Confessions From A Black Rose

Over a month ago, I watched the absolutely beautiful My Own Private Idaho . I had a bit of a revelation after watching the film. Which is kind of interesting because it has nothing to do with the themes that were brought up in the film. If you have not watched My Own Private Idaho , I suggest that you check it out. It is hauntingly beautiful and River Phoenix is such a beautiful soul. Anyways, back to the topic of my post. I was thinking about how beautiful Keanu Reeves looked in the movie and how he could seriously get it. Jokingly I said to myself that "he doesn't even need to ask". Then a light bulb went off in my head. What exactly was I insinuating by that remark. Was I suggesting that because he was so attractive he does not need to ask for my permission to have sexual relations with me? After much thought, I realized that was what I was suggesting. As someone who considers themselves to be a feminist, this revelation hit me like a ton of bricks. I was compl...

what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas Fremont Street  What I am about to reveal are the only things I am allowed to talk about my trip to Las Vegas. I am sure my husband of 72 hours Alejandro won't mind me not disclosing our short courtship. I got you boo. All jokes aside, my trip to Las Vegas was  incredible. My trip to Las Vegas started off a bit bumpy with an altercation with the biggest tool of TSA agent. There was a typo on my boarding pass( just my middle initial I might add)  and he refused to let me go through. I ended up missing my flight and losing my brand new vest I got over Christmas. When I finally got to Las Vegas I was exhausted determined to not let this incident impact my trip. Wynn Hotel First of all, Las Vegas is gorgeous. It was just one great hotel after the next. My favorite was the Wynn hotel. It was whimsical and it hosts the best show in Vegas   Le Reve . If you have to see one show in Vegas it is definitely Le R...

When I started my War on Women series I had every intention of including a discussion about rape warfare. At the time I had so many thoughts flooding my brain that I could never find the right words to express them. I am beginning to feel that I still do not have the right words but I am ready to share my opinions with you all. I would have kept this topic for March to coincide with Women's History Month but recent events have made it apparent that today is the perfect time to raise awareness about rape warfare.  According to World Health Organization( WHO) violence against women is the main cause of death and disability for females within the age bracket of 15-44 than cancer, malaria, traffic accidents and general warfare combined. If anyone of you keep updated with global news you know about the mass rapes that are occurring in Democratic Republic of Congo. In the DRC women are 100 times more likely to be raped than women in the United States....

First of all I want to say congratulations, WE SURVIVED THE APOCALYPSE! Unless we are all dead and we don't know it like on Lost . Anyways, I have spent a few weeks talking about 2012 now I think it is appropriate for me to talk about the future. Here are the things that I am most excited about for the year 2013. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the Golden Globes You cannot get more perfect than these two.  Jennifer Lawrence hosting Saturday Night Live with The Lumineers as the musical guests. on January 19 Beyonce performing the Half Time show during the Superbowl One thing I know for sure is Queen B knows how to run a great show. Her half time show will most likely go down in history.  Seth Macfarlane hosting the Academy Awards His sense of humor will be good shot of energy to the 85th Oscar Academy Awards. It will be a little reminiscent of the times Chris Rock and Jon Stewart hosted the show. I have sneaking suspicion that Set...

As promised here is the second installment of The Rosie Awards . This time I am taking the time to honor the best in television for the year 2012. All I can say is that 2012 has been a fantastic year of television. Best Drama: Homeland Best Comedy:  Modern Family Best Supernatural Show: Grimm Best Show You Are Not Watching : The Mindy Project Best New Drama : Arrow Best New Comedy: VEEP Best Teen Show: Awkward Best Reality Show : The Amazing Race Best Guilty Pleasure: Made in Chelsea Best Web Series: The Mis-Adventures of an Awkward Black Girl Rosie's Top Ten: Homeland Game of Thrones The Walking Dead Sons of Anarchy Shameless Breaking Bad Downton Abbey VEEP Modern Family Grimm Honorable Mention: American Horror Story-Asylum ,  Girls and  Boardwalk Empire

I'm not too sure how I found myself in this position, with only twenty days until a whole new year. It seems that 2012 flew past me. I just remember ringing in the New Year in Florida and now I'm getting ready for a family vacation in Las Vegas. Looking back at what 2012 had to offer  there were so incredible moments this year but along with triumph there was also tragedy. Here are some of the biggest moments in my opinion that defined the year 2012. London Summer Olympics If you have been a long visitor to this blog you are fully aware about my obsession with the London 2012 games. The London Summer Olympics was one of my favorite moments this year. We got to marvel at the wonder of the human body and all that it can do. We got to root for our favorite teams and beam with joy at their victories. It was just an incredible experience and Rio has a lot to live up to. Here are some links to my previous posts about the Olympics  Chariots of Fire: London 201...

Welcome to the first annual Rosie Awards . This is time I celebrate all what the year had to offer in entertainment. Today is the day when the Rosie Awards acknowledges the achievement in music for the year 2012. Make sure to check back the week of December 17 for the next installment of the Rosie Awards. This time I will be celebrating the best in television. Album of the Year: Channel Orange by Frank Ocean Best New Artist: Frank Ocean Runner Up : Elle Varner and Ed Sheeran Record of the Year: Thinking Bout You by Frank Ocean Runner Up: Ho Hey by The Lumineers and I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz Best Breakthrough Artist: Fun Best Female Artist: P!nk Best Male Artist: Frank Ocean Best Group: Mumford & Sons Best Duo: The Civil Wars Best Collaboration: Somebody That I Used to Know by Goyte & Kimbra Best Guiltiest Pleasure: One Direction Best Dance Song: Glad You Came by The Wanted Best EDM Song: Don't You Worry Child by S...