The Flavor of Love keeps getting funnier. I know some of you can't bear to watch this show but I swear to you it keeps getting better.
Here's a little recap as told to Tasha by moi through IM:
The episode starts with them waking up looking groggy and unkept. We see a few confessionals...nothing interesting.
Oh oh oh Smiley takes Flav breakfast in bed. He wakes up and starts into this whole. "No other girls did this for me. Thank you" crap. You can tell he's geniunely surprised.
The ladies make their way downstairs to have breakfast. While they're sitting around the country girl, Goldie, asks Hottie about her weave. Hottie tells her she doesn't have a weave. Goldie starts doing her eye bugging and big grin thing then says can I touch. Hottie says with a straight face "you absolutely may not" It was too funny. Goldie makes some comment about Hottie trying to fool her and she's black. She was like "come on now!!!" with her trademark big, toothy grin.
It's quite obvious that Hottie has a weave so this segment is lots of fun. There's a big ass part on the side of Hottie's head for the purpose of hiding the tracks.
The butler guy brings the ladies a note that tells them they're going to vegas. The ladies go crazy screaming in glee. They make a mad dash to get ready for the one day trip. While their grabbing clothes Hottie picks up some kind of sheer shirt with fake rabbit fur trim that is obviously not a suitable article of clothing for her fat ass to be wearing. She smiles as she looks at the top and says something like "perfect." Yikes! I don't think I am ready for all that jelly...again
Everyone piles into a limo that's waiting to take them to the airport where flav is standing next to a private jet on the tarmac in his full ministrel regalia with clock, cane and top hat.
He hear a bunch of confessionals where they talk about how good it is to travel in style...that sorta thing. Hottie with her over the top self says she was so excited when they pulled up to the airport because she saw all of the jets and she immediately thought, "Which one of these is mine?"
She did the eye blink thing where they inserted the dollar signs sound effects again...I don't know why but that just doesn't get old.
When they arrive in vegas Flav tells them to go get settled and shares that he has a surprise waiting for them. The rush to get upstairs to the room/suite...can't remember...when they open the door they see racks of clothes just for them. They all make cooing/squealing sounds then start grabbing everything they can fit into.
They're told they have to meet Flav in the casino. They each find an outfit to wear and make their way to meet up with Flav. In the casino they are issued a challenge to win a date with Flav. In ten minutes they have to win as much money as they can playing roulette. They all tank except Red Oyster, New York, and Pumkin seemingly. Oyster is the first to make a profit with about $100. Then New York does her thing and wins about $400. Pumkin is the last so she knew she needed to outdo New York's $400. Pumkin starts well but tanks in the end. New York is declared the winner. All the girls are pissed that New York has won. Before Pumkin takes her turn gambling, one of the girls says to her something like "you have to win for us all."
Backtrack moments:
Before New York starts gambling, she grinds her ass on flav's dick and bounces up and down...
Smiley is kissing on him...with tongue I believe while gambling
Pumkin was also kissing on me.
I can't remember what the rest of them chicks did to him
So...New York wins...They have their private date. She basically lays her heart out to him in a very dramatic and emotional fashion telling him how he needs a woman that can support him emotionally, spiritually, etc. and professes to be that woman. For good measure she slips in that she loves him. God forbid!!! Everybody needs love so I'll hush. He says she scares him a bit. He doesn't think she can handle the pressure that comes along with being his girl. To paraphrase his words "What are you going to do when I am with other women? When I have my lips on other women?" yes...he said that. She breaks down and is sorta crying at this point. Makes a statement about how she's territorial so its gonna be hard. Anyway, they start kissing. A sped up sequence ensues where the waiters/servers are moving dinner plates and other stuff around while they're kissing passionately. I thought I was gonna be sick. The fast paced sequence ends and a graphic pops on screen "Kiss time = 8:37"
While they're on their date, the other chicks hit the strip club. They act a fool. Everybody's shaking it, attempting to pole dance and having a good time. Someone brings up Red Oyster's tattle telling antics and few voice their displeasure. They wonder aloud if they can really have a good time with her around because they don't know what stuff she's going to report back to him. They throw caution to the wind and keep having a good time.
Later, they meet Flav and New York at the limo where he tells them its time to head back to the mansion. Smiley has a confessional where she states that she was envious of New York. Somebody else makes a comment about how they, New York and Flav that is, looked a like happy couple.
So the next day they are given another challenge. Unfortunately, words can't do the sequence justice. It was very entertaining. I laughed and laughed and laughed some more. The gist of the challenge was exciting all of Flav's senses- touch, sight, etc. He does a bunch of confessionals during this time making himself look dumber than we all believe he really is. For instance, he tells the ladies there are a bunch of 'testses" Yes..he said it.
Ok! So the butler guy brings a blindfolded Flav down the stairs to where the ladies are lined up. He smells each of them and rates them. He says all kinds of off the wall crap. The ladies can barely keep themselves from laughing. He told Pumkin something that has slipped my mind. It was hysterical. Whatever he said she was upset in her confessional. He told one she said smelled like spaghetti sauce another she smelled like broccoli and another she smelled like steak. Steak and broccoli got the highest ratings. I am telling you..you have to see it to believe it. It's pure comedy.
Ok. The next sense is sound. They each had to sing "For the land of the free and the home of the Flav" using the star spangled banner melody as he banged out the accompaniment on piano. Of course none of them could sing except for...you'll never guess. Ok, I'll tell you. Hottie...She got up there are belted it out..She got a bit carried away at the end with her embellishments but she can sing. I was shocked she could something more than make a fool of herself.
The next sense was touch. They each had to let him feel a body part while he stuck his hand(s) through a curtain he was hiding behind. Titties, ass, bellies, the works works were offered for inspection. His reactions and comments were over the top and made this sense fun to watch. All the ladies kept trying to up the ante...comedy
Oh man, I forgot the taste sense. They each had to let him taste a body part. Nipples, foreheads and the like were offered up to his lips for consumption. My words can't do this episode justice I am telling you
The last challenge was sight. They all are instructed to move erotically/seductively behind a silkscreen in silhouette. His nasty, ashy, crunchy toes were apart of the highlights. Yuck! This part was really funny...Pumkin was stiff as a board. Hoopz out did everyone doing the splits and throwing her legs behind her ears. Smiley removed her shirt and let her fake titties sit high and perky. Flav loved it. New York was writhing on all fours when she fell on the floor and embarassed herself. Flav and all the ladies bust out laughing. Funny, funny, funny stuff!!!!
When the points are tallied Smiley is the high woman and wins a private date with Flav. Her date consisted of one on one time with him in the jacuzzi I think. They chatted about all kinds of crap. I think he told her he was glad she won. I was distracted during their dating sequence so that's the best I have for that part.
While that's going on the other ladies are dining/chatting in the kitchen. Someone asks Hottie (I think it was Oyster) whom she thought was going home. Hottie replies "I wouldn't mind seeing New York go." New York, sitting right there, says "Y'all not gon' talk about me like I'm not here." Hottie and New York get into it. Hottie is telling New York she wasn't talking her so she should be quiet. New York does that part from the promo clip "New York is in the mother fuckin' house...deal with it." Hottie makes some remark about New York being crazy because she's waving a knife around. New York makes a few more dramatic over the top statements. Next thing you know Hottie gets up and walks away from the table. Red Oyster tells New York that's the first time she's ever walked away from a argument. Red Oyster is shown in a confessional talking about staying out of the drama but not minding pushing buttons to get certain drama started.
Ok...next we see Oyster using the phone where she receives some bad news from her best friend. She looks devasted but we don't hear what's so distressing.
The clock ceremony follows...Smiley is chosen first then Pumkin, Hoopz, then Goldie. Two clocks are left. It's down to Red Oyster, New York and Hottie. There's great tension. Before he gives out the 2nd to last clock Red Oyster steps forward and tells Flava she has to tell him something. She shares that she received a phone call from her best friend telling her that her father was involved in a serious accident and she is removing herself from the competition because a voice in her head is telling her to go home to be with her family. You see a few confessionals from the other chicks talking about "she didn't say a word to me" and "I had no idea!" Flav being Flav rambles off some of his words of support and encouragement. He tells her to call him if she needs anything and he tells her she was going to receive a clock. They hug and kiss and say goodbye.
She returns to say goodbye to the other ladies. New York tells her she is the only 'bitch' in the house she respected. They hug and kiss. Hottie offers her support to Red Oyster. She says something like "The same thing happened to me in college." Red Oyster cuts her off "Shut Bitch! Don't make this about you!" Oyster finishes her goodbyes then leaves the house
Flav does his toasting and libations for the lost one(s) on the carpet. New York tells him that she wants to know who the last clock was for because she's having a hard time dealing with not knowing if she was going home or staying. She has to know if she was going to be cut. He tells her it doesn't matter if she was staying or going the end result is she's still around so let it go. With that she throws down all the champagne in her glass and we're out.
Clips from next week's episode look absolutely hysterical. Brigitte shows up next week and New York looks none too pleased about it. There are going to be accusations, tantrums and more verbal altercations. I can't wait.
Hands down my Flava moment of the week goes to Red Oyster: "Shut up Bitch! Don't make this about you!"
Tuesday, January 31
Monday, January 30
Ain't Nothing Going On 'Round Here
- Sterling has been harassing me about participating in Career Day at his school. He asked me in person, had his mom call to ask me again a few days later and he made his invite the subject of his 'friend letter' he had to compose for homework. The letter was pure comedy. I was making fun of him because he sat at the table for 15 minutes trying to figure whom to write and what to write about. I peeked at his paper everytime I passed by him and there was nothing on the page but his name. After about my 5th pass I see "Dear Uncky Shawn" at the top of his page. I say "What are you writing me about?" He says "Don't look at my paper!" When he finishes his first draft his mom sends him to me to correct his work. That's when I discovery he's made the subject of his letter another invitation to appear at Career Day. Oy vey! I think he wants me to show up so he can show off a bit. I am not down with that.
- I helped AIM girl pack and move some stuff into her new apartment this past weekend. What an experience. We started the day with a food run to get pizza. She thinks she spots Denzel Washington at the Starbucks located next to the pizza parlor. "Shawn I know how you are. Please come with me. I have to go meet Denzel." I respond, "I don't think that's him." "Just come with me," she pleads. "Ok!" I respond. We make our way to the unassuming suspect. "I know you don't want to be disturbed but I just wanted to meet you and say hi" she says to him. "Not a problem" He responds. He gives me a pound "What's up fella?" "Oh, I thought you were someone else. Anyone ever tell you look like Denzel?" she offers with her face twisted. He replies "Nearly everyday I've been here since moving from Alabama." She turns to walk away. He adds "Oh you don't want to talk to me now?" "Naw, you ain't Denzel." We walk away, she turns to me "You knew didn't you? Why didn't you stop me?" I give her my patented "you's a fool" look. I hate driving with her. It's terrible. She drives on the left side of residential streets, she doesn't drive with the flow of traffic because she's on her phone talking and she cusses out everyone that's in 'her way.' I am glad I was spared listening to the lastest, greatest hip hop music. She's one of those types that listens to all the latest hip hop and swears it each new artist is the greatest of all time. If I hear her say "Young Jeezy" one mo' time...maaaaaann!! I don't think we accomplished much as far as moving goes. We made two trips to the new apartment to drop off 3 suitcases, 2 boxes, 4 pillows and 1 comforter. We packed two boxes for the movers, made a trip to goodwill and went to Costco and Circuity City to look for flat panel monitors for the new apartment. Not much packing/moving took place.
- Thanks to AIM girl moving into her new apartment, I have been reacquainted with a childhood friend whose is the apartment manager.
- Spiritual hit me with this today: "It was her time. Perhaps God moved on her behalf. If He wants you to have something, there is nothing anyone can do to stop it from happening. It's the Favor Factor." Me: "Favor factor....who talks like that?" Spiritual: "TD Jakes. I just ordered his new series Favor Factor." I roll my eyes. He's crazy.
Sunday, January 29
Because of Tonex
In honor of Tonex I am going gospel with the playlist
1)Tonex: This song used to be one the chapters on the soundtrack of my life
2)Karen: Seems like it took forever for her solo release to drop but it felt like worth the wait once you listened to the "Finally Karen" album. My friend JB made me a fan of this song. She just had to hear it everytime she got in my car.
