Back in maybe 2004/2005, there was some event down at Plainfield's City Council where people spoke a story that was to influence us each in their own way, with a boat ride to follow. Now, my memory isn't too clear, but who influenced me myself was Hashim Garrett . I had the pleasure of meeting... Continue Reading →
So, I'm constantly getting asked why I always listen to the oldies songs and always told I have an "old soul". I love it tbh! You guys fail to realize a lot of today's music, dance, dress, and expression comes from the 90's. We just found ways to mix it up so that it coincides... Continue Reading →
A woman should always set a great example for any man on this earth. Would you rather have a woman who can cook or one who cleans? I need both, I have to do both. It's not about having OCD, it's about staying organized, staying clean. How you present your home is how your present... Continue Reading →
So as I been telling ya'll week, I was getting prepared for JHBD to show ya'll attitude in this block party, and they surely did. It's so much positivity in Plainfield and the fact that these dance teams can all dance in front of each other and still hold good sportsmanship is totally amazing. Altariq... Continue Reading →
Seriously, lyrically, it's getting easier to describe what I've been through, but can't nobody say nothing if they ain't you. You only live once, stop stressing over tomorrow or you'll sit living your life in your own sorrow. Nobody cares about you as much as you do, keep that same mentality, it ain't nothing new.... Continue Reading →
So about two days ago I announced that (Iamdjbake), and others, were accepting and giving out donations at Penn Station, every little thing counted.. (Read article here) Looking back on the videos that I've seen in relations to the event was completely amazing. I love seeing people give back to the community and caring for... Continue Reading →
Plainfield has been doing GREAT with the community and positive vibes. Although our children go back to school on the 6th, it's STILL their town. Let them have their fun. Let my JHBD take over your block party with their dance moves. Come out and support, you know what it is black and yellow, black... Continue Reading →
I love the positivity in Plainfield and how the youth is taking over. Finally we are being known for great things and great people, and when you hear about Plainfield, its great things. It's "You going to.." or "See you at.." It was great to see the adults come out and support our youth during... Continue Reading →
Summer is slowly coming to an end, and it's about to get cold! This is where we all supposed to come together as a team and help each other. No we shall not down talk anybody because of their situation, but uplift them with hope and prayer. They say good things come to those who... Continue Reading →
My hobby was always literature, and I was raised as the type of person, "One eat, we all gon' eat," so when I see others doing well, I support. If you want people to support you, you have to support them, Now, how far I've made it now was all thanks to you guys. It... Continue Reading →
Special s/o to JHBD for tearing up the court today, just as the basketball teams did. They came prepared to dance no matter what happened, shoes untied, hot, hair in the way, they did their damn thing. They never quit! That's what I loved about them the most, they kept on going no matter what... Continue Reading →
Each basketball tournament is always a great experience for the community, kids and adults coming together and allat, but what's your favorite part of the tournament? Of course the dancing part, but when it's time for that court to get real real lit with the basketball teams, who you looking for? The crowd KNOWS Phil... Continue Reading →
You don't just get famous outta no where. It's hard work, dedication, and promotion included. I got their promotion part, & They got their hard work and dedication. What I love and learned about them the most during practices is that they all are a team. If one messes up, they all mess up, and... Continue Reading →
I love to see good in any Community even if it's not for me, or mine. I was going to meet up with a friend the other day and seen the truck called "Ships mobile soup kitchen disaster unit" parked in the church parking lot. That truck gave a hot meal, groceries, and an extra... Continue Reading →
So as I always say any hobby especially music, drawing, and dancing is a form of expression. I met such a woman on the 4th of July and didn't even notice she was that talented. Tamesha Gordon showed me a different form of expression. Using pizza boxes and paint as a face along with real... Continue Reading →
🗣 "Is ya'll readyyyyy?, I'm ready. JERSEYYYYYYYY!" (Hands on ya hips) Dj Jayhood is one of the Major club Influences, Producers, dancers, and the best vocalist you've ever heard is STILL going with club music in a way that it not only influences our children, but our community as well. Lyrics heard in Cardi B's-Bodak... Continue Reading →
