Spike Lee & DJ Spinna
A crowd as far as the eye could see
♥ J'aime Bianca
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
All The Single Ladies
"All the single ladies, all the single ladies..." - okay now listen up!
I am a self-professed hater - of technology, that is. Yes, it's great to be able to send a picture almost as soon as you take it. And the ability to have a navigation system at your fingertips when you've mistakenly arrived at 8th avenue, when you're actual destination is 8th street, is heaven sent. However, when it comes to the internet and matters of the heart, I loathe being involuntarily privy to the personal information of those I don't talk to on a regular basis.
How many people do you know that have had to completely remove their page from a social networking site because sorting through their virtual relationship shrine was too painful to do after the break up?
How many potential dates have you lost because of a picture or comment that was posted/tagged on your page? How many arguments have you gotten into with your significant other for the very same reason?
Have you ever been a victim of a G-chat, facebook, or AIM status assault?
Are you simply tired of having to change, or seeing someone change their relationship status online?
If you have answered in the affirmative to any of the previous questions, don't let yourself or someone you love be a victim any longer. I have a few successful tips to help you avoid the aforementioned heinous crimes...or your money back guaranteed (sorry, I couldn't help it).
All helpline/infomercial jokes aside, I live by a few personal page guidelines to avert any potential drama. For instance, I don't befriend anyone online that I have dated or had real feelings for because, 9 times out of 10, we're truly friends offline. The only loophole is a rebound guy whose friendship is determined by the amount of time spent with them. If it lasted for more than 3 months, their desire to possibly reconnect via the internet will forever live on as a mere "Friend Request". I also stay away from posting pictures of myself being overly affectionate with any guy - its gross publicly and equally as gross digitally.
I know as women, when a man has wronged us, we often feel compelled to post an indirect message to him in every online status possible. But please, just refrain. Because when others are able to track your emotional state online you tend to look like someone who is suffering from bipolar disorder, not a woman scorned. It's much more effective to anonymously bash him on dontdatehimgirl.com - I'm only kidding...that's even worse.
You will never see my relationship status posted online, because unless the status is "married to", to me, its not worth posting. Come to think of it, when I'm married my page will be inactive because my real life status will be...busy - I'd rather spend my time with my hands on my husband and NOT on a computer keyboard.
You might be thinking to yourself, "Hey aren't you writing about relationships on your blog?" Technically, I write about singlehood. And the major difference between my blog and the homepage of your favorite social networking site is you; YOU choose to read my blog because it is strictly for your reading pleasure and YOU will never be unwillingly bombarded with relationship madness.
Don't let your love life be as accessible as a google search of Amy Winehouse's tumultuous relationship with her former husband. Take a cue from Mrs. Sean Carter and try considering your personal relationship with a man sacred, something that should only be shared with the special, wise, and important people in your life. Maybe then he'll be more eager to "put a ring on it."
And for you textual harassers and tweeter beaters, don't think you've escaped my tirade; I have a blog on the way especially for you...
♥ J'aime Bianca
I am a self-professed hater - of technology, that is. Yes, it's great to be able to send a picture almost as soon as you take it. And the ability to have a navigation system at your fingertips when you've mistakenly arrived at 8th avenue, when you're actual destination is 8th street, is heaven sent. However, when it comes to the internet and matters of the heart, I loathe being involuntarily privy to the personal information of those I don't talk to on a regular basis.
How many people do you know that have had to completely remove their page from a social networking site because sorting through their virtual relationship shrine was too painful to do after the break up?
How many potential dates have you lost because of a picture or comment that was posted/tagged on your page? How many arguments have you gotten into with your significant other for the very same reason?
Have you ever been a victim of a G-chat, facebook, or AIM status assault?
Are you simply tired of having to change, or seeing someone change their relationship status online?
If you have answered in the affirmative to any of the previous questions, don't let yourself or someone you love be a victim any longer. I have a few successful tips to help you avoid the aforementioned heinous crimes...or your money back guaranteed (sorry, I couldn't help it).
All helpline/infomercial jokes aside, I live by a few personal page guidelines to avert any potential drama. For instance, I don't befriend anyone online that I have dated or had real feelings for because, 9 times out of 10, we're truly friends offline. The only loophole is a rebound guy whose friendship is determined by the amount of time spent with them. If it lasted for more than 3 months, their desire to possibly reconnect via the internet will forever live on as a mere "Friend Request". I also stay away from posting pictures of myself being overly affectionate with any guy - its gross publicly and equally as gross digitally.
