i can't wait!

before we delve into what i'm so excited about, here is the most recent video i have recorded. i'm singing india.arie's "beautiful surprise.





but in other news, i have had to modify my plans for my spring break (which is more formally known as Semana Santa). as sad as it is that i won't be going to Greece anymore, i am happy to say that i will be attending the Corinne Bailey Rae performance, and i am SO excited about that! i cannot believe i am going to get to hear her amazingness. i just adore her, seriously. well i think that is all i have to tell you now haha



much love

noche sin sueños

because i have to give everything a name or title, or classify it in some way, i declare any entries that are made during late nights or nights when i haven't slept as "noche sin sueños." so anyway, this is basically a continuation from my Twitter account.


"@akeiba: can't sleep, but what's new. so instead, i'm reading about the randomest things: Choctaw indians (my ancestors), Veganism, hotels in Greece."



First up, here is some basic knowledge about the Choctaw Native Americans. We (and i say we very loosely, as i am only 1/16th Choctaw) descend from the Mississippian culture, and were considered one of the five "civilized" tribes due to our cooperation and adoption of many European traditions. Choctaws were exiled and was one of the first peoples to walk the Trail of Tears. They have been recognized for their extraordinary humanitarian efforts for the Irish during the Great Irish Famine. So there is a bit of a history lesson for us haha. Yes, this is what i do with my extra time, and why i hope to one day go on Jeopardy to test my random knowledge.



Secondly, i have learned more about Veganism and why it is beneficial in so many ways. Yeah, i'm not doing so hot with the whole don't-eat-products-of-animals thing, but back to the benefits... mostly for our health as individuals, but also collectively we could reduce carbon dioxide side emissions immensely, thus slowing down the effects of global warming! look at this quote:


"According to a 2006 study done by researchers at the University of Chicago, most Americans can reduce more greenhouse gas emissions by becoming a vegan than they can by switching to a hybrid electric car"


Now i feel like i can still do my part to reduce my personal emissions in some way because honestly, i don't see myself buying a hybrid car anytime soon. Needless to say, i was quite excited to find out this little tidbit of info.



And lastly, Greece. I'm not leaving Europe without visiting, so i am planning a trip. I must Must MUST go to Athens and Santorini. i've just been looking at pictures so there's nothing really to post. but i will update you as soon as i know some info.


Peace•Love•Blessings AMB

the time has come

sitting here, awake, at approximately 4:40am, i have decided to become VEGAN. as of this very moment, i am not completely educated in the ways of veganism, and it is therefore safe to say that i am choosing this lifestyle right now for numerous vain reasons, though health is a another huge factor. the site above is a really great place to get more info on the lifestyle if you're interested. i'm finding that i have already been heading toward this path without even making the conscious decision. i've always wanted to be vegan but i just can't imagine a life without chocolate or cheese or other various dairy products. but after doing some reading about a pure vegetarian lifestyle, i've decided to consciously start working towards eliminating animal products and their bi-products from my life. the way i see it, i harm the environment enough in other ways, so this is my way of balancing it out. i am blaming my diet for my insomniac-tendencies, and for the fact that i'm always tired even when i manage to get some rest. plus, i really don't think my body likes animal products, i know for a fact that milk doesn't agree with me (and that goes for its offspring, such as yogurt, ice cream, etc.). blah blah blah. as i take my vegan journey, i'll let you know how it goes.


in other news, i went to Barcelona this weekend and it was great! i absolutely adore that city and i MUST visit again before i leave. i went with my friends Kit-Kat, Little J, and Ty-Ty. And i made a new friend Big Al who was so nice for showing us around and taking us to the best of the best in the city. anyway, we had too much fun. but right now i'm trying to watch Almost Famous so i'll throw together a photo slideshow a little later. much love


AMB