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Monday, March 28, 2011
Books
This weekend I ended up at a closeout sell at Borders. This particular store is located in Largo.. Now while i purchased Charles Dickens classic A Tale of Two Cites combined with Great Expectations for 10 bucks and George W. Bush's book... for 14 bucks and a puzzle for 10.
i couldn't help but wonder, what is happening to print media?
you hear it often. with newspapers no longer in circulation the rise of IPads, Kindles and the like..
What does this mean for the book world.. conversely the book world in the black community? We don't have very many bookstores, and one of the leading chains is closing up shop in our community.
Are the costs of books going up? has electronic books really taken control of the market..
I will always reach for a book.. there's just something about it. But at the same time, i will get that IPad II..
very interesting.. yet very disturbing.
i couldn't help but wonder, what is happening to print media?
you hear it often. with newspapers no longer in circulation the rise of IPads, Kindles and the like..
What does this mean for the book world.. conversely the book world in the black community? We don't have very many bookstores, and one of the leading chains is closing up shop in our community.
Are the costs of books going up? has electronic books really taken control of the market..
I will always reach for a book.. there's just something about it. But at the same time, i will get that IPad II..
very interesting.. yet very disturbing.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sharing is caring..
Beyonce has these dancers below.. that well, ummm... Im not sure how to describe them...
However, what I will say is this concert break is awesome.. im going with dancer number two.. cause' im all wiped down..
shoulders
chest
pants
shoes
OMG!!!!!
However, what I will say is this concert break is awesome.. im going with dancer number two.. cause' im all wiped down..
shoulders
chest
pants
shoes
OMG!!!!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Theme Song!!!
I just love the lyrics in this Song Moment 4 life by Nicki Minaj... just apply it to your lifes accomplishments, and you've got your self a theme song!!!!! Watch the video if you want to here what Drake has to say... not really feeling his rhyme although i love his style..
I fly with the stars in the skies I am no longer trying to survive I believe that life is a prize But to live doesn't mean you're alive Don't worry about me & who I fire I get what I desire It's my empire And yes, I call the shots, I am the umpire I sprinkle holy water upon the vampire In this very moment I'm king In this very moment I slayed Goliath with a sling This very moment I bring put it on everything, that I will retire with the ringand I will retire with the crown, Yes no I'm not lucky I'm blessed, Yes clap for the heavyweight champ, Me but I couldn't do it all alone, We Young Money raised me, grew up out in Baisley Southside Jamaica, Queens and it's crazy cuz I'm still hood, Hollywood couldn't change meshout out to my haters, sorry that you couldn't faze me Aint being cocky, we just vindicated Best believe that when we done this moment will be syndicated I don't know, this night just remind me of Everything they deprived me o fP-p-p-p-put your drinks up It's a celebration every time we link up We done did everything they could think of Gr-Greatness is what we on the brink of[Chorus]I wish that I could have this moment 4 life, 4 life, 4 lifeCause In this moment, i just feel so alive, alive, aliveI wish that I could have this moment 4 life, 4 life, 4 life ( I could have this moment x3)This is my moment, I just feel so alive ( I could have this moment x3)
I fly with the stars in the skies I am no longer trying to survive I believe that life is a prize But to live doesn't mean you're alive Don't worry about me & who I fire I get what I desire It's my empire And yes, I call the shots, I am the umpire I sprinkle holy water upon the vampire In this very moment I'm king In this very moment I slayed Goliath with a sling This very moment I bring put it on everything, that I will retire with the ringand I will retire with the crown, Yes no I'm not lucky I'm blessed, Yes clap for the heavyweight champ, Me but I couldn't do it all alone, We Young Money raised me, grew up out in Baisley Southside Jamaica, Queens and it's crazy cuz I'm still hood, Hollywood couldn't change meshout out to my haters, sorry that you couldn't faze me Aint being cocky, we just vindicated Best believe that when we done this moment will be syndicated I don't know, this night just remind me of Everything they deprived me o fP-p-p-p-put your drinks up It's a celebration every time we link up We done did everything they could think of Gr-Greatness is what we on the brink of[Chorus]I wish that I could have this moment 4 life, 4 life, 4 lifeCause In this moment, i just feel so alive, alive, aliveI wish that I could have this moment 4 life, 4 life, 4 life ( I could have this moment x3)This is my moment, I just feel so alive ( I could have this moment x3)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Words, Words, Words
I am all over the place this morning, which means I'll have allot to blog about in the next few days.. However I must start here..
