8:29pm and we pick up trophies and awards for the 1st Annual Family Leadership Awards. Jan 1, 2011 3pm - 5pm 380 14th Street Atlanta, GA. Relapse Theater. Catering by Mrs. Cindy of Dallas GA!

7:53am and I'm up early finishing the logo for the Marietta Starz girls basketball team who are in tournament this week! Lets wish them well as our first sponsored team of 2011! Yeee!

7:33pm and I got two special ladies that have passed this Christmas Season and its wearing me down... God got two new angels! I feel the void left by their departure :-(

10:07am and without fail there are always hurdles in business! Moving the Jan 1, 3pm-5pm to Relapse 380 14th Street, Atlanta GA. Detailed info to follow later today

9:09am and headed to the SupaDopeFresh.com office to organize shirts, build shelves, listen to instrumentals.

8:57am & I dont believe in the torture of waiting. me & Jett done opened my present.. he sayn "we" should "try it out". He got it for himself you think? I got a 5yr old con man on my hands!

8:55am and Im rushing to print & ship 3 shirts before I leave for work. 11am-8pm shift is great for traffic! have to adjust entire lifestyle. Contact us if you need custome shirts, hats, mugs etc.

9:53pm and Jett says while riding... Why do they always say "Dont try this at home?" "BUT it's always soooo COOOL!" (he scares me to be 5yrs old)

6:12am and I'm so proud of my oldest for bringing his grades up. He fought frm below 60 to get 80.14% in Math! Niree you rock!! All A-B's!

8:09am and using a vacation day today to take finals for school :-( not planning anything extra for the weekend. Just want to chill and rest.

5:46am and I am woke and thankful for the many blessings God has bestowed upon me! Have to stop trying to figure out why & simply follow. Will be updating the NFL Alumni Atlanta site this week as a part of my yearly charitable efforts!

6:21pm and I'm asking all my family and friends who want to recognize their kids for good grades to send me child(s) name and school name. We are honroing them at the Annual Family Leadership Awards! www.greencre8tions.org

Free Food, Free Laughs, Free Fun at the 2011 Green Cre8tions Family Leadership Awards! Join us from 3-5pm Jan 1 www.greencre8tions.org

6:08am and I'm so very tired... Have to keep going though. I have some huge goals for the next 2 years and MUST accomplish them at all cost!

On January 1st 2011 from 3pm - 5pm we will hold our first annual Family Leadership Awards. We need your help voting and passing the link to other friends and family to vote.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

http://ping.fm/ZnO5q

The event will be a free event held at The Relapse West in Atlanta, GA. Light foods will be provided. Winners receive trophies! Be sure to dress for the red carpet (Whatever you are most comfortable and beautiful in!). Plan to arrive early around 2pm.

6:08pm and after a hilarious VERY first basketball game for my 5yr old son and nephew I spent my weekend writing a "random quote" JavaScript..... sadness.....

6:33am and I am up doing class work of all things! Jett's first basketball game today. Not sure if he has made one shot in practice yet. Going to be entertaining to say the least!

6:10am and I have actually thought about teaching my 5yr old to crank the car so he can start it on cold mornings for me! lol! What? Is that bad?

6:03am and I am getting Miguel's CD today. Reminds me of when Carl Thomas first came out. Not too hip but not old school. Just my speed. http://ping.fm/7abB8

6:12am and will be in the studio this weekend finally! Recording theme for SupaDopeFresh.com and God Got Me High for getchristlike.com Rizo, J-Rob! You ready?!

10:48pm and we are planning our 1st annual Family Leadership Awards in Atlanta, GA jan 1! mark your calendars family and friends of all ages.

5:52am and I crashed last night! felt so good! Crash = actually going to bed early and sleeping 8 hrs! Been so long! Even dreamed!

5:57am and I feel so blessed at this point in my life. God has seen fit to give me a new lease on life. I asked if I could change the world once! I want to make one big difference... helping one person at a time I will accomplish this!

8:18pm and Atli says I'll get high blood pressure from drinkn so many cokes at Sals while Jett says Wrestling is real but they should go to jail for fighting. Little kids should rule the world!

6:15pm and me and Jett are freaking out watching this old Hansel and Gretel Movie. The witch got us scared! Jett said he would have ate her house first and then ran! lol! Just like a greedy robinson to worry about eating first!

9:33am and Online School does NOT observe Holidays. I will be doing school work and eating turkey legs simultaneously! :-(

8:57am and I really need to rest this break. At work sick still and fight to not allow it to effect my productivity. We rest thurs - sund! No calls please...

6:05am and I am kind of excited about my 5yr old Jett wanting his own T-Shirt company! He has 100's of drawings for his brand "Oni Kidz" coming soon...!

7:53am and I thank God for letting me make it through a weekend of sickness! Family on vacation and I couldnt really enjoy my time alone :-(

7:29am and its going to be a loooong weekend. Finishing up all websites I owe out over the thanksgiving break. Preparing to switch gears and manage 8 Robinsons brands only. Pausing the web design business for a while...

5:56am and Im really annoyed with this new rabbit my kids got that like 2 chase & hump your ankles! I used to be against neutering.. lol! I launched it across my office last night and it still came back as if to say "I Like It Rough!" I'm about to go elmer fudd and start planning for some rabbit soup!

7:28pm and I'm still not usd to the 1.5hour drive home after work. I do LOVE being able to listen to new and old music for that time though! Optimist RULE!!!

9:40pm and this new predator movie is CRAZY! I love this series and can watch them all back to back! Predator got to be the hardest TV monster created!

9:08am and I'm listening to Keith Urban's new CD on AOL. http://ping.fm/iNmoW Nice Job on this one!

8:45pm and I am extremely tired after a long day. Got five websites to finish and at least three others to start... :-( I'm going to take a break tonight.

6:02am and I spent most of the afternoon fighting off my kids new rabbit who has decided that he is in love with my foot / ankle!! crazy that I have to get one of those kid gates for a dang rabbit! lol! He is in danger of being launched into the next room if he jumps on my foot again!

9:08pm and Jett just asked me how old people read without doing nothing? He cant seem to understand reading to yourself! lol! He said when they practice at school, he just sits there and looks at the books...

6:13am and its so hard to see sick babies! Praying my son and nephew get better! They both got sick at the same time. Feel helpless when the little ones are down... :-(

12:27am and I need to force myself to sleep seeing that I have to be up at 5:30am. Getting used to the new schedule now! I'm on the move again! Look Out!

5:42am and Monday is such a great day! A new chance to accomplish evrything I did not the week before! Optimist rule! :-)

9:06pm and why did Jett (5yr old son) say that his new rabbit's waste looks like Chocolate Chips! We praying that he doesnt try to eat one...

6:09am and I must admit that AutoTrader.com is the best employer I ever had... I guess corporate america doesnt always have to be so bad! I'm excited but I am tired from working so many jobs. Time to put the web design business to bed...

