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Howard Homecoming 2011

2011-10-24T14:44:00.007-05:00

Our homecoming was this past weekend and I have a few pics to share. Did any of you attend? You do know Howard has the best homecoming, right? ;-) You missed out if you weren't here.

Some of the celebs that attended include (Monica, Joe, Avant, Tyrese, Melanie Fiona: R&B Concert), Lance Gross, Diddy, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy and Wale performed, and a couple others.

Sadly, I didn't get to meet Lance Gross. He's my biggest celeb crush everrr and he comes to homecoming every year (he's a Howard alum), and every year, I attempt to find him. Maybe next year, sigh...

- @MelDenise

80s Song Flashback

2011-09-07T00:57:00.003-05:00

I came across this video and haven't heard this song in like 20 years (that sounds so old, geez), lol. Have yall heard it before? Love it.

Phil Collins >

Question for the Religious

2011-09-01T22:52:00.000-05:00

If there was no 'afterlife', would you still do right?

Do you base your good deeds on the repercussions of a hell?

Happy September.

2011-09-01T11:11:00.004-05:00

I've decided to stay in school. Every year, I decide I'm over school and never returning (see: 'School', 'My Next Steps') but I always change my mind. This is my last year; I'm almost done, why quit now?

I'm actually in a class now called Social Internet Marketing. If I don't get an A out of this class, I'm an idiot. I could probably teach this class.

Hope all is well.

Miss You

2011-08-25T01:20:00.004-05:00

Aaliyah throwin up the ROC. Been 10 years since her death and I remember it like it was yesterday. She was beautiful.

Blank

2011-07-31T21:46:00.002-05:00

I wanna write, but I have nothing to write about.

Somebody give me a topic/question or something.

:-/

2011-07-31T20:38:00.001-05:00

Here's a fake smile for ya'. :)

School?

2011-07-27T21:29:00.009-05:00

School starts in a couple of weeks (and I have nooo clue of the exact date). I haven't registered. I haven't seen my grades from last semester. I haven't even paid for last semester. Whoops, i forgot. No actually, I don't have money for this ~~shit~~ and i just don't give a ~~fuck~~! I just paid a huge chunk of my tuition a couple of days ago and guess who's gonna be starving until next paycheck? Me. This is not okay.

Anyways, 80% of recent grads that I know are unemployed or working some silly ass job. ???, I'm just not understanding. This economy sucks.

You attend a good college, you work hard, major in whatever, you graduate, and then you end up with nothing but college loan debt?? Most likely, based on recent grad statistics, you end up moving back home with your parents. Someone explain. Am I missing something?

I've been doing alot of thinking about this whole school thing lately and I think I'll pass for a while. I'm just being realistic. I don't wanna be a college dropout, but I'm thinking about postponing for a semester until I figure out this whole situation.

I'm just not feelin' it right now.

To be continued...

DC.

2011-07-27T20:34:00.005-05:00

So I've been in Washington, DC for school for about 4 years now and up until recently, I thought DC was the most disgusting, boring, dry, and dirtiest city ever. It could've been because I was used to a much bigger city like Chicago and nowhere will ever really compare to home (well, I guess that depends on where you're from and where you've been), but anyways, I have an interesting new revelation:

I think....I'm starting..........to............LIKE/LOVE DC.

.....Well, maybe not love. I don't think I love it, yet.

But who knew it would take almost 4 years of being here to actually start to enjoy it! I would even consider living here or in the DMV area after I'm done with school, depending on job offers, etc. I don't necessarily want to stay here; I like traveling and living in different places and I'm ready for the next move and who knows where I'll end up, but I'm not against it anymore.

I'm not sure what caused me to change my mind about DC but it happened so randomly... I was driving home one day (oh yea, I refer to DC as 'home' now, can you believe it?) and it just popped in my head: "I think I might like it here." So simple, just like that.

Washington DC will NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS compare to Chicago (please don't get it twisted, lol), but I guess it'll suffice, for now. :-)

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For all my DC readers, I found this cute lil blog article, "How to Live in Washington DC". It's worth a read.

Over Retail.

2011-07-27T20:12:00.003-05:00

I would never do retail as a career. EVER. I meet coworkers and random people all the time that have been working retail and at the same job/store for like 10 years or up. WTF. Why would you do that to yourself? This lil internship i've been doing has been fun and I'll probably stay at Nordstrom until I'm done with school, whenever that is, but I don't understand why anyone would make their career at a retail job. It's more of a transitional job; the type of job you work at for a few months or a couple years until you find a REAL JOB/CAREER but I guess some people are content and choose to make it their permanent job. Oh. That's nice.

I don't hate retail. I really enjoying meeting and talking to people and I think that's the best part of having a retail job, but do I love customers that much to do it for the rest of my life? NO. Since I've started this job, I've barely had a social life and I work every weekend and every holiday. I'm at work way more than I'm at home and I've honestly considered sleeping in my car in the employee parking lot a couple of times when I would get off work and have to come back in less than 8 hours. Not cool.

I'm very grateful that I even have a job and making pretty good money (for a retail job), but I don't think I can do this much longer.

Just a random rant.

Received a Blog Award

2011-07-12T19:43:00.007-05:00

I received a blog award from Miss Toya at http://shesouniique.blogspot.com/ and she wants me to answer the following questions:

Favorite color: Pink

Favorite song: This is a hard one; I love music but I don't think I have just 1 favorite song but the first song that came to mind was Common- Come Close to Me. I also like Pretty Wings- Maxwell, Forever Begins- Common, Electric Relaxation- A Tribe Called Quest, Bittersweet Symphony- The Verve, Clocks - Coldplay, Be Alright- Foreign Exchange, Fly Away- Lenny Kravitz. Breakdown- Mariah Carey and Bone Thugs and Harmony, Sky's the Limit- Biggie and Kanye- Through the Wire are probably my top picks. S/N: See my music playlist on the righthand side of this blog.

Favorite dessert: Chocolate cake, Brownies, idk. Anything chocolate. I also like cheesecake, apple pie with ice cream, German Chocolate Cake, and Red Velvet.

Biggest pet peeves: Slow drivers, Slow texters, idk. alot of things.

When you are upset, you: listen to music, go to sleep, read a book/magazine, call my parents, and/or cry lol

Your favorite pet: Cats.

Black or white: Both.

Biggest Fear: Dying young before I ever really got a chance to live, Dying a tragic death, spiders.

Best feature: My personality.

Everyday attitude: Happy.

What is perfection: Nothing; Perfection can't be reached but if i had to describe it with a word, I would say 'Happiness'.

Guilty pleasure: Idk this one either, lol.

It's been a minute!

2011-06-26T23:36:00.007-05:00

I haven't blogged in over a month. I don't want you all to think I've forgotten about you; I've just been really busy. I've been interning at Nordstrom and these full time hours are exhausting, to say the least. I guess this is what being an adult feels like; it seems like all I do is work, sleep, and wake up for work again.

The internship has been ok. It's a manager in training/retail sales internship so I've been learning alot about the company and gaining Manager experience. I don't think retail is for me anymore; this whole Manager thing isn't bad but I just can't do it as a career. Long hours, no set schedule, standing up all day, nah. Won't be me.

Other than work, everything else has been great. I'm taking a roadtrip back to Chicago at the end of the week and I can't wait :-). A break is much needed.

I'm gonna do better with posting more often, I promise.

Hope all is well with everyone!

@MelDenise .

