It's Monday! Get motivated!

For this Monday's motivation I wanted to share this video that claims it will be the most motivating 8 minutes of your life. You'll notice that last weeks Motivational Monday video is also featured in it. Watch it and tell me what you think. 

It's Monday! Get motivated!

I'm not sure if anyone else has seen these "I hate Monday" post on their friends social media sites but I see them every week. They drive crazy. Mondays are a fact of life. They come weekly and they really aren't that different from any otherday of the week. Sure it is sometimes harder to climb out of the bed on Monday morning but it is not impossible. Moving forward Im going to be sharing with you some of my favorite things (videos, quotes and what have you) that motivate and inspire me. Maybe these things will help you as well.

Here is an amazing video I found on youtube. Your attitude is the aroma of your heart.

The Company you Keep

I recently heard a statement that I absolutely agree with. The quote is, "If you lay down with dogs, you'll wake up with fleas."

I completely agree. The company you keep is a direct reflection of you. If your friends are out acting in an unbecoming manner you will be painted in the same vile brush. Who are you spending most of your time with? How are they affecting your reputation?

I know that there are some people that I no longer associate with because of their behavior. I have also stopped associating with people who just aren't going in the same direction that I feel my life is going.

Have you separated from any friends or associates in your quest to better your life?

Of Love Lost

I am uncertain of what rock I was under or why I missed it but I did.
Last year Keisha Cole released a song entitled "I Choose You". In the chorus she laments that ,

         If it aint you, It's not worth it

 No matter what I do, nothing's working

Baby I know love's not perfect

Even if he gives me the world it'll never be enough

Cause I choose you

I choose you

And if it ain't you

Then it's just not worth it

As I listened to the song I found myself thinking that I too have been there. 

Just because I can relate though does not make it OK. 

For one thing she sings of the new guy and how he can not possibly stack up to the old love that she longs for. For another she's making it a competition between herself and his new woman. Is that ever the correct route? Lastly she vows to continue to pursue him because "Even if he gives her the world it will never be enough". 

Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation with a lost love that you could not let go?

Tell me about it.

Better me

This year I am determined to better myself. I am making time to read up on all kinds of subjects and I'm learning new skills as well as relearning new ones. 

One of those skills is that I am 'relearning' is how to speak French. 

French is actually the first language I ever spoke followed by Haitian Creole and then English. 

So why do I need to relearn French? I haven't been fluent since my early childhood! That's what happens when you move to a country that doesn't speak your language and your family starts to speak English almost exclusively.

To reach that end I downloaded Duolingo an absolutely darling app that is similar to Rosetta Stone except it is free. 

That's right you too can learn a language for free.99 

Download it now. After French I'm going try Spanish. 

If you have already tried it please let me know how it has worked out for you.

Saturday Sing-A-Long

I love this song! Listen, Dance and Sing-A-Long.

Happy New Year!

Hello all!

I have been gone so  long and I am so sorry!
I have short stories that I have been working on and I would love for you to read them.

This year I resolve to be a better steward over my money.
I'm sure that is a common resolution. :-)

I also resolve to be a better friend to those who call me friend.
I resolve to work out consistently and eat better.

I resolve to write more often and to share my writing here on this blog.

What are your new years resolutions?
Or have you decided to not have any resolutions?

Wednesday Web Watch

Hello world!

Here we are for another edition of the Wednesday Web Watch.
As you may already I do not believe that 'nice guys finish last.
If you are unaware please read the blog post here.

OK, now that we are all on the same page please feel free to check out this weeks
Wednesday Web Watch, Brothers With No Game.

This is a series about a group of 'blokes' ( It is an English import) who have no game and as such are great to watch as they attempt to navigate the dating world.

Enjoy Episode One!

Sing-A-Long Saturday :)

Somebody come get me!

Have you ever loved someone to point of near insanity?
Then this edition of Sing-A-Long Saturday is one you surely can relate to.

Melanie Fiona's, "Somebody Come Get Me", has been the jam since the first time I heard it.
I love this song. But really, is it ever that serious?

I'm including a clip of her singing it.
 I love her voice.

Sing-A-Long Saturday :)

Two of my favorite artist on the same track.
No matter how much time goes by I still love to Sing-A-Long to Kelis and Anfre 3000's "Millionaire".

Please join me!

Isn't the video just precious?!

Wednesday Web Watch

It is Wednesday!

I am in love with "12 Steps to Recovery"! Poor Parish Diaz is set up on a series of dates by his well meaning friends to help him get over his ex. Pure comedy ensues!

Dear Mr. Nice Guy

I really do not like the phrase, 'Nice guys finish last'. Let us eradicate that phrase from our vocabularies please.

