**GIVEAWAY Sponsored by Avenge Apparel**
We have new winner of the giveaway contest sponsored by Avenge Apparel. His name is Angel Delgado or @313_for_life!! ::Hand Claps::
He will receive a wonderful gift from Avenge Apparel…and here is a little bit about Avenge Apparel
“As more people begin to discover this brand, some of the curious ones may seek out info on some of its designers..Here is Patrick Garland”
“Q. How’d you come up with the name Avenge?
A. Me and one of my partners Devy decided to run with that name after we combined our lines. It wasn’t hard. It seemed fitting considering the story, style, & circumstances.
Q. What is one thing that motivates you as an artist?
A. To be blunt & honest, its the fact that I continue to learn and grow each time I take on a project. Those are the two crucial components that continue to EXCITE, drive and motivate me. I’d be untruthful if I didn’t also mention my mom & family as well.
Q. What makes you stand out amongst other artist? Describe yourself in one sentence.
A. Talented, driven, random, colorful, & extremely passionate.
Q. What are some of the hardships you’ve faced as an upcoming artist?
A. My main hardships were people telling me to quit, loosing close friends, and lack of support.
Q. Who inspires you?
A. My mother.
Q. What’s your design background?
A. My design background is limited. I didn’t go to school for it but I always could draw. I never actually chased a design career. However, I’ve always been business minded with a secret love for fashion & art. I combined the two in 2009 with a network marketing company. Shortly after that, I started doing this just for fun and to pass time. Eventually I got bored and I wanted to challenge myself. So I sold the little Macbook I had been using for a year, bought an iMac, and fell in love! I’ve always been computer savvy and competent enough to teach myself programs, so I knew it wouldn’t be long before I could make art with a digital canvas. If you do something long enough you’ll get good at it. “Repetition is the father of learning” -idk
Q. What are some upcoming projects you are currently working on?
A. I’m working on the spring line for Avenge!
Q. If you weren’t pursuing your career as a fashion designer, what would you be doing?
A. Sitting in a cubicle working for someone.
Q. Is there anyone that you idolize?
A. Not really. I can’t say that I really idolize people. People let you down! I kinda idolize thoughts & ideals. Quotes and shit. You feel me? Lol. I put stuff like that on a pedestal. Regardless of who said it. I have musicians that I listen to while I work, but that’s as far as idolization of a human being would go with me.”
~As seen on www.shopavenge.com
or follow them @shopavenge
#LadiesRoom Just a Little Damaged
So here you are…You’re happy. You’ve never been so comfortable with someone like this before. You finish each other’s sentences. You share a love for the same music and adventures in life. Then it hits you. You’ve been happy like this before and it didn’t end so well. Before you can admit to building a wall verbally, your emotions shut down and you decide that you’re going to “take it slow.” Your partner notices that you’re not yourself anymore and you don’t know how to admit to them that you’re a fucking pansy. So now what?
Listen, I was a damaged soul for a VERY LONG time. Break ups hurt. They are called “break ups” for crying out loud. You’re supposed to fall apart into a thousand little pieces. It’s okay to wallow in it for a little bit. Eat gallons of ice cream if you need to…but don’t stay there. My favorite part about a broken relationship is the stage where I get to build MYSELF back up and fill that void where the person I loved is missing with all of the things that make my soul smile. For me it’s music. Music has cured many an ailment for me in my life. I don’t know what your “cure” is but during those lonely moments of despair…Search for it.
It wasnt until I dated someone with a broken heart that I was able to understand how horrible it is to try to be in a relationship with someone who isn’t over their previous situation. I am not saying that you shouldnt date. Sometimes the quickest remedy to a broken heart is immediate replacement. The problem with this is you never give yourself time to heal. You let someone in and next thing you know life is great again. You’re smiling more than ever and just as quick as that smile crosses your face…You remember the hurt you went through at the end of your previous relationshit and life…just doesnt seem that great anymore. With every argument you are expecting the worst. You hold back things that need to be verbally stated for the simple fact you don’t want to be alone.
