What I'm Listening To: Crazy(Pitbull featuring Little Jon)
Aaaargh! Midterm season. Actually, I almost feel guilty because I haven't taken any midterms and everyone else has been complaining about them. I've been relaxing almost too much, but I'm going to get back in the game, especially with writing Nikki Giovanni back.
I'm planning my trailer for YouTube, and a lot of my classmates have agreed to come down and do it for me. So I'm excited. I have somewhat of an idea as to who I'm going to cast as who, but I'm still getting location sites and scoping some things out. I feel worn out because I haven't written in a while, much less done anything constructive really except plan out this movie trailer. I think I almost got confirmation from the principal at my high school to do the trailer there, so I'm excited. Now I just have to get the other location sites down and we're all good!
Also, I was watching movies, like a lot of them this weekend, and I have to say that Jennifer's Body ended up being ok, but The Mask of Zorro and the Legend of Zorro were awesome. I REALLY need to go do something, like homework, as soon as I get off of work...
other random note: Victor Webster has a Twitter.
(It's funny because I'll be talking about him to someone and they'll go "Who is that?" [shame on them...] or they say that I talk about him as if he's someone I personally know. Interesting...)
Showing posts with label Nikki Giovanni. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nikki Giovanni. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Website Update!
What I'm Listening To: Woman Like Me- Beyonce
I just put a new layout on the website and updated it, so I'm excited about that. I also made a new YouTube video for my upcoming book The O.C. Period: a poetry chronicle of outta-control periods. If any of you have time, you should check it out here
The website has undergone a lot of changes, like sprucing up the Nostalgia page and adding a little more life to it. This should tide me over until my friend finishes my new amazing website that I hope to see soon.
Other than that, I have a Miss Black and Gold Informational to attend tonight, and my sister is modeling in a fashion show for her school and I'm going to Milwaukee to teach the girls how to walk and everything, just like Michelyn taught me. So it should be fun. Keep looking out for updates, especially because we've got the New York Conference coming up November 5 and 6th in New York City. Yes!
I'm also writing Nikki Giovanni back today, and a friend told me about a black society for poets called Cave Canem, and they have an event the day I'm going to be in New York. I'm really excited to meet them and see how I can be involved. I'll keep you posted :)
I just put a new layout on the website and updated it, so I'm excited about that. I also made a new YouTube video for my upcoming book The O.C. Period: a poetry chronicle of outta-control periods. If any of you have time, you should check it out here
The website has undergone a lot of changes, like sprucing up the Nostalgia page and adding a little more life to it. This should tide me over until my friend finishes my new amazing website that I hope to see soon.
Other than that, I have a Miss Black and Gold Informational to attend tonight, and my sister is modeling in a fashion show for her school and I'm going to Milwaukee to teach the girls how to walk and everything, just like Michelyn taught me. So it should be fun. Keep looking out for updates, especially because we've got the New York Conference coming up November 5 and 6th in New York City. Yes!
I'm also writing Nikki Giovanni back today, and a friend told me about a black society for poets called Cave Canem, and they have an event the day I'm going to be in New York. I'm really excited to meet them and see how I can be involved. I'll keep you posted :)
Friday, October 2, 2009
Midterm Season
What I'm Listening To: I Gotta Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
I've learned a lot of things in the past few weeks. Hopefully if I can get a new phone, these blog posts will be more frequent. Nikki Giovanni has written me back again, saying that I can quote her. I am really happy about this, and I plan on submitting to several poetry journals before the release date of my poetry book to build up my literary resume. I also plan on shooting a YouTube video for my first novel Nostalgia. Other than that, I found Victor Webster on Twitter. I didn't realize that he had a small role on Lincoln Heights (the show I've been watching online for the past week). So mostly everything is good, and Prime Magazine is having a poetry contest, which I am trying hard to facilitate.
I think my hugest decision is that I'm going to a Writers Conference in New York on November 5th. I've paid for the conference and my parents are helping me pay for it. Janet Reid is supposed to be there, along with many other good agents. Hopefully I can get some insight and hopefully I can keep trying to get Nostalgia published. I would like to finish Renovatio by the end of next year, but with all of these projects going on and midterm season, it's a little hard too balance everything.
But now I think for the first time in a long time, my vision is clear and I can see where I'm going with no distractions.
