This time around I tried making bananas pudding with almond milk. It didn't work out so well but the pudding still looks good!
Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Crostini
This was easy to make but still a new recipe for me.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Life and Times: Cooking
I'll be doing a lot of cooking until the end of the year. Trying some new things and to make some old things better.
This time around I tried making bananas pudding with almond milk. It didn't work out so well but the pudding still looks good!
Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Crostini
This was easy to make but still a new recipe for me.
This time around I tried making bananas pudding with almond milk. It didn't work out so well but the pudding still looks good!
Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Crostini
This was easy to make but still a new recipe for me.
Life and Times: Cooking
Tried a new dessert: A quick raspberry tart
Frozen store bought puff pastry rolled out, place on a backing sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Let cool completely then spread pastry with whipped cream. Top with 2 cups of raspberries and dust with powdered sugar.
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Frozen store bought puff pastry rolled out, place on a backing sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
Let cool completely then spread pastry with whipped cream. Top with 2 cups of raspberries and dust with powdered sugar.
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Frank Ocean Thinking About You
I am so in love with this song!! Check out the awesome job these girls do below mixing this song with Drake's Headlines.
No Regrets
62 Spend the whole weekend in bed
Sounds wonderful right! In the hustle and bustle of life sometimes we just need to stop and rest. Do something for ourselves or just take some time to do nothing at all. Spending a whole weekend in bed sounds hard. No pun intended. Maybe you'll go stir crazy or feel sick from the lack of moment. Yet, still I took on this task, someone had to do it. I stocked my kitchen with all my favorite foods. Bought my favorite take out (note: PF Changs). No need to count calories this is a carefree weekend. I put clean sheets on my bed and put on my uniform for the weekend, pajamas. Well.......one night of this was great but as Saturday night came I got bored. I took a candle lit bubble bath and tried to keep the mood slow and relaxing. But I had to get out of the house. So in my pjs I went to the store, after another nap, stocked up on magazines and more movies to continue the weekend. I was so proud of myself that I was able to slow down. It was settling and refreshing. Even though I couldn't stay in bed the entire time. It was good to just be still.
Sounds wonderful right! In the hustle and bustle of life sometimes we just need to stop and rest. Do something for ourselves or just take some time to do nothing at all. Spending a whole weekend in bed sounds hard. No pun intended. Maybe you'll go stir crazy or feel sick from the lack of moment. Yet, still I took on this task, someone had to do it. I stocked my kitchen with all my favorite foods. Bought my favorite take out (note: PF Changs). No need to count calories this is a carefree weekend. I put clean sheets on my bed and put on my uniform for the weekend, pajamas. Well.......one night of this was great but as Saturday night came I got bored. I took a candle lit bubble bath and tried to keep the mood slow and relaxing. But I had to get out of the house. So in my pjs I went to the store, after another nap, stocked up on magazines and more movies to continue the weekend. I was so proud of myself that I was able to slow down. It was settling and refreshing. Even though I couldn't stay in bed the entire time. It was good to just be still.
All we ever talk about is partying, FASHION and men.....
Shoe therapy, does it really exist? I don't know but credit card might be introduced to this new found need to fill any and ever void with shoes. It worked for Carrie (Sex and the City) so let's see if it works for me.
First purchase: I decided to give shoedazzle.com a try. What I found was a cute nice pair of boots and a scam. Now the commercial tells you that you can get any pair of shoes for $39.95. Hmmm.....not every pair of shoes on their site should cost $39.95, right. Well I found out that the $39.95 is a monthly membership and that you have to pay whether you buy shoes that month or not. No thank you!! With all these free sites out here I don't think it is really with it. But I will wear my boots until I can't wear them anymore you better count on that.
Second and Third purchase: Thank goodness for Target without that store I would be barefoot. I got a pair of cute flats and wedges for $40. Love it!
Fourth purchase: I'm trying to chill out but this shoe therapy is bringing me so much joy and so will these new shoes I found on Amazon for $18.
Pictures soon to come.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Summer Concert: Rihanna!!!!!!!
Justin and I went to the Rihanna concert and it was surprising good. I can truly say it was amazing! As much as I would hate to admit it, I am a fan and I would party with this chick any day of the week....if I had a chance. Rihanna Navy!!!!!
Now let's talk about this dress she wore and those boots! I can't think of any where I can wear that dress but I have to get those boots for the winter....it's a must!
Life and Times Of Love: Beach
When July comes around so does my week vacation and what better place to spend it than the beach. I stayed at a nice little beach house. I really enjoyed it. This year my vacation was more eye opening then relaxing but don't get me wrong I did get in some relaxation.
