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About Me

Praise to the mothers who came before me and whose wombs kept me safe until my entry into this realm.////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Now that this page has been blessed with some prayer first and foremost, what can I say about myself? I am just an artist/spirit having a human experience during some of the craziest times this earth has ever seen. I keep my focus good character and honesty. Right now I am in the process of doing my thing with my career (makeup artistry- check out my portfolio at tyshaw.carbonmade.com) my painting, my spirit, my writing and my family. Like minded people-feel free to drop me a line! Check out my portfolio slide show:
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T Tame
E Extreme
I Important
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H Happy
A Astonishing
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Your Passion is Red!
You've got that spark - a good dose of intensity, power, and determination.
You do whatever you want in life ... to hell with what anyone thinks!
With so many interests and loves, you're always running around doing something new.
You have fire in your eyes, and it shows. Bet you're even wearing something red! What Color is Your Passion?
You Are Chocolate Ice Cream
Dramatic. Powerful. Flirty. What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?
You Are Thong Panties
Woman, you are one hell of a ride!
You're a total wild child - and you live for crazy times.
Men are attracted to you like flies to honey, even though they know they should stay away.
You need a expert cowboy who can keep in tune with your free spirit! What Kind of
You Are Surrealism
Dreamy and idealistic, you've created a world that is all your own.
It's very likely that you've either dabbled in drugs or are naturally trippy.
You are always trying to push beyond the boundaries of your culture and society.
You believe that art, love, and freedom can change the world. What Art Movement Are You?
Your Love Life Secrets Are
Looking back on your life, you will only have one true love.
You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't?
You expect a lot from your lover - you want the full package. You tend to be very picky.
In fights, you love to debate and defend yourself. You logic prevails - or at least you'd like to think so.
A break-up usually comes as a shock to you. You always think things are going well. Your Love Life Secrets, Revealed
You Communicate With Your Eyes
When you say, "I'll believe it when I see it" - you really mean it.
For you, what you see is a lot more important than what you hear.
You don't take someone's words at face value. You judge people by their facial expressions, body language, and appearance.
You tend to be quiet, but when you talk, you tend to make eye contact and describe things in colorful detail. How Do You Communicate?
Your Ideal Relationship is Marriage
You've dated enough to know what you want.
And that's marriage - with the right person.
You're serious about settling down some time soon.
Even if you haven't met the person you want to get hitched to! What's Your Ideal Relationship?
Your Aura is Blue
Spiritual and calm, you tend to live a quiet but enriching life.
You are very giving of yourself. And it's hard for you to let go of relationships.
The purpose of your life: showing love to other people
Famous blues include: Angelina Jolie, the Dali Lama, Oprah
Careers for you to try: Psychic, Peace Corps Volunteer, Counselor What Color Is Your Aura?
Your Stripper Song Is
Pour Some Sugar on Me by Def Leppard
"Love is like a bomb, baby, c'mon get it on
Livin' like a lover with a radar phone
Lookin' like a tramp, like a video vamp
Demolition woman, can I be your man?"
Break out the baby oil, you rock it old school. What Song Should You Strip To?
Your Rising Sign is Aquarius
You are an interesting mix of introspective and outlandish.
Waving your freak flag high, you really do things your own way.
While you may seem distant, you care very deeply for humanity.
You just have no tolerance for fools, slackers, or dullards.
And while you're fairly misanthropic, many are drawn to you.
Innovative and clever, people look to you for new ideas and trends. What's Your Rising Sign?
You Are The Magician
You are powerful and wise - beyond what anyone can see.
Deeply complex, you have the resources to connect to the spiritual and material world.
You posses the knowledge to manipulate your life and the lives around you.
You also have a great healing power, should you choose to use it.
Your fortune:
You have unhidden powers that you have yet to tap into.
Soon, you will better understand how to use your intellect and intuition.
Believe it or now, you will discover how you can manipulate yourself and others for good.
You are at the beginning of a path of spiritual enlightenment. What Tarot Card Are You?
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Teisha (pronounced Ty-ee-sha)
Birthday: December 13th
Birthplace: Earth
Current Location: Brooklyn
Eye Color: Dk Brown
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 foot 2
Right Handed or Left Handed: Rigth handed
Your Heritage: Panamanian, Bajan, Columbian, Jamaican
The Shoes You Wore Today: Black clogs
Your Weakness: People, wine, art, Baldwin and Coltrane
Your Fears: Mediocrity and capitalism (and sometimes christianity)
Your Perfect Pizza: Mushroom and extra cheese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Publish my book, finish the new one I started, finish fixing my apt
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: LOL
Thoughts First Waking Up: Mojuba Olodumare for giving me another day. Mafereun Egun for watching over me.
Your Best Physical Feature: depends when you ask me
Your Bedtime: depends on the night
Your Most Missed Memory: late night talks and giggles with "him"
Pepsi or Coke: neither. water please. (unless there's liquor around)
MacDonalds or Burger King: neither (veggie hut, please)
Single or Group Dates: both
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: neither. homemade tea please
Chocolate or Vanilla: on who?
Cappuccino or Coffee: neither. i only give coffee to my muertos. i don't do caffeine
Do you Smoke: sometimes
Do you Swear: yup
Do you Sing: yup
Do you Shower Daily: yup...sometimes even twice!
Have you Been in Love: yup
Do you want to go to College: yup
Do you want to get Married: yup
Do you belive in yourself: yup
Do you get Motion Sickness: sometimes
Do you think you are Attractive: depends on when you ask me
Are you a Health Freak: A little
Do you get along with your Parents: yup
Do you like Thunderstorms: Very much so (Maferefun Oya! Maferefun Sango!)
Do you play an Instrument: yup
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Of course!
In the past month have you Smoked: yup
In the past month have you been on Drugs: what kind of question is that?
In the past month have you gone on a Date: nope. kinda sad, isn't it?
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: unfortunately
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: nope
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: yup
In the past month have you been on Stage: yup (karaoke baby!)
In the past month have you been Dumped: Hell no...i think...
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no, not a thief
Ever been Drunk: yup. wasn't pretty
Ever been called a Tease: yeah. but I was young then. I don't have the patience to tease anymore.
Ever been Beaten up: when i was little, but I got those heifers back!
Ever Shoplifted: nope
How do you want to Die: naturally, in my sleep, at my appointed time. Not a minute before.
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: Cool.
What country would you most like to Visit: Nigeria
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: doesn't matter as long as they have both of them
Favourite Hair Color: doesn't matter
Short or Long Hair: doesn't matter
Height: taller than me
Weight: depends.
Best Clothing Style: something that speaks about his mind, something that flows with him
Number of Drugs I have taken: These questions are a trip!
Number of CDs I own: lost count
Number of Piercings: 2 (apart from my ear piercings)
Number of Tattoos: 3
Number of things in my Past I Regret: don't believe in regret
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My Interests

