My Wife Married a Thug – A Previous Life Displayed

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peteandmebboy

Yes. It’s true. At one point in time I was actually a certified BBoy.

Yes. It’s true. I was that wierd kid that busted out the ghetto speakers and started dancing on the side walk.

Yes. It’s true. My brother was a way better dancer than me. He was super-fly.

Yes. It’s true. I did have extra cardboard in my room and a slice of linoleum hanging around.

Yes. It’s true. My wife ended up seeing through all that whackness and marrying me anyway.

Yes. It’s true. I was, at one time, in pretty good shape.

Yes. It’s true. I still own those jeans.

And yes. It’s true. I still love to dance.

More pics of a previous life after the jump:

hawaii

I wasn’t too bright back then… One of the things that we did back then was dance every where, including on obviously-busy highways in Hawaii. We liked living on the edge I guess. God was kind; he didn’t let me die that day.

skilesdancing

This is back when I was attending Georgia Tech for my Undergrad. I remember being late for many classes due to an incessant need to dance all the time. I remember walking into many classes drenched in sweat and completely out of breath. God was good; I graduated somehow.

garagepractice

Some of the best times of my life with my brother were hanging out in our parent’s garage at 3 in the morning practicing during the summer breaks. We’d back up my dad’s beamer and rock some beats as we broke our bodies in the name of dance. God was so real during those times; I can’t explain why.

performing

One of the most fascinating things about dancing is that it’s so much more fun with more people, even if they aren’t dancing themselves. There’s something about the crowd; I felt that they participated just as much in their showing up. God’s been merciful, helping me to see what parts of me were prideful in these times of performance and the parts that enjoyed the community and service to others for entertainment and pleasure.

On a final note, one of the coolest things is that my daughter is learning to dance. I have never explicitly shown her how, but for some reason she can already break it down.

I love being a dad.

48 thoughts on “My Wife Married a Thug – A Previous Life Displayed”

  3. Ha ha! Awesome!

    I used to be the whack red-head white guy with way too baggy jeans and red and black Jordans that didn't match with anything because I couldn't afford to buy clothes after dropping 150 bucks on the shoes…

    The things we do to fit a niche…

  6. At least you were not "that other kid." You know, the one who played too many video games and became fat…not that I know that guy…haha..ha..ha..haha..:|

  7. Thank you for being open and transparent about your past. God is good, and His mercy covers all transgressions….
    ;)

    Awesome post, BBoy. Keep rockin' and poppin'!

  9. it's funny cause that's how i still remember you. i remember going into your dorm room and sitting on your bed while you watched hours and hours of bboy videos. you're how i learned about the bboy culture. i didn't think you were whack. never did. i thought it was really cool and by being associated with you i was cool too. i dunno, when i see you now i just expect you to put your daughter down and tear it up on some linoleum and then pick her back up. haha. i'm sure you could still throw down ;)

  10. Ever do it at DTS? Catch people as they are going into chapel. Now that I would love to see. Seriously, nice stuff. Bet it kept you in great shape.

  12. You are seriously the coolest guy I know. No about it. You are the Christian, Koren, MacGyver!

    Thanks for being my friend- looking forward to hanging out in Austin next week!

    (maybe we can go breakdance on 6th street!)

  13. Speaking of breakdancing…

    I shot prom photos for a friend of mine the other day, and one of the photos was of him (a b-boy) doing a handstand over his date and giving her a kiss. It was adorable.

  14. wicked cool.
    thanks goodness I did not own a camera in the days I tried breakdancing. Although I am sad I lost the mix done for the rap me and two other buddies did on stage once, ONCE. ha ha ha. Me in a rap group – ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. ok over 20 years ago.

  19. Hot dude! I want to see some of these moves when you return from Austin…better brush up!

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