3)Yolanda: New Yolanda doesn't move me but this right here is the yolanda I like
4)GP: This is just a beautiful song to me lyrically
5)Kim: Words can't express how talent she is. The breakdown at the end of this song is sick.
6)Fred: Never liked him until I heard him sing this live. This song was another chapter on my soundtrack
7)Virtue:I don't think they get much love but I've always enjoyed them.
8)Crystal: She is forever changing up her style. I love it. One day its dance, then pop then R&B then rock. Kudos to her for being brave enough to push the limits.
9)Anointed: The first incarnation was the best. I sure would like to know why they kicked Mary out of the group.
10)Kim F: Classic. Remember when she sang this while with Rev. Milton Brunson? She redid this on one of her solo projects. Wherever Kim is I wished come back.
11)Mary Mary: This song had everybody wanted to break free of the shackles in their life.
12)Bebe & Cece: These were the good ole days. This is a classic.
1)Tonex: This song used to be one the chapters on the soundtrack of my life
2)Karen: Seems like it took forever for her solo release to drop but it felt like worth the wait once you listened to the "Finally Karen" album. My friend JB made me a fan of this song. She just had to hear it everytime she got in my car.
3)Yolanda: New Yolanda doesn't move me but this right here is the yolanda I like
4)GP: This is just a beautiful song to me lyrically
5)Kim: Words can't express how talent she is. The breakdown at the end of this song is sick.
6)Fred: Never liked him until I heard him sing this live. This song was another chapter on my soundtrack
7)Virtue:I don't think they get much love but I've always enjoyed them.
8)Crystal: She is forever changing up her style. I love it. One day its dance, then pop then R&B then rock. Kudos to her for being brave enough to push the limits.
9)Anointed: The first incarnation was the best. I sure would like to know why they kicked Mary out of the group.
10)Kim F: Classic. Remember when she sang this while with Rev. Milton Brunson? She redid this on one of her solo projects. Wherever Kim is I wished come back.
11)Mary Mary: This song had everybody wanted to break free of the shackles in their life.
12)Bebe & Cece: These were the good ole days. This is a classic.
Friday, January 27
Customer Service At Its Best
A few weeks ago I attempted to add an additional phone line to my T Mobile account at a local T Mo store but was unsuccessful. They coudn't verify that I was the account holder because of a discrepancy with the tax id on file and the tax id I was using in person. The sales associate tried repeatedly to explain to the woman on the phone in the accounting department that I was indeed the account holder but she wouldn't budge. The sales associate requested that I roam the mall for 30 minutes then return to the store while the accounting department investigated the situation. That wasn't a option for me because of some appointments I had that day. He asked that give him a call later in the day to check the status of my account.
When I contacted him later that day, he informed me that I needed to fax a document to T Mobile customer care requesting that they update their records with the correct information. I wasn't near a computer or a fax nor did I have the time to send them a fax so that wasn't an option that day.
Boy was I irritated. Not only was I gonna have waste more gas and time going back to the T Mobile store but not once in my 4 months of service with them had they ever noticed this problem before. Every time I had called into T Mobile to discuss my account prior to that day I had recited my tax id to them and there was never a problem.
The following day I finally get around to faxing T Mobile. An hour after the fax is sent, I give them a call to verify that my account has been updated. The first rep I speak with doesn't see the changes and transfers me to another rep. The second rep asks me to recite the correct tax id to him while he looks at the tax id on record. Immediately he spots the problem - someone had inverted 2 numbers in the sequence e.g. 92-4 was changed to 94-2. He apologizes for the typo. I tell him I am pissed that i've been inconvenienced because of someone's error at T Mobile. He back tracks and accuses the authorize reseller from whom I bought my phone for making the error. We ended the call but I was quite annoyed.
Ten minutes later, I phone T Mobile again to request termination of service. The service rep ask what can be done to keep my service active. I share my story with him and explain that I feel a credit should've been offered to me for the trouble. He places me hold while consults with his supervisor. When he returns he tells me his supervisor has authorized him to offer me 3 days worth of credit which amount to $5. I told him that was unacceptable. He explained that his hands were tied but he wanted to transfer me to another department that he felt could offer me a better credit.
I was transferred a few times until a rep from business care came on the line. I then share my story with him and add that I had just been offered $5 credit which was insulting to me. When I finish my spiel he asks me if a $10 credit would make me happier. I tell him no. He asks me what would make me happy. I tell a $35 dollar credit to offset the new activation fee for new phone I plan to purchase would be ideal. He tells me that's not a possibility but counters with an offer for a free month of service 6 months from that date. Tell him that's too long to wait for a free credit but question why the credit had to be in 6 months instead of immediate. He tells me it's company policy. He then offers to give me 500 minutes to use over a 3 month period. I tell him I don't like that offer either. He offers free texting for 3 months too. I tell I have unlimited data on my current service plan so that's not a bonus for me. He tells me those offers are the best he's got then ask me to choose one. I settle on taking the $10 credit and I murmur hostilities towards T Mobile under my breath.
Mr biz rep starts typing away for several minutes - I am assuming he was noting my account about our conversation and adding the credit - suddenly he stops typing and says I need to make you aware of something. He goes on to tell me that once I accept this one time credit to my account that I will no longer be eligible to receive any future credits or bonuses from T Mobile. I asked him to repeat himself to make sure I heard him correctly - and I had. I told him T Mobile's customer service was the worst that I had ever received.
Have you ever heard of a company policy as ridiculous as that one? That takes the cake for me. I've reported them to the better business bureau thanks to the suggestion of Trent. I think terminating my service is the best thing to do. I don't like giving money to companies that don't know how to show some appreciation for its customers.
I've written a letter to T Mobile corporate detailing how their error caused me great inconvenience and expressing my disgust with their company policies.
Do you know I called the authorized reseller to have them check their records? and guess what? They have the correct tax id on file. T Mobile's staff goofed not me nor the reseller.
So I was saddened to hear the news that Tonex is retiring from the music industry as an artist. On his blog he mentions various reasons and persons that lead him to make his decision. I have always appreciated that the fact that he tried to push the envelope in gospel music. I find most gospel music stale and lacking in creativity. It was a pleasure to watch him try new things to keep himself fresh. I don't know why other christians could accept and appreciate his vision.
I remember when I first became aware of his music. A pastor friend of mine mentioned a gospel listening party/showcase he was going to attend and asked me to meet him there. I was very reluctant because I didn't want to be held hostage in a room full of christian pretending to be enjoying some music that just wasn't doing anything for me. My pastor friend insisted that I meet him there because he was certain Tonex was the kind of artist I had been complaining was missing in gospel music. I relented to his request and met him at the listening party/showcase.
Before the showcase begins, Pastor friend introduces me to Tonex and tells him I am tough critic so he had better be good or I'd let him know about it. I couldn't believe Pastor friend said that to Tonex. I was very embarassed and I don't embarass easily. I think Tonex was a bit put off by Pastor friend's words but he graciously said something like I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.
Anyhoo, the showcase began and to my surprise Tonex ripped it. He sang his tail off and the music was just what the doctor ordered for me. He had R&B and neo-soulish sounds that enticed my ears. And he sounded comfortable singing over that style of music. I think he opened with the first single from that album Personal Jesus. I so appreciated him by the time the showcase was winding down that I made it a point to seek him out and tell him much I enjoyed his music before I left. Pastor friend had done me a great disservice and I hoped my compliments would somehow rectify that a bit. Not only did he sing well that night, but he put a lot energy into his visual presentation. You could tell immediately that this was a man with great vision and he was going to forever stand out.
I was too excited by the time his album finally hit the shelves. I made it a point to share his music with everyone I knew. Some friends took to him instantly while others couldn't share in my enthusiasm. I played his Pronouced Toe-Nay disc damn near every day for 3 months straight.
I am sure he'll be back as an artist at some point. I hope the gospel community will embrace him more the next go 'round.
When I contacted him later that day, he informed me that I needed to fax a document to T Mobile customer care requesting that they update their records with the correct information. I wasn't near a computer or a fax nor did I have the time to send them a fax so that wasn't an option that day.
Boy was I irritated. Not only was I gonna have waste more gas and time going back to the T Mobile store but not once in my 4 months of service with them had they ever noticed this problem before. Every time I had called into T Mobile to discuss my account prior to that day I had recited my tax id to them and there was never a problem.
The following day I finally get around to faxing T Mobile. An hour after the fax is sent, I give them a call to verify that my account has been updated. The first rep I speak with doesn't see the changes and transfers me to another rep. The second rep asks me to recite the correct tax id to him while he looks at the tax id on record. Immediately he spots the problem - someone had inverted 2 numbers in the sequence e.g. 92-4 was changed to 94-2. He apologizes for the typo. I tell him I am pissed that i've been inconvenienced because of someone's error at T Mobile. He back tracks and accuses the authorize reseller from whom I bought my phone for making the error. We ended the call but I was quite annoyed.
Ten minutes later, I phone T Mobile again to request termination of service. The service rep ask what can be done to keep my service active. I share my story with him and explain that I feel a credit should've been offered to me for the trouble. He places me hold while consults with his supervisor. When he returns he tells me his supervisor has authorized him to offer me 3 days worth of credit which amount to $5. I told him that was unacceptable. He explained that his hands were tied but he wanted to transfer me to another department that he felt could offer me a better credit.
I was transferred a few times until a rep from business care came on the line. I then share my story with him and add that I had just been offered $5 credit which was insulting to me. When I finish my spiel he asks me if a $10 credit would make me happier. I tell him no. He asks me what would make me happy. I tell a $35 dollar credit to offset the new activation fee for new phone I plan to purchase would be ideal. He tells me that's not a possibility but counters with an offer for a free month of service 6 months from that date. Tell him that's too long to wait for a free credit but question why the credit had to be in 6 months instead of immediate. He tells me it's company policy. He then offers to give me 500 minutes to use over a 3 month period. I tell him I don't like that offer either. He offers free texting for 3 months too. I tell I have unlimited data on my current service plan so that's not a bonus for me. He tells me those offers are the best he's got then ask me to choose one. I settle on taking the $10 credit and I murmur hostilities towards T Mobile under my breath.
Mr biz rep starts typing away for several minutes - I am assuming he was noting my account about our conversation and adding the credit - suddenly he stops typing and says I need to make you aware of something. He goes on to tell me that once I accept this one time credit to my account that I will no longer be eligible to receive any future credits or bonuses from T Mobile. I asked him to repeat himself to make sure I heard him correctly - and I had. I told him T Mobile's customer service was the worst that I had ever received.
Have you ever heard of a company policy as ridiculous as that one? That takes the cake for me. I've reported them to the better business bureau thanks to the suggestion of Trent. I think terminating my service is the best thing to do. I don't like giving money to companies that don't know how to show some appreciation for its customers.
I've written a letter to T Mobile corporate detailing how their error caused me great inconvenience and expressing my disgust with their company policies.
Do you know I called the authorized reseller to have them check their records? and guess what? They have the correct tax id on file. T Mobile's staff goofed not me nor the reseller.
So I was saddened to hear the news that Tonex is retiring from the music industry as an artist. On his blog he mentions various reasons and persons that lead him to make his decision. I have always appreciated that the fact that he tried to push the envelope in gospel music. I find most gospel music stale and lacking in creativity. It was a pleasure to watch him try new things to keep himself fresh. I don't know why other christians could accept and appreciate his vision.
I remember when I first became aware of his music. A pastor friend of mine mentioned a gospel listening party/showcase he was going to attend and asked me to meet him there. I was very reluctant because I didn't want to be held hostage in a room full of christian pretending to be enjoying some music that just wasn't doing anything for me. My pastor friend insisted that I meet him there because he was certain Tonex was the kind of artist I had been complaining was missing in gospel music. I relented to his request and met him at the listening party/showcase.
Before the showcase begins, Pastor friend introduces me to Tonex and tells him I am tough critic so he had better be good or I'd let him know about it. I couldn't believe Pastor friend said that to Tonex. I was very embarassed and I don't embarass easily. I think Tonex was a bit put off by Pastor friend's words but he graciously said something like I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.
