How Tech N9ne helped me cope with a stressful morning...
See, I'm about to get married outside my culture. I'm Congolese (from the DRC), living in Botswana (just above South Africa). My fiancee is from Botswana, but here dad is from Ghana. Her parents don't live together, but she's in contact and has a replationship with her half brothers and sisters. My parents have been together 29 years now, and I've been with them all my life.
My mother had told me about this not long after we were engaged. I proposed to her in traditional western fashion, shocking even my own father. It was what it was, and all were in agreement after a little backtracking was done to justify and legalise the engagement. I was blasted for the way I went about it, but the marriage and wedding is still in preparation.
A lot of people from my country who live here feel I should stick to my country's ladies. However here is where things get very interesting. in 2007, I was at the lowest point of my life. I was broke, I had been at school from 3 years and had gotten back home without a degree, I was blown all of my parents' money on alcohol and girls and I had nobody. All my 'friends' had deserted me, I was all alone. The only reason my parents stuck around was because, well... they were my parents, but I was two steps away from being banished.
My life hit a 180 a few months later, I started from zero and basically lost 3 years of my life... I joined a program that helped my regain my trust for God, and my significant others. I joined the local university, I made new friends that were focused (most of the time), and I was on my way to recovery. The pinnacle of all that, finding someone who could push me in every possible way. After a few failed relationships, including a failed attempt at proposing marriage to a lady, I found her, in the most wierd of ways.
I had promised my friends, and God that if I graduated, I would propose to this woman on the day of my graduation. This was in 2009. In October 2010, I was sitting in my room holding a ring, and wondering how I was going to do this. God has a weird sense of humour, I thought.
All this had happened basically as naturally as a blossoming flower. There was no forcing of anything. However, we were warned that as soon as people started to find out our plans, they would begin to backbite, and basically bring up anything that would discourage us. I always thought it would be something in the line of false stories, and gossip about people's past lives. However, what I received this morning hit a spot a lot deeper than most of the things I have heard. The God that I trust even in my darkest moments (not lowest, but darkest as in most evil), who always comes through for me, even when I don't deserve it, may have made a mistake in allowing such beauty to come into my life????
So what did I do... I took my touch pad, delved into Tech N9ne's K.O.D and scrolled down to 'Leave me Alone'... It's on repeat, and I'm releasing all that negativity... and it's actually funny to me now. I fell like saying F.U.N....lol..
See I can relate to Tech N9ne. I'm from the bottom of the bottomless. I've always known about my potential to do anything, but not being able to do something can just drive you to madness. I feel I was close to that. When i look at my life now. I have a job, my first job, a senior position. I'm pretty much involved in 70% of hip hop activities that happen in my area. I have a beautiful woman by my side that keeps me grounded. I know the value of friendship because, all the guys that I had next to me when I was living the 'life' deserted me, and tried to come back once I got my affairs in order. And now some of those are giving (or trying to give) me advice about my soon-to-be marriage...
All I can say is, 'Thanks Tech. knowing that someone came from that far back, that had all the potential, but took the long, hard road to success. You did it your way, and you made it. I may be a novice Technician, but it's in moments like these that your music is soo important. Thanks man'. Now I'm a bump me some 'He's a mental giant' because I am.... DWAAAAMMMMNNNN....lol
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Permalink Reply by Eddy Mihigo on -
I posted it for that particular reason... 5 minutes ago you didn't know I existed, you read the post, and now you know I do... you could have written it in 1 paragraph, I wrote it in 25 million... That's just how I write, thanks for reading it though...
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Permalink Reply by The Crazy Englishman! on -
I skim read it otherwise I would have said two hours ago... My point is, SMFH, theres no point to this thread so GTFO.
Eddy Mihigo said:
I posted it for that particular reason... 5 minutes ago you didn't know I existed, you read the post, and now you know I do... you could have written it in 1 paragraph, I wrote it in 25 million... That's just how I write, thanks for reading it though...
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Permalink Reply by Alucard on -
Couldn't have said it better myself.
