Operation Household Name January: You Are What You Say You Are

Playing It Safe

Sometimes I feel like I get in my own way. Like I make it impossible for people to form truly meaningful relationships with me, be it romantic or platonic. I feel this way a lot, in all aspects of my life. I feel like I don’t give enough to my career. Like my whole life I’ve played in neutral. Not totally fucking it up(Sorry mama), but not aggressively pursuing anything. Anything.

I was an average student in high school. I passed all my tests with As but refused to do homework. I wasn‘t outright failing but I didn’t put out any effort to make anything above a C. I wasn’t really in any clubs. I ended up in the Theatre program only because I didn’t make the Musical Theatre program. I was on the step team for maybe a month, but never performed. I’ve never really pursued any friendships I just hung out with people who hung out with me. I’ve played my entire life in auto-pilot. Giving just enough to get by. Why?


What can I do to break out of this shell? It truly feels like I’m fighting myself sometimes. I’m stuck in a mediocre frame of living. I can see myself gliding through life and I’m fighting, but… I’m terrified. Terrified that if I actually, genuinely, give all of me and fail…

Nevertheless, I’m working on it. Fighting everyday to live. I falter as every one does and there are days where the fear brings on depression and I won‘t get out of bed, but then there are times where I’m out in the world: taking chances, stopping traffic, pursuing my dreams. It’s a work in progress, but I want to live and live vigorously.

Operation Household Name - December Edition

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Operation Household Name the December edition!

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Bonnie Pointer "Strangest Day"

"Stuck Like Glue" - Sugarland Music Video

Check me out! I play a hooker. ;)

The New Colored Girls Postcard

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The Pilferer

A short film I did during my spring break. Its a silent film & it's hilarious.
Directed by Alamada Karatihy
Starring Shoniqua Shandai & Steve Swift

Enjoy!!!

The Pilferer 

ITS OUT!!!

I saw The Back-Up Plan twice the day it came out. lol. I have a substantial amount of face time. lol. For those of you that haven't seen it yet here are some pics of me on set... just so you'll know what to look for. lol.

Oooooh and here's the behind the scenes footage of the show I hosted. Sort of a mix of 106 & Park meets TRL but for House music. I edited the video myself. lol If you can't tell... I styled myself by the way. I'm soooo proud. lol
EDM (Electronic Dance Music) Takeover

LIFE IS A BOX OF CHOCOLATE & I'M GRABBING ALL MY FAVORITE PIECES!

It's been a while. I apologize. My computer broke and they had to ship it off to the mother station or some crap like that... I'm sorry.

Anywho... SOOO MUCH HAS HAPPENED!!!
(awkwardly walks to the front of the classroom) uh hrmm (clears throat) During my spring break...

I filmed 2 movies. TWO!!!

And I hosted a tv show. Yupp!!

I went to the music studio. Uh huh I did!

I got rid of some baggage. I let go and let God!

I gained a couple of friends and we've been on some adventures. 

ANNNNNNNND I've had a little excitement in the romance area of my life.

I AM MAKING MOVES!!! LIFE IS A BOX OF CHOCOLATE & I'M GRABBING ALL MY FAVORITE PIECES!

Since it'll be crazy to break down each and every thing thats happened... I'll post videos. :)

Griffith Park Observatory
One of my friends and I went to Griffith park. It was soooooo much fun. Her name is Javalan, she's funny &, I met her while performing at LACC she's an actress too. There are pictures as well.

By the way I didn't cut my hair. Thats what happens when I wash it and don't do anything to it. I like it! What do you think?

For Colored Girls...

Has been going very well. We've had two photoshoots and my first private rehearsal. Our director, Alexia Robinson, is PHENOMENAL!!!!

Promo Video

Photoshoots

Okay I'll put up everything else at a later date. I'm using the school's computer and I've been on for over an hour now & there's a line.... Til then. *Muah

Ooooooh..... one more thing!!!!!

 I forgot to tell you I also got new headshots & they're awesome!!! Posting pics later. =D