What's With These Dudes??

So every now and then I tune into that BET show called Brothers to Brutha. For those who may not know, it's a reality show about the lives of 5 brothers that are in the midst of getting a record deal and recording an album. Now is it me, or do these guys end up getting drunk and kickin' each other's asses in every episode? It seems like every time I watch this show, the boys start off tryna have fun, then the alcohol gets thrown in the mix, and then cut to one of the brother's tryna rip Anthony (the youngest brother) to shreds! It's very entertaining, but it's also sad, because they haven't even really tasted stardom yet, and they're about to blow their potential careers to smitherines! They're single I Can't Feel The Music features Fabolous, and it premiered on 106 and park, so I guess they've earned a little recognition amongst the teeny boppers at least. With that being said, if these guys don't get a grip on reality they're gonna end just another one hit wonder, and seriously, who needs another one of those?

What Recession??

So last weekend my boyfriend and I went to Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall (in Long Island) to do some last minute shopping. It was early in the evening, around 5pm, and I figured the mall wouldn't be that packed, boy oh boy was I wrong. The 1st sign of trouble was the fact that there was a ridiculous amount of traffic at the exit for the mall. The line of cars stretched damn near back to the previous exit. Then when we finally navigated our way to the other side of the of the mall, we found it fricken impossible to find parking. We waited for someone who was leaving the mall so that we could take their parking spot. I can't even get into how packed the mall was inside, I had to end my shopping early because those kinda crowds agitate me severely. Now I'm not surprised that it was that crazy because after all, its the holiday season and all, but damn I thought we were in some kind of RECESSION. I dunno what the news is talkin' about, because people were out there shopping like no tomorrow, shiit! And when I tuned into 105.1 Ed Lover was complaining that it took him forever to get out of Rosy's (Roosevelt Field) valet parking lot. This so called recession isn't stopping anybody from spending their cash.

Quote of the week:

"Nobody likes 10lb sugar in a 5lb bag".
-Carson, Queer Eye... and How To Look Good Naked

Carson made this statement on the Tyra show and I found it hilarious because this was his way of describing a person wearing clothes that are too small. Leave it to a gay person to be able to come up with an analogy like that, LOL.

President Bush Ducks Flying Shoes!

When I saw this on the news last night I laughed until my stomach hurt! The only thing that woulda been better is if those shoes woulda actually hit him!!! LMAO!

Next Stop : Brooklyn Baby!

For those of us who've been pheenin' for a drama filled, sexy, intense season of MTV's The Real World, we just may be gettin' what we've wished for. Ever since The Real World Las Vegas there really hasn't been any seasons that were worth gettin' committed to. The cheesy yet very sweet love story of Irulan and Alton kept me tuning in every week. Then there was the typical "angry black woman" Arissa with her own set of issues, and how can we forget Brynn, the literal hoe turned housewife who went around makin' out with everything movin'. I miss the drama of the Seattle season when the chick with limes disease got the spit smacked outta her after callin her room mate gay. And what about the Back to New York season with the Bi*** we all love to hate; Coral! These kinds of characters are what reality tv dramas are made of. Hopefully with MTV's 21st season taking place in good ole Brooklyn, we can all get the fix that we so desperately need, lol. The new season is scheduled to air on MTV on January 7th 2009.

What's With This New Nerdy Look?

So the latest fashion wave to hit the streets is that Nerdy/Geeky look, equipped with big thick glasses and all. Everyone from Jay-z and pharell to my girl Rhi-Rhi is rockin' this look, but I must say I'm just not feelin' it. It's one thing for a chosen few to be wearing these dorky glasses, but nowadays every time I open up a magazine there's another celeb lookin' completely out of their element with these glasses on. But that's not even the worst part about it, the worst part is that people in the general public see these celebs wearin' something and then they jump all over it as if fashion is made to be one size fits all. What happened to those day when fashion was an expression of one's individual self. It's great to keep up to the times (in the words of Vibez Kartel) and all, but just because something is in style @ the moment certainly does not mean that it's meant for any and everyone. This is taking me back to a couple years ago when Cameron busted out with all those pink and yellow coats and shirts. Suddenly it became cool to rock those colors. You would be in the club and find the toughest most thug dude with a pink polo on! I find it hilarious. Like I said its good to keep your fashion game up to par, but people gotta learn to stick to their own script, Geeesh. Holla if you hear me people.

Why is Jay here lookin' like somebody's grandfather??




I got this one courtesy of mediatakeout.com. They apparently like this look on her, but I do not! Rhi Rhi usually looks fab, but I can't get with this look.






This look isn't too bad on Pharell, but these specs don't really do anything for him.

Quote Of The Week:

"An Ugly Truth is better than a Pretty Lie"
-Nadine, General Hospital

Yes, General Hospital as in the day time soap opera. I'm guilty and I don't feel one bit bad about it. I watch all the soaps on channel 7 and I love it! Now that we got that out of the way, I love this line because it's very simply stated, but it's also very powerful. A lot of times the truth is indeed ugly, and there by less desirable than those pretty lies, Plus the truth tends to feel a little overrated at times. With that being said the truth telling is the preferred method because it gives people the choice to decided what they wanna do with that truth.

