Friday, December 11, 2009

Sunny days, keeping the clouds away...


Me & my niggras as Sesame Street characters!!! LoL!!!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

PARTY.PURPOSE.PLATINUM.PLUS....Nuff Said



We at it again!!! This time with a DEEP purpose!!!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Yeah We kick it but this is GIVE BACK SEASON

This is harvest season and harvest season is the season of giving! The PLATINUM PLUS FAMILY is cooking up something big to give to YOU & a family in need!!! More info coming soon.... Just know we on our ish, and we don't just KICK it, we give back to our communitys and help A LOT of people....We have big hearts and this Thanksgiving we are going to put smiles on everyone in this particular family's face...PLUS we throwin' a shindig for YOU again!!!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Genie in a Bottle

As i was driving to work today I was thinking to myself. I said, "SELF?!" and Self replied,"Nigga!!" Then we shared a laugh and i told Self on a serious tip, "What is our DREAM girl, BUT the trick is we can ONLY use characteristics and appearances of people we know. NO CELEBS"

This is what WE came up with!! LoL!

God Fearing like Jessica Fowler (cuzzo)
Brains like Erica Taylor (cuzzo)
Independent like Katherine Goosby
A heart like Candace McClendon
Drive like Jennifer Holmes
Attitude like Simone Cunningham
Outgoing like Brianna LaChelle
Down as Chick like Jessica Kemp
Committed like Candace "Snacks" Harris
Hands in the Kitchen like Lita Taylor (Mommy) & a smidget of Stacy Malone (other Mommy)
Smile like JaNae Alfred
Teeth like Stephanie (?) (the girl i met this past weekend)
Grade of hair like Pash Malone
Booty like Kim Lynn S.
Talk like Maria Fleming (North Carolina accent uhm uhm uhm)
Tigobittys like Robyn Cooper
Feet like Stephanie Brown
Oh yeah and she has to ALWAYS smell good..either Victoria Secret, Rasberry & Vanilla body wash, or D&G light blue...

Most of these people are on FB/Twitter/Tagged etc.... See if i did a good job!!! LoL!!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Late at Night...

woke up just now from a dream, more like a nightmare. my heart was racing and i felt nothing but fury and anger. i need to distance myself before i do something that will put myself in the worst position ever. i have a lot of things going good for me and the devil is putting these thoughts in my head to do evil things. i love the lord he heard my cry, i felt a rush come over me like the lord himself was here because he knew i was getting weak. i had the urge to kill, but god knew that i wasnt in my state of mind...i had to get that off my chest real quick. i told u it was a nightmare......(p.s only reason. god and god isnt capitilized is im blogging from my phone and its acting up..............................ized I

Friday, August 21, 2009

Dear Summer

With this being the last day of the summer, I feel I should let you guys in on my greatness I endured. Man this has by far been the BEST summer of my life! I've met lots of new people, accomplished 3/4 of the goals I set at the beginning, did activities that I never thought I'd do, and did those activities with people I never thought I would do them with. Man just all in all my summer Kick Ass!! I believe it being my 21st Summer had a LOT to do with it!! Here's a couple pics to give you a taste of my summer! Enjoy!!:::




I’m done for now, so one for now, Possibly forever we had fun together, But like all good things, we must come to an end, Please show the same love to all my friends Dear Summer......Holla @ me in "10".....Its gonna be hard to top "09" but we only go HARDER!!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Artisitic eye of J.Holmes




Me and Juicy were mad bored at work and she drew these pics and scanned them on the computer and asked for my coloring skills on paint!!! Visit her blog HERE

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Man in the Mirror

Last night I took a few hours to dedicate to me, myself, and I. During these couple of hours that I sat on the beautiful arch fron looking on into the Mississippi, I had a self-reflection and analyzed who I really am...

Well here it goes:
My analogy- "The Nutty Professor"
My scripture- "For you have formed my inward parts, you wove me in my mother's womb" (Psalm 139: 13)

My words:
Like I stated before as I was sitting on the Arch's steps last night, I really sat and REALLY dug deep to find out and explain to MYSELF who I really am. When you see Jonathan Goines, you see an ego thats on 10, but you also see a humble soul. I know I know I know. You're thinking thats one hell of a contradiction. How can a person be humble but be arrogant and stubborn. Well I'd like to compare my life to a movie that has ALL the answers in my case. "The Nutty Professor." Buddy Love was the alter ego for Sherman Klump who was very bright but didnt have the appearance that was accepted by society.

