My Last $20… Truly God Given December 11, 2008

My last $20. It’s burning in my pocket. 20 singles, 2 tens, 4 fives, or however you wanna look at it. There is so much you can do with a $20. Contrary to what we have been forced to believe. In college that $20 alone could last me a whole week! Every fast food chain now has a dollar menu, gas is at an unbelievable low, and you can catch a matinee movie, local play, or buy an awesome bargain outfit. I know because I did it. Last night, while out on the town I realized I had one last $20 in my pocket. As I rummaged my purse for the endless amount of money that was supposed to be there, I realized it was down to just that one bill. I still had not eaten, been on my outing for the night, nor put gas in my car. I immediately looked up to the sky and said, “Why Me!!!”. I decided you know what, I’m going to make this $20 work.

First, my girlfriend and I headed downtown to a the 1st ever Chozen Awards held at the historic Hammond House. The awards were honoring Atlanta’s hottest entrepreneurs professionals, entertainers, trendsetters, and other movers and shakers in the city. And best of all it was FREE! I’m learning, more and more, that’s some of the most awesome and gratifying event in the city are free events or put on at a minimal cost by Non-profits and other community organizers. There was free food and free drink ( they even had my favorite wine!). Anyway, afterwards we headed down to this jazzy little sushi bar and I was able to purchase a tasty little special for $7.50.  My girl grabbed the tip and we headed a bit further downtown to a swank little jute joint and heard some amazing artist on open mic night! The cover was $5. Yes, I still had $7.50 in my pocket.  It’s funny but God works in mysterious ways, and will make you realize just how fortunate you are in a split second.  As I went to grab my cell phone I realized that it wasn’t in my purse and I had to have misplaced it somewhere. Aaagghh!!!

We began to frantically retrace our steps and call around to see if any often places we had been had found a cell phone. Nothing. I put the remainder of my money in my gas tank and decided to ride back over to where our night began, at the West End at the Awards Ceremony. As I finished putting gas in my car, I went to reach for the door handle and it broke off! Yes, I somehow HeManned my car door handle it just broke off! Okay, so I look back up to the sky and apologize. I mean honestly, and sincerely. I had been having a wonderful night, with $20 in my pocket, and here I was being ungrateful and frustrated over a cell phone. Completely not acceptable. So, I managed to open my door and we headed back to the West End, Upon arrival my friends phone rang, and one of the ladies who organized the Awards Ceremony had indeed found my phone and had left it with the individuals who ran the museum. It was now closed for the night, but she assured me that I would be able to pick it up today. I headed back down to the West End today and picked up my phone. There is was, in perfect tact.

I spoke with the museum’s Executive Director and I began to share the details of my eventful night. He started to tell me to always be thankful for what I had and that everything in life happens a certain way for a reason.  It’s not like it was the first time I had heard those words, but at that moment they became so true and so real. After talking even more about my profession and about my recent degree in Public Relations that I acquired from Morgan State, he offered me a job!  “You’re kidding me , right?” I was not only shocked and excited but I also felt so fortunate and ashamed. The director told me I would go very far because of my gracious personality and attitude, and that I had a spirit that drew people to me. As I left the museum I kneeled my head and prayed. “Thank you Father for being so gracious and merciful. I was so undeserving of everything that had happened to me in the last 48 hours, yet I had received so much. I even received some of the kindest words I had ever heard amidst my poor attitude. I will do better, I promise.” I wanted to share this story because all to often we think what we have is minimal or meaningless. I stared my night frustrated with only $20 in my pocket. I questioned God and was very ungrateful. Even so, I ended up having great fun, getting my lost cell phone back, and a job! If that’s not the beauty of our Father in Heaven, I don’t know what is…

Jobs Industries That Will Withstand the Recession December 8, 2008

5 Recession-Proof Industries That Pay
When the economy is down, you can still move up!
By Cherise Asato

With health care costs, food prices, and the unemployment rate on the rise, you need to do everything you can to protect yourself – and your career – from the danger of recession.

Check out these 5 stable, growing industries. Many feature careers that pay $50,000 and more!

1. EDUCATION

Education isn’t just for kids. In fact, in 2003, the U.S. had over 75 million students of varying ages at all levels – from elementary school to college and beyond!

