Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Recap of 2013

It's been exactly one years since I've written a post about fashion or the advancements in my life. All is well right now, and I have to say 2013 was great to me. I can break it down into bullets, or ramble on and on since the beginning of the 2013.

2013 In A  NutShell:

  • For One My Mother is cured from cancer
  • This is the year where I have so much more and no money lol (I'll explain further below)
  • I got accepted into amazing schools, but isn't going (NEW YORK, NEW YORK Baby I'm still here)
  • I've created a Tumblr, and an Instagram (I thought I would never conform, but I'm a journalist; we always have to try new things).
  • I've lost some weight (about 10-12 pounds)
I will Share the most memorable pictures of 2013 with everyone!

First Let Me Go into Depth of What I've Mentioned at the Top

Last year I've mention my mother was diagnosed with cancer. The chemo-therapy, and radiation was brutal on her body (inside). But physically my mother was gorgeous all the way through, she did not show any signs of sickness (except for her hair). Her sickness brought out the best and worst of people. My family ,both blood related and family-friends were amazing. My mom was made fresh cooked food weekly. My neighbors of course was, and still is an amazing factor in helping my mother in anything. Right now my mother's car is broken, she's been taking  public transportation for sometime now. But my neighbor Peter has seen her car sitting there, and he decided to fix it for her with no form of payment. Amazing Soul!

Mom's Last Day of Chemo

I just got an amazing job, that pays more! Yesterday! Seems like I'm moving into the New Year with a great start. My journalism career is moving forward nicely. But in the beginning of Spring 2013, my friend at York College gave me the opportunity to write for Cherry Martinez's website from Power 105.1. It's one of the leading stations of New York City. Of course I've taken it, and it was amazing. I briefly interviewed the Dream at the apple store. Covered events like Wale's album release party, and stood face to face with Kevin Durant (even though he played me...). It was a swell time for me.

The Dream at the Apple Store In Soho

Legendary Photographer
Johnathan Mannion
Me,My Sister, Tanisha and My Editor
at Wale's Album Release Party
Cheryl Wills at the YCNABJ event
I'm apart of this Organization
and I have to say we came a long way from just being African American students trying to be recognized
in a competitive career such as Journalism
Ken Rosado at NY's Channel 7 News
He has such a great personality
While the rest of the group moved on
He took a Picture with Only Me!
We bumped into actor Tony Kgoroge
During Our visit at Essence Magazine
Kgoroge stared in the amazing 
Mandela Movie for this year
R.I.P Nelson Mandela
I've also had my first article published in print, and became a Radio Talk Show Co-Host for YC Radio InCheck Urban! Mind you I was broke this whole time,but I have to say I put so much work into my career and gained so much experience. I didn't feel broke.

Awall and InCheck Urban Mya
Margaret Rose Vendryes
who did the painting below along side many other amazing pieces
Her collection was called
The African Diva's Project

I got accepted to University at Buffalo, and Cortland University. But I'm Staying home! At first I didn't want to, but for some reason I feel as though I'll be missing out on something if I leave.

Follow me on Tumblre at http://itsjonotjane.tumblr.com/ , it's more images of Plus-Size fashion and All Types of Fashion. Also follow me on Istagram @ Itsjo_Notjane . Also follow my blog right here on blogspot, this is where I'll be doing most of my reviews and in depth fashion post about different clothing.

I've also kept my 2013 resolution, I lost weight! Not a whole load, but enough for my clothes to no longer fit me properly. I want to lose me, but I'll just do. I've also made amazing friends, and they just keep growing and growing! I love meeting new people now. Since I'm older, it's good to meet mature minded people like you.


Now Photos that never made it to the Internet
Summer 2013 and so on...
 J.Cole Pointing right at during his performance at Moma Ps1 Warmup
Fun Night!
Here's the video of him pointing directly at me
I should have posted this long time ago
and Him Describing Haters


 Beyonce's Stylist at a Brunch Party
He is so down to Earth,it makes me So Happy
He said he like my outfit!
I get one or two half @$$ compliments,but I was happy when he said that
Real Recognize Real
 During the summer at Ashley's Day Party
Loving my Sculpted Legs
I worked hard for them
Jones Beach

My Birthday
Day 2 of Celebrations
 Me and my Friends at SOB's
I'm Happy They came out
It was Cold
Day 1 of Celebrations
At the beautiful restaurant
Noir
I got a Happy Birthday Kiss From Some Good Looking Man
Won't Forget His Face

 Family and Friends
 Last Year I told You How My Cousin Move to NYC
Best Thing Ever!
 One of My Great Friends acting
She makes for an Amazing Actress
College Friends!
 Theres a New Baby Added to the Family
Baby Camran
He's So Cute
and of course my boo boo Ryan is a Big Boy Now!
This Photo is Everything
This is My YC Radio Family!
With Some Inspirational People Who Paved the way for Us
NBC Sports Chief Executive Is Among this Photo
and I'm Happy to Say I'm apart of this family!

Happy New Year World!
Be Happy
Fight Less
Love More
  and Rocket Ships

2 Hours Away from 2014!