Thas talent right there!

I was thee cutest lil kid.. You can't tell me any different.. :P

Check the pose.. They ain't even have to tell me to do it! I just went right into it.. like 'u can't tell me nuthin!' ha!

Check the du.. Moms hooked me up! Yall know I was stylin'..(okay it was the 80s, gimme a break! lol)

Check the eyes.. Lord blessed me wit those.. but Who you know hit the mark like dat!? Huh? Gazing all off yonder! Thas talent right there!!

~Queen

Reminisce: Something like a night to remember...

I was going through some old belongings of mine the other day, and I ran across my prom photos!




I know everybody remembers their HS Prom, right? Well, that's if you actually went to yours.

Well, mine turned out to be thee bizness!! I planned ahead!

I had to come out the pocket somethin' serious, so I saved up..I mean I had a 'lil after school job, so I sacrificed to get "THE DRESS"...and the dress was everything I wanted it to be. I live in Los Angeles, so there were soooo many places to search for the perfect attire..I hit up Melrose, the Beverly Center, even downtown!! But I didn't find it til I went browsing at the Westside Pavillion.. I saw it, tried it on, and knew this was the dress for me!! UNTIL...

I looked at the price tag...and saw it cost $425!!! WOWZER!!

I wasn't expecting to pay that much, but sometimes you gotta just go for it! (that's the shopper in me! lol) I certainly couldn't pay for it then and there, so THANK GOD they had a lay away plan...I filled out a few forms and was on my way!! All I needed was the shoes, jewelry, and to make my hair and make-up appointment!

MY DATE: He was thee best! He was my boyfriend ( who was in college) so of course me being 18, I thought I was tha shyt..lol..but I wanted that night to be memorable...so yea, I went ahead and reserved us a suite at the Renaissance...I mean, I'm not gone lie, the Queen was tryna get it poppin afterwards!! :D

THE EVENT: Our prom was actually on a yacht..thas boss!! 3 floors, two for dancing, 1 for pictures and chilling on the top deck.. It really was the biz. Plus I was looking saucy! So anyways, my date and I arrived 2 hours late (thas a long story), but we got there just when it was startin' to crack!

AFTER PROM: We went to the hotel to change, then headed off to afterprom, which is basically a club they rent out for all the schools having a prom that night. It was coo', I had a fun partyin' til 5am. Found out some people from my school had got in a car accident coming from prom....but everybody was okay...and Of course we hit up Denny's, I low key fell asleep waiting for our food..then woke up to the sun rising, my make-up was all smeared..and I was oh so tired..but its just something bout a Denny's breakfast that wakes up every ounce of energy in me!! Soooo, we didn't get any sleep. We ate then went to go change (among other things) and got all showered up to go do what every high schooler does prom weekend, we went to Six Flags!! LOL Tired as hell getting on roller coasters all day! We met the homies up there...a group of about 10 of us.. my homegirl was trippin cuz her prom date was hollerin' at anotha chick while we at the amusement park. I told her to just chill and have fun! "Fuck him! he's not your man!"

MONDAY: Came back to school with my prom weave still in tact!! :) And had stories to tell all my 'lil junior homies who couldn't go. 'Man, that was some night!'

I'm about to be 23 y.o. coming up on Jan. 9th, wow...it's really been 5 years! Time flies...

So anyways, here is "THE DRESS" (even though it's not the best picture of it, I think you can still get a feel for its wonderfulness! ;)



So, how was your prom? (if you went)..

Oh and Here's a couple old HS pics...don't laugh too hard!

Doesn't everyone..

Compare..

Me to you...you to him..him to them...them to us...

It's what we all do, right? Even if you don't choose to admit it...
And most people don't speak on it, but it's our minds that wonder why this person isn't like that person, or why we feel more comfortable confiding in one friend over the other. It's natural. I guess.

But what makes it more difficult is when you are dealing with someone of interest.. Someone you feel drawn to, but turned off by when it comes to some things that he/she doesn't do. But why? Maybe because the last one treated you a certain way, or the last relationship made you accustomed to certain kinds of behaviors.

For instance, if a woman were dating a guy that wasn't as affectionate as the last guy she dated..she would probably subconsciously compare his actions to those of another man. No, it's probably not right, because no 2 men are alike, but she just may think he's not that into her, given the fact that her mind (and body for that matter) is used to a certain 'kind' of feeling, a comfort if you will...she's not confused..she's simply doing what most of us do: building and basing limitations upon our past conceived notions.

What's worse is when these limitations affect us in a way that makes us stagnant in our thinking. When you're dating someone, you are getting to know that person, in an effort to see them for who they really are. How can that be if you are 'stuck' on past idealisms that, quite frankly, did not lead you to the successful relationship you probably were hoping for.

