Do You Not Think So Far Ahead?

I made friends with some incredibly talented people while I lived in London.  One of those people was the uber-talented Shakka. He dropped this video in my email this morning and it definitely made my day. To follow Shakka as he continues on his journey, make sure to like his Facebook page - http://facebook.com/IAMSHAKKA OR on Youtube - http://youtube.com/ShaxMusic .

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  

Shakkapella -- Thinking Bout You (Frank Ocean Cover)

"I been thinkin 'bout forever..." ;-)

This Week's Random Quote...

 

 

"How could you not hear the size of the planet I whispered into your heart? I was so much louder back then. "

Whew! I love a good set of words... :)

 

 

How Did You Make It?

Earlier this week writer/director/producer, Tyler Perry, posted a video in response to people who ask him how he became successful.  Lately, my mind has been all over the place.  There are soooo many things that I want to do.  And, in one grand epiphany (what my Godmama Oprah would call an "Aha! Moment") I realized why I sometimes feel stuck.  Mr. Perry said it so eloquently:

"Focus on one thing. Make it your priority and stick with it no matter what...

When something is for you, there is a feeling that is deep down inside of you that will not allow you to let it go.  It will keep you going when you can't even keep yourself going.

Don't stop. Narrow your focus. And make it work."

I've been trying to do way too much.  I need to focus in on my goal and nothing else.  Distractions are hindrances.

Anyway, I wanted to share this video with you because it made my little heart leap. Enjoy:

"All you can do is plant the seed and water it. God himself has to give the increase. Only God can make the sunshine. Only God can make it rain but if you planted the seed then you’ve done your part."

First Peeped on Necole Bitchie

There's Only So Much Pie To Go Around?

Today begins my final semester of law school. And while I have a flood of conflicting emotions concerning this fact, more than anything I'm excited for what's next.

I know that I'm a different person as a result of this law school experience. I'm more motivated than ever to achieve my professional goals.  I've learned that I'm happiest when I have way too many things to do. I don't get nervous speaking in front of large groups of people.  But am I more competitive?

“If all you know is how to be a gang member, that’s what you’ll be, at
least until you learn something else. If you become a marine, you’ll
learn to control fear. If you go to law school, you’ll see the world
as a competition. If you study engineering, you’ll start to see the
world as a complicated machine that needs tweaking.” 

– Scott Adams, Dilbert.com

If what Mr. Adams proposes is true, then law students learn more than just how to draft contracts and analyze cases in their three years of law school. Also learned:  it’s a rat race out there.  A dog eat dog world.  There’s only so much of the pie to go around.  If you aren’t winning, you’re losing.

You get the idea.

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Aja Monet On Unconditional Love.

 Aja Monet -- For You.

"Discovering one’s capacity to love is an intimate journey with self, not for the sake of another, but for the survival and perseverance of self. It is a journey we all deserve and are responsible for. "

To read Ms. Monet's full post CLICK HERE.

"Pious Bologna": Do WE Care about the GOP Presidential Candidates?

I was thoroughly entertained as I watched this year's Republican candidates verbally spar with each other Sunday morning on MSNBC.  It was their second debate in 2 days and, while I watched for purely entertainment purposes, I wondered:  Why do all of these candidates seem so ridiculous to me?

I know what you're thinking... "You're black.  You're going to vote for President Obama regardless." And well, you're probably right.  But it's not because of the similarities in our complexions.  Herman Cain looks just like my great uncle George and there still wasn't a chance in hell I was going to vote for him.

But why is that? Why don't 'we' -- 20-something Black Americans -- care about this year's GOP candidates? With full knowledge that this could lead to a whole slew of answers, I've decided to give the 3 (probable) reasons why WE don't care about the GOP Presidential Candidates:

"Build the Night From the Sky's Skin..."

Joshua Bennet -- Balaenoptera.

Joshua Bennett - Balaenoptera from olan collardy on Vimeo.  

  "You would be a lockAnd maybe I would be your keyAnd maybe love is a clubThat we both got into for freeAnd we just haven't stopped dancing for all these decadesBecause we really like the music here..."


So sweet. Perfect first post of the new year... #LOVE