Let this shit GO! I have been single for over 9 years. Eek that sounds horrible. I will say this though; single but never lonely. I have dated several people for long periods of time, but I have made peace with myself enough that I enjoy what I have while I have it. I wont sit here and tell you I have no regrets, those happen, but I am so much happier since I started living in the NOW. If someone makes you happy, stop building walls to protect yourself from what may happen in the end. You’re only hurting yourself and preventing what may be your blessing.
Do relationships hurt when they end? Sure. Do you have to dwell on it forever? No. I like to think that every failed relationshit prepares me for the one that is meant to last. But hey, that is just me.
#FatnessFirst Okonomiyaki – Japanese Omelette Mash-Up
Fatness First お好み焼き (okonomiyaki) is one of my favorite dishes in Japan! Another fun, made one your table meal!
I enjoyed this restaurant in Shimokitazawa for the 1st time. They make theirs in a square shape, which is different since it is usually presented in a circle.
The photos show 3 different sets of ingredients: Kimchi-Pork-Mochi, Pork-Mochi-Shiso, Pork-Seafood.
#FatnessFirst
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#FatnessFirst My 30th BirthDai Cake
I’ve been on this earth since January 7, 1982 and I’ve been enjoying #FatnessFirst for most of my 30 years!! Because of my choices, I may not live long, but I hope to die happy & with taste buds and functioning bowels!
I celebrated in Tokyo with my friends and wished more of you were here!
Next time please join me at BLACKOUT…I will always serve cake!! #FatnessFirst
BLACKOUT by ENTokyo
Sh*t Nobody Says.
“Ive never seen this ikea furniture in anyone eles’ apartment!” LOL
Can’t argue with this! Follow and subscribe to Tripp & Tyler on twitter @Sh_tNobody says or on Youtube via Dontbethatguyfilms
“Mmm…Captain D’s!” (my bf does say this one however)
Cheers!
Shed That Ass: Weight loss tips for 2012
Hello ladies!
One reoccurring trend or New Year’s Resolution that everyone participates in every year is weight loss. There are many different ways to lose weight and different people have different methods of how they carry out their program. There’s the lemonade diet (where you drink a lemon juice and cayenne pepper concoction for a period of 10 days), the juice diet (purchased packages of juice made just for cleansing taken over a period of about 3 days) and the good old fashion ‘’If I eat less, I should lose weight” diet. All of these I can call trends because I do not recommend them to be effective, they just give you something to do when you get bored.
I don’t claim to be a expert, but based on my knowledge as a medical personnel and information that I have received from personal trainers over the years I can offer a few helpful tips that can get you started off in the right direction. No BS! No Scams! Just the truth.
LEMONADE DIET (JUST SAY NO)
Now I thought about writing this blog because my younger cousin told me she was starting the lemonade diet. Personally, I do not recommend this diet at all, to anyone, of any age. It is not healthy, and you could potentially be doing more harm to your body than good. It is said that it helps to cleanse the body of toxins, HOWEVER, there are no studies that show that the body needs any assistance with this process. Your urinary, digestive, and endocrine systems get rid of toxins and salts on a daily basis without any input from you. This diet deprives your body of key nutrients like protein, calcium, iron, and zinc, all of which your body needs to function properly. Now for those of you who stick by this diet and can attest that you did indeed shed a few pounds, know this, the likelihood that you lost more fat than muscle is highly unlikely. Unhealthy diets are more likely to break down muscle tissue than fat, which of course, are not the results you were looking for, I’m sure.
INSTEAD TRY THIS: If you want a natural way to help your body in the excretion of toxins, try incorporating 100% cranberry juice (NOT cranberry juice cocktail; yes there IS a difference) in your diet and also increase your water intake. Our bodies contain about 50-80% of water which helps to transport oxygen and nutrients into our cells, detoxifies, and increases metabolism. So if you’re trying to drop a few pounds, try putting down the Ciroc bottle and pick up a Dasani next time.
