B.H.P. ENT-TV® Episode #5 "New Year, New Rules"

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The first new episode of the New Year!  This episode is more about letting go of what keeps us behind from reaching our goals, some of us brought in the New Year by ranting about what did to let go of the negative in 2010. And what we will do in 2011 will jump start us in the right direction.  Watch until the end to catch a little bonus clip that sets in motion the adventures we plan to have in the New Year! God Bless! 

My Send Off for 2010 - The End of a Challenging Year...

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I wanted to take a moment to address my thoughts on the year 2010.  I was a very hard year for me.  As most probably don't know, I have gone through a lot of life changes that challenged me in a way that I wouldn't have imagined.  Some great, well love people have left us and friends have been hurt.  I finally can say that I will officially be able to move on from all the negative people in my life.  Some former friends, some more then friends.  I have endured something I never thought I could move past from and the proof has arrived right before my eyes.  I am willing to take more changes and learn more.  Open myself up and work to become a better friend, brother, son, uncle, and god-father in the year to come.  This moment of reflection comes to me as a sign that no matter how hurt you can become, no matter how left out to dry your life has been, or even how bad your situation has become, as a person we can only learn from our mistakes and efforts and move forward with it.  There are a lot of people in my life I had to give up on, that I wish I never did. But I realized something about that, it was never me who gave up on them, it was them, they gave up on me, or us. However the situation looks, I strive to work at making it better, but you can never help someone who wishes not to be helped.  So I leave you all with this message...

"Don't worry about what resolutions you need to make for next year. Celebrate the accomplishments you made in this one. Celebrate the memories you've made and the people in your life. And also celebrate that you have a chance to do it again..."

I've got an amazing and very challenging year ahead of me as I assume you all do.  Let praise and be thankful for another shot at meeting new people and share great memories!  I dedicate this song to 2010!

Las Vegas 2010 - Aftermath

I just finished editing a short video of our trip from Vegas. The full production will come in the form of a new BHP ENT-TV Episode. We did lots if drinking, walking and other fun shit. Most won't be told due to the laws of Vegas but you know you can count on me bringing my peeps the fun we had back with us. This will be my final update for the trip. Tomorrow I've got lots of sleep to catch up on while I was out. Much props to my cousin Tommy for taking care of things while I was out, thanks for holding it down for me. I'll catch you guys on the flip-side. If you have me as a friend on facebook, please stay tuned for videos and pictures and for everyone else check out the BHP Fan page for the next episode. COMING SOON!

Early Start - Las Vegas Part 4

So, I'm sitting on my flight and can't help but feel ready to go celebrate the hell out if our friends Greg's Birthday in the city of sin. The morning was pretty hard to do just because the lack of sleep I put myself through. I'm here with my brother and close friend Drew and we are taking part in our 4th trip to Las Vegas. Even though a lot of fun awaits us when we arrive, the beat part to me is the hours before we reach the destination. I can't wait. We'll be dedicating an episode of B.H.P. ENT-TV to our friend Greg so please be on the look out for that. Until then, wish us a well and safe travel. God Bless!

It's Official, Las Vegas is B.H.P. Ready! BIG CHIPS!

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Updates on My Current Projects

"Month At The Museum" 
I was trying to see how long I could make it through the selection process for this until I made it public.  But alas my friends, I didn't make it past the second round.  I think that I would have been a great choice for this experiment and know that they missed out on a great opportunity in choosing me, but hope that their experiment goes great and wish the winner the best of luck.  I guess it's on to the next one.  As a little laugh and giggle, here is my promo video for the project that I submitted.  The following YouTube Videos contain a thank you from the Museum of Science and Industry along with my Promo Video for the application process. 
"My Promo Shoot"
Promo Video from MSI

"Mixtape: The Cellsmen"

This has been a great experience and perfect summer project for myself. What started as something to do just for kicks, has turned into a great experience for me as a writer. It has put me through an experience where I can try paint a picture with words. Most of the songs are fun and funny, while there are a couple that are more serious, either way I'm pretty happy with the way production has been coming along. Look for this to come out near the end of September.

"YouTube Channel"

What can I say about this? It is so much fun doing this thing! The production and storyboard take sometime but in the end it is definitely worth it. I have gotten some great feedback and hope to apply it to future episodes.

"The Relationship Story"

This has been such a mind free experience and I want to finish it so bad, but also want to make sure that I don't water-down the content. I have decided to take a small break from this and hope to resume back to writing the rest of the story near the years end.

I am happy to be bless with the time and ability to have these projects and people who support their creation. Until, next time!

The Las Vegas Factor

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It looks like I might be able to go ahead and put together some planning for a possible trip out to Las Vegas in October this year. I'm attempting head out to Las Vegas around Halloween weekend to celebrate my friend Greg's Birthday. I expect it to be a crazy time, lots of fun, and lots drinking involved as well. Nothing is for sure though. I'll keep you posted as the months go on. God Bless and take care!

