She's A Go Getter

Case of the Monday's...

2009-12-09T17:15:00.003-05:00

It's definitely Wednesday, but I have a case of the Monday's! Between the aggravation of normal life, frustration of business life, hustle & bustle of the holiday season, and the O.D. perfection that runs in my veins I just need a break. Ok, now that I've got the complaining out my system I'm really excited for this year to be over with. Let's just say this year has been one of many transitions and I'm ready to have a few constant variables in the mix of things. Technically, January 1st is no different than December 31st, but there's something about the big 1/1 that makes everyone psychologically feel like all their transgressions of the past 365 days are washed away. The first quarter of 2010 is going to be challenging, but I'm bracing myself so it should be exciting and worthwhile at the same time.

I haven't really been myself lately because I'm having trouble accepting the fact that I'm not a normal 23 year old. Not to toot my own horn *toot toot*, but I'm extraordinary in every sense. Sounds good to hear, but it comes with a ton of sacrifice. Do you ever feel like the decisions you make and effort you put into things is in vain and will count for nothing?!

p.s. only what we do for Christ will last anyway so stay focused :o) xoxoxo

#wheretheydothatat....

2009-11-28T15:52:00.003-05:00

Here's a story that I couldn't hep but post:

A jealous UK woman is accused of ripping out her lover’s testicles with her bare hands, police say.

Helen Hodge, 34, allegedly maimed the father of her child after she accused him of having an affair on Monday night.

According to reports, Billy Duncan, 49, had returned home at a late hour after watching a football game. That’s when Helen confronted him about cheating. “He just wanted to sleep though so she started hitting him around the head and face,” an insider told The Sun. “Billy was only wearing his underpants at this stage. Undaunted, “Helen grabbed his testicles and pulled them as hard as she could. Eventually he managed to get her off him and chucked her out the flat.”

Billy looked down and saw he was bleeding heavily.

The source added:
“His scrotum had been ripped open and his testicles were dangling by his legs. There was blood all over the flat.”

Billy was rushed to the hospital, and police questioned Helen, his lover of seven years, who was later released without charge.

“He’d accused me of doing stuff before to him but has never been able to prove it. He probably did it to himself or the woman he’s been with has.

“I’ll admit there was some pushing and shoving going on but I didn’t touch his testicles.

“I’ve forgotten what his b***s even look like. He’s not been near me for months.”

The source reveals that Billy is not cooperating with police and doesn’t want any charges brought against Helen, as they share a 3-year-old child.

story via the Scottish Sun

Where they do that at? Apparently in the UK :-/

p.s. I didn't know that it was even possible to do this so I guess it's true what they say...nothing like a woman's scorn. xoxoxo

Blank Stare...

2009-11-27T17:17:00.004-05:00

Well, well, well....

I don't even know where to begin because last time I posted it was my 23rd birthday (Sept. 17th) and clearly it's now November! Overall, I've been good though. That sounds cliche , but it's true. So much has happened in this short period of time that it's been a bit overwhelming but all for the better. The most exciting part of the last few months is that my bank account is expanding so I'm blessed for that, but that doesn't come without hard work so other areas of life have suffered because of it. The way I look at it is I'm 23 so I would rather sacrifice now and live it up later. Right now I'm about to answer some of the questions that I've been asked through e-mail, twitter,facebook, etc. while I was on my unintentional sabbatical:

Relationship Status: Single (by choice)...in my 23rd year of life I have vowed to myself that I will NOT get in a relationship simply because I need to get myself together first, but a girl has to eat and keep herself entertained so friends are cool.

School Status: Still in grad school, but I'll officially be done in April 2010...looking forward to the day when I can add MBA to my credentials.

Get it Girl: The site isn't up yet but that's because I'm a perfectionist and with everything else going on it took the back seat...I've come to realize that my idea for the GIG brand was inspiration and not necessarily a vision but trust me when it gets released it's going to be well worth the wait.

