Ask me Anything...

Hello, my loves.

I realize that I've been neglecting my Shake Something emails and I apologize. There's only one me and, on most days, I'm lucky if I get through all of my school emails.

I was pleasantly surprised when I did take a look at my inbox. I received over 1,100 emails between the months of February and March. Appreciated. You guys have a lot of questions and requests and over the coming months I will definitely oblige. I've decided to address some of your questions in this post:

Q: It seems like your taste in men changes everyday. What is your type?

(via David from Houston,TX)

A: Are you asking b/c you want to be my type, David? Haha. Nah, but seriously... Physically, my taste in men is definitely all over the place. I've dated tall, short, light, dark, slim, husky... Lol. EVERYTHING. But the two commonalities between the men that I find myself drawn to is always intellect and humor. Use a big word or make me laugh and, well, you may have a fair chance. For a more elaborate answer, see BLOG 17: I'm Just a Girl.

Q: I loved your blog about embracing your natural hair. Are you still natural and, if so, any advice to a newly natural gal?

(via Brianna from Wilmington, DE)

A: Yes, I am still natural. That blog post, BLOG 13: Butt Booty Naked., probably got the biggest response of anything I've written. I am still a newbie to the natural game myself, so I really don't have any advice. I deep condition regularly and don't use any heavy greases or oils. Hope that helps. :-)

Q: You talk a lot about relationships. Why not about SEX?

(via Rachelle from Elmont, NY)

A: I love this question. But the answer is simple. This blog is my open diary, about my life. Sex is not currently a part of my life. Lol.

Q: Why is your blog called "shake something"?

(via Mekka from Uniondale, NY)

A: It's a veeeery long story. But basically, it's a metaphor for life. I can either decide to wallow in the crappy things that happen or shake it off, shake things up, SHAKE SOMETHING! Haha...

Q: Life is not all roses. Why do you end all of your posts with some type of upbeat lah-dee-dah bullsh*t? Why can't you be more real?

(via Steph from Bethlehem, PA)

A: I'm glad you gave me permission to post your question, Steph. You're right. Life is not all roses. As a matter of fact, as I get older, life circumstances tend to get more and more offensive to my sensibilities. Lol. It may seem like I end all of my posts with sunshine and skittles, but it's a decision that I've made about how I live my life. I'm glad you picked up on it. For every 1 bad situation in my life there are 250 great reasons for me to smile. That's why I end my posts the way I do. Life sucks, but I intend to dwell in the good moments as much as I can. And, well, that's real.

Thanks so much for reading, lovies! If YOU have any comments, questions or suggestions feel free to forward them to: nadia@shakesomething.com or follow me on twitter by clicking HERE.

Love you,

Nadia

organs

she told him that she couldn't have broken his heart. she told him that a decision made hundreds of years ago to ascribe emotions to the heart did not make it so. she told him it was just another organ. she asked him how his liver felt. she asked him how his lungs felt. she asked him how his brain felt.

he grabbed her hand and pressed it against his chest.

she broke down.




Click here to go to original site: organs

My Theme Song... LOL.

Beemer Benz or Bentley?! Naaaaah, son!

You can find me on the Subway, Bus or Walking...

First peeped at Prose of an Urban Nomad

My husband-in-my-head has a new song...

Apparently, I'm in a music kinda mood this week...

This track is cute and upbeat. It's by my boo/future husband,

Travis McCoy (of Gym Class Heroes), and features a newcomer named Bruno Mars.

It's called "Billionaire."

Here's the song:

Travis McCoy -- "Billionaire"



Ain't he sexy? I would soooo match his fly. Haha....

Dondria -- You're the One

DONDRIA "YOU'RE THE ONE" from SO SO DEF on Vimeo.

classy video.

L O V E the song in a real kinda way.

This Week's Random Quote...

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style."

-Maya Angelou

*sigh* she's my inspiration.

A Daydream in Class.

She met him in a daydream that she floated into while seated in Mrs. Marcus’ 7th grade English class. They sat beneath the shade of a low-hanging willow tree and shared their goals, their fears and their limitless affections.

The school bell rang and woke her with a jolt. She hurried to her next class in hopes that he, her daydream, awaited her there.

…Imagine her surprise when she became re-acquainted with him nearly ten years later. He was familiar, stood only a few inches taller than her. His skin was the same honey brown. His eyes, still dark and enigmatic. His jawbone had become stronger, more distinct. He grew from that little boy with big dreams to a passionate and ambitious young man. He spoke with conviction about who he was and who he intended to be.

She found comfort with him that she hadn’t felt since she was seated beneath that sleepy willow. He compelled her to embrace her every aspiration. When they were alone, they laughed and laughed until her side ached. It was friendship in its purest form: raw and almost astonishing.

She remembered the day they met, the one where they shared that secret rendezvous. She wanted to tell him, to remind him of that day. But she knew he wouldn’t understand.

Reality woke her with a jolt. She hurried to him in hopes that he, her daydream, had on that same day dreamt of her...

Lady Gaga ft. Beyonce - "Telephone"

HOT! HOT! HOT!

That is all.

BLOG 24: ...24!

This blog is my baby… and, in the recent months, it’s become more of a public diary. So, as I savor the final days of my 23^rd year on earth, there are a few things I want to share with my readers, my loves.

THINGS I LEARNED IN YEAR 23:

1. LET IT GO.

Maybe instead of “learned” I should have said “learning.” Lol. Hurt. Confusion. Mistakes. They are only minor setbacks. The longer you hold on to the negative, the longer you’re blocking the positive from seeping through. I am learnING to let things go.

2. I AM BRILLIANT.

I don’t know if I’m supposed to say this, but it’s always funny to me when I realize that I am intelligent. Lol. I’m probably the least serious person I know and, at the risk of sounding egotistical, I’m also one of the most clever people I know. Others sometimes can’t see it, but I’m smart… and that’s sexy.

3. I AM IN LOVE WITH WHAT GOD MADE.

This year I learned that loving me means more than just adoring and respecting the things that are quintessentially me. Loving me means taking the necessary steps to improve on the person I am. I am beautiful on the inside and out, but there is always room for growth

4. I’M NOT UNDECIDED.

In law school, I find myself sitting side by side with people who have known for some time how they intend to use their legal education. Then, there’s me. It’s not that I don’t know who I want to be in the world. I know exactly who I am and who I want to be. It’s the “hows” that I need to figure out in year 24… Lol.

Cheers to Year 23, a year that taught me so many things about life, and about me. I’m looking forward to year 24, a year in which I intend to dance more than I walk and play as hard as I study… POW!

This Week's Random Quote...

"Some dudes gotta have it

-- It's my own fault

for being so damn fine."

-Gabourey Sidibe

Michael Buble - Haven't Met You Yet

I've been listening to this song for months now. I just love happy music. And well, this song makes me happy. The video is a lot cheesy, but the song is cute.

"I might have to wait. I'll never give up. I guess it's half timing, and the other half's luck..." :-)

Old Spice - "ManMercial"

This commercial gives me life. Lol. Enjoy.