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Top 5

2012-07-18T15:46:00.001-04:00

Top 5 things black people love because of Hip Hop

#5. Moscato

Moscato is a DESSERT WINE that tastes exactly like candy water. If you want to feel sophisticated by drinking this wine, at least do it the right way: after dinner and out of the right glass.

Notice the difference in width of the red wine vs the white wine glass.

#4. Gucci

Hip Hop has completely ruined this brand for me.

#3. Ciroc (Peach)

I don't drink clear, but for those who do, please note that this is NOT premium liquor.

(Yes, I did have a bottle/gallon of ciroc peach on my birthday but I did not buy it for myself....it was a gift)

#2. "Red Bottoms" by Christian Louboutin

He does make awesome shoes and not only black people are obsessed with them BUT hip hop definitely has much to do with this particular brand of shoe being on everyone's radar.

#1. The most ridiculous: Lamborghini "Merci" Murcielago

Most people who love this car (I'm talking Lambo tattoo love) can't even afford the oil change.

Challenge questions:

What country does this car come from?

Name Lamborghini's newest model.

Name ANY other Lamborghini model.

What kind of car is a Lamborghini?

I'm not saying don't dream big. I'm just saying, don't hop on!

Did I miss anything?

Word of the Day

2012-07-18T14:37:00.000-04:00

stylish way to get out of a car

This bracelet has my name all over it!
I actually, literally want to put my name on it. Lol!
By: Margiella

Obsessed

2012-06-28T14:47:00.001-04:00

For some reason I'm completely fascinated with naturally red hair. One day I was walking on campus and this lady stopped me to ask directions and I could barely catch what she was saying because I was completely mesmerized by her gorgeous red hair. That's when I knew I had a problem, lol.

When I saw the commercials for the new movie "Brave" and thought about watching it just to see how they were going to 3D animate the main characters hair, I knew it was an official obsession.

Then my friend Ope mentioned to me that she had the same fascination and I began to think: what is it about red hair that's so interesting? I still haven't figured it out, but in the mean time, here are some of my favorite gingers.

Lindsay Lohan. Love her.

Deborah Messing!!!
She get's three pics. I love the curly, love the wavy and I love the straight.

Loved her since Will&Grace.

Prince Harry...is hot.

Julianne Moore.

Lucille Ball.
Who didnt stay up and watch I love Lucy marathons on Nick at Nite?

Laura Prepon. Funny girl (That 70's Show).

Emma Stone. Weird voice. Funny girl.

Top 5

2012-06-27T16:49:00.003-04:00

Favorite music videos of all time:

5. Cater 2 U - Destiny's Child

Pour some for Destiny's Child

4. Touch - Omarion

everything about this video is so dated, but it's so cute.

3. SOS - Rihanna

pink jumper + curly hair = !!!!!

2. Beyonce - Crazy in Love

I can never get enough of the Jay-Bey collab's

1. Frontin' - Pharrell featuring Jay-Z

LOVE this song. This is literally my favorite video of all time.
(Jay-z's verse is the first rap verse I ever learned, word for word. Still LOVE it today.)

BIER!!!

2012-06-18T00:12:00.001-04:00

(bier is German for beer)

My future beer fridge!

Over the last three years, I've developed a certain fondness for beer. It started slowly, but was then exponentially catalyzed by my working at a brewing company, which also happened to be the longest job I've ever kept.

Some people say that beer is a man's drink. I know that's a stereotype, but I don't understand it. Beer is actually my alcoholic beverage of choice.

A lot of people, especially women, say they don't like beer. I don't understand that either. How can you say you don't like something that has so many brands, brews and flavors? If you haven't tried all beer, you can't say you don't like it (in my opinion). Here's a chart I found that may help explain the conglomerate that is beer:

The words in the chart are kind of small so here are the main points:

Ales
This is an ancient beer preferred by quite a lot of people. This beer is brewed using the top fermenting yeast. It has a sweet and fruity taste. As all the sugars are not converted in to alcohol it is also not very strong. Ales are a perfect drink to have with grilled steak or even the Nachos.

Lagers
Bottom fermented and aged for a longer period of time. This type of beer with a crisp taste and carbonation is the best drink to offer at a party where spicy food, Mexican or Indian food is served. It tastes well even with a pizza. The color of the lager depends on the environment in which it is brewed.

Porters
This is a malty, delicious and strong type of beer that originated in England. Porter is a dark beer with a roasted, bittersweer taste.A lighter bodied companion to stout. This is usually served with meat foods such as beef, lamb, chicken and pork.

Stouts
This beer originated in Ireland – it is dark in color (extra dark, almost black) with a coffee flavor. There are other varieties of stouts with sweet, milk, bitter and oatmeal flavor. Top-fermented brew. Full flavored, hearty, roasted malt and bitter. Most of people prefer to drink it on its own as its strong flavor makes it hard to eat anything after having it.

