Confessions From A Black Rose

We are officially in the third month of the year. To celebrate this achievement, I decided to highlight great music that was released this week by artists that I love. Carly Rae Jepsen: Now That I Found You/ No Drugs Like Me The Queen of bops has released not one, but two bangers for us to listen to. It was a close call, but I decided to share No Drugs Like Me Maddie Poppe: Little Things After winning American Idol, Maddie Poppe has been working to release her debut album. I have loved everything she has released so far. There is something about her musicality that reminds me of  a young Ingrid Michelson. Catie Turner:  Prom Queen The lovely Catie Turner just released a single for all the misfits and wallflowers. This girl right here has a bright future ahead.  Alphabeat:   Shadows They're back!  Solange: When I Get Home Three  years after releasing the sensational record A Seat On The Table , Solange is back with a whole new...

Best Television Shows( in no particular order) Atlanta Wentworth The Haunting of Hill House Killing Eve The Good Place The Handmaid's Tale Santa Clarita Diet Claws Seven Seconds American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.  Honorable Mention This is Us Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Castle Rock Orange is the New Black Safe The Bodyguard Jane the Virgin Best Comedy:  The Good Place Best Drama:  The Haunting of Hill House Best Acting in a Single Episode:  Sissy Spacek in "The Queen" (Castle Rock) and Cody Fern in "House  by the Lake" (American Crime Story: Versace) Best Guilty Pleasure:  The Great British Bake Off Best Discovery: Happy Valley Best Acting Ensemble: The cast of The Good Place

Summer has finally arrived. This means that you can grab brunch or a drink without freezing your face off. It is finally time to hit the beach or your favorite theme park.  I do love the summer months. If you find yourself stuck at home or stuck in traffic here are some excellent choices to fill up your time. Shows to Binge On Netflix Mindhunter Seven Seconds Black Mirror Santa Clarita Diet Safe Paranoid The Five Doctor Foster Shows to Binge on Hulu/ Amazon Prime Black Orphan (BBC America) Absentia The Handmaid's Tale Shows to Watch on Demand Claws (TNT) The Terror (AMC) Albums to Stream/Buy Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves Everything is Love by The Carters High as Hope by Florence + The Machine Songs to Stream/Buy Don't go Breaking my Heart by The Backstreet Boys 1950 by King Princess One Last Song by Sam Smith Honest by MAJOR Ocean by Khalid x Martin Garrix Only You by Little Mix X Cheat Codes Kiss Me by MAGIC ...

I must admit events that transpired this year were stranger than fiction. I am still waiting to see how the series finale of America will end. Hopefully not a catastrophic as Pompeii. Luckily, we could escape for a few hours with some high class entertainment. There was just too much excellent television shows this year. There were screams, tears and laughter. Here is my list of the best TV had to offer this year.  Let me know what shows made your top ten.  Top Fifteen Wentworth Big Little Lies via GIPHY Stranger Things The Handmaid's Tale Game of Thrones Trial & Error Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Claws The Sinner Chewing Gum iZombie Glitch The Good Doctor Orange is the New Black Best Comedy Series: Trial & Error Best Drama:  Wentworth Best Hidden Secret: Glitch Best Mini-Series: Big Little Lies Biggest Disappointment: The Walking Dead

2017 is drawing to a close. What a crazy year it has been both  politically and environmentally. Here is to 2018, may it suck less than 2016 and 2017.  At least 2017 provided us with a a great soundtrack. Best Album: War & Leisure- Miguel Best Music Video : Humble- Kendrick Lamar  *possibly the best music video ever released. via GIPHY Best Record: 1-800-273-8255 - Logic ft. Khalid & Alessia Cara via GIPHY Best R & B Song: Before I D o- Sevyn Streeter Best Collaboration: Dusk Till Dawn - Zayn & Sia via GIPHY Best Song for a Motion Picture: Cut to The Feeling- Carly Rae Jespen Best New Artist: Cardi B Best Breakout Artist: Dua Lipa Best Male Artist: Bruno Mars Best Comeback: Kesha Best Female Artist: P!nk Worst Single : Look What You Made Me Do- Taylor Swift Most Heartbreaking Moment: The death of Chester Bennington via GIPHY Honorable Mention for Best Album:  Kesha: Rainbow , Kelly Clarkson-  Meani...

I cannot believe that we are are in the middle of November. The year is almost over and one chapter of my life is coming to a close. By December I will have completed all of my courses to be eligible to graduate from my Master program. I just have to pass my comprehension exam and I will be a Master in Cinema Studies. Someone pinch me. While trying to succeed as a graduate student, I have been negligent with the upkeep of this blog. There were so many moments I wished I shared. Since it would be impossible now to do separate blog posts of those precious moments, here is my life in photos. Sunny day in London Bookstore on a river Greenwich Queen Time Those city views Brides and Bridges Photoville British Gardens Somewhere in Brooklyn My Trip to the Moon Vixen at the bar Happy Hour in London Austin I heart you Brunch in Austin Lunch time in Bristol Kids and Bubbles

I arrived in London with empty pockets and low spirits. Not my wisest decision since the city is soul crushing expensive. I was anxious about my time there since I had only figured out where I was going to be staying for the first four days. I was on a mission, to make the most of my time there and finally see Adele. After one night at a hostel in Tottenham, I made my way to West Green for my next accommodation.  That night, I learnt some devastating news- Adele had cancelled her last two shows. My fantasies of drowning in my tears as I sang along to "Rolling in the Deep" while confetti kissed my hair was vanquished. After swallowing my self pity, I wanted to make my next day as memorable as possible. This would not be a day I sulk in bed because Adele lost her voice. I was going to be as touristic as possible. I decided to head down to the London Bridge.  I will admit I was a bit gobsmacked when I saw the bridge. It was not how I...