Can’t tell if this is actually a good “short film” or whether I just liked it because this is one of my favorite J. Cole songs.
I’ve noticed lately that I have more accessories than staple pieces. Instead of filling my wardrobe with the essentials (jeans, the classic white shirt or black pumps), I was out here racking up on accessories (necklaces, flashy rings, bracelets..that neon clutch that will only be useful a few times). But then again, who likes shopping for jeans? Not only do they cost you more money, but you also have to invest the time to try on several pair (to ensure they fit). On top of that, you may even have to go to several stores.
Whereas with accessories, they tend to be significantly less expensive and are easily replaceable when broken. Lowkey, they’re a bit more fun to shop for. The downside however, is that although you may find that really cute ring (my personal fave is this two finger heart ring from Forever 21) that seems to go with every outfit…you know, eclectic enough to give a boring outfit some life but tame enough to wear to work. The problem is that after awhile it gets a little tarnished. Being the kind of person I am, I’ll still try to rock it but then it gets so bad that sometimes I’m like, “Alexis, really?” From a distance it still looks good and then if someone gets a little too close you’re now trying to hide your hand in your pocket. Not only that, but it grows so dingy that it doesn’t even match with the gold hoops you originally bought it to go with. So, although you and this ring had some good times, it’s time to say goodbye. No hard feelings, you just buy another cheap ring (probably from F21) and keep it pushing.
I said all that to say, I’m over all of the cheap trendy accessories. I’ve decided to invest in something of higher quality…like a new pair of jeans.
Being in advertising, I’ve noticed that what consumers place importance upon effect brand behavior. If we begin to buy this new toilet paper for the sole reason that it’s tube free, other brands will begin to produce similar products until it becomes common place. Everyone witnessed the sudden surge of organic and fresh products that made their way into the marketplace…why do you think that was?
Let’s talk price. I’m sure the price of this toilet paper is probably over the $3-$4 average for a 4-pack but that comes with innovation. Organic food used to be a stretch, but now it has its own aisles in grocery stores and even Kraft Mac N Cheese has an organic line.
I’m far from being a tree hugger, but I do think we (as consumers) should support this new product. Save the earth one bathroom visit at a time.
This sums up my sentiments from last night: “First one to spot you and I aint telling nobody. Nope. I’m peeking at your ass, winking at your ass. If I don’t bag I’ll be thinking bout your ass for the whole week. No time for cold feet.”
I’ve felt so much pressure with this approaching birthday. Every minute that has ticked away on the clock has brought me closer to twenty-four. Just typing this makes me feel old, unfulfilled, and pressed for time. I’ve been living my life based on a timeline of events/milestones I should hit by a particular age (most falling around the twenty-five year mark) and being that I feel as though so much hasn’t been accomplished it has me feeling a ridiculous amount of anxiety.
I was watching Bethenny Ever After not too long ago and she talked about how she was finally living the life she had always planned for herself at forty. FORTY! I don’t want to live life as I’m living it now for the next ten + years! And you know what someone reading this is thinking right now? If you want something to happen before forty, you need to start doing things and making away for yourself now. Which embodies why I suddenly feel this insurmountable amount of pressure. Pressure to be great, to not let my dreams die, to have impact on society, to not fall victim to complacency and allow myself to be pigeon holed in a direction I’m not necessarily trying to grow in, etc. etc.
The issue (well, challenge) is that in order for the above to play out, there is so much that is required of me. For the past twenty-three years of my life, I was afforded the luxury or time and it’s been socially acceptable for me to take baby steps and watch my life just happen. But now, I feel like time is gone and if I don’t make things happen in this next year of my life that it’s never going to happen and I’m risking being just another person who once had a dream but did nothing about it.
Tomorrow, I will be twenty-four. Sigh.
I hope I meet a person that makes me feel so comfortable that when I draft letters to them, I actually have the courage to hit send.
If you’re reading this, more than likely you know that Rihanna released the remix to Birthday Cake featuring Chris Brown. Why? Because you’re obviously an active user of social media and if you have at least one follower, I’m sure they mentioned it.
As with anything, there are people FOR this collaboration and then there are those who like to rally against anything seemingly pop culture and trash it. I’ve always been Team Rihanna & Breezy. So, I’m thrilled they are reunited. Stemming from this excitement of them being back on good terms, I couldn’t help but be one of the many stalking my twitter timeline waiting for the release.
…However, as much as I hate to be the one. The hype surrounding this track was a bit more exciting than what was actually delivered. The song was already dope in it’s minute and some change form. Now it just seems like it was dragged out for the sake of appeasing the fans. If you take away the fact that it’s Chris Brown in and out of the track, there’s not much else about the extended pieces that do anything for me.
Don’t take it as me “hating.” I’m just not feeling it and I’m sure once the thrill of them being back together (on a song) subsides…people will start feeling the same way.
