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UnEdited shots by D. Miller of DMiller Photography
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Checkers juss CISED my life....
New Prime Rib Burger
Watch out! T he Big Taste of Checkers/Rally's new Prime Rib Burger is gonna get you!We're talking about authentic, tender prime rib sliced right off the roast. Piled high on our big and juicy, hand-seared and seasoned burger. With grilled onions, Swiss cheese, and peppercorn mayonnaise between hot and toasted sourdough bread. It's prime rib done delicious.
Go get yours today.
yea... real models EAT!
HBCU Highlights: VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY!!
Virginia State University A state funded university in Petersburg, Virginia
Looking for a university where the faculty and staff turn dreams into reality? Look no further than Virginia State University. A student population of nearly 5,000 enjoys personal attention by the faculty and staff not typically found at larger institutions.
Virginia State University was founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first fully state supported, four-year institution of higher learning for Blacks in America. Today, Virginia State University is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions.
The campus sits atop a rolling landscape overlooking the Appomattox River in the Chesterfield County village of Ettrick. It is accessible by Interstates 95 and 85, which intersect in adjacent Petersburg, as well as U.S. Routes 1, 301 and 460. The University is centrally located about two hours away from Washington, DC to the north, the North Carolina Triangle area to the south, the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Virginia State University was founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first fully state supported, four-year institution of higher learning for Blacks in America. Today, Virginia State University is one of Virginia's two land-grant institutions.
The campus sits atop a rolling landscape overlooking the Appomattox River in the Chesterfield County village of Ettrick. It is accessible by Interstates 95 and 85, which intersect in adjacent Petersburg, as well as U.S. Routes 1, 301 and 460. The University is centrally located about two hours away from Washington, DC to the north, the North Carolina Triangle area to the south, the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
VSU students live and learn on a 236-acre main campus, with more than 50 buildings, including 15 dormitories and 16 classroom buildings, and a 416-acre agricultural research facility. Led by its 12th president, Eddie N. Moore, Jr., former Virginia State Treasurer, the University boasts healthy fiscal management and growth, with a 2005-06 operating budget of over $110 million.The University's academic programs include the "Bridges to Baccalaureate" program for students transferring from two-year colleges who want to major in the sciences, the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge and the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program for students planning to pursue doctoral degrees in their chosen field of study. Honors scholarships are also available to entering freshmen, including the Presidential and Provost Scholarships. Admissions and academic information is available at the University's Web site, http://www.thehighschoolgraduate.com/cgi-bin/redir.pl?url=http://www.vsu.edu or by calling (800) 871-7611.
Virginia State University offers 49 baccalaureate and master's degree programs and a Certificate of Advanced Study within five schools: The School of Agriculture; The School of Business; The School of Engineering, Science and Technology; The School of Liberal Arts and Education; and The School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach. In the Fall of 2003, Virginia State University introduced its first-ever doctoral program, as a cohort of 12 students began studying for the Doctor of Education in Administration and Supervision. In 2005, VSU welcomed the first students to its Nursing Program. This important program was introduced to meet the pressing need for qualified nurses in the Southside Virginia region.The School of Graduate Studies, Research and Outreach provides access for non-traditional students in the surrounding counties to continue their education toward formal degree programs, for professional growth or for self-enrichment. The emphasis is on convenience and access, with workshops, seminars and institutes, in addition to credit courses, on campus and at off-campus sites in Richmond, Emporia, Petersburg, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Henrico and other Southside Virginia locations.
The School of Graduate Studies also coordinates a bachelor of individualized studies degree program, a non-traditional baccalaureate program primarily for working adults. Students can pursue the degree on a full-time or part-time basis.
Through a challenging academic program, diverse student organizations and exciting extracurricular activities, Virginia State University makes dreams come true.
Contact Information:
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA 23806
Contact: 804-524-5000
Contact: 804-524-5000
or 800-871-7611
www.vsu.edu or...
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ventilation...
Please xxcuse me while i vent for a second..... 
