The Erra of Arre

Writings on the wall: Happy 25th to me!

2012-01-22T22:40:00.002-05:00

I didn't plan much for this birthday, but I am happy with it's turnout.

I'm healthy, I'm blessed, ..and very very grateful to be surrounded by all of those who aimed to make this day special!

As you can see, most of my wishes were granted. :)

& I even received a gift certificate to B&N--so Paulo Coelho here I come!

& a few other surprises.

Much thanks to you guys for following my blog and for all of the sweet messages that were sent my way today via Facebook and Twitter.

-xx

Style-Spiration: Kick-Ass Red

2012-01-20T12:03:00.001-05:00

Leave it to Scott Schuman to capture this!

He gravitates toward the best looks. I loove it all!

Down to the chair she's sitting in.

-xx

Writings on the wall: You're never too old for gifts, right?

2012-01-20T09:06:00.004-05:00

We're two days away from my big day and I've been asked several times.. what I'd like?

Now of course Rihanna and I are on the same page.

I'd like those in my size.

But aside from $1000 shoes, I've also had my heart set on more simpler things.

Like, Headphones.

A nice time piece.

A book or two from Paulo Coelho. [I've read Eleven Minutes] He's AMAZING.

T H I S. ^.^

& of course T H I S!!

-xx

"...Same Ole Attitude, But I'm On That New Shxt!"

2012-01-20T08:13:00.001-05:00

& this song still goes hard!
I was surprised, but happy to see appearances from Freeway & Young Chris of Young Gunz.
T-Shirts and Diamond Chains scream 'hood chic'.
but Meek looks MADE.

Ross always had the juice!
-xx

Writings on the wall: Be Present

2012-01-19T22:20:00.001-05:00

I have a million things going through my head right now.

None of which, I'm sure of. ...& I don't know if that's a good thing.

But on the upside, I also don't know if it's bad.

Someone said to me last night, "...it's as if you're observing instead of being in the situation".

From where they drew that conclusion, I don't know [it was said in a totally different context].

..But because I pick apart everything that is said/done, [ I was a Psych major b4 Journalism ..&The Celestine Prophecy is a total mind fxck. ...but I'm not pointing fingers.] I began analyzing myself.

& I've concluded that yes, my friend, I do alot of observing. ...& that's never going to stop

..but not being present in my current reality certainly has to.

It's one thing to be aware of the happenings within and around me. ...But my life isn't my show to look at.

If I'm watching while the camera's rolling WHO THE HELL'S STARRING!?

I know we're like 19/20 days in ..but if I had a New Years Resolution, it would go like this:

For 2012 and beyond ..I resolve to trust myself to BE. ..Just BE. Here & Now! DasSit!

..here it goes

-xx

p.s. my birthday's practically 2 days away. ^.^ are you excited?? you must be. because I am just SWELLING with glee! ha! lol [k.bye.]

Juke Box: Frank Ocean - No Love

2012-01-18T21:05:00.004-05:00

..my kind of guy.

Click to play.

-xx

Quoted: Jack Kerouac

2012-01-18T14:27:00.003-05:00

-xx

Writings on the wall: Of Inestimable Value..

2012-01-18T14:15:00.002-05:00

Freedom.

-xx

Writings on the wall:Truth Is...

2012-01-17T00:50:00.005-05:00

-I'm a str8 up City Girl.

Carrie Bradshaw: New York Magazine says Brooklyn is the new Manhattan.
Miranda Hobbes: Whoever wrote that, lives in Brooklyn.

obviously.

-xx

Writings on the wall: Recovery Room

2012-01-15T10:20:00.001-05:00

Working everyday and making it a point to go out because you're young ..and NO ONE wants to feel like a zombie is soo yesterday! I need a break from alll social activities. Friday is the only day that I'd actually get to rest since I'm free at 4 - but of course my Friday evenings consist of movies and lounges and champagne. ..& bxtchy patrons who come to party but refuse to take off their neutral colored coat while drinking red wine. I'm acknowledging this loon because she was hilarious and erratic over the possibility of her wine making a mess on her winter garb as she was obviously more prepared for a Nor'easter than the DJ's mix. #girlbye

Anyway, I'm sorry ..I'm straying

So, I had a good time on Friday night but man did I pay for it on Saturday.

I had to be @ my job @ 11. ..I woke up @ 10. [I went to bed @ 4]

& luckily, it takes me about 20 minutes to get to work ..so I was on time but I absolutely hate rushing. ..& there's nothing awesome about rushing to get dressed for work whilst hungover. Nein!.

~~I've learned my lesson, though~~.

I went to dinner last night, came home, and was in bed by 12.

Today I feel great. I feel functional.

Recovered. & Ready to do the same damage next week. ..Why Not?

..shxx, I'm young,. ...and NO ONE, I mean NO ONE wants to feel like a zombie. :)

-xx

Writings on the wall: ...quam minimum credula postero

2012-01-13T08:33:00.000-05:00

-xx

Writings on the wall: A whole Lotta woman.

2012-01-12T13:09:00.000-05:00

My big 2-5 is 10 Days Awayyyy!!

& I woke up to the best news EVER!!

*dancing in my seat*

& Lana Del Rey has been on repeat for the past hour now.

but this is what time it really is >> ~.~

-xx

*Corset: Agent Provocateur "Raphaella"*

Writings on the wall: Love Lust & Nunchucks

2012-01-12T08:56:00.003-05:00

When you love someone, fighting for them to the death seems to be the only plausible thing to do

..when you strongly believe in the two of you.

