Preggo Watch..

I can't help myself. These two are my fave girls, mainly for their style. Funny, I've been compared to both on different occasions for the same reasons, lol. During my F.I.T years, Kelis made her debut, and I immediately went to Ricky's in the village and copped Manic Panic hair dye in Cotton Candy. She was also my muse for many of my sketches.





I started to notice Nicole Richie when most of us did - on the "Simple Life" with Paris Hilton back in 2003. At the time, she was the only other girl my age that 1) had so many tats, but 2)she was the only other person I knew of (at that time) with the same left ankle rosary tat. I connected with her because we wore the same designer clothes, and were young party girls with no responsibilities (ah, those were the days, lol).

I am extremely proud of both of these women right now for bringing life into the world. And they both carry pregnancy very well.

Shots of 901??

Is there room for anymore celeb liquors? well, apparently Justin Timberlake thinks so. After being in development for over two years, 901, his new brand of tequila, will hit store shelves in early May in NY, Las Vegas, LA, and St. Louis.

The reason behind the numeric name? “901 is that time of night when your evening is ending, but your night is just beginning. It is also a subtle nod to his hometown,” says the singer's spokesperson, referring to the area code for Memphis, where Timberlake grew up.

Justin is quite the business man, already owning a restaurant in NYC (Southern Hospitality), a music label (Tennman Records), and a clothing line (William Rast).

I guess come this summer we will see if 901 proves to be as shot worthy as our dear friend, Patron...lol.

2 of My "BFF's", LOL

I've soooo been waiting for the day that Kelis would step out and show her beautiful bump for the world to see and she DIIIIDDDDDD!!! lol! Her and hubby hosted a party in L.A last night, and she showed up looking like only Kelis can.







Also, here's a pic of my other "BFF", Nicole Richie, who's preggo with #2. If it comes out looking anything like Harlow,it will be just as gorgeous.

I'm Officially Jealous

Yep. Of her body, and her man, lol. ANYWAY, here's my new fave couple hitting up the Metropolitan Opera's Anniversary Gala in NYC. What more can I say?? I refuse to trash Amber anymore than she already has been. They still look great together, and will still remain my eye candy...until they break up, lol.

Stylin' no Matter What...

Say what you want, but Rihanna hasn't lost her style. I'm a little undecided on the hair, but I can give props to a head to toe makeover..

She was in NYC over the weekend. The first pics are from the birthday dinner that was given to her by The Carters (Bey & Jay), and Brandy.










The next photos are from her stepping out in style to one of her favorite restaurants in NYC, DaSilvano's.
((sighs)) I really would LOVE those boots, size 8...

Is this a Surprise to ANYONE??

More than two years after Anna Nicole Smith died from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs, authorities have filed the first criminal charges – targeting her former attorney and boyfriend, Howard K. Stern.

Stern, 40, a fixture at Smith's side for years who once claimed to be the father of her daughter Dannielynn, has been formally charged with conspiring to furnish drugs to Smith prior to her death, prosecutors said Thursday. He was arrested and booked by police in Whittier, Calif., with bail set for $20,000, police records show.

I always thought he was a little strange and that he was the main culprit in her death. The EMT's that were called to the scene even said that when they had Anna Nicole on the flat board (while performing CPR), her bodyguard was present, but Stern was still in the hotel room (cleaning up maybe?). Her former bodyguard also has said that he witnesses Stern melting down a drug into liquid form and putting it into a syringe to inject Anna with. While he says that it definitely wasn't heroin, he knew it wasn't right.

Another reason why I thought he was wacko was when he was so dead set on saying that he was little Dannielynn's father, when he knew damned well that he had no DNA ties to that child. Forgive me, but Stern has a very pronounced Jewish look, that little Dannielynn was very fortunate NOT to have. Then, when we finally saw Larry Birkhead saying he was the father, it was like a bad episode of Maury like HUH?? Is Howard SERIOUS about being this child's father?? Except the role of the wanna be baby mama ("Look at her Maury!! She has his nose, his lips, and his 6th finger!!) was played by Howard. That's when I knew for sure that he was definitely on drugs. Howard knew of Anna Nicole's prescription drug problems when they met, so he did what any snake would do, and preyed on that to slowly kill her. He also knew ( like the rest of the world) of Anna Nicole's obsession with Marilyn Monroe and how she said that she felt that she would die the same way that Marilyn did, of a drug overdose. So maybe he felt like he was doing her a favor by putting her to death as she wanted??? Crazy.

