Wow,
It's me with Jean Claude Van Damm. The man himself. I still can't
believe I got a Picture with him.
By the way y'all can talk to me here or at ChevyTruckMan on my
hotmail account.
So, Why BlackGalaxsy:
Every color in the universe is contained in this vast Space called
the Galaxy which is: Black ! The white, the Yellow, the Brown or
olive are all part of this Vast "Blackness." I am black, and
because of my partial upbringing (23 yrs) outside of "america" I'm
"composed" and am "the product" of many "Colors". All thoughts,
beliefs, priciples and teachings that I have absorbed from living
among different cultures and races, "live" within me in harmony and
Form what and who I am. Thus BlackGalaxsy.
Everywhere but on our beloved Mother Earth, these "colors" Co-exist
in Harmony.
I am Black and according to the census I'm African-American, but
that's where it stops. To try to figure me out is like examining
and cataloguing every mile of the Galaxy. It's impossible (in one
lifetime.). I am different from any other man (not necessarily
black) that you will ever meet, because of my Experiences and where
I grew up, the venues of my education and the many different
cultures that I lived in and grew up around.
I just want to emphasize, in a positive way, that All Blacks are
not alike and to throw us all into the same pot or under the same
umbrella is absurd. Blacks are no longer exclusively found in the
"Ghetto" (stereotype), in the south or in Africa (or America or
south america). Yet society wants to judge Blacks as a Whole.
Blacks are everywhere and as diverse and mixed as the world would
have it. Blacks and Whites alike SHOULD and NEED to accept
that.
Many people like to stereotype, which is a convenient way to judge
a person without getting to know the individual.
Sadly, every race, ethnicity, culture and civilization is
stereotyped. The Blacks are no exception. You will never see me
take sides because of Color. Because you as an individual had no
say or decision making in what color you'd be born (like the
aborted fetus had no say on whether to be born or not). My
philosophy is you are an Individual, unique and original, and there
are causes and reasons and stimuli that cause you to act and react
in a certain way and I believe in going to the root of that before
I reach a conclusion about you, the individual. You might say
that's an arduous task, but some situations are not that complex
that it takes a person hours to form an "educated" opinion. Not
every argument or topic in life requires a dissertation or thesis.
To me you are an individual and that's how you will be treated:
black, white, yellow, brown or olive, it doesn't matter, no
favoritism here. My struggle and wish is for EQUALITY not racial
superiority.
What/Who I Am:
I was
born on the eastcost, in the projects (which were considered good
back then) and at the age of three my pop (who was not in the
military) uprooted and started travelling all over the world. I
lived in most of Europe, Korea and Afghanistan (while in the Army).
I started school in Germany (not private), continued in Italy, then
H.S. in NJ. Went to college in Italy then TX. I also traveled a lot
while living abroad. I thus am fluent in 5 languages. I love to
dance. I love music. I love sports. But I also like deep
stimulating intellectual conversations that go back to the genesis
and root of the causes and arguments at hand. I'm not into "Quick
Fix" verdicts to apease and satisfy the general public. I don't let
society dictate what I should like and dislike. I don't succumb to
societal pressures and norms. I'm strong in my convictions and
beliefs. If you want to prove me wrong come with facts, studies,
stats, for when I talk, I talk from personal experience that I have
lived and witnessed. Im not afraid to say "I don't know" or "I was
wrong." I consider myself Humble, laid back and easygoing, fair and
just. But bring your "A" game if you're going to prove me wrong. I
noticed many a times people want to have the last word. They can
have it, I don't mind. But just because they have the last word or
smart remark, they are mistaken if they take this as a sign of
weakness or victory. My silence implies: "I said my piece, now just
wait and see." I'll say what I need to say, if they can't accept it
or believe, I'm not going to go back and forth with them, I'll just
let them go and embarrass themselves and/or let it hit them. IT's
kind of like Grasshopper and the master. Sorry don't mean to sound
arrogant. I'm just trying to convey the gist or idea. I consider
myself an educated man who jokes most of the time and loves to have
fun. I am somewhat nerdy (so I've been told) and goofy. My pop made
sacrifices to afford me the opportunities that I had and thus I
wasn't going to let him down. I can understand and speak Ebonics
and Slang to some degree. I usually do so when I'm in a playfull
mood and joking. But my language is English (american). And my
father went great lengths for me to learn it and somewhat master
it. He always said master a subject before you "pervert" it or
alter it. He contended that if I did't master the english language
I had no business wasting my time trying to speak slang or ebonics.
I can see his point.
What I am NOT:
If you like the "Hard" types. That's not me. If you like The Thug
types, that's not me. If you like the guys that have to show off
(what is it called?) bling bling and gold chains and Grillz (is
that right?), I'm above that, that's not me. If you want a guy that
walks with a limp and/or claims he's a pimp, that's not me. If you
like a guy with a $4000 car and $6-8000 rims and/or a $800 car and
a $1500 stereo system, well that's not me. If you want a guy that
will start fighting at the drop of a dime just to prove his
manhood, that's not me. If you like the crooked hats the saggy
pants below the butocks, that's not me. If you like the guys that
refer to women as Ho's and b****, then that definitely is not
me.
IF you Like: LL cool Jay ( I like his music, that's where it ends),
50 cent, P diddy, chingy (i like his music), Ludacris, and so on,
That's not me. I wouldn't want to waste your time.
I was once told:"YOU ain't Black" because I didn't do the above
things and I didn't act or speak like the above people. This is
what my answer was:"IF acting, speaking or having the above, means
to BE Black, then you are right I am not black and I don't want to
be, BUT if being BLACK means emulating and speaking Like MARTIN
LUTHER KING or the self reformed MALCOLM X, then yes I am BLACK and
PROUD of it. " Those are my rolemodels. I hope people can accept
that. If that's the type of man you want then I'm that man.
What I
Like
When it comes to dating, I am me and You are you: individuals
acting on the attraction between us. Your color doesn't matter,
your physical attributes and topography, and content of character
and personality are what I look at. Your exterior beauty and inner
beauty. Every race has females (talking from a man's perspective)
with physical attributes that cause any man to say "Daaaaang" (not
necessarily in that way, but you get the gist/idea of it). Just
like there is ugly in every race. No exceptions. So for me to say I
only date a certain race is Sheer Ignorance.
Who I'd Like To
Meet
I'd like to meet a Female possibley between 27 and 42 who is
Feminine, ladylike, openminided, well mannered and considerate of
others (especially me). The education level and social background
does not bother me. I'm wanting a "good" heart. I like good
conversation and exchanges of ideas. If she's independent, good for
her, I'm not impressed. So she has a job, can pay her rent/mortgage
and Bills, wash her clothes and dishes and keep house, has a car,
and can take care of her kid/s. SO.... Big deal. How hard is that?
BUT CAN SHE KEEP A MAN, does she Know how to treat a man and how to
LOVE a man. Independence doesn't impress me. I'm Independent, but I
need and want LOVE too. I disapprove of women that feel they have
to Cuss to get their point across. Also, I find it very
unattractive when a woman burps out loud
