7th Annual Big Wave Recap 2019 @BpsXC_

Summer Miles makes Fall Smiles is the cliche but looking at this picture above I believe this to be true. Here are in a new season XC, this is are fifth time attending the Big Wave Invitational. I am truly excited about the team, second time in five years of the team existence that I would be fielding a girls team. Additionally I have some young talent coming up from the 8th grade (Brandon Douglas) and 9th grader Max Barcan as well last but not least the Boy's Varsity who has been tremendous in establishing the program.

First race was the Freshmen & Sophomore (Boy's) race. Last year when Max Barcan was in 8th grade on the course he ran 18.22 for a 2.5 race and finished 100th. Fast forward to this year Max put some work over the summer during Captain's practice, stepped on a Bee's Nest that slowed him down a lil bit on training however Max still ran a personal best on the course with a time of 16:07 and finished 40th overall out of 162 runners
Brandon Douglas 8th grader started his career running his first XC race ran 18:04 and finished 124th out of 162 runners

Check out: 2019 Big Wave Freshmen & Sophomore Boys Results

Next up was the Girls Varsity race, I was eager to see how the girls were going to due since this was going to be their first XC race ever. Proud of the resiliency and effort displayed in today's race by Grace Colon with a top 20 Performance just missing out in the medal. The junior covered the 2,5 Mile course in a time of 18:01 and finished 19th. #BrightFuture

Paola Ruiz a junior as well ran her first ever race and finished 73rd with a time of 23.35 and Senior Captain in her first race ever Samantha Wilcox ran tough race, considering she couldn't run two miles without stopping today she crushed 2.5 miles didn't stop and ran 25.17. Very proud of the girls efforts, their teammate Katherine Keating came to support.

Girls Big Wave Varsity Results:

We end the day with Boys Varsity Race. I was unsure about where we would ended up as a team in scoring but the goal was to be in the top 5. When dust settled the Boys ran amazing very proud of their effort. The course was extended this year just tad bit so it measured 2.5 Miles. We finished second overall and be a very talented St John's Shrewsbury.

Adnan Abdi Rahman 4th overall with a time of 13:38
Johan Sepulveda 10th Overall with a time of 13:54
Joshua Joseph 14th overall with a time of 13:56
Ezra Taub 17th Overall with a time of 14:03
Cristian Novelle-Ruddy 44th Overall with a time of 15:20
Luke Harrington in his first race over very proud of the senior's effort finished 77th Overall with a time of 16:27

Boys 2019 Big Wave Varsity Race Results

POC (People of Color) in Video Games by @cappsoffgaming #BLKHistoryMonth #VideoGames #SegaGensis #StreetsOf Rage

Yes, it's the 80s/90s folks and I'm feeling anything that involves cartoons, comics, and of course, video games (still do lolz). To find people of color (POC) in both cartoons and comics wasn't really hard to find. Shows like for example, Thundercats, had a very strong, inventive POC (and he was!), Panthro. He built the Thundertank and also was an expert in martial arts, something that a lot of my peers were already into (Saturday kung fu flicks!). Later on, reading a comic book series called Spawn, which also had a HBO series, too. To see a black man have such a role in comic, next to Power Man aka Luke Cage, was a real treat, plus he didn't fit the stereotypes at the time (drug dealer/user, gangbanger, etc).

But through most of my early gaming (TRS-80, Nintendo, and Sega Master System), I rarely saw a character/protagonist that "looked" like me, thus why I created this video to explore the very first instants that I encountered POC in video games. Hope you like it, there's more to come so stay tuned! #cappsoffgaming

sincerely submitted, CappsOffGaming w/ Tecnish

For Bonus coverage: DATG TV linked up with CappsOffGaming #RD2

@BpsXC_ first win for Boston Public Schools XC in 30 Years at the Big Wave Invitational

Saturday September 15th, 2018 

Today was the fourth time the team attended the Big Wave Invitational. Over the last three years the team has gotten better and better. Today was special still waiting on the history and time duration, but BPS XC won it's first invitational in over 30 Years.