I've learned a lot of things in the past few weeks. Hopefully if I can get a new phone, these blog posts will be more frequent. Nikki Giovanni has written me back again, saying that I can quote her. I am really happy about this, and I plan on submitting to several poetry journals before the release date of my poetry book to build up my literary resume. I also plan on shooting a YouTube video for my first novel Nostalgia. Other than that, I found Victor Webster on Twitter. I didn't realize that he had a small role on Lincoln Heights (the show I've been watching online for the past week). So mostly everything is good, and Prime Magazine is having a poetry contest, which I am trying hard to facilitate.
I think my hugest decision is that I'm going to a Writers Conference in New York on November 5th. I've paid for the conference and my parents are helping me pay for it. Janet Reid is supposed to be there, along with many other good agents. Hopefully I can get some insight and hopefully I can keep trying to get Nostalgia published. I would like to finish Renovatio by the end of next year, but with all of these projects going on and midterm season, it's a little hard too balance everything.
But now I think for the first time in a long time, my vision is clear and I can see where I'm going with no distractions.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Back to School, Back to Basics
What I'm Listening To: Rehab-Rihanna
Basically, school is almost back in session. Seeing my divas has been great, and what makes school bearable. I have an awesome new roomie that I get along with fabulously well with. Britt came up to visit me and we had a blast, and basically it's about to be party central on the weekends for about two months solid. I'm excited. I'm also excited about my classes though and ready to plunge into a new school year. I've been working two jobs back to back and almost non stop. It's been ridiculous, to say the least. I still have to write Nikki Giovanni back and I still have no word on the publishing companies. I've been going on fumes and smoke, but I'm still praying, and hoping, and wishing that God gives me the strength to go on. I need to have faith.
Man front: I'll never tell :)
Sorry it's been so long, and if the mobile were working right, it would be so much easier to do this from my phone!
Basically, school is almost back in session. Seeing my divas has been great, and what makes school bearable. I have an awesome new roomie that I get along with fabulously well with. Britt came up to visit me and we had a blast, and basically it's about to be party central on the weekends for about two months solid. I'm excited. I'm also excited about my classes though and ready to plunge into a new school year. I've been working two jobs back to back and almost non stop. It's been ridiculous, to say the least. I still have to write Nikki Giovanni back and I still have no word on the publishing companies. I've been going on fumes and smoke, but I'm still praying, and hoping, and wishing that God gives me the strength to go on. I need to have faith.
Man front: I'll never tell :)
Sorry it's been so long, and if the mobile were working right, it would be so much easier to do this from my phone!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Two Opposing Futures and update on NIKKI GIOVANNI
What I'm Listening To: Flower Duet- Deslibes
Many things have happened. The most important and most exciting is that I received a response from Nikki Giovanni who said that she really liked my piece "Pointless" that I sent her. I am literally on cloud nine. I wasn't sure if she was going to respond and this pushes up my publication time by a lot. Now I just have to see if she will let me quote her.
Moving on, I got kinky twists again. 5 hours may be torture, but the effect is worth it. Two experiences have had me thinking that relationships are crazy and why would people ever go through them and then that relationships are worth it because you could finally meet that someone that you've been dreaming about for the past who knows how many years. They are a Nigerian movie called "The Playboy" that I saw while I was getting my hair done, and Marquel McGhee's wedding that I went to in Minneapolis, respectively. I thought the main character in the movie was horrible. He was such a good actor, faked his own death, and played those girls. Sure, he was found out, but by that time the women had made fools of themselves fighting over him. He proposed to three at the same time, and reminded me that I have too much in my life going on for relationships. And then the wedding. I absolutely loved it. For me, it was the best one I've ever been to. There was a variety of music, everyone was beautiful, plenty of energy and comedy to go around, and God was just gleaming through the two newlyweds. It was the first wedding where I actually got sentimental and made me think about some things. Sure I'm nineteen now, but people usually meet their future mates around this time. My parents knew each other, went to school together, and married a little later. I mean, I think you have at least met whoever you're going to marry. I don't know. The wedding was fun though, everyone was dancing and it was great. But I think I'm leaning more towards option one.
We looked at the University of Minnesota for my brother, spent some time at Mall of America (like 30 min) and then came home. Oh, and this is my official nationality. My family and I finally got it all figured out: Jamaican, Irish, Chauktaw Native American, Sierra Leonian, and Egyptian. For too long, I didn't know what I was, so for those who have heard me say it before, scratch that, this is official.
