The struggle

To pull out an idea from your head and physically materialize is an extroadinary skill. You are creating, and whether or not it is beautiful, it is still an astounding thing to do. This is why so many people are attracted to the idea of art, may it be writing, music, illustrations and etc. We are Gods in our own little way and the feeling is just intoxicating and addictive.

I happen to be addicted to two types of creation: Jewelry and Writing. I've been doing both since I was ten years old - actually, writing goes back further. Now, I'm no longer a little girl and I have to live like an adult, make decisions, take risks and hopefully will become successful.
The path of a creator is never an easy one.

Making Munchie Time a Healthy Time

Do you have the munchies and stacking on the pounds is not an option? Try this delicious munchie satisfying snack, and its healthy! You'll definitely re-think that Kit-Kat and bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos.

You will need:

Directions: Evenly spread a layer of Nutella on the slice of bread. Then evenly spread a layer of Raw Almond Butter on top of that. Tada, that's it. Easy no?

A real health-head would tell you to eat a banana and some almonds, BUT, you and I know that shit is not going to be enough, it is not what you want at the moment! This healthy sugar craver is sooo good! A bit on the sticky side too, so why not wash it down with some milk, perhaps Almond Milk? It does exist, try it sometime and the combination is amazing!


Have a Happy Healthy Munchie

District B13: A Movie Worth Checking out

So you're on Netflix looking for something to watch. Here's a suggestion: District B13.It is an action film and a damn good one. It's made by french director Luc Besson, which means nothing to you other than yes, there will be subtitles. It's an action flick! A lil' reading here and there doesn't matter when its the kicks and bruises that carry the storyline.
The movie is set in Paris, in one of it's most dangerous ghettos called District B13. This area is so dangerous that it is fenced, preventing anyone from entering or leaving, ever. The protagonist of this film is Leito, the righteous resident within B13 who wants the neighborhood gangs to stay away. There is also the police guy Damien Tomaso who wishes to infiltrate B13 and take down the drug-lord Taha. The two work together and you can see the rest.
It is definitely worth watching. Think Ong Bak but with white guys in a concrete jungle! I won't even give you the trailer, here's the opening chase scene.

State of Grace

L Magazine & an American Description of Yummy Roti

I was reading this month's issue of L Magazine, which I love completely and secretly wish to become a journalist for, and something struck me. One of their sections called "Brooklyn's Best Hidden Restaurants" featured Trinidad Ali's Roti Shop. Gasp! My country is finally getting some, though little, recognition for it's culinary greatness.
I was surprised and excited to read the words about this really good roti shop, and I was very dismayed at the comparisons used to convey what Chicken Roti was.

"Their most popular item, the chicken roti [think a curry-filled burrito].... " Oh the shame and sadness that flooded over me. A burrito? Really? I have nothing against burritos, I love them, but the chicken roti IS NOT A burrito. That's just the way it's packed up for sale. In real life, curry chicken is put separately from the roti on a plate.

"...brimming with tender meat that slides off the bone, your choice of pumpkin, potato or spinach, and soupy yellow curry, all wrapped in a soft, warm naan-like tortilla." Our curry is "soupy"? No, no, no! That's not good, or true! It's curry, which is supposed to have a gravy-like consistency. Also, describing roti as a naan-tortilla hybrid, that's just all wrong. I'm aware that most people are more familiar with naan, than the term roti, due to the fact that popular indian restaurants don't feature roti, but naan instead. They're kind of the same thing. It's just a shame that carribean-indian food doesn't get as much recognition that it deserves.

The point of this is: the descriptions bothered me alot, but to person who is unfamiliar with Trinidadian/indian cuisine, the descriptions are perfect to imagine what the food is like. Its just a damn shame though. A Damned Shame.

Amelie

One of my favorite movies. So original. Don't mind the video lacks subtitles to translate the french. You can do without.

Fake it or Take it.

Ever had one of those nights where you're on the couch all by yourself watching re-runs of insert favorite tv show here all by yourself? Ever felt like you want to ask all the questions you have about the world and life, while texting your best friend? Ever wish you were drunk or somewhat intoxicated so you would be feel like those questions would be totally legit?

Why is it, we feel like alcohol or insert preferred substance or anything is necessary for us to ask those questions that reveal that inner layer of insecurity hidden underneath the fabulous persona we've grown into?

Adult life, which we are all forced to enter whether or not we like it, seems to have drowned our ability to "enjoy". After living for some amount of years, the production of shock and awe have come to a numbing drag. Yes, I am tired. Yes, I am bored.

Shock me.

Really UP

The Pixar film UP! is now on netflix. My friends and I watched it today and my boyfriend shared a hilarious picture concerning the little boy, Russell.




Keep looking back and forth - they look the same!!!

Acapella

My friend Tori posted up some videos of Kelis and I realized that I don't know what she's up to. Searched her up and here it is, a new video:

Melt Your Heart Baby!

Pretty f***ing cute, no?