Friendship is essential to the soul, #noQueDawg! It took me a long time to realize this but without them, I don't know how I would have gotten this far in my life. I was one of those people who would always say, "I don't need anyone but me!" That was a lie formulated from the bowels of hell. I needed my friends, and I still do. I will ride and die for each and every last one of them. Some more than others lol. If you know me, then you should know that I'm ready to have a "nigga moment" at any time when it comes to them. Matter of fact, there have been a couple of "nigga moments" that I'm still kinda pissed that I was apart of, but hell, if you can't go to Bella Noche's, where the hell can you go! That's what a real friend does. Accept your foolishness and cuss you out later for it, #trueStory.
*NAMES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PROTECT THE INNOCENT, NOT REALLY*
Bravis and WaTosha!! Wow the times and stories that we have shared over the years. We could have a comedy show that would never end. You guys have accepted every part of me and encouraged me to be better. I will always love you. Though we don't see each other often, I look forward to that Christmas meet and greet every year! Matter of fact, lets change that comedy show to a traveling food show, cause we can get to it! I wish you nothing but the best in everything you do. I pray for you two every night and my heart is elated when I am around you. If you ever wondered, where my shade skills came from, you can blame these two. Fat Rabbit Clique forever.
My GSU folks..... Fall 2005, changed my life forever. I truly never imagined the relationships that I would gain when I enrolled there. I promise you, I was a true commuter. I spent more time on Hwy 316 than I did in class. From SideBar Thursdays, to Sensational Sub Pitchers, to drunken Midday BBQ's, the random road trips, to marriages, kids, promotions, relocations and growing the hell up. You guys really showed me what friendship was all about. Diggles... there's no one like you. The Jamaican, Jonnel, so much I can say. Jahater, I know you hate that! The Frat, I ain't naming all of yall, but I'm proud of you. De and Byrone, I could never thank you enough. Foye and your bad knees, I appreciate you. And the rest of yall... I'm going to move on from yall cause I am already crying. The epitome of "When Friends Become Family".
My church friends, you make me do better. You make me want to do better. I'm a ratchet Christian and I think you guys get me. I'm still a work in progress and I know yall are reading this. I'll try to work on my language, some... a little... maybe... lol. Thank you for being there. We may not all still attend the same church, but you are all still in my heart. You guys are real and understanding and always point me back to the cross, even though I'm a hard head and don't listen sometimes. I do get it and I'm not mad at it. I just ask that you get off that "reply all" button, but I still love you, even if I have blocked you. That was for the benefit of me and your feelings! Or maybe because I'm petty and you have no choice but to deal, lol. Mangel and Pike thank you for everything you do.
Jerrance and Teff, yall already know so yall gets no shine here! We are due for a Dimension Round Table anyway.
My best friend. The one that I constantly argue with on a daily basis. Wary Might... you get on my nerves, but I love you more than this blog could ever convey. I know there are times that I don't show and tell you in the way I should, but I do love you. You do be getting on my nerves though. Yes, I said it twice, but you're one of my proofreaders and will probably remove this whole statement because you are just as shady and petty as I am. See, I've taught you well. Anyway, I know it's only because you truly want me to be the best man I can, even when you have no idea what the hell that is. I still don't know what that is. But, I guess we will find it together. Oh thank you for the concert tickets!! I'm going to see JILL AND CHRISETTE!!!
Without you people, my life would have been over a long time ago. Literally, you guys have talked me in off the ledge and circumvented a potential suicide. You have totally changed my life for the better. You have truly been essential to the saving of my soul. So, technically it is your fault that I am who I am. Congrats, you created a MONSTER!!
Now for a Duke's direct message:
Tonita and Bynerria, I don't know what I would do without yall on a daily basis! Meet my proofreaders. I should probably put them on payroll... nah, they good. I spend most of my life with these two, and they know me better than I know myself sometimes. Ms. Fix Your Face, I love you past our 40 hours a week. I'm praying for your dreams to come true. When they manifest, I will be one of your biggest supporters. We need people like you in the world. Ms. Bulldagging Ass, stay sweet and caring and continue to speak positivity in the world. I'll learn you some real shit before I leave this Earth. Thank you for listening and blessing me with that snort. You are like a little sister and I'll read and shade anyone you tell me to cause I love your heart. Thank both of yall for keeping my check direct deposited, cause you know, I've had my moments.
Sophistication:
Surrounding yourself with people, who want the best for you
Ratchet:
Sitting in the corner, and shading the masses
NOW PUT THEM TOGETHER.... THOSE ARE MY FRIENDS!!
Sincerely Yours,
Duke R. de la S.
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