6:07am and I'm moving at the speed of light. When you are going that fast only God can guide you! SHOW ME THE WAY THIS DAY AND EACH NEW DAY! We building a tower over here, foundation laid, morals intact, values in action, profits in sight! Lets go!

11:45pm and its time for another long week. Looking forward to the challenges each week! Work, School, Family, Business, etc. I must stay on my path!

5:59am and today is the last day to sign your kids up for basketball at Dallas FUMC. Only $80! Call Mark Tomczyk for more info 678.363.9063 Keep your kids active!

8:52pm and its been a long exhausting day! Time to restructure the family business again. Growth is good but it can be a burden if unmanaged!

5:51am and I just want to let it be known that GOD has been so GOOD to me over the years. Behind every dark night has been a brighter day!

5:56am and I cant not stress the importance of saving $$$ enough to you! At minimum 10% of everything you make should be untouched, put away! Do not ASSUME that someone will take care of you when you are too old or too disabled / sick to provide for yourself and your family!

8:50am and I am missing producing music!!! Made two new beats yesterday! Need Reason 4.0 now as well. Anyone got it?

8:51pm and I can sense the excitement as the MacPro Notebooks are about to be rolled out! Macs really make people happy!

11:20pm and I am SO EXHAUSTED! cant hold my eyes open... sorry to all needing work done... the job, school, family and I cant do no more today....

6:58pm and its time for finals.... need i say more.... out of commission till Friday morning... PRAY

11:42am and Heat'n up Raspberry Filled Donuts wasn't such a good idea!! My "MALE" mindset told me I could eat it hot! Breakfast ruined! lol! Gums Burned!

1:05pm and when problems are surrounding and Satan is trying his best to block your path... thats when you know that PEACE is right around the corner!! STAY ON YOUR PATH!! I'm on mine!

6:51am and I'm finally in a position to focus on 8 Robinsons various brands. We have about 4 websites to rebuild. 2011 here we come!!!

6:48am and Jett has lost his shoes again. Mama made us wear church shows and guess what he has to wear today? I think its disrespectful for kids to lose shows we work hard to buy like its "just ok" cause mom and dad will buy me more!

8:07am & I have been blessd to get a great paying fulltime contract! My time will be really limited but the family still runs 8Robinsons.com

9:28am and I feel like Bill Cosby aka Cliff Huxtable. waited til my wife left and fixed chocolate muffins and vanilla icecream for breakfast!!

7:00am and still preparing for the Karate Championship at Gold Rush Park Villa Rica, GA Sat 10am!! Come get your t-shirts- hoodies - sweats!!! greencre8tions.org

4:53pm and we are gearing up for the 10th FFKA Karate Tournament! We will be printing Supa Dope Fresh, Get Christ Like, and FFKA shirts LIVE!

7:57am and I've been working sick for a few days now w/Anthony @ HeroesOfWebDesign.com on several projects! both of us w/colds! Dedicated...

7:20am and Jett is up coughing like crazy this morning, rough weekend. They won their football game and that night he was in the hospital with Asthama :-( He'll be out of commission for a few days... praying...

9:23am and I am spending the morning involuntarily deciphering my 5yr old's new found song writing skills. Thanks a lot uncle Ant!

6:13am and I've been working on the Fat Christian project since 12:00am! First all nighter in a while. I'm feeling creative and inspired again! If you need a website and you know me then shame on you! Call me!

5:25am and this kid tells me that he does not feel sorry for poor people in Africa because they can walk to the next town and get a job as well as jobless Americans should go to a creek and clean themselves up and go get a job! Are these our future leaders!!!!??

6:31am and the Christian Book project is looking good! About to reveal the first draft to the owner. Hope the world is ready for this one!!

6:59am and its time to get on it already! Early morning workout, websites, logos, sketches, education... living life to the fullest!

10:06am and its Pray for Our Leaders Day! We need strong, honest, nonwaivering, God Fearing men and women. We need ordinary heroes to carry the torch. Be a hero today! Help somebody, comfort somebody, give to somebody!

8:23am and its a God day! Got a whole lot to do! Just a few hours to do it in. Lets go in!Laughing at my son Niree for drinking a green tea before a cross country run then getting bubble guts during the race!

12:52am and I am up working on Java for school. Thinking of retiring early from web-design... Hard selling & designing sites for 3+ years!

11:09pm and I've been printing GetChristLike.com t-shirts all night for my dad's church in Savannah, GA! We are on a promo tour for the rest of the year! Which church or organization is next?

9:47am and we need to go ahead and talk about Bishop Eddie Long's situation. What are your thoughts? http://ping.fm/HTz7T

8:48am and I am definitely a spoiled man! My wife got me SPRUNG!!! I'm wondering is that such a bad thing? Loving life! www.getchristlike.com

9:47am and still laughing at Niree for drinking his toast before the toast last night.. 5yr old jett is drinking water out his cup RIGHT NOW! Did he "really" take the cup from the party? Think we need church'n this morning!

11:46pm and so much is happening so fast. so many good things. time to regroup the family like voltron. takes a team to build a dream!

10:36am and Its going to be a late one. Watching the Garbage Pail Kids Movie on Netflix while design RossFleming.com and drawing donkeys with wings for a special project!!

6:42am and I need your prayers today. Got a very important 2.5hr interview and need to make some important people understand that I am one of God's elite! We all are infact. If we only put our trust in Him and let Him lead the way through life!

10:03pm and I just found out that I made a B in what was the hardest class I've ever taken in my life! TALK ABOUT BEING HAPPY!!!! I own Java Script!!

6:51am and we are up ready for the bus. My God Got Me High Sweatshirt is actually very warm. I got to get one for my pops and a few others. www.getchristlike.com for yours!

9:20pm and I want all little league football moms to expect your kids to get roughed up by coaches and team mates. Please stop complaining... The boys are having a ball! They are learning to deal with adversity, and so many other social situations. This is life training. Sit back and enjoy the show. Please?

8:26am and its a beautiful day for working. Websites, flyers, etc. Lets DO IT!

7:00am and I'm up taking classes for work. did not do well in school last week. Made a 60 on my quiz and my labs still need turning in. Way too much going on... Slow down baby... moving to fast... gotcha hands in the air with the feet on the gas...

6:13pm and the first day on the PT job was pretty cool. Would have never imagined myself as an HP sales rep but I learned a lot about their products.

7:19am and headed AAALLLL the way to south cherokee in the dead of the morning for jetts game. This really sucks but its for the kids. Lets GO HORNETS!!!

6:34am and Jett loses his shoes every morning... sadness... I have to get caught up on school work today... life can be so challenging but we must push forward...

7:52am and its a God day today! Making the best of every second ensures productive days!!

7:27am and I have to replace a power supply on my overworked PC! It started smelling like an electrical fire! now cables everywhere like its on life support!

1:38pm and the law office of Perry Ellis really got Perry on a commercial with a diamond stud earring!! Is this a last minute effort to connect with the young urban market? What the CHEEZE?

7:14am and Jett is off to school, Niree trying to wake up still, I'm working out / updating www.JamilSharif.com Ready to be productive today!

