Sincerely, Danielle.

my will & testimony.

2010-02-24T13:45:00.000-08:00

Buried in a casket w/ a fat ass pillow,
Comforter under the bed setters- you'on need no egg crates.
Have my feet crossed like the good girls do.
Make sure my hair did, and my make up too.

Yall roll in a fat ass benz- well that's if my girls don't letchu in.
They hop out tha Lex limo shimmyin to the set. Didn't bother to hide the champagne and better believe they smoked that sac.

Not tryna wish death on me, but like water it runs.
I just gotta be heard, through my words and watever else may be.
Peace Out.

(to be cont'd)

2010-02-17T08:38:00.001-08:00

wrap.

2010-02-08T17:31:00.000-08:00

he drop them drawls -aint but balls.
they said he was a baller but i aint mean them balls.

2010-02-06T09:05:00.001-08:00

2010-02-06T08:17:00.001-08:00

some'n i came across. made me smile.

the not so legendary legend.

2010-02-04T08:34:00.000-08:00

*my favorite.

They will tell you..
nothing.

glasses will abandon clarity
as your view of me shatters.
as a matter of fact, facts wont matter
rather, they will
impose their will,
still, you must refrain.

They'll tell you that I believed I was a God.
They will say that my name was never uttered,
that tongues never tasted the syllables of my existence.
You will be asked to believe that my truths were all lies
that I attempted to run before I crawled
They hope to cripple my legacy.

They will defile my manila folder
and then ask you to read it.
They will forge my signature.
Documents I never read will be used to incriminate me.
Use your better judgement.
They will deceive your point of view
from sun to moon, till you see me in a different light.
They will say that disaster was carved by my fingertips,
that the road to hell was paved by my footprints.
Hindsight through a smokescreen

They'll tell you I stood for nothing,
that trouble followed my presence.
They'll utilize fear, hoping you will hear- them.
Instead, listen to my tears as they grace your battered shoulders.
Sense the fire of my being,
feel my passion as it whispers my name.
Walk the line I marked out for you, and
finish my race.

I was never a god, though I served one.
I bled, I wept, and fell.
Defeat knew my name.
Shoota ='d shame
My soul was scarred, my heart calloused,
And yet you will never hear the stories,
you will never see the day,

The day Giants looked up to me,
the day Lions called me king,
the day I shared war cries with the Aztecs,
or the night Thunder fled as I struck Lightning.

You will never hear how fate gained faith in me,
as she watched me burn fire.
You will never feel what I felt
See what I saw, touch what I touched.

I have walked through avalances
and gave they eye of the hurricane a shiner.
Shadows once ran from my presence
Who dared challenge my place in the heavens?
But you will hear the stories.

You will never see the day.
Because they will tell you..
Nothing...

-Shoota Mac Mane.

i love you jj. i promise to never let your words go unheard. r.i.p.

im just sayin how i feel man...

2010-02-04T07:53:00.000-08:00

jonathan wake up...

jonathan wake up...

i got the chance to see you before you laid it down, but never a chance to tell you how i felt. let me start by saying you are the prototype.

today marks the day when the rain went away; the tears wasnt shed but the pain still remained.

((to be cont'd)) i aint ready

this is some bullshit man.

rest in peace and love to the baby boy jj.

love,
damn dummy =).

he told me i gotta grow it back; so i guess i got to.

2010-01-28T00:47:00.000-08:00

he want the best & the worst,
scrollin dine his vein,
I say ima do this so he thankin I'm insane,
committed to his truth, so the doubt disappear
I could entertain that, but it's a new year.

the morning after.

2010-01-22T08:21:00.000-08:00

so, me and three of my friends got drunk and decided to shave the sides of our heads off. heres how it turned out.

damn d.

aNight off.

2010-01-15T13:36:00.000-08:00

i usually dont kissNtell,
but at this point in my life I feel it could do no harm.
i had a night off, so me and the girls went out on the town in hopes of reuniting with our good friend Lisa E.
As an opera singer she's given the genre an amazing twist. Never in my real life have i heard someone sing so angelic then bust into an amazing freestyle. Me and my girls spent the night at her recital & the benefit for her newly established company "Studio Enertia."
Battery passed away so i was limited w/ photos....hope you like! mrWest.

LisaEharris.com

danni ;)

cool it down.

my lovelies..

Click: the one n only.

to get familiar of my girl Lisa E.

...yall aint ready.

hip-hop for haiti.

2010-01-13T17:12:00.000-08:00

more pictures that weeped for edits. hope u enjoy!

Halloween 2k9: Black Panthers.
Grandmother's 8oth birthday party: the boy snake.
hit da weed t.
my boy jo' : R.I.P. Willie Wallace

the hangover.

2010-01-12T14:08:00.000-08:00

i have pictures for days. i decided to go through them and pick out some that could use a lil' lovin. here's what i came up with.

some'n like a bruvva to me.a.d.d.i.d.a.s- all day long i dream of songs.
what's up w/ the tongues..?
my boy j.a.w.z.

love will guide & protect us on.

evil knieval.

dat boy rico.

if lovin you is wrong, i dont wanna be right.

lets talk about sex baby.

OHH, Zach!

dayumD loves you!

2010-01-08T00:10:00.000-08:00

i want to do music,
i dont think i sound that good now,
but under the right element i think ill be amazing.
#justAthought.

dayum-dee.

Get Familiar: Respect Magazine.

2010-01-07T12:59:00.000-08:00

so, thekidsensation came home one day with a copy of this magazine i thought was really cool.

its called Respect.

i think its pretty awesome simply because if i were given the chance to start my own zine, i think it would be pretty similar. Basically this magazine shows the evolution of hip-hop through photos ensuring that the visual portrays these icons in a way that we've never seen them before.

Composed by a group of renown photographers, the photos are amazing. BTW this is the premiere issue. If you get a chance check it out.

DayumD.

god-given name.

2010-01-06T22:18:00.000-08:00

"im sorry if im curious, delirious, and i dont take life serious- but i really do mean well." p.s. you can see my heart beating.

so, ive gone into this Hadley st. dream. no like really, i had to look it up after being mesmerized by solange's cd. ((sorry for keep bringing her up guys- but she's awesome))
Im glad to have my bud Zach back around. This is going to be another wonderful year.

I caught myself in the mirror reflecting on the past 20 years of my life (as i could remember).
I was just like, "damn, im 20 already.."

But when i think about it, I am constantly reminding myself that im only 20. its weird i know.

age8nuttin'butanumber.

Hadley's the long road,
at this point in my life we can either be really good friends or ill be forced to keep it movin (reminding myself to never forget about u).
in the long run no one gets the short end of the stick.

i had to step back for a while because i realized that i wasnt being attracted to reality.
i was being attracted more so to what the reality could become.
(apply it to all situations)

peace, love, and happiness- has been locked in my brain as far back as i can remember
but i never knew how wonderful it really was.
when people ask me what i do, im unsure what to say..

i would say "im a student" but i dont think grades are an adequate representation of my knowledge.
i would say a "im a writer", but i lack the mechanics, drive, and structure of such.

i would say "im a photographer", but let's be real... i just take pix.

instead, when someone asks me what it is that i do, i'd like to respond: "i live."

aNuvvaDayumDxclusive.

