True Blood....Ooooh La La

It is about halfway through the season of True Blood and it is about time I speak on some things... Besides the fact that I wish I could live in this land of Down South absurdity, I am very, very pleased at what I am viewing. I was a little nervous around the 3rd episode, that they were making True Blood more like that crazy Spanish soap opera rather than something you want to sink your teeth into... (wait, too much Pun, I had to do it!!)  But of course, it always leaves me wanting more at the end of each episode, and I feel a pang of slight depression every time it hits that 57 minute mark.

There is definitely some major changes, and additives and preservatives in this season of True Blood. First off, Sookie and Eric... definitely didn't see that coming. It just feels right though, like they are totally meant to be... There ain't nothing hotter than two weirdo sexy blondes rolling around in the forest under the moonlight; that is  insanely romantic.  

And, Tara... a lesbian...I totally seen that coming.... it suits her, and so does that straight lace front wig, Thank God for that! And, speaking of hair... What in the world did they do to Lafayette?? Why oh why did they do that to his hair? I understand in being the zesty one in a male gay relationship, but couldn't they broadcast that in a different way, rather than give him a dead baby possum and stick it on his head and think that it's cute? I have to go on a rant on this one because I can not take him seriously with those 1990 dookie patch braids. 

I need to comment on all the witchery, illusions, spells, and spirits that is going on here in this little city of Bon Temps. Anyone that knows me can vouch I am in True Blood heaven because I am immensely intrigued with all things of the supernatural, especially witchcraft and psychics. We were introduced to it a little bit last season when Jesus became Lafayette's boyfriend. But since the trip to Mexico in this past episode, we begin to see where all of this has stemmed from; Jesus Abuelo.  There is just something so sexy and wanting about him.  His swagger is intense and alluring. His personality shows no fear, and he is cunningly attractive. I don't know what it is, people with magical powers seem to just draw me in...Power can be quite sexy.

It is evidently clear that there is so much more to endure in this season of True Blood, I am already licking my True Blood wounds as for each week that passes and gives us so much to enjoy, that is just one week closer to the final episode... and once again, we have to wait until what seems like an eternity for more. Until next week True Blood, I will miss you♥

Love ♥ Bites is a Reality Killer

Love Bites has got to be one of the best new shows out there; definitely the best of the summer so far. Besides the fact that it is not a reality show, which has been taking up our cable television for years, this show is actually quite entertaining. It basically showcases the lifestyles of different groups of people that are connected in some way. Not all are connected to each other, but each person is connected to someone that is connected by someone else. 

Love Bites showcases 3 short stories of comedic humor, in which the story lines are all random, basically just anything and everything that can happen in ones life. For example, there was a story line of one girl pretending she was a virgin in order to get a guys attention. There was also a story line of a guy meeting the one on his list. You know that list where if a famous person is on it and if you meet them and they want to have sex with you, then it is acceptable, and well, the guy actually didn't do it. But the main story line always consist of the main character which is a woman that is pregnant and having a baby for her sister who can not have kids. 

I would vouch for this show 100 times if you are the type of person that is sick of reality shows and just need a good laugh, something new and interesting. It actually makes a point, has a voice of reason, and sheds some light on a situation on each and every episode. This is the kind of humor to life's ironic ways, and, in my opinion, allows those watching to understand life a little more along with a some serious amusement.

Fat Joe... Not so Fat Anymore...

pic from  http://www.rapsearch.com

I am just wondering, now that Fat Joe lost all that baby weight, is he still gonna be called Fat Joe? I heard being fat is just like being an alcoholic... U will forever be, what you always were. But truth be told, he does look pretty good now, I mean he was a cutie before, weight and all, but he actually is looking good now.

Fat Joe use to be one of my favorite rappers, until all that ish went down with Remy and he dropped her like a bad habit. She claimed that she use to write his rhymes and I believe her. If you listen to Fat Joe when he was rolling with Remy Ma and listen to Fat Joe after he told her to kick rocks, then you definitely hear the difference in the rap styles... Buuuut, that's old news and I'm over it anyway. I do think it's kind of funny though that Joe use to go HAM for NY, then when Khaled started taking over, he was repping Miami like he was born and raised in the County of Dade. Fat Joe will forever be Fat Joe to me... Maybe once the weight stays off he'll be the artist formally known as Fat Joe, BKA Joey Crack.

