I'm Feeling Mighty Good On Inauguration Day!

Congratulations President Barack H. Obama!
We are ALL proud; We Celebrate with you & the Nation!

Renewed~Re-Energized~Revived!

I enter this new year with brand new excitement. I leave behind past regrets, resentments and worry. I take with me experiences, education and positive relations. I am renewed and reinvigorated. Although technically only a day has past; what a difference a day can make, when you DECIDE to do something different. Thank God for choice! I started anew before the new year... holding myself accountable for my own joy.

I want to encourage you to make new strides. Set realistic measurable goals; and you WILL see a difference. For example don't just say you will lose the weight, say "This month I will add 3 fresh fruits/vegetable a day to my diet & remove one very unhealthy food from my life." I guarantee your body will thank you! When challenges arise... (and they will) reflect on your goal. Decide whether your goal is important enough to move through the challenges and manage your response.

Don't retreat when trouble arise - This is YOUR life~take charge and manage!

In the past I have made hasty & poor decisions which countered my dreams instead of creating something special. Now, I need that mindless activity to relax; but this time it will be the exception & not the RULE. This year, I choose to make healthier, well thought out decision... sprinkled with a touch on spontaneity to reach my goals....

What about you...

That girl, Ang

C'est Si bon - R.I.P. Eartha Kitt 12/25/08

Eartha Kitt.. the sexiest catwoman there ever was! Rest in Peace. She came from very humble beginnings... and scratched & clawed her way to the top in lady like divalicious style!!! She possessed a style that was all her own. She had grace that attracted folks from every corner of life.

Men adorned her, women fancied her ~ she had a silver tongue that cut like a doubled edged sword. Classic, elegant, beautiful, sultry, creative, soulful & sexy... Eartha.


That girl, Ang

Here's Wishing You & Yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jesus is the Reason for The Season.

JUST A LILBIT: Artist Spotlight

From time to time I like to give shout outs to musicians whose work I love! However, on rare occasions I get to showcase talented musicians I know and love. This is one of those such occasions...

I was 1st acquainted with, the band, 'Just A LilBit' back in May of 2007 , in a little NJ hot spot named Makedas.
Just A LilBit's musical talent, energy and chemistry with each other & the crowd, was electrifying. They possessed this a crazy commitment to keep the crowd engaged & aroused as they made love to & through their music. It was truly a unique experience that tingled the senses... and it's one I'd like to share with you.

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It was a lovely soulful evening filled with poised excitement. I was about to virtually sit down with The Quinster to talk about Just A LilBit. A sexy compilation of their original songs set the mood as creativity filled the air. The interview was going to be hot, undaunted by this cold December's eve. Let us begin:

Question: Who is 'Just a LilBit'?
Answer: We are diverse group of individuals from different places that all have the same goals and destiny. Just a LilBit believes in having a good time no matter what! That's what the music is about, you know... If you had a crappy day oh well may as well not dwell on it try 2 be happy! And some joy and inspiration is sneaked in there too.

Question: When & How did you all meet?
Answer: A majority of the band (keys, sax, percussion) met and played together while we were in college. Berklee College of Music in Boston back in 1996. Ej was the 1st to move to NYC, then Quin. Quin moved, hooked up with EJ, Mo, Moreno and started writing the hits ur already know and love.

Moreno Brown & Jordan Scannella

Question:How long have y'all been creating together?
Answer: I'd say that's a tough one because we have over a ten year history. Hmmm it's been like 2 years officially though.

Question: Just a lilbit of what?
Answer: (lol) drinking, smoking, late bills, oh wait u mean music LOL ! Sexy soul, fiery latin, dirty crunk, hint of rock, and a touch of jazz. Just a lilbit of everything you want love and probably don't get enough of.

Moises Dumsele

Question: How would you describe your style?
Answer: Not your average, cookie cutter let's get together and jam BS. Next level, let's party, let get crunk, and let's make magic.

"Creative is doing your own thing and not worrying about what others think..."

