Weekly Inspiration

This week, head to http://e-poets.net/ and check out some great chicago poets.

TTFN! ..... XO

Found something really cool today and something not so cool....

I found this really cool site today. I secretly really like fashion, even though I don't always dress like it. But anyway, i found a new stress reliever...... www.polvore.com

This site is hot... you can make looks or sets (as the call them) using clothing from almost anywhere and create a spread like you would see it in a magazine! And then you can enter it in whatever contest they have going on.

Today I entered this contest for V.V. Brown. First prize is: "A $500 gift certificate to Steve Madden, autographed poster, autographed poster, a ‘Travelling Like the Light’ CD and limited edition 7” vinyl featuring the Little Boots Remix of “LEAVE!” and Andrew Weatherall Mix of “Crying Blood” and a personal shout-out on V.V.’s Twitter."

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!! 
go ENTER now!!!

this is my entry....if it sucks, dont butcher me

Fashion ain't pain, soley a pleasure... by sammy_sam featuring Forever21 jewelry

Items in this set:
Steve Madden - All Dress, $130
Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $73
Steve Madden Pandora Clutch - Free Overnight Shipping & Return..., $49
Chiffon Floral Bib Necklace, $13
Rhinestone Shell Top Ring, $5.80

Also, today I discovered Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs ONLINE grrrr..... after just purchasing it in the bookstore. I hope I can still return it (crossing fingers)

I can't wait to read it though!


btw... it's for my 19th Century Black Literature Course which I'm loving so far.


ttyl...XO  (KEEP HAITI IN YOUR PRAYERS)

MCATs and ish

THIS

HAS TAKEN OVER MY LIFE

I have been M.I.A once again because I have been vigorously studying for the MCAT. But now I am back at school and must begin the process of learning how to handle both effectively. I'm really excited about my classes though.... Systems Physiology, 19th Century Black Lit, Creative Writing and Orgo Lab....think i can handle it???

Anyway I've decided that no matter what I will post a weekly inspiration piece/excerpt from either one of my poems are someone elses every Tuesday.

Weekly Inspiration:

Why do I still feel enslaved?

Like there are mental shackles wrapped around my brain.

And on every application where I see African hyphen American slash Black

Why do the words resemble a chain?

Pulling me back to the: you don’t belong here.

Reiterating that I’m just a former slave

I’m just a visitor chilling on the streets paved over my ancestor’s graves

Slavery can’t possibly be over.

Because the white man has always been massa to me

I begged to get a perm when my hair was too peasy

Now I cover up my naps with a full blown weave

- Samara Henry (excerpt from Emancipation Proclamation) 

Haiti Earthquake Crisis

I know you all have heard of the massive earthquake that has devastatingly affected Haiti. For those of you who are willing to help, please do one of two things:

Either you can use your cell phone to text "Yele" to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (it will be charged to your cell phone bill), or you can visit Yele.org and click on DONATE.
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Heads Up

East Orange Library Poetry Show
Tonight!

Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Venue:

21 South Arlington St

Description

Featuring Hapu
First 2010 Poetry Event so please come thru and partake. Some folks be missing some great events and guess what it's free. Some dont be one of them and bring one person with you.
For more info call: 973-266-7049.
Its an open mic and open room for some to be inspired. If you never been to an event you should definitely come and see what you been missing all your life.
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