Rihanna, Girl Down...NOPE, Never That!

I have to comment and say my peace regarding all this Rihanna BS and put it to bed, I am really sick of hearing about it... The video has only been out for like a week and I feel like I've been hearing all the back lash, the good, the bad, and the ugly for months. So let me get into it: 

When I first heard Rihanna's song 'Man Down' about a few months ago, my first thought was the song was definitely written for a man, with that old school reggae riddem vibe, it just seemed very manly... my second thought was, Damn, she really did it on 'em, took that song and made it really work for her... So with that being said, I was already a fan of the song... along with thousands of others.

It wasn't until the video came out that people really had something to say...I have to commend Rihanna for being that strong willed, strong minded person that she is... If anyone is made out for this, it has to be her. With all of the criticism she has endured with in this business it makes you believe that her tough skin is something that has been long developed. I am a huge fan of Ri, everything she does amazes me, but it seems critics, and even non critics think that she has gone too far with the video 'Man Down' in which she shows a man graphically being murdered, shot in the head by her.... It isn't until the end of the video that the reason is discovered as to why she actually murdered this man in cold blood, and I have to say I LOVE the concept of the video. Even though it was a short movie about a girl being sent over the edge on account of a drunken fool that thinks he can do whatever he wants [to women], I believe that if the graphics of the man being shot in the head didn't show that huge blood splatter coming out of the back of his head, she wouldn't have gotten so many parents/critics going in on her in the way that they did. I mean, BOOM, blood splat, MAN DOWN... It is pretty rated R if I do say so myself... (I had to put that Rihanna pun in there :)

Playing the Devils advocate here, I can understand why some people would be a little offended by the video, strictly on the basis of the blood splatter, I have a child, so I can relate in that way (side note: my son is not affected by the story line of the video, he's 10 and watches Family Guy for Pete's sake). But what I do not understand is why is she getting so much slack for murdering a Man when men murder men in their videos all the time? Let's be real... All this old school gangster rapper ish, that is all that we've seen in those videos. There's videos of people wanting to kill themselves, as well? What's up with that? Don't they think that is sending some type of message as well, even though in the video they appear to change their minds? I feel that people just love to take something that is different from the others and turn it into a wildfire within the media and Rihanna made that easy for them to do so this time.

The video to me gives me relieve in a way, I have never been raped, and God knows the type of person I am, If  something so tragic should ever happen to me as that, I would be that girl to go back, stalk the nigga outside his house and murder him... except, actually, I'd torture his ass first, because I am just that type of person, you take away my freedom, I have to take away yours.... PAUSE! Okay, I wouldn't do that, but my mind would be running wild of all the ways I could do something like that, because of what he took from me, something that was mine, that was not given and forcefully taken, literally taken from me... My mind would think of all types of ways to get my revenge... And that is what the video 'Man Down' is about. It isn't about a female killing a Man; It's an anthem for all of those Lovely females that have had their innocence taken away and scarred for life by some Man, that just wanted what he couldn't have so he had to take it. It's an anthem to show how these women really feel inside.

So, Rihanna, I love the video, you will always be a hero in my eyes. I love how they keep trying to knock you down but your feet just don't budge. We have this one life to live so we have to share it with as many people as possible, in as many ways as possible because we never know who's life we're saving just by the Freedom of Speech that we have been given as our right to say and do practically whatever the hell we want to do.... as long as we don't kill a man.

Eye F*cking: Is It Cheating?

 Image from http://eyefucking.tumblr.com/

You know that saying 'you can look but don't touch', how far does that go? I have no problem with my BF catching the occasional glare at a passing female, it is only human nature. But when it comes to the point of  breaking your damn neck, falling off a chair, or worse, catching and holding eye contact with someone else... Is it cheating??

