Bianca Star's "Sexy in the City" 21st Birthday!

This was a day to remember. I couldn't have wanted anything better.

My coworkers surprised me with a massive birthday card, signed by themselves, teachers, and students on the morning of my birthday.

My plans were successful.

 

The first thing on the list was belly dancing! One of my best friends, Nancy, thought of the idea of doing some type of class. It was between pole dancing and belly dancing and I reluctantly chose the latter. It was a tight decision but I'll save the former for another birthday. I researched belly dancing companies in NYC, and I found Bellyqueen for reasonable prices. The hour class was enough to galvanize us into possibly taking more classes in the future.

 

We then headed to one of the most exhilarating restaurants in New York City. Featured in Sex and the City, Brasserie 8 1/2 was nothing but exceptional. Nancy & I met up with the birthday girl to be (Barbie) and headed here. Since Barbie's birthday was the next day, we usually celebrate together for a few outings. It's fair to say that we enjoyed the French cuisine, the service, and the decor.  

Barbie got me the most amazing card, that as she said "defines me" in every way. I loved B's gifts. I would be sitting on top of the world with a gorgeous, back-out dress.

It was only right for my first legal drink to be a Cosmopolitan (for my Sex and the City addicts). Cosmo on Barb!

And now for the finale!

It was time to head to 235th...

Where do I begin with this full-of-life, beautiful, NBC top-rated rooftop? My research skills won again, because I didn't know what I was in store for when selecting the 230 Fifth rooftop apart from other rooftops in NYC. I LOVED this place, and my girls did too. We reached there a half-hour before 12, so I could finish off my celebrations AND allow Barbie to ring hers in right! The staff were joyful and willing (always willing to bring an overflow of drinks and free shots for the birthday girls and company). They were so friendly that we all ended up taking shots together and conversing on various, random topics. With my 3 main NYC girls and enjoying the best of New York City, this was the best way to end off my 21st birthday. My first year of "being a woman" reflected in the classy celebrations I chose to enjoy for both me and my girls. I love you 3. Thanks for the best birthday ever.

 

 

 

Beautiful view of the Empire State.

Cheers to 21!

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Bacchanal Jamaica 2012

 

Another great time at Bacchanal Jamaica! My 3rd year in a row was nothing short of my expectations. 

 

This year I decided to go with a different section. I jumped with Frenchmen instead of Bacchanal Babes. To be honest, I don't have many pictures, because it was too much fun. I do remember having a blast with my cousins and friends from Miami, Jamaica, and Philly! It's always a good carnival back home in Jamaica.

 

Another addition to the collection.

                           

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The Importance & Benefits Of Booking Yearly Doctor/Dentist Appointments

I cannot stress enough on how important it is to get regularly checked for your health every year. Never less, at least more. There are lots of things that I do not understand about life, but one that has to be close to the top is people not getting regularly checked for their health. Doctors or dentists cannot follow up on every single human being living. That's preposterous. The most they can can do is give you a courtesy call to schedule your yearly physical. To be honest, they shouldn't even have to do that unless you have a memory problem. You should take it upon yourself to set up a doctor's appointment for your yearly physical, your dentist appointment for every 6 month cleaning, and any other appointment that you feel is necessary if you sense something is wrong. Don't limit yourself or underestimate what nature can do. Everyone is capable of having the worst happen to them. When my father died, that was it for me. Not only did I continue to stay on my A game when it came to my dentist and doctor appointments (thanks to my mom), but I scheduled several neurology appointments, podiatry appointments, upon more, to take care of ME. Cancer, and other deadly diseases can be prevented from killing you if you catch it early. This means that you have to take it upon yourself to book appointments related to any disease you think you could possibly have (especially if it is hereditary, or if your skin color, drug/alcohol intake, and etc. makes you more prone to obtaining certain diseases). I realized that if my father was more adamant about his health, he could still possibly be alive today if his cancer was caught earlier. Stay on top of your health, don't let it get the best of you.

The other day my mom had a patient that was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She was dying, and the thing that pissed my mom off was that the cancer could have been prevented if the woman would only get a pap smear (which she always refused to). Do not be stubborn, let the doctors do what they have to do. You should also be on top of checking for STDs if you're sexually active. There are many free clinics that do this for you. STDs are more preventable with the use of condoms, rather than without them. If you do ever find yourself with one, it is possible to treat it. Whatever the case may be, you must always keep yourself as healthy as possible as long as you can help it. Nature takes its course and we can't really control what is destined to happen to us. The most we can do is stay ahead of the game and try to prevent or aid a health problem as early as possible. If you realized you haven't seen the doctor or dentist in a while, book an appointment ASAP. Affording health care is another issue, but in America and Canada there are affordable opportunities for us all. You need to take care of yourself. If you do find that all medical professionals declare you as healthy, still continue to make appointments, while doing what you need to do on your part. That means eat healthy, exercise, watch your alcohol/drunk intake, and etc. You may not know it, but all of the aforementioned can very well prevent you from becoming unhealthy and obtaining diseases (like diabetes). Always stay ahead of the game. If you find that you feel something wrong within your body, don't hesitate to book an appointment. You may feel like you're doing too much having appointments all the time, but there can never be too much times (as long as you're not booking appointments every week, that's realistically unreasonable). It's always better to be safe then sorry.

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Phantom of the Opera

1) Before going to see The Phantom of The Opera, I passed the theater where Sister Act plays and got uberly jealous when I found out Raven-Symonéwas the new star. It was a great show and I wish she was the star when I watched it!

2) It was the first time I was on time and it was the best seat I had at a Broadway show.

3) David Li was the head of the orchestra and he was GREAT, nothing short of phenomenal.

 4) Whenever I'm at a show, I always imagine myself as certain characters. Since I can't be them in real life, the next best thing is to watch and enjoy the nerve racking singing voices, eloquent synchronized dancing, and beautiful garments. You know how everyone has that weird thing that they like? This is mines! This is ALL I did at the Phantom.

5) The music set throughout all scenes reminded me of Mozart's music. It put me on some type of high.

6) The chandelier was BOSS. It gave life to the show.

7) The main fat woman, who was clearly European-Spanish with her loud garments, was hilarious to me.

8) The set was the best set out of any Broadway show I've seen.

  9) If you guys know who Marie Antoinette is, and you end up watching this show, can you corroborate the relation between her and the show when you watch this? Somehow?

10) Broadway was live for a Thursday. It was a great Thursday.

A collection of the pamphlets I've saved

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