You know I am just amazed by how contradictory the people of our nation are. Even more so the people in my life. Im not going to speak on anyone's name here but I will address a common misconception about me and my plans and/or goals in life.
See... what you've must first understand is that at the age of 17 I graduated from high school and went off to college. Virginia State University to be exact. This just so happened to be the only school i applied to. I was in love, not interested in studying anything, and eager to finish a semester so that I could move closer to this guy. I had no real dreams of my own and his love was all that inspired me. Anywhoot, to make a long story longer... the relationship ended a month before i went off to college and suddenly was lost. Months fly by and im in the process of finding myself. While on campus I get approached by members of the VSU modeling organization, Kerojo Modeling Agency Ltd.. I audition, why not?... and then... i began modeling. Joined the dance team too! I had no idea how to walk the runway and this family taught me how... part of our audition process was posing on the drop of a dime. Kids would scream, POSE! POSE! POSE!... and we would hit it hit it hit it!! 2 years later I was voted VP of Promotions & Programs... it was my job to search for gigs to book us in and all other things promo. I began searching and auditioning for fashion shows. Landed my first major runway production with DC Fashion Week... skip a few months and im home more than i am in school hitting the runways for NY Fashion Week's Seven on 7th and DC Fashion Week as well. In 2006 a telephone call from my mother changed my life... she asked me was i happy at school. She told me that although its a big deal to my family that I am in college, she wouldnt want me to be there if I really have my heart elsewhere. My mother assured me that I had her support if i wanted to come home and follow my dreams.. whatever they may be at this point. (lol.. i never really had dreams before.) She used to always tell me that I had a light shining within and a gift to share with the world... said i was blessed with talent. Well, knowing in my heart that she was right.. it felt like she had heard my prayers... anyway.. knowing this, i dropped out. I came home and began this hustle HARD. The way i see it... if it doesnt work out, i'll go back. But at least when i have kids one day I can tell them to go out and follow their heart and their dreams because I did it... and i wouldnt change it for the world. Anything other than that would make me a hypocrite. So anyway...It was also in 2006 that I signed with Vishus Entertainment LLC. as their first female rapper. My resume as far as thats concerned runs DEEP. Ive traveled with a hustle-la and spit rhymes with the set... but thats a whole different chapter. & The point of all that is to say... it wasnt until I had my first photoshoot for the label that I experienced being in front of a camera. My pics got big play and anything having to do with modeling I was willing to explore. ANYTHING TASTEFUL AND NON WHOREISH!!... lets make sure we got that part clear..lol.
Ive just been a rolling stone ever since... its now 2009 and my resume is pretty awesome (more NYFW & a Saks 5th Ave. campaign, contract with Style Elite Talent Agency, Spokesmodel for KAS Collection Inc., etc.. etc.) for a model based out of Washington DC. Cuz lawd knows anyone who is NOT Barack gets no respect for trying to establish a career here. Too many hatas.
With this said... Id just like to know what makes some people think that for any second of my life I would be fine settling here and establishing my life in DC. Not that there is anything wrong with it or the people that do but... Man... thats just not me or my focus. I guess because Im big on being the best at everything that i do and because I believe in leaving a lasting impression; many people feel im fixated on what they've tagged as "local celebrity" status... well im not! Im tryna get thee fukk outta here as soon as possible. I believe that the tour does not end here for me and this is only the beginning. I appreciate all of the support Ive been given along the way and I even more appreciate the constant feedback.
you know its true that you can be or do anything you physically put your mind too...
Only I have seen my dreams and in so many ways I plan to live them out... a girl like me cant eat, sleep, or breathe anything other than what lies beneath!! You dont have to settle either... Dont be afraid to take a chance... dont be skeptical if it takes longer than you imagined... when the worries of the world start to leave you feeling pressured... jus remember me... a lil lady just like you.. doing exactly wtf i want to do. Because the last thing i will become is a hypocrite. I promise to look into my future kidz in the eyes and speak clear to their hearts, i'd say "Baby, when you grow up you can be anything in this world that you dream to be."... and im gona mean it, cuz im going to live ... shit im living it now... and hey... if it doesnt work out for me (which it already is).. i'll go back to college.. duHH! (but at least im giving it a try)
DONT RUSH GREATNESS....
