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Friday, March 13, 2009

Oroma Therapy

The other night we got a visit from Oroma. She just got back from West Africa and came through to chill for a meal, technical mac support, and creative political banter.

Oroma's the brain [ she'll completely deny this fact, though ] of POP'AFRICANA:

POP'AFRICANA is the pioneering voice redirecting continental thinking and global opinion of the African. A robust and educative guide, re-introducing, re-defining and inspiring all aspects of Art Africano. Serving as more than a cultural report, our all-inclusive perspective aims to educate the globe on African ideas of beauty and style.

Word.

Below are some grabs from the Introductory Issue:

Oh yeah - and she's a great photographer & stylist. Below's a sneak peek of the upcoming issue [ i designed the logo ]:

And check out her heavy blog [ Oroma's Therapy ].

AstroBlack,

- jelsen

Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Tara Quicky Tour

Look who i bumped into last week: A Ms Tara Purnell.

You guys might remember her as the coolest chaperone to have ever lived - maybe. When i was in DC for inauguration wknd she showed me a thoroughly proper time.

"...we 'Bamas were straight lunchin'..."

Tara came up to NYC for a quick visit and we linked up for some whiskey and the 3hr movie of the moment:

Whew! i was satisfied - you?

We then headed to PS260 where Steph & Co. sponsored our drinking.

Always a good time.

- jelsen

Last Week's Interestings // 43.5

phone, replaced.

photos, returned.

life - continued:

- jelsen

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

First three

I finally got to get on a flight and head back home. I am beyond excited about this-time-around and I believe the universe is backing me up on that feeling. Before even leaving my seat, I watched my luggage being the first to leave the aircraft and when I stepped out to pick up my car at the rental place, a small sign on the pavement made my heart flip.

Hardly home for 2 hours, hubbie and I headed out to play with our friends and before we knew it hours passed, more and more friends gathered and it was a perfect little welcome back party that carried from one party to a bar to a rooftop. All along smiling.

Waking up the next morning was not even a challenge. We got in the rental and headed to Montauk for an off season scroll on the beach. Pure serenity.

The following morning, Monday caught up with us and we drove into the city to drop Jelsen off at work. Hours later I joined more buddies at a wine tasting event on Fulton.