NEWSBREAK!! Solja Boy Infiltrates Nigeria, too!

I am officially MAD at this song. Before, I was just sick of hearing it.
NOW I am concerned.

Previews & Balancing

Matthew 6:33 - "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;and all these things shall be added unto you."

Psalm 37:4 - "Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

Until we make God priority, He's only going to keep giving us previews of blessings and prosperity. He's not going to give us the person-to-person love that we want until we acknowledge Him for all the LOVE that he's trying to be for us.

And I dont know about yall, but I'm sick of previews and I'm going to try harder to be a better daughter to him... to my mother. A better Summer... a brighter light. In making this decision, I realize and accept that a lot around me has to change so that a lot WITHIN ME also changes.

Thank you Lord for your patience.

SG~

A Moment of Clarity

After a long, eventfull weekend, I'm doing what I do every Monday...reflecting. I've had several random blogworthy thoughts over the past few days... here goes.

Does everything have an EXPIRATION DATE?!? This term most often refers to food... the first date by which a product is no longer valid OR SOMETIMES, the last date that a product is considered consummable. Of course, those are two different dates, so lets just pick one for the sake of this convo.

Do relationships have expiration dates? Is there a predestined moment that every relationship we have just, "goes bad"? I tend to entertain thoughts and beliefs held by most "hopeless romantics"... that there is ONE out there soooommmeewhere... that marriage and love arent circumstantial... that with patience and faith, we can all find that ONE that was predestined for us.

A lot of the time, its just best to accept the expiration date and move on. Its not even that you dislike the person, its just that your chemistry with that person has changed and is no longer compatible. The Bible references this as being "unequally yoked", but in practical terms... two people cant walk together unless they've agreed on their destination.

Its just like a rack of babyback ribs in your freezer. Although you've done what it takes to preserve them for longer than they'd have been if left unthawed, you can still only hold onto them for so long. On the outside for a while, they'll seem the same but eventually, there will be freezer burn... the visible signs of change between you and that person's communication and ability to relate to one another. By then, the composition of the ribs (and the relationship) has changed into someone thats just not healthy to digest. And no matter how much barbque sauce you baste it with or how slow you smoke 'em, they STILL aint gone taste right. Foreal! Have you ever eaten bad meat????? Makes you SICK and I do NOT want to hold onto ANYTHING or ANYONE thats harmful to me.

So I'm challenging each of you to examine the groceries in your fridge... and the people in your life. Are your relationships healthy and encouraging? Is this someone that makes you a better you!?? Or are you wasting time with people who bring you down and pollute your spirit?

I know its not spring, but it is time for some cleaning... or CLEAN-TING as Madea would say.

My semi-annual cleanup is coming up in a month or but it may happen a bit sooner. No use in holding onto something that blocking my blessing.

Holla holla!

~SG

My Weekend Haiku #2

FRIDAY
Cast, crew, shows... tired
Warm Autumn winds drape like hugs
4 down, 4 to go

SATURDAY
Apple delights...family
Friends??? moment of clarity
Got peace, no regrets

SUNDAY
Curtain call, spotlight
In His arms, I'm safe...content
Thank you for reading.

Will post more later. I'm working on a pretty chill lil' piece taht I think yall will enjoy.

SG~

Choreography gone WRONG!

I was looking at Tiffany Evan's video for "Promise Ring" on Youtube and stumbled upon all these aspiring dancers' videos. This one was TOOOO hilarious and I couldnt resist posting it.
HA!

Happy Friday yall!


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ONE WORD SURVEY...

You.Can.Only.Type.One.Word.
Not as easy as you might think.

