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The mad 😡 scientist 👨🏽‍🔬 I love getting into character when I do things with my little man, I get real giddy & geekish. Growing up with my siblings we really didn't do much other than going to the movies & the fair, we didn't do zoos, museums, amusement parks, & vacations unless it was with a family member or school trips. Now, I'm not saying that I'm angry, it's just merely the facts. Although, my mother wasn't a single woman she was a single mother who put her children above all else & worked her a#% off to make sure we had... I respect her & love her very much & she taught me many things that helped make me to be the man I am today.

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The Times Herald record:

Would-be dealer sentenced to 3-6 years in state prison

Posted May 2, 2003 at 2:00 AM Updated Dec 16, 2010 at 4:29 AM A 23-year-old Middletown man who was busted by police for trying to establish a drug-dealing operation in a local motel was sentenced to state prison yesterday.

Bashir Folsom was arrested in November after he began setting up shop to sell drugs from the Middletown Motel, police said.

Folsom pleaded guilty earlier this year to fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony.

He was sentenced to three to six years in state prison./ Trust me, I thought long & hard for months before posting, at this point I’m like fu#% it why not, if I hide from my past how can I build a better future. Besides, what do I have to lose, I have everything to gain & what else can you say or use against me after revealing this (right now I’m feeling like Eminem in 8 Mile in his last battle). As you can see in the left picture I was much younger 21yrs to be exact & now on the left I’m 37yrs in those days I was very ambitious to be a drug hustler & to live in the dark as you can see all over my face. I felt that the means would justify my end, oh how wrong I was. However, now, I’m much wiser & understand that there’s more to life & more to accomplish in leaving my legacy to my son & the world 🌎. All this is to say, your past is what forms who you are today, don’t be afraid of it or hide from it, embrace it & keep moving forward✌🏽#imnoguru #theblueprint #legacy #empire #imamogul

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Taking the time to reflect, reflect where I came from, where I'm at, & where I'm going. It seems so long ago when I used to run these streets & yet it still haunts me, it's part of me whether I want it to be or not. Seen a lot of money, but yet I'm broke, with the inspiration & ambition to see more, accomplish more, do more, have more, & be more. I'm not sure if that's dangerous or not nor am I concerned that it is- I'm selfish. There's nothing wrong with being selfish if it's about your growth, fulfillment, & happiness it's what's really going to allow you to be selfless🤔💭 #randomthoughts #imnoguru

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I don't consider myself a writer but, I have a story to tell & I was inspired to write 'bout it a few yrs back. However, I only have about 12 paragraphs in rough draft, from the time I've started there's been months before I start back to writing again. I'm not sure if it's totally writers block & or if it's more about being distracted mentally & not stabilizing myself to be focused & just write. I'm glad that I've started this journey but, disappointed that I haven't finished it. This app & post has inspired me to buckle down & get the ball rolling.

Top 9.5 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

Hello my dears,

Hope you’re having a productive weekend (and are prioritising any upcoming exams over blogging… *nervous sweat bead*). And if you’re not being so productive, fear not! I know writer’s block is a pain - wait… I’ve got a better idea - fun anecdote time!

I once went to an author event, and heard Patrick Ness (author of More Than This, A Monster Calls, etc) say something along the lines of “I wish I earned enough to afford so-called ‘writer’s block’”. If I can find the exact quote, I’ll give it to you. I thought it was a great point at the time. It motivated me for a while, the knowledge that if a writer doesn’t write, a writer doesn’t eat. It worked great… until a few weeks later when I next found my head on my desk as all creativity abandoned me. But writer’s block doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. Tackle it right, and all will be well, oh fellow author. Here’s my recommendations for how to beat a creativity crash (just thought of that phrase, I’ll admit I’m pretty proud). Anyway!

1. Change your surroundings. Perhaps the obvious one, but there’s a reason for that! It works! How long have you been staring at that monochrome greyish wall behind your laptop? Is that sofa even slightly comfy? Or likewise, are you too comfy? Do you need a more productive workspace?

2. Take care of yourself. Again, maybe obvious, but of course you can’t write if you’re dehydrated, or bursting for a pee (you’ve been holding it in for ages as you try to force out another sentence, haven’t you). Eat something, change your clothes, take your meds, get fresh air, have a shower, have a nap! Replenish yourself, you deserve it. This also pairs with the last one, and gives you time away from your writing project. It’s one of those 'it’ll come to you when you’re not thinking about it’ scenarios.

3. Talk about your writing project. Find a friend, relative, significant other, goldfish, stranger etc. Tell them what’s been going on in your fictitious world. Pitch your book to them. Yes, I know you’re most likely an introvert and hate the thought of this, but your book needs you. And you’ll be amazed how interested people are by the concept of an author. People generally really love to hear this stuff.

4. Read some fiction. Immerse yourself in somebody else’s world, get to know their characters and writing style, if not for analysis of their techniques then for a bit of fun and escapism.

5. Read some non-fiction. Specifically on writing techniques. If you know exactly what you’re stuck on, get online, there are hundreds of free eBooks to be downloaded to help you to improve. I hear if you’re stuck on say, prologues, or tense scenes, there’s some great bloggers out there with a wealth of information… ;)

6. Do some marketing. The other big side of being a modern-day author, especially if you’re self-publishing. You’re never finished. Go and do some networking, design a new advert or look up writing events you might attend. Revise your pre-existing blurb, get the word out about your project. This gives you some reflection time and helps you think about what really matters in your book, and means you’re staying productive.

7. Get the tunes on. I talked about this in my last post, but it’s still relevant. Play some music, to accompany your writing or simply to listen and absorb some creative vibes.

8. Write something else. This one’s a bit of a gamble, as it might end up becoming the centre of your attention. Don’t let that happen. Try some flash fiction, or poetry. Write a 2,000 word spin-off scene focusing on one of your side characters, or if story prompts are your thing, go on Tumblr or Pinterest, where there’s a plethora of blogs posting nothing but prompt after prompt. Find one that appeals to you and do what you will with it to get those writing juices flowing (that’s an awful phrase, I’m never using it again).

9. Refer to your outline. You spent a long time planning this project, detailing plot points from start to finish. Have a read over it and see where you are and where the next big moment is, and assess how you can get there. Or, if your outline is only very basic, or even non-existent -

9.5 Backtrack and make an outline. Go back a few scenes and bullet point (or making a timeline works for me) all that’s happened recently. All the movements and interactions. Then, skip ahead a little way and write the little things you’re planning for the next bit. Like a fill-in-the-blanks activity. And seriously consider an outline for the rest of your story.

How do you personally beat writer’s block? Any ancient wisdom you could impart? Or has this post helped you reach a solution? Let me know down in the comments!

Take care of yourself,

Hazel. :)