I was just scrolling around my favorite gossip site, www.theybf.com, and stumbled upon this quote from Common:
"One of the most extreme things I’ve done is be extremely in love,” says the actor-rapper, 37, who stars in Terminator Salvation. “It was just the whole lifestyle I chose; I sat down and helped plant a garden with her! That went a little too far for me. But I was trying to be in a balanced relationship and do some of the things that she would enjoy, too. Then afterward you think, ‘Dang – did I do all that?'"
Have YOU ever looked back and thought, "What the hell was I thinking?"
If you'd like to comment, email me at kristen@jazzidreamer.net.
I'll probably write more on this topic later...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The 'Beyonce Factor' Chronicles of Kris - 06/17/09
I'm starting to think all this "I am Sasha Fierce, hear me roar" is having an adverse effect on fans, stans, and everything outside of & in between. For those of you who do not know, I looove Beyonce and I have from the moment "No No No" dropped with the original Destiny's Chil'en. My best friend was a hater for years and somehow MusicWorld/Columbia's marketing plan went out to snatch the haters, and they caught Sabreen right in the heart. (Now she's a bigger stan than me!)
We love her because she's fearless, she's bad, and she just can't do any wrong. But I despise her for these same reasons. When's the last time we saw homegirl in sneakers? Does she work out in heels? Or is paparazzi not allowed around when she's got on S dots... I mean come on! Pick your nose or show a hair track, hell laugh and snort for a second...do something! So far the most natural Beyonce moment of the year has been performing for the Obamas. I was hoping she'd ball right on camera but damn it, she still ONLY got a little choked up. I wanna see some human emotion and spontaneity now Beyonce, NOW!
She used to do these things during Destiny's Child '99 (before they got all pop on us). She couldn't help but OBVIOUSLY be the frontrunner, bossing - AHEM, I mean motivating - people around with her country accent. But now she is slim, prim and proper and leaving the "snap in a Z formation" attitude at home.
I am, however, not surprised that Beyonce is as successful as she is. The machine started 20 years ago and excellence takes practice, sacrifice, and determination. I love Bee for that...she stops at nothing...again and again and again. And when she breaks down one wall, she builds 10 more she's gotta climb. So in no way am I dismissing Beyonce's work ethic, hunger, or drive.
Wait...you thought Kelly and Michelle's stage falls were bad and then WHAM...POP....BOOM... of course, Beyonce even falls and bounces back up like a superstar!
I can't front...I love this girl!
We love her because she's fearless, she's bad, and she just can't do any wrong. But I despise her for these same reasons. When's the last time we saw homegirl in sneakers? Does she work out in heels? Or is paparazzi not allowed around when she's got on S dots... I mean come on! Pick your nose or show a hair track, hell laugh and snort for a second...do something! So far the most natural Beyonce moment of the year has been performing for the Obamas. I was hoping she'd ball right on camera but damn it, she still ONLY got a little choked up. I wanna see some human emotion and spontaneity now Beyonce, NOW!
She used to do these things during Destiny's Child '99 (before they got all pop on us). She couldn't help but OBVIOUSLY be the frontrunner, bossing - AHEM, I mean motivating - people around with her country accent. But now she is slim, prim and proper and leaving the "snap in a Z formation" attitude at home.
I am, however, not surprised that Beyonce is as successful as she is. The machine started 20 years ago and excellence takes practice, sacrifice, and determination. I love Bee for that...she stops at nothing...again and again and again. And when she breaks down one wall, she builds 10 more she's gotta climb. So in no way am I dismissing Beyonce's work ethic, hunger, or drive.
Wait...you thought Kelly and Michelle's stage falls were bad and then WHAM...POP....BOOM... of course, Beyonce even falls and bounces back up like a superstar!
I can't front...I love this girl!
The "Ain't That a Blip" Chronicles of Kris - 06/17/09
Good Morning!