I love music, its true. I love the words that the writer pens. I love the feeling the artist puts into projecting the emotion the writer felt when the words were penned. I love the music that makes the song something to remember.
Last night I was driving home from diner with my cousin (I just love my family). I heard Heather Headley's 'letter' for the first time. I love Heather Headley. But this song sent chills up my spine for many reasons. I've pasted the song, and words..
This Line within this song 'Letter' shook me...
'Having to deal with you is enough to break your soul'
Who knew.. that your soul could break.. But i guess its possible. when you have a relationship, no matter the type(intimate, friendship, family etc) you invest. And not just your heart, money, time but your soul.. so, if/when a person should leave (death, disagreement etc) you can't get any of it back.. None of it.
More-over how do you repair your soul? (that was my Carrie Bradshaw moment)
Enjoy!!!
By the way she has a new album 'Audience of one' it is a gospel album. Amazing.
Lyrics to The Letter :
Verse 1:At first I wrote it "dear you," then it turned,"to whom it may concern."I began it in this way becauseI needed to express through these words,How deeply I was hurt,And how distant from you I now was.I wrote "normally I would sayThese words to your face,But this time that I just can't do,Cause I know the way you been movin'And the things you been doin'And right now I can't stand the sight of you."
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Verse 2:By the time you finish thisI'll be gone for good, your lesson learned.Where it is I'll be, and who's lovin' me,Sorry baby, that's no longer your concern.And tell your lil' friend she'll be in my prayers,Cause just having to deal with youIs enough to break your soul.I just hope she knows exactlyWhat it is she's getting into.
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda' sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Bridge:Not that it matters to you,But I wrote this with clear and dry eyes.The years of being mistreated by you,I've cried all the tears I can cry.So this is the end, done and over with.Believe me when I say that you won't be missed.No hug, no kiss, signed sincerely.P.S. Forget you ever knew me. Chorus:This is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterThis is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Verse 1:At first I wrote it "dear you," then it turned,"to whom it may concern."I began it in this way becauseI needed to express through these words,How deeply I was hurt,And how distant from you I now was.I wrote "normally I would sayThese words to your face,But this time that I just can't do,Cause I know the way you been movin'And the things you been doin'And right now I can't stand the sight of you."
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Verse 2:By the time you finish thisI'll be gone for good, your lesson learned.Where it is I'll be, and who's lovin' me,Sorry baby, that's no longer your concern.And tell your lil' friend she'll be in my prayers,Cause just having to deal with youIs enough to break your soul.I just hope she knows exactlyWhat it is she's getting into.
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda' sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Bridge:Not that it matters to you,But I wrote this with clear and dry eyes.The years of being mistreated by you,I've cried all the tears I can cry.So this is the end, done and over with.Believe me when I say that you won't be missed.No hug, no kiss, signed sincerely.P.S. Forget you ever knew me. Chorus:This is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterThis is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
I love music, its true. I love the words that the writer pens. I love the feeling the artist puts into projecting the emotion the writer felt when the words were penned. I love the music that makes the song something to remember.
Last night I was driving home from diner with my cousin (I just love my family). I heard Heather Headley's 'letter' for the first time. I love Heather Headley. But this song sent chills up my spine for many reasons. I've pasted the song, and words..
This Line within this song 'Letter' shook me...
'Having to deal with you is enough to break your soul'
Who knew.. that your soul could break.. But i guess its possible. when you have a relationship, no matter the type(intimate, friendship, family etc) you invest. And not just your heart, money, time but your soul.. so, if/when a person should leave (death, disagreement etc) you can't get any of it back.. None of it.
More-over how do you repair your soul? (that was my Carrie Bradshaw moment)
Enjoy!!!
By the way she has a new album 'Audience of one' it is a gospel album. Amazing.