Check this out. We've all noticed just about every one of us has a hobby or thing we love to do the most which most guys like to play video games, and most girls love tv shows, and dates. What we fail to do is coincide with one another. If you wanna spend time with... Continue Reading →
Each child/person has a special talent. As I've always stated before, music is a form of expression, you dancing shows how you feel and agree with the song/music. Yah-Yah not only emphasizes her dance moves, but she raps as well. Yea, I said raps. I been wanting to tell y'all about her for the longest,... Continue Reading →
So unfortunately yesterday my "JHBD" were unable to perform their real performance, but that didn't keep them down. Prepared to tear up the court today due to false information, instead of getting undressed and going home, they practiced some more and made sure they were heard. With pride and determination to perform at other competitions... Continue Reading →
Plainfield is my hometown, and I wasn't missing the Basketball tournament, but I damn sure wasn't missing my "Joanne Hollis Black Diamonds". The tournament was like a family reunion for me, seeing people I ain't seen in a minute, but I seen Altariq Nelson for sure working it along with his team. For a team... Continue Reading →
So today I had the pleasure of meeting with Crystal & Derrick, members of Plainfield's Iris House. What a WONDERFUL experience, and a HOT walk there lol. I LOVED seeing such a caring team and location especially in Plainfield, NJ. Free HIV testing for all and everything is anonymous because it ain't NOBODY'S business... Continue Reading →
Dove never felt so good against my body until the first day I let you wash it. You let me sit, washed my back, and then slowly gave me a kiss. What's mine is yours, but this right here is mine. My body is my temple. that's what makes me shine. You can hold it,... Continue Reading →
Ya'll know I'm old school and what not, I love me some throwbacks. So on the way to my catscan today, I kept wondering why they kept playing Aretha Franklin over and over. Ya'll know ya'll been at family cookouts and heard "R-E-S-P-E-C-T find out what it means to me," and somewhere on the radio... Continue Reading →
No child asked to be here and just because you can't provide for them doesn't mean they shouldn't be given the life they deserve. If you feel you can't handle it, find another family member or family that you're comfortable with and do so. As a female, your father is usually your first love, who... Continue Reading →
So the other day, my friend sat on my glasses in which I need to see daily, so I went back to where I got them from, Plainfield Vision Center. Dr.Scott Rufolo was amazing with my eye exam a while back. He took his time, and made sure I was comfortable with my vision, and... Continue Reading →
"When it rains it pours," "When it rains that means someone is crossing into heaven," "It's raining to break the humidity," ; we've heard it all. That thunder this morning though, SHEESH. I sat straight up during one bolt and completely forgot what I was dreaming about at around 5:30/6am. Usually I be KNOCKED out... Continue Reading →
So the other day I explained to you guys that I was having very vivid dreams of pregnancy. Knowing that I wasn't pregnant, I googled what it means to dream of such. Many results came with the idea that I've made progress in my life, maturing more, or at a different stepping stone in life.... Continue Reading →
Now as I said, I've been dreaming of Pregnancy and similar actions which wasn't necessarily wild. I got the word of my dreams out there for thoughts and talked to a couple of people, yes I always encourage safe sex, and yes they all said it was a dream of a stepping stone in life.... Continue Reading →
To give life to a human being is such an amazing experience, not that I'd know, but me being here isn't just a coincidence. I was blessed with a gift that many of us didn't see, "Life", you know this thing between you and me. Being a Mother isn't always easy, the father isn't always... Continue Reading →
They tried to tell me I wouldn't be able to do a lot, this road would be hard, but it's getting easier. I've been vividly dreaming positive things that will and have happened, yet also had me thinking. I took my God-baby back home with me lastnight because he's such a very smart child and... Continue Reading →
( Just be writing, don't take it too deep. Had to bring out more poems. ) But that's anotha story, I'm no story teller. I'm just putting the pieces of this puzzle together. What she don't know won't tear a feather, and after he chooses me, if she talks just let her. So we got... Continue Reading →
So I had a pretty long night last night and was trying to fall back asleep when something was just on my mind. First off, I've been having pretty weird vivid dreams about things that I was told I couldn't do, let's just put it like that. And I haven't been able to finish these... Continue Reading →