New Music: Timothy Bloom

2011-05-12T12:51:00.001-05:00

Check out new music artist Timothy Bloom's new single and video, "Til the End of Time". They're nude in the video but it's sooo beautiful. (Make sure you turn off my playlist on the right before playing the video). He's from North Carolina and I've never heard of him before seeing an article about him in the most recent June 2011 article of Essence magazine. I googled him to hear some of his music and fell in love with this song and video and had to share it with you.

Hear more of his music at TimothyBloom.com.

The girl in the video is V. Bozeman, his longtime backup singer. Check out some of her work at ThatGirlV.com. Beautiful.

Let me know what you think!

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Also check out music by Hope, "Who Am I to Say" and "Bring Me Flowers". These songs have been out for years, I remember listening to her in 2007, but she's finally coming out with an album. Love her.

Aloe Blacc: "I Need a Dollar" and "Loving You is Killing Me".

A Style I Love: Turbans

2011-05-03T09:53:00.004-05:00

I think turbans are so cute! I've been searching for the perfect colorful scarf for a turban and I'm gonna try it today, lol.

A Turban tutorial video for anyone interested:

MCM Viseto Bags

2011-05-03T09:07:00.006-05:00

Everybody wants a Louis Vuitton. Those are like the only high end bags that people wear/know about these days when there are sooo many other fly choices. Alot of people don't even know about MCM Viseto Bags but they've been popular since the 80s. They're within the same price range as Louis Vuitton bags but I think Visetos are cuter. Check out the pics!

Classic.

My Birthday!

2011-04-17T21:02:00.001-05:00

My birthday is in 2 hours! :) April 18th.

I'll be 22. 22 seems sooooo old, but i'm glad I made it to another year!

Feel free to donate any birthday money to me here at my paypal account, haha, thanks! ♥

2011-04-10T00:58:00.001-05:00

2011-04-03T11:21:00.002-05:00

I lost 2 followers after I posted about deleting my blog, lol. I wish they would've read til the end and saw it was an April Fools joke! They wasted nooooo time unfollowing me, smh!

Did yall get anyone with a joke??

Saying Goodbye...

2011-04-01T14:04:00.010-05:00

Blogging has become boring for me. I never have much to write about these days and I've decided to delete my blog within the next few days. :(

I have enjoyed sharing my thoughts, rants, and pictures with you all. It's been fun for the past 2 years, but now it's time to say goodbye.

If you want to keep in touch, follow me on twitter here, or add me on facebook.

.....................April Fools! Yall know i'm not going anywhere! :-p

I never really blog about music but...

2011-04-01T00:05:00.004-05:00

Yall have to go download Jhene Aiko's mixtape. I downloaded it today and I LOVE it! It's funny because I've completely forgot about her existence until today when I saw someone tweet about her, but I'm definitely gonna start keeping up with music.

Her mixtape is free, downloadable on her website, JheneAiko.com.

Download it and let me know what you think!

Melanie

Life, Life.

2011-03-30T01:02:00.002-05:00

I need something new going on in my life. School is ok, I have 2 internships; one with a designer and one with a wardrobe stylist, and I also just got a new job at Nordstrom. Why does my life still seem sooo 'blah'? I think it is because of school; I'm tired of being at Howard and in Washington, D.C.. I get tired of my surroundings verrry fast and it's been 4 years already and not to mention, I'm not graduating in May like I should. I'll be done in December, possibly even next May, God forbid. (I have a minor = more classes and I also drop a math class every semester, smh!).

Recently, I've been considering possibly moving overseas after I graduate. I was thinking moving to London for 6 months to a year, or possibly longer, depending on how much I like it. I need excitement. BIG EXCITEMENT. I need to move. I need new people to talk to. New scenery.

We'll see how it goes.

New Shoe Love

2011-03-27T20:20:00.003-05:00

Cesare Paciotti.

Bomb.

2011-03-14T22:31:00.002-05:00

http://www.gasolineglamour.com/

Shaunie had the first shoes on at the Basketball Wives Reunion (for those of you that watch) and I had to find them! Love *some* of their shoes! :) What yall think?

Ghost Town

2011-02-27T10:52:00.003-06:00

So yall don't get on blogger like that anymore??

Is that what yall are telling me?

Im gonna need somebody to explain, cuz uhhh, i feel like I'm typing to myself.

Where yall at????

What Have You Learned from your Last Relationship?

2011-02-26T14:08:00.005-06:00

Relationships are learning experiences. Every relationship won't end on a positive note; being bitter, resentful, emotionally drained is normal, maybe even expected. Sometimes, people fail to realize the positives of a relationship ended and focus more on the negatives, the loneliness, no one to kiss/cuddle/whatever with, (unless of course, you do those things with any/everyone), and it just gets depressing.

As a recently single girl, I've been doing endless relationship and 'finding myself' self-evaluations and I realize that I am alot stronger coming out of our relationship than I was, starting out. I've learned so much about myself, and about others, as well. I'm far from a relationship expert (I've only had 2 "real" relationships) and there is always room for growth, but I'm welcoming that improvement with open arms.

What have you learned from your last relationship?

It's easy to write down a list of things you won't ever deal with again, (all of the things your Ex did that you refuse to ever put up with in your next relationship...i have TONS), but what have you learned about yourself? How will you improve yourself for yourself, as well as the next lucky guy (or girl)?

It's something to really think about. Being single is a time to reflect on yourself and your goals. Breakups are tough but look at it this way: You're one step closer to meeting the one for you.

I'm pretty excited. :)

Shana needs your help! Go Vote!

2011-02-23T22:03:00.007-06:00

Howard University Alum, Shana Green, has entered a Team Beauty “Win Your Own Beauty Product Line” and she was selected as one of the top 5 finalists and she needs our help!

The person who gets the most “likes (thumbs up)” on their original contest entry video will win. You need a YouTube account in order to “like” the video (sign-up is quick and easy and you WILL NOT get spam). You can vote as many times as you would like by refreshing the screen and pressing the “like” button or visiting the video page on several other days. Voting takes place February 23 - March 10. The winner will have the opportunity to launch a capsule line, all expenses paid. The winner will be featured in Ebony magazine.

The name of her product line is "Forever Loving You." The concept of the line is to provide stems from the signature line of a letter or card, such as sincerely, best wishes, love. She is signing this product off to women with the closing line “Forever Loving You.” It serves as a reminder to women that someone loves you and has your best interest in mind. Hopefully this small gesture will help women rebuild their confidence and place them in the position to outpour love to their family, friends, lovers and whoever else. She feels that self-confidence will help you attain everything that life has to offer. A lack of self-confidence places women and girls in vulnerable situations. If women have a product line to help them enhance their beauty naturally, that will be the first step in rebuilding or maintaining their self-confidence.

Forever Loving You is a hair and body product line. The products have non-hazardous, natural ingredients such as exotic oils, butters and extracts. She has been formulating these products for over 2 years now and finally has the opportunity to sell them. If she am able to launch my product line, she plans to donate to charitable causes. Hopefully, you believe in her vision and are willing to support her.

Once you have voted don’t forget to spread the word to EVERYONE you know. Don’t forget to vote often and post on Facebook, Twitter and anywhere else you can.

I LOVE her beauty product concept and I really hope she wins! Please go and give her a 'thumbs up' if you like it, as well.

See the video below,

ESPION

2011-02-15T23:40:00.002-06:00

Here are a few pics of ESPION by Deidre Jefferies Fall/Winter Spring 2011 Collection. The show was on February 13 in New York City.

See more pictures from the show here, Arshaun Johnson Photography.