First let's start with Max Barcan an 8th grader at Latin Academy who ran his second race, covering the course of 2.5 Miles in 18:22.53. Ezra Taub was supposed to run in the freshman & Sophomore race but we decided to pull him last min. 

2015 Big Wave 9-10 Grade Grade Boys Results
2015 Big Wave 11-12th Grade Boys Results
2015 Big Wave 11-12th Grade Girls Results 
2016 Big Wave 11-12th Grade Boys Results
2017 Big Wave 7th-8th Grade Boys Results
2017 Big Wave 11th-12th Grade Girls Results
2017 Big Wave 11th-12th Grade Boys Results 

2018 Big Wave Results

The time to be part of the program is unreal, the team worked hard this summer and any good press is huge for the team. 

Performance of the Week by Bay State Running 

"The secret is no longer.
Boston City School's boys' team,comprised of just nine runners, has potential to do some damage at the state level in a few months.
The past Saturday, BCS had six of its harriers among the top 16 placements to win the Junior-Senior crown at the Big Wave Invitational. It was Boston City School's first win at the meet in nearly 30 years.
Congratulations to Boston City Schools, this week's Boys' Performance of the Week.
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Boston Herald Coverage of Big Wave 2018
"​Led by fifth-place finisher Victor Baez (13:33.58), the up-and-coming City of Boston squad continued to open eyes with a decisive win (49 points) over Marshfield (63)"

365 Days + Strong | Allure of the Seas Royal Carribean Recap @StylesByP

Q&A with Petruvna Bundu Jean-Louis    

Good Morning Ladies & Gentlemen today special edition of DATG, we have a special guest today. One half of the BJL, my partner in crime, my better half, the love of my life, my best friend my wife Petruvna Ange Bundu Jean-Louis. I been swamped and never had the opportunity to post our honeymoon we took April 22nd-28th. I had a fantastic time, and loved the Allure of the Sea Cruise ship for Royal Caribbean. Below is an itinerary breakdown as well as pictures and videos of our trip and most important the Q&A.

1. Sunday April 22nd 4am Flight to Fort Lauderdale board the Allure of the Sea at 3pm 

2. Monday April 23rd Sailing at sea destination Labadee Haiti 

3. Tuesday April 24th arrive at Labadee Haiti at 8am-4pm

4. Wednesday April 25th Arrive in Falmouth Jamaica at 8am 

5. Thursday  April 26th at Sea destination Cozumel Mexico 

6. Friday April 27th arrive in Cozumel Mexico at 8:00 am

7. April 28th at Sea designation Fort Lauderdale, Florida at 6:15 am

DATG: What’s your nationality ?

StylesByP: Haitian and Congolese American

DATG: Today we are 366 day strong in Marriage, looking back reflection on the last year and two days?

StylesByP: After a year of marriage I can say that the experience has been good. I don’t question whether or not I’m in this journey called life alone. I know that I have a husband and we are partners through thick and thin and it’s reassuring.  It’s not always easy but I can rest assured we will get through any challenge together. What I’ve noticed is when we get through a tough situation we always come out stronger like our bond gets deeper. 

DATG: What does it take to have a successful relationship/Marriage ? If so and why ?

StylesBYP: The most important thing in a relationship is trust it is the very foundation of all marriages and the second is respect. Without these two things your marriage will be a struggle. You need trust because you know you can depend on someone else other than yourself to have your best interest at heart at all times. And you need respect so the way in which that trust is displayed is also uplifting.

DATG: Why do you think the divorce rate is so high ?

StylesByP: I think it’s high because families, society and individuals have gotten away from their core values and morals and people have way to many opinions or what the stereotypical marriage should be. People are not as compassionate to others nor do they have the common sense when dealing with issues. People are not equipped with tools or ways to work through and resolve their own issues and come into relationships not knowing how to address or come to terms with their baggage. Which in a result manifests into the relationship as if the relationship has “issues” where in actuality it’s the individual(s) who has brought things with them.