life love art music people minds spirit transcendence evolution revolution enlightenment writing food wine DJs photography sculpture language focus
You Are an Intense Kisser
When you kiss, it's deep and powerful

You don't take kissing lightly

Your kisses always have meaning

And they always make your head spin What's Your Kissing Style?
You are a Lavender Rose
You represent love at first sight and enchantment.

Your vibe: intense and intriguing

Falling in love with you is: deep and meaningful What Color Rose Are You?
Your Vibe is Super Sexy
You feel 100% sexy at almost any moment
And this inner sexiness really does boost your appeal
You're confident, playful, and outgoing
You know what you have to offer - and you're proud of it! How Sexy Is Your Vibe?
You Are a Fierce Femme
You have a wild side, and you aren't afraid to bring it out when the time is right.
But you also know when to hang back and keep your "crazy chick" persona in check.
In fact, some of your friends may be surprised to find out how far you can take it...
You may look mild mannered, but it's all an act! How Daring Are You?..START BZOINK.COM SURVEY CODE
*ABOUT ME*
NAME:: Teisha
NICK NAME:: Ty
GENDER:: Female
AGE:: none of your business
BIRTH DATE:: 12-13-?
RELATIONSHIP:: none
FAVORITES
COLOR:: Red
FOOD:: Paella
PET:: Dog
MUSIC:: Too many to mention
SPORT:: Sex
FRUIT:: Pomegranate
HOBBY:: Painting, writing
THING-2-DO:: vybe, chill, travel
MEMORY:: birth of my child
HOLIDAY:: none
RANDOM Q'S
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?: complex and layered
WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO THINK OF YOU?: Anything they want...as long as it's good most of the time
ARE YOU PERCEIVED WRONGLY?: Sometimes...you have to dig to find me
WHAT'S THE NICEST THING ANYONE HAS EVER DONE FOR YOU?: Write me poetry
HAVE YOU EVER HATED SOMEONE?: No...but close
DO YOU THINK YOU'RE EMOTIONALLY STRONG?: yup
HOW DO YOU VENT YOUR ANGER?: I yell...then drink cheap wine while painting.
WHEN YOU'RE MAD/SAD ,DO YOU LET IT SHOW?: Sometimes
WHO'S YOUR FAVORITE PERSON TO TALK TO?: Don't have one
DO YOU PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE YOU'RE NOT JUST TO BE COOL?: Never
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?: Mediocrity
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH?: My spirit
WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?: My heart
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF WHAT WOULD IT BE?: My temper
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU'VE DONE/HAVENT DONE THAT YOU REGRET?: ?
IF YOU COULD GO BACK TO ONE POINT IN YOUR LIFE ,WHAT WOULD IT BE?: High School
LOVE
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE?: yup
HAVE YOU EVER SAID "I LOVE YOU" AND NOT MEANT IT?: Yes...and I regret it.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?: Yes.
DO YOU CONSIDER LOVE A MISTAKE?: Sometimes.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE FAITHFUL TO A PERSON FOR EVER?: Yes.
DO YOU PREFER KNOWING SOMEONE BEFORE DATING THEM?: Doesn't matter.
WHAT DO YOU FIND ROMANTIC?: Honesty and vulnerability
TURN-ONS?: Intelligence, artistic ability, creativity, imagination, too many to mention
TURN-OFFS?: Stupidity, ignorance, low sex drive...too many to list here
WORSE THING ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?: lack of sensitivity
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to name a few:and...other artists, creative people, revolutionary people etc.

