11.27.09
good.music
I know I’m late, but I heart this video…and secretly this song as well…
Video Phone- Beyonce and Lady Gaga
ran.dom
So today is officially “Black Friday”
According to investorwords.com, Black Friday has had 3 different meanings:
Definition 1
September 24, 1869, the day the markets crashed following a failed attempt by some financiers to corner the gold market. Led to a depression.
Definition 2
In a more general sense, any Friday in which a public calamity occurred.
Definition 3
More recently, the term Black Friday has been applied to the day after Thanksgiving in which retailers make enough sales to put themselves “into the black ink ” (a profit).
Personally, I think all three definitions can be blended together to describe whats happening today…Blatant Consumerism. Public Chaos. Deeper Recession (not for retailers of course)
Since I am moderately claustrophobic, easily annoyed and strongly dislike disorganization, I definitely was not going to wake up at 3:00am (especially on an off day) to peruse the stores for disguised inflation. BUT thanks to technology, Black Friday can also be experienced from the comfort of my home. So far the only site I have fallen “victim” to is Amazon.com.
They have periods of time where selected items are discounted, and once they run out, that’s it. What I like about this site is that the discounts are REAL (i.e I just bought True Blood (season 1) for $19, when I haven’t been able to find it for less than $40 in months). Also, there are no taxes and most items ship for free if your total order is over $25.
so torn…
ran.dom
Happy Belated Thanksgiving…
or in the words of my bff Erica “Happy Native American Heritage Day!”
If you are interested in learning more about the actual history of Thanksgiving, the following site is helpful: http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving
11.23.09
click.flash
Back in October I went to my very 1st John Legend concert. It was an AMAZING performance; it is always refreshing to see genuine talent. Below are a few of my fave captured images…
Thanks again Brittne aka Brit Brat!
health.nut
Last week, I decided that I am going to participate in the 2010 Chicago Triathlon (www.chicagotriathlon.com). I had been thinking about it for a while, and after I learned that it would fall on my birthday, I took it as a sign. Of course being me, I had to drag someone into it with me, so I chose my friend Tanisha. She loves challenges, and therefore she will be a great asset to push me along the way. I don’t really have too much to say about the actual event right now, but I’ll be sure to chronicle my progress throughout the process…
11.22.09
en.ter.tain.ment
Rihanna- Russian Roulette
I decided to make the primary link to this post “entertainment,” since I am not a fan of this song. BUT I am a fan of Jesse Williams and therefore I was a little more than excited when I first found out that he would be Rihanna’s leading man.
Sigh..
ran.dom
random: proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern…
So its been a LONG while since I’ve blogged. I would like to attribute this fact to “lack of time”, but that would be false. Well partially false (my days have definitely been blending as of yet). Anyhoo, one of the reasons why I took a break was because I was thinking of ways to make this blog more specific or targeted. For instance, I read other blogs and the focus is usually on a singular concept (i.e. fashion, travel, music, politics, etc). And I started thinking that maybe I should do the same. But I’ve come to the revelation that I am a person with LOTS of random thoughts and interests, so my blog is truly a reflection of me. Therefore, I’m ready to commence with the usual…
10.10.09
sty.lis.ta
Androgynous Fashion. Fall ‘09 trend.
Even typically uber feminine celebs are getting on board…
Thandie Newton (far left)
I think that if a true balance between masculinity and femininity can be achieved, the look can really work…for some people…
oh.Bama
As described in Alfred Nobel’s will, one part of his fortune was dedicated to “the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses”.
Yesterday (10/09/09), President Obama was honored as such a person. He received the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize!
(MSNBC) Nobel officials said their stunning pick was meant to build momentum behind Obama’s initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
President Barack Obama said Friday he was surprised and humbled to win the Nobel Peace Prize and would accept it as a “call to action” to work with other nations to solve the problems of the 21st century.
The president will donate the entire $1.4 million prize to charity, but hasn’t decided yet which organizations will share the windfall.
Many observers were shocked by the unexpected choice so early in the Obama presidency, which began less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline and has yet to yield concrete achievements in peacemaking.
Some around the world objected to the choice of Obama, who still oversees wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and has launched deadly counter-terror strikes in Pakistan and Somalia.
Obama said he was working to end the war in Iraq and “to confront a ruthless adversary that directly threatens the American people and our allies” in Afghanistan.
In Europe and much of the world Obama is lionized for bringing the United States closer to mainstream global thinking on issues like climate change and multilateralism. A 25-nation poll of 27,000 people released in July by the Pew Global Attitudes Project found double-digit boosts to the percentage of people viewing the U.S. favorably in countries around the world. That indicator had plunged across the world under President George W. Bush.
At home, the picture is more complicated. Obama is often criticized as he attempts to carry out his agenda — drawing fire over a host of issues from government spending to health care to the conduct of the war in Afghanistan.
U.S. Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele contended that Obama won the prize as a result of his “star power” rather than meaningful accomplishments… [To that I say, the man has 8 years of damage to repair and he has not even been in office for a year. SIMMER DOWN republicans and CONGRATS to him!]
good.music
So my fave musical group on earth has a new member. Rhea
MTV News reports that the “Everyone Nose” are adding singer Rhea to the line-up. She’ll first appear on the band’s upcoming fourth studio album, titled “Instant Gratification,” set to be released in 2010. The Toronto-raised singer of Guyanese descent, introduced to the group by a mutual friend, auditioned via Skype with a rendition of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” She soon found herself joining the trio, composed of Neptunes producers Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, and Shae.
“The music is very three-dimensional. We’re just really excited,” Pharrell told MTV News. “We feel like N.E.R.D. has always been the punks of hip-hop and the outcasts of alternative music, just a little different. But this time, we’re taking no prisoners.” (AHN news)
One the one hand I am disappointed that a classic group is being altered, but I trust Pharrell’s creative judgment enough to believe that this innovative choice may be a good thing. We shall see…