9:39am and before I do anybodies website or project today I need to take care of home! DO forgive me, but daddy gotta clean the man cave! Then celebrate 4 years of www.8robinsons.com at Rizo's!

8:55am and even with meetings all day it feels good to be producing music again!!! Got some Napoleon Dynamite meets www.BboyWorld.com sounding tracks

4:15pm and Jett says that Jesus disguises himself in the bible like David Banner because he didnt want Elijah to tell them who he was. He be looking at TBN like its cartoon network!

9:14pm and Jett says "Dad, my teacher said we have to bring HEALTHY snacks!" Dad "may" have gave him a donut in a bag this morning in a last minute rush to get him out the door! lol! My bad! He was probably bouncing off the walls!

6:35am and my garage flooded again yesterday. :-( any ideas on how to get rid of the sour smell? Got to finish up websites today. Top priority.

7:06 am and It feels good to write letters to God. The movie was right!http://ping.fm/v59jV

Get Christ Like: Letter To God 001

September 1, 2010 | 11:12PM

Dear God,

I have not been able to sleep much lately.
Life in general is far worse than we make it out to be.
I see it everyday.
All the smiles and lauging to keep from crying.
We push the issues far beneath our feet
as if there is some mystical land fill buried at the earth's core.
We push the issues on the reverse side of flat panel TV's
I've seen those continue to fill the houses of many.
AS if there is some education for TV's program
in which we give up chances to be educated
for the opportunity to be entertained.
I would love to hear your voice say...
"WAKE UP!"
For we surely must all be sleep.
Our desires far outweigh the resources that you have provided
My uncle sits behind bars wondering what life on the outside is like
I sit on the outside imagining him in the safest environment possible!
Far worse out here
Hard for a man to be out here and not have anyone to help him
Hard for a woman out here with kids and no father in sight
I see it everyday God...
We seem to have eating disorders.
They manufacture livestock to keep up with our demands
Your beautiful animals are raised and slaughtered
inside of dark factories
never experiencing the warmth of the sun
nor the chills of winter
Your seeds for harvest are manufactured and patented
Making your farmers slaves to their own land
Its so hard here God
Had it not been for you, I would be lost
I've dreamed of giving up so many times
but each time I recieve one of your many blessings
I fight daily to make a change in this enormous world
I want to teach my sons to do the same
Faithfully until the day they die
They both play sports now
I'm so proud of Niree running 3-6miles
Jett running on a football field so small underneath the shoulderpads
and helmets that must surely weigh more than he
I thank you so much for a wife that loves me
I've met so many of the women you created
And I've never found one to love me like my wife
Further proof of your undeniable existence
We've built a beautiful home
Forged a strong relationship
Learned to compromise
We've beat the odds so many times
I wanted to write and thank you
Thank you for the jobs that have come my way
Thank you for the accomplishments and dissappointments alike
I'm practicing leaning on you these days
After talking with my family
it seems that I simply fell at your feet
So now I'm standing leaning...
walking...
breathing your words like mountain air.

Mario D'Andre Robinson
www.GreenCre8tions.org
www.8robinsons.com

6:45am and I'm up with Jett trying not to miss the bus! He wants to sit outside 30min early! Hiram Hornets t-shirts DONE! www.GreenCre8tions.org is beast! Thanks team for a good run. New Hope Eagles Next!

7:47am and despite having a puffy right eye, I feel blessed this morning (allergies and all). I am in a working mode right now. Feels like something big is on the way and I have to work hard to prepare... GRIND TIME!

11:28am and it is so fun building www.greencre8tions.org ! My family and friends are so fun to be around. This "Meet the real Robinsons" show is a GREAT IDEA!!

8:07am and when I felt like I was dying God Whispered some words | I cant explain the strange language that I heard | It gave me life like energy in its purest form | Trust that no man in this world can do me harm... when God Loves Me! http://ping.fm/YHQWu

7:56am and whoever invented little league and put 5yr old games at Early O'Clock in the morning is FIRED! Jett waking up yelling "Am I going to miss my GAME!!! Wake up mommy daddy!" Its 6:30am on Saturday Dangit! lol! (laughing to keep from crying) www.getchristlike.com

7:42am and I updated www.stjohnschristopherstreet.org, did flyers for www.bboyworld.com Evolution 5 in New York, started Hiram Hornets custom T-shirts, and made banners for www.hardknoxmma.com! WHO'S NEXT!!

7:44am and I am absolutely tired of school but cant give up. Last day for finals! Printing T-Shirts today and finsihing work for Evo 5 for bboyworld.com! Lets do this!!

10:30am and I've had a lot of good happening lately... now... I'm on the verge of making my worst college grade in a Java Programming Class. I've been spoiled to making A's and B's Only. I'm depressed with one final left. I'm going in like 300!! LETS DO IT!!!

7:15am and sometimes a quiet backseat with a lot patience can be the best solution to dealing with loud angry people. www.getchristlike.com

9:21am Jett this morning: My bed WET Daddy!... WHy my Bed WET?! Me: Did you pee in the bed Jett? Jett: I dont know.. but my bed wet. Me: Is your underwear wet, did you pee on yourself? Jett: I guess so... I dont know what happened... (This is when a 5yr old tries to avoid getting in trouble)

6:48am and I am about to put the lil man on the bus, work out and then do my school project!

10:17am and so much school work that I feel.... AAAARRRGGGHHHH!!

12:44pm and Jett did better than expected at his 1st football game! His team won both games although they fought the entire game literally "swangin" on the other players! lol!

8:25pm and I think we just got kicked out of Jim 'N Nick's in Hiram. Welcome home Robert "Big Mo" Martin! Only took the Turner's, Sims, and Robinsons to accomplish this feat!

Why did the carpet installer give me a look worse than my wife when I suggested the red carpet? I mean they got it in the "Church"! lol! It may make me feel closer to God! www.getchristlike.com

7:06am and I'm up early working on graphics for Evolution 5 International B-boy event held in NY in October! www.bboyworld.org

8:44pm and I had such a good time hanging out with the executive team from Georgia Tech last night!! My fruit and salad diet would not allow me to eat the ribs though :-( I love networking in positive, supportive environments!

7:01am and we are taking custom t-shirt orders now. Next week will be busy printing Hiram Hornets Youth Football Parent shirts. Gotta get it in!

7:14am and I'm so tired now, think its time for me to fall in the arms of my saviour! School, work and life in general has been beating me for weeks! seems like I've been fighting for so long... can you just hold me for a day Lord? THANK YOU!

8:16am and I overslept this morning. Jett missed the bus... Got to get some proofs out to bboy world.com, Mr. Q, and others! Lets get it!!!

8:35am and after cooking his own breakfast (waffles in the toaster on a plate FULL of syrup) my 5yr old says "I dont want to be no chef! Im'a be a WHALE TRAINER!!!!"

9:16pm and I just spent way too much time talking with family. We rarely do that these days so when we get together the stories are endless! Mom actually had some food there! lol!

