A Nice Quote To Live By

"live everyday not thinking 'what if this happens' or 'what if that happens' - because you will start to miss out on what is happening now, & all the good that comes with it .. what is meant to be for sure will find it's way - it is a way of life, so live it with love & happiness .. & for sure, everything will turn out the way you expect it"

Hoping To Appeal To Her Fans - In Her Court Case

hello - i have decided to make this blog about some celebrity drama that has been occurring of late .. this particular entry will be about "Remy Ma" - the twenty six year old Grammy-nominated rapper, whom is hoping that she appeals to fans in her court case .. as i discovered with help from the Associated Press: Remy Ma hopes that her fan base will count in the courtroom - when she is being sentenced for shooting a woman outside a nightclub in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on July 14, 2007 .. the performer hopes that her influence will count as she faces sentencing * a statement posted on Remy Ma's Myspace page asks fans & visitors to write letters about how the rapper & her music has "positively affected you, influenced you, or inspired you...in hopes that the judge will be lenient" [it also provided a special e-mail address for someone inclined to do so] .. Remy Ma, is being held without bail until her sentencing [which is set for April 23, 2008] & she faces up to twenty five years in prison .. the young performer - whose birth name is Remy Smith, was convicted this past Thursday of assault, weapon possession, & attempted coercion * her lawyer has stated that the rapper plans to appeal .. the defense acknowledged that Remy fired a shot toward a friend that she suspected of stealing three thousand dollars - but said that the gun went off accidentally .. prosecutors stated that Remy Ma acted deliberately by getting out the gun, loading it & cocking it - as she got into a car with the friend who was shot in the abdomen .. the shooting was said to have followed a party * Remy was nominated for a Grammy as part of the Terror Squad, for the 2004 hit "Lean Back" & she also earned the "Best Female Hip Hop" award at the 2005 Black Entertainment Television [BET] Awards .. she also recorded with "Busta Rhymes", as well as with Eminem .. i found this whole story extremely interesting - due to the fact that she expects her fans to help her out in her time of need, over an act that she willingly committed .. this crime that Remy Ma committed is a terrible example to set, especially when dealing with today's young teens .. in addition, i was shocked to find out that it was over a measly three thousand dollars – which is not a lot of money, especially for a celebrity .. it would be bad enough if it was over a big sum of money - but three thousand dollars is nothing .. i think the entire situation is just a big mess - & that she should have not done what she did * regardless of what it was over .. there is no reason why someone has to shoot another person, especially over something so ridiculous .. in the end, we will see how many years she gets after her sentencing - & maybe one day: she can write a song about shooting someone over money, & having to go jail for many years because of it .. ciao *

Spring Has Sprung

hello, due to the fact that yesterday was Easter - Happy Easter everyone! * tomorrow we go back to lovely school .. yesterday i had a really nice day, i just love Easter & thursday was the first day of Spring [which is amazing] .. on thursday we had off from school - so i went to my sister's elementary school & spent the whole day observing a special education classroom * the children were so adorable, & i saw so many things .. i had a lot of fun - i have to go back another day [one day soon] which will also be from eight to three * although it took up a lot of my day i really did enjoy going .. i got all dressed up & it was the first of many learning experiences for me .. i can not wait to start student teaching in a few years - instead of just observing, but since i have my hands full with school this semester i am just handling what i have now .. there is no need to rush my college years, after all aren't they supposed to be the best days of our lives? .. i spoke to one of my mother's friends the other day, who is a nurse & she asked me about school .. i told her how busy i have been of late & she said to enjoy every minute of it, because she wishes she can go back to her hectic college days .. even though she went to school for years, she still would love to go back .. it really made me think - & although i have many things to finish for school, along with the papers that never seem to stop coming: i should start enjoying it more & being less stressed out .. i will get it all done, & one sweet day all my hard work will pay off .. i just wish that day was closer because i can not wait to become a teacher * but until then i have many things to occupy myself with .. besides, it will be here before i know it .. on another note, my birthday is not too far away * & i just adore the Spring time .. my parents are getting a ton of work done in my backyard - between a pool & pavers & it is making me want the nice weather to come & stay, that much more .. i am so excited that school is kind of close to finishing up - i can not believe i am close to completing my first year of college already .. it has been rough at times - but it is all worth it * since i am feeling productive, i am going to go get some papers done (= .. ciao *

One Line Story

"i finally learned what life is all about - hanging on when your heart has had enough, & giving more when you want to give up"

