Just.Hip

Wow.

2009-12-25T22:46:00.004-05:00

I seriously can't believe that I am typing this right now.

The last time that I posted something was over a year ago. I just turned 22 last week and it feels like 10 years have passed.

This may seem crazy, but I am afraid to write. I know, its strange. I hate my major (journalism), I have abandoned my blog and I stopped writing for pleasure. Without getting too deep or personal, I am running away from my destiny.

I know that I'm not an amazing writer. To add icing to my misery cake, being a journalist is not a guaranteed job at the moment. I'm intimidated and scared as hell.

But writing is like breathing to me- it's second nature and essential. Without it, I would absolutely die. I am a writer, and in order to become a better writer, I need to practice.

I.Must.Write.

Even when no one is reading, I must write. I will write. It's my destiny...

Oh, and Merry Christmas.

I'm Almost 21!

2008-11-25T09:58:00.003-05:00

I think its pretty clear that I take a lot of blog breaks lol. I don't have valid reasons for not blogging all the time, but hey- This is not my day job. Anyway, I got new weave, which always makes me feel better. I also have a boyfriend (don't ask... please lol)

I'm finally at the point in my life where I'm not afraid to dislike someone. I know that sounds weird, but let me explain. I use to try to like everyone and want for everyone to like me. Not so much an "I want to have millions of friends" thing... More so an "I don't want drama" thing. Well, I think its safe to say that I've grown out of that. If I don't like someone, its pretty much obvious. I still don't like drama, so I'm not going around with an attitude, but I'm not going to pretend like we're buddies. Perfect example, I moved in with THE WRONG people. I should have just stayed with my roommate from last year, but I lived with her since freshman year, so I figured it was time for a break. To make a long story short, I can't stand these girls. (One in particular) If we don't like each other in our apartment (where I clearly hear you talking about me through the walls) PLEASE do not run up to and/or hug me in public. It grosses me out. People are ridiculous...

On a more positive note, I'm turning 21 in December!! I've got all my plans mapped out, and I'm definitely getting a driver lol.

If I don't speak to you guys before Thursday, have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

WOW

2008-11-07T09:30:00.003-05:00

Sorry for the delayed reaction, but I'm still trying to recover from the excitement!

I'll see you at the inauguration!

My Teeth Are Rotten

2008-11-03T10:48:00.016-05:00

I ate waaaay too much candy this past week! But whatev, it was Halloween. Here are some pics from my night...

I was a MOVIE STAR!! (Don't you see me shining lol)

Jessica getting mud off of her oxfords w/ a club flyer lol

My line sisters.. One was Robin Hood, and two were... Well, I'm not completely sure

I love this pic! (It was the start of our bathroom photo shoot)

So, me and Modu picked out our dresses 1st, then came up with the costume ideas. She was a "business woman" lol

I absolutely love these girls! (from left to right) A greek goddess, an evil pilot, a dominatrix, and a pink lady!

I had a great three day weekend. (It was fall break) I hung out with my friends Thursday night, went to the Halloween party Friday night, hung out with my mother, little brother, and 8 year old neighbor on Saturday, and needed an emergency oil change on Sunday lol. My weekend would have been better if the GA Bulldogs didn't get murdered by Florida on Saturday, but there's always next year!

Enough Is Enough

2008-10-30T00:10:00.006-04:00

I have a question... When should you just give up? At this point in my life, I definitely feel delusional. One of my professors, who is a sex therapist, was giving us advice on love today. He asked the people in relationships if they felt like they were going to be with their significant other in 10 years. I had an urge to raise my hand. Clearly, I'm not in a relationship. I was too embarrassed to ask if I was crazy for thinking that I would be with someone who is currently in a relationship with someone else. I actually feel crazy writing this now. Instead I asked if he believed that a person could be in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate that love. He said that it was possible. He also said that its a very painful situation. He was right... I try to pretend like I don't care about him anymore, but I do. For some really strange reason, I just can't shake this guy. I know that I need to distance myself and cut off all communication in order to really get over him, but that only works for 2 weeks tops. I relapsed today and I'm feeling really bad about that. In my heart, I believe that he'll come back to me when the time is right, but I am an impatient girl. Extremely impatient... I want to let go so badly, but I can't. He wants to be my friend, but I can't. I want to be his friend, but I can't. Something is telling me not to give up on this. I'm not saying that I'm gonna wait for him or try to ruin his relationship, but I feel like we will be together one day. I'm gonna hold on...

Analyze This

2008-10-27T10:28:00.005-04:00

I enjoy writing poetry, but I'm smart enough to know that I suck at it lol. I usually write poetry when I'm extremely angry, so I don't write too often. Although I'm not talented in the poetry area, I love reading it. Until recently, I never really read anything by Langston Hughes. Honestly, I only thought about him while reading the play "A Raisin in the Sun". I finally opened my eyes and realized that this man is so much more than Dream Deferred. (Although that is a magnificent poem) Hughes wrote about the problems facing African Americans of his time, and Americans in general, in many of his poems. One of my favorites, Let America be America Again, could have honestly been written in 2008...

Let America be America again.
Let it be the dream it used to be.
Let it be the pioneer on the plain
Seeking a home where he himself is free.

(America never was America to me.)

Let America be the dream the dreamers dreamed--
Let it be that great strong land of love
Where never kings connive nor tyrants scheme
That any man be crushed by one above.

(It never was America to me.)

O, let my land be a land where Liberty
Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath,
But opportunity is real, and life is free,
Equality is in the air we breathe.

(There's never been equality for me,
Nor freedom in this "homeland of the free.")

Say, who are you that mumbles in the dark?
And who are you that draws your veil across the stars?

I am the poor white, fooled and pushed apart,
I am the Negro bearing slavery's scars.
I am the red man driven from the land,
I am the immigrant clutching the hope I seek--
And finding only the same old stupid plan
Of dog eat dog, of mighty crush the weak.

I am the young man, full of strength and hope,
Tangled in that ancient endless chain
Of profit, power, gain, of grab the land!
Of grab the gold! Of grab the ways of satisfying need!
Of work the men! Of take the pay!
Of owning everything for one's own greed!

I am the farmer, bondsman to the soil.
I am the worker sold to the machine.
I am the Negro, servant to you all.
I am the people, humble, hungry, mean--
Hungry yet today despite the dream.
Beaten yet today--O, Pioneers!
I am the man who never got ahead,
The poorest worker bartered through the years.

Yet I'm the one who dreamt our basic dream
In the Old World while still a serf of kings,
Who dreamt a dream so strong, so brave, so true,
That even yet its mighty daring sings
In every brick and stone, in every furrow turned
That's made America the land it has become.
O, I'm the man who sailed those early seas
In search of what I meant to be my home--
For I'm the one who left dark Ireland's shore,
And Poland's plain, and England's grassy lea,
And torn from Black Africa's strand I came
To build a "homeland of the free."

The free?

Who said the free? Not me?
Surely not me? The millions on relief today?
The millions shot down when we strike?
The millions who have nothing for our pay?
For all the dreams we've dreamed
And all the songs we've sung
And all the hopes we've held
And all the flags we've hung,
The millions who have nothing for our pay--
Except the dream that's almost dead today.

O, let America be America again--
The land that never has been yet--
And yet must be--the land where every man is free.
The land that's mine--the poor man's, Indian's, Negro's, ME--
Who made America,
Whose sweat and blood, whose faith and pain,
Whose hand at the foundry, whose plow in the rain,
Must bring back our mighty dream again.

Sure, call me any ugly name you choose--
The steel of freedom does not stain.
From those who live like leeches on the people's lives,
We must take back our land again,
America!

O, yes,
I say it plain,
America never was America to me,
And yet I swear this oath--
America will be!

Out of the rack and ruin of our gangster death,
The rape and rot of graft, and stealth, and lies,
We, the people, must redeem
The land, the mines, the plants, the rivers.
The mountains and the endless plain--
All, all the stretch of these great green states--
And make America again!

Here's another one of my favorites... I, Too

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.

Tomorrow,
I'll be at the table
When company comes.
Nobody'll dare
Say to me,
"Eat in the kitchen,"
Then.

Besides,
They'll see how beautiful I am
And be ashamed--

I, too, am America.