I hope that Anna Nicole's soul may truly rest in peace now that this secret is out and that this snake of a man can possibly face jail time. But now the question on everyone's (or at least my) mind is : DID HOWARD GIVE THE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO ANNA NICOLE'S PREDECEASED SON DANIEL AS WELL???

The Closet is Open..

And we see you. Glad you guys have decided to come out of it. I just wish she wouldn't have gave KING mag the okey doke answer when they asked her about her relationship with Dre. She implied that they were indeed a couple still, however, them being on different coasts put a strain on the relationship. (really?) Now this may have been true at the time of the interview. But I'm sure we've all seen the pictures of her and The Dream in NY and LA and back again. So can that really have been used as an excuse?? Just keep it real and say that you guys aren't together and that while making your upcoming flop album, you grew feelings for The Dream. That sounds a whole lot better, lol.



Anyway, I thought maybe the hair would look better without the Selena-esque lipstick, but now she's just the Cuban Lady Gaga. Christina, I'm begging you to find yourself.. There are plenty of high end salons in NYC that will help you obtain a color that is the IDEAL one for your skin tone. Even the cut is terrible because it looks like your "prima" did it in "su cocina". I'm begging you to go light brown if anything. PLEASE. Before summer and your hair is damaged. Thanks...lmao!

Power Nap

For those of you who work in NYC, and need some midday shut eye, I have news for you. If you haven't already heard, Yelo offers soothing soundproof "YeloCab" rooms for catnaps in comfy, "zero-gravity" lounges with aroma therapy, a cashmere blanket, and a slumber inducing soundtrack. You even get a light induced sunrise that will gently awake you when your time is up. Rates start at $15 for a 20 minute nap; $40 if you add a 10 minute massage or reflexology session.







Yelo is also the first US company to import - from Austria - the Alpha Lounger, a lounge chair which emits blue light and tonal vibrations. It's meant to induce alpha dream sleep-the one right before waking. The goal is to reduce stress, enhance creativity and recharge, but you can walk out feeling a tad disoriented. For some people, it may be better for the end of the day.

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Cars or Cribs?

This question was asked by my homeboy to the ladies on his email list. The replies were funny as hell, especially their reasons behind their opinions. I'm sure you all will recognize my reply out of the bunch...it looks like something that only a writer/blogger would write, lol!




Having a detailed discussion with my ppls .. This is to my ladies friends ..

Question ..
What do you prefer for a dude to have , a car or place of his own !?
Please don't say both , one or the other & why if possible ..

I'm over here going in on my mans who drives a nice car for chicks but can't
have company at home with mommy , OMG! LMAO!

Thanks


REPLIES:


LMAO!

1. Def the crib we can't stay in a car all the damn time

2. What up ___,I just got out of class so sorry for the delayed response.
Bayyyyyyybeeee please have your own apartment. I do not want to sit up in the
living room w/ mommy & em'. If you are a grown a$$ man please have your own
apartment, house, etc. A car would be nice but privacy is much better!!!!Hell I
can take the A train or a cab to his crib Lol

3. His own place def....... No grown ass woman wants 2 be in a niggers have 2 sneak
and fuck like the 14 years old. Ill rather take the subway to his house.No
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4. Either 1 of those missin, it aint gonna happen!!

5. Car. I have my own place...

6. Ummmmm a crib please & thank you

7. A House... A man over 30 should have his own place!!! Now I can give a break to
a dude that fell on hard times and has to move in with mom's. But after 6
months to a year he needs to be OUT....

8. His own place! Too old 2 be dealing with a dude living w/mommy.

9. His Own place b/c we can take the train or I can drive my car. Lol
Mamas boys & womanizers have those qualities not real men

10. Place of his own!! My crib is the batcave, niggas can't come here (hands all in
his pants- feet all on my table) lmfao. Fuck that I don't care where you live
I'll fly cross seas if that weewee right but you can't come here maybe if I
blindfold you lolololol

11. Omg I so rather the apartment a car is nice n all but wen u can't come home
after 10 because ur moms is sleep then we gotta problem

12. His own place

13. I say car nevermind a crib... I got my own shit! ;)
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14. Definitely a dude with his own place. I aint too good for a metrocard!

