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Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go!

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About Me

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Well if you're here its obvious that either you know me or you're here to learn more about me, either way I'll give you some info about what makes me who I am.*I wouldn't be here if I didn't have faith in Jesus Christ, he's been there for me before I even took my first breath. My experiences in life the years of hurt and disappointment has made me a resilient, intelligent, and responsible woman who is wise beyond her years.*Without hurt you can't know what true love is and I've been blessed to know love, being with my man for almost... 10 Years! Wow and so many people believed it wouldn't last, thanks for fueling our love it continues to burn stronger everyday. Sometimes I question where I would be without him but I don't have to answer that because he is there for me. Love you Shawnie <3*Though I've had struggles I can say I'm a better person because of it, I'm currently an advocate for youth in foster care who don't feel like they have a voice; I am their voice through writing and speaking presentations that I do nationwide. I'm currently researching to create a film about film transitioning youth in their last year in care, and some of the hardships that they face. Look out for that.*I'm currently in my senior at SUNY Purchase where my major is Media, Society and the Arts. What exactly do I want to do? A lot right now so I guess I'm on the road to being another multi-media mogul like Tyra Banks.I know my future career will deal with mass media since this is a huge part of our daily lives, so much so that we can't escape it, we are prisoners to media. I've had some written work published, I've done a magazine ad for adoption (Hope to do more its so much fun), and I’ve done theatre... I'm not limiting myself to any one thing. If you know me you know I'm into a lot but when I do something I'm dedicated, whether it is school, planning an event, vocal lessons (LOL don't ask). To know me is to love me.

My Interests

TRAVELING its my great love of life, knowing that no matter where I am there is always something else out there to explore to learn, to breathe, and eat. Love discovering new worlds outside of my own.

I'd like to meet:

*I want to meet all those women who have paved the way for me to be able to get to where I need to go, without the blatant racism that is faced, when a powerful black woman wants to be successful and will not stand for NO as an answer. * I want to meet those people who are out there, who are not living up to the stereotypes that continue to rip apart the black community. Those people who are proving those damaging stereotypes wrong about black women, and about foster children and giving them a new label success. * I want to meet those people who believe that success is only possible through assistance, that in order to get somewhere and stay there you can't tear someone else down; rather you need to help build someone else up so that you can then move up. * People, who have succeeded by breaking someone else down, trust me I don't want to meet you because your success will be short lived. * I want to meet any and everyone who believe, like me, if you can't add you need to be subtracted from ones life. Please, let’s not waste each others time.

Music:

Aaliyah, Fantasia, Monica, Tyrese, Boyz 2 Men, Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, Xscape, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Chapter 2 Gospel, India Arie, Jay-Z, Kanye West (minus his cocky attitude), Common, kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, Maroon 5, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears (I still believe in her) and many many more...

Movies:

A Little Princess, The Color Purple, The Simpson Movie, The Stewie Griffith Story, Armageddon, Dreamgirls, The Lion King and many many more...

Television:

Futurama, Gossip Girl, America's Next Top Model, American Idol, 24, The Game, Family Guy, and many many more...

Books:

The Coldest Winter Ever, The Color Purple, Things Fall Apart, Zanes series, Flyy Girl, Any E. Lynn Harris Book and many many more...

Heroes:

My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ &amp; My mommy Rose Marie Desrosier may you rest in peace. I thank you mommy for watching over me all these years and continually dispatching angels for me. I love you and I will never ever forget. Sarah and Micheal Gerstenzang, they believe and continue in me when I doubt myself. They see the potential and I'm blessed to have them in my life.

My Blog

Masturbation Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d8gApqEGEw This is a commercial I did for my Queer Convergence class about the topics that week. Check it out!...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:39:00 PST

When?

When? ©When a young man can't go out and celebrate his lifeWithout being shot down killed never ever again seeing his wife23 years old he'll never see his girls grow upWe're living in a world tod...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:46:00 PST

You Know How I Do

  Me? Well you know how I do Stay so busy that I forget to breathe sometimes  Life must go on right? So I just do what I got to do just to get by As long as I have air in my lu...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:28:00 PST

No Matrimony

She used to have dreams of wearing the lily white dress But how can her now when there is no purity left Her spirit has been stripped time has gone on to long All the time&nbs...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:44:00 PST

Mystery: A Night of Curiosity

Hosted By: Merli 1DATWINZ PromotionsWhen: Friday Apr 04, 2008 at 11:00 PMWhere: Night Flight578 Albany Ave Between Midwood & Rutland Rd.Brooklyn, NY 11210United StatesDescription:Merli 1DATWINZ Promot...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:55:00 PST

Adultism: Are you Guilty?

Adultism To work with young people successfully, it is necessary to tackle the pervasive existence of Adultism. Adultism refers to all of the behaviors and attitudes that flow from the assumption tha...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:13:00 PST

The Tongue: In an Enemy or your Friend... Choose Wisely

THE TONGUE CAN BE YOUR WORST ENEMY! Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have power to createconditions in your life. What you speak about, you can bring about. If you keep saying you're broke, ...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:40:00 PST

Video Diary

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Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:51:00 PST

Media Society and the Arts

         Art is hard topic to talk about because believe it or not is just something that explains itself. For the most part art is not something that is regula...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:49:00 PST

Halloween Fright Night Fete 2006

If you missed last years party boy did you miss a fright night. Don't worry Diva ChiQue® and 1DatWinz Promotions® are coming back stronger and creepier---and oh so SEXXXXYYY! ...
Posted by Miss Merli: 10 Down 40 2 Go! on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:02:00 PST