I'm finally happy to see the way my world is rotating right now. Things are finally getting back into the right orbit. I've got my game plan down and it's being executed according to plan. I always heard that patience was a virtue, but you never really understand that quote until it actually pays off. Very excited to see what's next to come.
Today, I spent my day off with Ma Duke. We thrifted, acted a fool and ate. All the things we've ever needed in life. I encountered the most beautiful pieces of art - and I eagerly bought them. Not to mention a few pairs of earrings - I couldn't resist.
Yummy. You know I always go for the underdog. "Hi Rihanna..."
He's been in the game for years, I remember even when I was a little teeny bopper I'd see his music videos on BET and stop to look. Slaughterhouse is a culmination of some of the best MC's we have in Hip Hop right now. Joe Budden is so raw in his lyrics, I still remember "10 Minutes" used to make me cry. Royce fits right into the mix, despite the fact that each of them stand out. If you like a little grit with your rap, this is the group for you. Eminem definitely got a gem with these guys. Royce just happens to be my favorite to look at... Sorry Joe.
So, somewhere in the melee of life - I reached a hundred thousand views on this blog. I opened this page in 2009, to take my thoughts off paper and put them out there for everyone to see. I never really expected it to go so far! I've expressed so many feelings here that I couldn't verbalize and have been received by so many - writing is a true passion of mine. While I don't want to pursue it professionally, I definitely appreciate it as a facet of who I was, who I am, and who I will become.
People scoff at me for taking so many pictures. The irony is, they do so as they browse my photos. I know quite a few people who wish they could live the life I lead. And I'm not an extravagant girl; I take the occasional trip out of town, I work a lot, I go to school. I love to eat! Do you know how many people are out there and cannot do those things? Experience the beach? Buy a new pair of shoes? I come from a humble family, and I remain humble as I go through my youthful journeys. My pictures are for those who have not reached this level in life - because I know they're out there. I've been taking trips out of the country since I was a toddler, but I know people who have never even been on a plane. Let this be motivation to explore the world!
I thank you guys for sharing my interests, reading my poetry, listening to me cry through the keyboard. I've got so much further to go, and I hope you'll stick around for the ride. Cuz it's finally getting to the good part!
J. Cole has a great stage presence. I watched him on Jimmy Kimmel live last night and he was on point! I don't know if he has a vocal coach, but he even sounded cute singing the hook for "Work Out." I see great things in the future for this young man. Proud to say I've been a fan from the jump.
My family make a point to have gatherings every so often - and these past few months have yielded quite a few cookouts and dinners. It really brings perspective to the world, when you look around sometimes and all you see is family. Helps me realize that not everyone is going to be there for me, not everyone has my best interests at heart - not everyone cares as much as they pretend to. I'm not perfect by any means - but one thing I am proud of is being reliable. No matter what the circumstance or situation, if I can help - I will. And I think that comes from being rooted in family. They hold each other down regardless of anything going on in life. Take a look at my photos for the past twenty years - and the common thread is always my family. My cousins, my aunts and uncles - my siblings and my parents. Always there. No matter what. And I thank God for that each day...
