Life & Times of The Brown Girl

Bye Bye Blogger...

2010-03-08T08:14:00.000-06:00

So after yesterday's epic fail on blogtv.com, I've been doing some thinking and planning. Lol.well, I've made a new decision to move my blog to wordpress. No offense to blogger, but they have a better layout and it's just easier for me and my phone. Maybe this won't work out and I'll be back. ;)

randomness of the worst kind.

2010-03-07T11:04:00.001-06:00

Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't been keeping up with this blog. I really need to. But if I talked about the same thing every single day, you'd probably be bored with it. I know I would. Lol. But tonight is my first blog show/video! I'm actually going to start testing the camera and internet connection a while before I do it. So hopefully you enjoy it. I will also put a poll up so you can tell me what you want to hear me talk about or what I can do to be more interesting. Feedback/constructive criticism is always nice. :)

Other than that, life has been the same except looking up. I feel that it's the time to put the work in for a beautiful result. I'm just ready. There are so many projects I want to begin and a lot of them don't cost a red cent. It's just doing.it. I don't really want to be famous. I just want to express myself and be a positive person in the world. Nothing more. If fame and fortune follow, that's fine with me. Lol. Seriously, tonight is a big step towards my future believe it or not. So hopefully you guys tune in!

Love,
Quanni E.

Word Vomit Vol. 1

2010-03-02T02:29:00.003-06:00

I know I was supposed to have a blogtv show/post for Sunday, but lo and behold my luck. My sister stayed on the computer until 12 and then my internet connection gave. I tried to just make a regular video to upload and post, but my camera just decided to give up on me. Maybe it was a sign to give up or a challenge to press on. I will get a video up this week along with my FIRST photo for Project 365 tonight. I took it last week, but call it a fresh start. :)

With so many things going on, it's so hard to actually think straight. I believe in conspiracy theories, I don't trust anyone anymore, I'm just a wreck. I honestly feel that I'm on my own island because no one cares to listen or they always have something to say about how I think or what I say. For once, just shut up and actually open your mind. You say you're open minded, but how much so if you have to challenge everything that comes out of my mouth? I'm doing my own solo shit because lately a group thing hasn't been working for me.

I highly don't believe that Haiti and Chile were coincidences nor the tsunami scare in Japan. Again, conspiracy theorist me says Hugo Chaves may have something. Two devastating earthquakes in less than 6 months? C'mon...

Lately, I've just been distancing myself away from people because their minds are just not becoming compatible with mine. I'm getting back into my arts, myself. Who cares about people anymore anyway? Everything is so superficial nowadays when everyone wants to dress like other people and be sheep. STOP BEING FUCKING SHEEP! IT'S RIDICULOUS! I'm so tired of hearing and seeing people replicate things that aren't their own, but try to make it original. STOOOOOPPP PLEAAAAASSEEEE!!!

It's a late night. I don't know what else to say. I'm going to make my video and upload the picture today.

Peace & Love!
Quanni E.

What's Up Wednesday #1

2010-02-24T14:57:00.008-06:00

Hey all!! I again have been lazy and not uploaded my pictures. It also has something to do with my slow ass internet connection at my house. *sigh* I'll upload ASAP. There is just so much chaos actually going on in my life that I just have been else where. my focus is back, hence why I'm actually writing this entry.

As promised, I said i would be charting my weight loss progress and I've decided to do it in increments and several ways. For one month, I am going to drink only water, have at least 3 servings of fruits and veggies a day, & exercise for at least 30 mins.daily. I decided to do it this way because it's easier for me to adjust. I'm not doing a crash diet which means I'm just cutting off all bad foods. I'm just taking things one step at a time. I want a better lifestyle, not just to shed a couple of pounds for a superficial reason.

Also my hair needs some better attention as well. I have been neglecting myself too long. Having to update on a blog gives me more motivation to continue. I just want a better lifestyle and to live long enough to enjoy it. I also am considering joining the 50 Million Lb. Challenge and being serious about it. IDK. I will keep you all updated. I guess you need some stats on me huh?

Weight: 213 lbs. [i know....]
Measurements: 46-40-48 [i know...]

Goal: 140 lbs. [73 lbs. less]
Time Frame: 6-8 mos.

I think it's enough time. I will just be updating and commenting. See ya Nezt week!

[DON'T FORGET! LIVE SHOW @ BLOGTV.COM THIS SUNDAY!!!!]

I'm On TV!

2010-02-21T20:50:00.004-06:00

Hey. I'm really sucking at this blogging thing. I guess this is another start aka continuation of where I left off. I need to upload the pictures I've been taking as a part of Project 365. I need to stop being so darn lazy. LOL.

But as the title states, I opened an account with blogtv.com and I've decided to vlog once a week since I now have a functioning webcam. I like to express things moreso through speaking so you can see my expression versus me just writing it out. Caps lock and exclamation points can go so far.It'll be a fun venture as well. So hopefully you'll enjoy it.

Also, I have a NEW Twitter account: twitter.com/vivalabrowngrl.
My Myspace has a URL: myspace.com/solesandcellphones
I no longer use my Facebook.
My blogtv account is blogtv.com/people/vivalabrowngrl.

I'm going to do a show every Sunday. Also, I am going to do Weight Wednesdays where I update you on my weight loss progress and journey that I'm starting now. My first post will be this week.I think I'll also update on my hair journey there as well.

That's all. Take care!
<3 Quanni E.

A Picture A Day Keeps Boredom Away....