Having an impact on young minds and sharing your knowledge can be a rewarding, steady career. You can get started on a teaching career with a 4-year college degree in teacher education. If you’re already a teacher, you can prepare to advance to a principal position with a master’s degree in educational leadership or educational administration.

The Pay Off: Salaries for kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers average about $47,000 to $52,000 a year.* Principals have an average annual salary that ranges from $40,000 to more than $80,000! Learn more about education and teaching programs now.

2. ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

Now more than ever companies are being held responsible for their financial reporting. Add evolving financial laws and regulations and the increasing number of businesses into the equation, and the result is an in-demand, stable industry with a wealth of employment opportunities.

Get started on a recession-proof accounting career with a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in accounting, and then broaden your opportunities and salary range with an accounting master’s degree. Or you can get your feet wet with an accounting diploma or accounting certificate program.

The Pay Off: The median annual salary for accountants and auditors in 2007 was $63,180.

Another Plus: Accounting is a broad industry with many specialties. Want to work for the IRS? Explore government accounting programs. Interested in investigating financial wrongdoing? Try a forensic accounting program.

3. HEALTH CARE

It’s no surprise that one of the most stable industries – even when the economy is in poor shape – is health care. No matter what the state of the country, there will always be people in need of quality health care services.

Train to coordinate and plan the delivery of health care services with a health services administration or health care administration degree. Want to assist doctors and care for the sick? Consider a nursing diploma or degree program. Or prepare for a supporting role with a one-year dental assisting and short-term medical assisting programs.

The Pay Off: Medical assistants make an average of $13.59 an hour – over $28,000 annually. Dental assistants make an average of $15.52 an hour which can add up to about $32,000 annually. Registered nurses averaged over $62,000 per year in 2007. Medical and health services managers can make over $80,000 annually.

4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Constantly evolving technology means continued growth and stability for careers in the information technology industry. Consider studying to become a computer systems analyst or computer software engineer.

To get started, you’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, like information security.

The Pay Off: Computer systems analysts can earn an average annual salary of $75,890. Computer software engineers, who design, develop, test, and evaluate computer software and systems, earn an average of $85,000 to $90,000 a year!

5. SECURITY

Following 9/11, national security became a top priority. Factor in a growing population and increased concern for public safety, and you see an industry full of lucrative, stable careers.

Although you can join the police force with only a high school diploma, a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or other industry-related areas can help you get ahead in this line of work. To work as a probation officer, you’ll need to start with a bachelor’s degree in social work or criminal justice.

The Pay Off: Police officers earn an estimated $50,670 a year. Detectives and criminal investigators earn an estimated annual salary of $62,500. Probation officers have a median salary of $47,980.

Another Plus: With three years of full-time related work experience, and the right degree, you could meet the criteria for employment as an FBI agent!

*All salary data from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor

Reality Show Junckie December 8, 2008

Well something I haven’t shared with you all is my avid love for reality television. I know I seem to only be involved with politics and my oh so emotional opinions on life, but when I get a chance to let my hair down, there’s nothing I enjoy more than to watch some good old, scripted, sexually biased, exceptionally comedic, reality television. I began in the 90’s with Real World and have been a dedicated follower since the beginning, with  personal favorite season being Seattle ( you know the year that Stephen slapped oh girl in the mouth before she rode off in the cab!). Anyway, I have been officially sucked into the good, the bad, and the ugly (Temptation Island, Bad Girls Club, Survivor, Super Nanny, Who wants to Date a midget, Age of Love, America’s Top Model, Making the Band,Flavor of Love,  Tru Life, Amazing Race, Biggest Loser, and Celebrity Rehab) just to name a few.

