No excuse.... On and Off the Field

Ray, Ray,Raaay!!! What were you thinking? Well, from the looks of it, probably nothing . A number of things can  happen to the body when one is full of rage and anger. Studies show that there are many health effects that come along with a person that has a bad temper. A bad temper can increase the risk of a heart attack, stork, ulcers, and stomach problem, just to name of few. But from this video, no one can see what's happening on the inside of Ray rice. We only see him knocking this then fiancé, to the floor of an empty elevator. Ray Rice is the former player of Baltimore Ravens. He was terminated after this video surfaced early Sept. Allegedly, NFL Players Association say they had know knowledge of the video, and claimed to have seen it when the rest of the world did.... yeah right.  No man should ever hit a woman for any reason, and no woman should ever hit a man. respect is lost and you are treated as such when you choose to stay with that person.then after that you marry the man? Not me.  I know some women might not agree, but if you hit a man, his natural reaction is to hit back. Im sorry, I'm not one sided on this issue. It's a shame that some women think love should hurt, physically. I am not judging, but there is no excuse for domestic violence, on or off the field. 

 Violence is so common now, even in our communities. Some people are bringing it to the streets.

The Show Must Go On

Anybody that knows me, know that I am not a huge fan of Beyonce Cater. She is the  former lead vocalist of the musical group, Destiny's Child.  Aside from her provocative performances,  I do have to admit, she is most talented in her ability to sing, dance and capture an audience with her moves.  Being in the spotlight, can bring about a lot of pressure. Now days, people expect you to be flawless. Others  may even feel that with the kind of  lifestyle she has, there is no room for error because she has money, right? Wrong.  Life can bring about sudden changes. One day you'er up, and the next, down.  But I believe the best lesson one can learn is, knowing how to BOUNCE BACK! Sure you might stumble along the way or even hit your head a few times. DONT stay there. Believe it or not, there are people rooting for you, cheering you on, waiting for you to succeed. Just take a lesson from Beyonce.   You'll feel so much better when you stand against defeat and look fear in the eye and say, THE SHOW MUST GO ON! 

The Joy of Music

Faith Haygood

Out of all the wonderful gifts God  has given me, the one I'm most passionate about is my love for SINGING.  For me, singing is a way for me to express myself so I do it ALL day. Well when appropriate. My children have inherited this gift as well, and I LOVE teaching them new songs. My family calls me 

 " backstage mom".  Music has the ability to change your mood, take you back down memory lane, or even empower you to become the best you can be.  I believe, music can even heal a person's soul.  Which bring me to my next point, music can even make you laugh, well at least the person singing it.  Miss Ebony Jerkins, superstar in her own right. She seems like the normal teenager, who has a dream to become a diva like so many others such as , Pattie Labelle , Yolanda Adams and the unforgettable,  Late Whitney Houston.  I found this video not only funny, but inspiring at the same time. No matter what, Ebony Jenkins will always be a Superstar to me. Here's a video of myself, Faith Haygood singing at church here in Chicago.

Gone too Soon

For anyone that has live in Chicago for any lenght of time, knows the most highlighted events that  goes on in our city. We have the Taste of Chicago during our summer months and watching Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade in the winter. But in between, there are numerous amounts of reports relating to shooting and killing is our neighborhoods'.  When I talk to some of my friends who are parents, they express how difficult it is to raise children  these days. Not just boys, but girls as well. They seem to become accidental  targets when the shooters aim was for someone else. But know one should be shot. Wither the person was innocent or not, gun laws still haven't changed which means, we'll continue to see blood on our Chicago's streets.

AROUND HYDE PARK WE GO!

