Get Out More!

I must say that I am halfway to my goal (slim-n-eight). I have to get a little more strict though. I can see that I'm starting to slip here and there. But I definitely feel more confident now, then when I started. I think by the end of June, I should be where I want to be. I have even started dancing again and playing some sporty activities. I am sure that all these efforts will work to see that I am "where I wanna be" - Donell Jones.

So I went out to the club yesterday - I've been telling myself that I have to get out more. You know MNO: Meet people, Network, Or just be seen! A way to get my business goals met and keep current with the crowd.
The party wasn't bad, but it could have been more lively! I saw people hold up the wall like there was a tornado outside...hahah. Toronto has one of the more stoosh crowds. Why? *thinking* I have no clue. That L.A. pretentiousness just crept over the border somehow! Putting that aside, I enjoyed the music the DJ played. I can remember how I went nuts when he played "Let Go" by Megan Rochelle. I must have lost my mind. People were staring like what just happened, haha, I didn't care.

I would rate it a 7 out of 10. Not the best night I've had but enough good tracks played to say it was worth the 5 bucks I paid!

I really have to get focused in the coming months. For some reason it has become a very difficult task for me to do. I have to put my mind to it. I hope to accomplish many things this year so hopefully, the drive comes to fruition.

Horoscope for Today: Dance like nobody is watching. I sure did! With summer fast approaching, it's time to get out more.

Happy Sunday!

Just Another One of Those Girl Groups?

So what ever happened to those girl groups that we used to love? What happened to groups like SWV, Jade, TLC, En Vogue, Salt 'n' Pepa, 702 and so many more? I miss those days when I used to be able to see a handful of groups making their mark on the industry. Now adays we have Destiny's Child and...who else?

SWV was the jam back in the day. Lele was my favorite and I used to be so upset that she was never given her shine! I was indifferent about Taj and I grew to like Coko later on. I always liked her [Coko] voice though. She could really belt. Now adays she has a gospel album and is not coming with the heat like she used to. They should have never broke up. I think it was a dispute among taj and coko, but does it really matter!

Jade was a shock! One moment I'm listening to their songs and the next moment I heard they broke up. It was so crazy how they just disappeared. They didn't even have a VH-1 story to boot! I never really had a favorite, because I barely could tell their voices apart. I do know that they stole a TLC move in "Don't walk away" and their "One Woman" song sounded like the Karyn White ballad "Super Woman". Despite all that, I still liked them for their look and songs.

TLC was the Top of TOP jammers! They had the dances, the music and the style. There has never been better female group in my eyes! LeftEye was my favorite then I moved to Tboz and lastly Chilli (Though I love them all). Chilli has been the hottest body, sultry voice and moves in ways that inspire. Can you tell I like the girl? hahah. "Ain't Too Proud 2 Beg" was an anthem, as was "Creep" and "No Scrubs". They had many other tracks that were under-rated like "Take our time" by Chilli, "Turntables" with Tboz & Chilli to name a few.

En Vogue, should have never broke up. I can only say that I was really disappointed with this group. They would have been legends by this time. They should have volumes of dvds sold with their platinum name on it!!! Disappointed? Yes. Then again I don't know the full story. Dawn Robinson was my favorite. I liked them all and they all had their moments.

Salt'n'Pepa never broke up so nothing here!

702 - They broke up then got back together. Their very last album was the best one. "Stringing me along" was my favorite track. Meelah had the voice. She is one of the first girls to bring the cute sound to music in a female group setting.

Total -Kima, Keisha & Kima, please come back!!!

My horoscope to you: Make good in whatever you chose to do. People will appreciate it.

Can We Stop "Dumbing Down" Music?

Happy Sunday people. Whether you're just coming back from church or on your way to church (again) or you were just chillin all day ... Happy Sunday to you! I have to say that I had an interesting night to say the least yesterday. I went out with one of my friends to a club (that I shall not name) and it was horrible. I mean, it was an 80's/90's party and they barely played any tracks from that era. I was so disappointed with the dj's. My friends and I agreed that they needed to go back to Dj school (wherever that is!). I even came decked out in 80's inspired attire! What a waste of my time and clothes. I could have used this outfit for something else...hahah. On top of everything, I found myself bored on the dance floor. How is that possible? You want to know how? - Dj's who play for themselves and not for the masses. There are guranteed hits andthese djs did not play them.

I am so upset with the whole idea that Toronto has to find it's identity. It's so tiring. Yesterday, I heard some rappers that sounded like they were straight out of ATL, but the grew up in the Mississauga burbs...What is up with that?!!! There is no doubt that Toronto needs a sound that is original. Not just original, but good. Hiphop in Toronto always sounds like underground early 90's rap (at best). Toronto rappers are caught in a time warp and need to get something to call their own. The dudes I heard last night were so generic - cookie cut. They actually made me feel smarter, by the lyrics they sang. There is a definite "dumbing down" of the culture through music, that I find very offensive. These rappers sounded very 'slow' and un-educated and I'm sure that they graduated high school (I think). Outsiders - those who don't understand the culture or care for it, may take these artifacts as truths. We need to advertise ourselves as educated beings. Not these corner slanging hoes and pimps.

It's bad enough that we need a musical revolution. It's even worse that Toronto is not even competing well with what is currently out there on the market. We don't have many R'n'B singers making it into the mainstream and when they do, they disappear. They move to the states and no one ever hears about them until they come to do a MUCH Music special or appear at the Junos. It's unfortunate. We grow, export and they sell it back to us! Isn't that what Canada is reknown for doing with everything produced here. I am Canadian and I know there is a better way. I just need someone to listen...

One day people ... One day...

Horoscope for today: Learn an instrument. It will teach you more than you think.

Always spread love.

Mr. & Mrs. Right and Mr. & Mrs. Wrong...Do You Know Them?

I'm not dead! I'm alive ya'll...hahah. I know I've disappointed some of you...I apologize. I have been keepin life together and movin'. Sun is shining and the weather is nice. I think I'll have to get into some good trouble today!

So I have been taking some time to do some introspective work and analyzing the choices made in the recent past - I think it's good to do that every so often. Sometimes the paths we make are not a matter of right or wrong but a matter of choice. Like, do I want to go out to the club tonight? or do I want to stay home and read a nice book? Obviously there are choices that are less trival then the one just mentioned; however the same ideology applies. This whole notion of right vs. wrong is the benefit and demise of our society. Would you not agree?

There is no dispute that killing another person is wrong; however if you place it in the context that this person has set out to maliciously harm you and your family, you are in the mist of a vicious struggle and the person dies at your hands...was it still wrong? What's funny is that there are always going to be "exceptions" to the rule. Why are there rules if they are going to be a accomodating for a few yet the masses must follow?

Right and wrong is all about control through guilt. If you do the wrong thing or make the wrong choice you repent because you feel guilty. If you do the right thing or make the right choice then you are in line with what society expects of you. Once again, I am not trying to say that this construct is bad or good.

I think sometimes when we use this whole notion of right vs. wrong as leverage, it becomes a serious problem. Where we believe that we are better than another person because we hold certain beliefs that are considered "right" by our standards.

Church plug: many people in certain churches do this even though they claim to not judge!

Using right and wrong to leverage is to create power differentials. It also works to measure the level of respect one group should be given vs. another.

Even people within the same group will use certain distinguishing features as reason to austricize a group (i.e. dark vs light complexion, religion, sexuality, gender,etc.). Some may feel cursed for having features that are looked down upon (the wrongs) versus the individuals who are born with desired features (the Rights).

Just a few things to think about...

Your Horoscope: Change is good...especially when it's your underwear. Start from within. Smile.