Pilsner
This is a clear,bottom fermented, golden colored sparkling beer, bottom fermented. This hop flavored beer is stronger than lager. Pilsner is a light beer and can be served with almost every type of food.

Bock
The first beer that is drawn in the spring from the vats. Strong in flavor and dark in color

Hefeweizen
German for "yeast-wheat". Rich, smooth and refreshing.

Lambic
A fruit fermented style of wheat beer unique to Belgium.

Micro-Brewed or Crafted Beers
Produced in small batches in order to preserve the unique flavor and quality.

Top Fermenting? Bottom Fermenting?

Ales generally use top fermenting yeast. This means that the yeast floats on the surface for the first few days and then settles on the bottom. Lagers use bottom fermenting yeast, which does not float to the surface before settling.

Specific Beer Glassware? Apparently!

..........

There's tons more info out there but, I just drink the stuff!

There is an entire culture associated with beer drinking. I am, by no means, a beer enthusiast. And this blog post merely scratches the surface of what a cool substance beer really is.

If you would like more info, here's a cool website I found: craftbeer.com

Cool German beer I've tried. Brought it back for my friends Ryan and Maliki. We decided that this is a MUST drink ice cold situation. It's very heavy, kind of taste like soup.

Caution:Will get you where you want to go. Lol.

I wont say that I have a favorite beer but when I do want to treat myself I go with Peroni. It has a clean, crisp, champagne beer-esque flavor. #1 Italian imported beer.

Delicious.

Drink More Beer!

Stay Encouraged!

2012-06-17T22:22:00.001-04:00

I have to remind myself all the time!

Instagram

2012-06-17T22:15:00.000-04:00

I LOVE this picture. I took this while my dad was driving me to campus one morning. He said he'd never worn African clothes to work before so I took a pic to document and it came out really cool.

I really like the shirt...Super swaggy African tee.

Howard! My soon to be Alma Mater! A classmate of mine made this the background pic on his iPhone...that made my heart smile. He said, "why are you a science major, you should be a photographer" I'm FAR from a photographer but his words (and actions) are very kind.
I took this from the observatory on the roof of Locke Hall. I was suppose to be looking for Venus.

Yes, I do go in the kitchen sometimes. I put a little something something together for my dad this morning, today being Father's Day and all.

What we have here is a spinach and cheese omelette, whole grain waffles, and mint tea that I put in my dad's alma mater mug. I did post this on Instagram but there is no filter. My dad doesn't eat meat but I cant really make a meal with out a meat component so I tucked a sausage patty under the waffle... he didn't eat it.

Miscellaneous

2012-06-17T21:53:00.001-04:00

Bikini pictures aren't uncommon and neither are pictures of guns; but put them together and you've got everyone's attention. She's Israel's latest international star, yet nobody knows her name - or even her face, for that matter. And it has been viewed by more than 650,000 people over the course of a day..

;)

Love this. Shirt by helmut. Denim by rag&bone.

I need these...cute and comfy...just my style.

Lexicon

2012-06-17T21:19:00.000-04:00

My favorite words:

Disrespectful - I'm not sure if I should say this is my favorite word but I definitely use it often.
Definitely - I use this often too. Mainly in text messages and social media outlets in the short form "def"
Romance - the idea is just as beautiful as the word.
Friend - I never misuse this word.
Precise - the better your vocabulary, the more precise you can be when speaking
Petit déjeuner (puh-teet deh-je-nay) - it kind of means brunch in French. I love brunch and French.

Words I don't like so much:

B*tch - call us old maids but, my girl friends and I never refer to each other as this. It may be a term of endearment for some, but I still think its disrespectful.
P*ssy - I could barely even type that out. Even though I call guys this from time to time (lol) its still a nasty word.

Quick Question....

2012-06-17T20:31:00.000-04:00

This question was clearly meant for the fashion industry and popular culture media. I feel like most guys like women with feminine curves (bottom half of picture) not bodies of ten year old boys (top half of picture).

Guide to Picking up Women

2012-05-28T14:16:00.000-04:00

Guide to Picking up Women by Don Draper (Mad Men)

Must Watch....

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/don-drapers-guide/n12338

Stay Encouraged: Mediocrity - Disease of the Dull

2012-05-28T07:30:00.000-04:00

You know, I do a ~~sh*t~~ load of reading and studying and praying and I've come to a few conclusions I want to share--

People look at politicians and celebrities on the TV and the newspapers, glossy magazines and what do they say, "I'm just like them," that's what they say. "I'm special. I'm different. I could be any one of them." Well, guess what? You can't!