What do you think?

NYC Fashion Week Show, ESPION

2011-02-15T15:31:00.006-06:00

I had a GREAT time in NYC this weekend. I intern with a designer and helped backstage with her fashion show as a Wardrobe Stylist Intern.

I intern with designer Deidre Jefferies and her line, ESPION. Her designs are amazing! She's working on her website and I'll post it for everyone to check it out once it is complete. I'll also have runway show pics and video footage soon.

For now, check out http://www.facebook.com/ESPION.Atelier.

A little more information about Ms. Jefferies in a Press Release that I wrote:

DEIDRE JEFFERIES LAUNCHES 'ESPION', NEW LUXURY LINE FALL/WINTER 2011, NY FASHION WEEK

Washington, D.C. - Native Washingtonian, Deidre Jefferies, will reveal her new luxury women's clothing line, ESPION, on February 13, 2011 at an Emerging Designers Showcase for New York's Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Week. Ms. Jefferies' clothing has been worn by Alicia Keys, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Norah Jones. The designer describes her collection as “the future of classic clothing”.

Her runway show will include models Anchal and Bianca, both of America's Next Top Model. Her designs have been featured in local and national publications including the cover of Honey and Pose Magazines, as well as several television features. Some of the press attendees confirmed include The CW, New York's WPIX11, and Fox 5. Other guests expected to attend include Actor Jim Carey and Rashida Jolley, celebrity harpist for Lady Gaga.

This launch is special as it is the first opportunity to view any images of the long awaited ESPION collection. This is Ms. Jefferies freshman NY Fashion Week showing. "I am extremely excited to unveil ESPION in New York. This is my first solo collection and I can't wait to share my point of view with the fashion world.”

Visit www,facebook.com/ESPION.Atelier and www.Espion.us.com for more information.

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This weekend was definitely a great networking experience. I gained alot of new contacts and business cards and I'll definitely keep in touch.

I met Dwight from Real Housewives of Atlanta! He came to the show and I got a pic with him afterwards. :)

And later that day, I called Trey Songz on Skype (lmao) and he answered!

Transgender Model in Vogue

2011-02-05T15:58:00.001-06:00

Interesting pic, to say the least.

Iris van Herpen X United Nude, Spring 2011

2011-01-27T12:14:00.002-06:00

Love these shoes!

Good News!

2011-01-26T11:28:00.003-06:00

I got a Fashion Stylist internship for a designer and I'll be attending New York Fashion Week in February! I'm also gonna help her work on her website to launch her line so when we finish that, i'll let everyone know. ;-)

AND

I got a Nordstrom Summer Internship!

I'm so excited about these opportunities! I feel like I'm finally on my way :-)

Sad news

The weekend I'm supposed to be in New York to help with our Fashion Week show is the same weekend I was planning on going back to Chicago for a weekend getaway with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. ;-(. I'm really bummed out about it because we've been planning our Vday plans for sooo long now. Decisions, decisions.

Akeyno Handmade Jewelry and Accessories

2011-01-11T23:40:00.005-06:00

I'm wearing two Akeyno headwraps from Akeyno.com. A few posts ago, I blogged about a Contest Giveaway that I'm hosting for any Free item from Akeyno.

See the post for more information on how to enter Akeyno's Contest Giveaway! :)

FEATURED GIVEAWAY: Akeyno Handmade Accessories

2011-01-09T12:56:00.011-06:00

Blogreaders! I am hosting a giveaway contest for Akeyno.com. She is a fellow Howard student and an upcoming men and women's accessories designer in the Washington, DC area.

She's been working on some new items for her Spring and Summer Collection and wants to give one lucky blogreader a chance to win ANY free accessory from her website, shipped to your address.

Requirements to enter the Contest Giveaway:

1. You must write a blog post with a small description of my blog with a link to it. The title of the post should be "MelDeniseSays Featured Giveaway".

Be sure to include that I am hosting a giveaway for Akeyno.com and ask your readers to check it out. Let them know that the contest will run from January 9th to January 23rd. Exactly 2 weeks.

2. Once that is completed, leave a comment on this blog post saying:

"My name is (insert your 1st name/alias here), my blog link is (insert your link here) and I have entered your giveaway. If I am chosen as the winner, I can be reached by email at (insert your email). The item I would want is (insert title of item from the site Akeyno.com).

BONUS:

For your name to be entered twice into the giveaway, follow the designer's blog at Akeyno.Blogspot.com and leave a comment on her most recent post, "Happy New Hair" saying:

"I am from (insert your blog link), I have followed your blog, and I have entered your giveaway on MelDeniseSays.blogspot.com."

The winner will be announced in a blog post and will be contacted by Akeyno on January 23rd.

Any questions or concerns, ask them in the comments and I will respond in the comments so be sure to check back.

Good Luck!!

I want. I get.

2011-01-09T01:03:00.002-06:00

I like these. I want these. I will get these.

My boyfriend says they're hideous. :-/ What do you think?

See them here.

Question.

2011-01-05T19:53:00.003-06:00

You ever been with or known someone that claimed to love and care about you so much one day and days later, even hours, they could care less? It's like an on and off switch.

How does that work? Does that mean they never really loved and cared about you to begin with?

I need a job/internship

2011-01-05T11:54:00.002-06:00

My fall internship with Phillips-Van Heusen is over. I'm back on the job prowl (finding a job is a job in itself) and I've been coming across a few good opportunities. I'm actually considering finding a full-time spring internship somewhere and taking part-time or night/online classes.

Problem #1: I'm finding so many unpaid internships. I definitely don't prefer an unpaid internship, but at this point, I just want more experience. All of my previous internships were paid so getting an unpaid internship will definitely be an adjustment, but i'm sure the learning experience will make it worthwhile.

Problem #2: Most of the really good fashion and magazine internships are in New York City. I'm in Washington, DC. I've been finding a few good internships that don't require you to be in NYC, or some that require you to come to the office once or twice a week which I can definitely do. It seems like alot of work but I am a hard-worker and if I wanna get to where I want to be in life, career-wise, I need to take a few risks and drastic measures.

Have any of yall had an unpaid internship before? Did you work a regular job on the side? How did that work out for you? I'm thinking about working a regular job too but i'm not trying to stress myself out.

Suggestions?

Outfits

2011-01-04T13:53:00.005-06:00

I think I'm gonna start taking pics of my daily outfits. Maybe not daily, that might be a little too much, but frequent, like a once or twice a week thing.

I love looking at fashion wardrobe blogs (my fav: FashionBananas) and it's time to try it on my own. I wear alot of cute clothes sooo why not!? =) The only problem is finding someone to take these pics for me. I don't want boring, basic 'standing against the wall' or 'holding a camera in the bathroom mirror' type of pics. I wanna be outside and have fun different settings and not look like a weirdo walking around taking pics of myself. :-/. Not cute.

And I don't have all the fancy expensive brands. You won't find me wearing some Louboutins, Marc Jacob, Topshop, or some 450 dollar jeans. Alot of the stuff I wear is from thrift/vintage stores so the brands will probably be unheard of, lol. Alot of the girls who do these fashion blogs seem to have money which annoys me sometimes because I'll see something cute on their site, look it up, and it's 300 dollars. No-go. At least all of my clothes will be affordable, lol. I'm a college student.

I need to find more fashion blogs, any recommendations? I'm horrible at browsing blogs sometimes and never have the time to check out new ones.

Sound like a good idea?

Break's over.