Lyrics to The Letter :
Verse 1:At first I wrote it "dear you," then it turned,"to whom it may concern."I began it in this way becauseI needed to express through these words,How deeply I was hurt,And how distant from you I now was.I wrote "normally I would sayThese words to your face,But this time that I just can't do,Cause I know the way you been movin'And the things you been doin'And right now I can't stand the sight of you."
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Verse 2:By the time you finish thisI'll be gone for good, your lesson learned.Where it is I'll be, and who's lovin' me,Sorry baby, that's no longer your concern.And tell your lil' friend she'll be in my prayers,Cause just having to deal with youIs enough to break your soul.I just hope she knows exactlyWhat it is she's getting into.
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda' sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Bridge:Not that it matters to you,But I wrote this with clear and dry eyes.The years of being mistreated by you,I've cried all the tears I can cry.So this is the end, done and over with.Believe me when I say that you won't be missed.No hug, no kiss, signed sincerely.P.S. Forget you ever knew me. Chorus:This is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterThis is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Verse 1:At first I wrote it "dear you," then it turned,"to whom it may concern."I began it in this way becauseI needed to express through these words,How deeply I was hurt,And how distant from you I now was.I wrote "normally I would sayThese words to your face,But this time that I just can't do,Cause I know the way you been movin'And the things you been doin'And right now I can't stand the sight of you."
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Verse 2:By the time you finish thisI'll be gone for good, your lesson learned.Where it is I'll be, and who's lovin' me,Sorry baby, that's no longer your concern.And tell your lil' friend she'll be in my prayers,Cause just having to deal with youIs enough to break your soul.I just hope she knows exactlyWhat it is she's getting into.
Chorus:So this is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterSo this is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda' sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Bridge:Not that it matters to you,But I wrote this with clear and dry eyes.The years of being mistreated by you,I've cried all the tears I can cry.So this is the end, done and over with.Believe me when I say that you won't be missed.No hug, no kiss, signed sincerely.P.S. Forget you ever knew me. Chorus:This is my goodbyeThis means we are not togetherThis means that you're free,See how you wanna' see, and me,Well I know I can do betterThis is my goodbyeThis makes it official, you've lost me foreverWe are now in the past, and it's kinda sadThat you had to read it in this letterThis is my goodbye
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Slow Dance
There is nothing more romantic than a slow dance. It doesn't cost anything for you to light a few candles, turn off the lights tap the person you love and say lets dance.
It will take a bad day, and turn it into an interesting evening..
When your significant other arrives home, complaining about the horrible commute home and how many times they were cut off, having to slam on the breaks. Light a few candles. As they are describing a bad day at work, listen closely while selecting a Gerald Levert tune.. (yep that's right) suggestion below. Look your lova straight in the eyes, turn the light off (make it smooth) and say... "Baby, lets dance".
And do that dance... make it a drag if you'd like..
Gerald Levert: U got that love.
It will take a bad day, and turn it into an interesting evening..
When your significant other arrives home, complaining about the horrible commute home and how many times they were cut off, having to slam on the breaks. Light a few candles. As they are describing a bad day at work, listen closely while selecting a Gerald Levert tune.. (yep that's right) suggestion below. Look your lova straight in the eyes, turn the light off (make it smooth) and say... "Baby, lets dance".
And do that dance... make it a drag if you'd like..
Gerald Levert: U got that love.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Words to live by
Have you ever heard someone say something, or write something that you found empowering??I am always at-the-ready to hear something new, and earth shattering.. I am always armed with a book to write in, no matter where i am.
You may have heard these words before, but they aren't the same as when it shook the ground you currently occupy.
Whenever i hear a word delivered from the bible, no matter the person who is delivering the word. I find something inspirational in it.. That is what the bible does... inspire, correct, guide...But, i find that no matter what the word, and who is preaching there is a nugget in there I just have to write down, and possibly share.
I could be hanging out with friends, and pickup on something that someone said.. and say oooohhhh.. now that's classic.. and I will write it down..
