Really makes you think & appreciate..... Thanks for sending this CJ :)
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
FLASHBACK: Ja Rule- "Put it on me" (feat. Lil Mo & Vita)
This used to be MY SONG! lol
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CL Fly talk Episodes 6 & 7
EPISODE 6:
So... I need a pair of Hunter rain boots and a dope trench.
EPISODE 7:
And I want those shades.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Patience - Damian Marley & Nas
(for anyone using their blackberry click here: http://youtu.be/c9VQye6P8k0)
This song and video is amazing. Thanks J for putting me on lol :)
I highlighted some lyrics... this song is deep.
I highlighted some lyrics... this song is deep.
"The average man can’t prove of most of the things that he chooses to speak of
And still won’t research and find out the root of the truth that you seek of
Scholars teach in Universities and claim that they’re smart and cunning
Tell them find a cure when we sneeze and that’s when their nose start running
And the rich get stitched up, when we get cut
Man a heal dem broken bones in the bush with the wed mud
Can you read signs? can you read stars?
Can you make peace? can you fight war?
Can you milk cows, even though you drive cars? huh
Can you survive, Against All Odds, Now?"
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Friday, April 8, 2011
A walk down memory lane (my trip to VA)
Last month, I finally got the chance to visit my mom, brother, and little sister in Hampton, Va. My brother is in the Air Force so they live minutes from the base. This happened to be the first place I lived, coming from the Philippines in 1991. My mom drove me around to me around... this was CRAZY.. my first time back to this part of VA since I was 8 years old.
The front of my elemetary school... Bethel Manor Elementary. I went here for 1st and 2nd grade.
This was the street I lived on. I can remember reciting my address to memorize it as a little kid. lol... priceless memory
This was where we lived. They haven't changed a thing.... smh.
There's a traumatic story that goes along with this tree lol. One day I was trying to climb up it (after knowing I wasn't allowed to). My next-door neighbor, Lottie, was holding one of the branches out of the way so I can climb higher (as you can see, the branches are very close together)..... well as I was trying to climb, Lottie's mom called her and she let go of the branch to report to her. The branch smacked me dead in my eye and I got a black eye. I def tried to hide what happened bc I knew I wasn't even supposed to climb the tree, but with a black eye, you know that wasn't gonna work lol. I was so embarassed lol
This is where this mexican chick that used to bully me lived. Alexis, I still remember you..... We shall meet again >:o ... lol jk
Yumm... my mom made some filipino food :) Sinagang
And Ashley (my lil sis) made Confetti cupcakes... and they were BANGIN
Gavi and Uncle Lamar
On the way home.. Chesapeake Bay Bridge
I had to take a pic of this because she was the third person I saw out with a full pajama outfit on.. smh. That's how yall do it in VA?
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
My mood, my thoughts..and the show goes on
I know I haven't been up on my blogging at all lately. I went through a series of occurrences that kind of caused me to keep to myself for the past few weeks. I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this, but sometimes I get into a mood where I really feel like I'm doing too much for people, and I ended up getting so exhausted and overwhelmed. My problem is that I have such a passion for seeing other people happy and satisfied, that I sacrifice my own happiness for it, without even thinking. There came a point where all of the responsibility got too heavy and stressful.... and for no reason. I mean... favors for people shouldn't feel like an obligation, right? My main concern was this strong feeling that I wasn't displaying my full potential to the world. I felt constrained to my everyday tasks to the point where it almost seemed forced... and that wasn't a cool feeling AT ALL.
So.. I took some time to be "selfish", live in the present moment, and really just sit around and do nothing for a change, without feeling guilty (besides my 9-5, of course). This quote really set it off for me:
I was able to have a number of inspiring and motivational conversations with people who really made a point to reach out to me and show me how much they cared... and I appreciate you guys for that too :) (thank you). Over the weekend, I heard this song and it really lifted me up.... (i know im kinda late with it but so what lol):
So.. I took some time to be "selfish", live in the present moment, and really just sit around and do nothing for a change, without feeling guilty (besides my 9-5, of course). This quote really set it off for me:
"True silence is the rest of the mind; it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment." ~William Penn... and this is just what I needed. In the silence, I was able to see people and situations in such a different light. I recommend it to everyone. Silence really is like nourishment and refreshment to the mind. Just make sure you stay positive through it all because its way too easy to fall into a dark place when you isolate yourself from your social life.
I was able to have a number of inspiring and motivational conversations with people who really made a point to reach out to me and show me how much they cared... and I appreciate you guys for that too :) (thank you). Over the weekend, I heard this song and it really lifted me up.... (i know im kinda late with it but so what lol):
The main thing I took out of this is that "the show goes on". Whenever you feel that you're in a bad situation, just think of someone who has it worse. Be grateful for the things you have and most of all, be grateful that you're alive to see another day. "Everyday is another chance to get it right", as Lauryn Hill says in her song, Peace of Mind.... so true. People who know me know that I'm a deep thinker and that I like to spread inspiring information that will penetrate and really make you ponder. After a few weeks of silence, I think I have a lot to say so stay tuned!
I wanna show ya'll where my potential really is. Its time to spread my wings...You never know what I have stirring in this mind of mine lol
P.S. Thanks Imani, for reminding me that I need to get back on my blogging lol :)
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Blackberry pics
I taped out a new canvas for my next abstract painting, recently
I want these! ... by Rachel Roy
Gavi drying her nails and toes lol
Baby Avery... so cute :)
Jay caught me at my desk.... super tired
Baby Zuri .... aww look at those eyes
My dad in his biker gear.... Dad, you're a G lol
Tad and Mark at the 100SR photoshoot @ Allsmiles Studio
A photo sent by J while in France. I need to make my way to this place sometime soon.
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
CL Fly Talk: Episodes 4 & 5
I was slackin a little bit with my posts but I'm gonna make it up by consolidating today. Check out CL Fly talk episodes 4 & 5. Listen and learn... he know's what he's talkin about.
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