No matter how corny it sounds but my past experiences are truly the reason's behind why I hold my head so high and drown myself with pride. When I was younger I was looked at as a little round bad boy aka the short fat bad black kid! LoL!....Honestly I didn't really have much motivation for myself or felt I had support from others in things I said I wanted to accomplish.

Lets rewind my life back to high school, freshman and sophmore year to be exact. I was basically what society called " A LAME." {{First step is to admit}} Now I wasnt lame because of my personality, but I was considered a lame because I didn't wear the cool clothes/shoes like everyone else. ((Sidenote: This is why i wear Ralph Lauren so much...bc my mother drapped us in this since we were little [[before it was a trend basically, when it was LAME]])).....My brother stood out in the crowd, he was handsome had all the nicer clothes (he had a job, he did for himself) but not so much of myself. I blended into the crowd. My mother stood strong on the saying "The clothes don't make the man, the man makes the clothes." She did try her hardest to make sure we had decent clothes and shoes, but she had bigger fish to fry. She had to raise 2 boys to men! I can remember times where I used paint to keep my shoes white, I remember when I only had 10 shirts to filter through and rotate them so it didnt seem like I wore the same thing everyday, when in reality i did. Man i remember those years.

The summer going into my Junior year I remember telling myself I wasn't going to be that person I was the last two school years. I hustled EVERYDAY for any piece of money (the legal way). I washed cars, cut grass, helped elderly, and at the end of the summer I found a job! It was THEN when my alter ego came in. Now don't get it twisted I didn't change because I had money, I changed because I wanted to "fit in" ((God I hate to admit that))...I worked so hard over that Summer to be able to have nicer things once the school year started. Now as I look back, I laugh because of course it was the trend then, but I came to school with my Girbauds and forces thinking I was in there! LoL!! But the crazy thing is, people DID start to notice me more. Its strange how society works, I could be a bum but be the smartest man on earth, but no one would take toll to me because Im not what they accept in a physical aspect.

Fast forward to 2007.....When I came home from school after first semester @ MSU, it was too late for me to register into Community College because it was past the deadline. I had a whole semester not doing anything, and my mother said out of her own mouth "I wasn't ever going to go back to school, and that i might as well get a job." Hearing that from your own mother?? Like when I stop having motivation for myself she's suppose to be there to push me, but to see her give up on me before I even gave up on myslef?? This was all the motivation I needed to push myself to NEVER ask a favor from NO ONE!! I ended up finding a good enouogh job that allowed me to save and buy my own car. I registered for classes and took care of ALL the finances that needed to be taken care of on my own, and came out of that first semester with a 3.2 gpa...You dont think my moms mouth dropped?!? All I need is for a person to tell me what im NOT gon do and I show them up EVERYTIME. "My success is ONLY determined by my own satisfaction."

Now lets not get my Pride mistaken for a chip on my shoulder, but I surely must say that my past experiences did have that much affect on me.

My humble and gentle ways are still amongst Jon without a shout of a doubt but I've accomplished so much for MYSELF and helped others on the road, so how can I not be the way I am. Im not saying I do this for the praise, thats ABSOLUTELY wrong, but I do like to pat myself on the back quite often bc if I don't then I wont feel I've done the job i set myself to do. ((That was THE longest diharea sentence EVER!!! LoL)))

Jon "The Stud", Mr. Debonair, JonnyFreshKid....is just the person for show, you LIKE him. But once you meet Jonathan M. Goines you'll LOVE him!!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Life with Advice

For the past seven months I have been trying to find out what exactly is it that God wants me to do with my life. I been through many trials and tribulations but God held my head high when I felt I reached my lowest points. If you knew me prior to December 2008 you knew the humble, kind-hearted, sensible Jon. I'm not gonna lie the year of 2009 has been the year of my alter ego. From the decisions I make, the attitude i carry, and the way in general I carried myself. I'm not this cocky- concieted person that I SOMETIMES come off as. My heart is full of love, but I feel its suspended on sharing it. I can never say that NO ONE knows what I'm going through and that no one has it as bad as me, because I don't know the next man's/woman's story.

