Ahead of me I see the tops of homes surrounding my own.
I see the street lights when they're on and when they're off.
To My left, my television sits. Waiting for me to play a movie or video game.
As I look out today, a house is burning to the ground.
Sometimes I yearn to see more, always end up seeing the same thing.
The sun is setting, leaving an orange glow across the other homes.
I can barely see the field in the distance.
I can almost make out the form of a calf, waiting all alone for it's mother.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Smile For The Camera
- My brother Michael and I take the most pictures of our family and friends group. He thinks he's the best but I'm better.
- I'm missing in a lot of photo's because I am never around to be in them, and if I am around I'm taking the picture because I hate when other people take pictures.
- At my house all of our pictures are in photo books, except a few that are in frames. But thats only a select few of them
- No photo's are not important, photo's make people hold on to the past. The past is gone, and the future hasn't happened yet. I like to focus on the now. Not saying there is anything wrong with keeping photo's but photos just aren't important to me personally.
- The most interesting photo I've seen of my family was of my father when he was really young! He was very slim like me with a flat top. That was wild for me to see because he was so big. It's crazy to think my dad was such a handsome guy.
- I wish I had a picture with my nephew T.J.
- I'm missing in a lot of photo's because I am never around to be in them, and if I am around I'm taking the picture because I hate when other people take pictures.
- At my house all of our pictures are in photo books, except a few that are in frames. But thats only a select few of them
- No photo's are not important, photo's make people hold on to the past. The past is gone, and the future hasn't happened yet. I like to focus on the now. Not saying there is anything wrong with keeping photo's but photos just aren't important to me personally.
- The most interesting photo I've seen of my family was of my father when he was really young! He was very slim like me with a flat top. That was wild for me to see because he was so big. It's crazy to think my dad was such a handsome guy.
- I wish I had a picture with my nephew T.J.
About The Author
Robert Bernard Calloway III was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His life started a little differently than most kids life. He was raised as a Jehovahs Witness up until he was about 13 years old. That's when his father passed away and he had a fallout with religion of all kinds. He had a rough teenage life in and out of trouble but now he's writing best selling children's books. His inspiration to write children's books was the fact that when he was a kid he didn't read very much because he never found the book's as interesting as video games. So now he writes books about video games or at least video game themed. Other than writing books his off time hobbies include basketball, gaming, and drawing.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Childhood Post
1. My most powerful memory I can remember is from when I was really young, I was in Pre-K. The memory wasn't anything crazy or sad. It was just me, looking up at the clear blue sky. That's all. I looked at the sky and thought about the world (the world I knew as a Pre-K age child), and how big it must be.
2. The most important person to me during most of my childhood was my little brother Kobe. Throughout all the troubles we went through as kids we were always there for each other. You didn't see one without the other. Kobe made me strive to be better, so we can always be close. Whenever we planned to do something in our futures, we planned to do them together. Kobe always pushed me to be a better person, and he still does.
3. If I could go back to be a child for a day, I'm going back to 2008. That was my golden year. Everything was perfect. I got my first computer with internet, Lil Wayne was on fire, actually all the music was good, my dad was alive and healthy. Life was perfect.
4. That friend was me, all my friends in elementary school, and middle school up to the end of 7th grade, were way more popular than me. But the person I kind of left behind was my friend Jordan. When we first met in elementary school, we hated each other. At least we thought we did. We were only in 2nd grade. I moved in 3rd grade but came back in the middle of 5th. When I moved back, we still weren't super fond of one another. But soon enough we became best friends. He was the only person that my dad actually liked. And we both had interest in FPS's (First Person Shooters) and Anime. We always argued over if Call Of Duty was better than Gears of War, or if Bleach was better than Naruto. We were the perfect pair of best friends. I remember one time we tried to get high, but his grandpa caught us. It was wild. Luckily his grandpa didn't tell my mom.
5. The funnest nights I can remember with my family was when my dad would go to Block Buster and let us check out video games, then we'd stay up all night taking turns playing. And some nights we'd play Madden. That was the family game, everyone went at it in that. Me and Kobe couldn't hang with our big brothers and dad, but it was nice to be included in family nights.
