Funny, my new job has forced me to look at "me" online and here is my blog...almost an entire year later....
So, I'm here alone this late at night at my new place of employment, Sprout Social. I've so much to write about my new jobber...just tonight, I've told my story about starting up with Sprout Social multiple, multiple times. What's one more time?
My beginnings with Sprout Social starts, where a lot of my stories start - lindy hop. As most know, I've been running the swing dance event at Fizz Bar and Grill for the last few years. Since the very start, I didn't use the typical routes for advertising the dance event. No flyers, No ads. I do not think I've spent a cent on promotion. Wait. There was the shipping cost of the free business cards. All of my promoting has been online. In the beginning, it was relying on an old friend called windyhop.org (remember them ;)) Just update the calender, write an article for an event, or start up a thread in the forums on WH.
Then this facebook thing comes along. I create a group for Swing Dancing at Fizz and then a fan page.
Then this Twitter thing shows up. After having @nuprinz for a bit, I give starting up @SwingAtFizz a whirl . Outside of the incredible word of mouth from Fizz's reputation all these years, these three social media aspects are the only forms of promotion I've used.
Most dancers at Fizz might not remember a time where we were ecstatic to break even or have 20+ dancers visit us. I have to look back at this time and laugh while getting my foot stomped on in a 100+ dancer crowd this past Monday.
Well,after a while, our venue, Fizz Bar and Grill...well, come to think of it I don't recall who approached who but this past September was the beginnings of a lovely relationship with me taking the reins as the Fizz's social media manager. This opened a whole other world of online social media to me. Foursquare became a force to be reckoned with, as was Yelp.
At the beginning of this year, I was struggling to keep my personal, Swing Dancing at Fizz and Fizz Bar and Grill various accounts in order. Then comes along my blues dancin' knight with an ever-present iPhone, Sam...
Tessa, he tells me, check out this site...it should help you out. He sends me a link to www.sproutsocial.com.
I use Sprout Social over the next few months to not only juggle the posts and tweets between my 3 accounts (Actually, you can make that 4 if you add the yearly WCLX event of which I was also policing.) but to also to monitor my new foursquare and yelp accounts. And lo, the have various searches that help me find other tweeters that have interests in lindy hop and/or beer gardens! Amazing! Among so many other incredible features..but that's another story...
But Sprout Social was (and still is) in beta. Considering I'd beta tested Windyhop a couple of times I had no problem whatsoever to point out what I did and did not like about the site. Soon, I'd gotten a tweet from @Justyn asking if we could meet to discuss how I use the site. I ended up meeting the entire starting crew over beers at Fizz.
A couple of more months go by and I get an email from Justyn asking if I could do what I do for the Fizz accounts but for Sprout Social. Just a few hours a week to start...
And here I am, alone in the Sprout Social office, finishing up the start of a Sprout Social fan page.... We go live in a few days and I'm totally on board. Sheesh, look at the time indeed! More later!
21 July 2010
21 August 2009
.: Poking at the Pain :.
So it goes on.. my treatment on my right ankle. I had rolled it after an awfully timed tacklehug right before Fizz months ago. Then, I went ahead and danced on it that night. And continued to do so for weeks later. Over the year, I've done a poor job of letting it heal properly and missed out on weeks of running and Eskrima. A perfect excuse to sit and pout really...
Today, my acupuncturist and I started a more aggressive treatment of my ankle. I had my usual needles in the usual points for stress and pain in general. I'd been doing my ankle strengthening exercises and so it was easy to for her to palpate the points of irritation on my ankle. For some reason, the needles she'd applied at these points gave me a strong reaction. One reaction was too burst out laughing for one point. A little unexpected there but as a massage therapist its happened to me with clients on my table. Another reaction being a incredible burning sensation at the point that soon dissipated. A little shocking at first...
What would be more shocking (pun warning) was the electricity that was applied to a few of the needles that were in the medial and lateral sides of my legs. So this little machine sent little bursts of energy that simply felt like poking poking poking poking poking... The idea was to force the muscles to work and then fatigue and relax. She also applied a heat lamp hovering above my ankle then she left me alone in the room darkening the lamps. Before she left, Kristl told me to just let the reactions happen and if that included laughing, go with it...