Anyhoo, the showcase began and to my surprise Tonex ripped it. He sang his tail off and the music was just what the doctor ordered for me. He had R&B and neo-soulish sounds that enticed my ears. And he sounded comfortable singing over that style of music. I think he opened with the first single from that album Personal Jesus. I so appreciated him by the time the showcase was winding down that I made it a point to seek him out and tell him much I enjoyed his music before I left. Pastor friend had done me a great disservice and I hoped my compliments would somehow rectify that a bit. Not only did he sing well that night, but he put a lot energy into his visual presentation. You could tell immediately that this was a man with great vision and he was going to forever stand out.
I was too excited by the time his album finally hit the shelves. I made it a point to share his music with everyone I knew. Some friends took to him instantly while others couldn't share in my enthusiasm. I played his Pronouced Toe-Nay disc damn near every day for 3 months straight.
I am sure he'll be back as an artist at some point. I hope the gospel community will embrace him more the next go 'round.
Thursday, January 26
Unnecessary
drama last night on Project Runway.
Nick: is a crybaby. He got mad about his preferred model being taken and he got mad because he was given a constructive critique on how to improve his work. All that whining was pointless.
Daniel: can someone take him to the barber or a stylist or something? What is that on top of his head? Doesn't he have a nervous twitch where he moves the hair away from his eye? I liked his design the most this week.
Andrae: looks like a animal. I can't figure out what kind of animal. It's gonna come to me. That dress was so-so in my opinion. I didn't see how the mud and dress were connected.
Kara: She's so insecure man...she refuses to put herself out there in any way. I think she's way over her head and the pressure is making her crack. I can not believe she used that sign as the inspiration for her design.
Santino: I've said it a million times "He needs to go." What the hell was that he designed? He is obsessed with placing ruffles, fringe, trim or whatever around the breast. He's terrible man.
Chloe: Typical. Why are the judges not noticing her pattern - blue fabric and trin around the waist. Step it up babygirl. I like you.
Zulema: What can I say? I don't think she made anything that impressed me. She talked very big but really didn't do anything. That design was blah...what was going on in her head?
I lost respect for everyone except Chloe last night...that was the first time I didn't see people saying goodbye to the eliminated designer... Those crybabies were upset even though no rules were broken. Tacky, tacky, tacky. Nick is 38 years old? Damn dude!!! Act your age.
Jay's, last season's winner, presence and critiques were a waste air time. There's something very offputting about him. He needs to buy some grace. His fat ass in that leather was ridiculous.
These designers/contestants have yet to really show anything spectacular. I really hope the designs get better or this show is gonna turn into snoozeville. Actually, it has become a bit of snoozer but I am too invested to stop watching now.
I ate another Trader Joe's Marble Cake yesterday. It's got a hold of me....I can't live without it...I need another fix today...
I better start working out again. I think this junk food is increasing my waist line.
I am feeling this Anthony Hamilton Ain't Nobody Worryin' album
AIM girl's away message last night: FUCK IT. Not as 'witty' as her previous messages...hehehe
Nick: is a crybaby. He got mad about his preferred model being taken and he got mad because he was given a constructive critique on how to improve his work. All that whining was pointless.
Daniel: can someone take him to the barber or a stylist or something? What is that on top of his head? Doesn't he have a nervous twitch where he moves the hair away from his eye? I liked his design the most this week.
Andrae: looks like a animal. I can't figure out what kind of animal. It's gonna come to me. That dress was so-so in my opinion. I didn't see how the mud and dress were connected.
Kara: She's so insecure man...she refuses to put herself out there in any way. I think she's way over her head and the pressure is making her crack. I can not believe she used that sign as the inspiration for her design.
Santino: I've said it a million times "He needs to go." What the hell was that he designed? He is obsessed with placing ruffles, fringe, trim or whatever around the breast. He's terrible man.
Chloe: Typical. Why are the judges not noticing her pattern - blue fabric and trin around the waist. Step it up babygirl. I like you.
Zulema: What can I say? I don't think she made anything that impressed me. She talked very big but really didn't do anything. That design was blah...what was going on in her head?
I lost respect for everyone except Chloe last night...that was the first time I didn't see people saying goodbye to the eliminated designer... Those crybabies were upset even though no rules were broken. Tacky, tacky, tacky. Nick is 38 years old? Damn dude!!! Act your age.
Jay's, last season's winner, presence and critiques were a waste air time. There's something very offputting about him. He needs to buy some grace. His fat ass in that leather was ridiculous.
These designers/contestants have yet to really show anything spectacular. I really hope the designs get better or this show is gonna turn into snoozeville. Actually, it has become a bit of snoozer but I am too invested to stop watching now.
I ate another Trader Joe's Marble Cake yesterday. It's got a hold of me....I can't live without it...I need another fix today...
I better start working out again. I think this junk food is increasing my waist line.
I am feeling this Anthony Hamilton Ain't Nobody Worryin' album
AIM girl's away message last night: FUCK IT. Not as 'witty' as her previous messages...hehehe
Wednesday, January 25
Old Wench
The old wench at the medical office nearly got royally cussed out this morning. I had to get a physical for a life insurance policy I am trying to obtain. I walked into the medical office and immediately I noticed a sign in sheet for drug testing. Since that didn't apply to me, I peeked around a corner and saw an older woman sitting behind a desk. I took a few steps closer to her area and waved my hand a little until I got her.
OW: (dry, rude) What do you need?
Me: (pointing to myself) Hi, I have an appointment between 10 and 10:30
OW: (rude) Sir, I don't understand sign language. I can't hear you (she stands up from behind her desk and makes her way to me)
Me: (I frown) Excuse me...who are you talking to like that?
OW: I couldn't hear what you were saying
Me: That's fine but there's was need for you say "I don't understand sign language."
OW: Well, I couldn't hear what you were saying.
Me: What you said was rude and unnecessary. All you had to say was "I am sorry I can't hear you."
Old Wench never apologized. I was hot. And lucky for her I knew I had to have my blood pressure taken 'cause I was itching to light into her ass.
I asked the examiner what was OW's problem. At the time she had no idea. When I went to the bathroom to give my urine sample she talked to OW. Come to find out OW was peeved because some moron supposed to complete his pre-employment drug test had just called for directions. This had rescheduled numerous times and it was inconveniencing their office. Never having met the guy she assumed I was him. Hmmph!!!
OW: (dry, rude) What do you need?
Me: (pointing to myself) Hi, I have an appointment between 10 and 10:30
OW: (rude) Sir, I don't understand sign language. I can't hear you (she stands up from behind her desk and makes her way to me)
Me: (I frown) Excuse me...who are you talking to like that?
OW: I couldn't hear what you were saying
Me: That's fine but there's was need for you say "I don't understand sign language."
OW: Well, I couldn't hear what you were saying.
Me: What you said was rude and unnecessary. All you had to say was "I am sorry I can't hear you."
Old Wench never apologized. I was hot. And lucky for her I knew I had to have my blood pressure taken 'cause I was itching to light into her ass.
I asked the examiner what was OW's problem. At the time she had no idea. When I went to the bathroom to give my urine sample she talked to OW. Come to find out OW was peeved because some moron supposed to complete his pre-employment drug test had just called for directions. This had rescheduled numerous times and it was inconveniencing their office. Never having met the guy she assumed I was him. Hmmph!!!
It's That Time
Fla-va Flaaaavvvv!!! Before I jump into my highlights shout outs to two actors I bumped into at my audition yesterday - Tamela Jones and Joe Clair.
I love the way Tamela plays the 'ghetto girl from the 'hood with a little bit of education.' Nobody does it better. She reminds me of the girls I used to chase after.
I don't know what is about Joe Clair but he always makes me laugh. That big grin he plastered on his face is comical. I told him that damn Dannon Frusion Smoothe commercial cracks me up every time I see it. When he starts singing I fall out.
I see you Carrie Underwood. The Star Spangled Banner at The NFC Championship game was on point.
Did Ann Nesby's granddaughter tear it up on American Idol last night or what? You betta sing!!!
The Flavor of Love - by far the best reality tv show of 2006 - was great this weekend. Where do we begin?
Hottie: How funny are those sound effects they used in this episode to punctuate her eye blinking? Did you peep the outfit she was wearing during the clock ceremony? How do you look at yourself in the mirror and think that outfit is becoming? or sexy on you? God she is clueless. When she put a whole chicken fryer in the microwave to cook I think I lost it for 5 minutes. Are you serious babygirl? The confessional directly following that bonehead move was classic...She declared her vegetable recipe would win her that evening's prize - a date with Flav and his mom. And the recipe? What the hell was all that crap she threw on that damn bird? She had whole carrot stalks, cucumbers and anything else she could find on that chicken...My god woman. She also made mention of how much more sanitary it is to cook chicken in the microwave than too cook it in heavy oil. Hahaha!!! Are you really that dumb woman? Tell me her looking around the table trying to pretend she didn't present a raw, uncooked bird wasn't hysterical? Ok, my friend brought this to my attention: She boasted about graduating from an Ivy League college but never mentioned the school. Why is that? Did she really graduate from one? Last but not least...the jacuzzi, the bathing suit and the measurements
New York: Is just an utter clown. I love it. "Pumkin and Hoopz are sluts trying to sleep with my man." Did you see that lingerie she was wearing? And that walk...Did she really walk into his room trying to be seductive while puffing on a cigarette? Ha!!! Please tell me you caught this quote "He couldn't keep his hands off of me," while they show this fool knocked out snoring his ass off. How 'bout this one. "There's no way I can ready in 30 minutes." 30 minutes later. "I pulled it off and as usual I looked amazing [or fabulous.]" She looked like a complete ass when she told Flav's mom she loved her son. The mom's reaction was way over the top by the way.
Hoopz: scares me now. I still can't believe she'd be into him but her willingness to hug up on him on their date and get into the bed half naked with him has dropped her down a few notches in my eyes. She was excited to be frying some chicken for him, wasn't she? How did the bedroom romp happen anyway? Isn't it a bit suspicious that they've been in the house 4 days by this point and that evening 3 women decided to sneak into his bed...hmmph! Right!! Why didn't they sneak into his bed before that night?
Mama Flav: yuck. Don't know why but she irritates me. I still don't understand how she gon' have a wild ass, uncouth, ignorant and loud child like him and carry herself in such a pious, calm, educated, and well-mannered way. What the hell went wrong in that house? The headband y'all! What was that? How rude was she to Sweetie? Talking about bread rolls while Sweetie was trying to get to know her. I wanted to poke her in one of those big ass eyeballs. I think mama's outfits are hot. I see where Flav gets his fashion sense. Flav is the spitting image of his mom...whoa!!!
Red Oyster: Babygirl, whenever you're ready for the rhythm lessons I am here for you. The church; the off rhythming clapping; the hideous off rhythm double clapping. Hahahaha!!!! Book an appointement ASAP.
Smiley: was really taken with the sermon at church. I suspect there's more to her pain the divorce or....she's still madly in love with that man who dumped her. I caught an older episode yesterday. Noticed in one of the previous clock ceremonies that she has a jiggly walk - but not a sexy beyonce kinda jiggle - a high heels aren't my thing and I am flabby kinda jiggle...Let's tighten that up.
Sweetie: poor, poor thing. She really played herself. Riding Flav like a bronco was definitely the wrong move. She went fromt he innocent catholic school girl to the "ho"-ish catholic school girl in one day...damn that's a dramatic change. I don't know about y'all but sweetie looks like those sisters from the group Five Star to me. Why did she have to tell mama Flav she was a singer? She didn't think that would make her look like an opportunist? That part on the right side of her hair was driving me crazy. I've had a few traumatic events in my life but I don't think cooking a chicken as an adult would've had me boo hooing like this chick just because a live chicken/rooster not a dead one had attacked me as a child. Good grief! Maybe a few tears might've been ok but the water works she turned on was too much. "It's too much honey" as quoted by Jason on Making the Band 3. If you don't know don't ask. Sweetie's combative tete a tete at the clock ceremony was highly appreciated. When she told him his inference that she didn't like him was completely off base and recounted her chicken frying ordeal to him I said "go 'head sista." She totally shocked me when she told him he was joke because some the women he kept in the contest instead her were jokes - and his choice in women were a reflection of him. Whoa!!!! Applause, applause sista...Preach!
Flav: I didn't find him so entertaining this week. He showed more ignorance, more barbarian like eating habits, very poor command of the english language and poor judgement. I thought he showed his ass when he talked about Sweetie being wack then tried to rhyme...You're a clown...get out of here with that. What's really going on with that pimp walk? I wanna break his kneecaps and give him a real reason to walk with a limp. It's amazing that a 46 year old man still carries himself like a 19 year old kid and doesn't recognize how buffoonish he appears. One of my friends, AIM girl, swears he's on crack. What do you think?
