help Haiti

i reached out to my friends in FB and didn't even think to encourage my friends in the blog-osphere. i hope that you will take a moment it do something to help those affected ... in fact, to help ourselves, as we are all affected by the aftermath of the earthquake.

pray.   volunteer.   donate.

ways you can help ...
1) give to UNICEF by clicking here
(https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1)
2) Text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5 to YELE HAITI (Wyclef John's organization). the $5 will be added to your next phone bill.
3) Or visit Kevin Powell's website to see the comprehensive list of organizations that they have vetted

be love!

Return of the Ankh

 

Erykah Badu Levitates

moving multimedia

a moving multimedia piece from John Adkisson. he's a journalism student at UNC Journalism School Chapel Hill and won best multimedia story at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar with this piece.


"They Stole So Much More" from John Adkisson on Vimeo.

their passion for their craft is infectious

i've always loved dance. but i mistakenly never followed choreographers. thank you SYTYCD for introducing me to the fire behind the performances. i can not get enough of Sonya Tayeh, Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, and Wade Robson. their passion for their craft is infectious.

get a taste from the the following links:
Sonya Tayeh 2009 Choreography Reel
Mia Michaels 2009 Choreography Reel
Mia Michales Addiction
Tyce Diorio Woman's Worth
Wade Robson Waiting On the World to Change Solos

"The Bench" choreographed by Mia Micheals


more about "Choreographed by Mia Michaels", posted with vodpod

"The Hummingbird and the Flower" choreographed by Wade Robson


more about "SYTYCD Top 8 / 100th Episode: “The Hu...", posted with vodpod

look with (your) heart.

~ Brook Shields remembering Michael Jackson

top 5 essentials

this summer i start a new chapter ... in fact, returning to finish one previously unfinished. 

inspired by Zulay Henao, KiD CuDi and The Martinez Brothers (as profiled in GIANT's May issue) these are my 5 essentials ... 

1. find yourself = find your sound

2. trust your instincts, your god within

3. stay focused

4. have patience, never give up

5. never stop being a student of your craft

what are yours?

i'm off! 

~umi

Zulay Henao

1. know you are one of a kind

2. trust your instincts

3. stay focused

4. have faith

5. set boundaries

KiD CuDi

1. find yourself

2. find your sound

3. write

4. believe in yourself

5. never give up

Melanie Fiona

1. create a trustworthy team

2. set boundaries

3. maintain your integrity at all times

4. consider the consequences before making decisions

5. never stop being a student of your craft

The Martinez Brothers

1. patience

2. do your homework

3. practice makes perfect

4. don't be afraid to reinvent yourself

5. stay humble