You know why? Cause in reality, mediocrity is where most people live. Mediocrity is the elephant in the room. It is ubiquitous. Mediocrity in your schools, its in your dreams, it's in your family.

Those of us who know this, those of us who understand the disease of the dull, we do something about it. We do more because we have to. The deck was always stacked against us. You're either a big leaguer or you're a slave, clawing your way onto the C train.

....I will NOT allow the world I touch to be vanilla!

This monologue was acted by Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramhoff in Casio Jack

Watch it here: http://www.movieweb.com/movie/casino-jack/jacks-mirror-monologue

^ Is this you? ^

After college graduation, some people may understandably be in the stage pictured above. The key is, knowing it, hating it and having a practical, detailed escape plan. Stay encouraged!

I love coffee

2012-05-27T06:49:00.005-04:00

Coffee is delicious!

Those who don't like coffee just haven't had the best type for their taste buds.

Here's a basic guide to finding the perfect pour:

A little more:

Every morning I have a Breve (espresso with half&half) but I also love Latte's, Cappuccino's and Mocha's!

If I'm out to eat, after dinner, I'll go Irish :)

Get your coffee on!

Cheers!

Summer Time.

2012-05-27T05:04:00.003-04:00

I want to be here.

Instead, I'll be here....the library.

I just want to graduate.

Reading Material

2012-05-27T04:51:00.002-04:00

Financial Literacy

2012-05-27T04:07:00.000-04:00

A while ago, I read that Jigga Man and WB would be teaming up to make animated videos to help teach kids about financial literacy. But, I havent heard anything about it since. Even the preview was taken offline. I hope they go through with it, I can definitely use the education!

Here's the link:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/jay-z-warren-buffett-animated-video_n_1019335.html

Shawn Carter, Warren Buffet, Steve Forbes.

W.B. making DYmonds (dynasty sign) in the club.

The Interview:

Facebook IPO: What the %$#! happened?

2012-05-27T03:31:00.001-04:00

"Apparently, the IPO was an inside joke, Facebook's stock continues to suck ~~harder that a Northwestern University freshman on a 5 foot bong in his profile pic.~~ And the fallout from the most hyped IPO in history burst not just the illusion that Facebook is actually worth $100 billion, but the idea that Facebook is different than any other corporation hell-bent on making as much money as possible for a handful of very wealthy people." -gawker.com lol

Facebook's breathlessly hyped IPO on Friday has turned into a huge Wall Street debacle, with lots of confusion, and now, lawsuits swirling around.

This is CNN's story:
http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/23/technology/facebook-ipo-what-went-wrong/index.htm

But this interview from the Business Insider is more interesting and detailed:
http://www.businessinsider.com/exclusive-qa-a-hedge-fund-manager-who-bet-100-million-on-the-facebook-ipo-just-called-and-boy-is-he-furious-2012-5#ixzz1w3L0MyEg

Delicious and Nutritious

2012-05-27T03:05:00.001-04:00

strawberry, banana and nutella cake sandwich

I love fruit parfaits.

perfect for summer!

Got Nunchi?

2012-05-27T02:40:00.002-04:00

Though, Nunchi (or noonchi) exists as a concept in Korean culture, in Western culture, it could be described as the concept of emotional intelligence.

No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted.

2012-05-27T02:29:00.001-04:00

I saw this commercial for the first time in high school. It's just as provocative now as it was then.

How would a fashion makeover make you look?

2012-05-27T00:26:00.000-04:00

“Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.” -Aristotle

There's definitely a difference between what models and celebrities look like on and off camera. One day my friend Courtney and I had a random conversation about how celebrity makeup would look on us. Judging by the pictures above, I'm guessing we'd look very different.

There is no doubt that physical beauty is a highly valued quality throughout the world. Whether we wish to believe it or not, appearance is the first layer of our character, and people pass judgments on us based on this superficial aspect of our bodies. In spite of our many proverbs: "Never judge a book by its cover," "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," "beauty is only skin deep," we are constantly told through media and popular culture that the outer shell represents what is inside us....we all know that's false BUT it still doesn't stop some of us from wondering how we would look with a little more make up ;)

Stay Encouraged

2012-05-26T23:19:00.003-04:00

where.pelicans.fly

Top 5

Word of the Day

Obsessed

Top 5

BIER!!!

Stay Encouraged!

Instagram

Miscellaneous

Lexicon

Quick Question....

Guide to Picking up Women

Stay Encouraged: Mediocrity - Disease of the Dull

I love coffee

Summer Time.

Reading Material

Financial Literacy

Facebook IPO: What the %$#! happened?

Delicious and Nutritious

Got Nunchi?

No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted.

How would a fashion makeover make you look?

Stay Encouraged

When life gets confusing, just remember: