The Oceanaire

 

     Never have I ever been to a luxurious restaurant where they serve you hand and foot, and the food was outta this world ….. well if I can’t raise my hand I have and I'm going to tell you about it. It’s called The Oceanaire located in the middle of downtown Atlanta. It’s in a corner a little hard to find but once you do you will be glad you did ….. 

    Not only was the service remarkable but very mesmerizing as well. Me and a few friends visited this place for my 24th birthday and as much as I would love to say it, this place gets 5 stars from me. For starters, the atmosphere was calm and soothing. They had live music and floors so clean you could see yourself. Everything gave a vibe if you know what I mean.

       Now this is what got me, we are entering this beautiful underwater temple and they have paper menus !!! But I didn’t do too much once the waiter came over and explained the menu like she was reading from a script. 

       She told us about the drinks, the sides, and the specials.  Now, If you could see the prices on their menu you would ask about the specials too. 

      So I ordered the pinkie out drink girl it was so good !! It came with a lemon and lime as well as ice, while I was sipping on my drink my friends got their drinks and we were having the time of our lives. 

    Finally, after 20 min the food came out which wasn’t too bad for the service we received. 

Entree 1: We ate puff shrimp and raw oysters. Now I didn’t eat anything raw that was all on them. 

Entree 2:  I had a      Seafood copped salad the only thing I was really missing was a bun or some good bread. 

    Humm. Looks good huh? It was actually! It was amazing from the way everything was mixed together, to the sauce combination and veggies !! Idk It was the best salad I’ve ever had.  Anyway, you guys should go try it and tell me what you think.

hours & location

1100 Peachtree St,
Atlanta, GA 30309 
(404) 475-2277

SUN: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MON - THU: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

5 Tips to Overcome Depression

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      Sometimes life is hard, and we go through stages of depression. Depression shows up in everyone differently so sometimes it's hard to tell what someone needs help with. It's important to always take time out for yourself and talk to someone if you or someone else are feeling bad. Here I have some tips on how to live with and overcome depression:

    1. Set Realistic Goals: Overcoming the challenges of depression and learning to manage your symptoms is a process. I plan my week in and out so I can know my short-term goals. As for my long-term goals, they are written down as well in my calendar or notepad. 

    2. Celebrate Small Successes: Success no matter how big or small I celebrate it. Especially when I feel a pass of depression. 

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    3. Positive Self-Talk:  Practicing some positive self-talk helps the brain shift from a negative mindset to a positive one.

    4. Express Gratitude: Increasing self-awareness of positive aspects is something that needs to be done daily.

5. Meditation: Meditation helps you relieve stress and helps lift your energy throughout the day.

  Getting over depression is not easy and we all have to remember we have all of the resources to help us get better inside. Meditation and other outlets like the gym really help us stay focused and mentally stable. Just remember to follow my steps and stay positive through it all. 

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Chestnut Grill Review

 

Chestnut Grill is more like Chest NOT!! welcome to one of Orangeburg's finest restaurants. With non-regular hours the lines of the parking lot are always full when they do open. Today April 9th I had the chance to dine in and eat at this luxurious spot. As I entered the place the smell of seafood and ribs hit my nose and a calm relaxed noise made my ears tingle, I felt welcomed. The two ladies at the front were very polite and nice letting me know there is a wait time of 25 min. which of course I didn't mind it gave me time to look at the menu on my phone and call a friend or two.

Minutes later I was seated by a young lady who didn't care enough to remember my name calling me Tae instead of Ty but that's okay I just politely corrected her. 

Now I am sitting waiting and my waitress comes over happily giving off great energy and proceeds to give me the menu and gives me time to look over it.

Pricing is a little on the heavy side for the food options but there are cheap dishes you can get separately as well as a kid's menu. 

As my dishes, I ordered mozzarella sticks, breaded shrimp, side salad, broccoli and cheese as well as croissants. 