 I know you've all seen that one individual that stares you down until you actually connect eyes... It is possible that you are probably the person that stares... But when is staring too much? When is it accepted? Is it at all accepted? I'd say any person that is with their significant other and deliberately stares down someone in attempt to get them to notice you, is just asking to be slapped in the back of the head...and it makes you wonder what the hell they do when you are not around?

 Just in case y'all didn't know, eye f*cking is something that is more than just a stare or a glare... It is an intimate communication between two people using their eyes. You can tell a lot about someone and get a lot of information from someone by eye f*cking. You look, they look, then you look away, they stare, you look again, then they look away. You both smile, then catch each others gaze again. He raises an eyebrow, you give a smirk, then look away, he stares, you look again, and the cycle continues. Is it cheating?? If it was your significant other, you be the judge.

Tamra From The Real Housewives OC = Delusionalllll...

picture from http://pedrowatcher.ocregister.com/2010/02/24/two-part-reunion-and-bombshell-planned-for-housewives/15779/

I'm catching up on The Real Housewives of OC and finally Tamra shows this so called boyfriend that she has been hiding and keeping to herself...
Is the girl blind?... Or deaf? He's obviously gay. No, seriously! Is her divorce making her so numb that she just doesn't notice, or has she just been with her husband too long that she can not tell anymore? Hell, she probably just doesn't care. Either way, that boy is swinging for both teams. She is sooooo oblivious, allegedly of course.

Drake And J. Cole...Doppelgangers?

You know, I wasn't always a J. Cole fan. I actually thank my ex-job for introducing me to his music. I was given a JC mixtape 'Friday Night Lights' and that was when it happened; I became J. Cole's # 1 fan. Weeks and weeks went by and I got to thinking, why wasn't anyone talking about him? Why do I only know him through that Miguel song? I think his verse in that 'All I Want is You' song did JC no justice as to the type of rapper he really is; Dude is remarkable.

So then it dawned on me...Drake!! OMG, Drake, I love Drake. Who doesn't love Drake?  J. Cole has got to be Drakes doppelganger! Both guys equally talented, swagger for days, and they kind of look a like when they are next to each other. They have similar flows, but Drake seems to be on the other side of the tracks. Drake is like the high school football player and J. Cole is on the chess team. Can you get a scholarship to college for chess?... Maybe, but highly unlikely. JC is potentially one of the best things out right now, he just has to work harder for it. As opposed to the high school football star (eh em... Drake) that just has to play football, C's are a qualifying grade, right?

Please don't get me wrong. I love Drake... he is multi talented. He payed his dues in a different form. He was a TV star growing up. To cross over and become one of the most famous rappers out here is a one in a million shot. I think he has luck on his side and deep deep down down down he knows it, and is truly grateful for it.

 J.Cole, Drakes doppelganger, on the other hand has made it too, in a different way. But still he has to try harder. I know I am not the only one who notices something in J.Cole, I mean the boy is working with some of the best out there. I know trends, I notice things from the inside out. It's just a matter of time for the public to really catch on and really get it. One of my favorite JC songs: "Blowing UP" Listen here: http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/radio/j-cole-blow-up/    ♫Bitch I'm about to BLOW UP♪♫

Beyonce: Blackface.... Faux Press or Faux Pas?

I can not believe how mush ish Beyonce is getting over this "Blackface" ad. Is this alllll they have to say about Beyonce?? I can't believe how many days this is gonna be top news. I don't even watch the news but I keep hearing about this and it's really kind of annoying. If this is all they have on her they have to move onto something else because I really don't consider that news... I actually think it is Art. I can see the beauty in it; it's pretty nice.

Okay someone had an idea that either worked or didn't. Apparently to the general public, it didn't. Personally, I liked it. People have their reasons for being offended, but truth of the matter is if she really wanted to portray that she was trying to be 'darker to appear African' then why wouldn't she darken her arms and legs as well. People are so ignorant and have nothing else better to talk about. Wow, talk about getting dirt on Beyonce....NOT!

Have you seen the US version of SKINS?.....

