MIA Artists.....official APB

About two posts ago, I did a mini APB on all MIA artist. The categories crossed over many genre lines for good quality music is just that GOOD music. WELL due to the resounding response of those who launched their own investigations (lol), I decided it was time for a separate post. This is not the final list, for I plan to continuously update this list as the calls for concerns come in :)

Below are a list of artist that are definitely MIA (in some form) that the fans want back immediately! Notice the diversity of group. Thanks to all those who assisted with contributing to this list. Ransom notes for their rescue are welcomed...but I can not guarantee that you will get paid a dime for them (lol):

~ Guy
~ Bel Biv Devoe
~ Blackstreet (allegedly are back together and are touring as I typed)
~ Boys to Men (and I do mean ALL of the members...even though one is sick)
~ Celine Dion
~ Envogue (original members only please)
~ H-Town (new single called "Call Me Mr. Pacman....hmmm)
~ Ice Cube
~ Janet Jackson (I know you boo'd up but please take back your thrown)

~ Kelly Price
~ Kenny Latimore
~ Maxwell (originally on the list but has a new album out)

~ Missy Elliot (even though she is till on EVERYONE else's hits)
~ New Edition
~ Sade
~ Tamia
~ Vivian Green (girl I really miss you)

~ Whitney Houston (new album set to release in the fall)

To be continued....the orAKAle has spoken.......

Weighing in on a few subjects......

I'm so proud of myself right now family. I said that I was going to attempt to blog once a week (not once every time I rember) to document my successes, failures and hopefully speak to current trends or affairs in our wonderful world. Today I wanted to comment on a few subjects or give snippets of how I am feeling this morning. Again, these are random thoughts that I am having (as usual), but I feel that there is definitely some truth to them all:

When it Rain, it pours - it is looking gloomy outside. In Missouri, we woke up to loud thunder (literally over my room) and lots of rain...that was noisey. I mean really mother nature, is it really that serious? Can I not go back to sleep now (keeping in mind I was suppose to be up at 5:30 am anyway to work out)? Lol. I'm so over this June weather people. Maybe July will be better.

The American Sentencing - for those of you who have been living under a rock for the past few weeks, two American journalist (Laura Ling and Euna Lee) were sentenced to 12 years of labor in a in North Korea. I think it is very imporatant that this sort of news gets to the people and that we stay abreast of the findings. Why, because we as people take our freedoms for granted (at times). We have two individuals who wanted to expose human trafficing and how it effects us all. They are true examples of bravery and justice for all. This situation has really inspired me to speak up for what I know is right and to be apart of the solution not the problem.

Lady GaGa - Have you heard of her? Perez Hilton loves this young superstar. She is being called the new Madonna.....not sure if I would go that far, but I do think she is talented. Once you get past the house music/pop sound, the girl has a very powerful voice. Sing off, who would win Lady Ga Ga or Bey? Lol. I absolutely love that Po Po Po Po Poker Face song...random I know....moving on....

Taste of Chicago here I come - This year I am fortunate to be able to attend the Taste of Chicago this month. I've only been once and it was literally at the end of the celebration...so I missed out on the majority of the performances. This is an event that people from all over speak about and honestly, I want to know what the big hype is about. My only concern is I'm curious to how pescitarian (fish and seafood only) friendly this event is, considering I'm allergic to seafood :(

Missing in Action (MIA) - The following artist have officially had an APB put on on them (because I want them back)...because seriously I am concerned about them:

~ Guy
~ Blackstreet

*** NEWS FLASH - The above two are back together and are touring the country***

~ Boys to Men
~ Ice Cube
~ Janet Jackson

~ Tamia
~ Usher
~ Vivian Green (girl I really miss you)

Hair update - So I recenlty allowed my lovely sister (see previous post) "experiment" with some braids on me. After having these "braids" for about 6 weeks, I ready to take them out (early I know). I recently tried a new technique for doing a twist out set that turned out really good. I absolutely love my hair...don't know why it took me so long to go natural. I will say that its a days journey though. I must admit that I did not set myself up for realistic expectations with my hair texture...but in the end I love my hair....short...nappy and silky. Lol. The lesson is to love yourself for who YOU are and the way GOD made you. We were created in his image. Who are we to alter that?

Below is are pictures of both my braiding and my TWA.

A Sister's Love - A Bond that Can't Be Broken

I'm not sure if I have ever talked to you all about my sister. It's amazing that I haven't up until now, for she is part of the reason why I am who I am. One part of my back bone, as she is referred to in private, that helps keeps my head up and grounded when needed. A women who knows AND loves the Lord, committed to the excellency of our youth and someone I can truly call my best friend.

For those who don't know, my sister is actually "my lil sis"...the one I always refer to in my tweets, etc. While there is a five year difference in age, she is one of the most mature women I admire. As all of us have, she has been victim of adversary and heartache, but instead of wallowing in her self pity, she pulled herself up by her boot straps and pressed on, giving all the glory to God and seeking him first before everything. Because of her dedication and determination in her professional and personal life, she continues to be blessed AND also serve as a huge blessing for many.

Below are some pictures of my sister and I:



This is our "celebrity out and about...paparazzi caught us" picture....lmbo....don't ask...lol



This is by far one of my favorite pictures of us. We were out to dinner with friends and randomly had a photo opt.


Who would've known then that these pictures would turn out to mean so much to me and also show the love that we have as sisters (a bond that can not be broken). Today I celebrate my sister....someone who has helped me through so much and mean the world to me. If you have siblings, tell them you love them and/or reach out to them. I assure you that not only would they appreciate it, but you will feel so much better as well.

The orAKAle has spoken......