I’m not sure where my fascination comes from but I am just a fan, period. But last night, this reality junkie  was pissed! Something I have grown to accept when watching my favorite reality show is frustration, but I know it makes for good ratings. But last night, VH1 went too far. I sat down to watch the latest installment of Rock of Love Charm school hosted by Sharon Osborne and actually felt so compelled that I wanted to write VH1. Now there are always villains and heroins in these shows, promiscuous girls and holier than though pretenders, but this show enlisted the cast of the hugely wild set of chicks from Rock of Love. Truthfully, there are usually one or two girls that I actually like and the rest are purely entertaining. But this season I actually like most of the girls, even in their ditsy attempts to become English inspired, remade ladies. I oblige the show because it actually seems like although it’s good old television, they are actually helping some ladies become more refined and helping them deal with their issues. Well the infamous Lacey, the redheaded disaster is the season’s villain and she does an amazing job at pushing my buttons every week. She plots against other girls to pick them off one by one by tormenting and abusing them, in one way or another and take pleasure in being a supposed know it all with false vegan principles. Now, before I voice my complaint let me state this, I enjoy the Charm school series (I think Monique was a much better host by the way) because it takes these women from these awful reality show reputations that they have gained and actually gives the life lessons on how to become  a better woman, role model, and citizen. It tries to focus on the good in them while helping them diminish their exploitative and raunchy  behaviors through a series of lessons and tasks. Okay, well since that’s the rundown on the show let’s get back to Lacey. She has had an ongoing beef with Dallas, a former Rock of Love girl with a pissy attitude and sometimes arrogant behavior. By all means I recognizes her flaws, but at least she doesn’t blatantly disrespect the other cast members, act boisterously, annoys everyone, and play angel in the face of the judges. And truthfully, she really showed a lot of growth on the show.  Last night, she held her cool when Lacey spilled her drink on her, heckled here from around the pool, wiped her feet all over her personal clothing while lying in her bed, and ultimately ruined their challenge by being the WORST team member ever. I agreed, Dallas should have been big enough to step up to the plate and accept the task regardless of how much she hated the girl, but she’s human. I’m sure was just tired of being constantly disrespected and even more tired of  Sharon seeing Lacey as someone who truly felt bad for her actions and was doing better. When I saw Sharon expel Dallas, I went through the roof!

Are you serious? Now I know it’s reality television but c’mon, that drama was so tactless. What kind of message was the show sending again? Don’t become a bigger or better woman just be a master ,manipulator and demean everyone around you and we want to reward you on our show. BULL!!! I actually though this show had some  type of principle and positive responsibility to the young girls watching. I know they can laugh and enjoy the craziness of the house, but ultimately, giving a devilish character like Lacey the time on television that she ultimately desires most, is counter-productive and sen sent out the worst message to its views. I’s sorry VH1, I know you have to maintain you ratings, but bad choice.

Reality shows have to have thir place for the villlans and villanesses. I get that, but when they have one that is so grotesquely obnoxious that people actually stop watching it(Plenty of my friends have because of Lacey) it takes away, even from artificial nature of reality television (and that’s hard). Take someone like New York. She was a villan but at least she was a bit eaier on the eyes, composed her obnoxous behavior when necessary, and kept it together, She was apised villan as oppsed to LAcey whos just an annoying, drunk, ugly, wannabee, with a terrible dispositio on life, and extrelmmy flawed charter. Unfortunaltel VH1, you can’t save this one, and giving her a spin off, DON’T even think about it. It would be a disater for you station and to the eyes of all of your loyal supporters.

Reflection November 11, 2008

Ok, so I know I have talked your ear off about politics in the last few months. It just had just become such a major part of my life (something I never would have anticipated) and honestly I can say Im proud that I chose to dedicate that much time to something for my own personal gain. What I mean by that is, a lot of people say they don’t get into politics because it’s something that they cant change, so why bother. I feel, when you choose not to be knowledgeable on the subject, you completely take yourself out of the conversation that the whole world is having. Whether or not your ONE voice can change the world or not, don’t sell yourself short by not knowing about it at all. Ok, politics, enough said… for now.

So, this past weekend I caught a flu bug. I know, awful right? Well not really. It actually helped me get a bit closer to my mother and allowed me to tell my father what exactly his negative presence in my life has done to me. When I moved to Atlanta this past summer, I brought only the belongings that I could fit into my small car. Therefore, I left my winter clothes, computer, and a lot of other large items at my uncle’s house (my father’s brother). My father and my stepmother said as a graduation present they would pay for the shipping of all of my things to Georgia within the following months. Needless to say, here it is November, and I have yet to receive my winter clothes. And needless to say, I have gotten sick because I do not have my winter clothes which includes my coats and jackets.

Yes, I should have just been making arrangements to get them sent down here myself, but every time I went to ask my father he said he was working on it, and ultimately I just wanted to think that nattered enough to my father that he would take care of it. On Sunday night I found out that was so far from the truth. This is my dilemma. How can a father, who supposedly loves his daughter so much, I mean I am named after him for God’s sake, care so little about not only keeping his word, but the well being of his little girl in these frigid months! Something I have had to come to terms with was the conversation that followed. Besides me calling and asking about the status of my things being sent down here I have not had a conversation with my father since July. He has not called ONCE to see how I was doing, where I was working, or what was going on new in my life. My heart has broken from the things he has done so many times and its come to the point now where I’m just numb.

