~SpoiledNymph~

Kelly Price is now RHOyalty!

2006-08-18T02:02:00.000-04:00

It's official Kelly Price, R&B singer, is now a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.

Inducted at the 84 year old sorority's biannual conference, Soror Price has become an official member of the esteemed women's sisterhood dedicated to education, youth, leadership development and public service.

Immediately following her induction Soror Price gave a beautiful rendition of one of her favorite gospel songs and brought the house down with her soulful acapella.

For more information about Sigma hit the site at www.sgrho1922.org

"Women of SUBSTANCE pledge Sigma"

I don't know about America but that little girls Got Talent!

2006-08-18T01:51:00.000-04:00

Congrats to the little red haired singing sensation who won $1 Million dollars for singing her @ss off last night!

She's sang like she's got a little sistah in her blood line.

I still think that Leonid the MAGNIFICENT should have won SOMETHING, ANYTHING for being well Magnificent! And despite what Piers was talking about "Quick Change" was hot, you got to let the people do what they do. They got extra cool points from me for calling Piers out on his qualifications or lack there of to be a judge on AGT. I mean he's a former tabloid publisher..which talent skill set is in play here?

Sometimes Piers tries to be too much of a bad @ss like his alter ego Simon from American Idol. Memo to Piers you don't have to be jerk to get your critique across, beside his quips aren't that funny or stinging. Either get your mean up or let it go.....

Corporate Hair

2006-08-18T01:15:00.000-04:00

As a professional sista, I have a question for the other professional sistas.

Specifically speaking on "Corporate "what hairstyles are acceptable and which do you consider too much for the corporate environment if any?

I never had to consider these things before, but as I climb the so-called corporate ladder, which at times is more like a tunnel, an incline (think mountain), or a maze.

Now more than ever with a title attached to my name I have become increasingly aware of my corporate perception or image. I'm facing more scrutiny with even the littlest of things from my hair to my shoes and everything in between.

I've stepped the game up gear wise, but must I alter my natural hair to accomodate other people's issues or is it all a part of what's considered professional.

Hampton Univ. (i beleive) recently banned cornrows as a hairstyle from their business college. While I don't agree with their stance, particularly being an HBCU who of all places should respect and welcome our people and our culture in our natural state, I'm wondering if culture and professionalim are two different things and do they have to be for black folks?

For example in a piece of my culture it's appropriate to get tatoos, dress sparringly and kiss on each check....in the corporate world these are faux pas.

So back to the topic at hand, for a natural (read no perm) sista is it okay for me to blow out the 'fro and rock what I like to call my Ludacris? or should I continue to slick it back and tie it up and wear very conserative natural styles? Where do two stranded twists fall? Some folks think they resemble locs others not so much.... I'm just curious.

Some say you have to learn to play the game before you can change the rules - what are the rules first of all and what if I don't want to play?

A Job and a CAREER!

2006-06-16T00:27:00.000-04:00

I got a promotion. Yeah me!

I worked really hard, did my best and won out over 2 other highly qualified candidates for a top executive position in a coveted and very rewarding department within a Fortune 500 Company!

I'm so excited and proud of myself - I had to tell the world.

There is no substitute for hard work and preparation, so when opportunity arises you are positioned and capable to take advantage of any great thing that comes your way.

An official announcement is due out tomorrow and I can't wait.

I must admit though in the midst of my joy I am anxious and a bit afraid of this new challenge. I'm hoping to channel those nervous emotions into motivation to push myself to do and be the absolute BEST candidate for the role.

Not everyone was on my "side" as the best pick of the three candidates. My young age was the number one key factor I was not favored. I was reportedly "too young" for such a prestigious and important position.

Now I have made it my personal goal to SHINE and prove my detractors wrong and my supporters right. My boss really put his neck on the line and went the distance for me and I am so thankful for his support and having the chance to learn from his immense talent.

I'm officially on a kick it hiatus - my career just jumped light years ahead of my social status. How nice is it to not only work in a job you love but to be able to make a CAREER out of it?! A job and a career are miles apart and now I'm thankful I know the difference first hand.

Like I said, Yeah me...And then..."Miles to go before I sleep" (Robert Frost).

Spoiled Nymph, newly promoted Vice President! :o%2

Is Hip Hop Returning to It's Revolutionary Roots?

