What About Your Friends?

So this is a topic I have been dying to dish about... FRIENDS.

So what I really want to get into is how to differentiate between FAKE friends and TRUE friends.
Believe me when I say I have definitely had my share of fake friends... and thank goodness I have learned who they are and have gotten them OUT of my life. So question is... how can you tell who is real and who is fakin' it?

Let's start here.. a REAL friend has your best interest at heart. While a FAKE friend has their own hidden motives. Real friends are like family. Fake friends... not so much. Real friends don't drag your name through the dirt and do spiteful things behind your back unlike a fake friend who is very capable of doing so. Real friends fight and make up... Fake friends fight and become sworn enemies. Real friends make sure you're okay and check to see that you have everything you need. Fake friends only speak to you when it is convenient for them or when they need something like a few dollars, or to borrow your curling iron and even your history book to study for that exam y'all have coming up. Real friends know how to keep a secret while a fake friend will dig information out of you just to spread your business around to everybody and their mother. Real friends don't go months without speaking. Real friends keep in touch even when school is out of session or your miles and miles away from each other. Real friends don't lie. Real friends encourage you and make you a better person. Real friends wipe your tears and make you smile instead of disregarding your sadness and turning the other cheek. Real friends argue but don't run to social media to bash the other.

I had a close group of friends all through out high school, I thought we would be friends forever... but as soon as we walked across that stage at graduation, we pretty much never spoke again. The only time I ever see any of them is while scrolling through Instagram... I befriended a few people in college as well who I became super close to but they turned out to fall into that fake friend category and I had to let them go. some people only want to use you and that is not a friend. Friendship is all about QUALITY not QUANTITY. I have 3 real friends and I am perfectly okay with that. I have to be friends with people who are on the same mission as me... I want to be successful and if you don't have any ambition or drive.... There is no way I can consider you a friend.

I would love to go more in depth about friendship but I think you all get the general idea.

If you can't build with them, don't chill with them.

Stay tuned for my next post coming Tuesday!
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Allow me to reintroduce myself...

Hey bloggers!

I am so sorry I have been so inconsistent with my blog. Working two jobs and having limited internet access really puts a damper on my posting abilities...

But I bet you are wondering what my title is about right? Well, I have changed my name from "Malik's Courageous Dreams" to "Sit Back and BLOG.".. Why? Because Malik's Courageous Dreams was corny as hell and Sit Back and Blog flows just a tad bit better.

But I cant even lie to you all... I began to give up on my whole blogging and YouTube hobby. I kept putting myself down asking myself, why even waste my time, no one is gonna read this stuff, no one is gonna watch my videos, etc. But I gave myself a swift kick in the ass and realized I can do anything I put my mind to... Even something as simple as blogging and YouTubing.

I will now begin posting a blog every other day and will be posting the links to my twitter! My next post will actually be up and published within the next few minutes!

Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.

Stay Tuned! Thanks for reading.

I'm Back!

Okay, guys. I know you're probably wondering where I've been right? I started a blog and then just up and abandoned it!? Well nooo, it's been a super busy last 5 weeks! But I'm happy to say I'm finally done with my Sophomore year of college! I'm officially a junior! It's been a long two years but I am so happy that I pushed through and remained motivated.

I would like to share a quick, semi-motivational story with you all...

My freshman year of college, grades were the last thing on my priority list. I drank and smoke virtually every day. I would go to class intoxicated or skip class to go get high. I stopped attending classes altogether the second month of school. I met a girl... We started dating and she was extremely possessive and controlling. She wouldn't let me go to class if I wanted to because she wanted me to be with her 24/7... So obviously I straight flunked my first semester. I got that dreadful letter in the mail saying I was being put on academic probation. I was devastated until I realized I was being given another chance to get my shit together. I came back spring semester and got B's & C's. Big improvement. But over the summer, after spring semester I got another letter saying my financial aid was being taken away because of my low GPA. I was devastated once again, but luckily appealed it and was right back at school in the fall. My grades were average but I was tired of just skating by. So I set a huge goal for myself. Deans List. So spring semester, my grades were my number one priority. And today, I got my final grades back and I got 4 A's and 2 B's. AND yes, I made the Deans List.

Moral of the story, YOU CAN DO IT. whatever you're going through, you can get through it. set a goal and work to meet it! Don't let anything or anyone get in the way of your success!

I've seen better days, but I've also seen worse. I don't have everything I want but I have everything that I need. My life may not be perfect but I am blessed.

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned for my next blog! Be sure to shoot me an email for any questions, concerns, or topics you'd like to see me write about.

