Your views on mainstream music
Sigh. This is going to be a difficult one. As with everything in life, there is good and there is bad. I think the majority of mainstream music is a bunch of crap. By mainstream I mean what's played ont he radio, because in my mind there is rock mainstream if you listen to a rock station or you're a fan of rock, etc for each genre out there. But if you turn on a "regular" radio station I think the majority of the music is crappy.
Music once had a message of truth, a story of love, a movement for action. Now music just says do stupidness. There is a good bit of music that should be "mainstream" or rather should get more publicity, more airtime but is not, for whatever reason. There are so many artists that have a good, positive message that can uplift society, but instead the radio constantly pays shake your ass, in the club hooking up, thug life, and the works.
My views on mainstream music is that there are a few needles made of gold hidden within the piles a rotting hay. What are your views on mainstream music? Feel free to share! If you're leaving a comment with an anonymous profile, feel free to leave a name or initials or something.
The Empress
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Day Five! - 30 Day Challenge
Things you want to say to an ex
I'm sure you might be expecting some long winded you missed out on a great thing blah blah blah kinds shpeel. There is just one thing I want to tell all my exes and that is
To make a side note: on Twitter there was a #TT (trending topic) which was #MessagesToMyEx and some of the things people were saying...HOLLAYY!!! One girl tweeted thanks for Chlamydia...what's wrong with these kids?? I know I've tweeted some things I shouldn't have but whoa...sigh. Anyways, some other people tweeted some good things, others clearly were bitter and needed some closure or therapy or sumn. But who am I to say such. Anyways, I digress.
If you had a chance to tell an ex something, what would you say? Please do share.
The Empress
I'm sure you might be expecting some long winded you missed out on a great thing blah blah blah kinds shpeel. There is just one thing I want to tell all my exes and that is
THANK YOU!Realistically all my past relationships have shaped me to become the woman I am right now, and I love me as I am. Current relationships will continue to shape me into hopefully a better person for the times ahead. But I won't dwell on what didn't work out and what I was bad at or what you were bad at. It doesn't matter when I think about it.
To make a side note: on Twitter there was a #TT (trending topic) which was #MessagesToMyEx and some of the things people were saying...HOLLAYY!!! One girl tweeted thanks for Chlamydia...what's wrong with these kids?? I know I've tweeted some things I shouldn't have but whoa...sigh. Anyways, some other people tweeted some good things, others clearly were bitter and needed some closure or therapy or sumn. But who am I to say such. Anyways, I digress.
If you had a chance to tell an ex something, what would you say? Please do share.
The Empress
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Day Four! - 30 Day Challenge
Bullet your day
- Wake up, bathe
- Eat breakfast
- Go to church
- Come back home
- Eat lunch
- Sit, talk, laugh
- Watch movies
- Sleep...
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Day Three! - 30 Day Challenge
A book you love
I don't read much, although I am trying to break that habit. Anyways I digress. One of the best books I have read surprisingly was a text for a course of mine. The name of the book is "The Words That Come Before All Else." If you get a chance to read it, do so, and if you do, do it with an open mind and heart. The book is more or less the shortened version of the Creation Story of the Haudenosaunee Peoples. I really enjoyed that class and the book helps me to remember what was taught in the class.
Happy Reading!
The Empress
I don't read much, although I am trying to break that habit. Anyways I digress. One of the best books I have read surprisingly was a text for a course of mine. The name of the book is "The Words That Come Before All Else." If you get a chance to read it, do so, and if you do, do it with an open mind and heart. The book is more or less the shortened version of the Creation Story of the Haudenosaunee Peoples. I really enjoyed that class and the book helps me to remember what was taught in the class.Happy Reading!
The Empress
Friday, August 12, 2011
Day Two! - 30 Day Challenge
Something you feel strongly about
I'm not very emotional about anything right now, or rather nothing comes to mind, although I know if someone starts to talk to me about some pertinent issue I'll get riled up.
I think I'm going to settle on the education system in Saint Lucia, or to narrow it down and relate it to me I will look at teaching and me. I taught for two years before coming to university and I honestly loved it. Many days I wished I didn't stop but everything happens for a reason right? The power I had as a teacher was amazing and I don't think I abused it. The passion I had as a teacher surpasses any passion I have while in class becoming an environmentalist. It really makes me wonder whether being an environmentalist is my second passion or third. I won't answer that because I think I know the answer. Anyways. I was an untrained teacher when I began, fresh out of community college and a sweet 19 among 16 and 17 year olds. Even though I was fairly young I found a way to command respect from my students and I even commanded it from my peers as well.
I loved teaching because I felt like I was making a valuable contribution to my country. I felt like I was responsible for shaping an portion of an entire generation of people and even though I lasted only two years, I hope that the minor changes I began are carried by all my students throughout their life. The power of a good teacher is amazing. Teachers inspire and mold so many young people. I strongly believe that if you're not strong enough to bare it, leave it, regardless of whether you've been in it for years. One of the best compliments I have ever received in my life is not about my dancing, or getting a 90% on a lab of mine. It's hearing a trained colleague of mine say you were one of the best teachers this school has ever had. It means so much to me to know that not only do my students see that I tried very hard to make them the best I could make them be, but my peers also noticed my hard work as well. Again I say I love teaching. Maybe I will go back when I graduate. Find a way to do it. Who knows. We will see.
