La La La....So Ghetto!

The MN guys are doin the darn thing. Like the new video!

Have you seen...?

A trip to Blockbuster ensues the following convo:

Blockbuster guy: Have you seen 'Raising Victor Vargas'?
Me: I have!
Blockbuster guy: Is that you??
Me: [laughing] No. No it isn't me.

Close. But not quite.

I Likie Lykke Li

Lykke Li - "I'm Good, I'm Gone"
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Reverse Sexism?

(Response to a friend/coworker's blog about Beyonce's "If I Were a Boy")

The trick here is that her lyrics may be taken as a broad stereotype, addressing the likes of what is believed to be the nature of man–conniving, carefree, and unknowing towards a women’s perspective. OR the lyrics could be addressing a very personal, intimate relationship between a man and woman, but generalized in the the attempt to make it LESS personal. This way more folks can relate. Sometimes writers will come out and say, “Peter is a low-down, dirty, non-committing bastard who turns his phone off at night” while being sure to throw in some rhymes, but like you stated…this is pop culture. Appeal to the masses. Generalize. Broaden. Almost every straight woman has had her heart broken by a man, so why not speak to that? True, many women may not have been deceived or cheated on, but I can almost guarantee she feels “taken…for granted” in some sense of the word.

Now, my favorite part. Don’t confuse Beyonce the artist with Beyonce the person, hence the name of her album “I am…Sasha Fierce”. Beyonce didn’t even write this song; she just recorded it and now performs it. She probably doesn’t even WANT to leave the house without makeup, her oversized LV bag, and designer sunglasses!! Ok, I’m speculating now, but seriously. Of COURSE she’s going to be a sexy cop and have men hope to see her in her panties…how ELSE is she going to get that other half of the population to watch that stinkin video????? lol

And since I can, I will take the argument of all the misogynist artists out there with airplay: This song isn’t referring to ALL men, just the men who suck (We’re not saying ALL women are b*tches and hoes, just the ones who are). And like the women who feel berated by afore mentioned music, I encourage all the men who feel slighted by this Beyonce track to get a men’s group together and talk about how it makes you feel. And BE SURE to talk to the young men coming up behind you. Tell them that although Beyonce stereotypes men in this song, this is no reason to fall into the trap of being a “bad man”. And let them know that the writer of the song may have some personal issues that she needs to deal with. AND tell them that music labels are all about the dollar, so we can’t expect much from them.

Don’t get me wrong, I believe and support you when you deliberate “Why can’t she take the lyrics of the song a step further, beyond cliched stereotypes of gender roles in America? She has the voice. She has the audience. What more is necessary?” Much like how a friend of mine feels about Michael Jordan…not making any sort of public statements that give back to the community after we have helped make him the billionairre that he is. This is the business of entertainment, people. In America! While we would hope entertainers would give an eff, often times they don’t.

I’m not saying it’s right. I’m just saying….it is what it is.

TrAsh Talk

i came across an old video that we posted on youtube a couple years ago. it made me smile, so i thought i'd share. 

Christmas Wish List....starting NOW!!!

Tell me this necklace isn't FREAKING GORGEOUS!!! Pretty sure if you do, then you are officially not cool lol -- since I am overseeing the "cool cards" today. Sorry Charlie. 

But seriously, this is the new line of jewelry Super Fertile by Kali Arulpragasam, MIA's seeester. "A politically-conscious jewelry line", as misscrew reports, is the best I've seen in awhile. AND Kali is giving 7% of profits to Oxfam, to help support the line's latest feature: hunger. Kali says, "Everyone has the right to eat." And I couldn't agree more. So go on out, and buy me that necklace. ;)

Jesus!!

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

Strangle His Balls

LOL I'm gonna use that....strangle his balls.

But the most racist mom on television? Check it out.... Mama's Boys

Whoa Nelly!

It’s December! Only 28 more days in the year and what have I accomplished? A few things:

 

Travelled extensively: LA, Palm Springs, Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Bronx, Miami, Tampa, San Francisco, Washington DC, South Bend IN, Chicago, and every state in between Mpls and LA!!!

Got engaged.

Got married.

Moved to Los Angeles, which means new people, new apartment, new everything.

Started a new job.

Major hair cut, color, texture changes lol

 

Actually, I don’t know how many of those are “accomplishments” as opposed to blessings and just needing a gosh darn change! (That Beverly Hills haircut still has my bank account in shambles!)

 

However….BOY am I looking forward to 2009!!!! I see financial affluence and overall pride and happiness. I celebrate a birthday early on in the year, which always sets the stage for goal-making. I only have 2 years before I turn 30, so I must make them good ones!!

 

My first goal is to get myself together! A major move is always a bit difficult, depending on how well-planned it was. And my move was barely quasi-planned, to say the most. So you can imagine why I feel rather discombobulated.

 

My second goal is career oriented. I can’t say where I’ll be, but I hope to have moved up a notch or two by the end of next year.

 

As far as fitness, I definitely would like to tone some things up before March rolls around. Then it’s all about maintenance!

 

Travelling goals?? I’d like to go to Seattle to visit my brother and TRY to get to Hawaii in the summer/fall.

 

I have a couple other ideas simmering, but I’ll like to keep those in the pot for awhile longer before I reveal them.

 

2009 will be a great year, I just know it.

Jumpin Da Broom (JDB) Lesson #1

Being married. I’m obviously still new at all this—not even four months in yet—but THIS I will tell you. There will always be somebody of the opposite sex mingling, intentionally or unintentionally, with your significant other. By mingling, I mean hanging around, being a casual “friend”, always talking about getting together for a drink, etc, etc.

 

Now, is this bad?

 

Depends on how it presents itself in the relationship.

 

If this person, is single and wants to hang out alone? Potentially, this could be bad.