*fellas,
be men above men and respect yo name.
cause at the end of the day who cares about the fame.

4 your listening pleasure

he's pimpin upstairs.

2010-01-06T21:57:00.001-08:00

lets talk about sex baby,

lets talk about you and me.

lets talk about all the good things, all the bad things

that may be..

((let's talk about us))

him: she wrote music just about this shit,

me: that's what it's supposed to be about.

hold it down, they say.

hold it downnn.

we gone hol'it dine.

the south gone hold it down.

& then i got tha..

art supplies on deck w/ my next check..

though my absence got my mama and the bank upset

but its coooool cause im still in school

hoes wanna get chose- breakin all the rules.

aDayumDxclusive.

everybody off my train, now.

2010-01-06T21:52:00.000-08:00

i wanna go to a place to a place where lovers go,
do all the things that lovers do
no stress,
no press,
it can be me, you, you, and even you.

purchased a new domain..

2010-01-06T00:37:00.000-08:00

www.tapIntosomeBrain.com,
will be up and running soon i hope.

mark your calendars: sxsw 10'

2010-01-04T11:32:00.001-08:00

its goin down.

2010-01-03T20:17:00.000-08:00

i wasnt prepared, but ima bring you in right. (houston)
, oh but i always threw up the K.

ima drank until all the drank is gone.
i handle my business, so i thank i deserve to get Thow'd.

(i can get along with them all, but if im not interested you wont even get to see that person).

they talk about bein real, which means you tellin yo truth
if you can tell whats true, then u must be able to tell whats not true..

i celebrate the other things in life.
i knew it was a reason i was badder than them hoes,
but now i dont have to prove it.

against powers that try to rewrite history, you can always look at our works to find truth and sincerity in a world full of processed information.
ye.

i told myself i wanted to shine, so i guess i gotta shine.

that's all I have..

2009-12-27T23:56:00.000-08:00

lock that thang up in ya like a snake in tha grass
hol' up baby boy chill boo you goin' too fast
we can go fast or slow I can rock with yo flow
but boo we got all night, might as well take it slow.

aChristmas Party.

2009-12-26T19:21:00.000-08:00

once again ms. solange shut down the flat for yet another amazing party. she even had my rastaGenes flowin. i thanks tha lawd i didnt have to go downtown that night! check out our pictures...

steppin out.

twenty-five lightas!

& then there's West's story!

pimps n hoes mane. pimps n hoes.

yum yum tiger nuts!!!

btw my computer has a virus so these pix were edited on microsoft picture manager lol.

love live cry.

2009-12-26T18:18:00.001-08:00

plex,

i got none.

sex- i got sum.

2009-12-26T16:55:00.000-08:00

i dont care what car you drive. where you live. if you know someone who knows someone who knows someone. if your clothes are this year's cutting edge. if your trust fund is unlimited. if you are a-list b-list or never heard of you list.

i only care about the words that flutter from your mind. they are the only thing you truly own. the only thing i will remember you by. i will not fall in love with your bones and skin. i will not fall in love with the places you have been. i will not fall in love with anything but the words that flutter from your extraordinary mind.

...and i quote.

..on this lovely christmas day..

2009-12-25T08:50:00.000-08:00

merry christmas everybody!
I wish you all a blessed year focused on mind elevation and soul interpretation.
no longer can we dwell in the boxes that we are accustommed to.
I pray for change, its time to get back to the basics. But I can't do it alone.
eat well, pray alot, never take no for an anwser- unless its not worth it.

love,
dannyBell.

continue to rest in peace (and love) qayyim.

a half body picture.

2009-12-23T01:03:00.000-08:00

i call this: only get half of u so u cant get all of me.

lol no just taken on stacy's gigapet phone.

smh

We were once a fairytale pt. 1 and pt. 2

2009-12-17T15:18:00.001-08:00

..get familiar.

2009-12-17T14:20:00.000-08:00

I firmly believe in sharing the wealth. (in my case love) I don't spend much time online, but I found a page on facebook that really caught my interest.

CollegeCloset is the name and it is a clothing line focused on making personified fashion affordable for college students.

I was really interested in it because I felt like I was

definitely a part of its demographic.

Started by Ms. Bobby James and Ms. Chinasa Emeneha (i believe) whom are two of my facebook friends, this opportunity is destined to stir up some trouble in the Houston area.

Through unique photography, and staying true to individuality and style, I believe they could go really far.

_all this to say, you go girl lol.

Danny.

shop @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/BobbyJames12

((just an update))

2009-12-17T14:03:00.001-08:00

I took a break.

I lowered my standards.

But now its time to get back on top.

I'm not one to make any resolutions for the upcoming year, but I will say beware. I feel like I'm in stage 3, right between the "been there done that" phase and the edge of "bringing home the bacon." Ive realized a lot during my time in View Prairie'. I spent so much time living amongst the anticipation of my dreams that I never took the time out to develop a plan on reaching them. For some reason leaving was the only thing I could think of, but that never really gave me anything to come back to. Houston is my home, and always will be. There's so much about this city that I don't know, and never get to see.

thanks to solange I was inspired to find my heart in my hometown. If I don't I know I will still be able to make it where ever I shall go.

If you read this, and know anything about the Art Community in Houston, feel free to let me know.

Danny.

my university.

2009-12-15T18:18:00.000-08:00

R. Dot.

Chimmy wrote to Ricky

who told Snitchin Timmy

that niggas was knit-pickin- in these streets.

stillness is the move.

2009-12-15T14:53:00.000-08:00

Awesome cover by Solange Knowles of the song Stillness is the Move by Dirty Projectors mixed with some "Bumpy's Lament" by Soul Mann & the Brothers sampled by Dr. Dre on "Xxplosive" and Erykah Badu...
I listen to this daily!

aParty.

2009-12-14T22:14:00.000-08:00

yo way.

2009-12-14T22:06:00.000-08:00

lol so I had to write a children's song for class. It goes like this:

You aint gotta shoot guns just to have fun,
and You aint gotta do drugs, just show ya love.
You aint gotta preach what yo daddy say.
Cause at the end of the day..its gone be yo way.

Little boys little girls its time to act like you know
Aint no use in skippin school and you girls need to show
That there's more to life than boppin- and bein a hoe
Mind elevation No self-hatred is the way to go

Money is the goal but it aint the reason
Stay away from hatin niggas and committin that treason
Be men above men and protect yo name
Cause when it comes to the game, who cares about the fame?

lol its a joke but real.. im gonna record it and post again.

theres hope.

2009-11-23T00:50:00.000-08:00

it doesnt cost a thing to smile.
you dont have to pay to laugh.

you better thank God for that.

herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction

2009-11-16T00:27:00.000-08:00

-bobMarley

photo taken by: zach-the-diplomat.blogspot.com

2009-11-15T23:19:00.001-08:00

2009-11-15T22:49:00.000-08:00

sitting in my room, listening to sade, thinking about my chi-town juvie.

the best.

years ago i thought i would grow out of my ruthless ways,

but then i realized that growing into them made me the person that I am today.

