HOME...CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Part II

SOUTH OF THE BORDER!!!...separation between North and South Carolina

Lucky's first time in the snow!

She's excited, can't you tell?

HOME...CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Part I

Christmas Tree!

Lucky was relaxed

Beautiful isn't it?

Me and my favorite scarf..lol

Drinkin Wine

...you can consider this a "TIPSY" post. Just made some banging pasta with homemade tomato sauce and then made some healthy granola bars. Chilling, thinking about my upcoming trips, 1) to New Orleans(Mardi Gras) again and 2) to Costa Rica.....changing thoughts...I was listening to Mos Def 's Pistola today...the lyrics made me smile:

Believe me when I tell you I never meant to break your heart
May God pick up the pieces of dreams that fall apart
Forgive me and forget me, make a brand new start
Don't blink your eyes and say goodbye
I know, you know, I know, you know that love is danger

Criminal minded, gangster of love
Charm in your arms, your gun is wild warm
Worn, bang bang, shoot 'em up
Tips in your clip, click clack, use 'em up

Bad intentions and a very good shot
X marks the spot where you cross the heart
Candlelight vigil on my memory block
Commemorate the date where the bomb got dropped

Love, steady war no more
Put your weapon away, quit collecting the slain
She said, "You're right, I don't wanna fight
I just like the fire and the flashing lights"

Believe me when I tell you I never meant to break your heart
May God pick up the pieces of dreams that fall apart
Forgive me and forget me, make a brand new start
Don't blink your eyes and say goodbye
I know, you know, I know, you know that love is danger

If you are to fall in love
Then where should you stand to begin with?
And when the falling's done
How bad should you plan to get injured?

And if you land on your feet
Do it count as a fall or a jump?
And do it feel like a fall when the hands that pushed you
Were holding you up?

Close encounter, got you wide open
Heartache got your boom box going
Music and vocals, lonely and soulful
You're back in the scene where your sweet dreams are so true

Believe me when I tell you I never meant to break your heart
May God pick up the pieces of dreams that fall apart
Forgive me and forget me, make a brand new start
Don't blink your eyes and say goodbye
'Cause I know, you know that I know, you know what love is

....and then etc.

God...he is a genius..his lyrics are so descriptive, like you can paint the picture using his words...IF YOU ARE TO FALL IN LOVE, THEN WHERE SHOULD YOU STAND TO BEGIN WITH?....think about that....just listen!!!!...and do it feel like a fall when the hands that pushed you, were holding you up?..where the sweet dreams are so true..lol, man, this dude...This joint is an apology of course, but its like he is telling whom ever, that he is not ready for love. Its crazy the metaphors that are used through out this song, but its understood, I grasped the concept...you know what I am saying?...lol, whatever, I'm out.

RT: "home...nothing like it."

Lil' Trick

So I'm on this updating high...lol

But anywho....I have a little trick or whatever you want to call it...

When ever you wear a necklace with a charm...and when the charm hits the clamp of the necklace, in front of your neck, then you must kiss it, because someone is thinking about you, cute huh?! Okay, goodnight!

So it's December!!!!

Yaay...will be seeing my family this week, so excited! Must get things in place before I travel Tuesday...early Wednesday morning (haven't decided yet)....the country, love it!! Peace and quiet...so a lot of inspiration to come. Home....the smell of cooked apples in the morning and oh, the CHRISTMAS TREE!!!!! Tearing up as I type...miss home. Okay, let's shake it off...it will be Lucky's first time in North Carolina, so lots of pictures of her to come as well.

Now switching gears.....it will be my first Christmas in eight years!!!!!! single, yes single...I am really excited, but I wish I could share it with someone. I've always been in a relationship, not many might I add, but I've always had long term relationships. I can't really see myself having one night stands, because that's just not me. Dating...ummmmm, I don't know about that either, because you don't know the person!!!! It's like sharing your space with a complete stranger, you know what I am saying?! Being friends with someone first before dating them is ideal....but if I've known you for like two years and I am interested, then of course I will pursue...but blind dates, meeting people in super markets, or the clubs freak me out a little bit.....even though I have given out my number maybe like three times in the past six months....which didn't turn out bad, because the guys have been gentlemen....I really want that one relationship...and then, sometimes I am really happy about being alone, because you don't have to compromise. Me being me is what I want my mate to see...not me being who my mate wants to see....so I'm still working on that aspect.


