Sunday, May 24, 2009

the first bachelorette

this weekend was my cousin Annemarie's Bachelorette Party. A great weekend to bond with my family... all the girl cousins of course, a rare thing to happen since all of our schedules are never on the same page. We managed to fit a lot of activities into almost two full days.

1. Dinner @ Marlowe - Prime Rib & Appetizers... yum!
2. Check in @ the Hilton - Free Hotel Room + comfy ass beds!
3. Pre-drinkin' @ the Hotel & Gifts - G-Force Pose, that's all i gotta say!
4. Clubbin' @ Maro - too bad we didn't get a table, but it was all good.
5. Food & Jokes @ the Hotel - Rol San take-out from Ariel & Pizza Pizza, hungry eyes!
6. the morning after - lots of laughs, pictures & videos were priceless
7. spontaneous trip to Vaughan Mills - shoppin' with the girls :)
8. Ghosts of Girlfriends Past @ Colossus - TEAR JERKER!
9. Bubble Tea @ Go For Tea - T.K.O. ugggggggggh!
10. Home Time - Goodbyes till next weekend! The countdown begins....

To my cousins, I LOVE YOU GIRLS WITH ALL MY HEART! Thanks to them all for a great weekend and for another one next weekend... I'm sooo happy for you Anne!

Saturday, May 23, 2009

summertime?

so i'm some what back from my hiatus. can you believe it's already summer? or spring still... uhhh yeah. well i've been gone for a minute... slowly getting things back on track. a lot has been changed. i've been moved every which way possible since my last post. the only thing i've come to rely on for the most part, sadly, is my blackberry. i've been twittering, but everytime i read what i tweet, it's like the same shit everyday... "going to work", "tired from work", "bored at work". a little too much of the same thing eh? well the good thing is, my vacation is coming up. one whole week without work! fuck yeah! so i'm heading to N.Y.C. first to Queens then staying in Manhattan. i love Toronto, but i gotta get out of this place. i'm getting sick of my surroundings... need a re-up. anyways, i've gone on too much about my crap... how've you been?

Friday, March 20, 2009

spring!?

it's hella cold here in Toronto, but still a sunny day none the less. there are a few things i wanna cross off my list before the month ends... first, gotta pay my bills. they are getting stacked like pancakes. secondly, i need to get to ikea and buy this EXPEDIT 16 shelf bookcase, i've been dying for that. thirdly, i must go shopping for the shuffle party @ the end of the month. and fourthly i need to do major detox for myself, starting in april ALL HEALTHY FOODS, or i'm atleast going to try for that. anyways another update, when i can... other than that, i'm on TWITTER! elleboogz yah dig!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

M.I.A.

so i haven't been blogging in a while for personal reasons. sorry, just haven't had any time. it's just amazing how fast things can change within a few months. far beyond what i thought, but hey i'm living right? anyways i have just been working, trying to get as many hours as i can, the recession hasn't made anything easy. i also haven't bought anything of importance in sooo long cause i'm scared of spending all my money, hahaha. but i had downloaded "The Rebirth" album by Bobby Valentino & "Love vs. Money" album by The Dream. Both albums have some great songs, still growing on me but i'll keep an update on that. As for right now, i'm gonna get ready for work... yay? hahaha nothing like waking up on a saturday to head straight back to work, someone's gotta do it!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

The 30 Most Satisfying Simple Pleasures that Life has to Offer.

1. Sleeping In on a Rainy Day – As the rain beats lightly against the window, you nestle your head deeper into your pillow. The sound is soothing and your bed feels like a sanctuary. There is no place you would rather be.

2. Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had – You reach into your pocket and find a $20 bill from the last time you wore these jeans. You aren’t rich, but you are richer than you were a second earlier.

3. Making Brief Eye Contact with Someone of the Opposite Sex – You pass her on the street or in the subway. She glances up at you momentarily, making direct eye contact in a way that seems to communicate a subtle curiosity. For a split second it makes you think… and then it’s gone.

4. Skinny Dipping – There is something mysteriously liberating about being naked in a body of water. You are naked, but it feels natural, a sense of unrefined freedom.