2011-01-04T13:42:00.005-06:00

I'm going back to DC tonight. Chicago was fun. I still don't know what I'm doing about this semester but I'm gonna go talk to financial aid and see what they suggest. I really don't feel like taking a semester off anymore because I'm not trying to graduate even later but I guess we'll see what happens. I have an interview for a fulltime position at Bloomingdales so if I do end up taking up semester off, I'll work there for the time-being and save up.

It probably won't even seem like I'm taking a semester off since I'll still be in DC and still be able to hang out with my same friends from school. I wish college wasn't so expensive. At least I won't be coming home to live with my parents again. That would definitely suck.

Hope all is well.

I'll keep yall posted. =)

Happy Holidays

2010-12-25T04:19:00.001-06:00

Heyyyy, Merry Christmas!!!

What are everyone's Christmas and NYE plans?

LOVE: Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

2010-12-10T16:59:00.005-06:00

I must get a pair. Check out JeffreyCampbellShoes.com.

You're not able to see alot of the shoes on the website, but you can see them here. SolestruckShoes and search "Jeffrey Campbell".

Check us out!

2010-12-09T22:54:00.002-06:00

Hey, I just wanted to remind everyone to check out LavishExposure.com! I write for the Love & Relationships and Fashion section and we would appreciate your views and comments =)

Thanks!

Just Random Thoughts on my Mind

2010-12-08T10:40:00.009-06:00

I have finally finished my fall semester at Howard. Thank God. This was a tough semester. It seems like the closer I get to graduating, the further away it seems... I'm just tryna' make it out.

Sometimes I wonder why I chose Marketing as my major. Some of these classes seem so pointless to me. Accounting 2? Applied Calculus? How are these classes relevant to my life? With my dreams of a career in the Fashion and Magazine industry, I really don't think I'll need to know how to write a Work-in-Process Inventory or how to solve some function using more letters than numbers. Why would I even be thinking about formulas or any of those things once I graduate? My dad went to Howard too and he's pretty successful, but I've never once heard him mention anything he learned in Calculus while he was here. What's sad about it is that 95% of what I learn in some of these classes, I don't even remember once the semester is over.

I honestly believe that majority of what I've learned that has been beneficial and relevant to life has been learned outside the classroom. Some of the most intelligent people I know don't even have a college degree.

I'm not saying I'm giving up and dropping out of college or anything, I just believe college is losing it's relevance. I don't like the structure of college. Students should be allowed to choose exactly what classes they want to take, based on their own individual interests. I wanna take classes in the School of Communications. Like a Journalism class. A Magazine editorial class. An Advertising class. Maybe even an Anthropology or Greek Mythology class. But I can't. I can't take those classes because they're not apart of my Marketing major in the School of Business. It sucks.

And I don't even wanna get started on how Bachelors degrees are losing their relevance. What about this economy? With my amount of student loans, will I be in debt for the rest of my life?

Idk. I could go on and on about how I feel about college but I would rather not. I just want my degree and a good job in the career field. It just seems soooo far away...

#nowlisteningto Kanye-School Spirit

"Told 'em I finished school, and I started my own business

They say, 'Oh you graduated?'

No, I decided I was finished.

Chasin' y'all dreams and what you've got planned

Back to school and I hate it there, I hate it there

Everything I want I gotta wait a year, I wait a year..."

I Want One.

2010-12-04T18:47:00.003-06:00

and don't you dare judge me. I think they're cute.

They're called SpiritHoods! A little expensive, ranging from prices 59.00-249.00.

Check them out at http://spirithoods.com/

2010-12-03T11:19:00.000-06:00

Today's Lesson.

2010-12-02T23:49:00.003-06:00

Your vs You're.

There vs They're vs Their.

Lose vs Loose.

If you're over the age of 8, you should know the difference between these words and if you don't, you should be ashamed of yourself. I would write a couple sentences for each word and how to use them correctly but I don't feel like doin all that.

Learn them. Love them.

Thank you.

My Next Steps...Part 2.

2010-12-02T22:37:00.003-06:00

I changed my mind. I don't wanna take a semester off anymore. I really don't know what I was thinking. Just having a moment.

Smh, I'm so indecisive.

#ThatIsAll.

My Next Steps...

2010-12-01T14:01:00.007-06:00

I've decided to take a semester off, starting in January. I'm NOT dropping out, just putting school on pause for a minute. I've been thinking this over for a while now and I'm finally ready to make a decision. I'm still making a decision on if I should take part-time classes or none at all but I'm not sure yet. School is becoming too stressful and financially, I would rather leave and save up a little to pay off past debts than to stay and continue to fall deeper into student loan and credit card debt. I am interested in styling, visual merchandising, and editorial fashion and after talking with many fashion experts, I do not necessarily need a degree, just some sort of experience and good networking skills (which I have). I know my strengths and weaknesses and this is definitely the best decision for me right now.

What am I gonna do?

Work full-time and interning while networking to build relationships in the fashion industry.

Where am I gonna go?

I will continue to live in Maryland for a while since I will be returning at Howard in the summer or fall. Doesn't make much sense to go back home to Chicago, only to come right back in a few months. However, I am applying for jobs in Chicago as well as here, and if I get a better opportunity in Chicago, I'll go back.

How do I feel?

I feel pretty good because I know I'm making the best decision for right now. I feel positive about everything, I'm definitely not the type to leave school and do nothing for the rest of my life (like most people assume about those who decide to take a semester off or drop out) so pleaseeee don't think that, lol. I'm only taking a semester off and I'm not going back home which can be a trap for many. I've heard too many stories about friends going back home to stay with their families and get too comfortable and end up never coming back. That won't be me, trust me.

I definitely didn't come this far to drop out, I just need a little time off to decide what my next steps will be...

Any similar stories or advice?

Adios HowardU....for now.

Sweet Baby Jesus.

2010-11-11T18:59:00.003-06:00

lol saw his pic on someone's twitter and had to post it. i think i'm in love. haha.

Street Style, Howard University Homecoming

2010-11-07T23:38:00.000-06:00

Hello? Anyone there?

2010-11-06T14:31:00.001-05:00

Why is Blogger sooooo dead??? Do yall still get on here?? Maybe I should make a tumblr. lol

Be sure to follow me on twitter, @MelDenise

Winter Fashion

2010-11-04T21:43:00.006-05:00

Those corny "Christmas looking" sweaters are in this season. I think they're pretty cute. Reminds me of when I was a kid; my mom always had me wearing some itchy turtleneck sweater for almost every holiday occasion. What do yall think about them? Cute?

I'm most attracted to men who know how to dress and dress in a grown and casual way, with a little urban feel to it. Must smell good, of course. :) Plaid shirts are and have been popular for guys for a while now. All of the items I chose can be worn with jeans, dark or light washed. Baggy jeans are a no. & #Shoutouts to the Chicago Bulls fitted cap in the middle.

Oh, and click the pics for a bigger view. All items were selected on Polyvore.com. Check it out!

Also ladies, visit my favorite fashion blog, FASHIONBANANAS.com. I get alot of my fashion ideas from her!

TTYL.

Miss me?

2010-11-04T19:49:00.003-05:00

I've been gone for a minute but now i'm back! Howard's homecoming was GREAT! (and I got to touch Erykah Badu's hand lol) Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet Lance Gross. #womp.

What's been goin on with everyone?? Blogging is starting to get a lil boring for me, :(. I feel like I rarely have anything interesting to discuss but I'm gonna try to write more often. I also write for LAVISHEXPOSURE.com so I have a few posts you can check out there.