Since I wrote two "limited edition" Chroniclers exclusively for my subscribers and mailing list, I figured I'd jump on here and present one exclusively for you all. Don’t get upset…I only did that because I was sharing some information and telling business that wasn’t completely my own. I was just a witness to the madness that ultimately inspired me to get my game up. HOWEVER, if you’d like to read it for yourself, by yourself…email me at kristen@jazzidreamer.net. You know I’m more than willing to share! Onto the next…
(1) Is anyone surprised that Usher is divorcing Tameka after just two years od marriage? Are you guys actually wasting your breath gasping at the fact that they were separated a year before the split? I, for one, am happy that Usher is stretching out because it takes a lot to admit you’re unsatisfied, and good lord woman, give me my damn swagger!!! I’ve loved Usher all my adolescent and young adult life but goodness gracious if his swagger didn’t shrivel up like a prune after jumping the broom, I don’t know WHAT did! So far none of our other pop stars have experienced that same backlash but whoa boy, Usher got drenched with the “old man” syndrome. He started losing weight and he just wasn’t up to par…and then he kept on with the same silly tour routine that I’ve seen for years. SOO with that said USH, I’m glad you’re snatching your swagger back. Too bad you can’t say the same for your money. I just wanna know how the real Mrs. Raymond feels AKA Momma…oh yes, and Chilli! That’s another thing – why are the “stand by your man/all I wanna do is love you” women always the ones pushed to the side? I have yet to figure that out…whomp whomp!
(2) I’m excited to see Philly Phil Jackson win his 10th ring…but are we all too busy hating on Kobe to celebrate? Why do people hate Kobe so much? I’ve liked him since he took Brandy to the prom! I thought they were gonna get married but that’s ions ago. The only thing I can’t stand is how a stage manager probably cues Kobe’s wife and girls in after every game. If that’s not fake, I don’t know what is. The girls are cute but I wonder which one’s gonna write a tell-all book. The big one or the little one?
(3) Where the hell did Drake come from? I think this same question every time I pop in one of his mixtapes? I’m SOOOOO late!
(4) Tupac would have been 38 yesterday. I miss him and Aaliyah terribly...
(5) I wish Joe Jackson could’ve spared the rod and spoiled the child just a little bit. Every time I hear something freaky or funny about Michael, I just cringe. I really wanted to be his PYT in the 80s…but I was born 10 years too freakin late!!!!
(6) Thought of the Day: Be ready so you don’t have to get ready!
(7) If you’re in the NYC area tonight, come check Lance Drummonds at SOB’s Sol Village. The show starts at 8pm, and it’s $7 on the guest list. Email me at kristen@jazzidreamer.net to put your name on the list. You down?
Make it a great day!
Since I wrote two "limited edition" Chroniclers exclusively for my subscribers and mailing list, I figured I'd jump on here and present one exclusively for you all. Don’t get upset…I only did that because I was sharing some information and telling business that wasn’t completely my own. I was just a witness to the madness that ultimately inspired me to get my game up. HOWEVER, if you’d like to read it for yourself, by yourself…email me at kristen@jazzidreamer.net. You know I’m more than willing to share! Onto the next…
(1) Is anyone surprised that Usher is divorcing Tameka after just two years od marriage? Are you guys actually wasting your breath gasping at the fact that they were separated a year before the split? I, for one, am happy that Usher is stretching out because it takes a lot to admit you’re unsatisfied, and good lord woman, give me my damn swagger!!! I’ve loved Usher all my adolescent and young adult life but goodness gracious if his swagger didn’t shrivel up like a prune after jumping the broom, I don’t know WHAT did! So far none of our other pop stars have experienced that same backlash but whoa boy, Usher got drenched with the “old man” syndrome. He started losing weight and he just wasn’t up to par…and then he kept on with the same silly tour routine that I’ve seen for years. SOO with that said USH, I’m glad you’re snatching your swagger back. Too bad you can’t say the same for your money. I just wanna know how the real Mrs. Raymond feels AKA Momma…oh yes, and Chilli! That’s another thing – why are the “stand by your man/all I wanna do is love you” women always the ones pushed to the side? I have yet to figure that out…whomp whomp!
(2) I’m excited to see Philly Phil Jackson win his 10th ring…but are we all too busy hating on Kobe to celebrate? Why do people hate Kobe so much? I’ve liked him since he took Brandy to the prom! I thought they were gonna get married but that’s ions ago. The only thing I can’t stand is how a stage manager probably cues Kobe’s wife and girls in after every game. If that’s not fake, I don’t know what is. The girls are cute but I wonder which one’s gonna write a tell-all book. The big one or the little one?
(3) Where the hell did Drake come from? I think this same question every time I pop in one of his mixtapes? I’m SOOOOO late!
(4) Tupac would have been 38 yesterday. I miss him and Aaliyah terribly...
(5) I wish Joe Jackson could’ve spared the rod and spoiled the child just a little bit. Every time I hear something freaky or funny about Michael, I just cringe. I really wanted to be his PYT in the 80s…but I was born 10 years too freakin late!!!!
