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the art of over thinking. have you ever caught yourself...

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:38:52 -0500

the art of over thinking.

have you ever caught yourself analyzing the details of a conversation or an interaction with someone to the point where every eyebrow shift or pupil growth was the subject to in depth analysis and interpretation?

stop.

people are not meant to be read like that. lots of situations lend way to awkward interactions and weird body language. nothing is what it seems - even what is said. although actions speak louder than words, not many can defend why they say OR what they do.

does s/he like me? why did they flip their hair? why did s/he shift when they made that comment?

ANYTHING can be the subject of analysis. but let me save you some time here — we can do one thing, mean the other or say something and do something else completely different. do not take anything face value, but at the same time, take it for what it is and go with the flow.

sitting back and reflecting on the symmetry in their face when making a promise to you to detect its validity is a waste of your time and you still probably won’t get to any answers.

church!

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:59:30 -0500

church!

it’s cuddle season. love isn’t like anything else...

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:34:16 -0500

it’s cuddle season.

love isn’t like anything else in this world. it is absolutely confusing and remarkably alluring all at the same time. it is an open flame that people walk into without any guards, evacuation plans, or non-flammable clothing.

relationships & marriages are the next step toward defining the love that two people have for each other. although this is the natural next step and is seemingly the right thing to do— i’m just not sure. at least, not anymore.

i am not an expert on love, but in my experience, i’ve come to wholeheartedly detest all the novels & movies that have ever shaped my most fantastical expectations and ideas on love. i’ve been the victim of this crap feeling (as, i’m sure, most others are too). and i honestly have learned NOTHING from my experiences. err- except that from this moment forward i will not be fully vested in the notion of commitment and relationships.

moreover, i urge others to please carry a small grain of self preservation when “falling” for any one person as no one really falls. people choose. no one falls into buying a dope pair of shoes; it is an inherent choice. it is a conscious action to fall for someone and i can guarantee i won’t be falling any time soon.

and yo - to all my young readers, let this not be the wind that blows out your flame of hope. let this be an fyi for your innocent soul; tread carefully.

recent me. take it in folks, i’m bringing sexy back.

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:31:01 -0500

recent me. take it in folks, i’m bringing sexy back.

not sure why i keep telling y'all i'm back...

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:28:44 -0500

so i won’t.

tumblr has become my diary. i vent with you and i let you know when positive things and negative things are happening to me.

you don’t judge me for my grammar or my really bad jokes.

i fucks with y’all.

hot hot hot

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:37:05 -0400

in new york, dayum!

after a certain point in your life, you gotta strain away the...

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:04:34 -0400

after a certain point in your life, you gotta strain away the haters and find the people who will be team you. i know there’s a lot of advice out there about learning how to keep friends, but there is a natural affinity to how friendships work and if it ain’t natural, it ain’t worth keeping. i don’t think friendships should take much of an effort. they should just exist. i also believe that the key to a friendship is trust & loyalty. without the 2, it is impossible to even say you have friends. friendships don’t even require much maintenance. they transcend time, texts, phone calls, distance, and forgotten birthdays and anniversaries.

i was made for sunday nights

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:59:53 -0400

it’s time for beyonce, corrine bailey rae, anthony hamilton and prosecco. i’d like to think they are the perfect blend of love and simplicity. sitting back and reflecting on the great week that passed and is to come. i desire cool nights like this where your regrets, debt, and foolishly wasted emotions are put on hold and all you feel is the lingering night on your tongue as you take sips of delicious wine.

happy sunday, tumblr.

empress of the empire

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:21:49 -0400

empress of the empire

i feel like i'm getting older

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:14:24 -0400

there is no real qualifier of age except for the physical signs of aging. besides that, we can look at level of maturity, comprehension level, decision making skills, and critical thinking skills as other factors of determining age. i never really felt that i was getting older or the pressures of “acting my age”. however, more recently than ever, i feel like i’m understanding or rather witnessing myself and my interactions with others as evidence of my growth. although i work mostly in a school setting and socialize with younger people mostly, i find myself gravitating and hanging out with people who are my age or older. conversations that intellectually stimulated me before no longer interest me. i also find it difficult to chill with younger people even if we would do the same activities as my peers. it’s really weird, but these are just my revelations.

welcome back, welcome back

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:57:52 -0400

i know by now you don’t believe i’m really back, but i don’t blame you. i’ve been surprising myself.

they say being busy is never really an excuse, but i’ve been sooo busy guys! for realz! although it may seem like a long time since i’ve posted, it hasn’t. it could’ve been much worse in dog years!

if you would like to catch up with me on a more frequent basis, please follow me on twitter— @mimitweetstoo !

i can’t keep away from you guys!

i don't like it when...