1. Where is your cell phone?DESK
2. Your significant other? CRUSH
3. Your hair? BUN
4. Your mother? SUPPORTIVE
5. Your father? MISSING
6. Your favorite thing? ICE
7. Your dream last night? FORGOTTEN
8. Your favorite drink? VITAMINWATER
9. Your dream/goal? SONGWRITING
10. The room you're in? OFFICE
11. Your ex? SELFISH
12. Your fear? GOD
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? MARRIED
14. Where were you last night? THEATER
15. What you're not? WORRIED
16. Muffins? FRESH
17. One of your wish list items? STUDIO
18. Where you grew up? DESOTO
19. The last thing you did? WORK
20. What are you wearing? SMILE
21. Your TV? BIG
22. Your pet(s)? BEAU
23. Your computer? HP
24. Your life? LONELY
25. Your mood? HOPEFUL
26. Missing someone? YEP
27. Your car? COUPE
28. Something you're not wearing? GLASSES
29. Favorite Store? BESTBUY
30. Your summer? RAINY
31. Your favorite color? RED
32. When is the last time you laughed? RECENTLY
33. Last time you cried? FORGOT

Better Days...

The show last nite was MARVELOUS darling... simply MMAAAAAAARRVELOUS! The sound was MUCH better and the cast really stepped out there. The audience was roaring with laughter and LRW was actually LOL'ing himself. Glad to see that. Got home insanely TIRED so I dont even think I turned my TV on, I was that sleepy. Got a pretty decent nite of rest, except I had a strange dream that I cant quite remember at this moment. Anyhoo~~ today is rather ho-hum. I have this ultra-huge, mighty-morphin power RFP for the CEO and other exec's and its really starting to urk me. BAD NEWS is that it has to be completed by 7pm today to fedex to Chicago OR somebody is gonna have to fly up there to delivery it to the client. GOOD NEWS is that today is the last day that I have to deal with this document. PRAISE GAWD!

I skipped breakfast this morning and I'm really feeling it now. SOOO hungry! But its rather chilly outside so I'm not excited about having to walk somewhere to get some eats. Uggh. Yeah, its one of those days. On the flipside, my mom and auntie are coming to see the show tonite and I'm anxious to get their feedback. Its always nice to have family support... feels GOOD! This lady was at the table last nite to buy a soundtrack and when I pointed out the songs I'd written, she got real excited. After the show she came back and introduced herself and said "You're famous!" I lol'ed and blushed and denied that proclaimation, but told her that I'm trying my hardest to put records out so that ONE DAY I can be... famous that is... not for the fame, but for the residual income that successful records reap. I'm tryin to set the family UP, okay? The kids will need some private schooling and exposure to the beauty of the world, ya know? Ish aint cheap these days!

**tummy growling**

I'll be back with some relevancy after I feed the hunger.

SG~

If you...

…said you liked me, I'd smile.
…called me up, I'd talk.
…said something cute, I'd laugh.
…said you missed me, I'd blush.
…asked if I missed you, I'd admit.
…wanted me there, I'd come.
…asked me to stay, I'd sit.
…told me your feelings, I'd listen.
…shared your fears, I'd comfort.
…inquired of mine, I'd confide.
…promised to be true, I'd trust.
…took the lead, I'd follow.
…needed me, I'd drop everything.
…wanted me, I'd make you happy.
…felt burdened, I'd pray.
…needed vision, I'd inspire.
…were confused, I'd sort it out.
…hesitated, I'd erase doubt.
…gave me a chance, I'd love you…

Just love you like you need.
Like I want. Like I'm supposed to.
Like I hope you would love me.

The N-Word Double Standard: JBiggs vs. Summer G

THE FOLLOWING IS FROM JBIGGS: http://jeremybiggers.blogspot.com

Call me prejudice, but as I have mentioned before, I have a firm belief that ALL white people are inherently racist. Even if subtly. Don’t get me wrong, EVERYONE is prejudice and or racist to some degree, but I honestly believe that if it weren’t socially reprehensible to do so, the word “NIGGER” would be in heavier rotation in white people’s daily lexicon than Soulja Boy and other such coonery on BET.

