Love Letters...A Dying Art?

Have you ever had a love letter? and I mean any type of love letter, even the ones in school.
"I like you, do you like me? Tick (or circle) yes or no", type love letter...No?
I remember once writing a "love letter" to this boy (...I know lol), actually it wasn't a letter. It was written on the back of those big ass rubbers you used to get in class, you know the one made by Staedtler that looked like this...
Ha!
All I really remember is that my heart felt like it was in my throat, then I handed it to him, telling him not to read it until I had left...okay ran out the room lol. I can't remember what actually happen afterwards, if anything. But I still remain good friends with that boy and once in a while he'll remind me how I ran out of the room lool.
My only time receiving one, I was slightly older. It was so unexpected from a really cool guy friend in my class (I only hung out with boys in Primary, with the exception of JB). He left it in my tray (remember back in the day you had a tray instead of a locker lol), It was really sweet and a little unexpected. I didn't feel the same and didn't want our friendship to be awkward, so I pretended I didn't get it.
It's funny he never brought it up and I just realised neither of us has ever mentioned it since. Shame.
I asked a few of the girlies they're thoughts on love letters and after laughing hard at me, most thought It was really corny and very rare. I agree to a point, blame my addiction for old fashion love, but I like the fact that someone can express themselves with words. It's also really great to look back and read them. Although If I'm honest, I would be giving a dude a little side eye if he gave me one, its just hard to take guys seriously these days. But thats another post in itself. I would'nt give a side eye to Idris or Lupe though. I had to do it lool.
Anyway what do you think?
Peace.

- SistaLova

West LDN 10 X Ladies' No1 Detective Agency...

Did anyone watch West Ldn 10??
The new "urban drama" is a part of BBC Three's pilot season. It's based on the "Society Within" by Courttia Newland and developed by director Menhaj Huda and writer Noel Clarke the team behind the film Kidulthood. The show stars a few familiar faces such as Ashley Walters (he'll always be Asher D to me), Duane Henry (Dubplate Drama)and Ashley Madekwe (Drop Dead Gorgeous).
I'm still deciding on my feelings about the show, I always think that it's never done quite right. Overall I think it's great that more programmes feature black talented actors, but maybe we should work on script writers creating lines that don't always end in "oi blud!"...Im just saying.
And is it me or does Duane Henry not look as cute as his Dubplate Drama days?? Anyway if your a fan of the episode and want it to continue you need to contact the BBC via their feedback site. I have to say I saw a sneek peek of what could happen if it's turned into a full series and it looks really interesting.


I'm really looking forward to watching "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" featuring Jill Scott...yay! Miss Jilly from Philly will be playing lead character Precious Ramotswe. It was directed by the great Anthony Minghella, who recently passed away earlier this week. The 90 minute drama is based on the novel of the same name written by Alexander McCall Smith. I remember reading it a couple of years ago and I urge you to go and cop the book for yourselves. I wonder how true it will stay to the book..but I know its gonna be hot simply because of the great casting. Did I mention the sexiness that is Idris Elba will be in it?!!
Hmmm....lol *I think I'm gonna make it my personal mission to mention Mr Elba in every post, even if it's not necessary lool.
It was also announced on Monday that another 13 episodes will be made...fab!

- SistaLova

Just Because I Felt Like It...

I really thought I was done with this blog and writing up on my random experiences. But lately I just had the urge to check back in and write stuff up.

I’ve been meeting new people and made good friends in some unexpected places lol. I’m still meeting crazy people *sighs* but I’m trying to see the positive, maybe I’m meant to lead these people to the road of sanity *sighs again*

I finished my old internship at the A&R offices and met some great, kind hearted people. I kinda miss the old team and my desk hehe. I really miss those freebies as well; it was good while it lasted. I recently got a new and fab internship courtesy of my favourite cousin (she was my favourite before the job lol) and I’m really looking forward to it....

I’ve had an idea for a certain project that I’ve been talking about for ages and I’m really excited and a little anxious that it’s finally coming together and is set to be something really successful! Most people I know wouldn’t use shyness as a word to describe me, but I have my moments and pushing this idea has made me put myself out there...”everything happens for a reason”.

A while ago I did a couple of articles for a magazine *Super Super * on the UK's underground music scene and it actually got published...yay for me! I actually plan to do a few more pieces in mags so look out!

On the whole love thing it’s been as random as this post...met a guy a while ago, really liked him. But soon discovered he was a “status dude” (needs its own post) and I couldn’t be bothered with the drama. Recently I’ve been talking to this guy (let’s call him JK for any future references), but it’s weird. Most people have a checklist...well I know I do lol! This guy does not fit any of specifications. But I told myself that I’m going to try new things this year, so let’s see how it goes.
Err...I also think I must be giving out some sort of jungle fever vibe because for some reason this year, White guys are lovin them some SistaLova! Don’t get me wrong I've seen a few white guys that I think are cute but my main preference is black guys and not even the milky Cadbury type but the dark cocoa type guy...[insert Idris Elba here] yeah I know he’s too old for me but he is fine!!

A while ago Gabrielle asked me about my short stories, I know I’m slipping lol. Last week I actually started something and was surprised by how racy it became. I think reading the diva diaries inspired and tainted my imagination lol.

I’ll probably post it so you can judge it for yourself...

- SistaLova