So it’s a new year… And I have decided to make some changes. Starting with my blog home. For the past year I have been playing with the idea of blogging, writing a book, finding a job (not so much playing, I’ve been trying hard to find a job) and just becoming the person that I have been training to be.
Other the next few months I will be transferring some of my old post to my new home at tumblr. I hope to see you there marshainaction.tumblr.com
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Monday, October 11, 2010
Action
It has been awhile since I posted anything new, but I have still been in action... Today, I have been working on some new designs for the shop (I'm posting from my phone, and am unable to add pic now) but follow me on twitter (and let me know what u think)...I plan on adding these designs to the shop by the weekend :) I'm excited about the new direction!
~Marsha
~Marsha
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Can't Hardly Wait
If you have been reading my Soundtrack posts, you know I am a fan of music of all kinds. And like many of you have been awaiting the return of Lauryn Hill. In the last few weeks there has been a lot of buzz around what we have been dreaming about with Lauryn Hill's song Repercussions. Many people have been skeptical about how new the track is or is it an unused track from the age of Mis-Education, however I am more concerned with if the song is a single form an upcoming album or a fluke...
But like everything by Ms. Hill, I have added to my play list
Another person that I have been waiting for is Marsha Ambrosius formerly of Floetry. I have to say that their break up confused me. One moment they were touring and making appearances then that was it. Leaving us with just two stereo albums and one live album. In all that I have read about them since the split in 2007, no one is talking about what happen. But I guess that is history because Marsha has been working on a solo album. I recently go to hear what looks to be the first single I Hope She Cheats on You (with a Basketball Player). I have added it to my play list but tell me what you think....
Then there's Jazmine Sullivan with her new single Holding You Down... The song and video has a throwback feel but like the other two women discussed, Jazmine has a timeless sound. Her first album Fearless made me a fan and it sounds like the new upcoming album will keep me one.
But like everything by Ms. Hill, I have added to my play list
Another person that I have been waiting for is Marsha Ambrosius formerly of Floetry. I have to say that their break up confused me. One moment they were touring and making appearances then that was it. Leaving us with just two stereo albums and one live album. In all that I have read about them since the split in 2007, no one is talking about what happen. But I guess that is history because Marsha has been working on a solo album. I recently go to hear what looks to be the first single I Hope She Cheats on You (with a Basketball Player). I have added it to my play list but tell me what you think....
Then there's Jazmine Sullivan with her new single Holding You Down... The song and video has a throwback feel but like the other two women discussed, Jazmine has a timeless sound. Her first album Fearless made me a fan and it sounds like the new upcoming album will keep me one.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Crazy World
Recently I have been talking a lot with friends about good music and I often see N'Dambi on t.v. but I didn't know much about her. So I did a little research and now I am a fan. After listening to her songs and viewing some of her performances on youtube.... I had to add her to my soundtrack, Crazy World is my favorite of what I have heard.... Let me know what you think
Learn more about N'Dambi
Learn more about N'Dambi
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Something New
For the last few days (weeks maybe) I have been thinking about new things that I could try to add some excitement in my life. Now let's be clear, I'm no daredevil so I hope you're not disappointed by my list... ( I'm somewhat of a dork, so many of the things on my list you may have done) but this is my list! However I would love to know somethings you would like to do :)
-Learn to shot a gun @ a gun range
-Get a tattoo ( I have always wanted one, haven't had the heart to do it)
-Lock my hair
-Road trip (no plan, good friends and a car... We end up wherever the car takes us)
-Go carts,mini golf (the kid in me wants to have these missed experiences)
-Take a self defense class (something that I should have done years ago, the weird situations I have been in)
-Go out of the country (Africa, Australia, South America)
-Learn to shot a gun @ a gun range
-Get a tattoo ( I have always wanted one, haven't had the heart to do it)
-Lock my hair
-Road trip (no plan, good friends and a car... We end up wherever the car takes us)
-Go carts,mini golf (the kid in me wants to have these missed experiences)
-Take a self defense class (something that I should have done years ago, the weird situations I have been in)
-Go out of the country (Africa, Australia, South America)
Monday, August 9, 2010
Going On
Today's Action: Faith
I am a strong believer in working hard and opportunities will present themselves that will allow you to grow, and be reward for your effort. For the last 20plus years I have worked diligently at my education. Avoiding peer pressure, staring clear of situation that would somehow negatively impact my goals in life.
