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Exams, Exams, Exams! All Next week I have the firsts exams in all of my classes. Everyday I have an exam!

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Video Music Awards 2009

Firstly, I am a Janet Jackson fan Yes I can admit. I use to imitate her as a child in the ways she danced. I have the leg bounce/ tap/move when she stand in one spot & sing. Anywho, her performance at the VMA's in rememberance of her late brother, Michael Jackson was Great! However I felt the production effects could've been better like upon entering the stage the venue should've been completely black She appears on stage in the infamous Michael glove and costume & then a picture of Micheal shouldve appeared. also while that happens lights should've been flickering on one by one! Anywho, I thought the performance was Perfect & done in the right manner because the tribute to Michael Jackson from the BET Awards were Horrible!

“Thank you so much! I always dreamed about what it would be like to maybe win one of these some day, but I never actually thought it would have happened. I sing country music so thank you so much for giving me a chance to win a VMA award.”

Before she could continue, Kanye West interrupted by saying “Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ll let you finish, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!”

This was Taylor Swifts FIRST VMA Award & Kanye west ruined that! Now, Kanye is making public appearances and had posted to his blog his apologies to Taylor Swift.

As if Kanye wasn't enough, rapper Lil Mama makes another shocking appearance when she jumped on stage during Jay-Z and Alicia Keys closing performance of "Empire State of Mind," off Jay Z's latest album, Blueprint 3. Because of her unwanted, not needed appearance on stage Lil Mama didn't get off the stage without hearing from Jay, who told her she was trying to "T-Pain" him. The reason for Jay Z comment, this summer at the Hot 97 Summer Jam show T-Pain stood on stage as Jay-Z introduced and performed his single track D.O.A.

Why do People think I Look like Her?

I have heard Several Times from people that I resemble Shar Jackson. Her claim to fame was playing Niecy on the hit sitcom "Moesha". In no way am I trying to bash her I am just simply saying I don't look like her! We're just two gorgeous black women.

So to the Right. . .

.....This is Shar Jackson

And to the Left, is Me!

So I want to know whether or not you think so! Please Comment to let me know! Also if you need better pictures to compare Please comment & tell me!

Thank You in Advance!

College Algebra

I just finished my College Algebra class on July 23rd the same day as my Final Exam! Throughout this class . . .well let me start from the beginning. As school was ending, My mind kept contemplating over whether I should take College Algebra over the summer. College Algebra was a course where your "Suppose" to take a Prerequisite of Intermediate Algebra to get into College Algebra. At my school you have to take a placement exam in order to see if you test into College Algebra. I never took the exam upon entering & I went to talk to my advisor to which she informed me that I based on my transcript I was place directly into College Algebra. Wheeeeew, that was worry lifted off my shoulders. Now soon after that I heard that I was informed to NEVER EVER enroll in College Algebra at my School so I didnt. The reasons as to why not is since only 50% of the class pass and once you fail a course you have to take it over at the University! . . .So All odds was against me! Therefore I just let my first year go by without taking Math, History, or Political Science. Not thats another story!

So I went to my local community college relieved to know that I didn't have to take a placement exam and they was NOT checking transcripts for prerequisites! YES! So I registered for class & paid close near $500.00 for the course.

On the First Day, it was ALL BAD! The Teacher:

Head Chairperson of the Mathematical Department

Strict

It is what it is

In every definition of the word HARD!

As time carried on the course went on, weeks passed but each day went slow. A Chapter in 2 days, Exam every 2 weeks sometimes a week apart, Homework every night. That was just too much! Oh & You would regret missing a day because Catch up will have you up until the next class began. Seriously I could've put more effort into the class! There were many times were I wanted to drop because of my own selfish reasons since I Didn't want to do it yet I listened to my family who told me to Keep trying & keep the faith. So basically the Final exam I needed a C or better to Pass. I was in study mode FULL FORCE & It paid off! Long Story I just Made Short I PASSED!! Yayyy I PASSED!

I passed the Impossible College Algebra Class & Now I can move forward with My Math classes which I only have to take Statistics & I am Done!

All my Thanks to God!

Hot Days Requires Free Sundaes

Well Not Quite Free . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .

The weather peaked at a high of 86º, some may find that to be a comfortable degree for summer which it is however I us hot days as an excuse to eat ice cream, and the best way for me to do that is purchasing a sundae. Ever since my youth McDonald's sundae have been my favorite other than homemade sundaes. Once the local McDonalds stop serving Caramel Sundaes I went on to buy my ice cream from ColdStone Creamery, which is still Thee Best Ice cream place!

