B. The Reason is leaving MySpace for Good

About Me

The song being played:
So real. Keep yo head up. God's got you.
"Inner peace requires self and wordly acceptance. As well as threats to others to leave you alone. Invest in it.
Inner Peace. My Anti-everything."
---Abunda Escri

I'm a creative soul with a misunderstood mentality. So grateful to God for alllll of my blessings. I am currently a student at USF hoping to graduate soon! I am very diverse...I have friends of many different backgrounds. This in return keeps me open and constantly learning about different cultures. I am growing and learning. I do NOT know everything. But I'm gettin' there....
Peace Peace
I work waaay too much. But I don't mind it because it keeps me busy and feelin' "purposeful". I am also heavy into volunteering and giving back.....it's truly something I take pride in. My particular interest in the homeless and hungry. I love helping out folks who could have potentially been me or someone I love. God has been too good, I feel it's my duty to help those out who need it.
Serenity Serenity
I can be so silly at times. I love to be me and HATE being fake.... Don't have much of an attitude--in fact, I can't even deal with those that do. I'm anti a lot of things and lately have become more radical in my thinking. I'll argue all day when it comes to race, religion and politics. I love being a woman of color. I exhalt it, embrace it and attempt to show my admiration for my culture everyday.
Faith Faith
I attempt to always look different and leave a lasting memory everywhere I go. I produce my own segments, do web page designing and have 7-10 short stories which I want to publish someday. I am always trying to keep things as natural as possible. I don't indulge in what's "hot" nor I demean my body or persona. I'm 21 year old who plans on having a career and family in the next few years. No mo playin' games!
Prayer Prayer
In attempts to become more conscious I've discovered that a lot of things in America are simply messed up. I find myself constantly thinkin':
...as if you didn't know.
I'm a napptural. Been so since April 22, 2005! To check out my journey, read my hair journal . I also have pictures located at Fotki
Check out my Tribute to my hair video. Much love to my nappturals at Nappturality.com!
To check out my funny, insightful and most memorable blogs, check out my archive called:
....my general blogs are for preferred readers only so I can monitor who is all up in my business. If you're interested in checking 'em out, send me a msg! Beware! Some of yall will be denied if I'on know you like dat!
While on MySpace, I've come across some amazing Black entreprenuers. Please help support them by clicking on their MySpace pages below and checkin' out these outstanding brothas and sistas who are doin' their thang!
Naturally You! Magazine
C'mon, I'm a supporter of
Napptural ANYTHING!
Trouble Town's Most Wanted
2 of my BEST friends....I love them dearly.
Artists, designers, real business men with visions.
Gotta show love to the 850!
Classified
Showin' love to brothas who aren't only talented but
got aight personalities too....LOL, just kiddin'.
These fellas are gonna blow up!
Akoma Buttons
Love the buttons! What betta
way to show your the world
how much you love and
support BLACK FOLX?!
Yes Lioness
Beautifully designed t-shirs and art. Just divine!
Da Ghetto Tymz
This is just....wow!
Take a look for yourself.
Afro Cities
The best resource for Black
businesses around the country.
Soul-Sanctuary
Best online radio/podcast for neo-soul, hip hop,
oldies and spoken word. Just amazing!!
Motown Girl
One of THEE best natural hair/lifestyle resources
Motherland comment button made
especially for Brit by Goldee Locs

My Interests

Writing. It's my truest passion. NATURAL HAIR! Technology, politics, Black history and photography. Gettin' more into digital photo designing. Volunteering. ESPANOL.....estudiando mas todos los dias. Quiero ser mejor. La chica negra que hable espanol. Que caliente, no? Leadership Positions. Organizational events. Black Liberation Movement.
:::deep breath:::
Incorporating natural/herbal/homeopathic remedies and products in my daily living. Perfecting my professional skills. Church. The etymology of words, grammar and strong sentences. Spelling Bee Champ wannabe. Jump robin'. Learning about cultures. Art and intellectual conversations. Steppin'.
:::Almost done:::
Contemplation, questioning and researching sufficient Black progression. The youth. QT with friens. Producing videos/editing/graphic designing. I also like doin' crazy stuff like water skiing in Jamaica and striking up convos with strangers.

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I'd like to meet:

Not a big groupie for anyone, really. I love culturally conscious folx. Wouldn't mind runnin' into Malcolm Jamal Warner. I am so in love with his hair. Speakin' of hair.....love meetin' folx with bold hair. That whole straight/long hair phase is so played out. Always lookin' to grow, be inspired and inspire folx with coo personalities and intellectual mindsets. I can most defintely do without the stalkers from Nebraska, though. Fo reals.
I have 2 other aliases whom I think need introductions.

Abunda Escri

A.Escri is poetic. She's mellow, intellectual and an optimist. She is constantly writing in her head, uses big words and is always seeking inner peace. A.Escri is an over achiever, a perfectionist and doesn't take criticism too well.
Sista Rebella

S.Rebella is mad, angry and simply does not CARE. She is madd about the system, wants change and is always ranting. S.Rebella is seeking consciousness on a daily basis. Please don't confuse her with a ghetto diva with a 'tude. She's on anotha level.