The Crazy Englishman! said:
Heres the thing... It didn't change his life. The title says it all, it helped him cope with a stressful morning. Shit, If I made a thread for everytime I'm having a shitty morning and I listen to music to cheer me up I'd be the top contributor on here. Everyone can relate to music, this didn't warrant a million word essay. The first three quarters had nothing to do with music. Theres being nice, and theres being nice because you want to look good. Guess what, the second one still makes you a cunt.
For the record, I'm happy your lifes turned/turning around, but 5 minutes ago I didn't even know you existed, so why post it?
Palademic said:Yeah, the dude is just saying his story, u guys aren't forced to read it. The man put the post up, for people who are interested or who can relate to his story. In my honest opinion, I found the story quite interesting how music can change your life. Great Post Eddy.
CrAzY~C! said:
no prob man
Eddy Mihigo said:Thanks for the support...
CrAzY~C! said:all u guys tlkn shit on here yall needa gtfo... mufuckers jus jealous that they aint gotta woman n shit... dude i read that whole story and found it pretty interesting. i kno really nothin bout african culture im from San Antonio Texas n the USA yadda mean?.. but i think its badass 2 kno that evn n Africa, Techs music is makin an impact. theres nothin wrong with postin on here how Techs music changed ur life. thats what this site is about. Tech motherfuckin N9NE and his music. this is the only site i hav an account 4 bcuz Techs music has changed my life n so many ways jus like u bro.... all the fuckin pieces of shit who jus tlk shit and hav an account on here 4 no reason but 2 tlk shit need 2 jus delete ur account stfu and jus come on here 4 updates.
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Permalink Reply by Eddy Mihigo on
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I hear you... But if there's no point to this thread, then why are you on it commenting and stuff??? Why bother??? I created the thread, you read it... You don't like it, move on... Why try and convince me that what I wrote was pointless?? Clearly it wasn't pointless to me!!! That's why I wrote it...
Anyway guys... No need to try and be hard on the web...lol... I get the whole macho personality, and insensitive posts in an attempt not to care, that's cool... Plus, that's exactly why this post is here...lols
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Permalink Reply by Kansas City King on -
You're always gonna take some heat on any site as long as you speak your mind bro. I'm glad Tech helped you out in anyway possible because that's what good music is supposed to do. I'd trim your next thread's length down a lil' bit & you might get some more positive responses. Hope things work out with your lady & maybe we'll see you at a Strange show down the road...
Eddy Mihigo said:I hear you... But if there's no point to this thread, then why are you on it commenting and stuff??? Why bother??? I created the thread, you read it... You don't like it, move on... Why try and convince me that what I wrote was pointless?? Clearly it wasn't pointless to me!!! That's why I wrote it...
Anyway guys... No need to try and be hard on the web...lol... I get the whole macho personality, and insensitive posts in an attempt not to care, that's cool... Plus, that's exactly why this post is here...lols
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Permalink Reply by The Crazy Englishman! on
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Being hard on the web would be 'LOL YOUR A PUSSY ID BATTER YOU COME TO MY AREA BRUV LOLOL'. Not caring about someones stressful morning doesn't make me a wannabe 'macho man'. I already said I'm happy shits turning around for you so that doesn't really apply to me.
I wrote on here because this forum was dead at that point and this was a new post. I apolagise for wanting to read new posts on a forum, that was very selfish of me. However, people need to stop posting pointless bullshit on here. I commented in the hope that you wouldn't post another 5 page essay on how Tech helped you deal with a stressful day at work.
Eddy Mihigo said:I hear you... But if there's no point to this thread, then why are you on it commenting and stuff??? Why bother??? I created the thread, you read it... You don't like it, move on... Why try and convince me that what I wrote was pointless?? Clearly it wasn't pointless to me!!! That's why I wrote it...
