Sign of the times: "Verizon Commercial - Dads and Grads Motorola"

When I first saw this commercial, I was with a group of friends...everyone thought is was so cute. I can't put into words exactly how I felt. One word: disheartening

Friday Love vibes: Kevens- Please Don't Leave (acoustic version)

 

Its finally Friday and many of you are looking to let go and relax. I felt it good timing to introduce a friend of mine, Kevens. Having performed all over the world, his sound is smooth, meaningful and deep. Take a few minutes to listen to this acoustic set. Ease in to your weekend.

For more info about this artist, check out his website

• http://www.kevens.com

Cordaid Images: People in need. Doesn't this touch your heart?

Cordaid: People in need

Picture can speak a thousand words.....

THE BEST: Paul Mooney Analyzing White America (not for sensitive ears)

Yes there is a lot of the "N" word. This is Paul Mooney. The man behind Richard Pryor's best years and even Dave Chappelle. Its an hour long...put your headphones and listen to this in the waiting room , office, traffic, gym..wherever

This is GUARANTEED to be one of the funniest sets you've heard in a LONG TIME

pass this along!

Best comedian today: Comedy Jam 2011 - Dave Chappelle (part 1)

There is nothing to be said. Dave Chappelle, unrehearsed...he is the best stand up comedian alive today.





Sidenote - this man has been working out!!!!

How to get a raise at work? Tiny Pug Puppy vs Adult French Bulldog

All of my good friends know I am obsessed with my French Bulldog. My Giovanna is one of the best things I've ever acquired.

A friend of mine sent me this video and aside form how SUPER CUTE it is, it got me remembering something:
Don't let size, seniority, or fear of a big "bite" keep you from going from what you desire and deserve.  Work hard and try...try...try again. Don't let falling on your back discourage you. It will only make you stronger. Try different ways and make sure the "big dogs" know you exist.

A Closed mouth doesn't get fed....

Enjoy!

Kony - Actual issue or Skimming the surface

Watch the video below... then read this..

Whether you believe in the message of this Anti-Kony 2012 campaign video or not, there is a very important message in it - we must think as individuals and collaborate based on research. This video illustrates how the Kony 2012 movement spread like bushfire. No surprise given the popularity of Twitter and Facebook worldwide...remember Egypt just recently?

 Its funny because 3 nights ago, at dinner with a rather international group of friends (Saudi Arabian, Italian, French, Haitian, and American), the Kony subject came up. We had all heard about it but didn't even know who the guy was. With the great modern technology of Google for smartphones we began to search. This got us wondering the following: child soldiers in Africa have been happening for a long time. Why now? Why Kony? Why Uganda?

Why with all of the hunger, increase in personal debt, a looming 2nd recession, and just coming out of Afghanistan and Iraq, Obama himself is naming this authenticity as an issue we need to get involved in?

Well.............perhaps .... ------> http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120228-707926.html

or  ------> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/foreigners/features/2007/untapped_the_scramble_for_africas_oil/does_africa_measure_up_to_the_hype.html

Now its true..if you want to find something online to defend either side, there is an abundance of support BUT

In the past few decades, US has gone "full force" on international issues in which the countries were open to anti-American ideals within missile range (Cuba, Nicaragua), had oil (do I have to break this down?), and/or positioned in ideal naval location  (see recent Australian bases - China or Korean watching?).

Now if I was a new, cool president , or more importantly a group of powers that be, I would say to myself...well we've angered enough people. The American people won't support another international effort that requires more tax dollars and more American dead bodies. Re-election is coming up and we need a "case". We need a reason to keep soldiers and our foot nearby. Hum..Europe, nope - they've got their own issues. Russia, oh no. China, they won't let us. India? perhaps but still too far and not enough natural resources......Oh I got it...Africa. Let's create a common enemy that people will undeniably hate in unison. Now that Osama is dead, Kony will rekindle the masses need to be a part of something... an Occupy WallStreet model applied internationally on a human abuse issue. We'll still be relatively close to Middle East but more importantly will be in the middle of a country full of resources as heros. We'll call this plan Savior Dependency plan. We'll be the new Catholic church.

I don't believe Uganda has the oil this video claims it has but who knows? They say oil rich areas tend to have very old fossils found ---- http://www.civilservicestimes.com/editorial-/cover-story/544-fossils-discovered-oldest-african-ape-fossil-found-in-uganda.html . All I know if there are other countries such as Gabon, Sudan, and Nigeria that already are pushing alot of oil and has enough corruption for us to find some story to be a apart of. So I still wonder...what is it?