(Afternoon Inspiration)
"Its the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes deep conviction, things begin to happen."
-Muhammad Ali
"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth"
-John F. Kennedy
"You'll find out who your real friends are when your involved in a scandal dear..."
-Liz Taylor
"If i have stepped on some people at times because i am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should i do if someone gets hurt....retire?"
-Maria Callas
"Be a lady 99 percent of the time, and that 1 percent where you need to be a bitch--Be It! Own It! Do it. For your sense of pride and a good story if nothing else"
-Kimora Lee Simmons
"I hated every minute of training, but i said, "Dont quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life like a champion."
-Muhammad Ali
"If i observed all the rules, I'd never have gotten anywhere"
-Marilyn Monroe
"Its a risk, but i beleive that the best investment you can make in anything is yourself. Invest in yourself, and then back it up. Back it up with what you do."
-Iman
You know I am just amazed by how contradictory the people of our nation are. Even more so the people in my life. Im not going to speak on anyone's name here but I will address a common misconception about me and my plans and/or goals in life.See... what you've must first understand is that at the age of 17 I graduated from high school and went off to college. Virginia State University to be exact. This just so happened to be the only school i applied to. I was in love, not interested in studying anything, and eager to finish a semester so that I could move closer to this guy. I had no real dreams of my own and his love was all that inspired me. Anywhoot, to make a long story longer... the relationship ended a month before i went off to college and suddenly was lost. Months fly by and im in the process of finding myself. While on campus I get approached by members of the VSU modeling organization, Kerojo Modeling Agency Ltd.. I audition, why not?... and then... i began modeling. Joined the dance team too! I had no idea how to walk the runway and this family taught me how... part of our audition process was posing on the drop of a dime. Kids would scream, POSE! POSE! POSE!... and we would hit it hit it hit it!! 2 years later I was voted VP of Promotions & Programs... it was my job to search for gigs to book us in and all other things promo. I began searching and auditioning for fashion shows. Landed my first major runway production with DC Fashion Week... skip a few months and im home more than i am in school hitting the runways for NY Fashion Week's Seven on 7th and DC Fashion Week as well. In 2006 a telephone call from my mother changed my life... she asked me was i happy at school. She told me that although its a big deal to my family that I am in college, she wouldnt want me to be there if I really have my heart elsewhere. My mother assured me that I had her support if i wanted to come home and follow my dreams.. whatever they may be at this point. (lol.. i never really had dreams before.) She used to always tell me that I had a light shining within and a gift to share with the world... said i was blessed with talent. Well, knowing in my heart that she was right.. it felt like she had heard my prayers... anyway.. knowing this, i dropped out. I came home and began this hustle HARD. The way i see it... if it doesnt work out, i'll go back. But at least when i have kids one day I can tell them to go out and follow their heart and their dreams because I did it... and i wouldnt change it for the world. Anything other than that would make me a hypocrite. So anyway...It was also in 2006 that I signed with Vishus Entertainment LLC. as their first female rapper. My resume as far as thats concerned runs DEEP. Ive traveled with a hustle-la and spit rhymes with the set... but thats a whole different chapter. & The point of all that is to say... it wasnt until I had my first photoshoot for the label that I experienced being in front of a camera. My pics got big play and anything having to do with modeling I was willing to explore. ANYTHING TASTEFUL AND NON WHOREISH!!... lets make sure we got that part clear..lol.
Ive just been a rolling stone ever since... its now 2009 and my resume is pretty awesome (more NYFW & a Saks 5th Ave. campaign, contract with Style Elite Talent Agency, Spokesmodel for KAS Collection Inc., etc.. etc.) for a model based out of Washington DC. Cuz lawd knows anyone who is NOT Barack gets no respect for trying to establish a career here. Too many hatas.
