Nefarious Darrius
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A Grunt who’s been stuck in traffic for the past few decades or so. From DC to Seattle & Iraq; to back in "The Swamp". Also, I Love my Progeny more than life. Born Day: 4/20. Lastly, my apparel brand is War ‘N’ Tees. One Love. *Salute.*
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The Desert's for Startin' Over
I finally cheated on my diet. After about a month and a half of vigorously avoiding meat, the inevitable happened. Sadly, it wasn’t even something sexy, like most of us “Broccoli Heads” cheat with. In truth, I understand that if/when we cheat, it’s almost invariably with “pork butts," or as the family down south call it: “fat back.”
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in Serve
Triple Threat
I made three brief bullets in preparation of this note; as a makeshift outline. I dare not type them now for shame of realizing the pure crypticness of them. In any event, I resolved to create something for the sake of a much needed “HAFF Time;" as so elegantly named by the lovely Kalyn Nicholson (Kalyn’s Coffee Talk). It is based off of an element from a recent concert from one of her fellow Toronto natives (in addition to major sporting events [Halftime]). The acronym stands for “Honesty, Acceptance, Forgiveness, and Focus” (if I got the order right). I was recently afforded the opportunity to be brutally honest with myself by a newly christened BFF (Best Friend Forever). He demanded an answer to a question that I have long dreaded for some reason: “What is stressing you out?”
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in Motivation
Overall Impact of Society’s Perception of Blacks
The following is my second essay of my most recent semester. There are a few edits and a bit more thought put into the subject matter. As my recollection serves me, I may have read this once since it was submitted in February 2018. Without further ado:
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in The Swamp
Iraqi Coffee
I often joked after my 12 months “In Country” that I was on the brink of diabetes, after a few months of back to back meetings with the Iraqi Army (IA), and IP’s. Fortunately, that was not the case; despite many a cup of chai quickly downed during the aforementioned meetings.
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in Serve
“When the Smoke Starts to Clear...”
Mission Critical SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) for besties (mejores amigos/amgias)- Code blue/Código Azul: Los amigos (o amigas). Friendship sustaining activities/chats. Ex. include: Lunch/coffee; "Recoil therapy"; and album listening parties. Code orange/naranja: *Life* sustaining chat needed (The Fray). Helpful Hint: Listen *actively* (Do NOT talk over your buddy; do ask pertinent questions; and definitely offer empathy/sympathy). Code red/Rojo: "No sh*t", this is "Real World"; NOT an "Exercise." Ex. include: SOS-"Save Our Ship" (not technically accurate); BHD- Bravo Hotel Delta (emergency "landing"), wherein QRF (Quick Reaction Force) may/may not be on standby; and/or supplies/morale critical (low on water/ammo/food). Code yellow/amarillo: Love interests are involved/desired (positive light). Ex. include: "I have dates for the two of us"; "I need a date"; and "I have a potential for you." Code white/blanco: There's finna be "a beautiful death." Bring your tools and let's team up to "hammer" this problem out. (Sidenote- Violence as an absolute LAST resort.) Code black/negro: New life. Code purple/morado: General kudos are in order. Ex. include: Graduations; initial properties; Freedom from Uncle Sam. Code green/verde: General reference to La familia. Ex. include: "The Fam's throwing something. Hope to see you there." Code sky blue/azul cielo: "We need to settle this like Grunts and roll in the grass til we have a 'mutual understanding.'" Spoiler Alert: King T'Challa never yielded. (Sidenote- Do NOT kill your bestie in "ritual combat." Make each other tougher, bond, and commit to better communication in the future. [Side, Sidenote: General guidelines to follow at another time. For now, NO ankle locks.]) If either party is unable/unwilling to physically fight, prudent alternatives are acceptable; preferably Chess (the only game that really matters). Code brown/marrón: "We've been sh*t on" and/or "It's time to serve some knuckle sandwiches." (Same sidenote as Code White/blanco.) Code pink/rosa: Variable/Audible/Contingency plan #1 (Plan Bravo/B). Ex. include: "Pop smoke! It's too many of them." Or, "Our position is compromised! Back to Rally Point #4!" Code gray/gris: Variable #2 (like Code Pink, though less cool).
By Nefarious Darrius7 years ago in Serve
How I Immediately Determine 'Blackness' Upon Meeting Individuals
[Redacted], Darrius 6 February 2018 AFA-1010 How I Immediately Determine “Blackness” Upon Meeting Individuals I do not attempt to. I honestly could not care less whether or not someone is Black, or of African descent. To reference Steve Biko’s brief talk on Black Consciousness in 1971, “The term black is not necessarily all-inclusive.” To reference a similar statement made by Brother Malcolm in his infamous 1964 speech, “The Ballot or The Bullet”:
By Nefarious Darrius8 years ago in The Swamp