I may have giggled a bit after she'd left but mostly I tried to do some deep breathing and follow the pulsing of my electrified muscles. I started to relax and fall into a little sleep when my arm jolted and I jarred a needle in my wrist. That kinda hurt and then I got it in my head for a second the idea of burning flesh...I remembered a Tom and Jerry cartoon where Jerry gives Tom a hot foot with some matches burning at Tom's shoe. "My heart is burning, burning, like a giant flame...hey, wait a minute...something is burning!" But upon further reflection and some real deep breaths, I realized I wasn't burning... The rest of the treatment was very very relaxing...
So now here I am at home, very relaxed, calm, ankle wrapped up, ear seeds for future self-treatment, and determined to heal this damn thing correctly... so no massive high heels or dancing for a few days..
Oh and if you're interested: http://www.kwaifahacupuncture.com. Tell Kristl, I sent ya!
Today, my acupuncturist and I started a more aggressive treatment of my ankle. I had my usual needles in the usual points for stress and pain in general. I'd been doing my ankle strengthening exercises and so it was easy to for her to palpate the points of irritation on my ankle. For some reason, the needles she'd applied at these points gave me a strong reaction. One reaction was too burst out laughing for one point. A little unexpected there but as a massage therapist its happened to me with clients on my table. Another reaction being a incredible burning sensation at the point that soon dissipated. A little shocking at first...
What would be more shocking (pun warning) was the electricity that was applied to a few of the needles that were in the medial and lateral sides of my legs. So this little machine sent little bursts of energy that simply felt like poking poking poking poking poking... The idea was to force the muscles to work and then fatigue and relax. She also applied a heat lamp hovering above my ankle then she left me alone in the room darkening the lamps. Before she left, Kristl told me to just let the reactions happen and if that included laughing, go with it...
I may have giggled a bit after she'd left but mostly I tried to do some deep breathing and follow the pulsing of my electrified muscles. I started to relax and fall into a little sleep when my arm jolted and I jarred a needle in my wrist. That kinda hurt and then I got it in my head for a second the idea of burning flesh...I remembered a Tom and Jerry cartoon where Jerry gives Tom a hot foot with some matches burning at Tom's shoe. "My heart is burning, burning, like a giant flame...hey, wait a minute...something is burning!" But upon further reflection and some real deep breaths, I realized I wasn't burning... The rest of the treatment was very very relaxing...
So now here I am at home, very relaxed, calm, ankle wrapped up, ear seeds for future self-treatment, and determined to heal this damn thing correctly... so no massive high heels or dancing for a few days..
Oh and if you're interested: http://www.kwaifahacupuncture.com. Tell Kristl, I sent ya!
28 July 2009
.: Fizz Flashback :.
Just coming home from yet another fantabulous night at Fizz. It was Fizz Five Dollar Flashback Night and it was glorious. Gosh, I had so much to write about when I started up this post but then I just hit a big wall of tired. I'll post this anyways since it seems I've forgotten how to post for some time now.
01 June 2009
.: Hedwig Sunday :.
I think my only mistake that day was to pop in the "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" DVD that morning. For one thing, the PS2 it was playing on was being a bitch. Frustrating. But the DVD ever so slightly colored a wonderful production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch playing at Chicago's American Theatre Company.
First, we had to walk into the ATC space via the alleyway. Making our way to our seats was like making our way through the maze of an underground club adorned with torn and aged concert posters. Upon closer examination these posters are from local Chicago clubs and concert venues, most importantly Martyr's, which is right next door. I was excited to read "The Cure", "The Dead Kennedys" and others lining the walls of the theater... before the show started...
I'm not even sure how to explain the plot of "Hedwig" so I'm just going to talk about it as a concert knowing full well its a play. Hedwig (Nick Garrison) stormed the stage and the back up band was solid. The video/photo media background was fantastic especially in the space. Impressive but for a while there I'd felt that it was holding itself up well to the movie.
Yet the audience interaction was exciting and a lil bit disgusting bodily fluid-wise. That's what finally pushed me to accept this production beyond what I had already seen of it as a movie or the reputation as a play. This piece made such fantastic references to Chicago and its music scene. It was all its own! That and Hedwig called my friend Laura and I (and the few other Asians in the row)out for being the soy sauce to the white rice in the audience.
The rhythm and the timing of the entire production built nicely to the wonderful and emotional ending. Just like a really really fantastic concert...
