"a woman's will"

Whoa. Life is so wild right now! I have my art show at the end of month. Got a job offer, upload one of my poems from my first book of poetry, working on two short films, and I've been ask to do a TED talk. Yeah that was just the highlights from one week.

So life is wild. That only means one thing: wear leopard print.

shoes - (NYLON Challenge shoes: Salvation Army) $4.99

leather leggings - (American Appeal) $16.00

Leopard print shirt - (Salvation Army) $2.50

bandana - (99 cent store) $1.00

Also here is my video for "a women's will." Shout out to the lovely & amazing Janae Jones for shooting it for me.

Now let's me just break something down right quick. Life has it's ups and it's down. And right now I would say I was on a "up." It's been amazing and great to share but let's be honest I don't think I would be this happy if it wasn't for the great people I am lucky enough to be surrounded by. My family, my friends, my co-workers, poets, etc. It's been an honor to have such a dope community that loves me and supports me. I guess I just wanted to talk a moment and say Thank you.

Thank you for being there for me, thank you for keeping me humble and strong, thank you for pushing me, and thank you for being you!

NOW... it's my job to send all that love right back into the world!

(OK. I promise my super cheesy moment is over now :)

Back From Boston

I am back from Boston! I was there competing at the National Poetry Slam. I was representing Seattle with my 3 other lovely team mates. It was a crazy/memorable/wild trip. One I will cherish and remember for the rest of my fashionable poetic life.

Now one thing you should know about poets: We always dress to impress. Of course I didn't take enough photos but here are just some snaps to wet your appetite...

None the less it feels so good to be home. I have lots of laundry to do and a whole lot more sleep to catch up with.

2011 Seattle Poetry Slam Grand SLAM!

Yes yes all! Next week is the 2011 Seattle Poetry Slam Grand SLAM!

Just so it sticks: 2011 Seattle Poetry Slam Grand SLAM!

On May 6th, come to Town Hall in Seattle to get your socks knocked off, just so you can roll them back up and get them knocked off again, again and again. The best of the best will come and compete with their delightful, heartfelt, passionate, wild & crazy poetry to earn a spot on the 2011 Seattle Adult Poetry Team.

Here's a strange fact: I will competing. Yes. I will be one of the 8 poets duking it out Gladiator style at Town Hall on May 6th at 7:30 PM. But don't come because of me, in fact come because it's an amazing (youth-friendly) event.

Support local art, support local poets, support the word. (How more cliche and cheesy can I get?!)

Come May 6th and find out...

For more information about the event check out this facebook event.

For tickets please click here.