Maxwell Concert

I've been away for about a month now....sorry for the lack of posts!

There's been a lot going on lately, but one of the greatest events in the past month has got to be the Maxwell concert. It was amazing and I had so much fun!

A Noir Piece

Decrepit

The path I followed
Led me to my weakest point
The path I created
Uncertain and merely all I want
And everything I don't

Because it is tirelessly ever-changing
And focused & unfocused
Vibrant & dull

I sulk and weep
More than I sleep
Feelin' soul-less, emotion-less
Yet thankful & appreciative

Standing up to the world
Persevere
Dark & lonely clouds have disappeared

Decrepit turned exuberant

Open Mic (Round 2) - 2nd Performance Piece

Bad Dream

You're like a bad dream
With monsters, volcanic eruptions, vampires, aliens
And skin-tight Parasuco jeans

The closest you'd ever get to being
Tony Soprano is through
Facebook's Mafia Wars
With caprices on 22's
And tinted windows
Perhaps that's why my vision was blurred

When I stepped out
I landed in an Audi
This fine man standing next to me
It's almost like walking inside Tiffany's
Amidst all the diamond rings and things
I'm empowered by a particular feeling

I feel worthy and beautiful
All of my senses fulfilled
Now I'm in BCBG & Gladiator heels
He's making pivotal moves & doing things
you never could
He is my home, my solitude

Aaahhh, it's nice to finally wake up from a bad dream

Open Mic (Round 2) - 1st Performance Piece

Cheatin' Mess

The audacity of you and your mess
Leaving my walls tainted
And sheets perplexed

Would it kill you
To use your brain for once?
The one most visible
To all of us

See, I know how familiar you are
with deception
It's mind-boggling, disgusting, & disturbing
How you work such long hours
To dissuade my "preconceived notion"

Pleasurable to many
But true to none

The audacity of you and your mess
I smartened up and left
My walls, sheets, and mind wrecked

Now I'm renewed and cleansed....

Updates, Updates!

Just got back from Open Mic Night @ Busboys and Poets, or as I lovingly refer to it, BB&P.

It was fun, as Too Deep is always the hilarious hostess/poetess. I read a couple of great pieces that weren't captured on video, unfortunately! However, I will post both up tomorrow once I have rested, etc.

In summary, there were a few great poets/artists BUT, I'm still laughing @ dude who came last called "First Call" (ironic right?). He came on introducing his appreciation for local artists, etc. and decided to perform a song a la Diddy or some wack singer/rapper. The funniest thing was the hook, "Whatever turns you on...." LMAO!! And then he tried to sell us $3 umbrellas since it "might rain". I may be able to bless some of you with a 10-second clip....but hilarity at its finest indeed!

For now, I am taking my behind to bed since it's 12:20 am! Thanks to all who came out to support (Grisel, David, Ramone, My Love, and Mr. Great Dad).

Goodnight Everyone!! =)

Trendy vs. Your Health

The article below is long overdue and pertains to both sexes, since I have seen so many guys wear jeans as tight or tighter than mine!

We all know we should let our most prized possession(s) breathe & free it from discomfort. However, how does one retain one of the most important yearlong wardrobe staple without risking their health?

Just as you should with everything else in your life. Do it in moderation. If you wear it once a week, then other days you can perhaps wear something more comfortable: For women, dresses or skirts w/o tights, trouser jeans and for men: well, skinny jeans shouldn't even be an option and if it is, I apologize in advance to your @*%!.....

Medical Updates - Could Skinny Jeans Pose a Health Risk? | Health News

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Damn, I wanna be there right now....

I am in such a dire need of a REAL vacation! I'm disappointed about missing out on Aruba this year, but there's something bigger than Aruba in the works.

After all, what happens after a great week long vacation? Aaahhh, returning to the comfort of your home, correct? Your own bed, shower, solace, etc. In the meantime, I'm left to daydream about last year's travel: Jamaica!

I'll probably take a week off later on this month just to do....whatever the hell I want! Just to wake up whenever I want or stay in bed all day, run some errands, study for my upcoming exam, compile my poems for anticipation of more performance nights @ Busboys and Poets, and finish reading the three books I'm so thrilled about: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, The 8th Confession by James Patterson (the latest installment to the Women's Murder Club series I completed in about a month and 1/2), and The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

My paternal grandmother is from Honolulu, Hawaii and whenever I tell people that I am Filipino/Hawaiian, they ask 'How are the beautiful beaches there?' Of course, they both have beautiful beaches, but I immediately know which one they're referring to. I have never been to Hawaii. One of these days, I'm definitely going....





(Picture Credit: Yahoo! Travel)