Finally, we were lucky enough to get rare encore. Hedwig, Yitzhak, and the Angry Inch busted out with Cheap Trick's "Surrender". It twas awesome!
I so want to rock out with some karaoke or Rock Band :) Hopefully, I'll see it again before their additional two weeks ends. You can check out some video and grab some tickets at the ATC site.
First, we had to walk into the ATC space via the alleyway. Making our way to our seats was like making our way through the maze of an underground club adorned with torn and aged concert posters. Upon closer examination these posters are from local Chicago clubs and concert venues, most importantly Martyr's, which is right next door. I was excited to read "The Cure", "The Dead Kennedys" and others lining the walls of the theater... before the show started...
I'm not even sure how to explain the plot of "Hedwig" so I'm just going to talk about it as a concert knowing full well its a play. Hedwig (Nick Garrison) stormed the stage and the back up band was solid. The video/photo media background was fantastic especially in the space. Impressive but for a while there I'd felt that it was holding itself up well to the movie.
Yet the audience interaction was exciting and a lil bit disgusting bodily fluid-wise. That's what finally pushed me to accept this production beyond what I had already seen of it as a movie or the reputation as a play. This piece made such fantastic references to Chicago and its music scene. It was all its own! That and Hedwig called my friend Laura and I (and the few other Asians in the row)out for being the soy sauce to the white rice in the audience.
The rhythm and the timing of the entire production built nicely to the wonderful and emotional ending. Just like a really really fantastic concert...
Finally, we were lucky enough to get rare encore. Hedwig, Yitzhak, and the Angry Inch busted out with Cheap Trick's "Surrender". It twas awesome!
I so want to rock out with some karaoke or Rock Band :) Hopefully, I'll see it again before their additional two weeks ends. You can check out some video and grab some tickets at the ATC site.
25 May 2009
.: Happy Monday :.
Its a rare Happy Monday... a holiday... where I am glad to work... and I am thankful for the troops that have let me live the life I live and and : LIVE @ Fizz tonite Solomon Douglas & Quartet! http://tinyurl.com/fizvw2 Can't join us in person?check us out on the internets....
24 May 2009
.: Worky Days :.
Well, tomorrow will be a very busy day for me. A rarity. A full day. So for some reason I'm a bit tweaked out about it though I should be trying to get some sleep to get a an early jump on the next day.
Saturday was a workday for my brain as it was the first day that I had a theatre/improv rehearsal. The very first one in YEARS. I have to admit that my ego had a work over as well but there's my expectation that I'm going to awesome after all that time not working on the funnies. Not only was I slow, I completely stalled and forgot simple rules. But honestly, it wasn't as horrible as I had envisioned it.
But I have to get my butt in gear. And fast. The group has been signed up to preform in the next few weeks. Let's see if I've still got it....
Saturday was a workday for my brain as it was the first day that I had a theatre/improv rehearsal. The very first one in YEARS. I have to admit that my ego had a work over as well but there's my expectation that I'm going to awesome after all that time not working on the funnies. Not only was I slow, I completely stalled and forgot simple rules. But honestly, it wasn't as horrible as I had envisioned it.
But I have to get my butt in gear. And fast. The group has been signed up to preform in the next few weeks. Let's see if I've still got it....
20 May 2009
.: Its Been Too Long... :.
..again.
It's been strange. Horribly, uninspired in general. Not that nothing has been happening.
The biggest thing lately has been the passing of Frankie Manning, The Ambassador of Lindy Hop. It had affected me much more than I ever would have thought. Frankie Manning, for those few readers not familiar with him, is considered the biggest influence of the resurgence of Lindy Hop since its origins in the 30s. Actually, I'll just link to a very well written note by snora88.
I had many opportunities to write and discuss. What writing I have done has been on FB and twitter. But even in those brief forms, my notes have barely risen above mentioning my health and the weather.
I did want to share something I have been thinking about the last few days. Its the fact that I'll be missing the Frankie95 festivities this weekend. What was going to be his 95th birthday celebration will now be an immense memorial. While I've felt jealous of those that are now going to be able to since they've opened up the registration for the event, I'm discovering ... I'm not really.
