Cobra Kai

I was NOT going to watch Cobra Kai, I promise. I really had no intention of watching the series at all! Just like you I saw the movies, but that was so long ago, I didn’t care to revisit the 80’s in a television series but low and behold .. here we are. After my best friend was gushing about how funny the show was, I decided to give it a try. Plus I had just finished season one of Designated Survivor. (Sidenote; Don’t worry, I don’t think we are going to have any discussions about Designated Survivor, however good show. Go Watch)

After two seasons of Cobra Kai, I do not like Larusso at all. He can go. Also his daughter, she can follow suit and go with him. I’m already irritated with writing about him, because he is NOT a good guy at all! Like they say, the road to hell is paved with good intention, so I hope that’s exactly where is walking to. Now Johnny isn’t a bad guy per se, but he isn’t exactly good, he just honest care either way. BUT he never sets out to hurt anyone purposely, his anger, rightfully so, just gets in the way.

Season three is coming in January, and I am not sure I am going to watch. I got thru the trailer but eh. The fact that I’ll have to see Larusso’s face, just puts me off of the whole damn show. If you’ve seen the series, you should understand my feels, cuz he’s trash.

Tristan J.

“Strike Hard. Strike Fast. No Mercy” -Cobra Kai Dojo.

The photograph

There’s something about Robert Glasper that just leave me speechless.

His curation of music, of sounds, of leaving my fucking heart beating out of my chest, has to be an art form. IT IS AN ART FORM. What an incredible talent. I think I could listen to him forever and never tire. I used to think it was the movie, that made the movie but nah. It is the music that ties everything together. ITs the music that helps you, when you close your eyes, and remember what the scene made you feel. It’s the music that carries you away, literally and figuratively. How to create such a body of work, that all the music blends and flows, and does whatever the music is supposed to do.

Have you watched the movie? Listened to the soundtrack? Please do both!

Tristan Jonez.

Sidenote

Is it just me, Or is this website starting to feel like all we do is, watch entertainment and then I gush over how much I love it? … Then try to convince yall that you should watch as well? No? Just me? Eh, I am not sure how I feel about that. I wonder, does it reflect on me as being unproductive? Shit, I think if I possibly switched to watching documentaries about history, or something it would cast me in a different light? (Shoulder Shrug) At this point, we are all just trying to get thru, at seamless as we all can manage.

With that said, Tomorrow we’ll be discussing the movie The Photograph, or possibly just discussing the soundtrack .. or we can make it a two part and discuss both, because the soundtrack definitely needs to be talked about.

Tristan J.

Just.

I think we’ve talked about this plenty times before but only now am I feeling the conviction of it. Whatever ideas are on your mind, are on your heart, you need to follow thru. Just do it, and do it now. Figure out how to make it work, whatever it is. If that means, moving forward on a smaller scale, or a little at a time, make it happen. I know Life has been crazy, extra crazy this year but that is the reason why everything you have been thinking of pursuing should be pursued! EVERYTHING!

For Example, Y’all know I live for the museum even if I’ve been there a million times, I don’t care, I’ll still go to see the same and it’ll be like my first time. Well a few weeks ago, I flew in from Baltimore, landing in Chicago on a Monday morning, the same day the new exhibit from Bisa Butler at The Art Institute of Chicago debut. I told myself I would go on Tuesday, but that morning I decided to stay in the bed, instead of going to the museum by Tuesday Night Chicago had issued a closing of all the museums due to the rising numbers of Covid-19.

I say all that to say, Do it now!

Tristan Jonez.

What will you be doing now?

Zoo Lights

Call me ‘Johnny come lately’ because I totally wasn’t thinking about Corona, and having to plan early for ANY/ALL activities, so I think I may have missed the opportunity to see Zoo Lights Chicago 2020. I just have a thing about Christmas lights during the holidays! So although, all the museums in Chicago have closed temporarily, the Zoo remained opened due to it being outside, and able to distanced socially. Plus all the animals are in their glass huts, looking at us, prolly wanting to throw food at our heads… be that’s a topic for another day.