Other/Random: My relationship with God has become a lot more personal lately and I value that more than anything. I really fell off in college (even though I went to a Christian college...oh the irony), but am finding my way again. I understand that while on this journey not everybody will be able to understand some decisions I make or some of the alterations to my character, but it's really not for other people to get...it's for me. No longer will I let what other people perceive me as affect the decisions that I make. Been there, done that and it got me absolutely nowhere!

On a completely unrelated note, I've been thinking about switching over to Tumblr...any pros/cons to the switch? Please let me know :o)

I miss the blog world daily and appreciate the concerned emails, tweets, etc. I'm not going to promise daily posts but will certainly try to update at least twice a week.

p.s. I'm ALWAYS on twitter :o) xoxoxo

It's My Year...

2009-09-17T07:09:00.001-04:00

Today is my 23rd birthday and I'm grateful to have made it! I recognize that we all tend to take life for granted whether it be waking up in the morning or arriving safely to our many destinations so to have made it through another year I am truly grateful. In my 23rd year of life I am making it my goal to be consciously purpose driven and great. The picture that I added to this post shows two great individuals that are the definition of hard work, perseverance, purpose, and success.....greatness at it's finest, and those are all expectations I've set for myself this year. There are lots of things that I've wanted to try, lots of places I've wanted to see, and lots of people that I've wanted to connect with and I plan on doing all that and more this year. 23 is MY YEAR TO GROW, SHINE, and most importantly DO ME!

As my blogger profile states, "I look forward to the ups, am ready to attack the downs, and enjoy myself no matter what."

P.S. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me this year! Ya'll will be on the adventure with me so buckle up :o) xoxoxo

Mr. Perfection...

2009-09-08T16:20:00.018-04:00

"He was what I wanted
Exactly what I needed
He was what I fantasized
He was what I dreamed...."

I saw this commercial for the first time yesterday and it's a perfect rendition of what I like in men:

When I watch that I see an aura of confidence, success, status, hard work, and I get an overall charismatic vibe. From the board room to the street corner...I like that. The problem that I find situations like this is that although women desire a "commercial man" as reflected in the Jay-Z piece above, they tend to complain about lack of cuddle time and the length of phone conversations without seeing the bigger picture. So ladies, be careful what you ask for and remember that in order to have a successful relationship with an all around man you have to have your own hustle and goals instead of riding his wave (hence Jay-Z marrying one of the most iconic women in the game right now who has her own order of business and probably doesn't have time to complain about a lack of time).
Men that possess all of the above reflected qualities are extremely rare, but I'm sure there are a few around. On the flip side, if you are "that man" then stay mindful of the woman in your life, but never stop grindin and "doing" for someone else because you will resent them later.

P.S. Excuse me while I cuddle up with my BP3 album and order 50's book xoxoxo

**UPDATE: Just came across yet another example of an all around man. From G-Unit to CNBC:

The Game...

2009-09-08T02:20:00.005-04:00

This post is going to be short and sweet and is only meant for one person and you'll know who you are. It' 2:20AM (EST) and I'm watching "The Game" season 3 online. It brings back a lot of memories, raises a lot of questions, and makes me think (for some reason watching this show makes me reflect on everything). Even though I don't know what you are up to you're still in my thoughts daily and here's the link for a website I found where you can watch all the season episodes...just like we use to: click here . To the rest of you reading this, maybe one day I'll share some Melanie and Derwin moments of my own, but for now I don't think so :o)

P.S. The youtube versions are the clearest and don't skip xoxoxo

Chillaxin...

2009-09-07T18:51:00.002-04:00

Labor Day is coming to an end and I must say that I enjoyed a day of nothingness! No emails...a little bit of homework...and 2 TV marathons (Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Game). I finally got in some "me" time outside of conference calls, deadlines, and busines trips and it was much needed. The thing that I kept thinking about the most is that I'm going to be 23 on the 17th of this month....23! I've been trying to reflect on the past year so that I won't make the same mistakes again and will improve on the new habits that are for the better. My personal theme for 23 can be summed up in this quote:

"Anybody can do just about anything with himself that he really wants to and makes up his mind to do. We are all capable of greater things then we realize."
~~Norman Vincent Peale

Self- improvement and establishing a clear vision for my life is my goal for 23 and I'm proud of that because some people don't get to this point until it' too late.