I'm currently trying to decipher this poem. I think its about identity... Problems

2 and 2 are 4.
4 and 4 are 8.

But what would happen
If the last 4 was late?

And how would it be
If one 2 was me?

Or if the first 4 was you
Divided by 2?

Why don't they teach kids this stuff in school? Oh wait, they do for Black History Month. Shame, shame...

WOW!!

2008-10-22T21:50:00.023-04:00

I can't believe that I haven't posted in... FOREVER! Actually, I can believe it. I really just needed a break. So, I got into journalism school! Even though I knew I would, I'm still very excited. I guess you guys will see my name in lights, or magazines, one day. I don't feel like catching you up on the last month of my life so I'll just be brief. "Tim" is a wrap... Seriously! (He also knew that I had been writing about him, which I find extremely funny for some reason lol) I have a crush on this skinny kid that I always see. Everyone tells me that he's cool people, but its just a crush. Umm... I went to Howard this weekend to visit my friend for homecoming. I really enjoyed myself because I had a stressful week. Here's some pics...

Boris...

I was to afraid to ask 9th Wonder for a pic

Raheem...

My friend's friend, Irvin. He had me laughing the whole time!

Me and 1 of my best friends about to go to club 'love' (For $70!!!)

Had to get a solo pic lol!

My friend forced me to listen to 'Paper Trail' the whole time I was there, so now I like it... Especially "My Life Your Entertainment". This is a little off topic, but I feel bad for Usher. I mean, his album did horribly. I didn't even give it a chance. Poor thing...

Anyway, it feels good to be home because I've missed you guys! Now that I'm rejuvenated, I'll be sure to post/comment more. Thanks for sticking in there with me....

~pretty.hip

"I'm Still Here"- Jill Scott

2008-09-25T11:52:00.004-04:00

Well, I'm at work and I have to got to class soon, but I just wanted to tell you guys that I'm still here. I don't really feel like blogging, but I'm still here...

I'm Sick

2008-09-08T17:22:00.002-04:00

... Headache... Sore throat... Fever... Bad attitude...
This is the worst...

Anyway, I'm getting really excited about Ryan Leslie's album. I like every song that I hear, which is surprising. I'm not really feeling his overbite though lol. I knew he was a producer and all, but I wasn't aware that he played so many instruments. His "making ____" videos on youtube are very interesting.

Here's him making "Addiction"

He's a little weird though...

Its Been A Long Time...

2008-09-03T17:31:00.004-04:00

I'm stressed yall. (I know 'yall' isn't a word, but I'm from the south lol) I'm on this new positive thing, so I don't want to post anything negative. (Thats why I haven't been posting) Well, if I can't talk about being stressed, then I really don't have anything to talk about. Who knows when I'll post again...

Anyway,

Is this not the baddest cover you've seen in a long time?

Honestly, I've never been a big Beyonce fan. I've always respected her hustle, but she annoyed me. For some reason, I started to love her during her hiatus. (I'm pretty sure that I'll suffer from Beyonce overkill once her new album comes out though) This cover is fab though!

BTW, "Tim" has a new girlfriend, but he's still playin games. I know he's only playin me because I allow him to. Oh, and his girlfriend is in my class...
**"Tim" will no longer be mentioned on this blog EVER AGAIN**

Hey Guys!

2008-08-13T22:17:00.002-04:00

I moved into a new apartment on Saturday & we just got internet today! (Thats why I've been MIA) Also, I'm applying to journalism school and I have to write a statement of interest on Friday, THEN school starts back on Monday (ugh), so I probably won't be posting that much until I get situated. I have A LOT to tell about the infamous "Tim", but that can wait because I gotta finish drafting my statement of interest. (Which is way more important than that idiot) Alright, love you guys! (And pray for me/wish me luck {whatever your cup of tea is} on the whole journalism school thing!)

~pretty.hip

Just Wonderin'...

2008-07-31T16:13:00.002-04:00

What is your favorite album of all time?? I just realized that mine was Mary J's 'My Life' (I'm a 90's kid)

Florida pics

2008-07-28T16:53:00.020-04:00

I don't feel like writing much, but here's some pics from my weekend. (There's a lot)

Orie & Ma

My foot lol

What I was doing @ the beach

Father & son

Wanting fries...

Getting fries...

Grandma Jen making sure everyone is fed

Gone fishin'

"Take a picture of me!"- Me

Rockin out to Hannah Montana 3D concert

Hannah loves Hannah Montana!

Congrats Diamond!

Congrats Orie lol

Lastly, I liked CNN's Black In America

TTYL

2008-07-23T23:22:00.002-04:00

I'm gonna visit the Jamaican side of the fam in Florida...
Talk to ya Monday... Have a great weekend!

~pretty.hip

Random Stuff

2008-07-22T12:22:00.004-04:00

When I said I was done with "Tim", I lied. He obviously has some type of hold on me. Maybe because he's the male version of me. Actually, I'm more like the female version of him (If that makes sense) Anyway, his birthday is 2 weeks before mine (Sagittarius!) so that may have something to do with the similarities. Ok, so I'm rambling on...

I don't wanna start any 'blog beef" (lol) but I'm a little disturbed. I wrote a Nas review and someone said that they really didn't enjoy his album. I love it, but people have different opinions and I respect that. Thats not what disturbed me though. In his comment he said...
"Since now we have a black man running for president of the united states (which wasn't the case when he first named the album), now it isnt so hard or so bad to be black in the united states (which was his point behind the title of the album when it was called NIGGER) since a BLACK MAN beat out a WHITE CANDIDATE who just so happened to be married to one of the most popular presidents in the history of the United States." (He was talking about the title of Nas' CD)

(Disclaimer: This ranting is not directed at the young man who made the comment. His comment just made me think about some things)

I really didn't wanna write this, but whatev... Maybe I'm just stuck in the past, but do people really think this? In the 1 month that Obama has been the democratic presidential nominee, have things really changed? My answer is no. Yes, Obama has made great strides for African Americans, but we're still overpopulating jails, getting beat up (and sometimes killed) by cops, being discriminated against in the work place, and so on. (I could go on for days) Its never been "bad" to be black, but hard- yes. And its still hard. Like my girl Whoopi Goldberg said "we do live in different worlds". I bet that there's millions of people who think that black people need to stop complaining because everyone gets treated equally in America. Those are the people who say "Hey, look at Obama. If he can do it, you can do it!" And we can do it... We'd just have a harder time because of the color of our skin. Its just the reality of things. And I'm tired of people being delusional. With that being said, when Obama becomes president (because he will) I hope things become a little easier for all Americans, not just African Americans. And I'm sure they will, because with each generation we we continue to move forward. I can do things that my mother couldn't, and she could things that her mother couldn't. Ok, I'm finished...

Just saw this video on Yellow Rebel's blog

The Truth

2008-07-20T13:17:00.002-04:00

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If you haven't seen this movie yet, then you are playin' yourself. This is honestly the best movie that I have seen in a long time. Christian Bale is the best actor to play Batman (in my opinion), Heath Ledger was breathtaking (no doubt, the best to play Joker), and the director Christopher Nolan gave us the best superhero movie ever. (He's one of my favorite directors anyway) I don't mind doing free promo for this movie... Go see it!

Untitled Review

2008-07-16T12:13:00.013-04:00

Yeah, I know that this is not the cover, but I like it better...

Anyone who knows me is aware that I have an unhealthy obsession with Nas. Although I think Biggie is the G.O.A.T, Nas is hands down my favorite rapper. (Actually, my favorite artist) With that being said, I will try to make this review as unbias as possible. When this album leaked a couple of weeks ago, I promised that I would wait to buy it before I gave a listen. Here's my first impression... (Well, after I listened to it all day yesterday)

Queens Get The Money
-This beat is very simple (Jay Electonica) Its just a piano loop. I assume they did this so you could pay attention to what Nas is saying. As usual, Nas is all over the place with the topics (i.e. dissing 50 Cent), but it doesn't sound like what I would call "Lil Wayne rambling". Its very smooth. Great intro, I like it...

You Can't Stop Us Now feat. Eban Thomas (The Stylistics) & The Last Poets
- Ok, so RZA used this beat and the chorus, but I like Nas' version better. (Again, I may me biased) This track goes from African American history to present day struggles. This is one of the better songs on the album.