Also, the Chicago Zoo is free however this year, it is not! So fingers crossed that I am able to secure the bag (Tickets) as I really want to go! Fun Fact, My first Winter in Chicago, I went to Zoo Lights then Went to the Hood, for some Jamaican food. The place has since closed but damn it was divine!

Is there a zoo lights in your city? If so, You going? And Can I tag along? Please!

Tristan Jonez.

Happy Merry Christmas!

Congratulations!! You have just entered into the Christmas Zone of 2020! I would love to make a commitment here and now, that for the next 25 days, Everyday I will write up about Christmas themed _________. Fill the blank with shows, movies, and whatever else I am able to post. Unless you have suggestions, then I’ll go according to whatever tickles my fancy. Tomorrow, we’ll be chatting about the movie Last Christmas, haven’t seen it? Its available on HBOMax, so Watch today, then discussion tomorrow.

Ho Ho Ho!! Luv You!

Tristan J

Burna Boy

Not a Real Post BUT Burna Boy should be an artist you are jamming to EVERYDAY! Every single album, there are bops, on top of bops. Currently I am listening to L.I.F.E. Leaving an impact for Eternity, phenomenal album. PHENOMENAL! I could fully whine, and get lost in the intro! The damn intro, but you can’t help but feel it. I’ll ride for Burna Boy until the end of time. My favorite tracks off this album, Intro: My Life, Smooth Sailing, but Tonight is my turn up song! Take a Listen, then tell me how much you love the album.

Jonez

Bare.

Now that I am reaching my maximum age to have a baby, I am saddened that I haven’t had a baby yet. But I don’t regret any of the decisions I made that kept me too busy to focus on having kids. I believe in the timing of my life, and all the things in it. I believe in all the things that have happened, all the opportunities I’ve made the best of, and maybe I need to start accepting that I may never have a child of my own. I do have an incredible goddaughter, who is such a bright beam of light, that I am delighted that I get to spoil her in all of the best of ways. Sigh.

I don’t know how I’ll feel if I never become a mother, but I know I would be the dopest mother! In my dreams I see, play dates, museum visits, and being supportive of their interests. All the things my mother was to me, but finding ways to be whatever was needed for my own children. However, as I’ve learned, Anything can happen!

Tristan Jonez.

Fashion Fridays

While it was still in the low 70’s I scheduled a fall shoot in Chicago, because it was SUPPOSED to be colder … well I still rocked it! There should be something said about pairing Leopard print with Plaid … DO IT! The shoot reminded me of the first day of school, going to the football games. Fun Fact: During my first two years of high school, my boyfriend was a varsity football player who continued his education at Ohio State. This photoshoot ultimately is a nod to him, and my freshman year in Baltimore.

Tristan J.

Birthday Ali.

Dear Ali,

Happy Birthday King! Today you would’ve turned 35! Can you believe it? Thirteen years babe, you been away from me, and it feels almost like forever. I miss you. I miss you badly. You left me … and you promised me you never would. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you. I tried. I tried doing everything I could think of to help, to be there, to take the statements you was making serious. I tried. Lee, you still left me. I know you won’t believe me, but I’m not mad anymore. Only the occasional bouts of sadness, like today but I promise I am going to get all the tears out before I go to sleep…. then I’ll spend the rest of the day celebrating you. I keep your photo with me, its survived thirteen years, from NYC, to Baltimore, back to NYC, to Dallas and now to Chicago with me. In reality, you’re everywhere I am. Everywhere.

I thank you for sharing your light with me. For sharing your love. Your memory will forever live on with me Ali Sidney. I love you. I miss you. Happy Birthday Love.

I love you forever and ever, Always.

Tiff.

Hallo-LUSH

I know I need to broaden my horizons when it comes to my go-to products for all things bath, but LUSH is the one place, where I KNOW, I will find exactly what I am looking for. Its been a while since I’ve indulge in a bath cocktail, as they can tend to be a bit pricey, so Ive just been sitting in the tub with NO bubbles or bath bombs, and let me tell you its a sad state of bathing. So for Halloween, I will be ‘dressing’ up the bath with all things LUSH.

If you was in charge of the bath ‘decorations’ which products would you choose? Or would you Choose them All, cuz Halloween only comes once a year?

Jonez.