Fresh Start...

I don't really want to set any new years resolutions but i feel like it would be bad luck to not do so. So this year I'm going to set small goals for myself and work my hardest to reach them. i don't really want to jinx myself by say to many of them out loud but one I will say is I want to continue to see the my self grow and open up to new things. This time next year i want to see myself being a better person mind body and spirit. This is the last post for the year of 2008. A year that brought us the recession, a crashing stock market, Lil' Wayne the rock star, the G1 google phone and Most importantly The First African-American President Barack Obama. For now i'm saying Have a safe and Happy New Year. Be looking for you all in 2009. Thanks for all the support!!!

Album Review: Keyshia Cole- A Different Me

Well if you didn't go out and grab yourself a copy of the new Keyshia Cole cd well you are just missing out on a true gem!!! To say she has grown as an artist is an understatement. The vocals down to the content is completely different. There is something for every fan. The one thing that I noticed on this cd that wasn't on the others is songs about being in love and being happy. There aren't many tracks about heart ache and pain. With only a few producers in the driver seat Ms. Cole introduces the world to a different her. One that has grown up and matured into a not only gift woman but someone we all can learn from!!!

Favorite Tracks From A Different Me:

Trust
Brand New
Thought You Should Know
Where This Love Could End Up
Playa Cardz Right
You Complete Me
This Is Us
Please Don't Stop
Oh-Oh, Yeah-Yea
No Other

New Playlist!!!

This weeks playlist is a little lite on the heavy shit its just a few songs that I'm feel right now that makes me just feel good.

Keyshia Cole- Brand New
J. Holiday- It's Yours
Slim- Sweet Baby
Brandy- Piano Man
Deborah Cox- Did You Ever Love Me
Kelly Price- Secret Love
Changing Faces- Thoughts Of You
Keyshia Cole & Monica- Trust
Monica- Keep It To Myself
Musiq Soulchild- Deserveumore
Ciara- Other Chicks
Mario- Like Me Real Hard
Mint Condition- Nothing Left To Say
Keyshia Cole- You Complete Me
Beyonce- Be With You
Brandy- Long Distance
Musiq Soulchild- Someone
Jennifer Hudson- If This Isn't Love
Jill Scott- Crown Royal
Joe- No One Comes Close

LookBook

Well I was invited to join a new social network. And all I could do is think please not another damn facebook or myspace. So I checked it out, I mean why not i was invited and its invite only. Once i got there I was totally in. This was something i could have fun being apart of. there was no way i was not signing up. Introducing www.Lookbook.nu. This is a place that you post images that's all about the outfit you have on And for those of you out there on the inter web that really knows me, knows there is not anything I love more than my clothes. So i joined and the madness began. You can only post new a image every six hours and they have to be full body shots. The site is world wide so you can meet people from all over the world. After joining you can hype other peoples looks (give them a point) if you like them, you can post comments and tell people exactly what you think of there looks. check it out you would probably love it...I do!!!

Human...The Album!!!

So its been a long four years since R&B singer Brandy has put out a new album. And on Dec. 9, 2008 she delivered Human. A album 4 years in the making. The one thing about this disc that could be said is that it has a flow that takes you on a journey of ups and downs. The drive and passion in her voice shows that this isn't some record company pushed album. Its more organic than some of the music that has been surfacing from some of these artist in this 4th quarter of 2008. Brandy shows us to new places with her voice that she has never showed us on previous work. I can honestly say that you can see the growth in her craft and for that she deserves a A++ for what could be one of this years best albums! Check her two video's for the singles Long Distance and Right Here (Departed). And check out a quick behind the scene video of the making of the album Human!!!

A New Day!!!

Why do I keep falling for the same thing. But I guess this time I have the control over the situation at had. I'm no longer going to sit around and wonder what is going through your head. I'm going to focus on whats going through my own. I mean if there is one thing for sure that I know is that you are some where thinking of me. And that's enough for me right now. At this very moment we are just at two different places and that's cool. It took me sometime to get that through my head. But now that I have regained the control over my emotions and feelings I now feel like this thing can only move forward. Not saying that I don't still care for you because if I said that it would be a lie. and the one thing i won't do is lie to you. But right now is not a good time Let's just have fun and make the best of this new opportunity.

Funny Thing!!!

I never really knew what it is that I wanted out of life. And on this little getaway that I ran off to for the past week and a half i realized just one thing. And that's I need to stop bullshitting life and get this ball rolling. I mean I'm almost 25 years old and the bullshit must stop. I have so many dreams and so many wants that it just overwhelms me and I get scared. Where is my drive, where is my motivation. Why can't i go after the things that I want most. Why is it everyone around me can come up and I seem to stay in the the same place as always pretending that I'm happy about my situation. don't get me wrong I do feel like especially in the last year or so I have grown more maturely but I can't help but to think that I'm wasting my life away dreaming and wishing. There has to be more out there for me. Right???????