Case in point, Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman. In case you haven’t heard his tirade click here. Apparently Dog was upset that his son, Tucker, was dating a black girl. A black girl that heard Dog and his family use the n-bomb on a regular basis and sent the story into the National Enquirer. I must commend Dog though, because when he uses the word “NIGGER”, he doesn’t use it like regular hateful racists use it, he uses it the way “nice racists” use it.... I think it’s more meaningful that way....NIGGA please!

You Billy Ray Cyrus/ Macho Man Randy Savage illegitimate-bastard-lovechild-looking, sunglasses at night wearing, low-budget 1980s WWF Ultimate Warrior, redneck trailer trash IDIOT. You were fearful that some “NIGGER” would ruin what you’d worked for for 3 decades? Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t this tape of you running your mouth effectively do that without her help? A&E has suspended the show indefinitely. Was nothing learned from the Michael Richards outburst? Was Don Imus fired in vain? The n-word is a hyper-sensitive subject right now. It’s such a touchy subject we don’t even use it when we are talking about it directly (see: “n-word”).Just an observation: isn’t it almost ironic that the three most recent white “celebs” (and I use that term loosely!!!) preaching nappy-head hatred all have hair issues of their own?

What it boils down to is the exclusivity that surrounds the word. It’s the one club in this country that white people can’t get into and it just BURNS them up. I’m in no way saying that the double standard in terms of who can use it and who can’t is in anyway justifiable, but it is what it is. For years people have asked “why is it ok for blacks to use it and not whites?” Let me attempt to clear it up for you. It’s a fraternity or country club of sorts. Omega’s can “throw the hooks”, because they are members of that organization and went through pain and torture to EARN the symbol’s usage. If a non-Omega “throws the hooks”, around actual Omegas, they are liable to receive a beat down. And rightfully so. It doesn’t belong to you, and you’re not allowed to use it. You didn’t suffer any of the anguish, nor do you OWN any of the history. The same can be argued with the n-word. In my mind at least. What do you think?

PEACEONE GOD ONE LOVE

J

THIS IS MY RESPONSE/COMMENTARY:

IN DOG'S DEFENSE, i will say that AT LEAST he was attempting to have a private conversation. He knew better than to use the n-word publicly and knew FULL WELL the ramifications of his usage OF said n-word going public.I mean really, I'm not arguing that its RIGHT or saying that I feel sorry for him but c'mon...HOW MANY TIMES have I lowly-utttered or privately said something racist that I didnt mean in a "i hate all non-blacks" kinda way, but I was just being crass and mean (privately). Case in point, callin rude Persians and people of Indian decent "TALIBANS"... or biligerant white folks "HONKEYS" and "PWT"... or even referring to the sneaky, fast-talkin, other-language speakin, "boong WAAA ha MOON bik UHh" lookin asians as "CHINKS"... or lazy mexicans as "WETBACKS". Its not right. Not right at all! No one should say any of those things, especially publicly. But does saying them AUTOMATICALLY condemn one to being a RACIST? Hell, I"M MIXED! My other half is of latin decent BUT I've called out a WETBACK once or twice in my lifetime. And I LOVE my people! lol

Not making excuses or even excusing... just saying. I'm guilty. But no. The N-Word is exclusive in its rights of usage and BLACK PEOPLE OWN THAT COPYRIGHT. Other races do NOT get to license that copyright either... no matter if they ARE married to/impregnated by/best friends with A BLACK PERSON. Furthermore, I think going forward we should all adhere to the follwing: only Mexicans can call themselves WETBACKS, white people only are allowed to use the terms HONKEY and Po' White Trash, and asians only can use "chinks" and "japs".

Everybody happy now?

Just my rants. What do you think?

SG

Opening Nite... 1 Down, 7 To Go...