Flava-ism of the week: "This is coming from my true feelings"
I love the way Tamela plays the 'ghetto girl from the 'hood with a little bit of education.' Nobody does it better. She reminds me of the girls I used to chase after.
I don't know what is about Joe Clair but he always makes me laugh. That big grin he plastered on his face is comical. I told him that damn Dannon Frusion Smoothe commercial cracks me up every time I see it. When he starts singing I fall out.
I see you Carrie Underwood. The Star Spangled Banner at The NFC Championship game was on point.
Did Ann Nesby's granddaughter tear it up on American Idol last night or what? You betta sing!!!
The Flavor of Love - by far the best reality tv show of 2006 - was great this weekend. Where do we begin?
Hottie: How funny are those sound effects they used in this episode to punctuate her eye blinking? Did you peep the outfit she was wearing during the clock ceremony? How do you look at yourself in the mirror and think that outfit is becoming? or sexy on you? God she is clueless. When she put a whole chicken fryer in the microwave to cook I think I lost it for 5 minutes. Are you serious babygirl? The confessional directly following that bonehead move was classic...She declared her vegetable recipe would win her that evening's prize - a date with Flav and his mom. And the recipe? What the hell was all that crap she threw on that damn bird? She had whole carrot stalks, cucumbers and anything else she could find on that chicken...My god woman. She also made mention of how much more sanitary it is to cook chicken in the microwave than too cook it in heavy oil. Hahaha!!! Are you really that dumb woman? Tell me her looking around the table trying to pretend she didn't present a raw, uncooked bird wasn't hysterical? Ok, my friend brought this to my attention: She boasted about graduating from an Ivy League college but never mentioned the school. Why is that? Did she really graduate from one? Last but not least...the jacuzzi, the bathing suit and the measurements
New York: Is just an utter clown. I love it. "Pumkin and Hoopz are sluts trying to sleep with my man." Did you see that lingerie she was wearing? And that walk...Did she really walk into his room trying to be seductive while puffing on a cigarette? Ha!!! Please tell me you caught this quote "He couldn't keep his hands off of me," while they show this fool knocked out snoring his ass off. How 'bout this one. "There's no way I can ready in 30 minutes." 30 minutes later. "I pulled it off and as usual I looked amazing [or fabulous.]" She looked like a complete ass when she told Flav's mom she loved her son. The mom's reaction was way over the top by the way.
Hoopz: scares me now. I still can't believe she'd be into him but her willingness to hug up on him on their date and get into the bed half naked with him has dropped her down a few notches in my eyes. She was excited to be frying some chicken for him, wasn't she? How did the bedroom romp happen anyway? Isn't it a bit suspicious that they've been in the house 4 days by this point and that evening 3 women decided to sneak into his bed...hmmph! Right!! Why didn't they sneak into his bed before that night?
Mama Flav: yuck. Don't know why but she irritates me. I still don't understand how she gon' have a wild ass, uncouth, ignorant and loud child like him and carry herself in such a pious, calm, educated, and well-mannered way. What the hell went wrong in that house? The headband y'all! What was that? How rude was she to Sweetie? Talking about bread rolls while Sweetie was trying to get to know her. I wanted to poke her in one of those big ass eyeballs. I think mama's outfits are hot. I see where Flav gets his fashion sense. Flav is the spitting image of his mom...whoa!!!
Red Oyster: Babygirl, whenever you're ready for the rhythm lessons I am here for you. The church; the off rhythming clapping; the hideous off rhythm double clapping. Hahahaha!!!! Book an appointement ASAP.
Smiley: was really taken with the sermon at church. I suspect there's more to her pain the divorce or....she's still madly in love with that man who dumped her. I caught an older episode yesterday. Noticed in one of the previous clock ceremonies that she has a jiggly walk - but not a sexy beyonce kinda jiggle - a high heels aren't my thing and I am flabby kinda jiggle...Let's tighten that up.
Sweetie: poor, poor thing. She really played herself. Riding Flav like a bronco was definitely the wrong move. She went fromt he innocent catholic school girl to the "ho"-ish catholic school girl in one day...damn that's a dramatic change. I don't know about y'all but sweetie looks like those sisters from the group Five Star to me. Why did she have to tell mama Flav she was a singer? She didn't think that would make her look like an opportunist? That part on the right side of her hair was driving me crazy. I've had a few traumatic events in my life but I don't think cooking a chicken as an adult would've had me boo hooing like this chick just because a live chicken/rooster not a dead one had attacked me as a child. Good grief! Maybe a few tears might've been ok but the water works she turned on was too much. "It's too much honey" as quoted by Jason on Making the Band 3. If you don't know don't ask. Sweetie's combative tete a tete at the clock ceremony was highly appreciated. When she told him his inference that she didn't like him was completely off base and recounted her chicken frying ordeal to him I said "go 'head sista." She totally shocked me when she told him he was joke because some the women he kept in the contest instead her were jokes - and his choice in women were a reflection of him. Whoa!!!! Applause, applause sista...Preach!
Flav: I didn't find him so entertaining this week. He showed more ignorance, more barbarian like eating habits, very poor command of the english language and poor judgement. I thought he showed his ass when he talked about Sweetie being wack then tried to rhyme...You're a clown...get out of here with that. What's really going on with that pimp walk? I wanna break his kneecaps and give him a real reason to walk with a limp. It's amazing that a 46 year old man still carries himself like a 19 year old kid and doesn't recognize how buffoonish he appears. One of my friends, AIM girl, swears he's on crack. What do you think?
Flava-ism of the week: "This is coming from my true feelings"
Gonna Be Interesting Folks
I'll be interested to see how they handle the urban programming that is synonymous with UPN.
UPN, WB to Shut Down; New Network Formed
UPN, WB to Shut Down; New Network Formed
NEW YORK - Two small, long-struggling television networks _ UPN and The WB _ will shut down this fall and programming from both will be used to launch a new network aimed mainly at young and minority viewers.
The new network will be called The CW _ "C" for CBS Corp. and "W" for Warner Bros. _ each of which will own half of the new entity and contribute programs, assets and executives to the venture.
The new network will draw on programming from both UPN, whose shows include "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Veronica Mars," as well as from the slate of The WB, which includes "Supernatural," "Smallville" and "Everwood."
Tribune Co., a Chicago-based media company, will relinquish its 22.5 percent stake in The WB in exchange for a 10-year affiliation deal to carry the new network on 16 of its stations. The rest of The WB was owned by Time Warner Inc., parent of Warner Bros.
The CW will also be carried on 11 stations owned by UPN, a unit of CBS Corp., guaranteeing the network carriage in about 47 percent of the country and 20 of the top 25 TV markets. Network executives said they hoped to have agreements in place to cover most of the rest of the country by the time it launches in the fall.
UPN and The WB had both struggled to compete against larger rivals in the broadcast TV business, including Walt Disney Co.'s ABC, General Electric Co.'s NBC, CBS Corp.'s CBS and News Corp.'s Fox. Both place consistently behind their larger rivals in the Nielsen ratings race and have been financial burdens on their parent companies.
Barry Meyer, the head of Warner Bros., said at a news conference his company had anticipated a "challenged" environment ahead for smaller networks, and said the new venture had a good chance of being profitable as soon as it launches. He said the companies would operate more efficiently as one, but he declined to say how much savings they expected to get or how many jobs might be cut.
"Looking down the road, this was much better than keeping UPN alive," Leslie Moonves, the chief executive of CBS, said. CBS became a separate company from Viacom Inc., the owner of MTV and VH1, at the beginning of the year.
However, it's not yet clear that the combination of two struggling networks will result in a strong one, or even one that is a money-winner. Hal Vogel, a longtime media analyst and author of a book on entertainment industry economics, called the combination "inevitable," saying "these companies were not making money for anybody."
"Chances are, in five years they may not exist at all, or it may be something else, but right now it's better than going alone," Vogel said. "This makes sense _ it's not a slam-dunk proposition, but it makes sense. Six networks was too many."
The combination will trigger a shake-up of network affiliations in a number of cities. In the seven cities that have a Tribune-owned station and also one UPN-owned station, the companies have already divvied up which ones will carry the new network _ Tribune stations in four markets, and CBS-owned ones in the other three.
In other cities that have both WB affiliates and UPN affiliates that are not owned by either CBS or Tribune, it's not yet clear what will happen or what financial arrangements will be made. Meyer said the network would be looking at each market individually.
The deal also opens the question of what will happen to the nine UPN-affiliated stations that are owned by the Fox network's parent company, News Corp. Fox already has its own stations in most of those markets, and several of those cities also have stations that will become affiliates of The CW.
"We view this change as an opportunity for us," News Corp. spokesman Andrew Butcher said. "We'll be working hard over the next few months to reprogram prime time, and we'll be ready with a new slate in September."
Among the Tribune stations that will join the new network are its flagship WGN in Chicago as well as WPIX in New York, and KTLA in Los Angeles.
The CW will air 30 hours of programming, seven days a week, following the model of The WB. Six nights of prime time shows will air Monday through Friday 8-10pm and Sundays 7-10pm. There will also be shows on weekday and Sunday afternoons, and five hours of children's programs on Saturday morning.
The new network will based in a new, yet-to-be determined location, network executives said. Both networks are based in Southern California, The WB in Burbank and UPN in Brentwood. Both networks launched in early 1995.
Dawn Ostroff, who is currently president of UPN, will become the president of entertainment at The CW, overseeing programming, while John Maatta will oversee business operations as chief operating officer. Maatta had been COO of The WB.
CBS shares rose $1.08, or 4 percent, to $26.90 in trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange, while Tribune's fell 25 cents to $29.65. Time Warner's shares rose 18 cents, or 1.1 percent, to $17.27.
Tuesday, January 24
You Know
sometimes stuff just pops into your head
J-Roc: (chuckles) I tried to catch myself
Me: You know I am not going to let you live this one down right?
J-Roc: Yes
My NFL weekend was a complete bust. I am wondering if Carolina and Denver are still waiting for the AFC & NFC Championship games to start 'cause I know I sure am. Those weren't games on Sunday. Those were mismatched exhibitions of amateurs against professionals. I was really hoping for the Steelers to lose the AFC Championship game but it was clear from the start that they weren't going to let anything get in their way in route to the Super Bowl. Denver was so bad against the Steelers that I couldn't even watch most of the game. Jake Plummer was god awful in Sunday's game. You know I haven't been able to really root for the Broncos since Plummer came to town. The Broncos have always been my team but he doesn't inspire confidence for some reason. I wish the games had been more competitive. I really thought Carolina was going to shock Seattle with the upset. I think the bigger shock was how poorly Carolina played, especiallly Jake Delhomme. Man, that game may have been even more brutal than the Steelers vs Broncos.
Thank goodness there were tennis matches on the tube. The Australian Open has been interesting to say the least with all the major and minor upsets. It's disappointing to me and most fans that we didn't get 3 highly anticipated marque women's matches - Venus vs Henin; Serena vs Sharapova; Hingis vs Pierce. Hopefully we'll see those matchups soon.
I give many congrats to Hingis on her return. She's working her way through the draw with ease. After a 3 year absence that's pretty remarkable. If you follow tennis, I am sure you're as anxious as I am to see Hingis vs Sharapova after the comments Hingis made regarding Sharapova a few weeks ago.
On the men's side, I don't know why but I just love watching Andy Roddick go down in flames especially when he falls to someone he's supposed to spank. I never tire of watching his on court melt downs. I always get extra pleasure hearing the commentators switch up their analysis of his game too. They usually begin each match talking about what a great weapon his powerful serve is, talking about his big forehand, how much his off court training has improved in recent years and talking any and every compliment to offer up to him. They end the matches talking how he needs to work on his court positioning or volleys or some crap...It's the one of the funniest things to hear if you follow tennis.
I don't know what I am gonna do if Federer doesn't win the Australian Open this weekend. I know he's into the final yet but nothing should stop him now. I was a bit disappointed in his performance against Haas in the 3rd and 4th sets the other night. Who was that guy out there. He sure does go on extended mental vacations when he plays sometimes.
Damn...as I was writing this post I just read that Davenport was ousted from the Australian Open by Henin...damn, damn, damn...I can't stand that damn Henin. Henin or Sharapova to win the AO? Say it ain't so! That would dampen my whole weekend.
