Happy MLK Jr Day... and then some.

I have to give credit to my friend Malcolm for asking why I didn't blog today. Funny that he mentioned it because I forgot. I had full intentions of blogging today. So much going on. So many things to be said. On a national holiday no less. Well, technically it is over but for the purpose of this blog, it is still MLK Jr Day.

I don't think much of the holiday. I didn't get it off and that is not the reason i don't think much of it. It more so boils down the fact that throughout elementary schooling (upwards to HS as well) they drill MLK into your head as damn near the sole and/ or pinnacle of the civil rights movement. Everyone knows about the "I Have a Dream Speech." I am not sure that people know about anything else he did, much less what he stood for aside from non- violence. I admit my ignorance. I learned something new about him today. Like many others I thought he was assassinated for his fight for racial equality. Partially true, yes. But more so his sentiment towards the Vietnam war. He was completely against it. Sooooo he got got. Sad really. And they say we have freedom of speech.  A disillusion of some sort.

So... Dannielle proceeds to watch a 40 minute clip of his Anti- War speech. Feeling like she should share her newfound knowledge, posts the link on her G+ feed. Only to be met with some angry Isrealite calling him a two bit nigger who sold his people out. Hitting me with some bible quote. Blah blah blah. See link below. Threw me off a bit, and by bit i mean not really. Blocked him from my profile and laughed at such sentiment all because i said miss me with your bible banter.

Angry Isrealite Response

Now don't get me wrong. I aint bashing anyone who is deeply religious. That's your life. Just miss me with bible quotes. I don't read it. I aint nearly religious. And although MLK Jr mentions God in his speeches quite often and follows His word, I actually don't put much thought to that. You can separate your religious thoughts from your political ones providing that you aren't close minded. People (like that angry isrealite) are so damn wrapped up in their religious matrix that they get blinded. Just miss me with it all together. Thanks in advance.

For entertainment purposes, but still related. The MLK Boondocks Episode. GREATNESS

WILL YOU IGNORANT NIGGAS PLEASE SHUT THE HELL UP?! (YouTube)

Anddddddd another tidbit of information. The X-Men character profiles of Professor X and Magneto were based off of MLK Jr and Malcolm X.  Makes sense now don't it? I am more along the lines of Malcolm X and his ideologies though. But white america just wasn't having that. 

Onto less dense issues....

Today was also Aaliyah's birthday. RIP. Beautiful girl taken before her time. Fairly decent singer but she was still a fool for hopping on that Cessna. Sorry. 

So.. How about an update on my love life or lack there of?

There was a dude I met on NYE and we have been talking via text often since then. We went to dinner sunday evening. Very casual. Nothing romantic. Not nearly flirtatious. Not spectacular. Not boring. Very middle of the road. I don't feel indifferent about him or the date so I guess we can hang out again. LOL. Space filler i suppose. I am not looking for a relationship or anything. I am just enjoying my life. No other major prospects. Just a few people looking to hop in the sack and I don't want that.  

My Birthday?

No plans. STILL.  All I been fucking doing is spending money.  Glasses that I pick up tomorrow. iPhone that I bought on Saturday. I still have more money to spend. Cake and a bag. If I even buy the bag.  Ugh. Tired of this. Someone spoil me for a change dammit!!!

And so ends this entry. I'm tired. My thoughts for the day have been purged. Maybe another blog will appear tomorrow. Let's gauge my laziness. LOL.

Unicorns

I'd like to think myself to be an attractive young lady capable of holding intelligible conversation. I know what I want in life for the most part. I know what I like and what I don't like. I have my head on my shoulders. I associate with people of similar characteristics. Why is it that when we go out with some men they are in shock and awe like they never met someone like us. A deer in headlights. Like we some damn mythical creature, hence Unicorns.

Unicorn Source

That's Twilight Sparkle by the way. I don't know why there is such surprise when some men meet us. Are we that damn rare? Should we be considered 1- mythical or 2- be put on the list of endangered species. My best friend said it best: beauty doesn't preclude intellect.  Im flattered that you that you find me amazing. I mean, after all, I am awesome. But seriously, I'm not the only one out there like this. Open your eyes. There are more.

In other news... IM GETTING OLD.. HAHA

Nah but for real tho... My birthday is in 3 weeks and I have no plans. It will fall into place I am sure but I did come to the conclusion that I just want material gifts this birthday. Not the usual me. But I want em! 

Someone buy me a Marc Jacobs bag! Please. =)

26 in 26

Days that is.  It's no major birthday like 16, 18, 21, or 25.  "Tired 26" as my sister said with regards to my getting a sheep cake for my birthday. Yes, I am ever so serious. I am still in the schematic design aspect of my cake. I don't plan on investing much in to celebrating my 26th year on this planet. By no means am I devaluing myself, I just can't be bothered with the she she fru fru hoopla of celebration. I just want a nice gift, intimate dinner(s) and a relatively smooth day. I ask for no more, no less.

You know, I didn't think that I would be here at this point in my life and I don't mean that I think I would be dead or anything like that. I just thought I would be in a different place with regards to a professional lifestyle. Time to change that. Go gung ho and set forth on a journey to REALLY better myself. Personally, I never invested much thought into anything romance related. I usually just swept that under the proverbial rug.

I'm beginning to realize that with age I am growing more sentimental as well as more intolerant of stupidity. Random, but just something I noticed.

Well, here's to a brief entry. My thoughts are clouded due to this cold. Sinus trouble, congestion, and a dry mouth like I been chewing on chalk.  Time to leave and head to this Piano lesson. Ode to joy.


Update 8:27

Postponed. Time clash.  Came home to drink some OJ.

Damn.. 2012 already?!

According to Mayan calendars the end of the world as we know it should be arriving shortly. At least I can say that I enjoyed my entrance into the new year.  Wasn't drunk. Didn't spend a lot of money and I was in good company. Even looked kinda cute.

 Jillian and myself

As I probably said earlier, I don't make resolutions only to break them in the first 3 months.  Perpetual growth. I am going to start learning how to play the piano though. Something new, not nearly a goal. 

I also crossed off a bucket list item. I saw New Edition in concert. *ALL SMILES* Even though I couldn't take Ralph home, I was very happy to experience something that I've been dreaming bout for as long as I can remember.

New Edition. Yes, all 6 of them.

And as if on cue, a cold for the new year as well. -_______________-  I currently sit here with a tissue stuffed up one nostril thats runny and congested. Ode to Joy.

I have nothing much else to say other than that I look forward to 2012 and whatever it may hold. New friends, new experiences, etc etc. With that being said, Happy New Year.