Teachers shape the world. Much respect to all the hard working and passionate teachers out there. If you're a teacher and you're not passionate about what you do, trust my untrained ass when I say get out. Don't stay and frustrate yourself or mess up a generation of potential.
What do you feel strongly about? Please do share!
I'm not very emotional about anything right now, or rather nothing comes to mind, although I know if someone starts to talk to me about some pertinent issue I'll get riled up.
I think I'm going to settle on the education system in Saint Lucia, or to narrow it down and relate it to me I will look at teaching and me. I taught for two years before coming to university and I honestly loved it. Many days I wished I didn't stop but everything happens for a reason right? The power I had as a teacher was amazing and I don't think I abused it. The passion I had as a teacher surpasses any passion I have while in class becoming an environmentalist. It really makes me wonder whether being an environmentalist is my second passion or third. I won't answer that because I think I know the answer. Anyways. I was an untrained teacher when I began, fresh out of community college and a sweet 19 among 16 and 17 year olds. Even though I was fairly young I found a way to command respect from my students and I even commanded it from my peers as well.
I loved teaching because I felt like I was making a valuable contribution to my country. I felt like I was responsible for shaping an portion of an entire generation of people and even though I lasted only two years, I hope that the minor changes I began are carried by all my students throughout their life. The power of a good teacher is amazing. Teachers inspire and mold so many young people. I strongly believe that if you're not strong enough to bare it, leave it, regardless of whether you've been in it for years. One of the best compliments I have ever received in my life is not about my dancing, or getting a 90% on a lab of mine. It's hearing a trained colleague of mine say you were one of the best teachers this school has ever had. It means so much to me to know that not only do my students see that I tried very hard to make them the best I could make them be, but my peers also noticed my hard work as well. Again I say I love teaching. Maybe I will go back when I graduate. Find a way to do it. Who knows. We will see.
Teachers shape the world. Much respect to all the hard working and passionate teachers out there. If you're a teacher and you're not passionate about what you do, trust my untrained ass when I say get out. Don't stay and frustrate yourself or mess up a generation of potential.
What do you feel strongly about? Please do share!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day One! - 30 Day Challenge
Five ways to win my heart (in no specific order)
The Empress
- FOOD!!!! Being able to cook is a plus, but being willing to learn how to cook and make mistakes while cooking and trying new things is a super plus!
- Having a genuine interest in The Arts: music, dance, film, theatre, poetry/spoken word, visual art, is there such a thing as tangible art? If so, tangible art!
- Having a great sense of humour...goodness knows this girl right hurrr loves to laugh
- Being trustworthy. If I can trust you to do something important for me continually and not to do what I would want, but to do something that I would enjoy or appreciate, that's big
- Being down-to-earth but not bare basic cheap. I mean you don't have to buy cereal for $30 if you can get a good one for $10 likewise we don't have to go to dinner and spend $400 when we can have a picnic on the beach that came up to $30. But with that being said, we can still go to a nice restaurant or show every so often and have a good time.
The Empress
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Frank Ocean
I know some people must being saying Oh Lord this girl late you know! She now talking about Ocean. Cha man! True, I may be late but that doesn't mean I can't!
In case you were like me and never saw a pic of him, this is what he looks like. I won't lie, for some odd reason I thought the guy was Caucasian! I have noooo idea why. Anyway, Frank Ocean is this guy who is making waves with his delicious music. Frank Ocean, legally known as Christopher Breaux, is a 24 year old song writer from Louisiana. I love his music. It's somehow very comforting to me. Thus far my favourite songs from him are: Nature Feels, Swim Good, If I'm In Love, There Will Be Tears and Novacane.
If you haven't, I would suggest giving him a listen. You can always start by listening to my favs hahaha.
Do you love Frank Ocean? Lemme know! Drop a line in the comments below and let me know which songs you adore! Happy listening kids!
The Empress
If you haven't, I would suggest giving him a listen. You can always start by listening to my favs hahaha.
Do you love Frank Ocean? Lemme know! Drop a line in the comments below and let me know which songs you adore! Happy listening kids!
The Empress
The 30 Day Challenge
CLEARLY! I have nothing else to do, so I looked up 30 day challenge and decided to do one of the many possible 30 day challenges out there. The one I have decided to do is from http://30daychallengearchive.tumblr.com/
Feel free to go through the tumblr account and find a 30 day challenge you want to do!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Cheers To A Wonderful Weekend
I just felt the need to do a post saying THANK YOU to my amazing dance buddy Sugaray Robinson who organized a trip for us to come down to Toronto to attend The Beatdown Dance Competition. I haven't seen any of these friends since their convocation, or my birthday in June (or in Dev's case well before that I think). It was just so amazingly refreshing to reunite with them and have an awesome time telling stories, jokes, enjoying good food and amazing dancing!
I missed you guys!! And I am glad to know that time apart did not and will not equate to friendships lost. So this morning I raise my glass to you and say Cheers To A Wonderful Weekend!!
I missed you guys!! And I am glad to know that time apart did not and will not equate to friendships lost. So this morning I raise my glass to you and say Cheers To A Wonderful Weekend!!
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