Couch-to-5K

Hello My Luvs,

So its the new year and though I am late on posting...I am going to give it a try again. I refuse to make any New Year's resolutions. I do much better figuring out my goals one day at a time. See what the almost-30s do to you? I think I am actually finally figuring this out. So its January 3rd and yesterday I did my first day on this running program COUCH-TO-5K. The idea of the program is to take a "couch potato" or someone who does not exercise frequently and prepare them to run a 5K marathon in 9 weeks. I know, crazy right?? I mean I have been working on my health and body for a year, lost a lot of weight and still don't think it possible. But what is the new year for if not to make the impossible, possible? (And NO that is not a New Year's resolution). LOL. So I got off my couch (literally) and did Day 1 of the 9 week program last night. Its only 9 weeks (M,W,F) and I hope that I can challenge myself to finish. I downloaded a funky app on my iphone that goes along with the running program and keeps me on point with the intervals. FUN TIMES. I'll check in weekly and let you guys know whats going on. If any of you are still out there!!! LOL.

I'm outie 500.

XOXO

--Danie B.

6 Things I never told u -- The Leagues

I was swept off to BAM rose cinemas last night for a real treat. "Six things I never told you" is an eye-opening anthology on relationships, love and sexuality.

So here is the story: Six NYU film grads got together and decided to change up the "black love" perception that we most often get to see in the movie theater. They get together to discuss concepts at one member's house, pick a book off of the shelf and created an indie blockbuster. Of course, the book itself was from a powerhouse black author, "Song of Solomon" -- Toni Morrison. Each Creator blindly picks a random line from the book and uses it as inspiration for each of the six scenes, Thing 1-6.

I stifled a laugh when the first scene opened with the label, Thing 1 because I made a direct correlation to Green Eggs and Ham. I guess I hang with kids too much, lol! I was soon to see that there was nothing funny about the masterpiece that unfolded in front of me. Each scene explored and tore through myths about black love. They were experimental and abstract but held onto radical truths. I was amazed by the honesty that practically spilled off of the screen.

I don't want to ruin it for anyone who might have the chance to see it but Thing 5 was the one that shocked, surprised and forced me out of my own "lil box".

The scene is between a woman in her early 60's (played by noted actress Novella Nelson) and a 20 year old gigolo, King. I can't say very much but it should suffice to say that neither of them knew what they were walking into. The Creator crams a plethora of emotions into the 15-20 minute scene and throws the audience slightly off balance. Surprise, anger, lust, embarrassment and revenge plunge into the audience as each person finds a part of themselves in each character. Then, just as quickly it ends with such unexpected tenderness and sense of understanding. In one word. Brilliant.

Just a peek into the others:

Thing 1-- Divorce/ Men have feelings, who knew?

Thing 2 -- A slighted wife/ Husband that works too much/ Cable guy -- You do the math

Thing 3 -- Black Republican/ S&M

Thing 4 -- Cheating Woman/Her blind fiancee/ His "cock" confidence

Thing 6 -- Woman/Man/Baby -- This man wants to own his thoughts. Must she know all?

There was only one showing in New York. It has been shown internationally and will show next in Virginia. The website isn't up yet but I will update as soon as I get it.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDn3PfcnYrs

It is a must-see!!

The NEW NEW

Hey Hey Hey...I missed all of you as well...

I had a brief visit to North Carolina and returned to move out of my apartment....but I am baaaack! And...oh so ready to spill the beans.

Theme song of the week: WORK THAT -- Mary J. Blige & Busta Rhymes

Boy OVERLOAD:

Ol' School Friend....TOTALLY did not find the time to help me move. However, since I am trying to be more introspective about these "love/ faux-love" thing we call life...I am taking a step back. I DID call him late. So even though he would have gained 6 brownie points for being there for me, I am only going to deduct 2 for the no-show. I still have to deduct because the call to explain didn't come until the next morning. I really don't have time for that kind of behavior. I can take a "no" but you have to "man-up" and say it right away. Just like I have to "woman-up" and get off of the PROCRASTINATION TRAIN!

Hmmph!

Blackpeoplemeet.com -- I had the craziest conversation ever with this guy Khalil on bpm. I don't usually call out names..but this guy was such a jerk that I would like to nationally flag his wackness! He practically begged me for my IM, email, and number (so he could get to know me better). I was slightly concerned..so I just gave him an AIM that I do not use often.

His FIRST Question: "Would you curtail your party life if you were to get into a serious relationship?"

I suddenly felt like there was a scrolling marquee on my forehead....and the Bright Red Lights were scanning JUDGER!!!!!!!!!!!

We then got into a heated IM war where I informed him that he knew nothing about the women he was sooo ready to judge. He made correlations between the party girl and the "ho" that can't be made into a housewife. He said that party girls were bubbleheads that had nothing going for them. I slapped his theory down by quickly informing him that he was talking to an honors student on her second bout in grad school that could do circles around him mentally, emotionally and physically. Then I mentioned that when he learned to spell, got a terminal degree and a job that couldn't dismiss him on a whim...then and only then could he EVER IM me again.

LMAO..was that too much?

I understand that some guys have a natural apprehension to dealing with girls that like to party alot. But here is the TRUTH: Not ALL women party like SOME men party!

Just because I like to go out and dance DOES NOT mean that I am taking the "party" home with me (or into my bedroom)! Some of us actually go out and dance (some drink, some don't) and go home ALONE!

The part that killed me was that this guy had made this ASSumption based off of one pic on my profile that showed me dancing ALONE at a party.

BPM is KILLIN' ME!!!!!!!

I'm out,

Danie

Taking a pause

I just want to take a moment..to breathe..and remind everyone out there..that although the blog is done as an open, honest look at my crazy *ss dating life....I do love the concept of real, true love...and I understand that love is bigger than "ideal mate" lists and "girl-talk"........................................................................BUT........................................

isn't it so much more fun...just to talk about why...MALES and FEMALES..have such a hard time understanding each other.....lol

MARS and VENUS...

PINK and BLUE...

GATORADE and DIET COKE (I know that one was random)....

Its like the entire universe is teaching us to be seperate but equal lol....and sometimes not sooo equal...