What beautiful city we live in, filled with so much to see and do. I believe Hyde Park is one of Chicago's best kept secret. Especially to the newer generation, who flood the Starbucks located on the corner of 53rd and Lake Park. Hyde Park is filled with so much history. I'd like to think of it as a historical " Melting Pot". The  University Of Chicago keeps the community young and vibrate. Most of the time, you will see students walking, and laughing as they head to their next class. The Black Stone library on the other hand, is one of our family's favorite.  We visit here at least once a week . My children get to take out books and movies for FREE!! How cool is that?  For a unforgettable learning experience, the Dusable Museum if where you'll find me. I love coming here because the exhibits change from season to season. From rich wall paintings, to hand craft sculptures ,believe it or not, this is a great spot for a first date, wink. The museum can also be rented out at night for special events like concerts, plays and social gathering. Just around the way, cafe  Valoi's cafe, the sits next to Mellow Yellow's Restaurant ,is a buzzing yet cozy   location was made know all over the world as President Obama  favorite places to eat.  You will find Dusable Museum and The Museum Of Science and Industry  are a few mile apart as around Hyde park we go! So click the link below.

Take a look at the CUBS

Baseball, America's favorite pastime. Chicago has two teams. One of which happens to be on the north side of the city. The Chicago Cubs Just recently, it has been rumored that Jason Hammel just might fit in to the Cubs plan again. If this is true, let's keep our fingers crossed for a title this year, although I'm a White Sox fan! Lets take a look at a moment in time with ,THE CUBS.

One Last Look

          From the moment we turn on the television, all we see is violence.

A young boy or girl, being gun down due to senseless shootings in our communities.

My heart goes out to anyone who has been a victim, not only in Chicago, but across the United States. The people I think who suffers the most are the parents or those who help raise that child. I choose these three pictures because they show the stages leading up to the finial good bye. The tear they cry, could never bring them back. After family and friends have paid their last respects, and the media and cameras are gone, the love ones are yet holding on to that ONE LAST LOOK.

faithbook

Faithbook or as you may know the real name Facebook.Yep, we have embarked upon something that we consider our "own". The all to familiar  social media site where people's thoughts, pictures,  daily news and advertising takes place....ALL DAY. It can be accessed through your mobile device, laptop, home computer or tablet. If people say they are not hooked on Facebook they are lying. You can see that blue screen shining on the faces of those who are locked into Facebook just about everywhere you go. Those that do not have an account, don't understand the adrenaline rush one gets when a notifications pops up or a inbox message from an old school friend appears. It's exciting to see who said what!!  Statistics says, Facebook has 1.317 billion active users as of June 2014 stated on the website expanded rambling.com. So just image how many people as of  have created an account. 

Although I do like this site a lot, I am careful about what I post. On "Faithbook" I like to encourage people by putting up words of inspiration. A corny joke or pictures, which we call " Selfies". I like the fact that I can connect with my family from out of town or find out whats going on in the city. There's so many rescoures that can be discovered if you use Facebook for good intent. But not all context that people post are appropriate. I have seen disturbing pictures and videos that I wouldn't want any of my children to see, so therefore they don't have an account. There is an age limit, but these kids know more about the computer then some grown-ups. Some of the context is too graphic for adults as well. You might not have the liberty to control what someone else put on their page, but delete or continue scrolling with that thumb is a great option.  So post away, keep it fun and exciting. It's just a social site, but don't make it your LIFE! Here's a picture of  Ravi Baichwal of  ABC NEWS and I.

The World of Interactive Media Meets Mz. Faith

 With all of the things I could write about, today I will talk about myself. Prideful? I think not.  I consider myself as the fictional female character, Wonder Woman! Sometimes it seems as if I'm doing  100 thing's at one time. This is common amongst single parents but we manage to sort things out somehow. I am a mother of 3 wonderful children, 2 girls and 1 boy. My roots have been planted in this great city on the South Side of Chicago where I was raised. I now live in Hyde Park. I'm a professional Hairstylist of 10 years and looking forward to a owning a chain of salons in the near future. 

I'm so excited about this school year at Kennedy King College  My area of study is Media Communications. This semester, I have been intrigued with the classes I"ll be taking. One in particular is, Interactive Media!! This is the mother load to learning about the tools we use everyday that seems to consume our lives.  You might ask, " What is  Interactive Media?" Well, I'll just say this, its all digital, hands on, varying in video to auto and graphics. To some it up...Anyone can produce it!! With being introduce to the MAC computer, paired with instructor, Mr. John Owens of the, Chicago Tribune, this is going to be a exciting 16 weeks. Let's go!!