15. His own damn place. What the fuck who wants to be a roomie with your mother?

16. A crib because even tho' the car mayb nice & convenient...The MTA & TLC runs 24
hrs...lol How about privacy...??? You think mama wanna see the last night's
catch (fish)...Just a thought...

17. Hey ___ he needs his own place!! We can take cabs anywhere!! Lol

18. I'd rather smash a guy with a car. Just bc they have a car doesnt mean its for
chicks. It just means that they are tired of relying on the MTA or a chick to
drive them where they need & want to go. What female doesnt want a guy to be
able to come pick her up...especially if she drives? Geesh! Who said I wanna
drive all the time? Especially of you're in another borough, etc...so now we
have to meet up ALL the time at places that really arent convenient.. And, oh
yeah, did I mention that I'll NEVER get that chivalrous feeling of the phone
call saying that "I'm outside", and can ride passenger once in a while? That
sure ass hell is a good feeling, that I'm sure that all the dudes w/o cars can
relate to, lol. I cant deal with a guy without his own form of transportation.
Its just gross... Metro cards are for middle school/high school kids in nyc.

Not every guy that doesnt have a car necessarily lives w mommy. Personally, I
could care less about a guy's living situation. Just be able to go outside, get
in your car & (if you've been a good boy) head to my place. If we're just
fucking/messing around, then I dont mind going half on a telly. Shit, better
than fucking at my place. Let's see... $40 on a telly, or constant Metro Cards,
cabs, donations of gas money to MY tank bc I had to pick your non driving ass
up. Or if we're not fucking, us both driving & meeting up to go to dinner,
movies is perfect bc it leaves the freedom for one of us to leave if we aren't
feeling it, and it also leaves room for us both to have options after the date
is over.And if he is living w mommy, that's his issue, not mine. I aint fucking
ole girl, I'm fucking him. So be ready to go outside & start that engine when I
want some. The best part about it, is that I can send you home to mommy after I
nut(or baby momma, bro, roomie, whoever) and not have to worry about getting up
@ odd hrs of the night to drop you off at the train or even worse, take you all
the way to your place. And just in case you're gonna say "well what about
staying at dudes place"... Just not my cup of tea. Plus, I STILL HAVE TO DRIVE
THERE..Or what, are you gonna send your "O.J" cab to come & get me & take me to
your place? Forget about it....Lol

19. a car... come ova 4 a few hrs & afta that i don't care where he sleepz
long as he kno it aint in mah bed!

20. His own place! Don't wanna tip-toe out...or be quiet during sex. Wut if I wanna
walk around nekkid...cmon. Ugh screw a car...we can cab it....or train...I'm not
to good 4 the subway! We r in nyc

21. Place of his own because that represents a stable foundation.

22. A car don't mean shit if u driving to a shack or home to mommy.

23. A place of his own......its 2009 time to leave the nest. Its nice to go to his
house and relax instead of mine all the time

24. Lmao keep going in on him..cause his ass should have his own place...hands
down...

25. Lmao.. You aint no good, leave ya friend alone.

But in all honesty his own place, when kept in proper condition is a lil easier.
Car, you can get picked up and dropped off but that's about it. Not the saving
grace of Mom walkin while her son on top or you on top of him. So own place is a
lot more realistic by a certain age.

26. Hands down his own place... A car don't mean shit to me u can always take a cab
or the train which is kind of romantic at times hense tryna go to the telly and
u tired as hell and check out is at 11... COME ON! That's not wus up! Lol

27. I would prefer him havin his own place! We can always use my car or public
transportation to get around! Havin a car is so overrated! Lol @ no company @
mommies house! OMG!

28. Hell nah own apartment/home bump that you can rent a car, take a cab or swipe
metro cards together. You can rent an apartment and no grown independent women
is going to no damn short-stay in 09. Only hotels are on vacation or weekend
getaways. Is he SERIOUS??

29. That car note is a rent pymt.

30. OMG def a place of his own.....what type of backwards ass nigga gets a nice whip
b4 he gets a nice crib? He need 2 get his priorities in order A. S. A. P. !!!
LMAOOOO

31. No car, great career, home/apt, whatever he prefers, goals works best for me...
We can take cabs if need be. A car is not security. A home is

32. Home. There's nothing like having your own place. Privacy is a must on every
level. Surely its much more important then a car. Hell MTA or cab service won't
hurt for a couple of months.

