Friday, December 24, 2010

Being An Aries

If you're into astrological signs and definition then this post/blog isn't for you. I just know about my own and who I get along with.

I am an Aries woman a "true" Aries born in the first two weeks in April as I heard it AND whatever that means. I have always been a weird little child since birth, and this is one of the reasons why my dad looks at me and says "my little wildflower" while shaking his head as if he's trying figure me out. I know that when he says this he truly loves his "outside of the box" little girl.

It's hard being an Aries even though we lead the astrological pack, we are probably the most misunderstood. We're known to be cocky, know it alls, and tell you what's on our minds, but in all honestly we are just really for sure what we're saying is right even when we know that we maybe wrong. LOL! Other than Aries being some kind of control freaks we are very caring people. We'd rather hurt than you hurt and all the time we wear our hearts on our sleeves. We also are in our heads a lot and ponder on why we are so very different. Most of us cope with our differentness. Some just can't accept it. Some a movie stars.

I know it took me many years to come to an understanding that I am different. I see the way some look at me on the choices of clothing that I wear, how I do my hair or the bling out labret underneath my chin. Some people were dying to be in a world that was only made for one person and that is myself. I love who I am and who I have become. This is just a rambling day for me. Til' next year folks..

Friday, December 3, 2010

The Emotional Road to Success

Last night I was going to post, since I haven't in awhile I had my guns ready to have a enlightened chit chat with you all. It seemed so great and inspiring but when I came to my computer, nothing came out. The things I wrote seemed forced and I didn't want to do that to my readers. Times are hard, they are. Even though I wrote my very first graphic novel it's not like anyone has seen it nor have they talked about it. I just need a new target audience. And I have to admit (which I hate to admit) that my boyfriend was correct about where and who I should target first. Welp that's where I am going and facing my fears and reach that audience.


To be an creative person in New York without any real connections is harder than trying to get a yellow cab to go to Brooklyn and I have given up. *Sigh* I know what I need to do and asking the already famous friends that I have isn't enough, even I can hear some type of jealousy in their tones when I talk to them. How sad. But I digress.......


See ya soon. :)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Very Excited About Life

I can't lie and say that this road that I have been on has been an easy ride. I staggered a lot. I think anyone would stagger when you are on to doing something great. I love writing, I always have and I may not be the greatest writer but for damn sure I will try.

I have to say that I need to pat myself on the back every now and then because I am not giving up on myself. What I need to tell myself is "good job, Chrys." This is a habit that I want to get hooked on. There is nothing wrong with congratulating yourself and feeling good about yourself. I think we all have fallen into not giving good positive affirmations to ourselves. But even though this is the first step for me. I am just not going to be satisfied with just this. I AM not finished yet. Actually all this is just inspiring me more to continue with the unique stories that I have for all of you to read. I can say this one thing. Thank God for my imagination. I am happy to share my weirdness with all of you.

And this is what I am feeling like today!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Dreams About Derek: Battle at Boulder














Please click the pictures to see the story. Will try to make it bigger.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Just Bloggin and Zombies

Hey Ya'll,


Just checking in to see how everyone is doing? I am doing just awesome and feeling awesome too. I just wanted to ramble and chit chat. Nothing too big at all. All Hallows Eve is coming and New York City is getting ready for the funky festivities this weekend. Will I partake? Hmm... that's a maybe depends on how I feel.

What's up with all this dayum Zombie stuff this year? People are overloading this Halloween with walking dead people who want to eat us. I am not with the whole zombie thing because it does scare the crap outta me. Even if there was such a thing, trust me I'd be knee deep in guns, bullets, explosives, and a iron built house so sturdy even the Hulk couldn't get through. Now this may come as a shock when I write about demons and angels. But they make much more since to me than dead flesh eating ghouls coming for my fresh alive meat. Yuk and eww. *Shudders*

And what's with every zombie movie or shows that don't have ANY black people as survivors. I mean they maybe have just one or two, but almost all black folks ain't surviving shit or any other race for that matter.