"tell me what u want; tell me what u need."

but if i dont know is it really that easy?

believe half of what i see and none of what i hear.

i will not see what i cant have forever.

i could have loved you more- if i tried.

better nights. better laughs. better times to pass.

busy focused on the past that u dont even consider the future.

or maybe thats just my naive demeanor.

niggas think they know you until they meet you

and even then they still misconceive you.

im through tryin to convince you.

"They will say that my name was never uttered, that tongues never tasted the syllables of my existence." -myFriend.

...we in dat thang.

2009-11-15T20:56:00.001-08:00

So,
me Kirko Bangz, treHood, and my boy Timbo went to Beaumont for a show.
=nothing short of amazing.
working was great, but going back really gave me clarity as to why i left.
dont get me wrong, i had a blast- but i understand now.
how my future has benefited from my decision to leave. i miss my homies tho.
anyway it was a beautiful thang..
no further details

.....here's pix.

Sincerely,

2009-11-15T20:51:00.000-08:00

if love is the only thing I have, why does hate prevail?

2009-11-02T11:51:00.000-08:00

couldnt comment on fb,

h-town representas!

u ladies are amazing!

<3>

....trickz and treatz.

2009-11-01T13:24:00.000-08:00

the book of nice jackets.

2009-10-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

1o.19.o9

2009-10-26T11:47:00.000-07:00

(literally the worst day of my life)

bittersweet- youre gonna be the death of me,
or at least thats they had me thinking. i realized that ive spent majority of my life avoiding the things that would make me a bad person- which ultimately became my downfall. life isnt meant to be avoided. its like i knew what was right and what was wrong. i tried to be right intentionally and did things wrong by force. not force of man but force of that unseen.
for once in my life i didnt know. i didnt know anything anymore. by far the scariest and worst day of my life. i gave up.

and then i woke up,
these roadblocks that He places before us are not meant to be avoided (because eventually He will put forth another one that may be bigger & worse) -instead they are meant for us to experience and I've realized that my only option is to tear them down.
ive been having dreams of someone trying to kill me. not by blunt force but by motivating self-destruction. everytime i'd tell someone they thought i was crazy- but i knew it was true. i spent a lot of time trying to figure out who this person was. i realized its more than one- a cult.

theres no end to the story, sorry.

damn d.

whats a moment if you cant remember?

2009-10-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

me and my lovely wife
off guard but those are the best ones.
spent the night w/ trina the baddest.

i sware it was a lhs reunion in there.

Sincerely,

fun in the sun.

2009-10-23T08:58:00.000-07:00

@im_sodrunk
sincerely,
danielle.

@callmemason

2009-10-19T12:40:00.000-07:00

irritation beyond imagination.

2009-10-18T11:48:00.001-07:00

I always tell myself that consistency is the best quality to look for in a person but now im thinking that may not be the case. I mean, why not? Consistency anwsers questions. I could never question why you do the things you do because of your consistency.
Me, I always try to be the person that I look for. I want to give that respect and room for growth to everyone. My problem is that I am consistent in all things wrong. How can I expect someone to be consistent with me when the consistency that I posess will ultimately be their downfall.

2009-10-07T11:30:00.000-07:00

Click play.

2009-10-06T10:53:00.000-07:00

nuff said.
http://thereelkbangz.blogspot.com

Lil Jas' Birthday pix.

2009-10-05T15:02:00.000-07:00

Sincerely,

Danielle.

got the homey back.

2009-09-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

"whats the difference between a mac and a pimp? - a mac like to f*** for free, and a pimp want that money mane." -pimp c

lmao let the good times roll.

hempstead cemetary.

2009-09-25T12:31:00.000-07:00

sincerely,

danielle.

yay, mommy i wrote my first haiku.

2009-09-25T08:04:00.000-07:00

lol not quite my first, but for class.

sun beams scatter here,
the dripping of salt stands still
uplifts hide the strain.

i encourage feedback..lol i refuse to tell my teacher what it means but you guys....why not? and yes its only supposed to be 3 lines lol. lol hint: its a moment.

rasberry beret

2009-09-16T23:34:00.000-07:00

i cant wait for Kanye's new album!

2009-09-13T21:27:00.000-07:00

Ok so heres the deal, I could care less if anyone reads this, or if they agree with what I have to say- but I have to get this out. its KANYE ALL DAY! My motto is if you dont feel me- "f" u, and i believe that this applies with the Kanye Experience. Everybody wanna talk about being real, but when it slaps them in the face, morals and judgement comes in to play. When ye got up and said "George Bush dont like Black people," everybody was noddin' their heads, and giving this man praise. Yet, him voicing his 'opinion' about a mere genre stirs up yalls fancy.
Whether you agree or NOT, Kanye had all the right the voice his opinion. The context of it was the only thing that should have been considered- but then again its ye. Thats not his style. If you want to know my opinion, (which doesnt really matter) Beyonce WON that category, but they HAD to give the award to Taylor Swift (who by the way is a sweetheart- and didnt deserve the pain; but welcome to the business honey). I wouldnt know first hand, but in my opinion the industry is nothing but a business- and in that certain things must be done to provide leeway for future endeavors.

if yall want to be technical, Beyonce is a bad Beyotch! lol "straight up" (htown voice). She's leaving room for whoever got next, all while setting trends as she explores her creativity. How many vids were insprired by Single Ladies? The simplicity of it was the best part- because just like jigga she brought it back to its foundation which showed that perks can never out-do raw talent.

back to
Kanye is officially- my man (jigga voice). Today he proved his loyalty, his spontaneity, and most of all his integrity, because he stood up for what he believed in regardless of the consequence.

Im always trying to put myself in the place of others, mainly to keep my sanity, while trying to understand the situation. The only thing I could think of during the VMAs was Ye. I never wanted to be in the limelight because I felt like I'd be surrounded by people who spent their time trying to maintain a certain image by misconstruing the reality of it. Ye' proved that its possible to keep it real, in a society full of fakes.

Everybody is talking about what shoulda been, and how things should have played out, but lets be honest, then we wouldnt have had anything to talk about. I LOVE KANYE OMARI WEST! lol in a non-obsessed way. Everybody is entitled to their opinion and I hope you consider all angles when making yours.

Taylor Swift, it was bigger than you. WE have never had full out love and respect from MTV (maybe we wont) but at least ye stepped up and said what majority of us were at home pissed about.

Thanks Kanye!

Sincerely,
D.

& for all the Kanye haters- We aint worried about nan' VMA, Moon Man, nor being in attendance. We already had that. (you like that we dontcha).

doesnt apply- but watching lil wayne: behind the music, and i needed to quote this. "im an artist. if you give an artist a canvas, ill make art."

Back down memory lane.

2009-09-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

saturday afternoon, just playin with old pix.

Klass in Session Mixtape Photos

2009-09-12T11:01:00.000-07:00

Kirko Bangz & Tre Hood.

Sincerely,

Danielle.

boys sittin so close startin to look synonymous.

2009-09-12T09:51:00.000-07:00

ok, so i probably shouldnt be writing this, but who cares: my opinion matters too. if RASHEETA E. wouldnt have started it, then maybe I could go without writing this post. As we all know BP-3 was released on Tuesday. ahh. I mean the haters were bound to show some skin sooner or later, but damn. After receiving my 2-disc copy, wrapped nicely might i add, the conversation began!

