#12years : I Guess That Was That

Twelve years ago, I had this crush on a girl.
She was pretty. She was feisty. She was fun to be with.
So naturally, I asked her if she wanted to be something more.
She declined...So I guess that was that.

But as I remember, she didn't really say no to me outright.
She said to me I wasn't the one she was looking for at that time
and unfortunately, there was this fiasco which made us stop talking altogether.
So I guess that was that.

I said to myself maybe I'll get another chance. I'll wait it out.
And so I did wait. Maybe she'll come around.
But then again, life happens. So we moved on.
So I guess that was that.

Over the years, we did reconnect. We talked.
Don't get me wrong,  I would also flirt with her.
But it was all in good, clean fun. We were good friends after all.
So I guess that was that.

A lot of things have happened since then and I would rather not mention them.
So much can happen in twelve years. But I always liked that
whenever I had problems, I could always talk to her.
So I guess that was that.

For a really long time, that's all I had.
I had these moments with a girl who saw me as a friend.
But of course, fate has other plans. And I asked her out again.
After twelve years. So I guess that was that.

I assume a lot of people are going to tell me I'm crazy why I
waited so long to ask her out. I would know that because from
then till now...She has been calling me crazy ever since.
So I guess that was that.

But even then, I think I knew, from the bottom of my heart
That I was already waiting for the love of my life.
So I guess that was that.

And I guess this is my now.
Twelve years later.

Background:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxoqm05c7yA

憂鬱 - Sun

-Chady

Black Kicks

Seeing today's NBA players sport kicks with outrageous colorways or custom shoes made by the likes of Kickstradamus or other designers is always an amazing spectacle. It shows so much of the players sense of style, character and confidence. We the consumer demographic would also tend to buy these said shoes to show support for our idols and maybe even show off our...swag (or class.)

Funny thing is this never caught on with me. Sure I do look for the latest models or whatever is currenly lit at the moment but for the longest time I could remember, I always prefer black (sneakers). There's something about black shoes that every self-professed baller should have one.

Yes, I like the color black. Yes, I'm also on the lazy side that I prefer my shoes won't get dirty (very) easily. Yes, it matches easily with any uniform or any attire you would sport. These are all factors you can count in. But having black sneakers for me is like a statement. That I rock this kicks with style without needing additional razzle-dazzle. It's dependable. It has form and function. My game and/or attitude will speak for itself. Black kicks forsho. Black kicks for life.

This is something that I don't really share with everyone and I think the only person who I've shared this is to my Pa who has always supported this uhhhh obsession hehe even though he keeps saying but there's so much other colors! (He prefers bright neon colors for sneaks and kicks). Much love. But strangely enough, it's catching on to a few of my friends this year who are also getting kicks. Some have the same reasons as mine and others just decide on black when I share my opinion but one thing is for sure: You can never go wrong with black kicks.

 
-Chady