5. Receiving a Real Letter or Package via Snail Mail – E-mail has become the primary source of written communication. Most snail mail these days is junk mail. When you check the mail and find a real letter or package from someone you know, excitement overtakes you as you tear into this rare gift.

6. Making the Yellow Light - It’s one of the most common simple pleasures, the act of beating the pack. As you blaze through the yellow light you glance in your rearview to see all the cars behind you stopping at the red light. Yes! You made it!

7. Telling a Funny or Interesting, True Story - One of the most enticing roles you lead in life is that of the storyteller. You love to share stories, especially those that will captivate your audience with deep curiosity and humor. There are few things more satisfying than telling a true story that others enjoy listening to.

8. Seeing a Friend Stumble Over Himself – As you walk across the street with your friend, he fails to accurately address the curb on the other side. He trips and stumbles around momentarily before regaining his footing, then swiftly attempts to play it off like nothing happened. This can be a hilarious sight if the moment is right.

9. Hearing the Right Song at the Right Moment - It doesn’t matter what the setting is, hearing the right song for that moment is one of those simple pleasures in life that instantly lifts your spirits. You could be driving home from work, hanging out at a bar with friends, or jogging. When the right song rattles your ear drums the entire meaning of life seems crystal clear.

10. The First Sip of a Beverage When You’re Thirsty – You just finished mowing the lawn or taking a long jog. The only thing on your mind is an ice-cold glass of water. When you are really, really thirsty, that first sip of any liquid beverage is sheer bliss.

11. Catching a Glimpse of Bare Skin on the Opposite Sex – For guys, it’s when the waitress bends over a little too far. For girls it’s seeing that buff guy in a Speedo. Either way, when you see a bit more skin than you were expecting on the opposite sex, you can’t help but to smirk on the inside.

12. Saying the Same Thing Simultaneously – There is a moment of silence. Then all of the sudden you and your friend blurt out the same exact set of words simultaneously. This rare occurrence is something to smile about.

13. The Pull-Through Parking Spot – You pull into a parking spot and are delighted to see the availability of the parking spot immediately in front of you. You pull through to the spot in front so that when you return to the car you can drive forward out of the parking spot. Why? Because driving backwards is a pain in the butt.

14. Realizing You Have More Time to Sleep – Something abruptly awakens you and you think it’s time to get up. Then you squint over at your alarm clock and realize you still have 2 more hours to sleep. A warm euphoric feeling shoots though your body as you glide gracefully back to your dreams.

15. People Watching – Sitting there on your bench you can see people in every direction. Tall people, small people, thin and plump. Blond, brunette, and redhead alike. Each of them has a different stride and a unique expression. As you drift from body to body you are mesmerized by what you see.

16. Putting On Clothes Straight from the Dryer – As soon as the dryer buzzes, you pull out your clothes and put them on. They feel soothingly warm on your skin and emit a fresh-scented aroma into the air. A sentiment of ease comes over you as you head out to conquer the day.

17. A Familiar Smell – You just pulled into your parent’s driveway and opened the car door. You haven’t been home in a long while. You smell familiarity in the air, the scent of a large pine tree in the neighbor’s yard. As you head through the front door, more familiar smells consume your senses. Gosh, it feels good to be home…

18. The Feeling You Get When Your Idea Works – You have been struggling to resolve a complex problem all day and you just can’t seem to get it right. Filled with frustration, you decide to exercise one last idea before calling it a night. You’ve had many ideas before that failed miserably… but this time it works.

19. Fresh, Clean Bed Sheets – You yank at the corner of the bedspread to create just enough space to slide your body under the freshly cleaned sheets. The sheets feel cool to the touch. Everything seems so clean, like nobody has ever slept in this bed before.

20. A Beautiful View – As the car veers around the side of the mountain you gaze out the passenger window. It’s a clear, sunny day and you can see the entire valley below filled with wild flowers and bright green vegetation. The scenery reminds you of something you once saw in National Geographic. But here it is live, right before your eyes.