6. The "cartoons" (anime) I remember from my childhood are Dragon Ball Z, and Naruto. Growing up Goku and Naruto, the main character from each show, taught me valuable lessons on respect, virtue, and the importance of protecting your friends and family. I can say without a doubt that if they made a movie on either one of these shows, I would NOT go see it. Dragon Ball Z already had a movie based off it and it was terrible.
7. The action that makes me the most nostalgic for my childhood is playing old video games. Growing up I had all the consoles from the original Playstation and Xbox, all the way up to the Xbox One which I have currently. Growing up gaming was my life, actually it still is. To this day I play video games just about everyday.
8. I always got along with my family. I was a sweetheart as a child, conflict with my family wasn't something I wanted. I wanted to protect my family from those outside of our family. I loved being with my family on Christmas night. All my cousins and siblings joined at my grandmas house to open presents, eat, and sing the 12 days of Christmas. Now looking back, I miss Christmas at Grandmothers house. Things change though.
9. As a child I was never content with what I knew. I always had to ask questions. Looking back, I'm glad I only knew the things I knew. Now I just wish I could forget the harsh realities of life, forget all the mistakes I've made, and forget the mistakes others have made towards me.
10. My 7th birthday party. All my friends from the neighborhood were at my house! That was unusual because my dad didn't usually like the neighborhood kids in our house. But I guess since it was my birthday he had a slight change of heart, or my mom did some sweet talking to him. That birthday party was fun. We watched the Scooby-Doo Movie and had cake and typical birthday stuff.
11. I'd go straight back to being 9 years old. Life was perfect, my dad was alive, my brothers lived with me, we'd just got internet and our Mac. We had an Xbox 360 at the time. I had so many friends. If I could go back then with the mindset I have now, I wouldn't. I'd want to completely have my little kid mind so I could really enjoy it and just be a kid again.
12. Growing up I was a healthy kid for the most part, only problem I really came across was asthma. Wasn't the worst asthma but I had to take an inhaler (as needed). The only time I had a real injury was when I broke my wrist, in two places. I was simply playing kickball when I fell over a kid! I landed right on my wrist. I thought it just hurt, so I went home and two days later my mom asked yet again did it hurt, I told her yeah and she took me to the doctor and it was indeed broken.
13. I didn't have a favorite toy, I was to busy playing games.
14. The only book that I really read at a young age was "No More Dead Dogs." Only reason I remember that book is because of the main characters name. It's Wallace Wallace. I thought that was super cool, I wanted my name to be Calloway Calloway, or Robert Robert. I was actually jealous of this characters name.
15. My favorite game growing up was Jet Set Radio Future, a video game as you might've guessed. I was obsessed with this game. It was about a gang of roller blading teens called the GG's fighting against a corrupt government or business owner or something like that. It was cool because they skated around and did graffiti on everything. It was stunning to see as a kid. I actually started rollerblading because of that game. I don't anymore because I just don't. But it was fun to do as a kid.
16. I didn't have a nemesis. I was above that level.
17. As a kid I loved duck and noodles, literally would eat it whenever I could. The only thing I used to eat as a kid that I refuse to eat now is a Three Musketeers bar. They are gross.
18. I'd rather not answer.
19. I did not accomplish much as a child. I don't feel that I've had a "greatest childhood accomplishment."
20. When I was uncomfortable as a child, or scared even, I always ran to my father. If he was gone to work or something, I'd go to my oldest brother Reggie Jr. Something about them being the man ain the house made me feel comfortable. Like no one could harm me if I was with them.
21. I'm still the same Robert B Calloway III. Goofy, fun loving, helpful, but at times mean as can be. The only difference is that now I can control the mean side of me a bit better now.
22. My opinion of my parents have stayed the same. I'm going to keep them to myself.
23. My most "interesting" relative is my deadbeat uncle. I hate that guy. So many times he's done some out of line stuff. I can't stand him. He fell down the steps once, it was pretty funny.
24. I was raised as a Jehovahs Witness.
25. I don't really know my heritage for the most part, what I've been told is my mom's side of the family originates from Haiti.
26. I moved around a lot for multiple different reasons, most of the time each house was on the same playing field as the last. Except for when I lived with my grandma, her house out did every house I've ever lived in.