Its finally behind me. Opening night of "By Any Means Necessary" in Dallas. Overall, I am disappointed in the sound issues with a few characters microphones... Why? Well, I know the script so the fact that the audience didnt get the FULL EFFECT of the comedic genius in Laterras' writing makes me VERY upset. I didnt even enjoy the first act. BUT... "it" happens. Thankfully, the audience was understanding and stuck around. Heck IT WAS A PACKED HOUSE! So turn-out wise, it was a win. But again, the perfectionist in me was disappointed in the overall effect, casued by the technical difficulties. The cast was also stressed backstage over the issue but I'm proud of them. They made it work. BIG THANKS to all of those guys... Tisha, Chante, Ced, Danielle, and OMG... GUY! That Guy Torry is a hot mess! Sooooo funny. He kept it light for everyone. THANKS GUY! But God is good... it worked out in the end. I saw a couple handfuls of people accept Jesus during altar call after the show so it accomplished what it was supposed to. :-)

My other mama and her daughter and other guests came to see the show. I hope they liked it. My real mama and auntie are coming Thursday. A few relatives coming tonite. I ran into other acquaintances and it was cool... watching the audience reaction/enjoyment to my music. This morning I cracked open a fresh cd soundtrack and took it all in. FEELS GOOD to see my name on the jacket. I know its a small placement, but its a placement nonetheless. Someone somewhere is riding around listening to a song that I wrote... DOPENESS! God is the truth I tell ya!

So anyway, there are 7 more shows this week. I'll be at 5 of those. This weekend I'm hoping to get back into the studio. I just missed my deadline and I'm feeling VERY lousey about that.

But anyway, if you're in Dallas, come to the Convention Center (The Black Academy of Arts and Letters) and see the show! Its soooooooooooooo funny. I guarantee you WILL enjoy.

I'll try to post something interesting later.

SG~

Prayers for Baby Grace...

I discovered the following in an online article:

(CBS/AP) Police in Galveston, Texas, are going through hundreds of tips that have poured in since they released sketches of a young girl whose remains were discovered a week ago inside a storage box that washed ashore on Galveston Bay. The unidentified child has become known as "Baby Grace" and authorities are still trying to find out her identity. Her body was found by a fisherman inside a blue plastic utility box that washed ashore along the Intercoastal Waterway Authorities say forensic dental examination has narrowed the girl's age to between 2 and 3 years. She is described as white, 32 to 35 inches tall and 25 to 30 pounds. She had waist-long, wavy blond or light brown hair. She was wearing a Target-brand pink, flowing skirt, a pink or red shirt and white light-up tennis shoes with purple flowers on them. "Someone is missing a child," said Dr. Stephen Pustilnik, the Galveston County chief medical examiner. "A grandparent who hasn't seen their grandchild in the last couple of weeks, a playmate who's missing their playmate and hasn't seen him for a while, there's an aunt, there's an uncle someplace, maybe locally, maybe around the state, maybe somewhere around the nation." http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/05/national/main3451674.shtml?source=mostpop_story

My heart really goes out to the family of this child, whereever they are. How horrific and unthinkable it must be to learn that your child has been murdered and stuffed into a utility box, then set adrift. *gasps* It really is heartbreaking. I've yet to become a mother so I can only imagine what pain must be felt in a tragedy like this. Ugh. It really forces you to take a hard look at the world we live in and the people we live among... some of which have absolutely NO regard for human life.

When things like this happen and then I'm face to face with matters of society... war and terrorism... the piss-poor pollution levels and global warming... and all the other "signs of the times" as foretold in Revelations, it really makes me think looooooooooonnnnng and hard about parenting. Is it humane to even BRING a child INTO this sick, twisted world? To know that things are only getting worse and unfortunately, I wont be able to live long enough to protect them from things to come? Man, its deep. But then, I just say a prayer and hum that childhood song that my Auntie Linda (RIP) taught me back when I was about 4 years old...

"He's got the whoooolle world... in his hands. He's got the whooooolle world... in his hands. He's got the little bitty babies... in his hands. He's got the WHOLE world in his hands."