I tell you, they really don't know us at all. We are survivors because we been surviving all of our lives and trust me when I say this we'd have the best zombie executing plan i.e.: Shoot now ask questions later. If you twitch you're gonna get shot, if you look glassy eyed you're gonna get shot, if you even have a limp in your walk that isn't on beat you will be shot. Bottom line YOU WILL BE SHOT if your body language is off by a thought. LOL!

I think we'd actually would keep it moving at all times. Staying locked up in a house is not an option, we'd have make shift shooting ranges, combat meet ups, food and supply organizers, our zombie combat attire would consist of masks and full suits with bullet proof material that will make it hard for any of those dead things to bite through. We'd basically will stay away from the areas that are affected the most like CITIES! LOL!

Welp this is my rant today and hopefully made you laugh until then people Peace!

Why I Went Natural

This is my funny story!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

My Natural Hair Journey!!!

On Hoarders and Kinky Curly

Those Bill Clinton Days

Hey peoples,

This "looking for a job" thing is getting very old. I have ever in my life EVER looked for a job for so long in my life. I have had great jobs and great opportunities, but this time around life just seems not to be going my way. Trust me ya'll I have been taking my time and being wise with my decisions. I have decided to go back to school to finish my degree in mathematics. That's the only choice that I have and I am actually glad to be going back. Get my piece of paper and more.

I'll tell you one thing... those Clinton days I miss the most. I can get a job in 2 secs. Since I had and still have great work ethics, I was the desirable candidate. Welp, not anymore lol. Or at least I feel like I am not anymore. I do miss those days because I had held onto my own. Right now it seems like I have the most slippery hands these days. I have been on endless interviews, great endless interviews where I am almost getting the job and then in the mail here comes the letters. Ah shucks, I am even at the point where I don't feel as confident anymore in my interviews. My palms are all sweaty, I am sweaty all over and I sweat easily. I just want to hear a yes, and I'll prove myself all the way. And then some....

Boy Oh Boy do I miss those Clinton days where I could shop til I dropped, have lunch with friends and it didn't even break my pockets. Happy to go to work the next week because I knew my boss liked me and depended on me. Because I made the business money, perfect attendance and my attitude was in check. Now I can be all that and still under appreciated. Where did those days go and let's not blame it on Obama. Tons of people do that all of the time. Was it war, was it us being greedy and opening ourselves and lives to greedy people? I dunno. Where can we make things right for all of us.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Being the Loner

I think I have always been a loner. Not that I wanted to be a loner. Maybe it is because I was just awkward as a child. I was and still am mischievous, uncertain and happy all at the same time. Can this be? I find that even as an adult I am somewhat of an outcast, I have always felt that my connection with people hasn't been so popular and I just don't know why. I find that I keep questioning myself as to why I put people off? Maybe I don't put people off, maybe I am just put off by them and I don't have to be bothered with them. And just sometimes I think I am right.

Ya see although I have the loner side, I also have a social side. I love being social in moderation. Even though I have that shy personality, when I perform it seems to come out like a big ole' boom. Maybe my being social is part of my performing. When i do perform I forget about being nervous and unsure and I just have a ball. I literally block it out. I am finally knowing who I am and for the first time I can admit that I am somewhere in the middle of it, I am just trying to get a shot of the sunlight.

Friday, September 10, 2010

When Friends Break Your Trust

What is a friend? A friend is someone that you can trust, you can tell your secrets, someone one who understands your struggles and perserverence. Someone who knows the real you. And accepts you for who you are without question.

What if they broke that trust? Using those secrets that you told them against you in anger when you both had a fight? How can you trust them again?

I have a friend like that whom I love and had this situation but I was so scared from the experience that I truly just cannot trust this person again with anything in my life. I have to keep them at arms length. Even though I truly care for this person they just have done damage that is beyond repair. My mind is telling me to "trust them" but my heart can't do it. How does one get over this friendship treachery?? TIME!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Dreams About Derek (mini-comic) coming to a close

I am so excited about this news. After all the blood, sweat, and tears I have shed over this project it it just about 25% finished. LOL! Which means that at least the Ash-Can (mini-comic) is being bubbled as we speak. Ready to put onto the internet to let the world know who Derek is. I am very excited about it.