I've been lied to throughout my life from the ones that are closet to me. I have had this chip on my shoulder for years and years and have made it sewn in my head that i would take no lie from no man/woman at any time. Nothing is wrong with that becasue as I despise a lying tongue my God does as well and the Bible says for me to be God like (Matthew 5:43-48) . BUT when God forgives them I still carry that chip which is the problem. Matthew 6:14-16 says: For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. As I read this scripture on a DAILY I try so hard to look past the situtuations that in the bigger picture are so small and move forward in life. Holding a grudge will only hold me back from accomplishing things I can use that extra energy on (i.e school work, studying the word)....

Last month God place a God fearing person in my presence that has been through it ALL it seems! She's a co-worker of mine and seems to ALWAYS have an answer to everything. Most of the time this would be A-NNOYING, but she always enlightens me with advice that i truly take to heart. I haven't met a girl in a long time that I can just talk to and neither party start to get the least bit of feelings. But it's different with her genuine conversations that will only help me grow as a person. I really believe God put her in this office with me for this very reason. He saw that I was taking the wrong turns and he knew I would listen to a pretty girl in whatever she says (lol). God works in mysterious ways but I thank him for what he has done for me.

Proverbs 12:15 says: The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The Day is HERE!!!

If you're not at 1025 Spruce tonight you HELLA LAME!!!

HEAT!!!

Along with the weather in August, JB is realeasin' HEAT!!! I'm SO glad they changed the Orlando 7's!!


60+ Pack August 8, 2009


True Blue 3's No confirmed release date

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Deon made this number look Good...I make it look GREAT!!!

It's finally here....THE BIG 21st Bday!!!!!!!

So far I've went out and bought sum drank at midnight, went to a couple bars, and WON $38 on the casino!! No tellin what happens when I get off work in about 20 mins.... Im goin ape $hit!!!



Bday Party June 25th @ Mercury. Spaceship takes off @ 9...Look at older post for more details...

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Made Monarchs: Celebration B!tC%E$

My negrosia's The Monarch's throwin' a shinding & it's destined to be a success........, plus it's my nigga Adrians bday!!




June 19th
@ Parkside Lounge 3117 S. Grand
From: 9pm-1am

check they blog out too...I do everyday {here}

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Good is an undersatement.. GOD is GREAT!!!

Great news today delivered from GOD through my boss!!! I am OFFICIALLY a Government worker....No more intern!!! Once I get my degree and stay within' the VA I will be able to get a job in any department that accepts my degree (Human Resource MAnagement) and I want to be a specialist, which they have and starts them off at 44K!!!.....but wait there's more...since I'll have two years under my belt working for the VA by the time I graduate, I'll be making at LEAST 50K..w/ a Bachelors. But we ALLLL know Jon goes PLATINUM in all his endeavors so my MBA should boost that salary to a hefty 60-70+ ....Job security on LOCK!!! THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR ME!!!!



aw yeah im not even 21 yet (June 17th) and I'm making 28K a yr but shhhh don't tell nobody....LoL!!!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

6 Birthdays 1 Night= A HUGE ASS PARTY!!!

SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE!!!
Bring ya mama, ya grandmama, ya aunts, cousins, sh!t bring the whole hood, sub-divison, BRING EVERYBODY!!! ITS A PLATINUM PLUS event!!!!
Ladies FREE til 10! The line will be loooong so get there early!!! And we do NOT, I repeat do NOT except any misbehavior....and please spare yourself DON'T come wearing something FAKE, cuz you will be escorted OUT!!! LMAO!!!


Come Celebrate 6 birthdays in one night

JonnyFreshKid
Fizzle
Reace
Lindsey
Jerrica
Chunk


Thursday, June 4, 2009

Aint this bout a B!@^#

Maaaaaaaaaaan......WHy'd I have to start my birthday month by payin' punk a$$ Moline Acres $300 for some bull. Okay they pulled me over and I didnt have my insurance card...I brought it to court and showed them proof I have insurance and that ol crooked cracker still gave me 3 bills...


But its cool 13 days cuz n im poppn bottles!!! 3 bills can't stop me bcuz.... I GOT PLENTY MONEY!!!!

Monday, June 1, 2009

JUNE = MY BIRTHDAY IS COMING!!!

Ok here's a rough sketch of my Birthday Wish List!!




Air Max 95 Chili's size 9 1/2





Louis Vutton Wallet


Polo Hat (Spring/Summer Colors)




Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt Summer/Spring colors as well (size XL)


Mekk Jeans 38/ 30

Nothing too fancy just some regular things I like!!

