Under Over
Below The Surface
My Son. (Taken with instagram)
Carved In The Sidewalk (Taken with instagram)
Little Bloom (Taken with instagram)
Behind The Curtain (Taken with instagram)
Blood On The Streets (Alternate Title: Roadkill Stew Fixin’s) #nature #snake (Taken with instagram)
Gotta cop that blue.
Represent #NaptownSlim and get fresh.
Yeah, baby. I know you didn’t think Naptown Slim was jiving y’all when I said, “If the people say they wanna rep Slim, I gotta move on it.”…so I’m moving. We in motion.Slid by PRNGRAPHICS today to make sure the little piece for the back of the shirt was ready. It’s gonna be fly, y’all. The back is just gonna let the people know that the cat on the front is a multi-layered dude that does a lotta things. That hashtag razzmatazz is so people know how to find me. This who know, know.
Dig that. They put me up on some of the process, which Slim is always into, always gotta listen and learn. Then my homegirl, Krissy, showed me the shirts themselves. Super fly. Three colors, man. Slim got variety and choice for y’all.
Alright, just wanted y’all to know it’s real, man. I’ll let y’all know how to get em soon. I thank y’all for letting me know you were down to represent yuh dude, Naptown Slim.
Fresh for your chest soon, y’all. Another funky cold blooded Naptown Slim Production.
#NaptownSlim gotta LOGO, hoe.
Y’all…the love for Naptown Slim is so real out here. A brutha really touched right now, man. I could cry thug tears of joy.
My man on Twitter, his name is @DigitalPharaoh, made this for Slim and sent it to me today.
I mean, does that NOT look RIGHT? People can FEEL me, bruh. I’m out here saying real funky REAL thangs. I treasure these kinds of gifts from the people I have met or touched with my words, even in a digital forum.
Love is real, man. It never dies…and when you got it in you, you give it and you show it. I shouldn’t say it never dies, cuz that is sho nuff a way to kill it, keeping it inside of you and not showing it…word…cold blooded, man.
Love can’t live alone, man. I put the word into the streets because it’s real.
Thanks to my man, Stephen. It just got realer. Naptown Slim got a logo.
Another funky, cold blooded Naptown Slim production. Always real.
Salute, Russ.
Stop Stressing. Start Living.
Stress affects each of us in different ways. You may have physical signs (such as tense or sore muscles), emotional signs (such as feeling helpless or depressed) or both.
Taking steps to manage stress has a double benefit. The actions you take will help you feel less stressed right away and more in control of your life, giving you a greater sense of well-being.
Here are four simple techniques for managing stress:
Positive Self-Talk
We all talk to ourselves; sometimes we talk out loud but usually we keep self-talk in our heads. Self-talk can be positive or negative.
Negative self-talk increases stress. Positive self-talk helps you calm down and control stress. With practice, you can learn to turn negative thoughts into positive ones.
- “I’ll do the best I can”
- “I know how to deal with this; I’ve done it before”
Emergency Stress Stopper
- Count to 10 before you speak.
- Take three to five deep breaths.
- Walk away from the stressful situation, and say you’ll handle it later.
- Go for a walk.
- Don’t be afraid to say “I’m sorry” if you make a mistake.
- Set your watch five to 10 minutes ahead to avoid the stress of being late.
- Break down big problems into smaller parts. For example, answer one letter or phone call per day, instead of dealing with everything at once.
- Drive in the slow lane or avoid busy roads to help you stay calm while driving.
- Smell a rose, hug a loved one or smile at your neighbor.
Finding Pleasure
When stress makes you feel bad, do something that makes you feel good. Doing things you enjoy is a natural way to fight off stress.
Try to do at least one thing every day that you enjoy, even if you only do it for 15 minutes.
- Start an art project (oil paint, sketch, create a scrap book).
- Take up a hobby, new or old.
- Read a favorite book, short story, magazine or newspaper.
- Have coffee or a meal with friends.
- Play golf, tennis, or any other favorite sport of yours.
- Go for a bike ride.
- Listen to music during or after you practice relaxation.
- Take a nature walk — listen to the birds, smell the flowers, hug a tree (:
- Make a list of everything you still want to do in life, and do it!
- Watch an old movie on TV or rent a video.
- Play cards or board games with family and friends.
Daily Relaxation
Relaxation is more than sitting in your favorite chair watching TV. To relieve stress, relaxation should calm the tension in your mind and body. Some good forms of relaxation are yoga, tai chi (a series of slow, graceful movements) and meditation.
Deep breathing is a form of relaxation you can learn and practice at home using the following steps. It’s a good skill to practice as you start or end your day.
- Sit in a comfortable position with your feet on the floor and your hands in your lap or lie down. Close your eyes.
- Picture yourself in a peaceful place. Perhaps you’re lying on the beach, walking in the mountains or floating in the clouds. Hold this scene in your mind.
- Inhale and exhale. Focus on breathing slowly and deeply.
- Continue to breathe slowly for five minutes or more.
- Try to take at least five to 10 minutes every day for deep breathing or another form of relaxation.
and don’t forget to LAUGH!!
(via free-yogini)
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