27. My first real "away from home experience" was the night I went to juvenile. That was when life really started setting in. I realized I wasn't a little kid anymore. No more slaps on the wrist, life was changing right before my eyes. I was nervous honestly, I didn't know what to do. It made me even more nervous knowing that there wasn't anything I could do. Laying there in some jump suit that probably wasnt washed staring at the ceiling, I couldn't believe it.
28. Honestly there is no certain smell that sticks out in my head.
29. My favorite dinner as a kid was my moms pork chops, mashed potatoes, and whatever else she had with it. As long as it had pork chops and mashed potatoes I was happy.
30. Okay, I opened my brothers birthday present and got grounded for it. It had my name on it. So even though there is some more background info I'm not sharing, it still had my name on it. And My Mom mad me sit in the bathroom all day, like I was a dog or something. Luckily it wasnt for long. I had to sit in there and write "I will not steal" over, and over, and over again.
31. I don't remember what age I was exactly I know I was pretty young, around five or six years old.
32. As a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer. More specifically, a high paid lawyer.
33. I pictured it a lot better than it is. I pictured my family together, I'd have my own car, everything would be perfect.
34. My older brother, Michael Jordan Calloway. He always supported me on everything, he pushed me to be the best at whatever I wanted to be the best at. He still wants to see me go farther than he has.
35. I was in a cabin, looking out the window into a forest type area. There is a woman standing out there. All of a sudden she's right in front of me and she throws me out the window and chases me out while I'm flying through the air. The dream never makes it past that point.
36. One thing I disliked about my childhood was that my dad made me cut my hair all the time, and I hated having short hair.
37. Toy Story was my movie, no movie could touch toy story. I always wanted a woody action figure. I still want one now that I'm thinking about it.
38. I collected video games, all types. Well I guess it was a family thing. Collecting items wasn't my thing. I was too irresponsible.
39. "If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older" I like that because everyone usually has good childhood moments, but we have to let go and focus on the now. The past is gone, and the future hasn't happened yet.
6. The "cartoons" (anime) I remember from my childhood are Dragon Ball Z, and Naruto. Growing up Goku and Naruto, the main character from each show, taught me valuable lessons on respect, virtue, and the importance of protecting your friends and family. I can say without a doubt that if they made a movie on either one of these shows, I would NOT go see it. Dragon Ball Z already had a movie based off it and it was terrible.
7. The action that makes me the most nostalgic for my childhood is playing old video games. Growing up I had all the consoles from the original Playstation and Xbox, all the way up to the Xbox One which I have currently. Growing up gaming was my life, actually it still is. To this day I play video games just about everyday.
8. I always got along with my family. I was a sweetheart as a child, conflict with my family wasn't something I wanted. I wanted to protect my family from those outside of our family. I loved being with my family on Christmas night. All my cousins and siblings joined at my grandmas house to open presents, eat, and sing the 12 days of Christmas. Now looking back, I miss Christmas at Grandmothers house. Things change though.
9. As a child I was never content with what I knew. I always had to ask questions. Looking back, I'm glad I only knew the things I knew. Now I just wish I could forget the harsh realities of life, forget all the mistakes I've made, and forget the mistakes others have made towards me.
10. My 7th birthday party. All my friends from the neighborhood were at my house! That was unusual because my dad didn't usually like the neighborhood kids in our house. But I guess since it was my birthday he had a slight change of heart, or my mom did some sweet talking to him. That birthday party was fun. We watched the Scooby-Doo Movie and had cake and typical birthday stuff.
11. I'd go straight back to being 9 years old. Life was perfect, my dad was alive, my brothers lived with me, we'd just got internet and our Mac. We had an Xbox 360 at the time. I had so many friends. If I could go back then with the mindset I have now, I wouldn't. I'd want to completely have my little kid mind so I could really enjoy it and just be a kid again.
12. Growing up I was a healthy kid for the most part, only problem I really came across was asthma. Wasn't the worst asthma but I had to take an inhaler (as needed). The only time I had a real injury was when I broke my wrist, in two places. I was simply playing kickball when I fell over a kid! I landed right on my wrist. I thought it just hurt, so I went home and two days later my mom asked yet again did it hurt, I told her yeah and she took me to the doctor and it was indeed broken.
13. I didn't have a favorite toy, I was to busy playing games.
14. The only book that I really read at a young age was "No More Dead Dogs." Only reason I remember that book is because of the main characters name. It's Wallace Wallace. I thought that was super cool, I wanted my name to be Calloway Calloway, or Robert Robert. I was actually jealous of this characters name.
