Fast

Going back to the main purpose of this blog, which is to have a written account of my road to spiritual, emotional and physical fulfillment, I have today entered a 3 day fast. It took me a long time to get it started but I finally got the courage I needed upon watching a Benny Hinn program this weekend speaking about fast. I am a little afraid that my body will not hold but I know that humans can survive a maximum of three days without water, I will drink one tall glass of water per day and refrain from eating any food. I have many concerns which I need answers to and to me, this is the best way to go. This blog will help me find the courage to go on.

Looking for Role Models

As I am surfing the web, desperately looking for inspiration, seeking knowledge and wathever else may be revealed to me. I stumbled upon a blog which featured prominant people who look and feel like me. It is not necessarily a matter of race but when it has become increasingly difficult to see and accept the beauty of one's self - I like to see my reflection through the mirror of life and through my mother's and sister's eyes.

Coretta Scott King, the late wife of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Always in our hearts

Cathie Black, President of Hearst Magazine
(Currently reading her book, Basic Black)
Mara Brock Akil - creator of the TV series Girlfriends

for more, visit the following blog: http://thebadgirlsguide.blogspot.com/2007/10/glam-squad-brown-suga-edition.html

Happy MLK day (sorry I'm a day late on my posting)

The Great Debaters - the great Mr. Washington

When I realized that The Great Debaters was finally being played in my local town, I couldn't wait to see it. So I did, alone on a Saturday afternoon, in a half-empty room, with a crowd of senior Caucasians, which is fine and dandy but makes me questions how come nobody seems concerned or interested by this marvelous movie featuring two of the best actors of our time, inspired by a story which resonates in the core of modern civilization? Possibly because of the common denominator: brown skin.

The movie was remarkable, I wish I could do it justice by using sophisticated adjectives to describe it but I'm afraid I'll fail. Mr. Washington recruited the help of some of the finest young actors who obviously take their craft very seriously and are able to steal the scene from the creme de la creme of Hollywood.

Just go see it; support the art, cherish our history so it may be told time and time again so never to forget. But bottom line, it's a darn great movie

Oh yeah, I have a crush on Nate Parker - his intellect and depth transpires through the movie screen ;)

Manga Meets Moral Values

Today, I visited my local Chapter bookstore on the prowl for the perfect gift for a 14 year-old bedridden boy. It literally took me two seconds to find two books for myself even though that wasn’t my initial intent; however, finding something for this young boy, who happens to be my brother, turned into a complete team effort.

I am a fervent believer in reading as a tool for intellectual development and social awareness (depending on the material being read). Not wanting to bore my brother with my own thirst for knowledge, I sought after books that were geared towards a pre-teenage crowd without the sexual or violent overload as my brother seems currently uninterested with either one (thank God!). Since every other book dealt with topics seen on Degrassi High, I decided to provide whim with something that would cater to his love for comics, specifically Japanese comics.

This seemingly simple quest introduced me to the world of Manga (Japanese for Comics). In the process, I recruited the help of 3 overzealous staff members: the first one was an obvious people person whereas the other two seemed more interested in indulging in the passion for Manga during their work hours and to challenge their knowledge of the art form (and perhaps share a bit of their passion for it). I needed a G-rated comic with as little sexuality, goriness and demonic/fantastic components as possible which still showcased advanced techniques of graphic art. One hour later (or so it seems) and I was in the “technical drawing” section sorting through books on how to write and draw your own Manga.

I was terribly disappointed at the little amount of “clean material” available in this art form, which is troubling when you think that many of these comic series were first made popular through metaseries such as “Sailor Moon” and “???”. Now I don’t know how much it has to do with the Japanese culture being Manga or simple universal mainstream culture which is currently predominantly occidental. Either way, a change has to be made…

So here’s my final pick for all you Manga DIY lovers:

New artist

As I am getting my weekly dose of bible study via streamingfaith.com (see TTUC and the Ministry of III), I researched this artist whom I had just heard about on BET. Something in her eyes reminds me of me. Some of her lyrical content may not be considered as "Godly" but her soul and persona is real.


Check her out here =)

As I am listening to the anointed Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, I am reminded and convicted that I have to shake certain people loose but don't know how or if it may ultimately be a mistakes. See, some friends are there to watch your steps, rise and falls, mimic your endeavors and take advantage of your level of vulnerability when you are only trying to be transparent, all done in the name of Jesus and being a supporting brother and/or sister in Christ.

Waiting on a Miracle

So today a voice mail reminded me of an opportunity which I thought was impossible to endeavor seeing my current financial situation.

I need $10,000 for April of this year to attend school out on the Pacific Coast of Canada...

I'm waiting on a miracle

Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"John 11:40

The Making of Memories

I love this


Bobby McFerrin meets a Bach Prelude and Ave Maria by Gounod, enjoy here =)