(6) Thought of the Day: Be ready so you don’t have to get ready!
(7) If you’re in the NYC area tonight, come check Lance Drummonds at SOB’s Sol Village. The show starts at 8pm, and it’s $7 on the guest list. Email me at kristen@jazzidreamer.net to put your name on the list. You down?
Make it a great day!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
The 'I'm Legitimately on YouTube' Chronicles of Kris - 06/09/09
Good Afternoon! At this point, I'm having epiphanies left and right, all day long. I gotta be more, do more, expect more, claim more...no, shout more. The world is mine to create, end of story. No excuses. This'll be quick cause I still have way more to accomplish today.
I've been spending hours on this thing called Twitter in order to attract new and more reputable clientele. So a few minutes ago, I googled everything Kristen Carter and happened to find a profile from NFTE (National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship) that was shot in November 2008. I had no idea this was anywhere in cyberspace. I hope you enjoy.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NFTE GRADUATE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR2cLKpKXJQ
(Also, there's a part where I am describing my "mothers." The editor must have cut off my long explanation at the great lengths my mother has gone so her descriptions ends with her not having completed school. That's completely an error - my mother has since gone on to finish her bachelors and working on her master's as we speak. YAAAAY)
Have a wonderful day,
Kris
I've been spending hours on this thing called Twitter in order to attract new and more reputable clientele. So a few minutes ago, I googled everything Kristen Carter and happened to find a profile from NFTE (National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship) that was shot in November 2008. I had no idea this was anywhere in cyberspace. I hope you enjoy.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NFTE GRADUATE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR2cLKpKXJQ
(Also, there's a part where I am describing my "mothers." The editor must have cut off my long explanation at the great lengths my mother has gone so her descriptions ends with her not having completed school. That's completely an error - my mother has since gone on to finish her bachelors and working on her master's as we speak. YAAAAY)
Have a wonderful day,
Kris
Saturday, June 6, 2009
The 'Golden Girls' Chronicles of Kris - 06/06/09
I used to hate girls. I thought they were just good for stealing your man, and then laughing in your face. I know, I know...a bit dramatic but very true. Throughout my adolescence, I had my fair share of girl groups. All of the cliques started off like sisterhood societies - sleepovers, secret handshakes, loud negroidian chants, and complete with official names and symbols! But of course as kids change, arguments fly, and hormones rage, those relationships fizzled out faster than...yes, faster than that!
By the time I was 20, I decided "to hell with female friends." There were a few cool people that I remained friends with through the years but for the most part, I was pretty ashamed of my gender's catiness and disloyalty. I didn't understand why most of my friend's friendships ended because of dudes that are oh so fine in high school but will dry up by the time we graduate from college. Yes, this does happen alot! So I started collecting male friends. Typically, I like(d) being the only female in a group of dudes because they're generally pretty simple and easy to get along with. I don't mean simple like dunce simple. I just mean pretty basic in cutting to the chase in regards to feelings, situations, etc. (I'm not sure how basic they are now that I'm a few years wiser but I digress...)
I despised girl groups so much that I avoided them and made fun of them. (I know - real mature, Kris!) Even if the people were cool, I'd always sorta tilt my face to the side and say, "There's at least one shady BI in this group...now who is she?!?" But then a strange phenomenon started to occur - as my friend circle started to grow post-college, I not only gained more male friends but I just started meeting really cool people in general. Men and women just not about the okie-doke, just wanting to have fun and be folks. Now, as I think about it in retrospect, I became way more open to sharing who I am as opposed to being on guard that someone's gonna hurt my feelings or as I said earlier, take my man and run...LOL
A few days ago I bumped into a family member of one of my former friends. For some reason, she still hasn't gotten over the fact that her niece and I are not friends. But I guess I can understand...leaving a friend behind is like breaking up with the whole family. No, it is breaking up with the whole family so when anyone sees you, they just give you this kinda pouty look like, "Awww, why didn't you make it work? I'm still mad you aren't friends." In previous years, I'd always respond, "Well, tough!" (lol) but there's no need to be that way anymore. People truly come into your life for a reason, season, or a lifetime and if they are meant to stay or make their way back full circle, they will.
The closer I have become to my friends and cousins, the more I recognize just how important it is to have brotherly and sisterly bonds. Specifically, to be able to vent and have sisters give you insight on more mature and womanly situation. Ha. Seriously! So, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the women who have allowed me to burn their ears recently. I believe you know who you are! Thank you for being sisters to me.