Mozzarella Sticks:  4/10 The cheese between the sticks was stiff and thick. 

Breaded shrimp: 6/10 Some pieces of shrimp were fried together which made the batter still uncooked between the shrimp. which caused me to not eat half of my meal.

Side Salad: 8/10 The salad was tossed with fresh veggies which included a load of ranch sauce.

Broccoli and Cheese: 2/10 The broccoli itself was unsalted and bland as the cheese they did not use the correct cheese instead a carnival version. I've never wanted it or had it that way.

Croissants: 9/10 Coated in honey 

The scenery is good for date night and even a friend date. the customer service is excellent my server was fantastic!  but food could be a little better.  

Patrick Harwood (Birds eye view)

Amazon.com: Patrick Harwood: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle

I had the opportunity to interview one of my many professors at South Carolina State University. Not only is this man a Teacher he is a leader , husband and book writer. He has written four books and is currently working on his fifth book. With stunning photos and thoughts I am pleased to introduce you to Mr.Harwood …

  Hi, guys, it's Ty thank you for tuning in I have one of my professors with me Mr. Patrick Harwood how are you today? I did my research and I've seen that you had four books that you've written already but can you tell the people the name of the books? 

Sure, my first book was published in 2011 it's called the birds of magnolia cemetery Charleston secret bird sanctuary then three years later in 2014 I wrote and published a book about the cemetery itself call in "The arms of angels magnolia cemetery Charleston's treasure of history mystery and artistry" and then a couple of years later. 

 I've always been interested in nature photography bird photography is really a hobby a passion even, so I wrote up a book just about that, that I called "Nature Define burden nature photography from A to Z." I use every letter of the alphabet to extol different virtues and share different anecdotes like an adventure of going out to the nature and looking for birds to photograph that can be adventure or these are beautiful the birds can be in on and on through to Z. 

This is the fifth book you're writing, correct?

Yes.

So, in your books all the photography, is you?

 I've been a shutterbug since I was a little kid, I've always liked having cameras and taking pictures. My books are all very visual like the ones about Magnolia Cemetery is how big and beautiful some the monuments and the Memorial are and there hadn't been a book that featured it that way about the cemetery and of course the bird books that become pretty good at taking pictures of her which isn't the easiest thing because they're so small. 

 Oh, really do you think that you would ever branch out with your photography.

Well, I get it I find a lot of outlets for it not only in my books, but I also blog regularly. I've had a blog since 2010 and that's pretty much a photography, blog, Travel, nature a lot of what most of the postings are about related to. 

So, I had the chance to look through the fifth book as a transcript could you just tell the people a little bit about the book and how it what inspired you to continue to go on. 

 well, I have an interest in graveyards in cemeteries for f on with an officer reddingite years at the College of Charleston. I taught a course specifically about what you can learn from the whole Charleston church graveyards and the books about the magnolia cemetery. So I had in the back of my mind to do something about the church some very beautiful old churches in Charleston have well-maintained graveyards overall and I thought that we need to do a book on the scale that I did. " Miami Dorm of Angels Magnolia Cemetery Bluff" is a large book with big color photographs and to end to do a book about all the other 14 church graveyards and every denomination you can think of from Baptist to Catholic to Presbyterian. 

 so where could we locate the book will it be on Amazon?

yes, it will be on Amazon it may be self-publish solo the Charleston newspaper the post, and courier have a publishing entity called evening post books. So I'm planning probably pretty soon Just submit the online manuscript admission, so we'll see I'll give it a shot in a minute they pro spouse to be all about Charleston and feature local ride or so move here it is I could have a track record up successfully publishing books and so we'll see it would be kind of nice if that company picked it up and could do a lot of the sort of final things. As far as layout and the printing and binding and all that.

OK well, I know you've been in Charleston, and I just want to know if you traveled anywhere outside of Charleston South Carolina to take pictures to navigate information about your book and if you have been where have you been?

