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So much all that planning for a special occasion. You plan everything out perfectly, but you didn’t think your Prom date would back out at the last minute. Well, at least that’s what happened to me. I’m not going to mention what year it was or grade, because then you will know it was back with the dinosaurs (just kidding).
Anyway, I planned and planned and time just seems to be running out. After finally getting up enough nerve to invite this guy whom I really liked, cut back on snacks to make sure there are no pimples, and I can fit in my Prom outfit. My color theme was Purple and black or maybe it was purple and white. (Okay, it was a while ago). Anyway, I finally find the right shoes, because everything has to be perfectly even down to your accessories and undies. So after getting the shopping done and making transportation arrangements. All these things can have you going around in circles, and the cost can give you a headache!
My date backs out at the last minute! I pondered should I go “stag” or find another date at the last minute. What would you do?
- Where do you find another date at the last minute?
- You can always go “stag” because who says you can’t go alone and still have fun?
- You can stay home, and maybe miss out on a nice time.
Well, to make a long story short, I got another date and it was my best friend’s older brother. I had a nice time and glad I went. I would have miss out had I stayed home. So if you find yourself with this problem, in my opinion I would say go to your Prom. Even if I hadn’t got another date, I would have gone “stag.” Nothing wrong with that…Molly Ringwald in “Pretty In Pink” went stag. Sometimes you just got to do what you gotta do to prove a point. Like the saying goes, “Never let them know they can get the best of you.” If you stay home–you might end up wishing you had gone years later. You would never know what might have been.
Valentine’s Day
Posted on: February 10, 2010
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Well, I will spend it alone and that’s okay, because I don’t celebrate it, and two if I did I will rather be alone than to be with someone who makes me unhappy; that’s just my opinion, but Happy Valentine to everyone who does celebrate.
Happy New Year 2009
Posted on: January 1, 2009
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Have fun, don’t drink too much. Drive safe, and watch out for the other guy. Hope all your dreams come true in 2009. PEACE.
Today
Posted on: December 29, 2008
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Today, I’ll surf around my WordPress community to get a better feel. There’s a lot of interesting people out there with a lot to share. Sometimes it’s good to just step outside yourself and see what in the world.
Other Types of Dances
Posted on: December 29, 2008
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I’ve started my blog off focusing on Hip Hop. I’m also interested in other styles of dance; so as time continue I turn my focus to some of my favorites like Latin, Belly, and Step dance. I admit lately I’ve done more watching them on TV than practicing, but I’m optimistic and have high hopes of learning them. Well, at least the Latin, and Belly dance. Step dance is really very beautiful; but I don’t have the balance to dance on my toes, and I would also look pretty silly too. Hmm, nah!
Wyclef Jean
Posted on: December 27, 2008
Wyclef Jean
Scott Pelley, from 60 Minutes did a special report on Wyclef Jean, which aired January 11, 2009. Did you catch it or see the video? If not here’s a link to the article “Wyclef Jean’s Hope for Haiti.” It is always a deep pleasure to my heart when I hear about gifted and talented people using their musical talents in a positive light, especially anyone who’s black from the Hip hop world.
Scott Pelley said, “Wyclef is a Grammy Award winning multimillionaire…” He gives hope to millions in Haiti through “Yele,” a charity he began with his own money “25 million dollars“. He is currently supported by donations. Not nearly enough but a start and added ray of hope for Hatti.
Pelley said basically the world is tired of Haiti and it’s a failed project, because so money has been poured into to Hatti, but if on a comparison with how much we have given other countries, I doubt that the amount given to Hatti would equal not even close.
As Wyclef and Pelley travelled down the streets of Haiti the people came out to greet and touch Wyclef. Pelley described it best when saying “they acted as if he[Wyclef] was their only hope…” One young man placed Wyclef’s hand on top of his head he seemed as if he was being blessed. Wyclef’s presences seem to give them a ray of hope when he visits.
Wyclef and his family made it out of Haiti, and they came to America. He became a successful Hip Hop Rap Artist. He never forgot from where he came, and now uses his personal wealth to give back to his people, struggling to keep put Hatti on the table so the world will not to forget her.
Since the creation of his charity he fights for the upliftment of his people. Pelley wanted to know about name “Yele” and why he chose this term? Wyclef said, “Yele” is a Haitian term for yell… He said he chose “Yele, so the world would hear us. Wow! it’s very sad.
Source:
1. Info. facts from Scott Pelley’s 60 Minutes report on Wyclef Jean aired on January 11, 2009; to learn more visit: Wyclef Jean’s Hope for Haiti.
2. To Learn more about YeleHaiti and Haiti’s condition visit: YeleHaiti.org
3. For Wyclef Jean Music click here: Wyclef Jean Music.
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What effect has Hip Hop culture had on the world? Its powerful influences have affected all of us in some way I suppose – especially with some of the behavior of our youth; or the clothes they wear – with those baggy pants hanging off their butts; or those cool flexible breakdance and popping moves we like to watch; or their hip hop music played more and more on tv and in movies; or song selections we listen to on our iPods and MP3 players and it’s all good if that’s what you’re into, but OMG! Those musical ring tones that are just too loud where everyone and their next-door neighbor are forced to listen too; drive you crazy. Some people just don’t care about invading other people’s space when they take their time to answer their cellphones probably thinking it’s cool or sounds good to everyone else. I think its a bit rude especially when you’re sitting in the library, and that happens. For goodness sake, it’s a Library, but the thing on vibrate. Even worse than that is when the person answers and talks so loud they almost wake the dead everyone can hear the conversation… people sneak peeps, and the Librarian has to come over and remind them they are in a Library. Wow, get a clue, people.
Hip Hop’s popularity has grown worldwide, and probably can be credited for bringing all races closer together some ways. I wonder did Beatlemania has the same broad powerful effects on dance, dress, social behaviors as Hip Hop now does in America and around the world?
Hip hop book wish list:
The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop–and Why It Matters
My daughter seems to be captivated by the Hip Hop music, and the wearing of tight clothes. My son being the more conservative thinker only dresses Hip Hop, because he feels girls are more impressed or attracted to guys who dressed as such. Hip Hop is here to stay no problem – it has it’s plus and minus like everything else. Myself, I’m a bit more conservative probably because I came up during a different time. Sometimes I’m a little more conservative than I like to be. When it comes to music I like all types, but not all music pleases me especially if it doesn’t move me. Some music that makes you want to get up and dance; some cover you like a warm blanket; or seem to touch my inner soul. One of the problems I have with Hip Hop music is it’s language – not usually the beat! The beat is usually very cool, but the language? The cursing and raw sexual content do more damage than any good! The vulgar language and raw sexual content turns me off and makes me lose respect for the artist for selling out. It’s just not necessary to get your point across. I know some people argue and say “ah well, it’s necessary because that’s the audience they are trying to reach.” Well maybe, but they’re reaching more than just that particular audience. What about children? Then some will say, “well it’s the parent’s responsibility not to let the children hear it or their responsibility to keep it away from them.” True up to a point, because you can’t protect your children every moment all of the time. What about when they go outside they hear it outside all the time. People don’t have speech their minds without a guard over their mouth with no regard for whomever.
It’s the effect on the family, and society seems more and more negative as if by some special design.
Welcome World :)
Posted on: December 22, 2008
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Dance123 Word up! is not about teaching you how to dance, but you’ll certainly may be able to grab a few moves from all the cool videos.
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Video 1: “Ronnie vs. Junior – Red Bull BC One 2005 – High Quality“
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