15. My favorite game growing up was Jet Set Radio Future, a video game as you might've guessed. I was obsessed with this game. It was about a gang of roller blading teens called the GG's fighting against a corrupt government or business owner or something like that. It was cool because they skated around and did graffiti on everything. It was stunning to see as a kid. I actually started rollerblading because of that game. I don't anymore because I just don't. But it was fun to do as a kid.
16. I didn't have a nemesis. I was above that level.
17. As a kid I loved duck and noodles, literally would eat it whenever I could. The only thing I used to eat as a kid that I refuse to eat now is a Three Musketeers bar. They are gross.
18. I'd rather not answer.
19. I did not accomplish much as a child. I don't feel that I've had a "greatest childhood accomplishment."
20. When I was uncomfortable as a child, or scared even, I always ran to my father. If he was gone to work or something, I'd go to my oldest brother Reggie Jr. Something about them being the man ain the house made me feel comfortable. Like no one could harm me if I was with them.
21. I'm still the same Robert B Calloway III. Goofy, fun loving, helpful, but at times mean as can be. The only difference is that now I can control the mean side of me a bit better now.
22. My opinion of my parents have stayed the same. I'm going to keep them to myself.
23. My most "interesting" relative is my deadbeat uncle. I hate that guy. So many times he's done some out of line stuff. I can't stand him. He fell down the steps once, it was pretty funny.
24. I was raised as a Jehovahs Witness.
25. I don't really know my heritage for the most part, what I've been told is my mom's side of the family originates from Haiti.
26. I moved around a lot for multiple different reasons, most of the time each house was on the same playing field as the last. Except for when I lived with my grandma, her house out did every house I've ever lived in.
27. My first real "away from home experience" was the night I went to juvenile. That was when life really started setting in. I realized I wasn't a little kid anymore. No more slaps on the wrist, life was changing right before my eyes. I was nervous honestly, I didn't know what to do. It made me even more nervous knowing that there wasn't anything I could do. Laying there in some jump suit that probably wasnt washed staring at the ceiling, I couldn't believe it.
28. Honestly there is no certain smell that sticks out in my head.
29. My favorite dinner as a kid was my moms pork chops, mashed potatoes, and whatever else she had with it. As long as it had pork chops and mashed potatoes I was happy.
30. Okay, I opened my brothers birthday present and got grounded for it. It had my name on it. So even though there is some more background info I'm not sharing, it still had my name on it. And My Mom mad me sit in the bathroom all day, like I was a dog or something. Luckily it wasnt for long. I had to sit in there and write "I will not steal" over, and over, and over again.
31. I don't remember what age I was exactly I know I was pretty young, around five or six years old.
32. As a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer. More specifically, a high paid lawyer.
33. I pictured it a lot better than it is. I pictured my family together, I'd have my own car, everything would be perfect.
34. My older brother, Michael Jordan Calloway. He always supported me on everything, he pushed me to be the best at whatever I wanted to be the best at. He still wants to see me go farther than he has.
35. I was in a cabin, looking out the window into a forest type area. There is a woman standing out there. All of a sudden she's right in front of me and she throws me out the window and chases me out while I'm flying through the air. The dream never makes it past that point.
36. One thing I disliked about my childhood was that my dad made me cut my hair all the time, and I hated having short hair.
37. Toy Story was my movie, no movie could touch toy story. I always wanted a woody action figure. I still want one now that I'm thinking about it.
38. I collected video games, all types. Well I guess it was a family thing. Collecting items wasn't my thing. I was too irresponsible.
39. "If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older" I like that because everyone usually has good childhood moments, but we have to let go and focus on the now. The past is gone, and the future hasn't happened yet.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Movie Quotes
"Sooner or later, different scares people." (The Accountant)
"I spent my life recognizing my lucky breaks after they were gone." (The Accountant)
"You can't put a price on being able to live with yourself" (13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi)
"You can die for your country, I'm gonna live for mine." (The Lone Survivor)
"I spent my life recognizing my lucky breaks after they were gone." (The Accountant)
"You can't put a price on being able to live with yourself" (13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi)
"You can die for your country, I'm gonna live for mine." (The Lone Survivor)
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