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Leia

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About Me

Hey Myspace, this is Leia! Thanks for coming through..if you're still reading, you probably want to know more about me so, without further ado ****Drum Roll*****
I'm a born and raised Mississippian. I went to college in New Orleans, LA- DEEEE! U! D!D!D!D!D! DU! -that's Dillard University for those of you who don't know. My bachelor's is in Business Management and Music and because I owe Sallie Mae my first-born I moved to Houston to put it to work! So far so good, it's a 'get in, where I fit in' type of situation. Most of my job is Marketing and Promotions with a dabble (yes, a "dabble") of Personal Assistant-ship?. I eventually want to work my way up to Artist Management and owning my own label-so look out for me!
On the personal tip, some people say I'm quiet..my friends know otherwise. The truth is, I think about things so much on so many levels that they rarely get verbalized unless someone asks. In short,I don't talk to hear myself talk. Don't get it twisted I don't take myself too seriously...I'm a witty person and sarcasm runs deep in my fam! Some people get it..and some people don't which is why I don't unleash that side to the general public! I don't KNOW you like that! Plus, you ALL know how it feels when you have to explain a joke *sigh* it's. just. not. funny. anymore.
Music/the arts are pretty much the cornerstones of my world. Anything involving the them pretty much peaks my interest...well..that and women but I digress. I'm borderline anti-mainstream...yeah, I AM on Myspace. I like PBS, independent films, documentaries, blogs, anything involving creative thought... well, just make that thought,in general. Reality TV is Hoover-esque and I can't wait until this phase passes! MTV/BET have let me down on so many levels *tear* The world is crazy enough..mainstream media puts emphasis on the wrong things..i.e. Paris Hilton serving 45 days. It's 45 DAYS!! Not because she "supposedly" broke the law, she BROKE the law!! Are you kidding me?!? I think she should go for life just because she's whining*stepping off of soapbox*...but that's exactly why I'm not a judge!
With all of that being said ;) .. I'd like to meet new people, have new convos and the like so if you're up for it-leave a message.
Warning: I like to meet new people, not profiles. So,don't be offended..I don't 'add' for the sake of adding people, I need to know you or at least have had some sort of dialogue with you..so, lets just try that first....I know, I know, it's NOT the "Myspace" thing to do..but, I'm set in my ways!Get Your Own! | View Slideshow
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Uploaded by oublierleracismeskyblog What Is Your Inner Soul Trying To Say?
Description: Your inner soul is saying love me baby! You are the hottest person of the bunch and everyone longs to go out with you, let alone touch you! You seem to have put a spell on everyone around you because when you walk into the room, you're centre of attention! You mystify everyone with your beauty and presence. You're constantly around people who love and adore you, or you're the one spreading the love! You put passion into everything you do and the results end up great! You love to hang out with your friends, go to the mall, and just have a good time in general. Your sanctuary would just be being able to be around other people. You would rarely be found by yourself because you're a very sociable person and enjoy all the company you can get. However, despite the amount of love you have to give to others, it can also be your downfall. Sometimes you're just a tad over protective over the things/people you love. But hey! Who can blame you for marking your territory? Your lover/friends/family is/are extremely lucky to have you because many others are probably dying to be with you, yet alone get a chance to talk to you ^-^ Continue spreading the love and be loved. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Quote: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched But are felt in the heart
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Poem Verse: Beauty is upon you like the dolphins as they leap.
Beauty is upon you like the peace that comes with sleep.
Beauty is upon you like ten thousand whispering sighs.
Beauty is upon you like true love that never dies...
(Denis Martindale) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Symbol: A heart (you cant live without) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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My Interests

Music, poetry and people watching....even if it's a still shot:

I'd like to meet:

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Intelligently beautiful people and God. at least eventually...it would be pretty damn freaky if He just popped up: God--"You rang?")
Call it a pet peeve- I know it's kind of a sign of the times but the whole "Fa sho ma nizzle"-craze, only makes me want to scream WHAT THE "FIZZLE" IS THIS "SHIZZLE"! Not trying to offend anybody, I'm just letting you know...

Music:

I have an eclectic music vibe, I'm into Neo-Soul, Jazz, R&B...but I listen to everything..from Aerosmith to the Beauna Vista Social Club..(due to my bro..he puts me on to a lot of stuff), I just like good music. Current non-stop-never-leave-the-cd-player-CD: Ledisi- Lost and Found

Movies:

Color Purple, Antonia's Line, Kill Bill 1&2, Hoodlum (--which, is why I don't understand why so many black folks rep The Godfather! Rep The Queen or Whispers!!*click!click!*), The Wiz, Face/Off, Tombstone, Somethings Gotta Give, City of Angels, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Pirates of the Caribbean 1&2 (okay..I'll just stop now, too many to name)

Television:

Grey's Anatomy, WebJunk 20, CNN, L-Word, Girlfriends, the News, Colbert Report, Conan O'Brian..and yes, HGTV

Books:

Color Purple-what can I say? I don't read books that often--sadly. BUT, I read a lot of magazines - Ebony,Spin Jet, Essence. Do other people's blogs count??