P.S. Introspection can be scary, but it' necessary to move forward...do it one day at a time, but most importantly just do it xoxoxo

"Ego"...

2009-09-02T00:25:00.003-04:00

When did putting on a facade become the cool thing to do? I've been noticing a disturbing trend lately that I want to share with you. More often I find myself running into people with great ideas and inspirations who fail to humble themselves to the knowledge of their peers in order to be successful. In order to avoid failure and unnecessary pitfalls one would be smart to listen to the experiences and advice of others who have "been there, done that", but in today's society people tend to put on an act to reflect an idea that is bigger than what they are in order to come off as influential movers and shakers in their industry. Simply put, I really hate this! You are what you are so there shouldn't be a need to be anything other than that.

As far as I'm concerned people can really erase their titles (VP, A&R, CEO, etc.) and let their reputations and actions precede them. I feel this way because a title doesn't define who you are, but instead is a mere label/representation of the responsibilities entrusted to you. In other words, just because you have CEO tied to your name doesn't mean that your company isn't a failure.

I think that it shows a high level of maturity and drive when a person can take the advice of their peers who are established in their respective fields. For example, if I know that a person is great in marketing and they offer me some tips, chances are that I am going to soak up that information like a sponge and apply it. The exact opposite is more common though and I know this from personal experience. I've tried to help so many people with so many projects, but because they feel that they know best I continue to watch their visions remain stagnant. I am at a point where I know how to humble myself and accept criticism and feedback, I even petition for it. Just like in order to be a leader you must first be a successful servant the same holds true with egos. In order to walk around like a big shot you have to humble yourself to the established heavy hitters.

P.S.
I walk like this 'cause I can back it up... I talk like this 'cause I can back it up... I can back it up, I can back it up...xoxoxo

It's Just Those Rainy Days...

2009-08-28T15:04:00.002-04:00

Today has been real chill and low key with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Woke up to the pitter patter of rain on my window sill and followed the normal routine (check emails, voicemails, etc.), but spur of the moment decided to round up the troops and take a trip to IHOP. When I got back home and checked my emails I found out that I got another freelance writing gig with a big name publisher that is definitely going to be a great look for me! I'm learning each day to learn to be thankful for all opportunities that I'm presented with...especially in this economy.

In about an hour I'll be off to do an interview with music video director Mickey Finnegan for Street Report Magazine so I need to get myself prepared! I hope your weekend brings you lots of laughs, smiles, and memories :o)

P.S. Make a conscious effort to be thankful and never take anything for granted! xoxoxo

Can't We All Just Get Along...

2009-08-25T22:01:00.006-04:00

Is it just me or am I the only one who thinks people give way too much credit to "haters"? Please sit back, grab a drink (preferably non-alcoholic so you can make it through this post), and allow me to vent...

Being a person that's exposed to so many worlds on a daily basis I've learned that haters are valued differently on each level. From the music industry to corporate america and everywhere in between there are obviously haters present. To get the gist of what I'm talking about we have to first define exactly what a hater is. According to the Urban Dictionary a hater is "a person who feels anger and/or jealousy for someone who has succeeded in something they have worked hard for; a being who speaks badly,and/or takes negative actions in attempt to create problems for a successful person". Here's some of my Twitter Fam's definitions:

Dreamm @Go_Getter Someone not motivated enough 2 do what u do or even in a position to do it.Haters usually have an issue w/ any success of others

NerdAtCoolTable @Go_Getter I don't even now cuz that term is played out...lol...I'm sick of hearing it

christinallison @Go_Getter one word: envious

So with that said, in order to have haters in the first place you have to have some success under your belt. After all, you don't ever see wealthy people "hatin" on the homeless or people in happy relationships hatin on miserable single people. Lately, the thing that upsets me the most are the haters/borderline failures who have the audacity to project an image that they have a slew of haters...almost like they're trying to pull a Jedi mind trick. One thing I've learned is that those who actually have put in the work to be able to attract such a hateful following are the same ones who continue to walk in the shadow of humility, while the ones who are still trying to make it are putting everyone on their road to failure on blast as a hater.

