Thursday, November 11, 2010
To be honest I have no idea. Part of me believes that GODS-ULTIMATE-GRAND-PLAN-FOR-HAROLD'S-LIFE is of course to be a rich successful artist, entertainer, whatever else. So even if I was just SO defiant and rebellious and KANYE-ISH that i said "Forget the Belmont scholarship, I'm a rapper!" I still believe I would have ended up pursuing music just as hard and faithfully as I have in college and continued to persist despite setbacks, just as I am now. But think about it, I would have lived at home with my parents, been FORCED to work full time. And yall know i CANT keep a job (CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF PREVIOUS JOBS), and i CANT live at home with my parents... So, me completely skipping out on the whole college thing just WASNT happening.
TRUTHFULLY, my initial plan for college was to use it as a front until I got a record deal and I could drop out hahaha! I never really told anybody that but I was SO sure that my band Biscuits and Gravy was SO close to a record deal back in 2006. And 4 years was too long for me to be in college because I would already be financially set with a stable music career before I graduated!
I mean cmon.. I had a full ride at Belmont all from me busting my BUTT in high school. I had a name for myself in the city. It was TIME to pursue my passion and go all out. I had it figured out. Take classes at Belmont, live in the dorms, all while recording my music, playing my shows, traveling, and ultimately getting a recording contract.
Needless to say that never happened, and 4 years wasnt even enough time for me to get out this place hahaha.
So back to the original question: Where would I be now if I didnt go to college?
Who cares. Cuz I wouldnt be exactly where i am now, thats for sure. And right now Im happier than Ive ever been. Ive never felt wiser, more prepared and more optimistic. I know I am exactly where I need to be in life, and everything has worked out in this way for a reason. Yea, music is my life, and I believe beyond a doubt that I will achieve success with it, but I also know that college was and is a crucial part of my journey and growing process. Im amazed how much Ive matured, and even more so how much Ive learned about the music industry overall. Hell, I dont wanna get signed anymore lol, not until i have all the bargaining power.
In addition to what Ive learned, the greatest aspect of college for me is the relationships: The friendships, the falling outs, the drama, all of that. Ive met people here in college that I will maybe never talk to again that have affected me or my personality in some way. There are people Ive met in college that I will continue to work with and remain close with the rest of my life. Out of those relationships come a range of emotions, experiences, and knowledge that helped shaped who I am.
For me to speculate my life without college, I would have to take away all that I have gained from it. And I do not feel like me attending college made me miss out on any particularly beneficial opportunities elsewhere. College isnt for everybody, but it is/was for me. I will probably never even use my Business Administration degree, but my overall college experience is irreplaceable and will benefit me for years to come.
PEACE
Labels: college, graduation
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
So here I am attempting to do hw. TV on mute, headphones on full blast bumpin old Maroon 5. I have to do this assignment for English about an old childrens book of my choice and what i learned or something like that. First off, why the hell would I have a childrens book? Second, why would I go thru the trouble of getting one? Definitely NOT worth the effort. I was thinking bout Curious George or Harold and the Purple Crayon, but I cant find either one free online. So now im back to square one.... thinking about doing hw but not actually doing it.
School is the most retarded, stupid, pointless, necessary, maturing, rewarding thing ever. And I say that from a general standpoint. College isnt for everybody, but education, growth, maturity, and experience is. And thats what college is for most people. Unfortunately, this being my 4th (and NOT final) year at Belmont, I just have the worst attitude towards college now. Ive been here forever, and I feel like Ive gained alot from it, but dont necessarily have alot to show for it. And one thing Im NOT afraid to admit, is that Im all about appearances haha. Lets be real. Im waiting for the SECOND i can march into the financial aid and admissions offices here at my university after my first huge success from music just to say NA NA NA BOOO BOOO I PROVED YALL WRONG! I DONT NEED YALL!! I GOT RICH WITHOUT YALL HELP!!! But the truth is any success I have attained thus far is in part due to my university days...
College was my first and is still my primary fan base. And most importantly, college allows me to focus even MORE on music than I would be able to if i dropped out. (Ya boy aint got no major bills yet!) College is my excuse, alibi, and justification for the life i live: late nights, crazy parties, intense studio sessions, u name it. Its oookkk... cuz im in college haha. And I realize that being here buys me time to put in the necessary sacrifices to ensure that i NEVER have to be worried about a job after graduation.
