Rough, Raw, and Real
"Rough, Raw, and Real" are the terms used to describe the Morning Maddhouse when it comes on in the monrings on WPEG Power 98 FM. Ironically, those terms describe my personality.
I make every attempt to warn people about my personality prior to getting to know me. LOL. But some people either don't pay attention, or think I'm playing.
In this blog, I detail my upbringing. And a person's upbringing weighs heavily on his/her personality. That's why I pay such close attention to the stories people tell about their past, home life, and the way they were as kids. Those things etch certain personality traits into the being of a person.
For me, as you know I grew up around guys. Trash talking, competition, and basic rough and raw talk was etched into me. Quite personally I don't think it's a bad thing. On the flip, I also modeled, took etiquette training through some business courses (yes...i know the appropriate table settings and positions...lol) and was a pageant chick for a short time. Vastly different environments, one would think. But not so much. In pageantry, everything is about image. What goes on behind the scenes is what a lot of the guys I grew up with displayed in front of the scenes. However, when the stage is before you, everything changes. You emerge as this dainty, postured being that floats across the stage, smiles softly with glowing eyes and perfect answers.
That's where the realness comes in. For many people the pageant me is more palatable. It makes the message you're portraying more enjoyable to digest. That is definitely a good thing. The rough/in your face (as my homeboy calls it) part of me is not so much. But for people who can see beyond that, we build better bonds. I say that because, I'm both. I am poised and pagentry. I am rough and raw. LOL.
What I've learned is that in order for people to really build with you, they must know and accept all of WHO you are. (Not necessarily accepting all of WHAT you do though :) lol). Therefore when the part you may not always show, is revealed, they won't be surprised or as judgmental. Which again harkens back to the realness factor.
I allow people to see both sides of my personality for a number of other reasons as well. It usually illicits parts of people's personalities that are hidden. So it is another way I dig deeper to get to know people. Granted, some personality traits should stay hidden...lol... But I don't want any surprises!
BONUS: Here are some clips from when I visit the No Limit Larry and the Morning Maddhouse show!
http://power98fm.radio.com/2010/12/09/beauty-vs-barber-shop/ http://power98fm.radio.com/2010/09/16/battle-of-the-sexessingle-parent-dating/
http://power98fm.radio.com/2011/01/06/battle-of-the-sexes-automatics-in-relationships/
http://power98fm.radio.com/2011/03/03/who-will-lie-more-men-or-women/
http://power98fm.radio.com/2011/02/17/married-people-vs-single-people/
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| I didn't win any crowns, but pageants are fun. |
I make every attempt to warn people about my personality prior to getting to know me. LOL. But some people either don't pay attention, or think I'm playing.
In this blog, I detail my upbringing. And a person's upbringing weighs heavily on his/her personality. That's why I pay such close attention to the stories people tell about their past, home life, and the way they were as kids. Those things etch certain personality traits into the being of a person.
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| I do own pink boxing gloves. |
That's where the realness comes in. For many people the pageant me is more palatable. It makes the message you're portraying more enjoyable to digest. That is definitely a good thing. The rough/in your face (as my homeboy calls it) part of me is not so much. But for people who can see beyond that, we build better bonds. I say that because, I'm both. I am poised and pagentry. I am rough and raw. LOL.
What I've learned is that in order for people to really build with you, they must know and accept all of WHO you are. (Not necessarily accepting all of WHAT you do though :) lol). Therefore when the part you may not always show, is revealed, they won't be surprised or as judgmental. Which again harkens back to the realness factor.
I allow people to see both sides of my personality for a number of other reasons as well. It usually illicits parts of people's personalities that are hidden. So it is another way I dig deeper to get to know people. Granted, some personality traits should stay hidden...lol... But I don't want any surprises!
BONUS: Here are some clips from when I visit the No Limit Larry and the Morning Maddhouse show!
http://power98fm.radio.com/2010/12/09/beauty-vs-barber-shop/ http://power98fm.radio.com/2010/09/16/battle-of-the-sexessingle-parent-dating/
http://power98fm.radio.com/2011/01/06/battle-of-the-sexes-automatics-in-relationships/
http://power98fm.radio.com/2011/03/03/who-will-lie-more-men-or-women/
http://power98fm.radio.com/2011/02/17/married-people-vs-single-people/
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