In my opinion, everyone needs to chill out and have tunnel vision for whatever goal it is they're trying to achieve. If you're doing you then you shouldn't have time to negatively influence the hustle of the next guy. It's about time that we stop talking about haters and immerse ourselves deeply in our craft and our goals...we're not toddlers anymore.

P.S. If I don't support something that doesn't make me hater, it just means that either you and/or your movement sucks :o) Nothing personal xoxoxo

Inspiration vs. Vision...

2009-08-24T09:40:00.003-04:00

Happy Monday! I'm taking it easy today, but wanted to stop through and share a gem with you that I heard yesterday at church. Hopefully it inspires and encourages you the same way it did for me.

So at church we've been going through a series on vision. We all have hopes and aspirations and that's a great thing because without a vision a person is pretty much wandering through life aimlessly. The important thing that I learned though is that there is a key difference between vision and inspiration. Just because we come up with an idea or think of a master plan doesn't mean that we have to act on it at that very moment in time. When we are inspired we should let time pass in order for that bit of inspiration to transform into a solid vision. Think of inspiration like a movie trailer. We've all had some of our favorite shows interrupted by previews for a movie that doesn't come out for months...THAT is inspiration. Inspiration is just a glimpse of what is to come, but isn't the complete vision. Think of the vision as you actually going to see a movie in the theater that you saw the preview for.

I say that to say this, if together we learn how to separate inspiration from vision then there wouldn't be so many bootleg websites, flopped small businesses, or notebooks full of recorded failed attempts. Take the time to develop your sparks of inspiration into a vision that no one can come up against.

P.S. I keep a notebook full of my inspirations and maybe in due time they'll develop into something bigger..or maybe not, but I'm ok with that. Maybe you should try writing things down! xoxoxo

Do You...

2009-08-17T09:03:00.004-04:00

Lately, a lot of life changing events have been taking place in my life for the better. I came to a point where even though I was confidant in who I was as an individual I realized that my identity was lost in the goals and aspirations of those around me and that I in fact had no self-identity. Instead of just wailing in self pity or blogging about it I decided to take action! New home, new whip, and new materialistic things have been a result of my initiative, but in the end those things don't matter. What really matters are the new relationships (business/family), new ideas, and new forms of self discovery...things that will last a lifetime. The thing that I'm happiest about is my new freelance writing company. Instead of waiting around for a higher up to validate my God given talent I decided to go out on a limb and start something of my own and so far it's been a very successful venture. Speaking of which, I'll be interviewing Kid Cudi sometime next week for a major magazine so email your questions/comments that you have or just leave them as a comment on this post.

I have so many ideas and goals that sometimes I think that I'm crazy because there's no way that little me could achieve such big things, but when I watched "Making His Band" this week Sean Combs said something that I will never forget. What he said was that to be a winner and to be #1 you have to be crazy because if you aren't then you would never have the courage to embark on the journey in the first place. One thing about me is that I'm a hard worker and willing to put the time and effort in that's necessary. I still think it's funny when I hear the people around me refer to me as a a hustler because I work around the clock! In my young age I'm willing to sacrifice some things in order to make my dreams a reality. So with that I encourage you to finally start the research for that company that you've wanted to start, read up on your competition...do whatever it takes to DO YOU!

P.S. In all things keep God first...it's easier that way xoxoxo

TGIF....

2009-08-14T17:32:00.004-04:00

So I've been getting a few emails of dissatifaction since I haven't expounded on my leave of absence from this here blog :) I'll go into details about that on Monday, but in the meantime enjoy your weekend and take this song with you...it's my guilty pleasure...

