Ode to 2008

What can I say? I think the key themes to this year for me personally have been individual growth, outside the box thinking, realization, family, TRUE friends and of course, LOVE, in its many different forms. It's true when they say time moves faster as you get older -- or is it the contrary? With time actually always on our side but instead us choosing to acknowledge it less as free spirited youngsta'z. Whatever the case, I can't even begin to imagine how much I've changed in the last few years. I remember someone telling me once that the time in between 18-25 doesn't span too much of a distinction in maturity, but the time from 25-30 vastly does. I still don't know how accurate that is, and it's always subjective, but I will say that 3 years ago my mind was definitely somewhere else. Feet still on the ground nonetheless, but ambitions and passions so distinct, you could see what I was thinking and feeling on the creases of my sleeve. I wouldn't say those ambitions and passions have faded in any way, but rather they've developed into more realistic settings and have a greater emphasis on the short term, the here and now. The people in my life have far exceeded quality over quantity, and for that realization, I am grateful. The scene, the people, the limelight...these days, I only seek depth and character in people I selectively choose to surround me.

I sometimes feel like, damn, did I stray off path? The beaten path, perhaps...but who will ever know? This path was meant for me, and I'm going to run with it.

So to all of you who had an impact on me this year...mostly my family, my boyfriend, and my true friends...I thank you with my deepest sentiments. My inspiration came in different forms this year, some of these forms not visible right away, but in hindsight are more clear to me than ever. To all those who have been down for me since day one, I will have your back always. And of course...to music being a constant in my life, and to my faith and to the depth of my life being even more enriched than ever this year. One love.

I can't say it was a bad year for me, and I can only hope and pray for a brighter and more successful future ahead noting where I need to make improvements and strengthen myself along the way.

And to end on this note...Personal highlights of 2008:

The San Francisco Bay...for 10 years of your love, beauty, individuality, memories and good fortune. Thank you. My heart will always be in this city.


Streetwear and the Sneaker Game
Goodbye all over print hoodies and loud pastels. Please leave us forever, although we will forever engrave your name in 2008.

And to the beautiful timeless pieces...



Greatest Rapper Alive in 2008? That's a blanket statement. But I will give it up for his originality, innovation, and to his crown as the king of collabos this year:


Affinity of Travel and Passion to discover more about myself and the rest of the world:







To our brighter future ahead


To my constantly growing career...gratitude and appreciation of the old and optimism for the new



For loving me unconditionally and through it all



To keeping me down to earth




...and to the love of my life for everything that he is to me everyday, every hour and every second...and to the little man who brightens my everyday!

Peace out 2008, and many blessings in the new year!