Breathe
- "In America you'll never be free. Middle fingers up f*ck the police". Yeah, thats how the chorus starts off! But this song is very relaxing. Nas just wants to be free. Its actually a very laid-back track, and the production adds to the aura.

Make The World Go Round feat. Chris Brown and The Game
-Why, why, why?! Why did this song make the album. I mean, its not awful, but its not good either. Chris doesn't sound bad and The Game sounds good, but this just doesn't fit the vibe of the album. Again, its not a horrible song, but Untitled would have been perfect without it. (Which makes me mad)

Hero feat. Keri Hilson
-I'm sure you've all heard the lead single, so I won't spend too much time on it. I love both the beat (Polow Da Don) and the lyrics. I just love the song!

America
-Ok, I lied. The album would have been perfect without the Chris Brown song and if it was sequenced better. This beat is so boring and the chorus is annoying. I still like this song because the lyrics are just amazing, but it shouldn't have followed 'Hero'. The vibes of the two songs are so different. I think it should have came before "Breathe".

Sly Fox
-I love it! Not only because Nas goes after Fox Noise, I mean Fox News, but because Stic.Man (Dead Prez) did his thing on the production. The rock/rap beat feels so militant. Nas goes hard at Fox too. This is one of my favorites.

Testify
-Not sure if Nas is rapping or talking on this one, but I like it. He's asking if his fans will ride for him when its time to stand for something. Again, the sequencing messed up the vide of the album. This song is soooo laid back, which is totally opposite of 'Sly Fox'. I may have to burn this album in the order I want it to be in. (Yes, it bothers me that much lol)

N.I.G.G.E.R (The Slave And The Master)
- My favorite song! This version of the beat (DJ Toomp) is a little different then the version I originally heard. This song is what Untitled is all about.

Untitled
- When I viewed an earlier tracklisting, I saw that there would be a song called 'Farrakhan'. Being that I'm not the biggest fan of this man, I didn't know how I would feel about the track. So, I got the album and I didn't see 'Farrakhan'. Well, Nas fooled me. I don't know why he changed the name, but whatever. This song is basically talking about what happens to revolutionaries. (They get old, they get murdered, etc.) I like this song mainly because of the production. (Again, Stic.Man)

Fried Chicken feat. Busta Rhymes
- Ok, I lied again... This is my favorite song! I can't express how much I love this song. Its basically about fried chicken (Oh, and pork) Nas and Busta, who killed it by the way, personify these foods as they express their love. Basically, fried chicken is like a woman thats bad for them, but they can't get enough of her. Nas' verse makes me hungry, while Busta's verse makes me kinda sick. (Love the Mark Ronson beat, by the way)

Project Roach feat. The Last Poets
- Nas is rapping as if he was a project roach. (Think, 'I Gave You Power', where he rapped as if he was a gun) "Niggas are like roaches, they don't die." It may sound stupid, but you just gotta listen. My only complaint is that its too short. (1:48)

Yall My Niggas
- Nas is going through the transformation of the word 'nigger'. Its actually a good song, but its not one of my favorites for some reason.

We're Not Alone feat. Mykel
- The title says it all. From Aliens to Big Brother, we're not alone. The real theme of the song is: We're all in this together. (Like High School Musical) Nas doesn't do too much rapping because Mykel does a lot of singing. (Not a bad thing, though) Nas even starts to talk towards the end. This is one of my favorites too, and he finally got this sequencing thing right because it leads into the last song perfectly.

Black President
- I'm sure you've heard this song too. I think that the Tupac sample was genius. I'm not a big fan of the Obama "change the world" chant though, because its a little cheesy in my opinion. Anyway, I love this song too. A great way to end Nigger. Uh, I mean, Untitled.

Overall, I would give this album a 4 out of 5 stars. Maybe even a 4.5. If it wasn't for 'We Make The World Go Round' and the sequencing it would have been a 5. Also, I would have to listen to this album as an album. The only track that I could listen to by itself is 'Fried Chicken'. Other than than, I couldn't listen to any songs without the others. Its definitely the best hip hop album to come out this year, but I will say its not for everybody. Some of my friends think it's a classic (I wouldn't go that far), while some find it boring (I wouldn't go that far either) I have to applaud Nas on his bravery though. The man obviously has white fans, and I can understand how they would be hesitant with this album. But even though he talks about injustice, he doesn't come off as preachy. If you're a fan of amazing lyricism, then I would definitely buy this album.

~pretty.hip

Catching Up...

2008-07-10T19:24:00.002-04:00

Here are some videos that I've been meaning to post...

New Url

2008-07-10T12:58:00.004-04:00

Ok, so its no longer musik.hip because I felt it was misleading when someone comes to my blog and doesn't see a lot of music posts...

www.allthingship.blogspot.com

And I'm not writing on my fashion blog anymore, so I guess I can talk about that here too...

(I have to take 1/3's advice to stop procrastinating and spice this place up too)

~pretty.hip

I Wanna Do It Too!

2008-07-08T16:10:00.008-04:00

I hope that everyone had a great holiday weekend! ( I did!) Ok, I wasn't tagged, but I still wanna do it so...

"List seven songs that you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they're not any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now, shaping your summer."

In no particular order

1. T.I.- Swing Your Rag

This would be my summer club song, if I went to the club lol

2. Ne-Yo- Closer
I really don't like Ne-Yo, but I've been listening to this song a lot. (Maybe because it reminds me of someone)

3. Young Jeezy- Black Dreams

Just because I'm a thug...

4. Day 26- Co Star
This song is so pretty to me. Come to think about it, I've been killing the whole Day 26 CD lol

5. Keyshia Cole- We Could Be

I listen to this song almost daily. The lyrics pretty much sum up my summer so far!

6. Dwele- Hold On
I know that I should be listening to 'Sketches of a Man', which I am, but this is my favorite Dwele song!

7. Muffy- Popular

I've been listening to Muffy all summer! She's so hot, plus she's from ATL (I gotta do a post on her!)

Communication

2008-07-02T13:08:00.004-04:00

So, from my last post I realized what I have already realized: Communication is key. For those of you who care, let me further explain the situation... There's this guy (We'll call him "Tim") Tim and I are friends, but I started to have a LITTLE crush on the guy. (It was nothing major, believe me) I didn't say anything about it though, because of something in the past (too much to explain here lol) So as I go on with my secret crush, I start to get the feeling that he's interested too, but I wasn't sure because he's just a friendly guy in general. But I was right, he told me a couple of weeks later that he was into me, yada, yada, yada.

We hang out, but thats it. I guess you can say that we're just friends with "feelings". I don't press the issue because we're college kids just having fun, so it doesn't seem like a big deal that we're still "just friends". Well, now it is a big deal, because my feelings are growing, but I'm pretty sure that his aren't. I tell my friend and she says "You just need to get over him. If it helps, he's talking to someone". Oh yeah, that helps a lot! (sarcasm) Now I'm heated, even though I know I don't have the right to be. I just feel like he should have told me because its obvious that I have feelings for him. Now I just feel like an idiot....

Well, thats the story! I really didn't wanna post it because there is a slight chance that he (and others) will read it... Which takes me back to the topic: Communication. I mean, I could have told him how I felt/feel, but its just too hard. Now, I'm acting all weird towards him and he's confused. I also can't help but to think that this is karma because I've done someone like Tim is doing me. Instead of telling the person that I just wanted to be friends because I'm too young and free (lol) I just strung him along. I feel like Tim is stringing me along, but I'm sure he doesn't see it that way. Or maybe he does. I guess I'll never know if I don't ask...

IDK,I just relate this song to my situation for some reason. Honestly, I don't know what it's about lol!

Day 26 "Since You've Been Gone"

2008-06-28T16:13:00.001-04:00

Aww @ Dawn's cameo

Dear BET Awards...

2008-06-25T13:57:00.003-04:00

Thanks for sabotaging Obama's campaign.

Please don't come back next year.