7:01am and I got a lot to do today! programs to write, books to illustrate, websites to update... But I THANK GOD so much for life, health, and strength! I'm making it by his grace and mercy! www.getchristlike.com

10:29pm and why did Mr. T wear overalls with his socks pulled all the way up on top of the overalls, red converse, a weight belt, and 100lbs of gold? He like My Uncle Davids twin brother! lol!

9:50pm and Jett was walking laps in football practice and the coach "allowed" him to sit down! What the... ? Our Pee-Wee coaches used to be hard! Yelling, spitting, throwing hats and all!

7:32am and for two mornings I have been up at 5am working out and beginning work. Got a big contract pending thats 20hrs week / 6mths! Gotta get in shape for this one! Lets GO!!

7:44am and its a new week! Excitement in the air from the many blessings God has bestowed. Got some cool projects on the table!

6:25pm and just left both orientations - Niree running cross country. They say the shoes cost $70 - $140!!! Say wha.....!!! He can run in them DC's!! lol!

11:33am and I had forgotten how much time youth football takes out of your daily schedule! I need strength Lawid!

9:03am and I am struggling with printing multiple java methods into one Dialogue box!!! Any java programmers out there??

9:54pm and just finished brochures for my NFL Alumni friends @ Pro Players and Entertainers Network. Catching up on school now! Late night!!

7:54am and its just about time to get on the road. 6-7hrs guess thats most of the day so we'll talk again tomorrow. Be blessed!

9:27am and I failed to complete all my school work yesterday. Last day today... not good... not feeling good... Pray for me! Send a shout out for me in church FB family!!! All my sunday screamers and shouters Cut a Rug For Me!

1:35pm and why does the TV seem to get so LOUD at night! My Ohio family think I'm addicted to work! I've been in front of the laptop all weekend! :-(

8:38am and Jett in Ohio acting like he brand new. Why kids travel and forget all the rules from home as if they dont apply outside of "our" house. lol!

12:56am and I'm in Ohio now, just found a free hotspot to connect online and now got work to do! All my people be patient this weekend

1:01am and I should be sleep. headed to cincinnati ohio in a few hours. Still not packed. Working on St. Johns Lutheran NY site on the road! Be sure to visit their site!

10:50am and I think I got a suntan in florida and didnt know it!!! My skin on my scalp / forehead is darker and peeling!! What the..!!! Black people tan??

10:42pm and Thera-Flu Tea has got to be the nastiest medicine on the market!! Just printed www.getchristlike.com shirts for my Ohio Team!! On my way yall!

8:15am and my entire family failed the get up and go to school simulation. Can't sleep until 8 and catch the bus! I got some work to do on them! lol!

8:28pm and I think I'm coming down with the sickness that has went through my family. Been dealing with unsatisfied clients all week. Learning that you cant please everyone... sadness...

GetChristLike.com Journal 002

I’m back working again after a week in Florida
Been trying to focus on Getting Christ Like
Watching what I say to others
Careful of my thoughts of others
Not focusing on breaking down others
But building them up
I had a guy from Scotland compliment the brand
I had an inspiring conversation about www.GetChristLike.com
They loved the T-Shirts
I know there will be some with negative thoughts
They say you should not have to advertise your Christianity
But as I walked around Universal Studios, Downtown Disney and Coco Beach
I seen that the Get Christ Like on my chest was not for me
In comparison to the name tag shirt a young man wore that read
“Hi! I’m...” HORNY
I imagined it felt good to look at another person
And be inspired to Get Christ Like
To know that there are some who still believe
It was fun when the lights went out on the virtual ride
And the shirt remained glowing
I also noticed that the bigger part was to live the brand
It would be very difficult to wear the shirt
And be seen cursing your kids out
It would be awkward to wear the shirt
And walk past someone who has fallen
So as we prepare to launch the online magazine
I can’t help but wonder who is willing to “live the brand”
While it would be great to have millions of people sign up
I know that this is a narrow path
A path that few have chosen
Wearing the clothes causes me to hold myself to a higher standard
I do not want to shame God

I look at relationships a lot now
Entering my 7th year of marriage this month
The ability to love someone for who they are is so important!
To expect any kind of change is setting yourself up for failure
I know people like to believe they can mold a man or woman
But only God has that power
We can only “influence” or “inspire” others
Both of these qualities require setting an example
Remaining obedient to God’s Word
Submissiveness is a rare quality
It requires letting go of everything we know
And excepting those traits, qualities, and tasks that the Bible Outlines
I learned a long time ago to focus on my own submissiveness
I witnessed a person focusing on their own while on vacation
I noticed how hard it was
Noticed the amount of stress it caused
But I imagine that Christ was stressed as well
Day after Day teaching people who did not want to change
Loving enemies and friends alike
I call it “Taking One for the Team”
And we do a lot of that each day in our lives
We do things in order to keep peace
We should never yell the first thing that comes to our mind
We always think first and then speak
Words have so much power
They can destroy and uplift in the same breath
It only takes a few words to destroy a relationship
But something as simple as “I love you” can give it new meaning!

My vacation was so necessary!
I had time to meditate and think on where to go from here
I’ve always asked for purpose in life
I’ve always requested God allow me the power to change the world
And I realize that we all have that power
If we affect one person who in turn affects another and so forth
We could be looking at “inspiring” millions of people of our lifetime
Unseen glory... The kind you cannot brag about...
The kind you never get public credit for
Thats how we change the world

We inspire one person at a time to Get Christ Like
Mario D'Andre Robinson
email: marior@8robinsons.com
Visit: www.GetChristLike.com

7:56am and its like vacation never happened this morning! So much work to do for so many people! Lets do it!!! Thanking God this morning for always being there!

10:16am and I'm back from a wonderful vacation with Bear Glover and the Glover Family! Where we filmed the Man vs. Orlando Show (video coming soon!)

GetChristLike.com Journal 001

We are preparing to leave tonight
Two.5 families headed to Florida
Got my www.GetChristLike.com T-shirts packed
A few SupaDopeFresh.com Shirts packed
House Sitter arranged for
Deoderant, Dental Floss, 2 Razors, (buying a toothbrush there),
Clothes, Socks, Underwear,
Cell Phone Charger, Laptop, Flat Panel Monitor,
Drawing Pad, Pencils, Pens, Crossword Puzzle Books,
MP3 collection, PSP with the Kung-Fu-Hustle Movie,
portable earphones, and hard drive? (thinking I should only do school work - no hard drive needed)

I want to focus on Getting Christ Like in my daily life,
The best way to market a brand is to be the brand
So I'm asking all my business partners in particular to...

BE THE BRAND!

We are "www.GetChristLike.com"
We realize that There is only so much time left...
Each of us has a day set that we leave this earth
It's up to us to use that time wisely
Not wasting it speaking foolish words,
Consuming alcohol until we can not think straight,
Having sex with as many people as we can,
Destroying earth with waste and pollutants.
We are more responsible than that
We have more respect for God than that
We have more respect for ourselves than that.

