So Gone

I sit in a hotel room with my friend as we pre game for a night of debauchery at a Kendrick Lamar concert. -As I listen to his CD while writing this... Spin Music Magazine gave Good Kid, M.A.A.d City  >>>Top Hip-Hop album of the year 2012. 

I could upload the night to my Facebook and show the 500 or so people I have "friended" on the network. But I decided it was time to cut the cord. 

The next morning, after I signed an oath that pledged my commitment to my New Year resolution (more like a bet- makes it more interesting), I deleted my Facebook.

This was a choice to represent a new way of gaining another slice of personal freedom, a way to free myself of some self-created dependency. 

Since then almost a month has past since I have been "deactivated" and I love it. I feel so much more focused on the tasks in front of me. It really feels like giving up an addiction. I spend more time on homework, cleaning, working out and enjoying the conversations with my family and friends. Of course in those conversations the statement has come up, you deleted your Facebook?

Some say its cultural suicide to get rid of your online social networks. A couple guys I served at work one night both shared that it is a great way to keep in touch with friend and a great channel when meeting new people. They say this as I interrupt them from their relationship with their phones. I seen this multiple times as a server, friends at a public place living in their private worlds as they constantly check their Facebook and Instagram for updates. To be honest, I hate when people are on their phones when I am trying to hang out with them. 

"BITCH DON'T KILL MY VIBE" - KENDRICK LAMAR

 Videos and Pictures from K.L. concert 12.31.12...Coming Soon

Funk, Fashion, and Feelin at the Long Beach Funk Fest

Bike ride to Long Beach Funk Fest with the roommate on Saturday, Aug. 18 at about 4pm.

Started at Veterans Memorial Pier and took the beach bike trail to Cherry Park.

The fest was held in a shaded parking lot- Thank God! It was pretty small, which one grand stage. There was a crowded beer garden and about 30 vendors. They had live art, trendy clothing(I got some ideas for making headbands at home), and great FUNkkayyy Music.


Next Saturday the Busker Fest takes place in a similar area. This is music by the people, for the people. Near First Street and Linden Ave. Bands will attend and perform for wooden nickels. The band who gets the most from attendees will be named the winner and given a grand prize (not specified).

There will be a beer garden, trunk shows, and food trucks to keep the crowd happy. The music ranges from rock, pop to indie and reggae. Known to be a great way to end the summer for locals, come have some fun in Long Beach, you know you want to!!!!




The vibes were infectious, everyone was in a good spirit, maybe the fumes of marijuana were effecting the crowd. The weather was perfect warm but not unbearable. 




Breaking the scenery was the Fashion. Loved some outfits I saw! Women with their hair out and wavy, Boys with dreds, girls with dreds, not a lot of 'fros. The majority of the crowd was from 20-40's. It was overall a fun event that I was glad I experienced.