Jeantrell Aushant Byas

11/24/1989 - 12/18/2009

Tragically, my homie Trell Byas passed a little under a month ago. I'm still not exactly sure what the cause was but I believe it a combination of an asthma attack and a heart attack. Honestly, I didn't care about the cause because the shock was a little over-whelming. Me and Trell weren't the closest friends, I don't even think I've known him for a full year, but it didn't take long to learn the type of dude that Trell was. We had multiple great conversations about all types of things, and we agreed on many things when it came to life, women, video games (he was a beast on Call of Duty lol), whatever. I wish that me and him could have gotten to be closer, because I know we would have been great friends, but I understand that it was his time to move on to a better place.

I wanted to keep this short and sweet, so I'm going to end this by saying: Trell you will truly be missed, by me, your family, and all of your friends. We were all blessed to have to in our lives, whether it was for years, or for one day alone. As you watch upon us, please give those who were closest to you strength to live without you physically, because spiritually, I know they will always have you.

That last sentence especially goes to my homies; Brandon Frazier, Biddy Myers, and Alex Richie. Yall know I'm here for any of you, when you need me. If I was from Clarksville, IN, those guys plus Trell would definitely been my best friends growing up. Stay up, yall! Get at me..

We love you, Trell

You will be missed, and never forgotten

AyVee

The Female Species

I have a lot of "female" friends. By that, I mean chicks that know I feel them and they've showed interest in me, as well. A few I would definitely go to the next step with, but for what ever reason there's a trait in every female that does not let them go after guys, only to let guys chase them. When I was younger I used to chase them back till I got what want from them. Especially my ex. Which actually I think is the reason we were together for as long as we were. Since I've been single, I've been waiting on a girl to show genuine interest in me. Yeah, if I hit up a number of girls they will hit me with the "Heyyy!!!", or a response that proves that they are happy I contacted them. However, a few days later I'm stuck thinking, maybe I should text so & so, but then I think, "has she EVER initiated and conversation with me?" And put my phone down.

In my first couple months of being single this type of stuff hit me hard. One, I was already tremendously lonely, so I felt like I NEEDED attention from a female to get through the day. Two, There was only a small number of girls that I even had this "type" of relationship with (will elaborate on this "type" later). So I was texting the same girls EVERY day, and the conversations went the same way every time. "Hey whats up?" "Nothing. Just ____. You?" "Just chillin.." Then I would try to find something to squeeze out of them to make an interesting conversation. Which failed, time after time.

After a month or two after that, I began to realize I don't need attention from chick, or anyone for that matter, to be happy. At the same, I don't know what happened, but I did get more girls coming my way, with me sending them that way, of course. I have became really fond of being single and able to do what I want, talk to who I want, and just being independent...

[Side Note] Let me explain what I was talking about earlier real quick. When I meant "type" of relationship, I meant basically what I said at the beginning of this post, the girl and I have an understanding that we both are interested in each other. Meaning we both have intentions of hanging out with another and getting to know each other more. [/Side Note]

So now I'm in a position where I have girls I know I can chill with if I really want to, but I simply don't really put in an effort to because I feel like I'm the only one putting in a effort. I have been debating with myself if I just need to suck up my pride (pause) and do my thing with them, because its just how woman are. But I feel like I will just come out as sounding desperate or being too into them too soon. Then I begin to feel maybe they really just aren't into me like that, or else they would be hitting me up, trying to get to know me. So I am left confused...

So the past few days, I really have not talked to any of my female friends... I don't know. I'm sick of being the one initiating things. I'm I wrong for wanting a girl to make a move first?

After that question, I don't have much else to say... Thanks for reading this entirely too long thought from head. I like to call this freestyle writing. I know the purpose but no set direction. So take it for what it is. I'd love feedback for this one, so comment, hit me up on facebook or twitter, whatever. Have a good night/day.

AyVee

I'M BAAAAAAAACK

Damn it's been a minute hasn't it? Over 2 months smh. Well I've finally got the motivation to get back on here and do my thing. To my very few followers I still have, thank you for sticking with me and not pressing that remove button. For all the occasional lurkers, I appreciate you visiting my blog and I hope you intend on doing the same in the future. Today I randomly thought about how therapeutic blogging was, even if it was about nothing and how good it felt when someone told that they liked my blog.

This blog does mean a lot to me. Simple because I created from the ground up, and its simply all mine. Yes, there was influences in the creation and progression that the blog has made but still, there's not many things in my life so far that I claim to be "all mine." Not on some possessive sh!t but on some I actually did something right/good for once.. I think everybody or at least a LOT of people go through a phase where they think of their selves as a "fxck up."

