I’m so tired. My voice is gone. Folks came. We saw. We conquered.
Shoutouts to everybody who came out to the DC National VSB Happy Hour. Let’s do a quick recap since quite frankly, I’d really like to be sleeping but I do this for my culture.
I was a little worried at first. Despite having more RSVPs than a mothertrucker, between the hours of 5-6pm, there might have been 10 people. Which isn’t so bad, I mean, most people in DC get off at 5pm. It was cool and all, but I can’t lie, I was slightly worried.
All of those fears were allayed by 630pm when it looked like Black DC came out in full force to Tap & Parlour at Bohemian Caverns for some quality libations, food, and fun. With that said, here are a few things that come to mind about tonight’s happy hour:
1) I love how when you bring a bunch of ninjas together in DC, a Howard vs Morehouse/Spelman convo and debate breaks out. I shall always have the last word though. Take that Howardites!!!!!
2) I signed somebody’s hand. I did not however, sign any boobs, much to the chagrin of one particular VSS. I’m sure she’ll make mention of it.
3) I love that dudes actually came out. Hell, I’m not even sure some of these dudes ever heard of VSB. They just rolled by and saw a locale full of women and realized that wherever they were going wasn’t going to look like what they had seeent.
4) I have no idea if most folks actually met anybody new or not (well aside from me, who met damn near everybody), but everybody looked like they were enjoying theirselves. This made me happy. And a happy Panama Jackson loves squirrels.
5) Somebody ACTUALLY lost on bet on whether or not my real name was Panama Jackson. I was more amazed that the bet was made in the first place. And yes, they lost because as we all know, my real name is not Panama Jackson.
6) I can’t say how much entertainment I get out of folks curiousity about whether or not I’m a 3. Therefore, I put on a tshirt that had a 3 on it.
7) I actually gave relationship advice…well here’s another hit Barry Bonds.
8) For those who were curious, yes, that was my daughter.
9) I have to say this, mostly because it’s hilarious to me. There was a significant enough amount of guys at the event who could have hollered at any number of women…except they didn’t really…branch out. All those women…and I had to entertain them all. Though there were a few cats who definitely did their part.
10) Shoutouts to my folks (you know who you are because I specifically told you all how much I really appreciate you all coming to all of our events). I can’t tell you all how humbling it was to have SO many folks come out to an event put on by VSB.
Anyway, thats enough and I’m tired. I’d rather hear from other people in every other city how the event went. Let us know. Let everybody know. DC was off the hook and hopefully some of the folks in DC will chime in and share their thoughts.
Basically, if you went, let us know…
And mostly, thanks to everybody who came out to any event in any city. And Liz, thanks for putting it all together.
-VSB P aka THE ARSONIST aka GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRL…IS HE A 3?
***Attn Pittsburgh-Area VSBs and VSS’s. On Saturday, Feb. 12th, The August Wilson Center is hosting a screening of Love Jones and a Q & A session with Theodore Witcher, the writer and director of the film. The pre-screening reception starts at 6:30, and tickets are $15. Hope to see you there!!!***
#confession – i never thought it was your real name, until I saw the book cover and said “wait, this mofo’s name is really panama jackson???” What can i say? I was having a slow moment.
@fatgrlatheart – Ditto! I thought it was an alias too. Then again, I couldn’t picture Champ as a Damon. Oh well! It was nice to see all the Young Black Professionals out tonight on U street!
It is an alias. Panama’s real name is Cleophus Williams Jerome the III. lol
actually, its jocephus williiams jerome the III
we all have slow moments. its for the kids.
see what i did there? me neither.
Atlanta was real chill. The talent (ladies gathered) was unmatched. Beautiful women, a great atmosphere, good drinks, Oreo cheesecake and the band that played at the spot was more than on point. All in all, new friends were made and the theory that smart is sexy was definitely proven. Good work, folk!
-Skrap
See….that’s why I hate living in my part of SC. The talent isn’t so great. Also I bet it was like this scene from rush hour 2 (minus the Asian chicks). lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrAIA4c_Mtk
LMAO @ the Rush Hour scene…yeah, the A is pretty crucial. What’s even worse is that you can see that kinda talent anywhere, anytime…at a bookstore, at a gas station, driving on I20, etc.
Btw, what part of SC are you reppin?
Reppin’ the Florence area. lol. I think what messed me up is that I went to undergrad with a virtually 12:1 female to male ratio. Basically I went from seeing talent (10+ times a day) to virtually none at all. lol. Funny story…this past Oct. I went back for A&T’s homecoming and I was standing in Wallyworld (getting some toothpaste) at 10pm (on a Thursday) and I must have saw 5-6 hot black chicks in 5 min window. I said to myself: “Man, I miss this place!” lol.
Yeah, folk…it is hard to go from a place where talent is concentrated (i.e., A&T…actually that whole area, ‘cuz Bennett got some too…but cities like DC, ATL, Miami) to a place like Florence, where some good eye candy is hard to come by. As a state, SC does have some serious talent….it just ain’t concentrated, ain’t concentrated at all.