Rasheeta: I mean, I dont think he's as good as everybody is making him seem. His verse on Run This Town was bullshit! He did'nt say anything"

:O oh my.

God, I have no clue where to even start. I sware it was like a jab to the heart. I understand the principles behind opinions, and in no way do I believe mine is always right- BUT if you dare to say something (that im sure you believe in) plllleeeeaase be able to back it up. And if you cant: fake the funk. _i do.

& then there was a real live debate: (in purple zone lmao)

Now before I get started, lets get one thing straight. I am no jock rider. Like ive said time and time again: I know what I know. If you dont know, dont speak on it. At this point I hadnt actually heard the album, but D.O.A, and Run this town had previously been released. My only question was, WHY?

She said, "I mean the song has a nice hook, but his verse doesnt go with the concept." (mind u these are NOT direct quotes! _And then she read the lyrics printed on the fold out inside the album.

"Well after reading the lyrics, as a Rapper, It looks as if he were freestyling."

_and if he was. thats strictly delivery. i said "so what, coming from a writer: AND i dont even call myself that, when writing something your emotions/thoughts may not be clearly understood, nor is it the responsibility for them to dumb it down for those who may not get it." to me even if it was off the dome, it was him, and no one can say what he meant, or if it applied but him.

Freestyling, though it is a product of improvisation, is still (if not even more) relevant because its still the artist's vibe. you still get connected to their style, and their mindframe, all while thinking damn they just came up with this issh. the only thing that differs is execution.

[Verse 1 - Jay-Z]

We are

Yeah I said it

We areThis is Roc Nation

Pledge your allegiance

Get y'all fatigues on

All black everything

Black cards, black cars
All black everything

And our girls are blackbirds

Ridin' with they dillingers

I'd get more in Depth

If you boys really real enough

This is la familia

I'll explain later

But for now let me get back to this paper

I'm a couple bands down and I'm tryin' to get back

I gave the other grip, I lost a flip for five stacks

Yeah I'm talkin' five comma

Six zeros Dot zero Here it go...

Back to runnin' circles 'round niggas

Now we squared up

Hold up

----> now to me, that was written. Shawn just has a way of delivering his thoughts to where it seems like he's in the midst of a conversation with you. (u see i said shawn, we go back)

...omg like how can you say that's bullshit. hes telling you everything you need to know. Number one: the title is enough. In my Creative Writing class my teacher always reminds us how titles are supposed to exempt all expository elements of our writing. (the who's, the whats, the when's, etc.) Jigga already told yall SOMEBODY was gettin ready to run the town.

i shouldnt have to write this, but since people are acting like they aint know.....

his rhymes, require a lot of intelligence and knowledge of the subjects. Well maybe not a lot, he keeps it pretty simple. He just has a wide range of topics fluctuating in his head. All in one verse, he told you where he's been (lost a flip for 5 stacks) - he bought rights back to his album for 5 mil., and also where he's going, this is rocnation- this is la familia (run this town)- kanye and rhi rhi are both signed to rocnation.

The convo went on and on, and i applaud her for staying strong in her opinion, but truthfully i dont believe you can judge someone like him strictly because he already put in work. To me, its all about respect.

if you actually listen to this map for hiphop that we call bp3, then you wouldnt dare say anything about him being bs. one of his verses talks about how niggas want him back to the way he was- he says how he already did that, go buy his old albums.

i tried, i promise i tried, to listen to the cd with a critical ear, but i couldnt argue with anything. you already know how the album will be before you listen. blueprint- a map. he already gave us the map(s) to his life, and where he was going. Now hes trying to help yall. Tryna change the game up. yall can take it or leave it. im runnin with it.

* rasheeta, my love i apologize if i put u on blast...feel free to set the record straight if u think im wrong. but thats jigga, man. thats like sayin m.jordan didnt put on for the NBA and Chi-town.

Sincerely,

-favorite songs: the cd starts at number 5, empire state of mind (you should know why) venus v. mars, reminder, realest out there.

THIS is the life I chose, rather than the life that chose me.

2009-08-26T11:56:00.001-07:00

-my main man, jigga.

Speaking of Jay- I just purchased my pre-order copy of his new album: Blueprint 3; along with 1 & 2. Im soo excited.

Anyway man, its been a minute. I guess this blog is a reflection of how I want to live my life: on my own terms. Lol, it seems like it takes me forever to update it but once I do I am very satisfied w/ the way it comes out. School is back in session, and the end is coming to the light. Eventhough I have a while to go, I guess its time I start acting like thats the direction I'm heading towards. Everybody is always talking about moving on (forward). To me thats just maintainin'. I'd like to think of myself as elevating. Gotta keep gettin higher til I make it to the top. (take it how u want it). This year is my maker's mark. (my outlet) I hope I can live up to the expectations required of me.

Brooklyn, went hard (as usual). I have pix to prove it. This was a well needed trip because it gave my summer balance. I spent majority of it working/learning in a industry full of lies. Going "home" showed me my true purpose. Whatever I do, I have to own my craft. I refuse to work in any industry whose main focus is sales. The TV/News business spent so much time trying to spruce things up, and make the stories visually stimulating for the viewers that the content/reality of it faded. (i cant get jiggy w/ that shit). I could write a whole book on Brooklyn-well NYC, and how much I love that place but I wont take it to that level just yet. For now, Ill leave it at this.

I love Brooklyn, because:
lol i feel like im in kindergarten...
everybody is on the same page out there. I mean its like no matter what level you are on professionally, you are still considered to be equal to the man standing next to you. NYC is a city derived off of hustlin'. Everybody got a hustle, no matter how big or small it might be. We met/saw countless "celebrities," either working, or maintaining their everyday lifestyle. Not to name names but: Jeffrey Wright (Muddy Waters, Cadillac Records), Kelis & baby, Dwayne Wade, Venus & Serena, Tila Tequila, argh Kid Cudi, some b-ball player, and we touched Jigga. lol met some Roc-a-Fella peeps. Now I mean, yeah thats cool & it was kind of surreal but the part that was amazing to me was how their peers treated them. There was a sense of respect between everyone. There is no way this could happen in Houston.

I mean chicks & DUDES, are trippin off of the sight of Drake, who is yet to release a LP. Dont get me wrong, I rock w/ him, but lets be realistic. He's up and coming just like the rest of us. I think the best way to show appreciation is through respect, and not by worshiping these people as if they are God. Now back to Bk.

Times are tough, man. Everyone is affected. I love the idea of collaboration, and to me it seems like the motto for NY. Everyone works together to make the product better. Females act like lady's. You probably dont get that so let me rephrase. These women carry themselves like women, all while staying true to the characteristics of their personalities. I mean no matter where I went, there was a mutual respect amongst women. No hating, no dirty looks, nothing compared to Houston. If a woman felt like you did the damn thing w/ an outfit you put together, she'd tell you. We met countless females, who "took us in" in a way and led us on the right path in NY. Ladies out here would never do that. You cant walk into a room in Houston, without being subject of these girls demise. Its 2009, I have nothing to compete with you about. Its time to give it up.