So everyone is excited about Kobe going for 81 this weekend in the Lakers' game against the Raptors. Is anyone else alarmed that Kobe took 46 shots? I think I would be bored to tears if I played along side him - running up and down the court watching him hurl up shot after shot. Either Kobe's being really selfish on the court right now or there are a bunch of terrible players on the Lakers squad stealing money from Dr Buss. He scored 28 of the Lakers 31 points in the 4th quarter. Good grief! (No I am not a Kobe fan if you can't tell)
This song popped into head this weekend...Take a listen and tell me if you remember. This song reminds me of going to the indoor Swap Meet with my cousins and buying mixtapes from vendors inside the swap meet.
- why are most fat people knock-kneed?
- Why do I think Derrick on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge is a serial killer in training? Everything about him is off - the stare downs; the psycho confessionals; the odd, pursed way he holds his mouth
- Why did I get hit up with gang signs on the freeway 2 weeks ago? Some fool cut me off then threw up crip signs in his rearview mirror. I died laughing. How old are you fool? Like 45? Stop!!!!
- Ok, why did my buddy say 'there were some surprising twistses in the movie' yesterday while telling me about Underworld?
J-Roc: (chuckles) I tried to catch myself
Me: You know I am not going to let you live this one down right?
J-Roc: Yes
My NFL weekend was a complete bust. I am wondering if Carolina and Denver are still waiting for the AFC & NFC Championship games to start 'cause I know I sure am. Those weren't games on Sunday. Those were mismatched exhibitions of amateurs against professionals. I was really hoping for the Steelers to lose the AFC Championship game but it was clear from the start that they weren't going to let anything get in their way in route to the Super Bowl. Denver was so bad against the Steelers that I couldn't even watch most of the game. Jake Plummer was god awful in Sunday's game. You know I haven't been able to really root for the Broncos since Plummer came to town. The Broncos have always been my team but he doesn't inspire confidence for some reason. I wish the games had been more competitive. I really thought Carolina was going to shock Seattle with the upset. I think the bigger shock was how poorly Carolina played, especiallly Jake Delhomme. Man, that game may have been even more brutal than the Steelers vs Broncos.
Thank goodness there were tennis matches on the tube. The Australian Open has been interesting to say the least with all the major and minor upsets. It's disappointing to me and most fans that we didn't get 3 highly anticipated marque women's matches - Venus vs Henin; Serena vs Sharapova; Hingis vs Pierce. Hopefully we'll see those matchups soon.
I give many congrats to Hingis on her return. She's working her way through the draw with ease. After a 3 year absence that's pretty remarkable. If you follow tennis, I am sure you're as anxious as I am to see Hingis vs Sharapova after the comments Hingis made regarding Sharapova a few weeks ago.
On the men's side, I don't know why but I just love watching Andy Roddick go down in flames especially when he falls to someone he's supposed to spank. I never tire of watching his on court melt downs. I always get extra pleasure hearing the commentators switch up their analysis of his game too. They usually begin each match talking about what a great weapon his powerful serve is, talking about his big forehand, how much his off court training has improved in recent years and talking any and every compliment to offer up to him. They end the matches talking how he needs to work on his court positioning or volleys or some crap...It's the one of the funniest things to hear if you follow tennis.
I don't know what I am gonna do if Federer doesn't win the Australian Open this weekend. I know he's into the final yet but nothing should stop him now. I was a bit disappointed in his performance against Haas in the 3rd and 4th sets the other night. Who was that guy out there. He sure does go on extended mental vacations when he plays sometimes.
Damn...as I was writing this post I just read that Davenport was ousted from the Australian Open by Henin...damn, damn, damn...I can't stand that damn Henin. Henin or Sharapova to win the AO? Say it ain't so! That would dampen my whole weekend.
So everyone is excited about Kobe going for 81 this weekend in the Lakers' game against the Raptors. Is anyone else alarmed that Kobe took 46 shots? I think I would be bored to tears if I played along side him - running up and down the court watching him hurl up shot after shot. Either Kobe's being really selfish on the court right now or there are a bunch of terrible players on the Lakers squad stealing money from Dr Buss. He scored 28 of the Lakers 31 points in the 4th quarter. Good grief! (No I am not a Kobe fan if you can't tell)
This song popped into head this weekend...Take a listen and tell me if you remember. This song reminds me of going to the indoor Swap Meet with my cousins and buying mixtapes from vendors inside the swap meet.
Monday, January 23
So
I got the phone call we've been waiting on and I got the part on the animated show. It's unofficial until 'the deal' is finalized between my agent and business affairs. Hopefully that'll happen in the next week.
Thanks for all the prayers.
Thanks for all the prayers.
Sunday, January 22
Thanks...I Guess
Ok, people! There are some things you just shouldn't say. I know it maybe seem like a compliment but maybe you can word it differently.
I was leaving a building last night and one of the security guards recognized me. We chatted very briefly. She told me how much she enjoyed my work and I answered a few questions she had. She was really, really nice so I tried to be more engaging than I usually am. I think I succeeded...Anyway, as we're saying goodbye she says "Wow, you look MUCH better in person!"
I don't mind you thinking I am little funny looking on the tube, but keep that thought to yourself. I am sure there's a better way to express what you're thinking like "Boy, you've grown up!" or "You look a little different in person" or "You've aged nicely!" or something...I don't know...there just has to be a better way.
This a shoutout to ML, a brilliant actress, for working with me to get the kinks out of my scene. I have great clarity on what needs to be done for my audition this upcoming Tuesday thanks to her. She gave me something that was unexpected that I needed. I must "pay it forward" and give something of myself to someone else.
I was leaving a building last night and one of the security guards recognized me. We chatted very briefly. She told me how much she enjoyed my work and I answered a few questions she had. She was really, really nice so I tried to be more engaging than I usually am. I think I succeeded...Anyway, as we're saying goodbye she says "Wow, you look MUCH better in person!"
I don't mind you thinking I am little funny looking on the tube, but keep that thought to yourself. I am sure there's a better way to express what you're thinking like "Boy, you've grown up!" or "You look a little different in person" or "You've aged nicely!" or something...I don't know...there just has to be a better way.
This a shoutout to ML, a brilliant actress, for working with me to get the kinks out of my scene. I have great clarity on what needs to be done for my audition this upcoming Tuesday thanks to her. She gave me something that was unexpected that I needed. I must "pay it forward" and give something of myself to someone else.
Friday, January 20
5 Crazy Things I've Done
Ok, Kathi had this 5 weird habits about yourself post the other day. I really wanted to play along but I could only think of 1 weird habit I have. Today some stuff popped into my head about some crazy stuff I've done so I decided to change the rules.
5 Crazy Things I've Done
1)I kneed an older woman in the butt once. We were preparing to exit a plane. Everyone was in the aisles trying to get their stuff. We were all kinda smashed together because no one really wanted to give way. The woman in front of me had a bag that she kept flinging over her shoulder and hitting me with. After the 4th unsuccessful attempt at getting the bag on her shoulder I assumed she would've realized that was something preventing the bag from resting on her shoulder - me. My friends were snickering as they noticed my growing agitation. So I say loud enough for everyone to hear "I KNOW... this feel bitch feels me!" hoping that would get the womans attention. It didn't. She flung that bag on her shoulder one mo' gin and hit me so I reared my knee back and let it rip into her ass. She hunched forward, grabbed her husband then they both turned to look at me as I smirked angrily. A passenger who witnessed the incident screamed out in disgust "Uh uh! Oh I never! No you didn't!" By then passengers in the other aisle were departing so I squeezed through a row of seats and told the loud talker "Shut the fuck up. She wasn't hitting you with her big ass bag," and walked off the flight.
2)I once inhaled black pepper to induce a sneeze. Don't you just hate when you have to sneeze and it won't come out? Yea, me too. That's why my dumb ass inhaled the black pepper. hahaha! It took hours for all the black pepper to come out of my nose
3)I had buddy who was notorious for leaving stuff in my car and not realizing it for days. He would then call me and ask to check here and there for his stuff. I thought it was quite annoying. One day he left his pager. When I see it I roll my eyes and start to curse him in my head "Why he got to be so damn absentminded" and the like. So I pick up the phone and with much attitude I page him. I hang up the phone and instantly I hear his pager going off which really starts to rile me up. So 5 minutes go by and he hasn't called. I really getting pissed. I am sitting there thinking "why in the world hasn't this fool called me back? I paged 911." I stew for a few more minutes then I finally have my moment of realization as I stare at his pager about what I had just done. I had just paged someone to inform them they had left their pager in my possession. I fell out on the floor in hysterics for 5 minutes. I think I called everybody that night to share that story.
4)I got pulled over for speeding ticket in Vegas years ago. I was clocked doing 100+ mph. I was 1 exit away from the strip...One exit. It was 4:30 in the morning and I was pissed. The highway patrolman, or vegas PD I can't remember, strolls up to the driver side window. He flashes that damn flashlight in the back seat then into my eyes. He taps on the window to cue me to roll the window down.
HP: Sir, do you know how fast you were going? Asked very menacingly
Me: Yes! With defiant attitude
HP: Why were you speeding?
Me: To get where I had to go!!!!!! Yes, I said it with a straigt face, looking him in the eye and attitude...no exaggeration.
HP:I'm sorry! What did you say? Incredulously
Me: TO GET....Where I Had To Go!!!! Said with greater dictation and syncopation
HP: License and registration sir.
Officer walks off my friends start rousing me about how I just played myself. Why didn't you lie? Why were you talking to him like that? Boy you crazy! Mr HP speaks in to his bullhorn
HP:Please exit your vehicle and come to my passenger window.
I get out of the car and make my way to his window. I know he made me get out of my car on purpose because it was freezing and the wind was really blowing. I am shivering as he speaks.
HP: You're getting off lucky. If this were any other deputy you'd be in jail right now. (He was black by the way)
Me: Thank you.
HP: I'm reducing your speed too.
Me:Thanks!
HP:A piece of advice for you: the next time you to fly into vegas use that over there
He points to the vegas airport.
5)I was escorted out of the movie theater once. Me and a friend decide to go see Star Trek: Contact. He decides he wants to return his ticket and watch the movie for free since there's no one manning the door collecting tickets. He returns his ticket then comes back into the theater. The manager follows him back into the theater and asked to see his ticket. He tells him he threw it away. The manager asks my friend to follow him outside. My buddy was really good at dodging and skirting trouble so I wasn't too worried until the previews ended and he wasn't back. I leave the theater and join in the debate my friend is having with manager. We squabble for 20 minutes, my friend physically threatens one of the moviegoers who jumps into the argument we're having with the manager. At that point, the manager tells one of the employees to call security and we are escorted to my car.
Two hours later we return to the theater with another friend in tow and begin to argue with the manager again. We ask for the manager's card and corporate contact info and leave with the promise of filing a discrimination lawsuit.
Feel free to share a crazy or embarrassing story of your own.
5 Crazy Things I've Done
1)I kneed an older woman in the butt once. We were preparing to exit a plane. Everyone was in the aisles trying to get their stuff. We were all kinda smashed together because no one really wanted to give way. The woman in front of me had a bag that she kept flinging over her shoulder and hitting me with. After the 4th unsuccessful attempt at getting the bag on her shoulder I assumed she would've realized that was something preventing the bag from resting on her shoulder - me. My friends were snickering as they noticed my growing agitation. So I say loud enough for everyone to hear "I KNOW... this feel bitch feels me!" hoping that would get the womans attention. It didn't. She flung that bag on her shoulder one mo' gin and hit me so I reared my knee back and let it rip into her ass. She hunched forward, grabbed her husband then they both turned to look at me as I smirked angrily. A passenger who witnessed the incident screamed out in disgust "Uh uh! Oh I never! No you didn't!" By then passengers in the other aisle were departing so I squeezed through a row of seats and told the loud talker "Shut the fuck up. She wasn't hitting you with her big ass bag," and walked off the flight.
