tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30105702791779443172011-07-28T17:35:11.854-04:00In case you wanted to know what I be up to.GLnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-19053361504855596802010-03-17T22:58:00.002-04:002010-03-17T22:59:31.251-04:00

I've moved!See ya at the new Spot.Love Ya!www.ohyeahsolid.com

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Originally uploaded by EsennylSoooo in LOVE WITH THESE GIRLS! :)

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I’m Proud of this Shot. :)

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-47230552979567427032010-03-01T12:40:00.002-05:002010-03-02T22:06:45.932-05:00

...hopes you had a restful weekend! :)

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-33165453013751860162010-02-23T11:06:00.002-05:002010-02-25T22:36:34.339-05:00

So it’s been a week since I got the camera. I think I’ve mastered turning it on… other than that I’m still trying to figure the thing out. You’re lucky enough to experience the journey… ;-) This weekend I had the pleasure of practicing with the wonderful Derek and Kas from I Yahn I Arkestra. SO much fun! Click on the picture for the full album. Enjoy!

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-20133606269978310052010-02-18T21:10:00.012-05:002010-02-21T10:05:11.357-05:00

And not only because the Atlanta-based sextuplet is a mosaic of harmonious male hotness... (wink)The ideal mix of self-described Funk, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Soul…Reeling with free-thought and expression, this album has moved me to a place of undeniable soul searching. With themes hovering around freedom and sovereignty, its no wonder I’m ready to concur, or at least steal back my world, after even

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-6219339493917080682010-02-18T12:58:00.003-05:002010-02-18T21:00:35.809-05:00

Hello,Life has been happening a lot lately. (That’s what it’s supposed to do right?) But don’t fret… still here. Work, Mellow, Purchasing a first home, the snow… Have all left me feeling a bit sluggish. I’m trying to remind myself that this is a marathon not a sprint. I’m also trying to remind myself that drinking water, taking vitamins, going to the gym (yeck!) will actually make me feel better

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-89392157014510393382010-02-17T17:26:00.003-05:002010-02-25T22:40:06.853-05:00

Arise :: FW 2010Originally uploaded by EsennylThis is my sissy Ne.She blogs here ...and is quite Fabulous and Awesome! LOVE HER!

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GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-64349336294104474602010-02-16T16:35:00.004-05:002010-02-25T22:39:26.413-05:00

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-3892870347077669082009-08-30T22:34:00.001-04:002009-08-30T22:36:16.219-04:00

Mellow Massage Therapy Center in the East Falls section of Philadelphia is looking for artists for their bi-monthly event, Mellow Nights. Mellow Nights will combine fine art, live music, and massage therapy as a fundraiser for various charitable organizations that support the same artistic endeavors. The first event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009.The chosen artist will have their

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-22815537981814477462009-08-13T18:25:00.000-04:002009-08-13T18:26:11.098-04:00

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-23691463986980972392009-08-10T17:52:00.003-04:002009-08-10T17:56:42.338-04:00

So Beautifully Written. Have you been here before? I have.Thank God I'm not here now... "Revelling"you were so in lovethat it was all you could talk aboutand i think i felt a little left outyou were on cloud 9 all the timewhile i was levellingi was wringing my hands and you were revellingbut then why shouldn't you?it was such a beautiful thing to dowould that i could get me someof your yum yum

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-11485436858937728492009-07-30T13:41:00.001-04:002009-07-30T13:44:13.546-04:00

I am often at the check out at the local Wawa… purchasing a sandwich… or Coffee... or maybe fruit and cottage cheese for breakfast….whatever.And I tell the checkout person, “No thank you. I don’t need a bag”.Now, I admit that sometimes these Wawa worker folks are just to fast for me and they get the bag all ready before I say my standard phrase.Here’s the kicker. When I tell them that I don’t

GLnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-45513663107907821242009-07-29T12:43:00.002-04:002009-07-29T12:45:48.767-04:00

Before Mellow, There was... well... there was this.September 2007Sherman Mills, East Falls, Philadelphia. Suite 1911

