Outdoor warmup:
Some pics of my boyfriend and I going through basic Kendo techniques this weekend.
Practice makes perfect 
CITYHOPPER: SVEN BOEKHORST
24 JanSven, you’re fuckin’ insane…and I respect it.
CITYHOPPER is a video project starring Dutch Rollerblader Sven Boekhorst. All in the name of testing out his new Rollerblade SB Pro skate.
Tags: Cityhopper, Dutch Rollerblader, rollerblade, sports, Sven Boekhorst
When Was the Last Time You Said, “Thank You”?
23 Jan
Yesterday morning, I did what most homeowners do when it snows. I shoveled. This snow time around though, things were different. I had gotten into such a great rhythm, that I not only troweled my property, but continued on to do the same for my next door neighbor. Hearing the movement around her home, she peaked out to see what was going on. Noticing it was me, she was touched by the gesture and heartily uttered the words, “THANK YOU”. Honestly, I just thought it was the right thing to do. …
Saying “Thank You”
A.I. Friedman is Differenter’s 2012 Art Battle Sponsor!
12 JanFANTASTIC NEWS!
A.I. Friedman, who supplies Differenter with art supplies for our competitions has agreed to be the official Differenter 2012 Art Battle sponsor! Last year was the first time JWT NY ever had an agency vs. agency, and college art battle. We are looking forward to raising the bar for this year’s participants! Shout out to Keni Thacker for getting our official sponsor.
SAVE THE DATES:
April 26th, 2012 –Differenter’s Agency vs. Agency Art Battle
November 1st, 2012 – College Art Battle and Career Fair
For those who haven’t seen our 2011 Differenter Art Battle videos, check it out below:
Agency vs. Agency Art Battle
College Art Battle
Tags: A.I. Friedman, Agency vs. Agency Art Battle, Art Battles, College Art Battle, Differenter, JWT NY
Art Battles Popup Gallery NYC, January 12th-14th, 2012 from 6pm-12am
12 Jan
LOCATION:
Pop Up Space NY
159 Bleeker Street
New York, NY
DATES:
Thursday, 01/12/2012 – 6:00pm - Saturday, 01/14/2012 – 11:00pm
About Art Battles- http://artbattles.com
“The objective of Art Battles is to create live art events and competitions to expose emerging artists to the public. This becomes an exhibition of the creative process through a battle between teams of artists. Art Battles is innovative in that it has changed the way artists demonstrate their talents, creating a new model for art exhibition and sales. The founders of Art Battles are pioneers for inspiring this global movement. As the renown painter Chuck Close said, “Art Battles is a poetry slam of art.”
Check out Art Battles Barcelona! 2011
Tags: art, Art Battles, Art Battles Popup Gallery NYC, live art
JWT’s Differenter Committee is currently accepting 2012 Innovators of Change nominations
10 JanJWT’s Differenter Committee is currently accepting 2012 Innovators of Change nominations. We are seeking African-Americans currently residing in New York that are currently making a difference in the their community and around the world. Some of 2011 Innovators of Change were Dr. Una Clarke (Brooklyn City Counsel), Ryan Mack (Optimum Capital), Tanisha Flowers-Holland & Tanisha Tate (Hip-Hop 4 Life), Mr. Pete Chatmon (Double 7 Images), Majora Carter (Majora Carter Group), Jacque Philippe Piverger (Global Syndicate) to name a few. If you know anyone that any deserves this honor, please send us his or her name, bio and contact information as soon as possible. The deadline for nominations is February 3rd. All recipients will be notified by Differenter.
Please contact Differenter via email: differenter.ny@jwt.com
Here’s is our 2011 “Innovators of Change” documentary!
Erin Langworthy survives a 365 ft. fall after her bungee cord snaps.
9 JanErin Langworthy jumped from the Victoria Falls bridge above the Zambezi River, when the cord snapped in two. Miraculously, she survived the 365 ft. fall. If that wasn’t enough, the river she landed in was crocodile infested.
Tags: Bungee cord snaps, bungee jumping, Erin Langworthy, Victoria Falls, woman survives 350ft fall, Zambezi River
My friend Raj has some mutha f’ing swag
9 JanI’ve known Raj for 19 years. We grew up in the Bronx, same neighborhood, and went to the same school together. For as long as I’ve know him, he’s been consistent with giving an individual or a group of people a memorable experience. Last night…..HE DELIVERED.
After 2 years and 9 months of dating his girl Melissa Martinez, he proposed…but not just any kind of proposal…he had most of his immediate close friends, and what felt like the entire Times Square of NYC watching, cheering, crying, photographing and screaming CONGRATS!
All I can say is that he’s made it pretty damn hard for most men/women to compete with how he proposed. I witnessed couples studying his strategy…nudging their partner with admiration and the look of “Oh why can’t you do that for me?” LOL!
My friend Raj has some mutha f’ing swag! He and another longtime friend, Arcenis Rojas hired a Doo-wop band to sing Melissa’s favorite song “Just My Imagination”, by The Temptations. But…wait…Melissa didn’t know they were hired. Also, I showed up a little early to the location (TKTS staircase). When I arrived, Raj and Melissa spotted me…. AKWARD! I had to role-play and pretend I was meeting my boyfriend….otherwise she would have suspected something, and I didn’t want to be the friend that blew his plan.
Anyway, back to the Doo-wop group. So they started to sing for the general public, then to her individually. Arcenis asked, “Hey don’t you like Doo-wop?” Melissa says: “Yeah I love Doo-wop. They’re singing my favorite song!”
Interesting…. Melissa was still unaware that Raj’s friends were in on his plan. Suddenly, the Doo-wop group began to sing to her. I looked around and there were about 100 strangers surrounding us. It was magical.
NOW, CUE RAJ.
He gave one of the best proposal speeches I’ve heard! Damn near, made everyone cry. And what did Melissa say?
She said YES!!!…of course she would
And my, oh my…what a RING he planted on her small hand. You did well bro.
Congrats to you both! Much love and light.
Tags: Doo-Wop music, Engagement Proposal, Engagements, Fiancé, NYC, Times Square, Weddings
10 THINGS to do in January for National Mentoring Month
7 Jan- 1. Become a mentor in your community.
- 2. Learn more about mentoring.
- 3. Partner with a mentoring organization.
- 4. Join “I Am a Mentor” Day.
- 5. Think about the mentors in your life and post a tribute to them online.
- 6. Read the latest research and find resources on mentoring.
- 7. Serve your community on MLK Day of Service by deciding to become a mentor.
- 8. Make a donation to a mentoring organization in your community.
- 9. Go to YouTube on Thank Your Mentor Day™ (January 26) and make the National Mentoring Month videos the most popular of the day.
- 10. Explore ways to help children succeed academically through mentoring.
Also, check out an organization named New York Needs You: “Their mission is to prepare low-income first generation college students to realize their college and career potential.”
Earlier today, myself, creative partner Keni Thacker, and colleague Jorge Vega were at the New York Needs You, First Year Fellows workshop. Great time! Met an incredible amount of intelligent, driven college students, and mentors.
Tags: Mentors, Mentorship, National Mentoring Month, New York Needs You