Exercise - take a blank map of Africa. color in the top 10 Oil producing countries. Now with a red marker, fill in Uganda. After you've done that,  research what the distant is from Uganda to any of the "problem" countries in the Middle East such as...let's say Iran. Draw a red line. Look at your art work and  you'll find something pretty interesting....

Whatever you get out of it, it all up to you.

A tip for the ladies "and eye makeup loving men"

Helping spread the word. Dior is giving Free New Look consultations in various Macy's stores between March 21-31 and they can be booked at bazaarconnect.com. Summer is almost here so this is the time to get tipis and try something fierce! Spread the word chicas!

Also Bazaarconnect.com have videos and samples of great eye makeup looks. Check it out ----> http://www.bazaarconnect.com/web/

Fashion Flashback : Chanel | Paris/Bombay | Pre-Fall 2011/12 Full Fashion Show

For you fashion lovers and globe-trotters out there.....this is an explosion of the 2. Karl Lagerfeld doesn't really know how to make mistakes. Parisian tailoring with Indian draping and detailing. So chic

Hump Wednesday humor - Jimmy Kimmel's The Movie

Jimmy Kimmel's Movie: The Movie... movie of all movies. The star studded cast will "blow" your mind. LOL

Nothing very serious about this one. Just making your Wednesday a little more interesting.

Got A-- Whooping Cream?

Every once in a while, someone sends me a trainwreck video. After the first 10 secs, I considered stopping the video and writing it off as another white trash American family acting like animals; but for some reason, I couldn't click the stop button.

This wasn't acting. This isn't a fake family looking to get a piece of fame. Also by the looks of the house, they aren't so "trash" either. If you look closely you see there is a MAC computer in the shot and the girls are wearing College sweaters. They aren't your typical 8 Mile family.

I still can't really explain why I'm posting this video because I don't have much to say about it. All i have are questions for the "director" of this film:

1 - How f'ed up are you to videotape your family in a heated, private moment then post it on YouTube?

2- How f'ed up are you that you laugh through the entire thing? Now, ok, there were some funny parts but for the most part it was just sad.

3- How f'ed up that someone has to grow up in a house that communicates this way?

4 - How f'ed up is the selfish, disrespectful, ungrateful piece of crap boy yelling with a toddler and staking claims on property he doesn't even own.

5- How f'ed up is the father with that ..I don't know...street-trash pick-up thingy? How has that in someone's house? Are they that lazy that they can't pick up stuff off of the ground?

6 - Why is the son skinny and the rest of the family is chunky?

7 - Why does the entire family , including the dad, have a high pitched voice? it's like a house of shrieking mermaids?

anyway..just watch the video..if you come up with anything, write me.

Brain vacation: City of Samba - Carnival in Brazil

I have no idea how this video was put together with that much detail while still reminding me of my childhood show, Gumbi....but it is a remarkable snippet of what Carnaval in Brazil is like. Millions of people. Creativity. Skin. Music. Dance. Excitement! Watch this and imagine you are in the middle of it...Crazy

The City of Samba from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.

DOLCE & GABBANA WOMENSWEAR FW 2013 FASHION SHOW

I had to post this because this collection is so unexpected but I am not sure how I feel about it.

On the POSITIVE side, its is nice not to see the corset bustier dress and a bunch of cheetah / leopard print everywhere.

On the NEGATIVE, I felt overwhelmed after the first 20 looks with the gold, brocade, ornaments, velvet etc. Its like they created 15 different pieces then made them in 5 different fabrics / prints / colors , and made a very long runway show that went from glamous to a scene from Interview with the Vampire. After the first few looks, everything else was expected. Felt like Russian Romanticism which is a nice direction to see for Dolce & Gabbana. I was even willing to overlook that it felt that a more subdued and commercial Alexander McQueen Fall/ Winter 2010 collection. See for yourself -----> http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/int/en/corporate/archive2010_fw_womens.aspx

I would wear some of the tailored shirt suits with lace overlay but all in all, its a show.

Facebook tips: How I got rid of a stalker...(harsh)

With Facebook and other social networks, it is now much easier for people to get in touch with us. In one way, its great! We get to reconnect with people that we haven't seen in years and constantly update each other when far away. On the negative side, you can become the visual focus of losers with nothing else to do but comb threw profile pictures looking for the next person to grew digitally attached to. I am herein calling these people, Profile Collectors with Attachment Disorders (PCAD).