Music:

I looove smooth jazz (Wayman Tisdale, Dave Coz....love them!) and classical (Vivaldi is pure genius).
But I listen to neo-soul and r&b/soul the most.....Erykah Badu, *Anita Baker*, A.Keys, Anthony Hamilton, Vivian Green, Hil St. Soul, Kindred, Kem, Jaquar Wright, Lalah Hathaway etc..
I am soo old skool! *Earth, Wind & Fire*, Luther, Isley Bros.... I listen to 70's funk all the time! Ohhhh....funkadelic! I shoulda grew up in the 70's!
And of course gospel...Israel & New Breed, Kirk, Shirley, Fred, Cece, etc. Learning to love reggae. And revoluntionary rap like Dead Prez. But very little rap, if any. It's just gettin' outta hand these days. I LOVE jungle too....underground music is really where it's at.I don't like much mainstream music. Turn OFF the radio.
I'm listenin' to nothin' but 90's R&B these days. Troop, Mint Condition, Shai, etc. That or some jazz. Still running away from commercial mainstream music. Ugh!

My Top 5 Albums EVER:
"Greatest Hits"
Earth Wind & Fire
"Unforgettable"
Natalie Cole ..
"Greatest Hits"
Luther Vandross
"Waiting to Exhale"
Various Artists
"Best of Anita"
Anita Baker

Movies:

Idlewild is my FAVORITE! Friday, Set it Off, Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Meet the Browns were sooo good. Hotel Rwanda was amazing. LIFE, Home Alone, The Christmas Story, Coming to America, The Color Purple, A Time to Kill, Barbershop are some other classics.

Television:

I really only watch local news, BBC News, CNN and Nick@Nite. Makes me sound old, uh? I still love Martin, Good Times, Living Single, The Cosby Show, A Different World....mostly ole' Black tv shows that get canceled too early. Oh....and this boi here...

Books:

I like to read Black history books and books about women of color. I also TRY to do Bible devotion. I have to.....gotta remain sane somehow. I love my Black novelists. Too many to name. But like most college students there's very little time for leisure reading. I'm doin' better though....A few of my favorites are below.
"Negroes With Guns"
-- Robert F. Williams
"The Best-Kept Secret"
--Kimberla Lawson Roby
"Your Negro Tour Guide"
--Kathy Y. Wilson
"Ar'n't I a Woman?"
--Deborah Gray White
"When Africa Awakes"
-- Hubert Henry Harrison
.....and more.

Heroes:

Most people say that their Mothers are their heroes. Blah blah blahhhhh....that's easy. My Mom is above hero status. Now Charles Hamilton Houston, Angela Davis and Hubert Henry Harrison were some serious pioneers! If you don't know their history, wow....you're missin' out.Wait, can't forget David Walker and Mariah Stewart. Serious radicals in the 1800's! Both were martyrs for freedom. Matta fact, anyone who can make their voice heard regardless of what people think are all heroes to me.
29 RANDOM THINGS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU.
1. When I like a song, I'll play it OUT. At least 13 times a day.
2. I don't know how NOT to have a job.
3. I go down Memory Lane alllll the time.
4. I stutter when I'm excited about something.
5. I hate being in a house by myself at night.
6. I reaaaallllly don't like animals. At all.
7. 7 is my favorite number b/c it was the age I realized my passion for writing.
8. I dyed my hair purple in high school.
11. I have over 6 personal journals/diaries.
12. Extreme sarcasm annoys me.
13. No one knows, but I'm a pretty good tap dancer.
14. I eat A LOT of candy and have never had a cavity.
15. I don't identify with any political party...I am registered though.
16. I once rode a bike in Wal-Mart.
17. I can only fly first class.
18. I can't stand the taste of alcohol or coffee.
19. During scary movies, I cover my ears instead of my eyes.
20. I can't wait to meet my future children. I already love them!
21. When I order fries in a drive thru, I always eat them before I get home.
22. I loathe BET and everything it stands for. How can you watch it?
23. I HATE when people make me late.
24. I think cartoons are childish....but not the Boondocks!
25. I have no patriotism. Opps, TMI!
26. I get crunk about highlighters and pens.
27. Thunder and lightning scares me.
28. I've been on blind dates. So far...no regrets!
29. My

My Blog

Blessings

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10 quick points.....

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Rejection.

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Visitor Map to Idlewild

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I'm sick (S.Rebella)

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Be careful what you ask for.....

I'm feeling kinda bad because I am really starting to resent my job. And it's crazy because just a few months ago I was lovin' it---had prayed for it and everything. But now that school is starting, i...
Posted by Divine Blackness on Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:42:00 PST

Once Upon A Time....

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Posted by Divine Blackness on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:18:00 PST

10 serious thoughts [public exposure]

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Posted by Divine Blackness on Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:30:00 PST

10 Reasons Why.....

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