Obama Calls for Chicago Govenor's Resignation

President elect Barack Obama has reportedly asked Chicago Governor Rob Blagojevich to give in his resignation. Blagojevich, out on bond denies that he was involved in the "Pay to Play" scheme, and he has no plans to step down at this time (he got the nerve). Reverend Jesse Jackson's son, Jesse Jackson, Jr is said to be the person of interest that was in negotiations with the governor to purchase Obama's seat in the senate. He also denies that he had any dealings or knowledge of the situation. Um um um. Now these men know that they done got caught with their hands in the cookie jar! Selling and buying seats in the senate, and then they wonder why people don't have any faith in our government. The word CORRUPT certainly comes to mind. It's a crying shame!

I Hate The Bad Girls Club!

Why on earth is this season of The Bad Girls Club sooo wack?! These girls are fricken ridiculous. Those damn "Amber" girls are the dumbest things since the 'Olly" twins from Sunset Tan, and at least those girls were cute, so you tend to forgive their stupidity. And don't even get me started on ya girl Kayla, form Compton. She's so extra for no good reason. She claims that she has split personalities, I think she needs to scoop all of em up and go back to Cali. As far as the other girls in the house go, I can't even remember their darn names! Last season we had Tanisha and her antics telling everyone to "Pop off" every night, and wildin' out with that phony Jamaican accent, and when Tanisha wasn't buggin' out we were amused by Cordelia's alcoholic butt. Good times, good times! This season simply does not measure up. I can't bare to watch this show, and truthfully the most upsetting part of it all is that after being spoiled by The Real Housewives... now my Tuesday nights seem so damn blahh and glibb (Tom Cruise word, LOL). What's a girl to do?

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things!

So it's that time of year again when gifts are given and received , so in typical Oprah fashion I decided to share a few of my favorite things with you guys! Now the bad news is I won't be giving em to you for free like my idol Oprah does, LOL. However, the good news is that you can give nice gifts to others this season, and you can treat yourself to some cool stuff too! Yay!!


So the first thing on my list is: My MAC Lustreglass. The color that I wear most is called Beaux and I absolutely love it. It's nice and natural, plus it's an appropriate shade for your everyday life. I can also be biased because of the fact that it goes so well with my complexion, lol. In any case, Lustreglass is an awesome line from MAC, it goes on very smoothly minus that heavy sticky feeling of some of MAC's other products.




My next favorite thing comes from Pier 1 Imports. I'm very big on candles and home fragrances that help keep my bachelorette pad smelling so fresh and so clean! Let me stop, I soo do not have a bachelorette pad, it's more like a honeymoon suite, LMAO. I use Reed Diffusers in my home because the smell is very potent, yet not overpowering. It also fits in with any home decor. My favorite Reed Diffusers are the Butter Cream and Biscotti scents.




The next item on my list is my new favorite perfume. I wasn't always a big fan of perfume because I prefer a light and suttle scent, as oppose to those strong floral ones. I navigated my way through the various Ralph scents (Rocks, Hot) and Ralph Lauren Wild is my everyday scent. It's very light and sweet! I love it!



Next on my list is a food item. Lately I've found myself buying a little bag of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies everyday. They're a really good snack, and they are hands down the best tasting chocolate chip cookies that I've ever had. Lord knows I could probably do without having a bag everyday, but I'm not usually one to deny myself the simple pleasures in life, so screw it!



Up next on my list is another food item. It's Dale And Thomas Gourmet Popcorn. Those simple days of Orville Redenbacher are longg gone, lol. These gourmet popcorns come in all kinds of tasty and exotic flavors, and they also serve as a nice and inexpensive gift. I suggest everyone try the Country Smokehouse Cheddar flavor. Its YUMMO!




Now that I've moved on from the food, next on my list are my Uggs! I've had various pairs of Uggs, but my Classic Crochet Tall Uggs are by far the most comfy. They feel like big warm socks and they go with everything!




I can go on and on with this list about my favorite things, but I won't subject you guys to a list that long, in the interest of saving time, I will wrap this up with an item that brings laughter and relief to my life when it's most needed. This item is the most inexpensive on the whole list, but its the thing that I use the most... Drum roll pleeeease!!!! The last item is: My Easy Button from Staples!!!!! Every time I feel stressed or plain old annoyed outta my mind by one of my clients at work, I press my Easy button. It gives me a little chuckle and lightens my mood, plus for every one that's purchased, Staples donates a portion to NYC schools for supplies and things of that nature. So not only is the Easy Button cool, but the proceeds go towards a great cause!




I Hope you enjoyed my list! Happy Holidays!

Quote of the week:

"Happily ever after isn't just a fairytale, it's something you have to work at".

