The Edge

Friday, August 19, 2011

I got a Love Jones . . .

"Say, baby... can I be Your slave? I've got to admit girl - you're the shit girl... and I'm digging you like a grave. Now, do they call you Daughter to the Spinning Pulsar... or maybe Queen of 10,000 moons? Sister to the Distant yet Rising Star? Is your name Yemaya? Oh, hell no. Its got to be Oshun. Oooh, is that a smile me put on your face, child... wide as a field of jasmine and clover? Talk that talk, honey. Walk that walk, money. High on legs that'll spite Jehovah. Shit. Who am I? It's not important. But me they call me brother to the night. And right now... I'm the blues in yourleft thigh... trying to become the funk in your right. Who am I? I'll be whoever you say? But right now I'm the sight-raped hunter... blindly pursuing you as my prey. And I just want to give you injections... of sublime erections... and get you to dance to my rhythm... make you dream archetypes... of black angels in flight... upon wings of distorted, contorted... metaphoric jizm. Come on slim. Fuck your man. I ain't worried about him. It's you who I want to step to my scene. 'cause rather the deal with the fallacy... of this dry-ass reality... I'd rather dance and romance your sweet ass in a wet dream. Who am I? Well, they call me Brother to the night. And right now I'm the blues in your left thigh... trying to become the funk in your right. Is that all right?"

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Ohhhhhh baby, this speaks volumes. Gives me chills as a matter of fact. Movies just aren't what they used to be. Personally, I think I'm a child of Yemaya. I wish men were still this soulful. Society does not place any importance on spirituality and growth of the soul, but they sure do encourage us to buy 92304893282th pairs of shoes. Our priorities are fucked up.

That is all.

YKR

Friday, August 12, 2011

An Ode To "My So-Called Life"

I'm not sure why, but last night I had the sudden urge to watch "My So Called Life". Although I was too young to be watching it - my mom left me alone with MTV a little too much. Amazingly enough, it's how I learned to speak English when I was a baby! YEP! From MTV, lol. And I also credit the channel for my insane obsession with my queen, Madonna.

Anyway - what I adored about the show (besides the obviously DREAMY Jordan Catalano aka Jared Leto) - was the sick ensembles! It is noooo secret that I love me some grunge era!! I also lalalavedddd Claire Danes perfect red hair. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, wishes they could pull off that red hair. And if you know someone who says otherwise - they are LYING! :)

COME ONNNNN! Can you say, uh, DREAMY?!

LESIGH. Back to reality. I love a good combat boot as much as the next person. Well maybe a little MORE then the next person. My point being: Combat boots are ESSENTIAL when pulling off this vintage/grunge look. Rayanne, Angelas BFF, was more of the fashionista risk-taker with her outfits. She was HUGE on feathers in her hair. Now we all know where the trend came from! Feminine/masculine looks are one of my all time faves. Girly dresses and tough accessories are a must in my life.

I cannot waittttt for the fall! Booties tights and dresses galore!

Yara

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The Many Forms of Love

I got this email from my Padrino a few weeks ago, and I just loved it so much I wanted to post it.

"I’ve always admired the Greeks for their perspective on life. They had several words for love…we have just one. Read these and tell me what you think. These definitions came from Wikipedia…
Agape (ἀγάπη agápē) It generally refers to a "pure," ideal type of love, rather than the physical attraction suggested by eros. It has also been translated as "love of the soul."
- Eros (from the Greek deity Eros) is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. The Greek word erota means in love. Although eros is initially felt for a person, with contemplation it becomes an appreciation of the beauty within that person, or even becomes appreciation of beauty itself. Eros helps the soul recall knowledge of beauty and contributes to an understanding of spiritual truth. Lovers and philosophers are all inspired to seek truth by eros.

- Philia, a dispassionate virtuous love, was a concept developed by Aristotle. It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality, and familiarity. Philia is motivated by practical reasons; one or both of the parties benefit from the relationship. It can also mean "love of the mind."
Storge (στοργή storgē) is natural affection, like that felt by parents for offspring.
- Xenia, hospitality, was an extremely important practice in Ancient Greece. It was an almost ritualized friendship formed between a host and his guest, who could previously have been strangers. The host fed and provided quarters for the guest, who was expected to repay only with gratitude.

