May the Fast Be with Me...

Okay, Okay. I know I've said it before but this time I really mean it...I think. Hey it's hard to fast when you work in a restaurant. But I think I will start trying this salad thing, then slowly make my way to just water...and these Whole Body Cleanse tablets I got today. This has nothing to do with losing weight, although that is a benefit. This is just something I need to do and something that is long overdue. I need clarity as well as sound mind and body. I've been slacking in the area of feeding my mind and spirit positivity and as a result had an attitude that sucks! Another possible disadvantage of working in the hospitality field. One cannot be "on" all the time, so in the kitchen or "backstage" is where the smiles disappear and the cussin' begins. If you let it, that energy can be contagious. A draining emotional rollercoaster to say the least-So I have to keep my self right. If not for me~for the little girl~wish me luck, blessings, positive energy and all that jazz...

Why So Gaga Over Lady Gaga?

The first time I saw Lady Gaga perform was on American Idol. Prior to that I couldn't figure out what the big deal was about her. I mean her outfits just appeared to be thrown together for shock effect and she looked a little bit like Madonna who I grew up on and absolutely love, so naturally I figured she was a wannabe. It wasn't until I saw her on American Idol that I realized how strong her voice was (a one up on Madonna) which got my attention but wasn't enough to keep it. At first glance her music sounded too "dance poppy" for me, that is until I heard an interview in which she described the meaning of her song "Poker Face"-the face she tried to keep in bed with a man while fantasizing about women. I thought that was funny. I was intrigued. After seeing her name on the most downloaded list like everyday on VH1 and I decided to youtube a few live performances and stumbled upon more interviews of hers like with Oprah (my girl) and Ellen (yay) and came to understand of the artistic space she allows herself and her fans, or "little monsters" as she refers to them and that there is a method to what may appear to be the madness of her outfits.

I myself am now a little monster though maybe not as die hard as some. One cannot deny her talents. Big ups to Lady Gaga who has also been apart of many hip hop collaborations. Viva La Musical Evolution!

Nane/Miami

As the Days Go By/The End of the Procrastination Era

I'm finally at a point in my life where I feel I have control-somewhat. I still have to work on my emotions but in terms of becoming a "real" adult, I feel like I'm gettin' a bit of a grip on it. Now of course, I am becoming antsy. Probably because I know that my destiny is serving at the Olive Garden. I have two goals. One dealing with photography, the other dealing with music and if I could make money doing both of those, I could almost die in peace-almost. But I am the queen of procrastination and enjoy a hobby that does not stimulate me physically (another internal battle I've created for myself). So I decided to do at least two things towards my goals and blog about it everyday until they manifest. Now it's up to me and only me to create the life I want, surround myself with like-minded individuals and make a point to consciously stay mentally and physically healthy.

Ella

It Feels Good to Be Back

It's been a little while since last I wrote something on my blog page but I'm back now and boy does it feel good. Since my last entry there have been many changes but we had to go through the bad to get to where we are now. From Miami to Tampa. From a bathroom, yes I said bathroom to an adorable one bedroom in a super convenient area which is great for the carless. I also went from unemployed to being a server aka waitress at the Olive Garden which has already been a trip in itself but hopefully you wont have to hear too much about that but like I mentioned earlier-it feels really good to be back and it definitely feels good to be stable for the first time in my adult life. I guess I have G O D and Ella to thank for that. I'll be keepin you posted...