Fact: Ryan Gosling Is a G

     Do I really need to say anything else? Just saw Crazy, Stupid, Love. And all I could think about during the whole movie was this clip:





     Did I ever tell of you the time that Yajaira and I ran into him at our local movie theatre. Fun times.



Wisdom's Knocking:

Swagger is a high commodity.



The Fight Fuss

     One of my favorite videos of the summer is from Rye Rye featuring Robyn, "Never Will Be Mine." And who knew Robyn would still be an influential heavy hitter in the sphere of music? I mean, most of us remember her song, "Show Me Love" (1997- Not to be mistaken for the House Anthem of 1993 of which I get down to as well). And yes,  I was digging Robyn then, but little did I know that she was just warming up and her true artistry would have longevity.


     Summer is slowly coming to a close with the approach of August. Did I have some summer crushes? I wouldn't be Patrice if I didn't swoon at least once a week. There's just so much beautiful potential out there. But for the most part they "Never Will Be Mine".

     But I've learned so much about myself in the process and how to continually live life to the fullest with joy and great love. So I dedicate this video to all you Summer singles. Because when one door closes, (Or perhaps never opened in the first place. Ha) another one opens...


Wisdom's Knocking:

Lost love is just the potential for new found love.



Planting Schemes


     Am I the only one that tries to plant herself in a particular setting in order to see a specific person. I feel a little dirty about the whole thing. It just feels fake and pretentious. Worse. It feels a bit manipulated.

     Okay. You've convinced me. I'm leaving my "Wow, I just happened to bump into you at this place" spot.

     I'll loosen my grip on trying to control every moment of my life. It always ends up better that way anyway. When I truly let go, and let God.


Wisdom's Knocking:

In all things, let God write your love and life story.


When the Music Fades



      It feels a bit surreal that Amy Winehouse is dead.

      Her voice was a mixture of soul, truth, pain, and magic. But her body caved. Her mind was battling far more than we might ever know.

     But we all could see it coming. I caught a glimpse, via my television, of her performing a bit like a zombie and getting booed off the stage in Serbia. It was painful and confusing to watch. Why would someone let her get on stage like that? But then again, how many interventions had she bucked?

      With such gifting, influence, and affluence, one would think that she had it made. What else would you need in life? Clearly much more than fame. Truly much more than fame.



Wisdom's Knocking:

All that glitters is not gold.


Borders


     I just wanted to post a random blog post title and see where it might lead me. You know, stream of consciousness writing...And then my mind travelled to the memory of the Borders bookstore that use to live on Ventura Blvd. near my old apartment. And now it's vacant.

     It's amazing how quickly things can change. And how routine can quickly be altered dramatically by just one simple event. Sometimes we are all waiting for something "exciting" to happen in our lives. But we never quite anticipate the disappearance of things in our lives.

     It's a blatant fact that change is the only constant. And that this life is truly fleeting.

     Why am I allowing my whole demeanor to be affected by something that is a passing challenge. Tomorrow will come. And it does have the potential to be better. My mind understands this. My heart is slowly catching up.

Wisdom's Knocking: 

Don't get stuck on the problem, but position yourself for for the solution.