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Re: Ojala Que Llueva Cafe En El Campo (Hope That It Rains Coffee In The Field)

The Jaded NYer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:59:35 -0000

I really needed to read this today... I've been toying around with the idea of going down there for a while, get out of the city, stay with the fam, and teach locally.

your post really spoke to me. I'm ready to move forward with this idea now... thanks!

Re: Visa Para Un Sueno (Visa For A Dream)

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:53:09 -0000

great dreams. well, not the nightmare ones. maybe someone commissioned a santero against you?? you might want to look into it... lol

Re: Short Notes: Vale La Pena (It’s Worth The Sorrow)

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:16:05 -0000

OMG- I was there, too! Wasn't he just amazing? As usual? And 440, man, I LOVE them... the woman on keyboards/musical director.. she KILLED her instrumental solo!

I danced from beginning to end. And my knees paid for it the very next day LOL

Re: Ahhh Tweet Tweet Tweet Tweet Tweet! (or 5 Reasons I Like Twitter)

The Jaded NYer — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:43:34 -0000

I'm so addicted to it that I'm SO GLAD I do not have a crackberry- 'cause LORD KNOWS my updates would say stuff like: "Just passed by a homeless person. Again." or "Walking home from the train" as if everyone needs a play by play of my life! lol

Re: All For Naught

The Jaded NYer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:42:31 -0000

*APPLAUSE*

I was one of those girls hating on immigrants until I opened my eyes and remembered that HELLO, I'm in the first generation of people of my family born here so I need to chill.

It's so easy to forget the past and one's roots in an effort to assimilate and play on a level field with "them." And it's sad, really, to abandon who I am for the sake of assimilation, because in the end, whether born here or not, I will *always* be nothing more than a dirty spic in "their" eyes.

It's just a matter of informing the young'uns and letting them see the error of their ways. Even if in the end they are still of the same opinion, at least they would have made an informed decision.

great post. again.

Re: The End of the Beginning of the End

The Jaded NYer — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:16:29 -0000

My sister does the same thing- she is also a teacher, and when she had my little one last week, she put together this entire schedule of things they'd do together. IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET! HAHAHA!

As for me, well, lets just say that when family and/or friends send me something they've written, they always preface it with a disclaimer, I suppose to avoid my "red pen" as if I'm the final authority on the written word.

I mean, I know I go around calling myself THE MASTER OF FINE ARTS but I didn't think they would take me seriously! lol

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Re: I’ve Got Soul, But I’m Not a Soldier

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:10:50 -0000

Man, you ALMOST made me miss teaching kids... ALMOST!!!

If I ever step in a classroom again, I'm hoping it will be in front of a college crowd, because the under 18 bunch requires a special breed of human that *I* am not.

So I applaud you and your colleagues, because I know for a fact, because I tried it, that I could not do what you do. At least not well and with love and dedication for it.

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Re: Technically Latino

The Jaded NYer — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:01:51 -0000

man... this post hit so close to home. Growing up my teachers were pushing the math and science on me like it was going out of style, but I really had no one to look up to and was like, "What am I going to do with a Math degree?"

Not that I had any Latino writers to look up to, either (at the time), but engineering, math, sciences- even though it is what I ended up studying- never drew me because there didn't seem to be a place for me.

I don't know... maybe I just didn't look hard enough.

(and your last comments on jennifer and diddy... LMAO!! preach on!!)

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Re: A Yankee Reflective

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:09:36 -0000

Although I'm a first and foremost a fan of that "other" team, I am still a NYer through and through, and I went to many a Yankee game (side effect of being married to a Yankee fan) and I know how to give props where props are do... Yankees are a great team and the stadium is a historic place; The House That Ruth Built and all that good stuff.

I remember one particular game after 9/11 where they did this tribute/memorial presentation... later on in the game the umpire threw Torre out of the game and the entire crowd started chanting "a$$hole" AHHHHH, sweet memories...

Very sad to see it go...

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Re: About That Time Out New York Interview

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:10:59 -0000

DUDE you totally had me believing you, carajo!

But I did love your answers- it's always nice to come over here and get my dose of NYedness... this place has its problems but it's unlike any other city, and I really wouldn't trade it for anything else ever. I especially loved what you said about Union Square... MAN- truer words were never uttered...