They say its hard to walk upright
Too difficult to Get Christ Like

I say anything worth attaining is worth fighting for
I say that if you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything

I'm leaving for a minute
I have a lot to think about
Have a lot of meditating, fasting and praying to do
I'm looking for a job now during what is the worst economic state I've ever seen
I can't give up on the family business
So a job will offset the financial burden
Friends and Employers both look at me like "Why?"
Like I'm too good to work in a warehouse
Or take orders
I dissagree highly!
I've been bred to work
My daddy and his daddy before him worked until they could not anymore
And when they found more work they went back and did some more
They were providers

I remember one of my friends describing me as a "Provider"
(http://ping.fm/vYjck)
"Providers take it upon themselves to insure the health and welfare of those in their care, but they are also the most sociable of all the Guardians, and thus are the great nurturers of social institutions such as schools, churches, social clubs, and civic groups. Providers are very likely more than ten percent of the population, and this is fortunate for the rest of us, because friendly social service is a key to their nature. Wherever they go, Providers happily give their time and energy to make sure that the needs of others are met, and that social functions are a success. "

So there you have it
I am what I am
Without the ability to be that, I am but lost soul
They once said that until you can help yourself, you can not help others
I've seen that proven wrong on many occassions
I've watch my father and grandfather carry entire church congregations
While they struggled each day at home
Struggled with finances, health problems, and broken dreams.
But yet they remained strong
Leaders amongst men
So I continue to press forward
Following in bold footsteps
Knowing that this race is not giving to the swift nor the strong
I'm definitely not the fastest nor the strongest
But I'm the one that never quits

I got tired of running some time ago
I ran from problems
Ran from relationships
Ran from crowds
Ran from truth

But today I'm no longer running
I'm standing firm
Preparing to Get Christ Like

Mario D'Andre Robinson
email: marior@8robinsons.com
Visit: www.GetChristLike.com

6:51am and I cant sleep any longer... so much to do today before heading out for the trip tomorrow. Hate having to pack up the hard drive and laptop. Got to keep the work going.

8:14am and I'm up and working. Looks like rain today so maybe no grass cutting. Converting Mp3's all weekend. Got 1,000's of CDS and Albums that needconverting!

1:06am and I had a chance to meet Mayor Kasim Reed. First time shaking the mayors hand. Seems like a decent fellow. Would love the chance to pick his brain about improving Atlanta!

7:53am and we are up preparing for this Florida trip. Got two websites I have to finish, 2 quizzes, 2 labs, and 2 assignments all due before Sunday night!! Lets Get It!!!

8:24pm and I am trying to fry some Okra and Green Tomatoes. Been a while since I did it last. Home alone so I can mess up the kitchen real good! lol!

7:26am and this pain from sleeping wrong is still in my neck. Almost burnt the bed up falling asleep with a heating pad on it last night! lol! Time for work!

8:43am and I've been up since early on the computer as usual. How do you expand business with no capital? People haunting me to finish their projects before others and its just me here. I need more balance, more time, more hands...

9:15am and its time to get up and get on it. Got a few hours of sleep and its job hunting time. I need to find a short-longterm contract for web or graphic designers. Let's Get It!!

12:36am and I'm up working. Can't sleep until I get things in order... Ever get that feeling? Like something is out of place?

9:18am and a LOT of work to do today starting with cleaning out the fridge! Then web work, then maybe church if I can get done with everything!

11:02am and I'm headed to school. Got to build a java based mortgage calculator and take a quiz. Then working on GetChristLike.com and SupaDopeFresh.com sites

2:28pm and after the free movie, stevie b's and ballin at "the courts" in Hiram, I'm exhausted once again... time for websites and printing tees!

1:45pm and I just almost passed out playing soccer with my bootcamp crew in the middle of the sun! We all exhausted now... back to the websites

7:17am and I'm sleepy but woke and working. Got a lot to do these days, getting tight around here financially. All I can do is trust God...

8:11am and I'm thankful for another day! A junior in college now. 3.44GPA, I think I will work in my field for 10-15years before teaching and passing the torch. Initiate PLAN!

11:20pm and its been a long productive day! Fireworks, websites, graphics, family, friends... Feeling blessed!

12:26pm and just back from watching IceAge 3 at the free movie. Got 5 boys in bootcamp today. Time for website work, training them to help soon...

4:28pm and I'm thinking that writing blogs for & about advertisers is not worth the $8.00 they are offering. I have not broke $50 yet! Blogvertise should pay more!

4:53am and I cant sleep... working on natures tackle box, school of hard knox mma, and other projects. Contact us today to get on our waiting list!

8:56am and we have Natures Tackle Box, Visionone, Arthur Wylie Studios and Hardknox MMA Websites to do! Flyers for J&G Fish and Grits! MAK MAN Music site updates. Lets do it!!

7:14am and I am so tired from camp all week but so inspired and motivated by the kids I've been working with!! Lets do this!!!

10:44am and I am enjoying a salad for breakfast! Working on St. Lutheran's Church NY, NY and Natures Tackle Box Website among others!

8:56am and we taking the kids to the zoo today. Got about 15 drawings, and two websites to do as well. To who much is given... much is required... so they say!

7:48am and its day 4 of boot camp. May do kennesaw mountain today weather permitting. Several websites going now as well. Good times!

11:37am and my boot camp boys just finished our morning hike, ate brunch and are now cutting grass at the office! Time to work on websites...

8:11am and bootcamp starts today for me and my sons! Cleaning, Exercise, Leadership training each day of the summer, inspired by TCOGIC! "I" have to teach them to be men!

6:33am and its time for another full day designing websites, managing brands, printing shirts today as well! Oh Joy!

12:42pm and I'm working on a holiday. Behind 2 days. May be time to take on some new partners.

7:16pm and I am dealing with a whining 5yr old and a dissapearing 13yr old! Can I go old school and utilize the belt!?

9:20am and I just read a good article about understanding men. Ladies you should read this and really listen to it! http://ping.fm/MCmp8

8:28pm and I had a very productive day, did my first short run t-shirt order, updated 2 websites, got the lawn mower serviced, school work time!!!

3:58pm and God closes our eyes when he wants us to see... FAITH! BOOM!

10:38am and I'm thinking its time for real men to stand up and inspire future men. Free mens retreat Jun04-05 http://ping.fm/Da6qe

9:15pm and I've learned to follow my own heart in business. Thankful for my mentors who guide me in the right direction and never doubt my abilities. Thankful for God who keeps me sane and strong enough to continue forward. Thankful for family and friends who constantly encourage me!!!!

1:02pm and I am doing multiple websites, graphics, t-shirts, working out, and school work all while trying to be a husband and father... Talk about a challenge!

11:54pm and I'm doing school work on mothers day :-(... 2 labs, 2 quizzes, then got drawings and a website to do. I pray that my mom, my wife, my mother-in-law and all moms have a blessed day and trust that I love them all!

10:51pm and I'm tired of my son Niree lying & being led by neg influences. So important that we stay on our kids and not give up - Im On IT!