Recently this Summer '09 My best friends introduced me Oberwise. Yes I have heard of Oberwise before then but I never went in to purchase a thing. Well for your knowledge Oberwise is so good seeing as I only had a French Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Sundae with whole Pecan nuts it is one place I would recommend! Today was my 2nd trip to Oberwise and once upon purchasing I started to enjoy the delightful heaven feeling of ice cream that I completely ate the whole thing before returning home. Home is only 4 minutes away! . .Laughter occurs after I realized I ate the whole licking the container thing.

Lets name the Known Ice Cream Companies that are known nationally:

Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors

Dairy Queen

ColdStone Creamery

Oberwise

Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors I practically grew up on that. The area where I lived growing up had a Baskin Robbins, later on converted in to a Baskin Robbins Dunkin' Donuts franchise, across the busy street.

Never been to Dairy Queen. Someone tell me what I am missing?

ColdStone Creamery was first introduced to me one summer when I visited my cousin Ohio. I believe I was 10 or 11 years old so that was like in 2000 or 2001. I remember walking into the Cold Stone as they sung their Company's song. I was overly excited. They offer Like it, Love it, Gotta Have It as their serving sizes. The Ice cream mix is made right there in front of you allowing you to say More of this less of that! Cold Stone is still my Favorite Ice Cream Parlor!

Oberwise is not my replacement for Cold Stone, I just really enjoy their Caramel Sundae and plus they're way too expensive for my "Oh Its a Hot Day. Let get Ice Cream" of an excuse. Today I purchased my 1 Scoop French Vanilla Yogurt Caramel Sundae with whole Pecans No whip No Cherry at a total price of $5.03. Yeah ColdStone has more ice cream in a 1 scoop, therefore More for Your Buck!

To Close, I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for ICE CREAM!

Thank You for Reading!

[As I read] Reading From Summer '09. . .

Hotlanta

by Denene Millner & Mitzi Miller

I began to read this book because My Best friends were babbling, gabbing, blathering about it over our weekly Monday Lunch at Chili's. Usually I am not the one to read this style of Urban Fiction literature I usually kick back and enjoy the writing of Eric Jerome Dickey and couple of select few like Toni Morrison or the Chicago Author Lee Thorne or Omar Tyree. Right off the back while reading the first paragraph that detailed/outline that Hotlanta wasn't any of those authors. Not to bash Urban Fiction with these type of titles & illustrations, it is just something I don't run to reach for in Barnes & Noble or Borders. To continue on with what I stated earlier about my best friends ranting about this book which has a part two surprisingly, I decided to go and read it. Sitting at Chili's listening to them show a fervent interest in Hotlanta made me borrow the book to read.

While I read Hotlanta, I kept asking myself what is the uproar over? The story began of slow and bits of drama began to add to the what seem to a predictable story line. The story is pertaining two rich girls who once, with their mother, lived in the ghetto poor side of town only to be left there when their biological father went to jail , now to live with the man their mother left their father for happens to be rich, owning car dealership across ATL. The two ladies to which are twins, of course complete opposites, Sydney and Lauren Duke. Sydney Duke is portrayed as the ivy league, well-rounded, out to save the world character who by the way is prideful that she is looked to as being such a person. Lauren Duke is the superficial, stuck-up, captain of the Varsity Cheerleading team character who is overly into herself to have not a care about anyone else. However I am still reading & the book is still gravitating toward the plot, the climax, the result of the drama so maybe the characters will evolve. While I Read my conscience thoughts are not anticipating what happens next since the story line is one of prediction.

With that being said Hotlanta is turning around and slowly grasping my full attention. It's definitely not a page turner seeing as I find myself looking over the brim of the book at Television or answering a phone call for 30mins straight without immediately saying i am reading I have to call you back. Keeping in mind that I haven't finished the book. I am hoping that by the end of this book I will be throwing it against the wall in utter irritation that it ended in such a manner that I have to read part two in a hurry.

So this is one of the TO BE CONTINUED post. . . until then Cheerie-O!

