Tha ish: Day 3...

Just in case you’ve stumbled on the website and want to know why I’ve deviated from writing about random things that I think are tha ish, well, it’s because I’m challenging myself to embrace my natural hair and not use extensions ( aka fake hair) for 21 days (* I have 18 more days to go). I plan on documenting this journey.

Today is day 3 of rocking a natural hairstyle.

7: 05 am   I woke up 25 minutes earlier than normal to start my day, ensuring that I had enough time to do my hair

8:00 am   I started to take my braids down (read: unbraid my hair)

8:30 am   After fixing my hair, I had to admit that my hair looked good! That shea butter worked miracles on my dehydrated hair. I like that my hair is moisturized and kinda fluffy.


I liked my hairstyle so much that I took a few pics so that I could update my facebook account [update: I still haven’t changed my profile pic yet.]


Although I left the house feeling great, I got a few comments that brought me back down to earth.


• “Why did you do that?”


• “I like it and I don’t”


• “I prefer your “other hair” better


• “I have no comment”


• “You are brave!”


Honestly, I had to laugh at some of the comments. I know they weren’t said to be hurtful; they were just telling me how they felt about my new hairstyle. No big deal. All that matters is how I feel. Anyways, tomorrow is another day.


p.s. Within seconds of arriving to work, my hair was fondled by one of my co-workers. Not cool!

Tha ish: Day 2 of being extension free

I didn’t have to work today, so I didn’t do much with my hair. I had to run a few errands, so I rocked an afro puff. I like the look, but not on me. Whenever I wear an afro puff, I always end up looking like I’m eleven years old.



When I came home, I asked my mom to braid my hair again (she cornrowed it on Sunday night. Yes, I know, I need to learn how to braid my hair!).


Natural hair is beautiful but the maintenance is a killer. I must spritz my hair daily with water and a leave in conditioner, and I must, must, must braid it at night. If I don’t, I will have a head full of tangles.


Yeah, I’m kinda missing the extensions today. I used to get up, take a shower and be ready to leave in a matter of minutes, now I have to decide the night before how I plan to wear my hair. Oh well.


p.s. I have to thank O. Q for providing me with unrefined shea butter for my hair. My hair loved it!!!! Also thanks for indulging me in talking about hair products, hair styles and natural hair care websites. I need all the help I can get!

Tha ish: My big ass afro

My big ass afro made its debut today. I normally wear my natural hair in twists with the aid of extensions, but after thinking about doing something different with my hair for the longest time, I decided I should let my natural hair take center stage.



I have truly loved being chemical free for almost 10 years (my 10 year nappiversary will be Dec 2010), but the thought of not having my “fake hair” scared me. Seriously. I’ve been protected by extensions for so long that being without them made me feel a little vulnerable. During the 10 years of being natural, I never took the time out to appreciate my nappy hair! : )


So for the next 21 days, I plan to be extension-free! I hope I can do it.


Don’t worry; I will document my day to day hair issues.


p.s. I liked the way my hair looked today. I got up extra early to tame my crazy hair, but all in all it looked cool. Here’s a pic of my ‘do.

Tha ish: Melanie Fiona

I’m slowly becoming a Melanie Fiona fan. She has definitely demonstrated that she has the voice and talent to become a great singer. And the fact that she's from Toronto doesn't hurt either : )

I first heard about her after the insane amount of buzz that she received after she released, “It Kills Me.” Damn, that song is one of the most powerful, emotionally charged songs I’ve ever heard in my entire life! It is sooo good it hurts! I knew that anyone that could release such a strong single was definitely talented, but being the sceptic that I am, I still wanted to hear more.

She released her second single, A yo, which was good. It’s not as powerful as It Kills Me, but her raspy voice sounded gorgeous on this track. I also liked the reggae-ish vibe of the single.

It was about two weeks ago when I knew I would ultimately become a fan. While I was as work, I heard a song on the radio that made me tune out everything going on around me. Seriously, the office could have been on fire, but I didn’t care. I had to hear the song. It had a motown-y, Lauryn Hill –ish feel, so I was hooked from the first few notes.

All I could remember was Monday morning, so I googled “Monday morning” and found out that it was the title to Melanie Fiona’s latest single.

When I realized that she released yet another hot song, I knew then and there that I had become a bona fide Melanie Fiona fan.

Big up to Miss Melanie Fiona! I know you’ll have a successful career!


p.s I think I love her even her more after I found out that she sang a song on the Reggae Gold 2008 compilation CD that I had always liked. She sang "Someone Come Get Me" (wicked tune!!!) , but had no idea who sang it (she used a pseudonym to record the song- Melanie ‘Syren’ Hall).