Sincerely,
pretty.hip

2008-06-23T12:15:00.006-04:00

Hey guys! I got an A on my midterm!! I'm not gonna get too excited though because the final is in 2 weeks :(

So, I was reading a post that Charles wrote, and I think I have a different perspective because I live in Atlanta. Anyway, this question has been asked over and over again, but I'll just beat a dead horse... Is hip hop dead? I love hip hop, and I used to think it was dead, but for some reason I've completely changed my view. I think its because I like to go against the grain and be difficult. Honestly, I think its because I'm starting to get offended. It seems like all of these 'hip hop is dead' chants are directed towards the south. With the exception of Cee-Lo, none of my favorites come from the south, but I am starting to take it personal. I don't know, maybe I'm just too sensitive. But I love hip hop, I love the south, and I love when the two come together! Just my thoughts... What do you think?

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Sorry Guys...

2008-06-19T12:23:00.004-04:00

Summer school sucks. I'll be back when I can...

Love,
pretty.hip

I'm In Love With A Gay Man

2008-06-12T18:29:00.007-04:00

I don't know what's in the water over in London, but goodness. They are really killing the game right now. I've been listening to Sam Sparro for 2 weeks straight. (As I listen to 'Tha Carter 3', which still has to grow on me) Anyway, check him out... He has an 80's pop style, so he's not for everyone.

Here's his video 'Black & Gold'

2 of my favorites from the CD...

Finally, here's my man covering Estelle's 'American Boy'

No Time

2008-06-10T18:00:00.005-04:00

1/3 tagged me, so here I go...

MEME Rules:
1. Put Your itunes/ music player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT
After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the meme themselves!

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
"I Don't Wanna"- Aaliyah (Good answer!)

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
"Freak Though"- T.I. (Oh no, lol!)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
"I'm A G"- Bun B F/ T.I. (Thug love)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
"Natural High"- Ms. Dynamite (I wasn't really high today lol)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
"Keep It Playa"- Pharrell F/Slim Thug (So true!)

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
"2nd Childhood"- Nas (I guess so, I'd like to think I'm growing up though)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
"Fresh"- Remy Ma (Once again, so true lol!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
"Real Love"- Rell (Aww...)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
"Mr. Man"- Alicia Keys (Ok, this is getting creepy)

WHAT IS 2+2?
"2 of You"- Danity Kane (My math must be wrong lol)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
"D'evils"- Jay-Z (Oh no!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
"Starstruck"- Santogold (He is a star...to me)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
"Spaceship"- Kanye West (I SERIOUSLY hope that this won't be my life story)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
"Danger"- Ms. Dynamite (I do!)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
"Let's Stay Together"- Lyfe Jennings (If only we were together lol)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
"Ask Myself"- Robin Thicke (Robin says "I gotta make some money, for me and my family". I guess they want me to get out there and accomplish something. Well, thats what I think the song is about)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
"You Better Tell Her"- Teedra Moses (Lol! If I'm singing this at the wedding, the marriage is already over!)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
"I Need A Boss"- Shareefa (I guess they'll be dancing lol)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
"Loving me 4 Me" Christina Aguilera (A great hobby!)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
"I Used To Love Him"- Lauryn Hill (Wow, thats kinda true)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
"Complicated"- Robin Thicke (Umm...yeah!)

WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
"No Time"- Lil Kim

Ok, I'm tagging...
dessex
ASiA DEE
Crys.C
Da Vinci
pink26mystique

"Be A Nigger Too"

2008-06-10T13:12:00.000-04:00

Can't wait for this album...

Rant

2008-06-09T12:13:00.009-04:00

There is a cute white guy in my class...

I need to grow up...

I feel empty, like, not fulfilled. But I really don't know what's missing, so its hard to explain. I probably need Jesus. (Scratch the probably)

I feel like people are trying to get too deep, for no reason. I hate when people are deep, just so they can say "I'm deep"... Sometimes, I just want to listen to the Spice Girls over Dead Prez...

When I think about it, the Spice Girls were kinda deep...

If Barack Obama becomes our president, who will be "The Man"?...

I hate stringing people along, but I hate telling people that I'm not interested...

I hate it when people can't take a hint...

I need some new friends...

I use to think I was a feminist, until I saw Clinton supports. Now I think that feminists are annoying...

I know I said that I didn't want to get married, but I've been wanting to elope lately...

My mom said that she would stop supporting me when I got married...

I'm never getting married...

I'm not better than anyone else, and no one is better that me. I don't care what type of jeans you're wearing...

Being broke is a joke that ain't funny...

Laughing at the Lakers like "ha, ha , ha" (c) Shawty Lo...

Peace...

Lloyd Ft. Wayne... Again

2008-06-05T18:05:00.003-04:00

I like it, the song that is. The video girls' eyes, Lloyd's ultra-feminine hair, and the excessive scratching at the beginning of Weezy's verse could have all been left on the cutting room floor in my opinion.

I prefer this song, which I still play like it was released yesterday...

(Before 'D Woods' had that horrible haircut)

For You Guys...

2008-06-05T14:16:00.004-04:00

I'm too tired to write a real post, so check out my test shoot (Working on my portfolio) in the meantime.

Click here to see the pics

p.s.
I need to do my homework :(

Nothing Is Goin On...

2008-06-03T14:03:00.004-04:00

I'm at work right now with nothing to do, and I'll have nothing to do afterwards. I really want some hot wings though...

I'm thinking about revamping this blog. I'm gonna change the title and everything. I've fallen back in love with my fashion blog, so now I have to fall back in love with this one.

Speaking of fashion, I've decided that I want to be a stylist, so I've started working on my portfolio. The 1st shoot went ok. (When I say ok, I do mean it literally)

I really want to update you guys on the "friend zone" thing, but too many people I know (Well, 2 in particular) read this blog. I've already had mix-ups about that post and I don't want anymore confusion.

My new, random roommate is a stoner with an annoying puppy. She got the puppy the SAME DAY that I moved in. Ugh!

Ok, This is 2 years old, but you should still watch it...

The Boondocks version...

3rd Time's A Charm

2008-05-30T14:09:00.001-04:00

Third and final "Flashing Lights" video

I'm not crazy about it, but its way better than the other two...

My Ringtone

2008-05-30T12:25:00.012-04:00

Yeah, the commercial got me...

Getting To Know You...

2008-05-22T10:22:00.011-04:00

I'm at work and I'm tired... I moved into my new apartment and attempted to start my portfolio this week, so I'm exhausted !

Anyway, I've decided to write this post because I've realized that in the blog world, as in real life, no one really knows me. Its my fault because I hold back a lot...

So, I present to you, "The ABC's of pretty.hip":

A- My name is Antionette.
B- Bananas give me gas.
C- I can't stand Clinton. Its going to be my 1st time voting in a presidential election, but if she's on the ballot (Which I doubt) I will disenfranchise myself.
D- I'm afraid of deer. I can't even look at a picture without getting creeped out. (I usually scream)
E- My mother's name is "Elisa" ( I couldn't think of anything else that started with 'E')
F- I haven't spoken to my father in years.
G- I was born on my maternal grandmother's birthday.
H- I plan on getting a tattoo that says "hakuna matata". I worry a lot, so I thought it would be a perfect oxymoron.
I- I put ice in my milk. (This includes my cereal) I just can't stand room temperature milk, its the worst.
J- I love Jelly Belly jelly beans! I even have a dispenser in my room. When I was in 4th grade, my teacher use to reward us with them, so thats when my love started!
K- My Kindergarten teacher was the nicest woman I have ever met... I still think about her.
L- I consider myself a loner, just because I don't need tons of friends & people around me. Its an only-child thing.
M- I don't want to get married. I probably will, but if I don't, I won't feel like I've missed out on an amazing life experience.
N- Nas is my favorite rapper. Actually, he's my favorite artist in general.
O- I have a dog named Orie Ozbourne. (Orie O.)
P- When I was younger, I did a lot of plays. I haven't acted since high school, but its something I really enjoy.
Q- I'm a very quiet when you first meet me. It takes me awhile to warm up to people and be myself around them.
R- I wanted to be a rapper when I was younger... I've grown up!
S- I'm in a sorority. (If you've looked at the pictures on the side, I'm pretty sure you already knew that)
T- My favorite food is tacos. When my mom was pregnant, all she ate was tacos. This may explain it!
U- I attend The University of Georgia... It has been an experience, to say the least! (I've become very militant!)
V- I lived in Virginia before I moved to Atlanta in high school.
W- I wear a fitted white t-shirt almost everyday. I just think they are classic. Not to mention they look nice with almost anything.
X & Y- Too hard to think of...
Z- I hate going to the Zoo... The smell creeps me out.