33. A CRIB. Duh!!!! U cannot take off ur shoes & lay up in ur mans car. U can't cook
for him in his car. U can't do any of the domestic things we females like 2 do
in ur CAR!

34. His own crib. What's sexy about a grown ass man w a dope ride pullin up to his
mama garage. Or worse projects. Gawd forbid

35. An apt. Definitely. A chicj should have her own shit if she likes to ride.

36. I'd rather him have a place of his own, no fun if u can't spend the night. And
don't have to worry bout momma comin in talking bout "son its time for your
company to head home". LOL sound like momma got u on a curfew!

37. I think his own place cuz we can take a cab or a nice train ride, but going 2
hotels or coming 2 MY place all the time isn't the move!!

38. I would rather my man have his own place .. We can be comfortable there watch
movies and chill .. Maybe because I gotta car but I would still prefer my man to
have his own place

39. Wait did u say can't have company ? Lmaoooo is he 16 or sumthing. Smh !!!
Definatley own place !!!

40. I prefer a man to have his own space. Its more personal and free. To visit a man
who lives with family or friends is uncomfortable unless you guys are just cool.
Intimately its better to have his own.

Besides I can always take a cab!

;o)

41. Lmao, u gotta b kid n me. I rather him have a crib. Shows he responsible, he got
his own, lol.

42. A place of his own of course. We can always hop in my ride or catch a cab. But
I'd rather have an option on whose bed I can lay in for the night (his or mine).


43. I rather him have his own place I agree we can't have privacy @ his momma's
house? Shit I have a car we good!! N I don't live with my mama!! Lol we r more
than good we greatttt!!! Lmmfao

44. Definitely his own crib!!

45. Car. I hate driving all the time. And I have my own place so as long as he's
driving here, I don't have to get up :)

46. I prefer for a dude to have his own place first! Cars are nice but if u got a
car and livin wit ya moms that's soooo not cute!! Place, then car!

47. A place of his own. I have a car. We can work that out!

48. Own place !!!!!

49. Fuck a car I can take a cab to ya crib as long as u got ya own crib. I don't
want ya moms knockin on ya door while we knockin da boots !

50. A home where we chillin @ his car?! Lmao

51. Lmfao!!!! Home/apt/room/basement apt. E. All of the above.

52. You can fuck inda car but then what??? Lol. Smh.

53. HIS OWN PLACE!!!!!!!

54. A nice place of his own... Shit I drive so we good.

55. A place of his own... Wtf he can't wash hus ass in his car or cook a meal...
WORD!!!

56. Own place. I like privacy. I can drive to him

57. His own crib!


Thoughts?? lol..

And the WORST dye job of 2009 so far goes to...

OMG, a fellow blogger friend of mine bought this to my attention & I just had to keep it going. WHY? Oh WHY?? She just looked so FAB in the latest KING magazine....

so again, WHY??

Was it a suggestion from your new boyfriend The Dream? There's no highlights, no low lights, no lustre, no compliments to her skin tone...just a typical Washington Heights bleach job (and no offense to people from or living there, but I'm sure ypu guys have seen what some of the salons in that area can do). Maybe if she didn't have the glasses and Tina Knowles red lipstick?

This is definitely not the way to promote the album, Christina.

Starbucks is recession friendly...YAY!!!

Me and a friend of mine were just joking at the fact that Starbucks would never offer a combo like deal because that would be "below their standards", lol. Mind you, we were joking as we were sipping on our brewed at home coffee. I must admit, even in these hard economic times, I have cut my daily Grande Caramel Macchiato down to maybe 2 or 3 a week (no, I can't kick it cold turkey). Well, a week later after our conversation, lo and behold, Starbucks has released their new "All Day Pairings" menu, which include something to eat and drink for $3.95. The choices are as follows:

Tall Brewed Coffee (12 fl oz) plus your choice of:

New Artisan Bacon Sandwich
New Artisan Ham Sandwich
Reduced-Fat Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Sausage Sandwich

OR

Tall Caffè Latte (12 fl oz) plus your choice of:

Reduced-Fat Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

Perfect Oatmeal

The Artisan Sandwiches are made with high-quality ingredients like Black Forest ham, Gouda cheese and hand-shaped artisan bread rolls.

