People need to start accepting themselves for who they are. Hollywood is not realistic, magazines are not realistic.

There's nothing like watching a good movie, and when it has something to do with New York, even better. The movies from the 70's have that feeling that can't be repeated. And if the protagonist finds himself or herself in or about a New York City Subway, you know something is bound to happen. I've seen some of these movies at a very young age. I didn't get them, I didn't think they would mean anything to me. But once I revisited these classic films or should I say cult films, I get it now. Tony Manero waiting for that R train at dawn. The Warriors all over NYC. Gloria killing off gangsters. Popeye Doyle chasing a train. Here's my top ten list of 70's New York Movies. 1. The French Connection 2. Saturday Night Fever 3. The Warriors 4. Gloria 5. Taxi Driver 6. Mean Streets 7. The Conversation 8. Serpico 9. The Taking of Pelham, 1,2,3. 10. Klute

Street Art is every where. It's all about expressing yourself. These artists have to be on a nocturnal adventure, because you just can't tag, spray, wheat paste, paint in broad daylight anymore or can you?

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It's Memorial Weekend. The Summer jump-off. I can't think of a better way to begin it, then to get your nails on point. I fancy bright colors always- and I can't get enough of this yellow shade named no other then "yellow up" by Soo nails. It's a splash of sunshine.. seriously. So be daring and go for those Summer colors!

So, it's my niece's birthday, she just turned nine. Crazy thing is she is a size nine. Just like her Aunt. I spotted these hot Reebok's on Knickerbocker Ave and pondered, should I give them to her or keep them myself? I was a very nice Aunt and was in a giving mood. I surprised her with them. She was very happy.

Ridgewood Movie Theater has become a City Landmark. Located on Myrtle Ave, which just a few blocks away, you meet Bushwick. I've seen many movies at the Ridgewood, back in the day, I should say. It's closed down now, but since it's a landmark, it would be wicked cool if they could renovate it.

I really love to check out museums, but why don't the artists let people take pictures? I guess they want to protect their art, which I'm all for. There's folks out there that try to reproduce and resell art work, which is not cool at all. New Museum is really amazing.

Back in 1996 when Jay- Z's first album dropped" Reasonable Doubt", street promoters were all over the place. A guy came over to me with this huge sticker, as I waited for the infamous L train. He politely asked me if I liked hip-hop. I responded yes. Then he gave me the sticker and told me a new artist is coming out named "Jay- Z". Who knew?

Here's wishing everyone a fabulous 2010. Health, Happiness, and Success.