I wasn't planning on going for the birthday party in the first place. Despite the money situation, I'm no longer attracted to huge ticket dance events. If I wasn't actually working at bluesSHOUT, I probably wouldn't have gone to half of the events. So while I'd love the idea of celebrating the birthday of one amazing human being, I might've hated being in such large party.
Its more attractive to me now to be able to commiserate with so many friends and share so many more memories but I think I'll just have to make due here in Chicago.
I'll have to share the story of the night at Fizz on the day he died. I'll write it another time. And much sooner.
It's been strange. Horribly, uninspired in general. Not that nothing has been happening.
The biggest thing lately has been the passing of Frankie Manning, The Ambassador of Lindy Hop. It had affected me much more than I ever would have thought. Frankie Manning, for those few readers not familiar with him, is considered the biggest influence of the resurgence of Lindy Hop since its origins in the 30s. Actually, I'll just link to a very well written note by snora88.
I had many opportunities to write and discuss. What writing I have done has been on FB and twitter. But even in those brief forms, my notes have barely risen above mentioning my health and the weather.
I did want to share something I have been thinking about the last few days. Its the fact that I'll be missing the Frankie95 festivities this weekend. What was going to be his 95th birthday celebration will now be an immense memorial. While I've felt jealous of those that are now going to be able to since they've opened up the registration for the event, I'm discovering ... I'm not really.
I wasn't planning on going for the birthday party in the first place. Despite the money situation, I'm no longer attracted to huge ticket dance events. If I wasn't actually working at bluesSHOUT, I probably wouldn't have gone to half of the events. So while I'd love the idea of celebrating the birthday of one amazing human being, I might've hated being in such large party.
Its more attractive to me now to be able to commiserate with so many friends and share so many more memories but I think I'll just have to make due here in Chicago.
I'll have to share the story of the night at Fizz on the day he died. I'll write it another time. And much sooner.
13 March 2009
.: Creative Week :.
I can't tell you how long its been since I've felt I've been the least bit creative. I know I've been incredibly and horribly depressed in the last few months but I feel so inspired over the last few days. I feel good. I worry about that. Like its too good to be true, but I do know that I'm going to try to take what I've picked up in the last week and run with it...
btw new dance venue I'm trying to start up in a new creative space, The Solarium. I think I'm going to be a bit more involved with The Solarium in the future.
Here's your invite:
At The Solarium (1245 Jarvis Ave. Apt.3)
On Saturday, March 14th
From 8:30p-2am
Here's a link to the Facebook invite with more information!
Hope to see you there!
btw new dance venue I'm trying to start up in a new creative space, The Solarium. I think I'm going to be a bit more involved with The Solarium in the future.
Here's your invite:
At The Solarium (1245 Jarvis Ave. Apt.3)
On Saturday, March 14th
From 8:30p-2am
Here's a link to the Facebook invite with more information!
Hope to see you there!
20 January 2009
.: Blues Dancing :.
I dunno I needed a little more in my life. I've been doing volunteer work here and there. It only makes sense that I dedicate a little more time to another dance project.
But I'd ditched blues dancing for a while I just wasn't excited by it. Certainly with the lack of CUBE this past year I really really wasn't feeling it.
Then tonight I stay for the last part of John's set and have a couple of inspiring blues dances. It really made me remember what I liked most about Blues dancing. Two different dancers but brothers, interesting no? One brother gave a pretty secure lead to I felt relaxed about - just following along. The other brother gave me license to just go for it - which I did. Kinda fun but mostly just refreshing as hell. A very nice way to end the evening... off to bed. Sweet Dreams.
But I'd ditched blues dancing for a while I just wasn't excited by it. Certainly with the lack of CUBE this past year I really really wasn't feeling it.
Then tonight I stay for the last part of John's set and have a couple of inspiring blues dances. It really made me remember what I liked most about Blues dancing. Two different dancers but brothers, interesting no? One brother gave a pretty secure lead to I felt relaxed about - just following along. The other brother gave me license to just go for it - which I did. Kinda fun but mostly just refreshing as hell. A very nice way to end the evening... off to bed. Sweet Dreams.
14 January 2009
.: New Post, New Year :.
Been a long while... I've been doing a bit of writing just not here...