If this person is a random, never heard from or seen prior to either person in the relationship? Again this could be potentially bad.

If you see a text message to your wife/husband that says, “Hey gorgeous…..I can’t wait to meet you!!!!” This COULD be bad. Lol (I’m just sayin….!!)

 

On the other hand, if the person has been around for awhile (i.e. YEARS), and you’ve all hung out before in a social setting—without feeling weird….I wouldn’t sweat it.

Or if this is (a) coworker/s who always include(s) the spouse in the plans….don’t worry too much.

Or MAYBE the other person is simply a rad person, who you KNOW is cool peoples, who respects the institution of marriage, who is a God-fearing individual, and would never reduce his/herself to home-wrecker status (which YES, should be a status setting on all social networking sites!!!). Home free.

 

All I’m saying is THIS:

 

To all the people in the world who are married or who aspire to be or who once (or twice) have been,

 

KEEP THE FAITH.

 

Marriage is bomb! Pick someone you trust, and it’ll be jam-packed with fun and adventure! J

 

And To all random chics in the world who may want to meet or get to know my handsomely sexy and mysterious husband,

 

BUG OFF.

 

And I’ll only say it once.

I got sucked in....but only cuz I had to!

Since I know that hundreds of thousands of people read my blog everyday (or just Tasha), I'd like to give my opinion on the "momification"-slash-Michelle-Obama exigency. 

Raise your hand if you knew, prior to now, that Michelle Obama has a degree from Princeton.

Now, raise your hand if you knew that she is a Harvard Law School graduate.

Again, raise your hand if you were aware that she was the vice president of community and external affairs at the University of Chicago Hospitals?

If you raised your hand all three times, good for you! That means you care enough about the first family-elect (and life, in general) to do your own research. Or you may read the Times. Or MAYBE your cousin is the niece of Michelle's best friend's sister.

If you didn't raise your hand at all, that's ok. Maybe mainstream media has tricked you, once again, into having a one-track mind. Or maybe you don't follow much in the world of politics. 

My point is mostly that...who cares if mainstream American media focuses on the fact that Michelle is a mother over the fact that she is a hard-working professional?? Mainstream American media represents a very broad view of America. We already know that...so what's the big deal?

A friend IM'ed me today suggesting, "Women should still be able to be seen as individuals right? For their own qualifications..." Of course they should be. That seems to be a silly question, much like "All individuals deserve healthcare as a natural right, correct?" YES, THEY SHOULD!

My question though is this....Why are women so reluctant to admit that they are WOMEN?? We give birth and contribute to creating life, therefore we must help to maintain that very life. which IN TURN means, we must also sacrifice, to some extent, some aspects that we have previously prioritized. If women don't wanna have to sacrifice financial independence to have a child...you better save up and plan well! If women don't wanna sacrifice their career to have a family, they better find a husband (or baby daddy or significant other) that will! Shooooot.....there's a gazillion people on earth already, so there's yet another option: choose not to have a child--this will allow woman to rule the world! If you are a woman with a career and want to have a child, you are forced to make some very important decisions in life. That's what makes it LIFE. Yeah, I kinda wish I would've stuck it out and went to medical school, but something in me at that time urged me not to. Now I can say I have impacted the lives of several young people in the role of mentor and teacher, instead of having my nose in the books for the past 4 years. I'm still happy.

I admire Michelle Obama for being willing to experience a new life, as first lady and stay-at-home mother. And I respect her for being able to make a sacrifice to her family and to her husband. Historically, Black women have been portrayed as the backbone of the family in multiple ways; and the Black family in America has been broken, and still suffers today, because of the American institution. The opportunity for President-elect Barack Obama to take the spotlight is not only a landmark for Americans or for minorities, but it represents a turning point and provides a role model for the Black family (besides the fictional Huxtable's). A husband and wife must support each other in different ways, and this is one way that Michelle is supporting her husband, even though it means making a career change.

The average person changes careers 4 times during their life, and it's not always because that person initiates the change. Sometimes events happen that we don't plan. That's what makes it LIFE.

You know that Michelle is in no way going to be JUST a mom. I foresee her having plans, big plans, that will make major impacts on how America functions in the area of women, families, and healthcare. She's a hard worker and a fair person, so I just know.

So for all of you who are freakin out about Michelle being a mom....relax. She'll make you proud of her. So now you can each go about your own lives, forget about the how-come's and the what-if's of Michelle and her choices,  and trust that in the long run we will all become better off because of them.

Oooooweeeee!

Same Bag Much????

Maybe not exactly....but you get the point. :)

Celebrity Sightings

People always ask "Now that you live in LA, do you see a lot of celebrities???"

My answer has historically been, "No. Because I can never recognize them."

In the past week, I've seen TWO celebrities. lol Cheesy right?

Tom Arnold and Molly Shannon. 

It can only get better from here. :)

Uggggghhhhh!

Tyra Banks is just HORRIBLE at hosting a talk show, it's quite surprising to me she has lasted as long as she has.  Prime example.....watch the 2 clips below, and you tell ME. 

(Chelsea Lately is SO FUNNY!!)

OR

DISCUSS.

I Want It.

Kanye found this bag for me. Thanks sweetie! :)

Barack & Curtis: Manhood, Power, and Respect

Take a little peeker. Then click here to read more about the creator and his vision. 

Hop up out the bed (YEEEAAHHH!!) Turn my swag on!

Being a seasoned player of polyphasic sleep, the practice of sleeping multiple times in a 24-hour period, I have MULTIPLE opportunities in one day to do the new soulja boy :) 

(Don't hate, ok?)

Soulja Boy Tell' Em - Turn My Swag On
by BlackAndree

Thinking of Joining

Is Palin Qualified to be Vice President??

PBS has a poll.

Click here.

Do It.

So Fast.