Sometimes, I wish people could see what I see. But then I realize that everybody has their own outlook on the world. Though, I never give up, i sometimes slow myself down because I dont feel like Im on the same page as everybody else. What can I say, I got some ishh to work on. Id rather die enormous than live dormid*.
Lets see what happens when I fade to black.

Here are some of the pictures I took in NYC, enjoy:

Sincerely,

-Brooklyn.

2009-08-24T23:35:00.001-07:00

will be updated soon.

Sincerely,
d.

Express Yourself...

2009-08-21T00:42:00.000-07:00

Back from Brooklyn, and I guess you can say I'm "feelin it" again. NY always gets my juices flowing. This time I decided to try something new. Beyond tired of purchasing cheap jewelry from XXi that breaks after one wear, so me and my sisters decided to make our own. What can I say its pretty fun, and may even become profitable. Anyway here are the pictures I took of our nameless line of custom jewelry. Hair, Make-up, and Photography done by me: Danielle Mason. Model: my kid sis: Adrienne Mason Jewelry Style & Execution: Tameka, Danielle, and Adrienne Mason. Enjoy!

dont jock our issh..

Sincerely,
Danielle.

compassionate w/ my composition

2009-08-04T22:37:00.000-07:00

...so inspired, so devious- yet so simple.
back in the day, when things were cool- all we needed was asfdasfjasdlfjaf. nothing.
the only way to get to where your going is by knowing where you came from.
i used to think i had it all figured out because i had first-hand experience.
really, it wasnt until i was able to look back at my past for things to make sense.
have you ever been hungry before? -steady on the grind.
...gotta make a revolution out of 15 cents.
i never thought i would have to say this but apparently it isn't only time zones that change around the world.
close your mind. close your eyes. see with your heart.
i ran into a lot of people who felt the need to stress their realism. _if that word applies.
i hate the fact that i have to write this down, because i don't want to seem as if I'm giving myself a certain title, but the _word must be heard.

honesty is a very important quality to possess, and for some reason i think that having to say you practice it should be equivalent to a double-negative. hope that makes sense, if not:
what i mean is that honesty (being "real") is subjective and having to say that you posess this quality is pointless- therefore when you do, i see you as a forcer. lmao you forcin' it.

i had this convo w/ a friend the other day. (shouts out to kim e. lol)
being real doesnt come from your ability to keep it real with other people.
being real should be determined based on how well you keep it real w/ yourself.
everyday people lie to God, so what makes you think they won't lie to you.
& staying true to yourself (and God) will show others your "realness."
eventhough i love GAME and how lovely it sometimes sounds when its spat,
execution is the only thing that matters. -actions.
that is how i will determine if the game was true.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

-the ink of a scholar is worth a thousand times more than the blood of a martyr.
Lupe Fiasco- American Terrorist.

..from my heart to yours. cont'd.

2009-08-04T20:23:00.001-07:00

..fighting to be who i wanna be.

2009-08-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

now to me.

i have had this blog for at least a year now & havent really gave you all any direct insight into who I am. Ive been so busy trying to keep my personal life personal, that I never realized that it may be the key to my success.

shouts out to this guy:
Max Gibson said... Dope video dope outfit. Lovin this blog. Great mix of content along with your unique perspective and style. keep it up. www.wineandbowties.com
-never needed permission, though i sometimes yearned for recognition.

life long questions...well the anwsers:

i tried to make things 'work' but then i was compromising myself- not knowing how.

cold-hearted to some, but the challenge wasnt there.

there are only 2 men in this world who can break me down- one is my father.

sweet soul, but my mind is a bitch. excuse my french.

when i aint sippin, im trippin. lol jk.

my excuse was that i didnt know what i wanted when i always knew who i wanted.

patience is my ultimate virtue.

its crazy how easy it is to get caught up- to me its the equivalent of being comfortable. not to say its anything wrong with it..but for me its not the time.

not enough? - a gift from virgo by beyonce.

Gift From Virgo - Beyonce

an idle mind is the devil's workplace.

2009-08-04T18:30:00.001-07:00

no idea where to start, but here goes nothing:
shout out to wale's new mixtape: about nothing

Well, im back. Over the summer I had a lot of people ask me why I had'nt been updating my blog like I used to- my response was that I had a life. jk. But really, I believe in content and if you have been following my blog then I am sure you know majority of my "content" derives from experience. So to anwser everyone's question...I had a life.

I will try my best to catch you all up on my summer because I need your help in getting where I need to be, and in order to do so you must know where I've been. But for all of the inquiring minds- I spent majority of my summer in St.Louis partaking in an internship w/ Fox Ch. 2. I got everything I needed out of this trip plus more.

School starts back soon, and on top of that im going to the big apple next week (once again). I have a very busy couple of weeks ahead of me, so stay tuned...I have much to tell :)

Sincerely,
Danielle.

in my line of work you stay in the shadows- so the name Mason is never mentioned.

from my heart to yours...

2009-07-08T11:46:00.000-07:00

(the name of my new photog series inspired by the lovely Laura Izibor).

Though it is not finito....well I havent quite started..I guess you can say this picture represents a starting point for me:

it might not say much yet but once you see the rest hopefully you will understand the concept..
Stay tuned..

(she's back..)

Sincerely,
D.

F.Y.E. : pay close attention...its pay back time. bee and jay are killin it. (the smartest in the game)

dont want to speak to soon...

2009-05-26T21:49:00.001-07:00

but i absolutely have to get this phone..! comes out 4 days after my b-day. it would be a great present..just look at how it compares to the iphone. sloppy fingers so the added keypad was made just for me..!

encounters

2009-05-24T20:35:00.000-07:00

just when i thought my summer would never "start" i ended up having too much to do. lets just say i had a very eventful week. i had the honor to go see india arie perform which was GREAT!!! Motown presents: Dancing in the streets at the Miller Outdoor theatre was awesome. lol and both nights out were pretty fun.

jeansCouture - across from the galleria.

killuh b.

playing around..

2009-05-20T22:41:00.000-07:00

Sincerely,

Danielle.

size really does matter...

2009-05-19T16:37:00.001-07:00

he is too big for this ishh.

btw dont forget to check out my other blog: pickyoafro.blogspot.com
thanks.
Sincerely,
danielle.

get it while its free..!!!

2009-05-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

the time has come...! the highly anticipated Kirko Bangz mixtape is scheduled to drop TONIGHT!!! "Procrastination killed the college student" if you have been following my blog Im sure you are just as excited as me. If not feel free to scroll on down and listen to some of his freestyles. I dont have to continue pumpin it up because it speaks for itself. You get it first, here, http://www.sincerelydanielle.com/.

WHOO! lmao.

Sincerely,

Danielle.

Vesta's story. (a sky nightcap)

2009-05-17T10:31:00.001-07:00

the beginning of a wonderful night.

"nothing i cant handle"

"check check check me out"

"here we go..."

"yeah buddy.""couldnt handle it after all"
"capri-sun...QUICK!"here comes the pain.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

Hartofthecityy.blogspot.com

early one friday morning.

2009-05-15T11:33:00.001-07:00

speaks for itself.
love yall.

doesnt matter if youre black or white.

my bread n butter.

dont know why but my camera likes him.

its a Yaheee thing.

