You don't like the life you're living?
Well, wise up and make a change."

Many of us (mostly women) speak of this, change, as if it is a cool product that can be purchased in stores and worn like foundation. Then once its displayed evenly over the face, and matching the tones of their original complexion, it will suddenly activate and its power will begin to work in their lives.

No. LoL! Not going to happen that easy.

Although, for some, it is that simple.
While for others, it is not.

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You know what? I am in my comfort zone. I can say what I want here. I think I will express what I didn't get to.

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I'm thinking...

Never mind. {Sigh} I am afraid that if I say exactly what I meant to say, I'll receive a response. I'm not quite sure I'm ready to receive the words expressed in return.

Guess I'll just do what I intended to do in the first place and that was, keep it to myself.

MPsays, The Final Good Morning

Written by Allen Mark | August 15, 2015

There are times where
I would wake up a half hour early
Just to watch my phone.
I would press buttons to ensure
My device was working correctly.

View pics or watch Netflix
This way the time passes quickly.
Call me crazy but these are the things
I will most likely miss more
From this relationship ending.

There will always be good times
That linger within my mind.
Those good times will remain
Visions captioned from day to night
As thoughts to help pass the time.

A lengthy, winding path
Comes to an abrupt end.
Without instruction, guidance
Or redirection.
Just reset and begin again.

There was a time where
I would wake up early and be okay
While I watched my phone.
But not anymore because the final
Good morning was thrown away.

~ A. Mark ~

MPsays, black vs. BLACK

Written by Mister Promo | August 14, 2015

When the media says black, you think...

When I hear BLACK, I see...

Being black is not a pastime; it is not a style; and it damn sure is not a subject of ridicule! How long must you believe everything the media tells you about one culture. Understand one thing, there's black and then there's BLACK. One defines weakness and sorrow. The other defines strength and power. You decide which category you fit in. 

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In other news...

It has been brought to my attention that Morehouse College, MC (located in Atlanta, GA and founded in 1867) has accepted 750+ young BLACK men into their freshman class. Making history with the highest number of BLACK men to be enrolled in a freshman class at MC.

This is awesome. 

Wait, something isn't quite right. Usually when there is a huge mass of black people congregating there are police and media coverage. I see neither. In fact, these images look as though they were captured by a cellular device. Humph. I wonder why this event did not reach nationwide and or interenational news coverage. I don't understand as to why it didn't.

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I'm thinking...

{Gasp} I know why. It's becuase these young men are doing something positive. Something that is going to ultimately better their lives. Plus it is considered civil. And for some reason the media will not cover a civil gathering of young BLACK men marching together to further their education. Apparently this is not good enough news.

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Well, I would like to say, Congratulations to the 750+ BLACK students beginning at Morehouse College this semester 2015. 

To the enrollees, as long as you keep your mind right you will graduate and become successful in whatever you place your goals on. Keep up the good work.

MPsays, Sun Shines Over Cold Water.

Written by Mister Promo| August 13, 2015

The temperatures are cold these days. This AC is useless. It appears as though I have to bring out the space heater to warm myself up. Yet it's August. Humph.

Why is it cold in the winter and hot in the summer anyway?

It has something to do with the Earth's axis and its tilt. In the summer months, the days are longer and the sun's rays are hitting the Earth at a slightly vertical angle. Meaning the light isn't distributed as much. Therefore the mass of energy resting upon any location increases.

However, in the winter months, the days are shorter and the sun's rays are hitting the Earth at a superficial angle. Meaning the light is distributed a lot more, therefore lessening the mass of energy that rests upon any location. (Everyday Mysteries)

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How do we force the heat remain?

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I'm thinking...

Okay, the only thing I could come up with is moving to a much warmer climate. LoL!

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Here's a question, can hot and cold become good friends? And if so, which will suffer more from the other's company?

Let's get technical for a minute and not just assume.

When I say hot I always think of the sun, so we will use Sun Li in terms of the "hot" friend. As for "cold" we will use Jack Frost.

Now, Sun Li's temperature, at her highest on Earth, is 56.7 degrees Celcius (134.06 degrees Fahrenheit). This was recorded at Greenland Ranch, Death Valley, CA, USA by GWR on July 10, 1913. While on her surface it is 5,778 degrees Kelvin (9940.73 degrees Fahrenheit). That's much hotter than THOT.

Now for Jack Frost. His tempurature, at his lowest on Earth, is -89.2 degrees Celcius (-128.56 degrees Fahrenheit). This was recorded on July 21, 1983 in Vostok, Antarctica. As for the universe, 3 degrees Kelvin (-454.27 degrees Fahrenheit). Last updated, Jan. 30, 2014 through Science at NASA.