I believe I wear my heart on my sleeve way too much...but I don't think that's a negative characteristic....yes, I'm indecisive, but I want to think decisions through completely before acting them out....now if I decided, then I usual pursue hard course....like it gets accomplished. Getting back to my sleeve (lol)...when I have a connection with a person, it's very honest and open...it takes a lot for me to loose that connection with that person, because we're human and sometimes we make mistakes...so I give chances, but it really pisses me off when people hold grudges and doesn't realize that maybe either I or other people make mistakes....so I don't have tolerance for that or people just not wanting learn about other people's point of view and just living in ignorance.

So switching gears again.....HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!*muah*

Lazy Saturday....

So I've moved....and I am having a lazy Saturday, boxes are still full of my possessions and I chose to just chill this weekend. How lazy am I?....so much more shopping, cleaning, and organizing I must do, before I feel at home. Till later, peace!

Facebook...done

So my month Facebook challenge is over!!!! I made it, yay for me!!!.....but I just went on and deactivated my account within a matter of minutes...lol, I felt out of place and nervous for some reason. Welp, I guess that is it for Facebook, we had a good run though. Will give you guys an update on what is going on in my life....I have some big changes to announce!!!!!Till next time, stay positive and remember to smile!

TIME OUT!!!!!!!!!: SHE'S SINGLE?

TIME OUT, this is foul!REALLY! Obviously people are losing their damn minds....I just watched the new Raheem DeVaughn video called "She's Single"....not only is the video explicit, but the lyrics too....my man is good with the lyrics, but why make a video out of this song lyrics....ayo ayo, like what was happening in the video was gravy, but I swear I can find that same flick in a porn shop somewhere.....there comes a time when we must compose ourselves....whatever happens between you and a "taken" girl is yo' business, but when it hits the net, that shit becomes my business.

And man, I was excited to hear the song and see the video, because I thought it was about a girl that he was feeling who was in a relationship and now she is single and it was on and poppin', but man that was me just imagining again....lol.

Raheem, sweetie, call me anytime...lol, cause you straight up looked like a male gigolo in that video.....SERVING!..lol

Soul Music

Lalah Hathaway has one of the most amazing tenor voices I have heard from a female artist in a long time, other than Anita Baker (SN:great tribute for her on the Soul Train music awards)....some background information, Lalah Hathaway's father is THE Donny Hathaway, yes, she is Donny Hathaway's daughter. Her father sung with so much emotion....if you ever listen to one of his records, the needle of the record player captures the pain in each groove creating a sound of truth and conviction.




Eric Roberson is another artist who never receives credit for his work thus far. Great vocalist and entertainer. On another note, this video is pretty funny, he gets popped in the face by Lalah's "old dude" (boyfriend)...lol, homeboy left the party with a black eye..what a night. But one question, why didn't they end up together at the end? If I got popped in the eye, I would have definitely left that party with what I got popped for, correct?!...lol, wildin!

Rant: Facebook...social networking?

I've been off of Facebook now for 21 days in counting (maybe permanently). So far I have:

-  Start learning Russian
- Volunteered
- finished a book that I've been reading for 6 months now!

and etc. Now if I was still connected to Facebook, I don't think this would've happened. Facebook LITERALLY consumed my life. Checking on people's status updates, photo updates, and accepting friends' requests from people whom I did not know. Friends who have my contact information (ie. phone number/email address) can connect me that way, and long lost friends, are long lost friends for a reason. Life is about meeting NEW people...now people or companies who are using Facebook as a networking site, are using it the correct way....capitalism....you got to love it (NOT, check out Capitalism, A Love Story).