Most people have fell pray to this. Here is how to spot one:

A) Person has little to no one in common. If they do have friends in common, it will be other people that look like you or other weirdos that you've accidentally accepted when you where a Facebook amateur.
B) Their profile page tends to be scarce or filled with stock images of things they haven't done/don't own
C) The males tend to have a bunch of recent "new friends" that are female with provocative profile pics or pretty faces. The females? the reverse with a twist - their new "friends" are just about any man.
D) They send you random "pokes"
E) When ever you are online...no matter what time..no matter what day, they are ALWAYS online!!! and Almost always wanting to chat.
F) No profile pic or a stock photo posted from somewhere. Their page is skeletal as well.
G) They are suddenly in love and tell you repeatedly.
H) They comment on EVERYTHING you post if they have access and have nothing interesting to contribute to your post.

I got rid of one today (I hope). His first name is "Guy" - not an alias, that was the first name on the profile. I did not accept him to my Facebook. He just kept on sending messages asking me questions about my eyes, my skin, etc. Simply creepy questions. Finally he writes me telling me about how great he is and that in the end if its about money, he's got it and he is important. At this point, blocking him would be to easy. I decided to send him the following response:

Hello

I am not an Aries. I'm actually a Gemini. The only face of mine you've seen is through pictures, but my annoyance with your emails have garnered the attention of the other twin. Please read the words that follow carefully and don't bother responding after because your contact has been set to automatically be deleted.


You are delusional ...more importantly an amateur with nothing to offer that I desire. Not physically, financially or intellectually. It doesn't matter whom you are - I could care less....but I guarantee..YOU HAVE NO IDEA...who I am, what I've got, or what I'm capable of. Accept you are no one to me and to many others that matter in the world. Enjoy your miniscule existence which has nothing but empty thoughts of what you wish you could be and what you dream you could have. Moreover, I would recommend taking the CAPS LOCK off of your computer because it makes your messages even more of an eye sore then your pictures that come along with your contact that I'm tricked into seeing when I open the emails. Caps makes you seem even more ignorant and backwards then the words themselves.

In the world I live in and the circles, I am in...you don't exist and probably never will. You are nothing more than an unattractive, uneducated and classless man that could only fantasize of being with me and in my world. Even your name stands on nothing....you are simply nothing more than a "Guy". EVEN IF I was the kind of woman remotely, simply motivated a man's wealth and power, you wouldn't qualify...in fact, you couldn't even get close to applying. How do I know? I can smell your cheap cologne, see your un-clipped toe nails, the gut you try to suck in, and your yellowing teeth through the words of your email..this is how powerful and pungent your sad aura is...

Now ..save this message and rejoice that, I gave you 17mins of my life. I felt it was important to close your attempts at communicating with me with as much clarity of my position as possible. More importantly, I found this amusing enough to reply. You amuse me like the monkeys in the circus, except I have no sympathy for you. Why not? Because no one is forcing you to put on a show. You've forced your tasteless performance on others mistaking confusion and disgust with interest. Keep your little money. Keep your false sense of entitlement. I don't need it and I don't want it. I am not for sale.

After reading this you are going to want to hate me. You are going to want to call me all kinds of mean words....but in the end, the one thing you'll never be able to call me is "yours". No biggie because who am I anyway right? I'm a nobody, right? either way that sucks...I diss you as a somebody, means you are a chump. I diss you as a nobody and that means you are the lowest of the low...so take your pick as to what angle makes you lose the least amount of dignity. I'm not concerned because I'll never hear about it anyway.

Good luck.
Pauldine France


Then I went further and sent a copy of the conversation to the 2 friends we had in common and threatened to send it to EVERY ONE of his contacts on Facebook.

His response?
Good Night. Sorry.

Hopefully he learned that some pretty flowers have thorns

Point - I'm not a baseball card, don't collect my image then fixate on it.

;-)

Ben Breedlove - an inspiration to us all

Sometimes we capture a story in the news that touches our hearts that leads us to reflect on our own lives and perspectives. Unfortunatly, as fast as Lindsay Lohan is back to rehab, we forget these stories and move on to the next empty shell story. Well I didn't forget about Ben Breedlove, the 18 year old teenager that died last year due to a lostbattle with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood.

Ben created a YouTube channels where played a role similar to a Dr Phil. He spoke to his peers about relationships, love, and life. On December 18, 2011, he uploaded a 2 part video where he explains with the use of note cards his disease, near death experiences, and his thoughts on dying. He died 7 days later on December 25, 2011.