 This show called Skins originated in the UK years ago, Now the United States hopped on board to create their own version. This show called Skins is about a bunch of teenagers. The name of the series seems a little much for a teenage show, but after watching, it fits perfectly. I kind of felt a little foolish watching this program because it is for teenagers, and about teenagers. But the sex, drugs, lesbianic affairs, and partying ways of these cools kids got me interested. Not only because these aren't the sad little stories of some rich kids that have nothing better to do than to spend Mommy's money on drugs, but because this show is about regular kids, dealing with the issues that teens deal with in every step of their waking teenage years.

This show seems a little bittersweet to me because it takes me down memory lane to the high most. I remember these days of my youth and it is not far at all from where these guys are coming from. To think of some of the things that we use to do as teens and then now, to be older and being on the outside looking in, takes my breath away a little because that was my life. My self destructed life. My life of not really having a care in the world and partying, drugging, and sexing like a rock star. 

So far I have watched the first 3 episodes of Skins and I originally thought the name 'Skins' was about the fact that they are always getting it on... but after watching the first episode, they call their weed papers, skins, so I am assuming it has a double meaning. These teenagers are wild; popping pills, smoking weed in the school bathroom, alcohol in the hallways,lesbian and straight sex, stealing cars, crashing parties... There is a lot of what seems like fun going on in the lives of these youth that are only Juniors in high school. But underneath it all, there are real issues going on with these kids.

One of the boys has serious Mommy issues. The Mom takes off for weeks or months at a time, leaving this boy alone to do whatever he wants to do. It seems like what every kid wants, except this boy really wants his Mom back. This girl is a huge dike, but you would never know because she is at cute as a button. Well, all her friends know of course, but that leaves out the most important people of all that she wants to notice the truth about her which is her parents. She sleeps around with girls, but actually ended up doing it with one of her male friends because she is always seeking something extra, she is never satisfied. Then there is the regular problems of course, boy is in love with best friends girl, other girl will do anything for attention, and another other girl just trying to fit in, other boy just wants to get laid. The mastermind of this whole shebang is the star of the show, who seems like he doesn't have a care in the world, and who is only with his girlfriend, not because he is interested in her, but because she is 'Hot'. I'm pretty sure the plot will thicken.

I am pretty sure that there is sooo much more to these stories to come and I am excited every week to catch up on the latest episode of Skins to relive my youth over and over again. 

My First Love... Oh How I Miss Thee.

My first love gave me so much joy. I would eat, sleep, and live by it. It is what I looked forward to when I woke up in the morning, and what I dreamt about when I went to sleep at night. I was in love for years, and with each passing year, my passion grew stronger and stronger. I felt like I belonged and it belonged to me, the one thing that no one could ever take away from me will be my love forever... or so I thought. It wasn't until the day that I fell out of love with Basketball is the day my passion for life fell out along with it. 

Basketball to me made me feel free. It was a stress release, and so much fun. I've never had more fun in my life than the time when basketball was my first love. My favorite part of playing was when my adrenaline would be pumping at the start of the game, as the ball is thrown in the air to see which team will have the first points scored. And also, towards the end of the game when every single move was accounted for in order not to foul or foul out because we wanted to be the team to take it home always. Well, the best part, actually, was during the game where I'd get to run and be free in my element of the game. The happiness that game brought to me is describable and quite sad because I've never felt this way about anything else before in my life.

I miss that feeling of wanting something so bad that you will do anything to attain it. I miss the fun that use to come with it. I miss being so passionate about something that just the thought of it not being in your life anymore didn't even exist. That's how I felt when I was playing basketball. It was something that was so apart of me that I thought that it would never leave. When it was swiped from me right in front of my very eyes, I turned my back on it and never ever looked back. Until now.

I want that feeling back. That feeling of living and breathing  something that you truly believe in. That feeling that being in love with something so much that it brings out the passion in you. I want the fire in my eyes again. Now if only I can find where I put it.

The Cross Roads...

You ever find your self at a cross roads, and don't know where to turn? I mean literally, you have no idea which way to move. You can go left, right, back, or forward. The obvious move would be to move forward, you can not argue with that. But how do you know if it is the right move?

