It took a few listens before I truly connected with the awesomeness of the new Jill Scott CD! Now ~ That thing dosen't leave my CD player! She escorts me to and fro home to work and back again. She's in the bathroom with me when I'm soaking. She's in the kitchen with me when I'm doing dishes. She is helping me get through the day. Jilly is definitely my girl right now.

I had the blessing to see her in concert last week and if I hadn't hyped up about the CD by then, this concert surely would have made it so. She performed at my old work joint HOB on Sunset. My girl Silvia and I had dinner there and lo and behold, Miss Scott was already on stage warming up. What a TREAT!!!! I sat there perplexed at how awesome she is, not to mention gorgeous. And I got crazy chills looking at her because I'll be dog gone if she and my girl Regina are not TWINZ! Same beautiful smile, skin, demeanor, mother earth composure. Amazing.

In concert, Sil and I were right up in front of the stage. She performed almost all the tracks on the new CD (darn near in order) and a handful of her old classics. She did two of my tagged fav's, a naaaaaaaaaaaasty slowed down version of 'Crown Royal' (which I wish I had thought to record a la Rerun on What's Happening) and 'Whenever You're Around' (which I do a dope accompaniment to *giggle*) and my new favorite 'Epiphany'... The concert was great, and I will indeed be forking up the change to see her again!

Now... Jills got a new vid for another of the cute I very much dig. It's nice, but not what *I* envisioned. And if you didn't know, I'm a lil wanna be video director (well... what do you call the concept person?! that's me)... Here's the vid:

I digs... BUT my concept would have included Jill as a ... hmm.... less than stalker. you know, kinda just following home dude around with his new *lady* for a while, then returning to her dimly lit home, looking through photo albums, videos, etc of her life w/him. Ah well... I'on know if i'ma be able to break into the bidness at 40, but that's my .02 cents (yea, i said .02 *smile*)

I want to know your thoughts on the subject of the movie 'Diary of a Tired Black Man'.  See the clip and hit up this blog thread...

Diva did it, so I thought I'd try... I just realized my flyness! LOL

I think bulletins are on overkill... so I'm putting this in my blog and I took out dumb stuff (i.e. attempts to make you repost).  It was interesting.  If you do it, holla at cha girl :-)
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Below is Dr. Phil's test. (Dr. Phil scored 55; he did this test on Oprah - she got a 38.)  Answers are for who you are now --- not who you were in the past.  Have pen or pencil and paper ready.

This is a real test given by the Human Relations Dept. at many of the major corporations today. It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and prospective employees. It's only 10 Simple questions, so grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers to each question.

Ready??

Begin.

1. When do you feel your best?

a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon and early evening
c) late at night


2. You usually walk...

a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly


3. When talking to people you...

a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair


4. When relaxing, you sit with...

a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you


5. When something really amuses you, you react with...

a) big appreciated laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...

a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed


7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're
interrupted...

a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes


8. Which of the following colors do you like most?

a) Red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray


9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are...

a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers


10. You often dream that you are...

a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant



POINTS:

1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6
2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1

3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6
4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1
5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2
6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2
7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4
8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1
9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1
10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1
Now add up the total number of points.

OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you,but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions,though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing,practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding;someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful & practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive,someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions & who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you' re boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.
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Remember, if you do it, lemme know pwease. 

Got this from Zoe.  Was ticked at some of the songs that came up, BUT put them in as instructed.  Twas fun and funny.  If you do it,  let me know :-)
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If your life were a soundtrack, what would the music be?


Heres my soundtrack (red star means I dig it LOL):

opening credits:
Girl Like Me*
Rihanna

waking up:
Little Girl Blue*
Nina Simone

first day at school:
Breathless
Corinne Bailey Rae

falling in love:
I Don't Wanna*
Jagged Edge

breaking up:
Spirit Moves
Out Of Eden

prom:
Strength, Courage & Wisdom
India Arie

life's okay:
Things Change
Walter Beasley

mental breakdown:
Walked Outta Heaven*
Jagged Edge

driving:
The Fact Is (I Need You)*
Jill Scott

flashback:
Butterfly*
Corinne Bailey Rae

getting back together:
The Glamorous Life*
Sheila E

wedding:
Tryna Be your Man
Jagged Edge

birth of child:
Harajuku Girls (WHAT!?)
Gwen Stefani

final battle:
Pretty Baby
Eric Bene

death scene:
Intro: Back To Basics
Christina Aguilera

funeral song:
Deep
N'dambi
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Hmmmm... maybe I'll try it on my home computer that has a better variety! LOL

Flashback to the 80's.  Watchin' 'Friday Night Videos' (really all that we had at that time LOL)... THIS video was simply genious to me.


Still dope concept if you ask me!