B.H.P. ENT-TV® Episode #4 "Northside Vs Southside"

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First, I send a special congratulations for one of my good friends, Drew.  He and his wife are enjoying their first year anniversary as newlyweds.  I saved the last bottle of Champagne from their wedding to give to them on their one year anniversary.  Also, we have our second installment while at the White Sox game.  We enjoy some goofy antics, very warm Jack, and attempt to explain the difference between Chicago Cubs fans and Chicago White Sox fans.  Please feel free to subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.  Also check out our earlier episodes as well.  Also make sure to stay watching till the very end as there is a pretty nice surprise with Terrell at Wrigleyville during the crosstown classic this year.  Leave comments and hit "Like" if you enjoyed the video!

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B.H.P. ENT-TV® Episode #3 "Safer Bet, Sexually"

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On location with some of the crew in the Southside of Chicago. We take a moment from our tailgating to ask ourselves while out in White Sox Territory, If a guy was to "get it on" with a girl, what type of girl would be the safer route, sexually? The guys fill in their responses and give some interesting feedback. Feel free to share your comments and feedback as well. Thanks for all who helped make this and I look forward to more good times like this.

CHICAGO SOUTHSIDE WORLDWIDE BASEBALL PRIDE!

The time has come!  The White Sox are killing the competition right now and I'm anxiously waiting for the next game to take place.  In fact, in about 5 hours I will be heading out with the B.H.P. Krew down to the South side to enjoy the number one team in the American League Central Division.  We meet up with some mutual friends to catch up and enjoy some good southside baseball.  We will be working on some new matercial for the next episode of B.H.P. ENT-TV.  As the event goes on you'll be able to catch us online via twitter and facebook. Here to making sure the Sox with another tomorrow! Catch you guys later!

Crossroads (Midnight Thought)

Which way can be the right way?

What is one to do nowadays when faced with a choice? I mean back in our younger days it was a lot easier to do this. You can just think to yourself about something as simple as "Well if I do this it will hurt me so I won't." or "If I do this I'll feel great inside." As one gets older those kinds of choices are so much more complex and involve so many factors. What does one do to make sure that the choices they make benefit them and are always going to benefit them in the long run? The answer's really simple...there isn't really a surefire way I mean you can sit back and think about it you can draw the maps you can put out factors in unique ways you never used before but in the end you just have to take a chance. And after you take that chance. You have to hope it's the right move. That's all that's on my mind at this point. God Bless and Good Night!

Crossroads (Midnight Thought)

Which way can be the right way?

What is one to do nowadays when faced with a choice? I mean back in our younger days it was a lot easier to do this. You can just think to yourself about something as simple as "Well if I do this it will hurt me so I won't." or "If I do this I'll feel great inside." As one gets older those kinds of choices are so much more complex and involve so many factors. What does one do to make sure that the choices they make benefit them and are always going to benefit them in the long run? The answer's really simple...there isn't really a surefire way I mean you can sit back and think about it you can draw the maps you can put out factors in unique ways you never used before but in the end you just have to take a chance. And after you take that chance. You have to hope it's the right move. That's all that's on my mind at this point. God Bless and Good Night!

B.H.P. Episode #2 "First Date Texting" Collaboration with razor2778 (Jimmy Wright)

Here is my second installment of B.H.P. ENT-TV (B.H.P. Entertainment TV).  I guess appear on razor2778's rants about going on a first date with a girl and text messaging.  My friend Jimmy (aka razor2778) has been getting a little buzz among some of his friends and followers with his rants.  I must admit, it's a good angle to run with and I couldn't help but lay a hand shedding a little light on the subject from my point of view.  This looks like the beginning of something good.  God Bless!  

"Zombie Swag" - Promotional Single From The Upcoming Mixtape: "The CellsMen"

"ZOMBIE SWAG" - Absolute, El Zómbi & Saúl B.H.P.

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This is it! The first single off the MixTape: "The CellsMen". This is the song that pretty much made me decide to go ahead with creating a mix-tape with my two other friends. Absolute and El Zómbi. "Zombie Swag" is about having Swag that just never dies or stops. It's 24/7 365 all day and night. Please know that this mix-tape is purely for entertainment, I look at this as a challenge as a writer and a poet. How far can I get? How many songs can I really write or do? Also know as in true mix-tape fashion, some beats might come to mind from familiar songs you might have heard on the radio and some you might not have, there are also a few beats that are original as well.  The writing and lyrics are original. We each came to the mic with our own lyrics, so each verse is completely written by the one who performs it on the song. So please feel free to hate, praise, or encourage feedback. I do realize that some may think this is a real conceded thing to do, and can be true to say so, but at the same time it was a challenge I wanted to step up to. So if you don't like it, EAT ME!  :-P

Be on the look out for another single before MixTape release! God Bless!