M-I-Z-Z-O-U

A Little ReCap of My Freshmen Year Experience:

I began my journey at the Mizzou "Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed™". Upon entrance My Best friend Carmen decided to come to MU as well. Excited about my many adventures to come, my mind was uncontrollable thinking all the Great things I could do, what organizations I could join, the connections I already had, I was daydreaming letting myself get ahead of myself. As always I decided to Stay true to Who I am because I always heard Life's a Bitch if you let be! Ive always been the kind-hearted person & I wanted to stay that way! I have met a handful of Inspiring Blacks that I am truly elated to see being, acting, & becoming well-rounded individuals who em boding Great Leadership Qualities. I Love being at Mizzou! Even though throughout my year Stress has put a gloom or damper on my daydreaming, however I luckily I have the wise mind of my family assuring me to press forward & trust God! EVOLVING into the Lady the Women I aspire to be. Everyone has an aspiration of what kind of individual and Lifestyle they dream of having. Everyday I had to read inspirational passages from my church to get through the stresses and worries that creeping into my dream , my happiness. Up until my first at the universities I never allowed the devil of worrying, giving up, struggle, or any negative affliction disrupt my happiness. I am a human-being so yes I those aspects of the devil fiddle with em however I showed no concern, no attention toward it. My first year at MU My guard wasn't up & those devilish aspects were let in & I was fighting with them Yet I Concurred & Defeated them & Saw the light of God as my strength! GOD was my strength towards my successful first year! I am Living while learning everyday I lived fighting was a tool of Shaping my character, focusing my mind, & trusting God. It was then after I realized that those negative afflictions was Nothing but GOD watching over me, protecting me, molding me into a stronger person in his image. To this day I still don't speak of negativity nor show any concern when it comes my way however I am aware and I remember those moments to allow me to handle a situation. I ended my freshmen year experience Happy & a little more wiser! Yes I am becoming the lady I dream to be.

So Why did I choose to attend MU?

Ever since I could remember first talking about "My Future" , you know one of those third grade project where you had to write about your future & present it, up until the start of my senior year I knew I was going to Hampton University with a doubt. My parents were aware that Hampton University was my choice of College! It wasn't until The Summer '07 Target HOPE College Tour where I finally in all jumping for joy excitement I visited Hampton University in Hampton,Virginia I LOVE EVERY MONENT of it, however (dum dum dum) my fear of big bodies of water took over. For your own knowledge Hampton U is on a peninsula, which means a large mass of land surrounded by 3 sides of water. As much as it Hurts I had to turn my back on HU which means I had to really use this College Tour experience to my benefit meaning I had to evaluate and focus on the other universities to visit. Sooooooo After all the headache upon chosing the No. 1 all over again, I had chosen 2 universities that both had a great Journalism program which were North Carolina A&T and University of Missouri-Columbia. At the start of my Senior Yr. I boosted about me going to NCA&T But my app & transcript never reached the university so I Resent it Again, & Again it was a hassel so while they were making my life difficult I had already been accepted to MU with a Scholarship, directly admitted into the JSchool which was No.1 in Journalism . . .I had to smack myself twice & look at this blessing & then I said GoodBye to NCA&T and I was now Focused on my MU Life! I went back to the university which was 6hrs away and was soo dazzled with this opportunities! Therefore I chose MU from then on! Yes MIZZOU RAH!

What are Likes/Dislike about attending MU?

I never evaluated what I like about MU or what I disliked about MU. I like that my school is 6hrs away from home :Not too far, not to close. I like that it is a chance for growth and opportunity. I like the fact that I can't see myself anywhere else. I like that I get the chance experience diversity on campus. I like that fact that I got to see the 44th President Barack Obama in the Flesh fifteen feet way from me speak during his election period & the prominent noted activist Angela Davis speak on various topics involving worldly discussions. I like the events MU host having meaning to them. I dislike the . . . .Really can't even tell you a honest answer.

Advice to Give to Incoming Freshmen?

Its been said before TIME MANAGEMENT! How to or How I managed my time I gathered all my syllabuses and wrote everything due on a desk calendar for the Whole semester, recorded the same information on a weekly calendar and in a planner (I never used it). this allowed my to see where I could nap, study, eat, party, hangout throughout each day and each week. It was also a chance for me to do thing before hand to have extra lounge time. Sometime I would stay in the library since my last class dismal to 11:30 my bedtime. Another thing I did was after and before each class I reviewed my notes which cut down on my scheduled study time which increased my lounge time. Thats what did & plan to do all over again for the years to come!

Okay Now Get out of My Life Nosey! Just Kidding Thank You For reading!