My brother took us out to see Dave Chappelle's Block Party. It was exactly what I have been needing for a long time. I laughed, I cried, I was reminded of how much I love "Killing Me Softly" (the original, not the Fugees), how much I love albums 6 & 7 of the Atlantic Records box set (doesn't really have anything to do with the film but there was a connection for me), how much I love hip hop, how much I love the summer, t-shirt weather, taking pictures, intelligence, the smell of thrift stores, style vs fashion, my crazy new-used huge jacket with the massive lapels and the length that goes past my knees, wicked hair, the city, live music, cursing, reading books, looking at things, walking, everything is everything, confidence and how important it is to have pride and be proud.