Many things have happened. The most important and most exciting is that I received a response from Nikki Giovanni who said that she really liked my piece "Pointless" that I sent her. I am literally on cloud nine. I wasn't sure if she was going to respond and this pushes up my publication time by a lot. Now I just have to see if she will let me quote her.
Moving on, I got kinky twists again. 5 hours may be torture, but the effect is worth it. Two experiences have had me thinking that relationships are crazy and why would people ever go through them and then that relationships are worth it because you could finally meet that someone that you've been dreaming about for the past who knows how many years. They are a Nigerian movie called "The Playboy" that I saw while I was getting my hair done, and Marquel McGhee's wedding that I went to in Minneapolis, respectively. I thought the main character in the movie was horrible. He was such a good actor, faked his own death, and played those girls. Sure, he was found out, but by that time the women had made fools of themselves fighting over him. He proposed to three at the same time, and reminded me that I have too much in my life going on for relationships. And then the wedding. I absolutely loved it. For me, it was the best one I've ever been to. There was a variety of music, everyone was beautiful, plenty of energy and comedy to go around, and God was just gleaming through the two newlyweds. It was the first wedding where I actually got sentimental and made me think about some things. Sure I'm nineteen now, but people usually meet their future mates around this time. My parents knew each other, went to school together, and married a little later. I mean, I think you have at least met whoever you're going to marry. I don't know. The wedding was fun though, everyone was dancing and it was great. But I think I'm leaning more towards option one.
We looked at the University of Minnesota for my brother, spent some time at Mall of America (like 30 min) and then came home. Oh, and this is my official nationality. My family and I finally got it all figured out: Jamaican, Irish, Chauktaw Native American, Sierra Leonian, and Egyptian. For too long, I didn't know what I was, so for those who have heard me say it before, scratch that, this is official.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
It's One of Those Days
What I'm Listening To: Lady Marmalade
My Spanish final is Thursday and I feel like I'm getting nothing done. I love Janet Reid's blog (but, if you're smart, who doesn't?). I'm trying to plan to go to a writing conference, but these adults who don't have to take classes schedule conferences during the week. And it's bound to be expensive, from the conference itself to my transportation to wherever it is. So basically, I have to be making some serious dough or just plan on going to one at the beginning of next year. I'm still editing and formatting my poetry book, and that WILL be pubslished by January, whether or not Starbucks, Giovanni, and Angelou get back to me on my proposals. I never claimed to be a poet, but I am a writer. I think that every writer should have basic knowledge in various fields in order to call themselves writers.
My Spanish teacher Julio said something very interesting to me today. He said that there are so many people who call themselves poets and writers but they don't adhere to the more conservative guidelines, don't write novels or poetry, and they are unpublished. I thought his assessment was a little harsh. I mean, I guess I couldn't call myself a writer even though I've come out with two books. I feel like I have no time in my life whatsoever. It's getting rather ridiculous. But I love to write and really need to begin making money, so that's why I do it.
I don't even think I have time to start a small side business, but here I go again, (excuse the cliche) about to bite off more than I can chew.
My Spanish final is Thursday and I feel like I'm getting nothing done. I love Janet Reid's blog (but, if you're smart, who doesn't?). I'm trying to plan to go to a writing conference, but these adults who don't have to take classes schedule conferences during the week. And it's bound to be expensive, from the conference itself to my transportation to wherever it is. So basically, I have to be making some serious dough or just plan on going to one at the beginning of next year. I'm still editing and formatting my poetry book, and that WILL be pubslished by January, whether or not Starbucks, Giovanni, and Angelou get back to me on my proposals. I never claimed to be a poet, but I am a writer. I think that every writer should have basic knowledge in various fields in order to call themselves writers.
My Spanish teacher Julio said something very interesting to me today. He said that there are so many people who call themselves poets and writers but they don't adhere to the more conservative guidelines, don't write novels or poetry, and they are unpublished. I thought his assessment was a little harsh. I mean, I guess I couldn't call myself a writer even though I've come out with two books. I feel like I have no time in my life whatsoever. It's getting rather ridiculous. But I love to write and really need to begin making money, so that's why I do it.