P.S. It took me a long.... time to finish this post!

Anything

2008-05-16T14:15:00.006-04:00

I remember when I was in elementary school, I went to a very small church in Virginia with my grandmother. Thats the church that I got baptized at and I still have vivid memories of the elderly members. Aside from singing in the children's choir, I was forced to participate in children's church. It wasn't really Sunday school, it was just a place to keep the kids so that they wouldn't fall asleep during the pastor's sermon.

One Sunday, the 10-12 year old group was having a discussion about prayer. The youth pastor told us that we could pray about anything. "Anything?" I said. "Anything?" the pastor replied. Well, me being the smart alec that I was, and still am, responded, "So you're saying, if I got a barrette stuck in my hair, I can pray and ask God to help me take it out?" "Yep", he replied. Well, he should have never told me that!

I pray a lot, and even that is an understatement. I pray about everything from the smallest worry to the biggest catastrophe. As much as I pray, God still surprises me.

Most of you know about my mouse situation. Its been going on for about a month and a half and my roommates and I have seen a total of 6 mice in our apartment. So you know that if we've seen 6, then that means there's actually 60! I've asked to move because I no longer sleep in my apartment. Well, its been a hassle. I was told that I could move on the 9th, but it never happened. To make a long story short, I was really frustrated last night. (To the point of tears) There was only one thing that could really calm me down... Prayer. A lot of you may be laughing at me right now, but I'm a nervous wreck and I just don't need this added stress in my life. I haven't slept in my own bed in a month and a half... I'm fed up! So, I prayed my heart out last night and fell asleep...

This morning, my loud ringtone woke me up. It was the apartment manager asking me if I had packed my stuff because my new apartment is ready. God is good...

You can pray about anything

Lollipop Remix ft. Kanye West

2008-05-15T12:33:00.002-04:00

Rappers are really trying to make T-Pain go out of business, huh?

Car Adventures

2008-05-12T14:41:00.016-04:00

Me, Philly, and Ro arrive at some party. (Which sucked) As we drive, it starts to rain... Hard! We should have took it as a sign and went to see Iron Man or something. Instead, we take pictures and wait for the rain to subside...

Disturbing the driver...

I love you Philly!

I guess she loves herself too!

Apparently, my song was on!

Us... waiting until the rain stopped. We definitely had more fun in the car!

Say Cheese!

2008-05-08T12:54:00.011-04:00

Recently, I morphed into a photographer. Its a little hobby that really makes me happy. Here are some pics that I took in the backyard:

Next up, the "Dangerous Minds" shoot starring my model chick
Its gonna be so hot! Don't wanna give it away, but think about the title...

Amnesia Video

2008-05-07T23:54:00.003-04:00

(Ignore the huge BET thing on the side... I don't do free endorsements)

Much Ado About Nothing

2008-05-04T00:10:00.011-04:00

Well, I'm finished with finals & my second year in college! (Thank the Lord!) I came home this afternoon, and I haven't done anything but lay in my bed and doze off periodically. Man, not having any obligations is the best feeling in the world!

So, I think I'm in the "friend zone", which is weird because I just thought that was a male thing. I'm not completely sure that I am, but I'm pretty sure. Oh well, maybe its a sign that we should just be friends, because he is a really good friend. I don't want to be singing "halfcrazy" a couple of months from now, so I just won't tell him how I'm feeling. Whatever happens will happen...

I'm moving to another apartment on the 9th. You guessed it... We've seen more mice. (A total of 6) This is just getting out of hand!

I got a job! I start training next week...

Ok, I wanna talk about my friend again, I just can't help myself! lol! I really like this guy, I think. I say "I think" because I may be mistaking a great, platonic connection for a love connection. Again, I'm not going to tell him how I feel because, I honestly don't know. Plus, he just broke up with his girlfriend, and I don't feel like dealing with that. Ok, I'm finished!

I wrote something about this whole Obama/Wright thing, but I deleted it. I'm just so tired of it... All of it!

Can't wait for the Sex & The City movie~ May 30th

I hope that everyone enjoyed their Saturday!... And Happy Sunday!

Finals Week

2008-04-29T17:39:00.002-04:00

1 tomorrow, 2 on Friday...
I'm actually in the library right now...
We'll talk next week!
*And pray for me (I'm gonna need it!)

I Feel...

2008-04-24T12:11:00.018-04:00

1st & foremost... SICK

I have a horrible cold, or something. Just terrible

Like a gangsta...

I love this video & I love Bun B's definition of a gangstER

Like a school- girl

Yep, all giddy and stuff! Plus, this video reminds me of the summer

Angry

Because I can't be in D.C. for my friend Philly's b-day tomorrow :(
I love you Phyls!
(I know, the flash is kinda bright, right)

-How are YOU doing?

Playin Tag!

2008-04-22T10:29:00.010-04:00

So, I was tagged by karrie b. & Da Vinci

Rules of the game....

1. Link the person who tagged you…

2. Mention the rules in your blog…

3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours

4. Tag 6 following bloggers by linking them

5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged

Alrighty...

1. I lived in Japan for 5 years. I moved to Tokyo when I was 2 & left when I was 6... My mother was in the Army. Its my dream to go back!

2. I had 3 sets of teeth. This is really stupid, but its hard to come up with this stuff! My teeth fell out when I was 3 or 4, then again when I was in 3rd grade. Hopefully, this is my last set!

3. I don't think that my friends really like me. Besides my best friend Lana and 2 of my close friends, I honestly don't think that my other 'friends' like me. I think that they initially wanted to hang around me because of what they perceived me to be.

4. I have numerous personality disorders. You name it, I have it. I constantly check the doors to see if they are locked, even though I know that they are & if I touch something with my right hand- I have to touch it with my left hand also. (OCD) I worry WAY too much about trivial things and blow everything out of proportion. (Some type of worry disorder) I can detach myself from situations very easily. (Depersonalization)... I also haven't been diagnosed with any of this, which makes me a hypochondriac!

5. I'm insecure about my blog. Sometimes I don't write what I really want to write because I have told a lot of people that I know about my blog. I stopped telling people, because I just feel restricted when I think about my friends reading my vent sessions.

6. I'm a homebody. I like to go out occasionally, but for the most part, I enjoy being in my room by myself. Maybe its because I'm an only child, but even when I was younger I hated to go places. I remember that I would to sleepovers and my mom would ask me if I was gonna stay the whole night. Of course I would say "yes", but I always ended up calling her in the middle of the night to come and get me!

Okay... I'm tagging charles, tay, 1/3, brittany, mellow. d, and lboogie

-Have fun!

Mother-Daughter Tea

2008-04-20T20:53:00.012-04:00

My mom and I went to a Mother-Daughter Tea on Saturday... It was very nice & I enjoyed my mother's company, but I think that I look horrible in most of the pics, so I didn't post all of them. I guess I was just having an off day or something. Anyway, here are some:

"How Well Do You Know Your Daughter" (Me & Ma would have definitely won this game!)

Some of my ladies... I hate this pic of myself!

Me & Ma both rockin the braids!

Ma, me, and my roommate went to eat afterward... Great little restaurant named "Mama's Boy"

I'm starting to feel like my cousin karrie. b with the pic posts I've been doing lately, lol!

Photo-Shoot

2008-04-16T22:01:00.011-04:00

Random pictures of me in the fitting room... Just because I feel like it!

No, I'm not naked... I actually tried on a dress. (What I originally planned to do before I started with these pictures!)

Told Ya I Needed A Break!

2008-04-14T16:57:00.012-04:00

I had 3 tests and a long, interesting week guys. It feels good to be back though!

So, 1/3 inspired me to start writing poetry again. I kind of suck, but I feel that as long as it's from my heart, then its ok. (Right?!)

Untitled...

Breathing, thinking, feeling, reading,

But are you really living?

Seeing, interpreting. But do you understand?

Are you alive?

Does your heart beat artificially?

Does your dream match your reality?

Stuck in a rut, being what they want.

Is that really living?