The Getting Over It Mix...

Now at this very moment I'm trying to get someone out of my system and this shit is so fucking hard. Not really sure why I can't just shake this shit. Got to caught up in some shit that I wanted or should I say still want. This playlist of songs can be a great way to help explane exactly how I'm feeling cause I want to let it go but then I don't. Maybe you guys can help me figure it out.

Keri Hilson- Energy
Ciara- My Love
Monica- Why Her?
Bow Wow- Outta Of My System F/ T-Pain & Johnta Austin
Ciara- The Title
3LW- More Than Friends
Paula DeAnda- Doing Too Much
Tamia- Smile
Jazmine Sullivan- Need U Bad
Tank- Heartbreaker
Toni Braxton- There's No Me Without You
Letoya- Torn
3LW- Ain't No Maybe
Kelly Rowland- Every Thought Is You
Mya- Fallen
Vivian Green- Emotional Rollercoaster
SWV- You're Always On Mind
Debroah Cox- One Day You Will
Vivian Green- Mad
India Arie- The Truth

The Lost Party File...

I cant believe I forgot to post this and I can say that if my friend Yash wanted to kill me i would totally understand. I can't believe I forgot to blog about one of the greatest times I had all November. Well the date was 11/11 and the day started with Mimosa's and birthday gifts and cards. And there is no other way to start your 24th B-day than to the sound of champagne bottles opening.

After the liquid breakfast we did a little shopping and a little lunch Rugby cafe to be exact. After a really chill lunch there was more shopping and even more drinking once we got back to the loft to find something to wear out that night for the very private VIP party at the Science Club (1136 19th Street NW Washington DC 20036 www.scienceclubdc.com). After shutting the place down we moved the party around the corner to Fly Lounge (1802 Jefferson Pl NW Washington DC 20036 www.flyloungedc.com) where if you don't know someone or at least know someone who knows someone you can just forget it. But we partied the night away and everyone had a great time.

Happy B-day Yash sorry for the late post!!!

A Few New Shots

I was in the house and was feeling a little inspired so i grabbed the camera and took a few shots. this is a small series of shoots of my New Era 59Fifty hats. i really loved this so i'm sharing them with you all....Tell me what you think.

Hot New Video!!!

Ok so this is one of my Favorite song off of Solange's Latest LP, Sol-Angel and theHadley St. Dreams. Which is one of the greastest albums of the Year. T.O.N.Y. is now not only a hot song its a even hotter Video. Check It OUT!!!!

Here I Go Again...

For everyone out there that really knows me, knows I want to write. And to be honest with you I haven't finished a story in a few years. And for so long I couldn't figure out for the life of me way I can't finish what I start. It the answer is loud and clear laziness and a lack of drive. But as a 24 year old man I have to get up off of my ass and start going for the things that I want. And I really want to publish a fictional novel. I'm not expecting it to happen over night and I'm not expecting for this to be easy but I have to get this ball rolling. I have so many ideas and I have so may characters in my head that are just screaming to get out and it fine time that I let them. I will keep you guys updated on my progress and I will also be posting short stories here and there to give you guys out there a taste of what I can do. So wish me luck and maybe by this time next year you guys will be picking up a copy of my first novel from someplace.

Something About The Fall!!!

There is something about the fall that makes me want to be outside every chance i get. It may have something to do with the fact that its not too cold and its not too hot it just right and the rainy days are the best. I love when the tree lined blocks of Washington DC are just filled with color and to people are out walking there dogs and play with there children. It's something in the air of fall that's a little more organic than the other seasons. This fall started a little late but at this very moment I'm completely satisfied with the state of things here in the District. 

And lets not forget the fashion. Fall is one of the biggest seasons for fashion. there is so many different things you can do. and to help those how don't quiet have an idea of what to do in the fall ACCESSORIZE , Scarfs, hats, fingerless gloves, bags, tights/leggings, sunglasses (very simple ones nothing to gaudy), and so much more. One of the key things to remember when it comes to fall is that it is totally ok to layer. for example take a little jacket and throw it over a cardigan and button-down shirt jeans are a great match for this combo weather dark or light denim, add a scarf and please all of you fashionistas please one scarf at a time you should not be outside with a more than 1 scarf on, and you have a great fall look. Fall looks are very tricky because at the same time you can do to much but remember if you feel good in it, Do It.all pics were taken by ME!!!

Yes We Can...And We Did!!!