Echoes of Lost Generations – 05/02/2010

I finished my school work early today
Still fighting the feeling of depression
Refusing to give in to any doubt
Refusing to surrender to negativity
I march on
Cautiously
Picking my head up to face tomorrow
I've volunteered to teach art at Westridge Church
For their 2010 vacation bible school
I looked at my credit report today
My score considerably low
As I have not used a credit card in almost 10 years
Crazy how you have to borrow money
To increase your credit
Crazy how you can be denied jobs because of this
So we can not get good jobs to help pay off debt
Based on our bad debt
Its like modern day slavery
But it applies to all races
I watch as banks and lending companies feed off the poor
Their high interest rates keeps us in bondage
All the while we taunting us with threats of low credit scores.

sadness...

I've been living by my own creed for the past few years
If I can't pay for it, then I do not need it
If I can't afford it, then I have to suppress my wants
I save my money
I spend only what is necessary
I refuse to be owned by a system that I have so little control over

that is my vent for today

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

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Mario D'Andre Robinson
CEO – Brand Manager at www.8robinsons.com
CD – Creative Director at www.heroesofwebdesign.com

9:14am and I'm up doing school work, editing Get Christ Like.com and watching Beetle Juice with Jett. He;s been beggin to watch it all weekend..

Echoes of Lost Generations - 05/01/2010

Today is the first day of May
My youngest son turned 5 Yesterday
I’ve been kind of depressed all month
Work is hard these days
I feel like I’m not the man I used to be
All because of income
Crazy how salary seems to define who we are
Could not even buy my son a birthday gift
And my wife asks me why am I depressed
Worked through his 2pm party on Friday
Trying to secure enough funds to pay bills for the month of May
I hate that society is set up to appear that salary defines us
I refuse to bend
I’m studying those that have fought traditional systems
Watching Melvin Van Peebles’ Sweet Sweetback
One of the first African American movies produced
With no backing from Hollywood
So many people blazed trails
So many have fought battles and lost wars
So many have sacrificed their souls
Just so that we have a road map to winning
We define our own success
And success should not have a dollar amount wrapped around it
It should simply have a switch that states
Happy or Unhappy
And so I refuse to quit trying
I refuse to allow the actions of others
To determine my fate.
I feel reborn
Like it is time for a new start
I’m surrounded by problems and heartache
Engrossed in job loss and discontinued unemployment
Its 12:33am and almost tomorrow
I’ve been working since Friday
And still have so much to do.
I’m fighting disappointment right now
Disappointed that I can not be everything to everybody
I can not be in more than one place at one time
Yet others continue to pull me in seperate directions….
My eyes are closing and I’m fading in and out…
I’m signing out, Good Night


Mario D’Andre Robinson
CEO – Brand Manager at www.8robinsons.com
CD – Creative Director at www.heroesofwebdesign.com

10:30am and Jetts 5yr old birthday is on party number 4! We need some party ideas and some food!

7:36am and its Jett's b-day today!!! He's 5 and got more common sense than most 35 year olds! Party at my place all weekend! Boys sleep over tonight! Atli and Odie only females allowed! lol!

8:42 and im dissappointed when I can not please a client... feel like I've lost a family member. The relationship is key so I must retain that at least.

8:16pm and I was up late after a wonderful play at Theater on the Square. Updated www.jamilsharif.com be sure to visit and click the facebook icon to become a fan!

9:44pm and its almost time to go to Dallas First Methodist to start the new walls. Painting murals in a bible room and nursery this week! Wish me lucK!

8:28am and I got two huge walls to paint today, two websites to finish, and updating www.getchristlike.com (Our latest brand!)

9:50pm and I am still at the office on Sunday! Seems that the work doesnt stop nor end. Thank God for the Opportunities!

11:34am and I'm back on it. Websites, Business Cards, Brochures, all due by monday morning! Lets get it!

9:23am and I'm thankful for life, health and strength today. Thankful for a merciful God who gives us blessings freely!

8:18am and I'm so extremely tired! Working on websites today, got a meeting at 12, and a last final for school! No break in site...

8:24pm and just as I was about to drop jett off at school! He decides to sneeze and blow a HUGE bubble of mucus which he has been doing every morning like clockwork!! Only this morning there was no wipes available. I had to use his shirt!!! ughhh! I fussed at him so bad it made me feel ashamed.

9:49pm and although I fixed a website, took a quiz, designed a software application, made a visio chart, and am still on it... i couldnt finish it all :-( someone always gets left out

7:30am and I have so much to do today. I need a day off but there is still so much work to do! Praying for strength...

10:53pm and we have a launch at www.jamilsharif.com!! There will be press updates as Jamil continues his Hollywood adventures and recording!

9:22am and I have one last meeting for the week then its time to study and take finals! We'll be at East Paulding High Car Show on Saturday!! SupaDopeFresh.com booth will be LIVE!

7:37am and they done let FREAKNIK back in Atlanta! I asked me wife if we could go and take it back to 98'! BUt she said no.... I wont be freakin a nik this year.. :-(

8:07pm and I am awfully tired... need to sleep... asthma and pollen make me not feel so good... drifting....

12:01am and I am up working again. Business is picking up and I have to take it in stride thanking God for his blessings!

4:31pm and I asked my wife what comes after stud, she said DUD!! :-( Then Jett screams no! A STUD MUFFIN!! (I cant win....)

4:45 just finsihed moving the office to combine with our production office. Now we can make clothes, shoot video, record album, do paintings and creat websites at the same location! FREE Grant workshop on May 1

6:41am and I am up trying to finish Jazz Musician Jamil Sharif's Website! He was a trumpet player and music coordinator in the movie "Ray". I love his music!

2:44pm and me and jett just got back from the park and McDonalds. He tried to talk his way out of a nap but is sleep on the office couch and fell asleep talking...

7:27 and its almost time for the plastic egg hunts! What happened to real eggs then making the kids eat them for easter! lol! I throw away bags of them every year. what a waste

7:06am and we got a lot of painting, websites and schoolwork going on! So thankful to be busy with paid work. God is good!

9:57am and its so hard dealing with angry people. They'll drain the good from you if you allow. I choose to terminate all communiction...

7:35am and basic website prices go to $500 in May. Get $300 professional websites while time lasts! EMAIL ME!

3:43pm and we are painting in double shifts at Dallas First United Methodist Church. Doing 5 walls at once!!! Stay tune for samples.

Free Grant Writing Seminars by 8 Robinsons

Its been a long week. I'm glad that the first FREE grant writing seminar is coming up tomorrow. Got all my materials ready and I find myself trying not to focus on other problems. Almost time for the 30,000 mile service on the car. I often miss having a car thats paid for. Dreaming of driving something nice and inexpensive like the 1999 Acura TL. The Acura TL have such a good reputation for being reliable cars. I'm driving a Hyundai now. I pray that they are good cars. It is a mini SUV and it helps to have room to lug art supplies around.