I was also scheduled to go on a trip this past Aug, with my step-mom(my father’s wife) to Santa Domingo. We had planned this trip long before I graduated in May of 08 and the agreement was that they would take care of all of my expenses as another part of my graduation gift. I ended up missing the trip because I could not financially take it, and that initial agreement that stated that they would take care of the financials all of a sudden became VOID. Wow right, no just something I have become so used to. My father saying one thing, promising another, and not following through with either, lol all I can do these days is laugh. Probably to hide the tears, but what can you do? When we talked this past Sunday I asked him straight up. What have I done to you as a daughter that is so awful, that you won’t call me, wont make sure that I have my things in this cold winter, or keep your word on anything you say? What or who in this wold could make you abandon the fragile relationship that you already have with me? And why don’t you love me enough to fight for me or care enough to makes things right with us? I have to wake up everyday and think about those things as I’m surrounded by family and friends that at least have their parent or parents that express their love.

When my father left us when I was 14, I picked up the pieces and my mother, my sister, and I had to manage. I forgave him for making us lose the only home I had ever known, being uprooted from the schools and friends I had grown to love, and being subjected to abuse. At the end of the day he was my father, and all I really ever wanted was for him to love me enough to fight for me. My father told me that he had not been in touch because he had been upset about the way I handled things this past summer. Those things meaning missing the trip that his wife had planned for me and her. Are you serious? He basically had chosen to sever the ties between me and him again because I did something he did not like to his wife. It all became so clear again. I will never be the priority in his world, like I wasn’t when he left, I won’t be any time in the near future.

The purpose of me writing this is to say to all of those fathers out there, or all of those daughters who just wanted a daddy to care for them, please keep forging on. No one is worth your tears, your pain, or your heart. When a person loves you, they do so because they want to, not because they are supposed to. And they don’t just speak those three words, they show you through their actions. True enough, I know who my father is, he was an active part of my life for a while, but a lot of the time I feel as though he should have just walked away like so many others have. Him being present in my life but constantly withdrawing himself and showing me that me and my feeling didn’t matter hurt just as bad as it would have if he were just a sperm donor. He never told me to my face that I wasn’t important to him, but how he has treated me means just as much. Please don’t be that father. Don’t be that man. Let the daughters and all the women in your life know how important they are to you at every opportunity that presents itself. It will go far.

In my life I have had to be strong. I have had to be the bigger person for so long and to so many. After a while it just seems as though someone would recognize that and want to come take that burden off of me. But then I have to remember that God does not put anything in our lives that we are not capable of handling. There is so much I still need to learn and still need to accomplish, but one thing that I do have in tact is my heart and the way that I treat the ones I love.

President Barack Obama November 5, 2008

I’m still trying to let it all sink in. I’m so filled with emotion, joy, and admiration. This historic day, November 5, 2008, is one that I am so proud to be a part of. My ancestors are smiling down today and expecting me to uphold all of the things that are are righteous. I have now an obligation in this life, even more so than before, to do my part to encourage change and reach beyond the stars. We have come so far and there are so many more strides that we must take. Who would have thought that this day would have come so soon, but I am so blessed that it did.

Last night I watched the results come in from the polls in downtown Atlanta with over 1,000 of my peers. We laughed, cheered, cried, laughed, and prayed. It was a celebration party from the beginning till the end. But THAT moment was so special and so touching because WE were a involved. My young generation that often gets labeled as “lost” was truly found. We came together and shared in an experience that was monumental and everyone watched in silence as President Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech in Chicago’s Grant Park. Today, we are accountable. Not just Blacks, not just youths, not just women, but all of us and accountable for making this county unite and love our neighbors as we face some of the hardest times we have even seen.

I called my 16 year old sister and prayed with her for the safety of the Obama family. We talked about what this election meant for the world and what it meant to her. Her word to me were, “I want o be President too!” You see, President Obama has ignited something is all of us and ignited something in our children. They now see the vision that was only a distant dream at one point in history. Today will be a day that I will remember forever. I will cherish this great country that I live in and am so proud to be a citizen with all of those good people who saw President Obama’s vision and fought with him to make history. Thank you all, I love you, and I love my country.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!