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GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-65597677546981546362009-07-24T13:48:00.004-04:002009-07-24T13:59:42.852-04:00

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately trying to figure out quite a few things. I’m sure you’ve seen the themes on continuous repeat within the screens of this blog because they seem to always be in my heart and on my mind.How to work smarter. (because I’ve already mastered the hard-working thing. I’m exhausted and frustrated by my impatience).How to save moreHow to lose weightHow to eat/live a

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-1815257069263716332009-07-24T12:42:00.001-04:002009-07-24T12:43:49.460-04:00

Brooklyn in SpringtimeSpring 2007

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I miss Prague.Prague - September 13, 2008

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I really like G’s Suggestion about starting to Blog more about the ins and outs of the business. I’ve always wanted to talk more about the business but wasn’t sure how to really talk the way I’d like to without putting people under the bus so to speak. I don’t know how I’d truly tell some of the stories that happen on a day to day basis without giving too much away.So maybe the Blog would need to

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I’m still blown away by people that Blog for a living… Do you get that?! BLOG FOR A LIVING?! Unbelievable. I’m sitting here trying to figure out what topic I’d base my blog on if I decide to actually make money blogging. I don’t know if I like to write enough to actually make it my life though… But I’m thinking that I really might need to get up on that part of the movement. But how to think of

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-36364231883524558592009-03-27T15:21:00.002-04:002009-03-27T15:21:22.381-04:00

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GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-70463843509949329702009-02-18T18:42:00.001-05:002009-02-18T18:43:53.806-05:00

I want to find a craft that I love. I want to learn that craft inside and out and then I want to call myself an artist of that craft, make the things of that craft, and lose myself in the art of it all…

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-76966698628557034462009-02-17T11:17:00.003-05:002009-02-17T11:43:27.717-05:00

Dream of a land my soul is fromI hear a hand stroke on a drumElegant boy,Beautiful girlDancing for joy,Elegant whirlShades of delightCocoa hueRich as the nightAfro blueTwo young lovers dance face to faceWith undulating graceThey gently swayThen slip awayTo some secluded placeShades of delightCocoa hueRich as the nightAfro blueWhispering trees,Echo their sighsPassionate pleas,Tender repliesLovers

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-66534960122074844482009-02-12T16:35:00.000-05:002009-02-12T16:36:00.657-05:00

...to find a very good book to read. Something to make my mind slow down a bit…This weekend will be the busiest we’ve had yet over at Mellow. Even with the cancelation we just had, Saturday will keep us mega busy. MEGA. I’m excited.

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That I could… mislay some of my stupid obsessions and learn to live and breath and enjoy this life.

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...why MC Hammer has a blog.Just sayin.

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-2217795558549113132009-02-06T14:42:00.004-05:002009-02-06T15:00:38.073-05:00

I just added another link to the personal finances section over to the right. I know I often add links to this site without saying much about them. Usually they are worth talking about, that’s why I put them up there… but I just don’t take the time to explain them.This site in particular, Get Rich Slowly, is a wonderful personal finance blog. As normal, the author started out in heaps of debt and

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-78448764175129713502009-02-04T14:19:00.001-05:002009-02-04T14:22:44.630-05:00

... is that if I work my ass off for the next few years, save and plan accordingly, and pray really hard, I’ll be able to get my self together financially so that I can actually spend more time with family and friends in the future. Not sure if it’s possible because of course with age comes more expenses and things. But the concept of living simply and frugally have been on the mind lately and I

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-90686590911435366752009-01-30T14:55:00.000-05:002009-01-30T14:57:01.081-05:00

I just found this really great calculator over at Smart Money to help you choose between the different types of IRAs. Most people have an opinion about which is best but I couldn’t find anything that could really help me to figure out what was best for me. This calculator allows you to put in information about your age and current tax bracket. It then calculated where you will be dependent upon

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-89933973592760302162009-01-29T16:23:00.006-05:002009-01-30T14:57:51.557-05:00

...for me is a recent obsession with personal finance. Well it isn’t so recent. I’ve always liked the topic. But I think that it has become a bigger interest as of late. So… don’t be annoyed with the growing list of finance-y links on the side when I find things of interest. I find personal blogs the most interesting because they chronicle individuals like me who are trying to figure the whole

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-7094578056170316462009-01-21T12:50:00.002-05:002009-01-21T12:52:15.121-05:00

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-51269968054539232962008-12-09T16:47:00.002-05:002008-12-09T16:54:11.365-05:00

The Blue Method's new album Vol. Live! is available for sale!Check it out Here!