Music:

Orisa/Egun Songs, Bootsy Collins, Parliament Funkadelic, Cassandra Wilson, Mahalia Jackson, Peter Tosh, Babyface, Marvin Gaye, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Madonna, Gnarls Barkley, Fiona Apple, Jeff Buckley, The Emotions, Nona Hendrix, Sarah Vaughn, Prince, Van Hunt, Tiar, Phyllis Hyman, Patti, Luther, Stevie, Donny Hathaway, Rasaan Patterson, Christine Van Horn, Sade, Seal, Celia Cruz, La India, DLG, Roberto Blades, Johnny Rivera, Bahamadia, Jeru the Damaja, Tribe Called Quest, Anita Baker, BDP, Tupac, Miles Davis, Bird Parker, Fela Kuti, John Coltrane, Roy Hargrove, Common, Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix , Brand Nubian, Billie Holiday, Bob Marley, Dead Prez, Afu-Ra, Besse Smith, Regina Belle, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Janet, Denise Williams, Me'shelle, Raphael Saadiq, ... too many to mention...

Movies:

Anything Spike Lee, American Beauty, Imitation of Life, Love Jones, Purple Rain, Frida, Beloved, Daughters of the Dust, To Sleep With Anger, Carmen Jones, Born In Brothels, Black Orpheus, City Of God, What Dreams May Come

Television:

I am obsessed with Noah's Arc and The L Word! BBC News and Like it is. ?? Which Creature Of The Sea Are You??
Mermaid
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Books:

The History of Mankind, About Love: New Visions, For The New Intellectual, The Motorcycle Diaries, If Beale Street Could Talk, Giovanni's Room, Black Girl In Paris, The Communist Manifesto, The Prophet,I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!

Heroes:

Queen Mother Ast (Auset), Cicely Tyson, Leontyne Price, Prince, Malcolm, Assata, the Cuban Five, Che... too many to mention

My Blog

Mother and Son Tortured in Florida (Compliments of Gumbo Momma)

My only question is: is this what our people, our youth, have come to? (Please read).   Mother and Son Attacked in Heinous Three-Hour Ordeal at the Hands of 10 Masked TeensDate:Wednesday, July 1...
Posted by Ty on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:03:00 PST

Random Rants in the midst of anger

Me vs. Lukumi Tradition (part 1 of many) Foolish men are likely to forget their faith when the crucial moment comes. I hold on to my faith even in the midst of these crazy-ass storms and rely on hi...
Posted by Ty on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 10:37:00 PST

What a day!

Let me preface this entry by saying that I am not racist by any means, and this has only been my experience with a few (ok maybe more than a few) people of Caucasian decent.   Dealing with some...
Posted by Ty on Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:35:00 PST

Thoughts on Malcolm

Reading the autobiography of Malcolm X this time, I definitely see the entire picture from a different eye. My eyes now see things that perhaps it would have missed five years ago. I see the spiritual...
Posted by Ty on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:46:00 PST

reading Malcolm...again

So I am reading the autobiography of Malcolm X (again). It is affecting me in some very deep ways. The struggle of my people in this country has always deeply hurt and touched me, but Malcolm's story...
Posted by Ty on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:50:00 PST

4 o'clock jive

so I finally decide to start using my myspace blog as a way to supplement my other blog that I never seem to find time to write. what a mess! it's 4 o'clock in the morning and I am up, suffering from...
Posted by Ty on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:11:00 PST

A Little Quiz

http://images.quizfarm.com/1113108920idealism.JPG">> You scored as Idealist. Idealism centers around the belief that we are moving towards something greater. An odd mix of evolutionist and spiritualis...
Posted by Ty on Wed, 07 Jun 2006 11:34:00 PST