Magic of Hip-Hop

"You messin' with this Joker but you need a King 'cause, he uh Club anybody who tryin' to Jack his Queen. I'mma call a Spade, a Spade from the start. He gave you Diamonds, should've gave you his Heart."
A catchy song with a respectable underlying meaning. No Chris Brown-ing aight?! It is never justifiable, and excusable for a man to use his force upon any woman, by any means, and under any circumstances. 100% domestic violence intolerance! ...and trust in Hip-Hop to bring you that message.

Speaking of magic, I can't wait for this kind of magic to captivate my ears... Thankyouthankyouthankyou!


And if you a lady out there, lemme hear ya holla with pride. This mixtape's for us! Get it here!

Randomonium

1 - My number one pet peeve!
I mean, how hard is it to distinguish these words from one another to make a coherent sentence? And don't forget your THEN & THAN. Please and thank you.


2 - Twitter tweets > Facebook statuses.
Plus, this image makes it funny HAHAHA.

Now, go on & make your own Twitter account then follow me! http://twitter.com/diamondenise

3 - I got the braid craze!
I call dibs on this bangs-style once I find success on doing it on my hair.

Reminds me of the cornrowing days in elementary. Maybe we should bring it back? NOT. Haha.

3 - Damn baby, its that time of night again......
Pop that champagne, give you a backrub & let's get down like Romeo and Juliet, hot sex on the platter just to make ya sweat. Hahaha I kid, I kid. Regardless, ya can't forget the baby-makin' jams!

Get at this bedroom mix here (Right click then Save target as)

King Toast Queen

Listening to that song gives me the shivers because I swear I can hear you serenading it to me. (Just like that time you sang JL's "Ordinary People" to me) Did you inspire Anthony Hamilton to write that song in dedication to me or something? Because sigh.. I swear it feels like it especially with all the things you've shown me for the past month.

In progression, after relating to Nicole Wray's "I'm Looking" song just a couple of weeks ago, you've turned that all around. Out of all of the typicals who asked me for my name then started to inbox me, you were the only one who didn't try to holler by asking for my msn or number just to get your mac on. Rather, you proved that this notion: "why do cats spit game that is senseless, when they can sit back drop facts and gain a princess" - is true. Not only were you a random "fish" in the crowd, but also one who shattered all my negative pre-judgements even if you weren't aware that those judgements about you existed. Even with the presence of your own pressumptions of the "challenge" that I am resonating from outer influences, that wasn't/ain't no thang to you cause you were just doing you, but all the while respecting me. Honestly speaking, "out of all the guys that approach me/ walking up to me like they know me/ you were the one that stood aside/ waited a while and took your time/ you dont know how impressing/ your curiosity was to me/ you looked in my eyes and saw that/ I wanted more than just a man/ I needed a friend/ someone I could talk to/ someone who really listens/ when you touched my hand/ The sun got brighter then/ Trusting you I close my eyes." You and I both know the quirky interactions that went down when we first met and started talking but like you keep repeating, who would've thought? Even in the "friendzone" you senselessly conveyed all the lackings I craved for in a lasting and serious significant other, which eventually made its impact on my subconscious. I've never described a guy as "refreshing" concerning their role in my life before but that description definitely suits you. In simple terms for your simple character, gestures and nature you proved that Chilvary is NOT dead. You basically redeemed your whole male species in my eyes without the slightest intention to. Every freakin' day I touch base with you or end my day off with our chill interaction you never cease to impress me. So, after establishing about where we're at, what our goals are for this, for us..... hey my Mr. Gentleman, Bahamadia's "I Confess" is dedicated to you :) (check out the entry following this)

