making a change.

Blog blog blog blog blog. Yes, it’s time for a blog post. An actual blog post. So how is everyone? Enjoying the summer. It has been so hot lately. We need to start using the A/C but only a little, to be environmentally friendly of course. So we have a bunny living under my deck. Well since it was attacked by a crow, I think it moved, but it still comes and visits. It is the cutest dwarf rabbit ever. Plus it’s brown so that’s a bonus. It’s the closest thing to an actual pet we’ve ever had. Which is sad, but what are you going to do. So my life is pretty boring right now. To be honest, I don’t like all this free time I have. I don’t do anything so it sucks. Oh I have a job working at Aeropostale, but I haven’t really started working yet. 

Did I mention I found my new love? You know the guy that gets your heart rate way up. The one that makes you lose your breath every time you think of him. I am talking about my hot Australian Xavier Samuel. (Don’t let the two first names confuse you) He is one good looking fella. As soon as you throw a guy in the tub, you know you’ve hit a gold mine. OMG. Sorry I love him. Okay no I don’t, but look at his face. DAMN. I need to find my own Australian boyfriend, like wow. Okay enough of me having a virtual heart attack, time to get down to some blogging business.

Changing the Game

Okay, so I was watching TV the other day, and CBC has this segment called Game Changers on The National. I am so glad that something like this exists because these reporters really do their job in investigating what’s new out there, and how they are promoting change. So the one I caught was about Shad and Freshii. First I will talk about Freshii because Shad will take me to a very long rant.

So when I was in Toronto for DECA I went with a friend to this new healthy place called Freshii. Now it wasn’t exactly the best experience, as we each bough a soup, which ended up being like a litre. Also they give you this pita bread (which was delicious) and I also bought a bag of baked chips, and a Fiji water. I refused to get a bag however as I was deterred either by the environmental impact or the extra 5 cents. Anyway, there go my friend and I, stumbling down the busy mall corridor dropping absolutely everything. Really it was a comedic site: change in between my two fingers, trying to hold the hot soup, with the other hand, balancing the pita bread, with the drink and the chips as well. Well anyway I ended up going back for a bag. Clearly all of this trouble was necessary to eat healthier. The experience I had at Freshii was different from a lot of other restaurants. I felt a little intimidated. There was a complicated order I had to fill out. (Which is why I went with the soup) For a first timer, it was pretty scary. But I grew to love the personal customer service. And I really like the idea of a healthy alternative for food. Unfortunately the soup wasn’t that good (my poor choice of course) but I am sure if I was to have eated something else, I would have enjoyed a lot more. Here came the question, where did this place even come from? The entrepreneur is a guy from Ontario set out to change the way people eat, to benefit themselves and their lives of course. It’s not a big place right now, but I encourage you to check it out. The food is customized for you. I hope to see one here in Kingston sometime.

Before I talk about Shad. I would like to talk about rap. According to a very strong believer of Mos Def, rap is: Rap is a music genre. It’s hated by many people that believe in the stereo type that only blacks make rap and its always about shooting cops, drugs, money and sex. Which leads to another stereo type that says all blacks like rap... 1.Not all blacks like rap. 2.Rap's not only for Blacks. 3.Not all rap is about money drugs and sex... 4.Not all people who like rap are black People who don't like rap, usually say "Rap is crap that has artists like 50 Cent." These are people who know nothing about rap, and judge it by what they see on TV. If you REALLY know what rap is then you'd know 50 Cent sucks balls and isn't a good rapper at all.See the people who like rap, and actually understand rap know 50 Cent is not a good rapper.Rap is poetry, despite what any other person says. Rap is like poetry with attitude, poetry with a bit of gangsterism. Besides all the spelling mistakes, and strong opinions, they’re kind of right. Well a lot rap these days does degrade women, does promote the “hood” life, and gangs. But one of many artists are changing this: Shad.

Rap originated in West Africa (according to Wikipedia) and it’s basically just poetry spoken over a beat. Music essentially. Then came the blues, which were influenced by the spiritual, working songs, and slavery. Well anyway when it comes to rap there are misconceptions. However Shad has brought back rap. I love Shad. I really like the old prince still lives at home. I used to have it in playlist below. His rhymes are clever and they raise awareness. He’s a classy guy. Not at all misunderstood. The guy grew up in London Ontario. You can’t get anymore close than that. So maybe I should let his lyrics speak for himself.

“And I’ve been known to talk about women on a track or two, I talk to women I just can’t talk for women, that’s for you, we need women for that more women in rap, even tracks like kweli’s for women That’s still only half the view of the world, there’s no girls rapping so we only hearing half the truth, what we have to lose?” (Keep Shining, Shad)

So world, what do we have to lose? Shad is an inspiration, and should be an inspiration to all rappers. I don’t want to see women’s bodies exploited on the TV. I don’t want to hear that you were shot 9 times. I want to hear and see truth. That is what we need in the world.

FASHION

I haven’t gotten my ELLE Canada magazine yet, so I can’t tell you what’s new from there. But what I can say is minimalism is in. Along with skin toned clothing to make it look like you’re barely wearing anything. I have the perfect shirt in my head, I just have to find it. (I love to dress up) Again, earthy tones for accessories, that includes sandals. Cotton, cotton, cotton. It can be for the cold and the warm. But cute cotton shirts and dresses and skirts are a must. It’s so sad I can’t follow my own fashion advice since I’m so poor, even with a job. You get to shine with your accessories. Flower earrings and ring are super cute, especially when you are doing the minimalist thing. 
Rose Stud Earrings $4.80 from Forever21.com

For the Guys

I haven’t mentioned anything for the guys yet. That’s probably because I am completely clueless to what I should talk about. When it comes to men’s fashion. It really depends on who you are. To be honest there isn’t much choice you have when it comes to what you where. So here it is: Graphic Tees. They will get you such a long way since they go with anything. LIKE ANYTHING. So find one that reflects who you are. There is so much variety, and hey, you could even make your own. Sorry I don’t have much else for you. But yeah! Make sure it fits, so you don’t look like a douchebag.

For music, I am needing to make a new playlist, so bare with me.

So that is all for this blog post. Oh I bought this soy milk—because it’s good for you. But it tastes like straw or something. So beware when you buy it. I tried the vanilla, it barely has a taste to it. I think I will try chocolate next time. But yeah, depending on who you are it may or may not be good. Anyways, time to go do something like clean or eat.

Keeping it real. Amelia.