I do not trust most car repair shops with my vehicles. Maybe it is easier to find reliable services these days. With the internet you can simply search a location and find a list of local auto repair shops. Say I wanted to find shops in Houston, Texas and simply searched Houston Auto Repair. I would get a list of shops from A-Z of which I can choose the best option. Times are changing so quickly now. Even the kids are learning much faster that normal. We are in the midst of the information age. It is time for my oil change now. I wish it was as easy as going into my garage and changing the engine oil and filter. They say that you have to change the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles but I drive so much handling business that I would need oil changes every month and a half.

So now up up late working again. Printing material for the Grant Seminar and thinking about everything else besides the seminar. It is so hard to focus with distractions, but I've learned that any business owner learns how as time and experience teaches. Have to stop worrying about cars. At least I'm not replacing brake rotors and disc replacements. It took me a while to learn to change brake pads on my first car while on these newer models I barely know how to open the hood without peeking first.

I need to get back to work now. Need to stop worrying about cars and worry more about the Free Grant Seminar. I successfully change the company from a service oriented organization to a Brand Management and Consulting Firm. Now we have to build websites for each of out brands. I'm so excited about all the future potential.

Mario D'Andre Robinson
CEO - 8 Robinsons LLC

7:13am and I am so tired this morning, feels like I just went to sleep. Working on www.heroesofwebdesign.com now!

Strange Things

All an eagle would really like, is a teapot.

6:42am and I have to clean the car that my wife was driving. We found a year old baked potato in a to-go box under the passenger seat. Had been thinking Niree's feet were stinking! lol! We laughed so hard!

8:37pm and my stomach is still hurting from a day out laughing with Jerald, Emmitt, Anthony and Niree. Niree was the youngest so he got clowned so bad! Forgot what it felt like to hang out!

5:59pm and Jett has the bright idea to call me D.A.D.D.Y. now. While I'm glad he can spell, he knows he is trying to pick a nerve with me! lol! I'm going to wrestle him.... be right back...

10:56pm and we've been painting all weekend! A huge mural for South Paulding High School Spartans. Pictures are coming soon!

8:07pm and Jett just said he was born when someone planted him in the mud and he grew up! He said a woman's pregnant stomach is just a LOT of FOOD!

9:34am and I'm sitting in bed doing school work all day. Agathas dinner theater was fun last night. I need to focus on getting better now.

8:08am and its a Good Morning Facebook! I feel like I'm in artistic mode again!! Time to get my Norm Rockwell on! working on www.greencre8tions.org

12:38pm and I just spent the entire morning waiting on the ATT DSL guy at my dads house. Why they always show up at the latest time possible? They were going to charge $99 to set up the modem which took me less than 15min to do!

6:51am and I'm up early got to get started on a 15ft by 8ft Spartan Painting for South Paulding High School! This is the fun part!! Lets Go! Jerald where you at! This is what we LOVE!

11:25 and I'm up finishing up www.goodnewsproductions.net, went to sub and parapro orientation today! I really love working with kids, maybe I can teach one day when i get tired of running a business...

12:37am and I just got overwhelmed with a sense of freedom! I dont feel bound by anything under heaven. I'm marching on trusting God to lead and guide. This feels great!

10:26pm and I'm so drained after a long day of work! Still got school work and need to go get mu Social Security Card tomorrow... tired... sleepy...

8:37pm and I just posted the new flash site at www.mdbctv.com another 8 Robinsons Creation! Tired now but got two logos to do...

8:12am and am up early finishing an Edit for www.mymobytv.com Thanking God today for making ways when I cant see three feet ahead of me!

3:48am and I think I'm going to bed. So much work to do. Getting ready to paint murals at South Paulding High and a church in dallas. Sleepy now....

9:30pm and i missed all the Super Bowl Party writing a paper for school :-( just finished in time to see a GREAT interception!!! home alone ... no one to cheer with... or pick at... WHere you at Leah!

8:02am and I'm wondering how much can one man do? Realizing that it really takes a team to build a dream! THANK YOU to ALL my family and friends for being such a great team!

7:29am and I told Jett he was taking so long to put his school clothes on that Jesus was coming... He replies "after looking out the window".. "Noo he aint, cause God SENT Jesus to heaven!"

11:22pm and I just finished the HARDEST midterm I have ever laid eyes on!!! Lawd help me. My brain is fired!!! I need about 24hrs to recoup...

9:40am and its the day for Atlanta Nights Casino. I dont think I can stay late on this one. I got to finsih school work, websites and midterm... A day in the life of mario....

9:38am and I have a full week ahead! We are scheduled to be at Trumpet Awards events Friday and Saturday plus I have midterms and labs for school! I really need that massage and some pineapple juice (***hint to wifey***);-)

1:421pm and I just threw away a ham that was froze since Thanksgiving!!! Who said that was a good idea?

9:00pm and I am working hard as usuall. About to do a job hunting project. Wonder how long it will take to find work...

FREE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP! http://ping.fm/lmn5B email me to RSVP seats are LIMITED

3:46pm and my cell phone is dead, charger lost, raining hard, writing this VB program is SO CHALLENGING!!! I need a bit of prayer! lol!

10:18pm and I just finished watching Idlewild again! It is so important to NOT let others hinder your dreams nor block your path... "Once you're stretched out in that SpeakerBox, it's over...." - 3000

7:44pm and I had to break up a neighborhood fight! Parents dont know where their kids are... I brought both of the kids in my house and had them playing video games together within minutes after the fight!

1:13pm and I just finished designing more billboard proofs and a brochure. Still so much to do. I need a massage and some coolaid!!

7:00am and Ive been up since 4:30pm had to get up and use the asthma inhaler. maybe thats why i cant sleep. sometimes i feel like I'm drowning when I'm sleep...

9:59am and I realize that I am getting older... 34 this year... time keeps ticking and the world keeps turning huh?....

7:21am and I am fighting to get out the bed. Got a billboard, logo and two websites to do today! Also have to go collect some money owed to me. I need to hire a huge dude named Dino for collections! lol!

1:42pm and I may have identified a location to hold my free Government Grants Seminar on Sat. March 20! SAVE THE DATE!!!!

6:34pm and I am looking for a location to hold a Grant Writing and Fundraising Seminar in Paulding County, GA. Event is free but I need a venue for free!

5:26am and I am just now sleepy... must rest.... may go see avatar in the morning...

Echoes of Lost Generations Journal 004

January 17, 2010

I was convicted by a movie recently
Me and my father went to watch the Book of Eli
Once my father got finished talking on the phone
"During the opening scene"

sadness.... lol!