21. Reminiscing About Old Times with Your Closest Friends – Pink Floyd once said “the memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime”. There is no simple pleasure more satisfying than recounting the greatest moments of your life with your closest friends who lived these moments alongside you.

22. Receiving an Unexpected Compliment – It’s been an average day. Nothing really great has happened, but nothing terrible occurred either. This monotonous day has put you in a dreary mood. Unexpectedly, an older, attractive lady taps you on the shoulder, calls you “handsome” and says she loves your shirt. The day just got a whole lot better.

23. Having a Good Laugh – Laughter is the greatest cure of all. Life is extraordinary in the moments when you are laughing so hard you can barely breathe. These moments of deep laughter are divine in the sense that they cleanse your mood and set your mind on a positive track.

24. The Feeling After a Healthy Workout - It’s a giddy feeling of self accomplishment; the one true activity that actually makes you feel better and look better simultaneously. When you walk out the front door of the gym you are on top of the world.

25. The Celebration in the Instant Something Makes Sense – Even now that it has explained to you for the third time, you just don’t understand how it works. Everyone else seems to understand but you. Then out of the blue the dots connect in your mind. You finally get it, and it feels great!

26. Relaxing Outdoors on a Sunny Day – As you relax sprawled out in a lawn chair, the sun warms your skin and a light breeze keeps the temperature comfortable. Birds are chirping merrily in the trees behind you. You are at complete peace with the environment.

27. Holding Hands with Someone You Love – Every time she grabs your hand you are overcome with an awareness of how much she means to you. Holding hands is sensual and physically intimate, yet subtle. There are few people you allow to hold your hand, so when it happens you can be sure that the moment is special.

28. Playing in the Water – Water marvels people of all ages. From jumping in puddles as a child, to doing cannon balls in the pool as an adolescent, to enjoying a cocktail in the Jacuzzi as an adult… water is enjoyable.

29. Making Someone Smile – You notice that your colleague has been under a great deal of stress with meeting a deadline, so you take it upon yourself to complete one of her indirect responsibilities for her. As soon as she realizes what you did, she comes into your office with a big smile on her face. “Thank you”, she says. You just hit two birds with one stone, because making her smile just made your day.

30. Finishing What You Started – You just finished up a big project you’ve been working on for the last few months, or maybe you just finished your first marathon… Either way, you finalized what you set out to accomplish. The feeling of self accomplishment you get when you finish what you started is by far one of the most rewarding simple pleasures life has to offer.

found on: http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/03/23/the-30-most-satisfying-simple-pleasures-life-has-to-offer/

Monday, January 26, 2009

MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK...

"Rosa Parks sat, so Martin Luther could walk.
Martin Luther walked, so Barack Obama could run.
Barack Obama ran, so all the children can fly
so i'mma spread my wings, you could meet me in the sky!"

Sunday, January 18, 2009

where Brooklyn at?

in tribute to one of the greatest rappers to grace this world and since the film "NOTORIOUS" just came out this past friday... and those that really know me, know i got madd love for BIGGIE SMALLS, here's a link to get geeked over ferill...

SOLE PURPOSE PRESENTS:

BIG PHILLY'S NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Mix
(2 Parts x 85 Mins total)

PART 1: http://www.zshare.net/audio/54208564fa2951f3/

PART 2: http://www.zshare.net/audio/5428617840d08454/


WHO REMEMBERS WHEN I DID THIS SHIRT? THAT WAS PASSION!

getting better.

so it's been quite sometime since my last post. i just want to say a great big shout out to everyone who came out to celebrate with me on my 24th birthday. it was hella amazing that most of y'all came and i just wanna say thanks for partying with me, and sorry we got kicked out due to my intoxication. hahaha. aside from that, things with me are okay, but could be better, or i've had better.

the morning after my birthday party, i had noticed that my cell (nokia 6265i) was no longer able to dial out... and my option key was no longer functioning, what the hell right? i could not use that bloody phone anymore so i had went to Telus (a phone carrier company in Canada, similar to Cingular or Verizon) to explain my situation as to why my phone was totally useless and that i was opting to by another phone. long story short, i am now a proud owner of a Blackberry Curve, yes people, i'm a CRACKBERRY ADDICT! so now i'm a text whore, BB messsenger whore, even more of a Facebook whore, etc.

