Note to Self #4: Life be beauts

Life IS beautiful. Just gotta be mindful to keep balance. Keep the good folks, good vibes and good music in your presence and it’ll stay beautiful.

(via fckminetoo)

Note to Self #21:

Elevate yourself: intellectually, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Every day.

Note to Self #10:

"If you ignore what's in your heart, it's pointless to use your mind."

Note to self #18:

Leave the city filled with quitters. Arrive at a location filled with dreamers.

Note to Self #3:

The Avila Brothers (ft. Little Brother) - "Smile"

Note to self #5:

Continue to surround yourself with individuals who fuel your growth.

Note to Self #33:

Learn to say "No." It'll hurt less than lying.

Note to self #49:

Hold off on the soju shots for awhile.



7 shots in and I began to realize I was only taking shots to compliment the Korean yogurt chaser I was slowly falling in love with.
7 shots later I realized that motion wasn't such a good idea (for a lightweight).

Who the fck passes out at 10:30pm on a Friday night?

Soju, I kinda hate you now.
I am so affected by last night my head doesn't know how to nurse this bad hangover. It's. That. Bad. Pound for pound every hour. My head wants to explode.

Can I just say this though? Koreans, ya'll are hardcore. Kathy "Gangster" Lee, thanks for killing me last night. You win.

Oh really now?

Random thoughts strike best at 2:22am

1. I think the reason why I have trouble writing on here is because 75% of the time, I don't know how to start my entries. I think saying: "Dear Diary" or "Hello world" just won't do.

2. So I'm currently here chillin' in Parina. I'm the only one awake while my boys are sleeping on the couches. My music is blasting, people are staring and I still have 6 more articles to write. Am I trippin though? Nope. But Allen's snoring. It's okay though, it's helping me stay awake.

3. I still miss the "old" Parina, but the "new" fam isn't so bad. They make the bland lounge bearable.

4. Just finished writing a huge group poem with Vince and Sanchez. Imagine three writer's with three different mindsets honing three different writing styles all into a poem. Can you say "clusterfck?"

5. This song is helping me write through the night. I miss Aaliyah.

6. Why doesn't it feel like the holiday season yet???

7. I love my 6th floor girls. This was one of the best weekends I've had in awhile. Finally reunited with my girls, got my mind straight and pushed my worries to the side. It's only positive vibes from here.



8. It's down to 10 days till graduation. I'm scared shitless.

9. I need to order new contacts (!!!).

10. Gots myself a fresh hurrcut. So I wanna take this time to proclaim my gratitude and love for my hair stylist, Kalani. She is such a G!



11. Seriously if only Melisa's was open 24 hours, I'd be all up on that right now.

12. And if Melisa's had free Wi-Fi I'd probably live there.

13. My 12FT Dwende post was real tardy this past week. But it's up. Peep: http://12ftdwende.com/family/?p=2462 - It's about Tabi Tabi Po exhibit.

14. After this rough week I've been reminded that I have the most forgiving, patient, caring and down ass group of homies around.

15. I want to visit that coffee shop in Little Italy again. I'm craving for a new atmosphere when I write.

16. I've been keeping my family and your family in my prayers. We're gonna get by, baby girl. We stay up, we only get stronger.

17. Note to self: time alone permits self-reflection that is needed and healthy when recovering from an emotional week.

18. When life gets rough and shit hits the fan, keep folks closer instead of pushing them away.

19. It's all about BALANCE. Balance with friendships, family, school and life in general. The overall key to keeping me happy.

20. I'm screwed for tomorrow... err today.