I Confess

Word life boo, I checked you flexin wit'cha crew
Roughneck mannerism, fly disposition,
My mission is gettin into you like a religion,
My woman's intuition tells me cupid's arrow's hittin,
You're the prince with the glass slipper that my foot could fit in,
This feelin that I have is never endin, I'm sendin, my love
With the bow up on the top, cause, for you I got the hots so
Please accept these feelings I posess, like a damsel in distress
In pursuit of happiness..... I confess.
When you swing my way I, get a sudden rush,
That entices me not to keep it on the hush-hush,
Boy times girl times trust equals us,
Bust the equation, baby and just
Let nature do the rest.. I confess
"I Wanna Be Down" like Brandy with you handy for the duration,
Engage in electric relaxation, build a conversation, probe ya intellect,
Put ya manhood to the test, but not just ya physical,
Ya individual is what I'm after, ya heart I wanna capture,
Truly do adore, every little move you make and more, my word is born
But I could go on and on throwin hints,
That I'm the chick, you should be celebratin' life wit,
So instead I felt it best if I just,
Stood and represented in the flesh.. that I confess!

Scientists Say She's the 2nd Sunshine

[!] Public Announcement:
I, Denise Roldan, publicly and sincerely apologize for the lack of posting for the past however days & weeks. With the help of the internet's innovative outlets, I have proof that plenty of you visit this site daily expecting an entry but then get easily disappointed and bored. But dun dun dun... I'm back! I hope to slowly recuperate back onto the blogging scheme for the sole purpose of feeding your D curiosities? Plus, my April archive is looking a tad bit too empty down there. Oops.

Anyway! With all formalities aside, let's get down to my current nitty gritty :
- I'm off work from today until next Tuesday, baby! Hooray for week offs! But being at work interacting with varying personalities then being all chill after the busy-ness ain't so shabby either. Just yesterday I received this comment card so my co-worker forced me to take a picture of it on my phone to satisfy her entertainment. Well.... I admit, it IS pretty funny.


- Not only am I Gold-Blooded but I'm also gold-tongued. Thanks to Mikeezy for making me accompany him to "The Fall" last week which evidently lead me to find the only store that sold gold tongue rings!


- I spoiled myself with the help of Live Stock and my first purchase of kicks ever since my Ponys from the Phils. Because as you all know, I'm not nor will I ever be a "sneakerhead/sneakerfreaker" so this is rarity in my lifestyle. But ch-ch-check 'em out. I love bright colors, can you tell?


- My 4-month Summer has commenced! If the past 2 weeks of random but worthwhile chill days and nights in this beautiful Vancouver is any indication of what's in store, break me off a piece of Sum'Sum 09! Look at what's been occupying my weekdays:


- Yesterday after my 7am-12pm shift, my boy and I watched the Canucks sweep St. Louis at the Library Square Public House pub with 2 friends, wooo! I've never been so stoked about hockey before, but I think last night's game probably initiated something in me for this playoff season. So I'm joining the "GO CANUCKS" bandwagon. Sigh, just spending time just watching sports with good grub is a perfect day in my books.

I'll end this post off with some feel-good Atmosphere before I conjure up another post entailing the most "sunshiniest" aspect of my life lately. Look out for post #2 and #3 of today.
In the meantime, "I love the days when it shines, whoa let it shine"

Relate to the Musick

A throwback but I'm throwin' it back to the present as my anthem as of late :)
"Boy you should know that... I've got you on my mind...."


And, I am Mrs. International. *Hehe.


"Not an Around The Way but an Around the World"

Easter in the West

After 2 straight days of driving my fam & I to church and holy services on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, I'm glad I sacrificed those peaceful days to my fam & God before my long weekend.

Friday : after midnight cruising for a bbt run then another session of kareoke (haha sounds so asian). Thanks *wink.

Saturday : got my nails diiiid in yellow & zebra tips then proceeded to another epic night with my neighbour, the Wild Coyote Nightclub for Angelo & Earl's birthday celebrations!


Sunday : the absence of a hangover lead me to gallivant the streets of Downtown where I bought mini cupcakes from the delicioso Cupcakes, an outfit for the night and finished it off with a healthy Subway to eat fresh! Fabric nightclub on a Sunday night was the topping to my already kickin' weekend. Thanks SoPhresh fam, Faded fam & thanks to all the homies who came out to get they drank and dance on with me! Pho at around 3am settled the stomach verrrry well as well.


