Black Girls ROCK!

I've got to say, this is the proudest I've been of BET. Being from the Caribbean, it still is a struggle for me to identify as "black" because of its connotations and denotations. I do not know if it is a title that fits, because its meaning in the USA does not come closest to my self-identity. But if it is a matter of only skin color, then yes, I am Black and so at home in my own skin.

I love this program Black Girls Rock because I've noticed within myself the confidence and leadership abilities I have has faded, because I do not practice it. I did a photoshoot last year and my knees were shaking ... this from a girl who was Vice President of Student Government, Varsity Volleyball Captain, Wolmerian, Prom Queen, Fundraiser, Event Planner, Scholarship winner, and all around peer leader.

The Black Girls Rock program really inspires me. I am graduating from college with less confidence than I had going in ... there's something inherently wrong about that.

I just need to get back on that horse, be active, and grab every leadership opportunity.

No matter who says I can't or what says I cant.

I'm a Brilliant. Resilient. Persistent. Determined. Trailblazer. Phenomenal Woman!

My Lucky Day

It's official!

It's my lucky day!

There I was, worrying about my overdraft fees ... because yes, times are tough and I didnt have enough to cover my tuition and transport costs ... and then my lucky day comes along!

My telephone banker got my overdraft fees reversed! All of them! And even after saying they would only allow up to $34. :-) Even he sounded surprised! So I told him I'd go and play the lottery haha.

AND, upon hanging up my cellphone company called ... to say hi!! And thanks for being with us!!!

What the what?? And then I said, are there discounts for students? And so she checks ... and ... Yes there is, 15%!! So I just have to add my name as an account holder to get it.

AND, now my friend (who was supposed to be in FL this weekend) called and said get dressed and call me back! Sounds like fun, fun, fun!

And I'm sooo ready for some fun!

P.S. My sister gave me $100 last week. Yippeee!

I Think I Found my Store

You know, that one store that you just love their clothes, their design aesthetic?

Yes.

It's Abercrombie & Fitch.

I'd take it if I had one wish.

(Come on you know that song.)

How did it happen?

Well it all started five minutes ago with a well-placed ad, as many things do nowadays. Then it continued with the instant gratification that is Google, as almost all things demand nowadays.

There was, looking at pictures of my nephew on facebook when I decided to sign off and go to sleep, when I saw it.

-------.com.

What really caught my eye was the dress the model was wearing. And that's not even what sent me to the site, it's the reminder of the wonderfulness of spring in central park that did it and that spring in central park demands dresses of all moods and designs. One dress led to another and then I found that marking down a $200 dress to $160 did not a sale make, at least not to me. Because, if ever there was a broke college student, well, I'm your girl.

And so, my mind perused the many sites with which I could spring clean my wardrobe for less, and my search began and has now ended at abercrombie. Except for that the prices are still beyond my wallet's reach -- when I stand on it I possibly feel shorter.

However, I can look darn good in my imagination. Let me show you:

Isn't that illegal? It's soooo good. Brown, tough, rugged leather ... light, feathery, polka dot fabric flower. That screams me!

This Day in History

Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president for 30 years, steps down on the 18th day of protest.


I got my new glasses! I like them!

Your Love ... is My Drug

Let me acknowledge it from now ... St. Valentine's Day 2011 is almost upon us.

And what shall I be doing?

Quite right you should ask.

I shall be doing good deeds.

Spreading the love.

Akuna Matata.

I am thinking big thinks my friends, I am talking epic!!

Some form of this

And that

And whatever else I can find / think of / afford.

XOXO

Price adjustment

I called the optician, and explained that I could get the glasses cheaper and could I get a refund for my frames?

Answer? .... Yes =)

But she also didn't forget to mention (that is, plant seed of doubt) that at that price it could not be authentic candies frames, because it is not even the retail price. But she will make a note for them not to cut my lens and refund me the $160.

As I have ordered from the website before and was satisfied, as they are located in NY, and as they will price match for me, and I will be saving $88 ... I shall take my chances.

I feel a little better.

Over-priced, over-annoyed

Ahh ... I'm so annoyed.

My glasses are broken, I definitely need them for this semester, and so I went to the optometrist for a new exam, a new frame and new lens.

I paid $160 for a pair of eyewear by candies ... and it retails for $119.99! I went in hoping to get rimless or semi-rimless, but due to the type of lens need, my options were limited without spending a fortune and the sale frames were not appropriate for the lens I need.

I know they inflate the prices, but really? $40 over the retail price, and I can get it online for as low as $60. I'm gonna call them tomorrow and ask if it's possible to bring my own frames then I'll just buy it online ... I really need to save my money to help pay for my tuition .

The frames are cute, but they are plastic and so definitely not long term eyewear ... I graduate soon and I need to look professional so I would rather spend $160 on frames that are top notch and will last for years.

Have a look

Also, I confused my schedule and actually missed my first class. My stupidity today is rampant.