You’re fighting with hopes of knocking down all barriers. Everything in between.

Fighting, hoping that they’re seeing your exertion. Feeling your passion. Your truth. Your pain.

You wonder if they see how bad you’ve beat yourself up to get to them. If they care?

& if they aren't fighting for you, you wonder if they'd dare.

Fighting to the death for love. Some don’t make it out alive.

Sometimes the love that you’ve knuckled up for - “lucks” up with someone else and moves that way.

…

You have now fought. & killed your spirit. ..for the sake of a heartbeat.

..that has now flat lined.

-xx

*originally written: July 22, 2011 ..thought it was good shxt*

Fear Follows Crime.

2012-01-12T00:56:00.001-05:00

New York's so beautiful in this video.
It's fascinating to see the West Village in the beginning
since I was literally just in that same spot a few hours ago.

Temor, in Portuguese, means Fear.
What are you afraid of?
-xx

Writings on the wall: I call this shxt the calm

2012-01-12T00:15:00.002-05:00

My plan to go view an apartment after work didn't quite work out, seeing as the person who listed the ad was a total flake. G R E A T. ...But whatever. No worries. What's mine is mine.

& that right there was not.

Can't say my night was wasted though.

The temperature's mild, and New York's as illustrious as it always is.

..Which a good friend and myself took total advantage of.

It's now 12am, and though I should be sleeping, I'm up listening to Sade [..My mother from another] as it rains, and my blue candle flickers.

No Ordinary Love was the first song to play on her YouTube video reel.

It's trippy how it instantly changes my mood.

It's sort of mystical and it mellows me.

Kind of like the first sip of a glass of wine .. I like red.

Whether I'm boiling over with excitement, Anger, or good ole indifference

..that first sip simmers me.

-xx

*Clap Off*

Juke Box: Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans

2012-01-11T22:48:00.003-05:00

Click to play.

-xx

Writings on the wall: Lunch Time Woes

2012-01-11T18:05:00.000-05:00

It starts off like this: No Cash. Just Plastic. Limited Choices.

Usually when I'm in this predicament, Wacky Wock is the way to go.

The name sounds like a total joke but trust me, their food rocks socks. ...*side eye* Usually.

Of course, today would not be one of those days.

My Pan-Asian cusine consisted of pad thai noodles, shrimp, spinach and some "special sauce" ..with a side of Jasmine Green Tea for sips. ...all BLEH.

& when I thought I only had about 2 dollars in cash, which I planned to use for tips, ..guess who found a 5 dollar bill lurking in her pocket?!

I could've totally saved a load on my tum's insurance by switching to street meat.

-xx

Writings on the wall: And the time came

2012-01-11T17:33:00.002-05:00

...to put foolish thoughts away.

-xx

Quoted: Tallulah Bankhead

2012-01-11T15:44:00.000-05:00

The only thing I regret about my past is the length of it.

If I had to live my life again I'd make all the same mistakes - only sooner.

-xx

Writings on the wall: Notes of Blue

2012-01-10T23:43:00.002-05:00

...didn't have much to blabber about.

Just thought this pic was cool :)

I'm sitting here listening to Jay-Z's "Glory".

Surprisingly, I have not yet played it a million times.

It totally melts my heart though <3

-xx

Pieces & Things: Isabel Marant kickz

2012-01-06T22:06:00.002-05:00

..........

I need you to understand how BAD I need these!

& I can't even begin to remember the last time I needed a pair of sneakers.

..Maybe back in H.S. ...or after one of those crazy club nights when the heels got 'real'.

whatever.

..I want them in this color.

-xx

Juke Box: Frank Ocean - We All Try

2012-01-06T21:32:00.000-05:00

Click to play.

-xx

Writings on the wall: That Moment When...

2012-01-06T20:42:00.001-05:00

your body loses control.

you want to look away, but you can't.

your soul says hello.

You smile at a complete stranger and more is understood than spoken.

-xx

..sexy.

Juke Box: La Roux - In For The Kill

2012-01-04T11:47:00.003-05:00

Click to play.

-xx

We can fight our desires

But when we start making fires

We get ever so hot

Whether we like it or not

They say we can love who we trust

But what is love without lust?

Two hearts with accurate devotions

And what are feelings without emotions?

Quoted: Addie Michelle O-Keys

2012-01-04T08:03:00.000-05:00

Addie Michelle O-Keys ..isn't that a great name? It sounds stage-y & regal.

Addie's a FB friend of mine and also an avid reader of The Erra of Arre.

I happen to know a few people who regularly stop by ..but most aren't vocal with their opinions.

So, when I woke up to this message from Addie and found that my blog truly inspires her, I was elated.

She said: "Your blog is awesome...!! had the tab open for abt 2 days now... I am finally at your day 1/1/2011 post... Great stuff!! Got 10000001 inspirations from all the posts I have read so far. Never been so into a blog. Just thought to let ya know. Kudos! Hope 2012 is a greater year for you. ♥"

I guess this is also a good time to wish my blog a Happy Birthday!!!

It turned 2, this past October on the 15th.

I didn't make a big fuss about it because at the time I was having trouble keeping myself inspired.

I wanted to change the layout, but didn't know how. I was losing all motivation.

...so I went to Tumblr to juice up.

[but Tumblr's like ..an overcrowded nightclub where everyone wears the same thing. *le pew*]

The Erra of Arre, however, is my baby. & forever will be.

2 years of my life is embedded in this blog.

& I'm really grateful for all you who read and enjoy it. :)

Here's to growth for us all! *besos* < & a kiss.

-xx