No matter what you are doing right now... No matter where you are in the world...No matter what religion you beleive in...Please take your time to watch part 1 and 2 of the Ben's videos. You will get goosebumps. We spend our days complaining about loved ones, money, kids, traffic, gaining weight, etc but sometimes its good to see what real problems are.

It is eerie watching it and knowing that he has passed but trust me it is worth watching...

PART 1


Everytime he smiles, I got chills...so positive while facing death.

PART 2


His sister was very moving at his funeral..

Travel - Maasai High Jump

Take a quick trip via your computer.... open your mind to other worlds. You will be a better person for it. Where did you discover today?

The Love Boat - Sea my Valentine

People that know me well know that I am not big on holidays. One of my least favorite is Valentine's Day. Don't get me wrong, I'm actually a romantic. Body massages, foot rubs, cute text messages, cuddling, etc...I am into that. My issue with this holiday because it is yet another unquestioned Catholic "saintly" dedication day turned into a big boost-the-economy-while-making-people-feel-good-about-it day, on which people feel they need to put on a show. What's on the channel today? The Love Boat.

When I was young, I remembered watching re-runs of the Love Boat. Being so young, I didn't really know what the name of the show was supposed to mean. It was a show where the characters set sail to the wide open seas; the people were funny, friendly and gave their passengers a trip they wouldn't forget. As I got older, shows like that faded and the trend became about the "real" people. Let's remove ourselves from modern society's often too real drama and drift a little.

Board the Love Boat with me. Let's set sail to island hoping in French Polynesia to Bora Bora, Tahiti and Marquesas Islands. What makes this even better is the person we have a romantic relationship with (spouse, life partner..) is taking part of this journey. Some people may take the entire trip and other will get off on the next island and fly back home. Either way, everyone intends to make the journey and the investment it took to be board. Let's call this love (like a lot, infatuation..whatever you are more comfortable with). Now just cruise....lay back and enjoy. Some parts are bumpy and there may be some rain but you are not alone.

Upon boarding this trip, the activities director handed both of you a package. It had your room keys, plan of the ship, the itinerary of the trip, and finally a schedule of events in which you are highly recommended to attend to maximize your trip. The latter has Valentine's Day on it as your 10 a.m. Cupid brunch extravaganza - your vouchers with seat assignments included. Catch my drift? (pardon the pun). My problem with this is that you've basically invested hard-earned value to be told that at a certain time, a certain place, you should be somewhere and doing something specific. You've been given an agenda on a journey. I don't know about you but when I invest in something I hold as valuable, I want to enjoy by free will. Now when two people have invested in each other, they should be able to either coordinate such efforts by inspiration throughout their journey or just on a whim..why? Just because. Some people prefer not having to think their way through things and letting the schedule of events coast them their their vacation - a passive existence.



I equate flowers, chocolate, champagne, lingerie, f-me heels, dinner, and cards in various shades of pinks/reds/whites to the agenda on a cruise and even, the script of the Love Boat. Its the same thing that runs on a timer with certain expectations. Its a temporary situation to awaken our senses to a reality that is primarily one-sided. Us, women are the bulk of anticipated viewers. "Happy Valentine's Day", "Be my Valentine", and "I love you", the words so many wait to hear specifically today. The show is on.

By now, you are saying.. wow.."this chick is one hell of a damaged piece of work"...or.."why did she call herself a romantic again"". Understandably so because my thoughts and beliefs were not inspired by Hallmark cards. To go back to the boat/cruise analogy, I will explain what I do believe is real - the sea.

Call it an island girl thing or whatever but I love the sea. In the analogy of this post it symbolizes what love is supposed to be - a mystery, strength, calm, power, in motion and always present whether you are there to see it or not. Whether with someone or not, it exists in pictures, postcards, billboards, tv shows, etc. Whether you dip you feet in it, or dive to the deepest parts you can go, it is an experience. THIS is why I loved to watch Love Boat (and Gilligan's Islands). Now as an adult, I know it takes a consorted effort between human and nature (or fate) for a successful trip to happen, not an agenda inside a cruise ship. You are missing all of the action because they words on paper and the promises give more immediate satisfaction. I just prefer action...the power the verb over the noun.

On this day, do the extras. I'm not saying you shouldn't but on who-the-heck-is-Saint Valentine's Day, also remember that the ride shouldn't be extra special because you are given a plan. It is extra special because it is yet another day in your lives together..or if you are single, another day you recollect memories and look forward towards dipping your feet in the waters again.