So I write ALL THAT to say, Im in school for a reason... And i think its time i did my hw for the night lol
PEACE
Labels: belmont university, college
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
I know, for the past few months I've been suckin on keepin yall posted thru the blog, but IM BAAAAAACK. We'll see how long my constant posting will last lol.
ANYWAY, i have alot to fill you in on. Perfromance, Overnight Mixtape 6, school, etc. so heeeeerreee we go
SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT AT THE END, PEEP THE FLIER!
Actually the flier has an error, doors open at 9, show starts at 10. I'll go on late like round midnight. Be nice if you stick around, wont hate on you if you dont lol. So bring a friend. OPENMIC will be rockin the stage with me, and we always put it down live so no question thatll the show will be hype as usual.
Ok, now for Overnight Mixtape, Vol. 6... after last weeks disappointment, IM SO EXCITED CUZ WE ARE BACK! Ive been writing my butt off in preparation for the HUGEST MIXTAPE COMEBACK IN RAP HISTORY! Hahaha so seriously, just get ready... thats all ima say. Me, Grady, and Sir Lazenby are hungrier than ever. So just know that we are BRINGIN IT tomorrow night after my show. Overnight 6 is goin down in HISTORY!
FINALLY, yall know I always got drama at school... I always got drama either with my professors or the Admissions, Financial Aid folk, whatever... Well, the most recent drama is some lady, who shall not be named, tellin me how to spend my free time! I know Im graduating, I know I will get my degree... eventually. Im not concerned about that. But my PRIORITY is making sure I grind hard enuff while im here to ensure that the second I walk across that stage, I will already be walking into the world a financially stable man in my career. Im finna be huge. Famous. Large. Everything. Im not there yet. So I have work to do. And ill be DARNED (lol) if ANYBODY tell me I need to focus more on my studies to make better grades...
TRICK, last time I checked yall took me off scholarship and replaced it with loans, so please lemme do me. Straight up, she told me I need to spend less time on the music cuz its not so important now. Woman please. This IS my life. School is easy. School is nothing. Then she said "Im an academic role model. people pay attention to the grades I make." ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?! i have NEVER got off stage after performing and had a fan ask me what is my GPA.... RETARD. I aint never cared what anybody thought of me. Sometimes I might take it personal for a few seconds, maybe a full minute. Sometimes an hr if it stings. But after that whatever haha. So why in the hell wuld I care what a nigga gotta say about my GPA???
She called me to her office and tried to chew me out over some grades. Biggest waste of my time. Lemme get this straight, the school has taken me off scholarship, then she wanna take it upon herself to follow my academic progress??? For what? I dont hear u tryna offer me any money. However publishing companies are. Sooooo... Music wins. THIS IS MY LIFE.
She suggested I drop a class I wasnt doin to well in. Thats cool. But THEN she tried to SUGGEST what I should do with my free time after I drop the class...
"...and then have the extra time to focus on your other classes (notice I did not say to use the extra time to focus on music)"
HECK NAW! I AM A GROWN MAN! WHAT GAVE U THE RIGHT TO EVEN....
I replied with some professional yet straightforward email
"Well I appreciate the help, but I think I have the situation figured out now after talking with [my teacher] over the past few days and again today in depth. And as far as free time, I believe there is never a better idea than to devote more time to my passion and career."
Look, I hope she reads this. I hope she calls me back in her office to "talk".
I just think my university drama is funny cuz they gon be askin me for money and donations and to come speak and perform for the students when I make it big. Watch. And what Ima do? Throw em a few million and show em what my below average grade point average did for me.
ANYWAY, im at work lol. Show tomorrow. Mixtape Friday. I rock.
PEACE
Labels: belmont university, college, drama, Grady Woodruff, nobots, openmic, overnight mixtape
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I have class in 5 hrs
I haven't even checked my syllabus to see if I had homework due
At the same time...
I'm watching Robot Chicken re-runs
And I have a show tonight
I'm more concerned with the show than my possible homework due in 5 hrs
I love college... but classes sure know how to get in the way of life...
PEACE
