The Butters

Hey, my hearts! I know it's been a minute, but hopefully your heart grew fonder with my absence.

Anyhoot, every once in a while a video on YouTube will strike my fancy and inspire a post. You probably read the post title and wondered what "The Butters" are. Well, check out the video below first.

Now do you understand what "The Butters" are? I understand the sprites may be clueless, but it's not too late to join the bandwagon and dump your "flavored waters" also known as lotion and reward your skin. I personally keep cocoa butter and shea butter (whipped white & raw yellow) on hand at all times. If you're crafty in the kitchen, I suggest whipping up your own natural batch.

**in my best Talking Tom voice** Lift those ashy hands and give 'em some butter!

Think Pink: Race for the Cure

Today, I am walking 5K for the cure of breast cancer. I'm walking in celebration of survivors and in memory of my grandmother, Cookie. For more information, visit Detroit Race for the Cure online. To learn more about the founder of Susan G. Komen for the cure, I recommend reading her memoir Promise Me: How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer. 

Get Me Bodied...on the Couch with a Remote

While commenting on Converting Me blog, I decided to post something similar here. If you follow me on Twitter, you are familiar with my live tweets on drama, reality, and award shows. Every week I tell myself that I'll stop killing brain cells by watching the tube less. Welp, that hasn't happened yet. Why not? Because I can't stop missing all the fuckery on television! It puts a new perspective on my own life and makes me count my own blessings by watching reality TV. However, the drama shows are what really occupy my time. Plus, watching television is a huge part of me and Chickadee's quality time. We seriously make it an event with dinner, snacks, and interesting conversation. It's something I look forward to, even though she often falls asleep toward the end of prime time (Sh!t My Mama Do).

First of all, The Wire is one of the best drama series to ever exist. Its layering of story lines draw in watchers of every race and background. I'm still hoping for a follow-up film in theatres (along with The Sopranos). The cast of The Wire is valued by every network; hence, their frequent appearances. I love to see their faces again!

Without further ado, I'd like to share my weekly line-up. Post a comment below and let me know what you watch.

Monday:
Secret Life of the American Teenager
Nurse Jackie
U.S. of Tara
90210
The Closer*
Drop Dead Diva*

Tuesday:
The Good Wife (I drop everything to tune in!)
Hawthorne*
Southland*
Fairly Legal*

Thursday:
Grey's Anatomy
Private Practice

Sunday:
Brothers & Sisters
Luther*

*Shows I'm looking forward to the return of

Rihmix

Yesterday I participated in a 24 Hour Read-a-Thon. You can read about my progress on Precision Reviews. It was the perfect time to start my free trial of Rolling Stone Magazine. Here's a few of my random thoughts while reading the current issue.

• Welcome back, Brit! My timeline is abuzz with news of Rihanna and Britney teaming up for the S&M Rihmix. I'm in the minority and looking forward to it. Check out the funniest gif of Bey and Gaga's reaction when/if Brit and Rihanna perform the collabo live.
• Wish I could've witnessed the mic battle between Kanye and Jay-Z at the SXSW. I won't mention how Ye forgot his own lyrics. -__-
• Speaking of G.O.O.D. Music, Pusha T made Rolling Stone's Hot List. He won't be hot until he cuts those braids off.
• Wiz Khalifa and Snoop need to have a seat. The rappers will begin shooting a new movie titled High School this spring. Of course's it is about smoking weed.
• I'm all for healthy living and weight loss, but J Hud is a singing lollipop. Yeah, I said it.
• On a more serious note, R.I.P. Nate Dogg, Pinetop Perkins, and Elizabeth Taylor.
• Good luck to L.A. Reid who stepped down as Island Def Jam chair and will be a judge on Simon Cowell's new show The X Factor.
• Congrats to my BFF-in-my-head Adele. Her new album, 21, is still #1 in the Top 40 Albums. Her debut album, 19, closes out the list at #40. Her voice brings chills. Watch her perform Someone Like You at the 2011 Brit Awards below: 

• Prince's Kiss was a Top 10 single exactly 25 years ago (April 10, 1986). I was only four years old then, but it still jams. Watch his 2004 performance on Ellen below:

So those are my random thoughts of the current music news highlighted in this month's issue of Rolling Stone. Share yours.

Crunk for Jesus

I've made it halfway through Lent. 

I'll Be Waiting

Dear Pepsi,


It's only been four days since we last saw each other. Today was Daylight Saving Time. I could have really used your refreshing ice cold embrace to cope with the hour we lost. My meals just aren't the same without you to wash the food down. My body aches with withdrawal pains. I'm beyond thirsty and flat water just won't do. Chickadee even watches people's throats as they swallow (Sh!t My Mama Do).


Thirty-six more days until we meet again. I'll be waiting.


P.S. I went to a black funeral and you KNOW they served fried chicken. I was strong and ate the baked chicken instead. It wouldn't have tasted right anyway without you.

Take It All

Bare with me, dolls & gents. Be my strength, sweet baby Jesus. Lent has officially started (March 9 - April 17). I chose to sacrifice my top five vices:

Pepsi 

Fried Foods 

Makeup Purchases 

 Carry-out  

Dine-in 

I'll certainly be healthier and have a clearer mind without my liquid crack, deep fryer, and non home-cooked meals. My pocketbook will be heavier without indulging in makeup collections. But my neck? It may be tore up from scratching like a crackhead in the next 40 days. L Biggums, is that you?