Yes, I have an annoying habit of posting up clubbing pictures on my blog. I just like to prove to the public the amount of fun I experienced with my homies, is that so bad? Haha. Anyway, I think the pictures did justice to the SOPHRESH Easter Long Weekend I had. Have a splendid week everyone! 1ove.

HIP-HOP, YOU REALLY MAKE MY DAY

THIS JUST IN!!! BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD OF 2009 THUS FAR.

Guerilla Union/Myspace: Rock The Bells 2009 Lineup Freestyle

DOESN'T THAT JUST FUCKING HYPE YOU UP?!?!
Let's make this a priority to go my Hip-Hop lovin' homies! I just hope they don't cancel out on Vancouver just like last time, but if that's the case... I already got a homegirl who's down to travel wherever just to experience this with me. I can't even contain my excitement right now, my mind is going apesh*t. Haha!

To end this post, I'll leave you with MY CURRENT ANTHEM. Soak it in, fellas.

I love how friends refer me to songs that they know will definitely make my ears ooze out goodness. That's Music-type love right there! And forever love to respectable femcees, no doubt!

"Don't gotta spend your last dime on me, I just want you to come spend time with me."
"Everyday I'll be there fo you, your who or what or when why where for you / We could take it could slow or let the romance grow / We could nasty, just ask me, all of this, just run it past me / Hopin' for whatever, gully or keep it classy / Rich or broke it don't matta, we'll be good / We could live, we could dream, we could wish we could."

Pros vs. Cons

BUST-A THUMBS UP
- Vancouver's warm, sunny, beauuutiful weather lately! Finally Spring decides to spring.
- runs in the sun in my hilly neighbourhood (good for the thighs!) as opposed to being cooped in the gym
- whipping out the tennis racket to torture my dad at the tennis court haha
- ACTIVIA YOGURT + late night snackage + settling the stomach w/ Jasmine green tea
- getting visited at work during the most slow days ever for the duration of an hour *blush
- phonewhore-ing but mainly texting/bbm'ing/dissing back & forth (same sh!t haha) until 3 or 4 am
- Midnight Snack J Dilla mixtape making my ears-gasm! Thanks Shane! (I'm actually in a crazy trance right now...)
- booking off work from today (minus tomorrow night) until Monday! Let's chill.
- GONGSHOW LONG WEEKEND @ YOTE (Saturday) & FABRIC (Sunday). Come party with us/Preshvibe especially for Earl Mendez & Angelo Doromal's 19th birthdays! Gimme a shout for tickets for Sunday while they hotttt.
- random times when my mom just comes into my room to tell me something stupid or funny just to make both of us laugh hahaha
- hooking up my bro's old ps2 to the tv in my room which means unlimited NBA playing time for me & being able to watch dvd's without my Macbook. Thanks bro!
- Tweets rather than Facebook statuses ftw.
- reading on the porch/in the backyard while my brother tackles his homework beside me
- putting aside personal life drama & hostility for the sole purpose of teaming up for work. Thanks for reaching a compromise with me, nigga. Don't worry, there will be a progress to this angst, but time will tell.
- this fempowering but still in-dependent of a man feel good jam!




THUMBS DOWN
- missing the first beach outing of the year with the homeboys while they all call/text me at work :(
- my new (or should I say resurrected) nocturnal ways. I can't sleep before 3 anymore! But I guess it's a sure sign of Summer?
- VCC vs. UVic to obtain a Hospitality/Hotel Business Management degree before I go to Law School. Being a ferry away from friends and fam or going to school in downtown? (Kwantlen's not doing anything for me) This decision is too hard. I'm gonna let this whole Summer inspire me.
- this picture - although it's funny it gets a thumbs down cause it's so mean! Haha.
- being unable to contain your hyperactivity prior to making mini pancakes from scratch (got inspired by this)
- commuting around town still being car-less because of my indecisiveness, sorry parentals :(
- missing out on The Roots block party at UBC tomorrow because I gotta tend to hotel guests, sigh.