As far as the book goes we are in the early stages of sketching the thumbnails and ya know it's just going to take time. Because my great Malcolm Williams is doing this part alone from the sketching to the inking and it is a process. But I have to give this man praise. He's showed me that illustrators work hard and long hours and I appreciate them so much more. Thanks to all illustrators.

Please expect the mini-comic to be on the website next week. I cannot wait for yuour comments or suggestions. Thank you~ Peace!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Been So Long and Weight Loss

Hello ya'll sorry that I have been M.I.A.. I have been traveling, working on Derek and trying to get some kind of funds because I am tired of having set backs because of money. Anywho....

Welp I got on a scale this year and I am amazed about how much I weigh. You know those stupid weight loss infomercials that have the people talking about they don't know how they got so big, welp I am one of them. I sat and cried because I have never been this size and it was because of my depression which seemed slow but when I finally got out of it the weight was a parting gift and a reminder of the bad relationshit. I hate it, all of it is in my mid section thighs and ass. I am not going to tell you how much I weight but this year I have to weigh 50 pounds less than I weight now which will put me under my original weight. now if I can get back to my original weight I'll be just fine. But right now this is not doing it at all. How I noticed things were getting worse for me is that I have back problems. My back hurts all the time from walking and it's not because I am that fat it is because my bones aren't used to this and I am off balance...........ok I am fat. Lol! Luckily I am doing something about it I have been working out for the last month and a half and I tell ya I am losing but going slow. You know what sucks the most is that you can gain weight fast as hell, but losing it takes you months shit years WTF?

Okie Dokie!

Saturday, May 8, 2010

I Do Nails

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

When "Old" Comes

When I say "when old comes" what I mean is the people that were once a significant part in your life that like to come back because they can see your potential success. Maybe they didn't see the potential in you before, but now since you have changed your life, they come back especially when the see the progress.

Ever since I was a little girl I have always wanted more. It was something that was going to happen when I felt the need to do it. Yes, I partied when I was in my late teens and all of my 20's but now things are different and I want MORE. I am striving on getting more and I am gonna let my bad grammar pave the way to my success. LOL!

But what I am talking about ladies and gents are old boyfriends and girlfriends. You know the ones that you used to cry over all the time, spent many of nights talking to your friends about them and pawning about any lil good thing that they have done and ignoring most of the bad things that they have put you through. The ones that broke your heart to pieces. But now since you have the right person in your life and someone who supports you and because your passionate about your life.... somehow they want in.

In the last week since my sister has been here visiting I have seen a couple of boyfriends that at the time didn't take me serious at all and now since I have been writing they have came out of their way just to tell me how proud they are of me, compliment my relationship and then on the sly say something to keep the convo going. I really don't like it what so ever and maybe I am still raw about it. I have always seen myself as a successful person even through the trails and tribulations of my life. I knew where I was going, where I wanted to be. I just decided to live a lil before I made any real decisions in my life.

I would always talk about the things that I have wanted with the old ones and just because they didn't see it, I saw it and that's all that matters. But what I didn't like was they didn't pay attention. When you are with someone you do want them to pay attention to you and what you think and believe even if they don't they can listen to you. My dreams were always big and I knew that I would do whatever it takes to be successful but I like to take my time. At this moment in my life I have the perfect person who understands who I am and I understand him and it's a great feeling when someone believes in what you do. (Thank you Mal)

The whole point of this post was just to get something off of my chest. But I am truly a lucky girl to have someone who is awesome to me and sees me and accepts me for who I am.




Friday, April 16, 2010

KICK ASS ---- Kicks Ass!







I loved it. Although it was a tad bit violent but if you read the graphic novel you would expected it to be violent. I liked it and it was fun. I wouldn't let kids see it unless they were 16 and older. Because of it's violent content I think younger children wouldn't know how to react.

