Racism in 2009

Well, earlier this month (or rather in November) I was told that I could not get a hair cut because the salon didn't carry shampoo for African American women. Isn't that sad? That in 2009, their are people that believe there are certain shampoo companies that cater to certain ethnicities. How very ignorant. I wasn't as angry as I was shocked. My expectations of said salons was much higher and so as I move into my New Years and Resolutions and all that crap, I feel like America's New Years Resolution should be "to be more informed". I don't think-no wait- I KNOW that racism will never go away, but people can just try and be more informed about the ever-changing world around them. Very much not interested in the character of the woman who said this to me but most of all, I want people to be more informed. Or in other words, THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK. Geez.

When in Italy, do as the Italians do...

So while I may have changed the place (well technically not really) , the phrases' meaning did not change. "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do" is applicable in every aspect of your life ( and mine), and recently, I have learned the deep importance of such.

While going through life's struggles and trials, as well as growing into a better human, you will learn that it is best to adapt to the ways of your surroundings to best absorb the knowledge, to best receive the message.

Sometimes, our Razon Detra is a large (?) question mark, but it shall change into assurance as soon as you "Do as the Italians Do". Give what you are given and ONLY THAT.

Clouded Leopards and Why the World is only Separated by Language and Seas

Clouded leopards are the most interesting cats I've ever heard about, thanks to Animal Planet. They are the only cats that can climb down trees, and they can open there mouth larger than any other feline. Furthermore, they are the direct decedents of of the Saber Toothed Cat (Tiger).

Amazing.

And the world is only separated by Language and Seas. We are not any different otherwise. So I encourage all of you to travel our beautiful planet and learn a new language. Try something different, because what you'll find is that we all have similarities based on the Human Design. We all have hearts that break, laugh at jokes, smile when we're happy, cry when we're sad; we simply are not connect by land. And according to what HIstory has taught us, that means nothing anyway.

My First Bottle of Chanel...The Story. Pt 1

Once upon a time there was a woman, CoCo Chanel. Well that wasn't her real name, however, this is what she was called.
She created the empire of Fragrance, Clothing and Ultimate Fashion that we've come to know as Chanel.

Fast forward a few decades to me. Jasmin. A fairly middle class child, and slightly aware of a fashionable society.

After completing my first year of college, I realized that it was time for me to buy my own bottle of Chanel Perfume, my favorite fragrance, and bottle of choice, "Chanel Chance". More on this later.

It's Been A While

So, I had to begin classes and have been picking up great ideas for the site.

1. A link that everyone should bookmark on their browser.
2. I will be posting a piece on social conformity very soon. I recently took a hiatus from all forms of online/mobile social networks. I think its very necessary for the success of a functioning, positive spirited person.
3. A piece on love will be posted as soon as I get my love life squared away. I have formed a hypothesis about love and we will see if my theory will be proven correct hopefully in the next few months. Love, as you know, takes time and is very unpredictable.
4. Channels you need to watch so that you can be SMARTER, and what you really need to download on your ipod (or zune, Thanks Rae B)
5. Pic of the month: this will be a new feature that includes artwork by aspiring artists, music by non-traditional musicians (aka jazz), places you should visit etc.
6. Why I love the Phoenix and the principles of the Phoenix (yes, the bird)
7. Finally, a website that is slightly overpriced but definitely fun to window shop on if nothing else,

In my Next Life

A woman spoke. She said "In my next life, I want to be a journalist. And I don't mean after I die". She further explained that she considers her next life to simply mean her next journey, her next project, her next accomplishment. She wanted to take on another passion, after she master the one that she was currently engaged in. So in my next life, I want to be a supermodel. And in my life after that, I want to be a lawyer. Never ever limit yourself or your dreams. As a Kanye West Man once said "Reach for the stars, so if you fall, you land on a cloud."

The Sunset at the North Pole

Everyone knows that I love the sky; if you didn't know, now you do. So someone sent me this picture of the sunset on the North Pole. It's absolutely beautiful. When I was a little kid, I wanted be an astronaut. This is my ticket to the world.