*Mario's "Break Up" song was here..I took it down because it automatically played and that annoys me :o)*

P.S."Baby girl went AWOL;She used to be my soulja" Didn't mean to leave ya'll hangin like that xoxo

"Ignoramus"...

2009-08-13T18:58:00.004-04:00

Ignoramus* [ig-ner-rey-mus]: n., a person whose aura projects that of utter ignorance.

You know how they say when you take 2 steps forward it always seems like something happens to set you back? This goes to show that although my President may be black, ignorance is still present:

I'm still mad that I watched this...

*I made this word up so if you use it give credit where credit is due :-) xoxo

I Just Wanna Be “Successful”...

2009-08-11T21:11:00.004-04:00

Here's another short article I wrote. As always, enjoy and leave your feedback xoxo

I Just Wanna Be “Successful”

From Nickelodeon to Hot 97 by now the majority of us have come across Drake in some capacity, whether we like it or not. Anticipation built up for weeks prior to the release of his mixtape "So Far Gone" back in February and when it was finally released there were 8,000+ downloads within two hours and music fans everywhere gave it rave reviews across the board. Since then he has paved his way into mainstream hip hop and even dropped an official music video prior to the release of his freshman album. With the mainstream hit singles "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful" along with features on Fabolous's "Throw it In The Bag", Lil' Wayne's "Every Girl" and Jamie Foxx's "Digital Girl", Drake has invaded airwaves and television screens worldwide.

With "So Far So Gone" being the most anticipated mixtape of the year Drake was able to enter the music scene as an independent artist and sit back and watch the labels go to war over his signature on the dotted line with millions of dollars on the table. It may seem like Drake is hip hop's golden child, but in perspective he was only officially birthed into the culture on June 29,2009 when he signed to Young Money with distribution through another Universal label, Universal Republic.

While it's common knowledge that independent artists have a tendency to have more creative freedom and control over their music one must wonder if the Drake we have grown to enjoy and respect will be the Drake that we see later this year upon the release of his album "Thank Me Later". Although he's signed to a liberal label one still has to question whether or not the delivery, image, and message that Drake sends to his underground fans will be tainted by the politics that rule the music industry. This raises the important question of whether Drake has reached his peak or if he will he continue to rise to the top. What’s your say?

P.S. To be honest, every time I hear the intro to "Every Girl" or "Successful" (or any song Drake is featured on) I switch the station...I'm over it! Drake is the official poster boy for over saturation of the market...

Talent In A Box..

2009-08-02T23:38:00.003-04:00

*THE BELOW IS AN ARTICLE THAT I ORIGINALLY WROTE FOR A 3RD PARTY, BUT WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU. LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK!

TALENT IN A BOX

T-Pain paved the way for the auto tune phenomena that has recently created controversy within the music industry. This is the argument that a music novice would have, but it couldn’t be further away from the truth. In light of Jay-Z’s release of “DOA” (Death of Auto Tune) hip hoppers everywhere are freely expressing their frustration with auto tune being used in nearly every track that gets spins on the radio.

Most people fail to realize that auto tune has been around for decades and its intentional use was for scientific, not musical, purposes. When applied to music, producers and engineers realized that the technology developed by Andy Hildebrand could be used to correct flat and sharp notes to create a more flawless sound. Although used for years prior, it wasn’t until 1998 that auto tune was put on a large stage and used in Cher’s single “Believe”. Years later Faheem “T- Pain” Najm comes onto the scene and his claim to fame is creating a unique space in music dedicated solely to auto-tune. T-Pain dominated this space so well that in 2007 he was featured on four singles in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart--- all features using auto tune.

As with any other trend, music artists from all genres began to release music with defined auto tune characteristics and the trend didn’t stay confined within the hip hop community. Artists such as Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw have all openly admitted to using auto tune technology. The clear benefit with the technology is that it guarantees a perfect vocal performance because it corrects pitch, but the clear disadvantage to any true music lover is that talent, or the lack thereof, is masked behind a machine.

