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Toni Braxton, A Comeback?

Toni Braxton is a favorite artist of mine. I ain't gonna lie. *fifty-tyson voice*

I watch the WeTv hit, the Braxton Family Values every week - on the internet of course, no cable.

I was perusing the internet and came across a little video of Toni B. dishing on new music to debut next month, I Heart U.

 

I have to confess my fav Toni Braxton album is Secrets. That album got me through my first heartbreak. So, of course, it is dear to me.

I think future musical success for Toni does not lie in trying to replicate Secrets but in producing great songs like Secrets.

With the right combo of great music and promo, I am certain Ms. Toni Braxton will dominate the charts again.

What say you?

Things I Love To Wear Out

When I find something good, I stick with it! Music, food, clothes - whatever.

I am the type of person who starts to listen to a CD and does not finish the CD for months because I have kept one song on repeat. lol

I had a pair of jeans that I had for like 4 years. They were so perfect in fit, style, comfort - everything. Finally, the seam popped. lol I had to, remorsefully, put them in the trash.Now I do not have a good pair of jeans.

I wear out:

1. A good dress.

2. A flattering hair style.

3. A good song.

4. A great book. I have read, "Their Eyes Were Watching God", soooo many times.

I am definitely a "stayed too long at the fair" kind of girl. I am trying to find temperence in this area of my personality. I am also trying to venture out and try new things.

In the area of dating, I do not want to find a nice guy and keep him on repeat until the interest wears off. No used to getting sold on the very first one. *Cue Smokey Robinson.* I am going to shop around.

 

Braxton Family Values - Poor Toni

I love reality TV. These are my confessions. *Cue Usher* My show du jour is Braxton Family Values.

I love how it displays the complexities of the sisterly dynamic in families. I have several sisters, and believe you me, I understand. Sometimes family does not see the evolution of you as an individual, as a woman and as an adult. To them, I am little sister. That, my friend, can complicate things.

I totally get Toni Braxton's point in this clip.

 

Background: Tamar (Toni's little sister) is married to Vince (Toni's manager). Vince also manages other groups including Lady Gaga. Well, we all know Lady Gaga is doing well but Toni's career has suffered missteps. Toni is tired of mixing family and business. Toni decides to disclose her feelings during a dinner and fireworks follow.

What do you guys think about family and business mixing?

I Am Still Hoping . . .

. . that Lauryn Hill makes a comeback. That I'll lose enough weight to fit into my cute clothes I bought too small on purpose. I still hope that Girlfriends makes a comeback with all of the original cast.

Hope springs eternal.

I hope I can finish my novel. I need an ending. I am waiting on life to provide one for me. Every ending I write seems inauthentic. Should I just commit? IDK.

I am still hoping that I get hired on where I currently work. If that is not God's will, that he will allow me to get the job I am currently interviewing for.

Faith without works is dead.

I hope I get the wish I want that I am keeping to myself for now.

Keep hope alive!

John Legend - Everybody Knows

I was never a big fan of John Legend's music, although I am a fan of his voice. I think it has something to do with the fact that he says a lot of "oh's" in his songs. LOL. Am I petty? Yes, maybe, but he does. LOL

I heard this song online and I fell in love with it. This song made me give Mr. Legend a second listen. He really does make really good music. Oh's, oh and oh's aside.

 

 

Toni Braxton - Hands Tied

I loving the new Toni Braxton. I am loving the hair, gowns, poses, and overall fierceness of this video.

 

 

Monica - Before You Walk Out of My Life

Wow. This song brings back memories.

Whitney Houston Still Has It

I know it is en vogue to make fun of Whitney Houston's downfall but that woman has a gift from GOD himself. My mom always says that a gift comes without repentance. That used to annoy me but I think I get what she meant by it.

Anyway, you have to applaud a woman who still sings all of her performances LIVE flaws and all. Everytime I hear her voice, I get a little teary-eyed.

Check out a recent moscow performance:

 

 

I Wish I Were A Little Bit Taller. . .

Remember that song by Skee-LO. It was a huge hit circa 1995.

Have you ever felt that if something was just a little different about you, your whole life could change?

Have you ever been in a public area and seen a child throw a tantrum and look to the heavens and say, "I WISH I were this child's mother so that I could shake the devil out of him/her?" LOL. Kidding. NEVER SHAKE A CHILD. . . in public. LOL

At what point do you stop wishing and MAKE IT HAPPEN?

My Goals for the remaining year:

1. Work out at least 3x per week.
2. Eat more FRESH fruit and vegetable.
3. Pay off credit card.
4. Win the LOTTO! Create sound financial plan to accomplish goals.
5. Go on a date!! A REAL ONE! LOL
6. HIRE A MAID!!! Outsourcing in this sense is good thing America!

What is on your wish list that you want to MAKE happen this year?

Jennifer Hudson Is Still In Demand - Winnie Mandela

My fellow Chicago native Jennifer Hudson will star as Winnie Mandela in a new biopic. She also has a Christmas special on ABC to air in December.

Looks like things are finally looking up for old Jenny from the Block. Plus she has this adorable muffin to look after.