I know as women, when a man has wronged us, we often feel compelled to post an indirect message to him in every online status possible. But please, just refrain. Because when others are able to track your emotional state online you tend to look like someone who is suffering from bipolar disorder, not a woman scorned. It's much more effective to anonymously bash him on dontdatehimgirl.com - I'm only kidding...that's even worse.
You will never see my relationship status posted online, because unless the status is "married to", to me, its not worth posting. Come to think of it, when I'm married my page will be inactive because my real life status will be...busy - I'd rather spend my time with my hands on my husband and NOT on a computer keyboard.
You might be thinking to yourself, "Hey aren't you writing about relationships on your blog?" Technically, I write about singlehood. And the major difference between my blog and the homepage of your favorite social networking site is you; YOU choose to read my blog because it is strictly for your reading pleasure and YOU will never be unwillingly bombarded with relationship madness.
Don't let your love life be as accessible as a google search of Amy Winehouse's tumultuous relationship with her former husband. Take a cue from Mrs. Sean Carter and try considering your personal relationship with a man sacred, something that should only be shared with the special, wise, and important people in your life. Maybe then he'll be more eager to "put a ring on it."
And for you textual harassers and tweeter beaters, don't think you've escaped my tirade; I have a blog on the way especially for you...
♥ J'aime Bianca
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
A Bite of the Big Apple – NYC Survival Guide
I would like to set the record straight. New Yorkers are not rude; people just fail to follow the rules of the city. For instance, in certain areas of Los Angeles, one must know when it is appropriate to wear red or blue; and in Washington D.C., shouting words or phrases like "bomb", "I love Bin Laden" or "I hate America" will more than likely cause you to be kidnapped in the middle of the night by men dressed in all black. So please, if you're going to visit, if you're thinking about visiting, or if you're simply watching something related to New York life on television, take a minute to read these rules - its essential to your survival in the city.
1. DO NOT stop in the middle of the sidewalk to take a picture of a famous site or
yourselves - most New Yorkers are usually on a mission to get somewhere and YOU
ARE IN THE WAY!
2. DO NOT walk four by four down the sidewalk - again, YOU ARE IN THE WAY!
3. Stay to the right - this is a universal rule in most major cities. If you're walking down the street, walk up or down stairs, or riding on an escalator, stay to the right because it allows people to pass you on the left...otherwise, YOU ARE STILL IN THE WAY!
4. Allow at least one step of space between you and the person in front of you when riding the escalator - no one wants to feel your breath on the back of their neck. This is also great for escape purposes in case of a pile up. Trust me, this alone saved me from a 12 person pile up that occurred when an old man fell at the bottom of the escalator at the 42nd Street AMC Theaters.
5. When entering the subway, move towards the center of the car - doing such allows the flow of traffic, in and out of the subway car, to occur more fluidly. But, if you like profanities being spewed at you or you enjoy being trampled, by all means, stand at the first bar closest to the door.
6. DO NOT stand in front of the car doors on the subway - do I really have to explain that you are in the way yet again.
7. When you go to sit down on the train - especially on an older subway with yellow and orange seats that have been molded to fit a particular body type - please do not do the sumo wrestler squat and assume there is enough space for you to take a seat. Say, "Excuse me," and wait for the non-verbal confirmation; otherwise, it's just rude and uncomfortable for everyone.
8. Be considerate when listening to your iPod, mp3 player, or phone - if you look around the subway, most people are reading and would prefer not to hear Gangster Rap, Heavy Metal, or Reggaeton while doing such.
9. Starring is NEVER appropriate.
10. DO NOT get offended when we New Yorkers roll our eyes when you say you want to go to Time Square. Its not you, we just know 9 times out of 10 there are tourist there breaking the above rules.
I'll be honest, I didn't realize how important these rules were until I moved here. It became even clearer after we had an influx of visitors during the holidays. So, consider yourself warned. And in the event you are here in New York and someone shoots you a crazy look, bumps into you, or shares a few choice words with you, take a minute to think if you've broken one of the rules.
♥ J'aime Bianca
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Harlem's Sorrow - In Honor of Michael Jackson
Apollo Theater
Gain A President, Lose A King
Memorial Wall Outside the Apollo
(Click the images to get a better look)
Gain A President, Lose A King
Memorial Wall Outside the Apollo
(Click the images to get a better look)
♥ J'aime Bianca
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