I'm kind of in that stage now. I messed with my school and still trying to get that straight. Last weekend, I left a party (after I got OD drunk and did some waaaay outta character sh!t to embarrass myself) with my Bro and his girlfriend. We ended up getting pulled over on the way home and we all had to stay the night in the joint smh. One of the worst nights of my life, but....you live and learn. I got a credit card a few months ago, as well. I was smooth with it the first couple months, fully paying it off by the due date and all. then I OD'd on some kicks and other sh!t and now I worked up some debt. It's not terrible, but it is real depressing looking at my statement.

On a good note, I feel good in general. Meaning I'm optimistic with all of those situations and I'm overall feeling good about myself, even if I've been a fxck up. My female situation has improved, greatly. No I'm not with anybody but I no longer feel like I need anybody and I really hate to say it, and I promise this will be the last time this word is used on my blog (hopefully haha), but I feel like I've really developed a "swag" when it comes to the opposite sex. Even though I do miss many things that come with a relationship, I love being single. I can't remember the last time I've got into an argument with someone, which happens too much in relationships. So lately, I've just been ridin dolo, and feeling good about it.

But I need to wrap this up. Expect MUCH more to come on the blog and I apologize for my absence. Have a good night yall. 1

AyVee

Lupe The Killer

If you been sleepin on the 'net and missed 2 of the dopest freestyles I've heard in a minute from anybody and a track from Lupe Fiasco that's crack, I feel sorry for you...

But don't fret, I have came to provide you with these gems that Wasulu has blessed us with. Lupe was left off the MTV hottest list (Which is something I would usually blog/give my 2 cents on but they don't even deserve my time/energy/space on my blog) and since then has been setting booths on fire on and actually releasing music!

For those who don't know Lupe is my favorite rapper... But I am not being biased when I say these joints are crazy!

I'd recommend that you read the lyrics as you listen because you'll be doing to much rewinding if you try to catch all his metaphors... without further ado, enjoy!

Lupe Fiasco - Fire (click to listen and/or download)
Lyrics are HERE

Lupe Fiasco - All the Way Turnt Up (click to listen and/or download)
Lyrics are HERE

Lupe Fiasco - Say Something (click to listen and/or download)
Lyrics are HERE

Props to lupE.N.D. blog for the tracks and lyrics

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Nike SB

It seems like every month I fall in love with Nike SB more and more. The 2 shoes aboves are the "Gucci" RESN (top, quickstrikes) and Bloody Gum Dunks and are releasing next month in November. The Bloody Gums are different but are so dope to me, you're definitely gonna stand out with them on. The Gucci's, in my opinion, are gonna be classics. They're just so smooth, the frayed demin with the Gucci red and green makes a beautiful combination. Can't wait for both of these!

If you like these and want to see more from Nike SB visit buyskateshoes.com, ccs.com, and/or tactics.com will get you right...

Speaking of my love of SB's...




I love these joints! (yes, that's my foot lol)

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I Apologize...

For being so damn lazy with the blog! Its been over a month since my last post. Honestly, I've been crazy busy and stressed with school and work I haven't had the time or energy to even think about the blog. Things are about to change, I'm bout to be back on my shit I promise...

Things are going pretty good now. I got a week off of work starting today, which will hurt my income but I feel there's a lot of weight off my shoulders so I'll have time to study and just relax, which I haven't got to that much lately. Speaking of school, its still school. I've been kinda lazy this semester with studying so my grades aren't like they should be but I have plenty of time to fix that, so I'm straight...

Anyway... Me and my ex had a brief stint of getting close again and I thought we would probably get back together but she reminded me how she has no idea what commitment is (no shots...you just don't).. So I'm just living the single, doing me.

For some reason my obsession for kicks has like exploded. As soon as I get some bread I already know what shoes I'm bout to spend almost my whole check on. But hey, in my mind you should do what makes you happy no matter what others think. As long as your not hurting yourself or others... But anyway, I think I'm about to get another pair today (jordan tour IVs for my fellow shoe heads)... But I need to wrap this up since I am in class now haha...holla at me!

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An Instant Classic

Man on the Moon: The End of Day is amazing. I promise you have never heard anything like it. I know a lot of people won't like it because of how different it sounds and because he's not really just "spittin" on any tracks that much. But as far as creativity goes, Man on the moon is literally outta this world. The sound, melodies, lyrics, flow, just soothes your soul. To get a good feel for the album, just listen to "soundtrack 2 my life" and that should show you what to expect. My personal favorite on it right now is "CuDi Zone". But I highly recommend everybody at least check a few tracks and if you dig em, then go buy it and support artist who have a real passion for their music like Cudi does...

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