The First Episode Of B.H.P. ENT-TV! 2010 SUMMER PROJECT "THE CELLSMEN" REVEALED!

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Hello Peeps!  This is my first actual video episode of B.H.P. ENT-TV.  I tend to do a lot of the same things when summer arrives.  Like go on vacations to Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, or someplace different.  While I still intend on doing some of those things, it will be later on in the year. This episode is just a small sample as I am trying to find a consistent format for post these episodes up.  It will be about all kinds of talk topics and news around the world.  Enough about that, let move on with my summer project.

"THE CELLSMEN" PROJECT

This has been a very interesting topic.  I have been talking to some of my close friends and family and got a lot of compliments regarding my story telling/writing and said that I should write poems and such.  Well to some people's surprise, during my hours and hours in study hall during my high school years I used to write poetry.  I do believe that it has helped me tell my story from my blog with a sure lock of emotion tied to every episode.  So as I was joking around with some friends about the lyrics in a lot of songs out there playing in the radio waves, we all decided to work together and make a Mix-tape.  So after about 3 mins talking about it while we started planning the mix-tape production we chose the name "THE CELLSMEN" for obvious reasons, we all work in the Wireless Telecommunications industry.  Our Promotional Single called "ZOMBIE SWAG" will be coming out in the next 3 days or so.  Please be sure to check it out!  God Bless everyone in my life and the ones that aren't!

A New Beginning Is Here, A New Decade is Upon Us... (Decade Tribute)

It's been a long and fun 10 years.  This post has been a long time coming, and now that I have the time and means, I would like to take a moment to put together a small snapshot of what I am most proud of and happy to be apart of in the last 10 years of my life.  I'm gonna keep it simple and true to the point as only I can...

MASS APPEAL

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The first moment was back in 2000, a rag tag bunch of fresh looking guys coming from all different walks of life and cultures came together and took a championship from the hands of haters and showed the Chicago nightlife that you don't have to conform to ways that aren't true to yourself.  I present my House Dance Crew MASS APPEAL - and the 15th of September that we won the "Battle of the Dance Crews" Championship from Industry heads trying to control what we all listen, eat, & drink.  From that point on we set an example that you don't have to be all inside someone's ass to get to the top of the food chain, good talent will always prevail.  The only sad outcome to this was that not only did we not get inducted into the CHICAGO HOUSE MUSIC HALL OF FAME, but nowadays there is nothing that come close to this style of music.

RECONNECTING WITH MY FAMILY, & CULTURE

This is definitely one of the best moments in my last 10 years.  I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Puerto Rico and the family I have that resides there.  It was a great experience being able to reconnect with my cousins, and my elders as well.  I was blessed to have a moment to spend sometime with my grandmother.  I was also blessed to have seen her before she past away about a month later from when I saw her.  I have lots of family on this island and I know this won't be my last time there.  This is only the beginning.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

This was such a great moment for me as well.  Not only did my favorite team win the world series but I was a part of that history unfolding before my eyes.  I worked with the White Sox Organization and was in awe as I was able to participate with all the events they did with my employer at the time.  This photo was actually taken when they hopped off the double decker buses during the championship rally after they won the world series.  Getting to post up with the ball players and the owner was such a great experience and I will take this memory to heart and share it with my kids' kids' kids hopefully.

TRUE FRIENDS

There really isn't much I can really say about this, except that during the last decade there have been people in my life that have stepped up and played a bigger role in my life and others that have shown their true nature and have been excommunicated for the moist bag of douche that they really are.  My thoughts on this, I'm glad for it, all of it.  The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.  It all has played an important role in helping me become the person that I am today.  For the new and close friends in my life, I can only say that the future is what we make it and that I'll always be the foundation of support for my family and friends.  I strive to play an even more of a greater role in all of my friends lives.  I make that commitment because I know that they will play the same role in mine.  

NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE TO ALL

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There are a lot of different messages I could say here.  What I choose is this music video from Chris Brown's "Graffiti" Album.  This song resembles starting over from any mistakes that we have me as a human being and learn to crawl so that we may walk again and learn to fly right on the right path.  And to continue this message, I leave a excerpt that speaks out to me as my anthem of the next decade.  GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

"Long before we know ourselves, our paths are already set in stone.  Some may never figure our their purpose in life, and some will.  We live in a world where it's more okay to follow than to lead.  In this world being a leader is trouble for the system we are all accustomed too.  Being a leader in this day and age is being a threat.  Not many people stood up against the system we all call life, but toward the end of our first ten year into the millennium we heard a voice.  A voice who was speaking to us from the underground for some time.  A voice who spoke of vulnerabilities and other human emotions and issues never before heard so vividly and honest.  This is a story of a young man who not only believed in himself, but his dreams too.  This is the story of Saúl Acevedo."

*Be sure to check out my actual blog, as in the coming days I will be adding more posts and also begin to streaming new adventures that me and my friends will embark in!