Bravo on the faux interview...

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Re: Lady In My Life

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:07:25 -0000

I'm glad you posted this; it was very touching :D

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Re: Because of Love

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:14:40 -0000

Beautiful. Janet is THAT artist whose CD I will always look forward to; long after Madonna got played out and her own brother fell off (which, in my opinion was during the "Bad" period) Janet has stood the test of time.

And b*tch can dance, okay? When I go to the gym, it's her "tour" body that I envision for my end result, her (choreographers') moves I try to emulate, and her her music playing through my earphones.

Janet is The Dopeness!

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Re: The World Is Not Enough (World AIDS Day 2008)

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:42:19 -0000

you know, I remember kids in my class being just as stupid when it came to discussing AIDS, linking it only to gay men until Magic and that Ryan White kid came out with their stories. I remember this woman, too, who spoke out on it- she got it from heterosexual intercourse and was the first female I ever heard of with the disease... can't remember her name right now...

In fact, when people came to speak to our health class, STDs and AIDS were never really discussed, just abstinence... of course, I went to a parochial school...

but I saw/read And The Band Played On and so I knew it was no joke. looking back, though, Eddie Murphy had a skit where he chastised women for having gay best friends, kissing them goodbye and "coming home with AIDS on their lips." That could not have been good for the cause at all.

Thanks for reminding us to STAY AWARE and that just because Magic is still around doesn't mean it isn't STILL a major epidemic in the world. We still have a ways to go and education is definitely the key!

Re: What Do I Think of Success? It Sucks

The Jaded NYer — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:32:55 -0000

I admit, I did not take a moment to look at HIS side of the story and I applaud you for playing Devil's Advocate because it made me stop and think and stop pointing so many fingers at Plaxico.

Still- okay, you had the gun, you brought it out, you shot yourself... why the hustle to cover everything up so shady-like? I think that, more than anything else, is what will seal his fate.

And remember- Mikey wants to be Mayor for another term; he's gotta make muscle moves these days... it was just NOT a good time for Plaxico to pull this mess.

Re: My Own Purpose Driven Life

The Jaded NYer — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:10:37 -0000

You are correct, there are no coincidences, and I always like to see what path people take on their journey. I am certain, from what I've read on this site so far, yours will be great.

Now I must go and see Milk...

Re: A-Rod Can Haz Dominican Culture Now?

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:44:40 -0000

Ugh... he's playing on the DR team? Booo... I'm the first to admit I cannot STAND this dude based on his arrogance alone. But I also can't help but take issue with him playing for DR when the rules say you play with your country of origin, and his is the U.S.

It reminds me of this Olympic swimmer (forget his name) who trained here in the US, using up all the resources, but then swam for Spain (it was a bunch of years ago). And I know others do it... they all bother me. It's like borrowing from Peter to pay Paul in my humble opinion.

Me? I shall be rooting for Team Dominican Republic. And yes, I see the irony (and hypocrisy) of that seeing as I was born and raised in Brooklyn. Hush.

Re: A-Rod Can Haz Dominican Culture Now?

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:25:02 -0000

Why is Icy trying to make me like A-Rod?

Fine, he's generous with his money. *applause*

I still think he came to NY to steal Jeter's job. There. I said it. It gives him such an aura of shadiness; my sixth sense just saw so many red flags when he signed with the yankees...

But the NY Press... well, there's nothing you can do about those guys. Once they have it in for you *ahem Barry Bonds* you can forget it.

Re: The Mouth and The Giggler

The Jaded NYer — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:30:45 -0000

At least you care to even have that discussion with yourself. Good luck!

Re: Chalk

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:12:35 -0000

Fret not; I'm sure you are being hard on yourself. We are always our own worst critics.

And please- Staples is famous for having everything in the world except the one thing you are looking for. You're not crazy, that store is just WACK!

Re: Dissociative Identity Disorder Has Its Perks

The Jaded NYer — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:22:32 -0000

Hey, it happens. One day you're set on where you think you need to be and then one day a switch just goes off and you realize... you're meant for a different path. Just go with it...

Re: The Life and Times of Jose Vilson, Vol. 2

The Jaded NYer — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:39:48 -0000

Awesome; so glad to have found your blog this year... you're a helluva writer and I enjoy the way you make words dance together in my mind.

