Makin' Whoopi

What's good y'all,
It's been a while. Warning: THIS IS GOING TO BE A LONG ENTRY But you don't care, because you are going to read every word, right? RIGHT?? God has been blowing my mind, y'all. Let's start with today. Y'all I got to meet Whoopi Goldberg at Barnes and Noble today. I almost lost my mind!!!! She was doing a signing for her new children's book, "Whoopi's Big Book of Manners." Everyone lined up to get an autograph; everyone was ready to take pictures. I wanted to be set apart; I wanted her to notice me. I asked God if He would show His favour on me.
So, I finally got to the front of the line; I was trying to get my words together, because I knew that my time was limited. I finally got right in front of her my heart was beating so fast. She reached for my book, ready to sign it. "I don't want your autograph," I said. "I just wanted to thank you for your body of work. I am an aspiring actor/ singer. I just moved to New York to further my career. Thank you so much for inspiring me." She put the sharpie down, sat back in her chair, and grinned. "Thank you so much,"she sighed. "I really appreciate that. You made my day." I was going crazy inside. I wanted to say, "Fo' Real?"
I couldn't leave. I still wanted to tell her what was on my heart. STALKER,RIGHT?! (LOL) I sat in the back of the room and started writing a letter. I wanted to emphasize my desire to learn. After reading, Rainer Maria Rilke's book, "Letters to a Young Poet" (Y'all Need to read this) I've been so inspired to go for my dreams. She gave “Letters” to Lauryn Hill's character in Sister Act 2. I believe if you truly want to be great, you have to learn from the greats. I just told her that I want her wisdom on becoming a better actor/ performer.
I jumped back into the line once the line got shorter. I was nervous. “Were they going to turn me away?” I finally approached her; she greeted me with a big smile. I put the letter in her hands. “Now, I’m not trying to stalk you!!! (lol) She laughs. “I didn’t get to tell you what was truly on my heart, so I decided to write you a letter.” “You are all right,” she laughs and gives me a high five. I was on cloud 9. God is the bomb!!
Last night, my boy Chester and I went to the famous Blue Note. Now, y’all, this is the place where famous jazz cats like Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, George Benson, and Ray Charles performed. I was trippin’. We went to see Robert Glasper’s band and special guest Talib Kweli. Marcus (Hill), “Lil’ Lil’ Boy” the drummer was amazing!!! His name was Chris Dave (www.myspace.com/chrisdaddydave). The band was amazing!!! Talib came out and rocked it. He did some new materials which were hot!!! I can’t believe all that I’m experiencing.
God, is doing His thing!! I just can’t wait to see what God has in store. I have to remember this day. I have to remind myself of God’s grace and blessings, so I can combat the dark hours of discouragement and warfare. It is so easy to forget what He’s done when darkness arise; I’m so bad at that. Well, y’all keep praying for me. New music is on its way. God’s been teaming me up with some really creative people. We’ve been really vibing. Pray that God would lead me to those who are like minded and willing to help make my dreams come true. Still looking for a church, please pray. I’ve seen some bad days, but days like this have to override my bad days. I have not time to fret and feel discouraged. God, Jesus Christ, is powerful and He lives in me. I’ll be ok. Well, until then, I’ll talk to y’all later.

Peace,
Ra
P.S. I just got my Bible Experience audio Bible. If you haven’t ordered or picked up these CDs you are sleep. Wake up!!!!!