Musings: 7/30/2014

today I leave for LA

six days away

surrounded by new vibes + no worries

the need to escape is real

and so is my desire to start anew in an unexplored location

nothing holds me here but family/ friends

associates I rarely see

and nostalgia

and while I love them more than life itself

it's time to spread my wings

I want to meet more people like me

I want to be around the real

love that gives no reason to question, ever
because it exists,

organically grown friendships

nice weather

kind souls

and high windows,

candy colored buildings 

art on the sidewalks

a career that allows me to sit on the airport floor, 

indian style, 

huddled next to an outlet blogging from my laptop 

as I am now.

somewhere just outside of a big city

my own little personal eat pray love

And, as always...




( SIDE NOTE: "Go where you're celebrated." )

Nothing But Trouble x Phantogram

Untitled, Charcoal Print

A few posts back I mentioned that I wanted to devote more time to painting/ drawing, and I was given the opportunity to do just that when a musician friend asked me to come up with something that they could use as album art for one of their singles. That was completely my intention when I began, but it turned into something else. Charcoal is one of my favorite mediums to play around with. I love the idea of filling the paper with darkness and using an eraser to "draw" the light. Watching a piece come to life right before my eyes is the best part.  

never been more ready.




( SIDE NOTE: metanoia (n.) the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life )

Weekend Recap: Pink Ambition, DominiqueDaDiva.com And the "Under the Influence" Tour

...And what a weekend it was!

This week I found myself in Norfolk, Va to support my friend/sorority sister/radio personality extraordinaire Dominique for the launch of her website DominiqueDaDiva.com! I sat in on an interview with Young Jeezy, attended the "Under The Influence Tour," (Wiz is a rockstar) and rounded out the weekend with the launch brunch/day party. I had a great time. Girl's nights/ weekends are so necessary. I'm looking forward to this (Cali) and next week (The B-Word screening). Four weeks of summer left. What will you do with yours?

 

 

 

 ( SIDE NOTE: "And in finding our freedom, we find ourselves." - Shari Renee )



Hustle Harder x Common

"she hustle harder than a..."

 

 

true.

Self Awareness Challenge: How In Tune Are You With Your Present Self?

when it's all said and done, will you have said more than you've done?

how would you describe the past year of your life in one sentence?
 

what is the most defining moment of your life thus far?

 

in the haste of your life, what are you not seeing?

 

what has life taught you recently?

 

If you had a friend who spoke to you in the same way that you sometimes speak to yourself, how long would you allow this person to be your friend?
 

are you holding onto something that you need to let go of?

 

why do we think of others most when they're gone?

 

If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake?

 

what is the simplest truth you can express in words?

 

what is your number one goal for the next six months?

If you left this life tomorrow, how would you be remembered?

( SIDE NOTE: My hair care regimen has changed, tremendously, since my last post. I actually only use one of the six products posted. Be on the look out for my Youtube debut soon. )

one step closer.

Weekend Recap: DC Loves Dilla

 

DC Loves Dilla is an event I've been wanting to attend for a while now - from the first time I saw someone in a 'DC Loves Dilla' t-shirt at a concert years ago, and inquired about it I knew I had to go. I had no knowledge of J Dilla until I met my ex who is a musician/ hip hop junkie and major fan of the producer (and has a super dope tattoo from the visual of one of his works to prove it). In years past, I'd always hear about the concert after it already took place - like last year for instance when De La Soul performed, (so sad I missed that) so this year I made it a point to be there. The cover band 'The Players' were awesome. They captured the essence of Dilla's beats with such style and ease that you couldn't help but to be hypnotized by them. I have to remember to look them up on Youtube. A few standout performances for me were Ra the MC, Kokayi (his "Trucks" rendition was crazy good!) and Hezekiah. However, it was the headliners Pharoahe Monch and Phife Dawg that stole the show. I wish I had more footage. I really need to start carrying my camera with me and stop relying on my phone.

 

Until next time!

 

(SIDE NOTE: Obsessed with my Africana hat from Nubian Hueman. If I could, I'd wear it everyday. )