25 things about me......

1. I love travelling and want to go to Brazil, Tokyo, Africa, Thailand, and Barbados to name a few.

2. I have no siblings and miss the fact that I won’t become an auntie.

3. I try to drink a litre and a half of water every day and jog twice a week. Yet my abs don’t have the definition that I want.

4. I want to ride a horse

5. When I was five years old I used to have a pet dog called Spike and would often sit in his kennel. (I know not very hygienic)

6. People often describe me as funny!

7. When I was seven I fell off a wagon at school and hit the floor head first. My two front teeth were literally hanging out my mouth. I had to go the hospital and get them pulled out- ouch!

8. My mom used to forced me to go church every Saturday (although it kept me out of trouble) until I started to rebel at the age of sixteen

9. I attended an all girl’s school in Birmingham.

10. My first paying job was a paper round which I’d do every evening after school.

11. Love Jones is one of my favourite movies.

12. I am a Christian and am developing a deeper relationship with Jesus every day. He has been more than good to me and always has my back!

13. I can be very sensitive!

14. When I was younger my cousins from Manchester would come and stay and we would often put a sleeping bag over our heads and slide down the stairs head first. It was slightly dangerous but we would put bean bags at the bottom to cushion the fall.

15. I moved to London at the age of twenty and haven’t looked back since.

16. I’m a vegetarian!

17. I’m a real girlie girly and love shoes, clothes, accessories, handbags etc

18. I won a competition to meet Usher on Choice FM when I was sixteen. I had to sing one of his songs live on air- cringe!!!!!!

19. I LOVE FOOD!!!!!!!!!!

20. I can be very impatient and I don’t think London has helped much. I’m praying about it.

21. I love acting/performing and have decided to take it a step further by partaking in a Drama course.

22. I spent 5 weeks working in NY last year and I really miss the city. So much so that I am now saving to live there for at least a year if not for good! It was one of the best experiences of my life and made me realise that if you work hard enough dreams can come true!

23. I am currently reading Barack Obama’s book. HE THE MAN!

24. Of all the house work chores I hate ironing the most!

25. I love meeting new people

Random i know but...

When is it acceptable for grown men to have long finger nails? I say never it looks gross! I can understand that in some cultures this may be acceptable or even deemed attractive to some lady folk, notice I said maybe?
This post is triggered by the fact that I was sitting on the tube this evening minding my own business when I couldn’t help but notice that this brother opposite me had long finger nails NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously his nails were longer than mine and my nails aren’t short! I was then captivated throughout my whole journey and could not help but stare lol.
Why on earth would you want your talons longer than the average female?!?! I’m sure it’s not very hygienic for you and when their dirty as well oh lord please don’t get me started. I must admit when ever I’ve seen a guy with long nails it has never been a full set. It is either the pinkie finger or the thumb nail…. is it some secret code for an undercover pimp (just playing). On a serious note I would not advise any guy to grow their nails long as it is NOT a good look, unless you’re Wolverine from X Men!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Midnight

I’ve finally finished reading Midnight! Hmmmm it was definitely a good read I’m just not sure if it was worth the long wait! For all those who loved “The Coldest Winter Ever” don’t expect to be reunited with any of those characters as this book is not a sequel! It focuses on Midnight’s life from the age of seven to fourteen, way before he meet’s winter and her family. It was a little long winded and unrealistic at times and did not need 498 odd pages to convey the story. However it will definitely get you thinking on many levels. I can only assume there is going to be a sequel, as the story had too many unanswered questions and one of those to be continued type ending’s not too. I just hope it doesn’t take another 5+ years and isn’t made into another hard back as they’re too expensive! Overall I’ll give it 3 out of 5.

It's cool to be smart!

Michelle Obama made an appearance at the Elizabeth Garret Anderson School in Islington yesterday. I’m sure many pupils up and down the UK are shouting THAT IS SO NOT FAIR! Anyway Michelle made a really nice speech yesterday and touched on the importance of getting an education amongst other things. Mrs Obama said "I never cut class. I loved getting As, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world….You, too, with these values, can control your own destiny. You, too, can pave the way."

It is so refreshing to have a role model that can demonstrate the importance of learning. Especially when the society we live in seems to focus on quick fixes and when young women aspire to become WAGS or appear on reality TV programmes to make a career for them selves. It seems we get to an age where we think we have learnt everything errrr NO!
I have jumped onto the learning bandwagon and am dedicating 2009 to gaining new skills. As apart from work and University I haven’t really challenged myself mentally. So I have enrolled onto a Drama and Vocal Training course which starts in a few weeks time. I can honestly say I’m excited as I know that this course is an investment for my future and will also help me gain even more confidence. Already I am thinking of what course to do once my drama one ends and I am really interested in Psychology. As there is another career/side path I am thinking of going into.
In these times you need to be multi skilled and indispensable come on now! We need to step outside of our comfort zone and explore new things, instead of playing it safe all the time. We have the potential to do so much more but half the time we never challenge ourselves to take that next step. I know I will be watch this space….

Check out the First Lady below..

Good times....

Spring is finally here YEAH! I had a nice spontaneous day with my home girl and what fun we had! First off we bopped to a playback for this new artist called Corneille who is signed to Universal/ Motown Records. His music sounded pretty good watch this space. Plus I’m a girl who loves a freebie at heart whether it be a gig, food, music, clothes or more food ha ha. Then we got a little side tracked and heavily influenced by the heat of the sun and decided to spend the rest of the day ramping (you’re never too old to ramp). It occurred to me that there is so much to London that I still haven’t seen. Today was my first official tourist day for a long time and may there be plenty more to come. Roll on the open bus tour waltzing…..

Oh dear!

Not that I’m surprised but it’s a tad shame for our dear old Kelly. (I can call her that as she permanently resides in the UK). The poor lass has left/been dropped from Columbia. To be honest I don’t know where she’s going to go from here.
It all went belly up when Destiny’s Child parted ways. Of course Mrs Carter/ Beyonce/ Sasha Fierce was going to dominate the world STANDARD! I didn’t anticipate seeing much of Michelle but I had a bit of hope for Kelly. She released two albums the latter Miss Kelly, which was okaaay nothing special. Then she released it again never a good sign! She moved here to the UK why I’m not sure? Some how I don’t think the Americans that once supported her whilst she was in DC have love for her no mo. Then she was spotted at any and every event around London including the beat down ones in the hood. NO KELLY NO!

I predict she will do hooks/choruses on other artists tracks, a bit of modelling here and there, try her hand at presenting and red carpet events down good old Leicester Square. Then again she may try and release another album….. She is a talented young lady and I hope she doesn’t fall by the way side. Although it seems that may have already happened.

"The Comeback"

So Big Pooh of hip-hop group Little Brothers has decided to spread his wings and goes solo. The rhymester is gonna drop four not one different versions of his new album “The Delightful Bars”. The album covers leave little to the imagination hmmmm... I thought we had moved on from the derogatory pictures of women oh well. The Comeback is his first single and it sounds aiiight!!!! I like the beat not loving the video though! Doesn’t the chorus sound mighty familiar? Busta Rhymes As I Come Back? I’m off to try and find a sample of the album, check the video below.

P.S Why do the majority of rappers feel the need to habitually swear all over their tracks…but really?!?!?!?