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Read If You Dare…

Hey guys, I haven’t been the best blogger lately, the reason why is my lack of inspiration to blog. I love writing and expressing myself but I’m at this place, right now where I question everything.  Every time I wanna blog I question myself to whether it’s good enough for my audience. Like what do you want me to talk about…. do you even care about what I have to say or are my words just jumbles of letters piled together with pretty pictures on a blog. I’m going through a stage in my life where I can feel myself transitioning , so it’s hard for me to reflect that into my blog, physical appearance and  life when I don’t fully understand it myself. I can feel this transition is for the better. I’m an adult now and I have a lot on my plate. I use to just wing shit that came my way with out fully thinking about it completely. My motto was that’s just life, You live and you learn…. Yes you do live and you learn but I have now come to fully understand and realize every decision you make effects your life whether it be big or small.

I keep looking back at the past year to 4 years of my life and BOY have I changed. Mostly for the better but I have played positions out of my character that I don’t necessarily regret but I’m not to proud of because I’m facing the re precautions now. Even thou I didn’t see that decision effecting my life then it sure is, now. Life has truly been a roller coaster ride and I feel that right now in my life that I’m finally off the roller coaster but because I have grown accustom to the drama and crazy ups and downs that this still water feeling is making me crazy. I feel uneasy, unsure, scared that this happiness I finally have a hold of is a big undercover joke or gimmick. I’m tired of playing the fool and being the one that gets the dirty end of the stick.

I’m a natural optimist but I have grown to become a pessimist which bothers me so much. Every time something good comes in to my life, I question its sincerity, because my past has proved that nothing is ever 100%.

Is it truly foolish to keep an open heart for something genuinely good? I have battled with untrue “best friends”, un-loyal boyfriends, family drama and self acceptance and I still seem to have a hope and an open heart for potential good, yet I question it. I think at this point of my life I have to figure out mainly who I really am. Yes I have gain confidence but people change every day and I feel because I know I have changed from who I was yesterday that right now it’s difficult for me to define who I really am correctly.

I know what I’m not and I know what I want, right now that makes the most sense. This blog has no real concept besides me just talking to you. I want to come to you all as the real me. Not who you think I am from what you see on this blog or on any social network. Some may think I’m living an amazing life because I’m a model, an artist, a teacher but in reality I’m still chasing the paper to pay my rent and bills. Life isn’t easy and all I’m doing is trying to make life as good as I feel it can be. I’m striving to live that Beyoncé life, where I can sit back and appreciate my hard work paying off. I know that life is coming but I still have a lot of working to do. Sucks I’ve been lacking inspiration for the past few months.

Good news is my days have been getting brighter. My smile has been showing more often and I’m unfortunately gaining weight so my ass is bigger lol. My beau doesn’t seem to mind that at all. Probably once I get my ball rolling again everything will fall into place perfectly and the content of this blog will be more intriguing and fun.
That’s all that’s on my mind….till next time. XOXO-Tee

Beyond The Block Festival !

So the other day, like every other day I open my instagram to see what new images were posted om my news feed. I come across one from Viajero asking the mass that follows him if any one would like to join him to live paint at an event. I’m always down to live paint, so I replied and he soon sent me all the info I need to join him in this live painting event. I didn’t really know what I was painted for or why. All he gave me was the address and time. When I got there he showed me the wood board I would be painting on. It was pretty big and the first time I would be painting on wood. I’ve always wanted to paint on wood but haven’t until this event. Continue reading

San Gennaro Festival, Little Italy !

I try to attend the San Gennaro Festival every year. This year I went to the festival with my superman and a few of his friends. I discovered the festival was happening on it’s last day. After playing some catch with his friends and playing with the dogs in the park, we got to the festival around late afternoon that Sunday. As soon as we entered the San Gennaro fest my honey spotted a a large stand that said PINA COLADA’S. Continue reading

Atlantis, Bahamas!!!!

I’ve always wanted to visit the Atlantis, Bahamas resort. I was always fascinated by the mythological stories behind the great city that was lost under water centuries ago. So visiting the recreation of the city Atlantis, has always been on my to do list. This summer the lord has been very good to me. I have met some great people and have developed amazing relationships with some. One being Frank Antonio who hooked me up with a great (yet secret) gig located in the Bahamas! Words can’t describe how much I appreciate his kindness and generosity.

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Fashion Night Out

This was the 3rd year in a row, I celebrated FNO [Fashion's Night Out]. Every year I spend FNO completely different. This year I barely checked out the stores and attractions. The crowd isn’t my thing anymore and all I ready wanted to see was the crazy, fancy and cool outfits being worn that night. My superman and his friend Tony decided to spend FNO with me. This was their first time celebrating FNO, so they weren’t sure what to expect. I told them both to get really dressy and for my supermen to match me..hehehe we looked cute! Continue reading

Party Hard Phuket!!

I’m a computer arts teacher for those of you who don’t know. Most of my summer so far, has been spent teaching summer school. Summer school is now over and I’m ready to party hard! Last weekend, was my first free weekend of this summer, so I had plans to parrrtay hard! Friday night, I worked at VIVA which happened to turn out into an amazing night because I made some dough, smoked some mary and spent the night with my superman. When saturday finally came………. Continue reading

Fun Day with MillieMinx!

About a month ago, Minx and I planned a girls day out since we haven’t seen each other in the longest ! We met up in the city to do some shopping and later visit one of Minxy’s friends art show in the L.E.S. Continue reading

Food For Thought! Erykah Badu- “Apple Tree”


Food for thought!
See I picks my friends like I pick my fruit
My Granny told me that when I was only a youth
I don’t walk around trying to be what I’m not
I don’t waste my time trying to get what you got
I work at pleasin’ me
Cause I can’t please you and that’s why I do what I do
My soul flies free like a willow tree
Doo wee doo wee doo wee
And if you don’t want to be down with me, then you don’t want to pick
From my Apple Tree!

Warm up Paintings

I’m back to making new pieces. Since it’s been a while, I’m doing some warm up pieces before I get started on the new series I’ll be working on. My inspiration for this up coming series is Shakespeare’s “mid-summer night’s dream” and I have a little surprise in store for you with this new project, that all you will really enjoy. It’s going to be a great collection and show. I will definitely keep you all up dated on all my upcoming events. Some where I’m live painting!!!

P.S- I do custom work so feel free to contact me about my rates!

Till Next Time – XOXO Tee

On to the Next Chapter!

I have thought for days whether to write about this or not. I’ve been trying to keep my blog focused on my career and less on my personal life. I feel I’ve been doing a great job at that, but I do like to express myself and I bet some of my readers have to be dealing with the same thing so let’s bring it to the table.

This post I’m letting loose because it is about bullshit people. I love the person I’m becoming. I feel she’s smart, creative, a growing business, beautiful on the outside and even more on the inside. I haven’t felt this confident ever and I owe it to the people I surround myself with now. One must surround themselves with like minded people who encourage them and lift them up instead of striving to bring them down. One of the best advice my aunt has ever shared with me was …

“You give them enough rope to hang with you or hang themselves!”

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