Let's just say that America can only be going in a direction of greatness. At 11:02 pm on November 4, 2008 NBC news was the first to announced that Barack Obama would become the 44th president of The United States Of America and not only would he be the president but he would be the First African-American President. I have to say this has to bring a tear to each and every person of color eyes, because this is something we thought we would never see in our lifetime. But Like Dr. King said he had a dream and i believe somewhere in that dream he saw Obama as the president. I'm not saying that Obama will fix every problem that we have but i can say like millions of others that i believe he will work the hardest at moving us forward and putting us back on the right track to being where it is that the Red White And Blue should be. This is America Dammit and that means everything to me to be American and means even more to me to see the RIGHT MAN lead us in that direction. 

The Playlist...This One Is For You!!!

This playlist is something that gets me each and everyone of my days and it you don't have any of these songs in your I-tunes or on your mp3 player please discover and download legally of course!!!

In The Late Of Night- Toni Braxton
Why Should I Care- Toni Braxton
Every Thought Is You- Kelly Rowland
Last Sip (Remix)- Joe Ft. Mario
Hate That I Love You- Rihanna Ft. Ne-Yo
Look Me In My Face- Brandon Hines
I Don't Love You Anymore- Trey Songz
Love Won't Count Me Out- Brandy
I'm The Only Woman- Mary J. Blige
Tell Me- Monica
Sweeetest Love- Robin Thicke
You're Gonna Get It- Angie Stone
If I Were A Boy- Beyonce
Locked Out- Jagged Edge
Love- Kelly Rowland
Suffocate- J. Holiday
Ms. Stress- Floetry
Come See Me- Jill Scott
Lions, Tigers and Bears- Jazmine Sullivan
Fallen- Mya
Can We Talk- Tevin Campbell
Not Like This- Calvin Richardson
If You Leave- Musiq Soulchild Ft. Mary J. Blige

The Best Rapper Alive...My ASS!!!

Ok so I just read some articles that are in the November Obama Vibe. And the one that just got under my skin was the one that said people voted and Eminem was the best rapper alive. GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!!! There can't be that me deaf people on earth. I know everyone is entitled to there own opinion but when then are implying things like Eminem is the best rapper alive they really should have that right taken away. I have never really been interested in anything he has ever had to say or do. He is just as big as a joke as 50¢ (lmao). if one person can please tell me one thing he has said that would make me want to pay him just a little attention, I would probably understand a little. But most likely not. His voice sounds like a 13 year old boy. His raps are as elementary as raps can get and his image is something I would compare to Sponge Bob. And the fact they put him in a movie loosely but exactly about his life means he is over. He basically did a bio pic where he played him self and the story was whack. Maybe I'm just a little to mature to be apart of the Eminem fan base but I refuse to believe 920,000 people voted on this matter and Eminem was the victorious on!!!

P.S.- and did I mention over artist such as Jay-Z, T.I., Scarface, Nas, The Game, Outkast, Bun-B and so many others that can't rap who rap better than Eminem!!!

Weekend Round Up!!!

I know its kinda of late but i have been super busy with work and life but this past weekend was a blast. Howard's homecoming was this weekend and it was officially time to party. From the late nights out to the meet and greats on the yard. It was most definitely and Homecoming weekend to remember. The only low points to my weekend was the fact that Howard lost the game and that i lost my goddamn watch. but whatever the case maybe we had a fucking ball.

Yard fest was on Friday and it was fun for what it was. not sure about any of the performers because i was in the back near fine arts have a blast with a few friends. But the big thing on the yard was the fashions, why don't some people get that its the yard and not the fucking club. you don't have to be that dressed to go out on the yard to see a bunch of people you already see everyday. But do you if you have to. Went to the diner after the club of Friday and seen one fight , where to dc locals jumped some white boy like some bitches. and the police was walking like a fucking snail to break it up. I hate DC cops. the most of them are fat and lazy and don't do shit!!! And took a cab three blocks that cost alittle over $10 what the fuck is this world coming to.

Saturday was the game and Howard lost by a Fucking field goal but lets not go there. I did get to see my dear friend Reka whom i haven't seen since last homecoming because she is so busy being Nape Towns #1 radio personality. it was nice seeing her i miss her so much. I was kind of sad everyone couldn't make it back but maybe next time. i went to a few parties and i was drunk Friday through Sunday. and on some side shit can you believe i paid $16 for 2 extra-value meals from McDonald's in Adams Morgan. That shit was just out of control. but all and all i had a blast and would do it all again.

DC is so Fucking Cold...

WHERE THE FUCK IS FALL!!!!

Moving On...