2006-06-16T00:16:00.000-04:00

Rapper Jay-Z decides to boycott Cristal 06/15/2006 5:15 PM, AP Rappers have long proclaimed their love for Cristal, frequently mentioning the high-end champagne in songs and popping the corks of the clear, gold-labeled bottles in music videos and at nightclubs.
But the makers of Cristal don't seem to feel the same way about hip-hop — at least that's one rapper-turned-record executive Jay-Z sees it.

Now president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Records, the multiplatinum rapper has decided to boycott his once-beloved bubbly over comments from Frederic Rouzaud, managing director of Louis Roederer, the company that produces it.
In The Economist magazine, Rouzaud said the company viewed the affection for his company's champagne from rappers and their fans with "curiosity and serenity."
Asked by the magazine if the association between Cristal and the "bling lifestyle" could be detrimental, Rouzaud replied:
"That's a good question, but what can we do? We can't forbid people from buying it. I'm sure Dom Perignon or Krug would be delighted to have their business."

The comments left a bad taste in Jay-Z's mouth. The rapper said he would pull Cristal from his small chain of popular sports lounges — where bottles of Cristal sell for $450 and $600 — as well as from his personal flutes.

"It has come to my attention that the managing director of Cristal, Frederic Rouzaud views the `hip-hop' culture as 'unwelcome attention,'" Jay-Z said. "I view his comments as racist and will no longer support any of his products through any of my various brands including the 40/40 Club nor in my personal life."

Jay-Z plans to replace Cristal — which a club spokesman said it could never stock enough of — with Krug and Dom Perignon at the Manhattan and Atlantic City locations of his 40/40 Club. (There are plans for clubs in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong, according to the club's Web site.)

Rouzaud did not return a message seeking comment. But it was the writer of the article, and not Rouzaud, who used the phrase "unwelcome attention." After Rouzaud's comments about Dom Perignon and Krug, scribe Gideon Rachman wrote: "Both Dom Perignon and Krug have had their share of unwelcome attention, too."

Still, Jay-Z spokesman Ron Berkowitz said his client remains offended.
"They're trying to distance themselves from the hip-hop community," Berkowitz said. "The hip-hop world certainly helped elevate the presence of Cristal. At the end of the day isn't the goal for any company to sell bottles?"

Cristal, which Roederer considers its "jewel," began appearing on the lips of many hip-hop devotees following an onslaught of mentions in rap songs starting in the 1990s.
Jay-Z's adoration goes back to at least 1996, when he rhymed on the song "Can't Knock the Hustle": "My motto, stack rocks like Colorado/Auto off the champagne, Cristal's by the bottle."
Others with a fondness for Cristal include Sean "Diddy" Combs, Kanye West and Trina.
According to Agenda Inc., a brand strategy agency that tracks mentions in Billboard's top 20 songs, Cristal ranked No. 8 in 2005, behind brands such as Mercedes, Nike, Bentley and Rolls Royce.

Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 and is still family-owned, according to its Web site. Cristal was created in 1876 exclusively for Tsar Alexander II. Roederer stopped making the champagne after 1917 but started again in the 1940s.

Boycotts aren't new to hip-hop. In 2003, Pepsi agreed to give $3 million to charity after Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons threatened a boycott because the soda company canceled an endorsement deal with rapper Ludacris in the wake of complaints from commentator Bill O'Reilly.

No matter what you think about Cristal's comments....KUDOS to Mr. Carter for standing for something, instead of falling for anything, and that's real!

Adult ADD

2006-05-23T16:44:00.000-04:00

I swear my personality type - I get bored easily. I HAVE to constantly be doing something new and different to hold my attention.

At work, you should see my desk, at any given time I have upwards of 10 projects in process sitting on my desk not to mention having my lap top on with 7 or more windows open, my desk phone's 3 lines ringing and my cell phone (on vibrate) that I will answer during the day. Then my homegirl calls to tell me to get on instant messenger - like I need anymore distractions.

They say that busy people get things done, and that's true, so I wonder if busy people also have Adult ADD cause I swear my mental capacity to juggle several things at one time has to be attributed to something other than my multi-tasking skills.

In my love life this means I get bored with relationships quickly so I have to continuously do something to keep things new and interesting, otherwise I'm outta here sucker.

Usually traveling satisfies my thirst for change. And I just got my PASSPORT too? Holla! I can't wait to get that bad boy stamped!

I have plans to visit Dallas, TX for Boule and Toronto, CA for Caribana already.