Nicholas Cage did a wonderful job in the movie and not over playing the part. Like most Nicholas Cage movies you hear the gruff and this time it was without the gruff. The main character KICK-ASS aka Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) just a cutey pie and played the part well. He got into the character and showed us the human side of KICK-ASS now let's make sure that he knows how to fight so he won't get his ASS-KICKED anymore. LOL!

The best of all was HIT GIRL and she was HITTING. That lil girl was nothing to be reckoned with and she had no regards in killing people. Which was weird but that's the movies for you. Pretty much entertaining to the fullest. Discretion is advised in this movie.





Friday, April 9, 2010

SPRING SUMMER

I feel that this is going to be a very hot summer this year. It's skipping spring already and I have yet to get my backyard together. That really needs to happen this week if I am wanting to enjoy being out there.

So my birthday is this Sunday and I am so excited about celebrating it the way that I want to. LOW KEY. I went to Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ to see the Cherry Blossoms and they were completely beautiful. I had so much fun but I ended up baking in the sun it was so hot. Here are pics that I took. Enjoy!






Sunday, April 4, 2010

So I got called a "Nigger"

So a big Russian guy comes in my job and calls me a "Nigger" because no one was available for a massage. I already knew what he was looking for...a hand job and when I told him I do not have anyone available he proceeds to yell and tells me that I am racist because he's a Russian and I am a "Nigger".

This is one of those times where I went off but before I did I went outside of my body just to make sure I was seeing this clearly. I was sitting down at the desk. He must have thought that I was short because when I stood up I was looking him in the eye. (He wasn't expecting that).

I told him to get out shooed him out the door. I shouldn't get this upset about it but I was. Just makes me aware of how much racism and ignorance is still out there. I am pretty sure he thinks Obama has something do to with me telling him no. Lol!

I cannot lie and say that it didn't sting because it did. The only reason why I cried is because I was at work and I couldn't hit him. The last time some white man called me a "Nigger" I made sure he would never step to any black women and say that shit again. But then I wonder; This is the 3rd time in my life where a white male has called me that.... do I look that vulnerable? Hmmm...

OLD SKOOL pics of Mama & Daddy




This pic is my Dad and Uncles at my cousins baby shower cira 1978! lol!

The Pic with my Mom and Dad had to be when I was 5.

Perfect Parts Pilates!!

I am gonna make a date to do this soon. Will be back with a follow-up.

Ms. Dallas Fuentes (Pilates Instructor)


www.perfectpartspilates.com

Happy Easter and All but....

I know I should feel Happy about this Easter but it's bitter sweet. While I have a new family, I miss my family and wish they were closer. But the love from them and us remembering each other is well worth it.

My heart right now is raw. Because I cannot get my mind wrapped around what's going on in Trenton, NJ. with A 7-year old lil girl being sold by her step-sister and raped by grown men.

It's Easter Sunday and the last thing this little should have on her mind is healing mentally and physically from some men hurting her and threatening her life. My God have we humans come to a point where we have no hope for life that we become barbaric people? I was 19 when I was rapped and you don't get over that when someone hurts you like that and the fact that she is a baby, they both are babies??? My first reaction to this story is that all of those men involved should be beheaded on a stand in front of witnesses. Barbaric and just. Hell I would do it myself.

That baby should be Easter Egg hunting with a pretty white dress with white gloves and black shiny shoes, having fun with other kids her age. Now she's suffering from nightmares and facing fear and it saddens my heart to the core when I hear about this news. What happens to her life now? Even though she may not know me but I am being strong for her and I want her to know that she is in my heart America stands right beside her and men like this should not be allowed prison. That's too good for them.

*smh*

Thursday, April 1, 2010

I AM YOUR HERO!!

LOL THIS IS SOO SUPER COOL CHECK IT OUT!!


I WANNA BE A MODEL!!! FORD CAN YOU HELP ME!!!!