Recently obtaining a MA in Education, I feel that I am prepared to seriously enter the employment world. In a position that (I hope) will allow me to grow as a person professionally and personally while somehow impacting others. Part of my goals is to not use my skill as a mean for pure income but as a tool to empower my community.
Getting us to the discussion of Faith because for the last four month I have been focused on finding that job that will fulfill me on all levels. And with that said, I understand that it is a recession and hard time for everyone, but I often feel defeated when I send out resumes with no response.
At times (like this) I feel defeated, but it is my faith that motivates me to get up daily and search for and apply to numerous positions. I'm sure that this down time is something that I need, and will in some way help me better appreciate what is in store for me as I continue on my path. While at times I vent about the darkness I feel now, I know that the light will grace me soon.
So until then I will have Faith...
~Marsha
I am a strong believer in working hard and opportunities will present themselves that will allow you to grow, and be reward for your effort. For the last 20plus years I have worked diligently at my education. Avoiding peer pressure, staring clear of situation that would somehow negatively impact my goals in life.
Recently obtaining a MA in Education, I feel that I am prepared to seriously enter the employment world. In a position that (I hope) will allow me to grow as a person professionally and personally while somehow impacting others. Part of my goals is to not use my skill as a mean for pure income but as a tool to empower my community.
Getting us to the discussion of Faith because for the last four month I have been focused on finding that job that will fulfill me on all levels. And with that said, I understand that it is a recession and hard time for everyone, but I often feel defeated when I send out resumes with no response.
At times (like this) I feel defeated, but it is my faith that motivates me to get up daily and search for and apply to numerous positions. I'm sure that this down time is something that I need, and will in some way help me better appreciate what is in store for me as I continue on my path. While at times I vent about the darkness I feel now, I know that the light will grace me soon.
So until then I will have Faith...
~Marsha
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Music
I am a fan of all music, Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Blues....
You name it and I like it, however I am somewhat slow on the trends. It takes awhile for me to get into an artist, causing me to be an album or two behind the curve but a fan none the less. Don't get me wrong I listen to the radio a lot, but my ipod and personal CD collection (yes I still buy CDs) has names like Ray Charles, Jill Scott, Biggie Smalls, Billie Holiday and Amel Larrieux on repeat.
These artist (to name a few) move me, inspire me... to write, think, cry, pray and rejoice in my experiences. Lately I have been listening to Amel Larrieux and India Aire a lot. At one time I had all of their CDs, but over the years my collection has been broken down (presently in the stages of rebuilding). I'm not sure if its the lyrics, the tone, or the message of their music but it lulls me, calming my thoughts (that recently have been up and down in reference to just about everything).
Playlist:
Amel Larrieux~Sweet Misery
India Aire~Private Party
Erykah Badu~Out My Mind, Just in Time
Amel Larrieux~For Real
India Aire~I Choose
India Aire~Get It Together
Bilal~Soul Sista
Ledisi~In The Morning
Amel Larrieux~Weary
India Aire~ Beautiful Surprise
Amel Larrieux~Make Me Whole
India Aire~Purify Me
Ledisi~Higher Than This
Lathun~Fortunate
You name it and I like it, however I am somewhat slow on the trends. It takes awhile for me to get into an artist, causing me to be an album or two behind the curve but a fan none the less. Don't get me wrong I listen to the radio a lot, but my ipod and personal CD collection (yes I still buy CDs) has names like Ray Charles, Jill Scott, Biggie Smalls, Billie Holiday and Amel Larrieux on repeat.
These artist (to name a few) move me, inspire me... to write, think, cry, pray and rejoice in my experiences. Lately I have been listening to Amel Larrieux and India Aire a lot. At one time I had all of their CDs, but over the years my collection has been broken down (presently in the stages of rebuilding). I'm not sure if its the lyrics, the tone, or the message of their music but it lulls me, calming my thoughts (that recently have been up and down in reference to just about everything).
Playlist:
Amel Larrieux~Sweet Misery
India Aire~Private Party
Erykah Badu~Out My Mind, Just in Time
Amel Larrieux~For Real
India Aire~I Choose
India Aire~Get It Together
Bilal~Soul Sista
Ledisi~In The Morning
Amel Larrieux~Weary
India Aire~ Beautiful Surprise
Amel Larrieux~Make Me Whole
India Aire~Purify Me
Ledisi~Higher Than This
Lathun~Fortunate
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