Guys, you know I got you on Men's Day...I seem to have something long winded to say every time that holiday comes around. :)
Love ya'll,
Kris
By the time I was 20, I decided "to hell with female friends." There were a few cool people that I remained friends with through the years but for the most part, I was pretty ashamed of my gender's catiness and disloyalty. I didn't understand why most of my friend's friendships ended because of dudes that are oh so fine in high school but will dry up by the time we graduate from college. Yes, this does happen alot! So I started collecting male friends. Typically, I like(d) being the only female in a group of dudes because they're generally pretty simple and easy to get along with. I don't mean simple like dunce simple. I just mean pretty basic in cutting to the chase in regards to feelings, situations, etc. (I'm not sure how basic they are now that I'm a few years wiser but I digress...)
I despised girl groups so much that I avoided them and made fun of them. (I know - real mature, Kris!) Even if the people were cool, I'd always sorta tilt my face to the side and say, "There's at least one shady BI in this group...now who is she?!?" But then a strange phenomenon started to occur - as my friend circle started to grow post-college, I not only gained more male friends but I just started meeting really cool people in general. Men and women just not about the okie-doke, just wanting to have fun and be folks. Now, as I think about it in retrospect, I became way more open to sharing who I am as opposed to being on guard that someone's gonna hurt my feelings or as I said earlier, take my man and run...LOL
A few days ago I bumped into a family member of one of my former friends. For some reason, she still hasn't gotten over the fact that her niece and I are not friends. But I guess I can understand...leaving a friend behind is like breaking up with the whole family. No, it is breaking up with the whole family so when anyone sees you, they just give you this kinda pouty look like, "Awww, why didn't you make it work? I'm still mad you aren't friends." In previous years, I'd always respond, "Well, tough!" (lol) but there's no need to be that way anymore. People truly come into your life for a reason, season, or a lifetime and if they are meant to stay or make their way back full circle, they will.
The closer I have become to my friends and cousins, the more I recognize just how important it is to have brotherly and sisterly bonds. Specifically, to be able to vent and have sisters give you insight on more mature and womanly situation. Ha. Seriously! So, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the women who have allowed me to burn their ears recently. I believe you know who you are! Thank you for being sisters to me.
Guys, you know I got you on Men's Day...I seem to have something long winded to say every time that holiday comes around. :)
Love ya'll,
Kris
The “My Time Soon Come” Chronicles of Kris – 06/06/09
Happy Saturday everyone!
It's about time us East Coasters got some sun! I'm pretty tired of keeping my hair wrapped for fear that it'll go POOF. Well actually it already did go every which a way, so I'm waiting for some good weather before I whip out my wallet again to recover the 'do.
Brethen, it has been a good gosh darn week. Mostly because I am inching out of my own way. And I don't mean just saying "it is what it is" and 86'ing a situation, but really clearing my thoughts and allowing breathing room for whatever emotions may surface. Some of you may know I had this "kinda sorta" relationship going...hmm, you know what that means - not a commitment in Eastern Standard Time but a commitment nonetheless in Kristen's world. And of course, Kristen's world reigns supreme so it was indeed a special friendship.
Don't you hate those? Those "I thought this was...but it ain't...awww geez, what was I thinking" or even those "if this person would just act right" situations?! Maybe some of you are through with that stage but it took me a minute to seriously snap out of it. I thought that maybe I was asking too much of the person/situation or I was prematurely confessing - no whispering - strong feelings to myself but NO, I am not and was not crazy!
I did all this soul searching just for me to hit MYSELF in the face and say, 'Kris, there's nothing wrong with you. There's nothing wrong with wanting to explore love BUT if that person is not there with you, he just isn't.' Regardless of what I may feel or see, there's nothing I can do because two people see through different sets of lenses. And I can jump, wave, kick, scream, and even cheer someone on but if they don't see it or if they aren't willing to step over personal hurdles, than it's time to go back to focusing on my own course. That doesn't mean that progression will never happen, but just not when I was trying to make it happen and certainly not before worrying about self! I've learned so much, mainly that (my) love is honest and pure, and it isn't here to be timid and meek. Love and greatness are bold and even when you try to dim that light or pull it back, you can't. Cause love is the most powerful energy ever.