Today's Daily Thought...

Hey bloggers! 

So it's been a rough couple of days. I'm going through a super crazy break up and my emotions have been all over the place. 

I am so over relationships, guys. I don't know if it's me or them, but I'm kinda starting to think its me, lol. I know I'm not perfect, I'm insecure, I have trust issues and the worst anger problems and mood swings and I'm pretty sure I'm 50 shades of bipolar. 

I'm hard to deal with but I swear, I try to be the absolute perfect girlfriend. It's like nothing I ever do is good enough because in the end, I always end up getting screwed over. 

But you know.... Breakups are a true eye opener. This one made me realize, it's time to focus and starting working on myself. It's time to put all my time and effort into my school work, making money and growing as a person. Relationships are nice, and having someone to love is great but it's really hard to love someone when you don't love yourself. Put your happiness first, love and respect yourself. And then.... Everything will fall into place thereafter. 

Note to self: You got to do this for you. This is for you. This isn't about anybody else. Live for you. Honor yourself. And never lose sight of that. 

Thanks for reading! Make sure you drop comments and email me any feedback! 

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All About Me! - March 29th 2015

Hey bloggers!

As I said in my last post, I am going to give you all a little bit of insight on me and who I am, so my readers and I can connect on a more personal level.

To start off, my name is Malik, (yes, I am a girl). I'm 19 years old, I'm a college sophomore. I'm Texas made and Kentucky raised.

I'm the most boring, yet outgoing, most conservative, yet obnoxious person on the planet. I'm obsessed with Kim Kardashian. A tall Chai Tea Latte in the winter and a tall Java Chip Frappe in the summer gets me through the day. I can eat a pound of bacon in one sitting. No, I'm not obese, I'm barely 120 pounds, lol. I love the color black, matte black to be specific. I have no talents whatsoever. I have a beautiful girlfriend. Yes, I'm gay and a christian. I just started a YouTube channel, and it's going to be the shit. I'm not cocky, I'm confident. I'm passionate and goal-driven.

So where did Malik's Courageous Dreams come from? Well, in short, I'm a small girl with big dreams. I actually feel super uncomfortable telling my goals and dreams to small minded people because of the crazy looks and negative comments I receive. After I obtain my degree, I plan on packing up and moving to Atlanta where I will be continuing my education at a mortuary science school, (go ahead, give your screen a disgusted look), haha, but I want to live in 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a finished basement and a pool in the backyard, with my wife and 3 kids living the American dream while cruising the city in my matte black Range Rover..... and this is not even half of the things on my goal list...

There's so much I want to do, and I'm determined to do all of the things I have set my mind to. My goal with this blog is to let others know that they are not alone and that you can literally do ANYTHING you put your mind to no matter where you come from or the circumstances you may face. I want my readers to be able to connect with someone so they know, they're not the only ones who feel a certain way about a particular situation or subject. I want my readers to read my blogs and laugh, be inspired and be informed.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for my next post!

Got a topic you'd like me to blog about? Drop it in my comments or shoot me an email! courageousproductions24@gmail.com

"I aspire to be a giver. A giver of love, a giver of good vibes and a giver of strength."

- MW

First Blog - March 28th 2015

Hey bloggers!

Welcome to my blog, Malik's Courageous Dreams!

This is my very first blog - EVER.

And to be honest.... I didn't even know what a blog was until a few months ago!

During my 2015 journey, I have began writing an inspirational, uplifting book. It is full of personal experiences, quotes, and little daily advice to help people get through their day.

I have also discovered YOUTUBE! I have fallen in love with the YouTube world. I have created my own channel, and when I get some videos uploaded, I will let you all know so you can check them out, comment and subscribe! In short, my YouTube channel will vary in content, from beauty tutorials, DIYs, advice segments, weekly uplifting segments to send some positive vibes your way, and then I will have my funny vids that I will be doing with my best friends. It'll be an awesome channel and I can't wait to get everything going!

 Since this is my first post, I wont be talking about anything in specific. I will try to post something every other day. My blog will also vary in content. I will be posting personal stories, advice blogs, inspirational blogs, funny blogs and everything in between!

I will leave my personal email at the end of all my blogs so my readers can email me new topics to blog about, they can email me their problems and I will respond via blog, so hopefully I can help others as well as just one person! Any other questions, comments or concerns? Just shoot me an email! courageousproductions24@gmail.com

In my next blog, I will do a little "about Malik" so that my readers can connect with me on a personal level!

Leave comments!

- MW