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Joi

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About Me

Well, first off, I HATE the fact that I had an "About Me" section and mysteriously it got wiped out and now I have to write another one. That's something about me, huh? *chuckling* Since I have to describe myself again, I'd have to say that I'm definitely a God-fearing, deeply romantic, family-oriented, a Mama's Girl, highly determined, militant, athletic and funny young woman. I carry myself as a lady in front of people and by myself (INTEGRITY). I'm totally full of life and joy and anyone who knows me knows that I can keep you laughing! I'm a future black doctor, so you know I'm a nerd. I'd prefer a deep conversation with a stranger than a dry one with someone I'm acquainted with. Mental connections excite me!I am extremely driven. I'm going to get what I want by ANY MEANS NECESSARY. Well, not ANY means, but you get the point. Although I hate the spotlight, I'm usually the life of the party because I'm goofy and love to have a good time. On the flipside, I'm a total homebody. I usually only go out for functions (i.e. graduation parties, birthdays, someone I know is throwing a party, support...etc.).I'm a sensitive soul. The little things warm my heart. I'm not looking at your car or looking for your money, I'm looking at your heart. I trust people off top. Call me naive, but I do. I wear my heart on my sleeve, so what you see is what you get. I'm not going to allow someone to dictate who am I or how I look.I want to change Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and MLK Hospital(a.k.a. Killah King) and I will. Until we stop talking about doing something and actually start doing it, then conditions will remain the same. My people are dying and no one is trying to help them. I will...

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My Interests

God, family, music, basketball,, skateboarding, snowboarding, collecting Vans and Jordans, cute boys, beautiful smiles, chuckles, popsicles, live music, giraffes, the beach, decorating my house, art (Elizabeth Catlett), antique furniture, vintage luggage, independent films, laughing, skipping out on work, medicine, lab work, figuring out hard problems, listening, curly hair, yellow, Naan N' Curry, good sushi, public health, policy making, giving back to the community, changing perspectives, ACTIVISMand spending time with my loved ones.

I'd like to meet:

Jesus (at another time in life...I'm not done yet), My grandmother again (I miss you, Mom!), my stepsister (We miss you, Ang!), Pharrell Williams, the lead singer of Bloc Party (Kele), people who want to make differences in young people's lives, eccletic black people, black skaters and surfers, Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Angela Davis (I wanna pick her brain), John Legend (so dreamy), Tamika Catchings and Santa Claus. Most importantly, the man who can make my heart skip just by a quick glance and our souls recognize that we were pre-made together in heaven by God.

Music:

FLOETRY, Bob Marley, Amel Larrieux, Maxwell, Sade, Anita Baker, John Legend, Corinne Bailey Rae, Anthony Hamilton, Aaliyah, BLOC PARTY, Coldplay, Common, the Roots, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, The Cure, dead prez, Drake, De La Soul, Dave Matthews Band, Death for Cutie, Postal Service, the Pharcyde, Hieroglyphics, Donnie Hathaway, Donnell Jones, Dru Hill, Dwele, E-40, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt, Nina Simone, Billie Holliday, Miles Davis, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, MAZE, the Fray, Foo Fighters, Frou-Frou, Goapele, Governor, Gregory Issacs, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Imogen Heap, INCUBUS, India.Irie, the Isley Brothers, Issac Hayes, Jagged Edge, James Blunt, Janet and Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Nas, Tupac, B.I.G., JENNIFER HUDSON, Jodeci, PRINCE, Vendetta Red, Hawthorne Heights, John Coltrane, Keyshia Cole, Kanye West, Kelis, Lauryn Hill, Little Brother, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Me'Shell N'Degeocello, Missy, Monica, Musiq, My Chemical Romance, N.E.R.D., Chris Brown, Trey Songz, the rest of the teeny bopper artists (I'm a kid at heart), Nirvana, No Doubt, Oasis, Omarion, Outkast, Quincy Jones, R. Kelly (sadly, yes), Raheem Devaughn, Toni Tony Tone, Robin Thicke, The Shins, Slum Village, Black-Eyed Peas (pre-Fergie), Souls of Mischief, Stevie Wonder, Sublime, Switchfoot, Toni Braxton, Trick Daddy, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Mercy Me, HillSong, Usher, The Used, U2, The Killers, Wu-Tang Clan, Zion I and any bossa nova I can find!