I think my first out the country trip will be to Belize where I just found out, had Black People. Who knew? lol Guyana, 1/2 the ethnicity of pop star Rihanna, is also an island with a decent Black presence.

I need to get out more ... :o)

Banana Cognac B!

2006-05-20T11:35:00.000-04:00

Well maybe not Banana,but definitely Vanilla Cognac B! That's right from the woman who designated NAVAN (shout out to my sista Tiffany for introducing me to Navan) as the official drink of the "Grown and Sexy 2006", I'm back again to put you up on Meukow, a German version of the Navan like vanilla cognac that my brother just hipped me to.

It is delicious and is in fierce competition with *gasp* my beloved Navan for the top spot for Summer 2006. Plus the bottle is hot. Meukow (pronounced Muu-Cow) has a slick black panther wrapped around the bottle, it just looks fierce. Navan on the other hand is a more subtle sophisticated presentation and clean cut bottle.

Either or, I'm loving the options. The jury is still out on which brand is better though. Me and Diva Squad will be sure to keep you posted on the verdict.

My Caribbean peoples just put me on to this Champaign/Hypnotic Mix that is lovely. Apparently this is a dance hall queen/king's essential nectar. My other friend prefers his bubbly with Remy but I'm not grown enough for that sexy. Baby steps y'all baby steps.

These new Caribbean inspired drinks are now competing against my favorite Champaign beverage the PEACH BELLINI. Shout out to Caribana 2004 and the Pickle barrel and of course the homies David, Justice, Babao and Pamela. I'll see y'all on Young.

Bet You Think This Post is About You Don't You?

2006-05-20T11:16:00.000-04:00

Today I want to talk about blowing up spots.

Interacting with the technology available today especially blogging you submit to the burden of public scrutiny and being what I like to call e-famous.

All of a sudden your exposed to a wide mostly anonymous audience of random folk who've accessed your life at the press of a button.

Being a super private person, getting out onto the net was a big step. Sure I've frequented chat rooms and message boards and yahoo groups and the like, but an online journal of sorts - whoa!

I joined nearly a year ago and just really started posting within the last month. Slowly but surely giving in to the peer pressure of getting a blog because "everybody is doing it". Yeah, yeah, I know a great reason to do anything right? But it's true. lol

So here I am.

Now that I'm here I'm cautious about what I say being careful to change names and all that to protect the innocent.

What I write is based on what inspires me to think. When I have life experiences or interactions I draw interesting topics from them on which to write.

Sometimes my posts will be about you, MAJORITY OF THE TIME though they are not. heffas lol

It's Official - Bougie is Out, Gulley is In

2006-05-19T16:18:00.000-04:00

Like the changing of the colors in The Wiz, Bougie is officially out and Gulley (gutter, street, hoodie) whatever you call it, is in.

I've had enough of being lady-like while all around me craziness and even crazier people are jumping off.
I am just fed up with people wilding out, with the expectation that you will not do the same.

Well guess what, I'm about to get brand new, re-invent myself if you will, get right down there in the gutter with you, if that's what it takes to get my message across because clearly civility isn't working for you.

And now that it's official I give you permission to free yourself from maturity and do the same.

This means:
If someone disrespects your clique *boys pay attention* - We will ride on you. Ladies - you shouldn't be hating on other sisters anyway - get your self-esteem together.

If somebody comes at you fly - Mush them in the face

If pedestrians cross outside of the "walk" - bump them

If your significant other starts tripping - lay down the mack hand.

No need for you to stress and run your blood pressure up any longer, release that unnecessary tension, simply, calmly pick up a smooth stone of the pebble variety and chuck it at that suckers temple.

I'm certain they'll get the point. If not, repeat pebble to the temple until they do or they pass out, which ever comes first.

Just remember to get it all out of your system cause the "Seatbealt sign" will be back on again shortly and we'll have to leave our gulley ways for civility and maturity once again - so enjoy it while it lasts.

It's Official, it's posted, now govern yourselves accordingly.

WM no D: Wifey Material

2006-05-19T14:04:00.000-04:00

So I'm thinking about "wifey material". Just what is it and why do boys treat girls they consider "WM" differently than those who aren't?

And how is it that boys seem to know just right off grip, before they've even got to really know you, that your wifey material? For women it seems it takes us months, years even to decide on if we know and like our men well enough to put up with their BS for life i.e. get married.

And is this a good thing? Does this really let us, be us? I mean what if we aren't looking at you for a long term commitment, just casual dating and you've already lumped us in the "WM" category. I mean we could have only wanted a booty call and your introducing us to the parents.