Jay-Z, although very blatant with his message opposing auto tune, wasn’t the first artist to protest its use. In February of 2009 at the 51st Grammy Awards, the rock band Death Cab for Cutie protested the use of auto tune in the music industry by wearing blue ribbons. Hov undoubtedly got his message across on in a more clear-cut way on the 2009 Hot 97 Summer Jam stage and as with anything he does immediately gathered a following for auto tunes death.

Some people have indifferent feelings toward the robotic vocal effects created by auto tune, yet others automatically rule out artists who use it to be talentless. Where in this extreme median do you fall?

Pardon the Interruption....

2009-05-22T09:59:00.005-04:00

I hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend. Let's not forget that Memorial Day is much more than a 3 day weekend that symbolizes that start of cookout season and summer. To many people, especially the nation's thousands of combat veterans this day, which has a history stretching back all the way to the Civil War, is an important reminder of those who died in the service of their country. During times of war and turmoil such as those that we are presently in, let's make sure to take a moment to think about all of those who are fighting and risking their lives on our behalf so that we may be free and safe.

Make memories and most importantly stay safe! We’ll resume back to the best selling novel that is my life on Tuesday.

What are your plans for the holiday weekend? Let's do a roll call for all those in the armed forces that may be a friend, family member, etc.!!!

I Am...

2009-05-21T10:08:00.005-04:00

I've never been interviewed before because I'm usually on the other side doing the interviewing, but Phella over at http://www.iamphella.com/ has started a great feature section on his site where yours truly is featured today. The "I Am..." feature on the site is a place to get to know people from all walks of life and is a big stride towards reviving true journalism instead of always watching YouTube clips. I really enjoyed the interview and it definitely wasn't full of the conventional questions that are normally asked.

Check it out here: I AM...Go Getter

No Disrespect...

2009-05-20T12:34:00.004-04:00

I was listening in on the “Strategy Room” earlier today and the panel was discussing the “Craigslist killer” with Attorney Gloria Allred. Allred’s view was that the owner of Craigslist should voluntarily apologize to the family of the young woman who was murdered and develop a system to regulate the services that the site offers. Her position is that it’s the responsibility of the website to filter killers, freaks, sex offenders, etc. I think that this stance is completely ludicrous and is a prime example of how Americans complain about rules and regulations only to want exceptions in situations like these. Personally, I think it is up to the individual to use their own judgment when posting ads and responding to people. Sure, the internet can be a dangerous place if not approached with caution, but the bottom line is that it’s up to the people who voluntarily choose to use it to make decisions that they feel suit their situation.

No disrespect to the 19 year old young woman who was killed, but had I been in her position I would have ~~died broke and lonely before posting an ad on Craigslist~~ taken a friend with me to the meetup which would be arranged in a very public place or taken it a little further and done a background check since her services would naturally attract those of a freakier persuasion. Allred’s rebuttal to that act of common sense is that no 19 year old is going to run a background check or ask questions because at that age people are naïve and still need to be protected. To that I say that the young lady was grown enough to advertise massage sessions on Craigslist so she should’ve been grown enough to place her safety above the $400 fee for the service that she offered.

When I look back on when I was 19 I made mistakes, but they were all voluntary and I was always aware of the consequences of my actions. At that age I was in a position to be independent since I was in college 1,200 miles away from home and took that chance to grow into who I am as a person. The decisions I made back then were sometimes risky and dangerous, but I can’t honestly say that I wasn’t aware of every decision that I made and the various outcomes that were possibilities. I’m an open book so I’ll give an example…I knew at 19 that chillin at my friend’s house where the neighborhood drug dealers chilled at all the time could one day result in the police raiding the place and if they went down that I was going down too. Did that stop me from going? Nope. Did the house ever get raided? Yup, but thank goodness I wasn’t there.

Do you think that Craigslist should be regulated? Why or why not? Is 19 old enough to process the potential danger of the internet?