How Orginal! Nicki Minaj Brings Pope as Her Date to the 2012 Grammy Awards (PHOTOS) - NOT!! - Celebuzz

Nicki Minaj News - Nicki Minaj Brings Pope as Her Date to the 2012 Grammy Awards (PHOTOS) - Celebuzz


Yesterday, Whitney Houston died. Today both the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week AND the Grammy's are paying their respect to a legend that seems to have succumbed to the tolls of drugs to her body. Everyone from fashionistas, bloggers, producers and fans are paying tribute...except Nicki Minaj it seems. She decided to go ahead in a Red Ridinghood - like red cape Versace number and bring a Pope look-alike as her escort to the Grammy's. I am not religious and much less a fan of Catholocism as I believe many of its premises to be more like the McDonald's or Marlbaro corporation then an organization to give people hope. Don't get me started on this.

The issue here is that a relatively newcomer to the music game was bestowed the honor of attending the Grammy's and despite the still fresh death of a musical super-star has decided to make her the focus of attention at the event. How incredibly disrespectful. In fact...The fact that death is one of the major topics of today (check the tweets or covers of any newspaper), makes the whole religious reference even more distasteful. I will take this a step further by saying that the House of Versace should have pulled the plug on the idea immediately considering the circumstances and saved it for a later publicity stunt opportunity.

Interestingly enough, I somewhat discussed (if not anticipated) such attention-whore behavior in a recent blog posting "Exposed to a Good Spanking - I hated you Mom" > I wrote about the current trend of women trying to out-shock the next and living their own ir-reality shows. No different from M.I.A.'s recent random middle finger to the crowd doing a happy song about love during Madonna's Superbowl halftime show, Minaj's is using one of the most watching music award programs in order to boost record sales. Here's the thing, it will get her more Twitter hits...it will get her more online searches...but it won't boost record sales. Why? It has nothing to do with the religious reference but more that, (a) real music lovers are sending shout outs to Whitney Houston (b) real artists and performers are annoyed by this copy cat antic (c) she's a rapper. I'm sorry but in the history of music, only pop is associated with this type of costuming. (Little Kim tried this a few times and everyone just wrote it off as another half naked hip hopper - see Diana Ross's boob lift to Kim on YouTube (d) We've seen this before - Madonna..duh? ..not to mention the people that are Catholic or just plain Christian. I think this may put a bullet in her cross-over attempts.

Does this really shock you? Are you really surprised? Do you want to run out and download her music? I'm not religious and I'm not offended..I just feel whom ever is giving this girl the "go ahead" needs to be fired. The timing was tacky , not to mention that the red hood is not that fabulous! Now if she wore a killer red Versace figure hugging extreme gown in red with a hood then performed on stage where her Pope beau would join her, THAT would have perhaps made an attempt at art. Walking in with a random old, while male who's paid to be there while she where a baggy nun's outfit in Scarlet Letter red with black sequins? Ouuu.. how original. I'm sure no one's ever thought of that... http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/news/050411/madonna2.jpg <-------------------- check this link out

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies – USATODAY.com

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies – USATODAY.com


I can't say I am very surprised. This may sound crude but she's been on a downward spiral for some time now. Between marrying that grotesque Bobby Brown, her crack addiction, rising debt, lose of voice, and failed attempt to get back up on the charts - Whitney Houston has been through alot. The exact details of her death have not been released and an official autopsy probably still needs to be performed. However, I think many of us can agree that, similar to when we waited for Michael Jackson's cause of death, we can take a good guess.

Forty-eight years old is so young. Her children are still so young.




I grew up on Whitney Houston. I still remember teasing my hair to look like her in the "I wanna know if he still really loves me video".. The pink lipstick , thin frame, amazing voice...I wanted to be just like her. So despite hitting bottom, I will remember Whitney Houston at the top. We'll always love you, Whitney...

Remember everyone - Crack is Whack!

Vajayjay pampering for Valentine's day - Vajazzling

So..I am still single. It has been a year since I was in a relationship and I must say that I have (and am) enjoying focusing on myself for a change. Nonetheless, Valentine's day has a way to creep its ugly head and give us single women this day to remind us that (a) our dating options suck (b) we are alone. I propose thst V-day give us a (c) option : a day where we do something sexy, out-of-box just for our own enjoyment. What have I uncovered? A little beauty secret called Vajazzling.