Oh, as far as traveling well far is overseas and I have to credit my wife for this because she's with a software company and she's traveled internationally with her job and play. Just in the past maybe five years I've had the chance to join her in in Amsterdam and the Netherlands in Paris France and Lisbon Portugal and of course I took a lot of pictures, and we did a lot of traveling busy places. So there is my blog as well and we have also been to several of the Caribbean islands just on vacations over the years so yeah when wherever I go I take my camera and I also always look for birds because you had different countries and islands and you'll see birds that you haven't seen before.

So, could you just give us you're @ for your blog and where the people can contact you if they have any questions?

So my blog is called Birdseye views and it's at my Birdseye views @blogspot and if you just do a search of my name Patrick Harwood author or Patrick Harwood Charleston you'll find things I have to sell my books on Amazon as well as sell them personally and they been in a number of the bookstore's shop since stores in Charleston over the years, so I hope this new one will get in there also.

 okay well, thank you for your time sure I hope to have you back.  

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Sesquicentennial State Park

Are you looking for a place to please your mind? A place where you can sit for hours and just relax? Well for me that place for me is The Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, SC. This place will have you in awe, from the waterfalls to the wildlife. I have been going here since I attended SC State and I can tell you this is one of the most relaxed places I've ever been to so let me tell you about it:

According to  Sesqui Groups | South Carolina Parks Official Site Sesquicentennial State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.

The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks. Several buildings built by the CCC in the 1930s are still in use at this park.

Just like any other park sesquicentennial State Park has an abundance of wildlife and activities to do such as: Fishing, Canoes and kayaks are available for rent on a seasonal basis. Rentals include life jackets and paddles, Pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards, bird watching, and as well as hiking. 

The nature trails are lengthy and give you a good breather at the end. When walking along the trails it goes up and down to give you a sort of mountain feel. I really enjoyed myself! so, I encourage you guys to go out and spend a day in nature. 

JACKSON CREEK NATURE TRAIL 

Length: 0.5 miles

Type: Hiking Trail

Difficulty:  

Description: Starting from the sand parking area near the boat house, turn right and follow the Hiking Trail along the shoreline of the lake. Just before you get to the bridge turn right, go downhill, and you will see the waterfall on your left. A sign marks the trailhead and tree limbs line the trail to guide you through a lowland area and onto a wooded hillside

LOOP ROAD TRAIL 

Length: 3.5 miles

Type: Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail   

Difficulty: 

Description: Starting from the Retreat Center parking area you will enjoy an easy walk, jog, or ride on this tree-lined path that circles the park. Since you are away from park activities you may see or hear a variety of birds

SESQUI MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL  

Length: 6.1 miles

Type: Mountain Biking Trail

Difficulty: 

Description: A very popular choice in Columbia, this trail is located 3 miles from downtown in the 1,419-acre Sesquicentennial State Park. Starting from the parking area, you will be riding on a sandy roadbed.

   The park also gives you the option to stay the night or for three weeks with, their outdoor home supplies.

Three picnic shelters and four picnic pads are available for family or other group gatherings. The picnic pads are not covered but you are allowed to bring ONE pop-up 12x12 canopy tent. Each shelter and picnic pad includes 4-foot-long picnic tables, a charcoal grill, and nearby water & restroom access. Shelters 1 & 2 have electricity. 

  Along with amenities provided for your comfort, pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. There is also a dog park available at Sesquicentennial State Park. The dog park is a 2-acre, fenced-in area for dogs to run off-leash.

The park is friendly and accommodates everyone who enters. Only a small fee to enjoy a beautiful sight, Not only is the park in the middle of Two Noch, Columbia, but it is surrounded by a plethora of food options for on-the-go. Enjoy!

ADMISSION

$6 adults; $3.75 SC seniors (age 65 & older); $3.50 children ages 6-15; ages 5 and under, free.