I don't think that there is much room for substitution, but at least they're trying to give their loyal customers somewhat of a deal. Maybe if these pairings are successful, they will add more options to these choices.

Ryan Leslie

Gotta love this guy. I saw him at a showcase almost a year ago, and was counting down the days until his debut album came out. I just knew that it would soon follow his smash summer hit "Addiction" but due to industry politics, it was released this past February 10th. I think that he is so talented and if you ever get the chance, I suggest you go to You Tube and check out his channel. It shows his videos, but it also shows a lot of behind the scenes work of him in the studio, doing what he does best. I think he's a musical genius..he could have done basically anything he wanted (being a Harvard grad and all ), but he chose to follow his heart and do what he loves. That ALWAYS proves to be a better choice in life ;-)

If you do in fact wanna catch him live, he will be performing soon here in NY, where he says that he will debut new music as well as songs from the album that is currently in stores:

When: Wednesday, March 11th & Thursday, March 12th

Where: S.O.B's

204 Varick St @ West Houston

NY, NY

Time : 8:00 PM both nights

Cost: $20 per ticket

You can purchase tickets here: http://www.sobs.com/ or call (212) 243-4940

Really?!....

I'm sure you've all heard the latest in Kimora news today... That her divorce between her & Russell has finally became final. But it's whats in the divorce papers that had me saying, "Really?!" to myself. While his child support (20K per child, per month) payments don't bother me..because let's be real, that's not even putting a dent in Russy's pockets..the other stipulations did.

For one, she gets full custody. But when Russell does have visitation, he must be accomanied by a nanny as well as a security guard at ALL TIMES. Now I've looked at this as either he did something that we don't know about (there are those pesky "zesty Russy" rumors). Or, she feels as if her bratty kids are more of celebrities than we think and on top of that, Russell isn't a competent enough father so a nanny is a must. Honestly, do you really think that before this paperwork that you would really see Russell and those girls walking down the street in tow with a security guard? In fact, he's one of the most low - key moguls there are.

If that's not bad enough, he also must provide a new car, worth at least $60,000, for the children's use, until they turn 16. The car will be replaced every three years. Mind you, Ming is 9; Aoki is 6. Really, Kimora? Really ?!

It just seems so convenient that this happens right around the time that Kimora is pregnant with Djimon's baby. Oh, yeah, and being "kind of engaged" (those are words from HER mouth, lol). So, just a question... while society, nor I expect Djimon to support the ex's kids, what exactly does he bring to the table? What was the last movie he made or ad that he did? lol. What the hell, Russell is providing a damned CAR for the girls. So what, is Djimon nor Kimora going to use the car? And while we know that Djimon will support the child that he will have with Kimora, does that leave him immune to provide for Ming and Aoki, assuming that they're ALL living under the same roof?

I don't know. It's their life, their issue, but hey, it became public for us to speculate about. Her demands just seem a little weird to me, but the Associated Press is reporting that "both sides amicably agreed and are looking forward to moving on with their lives". Plus, Russsell doesn't seem like the type of guy to fight back on this, but I personally think that he should very much so have an issue with the nanny and security guard.

Anyway, I guess that's just a day of the "Life in the Fab Lane"....

Is THIS Front Page Worthy?

So as I go in the corner deli this morning, I notice that yet AGAIN, Rihanna is front page worthy. Of course, I buy the paper anyway ( I need my news and I've since stopped buying that OTHER NY paper), just to see if it's in fact cover worthy.IMO, it's really not. Just the usual pap-stalking of this poor girl, letting the public and I guess more importantly her fans/stans know her most recent whereabouts.

The actual story is about as long as this blog post, and has only one other "exclusive" pic that is basically the full body one tho the one on the cover. I'm guessing that she did in fact need to get out of the states yet again ( she's in Punta Mita, Mexico in a private villa for whoever's wondering), due to the media's insensitivity to her domestic dispute with her boyfriend. I would've left the states too after a picture that I thought would be kept in confidentiality was leaked worldwide (which again, that other trashy NY paper felt the need to "post" on their front page. ugh!) I have no comments on the actual situation... just that we're all human and more importantly, is that these things do & can happen.

I am happy to see that she is taking time out to enjoy the most important person in her life right now : Robyn Rihanna Fenty.