I save the partying for the city and the relaxing for the beach....
Life and Times Of Love: Beach
Breakfast of Champs
Lori thought she was saving this fish but it was slowly dying while we were taking this pic.....poor fish
Summer Concerts: Taylor Swift
The best way to make memories with the company I keep is going to a out of town concert. I felt very lucky that I was able to go see Taylor Swift with Ms. Emily Thomas. The tickets were a birthday present from the new man in her life but he was unable to go. The concert was something like awesome Taylor Swift is a sweetheart and very talented.....I had a blast!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Life and Times: Cooking
The best part of cooking is experimenting. I had some shrimp, rice and cilantro going to waste so I mixed them together. It wasn't the best thing I've ever made but it was an interesting mixture. I'm going to have to try it again. I will keep you updated of course, on the outcome.
No Regrets
41 Dance Barefoot on the Beach
The past 3 months have really sucked for me (no need to go into details it's all in the past). When things get bad I normally just listen to music and shut down. Well I went on a much needed vacation to the beach at the time.....between the air, sand and water; everything about the beach is so freeing. I got to thinking about how dancing is equally as freeing. So what better thing to do while at the beach then dancing barefoot in the sand. I spent the whole day at the beach like a big kid. Playing with bubbles, beach toys and walking underneath the stars hoping to catch some late night fireworks. I thought that dancing on the beach during the day would be embarrassing and dancing late at night is kind of creepy because of the random crabs crawling around. It was worth a try. I just wish I was a little bit more carefree. Definitely something to work on and try again. If not for the dance at least for the calories that you burn by walking in the sand alone.
Life and Times of Love: Palm Reading
I went to get my palm read! This was something that I have always wanted to do. So one afternoon I was bored and decided to give it a try. $40s later and a lot of thinking, I decided it was a money game. Of course I already knew that but it was a different experience. These people (psychics) tell you things that could be believable for anyone. Your reaction to hearing the great things open up the door to enable them to get your money. So after they inform you of these great things they tell you that there are evil forces working against you to take away your happiness. Then they tell you that if you give them more money they can help. No I was not about it! That psychic was not getting anymore of my money. Either way, I'm glad I experienced it but let me tell you for a second that lady had me. So I can understand how people fall for that kind of stuff.
K-liners
FYI, this is the only time in our friendship that you are going to be able to ditch me for a man, unless in the case of death.
Ok let me get this straight I can ditch you for 1st dates only…..ok I got that…..note taken!
Correct, and then if they become your man, then you can’t ditch me for them unless in cases of death or perfuse bleeding.
You are doing the effin most….ok I am taking notes on all this stuff. You know how many 1st dates I could have tho…this is me we are talking about
LOL!!! Please do. You can have 20 first dates with 20 different dudes, but then you get the 2nd date or if he becomes your man, is when the rules come into effect.
Use the D don’t let the D use u.. NEW MOTTO
Have to keep busy in every aspect of life
Sunday, July 24, 2011
No Regrets
21 Ditch Toxic Friends
My friendships are very important to me. Mostly because my family hasn't always been the best, they think I am strong and I can survive anything so they are never concerned with me. I tend to go to my friends for the help and support I don't get from my family, which has made some of my friends more like sisters. Lately, I have been feeling that there needs to be a change. The traits that I thought I had or that my friends should have such as being true, loyal, energetic, kind, thoughtful, and fun aren't there anymore. It gets to the point where you have to tell yourself that the reason to stay friends with someone isn't because of history. Friendships aren't one sided, you have to work hard at them. Especially as we get older and our lives change and start to look different. You tell yourself that you have to give the relationship one more try, when you see them going sour. Then you realize that the change and differences are too much. Certain relationships turn toxic and I no longer want to be in toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are the ones where your friends love to put you down, keep you down and make you feel down about yourself. That doesn't make them nasty, just human. These relationships are always about the other person, what you do to them and for them. They never see how they treat you which sucks because I am not friends with people because of what they can do for me. I try to remind myself that I love my friends to the point that I know the worst part of them and I still want to be their friend. I don't want to change or judge them. But there are those toxic friends that can't do the same for me. I'm over it and I have to remove myself from those relationships. I am taking control of the situation and if you can't support me without the backstabbing, I'm done. I can no longer do the up-front approach, it doesn't work. Toxic friends will not change their behavior they would rather turn the situation around to being about you and make everything your fault. So you have to let go and get new friends. Harsh but true. Friendships should be like-minded, happy, healthy, confident, not full of anger and aggression. I'm going to make new memories with my healthy friendships.