Comparing should be innocent. It should be merely a thought, and rarely ever spoken, (especially to a Sista..lol) Because the last thing you want is her to feel like you have your mind on any other lady but her :)

~Queen

Are you even Listening to Me?......No.

Gnarls Barkley

Who's Gonna Save My Soul?



This video is dope!!

There's not really much more I can say about it...

Just thought it was worth posting for anyone who has not yet seen it...

~Queen

Do you hear Musiq?

Okay, so I've heard the song..and now here's the video...



Musiq Soulchild - "Radio"




Now, I'll be the first to say I'm a big Musiq fan..but it is obvious his style has indeed changed...the beat itself sounds like something Jermaine Dupri produced, and the lyrics sound nothing like the Soulchild I know! I mean, it does have a catchy hook..and if I heard it in the club, yea, I'd shake a tailfeathah!..but seeing as I don't club a lot..nor do I plan to any time soon..this song is less than mediocre..and I expect much more from someone I used to admire for not giving in to what music execs think will sell...

Oh Musiq, say it ain't so!

I am looking forward to several albums dropping this latter part of the year...John the Legend..Jen Hudson..Kanye..Avant..Raphael Saadiq (in stores now!)..and even Beyonce (although I'm a skeptic when it comes to her)..AND Musiq was apart of that group!..

Unfortunately, his lead single has not sold me..and with the kind of rep he had in my book..winning my 12 bux wouldn't have been a hard task at all...

So, what do you think? Has he earned your anticipation for his forthcoming album?

~Queen

UnVibed

If you have not yet seen the current issue of Vibe Magazine, this is it to the left.

I'm not going to say that I'm suprised that they have semi-nudity on their cover. And I'm not even go as far as to say that I'm suprised that it is CIARA of all people that is bucket azz nekked on newstands nationwide!

What is suprising to me is this trend in entertainment that is encouraging artists to sell much more than their music.

How ironic that the title on the cover states "Stand Up! CIARA".. they certainly know how to use wordplay in order to get the readers attention..mission accomplished!




Now let's take a trip down memory lane to when KEYSHA COLE did something similar. She was on the cover of Vibe late last year topless with the title "American Beauty". Hmmm...


I'm not gonna lie. It is a nice photo of her. I'm sure even before the photoshop, she looked just as beautiful.


It's just funny how they portrayed Ms. COLE as this phenomenal woman, while CIARA is completely degraded to merely skin and bones.

Sex sells. We all know that. And both these Vibe covers hit shelves right before these ladies have albums due out, so of course I get the whole idea of creating 'news' (and I use that term loosely) for increased record sales! But who are the people marketing these artists? I know nobody put a gun to CIARA's head and said "Bytch take off your clothes and squat, NOW!" These kinds of images can either make or break someones career. I mean, there are plently of 'models' (and I use that very loosely) that would bend over backwards for the opportunity to be on the cover of Vibe bucket azz nekked! That would be their dream! ha! (no comment there)...but they do not have an album coming out..and they probably don't have the kind of fanbase and diverse demographic outreach as both CIARA & KEYSHA COLE do.


I say, leave the nudity to the snoozies, and sell your music on your talent. I mean, that is why you get paid, isn't it? Selling sex appeal is one thing. Selling yourself...is another. And that line seems to be crossed by some of my favorite artists more times that I would like to count.

I still got love for CiCi and KeyKey tho.. but it's because I like their music..and quite frankly, the nudity is irrelivant when it comes to that.


~Queen

1. Transformation

Well, well, well..

I've transformed this blog into so many things...Back in 2005, I used this strictly to connect with my classmates for school..then I used it as an outlet for me to practice my passion for journalistic style writing...and then I completely deserted what you now see as what's left of everything I deleted.

So, what's my motive this time?

I will be using this blog for more personal reasons this time around. As a blog member since 2005, it's funny that I've never really used it to speak my true mind! I don't know. I've read other blogs, and its crazy just how 'personal' some of yall get! Kudos!

I'm not saying I will be diving into all my beezneez and airing out all my dirty laundry for all to chuckle apon. But, I will be combining my passion for writing with my personal perspective on some things...current events, entertainment news, politics..who knows?

For yall who don't know the Queen, my name is Lisa..no shame in sharing that! I'm 22, a college student, the youngest of my moms 3 chil-ren, I'm half Creole and half Black, and probably the most open minded and down to earth Capricorn you will ever come across!

Now, time to work on my first 'Unofficial' blog post...don't be a stranger! ;P