2010-02-09T08:42:00.005-06:00

I was perusing the net as I normally do and I stumbled across something interesting. It was pretty much a photo a day for the entire year. I find this a dope concept to take on because it really can teach you how to think outside of the box and see what is important to someone. It really challenges your creativity. I know it's kind of late to do 365, but it's not too late to finish out the rest of the year. I've been looking for something to show my life reflection and this may be it. Who knows? This started as a concept for someone and now it's turned into a memoir for everyone. Pictures are meant to capture the moment and tell stories. I'm not an ace photographer, but I can snap a picture. Besides, candids are the best ones to have. :-)

So this is an invitation to everyone to chronicle your life and see what you see. To describe emotions through a captured image. Tell a story to a stranger. To just remember life for the moment. I'll post my picture later today. It's never too late to start, but it's always too early to quit. Take Care everyone!!!

I'm Slippin', I'm Fallin', Can't Get Up....

2010-02-06T12:06:00.005-06:00

I'm starting to slack again *smacks self back into reality*. How am I going to be successful when I can barely get myself up. This morning has been the earliest I've gotten up in 2 weeks. Damn job. LOL. Honestly I'm determined to stay on my game and make something of my life. I'm not trying to sound cocky but I have too much talent to waste. I'm tired of people telling me that I'm too smart or that I should be in school or all of these other things. That's fine and dandy, but everyone that goes to college is NOT guaranteed a job. So what's the point of wasting thousands of dollars on a piece of paper saying I'm skilled in a particular area when I possibly won't have a job on that field? My sister is graduating in May, well both of my sisters. My older sister is going to be an attorney and my younger sister is going to college in the fall to become a doctor. As far as my dad's kids go, I am the black sheep. I believe in higher learning and all of that good stuff, but it's not for me. I'm a self-teacher. i know I can't teach myself everything, but in what I want to pursue, I can and will. I want to be a writer. I want to write movies, plays, TV shows, children's books, poems. EVERYTHING. It's a passion I have always had and I don't wanna let that go. I don't want to be a doctor or lawyer, although at one point I did. I studied law that i can represent myself if need be. Only because I like to stay informed of my rights. But that's just me. *kanye shrug*

My point is that while college may not be for everyone, you should still strive your hardest to pursue some dream. If you want to go to college, go for it! If not, go for it!LOL. Seriously, there's nothing worse than wasting your life. Everyone will not be as famous as Lil Wayne or Lady GaGa. So you need a backup plan, even though that can take away from plan A. Still, you need something to fall back on. If i don't make it writing, I can still work retail. *shudders* it's not my dream life, but it is a life. 9-5's shouldn't be clowned because 1/2 of the people that clown either work there or have worked there. All in all, don't let your dream dry up like a raisin in the sun. I'm on my hustleman. =]

PS--> I Might Make My Own Layout & Twitter BG. I Feel Like being creative today. =]

I Still Believe...

2010-02-05T03:08:00.002-06:00

I guess I still haven't really got the hang of this blogging thing like many other people, but I PROMISE I'll get it. LOL. Finding things I want to express to random strangers is a hard thing to do. I know I said that I want to do updates on my hair, weight, etc., but there are so many other ideals and things that I can talk about [even though that may be relatable to some people]. I guess I'll still do random posts here & there. =D

Recent events in my life have occurred that have made me decide to live for the moment and go for everything I ever dreamed of. Losing my job and losing a friend are the main two. My friend was someone I had seen two months prior and he took his own life. It still messes me up because I'll always wonder if there's something I could've said or done. I would text him 'Hey. How are you?" and I always got back a "fine". I never would've guessed he was suffering that much.He was someone with soooo much promise in his future and it's depressing that he would never know how much he was loved, would never have kids, would never spend another happy moment with those who want him around. I miss him everyday.

Losing my job was my fault. It was something I had to learn the hard way. It took me forever to find my job and just a short while to lose it. I saw it as a sign that I should pursue the thing I wanted to the most: writing. Followed by graphic/web design and other geeky stuff. ;) It's time for me to find happiness in something I love the most.

I still believe in hope, love, charity, and other intangible ideas in life. There's no limit as to where someone can go and the only thing that holds you back is yourself. Think for yourself and defy the odds. =D

I guess that's all for tonight. Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/Quanni_E & add me on Facebook at facebook.com/july7th1989 or MySpace at myspace.com/508072412.

Peace out.

PS --> I'll update you on my hair and weight later.
PSS--> I know I need to update my blog background and make it lovely....I'll do it later. LOL.

Salutations!

2009-10-29T23:32:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all. My name is Quanni E. and I thank you for somehow stumbling onto my blog. =) Before I begin, I must talk about the title. I'm brown. LOL. Seriously you can look at me and notice. LOL. The title was inspired by a Gym Class Heroes song called 'Viva La White Girl'. You should listen to it someday if you haven't heard it already. =D Anywho, I know you're probably thinking about going to some other site and I wouldn't blame you. This site is about the everyday life of a young woman who has a brain and wants to make something better for herself.

I have so many dreams, ambitions, and goals I want to fulfill. From weight to hair growth to writing movies, I will be chasing them all. That's what this blog will be about. Not celebs (even though I will voice my opinion here and there). I promise that everything will be a lot of writing. However, please keep in my mind that this is MY blog so I will write what I please, If it offends you, Google doesn't shut down so surf somewhere else. ;) These are from tips about how to be stress free to fashion to pet peeves. I might put a video or something on here, too. Who knows? Either way, thank you for coming along for the CRAZYY journey I call life.

Love Always,
Quanni E.