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:11:58 -0400

girls post up pictures on social networking sites that they should be sending to their boyfriends or sexting buddies and label it “just chilling” or something innocent like that. so irritating. get a life… or some clothes.

shit i do that i know is bad for my health

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:27:44 -0400

voiceoftheintroverted:

stay up all night

eat whole pepperoni and jalapeno pepper pizzas

dont work out for a whole week

chew on that plastic ring thing that comes on water bottles

eat after 8

drink sodas

drink yellow gatorade just because I like how it tastes

dont look both ways before crossing the street

—my additions—

pre-judge

talk before i think

eat ice cream all the time

not laugh enough

procrastinate

hold in anger

listen to music really loud on my ipod

(embarrassing, but hey..) eat without washing my hands after getting off the subway or touch my face

hug sick kids at work

- lauryn hill, ex factor

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:22:00 -0400

- lauryn hill, ex factor

Posdnuos and Qtip

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:12:05 -0400

Posdnuos and Qtip

sat, sat, saturday !

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:31:00 -0400

so it’s saturday people. what’s good?

i’m still bed. but, that’s going to change as soon as i post this.

not only is it saturday, but it’s a long weekend. perfect. i’m gonna get up, get a manicure because my nailpolish looks like it’s outlining all sorts of weird shapes on my nails. after that, i’m gonna hit up the lower east side and visit my girl on hester & essex— she’s there selling some amazing vintage- wear!

(check out her blog: buisandwhistles.com)

thennn… i’m gonna go to soho and see what goodies i can pick up. i’m still in search for the perfect boots! after i’ll meet up with some of my peoples and we’ll probably head out for some good food.

happy saturday!

no thanks. i don’t get jerks and why women stay with them....

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:21:20 -0400

no thanks.

i don’t get jerks and why women stay with them. a guy can be a complete asshole and still, they will get forgiven. they don’t deserve some of the women they get and it’s frustrating that they wear and tear such beautiful things and turn them into bitter, used things.

when i say jerks, i mean complete assholes who are ignorant of basic needs in relationships and who choose to put their women down to validate themselves. men like that make me sick; guys with egos so huge, who believe their concept of life is the correct one. men who are completely oblivious to the fact that they are in a relationship with two people, not just one. guys who speak to their girlfriends as though they are strangers.

and the worst part: i can’t respect women who take it.

i do believe that women can be jerks, but the difference is that guys are able to point this out real quick and nip it in the bud. however, women are so much more emotional and all about feelings and love, caring, making excuses, trying to “understand”. fuck that.

i thought about what i would do if i was in this situation: if it was a one time deal- i definitely would forgive the dude, but if it was a continuous pattern, i can’t deal with that. no thanks.

and maybe that’s what we need to do more; say - no thanks.

ticklemetiffy: J Dilla - So Far To Go (Feat Common &...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:28:39 -0400

ticklemetiffy:

J Dilla - So Far To Go (Feat Common & D’Angelo)

(1)ne Drop: Conversations on Skin Color, Race, and Identity

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:16:25 -0400

(1)ne Drop: Conversations on Skin Color, Race, and Identity:

bemorefoxxi:

People of African descent reflect a multiplicity of skin tones and phenotypic characteristics. Often times, however, when met by people who self-identify as “Black,” but do not fit into a stereotypical model of Blackness, many of us not only question their identity, but challenge their Blackness, and thus our potential relationship to them. A creative presentation of historical documentation, personal memoirs, and portraiture, (1)ne Drop literally explores the “other” faces of Blackness – those who may not immediately be recognized, accepted, or embraced as “Black” in this visually racialized society. Through portrait documentaries (book and film), photography exhibitions, and public programming, the project intends to raise social awareness and spark community dialogue about the complexities of Blackness as both an identity and a lived reality.

(1)ne Drop seeks to challenge narrow, yet popular perceptions of what “Blackness” is and what “Blackness” looks like –- if we can recalibrate our lenses to see Blackness as a broader category of identity and experience, perhaps we will be able to see ourselves as part of a larger global community. In the end, (1)ne Drop hopes to awaken a long-overdue and much needed dialogue about racial identity and skin color politics.

Check it out and see if you can spot me! ;)

- sisters, $40, target

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:33:00 -0400

- sisters, $40, target