Let's switch gears....social sites like Blogspot.com, Youtube.com, and Myspace.com are similar, yes, but on those sites you can do the following:

 - Blogspot: you express your thoughts (which is productive/therapeutic in a way)
 - Youtube: you have the option to help others through live demonstration or document different events in your life.
 - Myspace: you can share your music and become friends with your favorite artists and be informed about upcoming shows in your area.

But on Facebook, you just look at pictures, play useless games, and add strangers as your friends. There is some networking, but very little. Not to mention the ignorant/random comments or status updates people (i.e. your "friends") post. Future on Facebook looks like a negative, like 70%.........

Action: Thanksgiving Day

What I've been up to lately......

Went to the "infamous" Record/CD show the 21st of November......me using INFAMOUS is hilarious, in my world, it's infamous. I thought it only happened twice in the Fall, but it happens twice also in Spring and Summer.

WOW...random I know...just heard the best quote...I'm watching this documentary called "The Black List" and Keenen Wayans is telling a story about how he told his father that he wanted to quit college (while pursuing an engineering degree), and become a stand up comedian....and his father says..." you should finish college so that you can have something to fall back on" and Keenen says " dad , I understand what you are telling me, but if I have that cushion to fall back on, then I will fall, but if I have the hard concrete floor to fall back on , then I will do everything in my power not to fall"...strong statement. GO HARD OR GO HOME!!!!!!

To continue on my lovely Sunday.....I stopped by my favorite Indian shop and picked up some henna, spices, and of course my favorite pistachio ice cream (pictured)......and dun dun dun da dun....went to my favorite roti shop again. I've included in this post, pictures of my records. Also, forgot to post this picture of some yummy black mushroom rice from Thanksgiving dinner.

The sound of this record is really electrifying!

You don't know the blues if you haven't heard Jimmy Reed.....and oh JAMES BROWN record is amazing!

Stay INFORMED and POSITIVE people....there is soooo much knowledge to gain, you have no idea....*muah*

I'm So Vain!

I thought I looked really cute today....past tense, because of what I am currently wearing....lol.

Russian, Really?

Can you really teach yourself a new language?.....well, I'm teaching myself Russian, yes Russian (quite ambitious, aren't I?).........why? you ask. Because Russians are cool!

Picked up the tapes and books at the library, they were selling used books to help the homeless......so, French and Spanish were gone and I chose Russian...even though, German, Greek, Polish, and Bulgarian would help tremendously with my current job, I went against the grain and chose Russian (I can learn those four languages later, at the company's expense, right?)....but so far the alphabet is pretty okay, it's memorizing, but just putting the letters together to create syllables, which in turn create words is very difficult indeed.

Tofurkey is to the left, looking like one huge testicle!

SNs: Hope your thanksgiving was great.....it was really nice for me...had tofurkey (not so great, we also cooked chicken, so it saved the day)....and my first case of Polaroids didn't come out so great, I guess practice makes perfect.

RT:"com place, complacent, complacency"

RT: "the target lady is off the chain!....lol"

Be Kind...REWIND!!!

RT: LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!....watching it right now. Mos Def is awesome, love him....I hope he propose...lol. But this movie is genius. SWEDED!....lol

Glimpse of Nola

NOLA Pics...II

Love this photo

Bayou was so serene

Fell in love with this tree

Caught in action

There was something about New Orleans that had me in constant thought.....very spiritual. You ever had a moment with yourself to reflect....think about it....it was 10 times more than that for me, when I was in Nola...

NOLA Pics

Food was delicious...Mexican spot in Nola?

Architecture of the buildings were phenomenal 

Lounge & Grill

Such an absolutely beautiful city.......more pics coming.

Last Night....

Just Before Walking into the Club

Look at the pain in his face

After club

Went to this spot called Electric Pickle, funky huh? It was really nice, took a couple of pics and there was this really nice painting, it was located by the patio area. Smokers, smokers, smokers, ugggghhhhhhh.......I'm down with the green, but cigarette smokes makes me sick!!!And there was a lot of it last night...its expected in the areas I hang out in, so I guess I'm still getting use to it.

