Jamaica of 2005

In 2005 , I took a vacation to Jamaica for the 2 months of my summer vacation . Wasn't your typical vacation to a foreign place , This is where I'm originally from . So , In Jamaica I went St.Catherine to my families house . During this vacation , I went from the capital to the rural area's . Within the rural area's , I seen alot of poverty which is a huge issue down there . But within the well managed places , We have beautiful views and beaches . With Jamaica , I could say they have the best beaches I've been to . Nicest blue water , and white sand . Could of been the tragedy of my life , tried to teach myself to swim during the beach trip and almost drowned . But with jamaica , the variety of creativity with food is amazing . Your normal dish would be turned into a "yardi" delight . Overall it was a nice experience , havent been there in years but when i choose to visit again . I expect it to be another great vacation .

Apple Bee's Neigborhood Grill Review

Apple Bee's on forest hills & 71st and continential , great service and good friendly environment . Went there with friends and "gal pal" , it was a good fun experience . Group of 7 and check only came out to 90+ dollars , burgers were good . nice and well done , bacon perfect with fresh lettuce . With some decent fries , burger lovers dream for under 20 dollars . Not sure of the actual meals but for burger and fries , my favorite choice besides johnny rockets . Not your average burger joint though , has a variety of meals . We had this strawberry slushy which i recommend to everyone , its wonderful .

Varsity Jackets

In 1980's Varsity letterman jackets became popular to the american teen , being that this year is the year of "sneaker clothing and sneaker head" obsession . Lately many brands have brung out varsity jackets , Stussy , Bathing ape "Bape" , Billionaire boys club . Ranging from 140-700 US dollars , which is a decent price for a clothing item now a days . so , from the school's of 1980's teens to the outerwear of teens of 2011

"Perfect"

Everything that seems perfect doesn't always last
they all go to my nightmares
where everything seems perfect
my thoughts disorderly just how they outta be
everyone who ever been with me , stays there
place where id never cheat
all of em get their personal time
they'd never leave
how'd they get there ?
these are females that'll never be
no fantasy but reality decided they weren't enough for me . - GOODLIFEdray

Frank Ocean " Christopher "Lonny" Breaux

Frank Ocean newest talent of 2011 , well from a mainstream stand point . He's written music for plenty of our media greats . But no number one hits , he's become one of my new favorite artists . He has a old feel and different sound to him . His song "novacane" has hit everyone by shock but from the music , Ive heard from him . That's just the beginning , his mixtape that he let out to the public "nostalgia,ULTRA." in my opinion is music genious . Its a blend of old r&b with new hip hop . Must hear . He's apart of a anti-mainstream group called "Odd Future" and their a bunch of talents who met off twitter . I must say they will have a future in music when they get their credit in the near future .

Los Angeles Lakers Swept

Disappointingly the Los Angeles Lakers was swept in the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks , losing plenty of close games . Coach Phil Jackson made it public that he would retire after this season , ending his 11 championship ring career . With that void being left blank , the question is who will run the struggling Los Angeles Lakers in later months ? Being that Phil Jackson has run the show for so long , I don't think who ever is coming in can handle the responsibility of kobe bryant . Being that he is the franchise player and argueable the best basketball player since michael jordan . They've put it public that their looking for another piece which is dwight howard , but that would take alot of adjustment .

Follow up on Death Of Osama Bin Laden

New reports are in on how Osama Bin Laden was killed . U.S. helicopters approached a high-walled compound in Pakistan on a mission to capture or kill him . Along with four others inside the complex, and the U.S. forces departed with the slain AL Qaeda leader's body to fulfill a vow that came shortly after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States . They followed a lead with this home being the most secured property in that residence . From CNN sources , He used his wife as a human shield . This official also said that bin Laden was shot twice, once in the chest and once in the head. With his death , they buried him at sea . Following Islamic traditions .

Search For You

Remember all those nights w. Out a reason
Then you came & wondered around my motive
You was enough for only the moment
That's what you programed inside my hard drive
Corrupted w. Everything searched for
To my knowledge that file was mangled w. Lies tangled a bit
Deception  turned into immediate neglection
Within them search engines you seemed to be the answer
Now anti to everything considering trade , with this keypad
That's where I leave everything we made
That's where it all began
I've come to a blunt stop
I've learned , Lies are lies if only you have a fool to believe them - Dray . .