We were begin watching what I consider to be
The most important movie since
The Passion of Christ
A lawless society
People have forgotten to read
Our generation has become extinct
The survivors are illiterate and faithless,
They are savage and dirty rapist and murderers
And although Eli is just a man
He has a purpose
He is protected by his faith in God
and I remembered the times when my faith was that strong
I remembered feeling powerful
As if nothing could hinder me
He read the bible everyday
There was no church to attend
No one to fellowship with
Only his bible and his God
No car to carry him to where God was leading him
Just his two feet and his faith
I remember this feeling
Not knowing where rent money or car note was coming from
But not worried
Working steadfast, Still helping others
And as I completed the task laid out for me
The money would pour in
I remember when my faith was unmovable
I remember reading that it only took faith equal to the size of a mustard seed
And a person could do the impossible
I listen to people attribute surviving disaster to "luck"
But when I hear their stories
I hear faith whether they say it or not
They believe in themselves to an amazing degree
And they push through attacks, starvation, broken limbs and more
And right when they are about to give up
God sends rescue!
I watched Eli read his bible everyday
I listed as the words became embedded into his heart
He seemed more than a man
And he was,
he was a man led by and protected by God.

That's right, I was convicted by a movie
I wonder how many will watch simply for entertainment
And go home going about their lives normally
Continuing the legacy of the illiterate and ignorant

Mainstream Rap has become so ignorant and illiterate
That it reminds me of the lawless
My kids wont even listen anymore
They prefer pop and rock
I rarely listen anymore
I heard the classic song "Self Destruction" the other day
And it is what continues to happen
Our culture is so very self destructive

I pray for Obama as he has been elected the front man
for an vengeful and mean generation
He carries the weight of his administration and congress
I never blamed George Bush personally for his mistakes
There are so many decisions being made everyday
By everyone but the president
The president is like the mailman
He delivers the final message
He has the power to sign for it to be released
It takes a great family and father to accept that amount of pressure

Someone in my class said they don't like Obama's healthcare plan
And in the next sentence they said they've never read about it
How could we be so hateful that we judge before we research
When did we start backing the popular opinion regardless of how hateful it seems

sadness...

Even cartoons are ignorant with no real lessons as they were before
Cartoons are more like animated versions of Saturday Night Live
They are filled with vulgar language
Twisted sexual references
and our kids are attracted to them simply because they are animated
They assume that they are kids shows
I was glad when cartoon network was taken off of basic cable by comcast
My kids no longer have to watch Adult Swim
Even though I find the shows to be funny
I know my kids are not able to process them correctly

I say all this to say that the movie showed me
where we are headed as a
We have to teach our kids to be street smart as well as book smart
They will need lots of common sense
They should teach logic in middle and high school
Teach kids how to argue mathematically
Using the concepts of logic
Rather than the "who shoots or kills first"
There is a dangerous generation roaming the earth
A generation of terrorist, gang bangers, child molesters, and generally twisted psychopaths
A generation influenced by popular media
I see it first hand
I got cousins from 15-25yrs of age that stay in and out of jail
They brag of robbing people and stealing cars
They claim to be hard having watched to much "American Gangster" and "Scarface"
I wish Al Pacino himself would tell them that he is not "Scarface"!
They have to pass through before this next generation can come into leadership age
I pray that they dont become our next leaders
I pray that myself and my classmates hold the leadership long enough
For a generation to pass through

It is time for us to be about our Father in Heaven's business
I'm speaking to the classes of 92' - 88'
If you have lived and done enough wrong
And are ready to take the responsibility of our forefathers
Whether you are Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, African American or other
It is time to recognize ourselves as tomorrows leaders
It's time to work towards becoming community leaders,
politicians, church pastors, lawyers, engineers, doctors,
land developers, commissioners, senators, and more.
Take your pick
I'm so proud of all who are already on the path
I'm even prouder of those just deciding to get on the path
And I pray that we all tell ourselves to "Stay on the Path!"
Each morning and each night repeat "Stay on the Path!"
As obstacles come up and we lose houses
And have cars repossessed, our kids leaving,
Our families torn apart, Our spouses leaving
I pray that we "Stay on the Path"
Knowing that God has implanted a seed in our hearts
A bigger picture of sorts
We must "Stay on the Path" to see what the end will be


Mario D'Andre Robinson
CEO - 8 Robinsons LLC
www.8robinsons.com
www.greencre8tions.com
www.8robinsonsent.com

11:22am and I'm letting go of a lot of stuff this month. Its time to focus on my core business. Watched the Book of Eli and was inspired to stay on my path. I've been distracted for too long and business has been hurt as a result.

9:54pm and it's getting hard on the yard now! Business has lost over $2,500 over the last two months. I need to find a full or part time job to pick up the slack. I clean bathrooms, sweep floors or whatever! Anybody hiring?

7:53pm and I got picked for Jury duty, sat around for hours and then failed the lawyers questioning! lol! And I got to call again for assignment tonight! when will this week end.

10:20pm and I have to report to Jury Duty meeting at 8:15am! How did I get picked for this. Help me out!!! How can I get out?!!!

9:28am and I'm prepping for a commercial shoot with Willis Thompson Films. Always looking for ways to help promote the businesses of others!

10:53am and it feels great to be ahead of my school work for once. Ecomomics and Visual Basic are my classes of choice this term. Feels like a great weekend!

8:47pm and I'm battling frustration right now, refusing to give up. A smile glued on my face as I push forward knowing this is only the beginning and my actions determine the final output... LET'S GET IT!

8:39pm and I'm in a battle with frustration right now, refusing to give up. A big country smile glued on my face as I push forward knowing this is just the beginning...

Echoes of Lost Generations Journal 003

Tuesday, January 5, 2009

I'm on day 2.5 and I'm hurting
My brothers talked me into this detox plan
I have not eaten anything since Sunday afternoon
This is definitely not for the faint of heart
I keep telling myself of different ways that I can cheat the plan
Eat some lettuce or raw vegetable
Eat a fruit
But I've committed to no food
For a minimum of 3 days
Maximum of 5 days
Then I go to raw vegetables and fruit
Then I'm off the sodas
Cutting down on the fried foods
It is so hard fixing meals for my family
It is so hard watching others eat
and smell their meals
Exercising helps so much
It takes my mind away
I'm a lot more focused now as a result
When one takes away cravings
Other things take their place quickly
Things that are more important to our daily living
You work out to keep the body energized
You sleep normal hours to ease the crave
You feel the toxins coming from your body
and when you wake up the next morning

You feel powerful

Like you've concurred something that not many can
You think of people like Ghandi, Dr. King, J.F.K,
and so many other great leaders of our time
Realizing that our struggles are nothing
in comparison to the daily battles they fought

My life is in a jumble right now
Business is down
Harder than I make it seem to stay afloat
Only I dont know how to accept defeat
I'm from the country
Hiram / Dallas, GA to be exact
We were raised to take a beating
And come back even stronger
Until we win
Regardless of how many beatings we take
So here I am
Hungry
Broke
Frustrated
But not beaten
I can still see light at the end of the tunnel
I can feel my talent
New and past clients consistently call
I'm so encouraged

In spite of all that is happening now
I feel blessed

Mario D'Andre Robinson
www.8robinsonsent.com
www.unite4christ.us

9:58 and school is back in! I'm excited to be learning Visual Basic and C Programming. I know that sounds nerdy but hey! It is what it is and I am what I am! 2010 is on and popping!