Heroes:

My family-a whole family of crazy folks! I get it honest! Quincy Jones-I wanted to be just like him BUT that whole "musical prodigy" thing got in the way. Jimmy Scott, Nancy Wilson, Patti Labelle,Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Bilal, Dave Chapelle, Prince and Lucky,the Trix rabbit..because no matter what..he NEVER gives up!
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Aleia James
Birthday: October 8-LIBRA LADY!
Birthplace: Jackson, MS
Current Location: Jackson, MS
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 5'7
Right Handed or Left Handed: Right, w/left handed tendencies
Your Heritage: African American-somehow, indian and dutch in the blood though
The Shoes You Wore Today: None, didn't have to go anywhere today
Your Weakness: Intelligence/wit, dimples and thickness
Your Fears: Not living up to my divine purpose
Your Perfect Pizza: um...Meat, cheese, and sauce VOILA!
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Move to Houston
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: 'uh huh'
Thoughts First Waking Up:
Your Best Physical Feature: Smile
Your Bedtime: What is this "bedtime" you speak of?...I go to sleep whenever my body shuts down
Your Most Missed Memory: West End circle of Lake Pontchartrain
Pepsi or Coke: New Orleans made me a Coke person
MacDonalds or Burger King: BK
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: eww tea!
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee: Cappuccino
Do you Smoke: A Black&Mild once every blue moon
Do you Swear: Hell 'naw! LOL I try not to..if I do, I'm just joking around
Do you Sing: Yes, one day professionally
Do you Shower Daily: Whose nasty @$$ is answering 'no'?!?
Have you Been in Love: Yes
Do you want to go to College: Been..and i'm planning to go back
Do you want to get Married: Someday
Do you belive in yourself: Yes, 'cause Glenda the Good Witch of the South..sang a song and told me to. (That's the Wiz for you young'uns!)
Do you get Motion Sickness: No
Do you think you are Attractive: I'm adorable
Are you a Health Freak: Ha!Ha!Ha! That just tickled my soul!!
Do you get along with your Parents: Yes, they're cool
Do you like Thunderstorms: Kinda..yes, if it's the rolling thunder..not that 'make your heart stop' clap
Do you play an Instrument: Alto sax- but the real question is "Can I STILL play an instrument?"
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: Yes
In the past month have you Smoked: No
In the past month have you been on Drugs: No, A wise woman once said: "Crack is Whack!"
In the past month have you gone on a Date:
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: Yes
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: No
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No
In the past month have you been on Stage: Yes
In the past month have you been Dumped: No
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: I 'indefinitely borrowed' my bro's Kangol
Ever been Drunk: Yes
Ever been called a Tease: Flirt-yes, Tease-no.
Ever been Beaten up: I'm a lover not a fighter...which would account for the one time I got beat up in elem. school.
Ever Shoplifted: No
How do you want to Die: Happy
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: A producer, artist, poet, philanthropist and a sexy beast
What country would you most like to Visit: Brazil or India
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: ooooh eyes, they're sexy!
Favourite Hair Color: ooooh hair, that's sexy!
Short or Long Hair: LOL, clearly I have no preferences
Height: so long as she is comfortable and
Weight: confident in her own skin....
Best Clothing Style: Naked
Number of Drugs I have taken: ..as in over-the-counter??
Number of CDs I own: Enough to know I need to buy another case
Number of Piercings: 2 (just my ears)
Number of Tattoos: 0
Number of things in my Past I Regret: Life is too short to have regrets....
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My Blog

Music is my friend.

Been having a rough couple of days. My friends have been cool but at the end of the day, the only thing that changes my mood for a substantial amount of time is Music.I love music. If music could be p...
Posted by Leia on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:38:00 PST

3-2-1-1-2-3, what the heck is bothering me?

....David Ritcheson's suicide, teen burglars raping a mother and beating the son, blatant racism in Jena, LA., terrorist attacks/loss of lives civilian and military in the Middle East/Britain, the dam...
Posted by Leia on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:59:00 PST

2007

What will I accomplish this year? What do I want to accomplish this year? Although I don't know exactly what I should be doing, I feel that I'm in the right place. At the most heightened time of New Y...
Posted by Leia on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 09:30:00 PST

Recap

The past few weeks have been hectic, but I'm LUUVVV'N it!! I'm officially in the music industry..Doo-ma-lo-ma!! Four concerts in two weeks..who'd a thunk it?!? Ms. Patti LaBelle and her gospel tour-ne...
Posted by Leia on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:14:00 PST

Rare footage

Okay, so yeah...this picture was snapped as I left the bank! LOL TODAY has been a good day! It's OFFICIAL. I leave for Houston Friday...so that I can move into my **Price Is Right Voice** NEW APARTMEN...
Posted by Leia on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:40:00 PST

So it would seem

I know people are going through a lot more than me, does that make my problems less significant? Does it make me self-centered? Ungrateful? I know things could be a lot worse for me..but they could al...
Posted by Leia on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:33:00 PST

Why am I still up?

Yeah, it's late..well early. My mind is racing like it's 4 in the P.M. So, I figured I'd post something ...sure why not? right?I'm the lone penny in your cupholderTossed to the side, or maybe I slippe...
Posted by Leia on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 02:12:00 PST

Tomato/Tamoto, Potato/Pototo

Today I've been bar hopping to see if anybody's hiring. I put some gas in the Blaze-A-Lac and rolled until it ran out. So, on this here 'journey' I stopped at one of the supposed hot spots of Jackson....
Posted by Leia on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:03:00 PST

Togo, Cher, togo....

Went to New Orleans yesterday, it was a spur of the moment trip. I just kinda hopped in somebody else's car. Anyway, I had forgotten about the accent!! We went to Wendy's and the cashier asked "Is thi...
Posted by Leia on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:17:00 PST

Revelation

I'm tired of stressing and crying about it. My success will have nothing to do with the support of my family......and WHEN I get to where I'm supposed to be..I pray that God removes the bitterness by ...
Posted by Leia on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 04:54:00 PST