Selling the OC

S2 E6

What the fuck.

You know its one thing to holdfast to your opinions but its another thing to judge your friends. I can understand not liking how they carry themselves, and it bleeding over on to you, but you are an adult. You are more than capable of VERBALIZING that that friendship is no longer for you. It no longer suits the person you are becoming. I know its not an easy conversation to have but babes, all this back and forth about nonsense is really getting me tight. With Brandi, you have voiced your opinion about how Hall & Tyler’s friendship makes you feel. And in turn, Hall & Tyler have continued with said friendship, CLEARLY it makes you uncomfortable. So instead of continuing on this old ass conversation, please see your way out of the friendship with Hall. I don’t believe that was the place to air out your grievances but shit, its done now.

I’ll say this, You, and everyone at the office, knows how Hall speaks. So, again, If y’all have such an issue, don’t fucking talk to her unless its business related.

Jonez.

Electric Dusk

I promise I had no expectations but I wanted to love this album. And I’m a bit upset that I don’t love it. Electric Dusk, by Leon Thomas.

Crash & Burn is my absolute favorite track off the album. Breaking Point is my second favorite. The slow intentional rhythmic drawl makes your heart feel like it is literally breaking. Truly its a song that makes you want to cry, but instead you close your eyes, and remember what it feels like to feel that type of love. Blue Hundreds is growing on me, but Its the beats, the live band feeling makes me want to get lost in the vibe. Is that bagpipes? I could see Treasure in the Hills being played on MTV unplugged. It has really good bones, and I really do love the lyrics. I can tolerate Slow down, but it reminds me of something from Frank Ocean, but I could be wrong.

I’m not sure if the artist was experimenting with sounds, but if that was the case we want artist to try new things, and find inspiration in other sounds, etc. But however maybe I don’t at the same time. I want to have the music (R&B) that you have given to us on a consistent bases, but I don’t want to pigeon hold you in a genre that you’d like to expand from. I know, I can’t have it both ways. I do think it is a solid album, especially if you are a fan. I’ll watch out for a tour announcement, sometimes you have to hear a song live to really determine if you hate it.

Jonez.

PS I still love him as an artist, and will support the music he puts out.

Selling the OC

S2 E3

I did not expect to be back here this fast but I’ve watched another episode, and Polly is funny af. When she’s relaxed and amongst friends, she really does have the best one liners.

I came to chat about Austin (The other blonde) and his wife Lisa. When they was chatting about to have or not have more children, I’m sitting watching saying to myself, this is a conversation that y’all should’ve had BEFORE getting married cuz whet? I’m not sure how serious either was during this talk, but nah. Especially when Austin went into the difference in how they was raised, one in money, the other not. After watching his confessional, about not having more kids, then his wife saying, well she does want more kids. Its very easy to see resentment that will manifest on his part, if she traps him with more kids.

Stay tuned cuz there’s much more brewing.

Oh also, Because Hall made lasagna, I think I am craving lasagna too. And guess who has ground turkey in the freezer. I’m feeling for Italian baby! To Cook or Eat Out?

Jonez.

Selling the OC

S2 E2

Probably a spoiler, but not really.

Y’all! I will go seasons without watching this show, then boom! I’m neck deep into their shit! NECK DEEP! But y’all. These grown ass people are just a hot ass mess, and definitely so great for television, cuz why are y’all at a party, cutting up? In your Sunday best, acting a plum damn fool. Kayla is a just a messy messy girl who wants to be validated by the cool kids, but babes they never ever will. Brandi, eh. I get that you want to uphold the respectability of marriage BUT let these grown ass people do whatever they want. Yes, you can express you opinion, but when it starts to come off as judgement, its at that moment that you lose your audience. In this case, Tyler. Besides all the shit that Tyler finds himself in, I do think he wants to just focus on trying to sell some houses with the buyers that his daddy connects him with. Plz leave that grown ass man alone, he dealing with some other shit, especially trying to get from under daddy’s shadow, while utilizing that same shadow.

The two blondes that were besties, aren’t besties anymore, and I get it. The engaged one (Name?) doesn’t need or want to be suggestive to sell houses. The other one (Suggestive girl) don’t give a damn about none of that if in the end, she’s able to sell those houses. Nothing much to mention of Gio, or the other blonde man (Name?) who’s wife feels like she’s the babysitter. I don’t have much to say bout Hall, do I think her and Tyler have smashed, yes but I do also believe they are actually real friends. So there’s that.

Jonez.

Taste Of Chicago

This weekend, The taste of Chicago, returned! It literally makes me so excited! Although the lines are always long, and its hot, I do not care, because food galore. I actually ate at three places, but I had the BEST tamales with mole! I am still thinking about it today. Listen I might make plans to go over to the restaurant so I can fully appreciate them. I also had my mangonada, which is sort of an anniversary seeing the first time I had it, was at the Taste. Lastly, funnel cake! FYI, don’t wear black when eating a funnel cake.