SICK!!!!!!!

Diggy Simmons' rhyme is sick!!!! Icon in the making.

Diggy Simmons- {Shook Ones Freestyle} from philthegod. on Vimeo.

*Listen*

The lyrics in this song are very important...just listen and think.

Cold or Hot?

Saw Theophilus in concert this summer and it was awesome...just chilling and listening to music tonight as you can see.

Mos Definitely!!!!!

Banging this CD right now.....my favs below. This guy right here, impressive...mmmmhhh. Georgia Anne Muldrow's voice is amazing and it comes straight from emotion....like when she sangs, it reminds of a balloon deflating...all the air inside rushing out...for her the air represents everything either it be ugly or beautiful, but she lets it rush out.

Yum Yum

RT: I LOVE BANANA CHIPS!!!!!!

New Year's

New Year's is going to be it!!!!!!!!! My peeps will be here and friends as well, so excited!!!!

Listening Right Now......

This is the joint I am listening to right now...the Roots album "How I Got Over" is too dope.......

Little Inspiration....

So today, I felt inspired..it actually happened yesterday at work, when I was in the bathroom looking into the mirror and realizing CHANGE is happening. Right now, I am in this process of a new mission, which will completely open my eyes, if it is accomplished. Very excited about it and hoping, it happens. It's one of my dreams...but it doesn't happen over night, it's a long process.

After I'm inspired, I sleep like no tomorrow and wake up feeling clear.

Randomness: Went to second hand store...scored some really nice albums (RECORDS!):Nina Simone, Tina Turner, and Ella Fitzgerald. Can't wait for the CD/Record show this month, which only happens twice yearly.

Video coming soon....and maybe some pictures.

LOLOLOL!!!!

In Living Color was just too much...lol, I'm hurtin'....lol.......Really, Cape Fear parody!!!..lol...found the video on You Tube, its called Cape Rear.....Party All the Time...lol

*Country Ass*

What you say Talib?!

I challenge you...

I am on a month challenge to stay off of Facebook for a month starting now, so I will reactivate my account on December 9th at 11:30am (EST). Join me!...wow, it feels so good!

To Me...television is overrated.

Not only television...going to the movie theaters as well. Why spend 10.00 + dollars to go and see a flick that will be on television in a matter of months. It diminishes our scope of thought...the box continues to grow smaller, because television and movies doesn't allow us to think outside that box anymore, it tells us how we should be and what we are constantly. I miss the movies that test our imagination. The future.....

Hell...Really?

Listening to this album..what really happen to him, he just disappeared. Welp, this cd was my soundtrack for many months.....enjoy!

RT: " excuse my language, but u sexy as FUCK!!!!...lol"

You're Delicious.....

When I hear this joint...I close my eyes and dance with myself..so liberating!

Thinking........

I've been thinking alot, about someone.....but it really doesn't matter, cause it will never happen...my life is perfect how it is...what I want, will happen when I want it to....the person I am today , was not the person I was last week (smiling while typing)....whoever has me....will be blessed....lol, but it's the truth. Until next time......

Peace
*MUAH*

RT: "Give 'em Hell by Talib Kweli....is really where I am currently....spiritually.."

RT: "with real titties like Tootie.... dis' girl gotta silicone bootie and got tha nerve to act moody..."...lol

Take Me Away.....

Love John Legend....In Miami, its 60 degrees and feels great. I felt like playing this today in my car and rolling all my windows down and singing the song loudly....as a matter of fact....I DID!!!!!!!!

Suga Shack

I love Camp Lo flows....reminiscing about the times my cousin and I use to sing every word to Luchini....such a dope group!

It's Raining

...love rainy nights.

Construction Ahead!!!!!

FYI: Will be adding poems or pieces to a different blog.

First New Year's Resolution......SCREAM!!!!!

KELIS GET IT!!!! WERK!!!!!