Tha ish: P. Diddy?

As shocked as you are to read Puffy’s, uh, I mean P. Diddy’s name, (BTW, he will always be Puffy to me!), I am even more shocked to write his name. I’m not hating on Puff, but I stopped being a fan of his music as of the late 90s. (psst...It’s All About The Benjamins is still one of my all time fave tracks!)



I was compelled to write about him in this post because I actually like his new song, Hello, Good Morning from his new group Dirty Money (featuring Rick Ross and T.I.). The beat is siiiick and the use of the synthesizers are sooo 80s!!! I love the production of this song. Honestly, you can strip all the lyrics and the song will still be good—possibly even better.


Puffy loves producing music for the dance floor, so if this song doesn’t move you to dance, you might need to check your pulse!


I will admit that even though I like this song, doesn’t it sound quite similar to Carry out—Timbaland featuring Justin Timberlake? Either way, I’m totally digging it.


I even like the cheesiness and 90s feel of the video. Strobe lighting, club scenes, a helicopter?? It’s too funny. (Don’t you think Ma$e is somewhere mad as hell wondering why he wasn’t in the video??)


anyways, check the video here and leave me a comment and let me know what you think of the song.

Tha ish: Alicia Keys

Has it been over a month since I’ve updated the blog? I hate that I’ve been sooo negligent. I’ve recently had a little more time on my hands than usual, and I guess I’ve been focusing on everything except my blog. Sorry about that. Hope you forgive me. Thanks! : )




I am a huge Alicia Keys fan. I love her music, her sense of philanthropy and her spirit (I know I don’t know her personally, but she seems like such a sweet person, no?). She is one of the few artists who consistently makes me believe in the power of music. Her songs are filled with passion, raw emotion and it usually strikes a chord with something going on in mi vida loca.



I heard a snippet of her single Unthinkable (I’m Ready) a few weeks ago and I thought it was cool. I heard it again in its entirety and I fell in love. I kept singing the chorus over and over again, which is a HUGE sign that it will become my fave new song. It made me recall past relationships that I’ve been in and how I dealt with it. The song is completely relatable.



The concept for the video complements the song beautifully. Alicia Keys and Chad Michael Murray play lovers in different eras (from the 50s to present day) and show how interracial dating is seen as taboo in all of the eras (FYI: I am of the thought that love sees no colour). We see how their families have a problem with their relationship (mainly Alicia’s on screen brother), and watch as they decide if they should pursue the relationship, ignore the dispproval, and follow their hearts.



I think the heaviness and the tone of the lyrics only heightens the drama in the video.  You start to root for the characters and hope that their love will make it.  I am such a hopeless romantic!


Anyway, if you love Alicia Keys, or just looking for a cool video, click here. Let me know if you love it!

Tha ish: Telephone- Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce

Have you seen Lady Gaga’s video for her song Telephone? I heard some of the buzz surrounding it but I quickly dismissed it as a callabo gone wrong. Honestly, Beyonce and Gaga on the same track? I already heard, and watched the video for Video Phone—Beyonce featuring Lady Gaga and I wish that I could have those 4 minutes back.

I asked my sister a couple weeks ago if she’d seen Lady Gaga’s latest video and she said that she did, but couldn’t describe it. She suggested that I see if for myself. Curiosity got the better of me and I immediately picked up my laptop and went onto YouTube.

I located the video and was surprised that it was a 9 minute video. Having the attention span of a 5 year, I thought that it would be damn near impossible for me to sit still for 9 whole minutes!

I parked myself in my comfy computer chair and got ready for the video. Within a few short seconds I knew that I was watching the coolest video (mini movie) I have seen in a VERY LONG TIME. Crazy yes, but oh so very entertaining!

The opening jail scene was hilarious. Seriously, who saunters into jail wearing haute couture? Only, Lady Gaga! I could not stop laughing at some of the outfits she wore. I love her creative genius.

The following car scene where she meets up with Beyonce is equally comical. Is it me or does she look heavily sedated? I think her eyes were closed for at least 2 minutes! LOL! Either way, I enjoyed her not so witty banter with Bey.

I also liked the sadistically humorous diner scene with Tyrese (he played the mean boyfriend), and the outrageous dance scenes throughout the video.

As I said earlier, the video felt more like a mini movie. The frenetic editing and the slow motion action scenes were reminiscent of a few Quentin Tarantino flicks. I was seriously wondering if Samuel Jackson would show up dancing in some of the scenes!

Overall, I love, love this video and now I am a total fan of the song.

p.s. I loved how they paid homage to Thelma and Louise at the end. Too cool!