-Beyonce

This is a line that my girl Beyonce said in an interview and it resonated with me a lot. I think as far as relationships go, we like to think that once you meet someone who turns out to be exactly what you're looking for, and all the sparks fly, then the rest should be pretty easy and natural from there. However, needless to say it doesn't work like that. Realistically you have to fight for your ideal relationship, and you have to put in constant work. Once you find that person and you both have that mutual love and respect, then yes, the hardest part is done. But the actual footwork is never done, and you're pretty much guaranteed to wanna ring each other's necks and call it quits. I can't even count how many times I've felt like kicking my boyfriend's ass, and believe me, I've dished out my fair share too! But ultimately ya gotta keep your eye on the prize!

The Juice Is Finally Squeezed!!

Today O.J. Simpson was found guilty for his involvment in the Las Vegas memorabilia heist. He was given a slew of concurrent sentences, and a sentence of 15 years in prison. O.J. must spend at least 6 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole. I can't believe that after 14 years O.J. managed to screw himself this way! The "Dream Team" came together and threw O.J. a mighty big life line, and now he's gonna end up in jail anyway. um um um. And of course Ron Goldman's father and sister were in attendance at the sentencing, even though they didn't have anything to do with this case. Why would they miss an opportunity to see the man go down? O.J.'s lawyer asked for him be granted bail, and he was denied of course. The judge gave this whole speech about how she's not trying to punish Simpson for his past, but weee know better. Be that as it may, O.J. did this to himself. Now his children have to deal with the loss of their mother and their father... So unfair.

Gimmie a Break!!

I was watching 11:00 news tonight, as I normally do, and as I watched story after story, something hit me! The news is becoming increasing difficult to bear. The 1st report that snagged my attention was about a father of four in NJ has been charged with setting his home on fire while the children were asleep in the home. The father set two fires one in the house and another outside of the house after having a heated argument with his wife. One of the kids were taken to the hosptial for smoke inhalation, and the home was so badly burned that they can no longer live in it. Pause for reaction... What the eff is wrong with this sociopath of a father? What kind of psycho do you really have to be in order to try to kill your own children over nothing? This is the kind of ishh that I see on the news that drives me up the wall. The father is currently being held on $200,000 bail, and I gotta tell ya, I think he shoulda been denied bail because the man is a hot burning mess!! Next, I heard about a 14 year old 9th grader who was hit by a bus while crossing the street, another damn foot ball player is in legal trouble (big surprise there) for getting caught with weed, the MTA plans on moving forward with an 8% fair hike and additional taxes on small business. But wait, it gets better, the unemployment rate is on a steady rise and GMC reported that they'll probably go bankrupt by the end of the month if the good ole government doesn't bail their asses out. At this point is it too much to ask for a fricken break from the depressing stuff? this was all reported within the 1st 18 minutes of the news being on! I feel like everytime I watch the news someone is either dead, dying, broke or facing jail time. We're already living in and dealing with this RECESSION, shouldn't that be enough torture? I think it is...

What's The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Really About?

So I tuned in to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and I feel like there's something that I'm just not getting. As I watched I thought to myself: Hmm, these designs are extremely grand and artistic! The detail on the various pieces of lingerie were so intricate and beautiful, there's no doubt about that. Everything from the towering signature angel wings, to the diamond encrusted bras were very easy on the eyes. But I couldn't help but wondering what the point really was. As far as I know, the whole point of a fashion show, is to showcase the upcoming items that people will eventually be able to purchase for themselves. I do not recall seeing anything in that fashion show that will actually appear in a Victoria's Secret store or catalog. I mean the show was a very nice production, but like I said, I feel like there's something that I'm just not getting. On the flip side Urrsher's performance was nice and entertaining! He got up there and channeled both Michael Jackson and James Brown, plus "This Aint Sex" is one of my favorite songs on his album.
Feel free to hit me up and enlighten me as to what your feeling is about the Victoria's Secret Show.

Plaxico Burress Faces 3 Years in Jail!

Mayor Bloomberg announced that he is demanding that NFL player Plaxico Burress be given a mandatory 3 year prison sentence if he is found guilty of criminal possession of a gun. Burress turned himself in to the 17th precinct yesterday morning in connection to a shooting that took place at Latin Quarters on Saturday night. Plaxico Burress got into the club with his gun, which went off and shot him in the thigh while he was in the club with team mate Antonio Pierce. Burress plead not-guilty to the charge yesterday, posted a $100,000 bail and reported to Giants stadium this morning for a team meeting.

All I can say is this whole situation is a MESS! I don't understand why Bloomberg is going so hard on Plax, he's acting like someone else got shot. The poor man ended up shooting his damn self. And what's the deal with him being allowed to get into the club with his gun anyway? Someone at LQ should be fired dammit. And god bless the poor idiot that got rid of the medical records at New York Presbyterian, ' cause now he or she is out of a fricken JOB! What I can't understand is how this thing got to be such a gi-mungous deal? I know Plaxico was trying his best to treat his wound as quietly as possible, next thing you know, the guy has to turn himself into the precinct. Its safe to assume that when the smoke clears his career is probably gonna be history too. Um um um, just sad.