Flipskript Ink

I haven't seen this video or heard this song in forever. I was barely ten years old when I first heard this song and understood its message. This soulful throwback is a declaration to the underdogs, over-achievers, and everyone else in between trying to make a difference within themselves or in their communities. Everyone has been told in their lives at least once, "you can't do this," or "you're not that," even your own oppressor. That hasn't stopped him/her from pointing out your flaws, so why should it stop you from doing handling yourself correctly? Des'ree said it best when she sings "you gotta be bad, bold, wiser, hard, tough, stronger..." You can cry, be angry, and meek and it's okay. These qualities are not weak. Though outsiders will suffocate you quickly with such behavior, you can overcome it by being yourself and conquering evil with kindness. And kindness is not a weakness.

While doing some random Googling, I decided to check out what Miss Raven Symone was up to. After warding off rumors of her alleged pregnancy were some articles and pictures showing off her curvy-yet-slimmer body. She reclaimed the shape she had when she started her 'That's So Raven' series. I've always admired this chick because of her optimistic attitude about her success and her weight despite vicious negativity that was hailed her way. She admitted to Star Magazine that she gains when she stresses. People gain and lose weight all of the time during stress, depression or whatever and Raven is no different. More power and mad props to this independent diva for accepting her voluptuous curves and shedding those pounds. Seriously! This Cosby kid has flourished over the years into a renaissance woman, mogul, and role model for young girls everywhere. I used to laugh at the jokes people made about her weight and the whole blah blah blah. And the woman is standing tall in s

I recently took on the challenge of writing my first fashion article with a new publication called Sesi Magazine. I'm so used to writing about music, arts and entertainment and the like that I felt like I wanted to try something different. As with most assignments and projects, it was tedious and hard, but giving up wasn't an option. After nights and days of research and regressing back to my prom days, I finally sent in my first draft. After a few tweeks here and there, my editor liked my idea. I'm proud and excited to announce that the second issue of Sesi Magazine was published and is on sale. Check out Sesi Magazine for a preview and purchase.