Osama Dead

New reports have come on May 1st , 2011 , of Osama bin laden being captured and murdered . But being I am a person that questions everything . I don't believe it , being the fact . Media has been on everything for the past decade or so with new details . So , where's the pictures ?! I understand its a government sensitive issue but I think being that we've been exposed to this type of situation , victims of 9/11 and just the public in general should be granted the gift of physical or even pictorial evidence . I believe everything that has happened in the past decade is a conspiracy theory , I read a lot and Ive seen plenty of things in this world . That the government isn't telling us . Osama bin Laden was trained by George bush in the 80's and giving millions of dollars . I don't feel he's to be blamed . i blame our government for their foolish mistakes and in these next years , there's going to be something we'll never forget to happen .

Newsletter Assessment

1. I was satisfied with my newsletter , being that it included my best blogs . I feel it demonstrated my creativity , and growth as a writer .

2. I chose to put certain blogs on the newletters , shadowing a regular newsletter you would recieve . With clothing , daily issues , Aspects of a male's preference , and comics at the end was a little twist for humorious purposes .

3. I've enhanced my blogs with more creativity and my writing has improved to being more interesting .

4. My weakness is being indepth , i basically only go right to the point . So , for improvements it would be to get more indepth with my details in a blog .

5.As a learner ive improved my look on what's the main idea of a article from the extra details . Being a writer , ive improved with creativity . Student wise its a mixture of both .

Stussy Clothing Brand

Stussy clothing brand been around since 1980 , being a skateboard brand clothing company . Recently in the past few years , Stussy revenue has sky rocketed thanks to many celebirties . Stussy which came from the surname of the owner Shawn Stussy . It was created with part owner Frank Sinatra Jr , which has no relations to the musician . Being priced at 40 USD's to 250 USD , being very affordable . As of 2001 , Stussy is available around the world , starting from California .

Nudie Jeans

Nudie Jeans which has made a great return of revenue in 2010/2011 , Nudie Jeans company is a Swedish premium clothing brand originating in Gutenberg Sweden . Founded in 1999 by Maria Erixisson former employee of Lee of Europe . In 2003 , they had 12 employees but a revenue of 93 million Swedish kroner. 70% of their revenue was generated outside of Sweden . Nudie Jeans is a brand of raw denim . With price ranging from 179 USD to 700+ USD . They've caught alot of attention of the upscale people of our generation . Being raw denim , they've pennied the slogan "Don't Wash Your Denim" .

Ncaa FInal Four

This year in NCAA , the final four match up is Kentucky vs Uconn . In The West Vcu vs Butler . Mind you no number one seed this year . Uconn sensation has been terrific to this point , but will he fold under pressure ? that's every one's question . Uconn beat Bucknel and San Diego State to get to this point . While 7 final four Kentucky , beats West Virginia and North Carolina . In The West , Vcu makes their very first final four appearance against Butler . This is a consecutive year of making it to the final four for butler . This is to be a very pleasing and interesting final four .

Japan

As of today , March 23, 2011 death toll from the earthquake and tsunami has risen to 9,408, and more than 14,700 people are listed as missing . Streets are filled with debris , cars piled up from the tsunami . People are inside help centre's . For people who aren't , they are advised to stay inside and tap water has become a hazard . They've said that tap water has too much radiation in it for children under one years old . Japan has said it will cost as much as 25 trillion yen ($309bn; £189bn) to rebuild the country after the disaster. But its said to be the start of a new beginning . Now the Food and Drug Administration in the US said that all milk and milk products and fresh fruits and vegetables from four Japanese prefectures - Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma . Will be stopped from entering the states .

Different aspect on Japanese news

Today March 22, 2011 on a different aspect of the news in japan , Japanese officials are testing the food and water supply for radiation . Their going about this , because of the nuclear power plant destruction . It has come about all around the world , signs of it even hit new york . Tokyo Electric Power Co. said that high levels of radioactive substances were found in seawater near the plant, but said that the results did not represent a threat to human health. This new scare in japan has to be controlled , Japanese government banned milk and spinach products . Because they found radiation in the milk and spinach . Marine life is also a huge issue , but for this time being its unclear .

