One of my favorite writers is Sean Carter aka, Jay Z. Yes, rappers are writers, too.
If I were to get a song lyric tattoo, I would started with Jay Z discography. Here are some of my favorites:
I hope everyone had a great A to Z Challenge. Congrats to those who survived.
What was your favorite letter?
Our friend from Hawaii, Mark Koopmans created a bloghop that is perfect for this time of year. All that’s required is to take a moment and about 100 words. Share a prayer, a thought, a memory, a hope and even a regret about the past and/or a wish for the future. Click on the badge for more information and to check out some of the other states represented.
I have had an inspiring year since being back in the states. Even though I lived in an challenging, but exciting foreign country for five years, it pales in comparison to all that I have experiences in the last year being back home. I’ve reconnected with my family and friends and made some new one. I have seen president’s sworn in and legendary leaders put to rest. I watched some of my favorite famous people having the most creative (Beyonce’s unannounced album release), record breaking (Peyton Manning) and genuine and sincere(Jay Z in concert) year of their lives. I’ve discovered the kind of books I want to write and what I hope to accomplish with my writing. I’ve read 50 books (The Great Gatsby was my favorite) and saw 43 movies (I can’t decide between Star Trek Into Darkness or Iron Man 3). Most important, I’ve started to live my life the way I want to live it. In one sentence, “I’m feeling blessed.” I can’t wait to see what life has in store for me in 2014.
I’ll be taking the rest of the year off, but wanted to wish everyone a blessed holiday and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!
Happy Father’s Day to my father and all the other men who play the role of father in anyone’s life.
Coolest Things
One of my favorite golfers Justin Rose won the U.S. Open.
My top five favorite golfers; (5) Ricky Fowler, (4) Adam Scott, (3) Justin Leonard, (2) Luke Donald and (1) Tiger Woods.
During the NBA playoffs, I saw the Magna Carta commercial and had to share it with you.
Jay Z, Timberland, Rick Rubin, Swizz Beats and Pharrell. So much brilliance on one album; I’m trippin. Can’t wait for July 4th.
Post to Ponder
Do You Need an Antagonist? by Sarah Foster of The Faux Fountain Pen – Antagonist doesn’t have to be an actual character.
5 Tips for Busy Writers by Jemi Fraser – #2 Eliminate Quirks. There is no real reason I have to have an empty inbox in order to start writing.
Is Not Reading Any Novels While Writing Your Own Novel a Good Idea or a Bad Idea? by Gus Sanchez – I tend to read in my genre, but most importantly in my POV when I write. It helps keep my mind focused on POV. Now I am writing and reading in 1st person. I admit, I can’t read anything to deep when I’m first drafting it.
JuNoWriMo Post to Ponder
Margaret McNellis: #JuNoWriMo Interview by Fel Scotzig of The Peasants Revolt – I love lime seltzer, too.
Surviving the First Draft by Stina Lindenblatt – What stops your first draft progress?
Vicki Trask: #JuNoWriMo Interview by Fel Scotzig of The Peasants Revolt – I love serial killers. That’s sounds bad.
New Followers Natasha Harmer of Films and Things RA Odum Crystal Collier Tanya Keen Reimer Constance Sania Heba Next Weeks Schedule Wednesday – Interview on The Peasant Revolt Friday – SQM *Check out my Daily #JuNoWriMo UpdatesToday is Movie Day, I’ll let you know which one’s I check out next week.
You know how the anticipation of something is sometimes better then then actual thing. Well, let me tell you, when you are shown something unexpectedly and it is amazing, that trumps it all.
I saw the The Silver Lining Playbook (Great Movie. Bradley Cooper was amazing) and caught the trailer for The Great Gatsby.
I wept. I moaned. I grinned, laughed and groaned. It took my breath away!
This is another book on my list I have to read before I see. Are you looking forward to seeing The Great Gatsby?
Grammy Night
Although I haven’t seen the Grammy’s in over 5 years. From the hype, its going to be a great show, more performance based. And, they are creating these amazing collaborations. This year pairs Rihanna with Bruno Mars and Sting & Alicia Keys with Maroon 5.
But, I can’t wait to see Justin Timberlake return to do what he was born to do. He and JayZ (love him) are performing their new single Suit & Tie. I am breathless just thinking about it.
Are you watching the Grammy’s? What performance are you looking forward to?
Post to Review
Get Writing Fit by Ellie Garratt – Guest Post on My First Book – I am focusing on #2 & #3 this year.
Free Writer’s Weekend in Hawaii by Mark Koopmans – I really want to go. Let me see how I can work it out. Plus, its my birthday.
Things I’ve learned from Star Trek #348 by Ali Cross – She even has a Star Trek video.
Writing Tips: Join Contest by Shannon A Thompson – One of my goals for the year. Great advice.
New Followers Promote Your Book Blog Out Where the Bus Don’t Run by Gus Sanchez Alina Write With Warnimont Royal Manaball MinWorks Spearman 101 Let Us Be Travelers Words of Birds Next Week’s Schedule Monday – The Versatile Blog Award – And the Award Goes To Wednesday – Writers Group Re-Cap – another incentive to make me go Friday – Prossia Blog Tour – Built From What-If Sunday – My Weekly Update
A big thanks to Mark Koopman, Elise Fallson, Stephen Tremp and C.M. Brown for creating this blogfest to allow me to Re-Introduce Myself. I thought I would take this opportunity to announce my updated about page. For those who like to read, it will tell you all you need to know about me.
Six other interesting facts about me:
For those visual people out there, I figured the best way to re-introduce myself is to post a photo. Hello, I am Sydney Aaliyah Michelle.
I have’t shared a photo of myself on my blog before. I’m happy in this photo and it’s really all you need to know to understand me.
Make sure to jump around and see how others are re-introduce themselves.
Anything else you want to know about me, the Q & A session starts after the video!
Sydney Aaliyah Michelle 