Loving creating new memories and making nontoxic friendships stronger.
To all my friends/sisters that love me no matter what, that are honest and not afraid to confront my flaws and theirs....I want you all to know that you will be the company I keep for life.
Sorry toxic friends but you will have to find someone else to co-sign everything you say, that will not speak up for themselves when you mistreat them and give more of themselves than you are willing to give of yourself. I can't deal with the backstabbing any longer. You picked your side now stay on it. I am not that friend anymore.
My friendships are very important to me. Mostly because my family hasn't always been the best, they think I am strong and I can survive anything so they are never concerned with me. I tend to go to my friends for the help and support I don't get from my family, which has made some of my friends more like sisters. Lately, I have been feeling that there needs to be a change. The traits that I thought I had or that my friends should have such as being true, loyal, energetic, kind, thoughtful, and fun aren't there anymore. It gets to the point where you have to tell yourself that the reason to stay friends with someone isn't because of history. Friendships aren't one sided, you have to work hard at them. Especially as we get older and our lives change and start to look different. You tell yourself that you have to give the relationship one more try, when you see them going sour. Then you realize that the change and differences are too much. Certain relationships turn toxic and I no longer want to be in toxic relationships. Toxic relationships are the ones where your friends love to put you down, keep you down and make you feel down about yourself. That doesn't make them nasty, just human. These relationships are always about the other person, what you do to them and for them. They never see how they treat you which sucks because I am not friends with people because of what they can do for me. I try to remind myself that I love my friends to the point that I know the worst part of them and I still want to be their friend. I don't want to change or judge them. But there are those toxic friends that can't do the same for me. I'm over it and I have to remove myself from those relationships. I am taking control of the situation and if you can't support me without the backstabbing, I'm done. I can no longer do the up-front approach, it doesn't work. Toxic friends will not change their behavior they would rather turn the situation around to being about you and make everything your fault. So you have to let go and get new friends. Harsh but true. Friendships should be like-minded, happy, healthy, confident, not full of anger and aggression. I'm going to make new memories with my healthy friendships.
Loving creating new memories and making nontoxic friendships stronger.
To all my friends/sisters that love me no matter what, that are honest and not afraid to confront my flaws and theirs....I want you all to know that you will be the company I keep for life.
Sorry toxic friends but you will have to find someone else to co-sign everything you say, that will not speak up for themselves when you mistreat them and give more of themselves than you are willing to give of yourself. I can't deal with the backstabbing any longer. You picked your side now stay on it. I am not that friend anymore.
No Regrets
96 Get Contact Lenses
My 2nd year of college I was sitting in the back of my psych class and everything on the screen got blurry. Next came the visit to the eye doctor and then came the glasses. Which took a while to get used to but now I love them and really enjoy being able to see. Yea seeing helps a lot. Around my 27th birthday I wanted a change. Contacts sounded like a good idea. Though I was freaked out about stuff touching my eyeball, I am no punk so I got them. I put on a scene at the doctor's office of course. They love me there, I was the entertainment for the day and every time I go. I'm over it now, I put on my big girl panties and moved forward with a new look.
My 2nd year of college I was sitting in the back of my psych class and everything on the screen got blurry. Next came the visit to the eye doctor and then came the glasses. Which took a while to get used to but now I love them and really enjoy being able to see. Yea seeing helps a lot. Around my 27th birthday I wanted a change. Contacts sounded like a good idea. Though I was freaked out about stuff touching my eyeball, I am no punk so I got them. I put on a scene at the doctor's office of course. They love me there, I was the entertainment for the day and every time I go. I'm over it now, I put on my big girl panties and moved forward with a new look.
