Soul Glo

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Insane in the Membrane

pierced nippled would hurt
tattoos in languages you dont speak
sucker for love
drunk friends strengthen bonds
Physics kills
Bro pays for greyhound
Can't miss Maxwell...Don't wanna. Don't wanna!

Friday, June 26, 2009

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Good:
Today I woke up to free breakfast courtesy of Ballpark Apt. :)
Today i got a workout that had me feeling fat-free
Today the Orkin man came and the wasp nest is gone
Today I prayed with the Orkan man after an 1hr convo with him (God is great)
Today is Friday and I don't have class
Today I resistent temptation
Today he made me smile by his desire to see me
Today I feel different and better
Today I know what/who I want
Today I haven't though about Jont'e (surprised I can even type his name)
From Today on...I never will because he has claimed that space

Bad:
Today his car wasn't ready so I had to cancel the tickets I ordered online
Today my phone bill is due but I don't think I'll pay it just yet
Today I was tempted but I was happy to be able to resist
Today I still havent seen 2 movies I'd like to
Today I've come to terms that I won't be seeing Maxwell live after all

Ugly
Today the wasps died and their frozen bodies were swept away
Today makes the day after Michael Jackson died
Today marks the first day when Michael's presents is no longer physical but musical
Today i need a PERM!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Thoughts of the Day

Justice don't mean the bad guy goes to jail it just means somebody pays for the crime.
-Mario (freedom writers)

"They say if you love something, you've got to let it go and if it comes back then it means so much more. But if it never does, at least you will know that it was something you had to go through to grow."
-Heather Headley

"Nothing even matter"
-Lauryn Hill & D'Angelo

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

My Sweat and Blood (and hand cramps!)

Here are a few of my pieces from back in High School sad to say it's been more than a year since i've made any art so i am probably very rusty now
















Too long... just fast forward to #30

REASONS TO DATE NAIJA MEN:

1. He understands your accent.
2. He knows that when you suffix every sentence with 'now', its not a command, e.g. "Come let's go now..."
3. When you guys go out, he pays and doesn't expect a refund of exactly half!
4. He understands why you have to send money home - probably doing the same himself!
5. He doesn't see your kid sister staying in your house as an inconvenience/ cramping his style.
6. He doesn't think you should put your parents in a home.
7. He eats 'Gbegiri and Amala' and doesn't think it's 'yucky' or 'spicy'. In a nutshell, loves your cooking
8. He gets your jokes.
9. The way he licks his ten fingers 'cos that Ogbono soup with Iyan hit da spot, Oh Yes!!!
10. He has got his education or he got something going on.
11. He may be a baby daddy but he loves his kid and takes care of him.
12. He can have a bus load of conversation without him saying much 'cos his momma taught him that.
13. He loves to see you shake that ass to Sir Shina Peters, the original "Back That Ass Up" master.
14. He will settle an argument and say sorry while maintaining his man status.
15. I am IN charge but he is THE charge, we understand that.
16. He knows where he is from. Living in NY does not mean you are from NY.
17. He thinks you're so pretty without makeup.
18. He calls you native endearing names like "Nne" or "Omo"
19. He has respect [not to be confused with obedience) for his elders(important).
20. The way he gets embarrased and says "I beg oh" when you compliment him.
21. The way he says "I love you baby" ? may be very fake yet sounds so TRUE!
22. The way he eats meat with his bare hands? for some reason it is sexy to me.
23. The way he calls you his wife in front of all his friends.
24. The way he says "Shey you get am" when he thinks you are not paying attention, but you really are.
25. The way he knows that it is you calling and answers the phone "Hey Baby!" without looking at the caller ID.
26. The way Naija men look when they are all decked out in native? there is nothing sexier than a dark chocolate man in lace o!
27. Pronounces your name like say na im born you.
28. The way he flows from Ebonics to Pidgin English to Akata with ease.
29. He is just at home at your office picnic as he is at the Naija reunion.
30. The very satisfied look on his face after eating one of your meals and the way he glares at you while picking his teeth with the tooth pick,and you both know that you are his next "meal".
31. He appreciates the art of yanshrolling when he sees one!
32. Keeps yo from doing wahala by buying a stickshift vehicle he knows U can't drive!
33. He saves you money on groceries a la "limited diet". Just cook the stew and he'll figure the rest? Eba, Amala, Fufu or even plain old White Bread!
34. No need for breast implants to impress am!
35. No need to go kill himself trying to maintain a six pack. He knows u know big belle is sexy inside Agbada!
36. He knows to allow you like three hours to get ready for a party!
37. He will not complain when you waka with headful of rollers inside house but quick to let you know that aint nothing sexy about that when you want to go outside.
38. Her singing while doing housework is a classic reminder of wetin you dey miss when you dey carry Akata woman!
39. His lunch (Rice, Beans, Dodo, complete with carefully selected assorted meat) wey you pack for am na something u know sey im no go wait "Palam" (gobble up!) when him reach work
40. He thinks the small gap between your front teeth are actually sexy!!!!
Finally; Cool Cos He Is Just A Naija Man Period!!!"

Moment of Clarity


Wait
PAUSE!
Treasure it
Can you feel that?
Can you feel the oxygen filling up your lung?
Can you feel the saliva coating your tongue?
Can you feel the blood surging through each vein?
Can you feel your eyes blink again and again?
Can you feel the Sun signal night and day?
Can you feel time tick-tock-ticking away?
Can you feel the neurons necessary to read this note
Can there be any better reason for you to gloat?
How long have you paused 2 seconds, maybe even 3.
Has the temperature dropped or risen a degree?
Well, in those precious moments someone's lost a life
A husband is sobbing at the loss of his wife
A child has brought a smile to the face of his mother
Somewhere, yet another Cain, has slain his broher
Clutch the ground, the world is NOT revolving around you
There are things happening next door that would astound you
You're a free spirit with no dark chains to bound you
I ask you only allow positive energy to surround you
For once you're last days have found you
You want loved ones wound around you
Life's experiences have crowned you
with humility and wisdom to ground you
So you won't be forgotten
when you're dead and rotten
And time will only tell a tale of "I told you so"
When you look back and ask Time, "where did you go?"
Make sure to savor each bite of life you take
Forgive yourself and others for human mistakes
Cherish each blink, breath, friend and season
And once in a while, laugh for no apparent reason
Live life loud with your mind at ease
Let your heart thaw from any momentary freeze
Continue
Resume
PLAY!