UNCOMFORTABILITY (just made that up )will be my state all year! So I will SAY and DO what I want to SAY and DO @ any moment I feel the need to do just that, no matter the consequences (don't get it twisted, I will take responsibility)....I think I AM AN AWESOME INDIVIDUAL!...repeat..IN-DI-VI-DU-AL....

Peace,
*MUAH*

Will Be Back Soon....

...completely drained, but inspired. Had a memorable time!!!!

.........PSA: VOTE!!!!!!

...Current Obsession...

My wardrobe consists of V-necks, dress pants, and jeans....really! You can dress v-necks up or dress them down. Accessories really make an outfit anyways, so thats where my money is usually invested.


Urban Outfitters, 16.00
Forever 21, 8.80

Forever 21, 6.80
American Apparel, 22.00

VOTE!!!!!

People please go out and vote.....early voting is happening now (located usually at your nearest public library)...I believe the polls will close on October 31st and reopen for ELECTION DAY, which is November 2nd!!!!

Listen, if you need assistance with whom to elect, need additional information on candidates, need to register, or you completely uneducated about the state government processes, please visits www.votesmart.org. This website is awesome!!!!!

Very important to voice your opinions on the issues that affect you!

Peace *MUAH*

UPDATE: Okay, Heat didn't win, but its just the beginning baby.....we coming back!

"LET'S GO HEAT....LET'S GO!!!!!"

RT: "Halloween 1,2, & 3 tonight....FEAR FEST all day, everyday!!!!!"

RT: "why do I check my facebook multiple times in one day?!...addicting."

Correction.....28 Days Later

RT: "28 Days Later"....god I love this movie..such a "well shot" movie.

No one really reads this blog anyways...lol...between the movie and reading about isms, always multitasking.

Danny Boyle producer of this flick and another well known flick, "Slumdog Millionaire"....28 Days later reminds me of this other movie called High Tension, not the actual storyline, but the way it was filmed.

Cope Out...Roti anyone?

Okay, so I didn't fry any fish, because I just didn't want to. So instead, I had some great Mojitos and a nice dinner at a local roti shop...which was delicious. I have a picture of the spot above.

RT:"OMG, Friday the 13th is on!!!!!"

Fried Fish

Tomorrow, I will definitely be frying fish. Sipping on some Barbancourt rum (Haitian rum) and thinking about traveling.......February, yeah February, I don't care what's going on, but I am traveling international by myself, choices are below:

#1. Grenada
#2. Trinidad and Tobago
#3. Jamaica
#4. Barbados

Hmmmm, it is going to be nice. Going to solidify (buy the damn plane ticket) the plans in November. I love my SINGLE FREE LIFE!!!!!!!!

RT:" I have good teeth because my dentist has a crush on me...lol"

RT: Laughing at some of my previous posts...SILVER ALERT? Really..lol

Flashback: Return to Sender.....

Take me back....

RT: Tired but not sleepy.....YAWN...

Impatient!

Can't wait for tomorrow...will see Mishal Moore live in concert!!!!!Will definitely take pictures....

UPDATE: So I didn't take any pictures while at the concert, because the setting did not allow me to, it was very intimate and chill, so me flicking pictures with the stupid flash was going to cause too much distraction. But I must say, she is so awesome, her voice is lovely and her demeanor was positive. I included a video of her singing a song she performed that night, which literally had me in tears....she performed with the two young ladies (Firth Sisters) who are in the video and their voices are also phenomenal. Make sure you check out her youtube page for more performances at http://www.youtube.com/user/mishalmooremusic. After her concert at Club Bed...my friend and I went to a club called Jazids, which was reggae night...LOVED IT!!!!

Oh and I added a photo (another car shot...i know very lazy, but totally forgot about taking pics) of myself after the night out, which was an enjoyable night for a Sunday (weird, right).

Friday Night

WOOP WOOP IT'S FRIDAY....

Just got paid, friday night, body shaking,all around....check the mirror, looking fly...don't know the words..lol

Gonna crack a bottle of Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling and listen to some records.

Feeling This.....

Just heard the lyrics to this song from a friend....me like it...lol

Halloween?