Til next year...

Peace!

Re: The JLV’s Top 5 Greatest vs. Top 5 Favorite MCs of All Time

The Jaded NYer — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:51:21 -0000

*imitating Buggin Out*
"Why are there no Latinos on your list?!?! I'm boycotting!"

I kid, I kid...

No hate from this end- this was a good list with solid arguments to back it up. I'm curious, though, about Ghostface... of the entire Wu Tang Clan, he's the only one that made any of your lists?

Que paso??

Re: 25 Things I Want To Know About You (Or Why You Hermits Irk Me)

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:03:42 -0000

Aww, shucks! My Liono pic made the cut... my job here is done LOL

(gracias)

Re: 25 Things I Want To Know About You (Or Why You Hermits Irk Me)

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:07:27 -0000

PS- it's now my official profile pic... forget advertising for my radio show- I need to advertise my sub-par photoshop skillz (with a Z)

Re: Working On the Star F*kin’ Player

The Jaded NYer — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:17:45 -0000

wow. I was watching it, too! In between all the laughter and profanity, he makes so much sense you can't help but actually pay attention and follow his advice.

which is exactly what I've been doing so far. wish me luck; I'll be root root rooting for you, too!

Re: It’s That Time Again

The Jaded NYer — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:51:29 -0000

If you could include the meaning of life MORE into your blog posts that would be ideal.

Oh, and also the whereabouts of Jimmy Hoffa's body, the identity of John Kennedy's REAL shooter(s) and the cure to the common cold.

Then I'd be your best friend for life.

THANKS!

Re: Ada Lovelace and Why Well-Behaved Women Never Make It In My Circle

The Jaded NYer — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:08:47 -0000

This more than makes up for yesterday's cringy chisme :D

I'm proud to say that I have my little Girl Army of envelope-pushers and in-your-face great thinkers in the making: my baby sis, my two daughters, my god-daughter and soon, the two girl-babies that were just born to other friends.

I won't stop until the phrase "barefoot and pregnant" is nothing more than a (not so) fond memory, and no one will think twice about hiring a woman for any and every job under the sun. No matter what it is.

Re: The Sounds of Quisqueya Call Me Right Back

The Jaded NYer — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:37:19 -0000

you know I had to come over here and read this, right? Anything w/DR or Haiti in the copy is like a siren song to me.

It was a very interesting read because everything you said you experienced with your mom's family I witnessed my family do to others. Especially people of Haitian descent. As a kid one thinks it's ok because the grown-ups are doing it, but then later on (hopefully) one sees the absurdity of pissing on one's brother like that, just to avoid being at the bottom of the totem pole.

I've since wondered: what could we have accomplished as an island if we'd banded together instead of drawing lines in the sand. Or mountains, as the case may be...

great post!

Re: No, Your Skirt IS Too High

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:16:35 -0000

me gusta!!! I tell my daughters that everyday and lucky for me, they hear it from their father, too.

It pains me to see young girls putting themselves out there like that, and sometimes it takes a man to point out that dressing like that will only bring them face to face with the kind of attention they're really not ready for.

I should know; I spent my adolescence dodging dirty old men and I dressed in oversized clothes! I can only imagine what I would have had to deal with if I hadn't been so conservative with my clothing!

Re: Why I Blog

The Jaded NYer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:44:08 -0000

I come here to get my dose of intellectualism, no doubt. Not one post has gone by without leaving me with enough "food for thought" with which to overindulge.

And for that I thank you ;)

Re: The Tourist (or Not That Black in America)

The Jaded NYer — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:34:28 -0000

at the end of the day, a big part of me feels like a tourist in the African-American experience rather than someone fully accepted into what others may see as “Black in America.”

Lord... it's like you read my journal entry from Sunday night about not belonging anywhere!

And your Cosby experience is my "Martin" experience... people look at me like an alien because I didn't get or like the show.

it's hard out here for a first generation ______-American to fit in, period, whether it be in a Black community or not. I feel as if our feet are never really planted...

PS- grits are gross, any way you paint it. Farina, on the other hand, is DELICIOUS. You heard it here first :)

Re: A Memorandum on Friendship

The Jaded NYer — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:23:01 -0000

Ay, Jose... a quickie but goodie because I really needed to read this today.

Peace, brother!
R