other than that exciting news, i've been sick with the flu for the past 4 days, not cool. i've been feeling restless, having on & off headaches, fevers and congestion. this is the first time for 2009 that i'm sick, again not cool and the weather here in Toronto isn't helping either. it's been -20 with 15cm of snow. this doesn't help with the fact that i'm sick because guess who was shoveling on top of her not feeling well, me. so anyways you can pretty much understand why i've been delaying updating this blog... i'm just too tired.

aside from my complaining i hope everyone has been good so far, we're past the half way mark for the first month of '09, hope everyone is still sticking to their goals and achievements for the new year. i'll be updating this with the newness in due time, still getting back to everyones requests for photos on Facebook, so bear with me. have a goodnight people... i'll try.

Friday, January 9, 2009

TWENTY FOUR

today is my 24th birthday. a little older, a little wiser. i did what i wanted to do @ 12am. i spoke with my brother... who had to tell me a few things for my special day. how he is sorry he can't be here with me to celebrate and wished he was here. that he is proud of the young woman i've become and that he was sorry for treating me badly in earlier times. he said that he was so thankful to have a sister like me and that he appreciates me for who i am. my brother and i have a really close bond and i'm forever thankful to be blessed with such a great brother. he's my best friend, literally from the womb.

tonight i'm gonna be partyin' with my family & close friends. i'm gonna live a little, have a lot of drinks, relax, take it easy, cause i only turn 24 once. start the day off right and end it off with a BANG! "OOHHHHHH, POP CHAMPAGNE!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

get ready for friday!

this friday is gonna be my 24th birthday and i have to make my choices quick on venue, bottle service & i gotta get the guestlist right... shit, sooo little time!

Saturday, January 3, 2009

it's not the same here.

i've depended on you to be here, and i looked forward to it. you're the only person who fully could talk to me straight up and i wouldn't be offended by anything you said, because it's the truth, and because you care enough to tell me and that's
what friends do. i still enjoy getting to know you even though i already feel like we've been friends forever. you were there for me through everything, and vice versa. although it seems like this change is bad, we'll try to look at it as a good sign. we'll still be there for each other, physically there or not. you can still ask me for anything, advice, help, a favour, i'm here for you. i will never forget all that you have done for me. i'm forever blessed and grateful to know you. things will never be the same. but i've grown to accept change. it's a good thing. it brings us all together in the end. you are forever a part of my life, no matter what happens. i hope that you get all that you want and deserve in your future endevours. if there is anyone that should be happy, it's you.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

CUT /// COPY

i had recently purchased "GHOST COLOURS" the album that came out this year from the group CUT COPY. this group is amazing, they're somewhat a mix of rock, trance, and electro. i highly suggest this album to anyone who is into mixed genres. my favorite tracks are "Lights & Music" and "Feel the Love". Reminds of New Wave... if you're into that. i know this album came out the beginning of last year and i'm a little late, but hey, when i hear good music, i just gotta share it, not matter how OLD it is.

"G" is for GANGSTA

Bert & Ernie of Sesame Street are straight HOOD!
Clips synced with M.O.P's "Ante Up"... so funny stuff!
Hope everyone had a great New Year's Celebration
and that all got home safely!

2009.

welcome to a new day, a new year & a new beginning. we are starting this year off fresh, and no stress. but i know this year will be full of ups & downs, those are the only things i can guarantee for myself. there will be many changes, there will be struggles. there will be broken hearts and healing wounds. i am personally looking forward to all that, and all the good stuff. to meeting new people everyday, to keep my creative juices flowing, to love hard with all i've got, to work hard with all my strength, to just live my life to my fullest potential. give thanks everyday for what you have, give thanks for what you don't have. if it comes to you, it's meant to be, if it's not, only time will tell. may all the joy and happiness come your way. it's TWO-THOUSAND & GRIND BABY!