Breathing, thinking, feeling, reading,

But are you really living?

Seeing, interpreting. But do you understand?

Are you happy?

Does your mouth smile artificially?

Is your joy trapped in captivity?

Sunglasses hiding your tears, denial masking your fears.

Is that really living?

Breathing, thinking, feeling, writing,

But am I really living?

Eat, sleep, work. I am not alive.

Am I who I want to be? Is this really me?

A lost little girl, not sure of the future...

Afraid that my ankle will fail me if i take that leap

My body is here, my mind is elsewhere.

Is this really living?

~ pretty.hip

From Illmatic to...

2008-04-10T10:49:00.003-04:00

The Carter III album cover, supposedly...

I hope this is a joke...

Lil Wayne is officially the Amy Winehouse of rap

C'Mon Usher

2008-04-08T11:51:00.003-04:00

I was gonna post "Love in The Club" but I decided to post this instead...

I look at "Yeah" and "Love in The Club" as twins, but "Yeah" is the loud, popular one & "Love in The Club" is more reserved...

I'm Back!

2008-04-06T19:01:00.003-04:00

Well, not really... I had to deal with some real-world issues and honestly, I don't feel like blogging lately. I'm not sure why, but I'm just not enthused :(

~I'll probably be posting a lot of random stuff this week because I have 3 tests. (As usually)

~Oh, I forgot to tell you guys, we found 2 more mice... It's getting creepy & I'm afraid to eat my food because I don't know what's safe.

~Don't google "infestation"!! (You've been warned)

Before I leave you...

Adele's new video "Cold Shoulder"

So Blu

2008-04-01T12:01:00.004-04:00

You see me at the bottom

Trying to get on top

You see me at the club

You know I just to rock

You see me crying tears

Lord make 'em stop

You see the sun shine

But never on my block

You see I'm trying to grow

Let me get ahead

You know I'm trying to do

What my mamma said

Lord I need a change

Lord feel my pain

Lord find me one that ain't 'bout this game

As I was driving back to school on Sunday, I was listening to Blu Cantrell's 1st cd. That cd was sooo underrated! Anyway, I was really feeling this verse from her song "So Blu", then the track started to skip!

I also had this song on repeat, for a special someone... I think most of you can figure out the current situation

He won't love me till I'm gone

But I don't want him 'cause he's wrong wrong

Now he love me 'cause I'm gone

But it's just too late 'cause now I found someone

I'm Comin Home Again

2008-04-01T11:17:00.003-04:00

Kanye West Feat Chris Martin Homecoming
Uploaded by flexmuscle

One of my favorites. I just wish that John Legend wasn't kicked off the hook!

The Odd Couple

2008-03-27T14:12:00.004-04:00

I'm still trying to get into this album, but click below if you wanna hear it...

The Mouse Chronciles Pt. 386

2008-03-26T16:49:00.008-04:00

*The mouse is dead!! I'm still kinda weirded out, but it wasn't even caught in my room. The little monster was in the kitchen... Eww!

**So when the mouse was caught, you wouldn't believe the trouble me and my roommates went through to find a stand-up guy to dispose of the thing. We called an apartment full of, umm... boys and I even heard one of them in the background say, "If they call back, tell 'em I'm sleep!!". Someone finally helped us 3 screaming girls get the mouse trap into a plastic wal-mart bag.

I say all that to ask this: Are we wrong for being disappointed in those "men"? Is expecting a male to kill bugs and such the same as expecting a woman to cook and clean? Is it ok for a man to not catch a rodent because he is afraid of it? Let me say, that I don't think there is anything wrong with the guys we called being afraid, but shouldn't they have just sucked it up to help out some "damsels in distress"? The kid who helped us was a little shaky, but in the end- he got the job done... A real stand-up guy!

*** I'm glad that my room is safe again. Well, I hope it is. I was so tired of sleeping with my roommates. I felt like such a burden. Have you ever got that feeling that someone was talking about you in their head?... That's how I felt! It made me a little uncomfortable when I would ask if I could stay in their room for the night and I would receive the sigh, followed by a low "yeah". Unfortunately for her, I'm the type of person who doesn't care about how the "yes" was given, I'll take it as long as it was said! Hey, if someone wants to say "no" to me then they should just say it, there's no need to drop hints... I never pick hints up!

In conclusion, this mouse situation has taught me a lot about life!

How I felt this week...

Just Because...

2008-03-25T14:42:00.004-04:00

Amnesia, Amnesia, Amnesia

2008-03-25T10:58:00.006-04:00

I'm not a big fan of Cherish. Not because I don't like them, just because I don't care about them. So, I went to a potluck on Easter Sunday for my friends who stayed at school. Apparently, someone in that house watches Showtime at the Apollo, which I didn't even know was still being aired. All of the amateurs were below average unlike the "old Apollo", but I digress. The host announced Cherish and I was prepared for another below average performance of that "Killa" song, or however they spell it. Surprisingly, they sung a very beautiful ballad and they all have amazing voices! They harmonized very well together, and everybody at the potluck was glued to the flat screen as Cherish performed. So I did my little research and I found out that the song, "Amnesia", is going to be their second single. I looked everywhere, but all I could find was a 1:30 min snippet...

Cockroach Update

2008-03-23T18:48:00.002-04:00

On my last post, I mentioned a mutant cockroach in my apartment. When I 1st spotted the roach I told my roommate, "The roach was so big. It looked like a mouse!" Well, turns out I saw it again... And it was a mouse! A mouse in my room!! Nobody can come to kill the thing until Monday, so of course I slept with my roommate again. This is way too stressful...

My Week...

2008-03-22T12:22:00.003-04:00

Tests
Feeling guilty about not working/studying as hard as I should
Field Trips... Don't ask
Cockroaches... A mutant 1 in my apartment
Sleeping with my roommate... Because I'm afraid of cockroaches
Danity Kane
Candy
Simply Apple
Ever-changing GA weather
Famine
No blogging
Prostitutes
Wishing I was still on Spring Break...

On Vacation...

2008-03-13T07:00:00.002-04:00

I'll be back on Monday...

I'll miss you guys so much!!

If I Could Go...

2008-03-12T16:50:00.003-04:00

My girl Alice Smith will be in Atlanta tonight... My mom said that I shouldn't go because I'm driving to Florida tomorrow morning... I may still go though!

If I do, you'll have the pics by this weekend... If there are no pics, I didn't go :(

"When You Break It Down I'm Just 2 Girls"

2008-03-12T00:23:00.005-04:00

I've always been a moody person, but lately I've been taking it to the extreme. I usually catch an attitude with "my guy" and get over it in 5 seconds because I rarely get too angry. I'd just say a sarcastic comment and keep it moving... Notice that I'm speaking (or typing, whatev) in past tense? So there's this guy, we're just friends but I'm really starting to have split personalities around him. When I see him I'm happy, as we talk I become nonchalant, then I somehow become extremely irritable. I don't know where the beast comes from, but it definitely comes out. After I let the beast out, I start to feel really guilty. Then we part ways and I'm sad. I don't know what the deal is, but I think Pink said it best... "When you break it down I'm just 2 girls". (Or maybe more?!)

Sorry E...

Couldn't Post On the 9th

2008-03-11T00:11:00.009-04:00

The G.O.A.T

Christopher Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997)

My favorite Biggie song...

And of course...

What's Your Addiction?

2008-03-08T20:27:00.009-05:00

Man, I was really craving some of this today... Its just so good. I mean, I may be overly excited about this, but its like drinking an apple! I was at Wal-Mart with my mother today & I was about to lose my mind when I only saw the Simply Orange. (Which is great also!) Fortunately I found my treasure, and my mom also picked up some Simply Lemonade. I haven't tried that yet, but it just has to be delicious.

This stuff is way too expensive for a broke college student, so I'll just stick to Tropicana "berry punch" while I'm at school. But when I come home... Its a wrap!

I'm too hype about this, lol!

Just Because I Feel Like It...

2008-03-06T22:10:00.002-05:00

This is still my song...

R.I.P Static Major

The Best Reality Show

2008-03-04T01:41:00.003-05:00

I should definitely be working on this French presentation right now. (My last semester of French, thank the Lord!) But I'm not...