2)I once inhaled black pepper to induce a sneeze. Don't you just hate when you have to sneeze and it won't come out? Yea, me too. That's why my dumb ass inhaled the black pepper. hahaha! It took hours for all the black pepper to come out of my nose
3)I had buddy who was notorious for leaving stuff in my car and not realizing it for days. He would then call me and ask to check here and there for his stuff. I thought it was quite annoying. One day he left his pager. When I see it I roll my eyes and start to curse him in my head "Why he got to be so damn absentminded" and the like. So I pick up the phone and with much attitude I page him. I hang up the phone and instantly I hear his pager going off which really starts to rile me up. So 5 minutes go by and he hasn't called. I really getting pissed. I am sitting there thinking "why in the world hasn't this fool called me back? I paged 911." I stew for a few more minutes then I finally have my moment of realization as I stare at his pager about what I had just done. I had just paged someone to inform them they had left their pager in my possession. I fell out on the floor in hysterics for 5 minutes. I think I called everybody that night to share that story.
4)I got pulled over for speeding ticket in Vegas years ago. I was clocked doing 100+ mph. I was 1 exit away from the strip...One exit. It was 4:30 in the morning and I was pissed. The highway patrolman, or vegas PD I can't remember, strolls up to the driver side window. He flashes that damn flashlight in the back seat then into my eyes. He taps on the window to cue me to roll the window down.
HP: Sir, do you know how fast you were going? Asked very menacingly
Me: Yes! With defiant attitude
HP: Why were you speeding?
Me: To get where I had to go!!!!!! Yes, I said it with a straigt face, looking him in the eye and attitude...no exaggeration.
HP:I'm sorry! What did you say? Incredulously
Me: TO GET....Where I Had To Go!!!! Said with greater dictation and syncopation
HP: License and registration sir.
Officer walks off my friends start rousing me about how I just played myself. Why didn't you lie? Why were you talking to him like that? Boy you crazy! Mr HP speaks in to his bullhorn
HP:Please exit your vehicle and come to my passenger window.
I get out of the car and make my way to his window. I know he made me get out of my car on purpose because it was freezing and the wind was really blowing. I am shivering as he speaks.
HP: You're getting off lucky. If this were any other deputy you'd be in jail right now. (He was black by the way)
Me: Thank you.
HP: I'm reducing your speed too.
Me:Thanks!
HP:A piece of advice for you: the next time you to fly into vegas use that over there
He points to the vegas airport.
5)I was escorted out of the movie theater once. Me and a friend decide to go see Star Trek: Contact. He decides he wants to return his ticket and watch the movie for free since there's no one manning the door collecting tickets. He returns his ticket then comes back into the theater. The manager follows him back into the theater and asked to see his ticket. He tells him he threw it away. The manager asks my friend to follow him outside. My buddy was really good at dodging and skirting trouble so I wasn't too worried until the previews ended and he wasn't back. I leave the theater and join in the debate my friend is having with manager. We squabble for 20 minutes, my friend physically threatens one of the moviegoers who jumps into the argument we're having with the manager. At that point, the manager tells one of the employees to call security and we are escorted to my car.
Two hours later we return to the theater with another friend in tow and begin to argue with the manager again. We ask for the manager's card and corporate contact info and leave with the promise of filing a discrimination lawsuit.
Feel free to share a crazy or embarrassing story of your own.
Thursday, January 19
What's Your Spiritual Type?
A friend forwarded this to me recently. I scored a 72 which is described as "You have doubts about the particulars but not the Big Stuff."
I have no doubts about lots of particulars. There are questions that have gone unanswered for too long.
I doubt I'll be a man of faith until certain things are revealed.
If you're interested, what's your score? If you don't mind sharing.
http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=27
I have no doubts about lots of particulars. There are questions that have gone unanswered for too long.
I doubt I'll be a man of faith until certain things are revealed.
If you're interested, what's your score? If you don't mind sharing.
http://www.beliefnet.com/section/quiz/index.asp?sectionID=&surveyID=27
I've Been Thinking
- Why won't they send Santino home on Project Runway? AARRRRGGGHHH!!!!
- Why do people misspell curse words on the internet - e.g. shyt - like that changes the meaning? A bad word is a bad word. It's shit not shyt; fuck not fukc; and ass not arse. Use the bad word or don't dammit.
- And why do people alternate caps and no caps in words e.g. HoNeY? That's time consuming.
- Why can't I stop buying and eating Trader Joe's Marble Tea Cake Loafs? I've already eaten 3 this week.
- Why do the contestants on American Idol look surprised, shocked and sometimes even hurt when the judges tell them they can't sing? Do you mean to tell me you really didn't know you had no talent? Get out of here with that!
- Why does my buddy refer to his girlfriend as 'that woman' when she's not around? Me: Why do you call her that woman? Him: I guess I need to get used to the idea of having a gf. Me: Used to it...How long have y'all been together? Him: 4 months
- Why did my great Aunt, whose in her late 60's, tell the service rep on the phone "I don't think that's fair" when she was told she couldn't place an order with a money order because they only accepted credit cards...Me: that sounds about right! GA: they are supposed to let you send in a money order...that's the way it's always been done. Me and cousin start snickering. Me: is that right? matter of factly my GA says: yes. it's not funny! I really wanted to order XXXX
- Why does my ghetto friend rotate through the following away messages on AIM 1)"THESE NIGGAS WANT TO PLAY..WELL I DO TO. WHO IS GONNA BE MY STARTIN FIVE?" 2)WHEN PEOPLE SHOW WHO THEY REALLLY ARE YOU SHOULD BELIEVE THEM" 3)"HOW THE FUCK DID I GET HERE? DOES ANYONE CARE?" I heard her bragging to another friend about how her messages are clever and witty. I was thinking "gosh you're dumb!"
- Why do I have murderous impulses every time I hear someone say "I seen so and so... We seen that" Why don't your dumb ass know it's I SAW not i seen? Why do people have the audacity to get offended when I correct them? (When I say people I mean people I am acquainted with well not stangers) I'm just trying to help yo' dumb ass.
- Another one that kills me - 'mines.' Recently, I had a dummy say to me "you wanna know what mines is?" I gave moment of pause to see if they would correct themselves before I answered...the delay didn't help. Sigh!!
Wednesday, January 18
Well, Well, Well
today marks my 1 year blog anniversary. I am a bit surprised that I've stuck with blogging this long. I have really enjoyed my time here in blogsphere. Being granted access to the thoughts, feelings and views of others outside of my circle has been fun; heartwarming; and inspirational. Thank you all for sharing a little part of yourself with me and the rest of those that you fellowship with here in blogsphere.
Moving on!
The Flavor of Love continues to be a barrel of laughs. Ok, let's recap:
Hottie comparing herself to Beyonce had to be the high point of the show. What is with that Joker-esque grin that is forever plastered across her face? Also, what is with her incessant need to lie and backpedal once she is called out for the sillyness comes out of her mouth?
New York is growing on me for some reason. She is definitely the ultimate bitch and villianess. I was rooting for her to be sent home originally but she brings so much drama to show that she has to be one of the finalist. Ok...the fake crying she broke into when flav was set to take the second set of 'beauties' on a group date was delicious. I just love the way flav cheered her up with that "remember who you are" line then smacked her on the ass and suddenly she felt better. That was comedy when left the senior citizen home after that crazy ass woman asked NY to help her put her teeth in her mouth. Yuck! The New York vs Hottie showdown is shaping up nicely. "You look more like Luther Vandross" - classic.
Pumkin scares me folks. Somethin' ain't right. Why does she enjoy slobbering on Flav? Her definition of OG being Olive Garden....Hehehehe...GTF out of here! I felt bad for her when flav told her she wasn't so good with kids.
Serious calling Flav an intellectual does beat all...if he's an intellectual she has to be dumb ass hell. Did anyone believe her when she said she had feelings for Flav? I didn't buy it.
Hoopz I am still wondering why she's there...man, she's too cute and too young to be putting herself through this insanity. I absolutely loved when she told New York she was going to through that ball in her face. Looks like she's starting to come out of her shell. I was saddened to hear her confess her growing attaction to Flav...this is a cruel joke, right Hoopz? The preview for next week's show scares me even more...why Hoopz? why?
Red Oyster is something else. I can't wait to see where this scheming gets her. The producers have to be setting us up for something major.
How can any future suitor whose seen this show take any of these women seriously? I can't imagine dating anyone that's competed to have a fling with Flavor Flav.
Flavor Flav moments: When that fool said he had six kids and wanted 4 more...I nearly choked on my spit. Do the world a favor flavor, no more procreating. Can you imagine 4 Flav jrs running around? yikes!
Why did this idiot call Red Lobster elegant? "It was elegant before it was popular." I am judging those dining etiquette lessons Flav learned on Strange Love have been forgotten. I am a hearty eater but damn...watching Flav eat had to be one of the most digusting things I've ever witnessed.
After his Red Lobster date, I was utterly tickled watching this numbnut's confessional where he stated "I like easy ones too, " in reference to Sweetie playing hard to get then giving us that wino grin and head shake.
Flava-ism of the week: I wanna know which one of these girls is gonna love Flava da best!!!
Real World/Road Rules Challenge is shaping up nicely this season. Without Coral and Veronica around we're getting a chance to see some other villians emerge....great, great, great. Monday's elimination was sad but the veteran's played themselves. Beth and Derrick need counseling - seriously. He's a sociopath and she reminds me of Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. Anissa should be sent home on GP...wearing that mohawk is plain foul in itself but dying the close cropped portion honey blonde is reprehensible.
Anybody watching Project Runway tonight? Santino must die....
I got a chance to see 10 minutes of the Boondocks this past weekend. It was my first time watching. I thought it was a bit flat and really dry. It didn't make me want to tune in again. Has anyone being watching this on the regular? I was taken aback by the usage of "nigga" throughout the portion of the episode I saw. Is this a regular occurrence?
I can't recall who it was, but I want to smack whomever told me Regina was doing a good job voicing the lead character. Didn't sound like a boys voice to me.
I so hate that they make it a regular practice to hire women to voice the parts of little boys in animation. Most times it's so obvious that it's a woman trying to sound like a little boy. It's terrible.
I picked out Kym Whitly's voice as one of the minor characters in the show. Man, she's dope....her voice is so expressive.
Those of you who watch - should I tune in again?
Moving on!
The Flavor of Love continues to be a barrel of laughs. Ok, let's recap:
Hottie comparing herself to Beyonce had to be the high point of the show. What is with that Joker-esque grin that is forever plastered across her face? Also, what is with her incessant need to lie and backpedal once she is called out for the sillyness comes out of her mouth?
New York is growing on me for some reason. She is definitely the ultimate bitch and villianess. I was rooting for her to be sent home originally but she brings so much drama to show that she has to be one of the finalist. Ok...the fake crying she broke into when flav was set to take the second set of 'beauties' on a group date was delicious. I just love the way flav cheered her up with that "remember who you are" line then smacked her on the ass and suddenly she felt better. That was comedy when left the senior citizen home after that crazy ass woman asked NY to help her put her teeth in her mouth. Yuck! The New York vs Hottie showdown is shaping up nicely. "You look more like Luther Vandross" - classic.
Pumkin scares me folks. Somethin' ain't right. Why does she enjoy slobbering on Flav? Her definition of OG being Olive Garden....Hehehehe...GTF out of here! I felt bad for her when flav told her she wasn't so good with kids.
Serious calling Flav an intellectual does beat all...if he's an intellectual she has to be dumb ass hell. Did anyone believe her when she said she had feelings for Flav? I didn't buy it.
Hoopz I am still wondering why she's there...man, she's too cute and too young to be putting herself through this insanity. I absolutely loved when she told New York she was going to through that ball in her face. Looks like she's starting to come out of her shell. I was saddened to hear her confess her growing attaction to Flav...this is a cruel joke, right Hoopz? The preview for next week's show scares me even more...why Hoopz? why?
Red Oyster is something else. I can't wait to see where this scheming gets her. The producers have to be setting us up for something major.
How can any future suitor whose seen this show take any of these women seriously? I can't imagine dating anyone that's competed to have a fling with Flavor Flav.
Flavor Flav moments: When that fool said he had six kids and wanted 4 more...I nearly choked on my spit. Do the world a favor flavor, no more procreating. Can you imagine 4 Flav jrs running around? yikes!
Why did this idiot call Red Lobster elegant? "It was elegant before it was popular." I am judging those dining etiquette lessons Flav learned on Strange Love have been forgotten. I am a hearty eater but damn...watching Flav eat had to be one of the most digusting things I've ever witnessed.
