"Mama,I made it"

I am Ward....

Time after time suckers.......

Lying in my bed I hear the clock tickin, And think of you Caught up in circles of confusion - Is nothing new Flashback - warm nights - Almost left behind Suitcases of memories, Time after -......................... Sometimes you picture me - I'm walking too far ahead You're calling to me, I can't hear What you've said - Then you say - go slow - I fall behind - The second hand unwinds.....................................((sometimes we realize others don't know of our pain of a loss and sometimes we just gotta let it go and start over))....................................... I am Ward.....

Ahhhhh hemmmmm........I said "can I get a grilled CHEESE sandwich"......

Today, ya boi was seriously in the mood for nice grill cheese sandwich today, so a brutha dipped down to the cafeteria to make that situation happen! However, a funny thing happened once I got there. I found my self talking to a cook's back because he was busy cooking other items but somehow felt my presence and asked what my order was? I looked behind me and assumed correctly that he was talking to me. I stated very clearly "Can I get a grilled cheese sandwich? He mumbled something and asked if I wanted onions and green peppers on that? I said on my grilled cheese (with a chuckle) and he said that I didn't need a grilled cheese because it wasn't a filler and proceeded to put down a sub bun on butter and started chopping up steak, thin steak. I stood there thinking that this must be a joke. He then handed me this steak and cheese torpedo and said "I hooked you up brother"!!!! I walked away looking at the sandwich, glancing back at him, walking away with a tear in my mouth's eye. I thought I was getting a $2 sandwich but ended up paying $5 for something that was far from what I wanted? The cashier said you looked bothered. I explained the situation and she then tells me that I must have gave Goober the wrong order. I said yeah that's probably what it was. I tell ya, I can't win even when I am trying to do good lol! The sandwich wasn't even good. By the way, this picture is the actual grill cheese burger I was given SMH! The story gets worse, because as I was leaving, some dude opened the door near the cafeteria (a cook too I am assuming)on my way out. From nowhere all this smoke came from behind him like he was shooting a Prince video! He was leering at me and I felt my GAYDARRR was gonna explode! He stood behind me in the elevator and I started to feel my butt cheeks getting hott!!! I started pushing buttons-""any"" and all buttons!!!! The door must have taken 3 weeks to open. I ran to my office and locked the door. I think I am gonna stop wearing pink, bringing my own food and start showing more muscle in my dress shirts! I am Ward.......NO CHEESE......

I just observed today......

On the way to work today I decided that eye would observe what I saw and reflect on it tonight. So guess what? That's exactly what eye did!!!! The first thing that grabbed my attention was the news. Looks like people are still shooting and killing each other while still trying to hit the power-ball jackpot. I saw a man driving on the highway while using his electric shaver while he was bopping to what must have been some heavy metal musiq based on the finger position spread far apart! I pulled in the parking lot and held the door open for an old lady, who clutched her purse tighter from my attempt at assistance??? I walked past the greeter at the door who just sat there with her arms folded and nose turned up. I spoke to some other friendly faced and went into my office. The rest of the day went as expected.....fast paced and busy (eye prefer it that way). Made my normal 3 pm text/call to my kids (they was getting ready for gymnastics). My oldest daughter thinks she is the next American idol since she joined choir, but between you and eye, lets just hope she makes it past the karaoke night competition-loll! I had time to read about how the common cold is actually spread. Seems like we really should be having regular hand washing. The little cough germ can live outside the body for 24 hours, sitting on desks, pens and other items....just waiting for you to pick them up and then touch your eyes or mouth and let them do what they do. Kids are the most common to not wash hands and thus bring it home to you- who in turn give it to your co-workers. Oh well, back at the home front, chillin getting ready to watch "unsung" and see what up with Issac Hayes and his non-under wear wearing self. What a day, I guess eye am ready to do it all again..... I am ward.....

O.k. I found myself in the mood for a "Chicago" style polish sausage! (that’s basically raw white onions,tomato, mustard, pickle with some spicy peppers on a poppy seed bun with a syde of steak fries) So eye jumps in the nine-5 and head down to the local bodega and rush in with my best kool-aid smile on. I proceeded to order and take a seat with great anticipation. I was so excited that eye almost bit my finger nails off! Well they called my number and I leapt over the table with my ticket waving in the air, as if I had just had my name called on the price is right! Boy was I disappointed when eye got my sausage. Not only did it have extra mushy-over cooked onions, but the bun was soggy (like it had been run over by 3 greasy truck tires and refried-rechewed cow belly). I sat there and looked at my sausage as a lone tear ran down my face. I walked back up to the counter and tried to explain that my order was incorrect. The manager stated that I, the customer, must have told the counter person something other than what eye wanted. I calmly said that I asked for a 'Chicago style polish sausage'. The manager then explains to me that everyone who works at the company doesn't know how to make the sausages that way. I, the customer, told him that not only do I frequent the company often, but the sign next to the register says "Chicago style hot dogs" with a big picture. All any current or future employee, who may not have been aware of this would have had to do was replace the hotdog with a sausage or ask someone else to explain the menu at his job to him/them "AGAIN"!!!! The manager now says I should have gone over the requirements in detail with the order taker. Eye asked him to ask her while I go with him what I said. We both asked the order taker and she is the one who wrote down the incorrect order and had the nerve to have an attitude with me because he boss was checking her on her pseudo customer service skill-abilities (yeah I made up that word suckers). To make the painful story short, they remade the product and it was delishhhhhhhhhh! The moral of the story to me is that, it’s not worth retraining the world on customer service, I have to keep in mind customer service is dead and if eye keep my expectations very low, I won't be let down! Yeah that's what I will do. Matter a fact I am about to go to Wal-Mart and not get helped right now!!!! I am Ward.....