UPDATE: I WILL BE THE SEXY COWGIRL!!!!!!!!...It's cost effective (lol) and comfortable to wear. Will take pictures of make up and costume and post after I return from NOLA....maybe a little video too.


So for Halloween I will be visiting New Orleans...yes it is official!!! so excited, but I was dawned with the terrible task of deciding on a costume, here are my current options:

1) Rick James bitch!!!! (lol)
2) A Bed bug
3) A sexy cowgirl (which I'm liking so far)
4) Disco chick (was kinda this last year)

Decisions, decisions, decisions....will definitely be taking photos of the sights using my polaroid camera. Here I come NOLA!

Bangin' Beats

This producer, Suff Daddy, is too dope!

My Path

The path less travel
Not many choose
Because it's MY path
A path that hasn't been tread
I chose today to do this
Finding my passion
will be challenging
but it must be done
Refusing to follow steps of others
Just to compete
Is not my measure
I measure my own success

*Failure is not an option. Now I'm a hustler (que Harlem shake..lol)*

Random Thought: Self Reflection

If tomorrow I wake up and want to go to Mexico.....is that wrong, or will it be wrong if I decided to take off for the rest of the week and go to New York to explore the city, would that be irresponsible???? At the end, it really doesn't matter what other people think about my irrational or rational decisions, because they're my decisions. I do what I please with my money, time, and etc...

Question(s): Why is so hard to be spontaneous?...Is spontaneity parallel with indecisiveness....if I lost all contact to the ones I know now, and develop relationships with completely new people is that abnormal behavior (eventually at one point the old and new will crash into each other).....why some people never grasp the concept that the world is much larger than them....what do atheist believe in if it isn't God or do they believe at all....why do some people believe it is God who create wars, when really it is the religion that causes the separation....where is consideration for others....selfishness is that the new "black".....why do I over analyze individuals who are simple....does complex ideas comes from simple minds....why can't we all exist in one world without destroying each other....is one race, religion, sex better than the other.......why do people speak more than they listen....will learning from others cloud our own vision or enhance it....does accepting others for who they causes us to lose ourselves.....

Man, I DON'T KNOW....just thoughts.

Good Vibes...

RIP J.Dilla.....genius.



My love definitely....

Venting: Driving

I don't know if this is happening just in South Florida or everywhere, but there is an increasing number of idiots driving. If you come across this blog and this sounds like you, then I'm gonna need "YOU" to consider the following:

1) If you are driving and your signal light is "signaling" that you either want to make a left or right in the near future...then do just that, please don't keep driving for a good 2 to 3 miles without either merging or turning.
2) Now if we are in a four lane highway and you decide to drive in the far left lane, please at least go the speed limit or faster....if you decide to stay in the far left lane while driving 35mph or below, just know, you will either get a number of people giving you "the finger" or blowing their car horn.
3) If we are at a street light and its red, but we are in the right lane, we are able to turn on a red light unless indicated otherwise.
4) If you are 70 and beyond...and you are unable to walk, it is probably best for you to refrain from driving any motorized vehicle. (SN: And you will probably be mistaken for a missing person indicated by a silver alert)
5) People who have no idea where they are going, please Mapquest the directions before getting your a@# on the road, saves a lot of people from the constant braking you will be doing while trying to locate your destination.
6) DUDES who try to holler while driving....is just plain dumb....causes accidents. The bumping of the horn alert people for no reason.
7) Speed racers in residential areas is a definite no no. Driving 150 mph (is that possible?...anyways) is dangerous...soon or later you will be scrapped from the concrete.
8) Last but not least, if you do not have immigration papers, driving license, insurance, and no registration...its best that you not drive or if you must drive, please abide by the rules.

SN: Also, don't take pictures while driving..lol.

Thanks...*muah*

RT: man....old, good times!!!!!!!

RT: " Common is still relevant!!!!echo to echo to echo to echo."