Its so funny how we grow to see the light. Maybe its how life is suppose to be. Maybe we won't or maybe we will now that is the question. Lets not put to much pressure on the little things. It so much to discover out here about ourselves. I have had my head wrapped around something or should I say someone for the last month and I couldn't see that my life was actually starting to take a turn for the good. I complain about work a lot, and I probably be complaining some more about how they are working my nerves but in the end I feel like I matter at my job and it doesn't just feel like a job. I'm now doing something that makes me feel important. Yeah we all have our ups and downs, but we can't let the downs hold us there. We have to keep pushing. For a moment in that short month I thought I wanted something that I see now I just couldn't have. Maybe it was an easy escape from the bullshit I was going thru but whatever it was it was making me feel better and it was putting something else on my mind. The only thing I can do now is to keep my fingers crossed and hope that things keep moving up.

Janet Jackson Show!!!

So Janet ripped the Verizon Center down. So all you people that stay up all night to hate on those other blogs can suck a fat one. If only you could have been there, and if you were there and are a true fan it was something not to miss. She did not skip a beat. She did every song that you ever want her to do. I don't even know how I'm suppose to answer the phones at work for the next couple of days. She had the crowd rocking never have I been to a concert and rocked out like that. Now that's what I call a show. The unstoppable janet is what we should be calling her. She never lets me down. The stage was so crazy, and it was only something Janet can give us. Look out for pics from the show with in the next few days. And if you didn't get a chance to see the concert my pictrues

So Over This Placc!!!

Should waking up and going to work really be this fucking draining. I have the energy of a fucking snail. I trying to turn over a new leaf and be a much more positive person at work but this shit is causing me to have grey hair. They stress me to there is no end. And I don't even get paid enough to deal with such stress. Something is gonna have to give cause if i find one more grey hair am going to kill somebody.

Weekend Round Up!!!

With my cuzin/bruva's Birthday being on Friday my weekend could only start off with a Bang. We hit up Wonderlan, Marvin's And The Space to celebrate John turning 24. The night went on with us hoping in and out of cabs and Vodka was the drink of choice. It was a night to remember. Seen a few famiiar faces and met some new ones. Shout out to Michelle and Abby of Cusp fame. Yeah i also did and said some things i shouldn't have and for that i'm sorry and you know who i'm talking about and to if you don't know don't fucking ask!!!

Saturday was alittle more relaxing with me Having brunch at matchbox then exetremly light shopping in g-town, where it took me 30 Minutes to find a FUCKING parking space, they really should do something about that. Later night met up with friends and tried the New Busboy's. The food was great but the service was the fucking worst. If you get a chance check it out before it gets to cold and you wont get to experience the indoor outdoor vibe.

Sunday is my day for rest so i just stayed in cleaned a little and i cooked dinner which was steak mashed potatos and green beans. I forgot to mention that i got up at 4:45 AM and made a drink and snack run to CVS. It was so fucking cold and i walked cause i couldnt find the car keys. And for some odd reason i bought a candle i don't know what that was about.

Model Pics!!!

It was my first model install fro work an I'm so proud of my work. The Model can be seen at the City Vista Apartments on 5th and Kst N.W. Washington DC 20001. Let me know what you think. Would really love the feedback.

Ciara Ft. T-Pain- Go Girl Music Video

Ok so this new Ciara video is the sickest thing since Rihanna's Disturbia. Ciara has changed from this cute around the way girl into a bonified superstar. check the styling in this video with a cameo from the sickest sunglasses i have seen in a while. And even though T-Pain is everywhere right now this wouldn't be the same song with out him. Check it out and tell me what you think!!!

I finished the model apartment today for my job. I will post the pics over the weekend. But now I'm trying to figure out what to do about work. I put so much of my energy into that place and there is really no reward. We the hell is my raise. I need more money now!!! I need to see the fruits of my labor. I work hard as hell and the pennies that I'm getting paid ain't cutting it. They got two weeks to give me the money I'm asking for or I'm going to start only doing my job and nothing more. I will not be used. I will not sit back and be any ones flunky!!! I'll keep you guys updated on the results.

OMFG!!!!!!

At work bored so I texted you. dont know why but i did. I have to do something to get you off my mind. This shit is starting to make me feel crazy and out of control. anf theres nothing worst in my book than a lack of self-control. I cant really figure out waht it is about you that has so much of my attention but i wish it would just go away. maybe its the mixed signals and the fucking tension in the air. but i wish i could just get over it and you. Please I hope you don't show up or even text back!!!

The Truth About Me...I Swear!!!

OK so this is my third or fourth time trying to start a blog. but this time its different. I'm going to write about something i know about, and i mean truly know about, ME!!! No one knows me like i know me. This blog will reflect my day to day and sometimes my opinions on a lot of matters. i will definitely keep you posted on my everyday struggles as a starving artist with so many gifts but not enough drive. Its one of the biggest challenges in my life. So if you want to just take a ride with your boy and see what it is really like being Javon just tune in and I'll let you take a small peek.