After his Red Lobster date, I was utterly tickled watching this numbnut's confessional where he stated "I like easy ones too, " in reference to Sweetie playing hard to get then giving us that wino grin and head shake.
Flava-ism of the week: I wanna know which one of these girls is gonna love Flava da best!!!
Real World/Road Rules Challenge is shaping up nicely this season. Without Coral and Veronica around we're getting a chance to see some other villians emerge....great, great, great. Monday's elimination was sad but the veteran's played themselves. Beth and Derrick need counseling - seriously. He's a sociopath and she reminds me of Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. Anissa should be sent home on GP...wearing that mohawk is plain foul in itself but dying the close cropped portion honey blonde is reprehensible.
Anybody watching Project Runway tonight? Santino must die....
I got a chance to see 10 minutes of the Boondocks this past weekend. It was my first time watching. I thought it was a bit flat and really dry. It didn't make me want to tune in again. Has anyone being watching this on the regular? I was taken aback by the usage of "nigga" throughout the portion of the episode I saw. Is this a regular occurrence?
I can't recall who it was, but I want to smack whomever told me Regina was doing a good job voicing the lead character. Didn't sound like a boys voice to me.
I so hate that they make it a regular practice to hire women to voice the parts of little boys in animation. Most times it's so obvious that it's a woman trying to sound like a little boy. It's terrible.
I picked out Kym Whitly's voice as one of the minor characters in the show. Man, she's dope....her voice is so expressive.
Those of you who watch - should I tune in again?
Tuesday, January 17
audition update
Things are still looking good according to my agent. She received an email from Kelly who said they enjoyed my audition and that i'm still in contention.
Monday, January 16
Things We Say
It seems you can't have a conversation with Sterling, my godson, these days without hearing his 2 favorite expressions: tight & shady. His mom has no idea when he started using either expression nor from whom he stole the expressions. We can't help but laugh everytime he calls either of us shady. It's pure comedy.
As I was sharing about Sterling with a friend of mine, she and I started recalling some of the expressions we've tried on through the years.
As I was sharing about Sterling with a friend of mine, she and I started recalling some of the expressions we've tried on through the years.
- what up? what's the haps? what's upper?
- peace, one, i'm out, late, alright then
- Fa sho', no doubt, no diggity
- the jam, hot, tight, jammin'
- my bad, fa-sheezy, what the deal,
- down low, the low low, sick, we like dis, we here
- phat, dope, bad, for real, you lyin'
- really tho, i'm sayin', def, bananas, hype
- don't get it twisted, give me some dap, off the chain
- off the hook, fresh, cool, sweet, bunk, ill, mad
- pump yo brakes, slow yo roll, it's all good
- props, whack, da bomb
Sunday, January 15
Good Times, Good Memories
1)De La Soul: Remember when hip hop was fun and hip hoppers liked and respected each other?
2)Tribe: I couldn't get enough Tribe back then
3)Snoop: Snoop's flow was second to none when he first dropped. Snoop and Dre were magic together.
4)PG & LT: Track is still hot. Remember the version where they shouted out cities across the nation? Smart business move
5)Lil Kim: Don't you miss the Kim of old? pre-surgery; pre-icon status?
6)DEF & SR: Don't you just love Slick Rick's pronuniciations?
7)Black Sheep: I used to jump around like they did in the video everytime the song came on.
8)Foxy: I'm still hurt she and Jay stopped collaborating
9)Biggie: Party anthem at it's best
Wednesday, January 11
Today
is the day, as you guys know. I'm going to my audition, going to get my hair braided (pics to come) then i'm off to coach someone for a 2 tv shows they're auditioning for - one being a Girlfriends spinoff. That's kinda interesting. I'll catch everyone tomorrow. I have much blog reading to catch up on.
Flava-ism of the day: You Know What Time It is
Flava-ism of the day: You Know What Time It is
Tuesday, January 10
Naw, It Can't Be!
Driving down the freeway minding my business last week, I look out the corner of my eye and I spot this:
Naw, I didn't just see that! I do a double take and look again. To my amazement, I am staring at a truck wrapped in an advertisement for personal lubricants.
I wish this damn Sidekick took better pictures. I nearly killed myself trying to drive, point, focus and shoot.
Naw, I didn't just see that! I do a double take and look again. To my amazement, I am staring at a truck wrapped in an advertisement for personal lubricants.
I wish this damn Sidekick took better pictures. I nearly killed myself trying to drive, point, focus and shoot.
Monday, January 9
It Looks Like
the audition for Legion of Super Heroes was better than I realized. I have a callback this wednesday.
My agent was kind enough to send me a copy of my audition so I can remember what the crap I did. Here's a little snippet:
Haha! I am coming down off my high and I'm realy analyzing what I did. After listening to my auditin again, I can't believe I said "legend" instead of "legion." That's a big faux pas. I'll have to make sure that doesn't happen again.
My agent was kind enough to send me a copy of my audition so I can remember what the crap I did. Here's a little snippet:
Haha! I am coming down off my high and I'm realy analyzing what I did. After listening to my auditin again, I can't believe I said "legend" instead of "legion." That's a big faux pas. I'll have to make sure that doesn't happen again.
More Flava: It Taste Betta Than Ever
Man, oh man. I thought the premiere episode of The Flavor of Love was good but yesterday's episode takes the cake. This show is living up (or down depending on how I choose to look at things) to my every expectation. In fact, I'd say it's exceeding my expectations. There were so many moments of high comedy I just don't know where to start. Off the top:
I just rememebered that Flav used the word "Dramatical." Hahahahahahaha!!!!! What an idiot!
- Re Pumkin and New York's feud: It'd be nice to see a feud between a white and black woman on tv where the white woman isn't moved to tears. I am glad that Pumkin did stand up and say something instead of biting her tongue; especially when she acknowledged her wrinkles then said at least she didn't look like a man like New York. Hehehe! Classic
- Re Hottie: Who is so far from being hot. She is messy. Glad she got called out. What's up with the joker grin that forever spread across her face? And what was the deal with the glitter eyeliner? Honestly, even I was shocked to see her walking around in that outlandish outfit with her gut hanging out. Can someone book her an appointment at a fat farm?
- Re New York: reminds me of the chicks I saw in Pimps Up, Hoes Down except she has all of her teeth. I swear she looks like she belongs on the ho stroll. Did y'all check out the way she was tossing her weave around? Ha! The dinner table antics "Hi! Hi!" She points at Rain "Not you!" Then New York's confessional "I just mind screwed her!" That She-man's nuts...What was that other confessional she-man had where she batted her eyelids and declared that she's amazing? Are you kidding me?
- Re Miss Latin: She didn't represent herself very well. Broken up for a week...glad she spoke her peace to Hottie...oh oh oh...why did Flav misprouncing that french or spanish word Miss Latin was trying to get him to articulate have me in hysterics?
- Re Rain: Poor woman. She really likes him. You can see all in her face. Don't know why she told him every man she's ever been with has used her and cheated on her. That's a bit depressing when you're trying to accentuate the positive about yourself. Eh, Trent she's emotional. hehe!!! I agree with her assessment - Flav shoulda been able to easily weed through the fake chicks and the real chicks and made cuts accordingly. I really was waiting for her to throw her drink on New York. Man, I think she woulda gotten kicked off the show but it woulda been worth it to see her beat New York down.
I have to catch a reair of this episode now that my tivo is on the blink. There some stuff I can't remember.
I just rememebered that Flav used the word "Dramatical." Hahahahahahaha!!!!! What an idiot!
Introducing
Dominiqua Douglas and the release of her first Novel Love Lasts Forever. Yay!!!! Congrats! Dominiqua's cool people. Please take a minute to get to know her and her work. Thank guys.
Taken from Dominiqua's blog: Love Lasts Forever is a book of my heart. It's a time travel which is a huge interest of mine and the romance focuses on an interracial couple, Thor (white ex-pro quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons) and Willow (a freedwoman of color who yearns to be the next Harriet Tubman). The idea came to me suddenly and I jumped on it.
What do you do when your dreams are shattered?
About Dominiqua: Dominiqua Douglas was born in the Mid West, raised in the South and spent twelve years on the West Coast. Thanks to her parents and older siblings teaching, she became an avid reader prior to starting school. Interest in biographies transformed to interest in fairy tales, which led to love of romance novels. As her bookshelves overflowed, family and friends encouraged her to write. At first, she ignored their suggestions but when a surge of inspiration flowed through her during a college playwriting assignment, a spark ignited. In the late 90s, the spark roared into a flame when she discovered the joys of not only reading fan fiction but also writing it, focusing on multicultural themes. Readers' responses, awards and encouragement prompted her to focus on her own original work. When she is not writing or reading, she enjoys designing websites, watching movies, traveling and delicious chocolate.
Read and excerpt from Love Last Forever here and visit Dominiqua's blog
Taken from Dominiqua's blog: Love Lasts Forever is a book of my heart. It's a time travel which is a huge interest of mine and the romance focuses on an interracial couple, Thor (white ex-pro quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons) and Willow (a freedwoman of color who yearns to be the next Harriet Tubman). The idea came to me suddenly and I jumped on it.
What do you do when your dreams are shattered? Thor Magnusen is clueless. The first time he touched pigskin, he knew football was his life. He never expected a tackle to end his dream. Yet the answer comes when a special family heirloom takes him away from the comforts of 1985 back to the turbulent pre-Civil War days of 1860 and he discovers something more important than a Super Bowl ring.
Willow Elkridge, a freedwoman of color, yearns to be on the frontlines in the growing battle against slavery. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 puts many in danger. Having lost her biological parents at the hands of slave patrollers, she hates the thought any child suffering the same. So when her abolitionist surrogate parents forbid her from following her dream to be a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Willow has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. Then Thor, a man from the future, arrives…
What do you do when two worlds collide and love catches you by surprise?
About Dominiqua: Dominiqua Douglas was born in the Mid West, raised in the South and spent twelve years on the West Coast. Thanks to her parents and older siblings teaching, she became an avid reader prior to starting school. Interest in biographies transformed to interest in fairy tales, which led to love of romance novels. As her bookshelves overflowed, family and friends encouraged her to write. At first, she ignored their suggestions but when a surge of inspiration flowed through her during a college playwriting assignment, a spark ignited. In the late 90s, the spark roared into a flame when she discovered the joys of not only reading fan fiction but also writing it, focusing on multicultural themes. Readers' responses, awards and encouragement prompted her to focus on her own original work. When she is not writing or reading, she enjoys designing websites, watching movies, traveling and delicious chocolate.
Read and excerpt from Love Last Forever here and visit Dominiqua's blog
Sunday, January 8
A Look Back
1)Troop: Man, this was my jam. I knew the routine. You'da swore I was the 6th member. Remember when songs had musical bridges with no vocals?
2)SWV: It's rare that an artist makes a full length song from interlude and the song is hot. SWV used the be queens of dope ass remixes.
3)UNV: Me and my friend used to sing this song e-very-day. Man, we'd switch off singing lead parts then harmonize on the chorus
4)Jodeci: I was never a fan of Jodeci but when I heard this song it was a wrap. I ran out and bought "Diary of a Mad Band"
5)Monica: Remember Miss Thang? Remember when Monica was a grown ass acting 14yr old?
6)NE: Isn't this like their best ballad ever? I remember when I used to be able to hit that high note Ricky hits. "And I LUUUUUUV You Girl"
7)Mr Saadiq: I walked into a store this week and this song was playing and I started grooving in the store
8)Intro: I used to dance around the house singing this song everyday for 6 months
9)Lalah: I remember hearing this song and borrowing Lalah's album from a girl I had a crush on and not wanting to return it. In fact I think I pulled the "if I keep this item long enough she won't remember she owns this" game. Best thing I've ever confiscated. It became one of the my all time favorite albums.
10)Brian: I tried to tell everybody they were sleeping on Brian when he fist came out. This song is so sick it's ridiculous. People weren't ready.
Saturday, January 7
Can U Believe This?
- How 'bout my 6 day old tivo is on the blink. How 'bout that, huh? I turned my tv on and there was no sound. I thought my tv speakers were blown but after rewiring the video and audio to run from my cable box to my tv I realize it was the tivo malfunctioning. Hmmph! I called tivo and had them walk me through a few troubleshooting steps but that was a bust. I was told that I needed a replacement unit and had the option of sending to them or taking it back to the store of purchase. I've decided to take it back to Best Buy and leave it there. I have my eye on a new toy.
