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Hi there,

I haven't written a post on here since March 2010. Things have been hard. I think it might be the whole "I'm turning 30 and I don't know WTF is going on" deal. But I feel like now it's getting better. So on that note....



Why is this shocking? WTF MTV? It's not 2003, and it's not Britney and Madonna. But why does MTV think setting up girl-on-girl action is SOOOOOOOOOOO risque? The kiss itself seems awkward. But..if either of those ladies wanted to kiss me, I would let them. Sandra Bullock and Scarlet Johansson are fiiiiiiiine.

Is it just me, or are straight actors making out in public, becoming the new black?

it's been a loooong time...

since I've posted on here. A few highlights...

1. I passed English 103 last Fall semester with a B!! Ms. Matthews passed me with a B!! I busted my ass last semester and I had a quality teacher. I wrote my final research paper on the global perspective of same sex marriage. I knocked out the F from Spring 2009, and replaced it with a better grade.

2. I celebrated my 4 year dating anniversary with m.v.f in January! We didn't go out of town, or do anything crazy extravagant. We both received an amazing couple's massage in Silver Lake, and ate a delicious meal at Engine Co 28 restaurant in Downtown LA. I love my boyfriend so damn much!! Blackxian love in the house!!

3. I attended two AMAZING shows last month. I saw St. Vincent at the El Rey, and I saw Mariah Carey at the Gibson Amphitheater. I cried at both shows, especially when St Vincent decided to cover "These Days" by Nico. *tear* St. Vincent was fierce on stage, holding onto her guitar, and singing lovely. She sang most of Actor, and a few covers, and songs from her first album. Mariah was FABULOUS!!! She was everything I thought she would be. She's looks great, and her voice was on it! I bought an Mariah key chain...because I had to. Seriously. ;-)

4. I quit my Intermediate Algebra class for LACC Spring semester. I was in this class for almost one month, and I started feeling horribly overwhelmed. My work gets hectic this time of year, and I didn't want to fail another class because of it. I loved my teacher too, and discussed with him why I was quitting. He understood. He wished me luck in life, and he hopes to see me again another time.

I think having spring off is going to help me out immensely. I realized last month that I wasn't happy. I was in school, but I was getting stress headaches because of it. Honestly I've been depressed since November 2009. I haven't felt like myself, and I want to start focusing on me again. I want to go back to the gym, I want to start writing again. I want to call my friends, and have the time to call/see them. I want to socialize, and attend different events in my neighborhood. I want to stop being an asshole to my boyfriend. Seriously....I've been in a funk.

But, I will be posting more topical entries shortly. Such as my Alice In Wonderland review. Oh who am I kidding, it was aiiiight. It had amazing visual effects, but the storyline sucked ass. Is it wrong to be crushed out on Alice?

Ok....more later. :-)

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My notes from 826 LA writing workshop

I went to an awesome freelance writing workshop tonight at 826LA. Four writers came in, and offered advice to a crowd of 50 folks.

I was the ONLY Mexican woman in the crowd. Unfortunately, there weren't a lot of POC period. Which I find hysterical because 826 LA is located in Echo Park. Unfortunately, Echo Park is a gentrified neighborhood. As much as it's was frustrating to be the only Mexican there, I was ecstatic to hear what each writer had to say. Especially Joshuah Bearman. He writes for The American Prospect, and various "liberal" magazines that recognize class and race. He was dope.



All four writers have different experiences with freelance writing, and each explain their own process. I wrote about 4 pages of notes. Here's a few things that are still lingering in my subconscious....

"There's no other profession where you can stay home all day in your boxers shorts. I rely on humorous observation..." - Neil Pollack

"(generally) pitching your writing is frustrating" - Joel Stein

"Social media (Twitter, FB, ETC) validates your writing, you start creating your own community" - Neil Pollack

"I like to write, but I hate Twitter" - Claire Hoffman

"I read weekly's from other cities" - Clarie Hoffman

"I use to read a lot, but then I moved to LA and now reading makes me feel stupid" - Neil Pollack

"Every job I've had, came through a personal relationship" - Joel Stein and Joshua Bearman

"I use to be careful, but then I stopped" - Joel Stein

"I don't think you have to know everybody." Claire Hoffman and Joshua Bearman

"Finding your community on the internet is HARD" - Joshua Bearman

"Be aggressive, but don't lose your mind over it" - All four writers

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i HEART zach galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis is going to be HOSTING SNL on March 6th!!! This fact totally made my morning!!! He's hysterical!! These clips are a few of my favs. Enjoy!!

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis from Between Two Ferns

i heart rob brenzey again...

you did it again mr. brenzey. great job!!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Usually I overflow with advice about how to
access your soul's code. I love to help you express the unique blueprint
that sets you apart from everyone else. Every now and then, though, it's
a healing balm to take a sabbatical from exploring the intricacies of your
core truths. This is one of those times. For the next ten days, I invite you
to enjoy the privilege of being absolutely nobody. Revel in the pure
emptiness of having no clue about your deep identity. If anyone asks you,
"Who are you?", relish the bubbly freedom that comes from cheerfully
saying, "I have no freaking idea!"

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