Movies:

The Ten Commandments is my ALL-TIME favorite movie, Brick, Garden State, Buffalo 66, Hard Candy, the Color Purple, the Christmas Story, Purple Rain, Empire Records, the Kings of Comedy, the Queens of Comedy, All About the Benjamins, all of the Fridays, SpaceBalls, Superbad, Knocked Up, LOVE AND BASKETBALL, half baked , all of the Peanuts specials, Baby Boy, Poetic Justice, Juice, Cruel Intentions and Higher Learning.

Television:

Any home improvement shows, SPORTSCENTER, Laguna Beach, Nip/Tuck, Grey's Anatomy, Martin, the Boondocks, the Cosby Show, the Wonder Years, Punky Brewster, Top Chef, Rescue Me, The Riches, and cartoons, especially my boys, Tom and Jerry, and Good Times.

Books:

The Bible, Pride and Prejudice, Omerta, Raise the Roof, Reach the Summitt, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, The Bluest Eye, Sula, Tar Baby (although I go back and forth about how I feel about Toni Morrison's content) , The Color Purple, The Handmaid's Tale, The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife, The Bonesetter's Daughter, Like Water For Chocolate, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Animal Farm, 1984, The Scarlett Letter, Canterbury Tales, Leaves of Grass (it deepened my literary craft...descriptions became grittier), I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Awakening, The Chosen, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, House on Mango Street...I'm an avid reader, but I just can't think of my favorites right now. (come back soon...)

Heroes:

God (for giving up His only Son and putting up with us on a daily basis), Jesus (for sacrificing His life for us) and definitely, my mother (my rock, my foundation, my inspiration, my best friend, my role model, my life), she raised me and my brother by herself. Her sacrifices made me the woman I am today. I could never repay her. I love you, Mommie! My fallen homie, Madinah. You had such an impact on my life in a short amount of time. You opened my mind and heart to things that I will carry with me for life. With that being said, your immanent spirit will always roll with me. I miss you. REST IN PEACE.

My Blog

After the Storm

How did I get here?When I did I allow you to seep into my pores,Into my heart, into my being, into my every existence?Where did my cool go?My heart drags on the ground now.Heavy from the agony and reg...
Posted by Joi on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:48:00 PST

Bodily Function, the negative feedback loop

To let you go would to be to admit defeat...My heart aches from every word left unsaidIt beats irregularly without youBlood seems to run in reverseBack to my brain to keep my thoughts on youI can tast...
Posted by Joi on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:38:00 PST

The Awakening Knowledge

I woke up from a dream and found a purpose. Through this dream, I've learned a life lesson without having to live it. Knowledge gained from said dream:1. Never tell your business to people you haven...
Posted by Joi on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:37:00 PST

A couple of couplets for thought

Longed for him. Got him. Shit.- Margaret AtwoodThe ShirtThe shirt touches his neckand smoothes over his back.It slides down his sides.It even goes down below his beltdown into his pants.Lucky shirt.-...
Posted by Joi on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:16:00 PST

Living Amongst the Lost

I'm tired of talking about "fallen soldiers."I don't want to see anymore faded pictures on t-shirts.No more empty bottles of alcohol, balloons, teddy bears and poems in arbitrary places.One less memor...
Posted by Joi on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:49:00 PST

An Incomplete Thought

besotted from your loveI lean over to catch my breathheart and mind racing to catch up each otherI lie on my side and clutch at my chestwhat a cathartic event
Posted by Joi on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:32:00 PST

The Hunt

Biting my bottom lip with anxiety,The tingle sends me into the realm of delight.My teeth scrape my fingertips as I drag my hand across my chin,I am left wanting.A familiar face, laugh and smile,Memori...
Posted by Joi on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:45:00 PST

Growth

Growth is such a beautiful thingWhen you reach the summit and scream to the world that you are here!No one cares, but you doYou are you and it is what it is.The day you can face yourself and find soli...
Posted by Joi on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:23:00 PST

Bon Appetite

The preface:[Maturity is never overrated in the right situation.The fascade that you were capable of attaining my level leaves me dry.Pheremones released indicated a different brewI was lost in the ro...
Posted by Joi on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:59:00 PST

Eager

Wow, I was almost off to the races.I had my shoes laced up,Path mapped out,Mind clear.Oh, how I laugh at myself,For the race isn't today or any day soon.Why did I think that the road would be ready fo...
Posted by Joi on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:34:00 PST