Anyway guys... No need to try and be hard on the web...lol... I get the whole macho personality, and insensitive posts in an attempt not to care, that's cool... Plus, that's exactly why this post is here...lols
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Permalink Reply by Eddy Mihigo on
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Oh... My bad then... So you're looking for a conversation, and the best way is to be insensitive?? Oh well, it is what it is.. I got the point... I'll keep posting, but no more 5 page posts... Thanks though, really...
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Permalink Reply by Bloodstepp - Bass & Bubblegum on -
Honestly dude, you and I are the only dudes that commonly use the word 'cunt', lol, must be the whole English/Aussie thing! lol, much respect...cunt ;)
The Crazy Englishman! said:Heres the thing... It didn't change his life. The title says it all, it helped him cope with a stressful morning. Shit, If I made a thread for everytime I'm having a shitty morning and I listen to music to cheer me up I'd be the top contributor on here. Everyone can relate to music, this didn't warrant a million word essay. The first three quarters had nothing to do with music. Theres being nice, and theres being nice because you want to look good. Guess what, the second one still makes you a cunt.
For the record, I'm happy your lifes turned/turning around, but 5 minutes ago I didn't even know you existed, so why post it?
Palademic said:Yeah, the dude is just saying his story, u guys aren't forced to read it. The man put the post up, for people who are interested or who can relate to his story. In my honest opinion, I found the story quite interesting how music can change your life. Great Post Eddy.
CrAzY~C! said:no prob man
Eddy Mihigo said:Thanks for the support...
CrAzY~C! said:all u guys tlkn shit on here yall needa gtfo... mufuckers jus jealous that they aint gotta woman n shit... dude i read that whole story and found it pretty interesting. i kno really nothin bout african culture im from San Antonio Texas n the USA yadda mean?.. but i think its badass 2 kno that evn n Africa, Techs music is makin an impact. theres nothin wrong with postin on here how Techs music changed ur life. thats what this site is about. Tech motherfuckin N9NE and his music. this is the only site i hav an account 4 bcuz Techs music has changed my life n so many ways jus like u bro.... all the fuckin pieces of shit who jus tlk shit and hav an account on here 4 no reason but 2 tlk shit need 2 jus delete ur account stfu and jus come on here 4 updates.
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Permalink Reply by The Crazy Englishman! on
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Cunts one of my most used words haha. If you don't say cunt on average 100 times a day, you're a fucking cunt hahaha
Get some Blood in ya step said:
Honestly dude, you and I are the only dudes that commonly use the word 'cunt', lol, must be the whole English/Aussie thing! lol, much respect...cunt ;)
The Crazy Englishman! said:Heres the thing... It didn't change his life. The title says it all, it helped him cope with a stressful morning. Shit, If I made a thread for everytime I'm having a shitty morning and I listen to music to cheer me up I'd be the top contributor on here. Everyone can relate to music, this didn't warrant a million word essay. The first three quarters had nothing to do with music. Theres being nice, and theres being nice because you want to look good. Guess what, the second one still makes you a cunt.
For the record, I'm happy your lifes turned/turning around, but 5 minutes ago I didn't even know you existed, so why post it?
Palademic said:Yeah, the dude is just saying his story, u guys aren't forced to read it. The man put the post up, for people who are interested or who can relate to his story. In my honest opinion, I found the story quite interesting how music can change your life. Great Post Eddy.
CrAzY~C! said:no prob man
Eddy Mihigo said:Thanks for the support...
CrAzY~C! said:all u guys tlkn shit on here yall needa gtfo... mufuckers jus jealous that they aint gotta woman n shit... dude i read that whole story and found it pretty interesting. i kno really nothin bout african culture im from San Antonio Texas n the USA yadda mean?.. but i think its badass 2 kno that evn n Africa, Techs music is makin an impact. theres nothin wrong with postin on here how Techs music changed ur life. thats what this site is about. Tech motherfuckin N9NE and his music. this is the only site i hav an account 4 bcuz Techs music has changed my life n so many ways jus like u bro.... all the fuckin pieces of shit who jus tlk shit and hav an account on here 4 no reason but 2 tlk shit need 2 jus delete ur account stfu and jus come on here 4 updates.
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