More Kanye - Amber ish...

"And I'll do anything for a blonde dyke... And she'll do anything for the limelight" -Kanye West "Stronger"

Yeah, we've been having our fair share of tidbits from our fave (?) new couple, Kanye West & Amber Rose. These two have been spotted at Fashion Week in Paris, New York, and now, London. I must say, they do complement each other's fly, and you know MEN are often the visual one's in the relationship (lol), so I'm all for it. Personally, neither of their sexuality bother's me, because obviously, they're satisfying each other's sexual cravings at the moment..

Anyway, the latest tidbit is that Amber used to be a stripper at Dillilah's in Philly and Sue's Rendezvous in Mt. Vernon, NY, under the name "Paris". Maybe that's another plus for the relationship then because I don't know of any man that is gonna turn down a seductive strip tease or a sensual pole/lap dance from their significant other.

I'll keep my eye on these two...they're making a very colorful and blog worthy couple. Oh, and while I failed in my search to find pictures of "Paris" in her dancer days, I will leave you with the website for Sue's Rendezvous for your viewing pleasure ( a little biased becaused I have popped in there a time or FEW..with a special someone..lol)

www.SuesNY.com

Speak on IT!! vol.1

So as I mentioned, I have a natural love for the arts, especially spoken word. I love attending open mic sessions, as well as poetry slams. I'll be showcasing different pieces by different artists on my blog, but I have to admit, I am biased & pulled into a certain poet/artists direction (luv u).

So now, I present to you, a piece by Jimibase..

Look through a child's eyes...witness yourself in God's form

there's a sense of beauty, mourn those that passed on

crying to clear the soul laughter to add life spices

but in life you never know what the price is

time and the course of life has its own economy cause at times kind of hard to maintain me

freedom in my spirit along with fire in my lyrics, enough wind in my lungs to spit throughout the nation

now a days we facing a life without promise, young world strapped with a bomb called fuck you

so I must leave everything in the booth armed with only the truth

locked and loaded with a mic and one moment

everybody got a flow ; it depends on how you hold it

nothing on my mind but the moment

I'm focused - folding for nothing

I'm above it, a child of God, speaking his gift, hoping I lift your spirits

gotta love it

any track being made ain't shit until I touch it

I'm forcing sun into a cloudy moment

Me, Moi', Mi'!!!!

OMG, do I know a narc! And no, I'm not referring to my friends of the NYPD (smile). I'm talking about the people in our society, lives, maybe even inner circles that believe that they are truly the only ones who exist in this world. While they can be muy annoying at times...wait, ALL THE TIME, lol, you have to admit, they're entertaining as hell. It's to the point now where I just do or say certain things just to hear the narcissistic reply that comes out of their mouths. I mean, it can be something simple as a BBM convo asking "Hey, how's everything?", and NEVER getting that question asked back in return. Or something as complex as asking something face to face, you know, an attempt at an intimate convo so you can see, feel and share emotions, and the person just goes off in to THEIR own world like you aren't even sitting there.

Anyway, lucky for MOI' (he he), I've taken Abnormal Psych, and can spot a narc a mile away. I remember I had to do a project where I had to pick from a list of movies where a character has a personality disorder. I had to diagnose them, and then give my personal treatment method. My all time fave narc was Bob Wiley, played by Bill Murray in "What About Bob?"..lmaoo! He had other issues, but in the end, everything was ultimately about HIM.

So here is a checklist so you can confirm if you or someone you know is indeed a narcissist ;-)

**The Narcissistic Vampire Checklist**

THE SMARTEST, MOST TALENTED, ALL-AROUND BEST PERSON IN THE WORLD TEST:
True or false? Score one point for each true answer.

1. THIS PERSON HAS ACHIEVED MORE THAN MOST PEOPLE HIS OR HER AGE.

2. THIS PERSON IS FIRMLY CONVINCED THAT HE OR SHE IS BETTER, SMARTER, OR MORE TALENTED THAN OTHER PEOPLE.

3. THIS PERSON LOVES COMPETITION, BUT IS A POOR LOSER.

4. THIS PERSON HAS FANTASIES OF DOING SOMETHING GREAT OR BEING FAMOUS, AND OFTEN EXPECTS TO BE TREATED AS IF THESE FANTASIES HAD ALREADY COME TRUE.