I am at a crossroads, and I am not sure how proceed. I've been going around and around in circles for quite some time now, and I am getting very dizzy, sick and tired. I always wanted to move forward, but wasn't sure if that is the correct thing to do at this point. I've been hibernating and waiting for so long, it was not certain to me which steps I should take.

It kind of came to me in a dream. There was army of men marching, it was raining, snowing, sunny, night, morning, clear skies, lightning, thunder, etc... all of the natural wonders that this world brings to us by the weather. The men just kept marching, one after another. There was a point in time in the dream where one man fell down, the man that was just immediately behind him, scooped him up, and the march continued without even skipping a beat. That dream gave me my answer. ONWARD...MARCH!!!!

Where's All The New Year Spirit...

Is it just me or has the spirit of the New Year just came and left this year, already? 2011 seems like a miraculous year to be apart of, I don't know what it is but it seems many good things are to come out of this year. But the people aren't showing their gratitude about being able to make it to this year of 2011. The universal energies of the New Year, new things have not made its way to most of us. We don't have any new year resolutions, we are already upset or mad about something in this early stage of 2011, and some people are up to the same old ish as if there isn't a universal thought that is sending messages through our energy that it's time to start anew.

There's something strange going on in the minds of our fellow human beings and I am curious to find out. Could it be that our inner thoughts are sending subliminal messages that we are heading to doom (2012) so there is nothing to look forward to? Or are we so washed up with the out with the old, in with the new factor that it seems that there is no use in even trying? Whatever the case is, it seems like a lot of people have given up on New Year bliss.

Truth be told, anyone knows that you do not need a new year to start fresh. We are given free will, which means free speaking and doing so we can start over, or something new at any time that we choose. It is just that the new year allows those that do not have the strength or the will to have hope of starting again. But with this universal anti new year thing that is going on, it makes it easier for the slackers to stay at a slackers state of mind, and for those that are uncertain to stay in stuck in their thoughts.

I am a person that feels many energies; bad vibes, good vibes, creepy vibes etc... and the vibe that I felt last year of people welcoming in 2010 was much greater than the vibe of welcoming in 2011. I know I am not the only one who noticed this; look around, people are off their New Year high horse and back in that struggling state of mind.

Even though there are no New Year resolutions coming from my way, I see the bigger picture, and I like what I see. I'm gonna be on my NYB (New Year Bliss) and make the best of what is to come. I advise you all to do the same. As we know tomorrow isn't promised, we were chosen to make it to this wonderful year of 2011 for a reason, it's a blessing. Treat it as so.

A Little Astrology, Anyone??

Ok, I'm going to admit, I dabble in the occasional Horoscope and Psychic tendencies. It's a total guilty pleasure of mine that came out of no where when I was a child. I was always into the Zodiac and what each sign meant. I have been studying Zodiac Signs since high school. There is so much that goes into Astrology that it can make your mind go bonkers, but most people just concentrate on the Sun Signs which is the most Popular of Astrology.

Please look below to find your Sun Sign and what 2011 might mean to you:

Capricorn: This year is all about you. In the past your family, friends, co-workers, etc... may have come first in your life, but 2011 is all about exploring your inner self and what will truly make you happy in this life. Yes you will feel guilty at first because it seems like you are being selfish, but this selfishness to find yourself is something that is needed in order to move to the next step in life.

Aquarius: Last year was all about you and a little self recognition. It is hard for you to be the actual person that you want to be because all your life you have been wondering, Who am I? Why am I here? What is this life of mine? This year, you will find it. Whether it is a huge break up, big move, new job, or a new way of thinking, your life fulfillment will come in full throttle this year. Be ready, willing, and accepting.

Pisces: You emotional roller coaster you!! Lucky for you, the ride will come to an end this year, or at least make a pit stop somewhere in between freedom and a new way of thinking. The only thing to remember Pisces, is that you are the only one to stop the turmoil in your life, or create the beauty that is around you. This year of 2011 is at your finger tips. You will create your own destiny to greatness, or your road to demise. Please choose wisely.

