We live in the generation of not being in love and not staying together, but we sure make it seem like we're together. Cause we're scared to see each other with somebody else.

Drake preaches. It's rarely the word of God although he is a believer and man of the jewish faith. He calls out people and tells this generation what we need to hear in the only way to reach out to us. He tweets, he raps, and we listen. That's the way to get to us. The hours I used to put into reading a book a day every summer now go into my phone. It's so sad, and I'm so disappointed in myself for it, but that's my truth. In the line that's the title of this post, he talks about how this generation doesn't have true love. It's the truth. This is the generation where 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and a majority of guys have a baby mama or two before they graduate from high school. It's a tragedy, but our reality. Then there's the fact that we're all so independent. We think that we're invincible. Every last one of us.

Neyo sang Miss Independent and I wanted to be that girl. The one with her own car and house. Don't need anyone else. The truth is that everyone needs somebody. *que the arguing about how you don't need anyone* and i'll tell you what my dad told me. No one can bury themselves. It's a few words that have heavy meaning. You can do everything by yourself. Cook, clean, graduate. You name it and it can be done. But when it's all said and done and you're at your lowest point, you're going to need someone. That's just how it is. I heard my dad and his friend talking once about how he no longer attends the mosque. He has high blood pressure and high stress. My dad told him he better find his way back, because if that blood pressure takes him out no one is going to pay to bury him. What happens to people who have no one is their body gets taken by the city. Every state has different procedures, but there was a news story about one state where they hung the bodies from trees and people climbed ladders to take the parts they want for scientific testing. That's the end of Mr. I can do bad all by myself. Best believe, his friend hightailed his butt to that mosque every friday. If anything happens, someone has his back. Who has yours?

We're all so busy trying to catch these big dreams of ours that we forgot it's not the acheivments that matter and bring joy, it's the people that are there to celebrate with you. The ones who made the work worth it and encouraged you to continue going for it that whole time.One Tree Hill asked a great question. "Who do you want standing next to you when all your dreams come true?" Thats the person that matters. That's who you should be chasing after. The one you want to celebrate with when it's all said and done. The one you'll sing the song Look What You've Done to. Celine Dion sang "I'm everything I am because you loved me". It's so powerful. So take some time to appreciate those around you and love them back. My grandpa always used to say, "If you love me, bring me flowers today". They look mighty pretty on that grave stone, but he can't enjoy them now. Show your appreciation now while it still counts.

Song of the day : Because you Loved Me by Celine Dion

Quote of the day : "To love another person is to see the face of God" - Les Miserables (I just love saying the name of this movie! It rolls off the tongue so beautifully)