I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am supppper excited for Michael Dwayne Vick (757 native) to be an Eagle. We all know what he did was wrong, he just got caught. If only everyone else, who aren’t as bright as us, let him live he wouldn’t be in headlines everyday. But once he gets back on the field he will truly be in headlines. Can’t deny it – man can ball. He did everything they told him to do. It’s not like he killed his girlfriend, her friend then wrote a book about it, ie: OJ. Since when did we really take “man’s best-friend” to heart. I know you’ve seen When Animals Attack. If it’s going to me or Scruffy – it’ll be Scruffy. But all jokes aside – the man said it was a mistake and will actually be on 60 MINUTES tonight, so tune in. See what the man has to say. Until then – football season is underway. Go EAGLES! I got tired of being that diehard Redskins Fan anyway. And to all the CowGIRL’s fans – lol [sad] face.
The.Addiction: Mania - usually negative connotation as a result of irrational motives but we often fail to realize that these actions are IRRESISTIBLE and are done because of strong beliefs. My thoughts are random but often reciprocated.
8.16.2009
Michael Vick: finally FREE – as an EAGLE
unKISSable Lips
Fashion faux pas: red is strickly for the pale.
Beautiful women of color should enhance their features and dive into the world of red lips. There are the right ways to wear such a bold statement that SCREAMS confidence and eludes sex appeal. Its easy as 1-2-3.
- When wearing red lips – your lips must be the focal point. So PLAY up your POUT and leave the rest of the face pale – not literally, but go light on the blush and eye make up. Apply mascara on the bottom eye lashes – does wonders.
- Make sure to line your lips with the right shade then blend - key component.
- Pick the right shade of red for you, not your friend.
8.10.2009
My Mother's on Facebook
The day I received a friend request from my aunt, (not so) disguised by using her maiden name, I really wasn’t sure what to think of it. Maybe she’s catching up with old classmates, using it to further her business. Just maybe.
But the day I received a friend request from my mother, I knew Facebook had taken a turn for the worst.
Not only is my mother on Facebook, but all of her friends as of now and from the military and high school. Getting a friend request from a 45 year old man, seems weird, but being that you’re known him since you were 3 you feel obliged to accept, although ignore is rather tempting.
A recent status of mine: "Dear Facebook: Sorry I have neglected you, but there are bigger and better things out there like twitter and blogging and blackberry messenger-ing. Our connection just isn't what it used to be. Don't be sad, I'll still be here when ever you need me. ♥ -Carmen"
And quiet honestly, it’s the truth. Facebook has truly shifted gears, ever since it lost its exclusiveness. I was actually excited when I received my college email address in the mail – that meant I could join Facebook. Could care less about registering for classes. Now I have my little brother’s friends commenting on my pictures, telling me how [b a d] I am – awkward much?
And to top it off my mother is friends with MY friends on Facebook – talk about censorship. Gotta really watch what you say or put out there now, or you may just receive a phone call. Even funnier – my mother oftentimes writes to ME on other people’s walls or statuses – come on now, let’s get it together people.
So for me, Facebook was fun and it still is a great networking tool – but the world has gone into Facebook overload. I have already spoken to a graduate of the William & Mary class of 1958 who not only has a Facebook but also a Twitter. So if my grandmother takes the plunge then I know that my time on ‘the book’ is nearing a close.
You down with ODB?
No. Not me.
Driving from class one morning in the ‘hood’ of
A young man, probably mid to late 20’s stands still in the middle of an accident. The police are there, the entire department, and the man with whom he was in the accident with (white male, middle to late 40s - most definitely a tourist), stands with his digital camera, slighting bent to get the perfect angle – capturing the prison stance image of the offender – a black male, loose white wife-beater, sagging pants and J
The light turns green and I shake my head in disbelief and disgust. Passing Wendy’s now, I quickly glance over and two black males, also to the likeness of the late ODB are sitting on the tables in the front. Not eating, perhaps waiting for the bus, but still. WHY must you look like that? Seriously.
Now I understand that once, maybe not that long ago, it was cool to imitate the styles of famed rappers such as TuPac, Biggie, Snoop, Dr. Dre – their sagging pants, baggy clothes and tall tees were the thing of the times. But we often fail to touch on the origin of these trends.
SN: Sagging pants was never meant to be fashionable. Prisoners wear their pants this low because belts are a popular way to commit suicide by hanging oneself, to hang others, or to use as a weapon in fights. Prisoners are also not allowed to have shoestrings for the same reasons. But there is an even more obvious reason why pants are sagging in prison. If the pants are below a man's bottom, it is to introduce to other men that he is homosexual. As Eazy E once said about women in skirts, "For easy access, baby." - Is this what they want to portray? How many times can you recall a father asking his boy where his belt was, and a mother telling her son to pull his pants up. Belts are luxuries. You better be thankful. lol
Currently, clothing is more tailored for men and women.
I have only ONE major pet peeve – don’t wear a loose v-neck. Like extremely loose – you look frail and sick and I’m always trying to determine if I saw you on a latenight/earlymorning, BET feed the children promo. You are defeating the purpose.