5. THIS PERSON HAS VERY LITTLE INTEREST IN WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE THINKING OR FEELING, UNLESS HE OR SHE WANTS SOMETHING FROM THEM.

6. THIS PERSON IS A NAME DROPPER.

7. TO THIS PERSON IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO LIVE IN THE RIGHT PLACE AND ASSOCIATE WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE.

8. THIS PERSON TAKES ADVANTAGE OF OTHER PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE HIS OR HER OWN GOALS.

9. THIS PERSON USUALLY MANAGES TO BE IN A CATEGORY BY HIM OR HERSELF.

10. THIS PERSON OFTEN FEELS PUT UPON WHEN ASKED TO TAKE CARE OF HIS OR HER RESPONSIBILITIES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR WORK GROUP.

11. THIS PERSON REGULARLY DISREGARDS RULES OR EXPECTS THEM TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE HE OR SHE IS IN SOME WAY SPECIAL.

12. THIS PERSON BECOMES IRRITATED WHEN OTHER PEOPLE DON'T AUTOMATICALLY DO WHAT HE OR SHE WANTS THEM TO DO, EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE A GOOD REASON FOR NOT COMPLYING.

13. THIS PERSON REVIEWS SPORTS, ART, AND LITERATURE BY TELLING YOU WHAT HE OR SHE WOULD HAVE DONE INSTEAD.

14. THIS PERSON THINKS MOST CRITICISMS OF HIM OR HER ARE MOTIVATED BY JEALOUSY.

15. THIS PERSON REGARDS ANYTHING SHORT OF WORSHIP TO BE REJECTION.

16. THIS PERSON SUFFERS FROM A CONGENITAL INABILITY TO RECOGNIZE HIS OR HER OWN MISTAKES. ON THE RARE OCCASIONS THAT THIS PERSON DOES RECOGNIZE A MISTAKE, EVEN THE SLIGHTEST ERROR CAN PRECIPITATE A MAJOR DEPRESSION.

17. THIS PERSON OFTEN EXPLAINS WHY PEOPLE WHO ARE BETTER KNOWN THAN HE OR SHE IS NOT REALLY ALL THAT GREAT.

18. THIS PERSON OFTEN COMPLAINS OF BEING MISTREATED OR MISUNDERSTOOD.

19. PEOPLE EITHER LOVE OR HATE THIS PERSON.

20. DESPITE THIS PERSON'S OVERLY HIGH OPINION OF HIM OR HERSELF, HE OR SHE IS REALLY QUITE INTELLIGENT AND TALENTED.

Scoring: Five or more true answers qualifies the person as a Narcissistic Emotional Vampire, though not necessarily for a diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality. If the person scores higher than ten, and is not a member of the royal family, be careful that you aren't mistaken for one of the servants.
By ALBERT J. BERNSTEIN, Ph.D.

The DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder are: (don't try this at home, folks):

A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy, as indicated by at least five of the following:

1. a grandiose sense of self-importance

2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love

3. believes that he or she is "special" and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)

4. requires excessive admiration

5. has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favourable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

6. is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends

7. lacks empathy and is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

8. is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her

9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviours or attitudes

What's Your Dream?

Just passing along some info... I love the store & I love spoken word.

Are you interested in participating or attending "Poetry Night" at the Flagship Store in Harlem?

When: February 28, 2009

From: 5pm - 8pm

Where: Carol's Daughter
24 West 125th Street
Between Lenox & 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Please RSVP with Eloria Cook by 2/24 @ (212)-828-6757 or ecook@carolsdaughter.com

hello blog world!!

so this is my 1st ever blog post and I must say, it was looonnnngggg over due, lol. I have one friend in particular that always threatens to abandon me if i don't put my journalism skills to use. so here's to you, G.T. ;-)

anyway, I plan on discussing a little bit of EVERYTHING. I'm going to use this as my creative outlet to express myself in ways that I may never have before (oohhhh), lol.

a little about me..27, live in NY, love to explore NYC to find new places to enjoy, Sagittarius (take it for what it's worth, lol), and very kind hearted. don't wanna claim to be a socialite, fashionista or anything else like that ( i kinda hate labels), so I'll just let the blog speak for itself.

so welcome..relax, stay awhile,, and definitely STAY TUNED.

just my thoughts... xoxo