New York State of Mind

Ok...kill me, kill me...I know that I haven't updated you in a minute, but I can explain. I've been mad busy; trying to get that "New York State of Mine." I know, corny right? Well, today I just started my 1st day at Starbucks; it was cool. It feels good to be able to have some income coming in. This particular Starbucks is small and more laid back. I can see myslf enjoying it. I have to get used to it though; I have 4am shifts. I can't be a night owl anymore.
I have decided to stay in New York. It was one of the biggest decision I had to make. I had to pray hard and specific to get my answer. I can't fear this new chapter in my life. Each day I'm learning that it is imperative to trust, no, have faith that God would protect, provide, and revive me. I have to be a grown man (lol). I have to go for my dream.

Ok...... now I have to recap and dig up stories from 3 or four weeks ago. My friend Mia, from school, told me that she and Maestro (school buddy and pianist) were coming to visit me on fall break. I was so excited. Anyway, they told me that they were coming in town, but they failed to give me the details about what time their flights were arriving. I didn't know if I was supposed to meet them at the airport or what. With the lack of knowledge about their whereabouts I just chilled.
Around 2, I decided to walk up the street to return some books to the library. While walking, I happened to look up and there was Mia, Maestro, Crystal, and Wendy walking across the street with their luggage. "Y'all lying!!" was the only thing that came out of my mouth. These crazy people surprised me. I just talked to Crystal 2 nights before; she told me that she wasn't able to come until New Years. They pulled a fast one on me; I had no idea. Later on that evening, Alvin and Will (from school) joined us. It looked like Belmont was taking over the Big Apple.

It was so refreshing to be around some people that knew me and wanted to hang with me. Shoot,I was starting to feel like a stranger in New York. I took them to my favorite restaraunts: BBQ's and Amy Ruth. When I say we through down, we through down. We cleaned those plates. It was so wonderful.

I had to endure many long, long hours of purse shopping with the girls on Canal street. Thank the Lord that I had my boys to keep me company. :)They were going crazy to find that perfect purse; I didn't get it, all the purses looked alike to me. They really enjoyed themselves and I enjoyed, even that experience, with them.

Later on we road a train all the way to Red Bank, New Jersey to see our friend, Rebecca Covington (Belmont Alum) perform in Ain't Misbehain'. She was amazing! She was the youngest person in the cast. The older actors couldn't hold a candle to her. That girl was shining!! To us, she already made it.

Two days later, we got the opportunity to experience the broadway debute of our friend Daniel Watts (new roommate) in the hit musical The Color Purple. The show was amazing. Mia stood in line early in that morning and got us tickets for the 2nd row. The tickets were $25. That's crazy, huh? It was amazing! Daniel was amazing! That musical left me feeling inspired and moved. Mia was balling her eyes out. I felt like God was giving her a glimpse of her future. Broadway is where her heart lies. I beleive that God is going to bless her with an opportunity to grace a Broadway stage someday, I can feel it.

Well, there you have it. I hope I didn't leave anything out. Again, I ask for you guys to keep me in your prayers. Pray that God would continue to grow me up and keep me consecrated to Him and His will. Pray that we find a reasonal apartment by December. Pray for the health and the spiritual well being of my family. Pray that God would protect me financially. Pray that God would continue to put amazing people in my life to help further my Christian walk and my career as an artist. Until then I'll be patient...ooh pray for that. In between blessing are killers. I'll be all right, I'll be fine. I am joint heirs with Christ; He will not forsake me.

Peace,
Ra