Lohan - Finally Picking Up The Pieces

as many sources recently reveal: Lindsay Lohan is trying her best to remain sober from alcohol, as well as from drugs .. although the celebrity had to go to rehab about six months ago * i give her a lot of credit for not only getting her serious problems under control, but also trying her best to avoid potential problems related to her past history - when dealing with substance abuse .. i know Lohan tainted her image to the public by being known as a huge "party girl", but as i have read from a lot of different sources, she has even went as far as dumping her friends - that were considered to be a bad influence on her .. i think this is a great idea because this way, the friends that she used to do heavy drinking & drugs with will not be around her - constantly tempting or persuading her in any which way * until she becomes strong enough to hit up the clubs with them again .. Lohan's goal is to "stay straight" & i really hope she accomplishes this - for a few reasons .. this is to due to the fact that this would better her own life & eventually her reputation, but also because a lot of young girls look up to her [& other celebrity girls as well] & if she cleans herself up: she not only portrays the image that she realized that she headed down a bad path & fixed it [that it is never too late to try & rectify issues], but she would also imply that there becomes a point in most people's lives that you need to grow up, & prioritize what is important with what is not .. if you live life as if it is one huge party until you are forty years old, odds are you will miss out on a lot – such as getting married or having a family .. i know that this life is not for everyone, & i absolutely stand behind the fact that life is too short & thus - you should make the best of it & that is why myself, along with many teens my age love to have enjoyment in our lives by partying on the weekends & being stress-free .. however - there definitely needs to be consistency, as well as maturity to know when things are getting out of hand or if a bad situation is arising .. if everything is done moderately, & not all or nothing – it is better than being or doing too much or too little of something .. i mean, it is one thing to go out & have a good time - but people that develop problems [such as Lohan] need to tone that life down, & take charge of their lives in order to get them back to where they should be .. i am always down for a good time, but i think that you should not live your life based all around partying – but instead when you are young, let it be an aspect of your life without it being the whole thing .. after all, my English class for example – are in college to grow: educationally, emotionally, & maturity wise * & i feel that if we stay on top of ourselves to become well-rounded, stable, responsible individuals - there is no harm in having a good time: as long as you make good choices & keep a good head on your shoulders, by not just living for the moment .. ciao *

As Close As Sisters

hello (= - while i was online earlier i came across this quote: "don't pity the girl with one true friend, envy her .. pity the girl with just a thousand acquaintances" * when i read this it very much made me realize that this is true when it comes to everyday life .. although i have a number of close friends - it made me think that my bond with one of them is in my opinion, worth so much more than ten friends that you can not count on .. when i read this quote the first person that came to my mind was one of my best friends, kristen * she is a year younger than me & we have so much in common .. from day one, we related to each other so easily & always seem to go through the same things .. although we are both busy with our hectic lives - i can always count on her for anything .. whether it be: to go shopping or get our nails done together, vent to her when something is bothering me, ask her advice on something, or if i just need her support with something * she is forever there for me .. i consider her my little sister - because not only do people say we resemble each other, but it is like we are family .. she is always so real & loyal * & i know that the road of life may sometimes get bumpy - but when you have friends like kristen, they truly help hold you up & allow you to pull through that much easier .. i am very grateful to have met kristen years ago, as well as have her in my life .. she looks up to me & although she is younger than me - i too look up to her .. kristen is one of the kindest & sweetest people you can ever meet in your life * & qualities like those are very admirable .. kristen always has my back - like i have hers & together we are the true definition of loyalty within a friendship .. i love my little sis <3 & i know that we will always be the best of friends - even when we are old & gray lol (= .. ciao *

Announcing Her Pregnancy - Blog Style

hello darlings (= - what a busy weekend i had * but it was a nice one .. it is after one in the morning & i am cramming to get as much work done as i can, before i fall asleep * this week is going to be another busy one .. considering it is still midterm week for me - along with another education seminar to attend, & papers that need to get done * it definitely will be chaotic .. however, i am taking it day by day - & trying my best .. today my boyfriend had a basketball game - he plays on so many different teams it is hard to keep track * but today he scored the winning free throw * among many other baskets .. he always makes me proud (= lol - but today me & him just relaxed .. we chilled at his house * had an early sunday dinner with his family & then we just took it easy .. when he was watching hockey with his brothers, i did schoolwork - i got a nice amount accomplished today, but still have a lot to do .. anyway, upon reading up on a few things - i found it interesting the way in which Lisa Marie Presley announced her pregnancy [with her third child] * due to the fact that she did it through a myspace blog .. this definitely relates to my blog, because what a way to confirm accusations - pretty cool though lol .. the singer broke the news on her blog writing, "I am in fact pregnant" on march the eighth .. according to BETA Access Hollywood, Presley is quoted saying: "After being the target all week of slanderous & degrading stories, horribly manipulated pictures & articles in the media, I have had to show my cards & announce under the gun & under vicious personal attack." * although Lisa Marie Presley has an eighteen & fifteen year old already [with her ex-husband], this baby is the first one with her husband of two years - Michael Lockwood .. maybe now some of the rumors can stop – hopefully the sour ones * however, either way people will talk about celebrities .. i guess that is the price they must pay for being famous .. either way, having a baby is great news – even if you confirm it through a blog (= .. ciao *