INCREASE METABOLISM
As we get older and as young women start having kids, our metabolism starts to decrease. And just like everything else, people try getting around the issue instead of fixing it. Unlike the eggs in the female reproductive system, your metabolism DOES NOT HAVE A SHELF LIFE. If it slows down, you can always speed it back up. So stop blaming your genes, jeans, and that “thyroid problem” you’ve been having since the 6th grade and stop starving yourself. Many people believe that if they eat less, the more weight they can lose. In all actuality, you are working in reverse. Every time you miss a meal, every time you prolong your next meal, your body will start storing fat. It is true that your body has a mind of its own, and every time you skip meals your body is telling itself that it’s starving. So it starts to store fat from previous meals so it has something to feed off of, which inevitably gives you the opportunity to go longer without consuming a meal. This slows your metabolism even more because it doesn’t have a need to work. The point of a metabolism is to break down food and produce energy, if there is no food, there is no metabolism. Does this make sense?
TRY THIS INSTEAD: Instead of cutting back on your meals, increase them. On any given day you should try to eat AT LEAST 5 TIMES A DAY. Now don’t go raiding the fridge just yet because you still need to watch what you eat. You should try to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner with snacks in between. If you are constantly supplying your body with food your metabolism will eventually have to speed up in order to keep up. Trust me when I tell you this is easier said than done, especially with me. I am always running around multi-tasking and working, that a lot of times I forget to eat breakfast (which is very important) and Im so tired at the end of the day, that I go to sleep without eating dinner. Whatever that case may be, you should try to find time to have BALANCED meals throughout the day. And don’t use the “But Im not hungry” excuse. If your stomach is growing, then you have waited too long and you are past the point of hunger, your body is starving. One thing that helped me was keeping a food diary. I was able to track my eating habits, see what I needed to cut back on (Sweet tea) and what I needed to add. It worked for me, so maybe it can do the same for you.
EXERCISE
All of my close friends know that I can’t stand working out. I find it to be mundane and time consuming. But am I saying that working out is not necessary? Of course not. You can’t expect to sit on your ass, eat all day, and then lose 30 pounds. Sorry but it doesn’t work like that. You want to try and burn as many calories as you can on a daily basis, but this doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym 3 hours a day either. Just about everything you do burns calories. Even as I sit here typing, eating popcorn, and rolling my eyes at my coworkers I am burning calories. But it is going take a lot more than this to get rid of these thighs my mom was so kind to bless me with.
TRY THIS INSTEAD: Find a hobby you enjoy doing and that burns calories as well. Some suggestions are dance classes (pole dancing classes if you’re feeling sexy), playing a sport with friends, or if you’re a home body like me, get yourself a game system. The Nintendo Wii and the XBOX Kinect have games that are fun and works your body as well (Just Dance, Wii Sports, Dance Central). Also, what many people don’t know is that you burn calories during SEX. Yes I said it, S-E-X. Thirty minutes of sex can burn roughly 85 calories. So tell that minute man to stop wasting your time because if he is not burning calories then he gotta go. Hell, if you didn’t know sex was a workout before reading this then you definitely need to get the hell on. But I’ll save that for another blog.
Anyway, I hope these tips were helpful for you (if you took the time to read this). There are a lot more tips out there that are healthy, safe, and free. If you have any tips, stories, or comments, please feel free to share. Have a Happy New Year!
#DENTradio EPISODE 51 Keep listening for more #GiveAways
Hello again!
Another round of @dentradio here. This week we have @jayda_b, @craigsles and welcoming back @sianinbado to the show. All in the studio together, stay tuned for a new show and listen out for more giveaways! Congrats to @rapturejohnson for winning our first prize! And we can’t forget our lovely @asian_Bonita doing here twitter news for this week.
