Don't Talk to Strangers

One of the fascinations with a city like New York is the fact that this city is full of people. There are 8 million people here accompanied by 8 million unique stories. In my short time here I have seen and experienced things that may not have been possible in the safe haven that Chicago built for me. But in the process of experiencing life you can step on a few land mines. Liars, thieves, cheaters, con artists, addicts, bitches, hoes, tricks etc. As reserved and introverted as I am, I also realize that coming from Chicago (or just cause who I am), I value being "real". People may mistake my walk, my talk or my musical taste for a New Yorker but I definitely don't live that lifestyle. Due to the high crime rate and that all walks of life occupy this city, residences have adapted to that gritty mentality. That the world is shit...deal with it theory. The truth is that the world is shit but it's about what you build in "your" world that makes a difference. Yes I live in Brooklyn but I live in Dallesia's world and make my own rules. If I want to be a conniving no good bitch then I accept those consequences. But because I mainly choose to be genuine, I have to accept that I will be hurt because every one does not live in my world. Now don't get me wrong or be ill conceived, I definitely am playing the game. I still try my best to stay to the essence of what I was taught. The best part about it is with every day and every new experience I get better. Practice makes perfect. Yes I will be hurt because it has been proven that I have questionable taste in men and friends. But I like to look at is something is keeping me on my toes. So when my mind drifts off into Dallesia's land, something snaps me out of it and places me back in Brooklyn, USA. Will I ever stop being me? Hell no, I've tried and it failed because what is done in the dark will come to light. I will say that I am 10 different things to 10 different people. So at the end of the day, what YOU decide to do to me will determine which person you get to know.

"I was told by a chief it's the games nature. When you're glowin' some will love and some will hate ya. It's real people."- Common


"When you've had filet mignon, it's kind of hard to go back to Hamburger Helper. It's your choice though baby. "--Jay-Z

I prefer the phrase, "All is fair in love and war."

At the end of the day, below the surface a person is a person. Be careful where you leave your feelings as a person and be even more cautious as who comes behinds you and pick them up.

In honor of the Miss America Pageant, "I just want world peace."

Peace and love