*sighs heavily*

God bless you little Baby Grace! And all the other mercilessly harmed and murdered children who now watch over us as angels from heaven.

SG~

My Weekend Haiku

Haiku (俳句, Haiku?) is a mode of Japanese poetry. The traditional haiku consisted of a pattern of 5, 7, 5 on. Haiku is one of the most important forms of traditional Japanese poetry. It should register or indicate a moment, sensation, impression or drama of a specific fact of nature. Some people meditate to create inspirational Haiku. Haiku is a very short poetic form. Traditional Japanese haiku consisted of three lines of 5, 7, and 5 units each, which are generally applied as syllables and contained a special word - the kigo - that indicated the season in which the haiku was set.

Every Monday, I'm gonna post a Haiku that sums up my weekend happenings. I figure this is a happy medium between getting to keep a journal, yet still maintain some privacy. Feel free to leave my comments in Haiku form.

FRIDAY
Dropped balls, sore losers
Saucy ribs meet grown convo
Anxious dreamers drift

SATURDAY
Food for thought sheds light
Mr Freeze done in thirty
Three alarms awake

SUNDAY
Brunch feeds, phone rings, him
Smile spreads, Beau begs potty break
Pats and Boys win

Will try to post more later.

SG

Solja Boy infiltrates white America... Crank Dat!

***PAUSE THE PLAYLIST ON THE RIGHT SO YOU CAN HEAR THE MUSIC IN THE VIDEOS***




Texas Longhorns vs. UCF

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?- 1990's Hit Songs Now Missing In Action

Long story short, I didnt win the contest. I didnt even make the final round. SOMEBODY(IES) decided to change the criteria at the LAST minute because only 3 legit monsters showed up sooooooo, yeah whatever. Iont even wanna talk about it anymore but JUST TRUST that the chick that won was NOT 1 of the 3 monsters that actually adhered to the contest "rules".

But let me move along before I get pissy again...
ANYHOOO~~

I've been updating my playlist (as you can see to the right), just adding songs that I'm fond of. I have a list of others that I cant seem to find though, and these were HOT HOT songs!! Come on... where were you when you first heard the following songs for the first time????

1. I'm So Alone (I Miss You)- Men At Large ((You never miss a good friend 'til they're gone...)) 2. Lose Control- Silk ((Last night, we had an argument. You told me you loved me...)) 3. Comforter- Shai ((I will comfort comfort comfort you. I will, I will comfort yoouuu....))
4. I Miss You- Aaron Hall ((I'm talkin to you baaybaaaay... I miss you...)) 5. All The Things Your Man Won't Do- Joe ((I wont stop until I hear your mama scream!)) 6. Housekeeper- ????? ((In the morning, I will get your breakfast baby. Get you ready for work. Let me be your housekeeper girl...)) 7. Poor Georgie- MC Lyte ((George was sweet, so nice and so neat. With any other guy he didnt have to compete...)) 8. Jealous Girl- ABC ((I know you feel bad about me and my girl...)) 9. Brainstorming- MC Brains & Boyz II Men ((Brainstorming *AAAHHH** Dont want to get your feelings hurt. Say you wanna be loved by me. Well my name is MC B. ***Ohh ohhohhh***))
10. Please Dont Go- Boyz II Men ((I'll be there, I'll be right there...)) 11. Every Little Thing I Do- Soul For Real ((The way I feel baby is driving me crazy...))

And for good measure, I have to ask about The Boys hits "Lucky Charm", "A Little Romance" and whatever else they put out. Actually, I think I'ma goto Best Buy and try to find those cd's on the $5.99 rack. THE BOYS had some dope songs! Even that last album "The Saga Continues" was jammin! lol ...... But seriously, I am about to seek out these albums. It is NOT a game.

Let me know which hits I missed. I'm tired and Beau wont goto sleep 'til I do so.... HOLLA!

SG~