Question:What artists have you been listening to over the past month?
Answer: Sy Smith, Bebel Giberto, Scareface, Goodie Mobb, old school house, DJ Screw, John Coltrane, Hank Mobely, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Led Zeplin, Frank Zappa. I love Beady Belle and Nancy Wilson, James Brown, Sam Cooke, classic r&b, classic rock, Rage Against the Machine, local gospel drummers from Baltimore, Earth Wind and Fire, The Dells, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Cameo, Prince and the Revolution, Nirvana, AC~DC, the Raconteurs, Mike Smith, Chris Dave, John Mayer, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, D'angelo. I'll stop there. Hopefully you get the direction that I'm going.

Brother EJ & The Quinster

Question: Who are your greatest influences?
Answer: Earth Wind and Fire, Santana, Giovanni Hidalgo, there isn't one person in particular; too much good music out there. My band mates are some of my greatest influences. They push me to be the best at what it is I am trying to do If I really had to narrow it down though I would say my very 1st teacher in Chicago IL Don Skoog he made learn my instrument in totality: the history, how am adding on to it, and that its future is only limited by where I decide to take it.

Paula Green

Question: What do you consider to be Creative? Soulful? & Sexy?
Answer: Creative is doing your own thing and not worrying about what others think about what it is your doing. That's how anything that becomes hot ever does. Soulful and sexy are the outcome you (get when) one's confidently doing his or her own thang!

Question: Which one are you?
Answer: More soulful than sexy any day because I am always in my own head thinking about the music and how it may affect people. But I'd say I'm easy on the eyes :-) too.

"...Just a lilbit of everything you want, love and probably don't get enough of..."

Question: What are some of your upcoming events & projects?
Answer: Currently working on an ep featuring our own compositions, as well as a couple of our favorite covers. We have a show coming up at Groove (NYC) this Saturday, December 13th from 6-9pm. Come to that show and you'll get a real taste of what Just a LilBit is 'all' about!

Question: Where can we buy your music?
Answer: No where yet. Coming very soon to itunes and cdbaby.

LINKS:
http://www.myspace.com/juzahlillbit

http://www.sonicbids.com/justalilbit

Upcoming Shows:

December 13th
Groove
NYC
125 Macdougal (Corner of W.3rd)
6pm-9pm
Free

January 9th
Deltas
New Brunswick, NJ
19 Dennis St
9pm-12:30am
$5

January 16th
The MMAC
Bloomfield, NJ
562 Bloomfield Ave
9pm
$10

February 14th
The Williamsburg Music Center
Brooklyn, NY
A night for lovers


Enjoy! ~ Let me know if you get a chance to check them out!
That Girl, Ang

Black in Style (The Precursor)

Sitting here 4:05am in the morn.. Listening to "Show You the Way to Go" by The Jacksons, it suddenly dawns on me that I have 2 blogs in process that I need to complete and publish. One is "What Obama Can't Fix" which is a satirical look at the suggestions & downright demands put on this man before he even hits the door.... & the other is "Black In Style" a look at our style, music, pop culture & yes, progress over the pass 40 years... ~ Both, I figure, are very interesting reads, but I will let you tell me.... eventually... LOL

However are a precursor to Black in Style, I would like to post a couple of stylish pictures of my hubby & I at his high school reunion. He picked out my dress.. Everyone seem to get a kick out of that fact.. and I don't mind tellin' it either! Hey, it's his class reunion... Why not let him decide how we should represent?







That Girl, Ang

Blessed!

Take a look around... You ARE blessed! There are so many things we take for granted: freedom, homes, job, cars, family, friends, church, employees, customers, and the list could go on and on.

I use to get angry with my husband when he didn't help me make certain decisions. I thought he didn't care about the choices I had to make. However, I would discover, that he was very supportive. You see, he understood I needed to make certain personal decisions on my own. Once I made these decisions, he was there to support my choices. Then he could help me wherever I needed him. He kept the kids, when I had a meeting or event to attend. He paid for classes, instructions or supplies I needed. He rounded up potential customers for my crafts. He even found venues for me to present. I couldn't buy that type of support if I'd tried. I thank God for the supportive blessings of my husband. It would have been nearly impossible to have done all of that without his his support.

Look back over your life and rediscover your blessings. If given the chance, I am sure they will bless you once again! ;)

“I am blessed and highly favored of the Lord!”

Be Blessed!

That Girl