I know boys mean it as a compliment (I think) but really is it? I have a sneaking suspicion that boys also use the whole "WM" rationale as an excuse not to man up and commit, be responsible, etc.

So which is it, and what is it - Wifey Material? Holla back

I'm just sitting here thinking...

2006-05-15T23:46:00.000-04:00

What keeps life interesting?

Gumbo

2006-05-14T13:31:00.000-04:00

I'm making gumbo and it is turning out great! I've added fresh shrimp, crab, andouille chicken sausage, and slices of tender chicken breast for meats and okra, fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, celery, red and green bell pepper for veggies and plenty of cayane pepper. Mmmm...the house is smelling GOOD this Sunday. All that's left is a hot pan of golden sweet buttery cornbread and an ice cold glass of homemade watermellon lemonade.

Watch out now - red bone in the kitchen!

Checked in with my peoples and they are all doing well. Although it's a pretty rainy day it is going to be a good one.

I think I'll work on some Sorority and work projects that need some attetion, try to survive a Tae Bo, Billy Blanks, Basic Boot Camp workout after I finish cooking.

I can't wait for the next episode of Lost.

Michael done lost his d@mn mind, shot up everybody,

Adebisi, I mean Mr. Eko seeing ghosts of his deceased brother and now a fanatical button pusher despite the recent tape discovery,

my girl Ana Lucia and Hurly's new girlfriend got capped (wonder if it had something to do with their recent arrest?)...I

tell ya, all h#lls broke loose and I can't wait to see what happens next.

Happy Mothers Day to All Women...

2006-05-14T10:24:00.000-04:00

...because WE are every woman, it's all in us! A woman's strength, beauty and love is unmatched. It is what makes a woman unique - different from a man. The strength and endurance a woman has for loved ones both family and friends is bottomless. Women have the continued fortitude to dig deep and draw on strength even they did not think they had to support and maintain a "home" for family and friends.

Her love is boundless, it is overwhelming and complete. The love of a woman is the both the strongest and most sensitive thing on earth. It withstands the test of time, distance and hardship. It persists in spite of those things that made it tough to love, they make it easy. A woman's love has sustained the most desolate and comforted the most distraught. Not even death itself can diminish the warmth of a woman's love.

A women's beauty has both started and stopped wars, built great civilizations and ruined them. True beauty truly comes from within. Beauty is a state of mind, it emanates like a sweet fragrance from those women who have mastered the art of loving yourself and sharing that love with others. Beauty represents the complete package, a woman who's got it going on - on all levels from the home to the office to the community to the world.

To all the women doing their thing, discovering and loving themselves and their families and their friends, trying their best to be the best for themselves and others, from one sister to another on Mother's Day, OUR DAY, I love you and I encourage you to stay strong and keep on, keeping on!

Doing it well - so what do you call 'IT'?

2006-05-08T13:23:00.000-04:00

"Everybody does it" we've all heard it, h#ll we may have even said it and *gasp* seen it, and while you personally may not have done it yet, we're certain your parents and even your dear sweet old grandparents did it.

So what I really want to know is - what do YOU call IT?

I heard a new one this weekend that really threw me for a loop.

According to my sources some Caribbean people like to use this word to describe IT:

BREED, as in the verb usage, "I want to BREED you".

I know, I know a little rough around the edges for some of the uppity Midwest folks I know so I'll give you an opportunity to reply with your version of IT. Let me hear from you.

Friday Night Fever

2006-05-07T20:41:00.000-04:00

So the Diva Squad (Ms. Pretty Green Eyes and Chocolate Wunder) and I made it out this weekend. We hadn't been out as a clique in a minute and it was good to confirm that we STILL got it! lol We had fun. There were plenty of jokes, O!, about my M.I.A. status the last few weeks it's cool. I can't be out and about every weekend, too much of a good thing isn't good for anybody, so I hear.

We went to the Sip and were a little disappointed with the ticket price in regards to the hotness or lack there of, of the event. It was a little under attended and they RAN OUT OF WINE by 10:30pish-Lawd! However, we managed and for $25.00 a head we were determined to make a go of the evening anyway.