I've been pretty busy working (new job!) for Phillips-Van Heusen as a Field Rep Assistant and dealing with school. Not a May graduate but I'll be out in December 2011.

I'm gonna post a few Fashion & Style posts and if you get a chance, comment on any topics you wanna see me discuss! Let's spice my blog up a lil! lol

Recent pics:

I was on Wendy Williams yesterday!

2010-10-12T13:32:00.002-05:00

Howard Homecoming 2010

2010-09-28T08:07:00.005-05:00

Yesterday was Howard's homecoming unveiling ceremony for our homecoming, the week of October 24th thru 30th.

Gospel Show: "In the Precense of Royalty." MARVIN SAPP. Hosted by gospel hip hop artist the Truth. Featuring minister Ernest Pugh!

Comedy Show: Jokers Wild. Cheryl Underwood host. Steve Brown!

2010 International Yardfest: "Urban Legend": Slick Rick, Serani and Mr. Vegas, and headliner RICK ROSS!!

R&B Concert: Erykah Badu R&B Show headliner!!!! Featuring Dondria and more! SOLD OUT.

Celebrity BBall Game: "Face Off" Malik from the Game, Bryan White, Amare Hardwick, Keith Rovinson. New Boyz.

Poetry Cipher: "Deeply Rooted." Amiri Baraka. Saul williams, and more!

Fashion Show: "Reflections: The Battles and the Conquest"

Ehh. I'm not too impressed with this year's Homecoming celebrity lineup. Pretty mediocre if you ask me. But I AM excited about Erykah Badu and will be getting tickets to the R&B Concert, as well as the Fashion Show and Comedy Show.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

Who's coming to your homecoming??

Oh, and follow me on twitter :) @MelDenise

SMH @ Myself.

2010-09-16T18:22:00.004-05:00

I was on the phone w/ the bank today and needed to spell out my last name in the "A as in Apple, B as in Billy" format and when i got to 'T', i said "T as in Terrorist". it was sooooo embarrassing!! I hope the government isn't about to start listening in to my phone calls bcuz they think i'm a terrorist or something.. :(.

The site has launched...

2010-09-13T17:48:00.001-05:00

Everyone go check out LAVISHEXPOSURE.COM!

I am a writer for FASHION and LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS! :)

I wrote my 1st post today (In the Love & Relationships section) called "Dating 101: The Do's and The Dont's".

Let me know what you think!

Funny. "How to Keep A Woman Happy"

2010-09-10T21:15:00.001-05:00

1. When she asks how she looks shrug and say “could be better”. This will keep her on her toes. And girls love that.

2. Never hold her hand. This can be interpreted as a sign of weakness (or if she grabs your hand squeeze hers really really hard until she cries, this will impress her by showing her what a strong man you are).

3. Once a month sneak up on her from behind and knock her over. Girls are like dogs – they love to be roughed up.

4. Call her in the middle of the night to ask if she’s sleeping. If she is…say “you better be”, & repeat this 4 or 5 times until morning. This will show her you care.

5. When she is upset about something, suggest to her that it might be her fault. This will pave the way for her own personal improvement, and every girl needs some improvement.

6. Recognize the small things…they usually mean the most. Then when she’s sleeping, steal these things and break them. This will kill off her spirit and mean she’ll remain yours forever.

7. If you’re talking to another girl, make sure she’s looking. When she is, stare into her eyes mouth the words “fuck you” and grab the other girl's ass. Girls love competition.

8. Tell her you’re taking her out to dinner. Drive for miles so she thinks it’s going to be really special then take her to a burning tire yard. When she starts to get upset tell her you were just kidding and now you’re really going to take her to dinner. Then drive her home. When she starts crying and asks why you would do something like that lean over and whisper very quietly into her ear “…because I can.”

9. Introduce her to your friends as “some chick”. Women love those special nicknames.

10. Play with her hair. Tug on it HARD. Especially if she has a weave. Women loves an aggressive man.

11. Warm her up when she’s cold…and not by giving her your jacket… then you might get cold. Rather, look her in the eye and say “if you don’t stop bitching about the cold right now you’re going to be bitching about a black eye.” The best way to get warm is with fear.

12. Take her to a party. When you get there she’ll have to go to the bathroom (they always do). Leave immediately. Come back right when the party’s dying and yell at her the whole way home for ditching you at the party.

13. Make her laugh. A good way to do this is if she has a small pet. Kick the pet.

14. Let her fall asleep in your arms. When she’s fast asleep, wait 10 minutes then JUMP UP AND SCREAM IN HER EAR!

15. Spit often. Girls like guys that spit.

16. If you care about her never ever tell her, as this will only give her self confidence. Then you can never turn her into the object she deep down desires to be.

17. Every time you’re in her house steal one of the following: shoes, earrings, or anything else that comes in pairs. Only take one of the pair. Girls love pranks.

18. Take her out to dinner. Right when she’s about to order interrupt and say no she’s not hungry. Make her watch you eat. Girls love a guy that speaks for her.

19. Look her in the eyes and smile. Then clock her one. Girls love a spontaneous guy.

20. Give her one of your t-shirts……and make sure it has your smell on it. But not a sexy cologne smell.

21. When its raining keep asking her if she’s crying. She’ll say no its just the rain. Ten minutes later turn to her and just scream at her to “stop crying you fucking baby”. Girls like a tough man.

22. Titty twisters and plenty of them.

23. If you’re listening to music on your ipod and she asks to hear it, tell her no. This way she’ll think you’re mysterious.

24. Remember her birthday but don’t get her something. Teach her material objects aren’t important. The only thing that’s important is that she keeps you happy. And your happiness is the greatest present she can ever get.

25. If she’s mad at you for not calling her when you say you will promise her that you will call her at home at a certain time of the day. This will make sure that she waits by the phone. Tell her when you call you’re going to tell her a special surprise. Now she’ll be really excited. Then don’t call.

If only this could be...

2010-09-07T01:13:00.001-05:00

:)

2010-09-07T00:18:00.003-05:00

I am apart of an upcoming project by one of my HowardU friends, LavishExposure.com. The site is still in progress and will be ready soon! I'll be writing a column for Love & Relationships and Fashion! I'll keep yall posted. :) Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. (Mine was pretty sucky lol)

-Mel

Tyga & I :)

2010-09-04T12:51:00.001-05:00

2010-08-30T20:25:00.004-05:00

Spotlight on my Big Sis!

2010-08-12T19:28:00.003-05:00

I've decided to do a Spotlight post on my big sis Nikki. :)

We first met about 2 years ago at Victoria's Secret (we worked there together) and instantly became close. She's a lil older than I am and she's such an inspiration to me. I can honestly say she's one of the most positive and uplifting women i've ever met and I'm glad to call her my sister. Very in touch with God and her own individual creativity and I think she's some1 that everyone should get to know! Or at least read/follow her blog, follow her on twitter, or watch her youtube channel! :)

http://www.nikkiandthecityadventures.blogspot.com/

#IMissAaliyah

2010-08-09T21:08:00.000-05:00

Monster DLP in NYC

2010-08-08T23:46:00.007-05:00

A few months ago, I wrote a post about a program called Monster DLP. It was this weekend at St. Johns University (there were other sites all across the country, as well), and it went pretty well. The program is basically a weekend long interview with resume and interview critiquing and different workshops. They place you in groups with a corporate sponsor and you work with them all weekend and hear about opportunities within their company. My group's corporate sponsor was Macy's! :) I'm into fashion so Macys was the company I preferred over the others (Monster, DCMA, Verizon, AT&T) and I can really see myself working there after graduation.