Japan Earthquake / Tsunami

On March 11, 2011 , earthquake/tsunami hit the coast of japan . Recorded as 9.0 on the Richter scale, it was the most powerful quake ever to hit the country . Leading up to explosions and leaks of radioactive gas took place in three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station that suffered meltdowns, while spent fuel rods at another reactor overheated and caught fire, releasing radioactive material into the atmosphere. The official death toll had been raised to more than eight thousand . But the final toll is expected to reach nearly 20,000. More than 13,000 people are listed as missing. More than 350,000 people are still living in evacuation centres in northern and eastern Japan. Not only do they have the deaths & missing , everyday people are dying from this radioactivity in the atmosphere .Villagers living near the plant have been told not to drink tap water because of higher levels of radioactive iodine . Also , they are complaining from lack of help from the government to clear people the danger zone & aid people who decided not to leave their residence . But for the positive of this devistating situation reactors are being fixed and they say this is "the beginning of a new era" .

Future . .

What you'd like to do in the future is a huge question for teens , first we're struggling to uphold good grades in school . While having a social life , if that's not hard enough . Making your parents proud , the pressure we deal with in these 4 years of high school is critical. Being that most kids , have dreams higher than what we'll ever accomplish . Its hard being what you want and with the recession its getting worse for our generation . Obama campaign was all about change , but for the past year or so of being elected , we haven't turned into a right path. But its all about having faith in your choice , if our generation doesn't make a change for ourselves in the next few years . It's going downhill for us .

Comme des garcon "Play"

Comme Des Garcon " Play " , which is my favorite clothing line . because of the unique detail , that comes with every shirt . Being that these shirt are so unique , you aren't paying much for the shirt itself . Your paying for the price of the shirt and the price tag is hefty , usually 300+ for a t-shirt . Being that these shirts are becoming more popular , the sales are rising . Ignoring the price , people are buying them . Soon you'll be seeing the trademark heart everywhere . originally by Rei Kawakubo , he's the sole owner . Started the brand in 1970 in Tokyo .

bullying ..

Bullying has became an serious issue , in the past few years . Kids are committing suicide , cut themselves & giving up on whats important in life . President Obama had a press conference on the likes of bullying & he stressed the fact that it needs to be stopped , because it does. Just because someone is different , doesn't mean you should put that person down or make that person feel less . Truthfully , in my eyes i feel bullies only do certain things to people who feel they are less , because everything isn't fine & dandy with them . I heard a wonderful quote , that fits this predicament . .misery loves the miserable , meaning once your down . People gonna make sure , no one is happy in my opinion . According to stopbullying.gov , bullying doesn't stop . It goes from ages 5 until young adults . Ive experience bullying from time to time at a young age , but where I'm from someone cant have the upper hand on me , because I'm such a defensive person so things changed and bullying isn't a factor to me anymore . Bullying is a epidemic which if isn't stopped , someone is gonna be hurt .

National News

Ten firefighters were injured on Wednesday morning , during a blaze that broke out at 5a.m on the eight floor . The cause of the fire appears to be an extension cord in an apartment on the eighth floor. Michael McGuire former police officer was the most critically injured during this fire , but everyone should be okay in due time .

" Ten firefighters were injured while battling a high-rise fire in North Philadelphia early Wednesday morning. Three residents were also injured in the blaze. " - CNN

Ten firefighters were injured while battling a high-rise fire in north Philadelphia.
Among the most critically injured was 40-year-old Michael McGuire, a former Philadelphia police officer for 7 years who later became a firefighter. He is a 5-year veteran of the department. - CBS Philly

International News

Shooting at Germany Airport kills 2 U.S airmen
 "Two United States airmen were killed and two injured on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on an American military bus at the Frankfurt airport, according American military officials in Europe. "

"Two US servicemen have died after a gunman opened fire on a bus carrying American military personnel at Frankfurt Airport, police say."