So cycling through my emotions has been a really fulfilling process. Meanwhile, I've been feeling through various career opportunities. One thing I've continually expressed is our need to be SPECIFIC in our prayers cause the things we ask for do come...trust! But if you say "I want a burger" and you get cheeseburger with onions and mustard, you can't really be mad cause you didn't specifically ask for a Bacon Cheeseburger with ketchup, lettuce and tomato. So yes, oppportunities have been coming but then I have to step back and redefine (over and over) what it is I truly want. I really want some paid speaking engagements on career development so if you know of any resources I need to tap into, please give me a ring!
I could seriously go on forever cause I'm still typing away in my bed but I'm gonna get on up and out into the world. We make this whole life thing harder than it needs to be, but self discovery and remembering the greatness we came here with is always tricky. And all of us have a different mountain to climb but hopefully we'll all reach the top and hold hands in harmony. LOL
It's been real good people!
News Briefs:
1) I am slowly developing a love/hate relationship for Beyonce because she's not giving us room to keep up! I'm teeter-tottering about purchasing "I Am...Sasha Fierce" tickets because quite frankly, I'm not really THAT thrilled about seeing her on the stage. I wanna see myself on the stage shaking my bum and making millions on end. But, I have another road to travel... :)
I am THIS CLOSE to writing a Chronicles entry about Ms Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter...and it's just sad how much of a STAN I am...hmph! Until next time...
Creative Mega Bubbles & Sunny Days,
Kristen Victoria
It's about time us East Coasters got some sun! I'm pretty tired of keeping my hair wrapped for fear that it'll go POOF. Well actually it already did go every which a way, so I'm waiting for some good weather before I whip out my wallet again to recover the 'do.
Brethen, it has been a good gosh darn week. Mostly because I am inching out of my own way. And I don't mean just saying "it is what it is" and 86'ing a situation, but really clearing my thoughts and allowing breathing room for whatever emotions may surface. Some of you may know I had this "kinda sorta" relationship going...hmm, you know what that means - not a commitment in Eastern Standard Time but a commitment nonetheless in Kristen's world. And of course, Kristen's world reigns supreme so it was indeed a special friendship.
Don't you hate those? Those "I thought this was...but it ain't...awww geez, what was I thinking" or even those "if this person would just act right" situations?! Maybe some of you are through with that stage but it took me a minute to seriously snap out of it. I thought that maybe I was asking too much of the person/situation or I was prematurely confessing - no whispering - strong feelings to myself but NO, I am not and was not crazy!
I did all this soul searching just for me to hit MYSELF in the face and say, 'Kris, there's nothing wrong with you. There's nothing wrong with wanting to explore love BUT if that person is not there with you, he just isn't.' Regardless of what I may feel or see, there's nothing I can do because two people see through different sets of lenses. And I can jump, wave, kick, scream, and even cheer someone on but if they don't see it or if they aren't willing to step over personal hurdles, than it's time to go back to focusing on my own course. That doesn't mean that progression will never happen, but just not when I was trying to make it happen and certainly not before worrying about self! I've learned so much, mainly that (my) love is honest and pure, and it isn't here to be timid and meek. Love and greatness are bold and even when you try to dim that light or pull it back, you can't. Cause love is the most powerful energy ever.
So cycling through my emotions has been a really fulfilling process. Meanwhile, I've been feeling through various career opportunities. One thing I've continually expressed is our need to be SPECIFIC in our prayers cause the things we ask for do come...trust! But if you say "I want a burger" and you get cheeseburger with onions and mustard, you can't really be mad cause you didn't specifically ask for a Bacon Cheeseburger with ketchup, lettuce and tomato. So yes, oppportunities have been coming but then I have to step back and redefine (over and over) what it is I truly want. I really want some paid speaking engagements on career development so if you know of any resources I need to tap into, please give me a ring!
I could seriously go on forever cause I'm still typing away in my bed but I'm gonna get on up and out into the world. We make this whole life thing harder than it needs to be, but self discovery and remembering the greatness we came here with is always tricky. And all of us have a different mountain to climb but hopefully we'll all reach the top and hold hands in harmony. LOL
It's been real good people!
News Briefs:
1) I am slowly developing a love/hate relationship for Beyonce because she's not giving us room to keep up! I'm teeter-tottering about purchasing "I Am...Sasha Fierce" tickets because quite frankly, I'm not really THAT thrilled about seeing her on the stage. I wanna see myself on the stage shaking my bum and making millions on end. But, I have another road to travel... :)
I am THIS CLOSE to writing a Chronicles entry about Ms Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter...and it's just sad how much of a STAN I am...hmph! Until next time...
Creative Mega Bubbles & Sunny Days,
Kristen Victoria
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