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http://niemann.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/02/coffee/

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Today is the most beautiful day I've seen. Many people never thought that even their future generations would see this day. My hands tremble and there are tears in my eyes. God Bless America. God bless OBAMA!!

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If you haven’t already voted, please do. People gave their lives so that we could ALL have an opportunity to vote. Whether or not you believe that your vote counts doesn’t matter. Drop the selfishness and realize that you have an obligation to vote. It is your debt repayment. And it is really that simple.

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I Really want this T-Shirt.

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Got my final grades today. I'm done! I HAVE AN MBA!!!!:)

GLnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-46164214465093422562008-09-04T17:15:00.003-04:002008-09-04T17:20:57.376-04:00

As most of you know, I will be leaving tomorrow for a trip abroad.The trip consists of vists to Germany (Munich), Czech Republic (Prague) and Italy (Florence, Rome)I will be posting info and pictures throughout the trip here at "Oh Yeah? Solid." and also at the following site:http://www.oystravels.blogspot.com/Check in frequently to catch-up with me!See you all when I get back!

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...during the midst of it allI am well. In case you were wondering.I’ve been very busy. I don’t like to talk to much about the woes of my busy life. Because we all know that if it were any other way I’d be uncomfortable. I gravitate toward the busy stuff. So it’s kind of a given.School is just about over. I graduated (read walked) in June… I still had a few classes to go though so I’m working on

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I played in the San Miguel School Charity Golf Tournament last Monday. The San Miguel School is a private school for troubled Camden Boys. This is my second year playing. I still have no clue what I’m doing. Can you tell?Thanks Lady Toni for the Pics!p.s. RIP Bernie and Isaac.

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Last night was the "Best of Philly" Party for the 2008 winners. The event was held in the atrium of the Kimmel Center on Broad Street. It was such an honor to be among the business owners and individuals that have been blessed with the title “Best of Philly.” This is the 100th year anniversary of the birth of Philadelphia Magazine, and also the 35th anniversary of the Best of Philly Awards so the

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So much is happening… I certainly owe a decent update. I promise to provide one soon.But in the mean time you should know…Mellow has just won a Best of Philly 2008 Award from Philadelphia Magazine! Many Thanks to all of our supporters. Please pick up a copy of the August Issue of Philadelphia Magazine and check us out! (pg 132)

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Sometimes I forget who I am. Or who I’m supposed to be.I get distracted by people… like people on TV or something.Sometimes I think I’m supposed to be like those people.I hate that.Then I see a locked hippy-ish guitar playin brown girl.And it’s clear again.http://www.sparlhaswa.com/

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I find that I am quite ridged in my thinking. At times I am completely obsessed with the way things are supposed to be. Wear the right clothes. Save the right amount of money. Buy the right house. Piece together the right kind of solid, structured American family. Don’t drink that. Don’t eat that. Go to bed early and don’t waste time.I’ve been thinking a lot lately about living simply. About what

GLnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-87570924170197719132008-05-05T16:02:00.004-04:002008-05-05T22:49:25.538-04:00

With my camera.It’s an HP PhotoSmart M630.Usually my pictures come out all blurry like this.Or even sometimes this.Got any thoughts?Anyway, here is my birthday. So much fun! Not sure if you can tell just how much fun through the blur. :)Mmmm Sushi.My parents wonder what he is up to…Crazy faces. Least its clear! :) Enjoy your week!Peace,Gp.s. Muxtape is cool.