- Friend called to tell she's upset with hubby again and is ready for him to leave. Friend returned all that stuff she originally bought hubby for christmas. This week she goes on a shopping spree for herself and decides to buy him a replacement gift for all the stuff she returned. She settles on buying him a portable dvd player from Circuit City. She starts having second thoughts about giving him the gift but convinces herself its the right thing to do. When hubby sees the dvd player he says what am I supposed to do with this? I told you I wanted a coat. Friend says so you don't want this? He replies No. Friend has returned the dvd player and has no plans to buy him a coat. She tells me that he complains about everything she does and doesn't understand why he wants to be with someone that obviously makes him unhappy. He needs to leave Shawn. I want a divorce. This isn't working.
- Spiritual called. Last night he received a legal action notice for overdue rent. This morning he called the accounting department to clear up the mix and to let them know his first month's rent is free. Accounting tells him there's no indication on his lease that he's entitled to a free month of rent.
Friday, January 6
Ain't This Some...
Wal-Mart Halts Movie Suggestions on Web
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is shutting down the system that creates movie recommendations on its shopping Web site after it linked a "Planet of the Apes" DVD to films about famous black Americans, including Martin Luther King Jr.
Under a "similar items" section, the DVD set's page linked shoppers to four films about the lives of King, actress Dorothy Dandridge, boxer Jack Johnson and singer Tina Turner. Wal-Mart later altered the page to link with television show DVDs.
The world's largest retailer said the software that generates links for shoppers from one movie to others of similar interest would be shut down. All cross references would be removed as soon as technically possible until the system can be fixed, Wal-Mart said
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is shutting down the system that creates movie recommendations on its shopping Web site after it linked a "Planet of the Apes" DVD to films about famous black Americans, including Martin Luther King Jr.
Under a "similar items" section, the DVD set's page linked shoppers to four films about the lives of King, actress Dorothy Dandridge, boxer Jack Johnson and singer Tina Turner. Wal-Mart later altered the page to link with television show DVDs.
The world's largest retailer said the software that generates links for shoppers from one movie to others of similar interest would be shut down. All cross references would be removed as soon as technically possible until the system can be fixed, Wal-Mart said
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How Do YOU Know When God Is Leading You
Remember him? We'll call him spiritual. We make fun of each other like everyday about one thing or another. It doesn't matter if the topic is serious or not we find a way to make light of the situation. So for the last 2 weeks he and I have had a running joke about the sudden string of bad luck associated with him moving into his new apartment that I'd like to share.
We were on the phone talking about the madness that's been going with him and this fool says something to the effect of I know God is moving in my life when everything around me falls apart. The chaos is just God putting his stamp of approval on the blessing. I have never received a blessing from God without there being some kind of drama involved. I fall out laughing and say Oh, God is all up in this, huh? We both laugh then he says You're crazy! (His favorite expression to describe everyone) Why are you laughing? I am being serious. I say Ok Spiritual let's make a list.
Spiritual was scheduled to sign his new lease and get the keys to his apt on the 23rd of Dec. He didn't plan to physically move into the unit until the 26th of Dec.
Every times he calls to add something new I jokingly say God, is all up in this, huh? and we fall out laughing.
So, how does God lead you? Do any of you have any horror stories like spiritual that let you know God was working things out in your favor?
We were on the phone talking about the madness that's been going with him and this fool says something to the effect of I know God is moving in my life when everything around me falls apart. The chaos is just God putting his stamp of approval on the blessing. I have never received a blessing from God without there being some kind of drama involved. I fall out laughing and say Oh, God is all up in this, huh? We both laugh then he says You're crazy! (His favorite expression to describe everyone) Why are you laughing? I am being serious. I say Ok Spiritual let's make a list.
Spiritual was scheduled to sign his new lease and get the keys to his apt on the 23rd of Dec. He didn't plan to physically move into the unit until the 26th of Dec.
- The day before his new lease signing he is called into the leasing office where he is told he is not eligible to be considered a transferring tenant which would have entitled him to moving into a new unit without making a deposit. The leasing manager tells him the original leasing agent made a mistake when he told spiritual that he qualified as a transfer. The old lease was signed by spiritual and his roommate and since roommate was not going to be on the newer lease spiritual would be considered a new tenant and thus needed to make a $200 deposit along with a $35 application fee. The leasing manager and spiritual worked a deal that insured spiritual would get his $200 back - we'll revisit this.
- A few weeks before his move (which he kept bugging me about getting on my nerves) he decides to put in his change of address at the local Post Office. Sarcastically, I tell him it's a bit early to be making address changes to which he responds even more sarcastically that the PO instructs you to make the change at least 3 weeks before you move to insure proper transition and delivery of mail to your new address. When Spiritual goes into the leasing office to sign his new lease on the 23rd as planned he is informed that the unit reserved for him has been rented to someone else. They tell him that the tenant had an emergency and they deemed it necessary to rent his reserved unit to her. When he asks for further explanation the leasing manager begins to accuse spiritual of not being eligible to reserve any units because he's late on his rent. He tells her he was 1 day late at the beginning of November and it's now late December and his rent is current. She still gives him much attitude and is very unapologetic about the inconvenience. In a moment of sober realization, he remembers that all of his personal bills: bank statements, credit card bills, telelphone are scheduled to arrive at the new apts address the same week as his move.
- The leasing manager then tells him that that are no more studio apartments available. Spiritual is forced into renting a more expensive 1bd room. The manager offers him 1 mo free rent to make up for the apartment snafu. Later he finds out that the 1mo free rent is a standard holiday promotion for all new tenants and not a deal just for him
- On the 26th, spiritual is moving his first load when he discovers that he's lost his key card and is forced to wait a little over an hour for the emergency maintenance crew to show up and give him a new access card for $10.
- Spiritual calls Verizon, his local phone company, the morning of the 26th to give them a heads up on the address change. He placed his original phone transfer order using the address of the studio apt. The service rep informs him that phone service would not be able to be installed as scheduled that morning - a new order ticket needed to be created for the new address. He explains to the service rep that the new address was just another unit inside of the same complex as the old address he had given originally. She doesn't budge and schedules his next install appointment Jan 4th. To make matters worse, he had just changed his cell phone plan the previous week and had already run out of daytime minutes.
- While packing and hauling things from the old apt to the new apt Spiritual gets an angry phone call from the cable guy inquiring into his whereabouts. Apparently, the cable guy had been waiting awhile for Spiritual at the new apt and he was furious. Spiritual tells the cable guy he's in the complex at his old apt and that he'll be there in a few minutes. The cable guy tells him he's not waiting and leaves. The following day the cable guy comes back out to install cable. Unbeknowest to spiritual, he installs the wrong cable box. Spiritual doesn't make the discovery until much later in the day when he settles in to watch tv and is forced to make a 3rd install appt.
- A few days after the move is complete the leasing manager calls spiritual to inform him that the $200 tenant referral fee she promised his roommate would receive was not gonna happen. With spiritual's name being on the old lease with the roommate and on the new lease the situation didn't qualify as a referral. The $200 deposit spiritual thought he would get back through this referral fee was a bust.
- The day before his move spiritual's bed breaks while he's masturbating. He doesn't know if it can be fixed
- The 4th of Jan he takes a half day at work to be home for the Verizon install. The installer never steps foot into the apt. The phone line is turned on from the poles and/or Verizon's offices.
- At 5am one day this week, Spiritual is awakened by the sounds of leaking water. He discovers water leaking from the ceiling in his bathroom.
- Another day he was locked out of his apartment for 30 minutes. It seems maintenance entered his apartment while he wasn't there to fix something and when they left, they bolted his top lock. Spiritual doesn't have an operable key for the top lock. He's been asking management to provide a key or change the lock for over a week to no avail.
Every times he calls to add something new I jokingly say God, is all up in this, huh? and we fall out laughing.
So, how does God lead you? Do any of you have any horror stories like spiritual that let you know God was working things out in your favor?
Wednesday, January 4
Love Taste A Wee Bit Sour
Please, please, please, please, pleeeeeaaaaasssseeeeeee tell me you've seen the new train wreck of a reality tv show The Flavor of Love on VH-1?
About the Show
You may remember him from VH1's hit shows "The Surreal Life 3" and "Strange Love," but just when you thought you heard your last "Yeah, Boyeee!" VH1 is hitting you with a third dose of the Public Enemy hype-man who made sporting big clock necklaces famous. Flavor Flav is back once again, this time as an eligible bachelor where women will try to win his heart in the new series "Flavor of Love."
After his failed romance with Brigitte Nielsen, Flavor Flav is ready for a new and true romance. In "Flavor of Love," 20 single women from all walks of life, selected for their expressed love for Flav, will move into a "phat crib" in Los Angeles and vie for his affection. With help and advice from Big Rick, Flav's gigantic body-guard and chauffeur, Flavor Flav will date all of the women, weed out the ones who are only after his fame and fortune...and in the end will choose his one true love.
Along the way, Flav will put the ladies through several challenges including a lie-detector test administered by Brigitte Nielsen herself, a cooking contest judged by Flav's own mother, and the dreaded blind-fold sniff test! Plus, there will be several other surprises throughout this ten-part series including clock ceremonies, dates at Red Lobster, and a new set of gold teeth signifying true love! - from yahoo! tv page
Oh, this is just plain wrong. If you've seen it, let's discuss. I was repulsed and intrigued all in one. I've already got 2 of my friends hooked.
"Offbeatness?" Are you kidding? What a dumb ass!
About the Show
You may remember him from VH1's hit shows "The Surreal Life 3" and "Strange Love," but just when you thought you heard your last "Yeah, Boyeee!" VH1 is hitting you with a third dose of the Public Enemy hype-man who made sporting big clock necklaces famous. Flavor Flav is back once again, this time as an eligible bachelor where women will try to win his heart in the new series "Flavor of Love."
After his failed romance with Brigitte Nielsen, Flavor Flav is ready for a new and true romance. In "Flavor of Love," 20 single women from all walks of life, selected for their expressed love for Flav, will move into a "phat crib" in Los Angeles and vie for his affection. With help and advice from Big Rick, Flav's gigantic body-guard and chauffeur, Flavor Flav will date all of the women, weed out the ones who are only after his fame and fortune...and in the end will choose his one true love.
Along the way, Flav will put the ladies through several challenges including a lie-detector test administered by Brigitte Nielsen herself, a cooking contest judged by Flav's own mother, and the dreaded blind-fold sniff test! Plus, there will be several other surprises throughout this ten-part series including clock ceremonies, dates at Red Lobster, and a new set of gold teeth signifying true love! - from yahoo! tv page
Oh, this is just plain wrong. If you've seen it, let's discuss. I was repulsed and intrigued all in one. I've already got 2 of my friends hooked.
"Offbeatness?" Are you kidding? What a dumb ass!
Tuesday, January 3
No Time Today
I am off to a voice-over audition today and maybe to the movies with Sterling. No blog visiting for me. waa waa waa!!! See y'all tomorrow!
Monday, January 2
This Week's Songs
I am feeling urban this week.
- Good come back single for Busta
- Sounds like a Ready for the World song to me but it's catchy and the groove makes me want to move
- I hate the doubling effect they use on her vocals but I love to hear her sing "Come and get it, baby!!!"
- Love the video. He's a great visual artist. I tip my hat to him
- This video is comedy to me. Kelly straight upstaged Trina. Whose song is it anyway?
- Beyonce has made a mediocre song much more palatable with the new video.
- I saw something about 50 on MTV 2 this past weekend and reminded that I liked this song
The Tree
Lordy, lordy. I wish I had a higher quality pic to show you. This is Sterling's Christmas tree. He's 9 now but he's been decorating his own tree since he was 3 years old. His 2 year old sister gets to help a little bit as long as she follows his instructions.
It's hideous. Do you see this mess? Ha! It so gaudy. I so wish you could see the popcorn garland that was haphazardly thrown around the bottom portion of the tree. Hahaha!
Me and Sterling Christmas Eve
Ok his mom sent me a better quality pic of the tree. You can see the popcorn garland in this pic.
It's hideous. Do you see this mess? Ha! It so gaudy. I so wish you could see the popcorn garland that was haphazardly thrown around the bottom portion of the tree. Hahaha!
Me and Sterling Christmas Eve
Ok his mom sent me a better quality pic of the tree. You can see the popcorn garland in this pic.
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