Until Then, Mata raishu
Here is the Track list for this week:
1.) “My girl is calling me (a liar) by Chromeo
2.) “Kiss of Life” by Sade (House mix)
3.) “Your kinda love” by Devin the dude
4.) “85″ by Youngbloodz (Thowback track)
5.) “Cocaine” (Little Dragon Remix) The Internet
6.) ” You never know” Clazziquai Project (Korean)
**GIVEAWAY SPONSOR TRINKETS by DANA Oh**
Im so proud to say we have our first winner of the giveaway contest sponsored by Trinkets by Dana. His name is MYLES JOHNSON or @rapturejohnson!! ::Hand Claps::
He will receive a wonderful gift basket from Trinkets by Dana…and here is a little bit about Dana herself and her business
“I’m Dana Oh and my shop is dedicated to all the random artsy endeavors my team and I encounter. We are always on the lookout for new and innovative projects to dabble with– hence the name trinkets.”
“I am 20 years old– a college student currently working on my bachelors degree in Psychology and Anthropology. Yes, etsy is a great escape.
“Thanks for reading/supporting and stopping by! Message us with any questions/comments. We don’t bite!”
www.facebook.com/trinketsbydana
www.trinketsbydana.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/trinketsbydana?ref=seller_info
Your #FatnessFirst Fajita Nachos!!!
So how about these Nachos was a well deserved good eat after the adventure and mad house trip we took in the city of Atlanta, After almost getting shot at and taking advantage of me @Jayda_b and @sherffiab made it back to my apartment safely to celebrate @sherrifab’s birthday…..without alcohol. But with one bad thing there always lurks a good thing and these Nachos were it!! The Nacho recipe I make is so basic but for some reason after almost having our life handed to us these were the bomb. Of course we had the tortilla chips and velveta cheese melted but i also decide to put some ORGANIC ground beef in it (grass feed free range) some rotel tomatoes and peppers the best! And a little bit of milk and mixed all those ingredients together make sure you add you black pepper and garlic, everything is better with garlic. And of course we had our condiments: lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream salsa, sautéed red bell pepper and onion and black beans! This all came together to make one delicious meal that know one couldn’t resist mmmhmmm good everybody knows a good Nacho is a good Nacho!
How to Get Over Him: The No B.S. Guide to Surviving a Breakup
Happy New Year Ladies! Its time to do away with the old and start anew, and in an effort to get things started off on the right foot I thought I would share this article I came across . Hopefully this will help me in my moving on process and yours as well if you need to. And remember: be strong, don’t wallow, eat plenty of chocolate, and do lots and lots of shopping.
In your book, you suggest having no contact with your ex for 60 days and enlisting a pal to make sure you don’t drink ‘n dial after a breakup. But is it really so bad to call him on day 58, just to see how he’s doing?
Put that phone down and don’t backtrack! You’ve had 58 days of being strong and independent — the mess is behind you. Ask yourself: Is it really worth going back? In your gut, you’ll know the answer. Make it your mission to give yourself a purpose — other than pining for your ex. See a movie, read a book, take a walk (not down his block!) — whatever takes your mind off of him.
How do you know that your first post-breakup relationship isn’t just a rebound?
The fact is, it probably is a rebound relationship. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Just be candid with the guy. When you say to Mr. Rebound, “I’m totally getting over this breakup right now, and this is your lucky day because I just want to have fun,” he’ll probably be psyched. How great to get to be the “have-fun-guy” instead of the dude you’re trying to pick out china patterns with. For some men, that’s like winning the lottery!
What if you broke up with someone, but realize maybe you were perfect together after all. Should you call him and try to get back together?
If you find yourself feeling that way, it’s probably a case of what we call “dumper’s remorse.” Starting over can be tough, so often we end up second-guessing decisions and rewriting the relationship. We forget the reason we broke up. Avoid contact and wait for your common sense to return.
How do you know when your guy has already decided in his head that it’s over, but he’s not going to cut the ties — what you call in the book a “backhanded breakup”?