I don't even think I have time to start a small side business, but here I go again, (excuse the cliche) about to bite off more than I can chew.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Crank....Whoa
What I'm Listening To: Tu no eres para mi by Fanny Lu
I'm currently sitting in the Student Activity Center and trying to study for my Spanish final for 226 next week. We already finished the Spanish Literature 224 class, and my teacher Marcelo is the best. He simply cancelled our final and gave us the same grade that we got on our last test (mine was 100%). This other final is grammar and I've already been so bad that I don't know what's going to happen. We just have to wait and pray I guess.
I spent the all of yesterday just concentrating on relaxation (which I don't usually do) and watched Crank for the first time. I already knew it was going to be good because Jason Statham was in it, and I simply adore his work. It was hilarious with plenty of action...
Today, I had to get to work though. I'm sending off my letters to Dr. Angelou and Nikki Giovanni this week, getting ready to move out of my apartment, and seeing about Study Abroad stuff and a semester internship in Washington. I can't believe I'm going to be gone from Madison for almost 2 years. That's probably going to be weird. I should probably start looking for material for PRIME, the magazine that I edit, right about now. So with that and all of the gloomy weather outside, I'm putting my nose to the grindstone yet again.
I'm currently sitting in the Student Activity Center and trying to study for my Spanish final for 226 next week. We already finished the Spanish Literature 224 class, and my teacher Marcelo is the best. He simply cancelled our final and gave us the same grade that we got on our last test (mine was 100%). This other final is grammar and I've already been so bad that I don't know what's going to happen. We just have to wait and pray I guess.
I spent the all of yesterday just concentrating on relaxation (which I don't usually do) and watched Crank for the first time. I already knew it was going to be good because Jason Statham was in it, and I simply adore his work. It was hilarious with plenty of action...
Today, I had to get to work though. I'm sending off my letters to Dr. Angelou and Nikki Giovanni this week, getting ready to move out of my apartment, and seeing about Study Abroad stuff and a semester internship in Washington. I can't believe I'm going to be gone from Madison for almost 2 years. That's probably going to be weird. I should probably start looking for material for PRIME, the magazine that I edit, right about now. So with that and all of the gloomy weather outside, I'm putting my nose to the grindstone yet again.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
My Starbucks Idea
What I'm Listening To: Bow-Ray Nitti (in honor of my friend Crystal :))
Okay for all of you Starbucks drinkers, I've got something for you, and I need your help. For all of you who already have a Starbucks account, go to the My Starbucks Idea page. You'll have to create a username to be able to comment, but that only takes a minute. Search for the idea "Starbucks Coupons in Poetry Book" and PLEASE vote for it. I'm trying to get something launched so that I can get my poetry book published. All you have to do is vote, it should only take a couple of minutes of your time, and you would be able to get a FREE (I think I should say that again) FREE Starbucks drink with the purchase of my new poetry book "The O.C. Period: A Poetic Chronicle of Outta Control Periods." So please take the time to go and vote so that corporate will decide to take on the idea.
On another note, I'm going to try and contact Nikki Giovanni today because a friend told me that she answers most of her fan mail, and because I enjoy a lot of her work. Hopefully she contacts me back soon (even though a lot of these people have no time in their life, like me, lol).
My Spanish Literature class ends on Thursday (I was bonking) which is a relief. I just had a test today in the Grammar class and I pray that went well because I was hurrying. Besides that, I'm trying to finish the short story collection and I can't wait for the new website. Ciao :)
Okay for all of you Starbucks drinkers, I've got something for you, and I need your help. For all of you who already have a Starbucks account, go to the My Starbucks Idea page. You'll have to create a username to be able to comment, but that only takes a minute. Search for the idea "Starbucks Coupons in Poetry Book" and PLEASE vote for it. I'm trying to get something launched so that I can get my poetry book published. All you have to do is vote, it should only take a couple of minutes of your time, and you would be able to get a FREE (I think I should say that again) FREE Starbucks drink with the purchase of my new poetry book "The O.C. Period: A Poetic Chronicle of Outta Control Periods." So please take the time to go and vote so that corporate will decide to take on the idea.
On another note, I'm going to try and contact Nikki Giovanni today because a friend told me that she answers most of her fan mail, and because I enjoy a lot of her work. Hopefully she contacts me back soon (even though a lot of these people have no time in their life, like me, lol).
My Spanish Literature class ends on Thursday (I was bonking) which is a relief. I just had a test today in the Grammar class and I pray that went well because I was hurrying. Besides that, I'm trying to finish the short story collection and I can't wait for the new website. Ciao :)
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