With this said... Id just like to know what makes some people think that for any second of my life I would be fine settling here and establishing my life in DC. Not that there is anything wrong with it or the people that do but... Man... thats just not me or my focus. I guess because Im big on being the best at everything that i do and because I believe in leaving a lasting impression; many people feel im fixated on what they've tagged as "local celebrity" status... well im not! Im tryna get thee fukk outta here as soon as possible. I believe that the tour does not end here for me and this is only the beginning. I appreciate all of the support Ive been given along the way and I even more appreciate the constant feedback.
you know its true that you can be or do anything you physically put your mind too...
Only I have seen my dreams and in so many ways I plan to live them out... a girl like me cant eat, sleep, or breathe anything other than what lies beneath!! You dont have to settle either... Dont be afraid to take a chance... dont be skeptical if it takes longer than you imagined... when the worries of the world start to leave you feeling pressured... jus remember me... a lil lady just like you.. doing exactly wtf i want to do. Because the last thing i will become is a hypocrite. I promise to look into my future kidz in the eyes and speak clear to their hearts, i'd say "Baby, when you grow up you can be anything in this world that you dream to be."... and im gona mean it, cuz im going to live ... shit im living it now... and hey... if it doesnt work out for me (which it already is).. i'll go back to college.. duHH! (but at least im giving it a try)
DONT RUSH GREATNESS....
(Afternoon Inspiration)
"Its the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes deep conviction, things begin to happen."
-Muhammad Ali
"Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth"
-John F. Kennedy
"You'll find out who your real friends are when your involved in a scandal dear..."
-Liz Taylor
"If i have stepped on some people at times because i am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should i do if someone gets hurt....retire?"
-Maria Callas
"Be a lady 99 percent of the time, and that 1 percent where you need to be a bitch--Be It! Own It! Do it. For your sense of pride and a good story if nothing else"
-Kimora Lee Simmons
"I hated every minute of training, but i said, "Dont quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life like a champion."
-Muhammad Ali
"If i observed all the rules, I'd never have gotten anywhere"
-Marilyn Monroe
"Its a risk, but i beleive that the best investment you can make in anything is yourself. Invest in yourself, and then back it up. Back it up with what you do."
-Iman
love all...
CS
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Iiii cant 4get New Jersey...
Every now and then i like to pay tribute to a few of my favorite things. I'm not Oprah so nahhh im definitely not hosting a give-away... but. If you havent seen this movie you will be thanking me later after you do... SEE THIS MOVIE. (you might wana widescreen the joint cuz the video is too wide to view in its normal state)...Enjoy!
Directed by Nick Gomez & Produced by 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
"New Jersey Drive is a 1995 film about African-American youths in Newark, New Jersey; the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favorite pastime is that of everybody in their neighborhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects. The film stars Sharron Corley, Gabriel Casseus, and Saul Stein. At the time, the city of Newark had the highest automobile theft rate in the country, and Newark mayor Sharpe James refused to allow filming of New Jersey Drive within the city limits; therefore, the filming locations were in the surrounding locations of Newark rather than Newark itself." -Wikepedia
Directed by Nick Gomez & Produced by 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks
"New Jersey Drive is a 1995 film about African-American youths in Newark, New Jersey; the unofficial car theft capital of the world. Their favorite pastime is that of everybody in their neighborhood: stealing cars and joyriding. The trouble starts when they steal a police car and the cops launch a violent offensive that involves beating and even shooting suspects. The film stars Sharron Corley, Gabriel Casseus, and Saul Stein. At the time, the city of Newark had the highest automobile theft rate in the country, and Newark mayor Sharpe James refused to allow filming of New Jersey Drive within the city limits; therefore, the filming locations were in the surrounding locations of Newark rather than Newark itself." -Wikepedia
Blame IT on the AlL AllLL LLAAlcohol...
Chanelle Simone & Teena L. @ LOVE Nightclub in Washington DC
So... they passed out free shots of Belve at midnight and as you can tell from these pics... we took full advantage of dat!!
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