If my tv is on, then I'm probably watching MSNBC. I don't know when I got so addicted to this channel but I know why: Lock-Up. I'm actually watching it right now. When I came to college I wanted to be a forensic psychologist ( fancy term for prison shrink) this show made me change my major! I'm still very interested in the prison system for some reason, which is why I love the show so much.

Hardcore...

iPod Shuffle

2008-03-04T00:12:00.006-05:00

Here's what happened when I shuffled my ipod, again...

"Candy Rain"
-Soul 4 Real
*Aww man, this is the 1st CD I ever got! (Well, I got the single, not the album) This really brings back memories from the 90's...

"Can We Fall In Love Again"
-Darien Brockington
*This is what I like to call 'clean-up music'. I love me some D Brock!

"Seventeen"
-Musiq
*This song kind of gives me the creeps, but I know situations like this happen daily

"Get Up"
-Amel Larrieux
*This song motivates me when I'm stressed out. (Which is often!)

"I'm Fresh"
-Bun B
*I've actually never listened to this song pass the 1st verse

"Love Can't Hide"
-Faith Evans
*Faith murdered this song! This is easily one of my favorites

"Impossible"
-Christina Aguilera
*This is a pretty song, but it really reminds me of an Aretha song. I just can't put my finger on it though... Help me out!

"You Know What"
-Craig David
*Is he still around?

"Def Ears"
-Eric Roberson
*My favorite Erro song. So beautiful

"Still Dreaming" feat. Kanye West
-Nas
*It must be my lucky day. (Well, night) This is my favorite song on 'Hip Hop Is Dead'

Too Excited!

2008-03-02T22:48:00.003-05:00

So... I've decided that I'm going to be an agent! I still want to be a fashion journalist, so I guess my model agency can just be a side hustle! I've got Big Dreams guys!

Check out my 1st client... She's also my inspiration for this agent thing!

Speaking of 'Chasing Pavements'....

2008-03-01T20:11:00.027-05:00

So, if you read a post that I wrote a few days ago entitled "My New Love", you now that I went on a mini-tangent about an old relationship. Well, I spoke to him last night. It's been a while since I heard his voice, so I was kind of excited. I was a little nervous though, because the conversation started off rough. He came off as, no he was, very dry and sarcastic. I'm a sarcastic girl, so it really didn't bother me, but I still felt uncomfortable. To make a long story short, we shared stories, made each other laugh, and offered advice. Three hours later,(3:33am, to be exact... Yes, I remember!) I hung up the phone and fell asleep with a smile on my face. As I drifted into my dreams, I asked myself, "Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements". I thought that I didn't have feelings for him, but speaking to him made me question my feelings. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever shake him. Now, in no way am I saying that he still has feelings for me, but I think that I will always have a place in his heart. And he will definitely always have a place in mine.

To sum this thing up, I woke up this morning happy that I had spoken to my 1st love, but I also had clarity. The person responsible for this clarity: My girl Teedra Moses. In one of my favorite songs on Complex Simplicity, called "Outta My Head", Teedra makes sense of my feelings. She sings, "I probably will always love ya, cause you were the first one for me. But still, I found happiness here without you." Man, Teedra is my girl!

So here's what Ms. Moses helped me realize: You may always have feelings for that person because you remember how he/she made you feel. He/She is familiar and you may even wish that that relationship had lasted. But it didn't. And you know why it didn't. Don't let your yearning (Which will probably only be temporary) "lead you back to heartbreak". Thanks Teedra!

Here's my song...

And here's me & my buddy... (It's good to know that we can act civilized towards each other!)

Don't spend Major time with Minor people.

2008-02-28T14:10:00.003-05:00

This is an e-mail that my mom sent me... It's so true

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If there are people in your life that continually
disappoint you, break promises, and stomp on your dreams, too judgmental, have different values and don't have your back during difficult times...that is not a friend.

To have a friend, be a friend. Sometimes in life as you grow, your friends will either grow or go. Surround yourself with people who reflect values, goals interests and lifestyle. When I think of any of my successes, I am thankful to GOD from whom all blessings flow, and to my family and friends that
enrich my life. Over the years my phone book has changed because I changed for the better. At first you think you're going to be alone, but after a while new people show up in your life that make your life so much sweeter and easier to endure.

Remember what your elders used to say, "Birds of a feather flock together. If you're an eagle, don't hang around chickens: Chickens Can't Fly!

I love the Lord and thank Him for all that he does in my life, therefore, I'm passing this on. Yes I do love Jesus. He is my source of existence and Savior.
He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be nothing. Without Him, I am nothing but with Him I can do all things. Phil 4:13

My New Love

2008-02-23T00:54:00.007-05:00

Adele is that new 'it girl' across the pond. She has a very soulful voice and is only 19, which lead many people to compare her to Amy Winehouse. (Amy was 19 when she released her 1st album 'Frank') I'm absolutely in love with her song 'Chasing Pavements'. It's about being in a relationship that you know is never going to work, but you always feel the need to run back to it. Adele sings 'Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements?' Boy, I needed this song a couple of months ago! The funny thing about it is, Adele says that she wrote the song about her 1st boyfriend, whom she was in a relationship with for only 4 months... If you add 2 months it resembles my old situation! But enough about me, listen to her!

Study Break...

2008-02-22T23:01:00.006-05:00

This is why he always has on a hat;

That mugshot was very random, but I just had an urge to share it!

*BTW, My midterms went well, but school never slows down... I have another midterm on Monday and my last one on Wednesday. I'm not really a party animal, but I just may have to 'bust loose' after these tests, papers, and assignments... Will it ever end?!

MIA

2008-02-19T11:45:00.002-05:00

I have 2 midterms and a paper due on Friday... I may be MIA this week... Don't miss me too much!

I'm Mad

2008-02-15T22:19:00.006-05:00

I'm about to apply to Journalism school... I know that I will get in, my GPA is so serious!

Anyway, look at the title... I'm mad! I applied for a position at school, and I just know I had it! Like I said before, my GPA rocks, my references rocked, and so did my interview... Did I get the position? NO! What sucks about this whole thing is how hard I'm taking it. I was just so sure of it, and now I don't know what to think... About anything! I'm doubting myself even though I know that I am an intelligent, hardworking individual. If I can't get a position that I thought I was a shoe-in for, then what can I get? Will I get into Journalism school?

I'm just ranting right now because I know that I have so much to offer. I guess God has something better for me, right?

I gotta learn how to take rejection better before I enter the 'real world'

Yes, I like Lil Boosie

Flashing Lights of Confusion

2008-02-14T13:22:00.002-05:00

I wish I knew what this was all about...

Kanye West- Flashing Lights

They say that there's more on the way

Oh yeah... Happy V-Day & Stuff

2008-02-14T01:34:00.010-05:00

I'm not sure if I have 1 or not... I guess I should just ask... I'm secretly hoping to be surprised... We'll see!

-These just look so good!

MakeOver

2008-02-14T00:46:00.002-05:00

Ok, I'm about to revamp this thing. Why? Because I can! But honestly, it's hard talking about music and only music all of time + I need a place to put my random thoughts... This blog is officially under construction, I guess...

YAY!!

2008-02-12T21:16:00.000-05:00

I finally got 1000 hits! Thanks guys...

iPod Shuffle

2008-02-12T12:55:00.000-05:00

I just fell back in love with my ipod... I forgot what was on there... I put it on shuffle... Here's what I got

2gether 'U+Me=Us'
-No comment!

G.Dep Feat. Ghostface Killah, Keith Murray, Craig Mack 'Special Delivery Remix'
-I love the Diddy Ad-libs

Destiny's Child 'Temptation'
-Ok, this is getting lame; Beyonce can sing

Santogold 'You'll Find A Way'
-Oh, but of course!

The Braxtons 'Never Say Goodbye'
-Remember Toni Braxton's sisters? This is such a pretty song. But it's too slow, I gotta change it

Nas Feat. Ginuwine 'You Owe Me'
-I'm feel really lame right now, but I love Nas, I can't help it!

Nas 'K.I.S.S.I.N.G'
-Still my song

Christina Aguilera 'Loving Me 4 Me'
-Wow, she can really sing! Beautiful song that makes me wanna fall in love. Well, kind of!