You and [insert signifact other's name here] define what you have between one another… Either consciously or not. (With the help of Ochun)…My fear that he may be a repeat of the past isn’t a reflection on him or you as a person. What I mean is that without a change of perspective now, as compared to your perspectives in the past, history will repeat itself. You’ve already started on that change…and you are highly conscious of it. Don’t ever make the mistake in thinking you are “incapable” or “unlovable” or dysfunctional. If you want it to last - and to be an enduring thing, it takes work on both your parts. That sounds cheesy I know, but it’s true.
Most relationships start off as ‘eros’…this is natural…but it also fades. That is almost a guarantee. Being with someone, living with them or not…eventually problems will arise. That’s just who we are as humans. And that first word or act that is interpreted as being hurtful, either rightly or wrongly, sows the seeds of discord between two lovers. Some spring back, some don’t. Conscious living requires that we stop and evaluate these things…rather than solely reacting to them. Oftentimes, we react and build a tiny bit of resentment…and a failure in communication allows that resentment to grow.
My view is this, Primera. Find someone who you get along with…I mean REALLY get along with. Let the basis for the relationship be genuine caring and friendship. I hope that person is [insert significant others name here] for you. Attraction is the means by which two people are brought together, Ochun is the queen of this. But it is a poor foundation for a relationship. There must be a real connection and real caring. It’s only through these things that you can weather through the difficulties that lie ahead…difficulties either inside or coming from outside the relationship. It takes effort to maintain these things. You both have to want it. Most couples have trouble because once the eros phase fades, they fail to maintain that connection…or to reestablish it once its lost.
I’m glad you have felt more at peace lately…if that’s due to me, then I’m even happier. It is a blessing that we met. You have helped me immeasurably but I doubt you may know to what extent. I understand having difficulty with commitment…after 11 years of marriage turned to dust. I don’t have any easy answers…just don’t rush it. Communicate…always talk…and if he can’t meet you at least part way, then it’s time to reevaluate things.
I’ve known true love, just once…and it was the most powerful and encompassing thing I’ve ever experienced. It was agape through and through…I’ll never forget it. And in the moment I would have sacrificed everything and everyone in my life for it…and almost did. Thank god I didn’t…and I pray to God that I never find myself in that place again. It was a lesson, pure and simple. A lesson in what my life is about…and a lesson that some things in life just aren’t meant for me to have. I have a different purpose."

The Greeks had so many different forms of love - why do we constantly only search for one?! Thrive in all.

Alexander McQueen Exhibit / South Street Seaport / Planet of the Apes

Saturday, I attempted to go to the Alexander McQueen Exhibit. It was one of the last days and was staying open til Midnight - so I figured I'd get a good chance of making it in there. ATTEMPT FAILED! The wait for 3hrs long, and I did not want to grow old waiting there, lol. But, I got to take cool pictures in front of it! :) We went to South Street Seaport instead, where it rained on us! But we got to play tourists and of course - I took pictures. LOL!

Sunday, we went to see Planet of the Apes. Not only is James Franco OH SO YUMMY! But - the movie plot was actually good. I enjoyed myself, as well as my company!

Friday Night Glasses of Moscato. :)

Gotta <3 him!

THE RIDICULOUS LINE!
It was alll the way down the block on both ends!

South Street Seaport.

How Romantic!!!!!!!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

24th Birthday. :)

So I started this blog a little after my 24th birthday, but I still feel like it was definitely worth blogging about. My bf (he wasn't then - but sure was after, lol.) surprised me with a room overlooking the Manhattan Skyline (so romantic!) and we had dinner at a Cuban Restaurant (my faveeee!) and he surprised me with Fuerza Bruta, which I looooooooooved! The performance was unlike anything I'd ever seen before. You are standing the whole time, and the actors are performing over your head, on the walls, in the middle of the space. It was truely incredible. I felt like an absolute princess the entire night. It was amaziiiiiiiing! Oh yeah, and he made me hugeeeeeeee Madonna posters since he knows I am OBSESSED with my queen. If that isn't love - I don't know what is! Lol.

Thanks, babe! <3