Fun Fact, the first time I tried Harold’s was at the Taste, and I haven’t had it since then. Although, starting last year, you do have to walk thru metal detectors, it doesn’t quell the vibe of the festival. One big change, there’s no more tickets, you just pay with cash or credit, which I would think the vendors would appreciate more. This year, there were more family activities, such as coloring, and ‘sidewalk’ chalk creating. Three stages for performances, including karaoke.

A time was had. Next time you have to come with.

Jonez.

The Chi S6

I recently binged watched The Chi Season 6, although I told myself that I would not watch. To me, keyword, season 5 was so off script of the previous seasons, that I couldnt. It was almost as if every character had forgotten who they were in relation to each other and to Otis, aka Douda. Season Five really was a trying time, but I really can’t stay away from anything depicting Chicago. So now we’re here… I don’t know if I loved this season, there are still two episodes left to air, but once again some characters are eh. Overall I do think its a great time to call it quits, there’s been a graduation, and we know how bad shows get after graduation. Re; Saved by the Bell, Moesha, etc.

I’ll say this, the spirit of community is strong this season. Having and being in a tribe is the focus this season, and the general theme of growing up. Bakari has become my favorite character because we have literally watched his growth. I do believe this season he will be coming to a fork in the road where will make a decision that will change the course of his world. Papa in the upcoming two episodes will also, have to make the same type of choice.

Will you be watching?

T.Jonez

Do I?

Do I pretend that I’ve been writing all this time, or do I, once again, acknowledge that I haven’t been around and just start from there? Well, I’m here. LOL. Ive been saying I want to write, I want to express myself, even If I am the only one who reads it. (shrugs shoulders) I just want to put pen to paper again. It was such an experience to write about the happenings of daily life, its even funnier to read it back years later. I will not make any promises, and this will be the only place I will go with the flow, but it feels nice to hear the click clack of the keys while I write this.

So Welcome back.

Jonez.

To Or Not.

Wow. So I just paid to renew my site, a site that I hardly ever used anymore. I don’t even have any excuses as to why I don’t really write, I just don’t. However the winter is coming, and I actually miss putting all my own tea out there so here I am, again. This time we’ll start off slow. A book review, a few reviews of movies, then we’ll dive into all I’ve been doing (or not) doing here in Chicago.

Welcome Back.

Jonez

Valentine’s Day (review)

Who knew, Valentine’s Day, the movie was good? I just finished watching, and It was throughly enjoyable. Also, It tickled me when Ashton Kutcher’s character was trying to get a ticket, and went to the Southwest Airlines Counter. The movie was a bit chaotic, it reminded me of the movie Crash, where all the characters are connected. Valentine’s Day can really bring out all the emotions, from all characters. I do like we were able to see young love, newly love, love that was ending, friendship love blossoming into more, etc.

I might have to make this a tradition. Next year, Join me, we’ll be watching Valentine’s Day. Its a Date?

Jonez.

Valen times Day

Its my favorite holiday! Well, my second. (St. Patty’s Day Rule) However I love all the displays of outward love & affection. I know, I’m the girl that watches rom com’s for fun, even the ones I’ve seen a million times, so obviously its no secret that I’m just a sucker for (other people) love. I had to work Valentine’s weekend but I was able to get home early enough. I treated myself to a delicious dinner that I cooked myself, but the true kicker? I brought a cupcake before I left for work Three days ago … YUP I ate it! Judge Yaself, cuz I do not care.

Since I barely got any sleep last night, we diverted into BWI then was delayed for about three hours. So When I got home this afternoon, I cleaned my food bag, and settle in. I took an incredible hot af shower, put on my silver coloured satin pajamas, and watched After Earth. (Seen It?)

What do you choose to do today? Hopefully you spent it feeling loved.

Tristan Jonez.

Four

Its approaching four months since I’ve dared to write. Dared to put my thoughts to ‘paper’. Seems like such a short time, and with so many new things happening. It’s weird how we go to bed feeling, and being one way, and wake up anew. I’ve had plenty to say, but no real desire to share. If I’m being honest, the one comment I received questioning who I was as person, and the decisions I made in regards to others, kinda took the fun out of this. Out of expressing myself, out of being who I am for all to see with no restrictions.

This is my safe space. My sacred space. And to have someone come in and feel entitled to expressing themselves in such manner, nah. I was scared to write and be judged or bashed for the things I freely chose to say. So with that in mind, I am throwing all that to the wind. I’m going to say whatever the fuck I want, and If anyone has feelings, well Fuck your feelings.

Love Always, Tristan Jonez.

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Sidenote, How do y’all keep up with all the television shows/series and movies? Nevermind there’s Netflix, Starz, HboMAX, Showtime, Hulu, and every other type of streaming service, I mean, Its hard for me to remember the shows I like watching, let alone, the ones I need to Watch. I’ve been trying to rewatch “Insecure” for the past two months, so I can be emotionally prepared when the final season starts on October 23, but I haven’t even started! (SIGH!) There are so many movies/series I have saved or in my ‘watch list’ but I have no clue when I’ll be able to see them.

Plus I’ve gone back to reading. So now when I do have a bit of down time, I’m indulging in my favorite characters. Technically, I am reading two books at once currently. There’s just not enough hours in the day to do all that’s needed. How do yall do it?

Tristan Jonez.