No Regrets
38 Let go of the Edge of an Ice Rink
I went ice skating for the first time this past December with my cousin Brittany. We went to the new rink outside of the Carpenter Center, it actually was fun. At first I didn't want to do it because falling is not my thing. I just couldn't let go of the edge of the rink. Kids were falling and there was too many people for my liking. My cousin wasn't very
helpful, she wouldn't hold my hand or anything, she just told me to deal and falling would be the worst of it. Well of course I fell and the bruised bottom was the worst of it. It allowed me to let go because I could sti
ll get hurt holding on. It felt wonderful to let go and embrace my inner child. People always say, well some people, that a life without risk and daring is nothing. That's how it felt to let go daring and risky but if I did nothing I would not have gotten to the fun part. Eventually after a few circuits it got boring so we went to T Miller's, I love that place, for drinks. Basically I am not an ice skater but it was good to try.No Regrets
94 Shape your Brows
Style by Zahra 273-0802
Stylist Nelam
2752 Hungary Spring Rd
Being a woman is hard, we have to do a lot to keep ourselves up. One thing that can take up time is plucking our eyebrows. If you have eyebrows like mines it can take up to 10 mins or more to pluck, brush and trim those suckas. Over the years I have learned to do a okay job but I get lazy and I would rather pay for someone else to do it. Let me just mention again my eyebrows are out of control always. I found this great place in chesterfield L.A Nails to get my eyebrows waxed. It was great because after getting them waxed I could even manage my brows well in between sessions. I loved it but I no longer live in chesterfield so I figured it was time to find a new place. Recently I found a new and great love in threading. It doesn't hurt anymore than plucking or waxing. It was such a good experience, I left a decent tip and if you know me I don't tip well. It was $12 which I guess is a good price. I normally pay $7 to get them waxed and they look great. Now the only reason I went was because of my living social deal where I go 3 times for $22 but I will be continuing to go even when my deal is over. If you are interested you should give it a try too, at least once.
Style by Zahra 273-0802
Stylist Nelam
2752 Hungary Spring Rd
Being a woman is hard, we have to do a lot to keep ourselves up. One thing that can take up time is plucking our eyebrows. If you have eyebrows like mines it can take up to 10 mins or more to pluck, brush and trim those suckas. Over the years I have learned to do a okay job but I get lazy and I would rather pay for someone else to do it. Let me just mention again my eyebrows are out of control always. I found this great place in chesterfield L.A Nails to get my eyebrows waxed. It was great because after getting them waxed I could even manage my brows well in between sessions. I loved it but I no longer live in chesterfield so I figured it was time to find a new place. Recently I found a new and great love in threading. It doesn't hurt anymore than plucking or waxing. It was such a good experience, I left a decent tip and if you know me I don't tip well. It was $12 which I guess is a good price. I normally pay $7 to get them waxed and they look great. Now the only reason I went was because of my living social deal where I go 3 times for $22 but I will be continuing to go even when my deal is over. If you are interested you should give it a try too, at least once.
No Regrets
81 Keep a Diary
I really don't want to keep a diary to me it's not really worth it. It was useful when I was an angry emotional teenager, but after thinking about it for a while I figured it would be a great way to document, when I complete something on my no regrets list. So I can now just check this off and move on to the next thing on the list.
I really don't want to keep a diary to me it's not really worth it. It was useful when I was an angry emotional teenager, but after thinking about it for a while I figured it would be a great way to document, when I complete something on my no regrets list. So I can now just check this off and move on to the next thing on the list.
Monday, July 11, 2011
K-liners
Oprah’s last show is going to be on today, who do you think is going to be her last and final guest? I think it’s Tupac.
I Just wanted everyone to know that I’m having a pool party on 06/05/11. Bring Your Own Pool.....
Umm.....Can you repeat the question.......I plead the 5th.
Yeah keep him on the team, but definitely keep looking for more players to enter the draft.
Yeah, I don’t know about that. I mean what if you waste 60 days when you know after day 59 that he would only be good for the thing that your not supposed to give him until day 90. I mean that’s just stupid.
U GL and I GP.....GLL....that’s our mission!
I Just wanted everyone to know that I’m having a pool party on 06/05/11. Bring Your Own Pool.....
Umm.....Can you repeat the question.......I plead the 5th.
Yeah keep him on the team, but definitely keep looking for more players to enter the draft.
Yeah, I don’t know about that. I mean what if you waste 60 days when you know after day 59 that he would only be good for the thing that your not supposed to give him until day 90. I mean that’s just stupid.
U GL and I GP.....GLL....that’s our mission!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Life and Times of L: Sorry
I know it has been a while since I have posted something but a lot has been going on so I have plenty of stuff to post. Soon to come: Match.com Sucks, Shopping out of control, Life changes (not moving out of state) and Making big girl decisions.
Thanks for reading.....come back soon for those new post.
Thanks for reading.....come back soon for those new post.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
My New Addiction
The following website is how I get through work: www.livemixtapes.com
Check it out! It has the newest mixtapes and even some of your favorites.
Check it out! It has the newest mixtapes and even some of your favorites.
