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If you are a fan of high fashion, luxury, photography and art, take a moment to visit Columbia Museum of Art for the Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous exhibition. Lee Alexander McQueen (March 17, 1969-February 11, 2010) was a British fashion designer and couturier. He founded his own label Alexander McQueen in 1992Continue reading “Rendez-Vous”

Inquiring minds tend to mind MY BUSINESS . I’m NOT PAYING YOU . & neither is Ex-SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh ! Back in August 2017 over 5400 people received the devastating NEWS that they no longer had JOBS . Nothing ever lasts forever but I can only imagine feeling secure in a place & thenContinue reading “Mind the Business that Pays YOU”

As I quote my forever President, Barack Obama . I must show you a clip from my former life . An interview that scorned me . An interview that I can now laugh at but things remain the same . It’s always EXCUSES when FOOLS are INCOMPETENT . WARNING THIS VIDEO IS CRINGY . ListenContinue reading “EXCUSES ARE THE TOOLS OF THE INCOMPETENT, USED TO BUILD BRIDGES TO NOWHERE AND MONUMENTS OF NOTHINGNESS”

We are gathered here today in this moment in time to pause , breath , THANK GOD for life & choosing to KEEP us when so many have been taken away . Why am I still here ? Sometimes I wonder with so many brushes with death I feel like life is a blunder .Continue reading “Solitary Confinement”

I’m typing this from the comforts of my own home. In my new Queen bed with this pillow top mattress that gives me the sweetest dreams . Nothing but coconut oil & my waist beads on . No one can understand the level of peace I’m at at this very moment . I prayed .Continue reading “Internal Affairs”

i PUT ALL BETS ON CHAD GETER

Super Woman is here to save the day . Maybe it’s my kind words . Maybe it’s my honesty . Maybe it’s because ain’t nobody gonna take advantage of me . Being the gift . Being gifted . Being called . This is my calling . So many people trying to figure me out .Continue reading “Getting to the Promised Land”

Sitting here in Drip Downtown Columbia enjoying a honey vanilla latte , feeling like Carrie Bradshaw . This week was eventful & I am grateful to each & every person that I have connected with . I have been meeting some really amazing like minded creatives & together we encourage each other . This weekContinue reading “Weekly Recap”

My head is in the clouds again . Check out the new interactive art space in Downtown Columbia , Immersion . Immersion showcases a variety of interactive art room exhibits created by local talents in South Carolina & I was truly feeling this space created by Ija Monet a self taught creative with her workContinue reading “Trend Setters No Citi Trends”

Reflections of 12/12/2020 As I look into the mirror or the camera lens I realize that REAL EYES REALIZE REAL LIES . I am so grateful for the overflow of opportunity that God continues to bless me with despite of my flaws . Despite of my past . Despite of illusion . I had theContinue reading “MEDIA DAY”

So I’m sitting behind the computer screen digesting some very encouraging information from the City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities & my doorbell rings . I open it to receive a package from TJ’s Elements LLC . I am so grateful for the wonderful design of business cards created that directly reflect my visionContinue reading “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”

Sometimes the road to success can feel like the underground railroad . It’s dark . It’s scary but usually that’s the very location that miners strike gold or oil or crystals . I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure lately but like a lump of cole it’s only transforming me into a diamond . OnContinue reading “The Road to Success”

TODAY TOMMOROW & YESTERDAY The saga continues on EQUALITY . Days running into each other & life just feeling like one big DREAM . I continue to meet new people . I have gained new interests and found new inspirations . & I have never judged a book by its cover . I have becomeContinue reading “3 DAYS IN A WEEK”

Kamala Harris . An educated black woman has made her seat at the table . Winning the race that has awarded her the title of Vice President for the Free World . I look forward to seeing what changes and plans she will implement in her position . I’m proud of her for not givingContinue reading “Kamala Harris 2020”

Eric Ferrell was an Icon in American History . Responsible for the behind the scenes beauty of some of the most legendary female artists in the business . His contribution to the makeup industry had such a major impact . Eric Ferrell was the man behind the beat of the Princess of R&B Aaliyah .Continue reading “Farewell Eric Ferrell”

I feel like I’m caught up in a whirlwind or could it simply be a tidal wave . Having everything fall apart but also come together like a masterpiece at the same exact time . Losing my uncle due to health reasons & also the empathy I feel knowing that my neighbors lost their grandsonContinue reading “VOTE BLUE”

Saturday was quite rainy in the Carolina’s but that’s the perfect time to self reflect with a glass of wine. And we all know that i can turn water to wine . My favorite place to frequent when I’m in search of Spirits is Total Wine & More located in The Harbison Center 275-C HarbisonContinue reading “SUN GODDESS”

I want to give a special shout out & thanks to the team at APB Store, located in downtown Columbia, for hooking me up with an Exclusive pair of Adidas Originals Forum. The Luxury Boutique, catered to most hype beasts has partnered with several local small business owners in the community that are making aContinue reading “APB X ADIDAS ORIGINALS FORUM”

My visit to Chapel Hill , NC to meet myself in portrait form . Seeing myself in multiple dimensions as I type this . It’s interesting . I am so grateful that Cassandra Klos [international photographer from New England] , invited me to Chapel Hill for her amazing Exhibition at Cassilhaus . Cassandra is anContinue reading “Jasmine of the Spring”

When life gives you lemons . You make lemonade ! Saturday’s Cultural Experience at the Historic Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens was so REFRESHING . Seeing so many beautiful brown people light up as their melanin reflected in the sun … amazing ! Live music . Art . Fashion . Simply a direct reflection of whatContinue reading “LEMONADE”

Florida Artist Ray Louis took a trip to the Carolinas to visit family but he couldn’t leave the city without blessing us with some NU music . Seeing the versatility as an artist & also the work ethic , as he recorded two fire tracks in less than two hours . First recording No TimeContinue reading “Hip Hop Spotlight : Ray Louis”

First off I want to highlight TRAPBACHi . It’s Trap Music meets Urban Hibachi & it’s the best food you’re going to find in Ft. Lauderdale . I pulled up on the homie Ray Louis , Culinary Artist & Rap Visionary . TRAPBACHi is mandatory trapbachi.com check out the menu EVERYTHING is A1 !! LikeContinue reading “Florida Water”

Cali Brought Clarity Cali brought cleansing. Cali brought a release. Cali brought an awakening. I could not be more grateful to be back on the West Coast, some say the Best Coast. It was such a celebratory experience! Seeing new things but also reflecting on past experiences as well, like 2020 vision. This process wasContinue reading “Californication”

Today’s topic stems from a viral video … which I truly believe is scripted (the acting be so terrible) … of a female being dumped by her boyfriend for creating an ONLY FANS account. Let’s just say I admire a hustler. Get your coin by any means. However life is about choices and there areContinue reading “ISSUE : GONE PAY MY BILLS”

WTF does that even mean? I’m moving accordingly, I’ve been living as normally as I can. But without being able to decompress and also feeling restricted, that’s a combination that creates a stir of emotions. Are we alone together? Because this Power Trip makes me feel more alone, and when we’re together I must wearContinue reading “ALONE TOGETHER”

How have you guys been holding up during this time of “Social Distancing”?? As we all experience this brief intermission in life, have you taken a moment to self reflect? I strongly advise to use this time that we all tremendously needed, this break, this opportunity to be still. Although we are social distancing iContinue reading “J. Mills Quarantine Chronicles”