So getting a foothold into the new year and I'm looking at last years posts. I accomplished quite a bit to be proud of myself. I particularly love the 5K and The Fizz. I'm proud that I survived quite a few challenges that I didn't even bother to write about apparently... The last part of 2008 and probably even to now, I'm having a hard time. Basically, treading water. I've been here before. Things will "fall" into place. Meanwhile,
But I do have some new goals I want to become a part of my life.
1) Make simpler choices to be greener. I already carry around the great little bags my sister gave me. Recycle better. Not using paper towels.
2) Eat local and organic. Might be a little tough. Starting out small with just organic milk and what I can afford. I'm trying to definitely add more protein to my diet so organic meat will have to be a later goal for now. I'm luck to have a couple of open markets very close to my neighborhood in the warm months. I've yet to visit a Winter Market and check that out. Maybe next week in Evanston...
3) Take care of my brain more. I've been reading "Magnificent Mind at Any Age" by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. . Looking for some other things I can do than rely on meds to get me out of this funk. I'll have to expound on this later...
4) Open my heart more. Not only have I not been out there physically,I'm realizing I'm not there in spirit either. That's not good. Especially for someone like me.
Thinking back on my all my journals and blogs...I know I'm crazy and passionate and boisterous. Its written down. I've proof. I can't say that I've been being "The Tessa" lately. I'll work on it more this year...
So getting a foothold into the new year and I'm looking at last years posts. I accomplished quite a bit to be proud of myself. I particularly love the 5K and The Fizz. I'm proud that I survived quite a few challenges that I didn't even bother to write about apparently... The last part of 2008 and probably even to now, I'm having a hard time. Basically, treading water. I've been here before. Things will "fall" into place. Meanwhile,
"Do any damn thing you have to do to keep the heart and the soul alive."- Peter Nichols, playwright
But I do have some new goals I want to become a part of my life.
1) Make simpler choices to be greener. I already carry around the great little bags my sister gave me. Recycle better. Not using paper towels.
2) Eat local and organic. Might be a little tough. Starting out small with just organic milk and what I can afford. I'm trying to definitely add more protein to my diet so organic meat will have to be a later goal for now. I'm luck to have a couple of open markets very close to my neighborhood in the warm months. I've yet to visit a Winter Market and check that out. Maybe next week in Evanston...
3) Take care of my brain more. I've been reading "Magnificent Mind at Any Age" by Daniel G. Amen, M.D. . Looking for some other things I can do than rely on meds to get me out of this funk. I'll have to expound on this later...
4) Open my heart more. Not only have I not been out there physically,I'm realizing I'm not there in spirit either. That's not good. Especially for someone like me.
Thinking back on my all my journals and blogs...I know I'm crazy and passionate and boisterous. Its written down. I've proof. I can't say that I've been being "The Tessa" lately. I'll work on it more this year...
21 December 2008
.: New Hair Color :.
For the last twelve years or so, I've always had a broad streak of color in my hair. It first started as something "crazy" I let my stylist in Champaign do. It was around the time I was a lead singer for a band. Just a big chunk of blond. Totally made feel like a star. Though I do remember at the time I was still involved in Asian American politics. One of the students called me a "sell-out" for buying into the ...you know I don't know what he was talking about because other people were saying that I was being "Korean"... Honestly, being "Asian"...
Since then I've had all shades of red, even sporting the transition from yellow to orange to red. Flames! I've done blond and black. Stark white. Purple, green, and copper - my favorite! I was a peacock! Now I'm a faded blue/purple that's turning a bright shade of green...
But I noticed tonight, right at my hairline, right in the middle... a single white hair. I honestly don't know what my natural hair color looks like now but I do know that white is going to be a part of it.
I'd always thought it amusing (and kind of sad) how folks get bent out of shape over some gray hairs. They spending time stressing over it probably creating more white hairs in the process. I know folks that spend a big chunk of their paycheck keeping their hair looking young. But I can't complain. I've seriously lucked out with my youthful looking genes in this society that compels folks to stay looking as young as possible for as long as possible.
However, I'm looking forward to graying like my parents. While the compliments on how young I look will not go unappreciated, I kinda wonder what it would be like to "look" my age. Would it afford me a certain amount of respect? Will it make me "grow up" from the outside in?
Then again I have to wonder if naturally white hair takes on Pillarbox Red very well?