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I realized about 3 years ago that I really don’t connect with January 1st as a New Year. I believe that my new year is April 11… My Birthday. So April is the time that I have begun to do most of my reflecting though of course the first of January is still somewhat nostalgic.It’s rare that I ever feel a pressing need to write something down. Mostly, I write so that I don’t forget things. The

GLnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-88382497599684973952008-04-02T13:04:00.004-04:002008-04-02T13:14:52.267-04:00

A beautiful read.http://happybirthdayassata.org/letter.html---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Solidarity:sol·i·dar·i·ty [sol-i-dar-i-tee]–noun, plural -ties.1. union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group or between classes, peoples, etc.: to promote solidarity among union members.2.

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This email was sent to me by 'Where I've Been.' "---Where I've Been is supporting this year's 2008 World Wildlife Fund Earth Hour! What is Earth Hour? Click here for detailed information.This Saturday we are shutting off all of our lights from 8-9pm! Why are we doing this? If all Where I've Been users turns off their lights for one hour, we can reduce this year's carbon footprint by approximately

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-71690352862468988812008-03-25T11:14:00.002-04:002008-03-25T11:18:16.919-04:00

Mellow has a new blog.Check back frequently, comment, and ENJOY!http://mellowmassage.blogspot.com/

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Reprint from Philly.comEast Falls revival may be stirringDevelopers and cash are arriving, and a new look is emerging.By Dianna MarderINQUIRER STAFF WRITERClearing the RecordThis article regarding East Falls misstated the relationship between the owners of the Pour House Tavern, 4213 Ridge Avenue, and developer Mark Sherman. Sherman is the landlord of the property; he is not involved in the

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-58936745501648407522008-03-05T12:48:00.008-05:002008-03-26T10:51:56.045-04:00

I think I’m due for an entry here. It’s much better than doing the mounds of work piling up… Damn pile. It’s never ending.I gotta say that the more things happen, the less able I am to pull them together into some sort of cohesive written text for mental digestion. That’s why I’m always in and out of blogging… Sometimes I can’t get my thoughts together.But in summary, we are still convincing

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-55930867597786198022008-02-25T11:01:00.001-05:002008-02-25T11:02:58.581-05:00

I feel like today’s post would be the same as the last. I’m still tired. Maybe even more so… So what else is new?I IMed my bud Cam at work today saying that I think I’ll quit teaching piano soon since I really need to free up some time.He replied:M, C, E says:keep on pushingM, C,E says:when I was in school i used to sing that songM, C, E says:I don’t feel no ways tiredM, C, E says:come to far

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It’s busy. It’s busy and it’s tiring… but it’s good.The last few weeks have begun to catch up with me as Mellow is struggling to get itself off the ground, piano lessons aren’t slowing down, and class work is almost doubling as the quarter is over halfway through. Let’s just say I totally let my group down on this last project and will need to double my efforts on the next one to keep them from

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I think its amazing that this woman has so much traffic to her blog that she was able to sell enough ad space to make both herself AND her husband stay-at homers. Life is so strange. I couldn’t have predicted we’d be so addicted to the internet… I think I just found a new goal.

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GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-65409136558949607932008-01-20T00:42:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:54:01.973-05:00

I re-did the site. again.Click Away.Also, first non fam and friend client today.Gotta love it. keep it comin.xo.G

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My interest in Massage Therapy became apparent back in 2003 when I started working for Healing Hands in Bethlehem, PA. It’s an interesting little story. I needed a job. My last semester of school had ended but my lease had not, and so I’d found myself living in Bethlehem for at least the rest of the year. In search of a job, I always follow the same routine.Dress for successBring lots of copies

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I have to keep reminding myself that this is a marathon. Never a sprint. I want clients and perfection NOW. But it doesn’t work that way. I am learning to be patient and to do my research. Thoughts about financial implications are almost unthinkable. So to save myself from unnecessary cardiac arrest, I simply think less on these implications. But I do look forward to the day that I will breathe

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Philadelphia is broken into many different neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own history and charm and this characteristic is one that makes the city so inviting.One of these said neighborhoods is called East Falls and as most of you know, it’s the location that I’ve chosen for the massage therapy center. Located just off of Ridge and Kelly Avenues, right next door to Manyunk and not far

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-82236410978545843202008-01-14T13:39:00.000-05:002008-01-14T13:40:21.613-05:00