Guys will pick fights over little things when they don’t have the guts to get out of a relationship. So if you’re fighting over leaving the curling iron plugged in, that’s probably a sign that something bigger is going on. He’s just waiting for you to get mad and say something like, “Well, then maybe we shouldn’t be together!” Then all he has to say is, “Good, I’m outta here.” It’s very sneaky.
Can you ever really be friends with an ex?
When you’re first trying to get over someone, you can’t immediately plan to be friends. You need to have distance to see him for who he really is — that’s why we recommend the 60-day “he-tox.” Exes who end up as friends have usually had significant time pass — years, not months or weeks. But hopefully, you’ll be in a rockin’ new relationship and won’t want to bother with dragging anything old into it.
What if you’re close to your ex’s family and still want a relationship with them even though it’s over with him?
You also loved those pair of jeans — but they’re his jeans. That’s his family. It’s not for you to keep. Let them go.
Can revenge ever be good therapy, like flirting with his best friend or spreading a nasty rumor about him?
The best revenge is getting on with your life and living it to the fullest. Because you’re doing it for you, not somebody else. Greg once dumped this chick and a year and a half later, he saw her on the street. She looked terrific and was with a total babe. She never called him after it was over but clearly had moved on with her life. That’s the way you would want to be seen. Don’t hound him with IMs, break into his e-mail, or hook up with him when you’re both lonely at 2 a.m. hoping you’ll get back together. Keep your dignity intact and set out for the new direction in your life. That’s the best way to get back at him.
By Erin Torneo via cosmopolitan.com
#FatnessFirst Chicken Marsala
Mmmmmhmmm everybody knows @craigsles loves to cook. Check out this recipe for Chicken Marsala. I guarantee this recipe is worth it i tried it on two people @coreyistheking and @jayda_b and it was a hit. I hope its a big hit with the people you choose to cook it for enjoyyyy!!!
Recipe by Tyler Florence
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced (Dont need it or u can use bacon)
8 ounces crimini or porcini mushrooms, stemmed and halved
1/2 cup sweet Marsala wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them; pound with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly.
Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet. When the oil is nice and hot, dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. Slip the cutlets into the pan and fry for 5 minutes on each side until golden, turning once – do this in batches if the pieces don’t fit comfortably in the pan. Remove the chicken to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
Lower the heat to medium and add the prosciutto to the drippings in the pan, saute for 1 minute to render out some of the fat. Now, add the mushrooms and saute until they are nicely browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Pour the Marsala in the pan and boil down for a few seconds to cook out the alcohol. Add the chicken stock and simmer for a minute to reduce the sauce slightly. Stir in the butter and return the chicken to the pan; simmer gently for 1 minute to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
“Awkward Black girl” Episode 9
Hilarious webisode featured on youtube, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl”
Catch episodes 1-11 on youtube. Catch up with the series for the season finale next month after the new year!
Who knows, maybe we will have the cast on @DENTradio next year 
Adventure Time meets Pokemon
As we mentioned on this weeks’ @DENTradio, has anyone ever thought about Finn & Jake from Cartoon Networks “Adventure Time” as Ash and Pikachu of “Pokemon”?
I found a photo of them merged together on the internet a while ago and it kind of made me wonder if Finn and Jake are based off of Ash and Pikachu. What do you think? Lol
ATL – @Ghostpartyband & @Obiethereal Saturday Dec. 10th
Saturday Dec. 10th! Come see Ghost Party & Ethereal at Apache Cafe
64 3rd Street – Atl
Doors @ 9pm
Ladies free before 10:30
$5 at the door before 11 w/College ID
18+
See ya there! Ill be at the door lol
Download Now: “Sell it to me Free” Supreme INK – @LazyMane & @Kosherbeets
Download the new from from Lazy Mane & Kosherbeets or Supreme INK “Sell it to me Free” on Supremeink.net
Check out their first video from the new project, “Bird at Night”
Download “Sell it to me Free”
