I haven't blogged in months. I haven't written or submitted in months either. Since July (the last time I wrote on this blog) so much has happened a lot of good and some not so good, but I am still alive so that is all that counts.
To cut to the chase, the reason I haven't been updating this blog is because I'm not sure exactly where I want to go with this now. It's like when you reach that point in a relationship where you have "the talk". Yeah, well me and this blog are at that cross roads. When I first started Chocolate Milk DC it was all about arts and events, so I covered a lot of gallery openings, museum exhibits, etc. Then I started interviewing artist which was cool. I have a love/hate attitude towards interviewing people, though. I love talking to people and getting to know folks but I am not really the nosey journalist type, so it's hard for me to just sit and ask some random person a bunch of random questions.
Shortly after that I started publishing more of my writing in other places; web sites, anthologies and magazines which made me want to use this blog as a way to some how advertised my own work but that just felt like shameful self promotion.

Which brings me to the present.

I've thought about turning this into a fashion blog (since I majored in Fashion Design in college) but while I love fashion and textiles, sometimes it seems more label driven than arts driven. I am not a huge music head, so this couldn't be a music blog and I'm just not angry enough to have a "I'm angry, so I am going to complain about life" blog.
All that being said, the post from here on out are going to be pretty random until I find my niche, again.

New stuff

Check out my new Tumblr blog:
Sunday Bliss

Link Love

Twitter is annoying sometimes. I like tweeting while I am riding the bus home from work, but that's pretty much it. But, every now and then I come across a tweet about something cool, like the blog: Le Coil. The pictures on this blog do something to me that I can't convey in words. There are so many different representations of beauty on Le Coil...

Joyism

This event is going to be simply beautiful...
Click the flier to buy tickets and for more information

I think I am in love....

Lunch Box Theory Presents: Afro Beat

Who can resist Afro Beat, Cubanismo, and other cultural funky sounds, a DJ (DJ Underdog) who actually spins real records (yeah none of that digi crap) and face painting!

Friday April, 24, 2009
Selam Bar and Restaurant
1524 U St NW
Washington, DC
Cover Price: $1, yep you read that right 1 damn dollar!

Gotta Upgrade...

Okay, so I am following the wave and moving over to WordPress. I am still in the process of getting the blog right and all that jazz. So, on Thursday I will have moved completely and will supply you wonderful guys and gals with my new web address.

See you on the other side.

Forgetful me..

I here about a lot of interesting events. Some appropriate for this blog, some not so much. Often times I forget to blog about events, bands, etc. that I set out to. So, if I have ever or when I do (the 1st step is acceptance...lol) forget to blog about your stuff, please forgive me!
Thanks guys.

How to stalk someone, Web 2.0 style

The internet is beautiful thing. You can keep in touch with friends and family, network business style or cruise the web for anonymous sex, the possibilities are endless.

And now that the second generation of the web is unfolding and everything is so connected, it makes it easier than ever to stalk people. Let’s face it, driving pass your ex’s house at 3am with your headlights off is SO 1997 not to mention you could catch a case. But now, with the wonders of modern technology you can sit home in your draws, eating Doritos and stalk just about anyone who’s first and last names you know. Come on, don’t act like you’ve never checked up on your ex via his Myspace page or Googled that cute guy you met at the club; you know you have. Hey man, feel no shame. I am skilled, no gifted in the art of internet stalking. People have actually asked me to search people for them because they recognize my skills. Don’t hate. Lucky for you mere mortals I use my powers for good and not evil.

Here are some tips for cyber-stalking folks you want to check up on.

Be creative these tips are just the tip of the ice berg. There are many other avenues one could take. These will just get you started.

1. The Basics:

We all have Face Books Pages, right? Search him on FB, Myspace & Twitter. They are bound to have an account with one of those. Great you found his page! Oh shit, it’s private; don’t fret. Just click “view friends” all his friends’ pages can’t be private. Go through some of their friends’ pages and read their walls, comments, tweets, what have you. You will more than likely find some sort of comment or better yet a tagged picture of him and his “new” girlfriend that he was dating the same time he was dating you. JACKPOT!

2. A little more in depth/Keep it in the family:

Let’s say homeboy isn’t into social networking on the internet, he enjoys his interactions the old fashioned way, face to face. I have an ex like this; he is not online at all. Stay calm. Google him. Still no luck? Search his sister, brother or cousin that you met at that cook out last 4^th of July. Nine times out 10 someone he is close to has a social networking page and has him in some pictures or has written a blog about him.

3. Advanced training:

Okay, so, you have looked on every social media site, Googled him and even found out where he works. But you still aren’t satisfied. You want more. Try Zaba Search you can search anyone, anywhere in the states for free; all you need is a first and last name. If you have a city and state it will speed up the process. You can pull all their addresses and other interesting information.

After all that you still feel like you need to know more about this guy. I mean what if he is a hardened criminal. Well, search his Maryland court cases online at the Maryland Judicial Case Search. It’s very easy to use and free.

There you have it, a guide to FREE internet stalking. I am emphasizing the word free because if you are willing to pay, you can find out anything about anyone. But, with the rescission and all, I would suggest keeping your $$$ in your pocket.

This is it, what.....

Yep, yep, Camp Lo tomorrow!
4/16/09
8:30 PM - 2:00 AM
LIV : 2001 11th St (11th and U)
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 299-0800

To buy tickets click the flier