Vajazzling is a process that has been grown in popularity especially since Jennifer Love Hewitt found it "realeasing" enough to dedicate a chapter to it in her book! Its a process whereby you get a completely bare bikini wax then your "little miss thang" gets blinged out! You can get a preset design or for some extra bucks, a custom design. From a little star to a bikini completely made out of glued on crystals, your vagaygay gets accessorized and ready for ...uh..I dunno.

Now I know what you are saying, well if I'm single, whom will get to see it? Well you are missing the point, its can be your own naughty secret! or if you are into that kind of thing, make a great picture to drunk send to someone you like. As unlady-like as the latter is, I feel it may show a creative side of yourself that someone you've been getting close too had not seen.

If you are married or dating someone, Vajazzling can be a great present you both can share. Granted, you are the one whose poontang is risking a rash or walking unconfortably but, come on...as women, we've endured more pain than that for the sake of pleasing out significant others and ourselves.

http://brazilbronze.com/vajazzeling in NYC

www.beautyofwax.com in Miami

google Vajazzling in your city to find a location that does it!

PS - please don't send me pics. LOL...but I'm more then willing to hear about the experience!

ESPN Sport Science - Jason Pierre-Paul and SMARTSPEED

I don't know much about American football. For Superbowl 2012, I had to Google the teams so I can see what colors the New York team I was supposed to be supporting wore! Hey! Can you lame me? With a bunch of guys in tights, many overweight, all the body slams, etc, it's hard for me to consider it visually captivating. I'm more of a tennis and REAL footbol fan (That sport with the black and white round ball)!
Nevertheless, I was doing some research and asking questions about what certain plays and positions did. This is when I found out that there was a chap of Haitian-decent that was a spectacular player. Of course, he grew up in the US which is why he plays American football - the sport nearly does not exist to the masses of Haiti. Jason Pierre-Paul is not build like a typical Haitian...he must of had alot more milk growing up because he is like a machine. Take a look at this video and see why.... incredible!

M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Official Video)

This girl definitely lives by the words that she preaches.. "live fast, die young, bad girls do it well". There is a lot of buzz about her right now because of the middle finger stunt she pulled during her cameo with Nikki Minaj at Madonna's Super Bowl half time show. People are forgetting that this is also the woman who performed 9 months pregnant at the Grammy's (or was it MTV video Music Awards) on the day she was scheduled to go into delivery! She is know risk-shy. She is knows its take shock, risk, and seizing opportunity in order to be remember sometimes. Considering she only had one line to sing in the shadows of THE Madonna, and managed to be written up in almost every tweet and newspaper, the "bird" worked.

Doritos - Man's Best Friend Super Bowl Commercial 2012

My favorite commercial during the Super Bowl. With all of the money spent on these commercials, most of them were dry and pointless.

Motives - 2012 Model Search Winners

I was so honored...representing Haitian beauty whereever and when ever I can (for as long as I can - gulp.)

Donna Karan Spring 2012 Campaign Video - Shot ih Haiti | SawPanse.com

Donna Karan Spring 2012 Campaign Video - Shot ih Haiti | SawPanse.com


Sometimes a video says it all. This video almost brought tears to my eyes because it shows a beauty of Haiti, without it looking like a cruiseline commercial. Its in the subtleties of colors, sound, etc that one sees the "roots" of this country. I believe there could have been another model for the campaign but Adriana Lima is Brazilian so its ok. Haitians love Brazil 2nd to their own country.

Exposed to a Good Spanking - I Hated You, Mom

I was a good kid that sometimes did bad things. I always did my homework without being told, drank my carrot juice for good vision (my Lasik operation 2 years ago proved the carrot thing didn’t work so well) avoided the bad crowd, and never cared for red panties (my mom said they were for grown ups). Nonetheless, I ran my mouth and talked back, interrupted people as they spoke, jumped in and out of cars, chewed with my mouth open, and hated eating oatmeal. I wasn’t ADD or anything, I just liked pushing limits and when I did my mom would swiftly pull my ear or spank me. I hated her. I used to day dream about those kids in the US that called 911 to complain about their parents. I would wonder why she was releasing her wrath on me when I was just a kid. Why wouldn’t my mom just let me enjoy the freedoms of my youth like ice cream for breakfast, playing in the garden in my church clothes, and hitting kids that called me a nerd without boobs. It was like she was always taking everyone else’s side. “Respect your elders”, she would scold, “a lady doesn’t do that”, “you’ll thank me when you get older”, and “God will send you to hell”. Although exaggerated, the last statement is still one I’m not quite too sure of and I still don’t have children, I do want to thank my mother now that I’m older.
In the 1950’s, Marilyn Monroe was the “bad girl” but today she would be considered uneventful. Drugs, sex, tight dresses, and scandalous relationships? That’s yesterday’s news; way-back-when news. Marilyn didn’t really get famous until dying her locks into the famed platinum blonde then worked the “dumb” act both on and off the screen. With curves and a Happy Birthday song, Marilyn was hated by women and but secretly admired for her one –life –to-live attitude (wonder what life she’s living now?)