OR you can give me the GREATEST gift in the world and that would be ANYTHING from the heart!!!

Monday, April 13, 2009

#9 on 808's and Heartbreak

This past weekend has been a #9 weekend. Nothing but BAD NEWS. It felt as if the only thing that could keep me high spirited was the REAL reason behind Easter Sunday. Now after consulting with a couple of my closest peers I've heard of many different ways to tackle this situation.

HONESTLY deep down the words i wanna say are, "BITCHES AINT SHIT!" & leave it at that, but after a long talk with my bestfriend/motivator we both prayed over the situation and he told me that the devil is always working which is so true. Even though i feel I'm disgusted, hurt, dissappointed, betrayed, etc. He made me remember that life comes with test, and I'm being tested. Yeah I'm human I have a right to be mad, but HATE is a stong word and I can NEVER HATE anybody but the Devil.

Lord knows the hurt I feel inside and I how hard it is for me to handle this. Prayer and more prayer is the only way I can get through it basically.

It seems like since I found out about this, every moment I have I get the image in my head and I DON'T LIKE IT... and again I know its just the devil and I know he trys to attack at my weakest point and honestly speaking I think I'm at my weakest point. BUT with God on my side he will never let me fail. I am his sheep and I surrendered my all to him and he will make sure i get through this.

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over ME with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over ME with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

Monday, March 16, 2009

Platinum Winnin' Weekend!!

While me and my niggas was goin PLATINUM this weekend, I realized somethin'. Like the niggas I roll wit are the truth. Like I have one biological brother but I have hella BROTHERS forreal! My cuzzo/bro came home this weekend and we introduced this nigga to how to go PLATINUM and now as he takes his trip back to the A, my nigga is never goin gold again!!! LoL!!

Aw yeah, Im headed to ATL on Wednesday and hey I'm tryna go PLATINUM every hour i'm there!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Damn Midterms

SO--- This is definitly going to be the craziest WEEK of my LIFE!!!

MIDTERMS ARE WORST THAN FINALS IN MY EYES!!!
Here's the assignments due for the week!!!
3 Test
2 Papers
1 Speech
WELL AINT THAT ABOUT A -BEEEEEEEP-

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

MARCH= AIR YEEZY'S









THE WAIT IS OVER!!!
The highly anticipated Air Yeezy drops this month!! I know all my sneakerheads and Yeezy fans (like myself) have been puttn duckets aside just for this series for awhile. Although the Zen Grey (as appears in the picture) aren't my favorite, I'm definately still coppin'!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Air Jordan 1 High Do the Right Thing Pack-July 09


Since alot of the passion driving the sneakerhead subculture stems from nostalgia, it makes sense that combinations like the A Tribe Called Quest-inspired Air Jordan Is tend to be polarizing. Here’s another take on the Air Jordan I, this time referencing a film from hip-hop’s golden age rather than a musical group. The Air Jordan I Do the Right Thing Pack bears the signaure visual style of the 1989 Spike Lee film and that period’s streetwear in general.
We get two white pairs in the popular hightop silhouette.
Both feature a single contrast colour, including a metallic Swoosh and ankle: one with red notes and the other with green. Throw in patterned linings that mimic the texturized letters featured on a similarly-themed t-shirt and the whole set is hard to ignore. These are set to drop in July, both for $105. Stay tuned to Sneaker News for more pics and info as the release approaches. Via NT



I'm a blessed individual and I'm NOT ASHAMED to say it!

MAn, God has been so good to me yo! Like as I'm sittin' here typing i thank him for waking me up this morning. Its crazy how God works., I thank him for all his many blessings. I have a loving family, friends I would die for, a GOOD job (any job is good, but I have an AMAZING one LoL!!), he's blessed me with transportation, and blessed me to bless others with transportation. I don't take anything for granted. As I'm getting blessed each and everyday I share my blessings with others. I THANK YOU LORD for ALL YOU'VE DONE. I could be a knuckle head running these streets and on the wrong path, but the Lord kept me head strong and gave me a sound mind and I'm truely THANKFUL! Man my God is an awesome God!!!!!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

CONFIRMED!!! Air Jordan Retro 3 True Blue to be released August 2009!!!