Life and Times of Love: Richmond
THE LANDINGS ARE OPEN!Saturday, May 28, 2011- The Landings are officially open from 11am to dusk at Byrd Park. It's a part of Richmond I love and I can't wait to experience this summer. So get you legs ready for some serious pedal boating $12 for 30 mins and lunches are a must if you want to make a day out of it. Box lunches are $8-$11. Check it out!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Life and Times of Love: Soul mate or No Mate
I was having one of those great talks with my mom today and she asked me an interesting question. She wanted to know if I believed in soul mates. I really had to think on the root of the question before I could truthfully answer. My mom is a woman who has been in back to back relationships since before I was born until I was a teenager. She is now happy and single doing all the things she wish he had done years ago. She really wanted to know if her single daughter who has never been in a relationship, not consisting of over the phone (no face to face) or through text messaging for more than 9 months, believed in soul mates. I had to tell her no.....
I used to be a romantic who believed that GOD made one person just for me and when he thought that I was ready, I would meet him, fall in love and have plenty of babies. Now after broken messy relationships and a heartbreak that I may never get over, I can't honestly say I believe in soul mates. Well of course my mom didn't agree. For some odd reason she believes in soul mates. Yet is confused about if you meet them when you are young and can start a family or when you are 60 and can just enjoy each other. She continues with her confusion by asking me this rambling question. "If you live in Virginia and your soul mate lives in California how would yall ever meet?" (yea she's my mom.) Well I had to give her two answers, my romantic answer "Well God would fix it so we would meet randomly, through friends, in a airport or maybe on vacation."
Then my true feelings....If there was such a thing as soul mates then why are all the great women I know, that would be great girlfriends and great wives, either single or having a hard time finding a mate. I know GOD built us for companionship but who said that companion was supposed to be a husband or a wife. Not everyone gets married or at least spends their lives with that one person. Maybe I'm broken and bitter. But I can't truly believe that GOD is keeping me "happily" single until I am ready for my soul mate or he is ready for me. I used to believe that but I don't anymore. That might be sad but that's where life has taken me. I had to reassure my mom that I would at least try just in case there is someone out there for me. I have no idea who I had that conversation with but that was not my mom. But it does make me think that if someone so independent and content with what life gave her could believe in soul mates then maybe...well umm naw....I don't think I can....
I used to be a romantic who believed that GOD made one person just for me and when he thought that I was ready, I would meet him, fall in love and have plenty of babies. Now after broken messy relationships and a heartbreak that I may never get over, I can't honestly say I believe in soul mates. Well of course my mom didn't agree. For some odd reason she believes in soul mates. Yet is confused about if you meet them when you are young and can start a family or when you are 60 and can just enjoy each other. She continues with her confusion by asking me this rambling question. "If you live in Virginia and your soul mate lives in California how would yall ever meet?" (yea she's my mom.) Well I had to give her two answers, my romantic answer "Well God would fix it so we would meet randomly, through friends, in a airport or maybe on vacation."
Then my true feelings....If there was such a thing as soul mates then why are all the great women I know, that would be great girlfriends and great wives, either single or having a hard time finding a mate. I know GOD built us for companionship but who said that companion was supposed to be a husband or a wife. Not everyone gets married or at least spends their lives with that one person. Maybe I'm broken and bitter. But I can't truly believe that GOD is keeping me "happily" single until I am ready for my soul mate or he is ready for me. I used to believe that but I don't anymore. That might be sad but that's where life has taken me. I had to reassure my mom that I would at least try just in case there is someone out there for me. I have no idea who I had that conversation with but that was not my mom. But it does make me think that if someone so independent and content with what life gave her could believe in soul mates then maybe...well umm naw....I don't think I can....
Sunday, May 22, 2011
No Regrets: Putting myself out there
Working on my laidbackness and my patience......
So me Ms. Ihavetotryeverythingatleastonce has joined match.com and it is trying my patience and testing my laidbackness. Two things that I decided to work on before I joined. I'm learning a lot, like how to not be too choosy. I am not giving up being choosy but some things I have to get over. I am also learning that guys think that pictures with their shirt off, with pets, just of the outdoors or no picture at all will get the attention of a girl. I mean really!!! I am a firm believer that you should introduce the crazy straight off but putting all your hang ups or issues in your profile....umm no. I don't want to read in your profile that your ex-girlfriend cheated, lie and used drugs so you don't want a girl that does any of that. No one wants someone that does that stuff. So....ugh....anyway. Dating online isn't that much different from dating period. A whole lot of baggage carried on into something new. There is still the waiting for a phone call that is now joined with waiting for an email. Let's not forget the rejection. You still have to compete but this time you are competing with the random 5/6 girls that are getting matched with the one person that you really are interested in every day. Which means that there is a chance that he might pick one of them over you....in comes the rejection. I have been avoiding this for so many years, its the reason why I became aggressive in dating but now I must face it and truly put myself out there. I will keep you informed.