There was just too much going on, on one night. First Fridays was that night, the OSU Heritage Festival (Block Party) Step Show and afterparty, somebody's birthday at the Cove, etc. Now I'm not complaining because the sistahs and I made it to more than a couple hot spots in the CO last night but the average Cols-ite couldn't handle all the options. *Shout out to AV who loves options :o)*

We also managed to run past the Bstone and catch the last hot sweaty kicking-it finale of First Fridays on the second floor with DJ O Sharp spinnin' that fire and Ed Mabry on the mic. We made our way in and quickly found a spot posted up, off to the side by the couch and the dj table and promptly got our jam on. It was good to see some fellow alum I haven't seen in a minute as well. Shout out to the Blookdy K Chapter Alpha's Big Mike (whassup Spec?!) and Los!

Straight Up Pimp, if you want me you can find me in tha "A"

2006-01-05T13:54:00.000-05:00

So you want to know why they call it HOT-lanta?! :)

Can I start off by saying spending New Year's in ATL was the bomb! Thanks to my girl Ms. Pretty Green Eyes (be sure to check out her Blog) who invited me down to attend a New Year's Eve House Party one of her friends was giving. It took us about 9 hours to get there after a brief detour through TN. The drive down was scenic and uneventful, except for that one small traffic stop doing 79 in a 65 zone. lol

We talked ish the whole way and planned to get in as much kicking it in ATL as possible in this little weekend excursion including a visit to the infamous Magic City. The nice red Grand Prix we rented was a nice look too- and it drove well and got great gas mileage. Much to our dismay because don't let Ms. Pretty Green fool you she is a road trip NAZI I swear. Just make sure you use the bathroom and eat before you head out on the rode with this one because it will be hours like 6 before you're allowed a potty or snack break. But we made it, with about 30 minutes to spare before we were to head over to Vision ( www.visionatlanta.com) for a night of kicking it. We printed off a "free before 11" email flyer earlier and hoped to make it in before then so we could see what all the hype was about and kick it for FREE! We stayed at the Mariott at the airport (thanks to my boy D!), a very nice property not far from downtown. We checked in, changed in record time, and was back out headed for the club in about an hour.

When we got there we parked about a country mile from the spot and had to walk about 3-4 blocks. The "free before 11" email flyer line was wrapped around the building and after a walk like that from the parking we went to the shorter, pay line that moved MUCH faster. Let me say that they just weren't ready for us, to all my Ohio-ians, let me say that my girl and I represented the Capitol City lovely in the dirty south. I started out with pressed hair hanging way down my back, a sexy open front top some T.A.Ps and a pair of leather off white boots - by the time we got through kicking it the 'do was more like a curly jasmine guy ponytail and a sweated out tank. But we had a good time kicking it and meeting and greeting the resident ATLiens.

In fact, I met one real nice, good looking, well dressed, GOOD SMELLING (I LOVE a man that smells good) brother in the VIP section of the reggae room. He was polite and respectful and didn't dance all up on me, which I HATE so he was off to a good start. Plus his good looks belied his age and y'all know I like old men. lol We drank Moet momosas (sp?) and Hypnotic and grooved to some banging sounds with caribbean and African peoples all night. Minus the chick in the corner of VIP throwing up her insides into a GLASS and that they bar wasn't stocked with NAVAN, tsk,tsk,tsk, the club scene at Vision was tight. I still don't think it is bigger than Dream in D.C. which I had heard. It only had one main floor with a bunch of different rooms, not several floors and several rooms like Dream, but I'm not complaining.

After we hit the IHOP Ms. Pretty Green's fav. for breakfast to soak up some liquor and headed back to the telly.

The next day was on and popping. We had an official Diva Day at Atlanta salons. We started with getting our 'do busted at Filon's (thank you W!), where we also picked up some hot silver jewelry and ended in the Asian nail shop getting the toes, fingers and eyebrows touched up, all for under $30 bucks minus the tip! I LOVE Atlanta, the prices for the hair and nail services was bananas. At these rates I'd STAY fly in Georgia. We did run into a few more haters than were used too. The women were going out of their way to throw shade - but I guess having inner and outer beauty, self esteem and confidence would make a lesser woman hate. *shrug* We kept it moving though.

We swung by and picked up a big A bottle of Belve and headed back to the telly to get ready for the new year's eve house party we drove all this way to attend in the first place.

July 5, 2005

2005-07-05T12:05:00.000-04:00

Happy belated 4th of July! This is my first blog and I'm excited to be here. I'm not sure how much I want to or will share about the goings on of SpoiledNymph but I assure you whatever it is will be juicy and entertaining.

See you later!