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Mr. Harris VS. Mr. Vick

2009-05-18T22:32:00.004-04:00

Two African- American men convicted through the United States justice system for different extremes of injustice face varying outcomes. Let me introduce Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr. and Michael (Mike) Vick. T.I. was convicted on weapons charges while Mike Vick was convicted for running a dog fighting operation. Logically thinking, I would automatically assume that a weapons charge would carry more weight than running a dog fighting operation, but apparently the justice system feels differently. Yesterday one of the hot topics on a few sites that I frequent was how T.I.'s 366 day sentence would be reduced to a measly 2 months, meanwhile Mike Vick is carrying out his 23 month imprisonment/3 year probation sentence. Am I the only one that sees something wrong with this picture? Why is it that buying guns illegally gets you less time behind bars than fighting dogs? I have a theory...

My theory is simple and fueled by race. T.I., a black man, was buying weapons illegally more than likely to protect himself from another black man. The justice system has proved through the years that it could care less about crimes committed against black people, especially black men; therefore, this was no big deal and just another crime of the rich and famous that lead to him being on the cover of magazines, landing a TV series, and performing on a farewell tour. When you flip the script with Mike Vick, another black man, harming "man's best friend" there's an outcry that causes him to lose his career and wealth almost overnight in the midst of protests and public bashing. The point being that when an interest of the majority is threatened they take offense and feel the need to serve out harsher punishments, but when a threat secures their place as the majority and proves the stereotypical behavior of the minority they reinforce the behavior with lighter punishments.

Bottom line, I think that it's ridiculous that T.I. is getting his sentence reduced. Weapons serve as a greater threat to the community at large than a bunch of dogs fighting one another in a controlled environment. I admit that my opinion may be a little biased due to the fact that I'm not a big animal lover, but despite this fact I find it hard to justify the court's decision in either case.

Do you think that T.I.'s sentence reduction is fair in comparison to Mike Vick's sentence? Why or why not?

Drama...

2009-05-14T17:38:00.004-04:00

Today I bought a notebook that I designated to be just for my ideas. My mind has been spinning 24/7 with new concepts and ways to do things and usually I just throw them in the Blackberry or make a mental note. Lately, there are so many that the time is long overdue for me to have a place where they can all be in one spot. This morning I began to think about something that's been on my mind pretty heavy for the past week. Before I can explain, here's a little bit of the back story....

I'm about to attempt to make an extremely long story short and sweet...About 3 months ago I made a connect with someone in the music industry to have them attend a showcase that some friends were having. Somewhere in between business calls, the business relationship went out the window and the line became blurry causing the relationship to be more personal. Not personal in the sense that we were "together", but in a way that whenever he was having issues he could feel free to call for my advice. This completely went against my better judgment, but it all started with me answering one question then the next thing you know I was on call around the clock. Eventually I realized that the situation was no good and cut off ties with him because (a) since I have a psych degree all the advice I gave were billable hours, and (b) the drama that was being dealt with was way too much for me. In the process of me helping "Drama", he told me about a business idea that he had. Great idea, but the execution of it was terrible so I gave him a few pointers and even volunteered to help. Drama was too much of a hot shot to listen to little old me so his idea continues to be stagnant and I doubt that it'll ever work at this point if he keeps going in the same direction. Here's the dilemma that I have: I know how to make his idea be successful, but don't know if that would be wrong of me to execute it. I told him exactly what to do, but because of who he is he refuses to listen. So, I'm thinking why not take the concept and develop it myself....

I took the dilemma I had over to my twitter fam and here's what some of them had to say:

@franklanzkie Why dont u go to him & suggest partnering up?....u be the woman behind the man & quietly run sh*t. U think Bill ran the White House? Nope...Hillary...
@mzinspiredmind You know what, I say go for it.
@DUMUSIC if your more serious and have a better plan put in place go for it. Its not your fault he slacked
@goldigold a good idea become a bad idea if you don't use it

What to do? Develop the idea or just move on from it? Why?