On Top Of My Game

why hello there (= - it is a saturday afternoon & it is pouring outside .. to be honest, i do like the rain sometimes * this is because it is really cozy .. i am laying on my bed - listening to music & the rain coming down outside .. i just got out of the shower a little while ago & stupid me, i straighten my hair in this mess outside .. oh well, i will just have to put a hood or hat on tonight * i just hate the rain to: drive in, when i have somewhere to be [because it just messes it up sometimes], & lastly because it messes up my hair =/ lol .. so, i am obsessed with usher's new song * it is just so catchy - definitely going to be hot to drive to when it gets a little warmer out (= .. but i have been doing a lot of self reflection lately - & i realize that so many people take advantage of other people & it is not right .. when you have something good - you have to realize what you have & appreciate it .. nobody likes to feel unappreciated - & i feel that it is really important to make sure the people you care about know how you feel & what they mean to you .. unspoken words can damage a relationship - & i am well aware of my actions, as well as to make sure i do not intentionally hurt people's feelings .. i hate when people are cocky, or do not care if they hurt your feelings * i am not like that, it is just not the way i am & i am glad about that .. i may say something innocently - but if it hurts your feelings, i will feel bad .. i just loathe when people do not care about how others feel, especially on touchy topics .. uggh, but as i was saying before you should really not take people for granted, i know i do not .. i believe that if you stay on top of yourself & over analyze things you say & do, it will make you more aware of how you present yourself & make others feel .. everyone can become a better person, if they truly want to - & if everyone cared a little more, this world would be a lot nicer of a place .. ciao *

Goodbye Spring Break =/

hello - it is sunday afternoon & i am sitting here quite upset * this is due to the fact that spring break is already over .. the week just flew & i do not want to go back to school yet, uggh - this stinks * i am also thinking about taking a course or two over the summer .. yeah i know, i have a lot of devotion - just not enough time * one thing i was really excited about was that the friday before break we were off because of a snow day (= that was so awesome .. i did not go outside & play in it - but i was laying on my couch in the family room with hot chocolate & the fire place on * it was so relaxing .. i woke up early thinking there would be school, but then i saw that i had received a text message from Saint John's saying that school was closed * i then started getting texts & calls from a few of my friends making sure i knew [thanks guys lol] - & i stayed up watching all the early talk shows that i never get to see because i am either sleeping, getting ready for school, or at school - so that was nice .. frankie the other day lost her first tooth - i noticed her gum was a little black & blued * & then i saw that her tooth was missing .. she is just too adorable, & almost six months old now * she is still only two & a half pounds – she is just tiny, & eats so much but does not gain weight .. she is just extremely petite, but she is growing up pretty fast .. anywho, like i was saying - tomorrow is back to school & i am so not feeling it lol .. we will have stressful midterm reviews & then lovely midterms * which means i have to study my butt off because i work hard all semester & i do not want to mess up now, not after everything i went through .. i wish it was closer to the end of the semester - not that i want to rush my life away, but just because school is just so much this term * & i just want - kind of need, a longer break to find myself again & not be so overwhelmed .. i hate not having a life all week with school - i mean i am always with my boyfriend but by me having to do a lot of schoolwork really holds us back until the weekend =/ .. i can not believe Easter is so early this year, i love it - the colors & most importantly the upcoming weather * Easter means spring is coming (= .. ahh i can not wait for the nice weather & the summer - the beach is love, & swimming & tanning is just the best .. i got a lot accomplished this break * & got to relax & just chill with my friends & also my family, but i still have so much more to do .. i have a wake to go to tonight, for my boyfriend's cousin's stepfather & i want to finish cleaning my room .. it is not bad, but not up to my standards - i just need more time in the day to do what i have to do * but - let me stop writing about everything & start finishing what i need to get done .. joy, Easter break please come soon! =/ .. ciao *