south central
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“The Things That Aren’t About You”
A simple night walk turns into an unexpected lesson on trauma, family patterns, and emotional immaturity. This is a story about not personalizing what was never yours, seeing the wounds behind people’s reactions, and finding a quiet freedom in understanding. Continue reading
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“You Are Not the Bathroom”
A simple metaphor — “you are not the bathroom” — turned into a conversation about identity, trauma, and the danger of letting your environment define who you are. Continue reading
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“Dimmer Switch”
Ran out of steam today, but not in a dramatic way — more like a dimmer switch lowering the lights. A quiet look at burnout, silence, and the small spark returning in places I thought were gone. Continue reading
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“Kill Bill: The Long-Ass Version Tomorrow”
Second day back in the gym, dry eyes acting up, and then out of nowhere — Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair pops up on my screen. Sometimes the day gives you a little spark when you least expect it. Continue reading
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“Back From the Cough: A Smarter Leg Day Reset”
Today was my first leg day after being sick for a week. I kept it slow, controlled, and intentional—choosing discipline over ego and listening to what my body could actually handle. Continue reading
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🎬 “Street Cinema: James Cameron’s Avatar 3: He Took Zeros and Ones… and Made Me Feel “
Avatar 3 is long as hell, but it’s the first one that felt human to me. The eyes, the lighting, the silence, and the escalation finally landed. Continue reading
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“When My Mom Said I Was “Going Purple”
Exposition Park When I was a little kid, I used to go to Exposition Park—the Coliseum, USC, that whole area. It’s one of those places that doesn’t feel like a location. It feels like a chapter. Back then I had severe asthma. So bad I skipped kindergarten. I was always in the emergency room. I… Continue reading
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“Live. Die. Repeat.”
“I didn’t cuss at the vet — but my subconscious did. And for once, they finally listened.” Continue reading