Guess Who....

2009-05-11T17:29:00.002-04:00

As I wipe the cobwebs off this blog give me a second to explain....BUSY,BUSY,BUSY! My life went from 0 to 60 overnight and I've been on the go ever since. On top of normal life, my grad school work load has tripled over the past month because after this degree is done I'm going for one more, but I'll give more details as that comes closer. Although this site has been neglected, my twitter page gets updated about 1,000 times a day so those of you who follow me over there know that I'm alive and well!

As far as the launch of the new site, all I can say is that I'm a perfectionist. At first I was just going to launch it and let it be, but after doing some research I noticed that the market I'm going to be entering with my concept isn't very competitive right now so I need to think it all the way through. Marketing plans, re-design, radio shows/podcasts, and web video episodes are just a few of the things that I'm getting together on top of everything else going on in life. Let's just say that when I launch the site, it's going to be bigger than I would have ever imagined! I don't care how long it takes as long as it's done right, but I'm aiming for early/mid summer so stay tuned for that....

Relationship/love life = non-existent, NEXT TOPIC...

I've run into some interesting characters in life since I last posted, so over the course of the next few weeks I'll be introducing you to some of the situations and people that I've come across and be asking for feedback so I know I'm not tripping with the opinions I've formed! Of course all names will be changed to protect the identity of the innocent, but I need to vent :-)

Thanks for hanging in there and look for me in a comments section near you because I plan on getting back on my blog hopping, but before I go I have a quick question...

What sites do you visit on a daily basis? List all the sites (including yours if you have one) that you can't go a day without checking out.

Staying Current....

2009-03-27T10:13:00.003-04:00

Today I'm going to share news stories that evoked some type of emotion in me this week:

Prescription Pain Killers, Chardonay, and a Baby

Deadly Traffic Stops and the NFL

Bailouts and Million Dollar Homes

Question....

2009-03-25T12:37:00.003-04:00

In an ideal world we would all probably be in healthy, loving relationships while at the same time chasing after our dreams. Is this realistic? In our 20's we are all trying to find a way to "make it" and set ourselves up to have a prosperous and successful future. This alone is a feat that sometimes seems impossible and I find myself saying that there aren't enough hours in the day to even attempt to accomplish this. So, if there isn't enough time in the day to have "me" time and take over the world, where does a relationship come in at?

"I've learned that you can't have everything and do everything at the same time."
Oprah Winfrey

How do you find the balance between life and relationships?

Random Thoughts...

2009-03-23T09:44:00.005-04:00

WARNING: WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO READ IS A MIXTURE OF PERSONAL RANTS, FRUSTRATIONS, THOUGHTS, AND DREAMS. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.

- I'm tired of women who act like hoes complaining that they can't find a good man! Even worse, is a dude who sticks his thing in anything (phrase complimentary of Monica, "Love and Basketball") while simultaneously searching for wifey.

- Women aren't respected in the business world and I can see why. Most women are in such dire need of companionship that they always mix business with pleasure, therefore damaging the credibility of other women who mean business. Fellas, trying to spit game in the middle of a conference call or at the end of a meeting is no good. Business is business.

- Double standards should be thrown out the window even though I know that they will never be because they are built into our culture. At the end of the day, a hoe is a hoe, cheating is cheating, and triflin' is triflin' no matter what gender you are.

- Positivity is a powerful tool. Time to kick some of these pessimistic people out the inner circle.

- I want to be wealthy not rich. In order to do that I need to spend more time engaging in wealth producing activities.

- Why is it so hard for people to say what they mean? People are so worried about what others think about them that life eventually becomes one big facade.

- I'm tired of being politically correct about things.

Today is the beginning of the rest of our lives. Leave the past where it is and make each moment count. Write down the vision you have for yourself so that those goals become tangible realities. In the end, you are solely responsible for your destiny....don't put your fate in other people's hands.

This is an accurate depiction of what I'm on from here on out:

To be continued.....