More recently, Ive watched a movie (yes, a movie) and wrote down some of the things said in it..These are words I'd like to remember, to encourage me.. correct me.. and guide me... you never know when there will be a "MESSAGE"...
Samples of words I live by:
Church: God will sometimes move you out of situation, to get you to where you want to be ... shifting... is what you need to do, be prepared to shift.. (TDJAKES)
Conversation: Getting out of the waiting room, is the hardest thing to do.. we are waiting to get somewhere, waiting to accomplish something.. waiting for God to do something.. when he already has.. (A family member)
You are going through a transition... (A family member)
Movie:Ruin is the road to transformation (Eat, Pray, Love)
I fully participated in every event in my life (again, Eat, Pray, Love)
You don't need a man, you need a champion (Eat, Pray, Love)....
Eat, Pray, Love is my new fav movie.. I highly recommend it.... Check out the trailer.
You may have heard these words before, but they aren't the same as when it shook the ground you currently occupy.
Whenever i hear a word delivered from the bible, no matter the person who is delivering the word. I find something inspirational in it.. That is what the bible does... inspire, correct, guide...But, i find that no matter what the word, and who is preaching there is a nugget in there I just have to write down, and possibly share.
I could be hanging out with friends, and pickup on something that someone said.. and say oooohhhh.. now that's classic.. and I will write it down..
More recently, Ive watched a movie (yes, a movie) and wrote down some of the things said in it..These are words I'd like to remember, to encourage me.. correct me.. and guide me... you never know when there will be a "MESSAGE"...
Samples of words I live by:
Church: God will sometimes move you out of situation, to get you to where you want to be ... shifting... is what you need to do, be prepared to shift.. (TDJAKES)
Conversation: Getting out of the waiting room, is the hardest thing to do.. we are waiting to get somewhere, waiting to accomplish something.. waiting for God to do something.. when he already has.. (A family member)
You are going through a transition... (A family member)
Movie:Ruin is the road to transformation (Eat, Pray, Love)
I fully participated in every event in my life (again, Eat, Pray, Love)
You don't need a man, you need a champion (Eat, Pray, Love)....
Eat, Pray, Love is my new fav movie.. I highly recommend it.... Check out the trailer.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wanna Be Loved - by Jill Scott...
Don’t feel no pity for me Cause I’m going through a couple things, Life means change,That’s the way it goes, goes
All my life I had a constant burningA strong deep,desireAn aching ambiguous,yearning,yearning,yearning
For something betterFor something bigger For something wider For something higher
And lots of regrets Cause I ain’t seem to found it yet I’ve been searching around the world Never knowing what to expect
I get sad sometimes Yes I be mad sometimes Cause I’m out here on the grind Making mine And I still can’t seem to find What I’ve been looking for Opened so many doors
For real, yoI just wanna be loved…
Chorus:I just wanna be lovedLike everybody else doesI just wanna be lovedI just wanna be loved (Repeat x 4)I just wanna be loved
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
YOU-the open conversation
At this late age i am still learning people. You will not be liked by everyone. and most people won't like the things you do. no matter what it is.
Within the last month, I've learned that a person who doesn't know you well.. can take several conversations had with others and create an opinon of you! And treat you accordingly. Meanwhile they've NEVER taken the time to get to know you to see if what the others have said is acurate.
People have great opinons on your life. They listen, they discuss, they judge. Then they discuss with others, and those people judge.
All of this making you the open conversation..
I have always been an open person, meaning if i feel that im close to you, my life is an open book. Well, that behavior has to stop, tired of being an open conversation. I feel that what i say and do, should remain between the people i share those things with. I mean, i don't go around repeating others business. And, i never will.
In closing: "Hate on me" by Jill Scott.. I pasted the words, so you can feel it.. Please check out the live video is amazing..
If I could give you the world On a silver platter Would even matter You'd still be mad at me
If I can find in all this A dozen roses Which I would give to you You'd still be miserable
In realityI'm gon be who I be And I don't feel no faults For all the lies that you bought
You can try as you may Break me down when I say That it ain't up to you Gon on do what you do Hate on me hater Now or Later Cause I'm gonna do me You'll be mad baby
Go head and hate on me haterI'm not afraid of What I got I paid for You can hate on me...