2009-05-10T15:12:00.000-07:00

Okay, so there's these guys....I think they're pretty cool lol. They go by the name of Yaheee Ent.- An Uptown, Bronx, New York based organization which satisfies the mere existence of the urban community.

By providing a sound that reflects the ideals & desires of our free spirited generation, in addition to designing t-shirts to be worn by many- Yaheee Ent. has claimed its place in the hip-hop community; well at least in NY.

I feel the time has come to expand this movement. Being that I am stationed in Houston, I havent had the pleasure of meeting them all but my dude Ev Easy put me "on." Not your average "clique" Yaheee Ent. is making big things happen. Known for their exclusive parties in the Big Apple, they have attained city-wide recognition.

A lot of people are discouraged when told to try or hear something new- whether it be because they are afraid, or because they might feel as if it may be too "trendy." The personality exhibited by Yaheee Ent. is proof that their

future will not be subjected to the limitations of a trend.

To learn more about YAHEEE ent. feel free to visit them online
at: www.myspace.com/yaheeent/

Kicks for Kids is the official clothing line of LaVell Wimberly (brother of EV Easy- a component to the Yaheee movement.)

YAHHEEE lmao.

Interested in KicksforKids????

Shirts are on sale NOW for $22.

You can make purchases online.

Visit their official myspace:

www.myspace.com/kicksforkids22/
Kicks for Kids

FYE: "Cant Stop Me" - Fly Bri, Sylk Smooth, & Mighty Infamous.

* Dont forget to mute my background music before playing.

CANT STOP ME - SYLK SMOOTH

the trend continues...

2009-05-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

weary eyed as i attempt to recover from the "elements." my intentions were modest i sware. (sp) anywhoo its mother's day, and i must say I have the best mother by far. Sorry if that offends you. So I go to the self-car wash up the street and as I vacuum the inside of my whip I see this:
idk man. to be honest the moment i saw it i laughed a little..then on the ride home I started thinking how much this picture symbolized a portion of my childhood. People were (and still are) quick to assume that because im from the suburbs my life has been easy. Though I havent had a traumatizing, life-changing experience I think my surroundings have had a huge impact on my personality. Growing up we (my fam) were the only blacks on the block. My best friend(s) were hispanic up until I reached grade school. Shout out to Valerie lmao. Opportunities passed us by forcing us to think it was something WE did. On the contrary it was just because we invaded "their space." Thank god my parents enrolled me in school in Houston's school district, if not im sure life would suck! I remember being called nigger on various occassions. I specifically remember the look on those kids faces when they said it. Honestly, I didnt care...I knew that I would be able to hold it against them or rebel if i needed to. I was a youngin who understood the principles but didnt necessarily understand why. All i knew is that if someone said it to me, I would be forced to make them cry.

I dont think the severity of the word will ever get back to how it was, but at the same time I dont fault those who use it. As far as my opinion goes: it will always be used but im tired of whites attempting to make it derogatory again. We (our people) use this word daily, and yeah we might be pissed when YOU say it but dont for a second think you have hurt our feelings. You using the word merely reflects your ignorance, incompetence, all around stupidity.

dang.

btw Rockets vs. Lakers 52-77 right now. didnt want to boast on fb (avoding attention from the haters) but ALREADY! lol. [AARON BROOKS. you better do that] damn && yao got a broke foot. Rocket-ball.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

the accessory.

2009-05-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

radiation in my toes flowing up to the veins in my neck, the thought of us being one is something i try hard to forget. thirty days but countless nights, yeah your presence was there. Daily im trying to rationalize to make everything seem clear. Too long had come and gone but the routine remained. Consistency and the passion was the only thing that kept me sane. Confident is just a front that makes us think we feel good. In reality we all have insecurities but keep them muted as we should. Man, lets be real...theres nothing 'there'. You bringing our past to the presence is something i fear. Just because it worked once doesnt guarantee its place. Everybody is different despite what they may say. I love the love that loves to love...its tighter than than his hands during an intense back rub. the time is now eventhough its never ending. No matter what you're going through I cant help this feeling. One day well enter a world where our desires outweigh our needs but until then i have to keep following my dreams.

inspired by taylor.

taylorgotbeats.blogspot.com

Sincerely,
Danielle.

originality consists in trying to be like everybody else -- and failing.

2009-05-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

- Raymond Raquiet

how bout dem rockets? (photo taken by Ciabatta Banks)

Scott and MacGregor. Wall done by Snakeo && Shoota Mac

i once heard that originality is conclusively "undetected plagiarism." Yeah, in some cases that might be true but for some people that idea is far fetched. // them basik boys.

Its weird writing this because it truly hits home. Ive had the chance to watch these boys grow into men and take their business with them. I sat back as a spectator as they took an idea and turned it into a movement.

If you dont know already (which im sure you do) I am talking about Basik Art Clothing. A company established in October of 2002 by 2 weird ass young men by the names of Picasso and Shoota Mac-Mane. lol j.k they're alright.

Like erykah I could go on and on but ima try & keep it short. I have a lot of followers who dont live in Texas, so my purposes are strictly informative. (def not a bsk bop)

Basik Art Clothing is a clothing line whose continuity and success is based on originality. "When art duplicates into fashion--Basik Art Originals."

What can i say man...they put on for the city of H-town. After providing streetwear for countless artists, celebs, and not to mention 90% of Houston's urban population....Basik Art has turned a trend into an accepted style.
by Snake-o.

Yeah, with anything innovative hatred follows but the $$ speaks for itself (or so it should). With basik art no two shirts are alike. After putting on a whole gang of artists, the possibilities are endless. I dont know them all but one thing I can say about the ones I do know: its not a game.

If I can find my first BSK shirt ill post the pic up...just to show how much they have evolved. It had a screen print of Destiny's Child wearing military style clothing, next to a quote from one of their songs. oh yeah lets not forget about the target looking circles. Lol that was clearly 2004.

But yeah, to sum it up Basik Art is a prime example of HOW we should attempt to reach our dreams. Stay true to yourself and own up to the principles behind the idea of originality. Success is deemed to follow.

To learn more about Basik Art visit: http://www.basikartclothing.com/

or get in touch with me and i will refer you to some good artists.

Jodi B.

Capo. (anything he can do i can do better)
Shoota Mac
-Picasso

Snake-o . front and back. -J.A.W.Z.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

run & tell yo friends that we on.

2009-05-09T14:55:00.001-07:00

not quite, but damn like j "im feelin it"

its been a minute but seems like forever. the time is near man. patience is a virtue which ultimately leads to all levels of ethical excellence.

If you have been following my blog this should be nothing short of familiar to you. KIRKO BANGZ man. not quite the agitator like our young fellow kurt cobain but the excitement is there. Now, maybe IM the one who's trippin (which i HIGHLY doubt) but yall have got to be sleepin on this man.

Verses that demand the upmost respect while maintaing loyalty to popular demand + Spontaneous exclusives of lyrical explosion = whew.

Now trust me when I say I wouldnt bother to do this if I didnt 'feel' him. Not necesarily because he's my friend but truth be told he is the future. "i aint tryna be the greatest. these niggas in the game, they great, but most of these niggas just aint the latest"

Here is a KB freestyle that I love.