Notice how there are more points of ups than downs?
"Just for life I'm pursuin', growin', but hopelessly romantic still. Tasted weather in the bitter climates, love the sunshine better." (love you Jean Grae)

"Special girl, real good girl, biggest thing in your itty bitty world"

The crappy beginning of my week made a complete 180 to the end. I don't know whether the hostility contributed to that or it was just finding that closure within myself. I expected this because sure, a change in character is pivotal (to an extent), but too much force out of its own nature will inevitably fail. (Duh) It was never my intention to change you, cause we do get along; but just in the context of good friends. And that you are, still. It was my fault for being blinded by being "rescued, chased, made up to" to actually realize that those efforts were merely for a prescribed cause, not for a natural sequence of events. I apologize for being too much, expecting too much & needing too much from you. We're just in two different worlds at the moment & it wasn't that time for those worlds to clash to produce an "ideal". For ya'll that counseled me that "he'll never get better than you" or that I will be "aight" - thanks for the bright side, but as much as I was down for those few days I already knew as much optimism as I put in to this, I had to produce the equal amount for the end effect. So that's exactly what I've been up to lately. (This song, this song, and this song helped too) This isn't a front either. This is a genuine self-peace. (Being comforted by a mass and my fam's presence on Saturday paved this way cause it's Blood & Faith when all else fails.)

So fellas? As high as my expectations are for you to break down these walls which, I know, is obviously a threat to all of you to grasp, manage and keep consistent, I'm gonna throw it all away just to stress one thing!
My value in simple things. So for future reference, I'm gonna let ya'll decipher what that means so we can both revel in the outcome.

Take notes:


An edit of my type-Love?
a- Love Jones will stay when your Love zones the way.
(getting a surprise visit at work like that today is nice too, sigh.)

Queen B Ish

Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to watch her concert last Tuesday cause my busy schedule prevented me from remembering to buy tickets! Damn. And I know it was a concert definitely not to miss out on cause she embodies not only a diva, but also the greatest female performer thus far. But she'll be back here in Vancouver so next time for me!

In the meantime, check out Kanye's remix of her single "ego". His part is pretty fcking funny!


And B being a spokesperson for Nintendo DS? Can she get any cooler?! (and need I say, richer for doing these ads haha.)


And hmm.. check this link out for proof that Love, Sex & Magic was a medley of Beyonce's greatest moves. Ciara is such a scapegoat! Haha. But hey, imitation is the greatest form of flattery right? Right.

All in all, Beyonce Knowles is a fcking ICON. She has everything possible going for herself that can make any lady envious to bits. But ironically, you can't help but love her for it!

I can't see 'em comin down my eyes so I gotta let these songs cry

Enough to hold you to the brightest of lights, to place you dangerously close to that sun,
Enough to acknowledge the flaws you can't ignore and recognize the cause of what's done is done,
More than enough to put my name behind my ideals,and neglect my logic twice daily.
Enough to keep me looking for my Gem in the Sky, when I remember how you used to call me baby,
Enough to look in my mirror with detest for every tear I shed regardless of why I wept,
Enough to curse any man who can't appreciate the depth of the ocean I swam til I ran out of breath!
I love you, don't ever fucking question that, that's why we'll probably never get along.

Though it brings tears to my eyes I can feel it but I know inside that I'm gonna be alright

Funny cause for awhile walked around with a smile
But deep inside, I could hear voices telling me "This ain't right,
don't you know, it's not for you", I always knew what I had to do
I played my part, saw the way you were from the start
Expected so much from you, you had a girl when we first came through
Did the best that you could do, now I realize I can't change you
But leaving you is what I need to do..... to be ok.

Hood Love - Johnta Austin & Mary J
Make It Work - Ne-yo

...all I have to base everything on? A "fuck you" from you to me so frankly, "all my pride is all I have."