View video here (click link) Whatchu' stressin' for? Stressing over something you ain't have before? Whatchu' stressing for? In this life we live, you gon' see much more. Whatchu' stressin' for? In order to grow through it, you gotta go through it. Then you can tell someone what you overcame, doesn't that sound so lit?... Continue Reading →
You know I support positivity, ESPECIALLY if it has to do with food. Have you experienced an Amazing Taste? I have! When mom ain't cook Sunday dinner, or you on ya lunch break, stop on by and try my favorite 2 or 3 piece fried fish with mac and cheese and candied yams. I don't... Continue Reading →
No Postpartum depression, argument, or any form of depression is worth harming a child. What did the child do to you? No one asked to be here, you made the decision to lay down, you know the consequences. If you feel you cannot handle a child after birth, you should go about different ways of... Continue Reading →
I used to be scared of certain animals, which I still am, scared of heights, and just life I guess you can say in general. I took a chance in life, for some weird reason I swam in water with fish and sand, I experienced a different feeling. I felt more open, more peaceful, more... Continue Reading →
Suicide is such a broad topic that nobody pays attention to. We each have feelings that we aren't sure how to express and sometimes we box them in. I, Jessica Hunter just want to let you know that after experiencing a loss in myself, I extend an ear to anyone who needs to be heard.... Continue Reading →
I'm always influencing somebody to push forward and comparing my story towards pushing forward, not realizing that there are others who have been through worse. On Halloween of 2013, the Khalil I knew became someone a lot more blessed and not due to the situation, but due to the overcome of it. Khalil was... Continue Reading →
Now all week, I've been out experiencing vlogging and blogging and couldn't find anything to blog about. I asked for a few topics through my social media and "Sex on the 1st Date", came about. Now I am a very personal person and I feel like no one should be involved with me sexually without... Continue Reading →
Each day we live with regrets, but one of our biggest regrets is not leaving with closure with anyone/anything despite the situation. Nothing is ever that serious to take to the grave or to take someone's life behind, besides someone talking about your child/family, or abuse, and even so I believe it's not that serious.... Continue Reading →
Never in a million years did I imagine that I'd be diagnosed with Epilepsy. I didn't even know what that was, nor where it came from, nor how to deal with it, but I'm doing it. No diagnoses can stop you from doing anything you don't want to. No I don't work, but I have... Continue Reading →
When you have your joy, can't nobody steal that from you! Hearing words of wisdom and encouragement pushes you forward. I sincerely would like to thank everyone who helped me make it this far, because this was something I definitely didn't expect. It's always what you don't expect to happen that actually happens. Keep the... Continue Reading →
You see depending on the situation, distance means different things. Sometime we need distance from ourselves to realize who we are, were, and what we are trying to be. Nobody really thinks that helps, people thinks you turn emotional, or depressed, no, it's about finding who you are. Distance in family, going time without seeing... Continue Reading →
I noticed a few people who have he same daily routine or eat the same things all the time, and I always question how do you enjoy life that way? I used to be scared to try new anything. I was scared to try other people's food, because I was used to my mom's cooking,... Continue Reading →
I pay attention to the little things, I may not comment or act upon it, but I seen or heard about it. I have a close friend who and I are very close. I guess my friend was happy with the decisions I had made in life, and once I made one little slip up,... Continue Reading →
In loving memory of Ms.Joanne Hollis. I stand for positivity in Plainfield, especially from our younger crowds. I keep telling ya’ll Plainfield is more special than just what ya’ll hear and see, we got talent over here! We got older heads with talent, and little ones who NEED to be heard and seen. Plainfield... Continue Reading →
I needed a name for myself personally, and who and what I wanted to be, I hadn’t had that figured out yet. I was partying, doing childish things. It wasn’t til lack of communication, lack of understanding, accusations, and exes back and fourth that I begin to mature up. For some reason, communication rarely happened,... Continue Reading →
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