Many years later, Madonna with equally blonde mane took scandal to an entirely new level. She shocked with more sex then her predecessor, more nudity, bi-sexuality and even a short bestiality stint. She built a brand and a business around acting out men’s fantasies and making public a women’s inner naughtiness. Since Madonna, there has been several “bad girls” from Courtney Love to Britney Spears to Christina Aguilera; leading to today’s underwear-as-outwear, bisexual, red carpet /on-stage shocker, Lady Gaga (is it just me or my description of Lady Gaga is almost exactly that of Madonna’s - humm).
Blondes however aren’t the only ones having the fun, Rihanna combined Linda Evangelista-like hair changes , Lady Gaga’s underwear outfits, Grace Jones “ish” flair for artistic street fashion and Tina Turner-like post-physical abuse fame to become the billboard for (not just yummy coconut water) good girl gone bad. Then there’s Nicki Manaj, appropriately named since she is a trifecta of Lil Kim-like (wanna be) raunchy rhyms, Madonna’s bisexually (there is a theme here), and Gwen Stefani from back on the No Doubt days (remember them?) with themed costumes. Katy Perry also has a thing for ridiculous cartoon character outfits but I know what you are saying , “she’s not a raunchy, underwear prancing, dirty mouth female”, right? Well she did “kiss a girl” and liked-it.

Enough about music and dead a dead actress, today we’ve got something closer to home, Reality TV. Attention whores like Kim Kardashian (referring her sex tape with Ray J, not her show) , heiresses claiming throne from everything from nightclub tables, dumb one liners, and even prison like Paris Hilton and child actors turned druggy, alcoholic and self-choosing lesbian (there it goes again) like Lindsey Lohan, has taught us is that real talent, class, and lady-like behavior is a non-issue when it comes to acquiring fame in fortune. Mothers will still let their 12 year old daughters watch and “follow” these heroines (note – this word can be interchanged with heroin, the drug for its detrimental and addictive reference in this post) both on tv and celebrity “news” magazines only to wonder just 5 years from now why they have tattoos by their crotch that state “Been there? Then You’ve done that.” Why? Because they were too busy online shopping, reading self-help books that told them a “secret” we all already knew and watching shows like Real Housewives of Atlanta. RHOA, although admittingly funny, is a bunch of grown women (mothers) that gained financial freedom primarily from being married to hideous men. Now, that is not shocker as lots of women have done that throught history and do that today (how they do it is a mystery – eww). The problem is these are American women can’t even speak English, despite their money they can’t dress with any style, fight like school girls, globally-ignorant BUT think they are American high society! Despite all the changes in the world, the statement , money can’t buy class, is more evident then ever. If I was from Atlanta, I would vote for their homes to be annexed to a new burrow called Sub-Atlanta Par. America is watching though and several parts of the world; We watch because we are addicted to what-will-she-do-next like heroin. Our feeding frenzy for the next shock has led us, some elders and most youth to give characters like this as much attention as possible. As I watched the show, I couldn’t help but wonder what will my children watch someday? What would hold more weight: bestiality music videos in 3D or my nagging? What would I have become if my mom hadn’t made the lines clear between equal buddies and strict parenting? What if my mom let me wear the red panties like the other 14 year old girl and get a boob job at 16 as I had begged reinforcing my inner feelings of not being one of the “pretty” ones during my growth phase? What if instead of watching Sesame Street, I had watched Simpsons or Keeping up with the Kardashians instead of Saved by the Bell, or My Sweet Sixteen instead of the Discovery channel?

To Mom – thank you for all of the spanking, nagging, shouting, and punishment I was too self-loathing to understand. Because of you, my Facebook isn’t filled with come-and-get-me-but-I’m-a-good-girl boob and ass shots, I wear my underwear under my clothing (but I do wear red ones now), and I watch and follow some of these “celebs” as pure comedy and an example of what I don’t want my children to be like someday. (gulp) You were right.