I was able to network and make alot of good connections with the Macy's buyers (Yay!) so I plan on keeping in touch with them so that I can try and get a job there after graduation :).

The program wasn't all I expected, though. It had sort of a 'high school' feel to it. The whole weekend, we were making up annoying group chants and screaming and yelling and it was just really amateur. I felt like I was at a summer camp or something. I'm 21. I refused to chant like a madwoman so most of the time, I just stood there feeling awkward while everyone else made a fool of themselves.

Another thing I hated was that the program was literally ALL DAY. Breakfast started at like 6:45 (so I never went to breakfast, I would rather starve before getting up that early) and from like 8am to 10pm, they had us in workshops back to back to back and then doing this silly group project....I HATE group projects, btw. Someone always tries too hard to be the leader of the group (some sponsors gave out scholarships to the ppl they felt like were the best leaders of the group and I think some students knew of this beforehand). Like 3 ppl in my group were just doing theeee most. "No, let's do it this way." "No, I think we should do it this way." "That way isn't good enough." "How about this idea? (insert stupid idea here)" ...and blah blah.

The workshops were pretty helpful, just too long. Resume and interviewing critiquing went well and they were really beneficial.

Oh, i must not forget, the food was really good! Pastas, different sandwiches, TATER TOTS, cheeseburgers, sloppy joes; just all the good stuff! Lunch and Dinner were like the only time of the day that I really looked forward to. :)

They had a few raffle contests and gave out an ipad, cell phones, 2 $500 giftcards for Target, and some other stuff. I won nothing. I had my hopes up for that ipad so I was pretty sad about it.

But overall, it was an ok experience. I would give it a 6 out of 10 stars. I would recommend it to a high school senior or college freshman. I think you need to be pretty outgoing for this program, besides the chanting, they placed us in a room full of all the sponsors (like a job fair) and told us to go talk to them. I'm good with talking to people so it wasn't too awkward for me to find things to talk to them about, but alot of people looked really awkward and nervous so the program definitely isn't for anyone who is extremely shy.

I would give the program maybe 8 stars if it weren't for all that hyper yelling and chanting all the time like we were 14 years old. Just picture a bunch of college students wearing suits running around like maniacs. Not ok.

They gave everyone a $50 American Express giftcard at the end :).

This was a longggg weekend, goodnight!

Did anyone else go to Monster DLP? I know a few of yall applied and I got a chance to meet a few of my blog readers at the program :). How was your experience??

Introducing the new Anti-Rape Condom, Rape-Axe

2010-07-29T00:41:00.003-05:00

This female condom, designed with sharp barbs inside, is designed to prevent women from rape. Once the raper enters inside the vagina and tries to pull out, the barbs will dig into his penis and the condom will be stuck on him and it can be removed at a hospital! It just debuted in South Africa (where rape occurs often).

For some reason, I feel like this device will do more harm than good. Just imagine all of the angry women who want to get "revenge" on a boyfriend or past lover. Not a good look.

Oh well, sucks for men.

Google "rape-axe" for more information.

That's the creator. I wonder what made her come up with this 'clever' idea.

Dear Blog,

2010-07-24T14:19:00.002-05:00

I am so sorry for neglecting you. I just get so busy with other sites, like twitter (@MelDenise) that sometimes, I forget you even exist. This summer has been soooo boring and I don't have much going on right now to blog about. I've been in Maryland all summer and I would rather be back in Chicago, with all of my friends and family.

I'm working full time with Marketing and Sales for an Insurance company, and every morning, I just wanna jump out the window at the thought of it. The only reason I'm working at this job (I'm not interested in Insurance at all) is because it pays pretty well and as of right now, making more money is more important than my happiness. I have bills to pay :(.

Other than working, that's all I've really been up to. I've been reading other ppl's blogs pretty often but haven't been keeping up much with mine. I'll try to do better.

Hope all is well with everyone!

lmao, this is sad.

2010-07-17T10:19:00.001-05:00

lmao.

2010-07-16T22:04:00.001-05:00

Team Elin

2010-07-01T12:18:00.005-05:00

Elin sued Tiger for 750 million and I'm not mad at her. This is what he deserves. I don't know why so many people are feeling sorry for him...he should've thought about the consequences before he cheated. While he was out having all his fun messing around, Elin was watching the kids. She deserves to be paid. I can agree that 750 million is wayyyyy too extreme, but if she can get that much, why not.

All us regular girls have to suffer the pains of lying, cheating boyfriends/husbands, for FREE, while Elin is getting PAID. #TeamElin

Maybe next time he'll think before he acts.

*He didn't even like black people, might I add.

Random.

2010-06-29T01:27:00.003-05:00

Look at this pic. Who do you see? Albert Einstein right? Now step back (about 5-15 feet), who do you see now???

I love lil weird stuff like this. lol I saw it online and it just made me sooo excited (like a loser, right?), and i wanted to share it with yall lol.

Enjoy! :)

Would you tell?

2010-06-27T10:37:00.005-05:00

If you knew of a girl being cheated on (You didn't really know her that well but you know her boyfriend and you know he's cheating on her), would you tell her?

I would. But maybe that's just me. It may be none of my business or not my place to go and tell on someone, but I know how it feels to be cheated on and mislead...and I would've been appreciative if someone who knew came and warned me about it.

I once knew of a girl being cheated on and I let her know and she was glad that I did. I felt like I helped save her a little less pain and heartbreak and I was happy I told her. I don't consider it "messing up a happy home" because obviously the home isn't happy if someone is cheating...Right??

If someone came and told you that your significant other was cheating (and they actually had details/proof), would you be appreciative of their information or wish they never told you and let you find out on your own?

Would you tell someone they were being cheated on?

Vote for Miss Howard!

2010-06-22T10:24:00.003-05:00

Vote for Miss Howard University for Ebony magazine, College Queens. Here's the link. http://www.ebonyjet.com/campusqueens/ You can watch her video below. :)

Hacked

2010-06-05T10:56:00.004-05:00

All of my accounts got hacked yesterday. Luckily, the hacker didn't get a chance to delete my blog because I would have been devastated :(.

He was able to hack into my yahoo email, change my facebook information, and deactivate my twitter. He kept threatening me to send him naked pictures and he would give my information back but I didn't and was able to get all of my info back today.

People are sooo crazy. Please be careful.

By the way...

2010-06-04T14:28:00.001-05:00

Follow me on twitter :)

MelDenise

ask me questions..

Formspring

What I've Learned

2010-06-04T13:18:00.008-05:00

One of my best friends Chelle has been through alot dealing with different relationships- any situation you can think of, she's probably been through it. She wrote a blog post with a few tips in dealing with a relationship and I thought I would share it with yall. Visit her blog at http://prettigolden.blogspot.com/

I still have alot to learn dealing with relationships but I have 3 main pieces of advice that I've learned in my last relationship and will definitely apply in any future ones. It's just 3 small tips but I feel like they're some of the biggest things that are detrimental to a relationship. Be sure to read her post, as well and follow her!

1. NEVER TELL YOUR FRIENDS EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON!!

Keep things private. I did this sooo much in my last relationship and he did, too. My friends knew about every argument, every negative situation, and all of his friends/family knew. I never told my family which is one thing I did right. lol Telling family is worse than telling friends. But it's just not a good look. Naturally we run to our friends to vent, and it may seem like a good idea, but it actually does more damage than good.