Two US airmen were injured on wednesday , also two died . 21 year old man from Kosovo was held infront of Europe second larget airport . It is not known yet , if its a terrorist attack . The airport is near the large US military base at Ramstein, a hub for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Shooting took place during the afternoon and gunman fled inside the airport . later arrested by german police .

Blog Assistment

Andray Bramwell

Goodlifedray.blogspot.com

My blog is basically a mixture of a male mindset of fashion and of course , sports . I do have post requested to what i want in my "ideal" female , but it doesn't transpire out into a blog about miscellaneous things .

Sample blog: My ideal female is 5'8 , Slim but not skinny . Keeps make-up done well , not too cakey as in where she is doing too much . Body has to be well kept , nice figure & nice smile . Lip gloss "poppin" as we would say , and fashion wise . She MUST be up to date , designer labels and a playful personality . Being that Im a fashion whore myself , she has to be the same . Becuase no one likes a person who isnt up to there level , when it comes to these things . Well from my experience . Wiz Khalifa Said It Best " I only date conceited females , that keep they head in the clouds . Cus they could have anyone but chose me " . Thats personally my only type , a female who is being chased by tons of males . Thats when you feel your winning at life , when you have someone higher & your winning . The Bigger Prize .

Reasons you should read my blog : I'm giving a in depth outlook to the inside of a Male's head , that's good enough to .

Best Post

Andray Bramwell


1. Female/Male Fighting: January 20, 2011
2. Rainy Monday: December 1, 2010
3. Forceful Learning: December 7, 2010
4. Blog Requested By Ruthnie: December 9, 2010
5. Missed Day: December 14, 2010


1. Gives an outlook on the emotions differ with females and males. Females and males fighting differ, because the different sex for example females are more emotional than males.


2. Rainy day outlook, being that rainy days are so gloomy & boring. I choose it to show what it may seem through my eyes.

3. Outlook on being in school against your own freedom, seeing how kids are "forced" to come to school & I feel if you come. Might as well do something. So entitled it "forceful learning"

4. Blog requested by Ruthnie on my opinion to what my ideal girl would be and look like. It differs with personal types and environment.


5. Making up missed work, being that it was well in-depth descriptions I find it my best blog.


Best strength would have to be, my expression of personal opinion.
Weakness would be sticking to a topic, because once I’m open to a topic. It causes an offspring to others.


The blog demonstrates as a learner that I’m more of a open minded person , as a writer I don’t stick to one point , so it’s just a outlet of my mind .

Female/Male Fighting

Female and Male differ in many ways , a male can fight with another male one day & that very next day they'll be friends . But being that females are emotional , they'll fight with someone and hold that grudge for years . Females may argue that they aren't that emotional but this proves it , because men argue and being that it was a intense arguement . They will put it aside , but with females its something they'll never get over .

Miami Heat Follow Up ..

This summer Miami Heat aquired Lebron James & Chris Bosh to there team , which including Dwayne Wade . Being that they are all superstars , they are paid 100+ million . Started out this season , being blown out by premier teams . Seeing that they cannot play along with each , there wasnt any chemistry . Now that they have chemistry , they have been winning games . Well last night , January 13 . They lost to the Denver Nuggets , they were embarrassed . Which could be Carmelo Anthony's last game with them .

The Game New Season

For Everyone who doesn't know what "The Game" , Its a reality show on BET . Which was cancelled , but was highly anticipitated which i use with a emphasis . I watched every episode last season and i thought it'd be a good show . There's a romantic edge for the females and also a male aspect to it . But being overly ampied , it was a disappointment .

Sports in 1961

In 1961 , the NFL Green Bay Packers Returned to face the New York Gaints . The Packers scored 24 second-quarter points, including a championship-record 19 by Paul Hornung . This was the Green Bay's first title since 1941 , It was in 1961 that Green Bay became known as "Titletown." . In MLB , Roger Maris hits 61 home runs during the regular season, breaking Babe Ruth's mark of 60 that had stood since 1927 . Also ,  Mickey Mantle becomes the highest paid player in Major League Baseball by signing a contract that will pay him $75,000 per season .