Aries: The trials and tribulations that you faced though out the years have made you hard. You are fun loving, happy, a go getter, determined... and not the least bit modest about it. Trouble is, your lack of modesty is fake because you need to build more self confidence this year. You have the will for sure, and you definitely have the way. Don't worry about the competition because you got it in the bag!! Worry about your true value of self.

Taurus: The Bull. Truth be told, you haven't been bulling around much in 2010. Everything has been pretty much easy going for you, meaning, you fall of the horse, no worries, you ain't hurt, you get right back on and pick up where you left off. This doesn't mean that 2011 will be a walk in the park, there will always be issues, it just depends on how you react and handle them. Taurus, 2011 is about finding the fun in you... again. Remember when you were a kid and the endless imagination just poured in? Pretend your a kid, you need that excitement back.

Gemini: When is your life not a complicated issue? Always down for whatever, there to lend a helping hand, and down for the cause, you and your twin really create magic in your world. Yes, magic is in your world, it does exist. My advise to you is to find someone that you are really interested in, whether it be a mate, a friend, a co-worker, or someone you met randomly on the street because we know you are good for that. Learn about this person, be intrigued by them. You will find your magic.

Cancer: 2010 was fulfilling to you. You feel accomplished, like you got something done. Maybe you have loved then lost, deleted a couple of people out of your life, moved on when others thought you weren't. 2011 is a continuation of your new found interests/feelings. You are a crab, you get bored easily... and heated as easily as well. Try to find the balance in all things. It might not be what you wished for or what you wanted, but balance in your life is key. Without balance Crab, you will fail.

Leo: 2010... Wow, where should I begin. Either 2010 was a ho-hum of a year or a whirlwind of a year. I'm pretty sure you know which spectrum you are on. Either way, you are ready for changes. Changes away from the Old and towards the New. You are ready!! But Leo, are you willing? Are you willing to take the steps necessary to create the big changes that you so desperately need? My advice to you is to not think about what others say to you or about you. They are not the ones creating your life, unless you let them. Take charge of your dreams and run for the gold. In this case Leo, your words need to be silenced, and your confidence needs to speak. I know it sounds easy, but I'm afraid Leo, for you, this will be a challenge of a lifetime. Good Luck!!

Virgo: The hard work in everything that you do proves that you like achieving things. Some people will never be as determined as you, or hard working, or as loving and caring. But, we are all people and are on a different path in this life. 2011 is about forgiving and forgetting, letting loose, and a more human understanding of people. If you can attain this in 2011, I guarantee the perfectionist issues that you have within yourself will simmer you to a more human way of thinking, living, and being.

Libra: La Libra. My, how you have grown in 2010!! Isn't it grand. It's like a whole new you. Don't you love it? Don't you want to keep it? There is still so much more to learn, so many more ways to be, but I assure you Libra, you are on your way. As long as something doesn't take you off your focus of this new way of being, the possibilities are endless. For 2011, be aware of those people around you, your so called frienemies. They are the only ones that can push you off track and will leave you to pick up your own pieces. Those frienemies include real friends, family, co-workers, or even someone you haven't even met yet! Beware, your mission is far more important to be tampered with.

Scorpio: You are loving life right now. That still doesn't mean you don't have your own demons to face. As good of luck this life has given you, it is only fitting that you face your fears. They will haunt you until the end of time. Whatever it is that you need to get off your chest, please do!! It's good for the head, it's good for the heart, and good for the soul. Life is a big huge school of lessons, don't be afraid to learn one. Besides that, luck will always be on your side so go with it.

Sagittarius: Things were pretty stale in 2010. Not as exciting as the other years. No love lost, No love found. That isn't the typical way of the Sag. You are the highlight of all the zodiac, so why in the year of 2010 were other signs out shining you? Not to say that in 2010 there weren't any ups; there were plenty... a lot of downs too. Truth is Sag, you are so stuck in this way of being that it is hard to pull you out of it. My advise to you is to remember the Old you, this new you is not doing the trick. Remember your drive for life and living and the things that make you happy. You forgot didn't you? Loose those that are stale in your life, be open to those that are here in your life for greater good of you. Follow my direction and my Sagittarius, you will find YOU again.