So me Ms. Ihavetotryeverythingatleastonce has joined match.com and it is trying my patience and testing my laidbackness. Two things that I decided to work on before I joined. I'm learning a lot, like how to not be too choosy. I am not giving up being choosy but some things I have to get over. I am also learning that guys think that pictures with their shirt off, with pets, just of the outdoors or no picture at all will get the attention of a girl. I mean really!!! I am a firm believer that you should introduce the crazy straight off but putting all your hang ups or issues in your profile....umm no. I don't want to read in your profile that your ex-girlfriend cheated, lie and used drugs so you don't want a girl that does any of that. No one wants someone that does that stuff. So....ugh....anyway. Dating online isn't that much different from dating period. A whole lot of baggage carried on into something new. There is still the waiting for a phone call that is now joined with waiting for an email. Let's not forget the rejection. You still have to compete but this time you are competing with the random 5/6 girls that are getting matched with the one person that you really are interested in every day. Which means that there is a chance that he might pick one of them over you....in comes the rejection. I have been avoiding this for so many years, its the reason why I became aggressive in dating but now I must face it and truly put myself out there. I will keep you informed.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Life and Times: Cooking
Homemade anything made by me.....This week homemade items
Potato chips topped with parmesan cheese dipped in honey mustard sauce.
Chicken and dumplings
Can we say, YUM!
Potato chips topped with parmesan cheese dipped in honey mustard sauce.
Chicken and dumplings
Can we say, YUM!
All we ever talk about is partying, FASHION and men.....
This summer starts my internet shopping spree....not really sure how that is going to turn out but I am definitely going to give it a try. I just feel like you can't find anything in the stores anymore and if you find something, everyone else has it on.
Things that I will be looking for are long dress and skirts in bright solid colors or all over prints.
Sites that I will frequent:
Modcloth.com
Forever21.com
lulus.com
onestopplus.com
target.com
charlotterusse.com
Torrid.com
So away we go.....
Things that I will be looking for are long dress and skirts in bright solid colors or all over prints.
Sites that I will frequent:
Modcloth.com
Forever21.com
lulus.com
onestopplus.com
target.com
charlotterusse.com
Torrid.com
So away we go.....
All we ever talk about: Something else
March 3, 2011
I went to the Virgina Museum of Fine Arts to see "When we were colored" in the Leslie Creek Theater.
For those who haven't seen this movie, it is a book by Clifton L. Taulbert made into a movie directed by Tim Reid. It's the story of a young boy and the community of people that influenced his life from childhood until young adulthood. This story is told during the time of segregation until the civil rights moment. It is such a compelling story and if you haven't read the book or seen the movie you should.
By my surprised when I arrived at the Theater they had some special guest speaker's which happened to be Tim Reid, his wife Daphne Maxwell Reid and Richard Roundtree. These three people are so amazing to me, it was just incredible to listen to them speak about life and the movie industry.
My favorite quote of the evening came about when Tim Reid was explaining how they had to recreate a cotton field when they couldn't find one. It was July and there would be no cotton until August. He had a crew of all white guys glue cotton on a 7 acre field of surviving stock in Dune NC. To this he said, "We took it off and they have to put it back."
Great movie and great conversation.....
I went to the Virgina Museum of Fine Arts to see "When we were colored" in the Leslie Creek Theater.
For those who haven't seen this movie, it is a book by Clifton L. Taulbert made into a movie directed by Tim Reid. It's the story of a young boy and the community of people that influenced his life from childhood until young adulthood. This story is told during the time of segregation until the civil rights moment. It is such a compelling story and if you haven't read the book or seen the movie you should.
By my surprised when I arrived at the Theater they had some special guest speaker's which happened to be Tim Reid, his wife Daphne Maxwell Reid and Richard Roundtree. These three people are so amazing to me, it was just incredible to listen to them speak about life and the movie industry.
My favorite quote of the evening came about when Tim Reid was explaining how they had to recreate a cotton field when they couldn't find one. It was July and there would be no cotton until August. He had a crew of all white guys glue cotton on a 7 acre field of surviving stock in Dune NC. To this he said, "We took it off and they have to put it back."
Great movie and great conversation.....
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