We are advertising now. I call it planting seeds since I’m guessing that’s how these things work. You put out the word that your business is Open! Open! Open! And then you wait a little bit… and wait a little bit more… and slowly people begin to see that it is a wonderful little place… so they start to come! We’ll see how it goes. So far, we’ve placed fliers in many of the local shops, and in

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-35072467083572115952008-01-08T10:26:00.000-05:002008-01-14T13:41:17.435-05:00

I know you’re all wondering about the gift giving/receiving outcome from this past holiday season. I must say, I am so so pleased! Gifts were given of course, but the spirit was beautiful. Not as stressful as I’d first anticipated. I hardly hit the mall, forced myself to look for sales, and for the first time really feel good about the money spent for my family and friends.One of the best gifts

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-38654863823730969222008-01-03T16:50:00.000-05:002008-01-03T16:55:36.579-05:00

I finally got the nerve up to move the mellow beta website to our actual address. So now when you go to mellowmassage.com you’ll see this:Instead of the coming soon page. It’s still a little rough but it does the job for now.

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M’s Holiday Cookie Exchange was last night. Who knew I’d have such a good time. AND who knew I could make Oatmeal cookies? Go figure. Actually, M helped me cheat by directing me here for some easy recipes. The punch was exceptionally good so I wanted to share the recipe with you… hope she doesn’t mind! :)Pomegranate and Champagne PunchIngredients2 cups champagne1 cup pomegranate juice1 cup

GLnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-83668993171156447882007-12-13T11:41:00.000-05:002008-01-04T14:16:04.077-05:00

It’s a rainy nasty day outside. Not the nice warm comforting rain but the cold miserable kind that is only nice if you can stay dry in your warm bed for the day. It’s making me kinda sad… I’m trying to force myself to get out of the doldrums… especially since there is so much to be happy about.I handed in my last final for the quarter last night. A case study on the Eastman Kodak Company and why

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-38341675479533664522007-12-11T10:33:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:04:37.044-05:00

Piano Recital was this past Saturday…I know some of you don’t already know because I don’t think I’ve talked about it on this blog yet, but… surprise! I teach piano.Ok so back to the story… the recital was this past Saturday at the house… I have 6 students right now so it didn’t make much sense to try to rent space for the recital. I just wanted to have something small… but still an opportunity

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Yes!!I've finally figured out a way to avoid the malls this Holiday season... and to add to the excitement, I can support artists and other hand maker-y type people... Go Anti-consumerism.

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Recent LM e-mail traffic.... this is what we do all day.Start at the bottom...--------------------------------------------------------------------SubjectRE: Do we marry for love????I know I’m late on this one but I still wanted to put in my few cents.It’s interesting to read all of your views on the subject especially since I’m still unmarried and most of the opinions here are of those that ARE

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-6868474264887271132007-11-30T15:03:00.000-05:002008-01-14T14:40:19.633-05:00

I think…No, I am. I am giving up… coffee. Indefinitely. But still.Sigh. :(It’s a very sad day people. Anyone who knows me well knows how much I love coffee… but it’s got to go. And there are a few reasons why.For starters, it’s murdering my wallet. Not only do I drink coffee every single day, but I drink the expensive frou-frou stuff. I probably say, “Grande no foam latte please” in my sleep. The

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-24866086695909023212007-11-29T18:05:00.000-05:002007-11-29T18:09:38.329-05:00

All daydown townwaitingfor a rejection that I already knew was coming…Seemed almost pointless but had to be done… Zone application filed? Check! Now we wait for the rejection letter so that the appeal process can begin.This business thing is no joke. Strength is a necessity. If you don’t have it you won’t even make it past the first few months. I’ve been told “No” almost every day since the lease

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-112915185763679472007-11-21T12:15:00.001-05:002008-03-10T14:07:41.999-04:00

As Promised...

