Some shots of the gg bridge and my iro that i took last wednesday with june,molly and anna.
thanks girls,
Spring is here and these past couple of days (week) have been nothin less than perfect.
ah, Oakland 09'
peace
-j
This past week i was blessed with a visit from LA's own Jumakae, a beautifully talented singer/songwriter/femcee b-girl who's doing incredible things in her hometown of long beach and overseas in Cambodia as well.She works to empower the youth thru knowledge and thru hip hop culture, the organization she works with is called tinytoones and i hope that my readers can take the time to check out the site and give any support you can.I had a great time kickin' it with her and her friends and also meeting some new incredible folks along the way (we'll link soon leng!)
Here's her myspace as well so you can grab a listen to her amazing talent,
thank you June!
hope to check ya in may
I couldn't be more greatful to my newphew for inspiring me to do this book!
love you ryan!
-j
I hope that people start realizing how serious i am about my work.
I couldn't imagine someone contacting me telling me how inspirational i was to them to the point where they wanted me to be in their next book.I suppose some of the people who dismiss my messages, fail to ever get back to me after weeks or just flaking on me while i wait for hrs in the pouring rain just weren't meant for this at all.
I've been closer to finishing my timelapse video than the book and im only taking stills for the timelapse every other weekend!
and if your wondering, the video consists of 60,000 + High rez imges taken from all over Oakland.
here's a favorite ghetto bird image of mine taken around this time last year.
-j
I took some photos of foreclosed homes for a good buddy of mine today and it was suprisingly creepy.
some memories left behind or maybe staged by a realtor ?
and for my dear, post ..jacob and kelly thank you very much for your words!
and for not telling me about possibly getting a beatin' with the dick for taking some shots
thank you,
-j
I would really like for this journal entry to motavate anyone who reads it to comment on it with your opinion or your own experiances..i kinda need someones thoughts on what i want to do.
I have been sort of a walking contradiction in the past year or so meaning, that when i moved to oakland i was convinced this is where i would stay.I have bounced back and forth thru thoughts and writing about how i want to stay here and then how i want to leave here.This is a mixture of relationships,experiances and something in me that knows i was meant to get out and see more of what life has to offer.
So, last night while laying on the couch and trying to sleep listening to the rain i remembered why i haven't left yet.It's fear....fear of not knowing, fear of failure, fear of not having the stability that i currently posess.Leaving the states and finding myself traveling abroad meeting new people ,opening my mind more, doing a little soul searching is where im at right now. I would appriciate some feedback from my readers/lookers on what you would do or what you think i should do.
I could just let go of everthing, up and leave and see where life takes me..or i could go thru each day dreaming of the possibilities.
Help!
afterall , it is the year of change right?
-j
I never did write more from that last post, ah well .. ma bad.
absoulutely nothing this weekend but, did get a chance to work on my side timelapse project and relax a bit.
going back to the couch now
a canon street in oakland?
that's ill
-j
I had slow going but, very nice weekend and was lucky enough to link up with Malcom Marshall , Tim House , Zumbi, Amp Live, Agelica Garde and her boyfriend Brian who is a very nice addition to the project ! . I'm a little exhausted so i'll write about it during the week.
top photo shot @ Chinatown SF
Bottom shot @ Kensington PHL
enjoy, godbless and thank you all
-j
Last weekend was one to remember.. filled with first time meets with some very talented contributions to my project.Sabac Red is a rapper and former member of the New York hip-hop assembly Non Phixion and it was a true honor to finally get the opportunity to link up with him, Sabac brought with him DJ D-FI and I.Shiek the two members of Revolution of the mind , an amazingly talented concious hip hop duo straight out the bay and i strongly suggest you pick up that rebel rap album it might open your eyes a bit.
Sunday,
Myself and Vanae finally connected after a few missed tries and we spent a very nice afternoon walkin,talkin and shootin...she's super driven, madd smart and i am greatful to have a new friend who makes such a beautiful contribution to the book.I don't think that my ol' 5D ever looked so good.
I'm about halfway done and i love how things have been goin so far.
good things ahead!
night
-j
I need to start posting more my film over my digital.
I had a great time tonight..lots of laughs
-j