The Notorious B.I.G 'Warning'
-Man, I miss him :(

M.I.A 'Galang'
-Still gets me hype!

MLK's Dream?!

2008-02-11T17:06:00.000-05:00

Nas & Kelis @ The Grammys

WHY?

Kanye @ The Grammys

2008-02-11T16:41:00.000-05:00

Had me in tears...

R.I.P Pimp C

2008-02-09T00:27:00.000-05:00

Bun B on Pimp C's cause of death...

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Ain't No Love, In The Heart Of The City

2008-02-08T17:16:00.000-05:00

2 of our greats will be increasing their cash flow with the 'Heart of the City' Tour... My mom's favorites, Mary J. & Jay-Z have combined forces just for you!

Here are some dates;

Mar. 22: Miami, American Airlines Arena,
Mar. 26: Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena,
Mar. 27: Uniondale, New York, Nassau Vetereans Memorial Coliseum
Mar. 28: East Rutherford, New Jersey, Izod Center
Mar. 30: Philadelphia, Wachovia Center
Apr. 2: Toronto, Air Canada Centre
Apr. 3: Boston, TD Banknorth Garden
Apr. 5: Greensboro, North Carolina, Greensboro Coliseum
Apr. 6: Washington, D.C., Verizon Center
Apr. 16: Los Angeles, Hollywood Bowl

More dates should be added, but I can't go anyway... Like I said before: Being broke is SERIOUS!!

The Grammys

2008-02-07T16:03:00.000-05:00

So... Who else was unaware that The Grammys were coming on this Sunday? Honestly, I don't care because award shows bore me, but I'm curious to see how it will go considering the writers strike. And I want to see if Amy Winehouse ever got that visa, so she could come to the US.

Here are some nominees:

*Record Of The Year

Irreplaceable
Beyoncé

The Pretender
Foo Fighters

Umbrella
Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z

What Goes Around…Comes Around
Justin Timberlake

Rehab
Amy Winehouse

~My Winner: Amy, of course!

*Album Of The Year

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
Foo Fighters

These Days
Vince Gill

River: The Joni Letters
Herbie Hancock

Graduation
Kanye West

Back To Black
Amy Winehouse

~My Winner: Come on now...Amy! But I did enjoy The Foo Fighters & Kanye West

*Best Rap Solo Performance

The People
Common

I Get Money
50 Cent

Show Me What You Got
Jay-Z

Big Things Poppin' (Do It)
T.I.

Stronger
Kanye West

~My Winner: 1st, I would like to say WTF? And 2nd, Kanye!

*Best Rap Album

Finding Forever
Common

Kingdom Come
Jay-Z

Hip Hop Is Dead
Nas

T.I. vs T.I.P.
T.I.

Graduation
Kanye West

~My Winner: There are 2 albums that should not have been nominated, I'm sure that you can spot them out... Anywho, I'm torn between Common & Kanye. I'll go with 'Graduation' because of 'I Wonder'.

The Green-Eyed Monster

2008-02-07T15:28:00.000-05:00

I hate the word hater, but sometimes there is no other term to describe someone... I never realized how much hate could consume the soul. So this song is dedicated to that special someone. Don't be mad, if your personality didn't suck, then you would be fabulous like me!

Randomosity

2008-02-04T17:10:00.001-05:00

*I'm still mad about The Superbowl, but life goes on...

**Brandy's new song 'Feels So Good'
-BTW, I've been listening to Afrodisiac a lot lately. Although I can't stand Brandy's voice, that CD was kind of good.

***I love Malice & Pusha T. They make me want to move back to Virginia... And do illegal things. Oh how I miss 757 :(

****I hope The Blueprint 3 is closer to The Blueprint than The Blueprint 2 was...

I'm broke. Kanye hasn't released dates, but whenever this tour comes around my way, I'm sure I'll still be broke! Anyway... It should be a great show. I've only seen Kanye once, and he didn't have a hype man. (Is that a compound word?)

Ok, I'm about to do some homework... After I eat... Which will be after I take a nap... Which will be after Facebook!

I Love It!

2008-02-03T12:06:00.000-05:00

So after a long Friday & before a long Saturday, I was preparing for my slumber when I decided to watch a little TV. Larry King is my dude, so I turned to CNN and was pleasantly surprised to see Snoop Dogg in the hot seat! Snoopy is a true character... I love him!

Snoop on politics: (I must say... I agree with EVERYTHING that Snoop said)

He even took Larry out to eat:

The Soul Machine

2008-01-30T20:25:00.000-05:00

So everybody's heard RUN, right?!

*I figured I would use the new Gnarls Barkley to fall into another topic...

I love Gnarls Barkley, I really do. But their new music has made me a little afraid. (Your voice) Afraid of what? (My voice) Afraid that Cee-Lo Green has abandoned me and will no longer make any more solo albums. I repeat, I love Gnarls B, but I miss Cee-Lo... I can't live off of 'Cee-Lo Green is the Soul Machine' forever. That's all kiddies...

Honey Video

2008-01-29T13:18:00.000-05:00

So... The performance scene looks just like her baby's daddy's video, 'Hey Ya'...

Sounds Just Like 'Em

2008-01-29T01:03:00.000-05:00

This isn't new, but its still hilarious!

Pleasantly Surprised

2008-01-29T00:57:00.000-05:00

I actually like Mario's CD, 'Go'... A few songs aren't needed & he sounds like Usher, but for the most part it's not bad!

Making The Band 4

2008-01-24T17:57:00.000-05:00

The guys from Making The Band 4 have a new song... Its ok, I guess. I can't wait to see the show on Monday though! (Oh, and The Bad Girls Club on Tuesday!) Click here to listen to 'Got Me Going'

The Game's New Tattoo...On His Face...Again

2008-01-24T12:19:00.000-05:00

This dude is out of control... He better hope that he never goes broke. Actually, I don't care. I'm just glad that he's not my son. (I probably just jinxed myself!)

I actually prefer the butterfly!

When T.I Was T.I.P

2008-01-24T12:02:00.000-05:00

Dope Boyz music video

Oh No!

2008-01-22T17:54:00.001-05:00

Life is creepy... Just when I was thinking about Amy Winehouse and Chris Farley (previous post), I learned that actor Heath Ledger has died of an apparent drug overdose. This is too sad, especially since he has a very young daughter with actress Michelle Williams. I officially don't want to be famous: Hollywood is madness...

R.I.P

(April 4, 1979 - January 22, 2008)

Intervention

2008-01-22T16:36:00.000-05:00

There's a video on youtube that shows Amy Winehouse smoking crack...I can't bring myself to post it, but I just plugged it, so I guess it's the same. Either way, this woman needs help ASAP! She's killing herself, and it'll be a sad day when I'm watching 'True Life' reruns and MTV News interrupts with something horrible... I pray that it doesn't happen, because I'm still mourning over Tupac and Chris Farley... British tabloids are reporting that Amy checked herself into rehab...Yes, Yes, Yes!

Can't Get You Outta My Head

2008-01-22T11:42:00.000-05:00

This is my song right now! I listen to it daily. Eric Roberson is an amazing writer and I advise you to buy every CD he has ever made! (Most recently, 2007's "Left")

About 2 years ago, I heard ERRO perform my now favorite song "Def Ears" & the rest is history...

Thank You...

2008-01-21T21:39:00.000-05:00

Google Her

2008-01-20T14:48:00.000-05:00

I don't have a myspace page, but I heard that this girl is pretty big on that site. I'm glad because I love her... If you don't know who she is, then you should google her. Esp. if you like M.I.A, they toured together. Her name: SANTOGOLD

This is so weird to me: As I was writing this, MTV News spotlighted her & basically said what I wrote! Strange...

Hip Hop Frat

2008-01-17T13:11:00.000-05:00

Students at Indiana U have chartered the 1st Hip Hop Fraternity

I NEED SOME TEEDRA!!!

2008-01-16T23:08:00.000-05:00

If The Young Lioness gets pushed back 1 more time, I'm jumping off of a cliff! Ok, that's extreme, but that's just how I roll...

New Years Resolution #3: Go to a Teedra show. If you know me, then you know that I'm not big on paying money to go see a human being perform while people scream for them (unless it's Nas), but when it comes to Teedra, I'm a hypocrite!