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Mellow Updates…Sorry I’ve been so bad at updating everyone on the progress… It’s been a rather arduous few of weeks… tons of arguments with the phone company, electricians, and strange office folk that seem to live to make my business life miserable… worst of which are the staff down at city hall in Philly. Can I just say those people are horribly rude and ignorant? Every time I call I end up

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-68914178129658429912007-11-07T09:53:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:05:00.175-05:00

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-71495486575856751572007-10-26T14:27:00.000-04:002007-12-20T12:29:54.434-05:00

This is an e-mail forward...its worth reading.----------------------------------"It seems that an article was written to Sister 2 Sister magazine by a Caucasian woman who requested a response from black men. I'm so glad she got what she asked for (and more) !!! Dear Jamie:I'm sorry but I would like to challenge some of your Black male readers. I am a White female who is engaged to a Black

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-51114512684338543792007-10-17T13:46:00.000-04:002007-12-13T09:43:24.260-05:00

:)

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I found this on the wall of Penn Station last night...Temporary Well BeingThe pond is plenteousThe land is lush,And having turned off the newsI am for the moment mellow.With my book in one handAnd my drink in the otherWhat more could I wantBut fame,Better health,And ten million dollars?– Kenneth Burke

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"In this space in time, it is not often that we find a practice powerful enough to lift our spirits, encourage healing in our bodies, and quiet our minds. Fortunately for us, this is the essence of massage therapy — This is Mellow."

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-19729437201714433502007-09-22T21:30:00.000-04:002007-12-17T17:31:00.654-05:00

As many of you know, I attended my first march/protest this past Thursday in Jena, Louisiana. The story of the “Jena 6” and the resulting protests, and rallys are everywhere and I’m certain that if you don’t know what’s going on down there, you’ll “google” “Jena six” or click on the following link to find out the details. Please remember that it’s difficult to link to an article because links are

GLnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-6303421736702399262007-08-22T15:34:00.000-04:002007-08-22T15:44:09.143-04:00

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-26116737188939890912007-08-15T13:02:00.000-04:002007-08-15T13:05:14.684-04:00

So today I found a link to this article.Looks like Mellow has had its first appearance in the press!!To bad we don't have a location yet...oh but there is sooooo much in the works though.stay tuned for more info! :)Mellow's First Press!!

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Finally.FLDP Graduation.Almost never thought I'd see the day...

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Ok so here’s the deal.I’m moving back home.“GASP!!” you say.No really. I am. I love Philadelphia. I will definitely miss my beautifully airy, well-lit, and spacious apartment on the 6th floor… but, I’ve decided not to renew my lease at the good old black and gold Iroquois Building. Now don’t get all upset and mushy on me. Cuz it’s going to be alright.After some long hard thinking and self

GLnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-13091818311432180042007-06-29T09:59:00.000-04:002007-06-29T10:17:23.139-04:00

$48?No offense and much respect to Ms. Spencer... the earrings truly are adorable and i guess you're paying for the hand-craftedness... but $48??NOTE TO SELF: Must make stuff to sell for a living. All research points to one fact... It can be done.

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Since last we spoke I’ve:Gone to the gym twiceGone to see an amazing Jill Scott Show with Melody at Radio CityCompleted my spring term at Drexel! (No more Statistics and Organizational Behavior… on to Managerial Accounting and something else… can’t remember what the other class is called. Which isn’t good since it started this past Monday.)Won $ 5,000 in the Business Plan Competition. (Yeah!)

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-13273953035615382962007-06-02T15:25:00.001-04:002007-12-19T15:07:19.154-05:00

To express my new obsession with Amigurami, and to continue to show support for the piggies everywhere, I introduce to you…POINK POINK! Yes that is really her name. She is said to be of royalty, and yes, she has a fruity chamber. I guess that’s where she’ll sleep at night. She is my new favorite piglet and she is on her way to me from Singapore!Handmade by Lis of Simple Arts Planet who blogs here

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On my way to the gym this morning (for only the 6th time in the last 13 months… I know man. Im working on it), I stopped at the book store to grab a magazine for my work out.Knowing me and my quest to figure out how to live a more conscious lifestyle, its probably not a surprise to you all that I skipped the fashion mags… although entertaining, and opted for the June 2007 issue of Veg News.The

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-62656662638197038802007-05-30T16:27:00.000-04:002007-12-17T17:24:51.582-05:00

The unofficial start to summer has come and gone.Though the calendar hasnt given us the honor yet, I've claimed it.And what a beautiful "start to the summer" it was!Finally recieved these beauties from one of my favorite etsy shops... And...could it be?Ah yes... Sungee and I did the unthinkable...We rested.and it was just grand.Happy Summer everyone!