Haiti and its beautiful people

Not only I have to be concerned of being tagged in horrible pictures on facebook but also in montages on YouTube. Its a great video and gives an idea of the various types of beauty Haiti has. I just wish I was given a heads up (or parto fthe pic selection process) :-(

Haiti's Island "La Gonave" is stolen by US companies for OIL, Tourism ...

This video is about the development plans for the island of La Gonave. Now the video sounds great and I encourage everyone to watch the video in order to keep their minds open to investing (or at least beleiving) in Haiti. However, I'm still a little skeptical when I hear about big American companies or funds wanting to "help". The fact that the video is narrated by what can be stereotyped as "the man" doesntt help. Do I need to get over my apprehensions or is there reason to doubt?

Bill Maher- Obama is 'one black ninja gangster president'

This is great. Go Obama!!!

My Threesome

In every single woman's life, there's a moment when you realize you need to open your mind to new experiences. In New York, everyone is always on the go, things are always coming up and people do their darnest to maximize every opportunity that cuts the work day monotony. For me, It’s never planned and it’s not something I enjoy but it happens. A few weeks ago, it happened again on a date; a menagerie between me, him and his Blackberry.

I will call my date Mr Dev . It all started when a friend of mine called me saying he had found “THE” guy for me. “He’s perfect! Tall, smart, funny, handsome, not a crazy club guy! Just what you need”. Description sounded great and after coming from a serious asshole relationship, I was craving the company of a real adult. After connecting on Facebook, going through each other’s pictures, sending voicenotes on BBM and a phone conversation, we arranged to have dinner on a Saturday night. I arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes early, of course, to avoid walking in obviously looking for a stranger (my own guilt speaking) and to get first pick at a seat where I could see Mr Dev walking in (have to make sure the “babies” are perfectly tucked into my bra). Right on time, a cab pulls up and this tall, handsome, well-dressed man walks out, Mr Dev had arrived. I take my time to enjoy every second to admire how, despite looking down at his phone with a taking-care-of-business manner, he efficiently grabbed cash with his left hand then leaned over to get the change with a big “Thanks” smile. My kindda guy…ahhh…a multi-tasker.

“Hello. Good to finally meet you. The mystery is over and I’ve got to say I’m glad your Facebook pictures are accurate” he says to break the ice and we both laugh. He smells nice, has an amazing smile, and has a voice so sexy I wondered why we didn’t speak on the phone more often. Then I heard it “Bing!”, he continues to speak and with that smooth tasking ability of his, grabs his phone, glances and continues on his train of thought. Then the symphony begins “bing” “dong” “tweet” then what started as glances become pauses to full concentration. At that point is where the threesome was forced upon me. I watched that whore of a contraption shine a soft touchscreen glow spotlighting Mr Dev’s intense hypnotized focus; observed his protective grip to it , touching the buttons at incredible speed but all so carefully. I’m being c-blocked by a machine. “I’m sorry I just get all of these messages and..work”. WTF? It’s a Saturday, I thought, can’t that wait for when you get home?. Like a good woman,“I understand”, which means I want to drive my fork in your neck but he couldn’t see my visual sarcasm. I huffed and puffed, and the waiter walked over for our order for the 3rd time potentially saving me from blowing the house down and looking like I’m an attention hungry looney. “Are you ready to order” “yes we are”, I replied to help whatever “this” is move along. “I’ll take the seafood salad, I think he mentioned the linguini 10 minutes ago..um, excuse me Mr Dev, what will your Blackberry be having?”. He stops typing, looks at me surprised clearly showing he had no idea where my dry humor was coming from. “Linguini sounds great. Um..how about after dinner we go by a friend’s place for a get together they are having?”. Although happy that Lady Blackberry wasn’t invited just to show me he’s not interested in spending time with me, I’m now turned off (pardon the pun). Skipping dessert, used a lame excuse to go home accepting that I was just the passive participant in an terzetto; teased and left aside to just watch. Damn.

Death by purification

I'm on a 1 week cleanse (after all the holidays parties)...how is this supposed to make me feel healthy?

Why is it that even natural juices meant to purify my body have a paragraph long warning label? I though only prescriptions had the caveat. :-(

How to Have a Socialite Attitude: 15 steps

How to Have a Socialite Attitude: 15 steps

Generation Y'ers attending etiquette classes in city - NYPOST.com

Generation Y'ers attending etiquette classes in city - NYPOST.com