I'm sorry I've been gone for so long but good news!!!
Prayers of the Air Jordan III (3) True Blue returning this year have been answered in the form of a release slated for August. However, it is rumored that the Air Jordan III will be releasing outside of the packages serie, but this has yet to be confirmed. The True Blue Air Jordan III will consist of the sought after white, cement grey and true blue colorway that has become harder and harder to find over the past few years. Further updates will be reported as soon as news breaks and the status of the True Blue Air Jordan III is clarified. Via NT
Note: This may not be the exact model to release...But who cares new 3's are gifts from God himself!! LoL!! Shout out to my bro Chunk (3's r his fav.)

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Kanye West x Louis Vutton

So as of you all know, 10 time grammy award winner Kanye West has collabed with Louis Vutton to release 5 pair of sneakers this year! The sneakers are to be called Louis Vutton Dons, which Kanye has been respectively named!! Here are a couple of models that have been confirmed to be released this year!!! pics via NiceKicks


June 17th is my birthday just in case anyone had any ideas!!!! LoL!!!

Friday, January 23, 2009

Cornel West @ UMKC

So I'm in Kansas City right now, and I just heard THE Cornel West speak @UMKC, and I must say his words moved me majorly. Made me think deeply on life itself. Like basically their is no reason at all to hold grudges against one another. Life is too short for you to have HATE in your heart. All in all if you EVER have a chance to hear this brother speak go see him. He's EXCELLENT!!!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

First Day of class for baby Sister!!! LoL!!!


My baby sister (to the left) first day of school was today and she was ECSTATIC!!!! Look at that smile!!!
Not to mention she's along side the fashionable Lady P's who is sporting a limited edition G-Shock, with a pair of Ray Ban frames and a classy plaid pea coat to keep the chills away!!.....and unfortunately the shoes didnt make the pic, but you know she had on something fly....... Todd Bratrud SB dunks to be specific!!!

So My Uncle is OFFICIALLY the President NOW.....

Uncle Obama called me up and asked if he could use my old Prom tux to save money for the Economy!!

My Auntie Michelle is GORGEOUS in her white gown at the ball!!!!

Walking home on Penn. Ave!!!



My cousins Sasha And Malia watching the parade





If u haven't noticed already they aren't really my kin, but everybody has to claim some relation to the highest MAN who is a black man in America and cousin is getting played out!!! LoL!!!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

My "Notorious" Weekend!

Man oh Man, where do i start?!?!
First off Notorious the movie was not good- FLAT OUT. It was more of a PORNO than anything!! LoL!!

Now to my experience at the movie theater....
Soooo me and a friend of mine decided to go see the movie this past weekend right, and as I was searching for different theaters to watch it I prayed and prayed to not let me end up at the Esquire 7 theatre on Clayton Rd. Low and behold thats exactly where we ended up ((SADLY)). Anywho I had to make the best out of the situation, but that all came to an end when the movie started. EVERY song, and i mean EVERY song that was played in the movie the WHOLE AUDIENCE ((excluding me and my company & the two white ppl sitting next to us)) performed them. Thats just the beginning then about a hour and fifteen minutes in the movie I heard a BRAND NEW BABY crying, I mean BRAND NEW as if the umbilical chord was still attached!!! Anywho she just kept shh'ing the baby instead of just poppin her titty in the babies mouth so it'll just shut up! LoL!! (I'm not really laughing) And right at the end soon as I thought it couldn't get any worst a RONCHIE @$$ RACHET yelled, " Damn get yo ass out of my face!!!" Like did everybody have to hear that??? Anyways just DONT EVER EVER go to the ESQUIRE for ANY MOVIE. Not even if they re-madePassion of Christ and that was the only theatre to show it!!!!

AIR JORDAN 60+ Packs to release in 09! Rough Sketches!!




Bottom: Air Jordan retro 1's pack to be released
Top: Air Jordan retro 7's pack to be released
ps... rumor has it Defining Moments 2 pack will release in May. The pack will in clude two colorways of the Retro 5's!!!! pics via sneakerfiles

Friday, January 16, 2009

Some of Gucci's Summer/Spring Collection










Just a couple of Ready to Wear pieces from Gucci! Eventhough its simple, Gucci never fails me on their unique ways of putting things together! It's not TOO often you can say you'd snatch the whole outfit right off the mannequins....well I can't, but not to say the same about Gucci!!!
Shout out to my nigga Reese!!! LoL!!!

Nike Air Max 1 Fall 2009 Samples




Air Max is coming very correct this year. Look out for these "hope fors" fall 2009! Enjoy! (pics via cubanbee)