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.

2011... Oh Boy!!!

Hello everyone, it's your fave blogger!! I am back peeps! LOL. Yes, Yes, I know the blog before the last one said the same thing. But didn't u see how sad my post was... couldn't you tell I didn't have it all together in blogger world? Well I'm back and it's time to continue with what I started.

I just would like to reflect on 2010 because it seems this year just flew by without any notice.

2010 reflections...ahhhh, let's see...

(cricket...cricket....cricket)

I've got nothing people. I've got nothing for the right reasons. 2010 was a year of waiting. There was much that I had to see in order to move forward with my life. Without me taking a break and actually looking at the things around me, people in my life, and goals I want to achieve, there was no possible way to move forward. I felt stuck... so I waited.. and what a wait that was. I've been gone for wayyyy to long. I found what I was looking for and ready to proceed.

I like to think I learned a lot in this year that passed. I'm changing slowly in a good way. No New Years Resolutions... just doing ME this year. That's my Mantra for 2011.

Don't Complain That You Can't Get A Job When....

People. Please. I know that it is very hard to get a job these days. We are not only fighting with our peers, we are also fighting the youth and the old to start working during this recession. But please, please, PLEASE don't complain that you can't get a job when you can't even do the proper procedures during the hiring/interviewing process.

Don't complain that you can't get a job when....

...you don't even have an email address. You have to get with the times people, email is here to stay. You can get a total bill through email just to save trees if you wanted.

... your email address is something like lala420allday@yahoo.com or mikey187@gmail.com or sexypornstar@hotmail.com. Come on people? Do you really think an employer is going to even look at an application through email if the sender of the application has an email like any of those stated?

... you put down your auntie's boyfriend's cousin's sister number for a telephone number where you can be reached at. That is just ridiculous. Um Trac phone, Metro, HELLO!

...you put down your cell phone number as contact information, but the VM has all types of music and sounds and swearing on it? So unprofessional. It's as easy as "Hi, I can't come to the phone right now..."

...you go to an interview that says business casual and you wear some Coogi Jeans, a button up and some new sneakers. Or you wear an outfit that you would wear to the club and call it business casual. No No No people... when an employer wants you to wear something business casual, they mean khakis. Plain and simple.

... you write down jobs on your resume that you only worked at for a couple of months at a time. This doesn't look good. Yeah, you had some jobs, but it shows that you just go from job to job to job and can't stay put.

I would expect most of those out there to know these common errors, but a lot of people don't know that these are the things that cause a person not to get a job or a call back. We are competing with a bunch of different people out there. Why would someone hire those that don't seem like they take getting a job seriously? Just a little FYI to you all. ♥

I'm Blogging Again Y'all!!!!

OMGeeeeeee!!! Like I'm really blogging again. I seriously thought that I wouldn't be back, but you know what they say.... you love something, set it free, it comes back, and it's yours forever. Well, I found my way back and I'm actually happy about it. It kind of came like a sudden thought... "I should blog again... yeah, I should start blogging..." and here I am.
I know the last time that I've blogged which was about 2 weeks over a year ago, I said that I was going to concentrate more on my fashion blog.... hmmmm, wasn't the case was it. I kind of stopped blogging totally. Maybe it was because my computer at my house was not working properly, maybe it was because I had no car and couldn't get to the library, but I just stopped altogether. But I'm back now baby!! I'm back so fast that I really don't have anything to write about. I'm going to keep this short and sweet I guess, Just an FYI Kittens, I'm Baaaaaaaaack!!! ♥♥♥

My 7TH Year Itch!!

Hello people, good morning, good to see ya! I feel like I just did a huge stretch and now, I am ready to go! I can't believe that it is April already. Don't you think March flew by? But February was so slow... Anyway, if you didn't notice, I am beating around the bush for what I really want to say. It's been soooo long since I've blogged, I feel like a stranger to my own blog, my baby. I am really going to try not to be so long winded, but I actually have a lot to say. And, I hope, with what I say, you all can relate this to your lives in some way or another and look forward to changes as well.
So, I've been reading this book; I'm pretty sure you all have heard of it, and many probably have read it as well. But as shameful as this may sound (with me being a reader and all...) this is the first time that I have actually read this book! It's the Diary of Anne Frank. And I am in Love... and highly highly convinced that I was Anne Frank in a past life, or if not Anne, then definitely her counterpart, Kitty. (All those who know me, know that my nickname or uh, other personality is Kitty...weird) I always wondered why I had such a soft spot for conditions during the Holocaust and now I know why. There are many more "coincidences" as well, but we don't really need to get into that. I am more than 3/4ths of the way done with this book and can't wait to finish. But as I am reading this book, it definitely brought me back to my youth. Certain parts of my youth that I would figure have no significance on the person that I am today...but realizing that those parts of my youth is what makes me exactly the person that I am today. Which brings me to my main topic of my 7 year itch!
We all know what what 7th year itch means... but I am not talking in regards to relations, I am talking in regards to yourself. You know they say a person changes every 7 or so years. It's not exactly 7 years from the time you were born, but 7 years from the time something really significant happened in your life. And it could be something as simple as someone scaring the shit out of you dressed like a clown, and now you can't stand clowns! From that moment, your body's chemistry changed, and therefore changed you, making you a different type of person. So with that being said... I am at my 7 year itch y'all!! And, it's very exciting and very scary. My 7 years started between the ages of 5 & 6, then 13, after 19/20, and then now. I mean for the most part, I'd say I'm pretty much on track, so I have to be thankful with this life that I've been given. Do you know, like everyday, I get word of me knowing someone, or someone else knowing someone that has passed. I mean, they say that we are living in hell, but I like to be alive. I like to be human, and experience all that there is for us to experience, because lets be truthful, who really knows where we go in the end. The Promised land is not promised, because for the most part, we know not what we do.
So, I'm at my 7th Year Itch people and I'm feeling fine, really good. I'm not rich by any means, I'd say that I am basically poor. The owner of clothing line Young Broke and Fabulous, must really know what's good because honestly, that's how I feel. I'm young, broke, and fabulous enough to know the changes that are going on around me. And I'm young, broke and even more fabulous to know the changes that are going on within me and I have to ride it, why not? See people are scared of change, even if you don't want to admit it. I know about 6 or 7 of my closest people who are in denial about change until they are pushed into change, and then shock occurs. But for those that see it as it is just happening, then you should just flow with it.

