Showing posts with label Central Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Central Park. Show all posts
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Grinding
I am up working. I admit that I have been sleeping a lot-probably because I have been logging in six miles plus in Central Park and on the Westside Hwyway. My body yearned for rest, but after two days of 9 hours of slumber, I am ready to work harder than ever. So, I am up at 2:43am. September is going to be a busy month, and I promise to post more pictures and videos, etc. I was mentioned in the rumors section of Allhiphop.com. Check it out. I will be sure to revisit my blog on Monday after Labor Day. I'm partying hard!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hot Summer Day
I think the seasons are behind, and summer just began. I bet you a million bucks that it will be hot through September, and the beginning of October-if not later.
My weekend has been relaxing, and I put in some hard work too. I've been reading alot-that kind of hard work. I like to read for strategies, and I love building my vocabulary.
I've still disciplined about the gym. I trained on Saturday and Sunday. In fact, I don't think that I have missed a day this week (maybe one day), but working out is so much apart of my daily routine that I just can't remember if I didn't do it if that makes sense. This week I want to focus on taking more yoga classes and making that apart of my lifestyle. You have to take one step at a time. Let's see if I am focused. Each time I go-I'll blog about it! Here's a picture of my hard work (I wasn't in this kind of shape at 21):
Headed to the gym now then to Central Park where the "R&B Cats" as I call them are performing-Ginuwine, Joe, and Chico Debarge (a Sunday afternoon full of whining...they should just add Keith Sweat to the bill lol. The Rock Steady event is more my speed, but I don't feel like taking public transportation to Newark. A car is in the horizon next year even if I do live in the city-it's needed.
I will have more pictures to post this week from Cipha Sounds Comedy Show and the UMA Awards After Party sponsored by Versatile, Inc. & Allhiphop.com.
My weekend has been relaxing, and I put in some hard work too. I've been reading alot-that kind of hard work. I like to read for strategies, and I love building my vocabulary.
I've still disciplined about the gym. I trained on Saturday and Sunday. In fact, I don't think that I have missed a day this week (maybe one day), but working out is so much apart of my daily routine that I just can't remember if I didn't do it if that makes sense. This week I want to focus on taking more yoga classes and making that apart of my lifestyle. You have to take one step at a time. Let's see if I am focused. Each time I go-I'll blog about it! Here's a picture of my hard work (I wasn't in this kind of shape at 21):
Headed to the gym now then to Central Park where the "R&B Cats" as I call them are performing-Ginuwine, Joe, and Chico Debarge (a Sunday afternoon full of whining...they should just add Keith Sweat to the bill lol. The Rock Steady event is more my speed, but I don't feel like taking public transportation to Newark. A car is in the horizon next year even if I do live in the city-it's needed.
I will have more pictures to post this week from Cipha Sounds Comedy Show and the UMA Awards After Party sponsored by Versatile, Inc. & Allhiphop.com.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
NAACP 100th Anniversary Celebration
Peace and Blessings. I have had such a eventful weekend. My weekend has to do with the fact that I am very focused. I have been on my two-a-day routine for four days now. I have 10 more days to go. I got two-a-days from my homeboys who played in the NFL. They would always go into football camp one size, and then come back from camp ripped. I am about two weeks from my fitness goals, and it took me a long time to reach them because I was not focused. I eat too much among other things. I started posting "Diet Tips" on Twitter (www.twitter.com/djnickiee) now I have all these weight loss followers. I've read so many books and magazines that I have it down to a science literally, and I just combine everything that I've learned and tailor it to what I like. Today, one of the trainers of the gym said that my routine is so disciplined that the Club is arranging a session with the master trainer (They want to see how far I can go lol). Ironically, Camile Currie, who is third in the nation in her boxing weight class, has been pushing me to workout with her trainer at Gleason's in Brooklyn. I'm going to start this week; purely to learn how to knock someone out if necessary lol. Additionally, one of the my spin instructors, Phoenix Carnevale, teaches classes at Equinox, and she invited me to her class tomorrow (I can't wait; that was the best spin class that I have attended).
Friday began with a concert at the Beacon Theater. I admit I have avoiding a Frankie Beverly concert since I was a minor, but I had a great time. After which, I had dinner at the Eatery with SVPs from major labels, I love hearing their perspective on artists. People who I still think have viable careers; in their minds are "Finished!" I wonder if the artist knows that? The label perspective is quite different than that of DJs; it's all about numbers and the bottom line. Duly noted. I'm learning when to listen and not talk. You learn more that way.
