Love Hard

Ran across this on the net and thought it was the best advice about love I've come across by a man thus far:



From Virginity to Abstinence

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I turn on the music and begin to relax to the jams of Jill Scott. The tune in particular that is invading my eardrum is Imagination. My heart stops. As I listen to each lyric the trusty organ in my chest cavity literally aches because Jill is describing something I've always imagined myself but had never experienced. Making love. Making passionate love at that. And just when I've gotten lost in the eloquence the heavy hypnotic beat of Crown Royal drops and I'm completely enticed. After the erotic song hits completion here I am left alone with my sensual thoughts and yet significantly I came to a very unusual contentment.

Tasty Pallets: Penne with Spinach Sauce

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I was about to cook and realized I haven't made a food post in a while. I love Italian, so here's a quick meal to fix. If you're really hungry you can add a little chicken. I only takes about 20 minutes to make!

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• chopped spinach
• Alfredo Sauce to preference (I know some people don't like too much sauce)
• Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste
• 1 box Penne

Directions

1. Cook pasta to specified direction on box
2. In a large bowl lightly mix a handful of spinach, Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese. Set aside
3. In a new pot, bring Olive oil and butter to medium heat. Add pasta, salt, spinach sauce and remaining spinach

Don't forget the garlic bread!

Enjoy
xxx

Tasty Pallets: Lemon Herb Chicken w/Yellow Rice

 

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Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
2. When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.

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Ingredients 

• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 garclic clove
• 1 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 2 1/4 low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp tumeric or curry

Directions

1. Heat oil over medium high. Add garlic and sautee until brown.
2. Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat to medium low.
3. Allow to simmer until liquid is absorbed.

Recipe from Allrecipes.com

Great Sounds: Esperanza Spalding

I love coming across artist with absolute pure talent. Esperanza Spalding is indeed a phenomenal individual with unparalleled talent. Considered a child prodigy, Spalding has been playing instruments since 5 years old and has not stopped since. She received a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of music in of Boston. Most significant is her Grammy fiasco, where she was awarded best new artist over Beiber and Drake. (Rightfully so I should add). It's very rare to come across music like this today considering the explosion of techno, deep base, fist pumping music. Her tunes are definitely for the lovers of jazz as she is a bass player who was inspired by many jazz music legends.

Her current album Chamber Music Society is an absolute must listen!  I never really enjoyed jazz music growing up, but over the last two years since first discovering her music I've acquired an obsession with all things jazz. I can almost guarantee after listening to one song you will be completely floored by how angelic and addictive her voice is. Below are my two fav songs off of the current album.

Enjoy

xxx

"Short and Sweet"

"Apple Blossom"

I'm Not Apologizing

I'll keep this brief. For those out there who live a Quaker lifestyle, my hat off to you. I commend you for being able to wear dainty drab fashion in your day to day life. I applaud you for using your money to purchase bulk size toilette paper instead of those flashy loafers you've been eying for months. Congratulations for staying home to watch TV while all your friends are out for drinks at the bar. Bravo!

As for me, I'm not saying sorry because I like to spend my money. I'm not apologizing because I find a bit of joy in material things. Should I feel ashamed that my body looks incredible in those designer skinny jeans? Should I hide the fact that my true love is Loubiton, Jimmy Choo and McQueen? Should I not be absolutely impressed (and slightly turned on) by a man in a tailored suit rocking a Movado watch? Can someone please explain to me why living in an enormous home in the suburbs with a Benz parked in the garage is such a terrible thing?

Don't get me wrong, I'm a simple woman who enjoys the simple things in life. However, on the occasions I like to indulge myself, it seems it can't be done without someone preaching about materialism. Pause. Aren't these the same people who take annual trips to exotic locations while sporting the new Ralph Lauren spring collection? Yes that's right! The same people who get weekly spa treatment, eat lobster dinners with the 5.0 version of the Ipad are telling us how to spend our money. Sigh.

How about this...let's keep all unsolicited comments & judgments to our self. In the mean time, I'm going to continue to eye that yellow canary diamond at Tiffany's, slip my feet into those ridiculously expensive shoes while drooling over the latest sport car model.

Enjoy!
xxx

Scared of Lonely

I used to wake up every day to the sound of their laughter. The way their giggles pierced the air sent echoes of joy to my eardrums translating to a smile on my face spread to wide I couldn’t wait to jump out of bed and spend my entire day with them. I used to see their face every morning.  The mere sight of it sent waves of relief through my sprit, reassuring me that everything would be ok. I remember the days we used to spend together, completely broke yet still blissful because I was in such great company. I remember the midnight calls that had me laughing so hard my stomach hurt. I recall being in tears, completely depressed, unable to do a thing and having all those emotions completely wiped away while being wrapped in words of encouragement followed by a hearty embrace. I remember the way they smell when my head rested on their shoulder after an exhausting day. But most of all I remember the feeling of emptiness that graced me when they were gone. I guess that’s what it means to be alone.

Always an Ex, Never a Friend

When people who were once lovers decide to become friends I seriously question whether or not these two individuals were ever interested in each other to being with. Granted, I am a firm believer that love is ultimately defined differently by each person, I truly believe that love never fades. The fact that two individuals who made a conscious decision to terminate their relationship decide to magically become friends (regardless of the intense feelings the had for one another) seems highly suspicious, and dare I say a bit mad.