Dr. Mr. Nice Guy,

You are NOT losing to the ‘bad boys’. You’re simply not following the rules of how to get a girl.

Assuming that you’re ‘a good guy’ and should therefore automatically win the girl is backwards.

It’s like a woman assuming that because she’s pretty she shouldn’t be single. That’s ASININE!!!

Please stop making these assumptions people. If you want to find someone who is worthy of the love you seek, become a person worth seeking. 

I will climb off of my soap box now. 

Have a great day!

Sing-A-Long Saturday :)

Tinie Tempah is a really awesome artist from across the pond.
This Nigerian descended British rapper rocks.
"Oh, written in the stars
A million miles away
A message to the main
Oh
Seasons come and go
But I will never change
And I'm on my way"

These lyrics just speak to me.
How about you?

Wednesday Web Watch

It's Wednesday!

For this Wednesday Web Watch I want you to turn your attention to "The Number" from the creators of "The Couple".

Their youtube channel is Black and Sexy TV.

This show is hillarious. It's all about the number of people this couple has slept with prior to meeting each other.

I LOVE it!

Enjoy episode one:

Wednesday Web Watch

It's Wednesday!


For this installment of the Wednesday Web Watch I would like to bring your attention to "The Couple".
This show is funny and interesting. Also the characters are so easy to to relate to.

Episode One is right here. Enjoy!

Wednesday Web Watch

It's Wednesday, it's Wednesday, it's Wednesday!

You know what that means.
For this Wednesday Web Watch I would like to introduce you to Racey of "The Unwritten Rules".

This web series is based on the book "40 Hours and the Unwritten Rule: The Diary of a Negro, Nigger, Colored, Black, African American Woman" by Kim Williams.

The link for the youtube channel is Ink Spot Entertainment.

Here is the first episode.

Wednesday Web Watch

So this Wednesday Web Watch is featuring Osiris the Series. Osiris is about to begin the second season. Get caught up now! Watch the series at the site Osiris the Series. I'm including the first episode of season 1.

Enjoy!

Wednesday Web Watch

Hello!

Sorry for the super long hiatus!
In my absence I discovered great new shows to show case on the Wednesday Web Watch. To start I would like to invite you to catch up with Awkward Black Girl. ABG is back for season two! YAAAYYYY!
 Here is the second season opener.

Enjoy!

The Heavenly Side of Hell

I am super excited to go to the Premiere of The Heavenly Side of Hell. I'm including a preview of the movie and information on how you can purchase your own tickets. If you are in south Florida, won't you join me?

The tickets for "The Heavenly side of Hell" movie premiere are available today. You can have your ticket delivered to your door step, by your favorite actor when you call 786-474-6489 or you can order at www.movielakay.com, www.bouyafilm.com

Smart Sunday- Farah-Lissa

I have Known Farah-Lissa forever! (Our parents are friends.) I remember when we were growing thing how fun, smart and pretty she and her sister were. I was super shocked to find out that recently that she's also amazingly talented! Please support my childhood friend as she shows the world that Pretty Smart ladies do indeed exist!

Farah-Lissa Bio

Born in Miami, FL, Farah-Lissa Alexis began her journey towards musical success at the tender age of 3, when she began singing in her church's choir. Her passion for poetry at 6 years old, fueled her pursuit of songwriting. Her influences include Jazz, Gospel, Haitian Kompa, Soul, Funk, Afro-beat, & World music, to name a few. Farah-Lissa has embraced her versatility & appreciation for diverse styles, incorporating these influences in her music.

Accumulating a song repertoire of over 120 songs written in the past 3 years, she is taking this industry by storm. From Pop, to Gospel, to Hip Hop & R&B, Farah-Lissa writes it all, including Acoustic, Folk, Country & Rock styles. Creating works in English, French, & Haitian Kreyol, this lyricist & composer is an international gem. Known for her strong work ethic, business sense, & attention to detail, Farah-Lissa is proud to be an artist who is reshaping the way the industry & the world perceive young professionals, women, & people of color.

With an eclectic style, creative mind, & the chops to back it up, it's no surprise that Farah-Lissa effortlessly blends multiple genres together. She's able to shift her vocals from an angelic & delicate tone such as the understated Amel Larrieux to a strong & raspy sound reminiscent of the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill. Farah-Lissa seems to be the perfect blend of soulfulness, uniqueness, & true lyricism.

Farah-Lissa’s Debut single "Infinity",  showcases her strength in writing, arranging, & performing hit records with an approach that is both musically creative & conscious, while maintaining its commercial marketing potential. "Infinity" is just a hint of what is next to come. Soon the world will have an opportunity to experience the melodic expressions, the history-making hits, & the world class essence of the artist named Farah-Lissa.

                                                        

                                    www.farah-lissa.com

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