DATG:  Where did we meet ?

StylesByP: We met in 1997/8 at a fashion show try out at northeastern university.

DATG: When & Why did you feel that you wanted to share the rest of your life with me ?

StylesByP: I knew I wanted to share the rest of my life with you very early on in our relationship. We were speaking about wanted we wanted out of life and our dreams for the future and we were connecting on our values and principles. And it was then I knew I would marry you. When I felt I wanted to marry you was when you proposed because I knew in my core that you would honor our union.

DATG: Day 3 at sea we landed in Labadee Haiti, how was that experience ?

StylesByP: It was kind of surreal. My mother is from haiti yet I’ve never been. So getting to see the mountains in the morning and see the water and to see the homes in the distance and the smoke come from the fires that the people used to cook their breakfast was kind of a big deal. My people my heritage all right in front of me. I definitely felt at home despite being on a small resort. I definitely felt proud to be from there while being a tourist.

PEACE TO TIM JUNG & PATRICIA JUNG are next door Neighbors for the seven days on the Cruise Ship.

DATG: Day 4 this Morning we have arrive Falmouth Jamaica ? How was this stop ?

StylesByP: I enjoyed Falmouth in particular because of our tour guide I felt that she was authentic and although I had been to Dunn’s river falls the bus ride there was very educational and fun. Also enjoying the waterfalls with my hubby was cool too. The beach party was also nice.  It was small and quiet beach yet the water and sand were beautiful plus the atmosphere of sitting under the trees having drinks was an added perk.

DATG: Day 5 the stop is Cozumel Mexico ? What excursions did you do and what stood out to you?

StylesByP: We went on the ATV excursion and I really enjoyed learning about the native Indians of Cozumel and the culture. I was also impressed with our guide funny yet responsible for our safety etc while in the forest/jungle. Afterward the excursion the beach we went to was nice there were tons of ppl selling creative arts and goodies it was kind of overwhelming.

DATG:  Would you go on a Royal Caribbean cruise again ? What excursions did you like the most ? What were the pro's and cons of this trip ?  

StylesByP: Yes! I like the excursions where you get to experience the culture and people. Also we met two couples that left a lasting impression on me. It was kind of like devine intervention.  Pros are food, people, and memories. Cons are traveling with all the bags and packing and unpacking. Also there are always tons of people at the destination stops trying to sell all types of arts and crafts and it can be overwhelming and you want to buy and help and you’re trying to relax and enjoy yet you feel the pressure to spend money. 

DATG: Our first Anniversary trip came to an end, what do you say to people who don't believe in Marriage and Love ?

StylesByP: I feel bad for people who do not have a chance to experience marriage and love. It is almost like the the core of what it means to be human. You need a life partner and you need to experience love in order to grow and reach your potential. You have to share your life and experiences with someone. Otherwise your life will be like a book that’s never been read. At least in a marriage you get to see and experience (“read” someone’s book) your life while writing it! Love is great and life is beautiful especially when you look back at the love you’ve shared and the life you lived. Life makes more sense backwards. 

Jericho Jackson - Khrysis & Elzhi Are Jericho Jackson

Remove your hiphop card, don't consider yourself an Hiphop aficionado, lol. Honestly music is measured how it touches one's soul. Hiphop Culture has been with me through my existence, the soundtrack to my life. A product of the culture, I was influenced since my adolescence. The art form that originated in the South Bronx that changed the world. Since this is my blog, my opinion honesty is the best policy I wouldn't share music or recommend you to purchase something I don't co-sign. Furthermore your blog is good as your word nowadays. 

I am working on a ranking systems on how I review, so for now let's say out of 5 stars, I give this four stars. If you aren't familiar with Elzhi he is a member of Slum Village & Khrysis producer from the Rap collective from North Carolina the Justice league.   

Itunes Link: Jericho Jackson - Khrysis & Elzhi Are Jericho Jackson