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April 19, 2010April 19, 2010

Miami Nights

This past weekend I was out and about in the Magic City…

Friday night I attended and hosted the “Emerald Nights” at Jungle Island to benefit the Transplant Foundation.

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My cousin Patrick was in town from The Bay – his FIRST time in Miami…so he came along to keep me company!! I think it’s safe to say he’ll be back soon.

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Then Saturday night was one the birthday bash of one of my favorite reporters, Miss Rene Marsh!!

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Here she is again with her sister Michelle.

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It was nice to get together with the gals….at the River Lounge at the Epic Hotel in downtown MIA.

Even though we all live here, I only get to see this girls every once in a while…

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So, somehow I got designated as the “cake cutter” …it proved to be a little complicated, and I felt more like a butcher! ha

They really needed to include some directions on how to go about attacking this… but all in all good times!! 🙂

March 8, 2010March 8, 2010

I had a great “girl’s weekend” with my crew from LA (technically they originally from the Bay, but reside in LA now)! The ladies came to celebrate Margie’s birthday and we had a blast!! Night one, we started off at the Sunset Lounge at the Mondrian Hotel.

….there we enjoyed this uber *EXCLUSIVE* Russian vodka! lol

And then we headed out to “PLAY” for some late night dancing with the 400 Club….

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**note – we don’t know the guy in the above picture! lol BUT – we do know the ones in this pic…

Round 2 – the next night we did Margie’s birthday dinner at Prime 112…

…and snapped a picture with the one and only Myles!

We finally capped our night by going to The Florida Room at the Delano.

GREAT weekend, with lots of good times once again…I just won’t mention how I locked myself out the house and had to call a locksmith or when my truck got towed since I parked in a no parking zone! oops…I just did! haha Love my girls, can’t wait to do it again, I’ll have to come see ya in la la land next time!

A big THANKS to Chad and Matt of Carma PR for setting us up…luv you guys!!

January 28, 2010January 28, 2010

When in Rome…

I LOVED this movie! So cute, original and refreshing – a totally new approach to the ‘romantic comedy’ genre!! Kristen Bell plays the career-oriented single gal who’s had her heart broken too many times and is starting to give up on the idea of “LOVE.” Ladies..I know ya’ll feel me on that! Anyway, her “luck” takes an interesting turn when she goes to Rome for her sister’s wedding and the story unfolds from there. This film has humor, charm, wit and it’s just fun! It stays away from the typical and injects other true to life scenario’s and events, so you can’t help but to smile! 🙂 BTW, Josh Duhamel is looking very cute as her love interest in the movie as well… But yes, WATCH THIS, it’s not just for the ladies!! The only thing I wasn’t too keen on is the film’s title…but I enjoyed it so much, they can call it what they want!

AND — while watching, I couldn’t help but reminisce about when I was in Rome 3 years ago with my sisters…

They LOVED me and the sisters in Rome…the pizza-makers surprised us with “special” heart-shaped pizzas! Ahhh, the memories…of LUV!!

January 9, 2010January 9, 2010

Listen to my VOICE

Here are a few more of the segments I’ve been voicing over for the Miami HEAT…the Karaoke package is a MUST see, with the Miami HEAT players singing up a storm! From James Jones and Michael Beasley singing their version of Usher’s You Got It Bad; to Dwyane Wade and Dorell Wright teaming up for R. Kelly’s I Believe I can Fly; then Daequan Cook doing his rendition of Beyonce’s Single Ladies; and finally a team effort on Boyz II Men’s End of the Road!

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And next time you attend a Miami HEAT home game listen up, you might just hear my voice!

December 16, 2009December 16, 2009

It’s Complicated

I saw an advance screening of new movie It’s Complicated – starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. The film opens Christmas Day and I must say its very charming. I think even though it appears to be about “older, middle-age” love…it’s still the same love issues. The ex that you can’t quite let go of and still sort of wonder what if? Then the newcomer who you like, but aren’t quite sure if you’re ready to move on and not look back, then the ex comes back and confuses you more… Certainly many situations I was easily able to relate to when it comes to dating! There is one scene which I really enjoyed…let’s just say Croissant making! Hmmm…maybe that’s because I love eating croissants! lol

December 10, 2009December 11, 2009

NYC

I spent the last week in NYC – part business, always pleasure and of course it was 100% hustle. I stayed with my good friend and Raiderette sister Tamae, who’s a high fashion designer – for Ishii NYC, living on the Upper East Side with his Persian Cats and a long-hair chihuahua named Dauphine, nicknamed “Fatty” ..she weighs a whole 3 pounds and has more than 50 doggy couture outfits! lol

The day I arrived it was rainy, and everyone was saying it just got cold, but PLEASE, with my thin blood, anything under 70 is “ice cubes!” haha Nonetheless, I met up with my cousin Gemmie who was in NYC visiting from ATL, and then Tamae took me to Max Brenner Chocolate for some really tasty hot chocolate. On Sunday, we ventured out to a NY Knicks game at MSG…my first time there EVER! It was a lot smaller than I expected, but definitely a packed house with loyal fans…and they won!

My cousin Arielle came down for the day from SUNY Purchase to hang out…

…and we had great seats..right behind the visitor’s bench..happened to be the NJ Nets that day!

That night we had dinner at TAO with a friend from the Daily News, and feasted on a decadent dessert platter!

Monday I met up with my artist VADO in Harlem for his photo shoot!

Thanks to Ivan, Abby, Manda and Natalie…lots of different looks, it was good times!!

Betweeen Monday and Tuesday I was running around shooting segments for On The Flipside and Locker Blogger, went by the CAVI NYC office and also visited with the Stereotypes who were in town recording….then Tuesday night Anjelah Johnson flew in, so we had to meet up too!

Last but not least, I can’t forget the cupcakes! Tamae insisted I have these before I go… and man were they YUMMY!!

A Vanilla with Strawberry frosting and a “Brooklyn Blackout!”

November 10, 2009November 10, 2009

Flavor Battle

My good friend and a Miami FAVORITE – DJ Irie is competing in the McDonald’s Flavor Battle! Who knew the “golden arches” were so down for an element of hip-hop!?!? The national DJ competition has Irie facing off against the legendary Salt-N-Pepa DJ, Spinderella and songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox.

In this “spin off,” each DJ is reppin’ their own Mickey D’s burger, the Third Pound Angus (Irie), Big Mac (Spin) and the Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese (B. Cox), and then people can vote for each DJ based on their old-school, new-school and R&B mixes.

The competition is now winding down in its final two weeks…so make sure to VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! http://365black.com Personally I think the Third Pound Angus burger is the way to go…I’m just sayin’!! 🙂 “FLAVOR BATTLE” anybody?? I hope IRIE wins…maybe that’ll mean free burgers FOR LIFE!! lol …writing this is making me HUNGRY!!

October 4, 2009October 4, 2009

LIBRA LOVE

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I celebrated my birthday this past week and was definitely feeling the LIBRA LOVE! I got flowers and balloons, fruit and had a little champagne too!!

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I am truly blessed with such thoughtful friends and family. I received SO MANY birthday calls, cards, emails, tweets and facebook posts….I’m barely getting caught up now!

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