And like Jay said – “I don’t wear skinny skins, cuz my knots don’t fit." Whatever ‘knots’ he was talking about, it’s nothing more unattractive than a guy whose jeans are tighter than yours.
8.05.2009
A.A.
"Welcome to Abusive Acronyms.”
“Hi, My name is Music Television, my friends call me M.T.V. and I’m an abusive acronym. I was born in 1977 but blossomed when adopted, and on that day August 1, 1981 I knew I would someday dominate the television waves. I had good intentions with my life. I really lived up to my name. I was music television, the KING of the Music Television scene. I brought music to life and into the home of millions of viewers. I nurtured songs and granted them a visual story so that my fans could see what I envisioned; enjoy what I saw as complete bliss. But now, I barely show music videos at all. I’ve given into the kryptonite of the mass media. Who are they anyway? What do they know about reality television? I didn’t think Real World would ever be what it is now. Thank goodness for forms of contraceptives, guess my guests on Sweet 16 not only choose a different route, but also gave way to one of my newest hits 16 and Pregnant.
Except now I look at myself in DISGUST. When I do play music videos it’s in the wee hours of the morning and my true fan base is usually still fast asleep from the night’s debauchery. My cousin is in charge of that. His name is AMtv. Never thought I’d say this. But I wish I were more like him. At one point – I brought joy to one’s life, now I give false hope. MADE. I knew I shouldn’t have told Harry Potter’s biggest fan she would be prom queen or that the stunt devil from The Klumps would be Miss
“Thanks for sharing M.T.V.”
“Yo – my name is Black Entertainment Television, people on the street call me B.E.T and I’m an abusive acronym. – but you don’t need to call me at all. Yeah I’m about the same age as M.T.V. I was born in 1980. My main goal in life was to open up the black community to the black community. I showed videos of the time and aired some black sitcoms as well. Everything was great. Living large and taking charge until Mr. King of the Music Television scene started airing these non-music video shows. I had to keep up; I was losing my fan base. So what did I do, I took everything he did and made it better. Who said you need fancy lighting and a good sound system for a reality television show. My reality shows, were raw and Uncut – literally. I didn’t use outtakes, makes things more interesting. But as I look at myself in the mirror my reflection is not what I wanted others to see come from me. Four women have literally taken my world by storm and I believe that they will destroy it, if I let them. Their names: Tiny, Toya, Frankie and Neffe.
Four black women who have nothing positive to bring to my audience, they are living the lives I would wish on no one, but to me, I call it entertainment. I am nowhere near what I thought I would be. I am ashamed of myself and the monster I have become.” (exit - storms out of room)
It is very clear that the Music Television and Black Entertainment Television networks have lost their purpose over the last two decades. This downward spiral in the quality of their shows is reflective on their audience. I propose a protest of these networks from all educated and uneducated citizens to prove that we do not see this as satisfactory television but as rather a disgrace to our generation and for our races. MTV and BET are abusive acronyms. They do not live up to their creed and should not continue down their slippery slope of sin.
[insert laughs here] lol. :)
Mary Jane - What has she done to you lately?
- Happy Dope.
- Peace Tobacco.
- Dreamy Smoke.
- Magic Smoke.
- Giggle Smoke.
- Insert positive adjective here and follow up with lung cancer.
Sounds pretty good to me and a good majority of the world. I choose not to indulge in Miss Mary Jane, one of the few runaways from South America, Africa and Europe, but this does not mean that my peers follow my same route.
What is the big deal behind the most talked about, debated and elated pastime of our generation. It's become a household name - to the likes of McDonalds.
I just have one concrete thought about this magical medical drug - who cares. Seriously. The only logical debate that I can side with is the selling of LARGE quantities to sustain a living with out being taxed. Because - I get taxed - and you need to be too. But if it weren't for these 'drug lords' how bad would our economy suffer. ugh. win-win, win-lose situation. IDK/IDC
This could go on forever. TBC (to be continued)
**Forever Law Abiding Citizen**
8.03.2009
Females that Complain - Deal or No Deal?
8.02.2009
The real Love - Love Jones
By far the real-est portrayal of BLACK love on screen - pure, unaudtrated love - Love Jones. What we see now as black love really isn't love at all.
Chris BeatdownBrown & Rhianna - abuse.
Jay Z&Beyonce - secrecy (if you're singing about putting a ring on it, but you
Tiny & TI ("I'm TI's woman" - seriously Tiny - besides the collagen in your lip - that pompous attitude will get you NOTHING at StateFarm. You'll see who's on your side when "woman and baby mama" is NO where on the insurance claim.) Which brings me to:
Toya & Wayne - pregnant at age 14. I guess 16&Pregnant isn't that bad after all
Bobby & Whitney Enough said
Mariah & NickCannon (if she counts - but being that she's on a comeback I think we can use black) From what Eminem said in The Warning not exactly the best BLACK love by far.
- the list goes on.
Off top I can only name one star couple that truly holds it down. Extended family and all.
