Ya'll AIGHT wit ME!... Randomness

Man! I was so disappointed when I heard HBO bought the rights to the Inaugural Celebration Performances... that's basically why ya'll haven't been able to see President Elect and fam get down wit the likes of Beyonce, Bo-no, Stevie and such on the regular (basic cable) channels. Anyway, there is a glimmer of light at the end of the dark tunnel... They got it playing for the FREE online at HBO.com. I don't know about you, but I have a whole new respect for them... Dats wussup HBO!- I really thought I was gonna have to order that shyte (and by shyte, I mean most publicized Presidential Inaugural Celebration... I know I know, I should read more... my vocab is so circumscribed)- phew!

Where my BOYz @?

You know... Ol' Cici just may have been on to something with that "Like a Boy" thang. Check this: So, on an outing to Target with my homegirl I came across some of the cutest flannel shirts EVER! Great fit, great look and even better price ($4/pop). I looked around and OMG(!), I'm in the little boys section... Now, not little boys like toddlers (obviously) but little boys like juniors (maybe middle school kids or somethin) . Anyway, the point is in my regular WOMEN sizes I'm a small (easy) maybe even an XS (on a good day)... in boys clothes... I'm a MEDIUM! And, I'm pretty sure the sizes correspond the further up you go... i.e.Women Medium=Boys Large, Women Large=Boys XL and so forth. Initially, I felt like that's a little weird... I'm a grown-az woman shopping in the boys section but, when I paid $4 what many of you have paid $40 for... it don't feel so weird after all. Shout to Cici... When dat album gone drop homey? In the meantime...

Like A Boy - Ciara

What Can I Say... It's a Gift!

Tis the season of gift giving... and ultimately "going for broke". And so, with all the dough we're all already coughing up on gifts and such, when it comes to the presentation there of (the gift wrapping that is), let's just say we all could probably stand to back away from the wallet and try another approach... Here's an idea, wrap our own gifts! Now, most of us hate it (and when I say us, I mean you... I actually don't mind it so much), but it can actually be fun, cheap and look bad-ass when we do it right. Above are a few of the gifts I personally wrapped myself... three different styles without even using more than 1/4 spool of wrapping paper. Here's the thing, just be creative and add your own little personal touch. Nothing says Love like a personally wrapped gift. Here's what I did for mine...

1.) The pink gift is from Victoria Secret (not to be confused with Victoria Secrets... apparently adding "s" to the end of store names is an African American epidemic-thanks Lauren). Anyway, like Vickie Seez, most places will give you a box and even the tissue paper to go inside for the FREE! The ribbon came from the bag handles they stuff all the purchases and box in, and the bow was made from two sheets of tissue paper (one for the top puffy part and the other for the crinkly ribbons hanging off). Simple huh?- and free.

2.) Now, don't let the second box fool you. It too is a box that came with the purchase free of charge. This one came from Bath and Body Works. Here's where we get clever (and when I say we, I mean I). Instead of wrapping the entire box (top and bottom) into one solid box that has to be torn open, only wrap the top of the box so the gift recipient only has to pull the top off and everything including the wrapping is still intact (maybe even to be used again, by them of course- the gift that keeps giving). To make the bow, I simply folded a small piece of the wrapping paper in half, cut triangles on each side to make the shape of a bow. Then, I took a piece of the already cut-out paper and wrapped it around the center to create a bow. Lastly, I taped it to the top of the box. Wha-lah!

3.) The third box, while it appears complicated with all the ribbons and curls and stuff, it's actually the easiest of them all. First, wrap the box however you choose (top only or top and bottom)... this box was provided by White House Black Market-free. Cut strips of the wrapping paper no more than 1/2" wide. Using the blade of a pair of scissors, pull the strips thru your fingers and the blade (this isn't dangerous I swear- ADULTS ONLY try this at home) until the paper curls to your liking. Then, just tape the curled strips together to the box. And there it is!

Trust me even the most domestic of the gift wrapping society will be jealous when they get a load of what you've created! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year's and save a little dough for '09... it's right around the corner.

Randomnes...I'm into it

That new Raphael Saadiq... Have ya'll heard his new album?... apparently it's all the rave and if it's anything like his new single(below)... sign me up (twice).

Love That Girl - Raphael Saadiq Sorry "they" won't let me post the whole song... go to imeem.com to hear it from beginning to end.

Randomness... What'd He Say?

Last night I watched the American Music Awards and anyone that knows me knows I'm a sucker for a great performance. But ironically, the performances aren't what stuck out for me this year. Though the performers were great, I couldn't get over the fact that The Dream confessed to co-writing "Single Ladies"... Now, guys writing for girls and visa versa really isn't so uncommon... I mean, look at Neyo and "Irreplaceable". But, that sh*t right there... that sh*t right there, kinda messed with me. So anyway, here's to men that are REALLY in touch with that woman inside... and making a helluva lot of money while they're at it... a little Sinead O'Connor written by none other than PRINCE (not really surprising).

Seriously?... Randomness

I love her, but are we really this stupid?... Whitney's supposed new album cover. I think they need to go back to the drawing board.

I don't like these Muth* F*ck*s... Going Back to Cali PT 2

How did I know there'd be more to tell? Well, call it intuition. Anyway, United Airways not only charges for your first checked bag, but when you get on the flight they charge you for refreshments TOO! Ridiculous... I sent them an email about this whole "get over" scheme they've got jumping off and this is what they had to say...

"Gas is high, and what?"... basically.

Apparently, my once (as in no longer) beloved Airtran is following suit starting in December. So remember to check the baggage fees before you purchase your tickets. Click here to see an old entry about this epidemic and a list of the airlines and their new baggage fees (Airtran not updated)... It totally changes things.