Ooh if I gave you peaches Out of my on garden And I made you a peach cobbler Would you slap me out?
Wonder if I gave you diamonds Out of my on womb Would you feel the love in that Or ask why not the moon
If I gave you sanity For the whole of humanity Had all the solutions for the pain and pollution
No Matter Where I live Despite the things I give You'll always be this way So go ahead and You Cannot... Hate On meCause my mind is freeFeel my destinySo Shall it Be
Within the last month, I've learned that a person who doesn't know you well.. can take several conversations had with others and create an opinon of you! And treat you accordingly. Meanwhile they've NEVER taken the time to get to know you to see if what the others have said is acurate.
People have great opinons on your life. They listen, they discuss, they judge. Then they discuss with others, and those people judge.
All of this making you the open conversation..
I have always been an open person, meaning if i feel that im close to you, my life is an open book. Well, that behavior has to stop, tired of being an open conversation. I feel that what i say and do, should remain between the people i share those things with. I mean, i don't go around repeating others business. And, i never will.
In closing: "Hate on me" by Jill Scott.. I pasted the words, so you can feel it.. Please check out the live video is amazing..
If I could give you the world On a silver platter Would even matter You'd still be mad at me
If I can find in all this A dozen roses Which I would give to you You'd still be miserable
In realityI'm gon be who I be And I don't feel no faults For all the lies that you bought
You can try as you may Break me down when I say That it ain't up to you Gon on do what you do Hate on me hater Now or Later Cause I'm gonna do me You'll be mad baby
Go head and hate on me haterI'm not afraid of What I got I paid for You can hate on me...
Ooh if I gave you peaches Out of my on garden And I made you a peach cobbler Would you slap me out?
Wonder if I gave you diamonds Out of my on womb Would you feel the love in that Or ask why not the moon
If I gave you sanity For the whole of humanity Had all the solutions for the pain and pollution
No Matter Where I live Despite the things I give You'll always be this way So go ahead and You Cannot... Hate On meCause my mind is freeFeel my destinySo Shall it Be
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Time waits for no-one
The lyrics of Clocks by Coldplay express how ive felt the last few weeks..
I will only type a few of the lyrics.. but check out the vid...
Lights go out and i can't be saved, Tides that i tried to swim against. have pulled me down upon my knees. Oh I beg and beg and plead...
My fav part:
Confusion never stops, closing walls and ticking clocks. Come back and take you home, I could not stop that you now know. Come out upon my seas, curse missed opportunities. Am I a part of the cure, or am i part of the disease.
Basically...
Time waits for no-one. Please enjoy the video... Chris Martin is pretty passionate..
I will only type a few of the lyrics.. but check out the vid...
Lights go out and i can't be saved, Tides that i tried to swim against. have pulled me down upon my knees. Oh I beg and beg and plead...
My fav part:
Confusion never stops, closing walls and ticking clocks. Come back and take you home, I could not stop that you now know. Come out upon my seas, curse missed opportunities. Am I a part of the cure, or am i part of the disease.
Basically...
Time waits for no-one. Please enjoy the video... Chris Martin is pretty passionate..
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
HURT
No one likes being hurt. But nothing hurts worse than when you've been hurt by a friend or family member. The time and energy you put into cultivating the relationships, go down the drain never to return. You sit in silence and stillness, trying to figure out what happened. Where did I go wrong, how did it get to this and lastly how can i ensure this never happens again.
You try to discuss the problem, you either get cover ups or an investigation ensues as if what you've described is a lie. And all you've described is your feelings, and what it meant to you. This is bad form, and i know just like my many past unsuccessful relationships its time to walk away because it WILL happen again. Its really hard to close and then lock a door on an investment. But, i have to or I will always be confused and powerless.
Locked!
You try to discuss the problem, you either get cover ups or an investigation ensues as if what you've described is a lie. And all you've described is your feelings, and what it meant to you. This is bad form, and i know just like my many past unsuccessful relationships its time to walk away because it WILL happen again. Its really hard to close and then lock a door on an investment. But, i have to or I will always be confused and powerless.
Locked!
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