Well, there you have the technicalities. Now onto assumptions. Back to my question.

Can Sun Li and Jack Frost become good friends? And if so, who will suffer more from the other's company?

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MPsays, Don't Leave Me.

Written by Mister Promo | August 12, 2015

"Don't leave, don't leave me girl. Please stay with me tonight. Stay... Stay... Stay right here with me forever."

- Blackstreet

What exactly does this mean? I'm thinking, whatever the reason your partner is leaving in the first place must mean that, to them, things aren't working. And if you are begging for them to stay and they succumb to your pleads and actually stay, they aren't really staying because they want to, they are staying because they feel pity for you. If it were me (on the "begging" end), I would be harsh saying something like, "You're leaving? Don't forget your sh^t." Or, "For real? After all of this and you're just going to leave? Well GTFO!"

There are many times we think we are seeing things in technicolor all the while in actuality it was straight black and white. I'm left, you're right. I'm down, you're up. I would give anything to be a sitting duck while you would prefer to see the world. We are opposite, yet I expect us to work.

No. LoL!

Am I horrible? Probably.

At this point do I care? Not really.

Someone once told me, "I'm in my 40's. I was born here, raised here, created a family here and eventually I will die here. But I am completely content with that. You, however, was not born here. You may have been raised here, but you will definitely not die here."

In other words, he was saying GTFO while you still can.

Well, I plan to do just that.

Whatever the true reason is for your partner departing is now their problem. It may seem as though they have the power over you in this situation. But they don't. In fact, they're the one who is staying. While you're the one who is actually leaving them.

MPsays, You Have To Realize Your Worth.

Written by Mister Promo | August 11, 2015

Its morning. What is the first thing you do? Most people slap the snooze button on the alarm clock and grab a few more minutes of sleep. Then when the alarm goes off again, they're dreading the rise up and the getting out of bed part. This because sleep is enjoyed more than being awake. 

Its been said that sleep is the cousin of death. I can see that.

Once you have risen out of bed. What's the next thing you do? You drag yourself to the bathroom to washup. All the while avoiding your reflection because the image in the mirror will stare back at you. Your reflection is a judge. Your reflection can be the worst judge toward yourself mentally, physically and verbally. This may happen daily. You explore your appearance and begin to ridicule yourself. What a great start to a negative day?

There is no coming back from this. The day is already ruined. The rest of your day will consist of bad decisions, tardiness, lack of time, feeling guilt, etc.

To make yourself feel worthy, you do an enormous amount of tasks for others. But it still does not fill the void you have for feeling worthy. You have built up stress, anger, doubt and sadness. Every possible emotion one could possess that is considered to be negative you have. You read motivational blogs and quotes that have worked for others, yet you do not understand why it does not work for you. You have all of the answers but lack the ability of how to apply them to your everyday life, make each stick and work for you. Change only works for you on a yearly basis not day to day. This is --- your normal.

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Its morning. What is the first thing you do? Open your eyes and sit up just ten seconds before the alarm clock sounds. This way you show the alarm clock whose boss. Get out of bed and immediately draw back the curtains. Allow the sun to shine abruptly through your entire bedroom. Stretch to ensure your entire body is fully awake. Then report to the bathroom to prepare yourself for the entire day to come. While you are washing away the bed stains from your face, look at yourself in the mirror and trace the outline of your face reciting how beautiful you are.

Conclude from washing to then head to your closet. Dress yourself in such a fashion that represents who you expect others to view you as. Society is definitely a cruel world to reside in. One may try his/her hardest to live outside of the box but at some point that box is going to be the one place to keep you sane.

All dressed and ready to leave the house. Pose one more time in front of the full length mirror. Ladies, blow a kiss to yourself. Men, lick one finger and smooth out that eyebrow. Then leave your home with your chest out and shoulders broad. Today will consist of whatever you design it to be just by using the inspiration from within your mind. The world is truly your oyster. In fact, whatever you would like to see inside an oyster when you open one, is exactly what you will see. As long as your mind is right, you will never experience sadness, doubt, anger and (or) stress. Actually, you will be questioning what all of that even means? This is --- my normal. 

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If none of this makes any sense, then you are probably living the life of the person in the first part of this post.

If you are nodding to every word and smiling then you are probably soaring high like the person in the second part of this post.

Know your worth. If you are comfortable with it, then remain the same. However, if you are not, then make the change. NOW!

How does one make that change? 

Only you can figure that out.