Real Talk

Just watched this banging you tube video. Let's just say, we need to multiply Mr. Authentic....words to myself:

1) Gotta get focused
2) Leave that sh*# alone
3) Don't be bitter, life offers so much more
4) Get off the search for now and revisit years (10?) from now
5) Lock it up = a "whole" soul
6) Now "GOOD TIMES" from here

PEACE.....*Muah*

RT: I got my costume for Halloween, thanks to my friend!!!Can't wait.

RT:" Life is really good...."

.....Good Morning

Lovely.sweet.simple.

Death Cab for Cutie

This is one of my all time favorite songs....just browsing Youtube and came across it...and the memories started to resurface.

A glimpse.....

This picture is just a glimpse into my Saturday night, which was great!!!!!!

RT: "One of those days.....my family have my heart...I feel what they feel."

RT: It's Adopt-A-Dog month!!!!!Just do it!

New Edition!......Punky

Meet Punky...she is a new edition. Her breed is American bulldog and she is the sweetest thing ever!

RT: "Must meditate before I go into this meeting...get focused!"

In the mood for Q.......

Simply Beautiful

....so talented.

Safia's Way

RT: "Who is the prettiest?...SHO NUFF!!!!...lol, classic."

RT: Scare tactics cheer me up...lol, are u scared?!

RT: "Now I'm a f@#*?! magician..lol, I hate work sometimes...smile."

Scatterbrain: ????????

Mind is very heavy....

I didn’t know I spit bullets
To be used as ammunition
I see embarrassment is your mission
Self inflicted pain is not my aim
I guess you not what you claim
It’s all good
Definitely will be
Minus you

………In my Black Thought voice, ENUFF SAID!

RT: "Vindictive behavior is not the answer; spread love."

RT: Technology will be the death of me...luv my new phone!

RT: "Again....the world owes you nothing!"

RT: "Why are people so angry? Anger does nothing!"

Feelin' This......

I'm FEELIN THIS!!!! As of ummmm......right now:

Unknown vs. Comfortability

The unknown usually brings out the best in people and comfortability brings upon complacency. Let's view in more detail of my train of thought; given that this is "According to me"....our decisions could be fear driven or passion driven.

Fear driven decisions results in complacent situations, for example, forced occupations, emotional stability, fear of failure, and etc. Having to work towards a dream that is not yours, only for the secured income, is one predicament that most of us can relate too. Many people also refuse to move away from their primary homes, because of the emotional stability that their family may give them. Fear of failure causes people to shy away from certain situations, because they are afraid of experiencing new emotions or interactions.

Passion driven decisions involves taking risks and investing more for a better outcome. Not fearing the unknown, but facing it with faith. The ones who benefit from fear usually consider these types of decisions as selfish. Uncomfortable situations cause us to adapt in a way that is still true to ourselves, but it allows us to learn more from others.

Passion driven decisions taps us into the gift that is given to you by a higher power is what I consider a purpose. This sounds very religious, but I do find individuals hiding behind their religion to make excuses for their complacency, which I am not a fan. Looking at "MY" point of view, what drives your decisions?



.....sorry for the erratic flow....

Random Thought:

"People!!! The world doesn't owe you shit! Stop walking around like it does!"

"Creator of Movement"

As a dance student, I first learned of this choreographer in my modern dance class. Watching the infamous pieces, Revelations and Cry, I created an interested in learning more about this creator. The emotions that were evoked during the visual stimulation were pure and very deep. He is one of the most influential choreographers in history and continues to be one of the best in the present and guaranteed in the future.

The world of modern dance was introduced to Alvin Ailey by the works of Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, and Ruth St. Denis. Modern dance was not an art form that was glorified in those times (1940s-1960s), but the walls were being built through classical ballet. Like Dunham and Graham, Ailey created pieces that involved emotion through movement. Ailey would take simple movements and exaggerate them by creating a story of representation. His movements were almost animalistic, but yet very graceful given the specific emotion. The South was magnified in his pieces, describing the pain, triumph, and love of his history during times of racial discrimination and enslavement.

Every February, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater tours here in south Florida, an event that I attend yearly. The very first performances I witness in my modern dance class many years ago, still evoke the same emotions today.