Yes I said it. I'm 32 and people always think that I am a model. But I was sometime and that's because I was on the heavier side of life. NOW Since I think I can do this modeling thing now. I am gonna put up some pics of my sexy self and let the world see me for the beauty that I am. LOL! Oh yeah also I got featured on HEY FAT CHICK blog. Please visit the site.

Monday, March 1, 2010

You Just Cannot Poke and Pull Me

Have you ever felt in life that people will try to poke and pull you into something that you aren't?
I have been dealing with this all of my life and when I don't move the way that people think that i should be...things go uphill. Whatever. I like me feel good about who I am and who I am becoming and nothing is better than that.

I am moving forward with my writing creations and bringing out new superheros to light. I have started on a new journey about another graphic novel that I am excited to work on while I am finishing up with my first one "Dreams About Derek".

"Dreams About Derek" is picking up and just in mid-production. Even though I feel like I want it to just be launched today, I know that the more time and concentrated time is going to make this epic novel attractive to all eyes. And that is the message that I want to portray.

The website is going to be updated real soon, so please my readers just bare with me while I am making those changes and the ashcan will be available to read online. I am so proud of my of my work and so proud that I actually got it done. Now on this new adventure I know what to expect of myself. There is nothing better than self satisfaction in your life. Nothing like it and I want to keep on going with this momentum and never let it go. To all my dreamers. Keep dreaming and make it into a reality.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Hard Knock Life

It is a Hard Knock Life and I think everyone is feeling it now. I know I am and trying to keep an positive outlook on life takes much more energy than I have right now. Trying not to cry every few min is even harder. Not that I am being lazy, I am taking all the avenues that I have access to and nothing seems to want to work. Damn economy!!! Damn the government and damn all those greedy bastards that shoveled all the money in their pockets.



What gives and how do we live? It is really as bad as they say or are they keeping us on a string like rats scrambling for any crumb that they can find.

LOL it's all good though. We gon' make it!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Ahhh Things Are Tight But They Get Better

So as it seems my life wants to cave in around me, I still see the light and I am moving forward. Since I have made myself an author I feel good about my accomplishments in getting all of my writing done. I am this close to getting "Dreams About Derek" out in the public eye. I had write another short story that will be done and illustrated by the end of this month. I am so excited. My first project done and I cannot be happier about it.

Since my creative juices have been flowing I have started another Graphic Novel which honestly the name met set some people off, so I think I am going to rename it. *shrugs* Yeah, Yeah.... I know why change something that I feel is great, welp because a lot of folks would be mad at me personally and I cannot have that. But I will titled it to what I like.

This adventure has been great and I am throughly enjoying every second of it. Oh my I forgot I will be attending the East Coast Black Comic Convention this March. YIPPIE!! Until then take are people.

Please visit my website www.dreamsaboutderek.com the short story will be on the site.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

I HATE THIS ECONOMY

I hate it because they are just picking on the little people. The greed of this country is settling in, no one is happy with what they got. I don't even have enough to pay my rent and it's sad. While I wanted to figure out what I wanted to do in life, when I finally found my nitch.... GUESS what the economy blew up. When I want to be educated I seem to have the tough time trying to get back into school. And when I was going to apply the financial aid wants it back. Good luck with getting my lil bucks. I can't buy food, all of my pants have holes in them, and I am writing my first novel in hopes that I can move room into my life. I have a great boyfriend, but I cannot even enjoy him because I have all this heap of stinking dog shit on me. I don't even have any tears left that I can squeeze out because I am so frustrated. How does a person like me end up like this?? I'll let you why because I am too nice to take advantage of people and to do them wrong or harm. I know how it feels.

I am going to be 32 and I have never had a credit card and I have always had terrible bosses even though I am great to them. I have been used and abused yet I look to the brighter side of life and say to myself that this is all temporary. And it will be temporary if I have to die trying to make it happen my god it will be.

I am not much for praying. I haven't been in awhile because I just haven't. But I am going to keep going, I am going to break through that wall and make sure it will happen. It will.