Yes, you will probably notice there are two of me of MySpace. Well, Phoenyxx Rising is more about 'who I am' this is about 'what I do'. I write- poems, stories, dirty limericks on cocktail napkins, whatever. It comes out of me, and here I will hand it over to you, to do with what you will. And in the words of the soulful rockstar Erykah Badu, "Now keep in mind that I'm an artist, and I'm sensitive about my shit."
This here is an old introduction that I update and use periodically because I've realized with fairly few updates it remains true to me.
Who am I?
I am Rashida. I’ve been told I have a very old soul. In past lives, I think I’ve been an Ethiopian princess, a gypsy with many children, several tigers, again, with many children, a Zulu warrior, a hippie, and a wood nymph, not in that order.
Gypsy…..my friends and family would probably say that suits me best. Some would say it with a smile, some with a smirk, some with a frown. I don’t sit still too long. City to city, state to state, now country to country. I want to settle down and I will, when it’s supposed to happen. I’m letting The Way lead me. Simple.
I am reclaiming myself. I beat myself all to hell in my teens, and in my 20’s, I wasn’t just doin’ sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll, baby I was hip hop, reggae, pop, alternative and even a li’l bit country ya’ll.
Now I’m 30-esque years old and young simultaneously, I and I’m re-creating myself. Am I giving it all up? Hell no, not all of it, some of it is way too much fun! But I have learned to make wiser decisions, healthier decisions, and decisions I won’t regret. I want to learn so much more so that the next time this phoenix is set aflame and reborn from the ashes, the beautiful bird that arises will be even better than before.
But for now….
I am a grown ass woman. I am a meek little girl. I have a great sense of humor. I am adaptable. I am simple. I am a poet. I am sexy. I am creative. I am a survivor. I am giving. I am low-maintenance. I am elegant. I am statuesque. I am generous. I am fun. I am thoughtful. I am flighty. I am very emotional. I am a dread. I am a good person. I am a great lover. I am a shoulder to cry on. I am a little stuck-up. I am very down-to-earth. I am a Tiger. I am a Capricorn. I am indecisive. I am a lover of books and music. I am an artist. I am a nice caramel complexion. I am fallible. I am having (but I think ending) my quarter-life crisis. I am adventurous. I am pretty intelligent. I am talented. I am scared everyday. I am so strong. I am an actress. I am loving. I am spontaneous. I am lovable. I am a counselor. I am capable of great things.
What do I love? I love really rich cheese cake. I love pretty colors. I love learning fun new things. I love when someone washes my hair. I love seeing and getting exotic flowers. I love making people happy. I love Maya Angelou and Stephen King books. I love my eyes. I love being different. I love musicals. I love soft kisses. I love Tigger. I love sleeping. I love the beach on a clear night. I love looking at the stars. I love snow storms. I love quality ice cream. I love my brothers and sisters. I love being in love. I love aromatherapy. I love peace. I love people who make me laugh. I love art. I love nature. I love feeling inspired. I love sleeping in the arms of someone who loves me. I love baking sweets. I love dancing. I love pasta in cream sauces. I love happiness. I love shades of blue. I love playing with babies and children. I love that babies and children love me! I love innocence. I love doll houses. I love being a woman.
Who will I be? I will be a positive role model. I will be peaceful. I will knock you off your feet. I will be healthy. I will be understanding. I will be altruistic. I will be known. I will be a great mother. I will be supportive. I will be complimentary. I will be organized. I will be exciting and excited. I will be authentic. I will still be a great lover. I will be sweet. I will be a bitch sometimes. I will be better. I will be respected and respectful. I will be humble. I will be quiet. I will be a muse. I will be a party animal. I will be sure. I will be hopeful. I will be helpful. I will be splendid. I will be wrong. I will be cunning. I will be able to laugh at myself. I will be admired. I will be stronger. I will be aggressive. I will be a wonderful girlfriend, fiance’, and wife. I will be happy. I will be true to myself always.
I am Rashida, over the years I’ve been known as Ding, Shida, Tigger, Righteous Love, and now I am also Phoenyxx Rising- and from the ashes still I rise, and rise, and rise……