Time For Change November 4, 2008

Today is a day that I have prayed for for my entire young life. It’s a day that has never come before in history and one that will always be remembered in the future. Today, there is an African American man at the top of the ballot running as the presidential candidate for the United States of America. It’s nice to acknowledge that this campaign and the support of Barack Obama is not only because he is a Black man, but a qualified one. Yet it is important to recognize the important of a man of color being able to run. There was a time, not too long ago, when African Americans could not stand in line with whites, dine in restaurants with whites, or attend schools with them. Blacks were raped, beaten, enslaved, and lynched for things as simple as looking at their white counter parts in their eyes, not saying “yes Maam” or “No Sir” when being spoken to, or speaking out against the harsh and cruel treatment that they had been subjected to. The confidence and dignity of an entire race was stripped and if it was not for the most admirable Civil Rights activist such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Frederick Douglas, and Rosa Parks to name a few, we would still be waiting for a chance to be considered equal. During The Civil Rights movement racial segregation and the disenfranchisement that took place made blacks feel as though they would never be treated as equals to their white counter parts.

Now, this is far from a history lesson but it is important to understand our history and to understand the pride and excitement and long awaited justification that many minorities feel. My grandmother picked cotton in the fields of Southern Georgia and cleaned houses for white families to support her own. She fought hard to make a better life for her children and shed tears when the idea of a man of color being elected to president became more than an idea, but a fact. In this country there were many injustices besides those towards just African Americans. Native Americans were forced off their land and killed, Hispanics, many Caribbeans, Asians, and many other minority groups were treated as second class citizens. America, the land of the free, has not always lived up to it’s ” Land of the Free” name and instead taken a “Holier Than Thou” approach. But today is a new day, a new time, and change is coming. The new generation is much more accepting and understanding of others.

We are a generation of HOPE! A generation of CHANGE! And a generation of ACCEPTANCE! It’s time that we band together and love each other to support the change that Americans needs. We all live in this great country and it is up to us to be the change that we hope to happen. Regardless of who you vote for, this election in monumental. The opportunity for a woman to become vice President, the opportunity for a Black man to become President. Either way, we are changing our future one vote at a time. Please take the time to vote. Show your sincerest gratitude for those who came before you to sacrifice their pride, their humanity, and often times their lives to give you the opportunity to let your voice be heard. There are places in this world still today where citizens have no voice and no right to oppose the way in which the country the live is ran. It is something that should not be taken for granted. I encourage those who think that their 1 vote cannot count, to do their homework. In elections past each of those single votes did count, and even if they were not to make the difference in their candidate being elected, do it for the ancestors.

It is bigger than a candidate being black, it is about a candidate being an advocate for love and acceptance of all. One who is interested in changing this country and ultimately changing this world. You decide, but Obama, You’ve got my VOTE!!!

The 2008 VMA’s… What Happened This Year? September 8, 2008

Ok, so is it just me or was that the weirdest VMA’s history? First off, who was the host? Russell Brand? He may be super famous in the UK but cmon, no one even introduced him to the us. And then there was Britany, ok so your back but GOODNESS! She was practically stalked on her way to the opening stage, then we see the complete backstage production as we follow her in. They rush her on the stage and the world is supposed to give her a standing ovation?….Well, I don’t know about the rest of the world but have you seen Brittany this last year? She has been a terrible mess! I mean I grew to love Brit over the years as I followed her through my TRL days, but her last 12 (months that is) have been an exhausting eacaspade of mishaps and bloopers. Didn’t she practically go crazy?

Look, Im not here to judge, BUT I am here to be a part of the viewing audience and I do have the right to commentate. Ok, so back to the show, we get back to the over amped, super fried looking host, and he brutally assaults the Republican party as he tyraids about the US’s miserable 8 years in office. Now don’t get me wrong, everything he said was dead on, but guy. This is NOT your country. Go back to your country and talk about your own leaders. Wow.. All the while MTV is bringing out hosts that fumble over words, come to introduce presenters (without a mic) and ultimately just show how ill prepared this years ceremony truly was.

