No One Has To Accept You As You Are

The worst thing you can tell a prospective mate is they have to accept you as you are. No, they don't because they can easily pay you dust.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 19, 2016

 It irks me when people make this statement because it shows me that some folks are too lazy to correct their bad habits. If you're trying to attract someone, it behooves you to correct those bad habits so you can be more attractive to them. No (wo)man (if they're honest) will commit to someone who doesn't want to change for the better. If a man is investing in a woman, he wants a return on his investment. If a woman isn't committed to growth, then he shouldn't deal with her. I'm not saying change the core of who you are, I'm saying if you're interested in a person and they tell you bad habits they won't overlook in a potential mate: Petty, disrespectful, loud, etc., and you wear those bad habits like a badge of honor, then you don't have the right to get upset if no one wants to deal with you. Let's be 100, who wants a petty, disrespectful, loud (wo)man? Not me, and neither would anyone with a brain. It seems like more and more women are embracing their bad habits and that's sad. I think a (wo)man is stupid for embracing their spouse's bad habits, but that's my opinion. The more I hear people embracing their bad habits, the more grateful I am for being spared of that nonsense. The fact is that no (wo)man has to accept you as you are, because they can easily leave you to the ravens and wolves, and move onto a more suitable mate, one who will add joy instead of discomfort.

Real Talk: If Someone...

People better wise up and see folks for who they really are.

If someone's dirty to another person, they're going to be dirty to you. You really can't trust anyone (except God).

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 19, 2016

If someone falls out with another person, they're going to fall out with you.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 19, 2016

Golden State vs. Cleveland

By now, everyone knows about Golden State's 73-9 record. I don't see anyone topping 73-9 for a while, except for maybe Golden State themselves. Golden State was down 3-1 against OKC and they battled back to win. Now, they were up 3-1 against Cleveland and due to Draymond Green's suspension, that allowed Cleveland to tie the series at 3-3. Honestly, Golden State should've put Cleveland away in 5 and they probably would have if Green wasn't suspended. The fact is that Golden State has been getting exposed these last 2 games. Cleveland's got momentum going into Game 7 and the pressure is on GS. If Golden State loses Game 7, 73-9 won't mean anything without an NBA title.

FYI: 73-9 won't mean anything without an NBA title.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 17, 2016

Throwback Thursday: June 15, 2012

Richard Hudson

June 15, 2012 ·

Thought Of The Day: If you're not in a relationship, you aren't happy. Really? So happiness is based on being involved with someone that may/may not be right for you? I like to see happy couples in love. Yes, they have issues but being committed to each other allows them to work through those problems. Men & Women do not have committment issues, most people aren't worth a committment. Let's be honest folks, men and women have more baggage than ever before and who wants to take on someone as a project? Most people are incapable of loving someone past their mess and in some way, I can't blame them. You have to be patient to love him/her past their baggage in order to get the best of them. If you can't bring your A-game to a relationship, I will not spend time trying to fix a woman. That's not my responsibility. My parents and friends ask me this from time to time and I tell them the same thing: I don't want the trash most women bring: ghetto attitude and loose morals, too busy living the club lifestyle, etc. Men have issues they need to fix as well and probably more. Many people don't know how to be single. They base being whole on having someone in their life but little do some people realize that you have to learn how to be single before you can be in a relationship. If you can't be happy alone, how do you expect to be happy with another person? Wholeness comes from doing soul-searching then working on yourself to where if you decide to start looking, you and her will bring the best out of each other resulting in two whole people. When two people are on the same page & they are complete within themselves, they're a power couple. Many people don't want a relationship because they value their ambition & freedom/independence moreso than companionship. With everything coming together (thanks to my homeboy Jesus) regarding my goals & a better job making good money, the woman who finds me has to be on point and then some. I'm bringing 110% to the table so I'm expecting the best of her, minus the baggage. Character & Personality flaws are non-negotiable with me. I will not deal with attitude & drama, making me pay for another man's mistakes. I am wary of anybody who says "take it or leave it" because that shows they want you to accept their craziness but they won't deal with yours. If someone walks out because you won't bend your dealbreakers, let them go. That's the best thing to happen because that's less drama I, you or anyone has to deal with. Contrary to popular belief, it's possible to find a drama & baggage-free person. It's work but it pays dividends in a happy life together.

Orlando, FL Massacre

These tweets are dealing with the Pulse nightclub massacre, where 50 GLBT folks were shot down in a hail of bullets.

What's the correlation between Islamic terrorism and calls for gun control reform? SMH.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 13, 2016

Christians, stop this nonsense because that's NOT the way to lead GLBT folks to Christ.

Christians who say "God Hates F***" are no better than those who commit hate crimes against LGBT folks.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 14, 2016

God had NOTHING to do with the Orlando massacre, so blaming God isn't going to do a bit of good. There's a term called "fallen world".

The LGBT community is throwing shade at Christians saying God caused this tragedy. God had nothing to do with the Orlando massacre.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 14, 2016

Talking Too Much

“Keep what you know to yourself, and you will be safe; talk too much, and you are done for.” https://t.co/gj6IiMHOT

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 9, 2016

This Bible verse caught my eye because it's common sense advice: Don't tell too much because it can get you in trouble. Sometimes, it's not good to tell what you know because not everyone who listens has good intentions.

Inspiration Monday

People are so desperate for love that they're willing to put up with being treated like💩.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 12, 2016

The powers that be will always be threatened by an educated black person with knowledge of self.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 10, 2016

“Keep what you know to yourself, and you will be safe; talk too much, and you are done for.” https://t.co/gj6IiMHOTD

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 9, 2016

You could go to a new level if you would get free from what everybody thinks & start being true to who God made you to be.

— Gayle Cardenas (@Gayleltu) June 6, 2016

You can't sweeten garbage by putting it in sunshine. It's still going to stink.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 6, 2016