So I'm living in my 7th year itch, and itch, itch, itchy has it been. I call this the 7th Year Itch because it's something that doesn't come easily. Whatever is being changed in that given time frame is coming hard, full of energy, so the the opposing energy is strong as well, it just pulls you back. I know you know what I'm talking about people. You know when something so right, goes so wrong, and you want to keep on trucking, but you just don't know the way? Or when all is bad so you just continue on with the bad... well because it's bad anyway. Or when things go right, you automatically think things are going to go wrong, and they do, so you were right. No No NO. WRONG! Just flowing it would be to just simply keep going. Or to say fuck it, shit is going bad, why don't I try something new. Better yet, when things go right, say can I get a hell yeah! HELL YEAH!! (okay, now I'm getting into corny mode... booooo!!) But you guys get the picture. You gotta flow with the energy within you first, and then you can flow with the energy outside of you and then the rest is HISTORY!!! And it really is that easy. The lessons learned aren't easy, but I guarantee better will come.
So with me riding my energy wave these last few months, I realized that my 7th year was upon me. And I'm so scared to enter... (OMG, did I just admit that to you?) But the forces within me will have it no other way! I've had 2 major loves in my life. One being basketball, which I abandoned for boys apparently. And the other is fashion, which I was on my way to abandoning, but I really, really didn't want to. Something that I noticed which really ticked me off was the fact that I was writing on this blog more than I was writing to my Love, my other blog, Tha Profreshionalz. I am ashamed, so very ashamed!! I mean, I love fashion, I don't even have to try hard to achieve it, and I just neglected it... in almost every way. So mi gente I am sorry to say that I will no longer be writing about unnecessary, funny, rude, crude, sensational, unbelievable, intoxicating, awesome subjects on this blog i am for the people. But I will be writing on my other blog about trendy, futuristic in the NOW things on thaprofreshionalz.blogspot.com. Awwwwwww!! But the thing is, I like writing about stupid people, and making funnies at them. But I guess there is a time and a place for that. I remember when a friend, or foe named Justin asked me, "Well, what exactly is your blog about?" And he was serious! I was offended because I'm like, "Well if you read the top it says it's about random things so what are you saying?" He's like, "I know, but..." I don't remember the conversation, but should have taken that as a sign to focus on my Love and not have it wait. Any who.... oops! Long winded! Just please tune into to www.thaprofreshionalz.blogspot.com and I will be happy to assist you with all things young, fly, fabulous, futuristic, fresh, and interesting. PEACE MY KITTENS!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥

The Parrots Made Me Do IT!!!!!!!!

Okay people, I am so, so very sorry that I really haven't been blogging lately at all. I've gotten a couple of complaints, couple of death threats, some people bored and they all want me to write, write, WRITE!!! See, to me writing is a release, but recently, I've been needing a release for my release. So the real reason I have been a little standoffish in my personal life and in my Internet life is because the parrots told me so! Sounds strange right? But so not. They told me through a dream...and when my dreams talk people, I listen!! The dream goes as follows:

I was in a friend of mines house walking through the hallway that had a lot of doors. I opened one door and a parrot was in there squawking away. Immediately my friend says, "Close the door, you know my Mom has parrots!" I closed the door and said, "No, I didn't know your Mom has parrots" My friend looks at me with a really strange confused look her face and says, "You didn't know my Mom had parrots??". She said it in a way that made me feel like I should have known it. Then she began to tell me that someone left the door open before and one of her Mom's parrots escaped and flew away.

Now, as strange and insignificant this dream may be, upon waking I was very confused by it. I'm like why the hell am I dreaming about parrots and why does this dream seem so important? It took me about 4 days to do some research and piece everything together that was happening in my life. So it all came to me like a big gush of wind. Parrots equal too much chatter. The fact that the parrots were in my dream told me that there was too much gossip, conversation, too much talky talky going on in my life. The fact that I had no idea that my friend had parrots explains to me that there is so much shit going on in my life right now that certain information is passing me by. Now there are a lot of other hidden meaning in this dream but the true fact that I realized is that I needed to take a step out of my life and just observe. I let go of a couple of friends, haven't been getting on the Internet and actually became a hermit.
The purpose of that has made a hell of a difference. I had another Epiphany y'all, but this one I want to keep to myself. I am going to try to start blogging more, but I know that my focus has changed. So, before I end this blog, I just want to say I am still trying to figure out all the little tweaks in my life right now. Trying to figure out how I am suppose to make it from point A to point C without point B... you feel me. So during this time, do not abandon me y'all ( I mean I know abandoned you, but I'm coming back around!!) Please pay attention to your dreams because they talk to you every night; you might find a treasure there ☺