7 signs that the relationship is OVA!!!!

*When you start to look at other people *When the kids turn 18 *When yall have nothing in common but arguing. *When you know nothing personal about them. *When you catch them cheating on you.......again *When you don't miss them when they are not around. *When the bad times out number the bad. *When you don't respect them or vice versa. *When you start avoiding each other. *When you loose trust. *When you wish it was over already. *When they are closer to their circle of friends than you. *I am Ward...

What do U consider a leader?

I am sure that if i asked a 100 people who they consider to be a leader, that I would get 200 different responses-lol! Some may consider Some may consider President Obama, Django, Superman, a Police Office or Lebron James for that matter. But the truth of the matter from my viewpoint, is knowing the world is composed of 95% followers of 5% leaders. Think about it, every group of 2 or more people has a natural born leaders within them. You know who the person in the group who has the bright ideals or makes the decision about what the group is going to do for the project or what direction what ever is poppin will go down. O.k. enough of that, let me get to my point. John Legend sang some words in a song and stated " vengeance is the Lord's work, but he was gonna get his first", those words reminded me of how crazy this world has become. That crazed man shot up an elementary school, people getting high off of bath salts and the love of mankind cooling off to the point of no return.So whom ever you consider to be a leader Klearly ain't doing a good job. I admit that in some areas things have gotten better, but again the bad always out weights the bad doesn't it. I am gonna make this short and simple. A leader is a catalyst, someone who can encourage others positively to do better without changing themselves. This takes dedication, knowledge and love. Don't be fooled N2 thinking that someone who can run fast or shoot a ball good is a leader and please don't fall for the "open door policy at your place of employment". A leader is the parent who makes the effort to be a parent, a good employee and a strong christian ( I been on both sides of that fence-lol). Leaders are scared and sometimes fail like everyone else, the only difference is they make moves regardless of their fears! I personally was afraid of public speaking years ago, but now I jump in front of a crowd every chance I get! Why? Because I became tired of watching others jack up the sitautaion and left me thinking I could have done it better. I want the ball in my hands with 8 seconds left on the clock, I want to give the speech to the investors at work and I want everlasting life. I want to be a leader for my family, friends and myself. I am ward.....

Guest Blogger: What women want.....

What do women want? A question all men wish they knew the answer to. Well, Wardy got a guest blogger to answer this question!!!!! Read on suckers!! The guessing games stop here. I am a woman and I am here to reveal the mystery about ALL women. One thing men should learn about women is that we DONT like questions. So I am here to tell you exactly What Women Want without having to ask. After reading this you will be able to keep your lady happy by giving her exactly what her heart and mind desire; Avoid all the pulling teeth and mind games. I had an interesting conversation with my ladies and this is what we came up with: 6 main things that sum up what women want. Its actually quite simple. Ladies tell me if you agree. Men, learn and apply! I will start from the bottom up. #6 SUPPORT Women want to know that we have our man’s support in everything we do. We want to know that you are playing on our team. Reassure us that you have our backs and defend us whenever necessary. In the same way men like us to be their cheerleaders, women need to feel that support, loyalty and advocacy from our men. #5 INDEPENDENCE As a women, we are natural born leaders! We like to be able to do our own thing and get our own shine. Allow us the opportunity to do things on our own like plan activities, projects in the house or vacations alone. We need our own space sometimes and that feeling of an independent queen building her throne! We can hold it down and we do it pretty well! #4 AFFECTION No matter how stoic women act, we want to feel your affection! This includes random hugs, even if we are acting cold (those are the best ones because it shows that you are willing to climb over that wall to get through to us).This can facilitate our guard coming down! Sometimes, women just want to be held. Other types of display of affection that we like are kisses on the forehead, cheek, lips and hand; holding hands, dancing and massages. #3 QUALITY TIME Women love to spend time with their men. This one is an obvious one and its actually really important. Women like when you incorportate us into your plans. We want to do things together, and its a great way to build good memories together. You will have so many good things to remember and it will create positive feelings between one another. Spending quality times shows us you really like us and you really care. #2 COMPLIMENTS What a biggy!!! Call us beautiful, lovely, gorgeous, sexy. We love it and we want it. I dont care how tough your woman may act, women love sweet talk! Sweet talk your baby girl and tell her how beautiful she is! If you dont, please believe, someone else will! #1 APPRECIATION Women want to feel appreciated! We want to be the apple of your eye. We need to know that you admire us. We like to be recognized for our accomplishments and for the wonderful person we are! We like to see that twinkle in your eyes when you look at us. We need to hear that you are proud of us. Ultimately, your woman wants you to understand and express to her how lucky you are to have her, just as she is lucky to have you. (Note from Ward: I don't necessary agree or disagree with the views of chocolate star 2, but I do admire the approach-lol) And I am Ward......

Basic Arguments.......

Before becoming couples, individuals who only have to worry about ourselves get use to that. When they bring someone into their world then they have to start compromising. We realize that it is no longer just what 'we' want to do or where we want to go. This can cause problems when they/we don't always see eye to eye. I mean no one or two are perfect but that doesn't stop the great expectations does it? There are 3 sides to each story, his side, her side, and the truth. LOL, But each person struggles with merging who they are into who they will become if the relationship grows into something more serious (Marriage). It is safe for couples to disagree about things, but when the discussion turns into loudly expressing feelings and using hurtful and abusive language then the problems begin. Its important for couples to treat the other better than we would our bosses. I mean who really has your best interest at heart? Then place no one above the choice you just made sucka! Just try to hear each other out and then after each have shared their point of view then squash the issue before it heats up and do not go to bed with unresolved issues. I am Ward.....