Since then I've had all shades of red, even sporting the transition from yellow to orange to red. Flames! I've done blond and black. Stark white. Purple, green, and copper - my favorite! I was a peacock! Now I'm a faded blue/purple that's turning a bright shade of green...
But I noticed tonight, right at my hairline, right in the middle... a single white hair. I honestly don't know what my natural hair color looks like now but I do know that white is going to be a part of it.
I'd always thought it amusing (and kind of sad) how folks get bent out of shape over some gray hairs. They spending time stressing over it probably creating more white hairs in the process. I know folks that spend a big chunk of their paycheck keeping their hair looking young. But I can't complain. I've seriously lucked out with my youthful looking genes in this society that compels folks to stay looking as young as possible for as long as possible.
However, I'm looking forward to graying like my parents. While the compliments on how young I look will not go unappreciated, I kinda wonder what it would be like to "look" my age. Would it afford me a certain amount of respect? Will it make me "grow up" from the outside in?
Then again I have to wonder if naturally white hair takes on Pillarbox Red very well?
15 December 2008
.: Really?!? :.
Oh Blago, your tragedy leads to much comedy. Amy Poehler and Seth Meyer are a couple of the best things to happen on SNL.
07 December 2008
21 November 2008
.: Fellow Tigger :.
See what happens when you open up your home to a random dancer going across the country via AMTRAK? You get to meet super imaginative and creative people that put a ray of sunshine in your world...
Jas, originally from Canada, traveled across the US before settling in SD. We had a great time while she was here. A habitual Eeyore she inspires me indefinitely with her pictures and her words... made my day.
sfgirlbybay: Unexpected Guests: Jasmine Fitzwilliam.
Jas, originally from Canada, traveled across the US before settling in SD. We had a great time while she was here. A habitual Eeyore she inspires me indefinitely with her pictures and her words... made my day.
sfgirlbybay: Unexpected Guests: Jasmine Fitzwilliam.
20 November 2008
.: Hangin' In There :.
Well, I'm still here.
The past weekend was a complete waste. I was a mess.
Then I went to a dance on Sunday, heard some great music, had some great dances, and finished the evening with a game plan for the rest of the week.
I've been through this before. Its practically old hat. Its just a little more stressfull this time around...
Solid As A Rock - Ella Fitzgerald
They can't keep a gooda man down
Always keep a smile when they want me to frowns
Keep the vibes and they stood my grounds
They will never ever take my crown
Who Jah bless I say no man curse
Things gettin better when they thought it would be worse
Here comes the officers askin for a search, they found no weapon just only a draw first
Cause I'm so solid as a rock they just can't stop me now
Even when they set there traps they just can't stop me now
People will say this and that they just can't stop me now
Even when they set up road blocks they just can't stop me now
When they come with there evilest thoughts i just listen whenever they talk
Jah is the light into my dark, he cut and tear my path
They fight without a cause tryin to make my life so hard
The king of kings and the lord of lords, give it all rewards
I'm so solid as a rock they just can't stop me now
Even when they set there traps they just can't stop me now
People will say this and that they just can't stop me now
Even when they set up road blocks they just can't stop me now
So don't you mix me up with your dirty games, your only tryin to tarnish my name
Your only lookin for the innocent to blame,
when your the ones who issue the guns down the lane
You only cause dysfunction anda frame, but the right ones believe in the reignLove is all i got I give and I'm not ashamed, lookin towards the future this lion can't tame
So they can't keep a gooda man down
Always keep a smile when they want me to frowns
Keep the vibes and they stood my grounds
They will never ever take my crown
Who Jah bless I say no man curse
Things gettin beter when they thought it would be worse
Here comes the officers askin for a search, they found no weapon just a only draw first
so solid as a rock they just can't stop me now
Even when they set there traps they just can't stop me now
People will say this and that they just can't stop me now
Even when they set up road blocks they just can't stop me now
The past weekend was a complete waste. I was a mess.
Then I went to a dance on Sunday, heard some great music, had some great dances, and finished the evening with a game plan for the rest of the week.
I've been through this before. Its practically old hat. Its just a little more stressfull this time around...
