Labor Day weekend

This past weekend I hopped on the greyhound and rode to Washington DC to visit an old but new friend for a few days. I was exhausted after working 3 nights straight so driving wasn't an option. Taking the greyhound wasn't bad at all. It was kind of nice just sitting for 4 hours and not having to battle traffic.

Friday evening we ate at a cute little vintage pizza bistro in China Town called matchbox. I absolutely loved the space and design. They even have an outdoor deck that would be perfect for a breezy summer night. We had the 3.6.9 mini burgers as an appetizer and the chicken pesto pizza for dinner. It was ok considering my friend promised me it would the best thing ever. He actually said that about pretty much everything he wanted me to try this weekend...lol. We hung out at home for the rest of the night (on the most comfortable couch ever) watching Season 3 of Dexter. He's trying to get me caught up since Season 5 starts in a few weeks.

Saturday night we went to see "Mr. Steal Your Girl", my baby daddy, Trey Songz, perform at Constitution Hall. Monica opened the show and I was quite impressed... the girl can blow!! I also enjoyed her background singers and dancers who kept the crowd going as she changed outfits. I forgot what a fan of hers I am as I rocked with her from 'Just One of Dem Days' to 'So Gone' to 'Love All Over Me'. Trey did his thing (OF COURSE!!). I can't wait for his new CD, Passion, Pain and Pleasure to come out next week. He did a number of new tracks at the concert and I'm already in love. I was so jealous of the girl he brought on stage for the massage *sigh* maybe next time...lol. We ended the night at Lux Lounge for a little dancing and a few drinks.

Sunday we headed to MD to my Uncle Willy's house for a BBQ. Nothing beats family, BBQ hot dogs and Beres Hammond playing in the background. Later on that night I finally got to see Takers and I loved it. Just think Set it Off, Ocean's 11 and the Italian Job all rolled into one. Let's not forget the cast of some of the finest men ever...lol.

Unfortunately Monday rolled around and after brunch at an Ihop in VA, it was time to head back home to NY. I had a really good weekend and can't wait to see ummm... DC again in a couple of weeks...lol

Trey Day

Yesterday my friend Clejoi and I braved the wind and the rain and headed downtown to see my boo Trey Songz perform live at the Roseland Ballroom. Thankfully the doors were already open when we got there so we didn't have to wait outside. I wasn't familiar with the venue so I had no idea it was standing room only unless your tickets said mezzanine (although I didn't see that option on ticketmaster). Nevertheless I had on my comfortable boots and nothing was gonna stop me from enjoying the show.

The show was scheduled to start at 8pm but the sign at the ticketbooth said Trey wasn't coming out till 9:30! DJ Dee Nice was on the one's and two's warming up the crowd. Too bad it was mostly girls so not too much dancing took place.

Finally the stage darkened and Mr. Tremaine Neverson revealed himself and the crowd went madddd including quiet, little reserved me. I normally don't go nuts over celebs but I'm sorry this man does it for me. I couldn't help screaming, stopping my feet, and waving my arms in the air. He started off with Can't Help But Wait and took it back to I Gotta Make It and even tracks from his mixtape Anticipation (only his real fans know about that) not to mention songs he was featured on like Summer in Miami and Girl Tonite. Fabolous came out and performed Say Ahhhhh and the place went nuts. His latest CD FINALLY went gold and Kevin Lyles and Andre Harrell came out to present him with his plaque and revealed his new Vibe cover for the April/May issue. He thanked his fans for our continued support and encouraged us to follow our dreams and don't let anyone or anything stand in our way.

Trey Songz knows how to put on a show. He can sing, his band was dope, and his stage presence is incredible. I would definitely pay to see him again, he has a fan (perhaps even a groupie) for life.

For more pics and clips of the concert check my facebook page