So we know for sure now, the pubescent looking Jonas Brothers are the new age, tro sized, Beetles. And Rhianna and Chris, Im sorry but you’re so exposed! It was cute trying to downplay your relationship (so Jay-Z and Beyonce) but you are officially this year’s IT couple. Michael Phelps had has the world’s biggest ears ever but congrats man, you’re such an Olympic legend. I truly think Lil Wayne’s pants get smaller every performance. I mean why do we have to all be subjected to his panty lines, boxers bulged, and bird chest..all at once? I know he’s our black rock star but pull it together. Can you say stylist? It’s definitely in the budget these days Weezy.

The Host continued to kill me, as he yelled, stated and restated the obvious, and just frequently annoyed me. Lindsey looked sober, ( a first) Ciara looked nervous (aww Cee Cee) and the best dance crews looked like 12 year old school girls as they ran across the room. Oh, they are kids aren’t they? Anyway, the show felt like a complete home production and sounded just as bad at a lot of moments. And MTV, why? Tell me why the audience was practically 20 feet from the stage of the presentations and performers? I think it had to be the first time ever that the front stairs that award winners walk up was the same stage they leave off of. MTV, worst set up I’ve ever seen. Cmon, you guys need me. Whoever did you floor setup this year failed miserably and I should finally be able to get in there and get that internship I’ve been trying to get lol!

Pink looked hot, got some more junk in the trunk these days huh?…Kudos Mr. Hart =). Ashlee Simpson looked plush. I mean not fat but truly, plush. I didn’t know she was sooo preggers. Although her husband, whom she shared the stage with, looked like her little munchkin, it was cute. Okay, so I’ll give MTV their first big pat on the back…using the cast of Superbad. Whoever came up wth that was dead on. Um, T.I. definitely wants a big acting role, did you catch his live audition? Good job man, I’s sure the scripts will be in the mail by the time you get home. Hollywood does seem desperate these days… Can I say Rhianna again. The girl is bad. Bad meaning good that is. Forehead or whatever they say, the chic is amazing! She duo’d with T.I. and did it with such finesse. Maybe the nights best performance. Their back drop was so creative and their performance moved the whole venue out their seats. Something only the Jonas Brothers had done thus far.

Then there was the branded marketing ploy named the VMA’s. If you’re wondering what I’m talking about your probably never took a college marketing class or are keen to how the media uses products in commercials, schemed up contest, and anything else they can get their hands on to brand the VMA’s. They get to you to pay for VMA contests, VMA ringtones for your cell, and a photo correspondent convienantly linked to some new camera and a heavy traffic website,most likely bombarded with adds from every company ever tied to MTV… PLEASE BUY MY PRODUCT WORLD!!! I just get so tired of companies thinking their marketing and advertising teams are brighter than I and that I don’t realize I am being exposed to over 500 new products and services everytime the television is turned on!!! Stop with the insults thank you.

And what was up with the timing thing MTV? You don’t have to tell me before every commercial that so and so will be performing in approximately 5.2 minutes. Once again just annoying. I know we are an impatient generation but really think about this… If someone is not paying your show enough attention that you have to give them the exact time for them to be able to pick and choose whatever acts or special guest they want by the minute…hmmmm… you’ve probably lost them already due to a poorly put together show.

The Christina remix was cool. A sexier version of Genie in the Bottle? I didn’t know that was possible. Only Ms. Aguilera could do that, great New Age performance though. And Oh my, could our beloved host please stop bashing the Jonas Brothers! Their virgins, move on! Everything about this years show just seemed so corny.I can’t pinpoint what that overall should be contributed to but it just did. We’ve got our kick ass country cowboy KidRock. Okay, I’ll admit it, I just love him. He could care less what anyone thinks of him (which is so obvious with his wardrobe choice lol) and then he brings out Lil Wayne. Wow. The guy is so creative, and with he and Weezy’s juices flowin at the same time, it was cool to see. The pants were still small Wayne, and unfortunately they were red this time.. Ahhh…Nevermind. Kanye ended the show with some crazy solo performance of some weird song that I just didn’t I understand. But hey, the guy had the nerve to say Bush doesn’t care about black people on national television so, Imma let that slide!

Okay so the conclusion, I never want to see Russell Brand host another show, The Jonas Brothers rule the world, Lil Wayne has made a safe cross over to white America, Rhianna is too Hot, and as bad of a year as Britany had, she obviously has enough money to pay MTV for all the plugs to get her career back!