Solid As A Rock - Ella Fitzgerald
They can't keep a gooda man down
Always keep a smile when they want me to frowns
Keep the vibes and they stood my grounds
They will never ever take my crown
Who Jah bless I say no man curse
Things gettin better when they thought it would be worse
Here comes the officers askin for a search, they found no weapon just only a draw first
Cause I'm so solid as a rock they just can't stop me now
Even when they set there traps they just can't stop me now
People will say this and that they just can't stop me now
Even when they set up road blocks they just can't stop me now
When they come with there evilest thoughts i just listen whenever they talk
Jah is the light into my dark, he cut and tear my path
They fight without a cause tryin to make my life so hard
The king of kings and the lord of lords, give it all rewards
I'm so solid as a rock they just can't stop me now
Even when they set there traps they just can't stop me now
People will say this and that they just can't stop me now
Even when they set up road blocks they just can't stop me now
So don't you mix me up with your dirty games, your only tryin to tarnish my name
Your only lookin for the innocent to blame,
when your the ones who issue the guns down the lane
You only cause dysfunction anda frame, but the right ones believe in the reignLove is all i got I give and I'm not ashamed, lookin towards the future this lion can't tame
So they can't keep a gooda man down
Always keep a smile when they want me to frowns
Keep the vibes and they stood my grounds
They will never ever take my crown
Who Jah bless I say no man curse
Things gettin beter when they thought it would be worse
Here comes the officers askin for a search, they found no weapon just a only draw first
so solid as a rock they just can't stop me now
Even when they set there traps they just can't stop me now
People will say this and that they just can't stop me now
Even when they set up road blocks they just can't stop me now
14 November 2008
.: Devastating :.
These past few weeks, particularly after Afable's funeral, have been challenging. Today, I got hit with the inevitable. My latest job let me go along with a bunch of other employees. "...economy with the way it is..." What irony that I felt blessed to have a job today. This after watching news clips and news clips about the unemployment numbers. Yet into work as I also do, bright and cheery and ready to go.
Then I got called into a room with six other people and that was that.
I'm not going to lie. I'm freaking the hell out. And my sister has told me not to dwell on it and to move forward. Its what you do in these situations that defines you. I can't say I'm a good person to try to apply that to. How am I defined if I just want to throw in the towel.... and I know that things are going to get worse before they get better...
Ah, if I could only drown my sorrows in a pint of beer or seven...
Then I got called into a room with six other people and that was that.
I'm not going to lie. I'm freaking the hell out. And my sister has told me not to dwell on it and to move forward. Its what you do in these situations that defines you. I can't say I'm a good person to try to apply that to. How am I defined if I just want to throw in the towel.... and I know that things are going to get worse before they get better...
Ah, if I could only drown my sorrows in a pint of beer or seven...
13 November 2008
.: A Book In Hand :.
Funny that my sisters and I were talking about children's books earlier... My first book was "Splash, Splash, Splash"...and I remember losing hours reading a big illustrated book of Greek myths... AND I remember bringing these books to read at parties when I was young.
Choose Your Own Adventure Books!
The Top 20 Classic Choose Your Own Adventure Stories. Hilarious.
Books were more fun than people then. Its still mostly true...
11 November 2008
.: I'm Not So Quiet :.
So was just sent this video because it reminds this guy of me. Is it possibly because the video is so AWESOME? Featuring the lovely Bjork and directed by utmost favorite music video director Spike Jones... yeah I don't know what he's talking about either...
09 November 2008
.: Missed Connection :.
On the Brown Line heading north. I got on at Armitage and you were sitting by the doors when I got on.
Me: Big poofy winter jacket and a plain old black hat. And glasses.
You: Wool (?) trenchcoat and a stripy sweater and a long knitted scarf. Kinda Doctor Who-ish.
I stood by the doors when I got on. You must have seen me on the verge of tears. I tried to keep staring out the door windows. But I noticed you across the way. You were reading my Angry Little Asian Girl bag and you smiled. It made me smile too, a little. I just wanted to thank you for the lovely smile. But maybe we'll meet again soon.
Me: Big poofy winter jacket and a plain old black hat. And glasses.
You: Wool (?) trenchcoat and a stripy sweater and a long knitted scarf. Kinda Doctor Who-ish.
I stood by the doors when I got on. You must have seen me on the verge of tears. I tried to keep staring out the door windows. But I noticed you across the way. You were reading my Angry Little Asian Girl bag and you smiled. It made me smile too, a little. I just wanted to thank you for the lovely smile. But maybe we'll meet again soon.
30 October 2008
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