Enjoy the piece, Cry (split into two parts)...originally performed by the critically acclaimed Judith Jamison, whom is now the artistic director of the AAADT.

Part I


Part II

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Astrology?...

Well...bored @ work...decided to look up my astrology sign, Cancer. Here is what it says:

The Cancer woman is careful about who she gives her heart to, because once she commits, she gives her all. Your lunar lady is truly feminine, and lucky for you, of all the signs, Cancer is the most nurturing and protective of those close to her. Her ruler, the moon, rules the changing emotions--so she can be a moody person. If you marry her, this will not be a problem for she will be very loyal to you, and often put your interests ahead of hers. Your lunar goddess takes responsibility seriously. Harsh tactics would be the wrong approach to take with her. Keep your temper under control and don't be demanding. Cancers have excellent memories and she will remember everything you said, unfortunately whether you meant it or not.

Sounds about right, I am basically a big softie to the ones who deserves it, with the occasional mood swing.

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Scatterbrain: Relax....stay alert!

A party full of foreign people
Oh how excited I am at this vision
Automatically it heightens my senses
Meeting new people is my thing
Dancing with friends of family
Getting down salsa-ing
Then very faintly I hear a drunken voice
Say, “Don’t hurt that nigga’s feelings"....
Then I thought should I let this run its course

I quickly remove myself from the dance floor
Embarrassed, feeling like a whore
While I urged my friend to depart
All I felt was pain my heart
Is this how far we’ve gotten as people?
Regardless that we are made of the same chemistry
Haven’t we learned from our history?
We’re moving back towards the start
Where the light eventually turn dark

Man I can’t believe that happen
Or was I just too busy relaxing?

Scatterbrain: The Gift

Born in a world of pain
Scarred with the tasks of staying sane
To some, innocence taken early
Either voluntarily or involuntarily
The history of those who take
Because it’s for their conscience sake
This place where purity is a joke
And damaged is hidden with coke
I ask myself, “Why should I birth”
In a world, where the girth
Will constantly decrease
Either by their biology
Or what they will see
At last, I see a bright light
That improves my eye sight
From a force like no other
That says change is what I will discover.

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The Wood....

Just finished watching "The Wood" and it is one of my favorite movies of all time...and this song right here is so beautiful...RIP Teddy Pendergrass.

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Scatterbrain: Inspiration

Beep Beep Beep
Man it’s that time again
Eyes open to see the ceiling
Thank you GOD for this blessing
Look to my left
To receive wet kisses
Oh how LUCKY I am for you
Mind is now focused on the future
Planning/Analyzing steps to get to the next level
Burying negative thoughts with a shovel
God, why you choose me to see this way
Thanking you every day for this vision
Of knowing that I have you through all seasons
Keep telling myself “inspire others”
Mothers, sisters, cousins, and brothers
That they too can see this way
We are loved each and every day
From a God who loves unconditionally
Even when we are unable to see……..

MUAH, GOD BLESS!!!!!!!

Move it along.....

When I hear this song, it makes me feel good....realizing that the world keeps moving even when things in your world stops...again we fall out, but there is always a possibility to reunite.

AFROLICIOUS Sunday!

This Sunday was lovely as usual. My cuzzo was in town, so I took him to this really nice burrito joint called Lime, which was delicious. On another note, my dog, Lucky says hi....and here is an update on my afro! Dope, right?!...lol....And oh, don't mind the woolly eyebrows...I was channeling Lauryn Hill (which I don't mind)...lol.

Fall for the Arts Festival (Part II)

FOOOOOOOOOD! So the variety of food stands, trucks, and booths were amazing. They had everything from burgers to ice cream to even whoopie pies (fyi....the best whoopie pies comes from the South!).....But can I just say, I love fish tacos and french fries, so I stopped by this truck called Jefe, which turned out to be OKAY, not the best, but it was good enough. Here are a couple of pictures of my food, Jefe's food truck, and the view of the Adrienne Arsht Center, which is beautifully built...ENJOY!