I like this one because it just reflects reality from beginning to end.

aww man. what can i say kirko BANGZ... LMAO. but naw recognize real when its given.

As said before:

To find out more about Kirko Bangz go to www.myspace.com/kirkobangzyo

Add him on facebook: Kirko Bangz

aye yo kirk lol. get ready because its our time. "i got you"

-the hottest thing out the H TOWN in a while.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

NOW, you can run and tell yo friends (or my enemies) that im on.

BROOKLYN sit down.

2009-05-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

I've been trying my hardest NOT to write this but I believe the time has come. Though I do think its still possible, I have to be realistic. New York is not looking too good for this summer. School is out on Tuesday and I havent even bought a plane ticket yet. I HATE STATE TROOPERS. Sad I know but I have 4 unpaid parking tickets. 1 in St. Louis, 1 in Louisiana, 1 in Waller, and 1 in Houston.

The reason Im telling you this is because there might be hope. Im pretty sure Im not the only one with unpaid tickets sooo...
Until May 16th...(in tx) you are able to get 50% off your tickets thanks to the amnesty period. Either way its still a lot of money but at least it wont be as hard.

Read more about it:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6401194.html

Sincerely,
Danielle.

p.s. still looking for someone to help me with my website.
hotep.

Family Portraits.

2009-04-24T10:35:00.000-07:00

Self-timer obviously....

to be continued...

Sincerely,
danielle.

gone.

2009-04-22T20:57:00.001-07:00

all files on my computer are gone..

nuff said.

a freestyle.

2009-04-15T23:36:00.000-07:00

gravitational force is pulling me down, guaranteeing i join you in no mans land.
through a series of unforeseen mishaps i find myself torn between the two.
but when asked i ultimately pledge no contest.
i thought it might have been an accident - selfishly ignoring that all things derive from intent.
why does it have to be so intense?
anxiety conquers as questions are deemed to follow.
yet the pit of all ruthlessness doesnt allow it.
plans are essentially mistakes and the logic behind them merely reflect ultimate stupidity.
pre-cautions become a neccesity.

maybe well try again next lifetime.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

PV CHOICE AWARDS.

2009-04-15T18:39:00.000-07:00

only at pv.

Mirrors

2009-04-15T18:07:00.001-07:00

A photographic and film exposition delving into the minds of unique Prairie View students.

Ok so like for the past month me and my friend Joe have been working on a project. With the help of our friend Robert we had the chance to film a documentary featuring random students at my school. We did this project so we could celebrate the personalities of these individuals; being that they all have unique styles of conscious thinking. The other half of the project was a photographic expose' that was initially set up to reflect these students personalities. I had so much fun working on this project. Here are some of the pictures that I have taken. Hope you enjoy! :)

Sincerely,

Danielle.

that party last night was awfully crazy..

2009-04-11T22:06:00.000-07:00

somebody HAD to tape it!!!!! please let me see the video. unfortunately i left my camera at home so i dont have any pictures of my own. here are a few stolen TOGA pix. TOGA 5 GOIN LIVE...!

gosh. i wish there was a toga every week! lmao I usually wouldnt do this but (shout out to the ZetaBeta Nupes). lol what a night!

aint no feelin like bein free....

2009-04-11T11:56:00.000-07:00

After an intense game of questions, I came up with the idea for my next post. Lately, Ive been focusing on fulfilling the needs of me (mind, body, and soul). For once in my life I can honestly say I am happy. Not to say Ive been depressed for the past 19 (and a half) years but I finally feel as if I'm satisfying my needs rather than those of my peers. I have had random people actually ask me why I smile so much, or how come I am always happy. In no way is this emotion derived from the desire to change other people's feelings. Like i literally cannot help it. Why? Because I am free. Yeah, you might be able to argue that this is a lie due to the eternal regulations put in place by my parents, or the setup on the world that the government has developed; but for me it doesnt even get that far. I am free in not only my actions, but also my mind and soul. No one can control my thoughts...though they can try. No one can manage my feelings...though sometimes they can influence them. I am finally beginning to realize how true all the insane theories of life are that I once heard as a child. Dk.

just a thought.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

RBTs X Bass Presents: I Heart Art

2009-04-11T09:52:00.001-07:00

So a bunch of cool kids at school decided to come together and host an art show. This event gave students and friends of the university a chance to display their artwork. I am very happy I had the chance to be apart of this event:
If you are an artist and looking for help with distribution and other outlets to display your work visit: http://eclecticcru.blogspot.com. This is an all female marketing agency whose main focus is helping up and coming artists get recognized. I am a member of Sigma Tau Theta (Communications org) and we are hosting an Art Festival next week. If you know anyone who can sing, dance, rap, write poetry, draw, paint, etc. please let me know!

graphic design?

2009-04-11T09:40:00.000-07:00

Okay so I officially bought my own domain : www.sincerelydanielle.com. I am now in dire need of anyone who can help me get it together. If you or someone you may know is familiar with web design and graphics, I would greatly appreciate the help. Until then I will probably link the website to this blog.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

Introducing Dominique Henry

2009-04-06T15:16:00.000-07:00

The Odyssey of Dominique

The lights are dim, and all you can hear is the roaring howl of anxious fans awaiting the arrival of their respected idol. Cameras are flashing as spectators are consumed by the whimsical phenomenon before them. The fantasy soon becomes reality the very moment the graven image appears on stage. This mirage is merely a portion of the achievement Dominique Henry, singer/song-writer, would one day hope to achieve.

Born and raised in Houston, TX, Dominique has had access to all styles of music. Though many would classify her singing as Neo-Soul, Dominique is a Contemporary R&B artist, who has evolved with influences such as: Billie Holiday, Brandy, and Etta James.

Though Dominique has only been singing professionally for four years, she has been recognized for her voice ever since childhood. The church held the foundation of her singing, being that it gave her an exposed outlet for her voice. Unlike most other children, whom used sports and instruments to exhibit their individuality, Dominique used singing as her alternative avenue. Being a professional singer soon became Dominique’s calling, after performing in her eighth-grade talent show. She sung the Destiny’s Child hit “2nd Nature,” and received an astonishing response from the crowd.

As an up and coming artist Dominique has had to deal with the reality of the music industry, in addition to the harshness of non-believers. She feels as if having knowledge of the business aspect of the industry has worked to her advantage, however, the negativity of some people has been hard to deal with.

After a year of hard work and dedication, Dominique’s debut album, “Good Girl Blues” is scheduled to hit stores Tuesday, April 7th. Working, writing, and helping with the production of the album, are all dreams of hers which have finally come true. “Good Girl Blues,” serves as a reflection of the many experiences Dominique and her peers have found themselves apart of. “We all are good girls at heart who end up in bad situations.”

Similar to Houston-native Beyonce’ Knowles, and her alter-ego Sasha Fierce, Dominique believes there is a distinct difference in herself as the artist, and herself as the individual. Dominique Henry, the individual, is fairly private and family-oriented. Dominique, the artist, is more sociable and is quick to put herself out there.

When asked which she would choose if she could be a singer during any time period, Dominique immediately said, “The Motown Era.” She believes that she would really thrive during that era, simply because back then things were music-oriented, and focused on talent. Dominique’s fondness for Tina Turner goes beyond fascination, as she is amazed at her struggle and continuity as an entertainer.

