The Experience

___________ I do not claim to be a singer, but this was something that I just wanted to do. I hope that it is taken well. If not, oh well! Haha. Thanks for tuning into the experience.

Greetings Followers, I was looking at my timeline on Twitter when a quote from Dr. Maya Angelou popped up. I've heard the quote a few times, but it did not phase me then, as it did today. People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Dr. Maya Angelou I went into thought about that. I thought about my interactions with people. I analyzed it as it relates to my life and I came up with a quote of my own. "Think about the people that matter today, that mattered 5 years ago and those that will matter 5 years from now. Get the picture?" - Zo Ross It amazes me on what a big part interaction plays on society and growth. Think about when you played in your high school band and you were competing for first chair. Who supported you? Who made you feel like you could do it? Why did you want it? Why was it so necessary that you got it? Was it the reactions from your peer? Was it the fame and responsib...

------ Followers, Speaking with a my mentor today we came to the conclusion that I needed to GET my HAPPY back! I heard some of the best news ever today and it was void and without substance. I didn't know why. I needed to get back to ME. Here it is, my 1st LOVE - GOD! Songs like this helped me get over. I need to visit a church like this really soon.

-------- Followers, Today is all about loving who's on the other side of the mirror! YOU! I am a strong believer that you have not LIVED until you LOVE yourself! As Africans in this country, we were always forced to believe that black was whack and ugly! I beg to differ. Embrace our differences. "The Experience" teaches that we bleed all different shades of brown. Be it khaki, medium or dark - we share the same struggles. Love your brothers and sisters. We need one another. There's a reason why I have not cut these locks of truth from my roots since November of 2008. I believe in my heritage and future. Conformity is so overrated! If you fail to get compliments often, start your day off with a compliment to yourself. If you do not recognize your worth - who else will? I believe that the power of life and death exist within your tongue! So LIVE! You must speak positivity into existence. If you want to be a scholar, first start off by believing it yourself. If yo...

-------- The Experience Promo Vid. Zo

Followers, I want to thank you all for being apart of my movement. There is not very many young black men from the South that blog as I do. In recent times, it is not popular to have an Alpha male mentality with gentlemanly appeal. I write with emotion, purpose, intellegence, focus, charisma, love and determination. My purpose is capture the reader that would not ordinarily read. I want to motivate the kid that is not easily motivated. I want to do something to touch the lives of each of my readers. Remember that after each post you read. The Experience: You enter a room and the people end their tasks and instantly gaze at you! They rush over to you anxiously anticipating what you're going to say. Your conversation and mannerisms are well polished with the very best of what the American educational system has to offer. The content of your conversation flows over a large array of topics and interests. Your dialect reeks of Southern persuasion. Your skin bleeds all shades of bro...

_______ LYRICS: I heard That you're settled down That you Found a girl And you're Married now I heard That your dreams came true. Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you Old friend Why are you so shy? Ain't like you to hold back Or hide from the light I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over Never mind I'll find someone like you I wish nothing but the best for you too "Don't forget me", I begged "I'll remember", you said "Sometimes it lasts in love But sometimes it hurts instead." Sometimes it lasts in love But sometimes it hurts instead, Yeah. You know how the time flies Only yesterday It was the time of our lives We were born and raised In a summer haze Bound by the surprise Of our glory days I hate to turn up out of the b...

------- Let me entertain this real quick...Im typically not the type to sit around a play it, but in the words of Monica, FOR YOU, I WILL . If there is a doubt in your mind or a mere inkling of an unfriendly gesture from me, I apologize. I am in no way opposed to whatever or whoever you are doing. Best wishes. I think I was done, before the thing even began. LOL. You already know my name and I approve this message. Pardon me followers, this message is for one of my avid readers. In case you were wondering - this is the proper way to affix your seal of approval. #movingon - Management

If you found out that your girl was having an affair with another woman would you take her back? According to yourtango.com , studies suggest that 50% of men said YES! On the flip side, men that found out that their girl was having an affair with another man - ONLY 22% would take her back? What's the difference? I read into this with the thought that many men fantasize about having a sexual experience with two women at a time. The problem is, we live in a society where bisexual, gay and anything against the normal is looked down upon. Sexual exhibition, however is on the rise. If you do not believe me - go to Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, DC or any other well populated metropolitan area and see for yourself. Women that were in the study provided a difference in opinion. Women said that they were highly UNLIKELY to stay with a man that cheated same-sex. Only 21% concluded that they would stay. Men, of several different standards have been coached into being the sex-crazed, womaniz...

It was two weeks ago when we found out that the jazzy, sultry singer, Amy Whinehouse was found dead in her North London home. Reports say that her $4 million home in Camden will house the Amy Whinehouse foundation. Amy's parents plan to convert her home into a home to help children in need according to reports. The foundation is going to help thousands of people. That is Amy's legacy," Amy's father, Mitch Winehouse, tweeted Wednesday. Amy Winehouse's death is still unknown. It is still being determined, pending toxicology results. Rest in Peace Amy Whinehouse! (People.com/Associated Press.com) Zo

Followers, I woke up this morning a little down. This is not my usual, but I knew that there was a word waiting for me. There was a message to encourage me. There was something to PUSH me into the day. I bring so much love, laughter, joy, excitement, talent, and thrills to the lives of several daily. I have purpose and I wanted to walk in it today. There are times when we feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders. We have one person depending on us for this, the other for that. We have to focus on life and living for ourselves first. Often times, we get lost in motions. I reached for my book of poetry and read this poem: The Man Who Thinks He Can by Walter Wintle If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you’d like to win but you think you can’t, It’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost, For out of the world we find Success begins with a fellow’s will - It’s all in the state of mind. I...

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Followers, Boy, do I have one for you today? [laughing] Our generation prides ourselves of being technologically savvy and elite to our older counterparts. We can text, swype, voice command, video, picture, email, Facebook, Twitter, etc. If you were to ask half of our parents how to do that they would be eternally confused. I ran across an article that I had to share with you all - let me know... If you had that right female or dude would you choose them or your cell? I'll leave it at that? http://techland.time.com/2011/08/05/one-third-of-americans-would-choose-cellphones-over-sex/ (copy and paste the link) Zo

---------------- This song is really ministering to me right now! If you think this song was posted for you... it was! HAHA! Thanks for following me at the REALZO.COM where you NEVER know what you are going to get! Zo