Guy McGuy

Hello hello...

You know, I gotta keep you guys in the loop, Guy McGuy landed in Londontown yesterday morning. We've just been chilling, done a little bit of the sight seeing thing, but i'll leave that for him to tell you all himself... (pictures and videos to come to a computer near you soon)

Just to let you know that your beloved Mr Jackson made it here safely, sorry for taking him away from you. You will have him back on Sunday evening....

-Mr Ajayi

It's Been A While

Whats Going on everyone?

It has been so, so long since my last post, and for that, I truly apologize. I've been really busy since May 14th (my last post) and a lot has transpired. First and foremost, I, as well as (just about) everyone else in my form, have graduated from St. Paul's school and made our first steps towards our college careers. I have completely separated myself from my home for the past four years and returned to my true home in New York City. After little over 12 hours of being home, I made the decision to partially move into the home of a certain Syrie Bianco, along with Yasmin. And I almost feel bad when I say I don't want to go home.

I often joke about it with my friends, but I truly do mean it when I say this can be/will be/is the greatest Summer of my/our lives to date. With our high school years complete and our college careers slowly creeping over the horizon, this summer is no longer just a break from school; it is a great transition period during which we must prepare, both mentally and physically, to start the new chapters in our lives. Even our parents cannot help but accept the fact that we are no longer their babies. We have reached our coming of age, and they have no choice but to let us venture outside of the nest.

And Damn, I love being out the nest.

I plan to spend the next two weeks in this same way: relaxing and enjoying New York City in the company of good friends. Then, work starts, and the Summer gets so much better. Ironic, huh?

As Always,

Pax, Amor et Musica

Ebony Eyes: Wildlife Edition

Many people like to assume thing when they hear I am from New Hampshire. "Do you know what Ihop is?" " Are there..well..you know.. black people?"...so on and so forth. This video will answer none of those questions, and will most likely leave you thinking that I run a zoo or have nothing but time on my hands. The latter is true.




" I give you dominion over all things..." - God

- Mr. Jackson

Simpson Afterdark Chronicles: James Brown vs. Team Scopa

Josh Herrera.
The Godfather of Soul.
1st Floor of Simpson House.

Enjoy it immensely.




Get up ahhhh....



- Mr. Jackson

Ebony Eyes Vol. 7 - Frying eggs in the shade

Location: Turkey Pond River Watershed
Unwilling Participants: Myself and Big Lube
Task(s): Record salinity, toxicity, paddle until our arms fell off, get ABAPed...etc

We made it work though...



"I'm about coming from nothing and becoming something..." - Killer Mike

- Mr. Jackson

Ebony Eyes: Jumpoff Ent. Vol. 1

We went in....Shout out to T-Dubs..and the whole school..especially the '09s who showed mega love that night..

More to come...

Prime Time Rhyme Remix from Tyler Wilson on Vimeo.

- Mr. Jackson

Transitions...

you know, right now, i'm going to take a page from Jordans book and give you a little insight into my world right now....

I just touched down in London Town a few days go, and now I am in my room at home, in my bed where I have been all day, resting. (well since i got back from work)

It is only in the past few days that I have been able to reflect on our achievements as a 5ive and as individuals at St Paul's, with all 5ive of us going to five different colleges, all of which are either ivy league universities, or "baby ivies" so to speak. (for the newsweek article on the 25 'new ivies' go to http://www.newsweek.com/id/39401)

Now, the time has come, for us to rest, relax, enjoy life, but not be satisfied and rest on our laurels. We just finished writing one chapter of our lives in a fantastic fashion, and in the fall, we will begin to write the next chapter, in what i believe will be the greatest yet...

Jjack, i await your arrival...

p.s. scary report from campus.

It's Like I Never Left...

Allow me to give you some insight into my world right about now:

I am sitting in my room at my uncle's home on Long Island, with a laptop on my lap watching Sunday Tiger, prepping for Finals Kobe, all while delaying the completion of my Directed Studies application and fingering my St. Paul's ring located on my right Ring Finger. And I'm relaying this all to you. 

Needless to say, I'm a busy man. 

I'd like to take this time to congratulate my 5ive; we've actually done it. I'd also like to congratulate Spencer Jones, and old roommate of mine. You've done it as well. There were times - years actually - when I didn't think you'd make it. But you did. And seeing you last Tuesday at Syries... Well, it was like you never left. 

That's how I feel right now - Like I never left my closest friends, those who Jonathan referred to as chosen family members. My greatest fear was that distance, time and home would erode friendships that I've cherished for a surplus of 4our years now. However, as indicated by the amount I've corresponded with all of you, and you all know who you are, it doesn't feel like much of anything has changed. The only difference is that you all don't get to see my sexy face as you hear my sexy voice.  

And on that note, I depart. Tiger just birdied 15 and is tied atop the leaderboard. Greatness calls. 

JbP

p.s. There will be an influx in posts. I needed to get my bearings. Stick with us. 

p.p.s. jxb2@pantheon.yale.edu or jordan.buxton-punch@yale.edu ... show me some love, shoot me a line. 

Before Graduation

The Line-Up...


*look at how dapper Mr. Ajayi is....



- Mr. Jackson

We Made it...

As I sit here...in my living room...(my actual bedroom is much to cluttered to breathe in..much less set up a computer) I am faced with an odd sensation. I have graduated, the matriculation from high school into college is complete, and I am officially an SPS Alumnus. That being said, my friends, the 5ive in particular, are spread out across the country. I take that back. They will all be in the northeast, and I, will be 1000 miles away in St. Louis. But this is a time of celebration, no? A time for parties, exorbatent amounts of cake and ice cream, late nights, reconnecting with friends from home, lounging, anything and everything that involves no work, right? Partially. You see, in this moment, of blissful and carefree behavior, I have come to realize that, I may in fact, not see some of my classmates for an extended period of time. Not only that, but their presence will not be around for events that I deemed normal, i.e. Sunday Breakfast, classes, sports, dorm life, etc... But such is life, and in my life, my friends are the family I choose, which makes the upkeep of those relationships healthy.

Side Note: I know some of you may have noticed the decrease in postings as of late. I want to take this time to dispel and/or quell any discussion of a hiatus being taken. The 5ive does not take breaks. Then it wouldn't be nineto5ive would it? We really go hard. nine to five, ten to six (c) Lil' Wayne..we may not post as much, but let' s face it, Mr. Burton is in North Cak, Mr. Hamilton is in Queens, Mr. Punch is in Strong Island, & Mr. Ajayi is globe-hopping in between Naija and London. So..please excuse the space, we all on our own paths as of right now...but keep logging on, and we will continue to give you what you want. Our reality, is giving you our lives. Grow with us...

- Mr. Jackson