With songs lyrically reflective of real-life experiences, Dominique hopes anyone who listens will be able to relate by remembering the feeling, or knowing someone who has. Dominique has had the opportunity to steer her dreams into reality, and she reminds us that hard work will eventually pay off. “If you can do it for free, you can do it and get paid.”

For more information on Dominique Henry, visit: http://www.lovedominique.com/. Album hits stores Tuesday, April 7th.

Danielle E. Mason

NORTH PADRE.

2009-03-19T15:02:00.001-07:00

.imagine that. (lol that may be too much for you to handle right now. ill save it for later)

the other side of the game.

2009-03-17T13:10:00.001-07:00

A STORY BY DANIELLE ELISE.

as promised.
before i get to the good stuff. "is anything im doing brand new...feel like im in crazy competition with the past." read it again if you have to. Not here to hype drizzy up any further than im sure y o u already have, but its the truth. a melodic metaphor for something im sure we all think about daily. its like, how can we move on to be innovative when we are hounded by the thoughts of being the same. Pastor West began to talk about how we as people tend to become carbon copies, merely because the ideas we manufacture are initially absurd. (if you dont do it im positively, positive someone else will).

okay im ready...! "work aint honest..but it pays the bills." how will my story be told? [although she was imitated often..i felt like i was being myself]
So. what is the game? an obvious antonym (opposite) for life. i say antonym because this is something you dont PLAY with. i understand the game, S O M E T I M E S. Though its understood that we experiment in it...there is no room for horseplay. Through a series of fouls, interferences, and "un-playerlike" misconduct we learn the lessons that somehow keep us in line.

Elementary school we learned the difference between quality vs. quantity, but the values behind it hadnt become apparent until now. Lol. I remember being in Girl Scouts..and at the beginning of every meeting we'd recite the pledge: On my honor, I will try to serve GOD and my country..to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout law. (While holding up the girl scout sign of course). It never occured to me that those would be the principles that I would one day live my life by.

Now that the game has been established I believe it is our responsibility to reflect its contrasting exceptions and loopholes. "the OTHER side of the game." what you gone do when THEY come for you? because i tell yall right...yall think im wrong. Not to say that it wont work but all angles must be considered.
i often question who gave me the words that i came to give. completely ignoring the truth--> the ultimate and sole purpose for my being.

play it back from the top if you recognize real. my words are the only thing i can hold on to. so dont jock my issh.

Sincerely,
Danielle.

Spring Break in Barbados.

2009-03-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

an antonym for my back-yard.

such a great time i am having..or not. The sarcasm fulfills the needs of my imagination.

So far I have done nothing yet I dont really feel the need to dwell. For some reason I am s t i l l happy. go figure. mom & pop took me and the sisters shopping yesterday (a first) so i decided to take some pix in my new outfit lol. boredom prevails.

I had the camera on self-timer and was using the stiff end of its strap as a substitute for a tripod.

I absolutely have to start practicing. Truth be told Ive basically been doing what I said I wouldnt. Just TAKING PICTURES. I can do that with a disposable.
I thought of a new topic for my next REAL blog. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME. stay tuned to get the full picture.

Sincerely,

Danielle.

P.S. i forgot. i really need to update my myspace. I havent been on there in ages. I need to redesign it so that it focuses on my photography. If anyone is interested in graphic design feel free to use my page as practice lol.

btw. love her.

Erykah Badu Gives Advice on Making it in the Music Business - Baduizm Science

twitter?

2009-03-14T23:15:00.000-07:00

ok i might be late.
but whats the point.
is it just status updates?
plz fill me in.

oh yeah. follow i guess.
sincerelydan.

AJ.

2009-03-10T17:16:00.000-07:00

farewell.

2009-03-07T19:20:00.000-08:00

not to blogspot; my hair.
today i chopped it all off.
again.
excited i am but scared when i think of maintaining it.
well here's the result:

Sincerely,

Danielle.

H E L P..!

2009-03-02T22:19:00.000-08:00

i have a paper due at 11 am manana....only have 2 lines.
i want to write about something else but i cant think of anything.

ok,
im writing a process-analysis.
basically a HOW-TO. but i have to describe a process and then analyze it.
like it actually has to allow room for analysis.

ex. the financial aid process and how PRAIRIE VIEWS sucks!!!

but it cant be anything like how to raise a child because there is no right or wrong way.

ahh this sucks because im allowed to write ANYTHING as long as it makes sense. The one time i get to do so i cant.

ideas?

Sincerely,
Danielle.

go L I V E or go home.

2009-02-27T12:37:00.000-08:00

- the motto of our 2009 trip to New Orleans for the annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Friday to Tuesday. Life is great.

Apparently, the actual Mardi Gras wasnt until tuesday (fat tuesday.) but our time was well spent. like you literally had to go live or go home. Now before you can judge us on the fact that we went live you must understand the context of the word. Live doesnt neccesarily have to have a negative connotation; or does it? Basically the point of it all was to enjoy yourself by any means or go home. I did just that. Now i dont really like puttin my business out there but i dont think i would do the trip justice if i didnt. Never in my life have I had so much fun. BOURBAN.

w/ a child.

it was ONLY tuesday.

2009-02-18T12:15:00.000-08:00

lol i love this pic. x 10. get it stace.
so apparently blogspot has transformed literally into my "online journal." i find myself documenting everything when in reality i only wanted somewhere to vent every now and then. what can i say life is great and i like to brag. just a few pix to keep you entertained.
sometimes i secretly hope no one reads my blog lol.
oh but this is nothing!

killa kyle. lol dk what the problemo was.i told myself i wouldnt put this on facebook...so i guess blogspot is a sufficient substitute. [peep the katy on the shirt]
i want yo line sistah! hey jazz.

AS TOLD BY DANIELLE.

listen with your eyes... follow with your ears.

2009-02-15T10:41:00.000-08:00

i say, " i write what i see."
but if i couldnt see would i still have something to say.
best homie in the system. somethin like a 9 to 5.
if you had to give up one of your 5 senses (for the rest of your life)
which one would you choose:

pick wisely.
initially i said smell. but smell is attached to taste and without it you wouldnt really be able to form an appetite.
i dont want to starve.

sooo. asher roth has a song called " i love college"
which im sure everyone has heard by now. but i dont think anyone understands how true it actually is.
like i LOVE COLLEGE.
[not to go back on the whole college is unneccesary thing] bc it still is.
but where else can you do so much with literally minimal to no consequences.
i mean yeah u get a chance to find yourself..and some people tend to make bad habits.
i keep asking myself if this is the "experience" that im supposed to be having.

YES.

where else can you do nothing and still be doing something.
crazy but it makes sense to me.

if there were a pill [a completely legal pill]
known as DAMN D, would u take it?
Consider that it would make you feel like ME and enable you to act and think like me. lol completely irrelevant. i think i would take it if i were you.

my life is in shambles. but on purpose.
"everything means nothing if you sell out."

Sincerely,
Danielle.

happy valentines day.

2009-02-14T19:27:00.001-08:00

eventhough i dont celebrate it...