It'll cause your friends to start always thinking negatively about the person you're with and possibly hold a grudge. Friends can give you advice, and sometimes if you don't take it, they'll get mad and look at you as being "stupid" or "you'll never learn", etc, and that's exactly where the problems come into play. You'll start making decisions to please them instead of yourself.

You must make sure you only tell specific incidents to a few close people who are well trusted and maybe even a little older with more experience. If it's one thing I really regret in my last relationship, it's this. You have to learn to keep things private just between you and that person. Be careful what you post on social sites, as well because trust me, someone is ALWAYS watching! ;)

2. Go with your first instinct. If something doesn't seem right between the person you're with and another person, it's probably not.

3. Taking time apart helps alot!! Don't be afraid to ask for a little space and take a break and see if a relationship with that person is what you really want. It helps!

Just a lil piece of advice!

*Sorry I haven't been writing much, had a little writer's block but I'm back! :)

Anyone have any tips or recommendations that can help? What works for you?

Diversity Leadership Program

2010-05-24T17:17:00.005-05:00

I found a really good opportunity for my readers who are in college! One of my friends told me about the program so I applied and I thought I would pass it along to you if you're interested! It may seem like a bore but I've heard that it was alot of fun from my friends who went last year.

I applied and was accepted for the program and I wanted to encourage you all to apply too! It's for college students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the fall.

The program is a career workshop where you can network and secure internships or possibly a career after graduation. If accepted, they will provide free housing for the entire weekend. All you have to pay for is for your transportation.

You can read the schedule of events here: http://www.monsterdlp.com/program-tour/schedule-at-a-glance.asp

The 2010 programs will take place in these 9 locations: Atlanta, Baltimore/D.C., Dallas, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Chicago. It's best to choose somewhere that you live and you'll stay in a dorm for the weekend. You can read more about the program on the website, www.monsterdlp.com and to fill out the application.

The dates and locations are

Atlanta - July 16-18 (Agnes Scott University)

Baltimore/DC- Aug 6-8 (John Hopkins University)

Boston- June 25-26 (Northeastern University)

Chicago - July 9-11 (St. Xavier University)

Dallas- July 9-11 (University of Texas- Austin)

Los Angeles-June 18-20 (Chapman University)

Philadelphia- July 20-Aug 1 (Villanova University)

New York- Aug 6-8 (St. Johns University)

San Francisco - July 20-Aug 1 (University of California - Berkeley)

I copied and pasted a little more information that I found on the website below.

The Diversity Leadership Programs, orchestrated by Monster.com, helps top-tier college students bridge the gap in the transition from college to entry-level career. This dynamic, energy-filled program gives students the opportunity to build life and career skills and network with industry-leading employers while forging lifelong relationships with other high-achieving peers.

Thanks to partnerships with over 30 leading employers, this is a FREE program to accepted student participants.

If you are accepted, they will provide FREE HOUSING for the weekend. Monster DLP is truly a life-changing experience. The accessibility to young student leaders & top corporate sponsors is surreal. DLP has been mentally stimulating, physically energizing, and spiritually elevating!

Please go to the website www.monsterdlp.com to fill out the application.

Follow up with me and let me know if you applied/accepted!

Just Wright

2010-05-17T20:11:00.003-05:00

I saw the movie 'Just Wright' the other day and it was sooooooo good! Go see it!!

If you saw it, what did you think??

Will, Jada, & the kids on Oprah

2010-05-17T20:08:00.001-05:00

One of my favorite Hollywood couples, The Smiths were on Oprah today. They always remain so down to earth and humble. Love them!

See the episode below:

Soulmate.

2010-05-11T01:02:00.001-05:00

Do soulmates exist or can there be many people who are a perfect match for you?

What Melanie Wants

2010-05-10T22:24:00.015-05:00

I've been watching What Chili Wants on VH1 and I decided to make a list of my own with all the qualities and characteristics I want in a man. Maybe one day, i'll find someone who meets all of my list requirements but until then, I'm happily single. :-)

1. Must be honest and trustworthy. This has been my biggest problem in past relationships- lying, cheating, etc, and me attempting to work through it -ultimate fail. Never again. No lying, no ruining my trust, and if you do, that's the end. No second or third chances. Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th chances if you refer to my last relationship. SMH!

2. He has to be funny! If you can't make me laugh, you won't be getting anywhere with me.

3. He has to be educated with a college degree or currently pursuing one. They need to have short-term and long-term goals that they are working towards and need to be able to tell me some goals that they have achieved recently. Career-wise, be working towards a real career. I'm so tired of "aspiring rappers and NBA players". It could happen, but it's not likely.

4. Needs to be able to maintain a good, intelligent conversation.

5. Needs to be financially stable with good credit.

6. Must be 6'1 or taller. I'm 5'8. If I put on heels with you, you need to still be taller than me.

7. Has to care about his body appearance - Be in shape or currently in the process of working out to get in shape. Be nicely dressed, too.

8. Must have good manners and be respectful towards me AT ALL TIMES, even when you're mad.

9. No smoking. Cigarettes, weed, nothing. It's dirty.

10. No hairy chest. lol, I hate that.

11. Must be family oriented, want kids, and like animals.

12. Nice smile, teeth, and lips.

13. Having a car is a plus. Not needed, but preferred.

14. Cleanshaven and a fade haircut. NO BRAIDS.

15. Actually like me for me. When I ask you why you're interested in me, anything pertaining to body or looks should not be your first response.

16. Be able to be romantic and aggressive. You can't be actin all timid and shy. I shouldn't have to make the first move all the time.

17. Be able to plan dates for us. "Whatever you wanna do." Chilling in my room or yours? Try again. There are sooo many things to do- movies, musuems, the zoo, a picnic, sightseeing, etc. Be creative!

18. Remember the small things I mention and apply them. Example: If I've been mentioning to you for the past 2 years that I really love flowers, and you STILL haven't gotten me any, you are a failure. Small things mean alot.

19. Has to have a minimal amount of sexual partners. #KanyeShrug

That is all.

Anyone measure up to my list of standards???

What's on your list?

Happy Mother's Day!!

2010-05-09T09:25:00.002-05:00

Happy Mother's Day to all my beautiful followers that are mothers!

For those of you that are not, what are you doing for your mother today??

Have a good day, be safe!

What's New

2010-05-06T14:06:00.003-05:00

I haven't blogged in soooo long! I've finished my 3rd year of college. :) Only 1 more year (hopefully) until I graduate!

I've been having a series of interviews for fashion merchandising internships for American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch. I really want the American Eagle one and they're flying me to Pittsburgh for a final in-person interview next week. I'm kinda nervous about it but I really hope I get it. I'll keep everyone posted.

If I don't get it, I'll be staying in DC and looking for a regular job :/. I'm gonna take summer classes, too.

Didn't want you all to think I forgot about blogging, i've just been really busy. Hope all is well!

Dondria

2010-04-29T09:52:00.002-05:00

I LOVE this Dondria song, You're The One. I first heard it a few months ago and had to type the lyrics in Google to find out who sings it. I'm definitely a new fan and I love Brandon Hines (Howard Alum) as her eye candy in the video. :) Enjoy!

Magic!

2010-04-22T04:15:00.000-05:00

Discouraged

2010-04-21T21:25:00.003-05:00

I've been really down lately about this internship search. I've been having really good interviews and it seems like no matter how well I think the interview went (and how impressed the interviewer seems to be with me), I always seem to get a rejection email =(.