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-29276045999145552042007-05-23T18:52:00.000-04:002007-05-24T10:43:22.634-04:00

What American accent do you have? Your Result: PhiladelphiaYour accent is as Philadelphian as a cheesesteak! If you're not from Philadelphia, then you're from someplace near there like south Jersey, Baltimore, or Wilmington. if you've ever journeyed to some far off place where people don't know that Philly has an accent, someone may have thought you talked a little weird even though they didn't

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-45247656296642703042007-05-23T18:33:00.000-04:002007-05-24T10:28:35.760-04:00

Remember when I mentioned that I thought I could win a Business Plan Competition?Well, I got my chance… looks like that Mellow thing just isn’t ready to die yet.I entered a business plan competition at the Enterprise Center in West Philadelphia.It’s a competition that I’ve know about for years but between an incomplete plan and missed deadlines, I haven’t been able to enter… until this year.And

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-50284034131762706972007-05-15T11:00:00.000-04:002007-05-15T15:30:49.408-04:00

Last night, as I sat watching the news and eating my *soy* turkey and provolone cheese sandwich, I must say I was a bit disgusted. People (my mother) wonder how I could possibly claim to, (dare I say it??) *not watch the news.*“That’s absurd!” they say…”don’t you want to know what’s going on in the world?”The thing is, we all know how the media portrays this life. It’s a constant instilment of

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-73483670250869283642007-05-07T14:53:00.000-04:002007-12-19T15:05:22.438-05:00

Ok so I took a little longer than one day of silence.Big deal…Spent a rad music filled weekend.Friday night was the opening show for the Black Lily Film and Music Festival.Artist line up was a little drab, though there were a few sparklers throughout… Malene killed it… as did Ethel Cee (one half of the former duo Verses) I hadn’t seen her perform solo prior to that night but I definitely think

GLnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-67837708356463706322007-04-30T14:18:00.000-04:002007-04-30T14:19:56.549-04:00

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-84591957967505804792007-04-26T12:11:00.000-04:002007-12-20T11:54:24.937-05:00

I’ve been thinking a lot about sustainable and green living lately...To live a life that uses what is needed and only what is needed. And of course, to give back as much as can be afforded so that this earth can replenish, re-grow, and rebuild itself.“Green or Ecological living is a life philosophy. Proponents of ecological living aim to conduct their lives in such a way that they have an

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-92164418950852245452007-04-16T16:54:00.000-04:002007-12-19T15:05:48.398-05:00

p.s.My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those that lost their lives today in the Virginia Tech Killings. We wont ever truly understand why something so horrific happened... Strength to those still holding onto their lives in the area hospitals... and Wisdom to the doctors who I'm certain are working tirelessly.Peace

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-79337846408461098962007-04-16T15:48:00.001-04:002007-04-16T15:52:35.968-04:00

Originally uploaded by Esennyl. It snowed this morning. And not a few little flurries to brighten the day… no I’m talking nasty sticky slushy snow. It’s gone now. But just the fact that it was here blows my mind. It’s April 16th for cryin out loud. Can we have some sun or something? Is it really necessary for me to have a winter coat and hat on?Please people.I guess the affects of global warming

GLnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010570279177944317.post-4101686643706321162007-04-13T12:50:00.001-04:002007-12-20T12:31:10.765-05:00

So I’m officially 26. And you know I really don’t feel to bad!I remember turning 21 and feeling all depressed and stuff… not sure why. But 26 is actually pretty good. Young enough to have a lot to look forward to. Old enough to feel good about where I’ve come from.Thanks to everyone who made the day special! I love you all!p.s.Because of popular demand, the Hand Cream is now for sale.Check it out

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