Saturday, I attended Jazz in the Park, and walked around the city. Today, I went to church at Abyssinian Baptiste Church (www.Abyssinian.org) which was an enlightening experience, and then walked over to City College where NAACP held their 100th Anniversary Event. I met the President of the Manhattan Chapter of the NAACP, Billy Holiday-also a Soror (I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), and she encouraged me to attend monthly meeting in September. I also met Londell McMillian, the administrator of the Michael Jackson Estate, and he said, "Make sure I remember you." I will, Londell. Two million dollars for estate administration (Very easy process); it's all about who you know. Speakers included Al Sharpton, New York Governor Paterson, and past New York Mayor Dinkins. The Civil Rights Movement is very dear to me. I was a constitutional scholar, and debated the 14th Amendment which includes the equal protection act in Washington, D.C. I admit was discouraged about our justice system while I was in law school for various reasons and is also the reason why I waited to commence my law career. I was very idealistic. Everything is this country boils down to the almighty dollar and politics. As a Black woman, you truly have a different perspective on things. I am at the intersection of race and gender, and my experience is quite unique, but I think with the election of a Black president that truly presents the historical virtues of American minorities, a legally blind Black Governor, and a pop icon who exemplified the power of talent irregardless of race, I honestly have a renewed faith, and am blessed to be armed with EDUCATION. Entry of Black males into jail is more steady than those matriculating from college, and I intend to do my part to encourage literacy and self-reliance which can only be achieved through education, ambition, or a combination of both. I am also going to become more involved in BESLA, the Black Entertainment Sports Lawyer Association. I had a long conversation with the organization on Friday. This weekend is historic for me for so many reasons because I mentally solidified the direction of my career and opened mind, in general. Today, I prayed for all of my blessings and will power. This is the first time in my life that I have sacrificed, and I want to stay positive, encouraged, and resilient because I have a long way to go.
Friday began with a concert at the Beacon Theater. I admit I have avoiding a Frankie Beverly concert since I was a minor, but I had a great time. After which, I had dinner at the Eatery with SVPs from major labels, I love hearing their perspective on artists. People who I still think have viable careers; in their minds are "Finished!" I wonder if the artist knows that? The label perspective is quite different than that of DJs; it's all about numbers and the bottom line. Duly noted. I'm learning when to listen and not talk. You learn more that way.
Saturday, I attended Jazz in the Park, and walked around the city. Today, I went to church at Abyssinian Baptiste Church (www.Abyssinian.org) which was an enlightening experience, and then walked over to City College where NAACP held their 100th Anniversary Event. I met the President of the Manhattan Chapter of the NAACP, Billy Holiday-also a Soror (I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.), and she encouraged me to attend monthly meeting in September. I also met Londell McMillian, the administrator of the Michael Jackson Estate, and he said, "Make sure I remember you." I will, Londell. Two million dollars for estate administration (Very easy process); it's all about who you know. Speakers included Al Sharpton, New York Governor Paterson, and past New York Mayor Dinkins. The Civil Rights Movement is very dear to me. I was a constitutional scholar, and debated the 14th Amendment which includes the equal protection act in Washington, D.C. I admit was discouraged about our justice system while I was in law school for various reasons and is also the reason why I waited to commence my law career. I was very idealistic. Everything is this country boils down to the almighty dollar and politics. As a Black woman, you truly have a different perspective on things. I am at the intersection of race and gender, and my experience is quite unique, but I think with the election of a Black president that truly presents the historical virtues of American minorities, a legally blind Black Governor, and a pop icon who exemplified the power of talent irregardless of race, I honestly have a renewed faith, and am blessed to be armed with EDUCATION. Entry of Black males into jail is more steady than those matriculating from college, and I intend to do my part to encourage literacy and self-reliance which can only be achieved through education, ambition, or a combination of both. I am also going to become more involved in BESLA, the Black Entertainment Sports Lawyer Association. I had a long conversation with the organization on Friday. This weekend is historic for me for so many reasons because I mentally solidified the direction of my career and opened mind, in general. Today, I prayed for all of my blessings and will power. This is the first time in my life that I have sacrificed, and I want to stay positive, encouraged, and resilient because I have a long way to go.
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