I don't understand what the problem is...I'm always like 80 percent sure that I have a really good chance at getting whatever job it is because the interview went so well (or at least that's what I thought) and I always get let down. I know I have alot to offer but why can't everyone else see it?

I'm just giving up. I feel like I'm not good enough for anyone...I'll be nothing in life because I can't even get a good internship. It's sad that I feel this way but I'm tired of getting my hopes up for nothing. What's the point?...

Just venting.

2010-04-20T17:55:00.000-05:00

My 21st Birthday!

2010-04-20T17:20:00.005-05:00

My 21st birthday was Sunday, April 18th and I had a great time! Saturday, I went to Six Flags and Sunday I went out to eat with friends.

Here are a few pictures of my birthday weekend! Thanks for all the birthday wishes! I really appreciate it! :)

April 18th

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IT'S MY BIRTHDAYY!!!!!!! I'M 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greek Life at Howard

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New Look

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I want a new design for my blog. I've had this design for the past few months and I think a new design every few months will keep things fresh. =)

Any html/background site recommendations?

How is everyone doing? How's school?

My birthday is on Sunday!!! I'll be 21 finally!

-Melanie

True.

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"As high as you let someone take you is as low as they will drop you."

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"We are all a little weird and life's a little weird,

and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours,

we join up with them and fall into mutual weirdness

and CALL IT LOVE."

-Wanda Jackson.

I wonder...

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If the world would be better or worse if we all told the truth ALL THE TIME??

What do you think?

According to You

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Chymere from The Sweetheart Chronicles (love her!!) introduced me to this song, Orianthi- According to You and I love it!

I can relate completely...except I haven't found that "According to him" person yet...but one day I will.

According To You-Orianthi

I'm stupid

I'm useless

I can't do anything right

According to you

I'm difficult

Hard to please

Forever changing my mind

I'm a mess in a dress

Can't show up on time

Even if it would save my life

According to you

But according to him

I'm beautiful, incredible

He can't get me out of his head

According to him

I'm funny,irresistible

Everything he ever wanted

Everything is opposite

I don't feel like stopping it

So baby tell me what I got to lose

He's into me for everything I'm not

According to you

I'm boring

I'm moody

You can't take me any place

According to you

I suck at telling jokes cause I always give it away

I'm the girl with the worst attention span

You're the boy who puts up with it

According to you

But according to him

I'm beautiful, incredible

He can't get me out of his head

According to him

I'm funny, irresistible

Everything he ever wanted

Everything is opposite

I don't feel like stopping it

So baby tell me what I got to lose

He's into me for everything I'm not

According to you

I need to feel appreciated

like I'm not hated

Oh, no

Why can't you see me through his eyes?

It's too bad you're making me dizz-ay

According to me

you're stupid

you're useless

you can't do anything right

But according to him

I'm beautiful, incredible

He can't get me out of his head

According to him

I'm funny, irresistible

Everything he ever wanted

Everything is opposite

I don't feel like stopping it

Baby tell me what I got to lose

He's into me for everything I'm not

According to you [you, you]

According to you

I'm stupid

I'm useless

I can't do anything right

Question for Men...

2010-04-04T20:51:00.002-05:00

If you asked your gf's father for permission to marry his daughter and he said no, would you still marry her? Why or why not?

Why Did I Get Married Too Review

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Why Did I Get Married Too-I saw the midnight premier Friday morning at 12:01 am (I was that anxious lol) but I was highly disappointed by the movie. I didn't like it. It was too overly dramatized and extremely CORNY (I have a pretty good sense of humor and I laughed like 2 or 3 times throughout the whole movie...but 85 percent of ppl laughed at every corny scene so maybe you will too :-/).

You should still go see it because most likely you'll think it was great like most ppl are saying, but if you're not a corny person, you probably won't like it much.

Janet Jackson was great!

The ending was horrible. There will be a 3rd one...

And I really hate the title "Why Did I Get Married Too". It's like grammatically incorrect or something and I just don't think that's cute. It should've been '2' instead of 'too'. Ghetto lookin' title. It bothers me. lol

That is all. Let me know what you think if you've seen it!

Picnic on the yard

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Neglect.

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I've been neglecting my blog lately =(. I've been soo busy with school and this internship search but everything has been fine.

I had an interview last week with American Eagle Outfitters for their merchandising internship program in Pittsburgh so hopefully I get it. I had another interview for another company called The Bickerstaff Group and I have two more next week for TJX Companies and CollegeFashionista.com. I didn't get the Disney internship that I interviewed for about a month ago. =( I've still been applying all over but I hope it pays off in the end. I'm not stopping until I get one!

My 21st birthday is coming up--APRIL 18TH!! I don't know what I wanna do yet...maybe I'll just go out to eat and a lounge afterwards to order my 1st legal drink...

School is going well, only about 3 weeks left until the semester ends and I am counting down the days....sooo ready for summer.

I've received a few blogger awards lately and I am very appreciative! Thanks so much!

I'm sleepy. Going to bed now. I promise I'll blog more! =)

-Melanie

Erykah Badu's new vid: Window Seat

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What did yall think about Erykah Badu's new video?? I love her and i'm soo happy she's coming out with a new album but I don't really care for the video much. I've been a fan of hers for a while and she used to feel sooo strongly about female artists feeling the need to get naked to sell records but now she's completely naked in a video. I don't know how to feel about that.

The blood coming out of her head at the end spells "Groupthink" so her getting naked has a metaphorically meaning but I think it was sort of overdone.

Beyonce pregnant??

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It's been a rumor going around stating that Beyonce is pregnant. MediaTakeout reported it so we clearly know not to completely believe it yet...but hopefully it's true! Can't wait to see the baby.

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Howard Homecoming 2011

80s Song Flashback

Question for the Religious

Happy September.

Miss You

Blank

School?

DC.

Over Retail.

Received a Blog Award

It's been a minute!

New Music: Timothy Bloom

A Style I Love: Turbans

MCM Viseto Bags

My Birthday!

Saying Goodbye...

I never really blog about music but...

Life, Life.

New Shoe Love

Bomb.

Ghost Town

What Have You Learned from your Last Relationship?

Shana needs your help! Go Vote!

ESPION

NYC Fashion Week Show, ESPION

Transgender Model in Vogue

Iris van Herpen X United Nude, Spring 2011

Good News!

Akeyno Handmade Jewelry and Accessories

FEATURED GIVEAWAY: Akeyno Handmade Accessories

I want. I get.

Question.

I need a job/internship

Outfits

Break's over.

Happy Holidays

LOVE: Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

Check us out!

Just Random Thoughts on my Mind

I Want One.

Today's Lesson.

My Next Steps...Part 2.

My Next Steps...

Sweet Baby Jesus.

Street Style, Howard University Homecoming

Hello? Anyone there?

Winter Fashion

Miss me?

I was on Wendy Williams yesterday!

Howard Homecoming 2010

SMH @ Myself.

The site has launched...

Funny. "How to Keep A Woman Happy"

If only this could be...

:)

Tyga & I :)

Spotlight on my Big Sis!

#IMissAaliyah

Monster DLP in NYC

Introducing the new Anti-Rape Condom, Rape-Axe

Dear Blog,

lmao, this is sad.

lmao.

Team Elin

Random.

Would you tell?

Vote for Miss Howard!

Hacked

By the way...

What I've Learned

Diversity Leadership Program

Just Wright

Will, Jada, & the kids on Oprah

Soulmate.

What Melanie Wants

Happy Mother's Day!!

What's New

Dondria

Magic!

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