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About Me

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and now living in Columbus, Ohio. My family is originally from Panama (no hablo el espaÃ±ol pero mi familia hace). I have a very handsome son, Dwayne Jr. (DJ), who helps me keep my priorities in order and my life balanced. He will be 3 in June. I am a good father, a good friend, a good son, a good brother, and some day a good husband. I have a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a career in Information Technology - Software Developmemt as a senior consultant with over 10 years experience. I have had many obstacles throughout my life journey but I am fortunate that God watches over me even though I may not always deserve it. I have a great circle of supportive people in my life but like I always say 'You can never have too many GOOD people in your life'. I am very selective with the company I keep but I am friendly to all people I meet.

I consider myself to be a bright person who is always willing to learn new things. I am very analytical and cerebral so I tend to engage in rational, intellectual discussions. I hate illogical or irrational conversations. In other words (or in my hood interpretation), don't come at me with the dumb shyt!?!. We can agree to disagree but I will always concede to valid points of views. I keep a quiet disposition and demeanor most of the time. Other times, I like to have fun...I've got "madd" jokes. For more about me or to understand how I think, check out the rest of this page and read my blogs. I like to put some humor into my blogs because laughter is good for the soul. Anything else about me you want to know, well, send me a message. EZ

My Interests

I enjoy socializing with close friends and family doing various activities keeping me well-rounded. Over the years, I have also developed an interest in philosophy, only because I enjoy engaging in deep, philosophical discussions and debates. I also enjoy playing texas hold-em poker with my boys.

I am a huge sports fan. I enjoy all types of sports but most of all, I love professional football, basketball, and baseball. I support all New York teams but particularly, I am a die-hard fan of the following teams.

Favorite Teams

New York Knicks New York Yankees Detroit Lions I still have love for the NY Giants, Jets, Mets and the Nets when they move to Brooklyn. GOTTA REP NY!!

To All Haters:
Those of you haters, especially Boston Red Sox fans, who have jokes about my teams can get two of deez. My teams may be struggling right now but it won't be for long.

Go Lions!!!
Go Knicks!!!
Go Yankees!!!
Go NYC!!!

I'd like to meet:

In general, I would like to meet professional people (particularly software developers, engineers, architechs, etc.) who are interested in networking, people who also enjoy good, CLEAN fun, people with good balance who work hard and play hard, and most importantly, intelligent people who are not full of drama.

Individuals I would like to meet include: Barack Obama, Tavis Smiley, Barry Sanders, Jay-Z, and P. Diddy.

Music:

MY PLAYLISTS

INTRO PLAYLIST
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BLAZIN HIP HOP PLAYLIST
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GROWN -N- SEXY PLAYLIST
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As you can tell, I listen to alot of Hip Hop (biased towards east coast music...no doubt). My music playlist has blazin hot hip hop classics and hits. It's like crack to the hip hop junkies...u dig. I also listen to R&B, Jazz, and some Pop when I want to get my "Grown Man" on...u feel me. Lastly, I listen to Gospel to help keep me grounded and focused. My favorite artists, just to name a few, are:

Top Artists

Jay-Z Notorious BIG (R.I.P.) DMX NAS Pete Rock KRS-ONE Mary J Blige Busta Rhymes EPMD Das EFX OOOHHHH!!! Before I forget, I love dance hall, reggae, and soca music. Here is a sample so remember WHAT HAPPENS IN DE PARTY...STAYS IN DE PARTY. LOL!!

Movies:

I enjoy all types of movies including Sci-Fi, Comedy, Suspense, Drama, and Horror movies.

All-Time Top Ten Movies:

Coming to America Life Harlem Nights Star Wars (all six episodes) Pursuit of Happiness Fallen Iron Man 300 Saw (all 4) John Q DJ loves Alvin and the Chipmunks, Sponge Bob Squarepants Movie, and Finding Nemo just to name a few.

Television:

I watch sports programming (ESPN, football, basketball, and baseball games, etc.) as well as many entertaining program including but not limited to House, Law and Order, and FLAVOR FLAV!!! I also enjoy educational programming channels such as the History, Sci-Fi, and Discovery channels.

DJ loves the Disney channel.

Books:

I read technology books and publications, mostly for educational purposes, as well as motivational books including Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., The Magic of Thinking BIG by David J. Schwartz, Ph.D., etc. I also read alot of news articles and publications just to stay current on world and domestic news.

DJ loves his Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear and My Rubber Duck books.

Heroes:

My Mom - NEVER would have made it this far in my life without her. I am who I am today because of her. I could only hope to have the same impact on DJ as my mom had on me.

This song is dedicated to my mom. Thanks Mom

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My Blog

A Son Tale

One day, a mother and her son (about 10 - 11 years old) were home doing their regular daily routine. The mother was in the kitchen preparing dinner while the son was in the living room wait...
Posted by Dwayne on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:28:00 PST

Why I Dislike Lou Dobbs

Why I Dislike Lou Dobbs The original title of this blog was initially 'Why I Hate Lou Dobbs'. After some thought, I digressed and chose to use the word 'dislike' instead. Hate is such a st...
Posted by Dwayne on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:40:00 PST

My Fathers Day

This blog entry may be a little late but I thought I would post it anyway. Even though Father's day has already past, it is never too late to talk about the importance of fatherhood. Most ...
Posted by Dwayne on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:05:00 PST

Jokes: His and Her Road Trips

HIS and HERS Road Trip HERS: - Pulls off at wrong exit. - Opens window - Asks directions of a knowledgeable police officer - Arrives at destination presently. HIS: - Pulls off at wrong exit abs...
Posted by Dwayne on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:23:00 PST

Value of a College Degree

The value of a college degree has been emphasized in our society for many years. As kids, many of us have been reminded constantly by our parents and encouraged to get a college degree. We...
Posted by Dwayne on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:58:00 PST

A Moment of Clarity

All great achievements require time. I sometimes look back and reflect on the journey I've taken in my life because it is important to remember from where you came. I guess some peopl...
Posted by Dwayne on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:57:00 PST

Playmate vs. Soulmate

Here's something else I found online. Let me know what you think. --------------------------------------------------------- Playmate vs. Soulmate In our quest for happiness, we must be su...
Posted by Dwayne on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:39:00 PST

Relationships

"Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. ...
Posted by Dwayne on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:48:00 PST

Jokes: The Wife Is Not Speaking To Me

One night, this guy come into a bar and asks the bartender for a drink. Then he asks for another. After a couple more drinks, the bartender gets worried."What's the matter?" the bartender a...
Posted by Dwayne on Thu, 29 May 2008 08:05:00 PST

Being a Gentleman

Being a gentleman is an attitude. It is an attitude about life. It is also a behavior, which can be learned and acted out. I don't claim to be the perfect gentleman but I do feel that I am a gentleman...
Posted by Dwayne on Wed, 28 May 2008 02:10:00 PST