HOURS

8 a.m. - Sunset, daily

OFFICE

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily

visit Sesqui Groups | South Carolina Parks Official Site for more information.

Top 5 things not to say during a job interview

     Imagine walking into an interview room, looking and feeling good. Ready to give them your all then you lose your words and confidence. It's not every day that we have the opportunity to have someone of such knowledge educate us on new things, because just like you I get interviewed and have to speak to the boss like I've already taken over the room. 

  Sometimes going in the spaces gives us anxiety and drains everything.  Mr. Don is here to give us what not to do during an interview, to make you stand out and more likely to be successful.

Don Georgevich is an author and speaker on job interviewing, hiring, and
leadership development. He specializes in teaching businesses how to make informed hiring decisions and helps job seekers to sharpen their interviewing skills.

The well-respected former corporate interviewer has written The Seven Master Steps to Hiring a Players, The Complete Interview Answer Guide, Resume Masterpiece, and How to Write Perfect Thank You Letters.  He shares his interviewing and hiring advice in countless YouTube videos.

There are many job seekers and several number of opportunities for everyone. Taking extra steps to do research and make yourself knowledgeable about your future workplace is highly important, but never mind me let's get into these facts: 

1. NEVER TALK BAD ABOUT A PREVIOUS COMPANY OR ANYCOMPANY YOU HAVE EVER WORKED FOR. 

This gives them the mindset that you will eventually find something to dislike the job and leave them high and dry. 

2. DONT BE DESPERATE 

Don't go in telling them that you will do "anything " know exactly what you want and how you want it done.

3. DONT TELL THEM BLAND THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF 

Give them a reason to want you tell them what, how, and why you did what you did in a work situation. Give details to what you can bring to them.

4. DONT SAY I DONT KNOW HOW 

Try!! You must explain to them that even though you don't know how, you are willing to try. 

5. DONT ASK WHAT THE COMPANY DOES 

Research!!! You have to know the place in order for you to bring value, if they see no value, you will not get the job. sell yourself.

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GIVING BACK TO THOSE WHO GAVE TO US

 One man and his lustrous sculpting of clay 

gave SC State a meaningful gift last Tuesday 

morning. Celebrating black history month with a meaningful beginning.

Tolulope Filani has been anticipating the day he gets to reveal 

three sculptures he has been working on since 2014.

Tolu Filani was born and raised in Nigeria. In 1968 he won first prize in the UNESCO-organized international children's art competition. while in high school he produced art so well that his principal hired a teacher and Dr. Filani ended up on television for ten years. He attended Yabba College of Technology earning his OND and HND with a major in sculpting. 

 

In the year 1981, he won his first major commission and by 1968 he secured a USAID Sponsorship that allowed his to study at the University of Missouri in Columbia where he earned a master's degree.

He eventually returned to Nigeria only to relocate to the USA permanently.

In 2003 he obtained his Ph.D. in art which allowed him to take place as the chair of the Department of Art at South Carolina State. 

After all his travels Dr. Filani started at South Carolina State University in 2006. He started sculpting the three men back in 2014 after he walked around the state and there was no art. No history about the school that makes them significant. " it's worthless if you complain and don't contribute anything.

So, he did something that we all will remember even after we have graduated, as astatic as you might think Dr. Filani was he was quite humble really. It's like he gave the community of Orangeburg life he brought back the realization that we have overcome so much, and we still have a long way to go " To be honest it's not about me I just see myself as a tool to project the attributions to the Individuals who gave us the space today." said Filani, and I agree because with the creativity of others and the compassion, we as people can make things greater than what they already are.

Every day is a new day to be in the now, to understand history and society "Young or old

whatever you contribute to society will eventually be celebrated."- Dr. Filani 

Encyclopedia of African American Artists - dele Jegede - Google Books

'Fighting for justice': Orangeburg Massacre survivors speak out 54 years after civil rights-era bloodshed - ABC News (go.com)

Orangeburg Massacre (harambeeacademy.com)