*Hangs head in disappointment
@tgtaggie @DG
Are we the on VSBs that live in SC? Next year if we can get anything organized we’ll split a 12 pack in the parking lot of a Stuckey’s that’s closest to Chucktown, O-B, and Florence. I’m open to alternative locales.
That’s a great idea……But we better meet in a major metro b/c splitting a 12 pack on I-95 in the middle of Clarendon County isn’t a great idea.
No that you mention it that is a very bad idea. It almost sounds like a start to an episode of In the Heat of the Night involing a dirty cop killing three bad dudes in a truck.
I meant “now that you mention it.”
I just had a serious vision of Bubba, Virgil, and Anna Marie Johnson when you said that (yall know that Bubba and her was getting it on. She depended on him more than she did Virgil).
Owl on the prowl.
KMN
Augusta could also work. The Garden City is in a somewhat centralized location.
I absolutely loved Atlanta! It was great and everyone was so friendly. Shout out to the birthday twin hosts!
so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for making it fun!
I enjoyed the Atlanta event as well. Really proud that so many VSBs made it out.
I agree, it was cool meeting everybody that came out to VSB ATL
An this goes out to everybody that couldn’t remeber the words to My Funny Valentine.
…I didn’t either, but sharing is caring and sh*t.
It’s funny, I couldn’t remember the words at the spot but as soon as I got home and Youtube’d it I was singing my ass off…it’s like all you need is the first line and the rest is a piece of cake…oh well…too late now so it don’t matter! lol
Glad that all went well in the atl. I couldn’t make it because I have a young baby and a husband so I just don’t get out like I used to. Anyone else up for a vsb subgroup meet up? Like a married vsb couples with kids playdate/meet up? Lol………but seriously! Lemmeno……..
Yes I agree, the ladies were uber fabulous with great personalities to match. The VSBs were all kinds of sexy, I enjoyed the view LOL Thanks again for coming out !
DC was great! The locale was awesome, the food was amazing, the drinks were on point…and for happy hour prices? Awesome…so nice to see so many people out (even though all the dudes were huddled in one spot lol), and its always nice to support such a great group of writers/people. I got my book signed by the world’s greatest 3, so im happy…:-)
You still shoulda signed her boobs, doe.
This is my first time posting on VSB, but felt compelled to share that I had a wonderful time at the Happy Hour in DC as well! I agree with all you wrote, L Boogie–it was great seeing so many people out to support VSB and mixing and mingling. I didn’t have a book, but did get my hand signed (I took a picture of it and have it hanging up in my office, lol). I will definitely be at future events.
and a nice hand it was. LOL
Awww shucks!! If a black woman could blush, I would,
Yup! Had a great time at the D.C. joint. Me and another VSS (she got her hand signed, lol!) came down from Baltimore. Great crowd- almost 100?- good food, yummy drinks. Like PJ said, there wasn’t a lot of mingling going on, but everyone had a good time. I know I was eating, drinking, and being merry : ) AND the music was on point- it’s rare that I go to a place with primarily Black folk and they’re playing music I actually listen too. Don’t know if the caverns is always like that, or if Panama had his iPod plugged up….
And, for all Panama’s talk about libations and encouraging shots, you would’ve thought the bar wld be fully staffed. It wasn’t. And it was a pain getting an order in- but after I got the first one in, they were flowing for the rest of the night.
I’ll definitely be at the next one!
naw, it wasn’t my iPod, that was the owner’s joint running. and that music that was playing was very indicative of the types of shows there and the music that’s always playing. trust me.
I knew it would be Shonnerz that asked! Also, I’m shocked and appalled that PJ wouldn’t sign ‘em.
only in america can being respectful be a problem. lol. heathens.
I’m so sad that I wasn’t able to attend the LA VSB day – As a ninjette with two jobs, tonight I had to work and make a little paper :-/
I hope everyone had a great time!! Someone give a re-cap of Lala land!!!!
Soon we’ll have some VSBabies happening!!!
Woot!!!
And lol at “Giiiiirrrl… Is he 3?” Haha!
NYC happy hour was great! Even for the short time I was there it was so worthwhile. I made my friend go to the one in DC as she is new to the area and was lookin to meet some nice folks. She wasnt even a fan of the blog but met a potential boo and had a good time except for all the shots you made at her hometown of Detroit, lol. Good times had by all. Let’s do it again!
Yeah, NYC was cool. The drinks were on point and those little cupcakes were bomb! But there was like a total of like 12 guys there, lol. But I think I met you yesterday, my fellow Columbia alum?
Yeah! Remind me of who you are from the event. I was surprised even that many guys were there. I forgot to try the cupcakes because I was on the run to another event. Good times tough.
I’m the sports management major at Columbia. I’m in the master’s program. U recently graduated right?
Yeah, thats me! Let’s keep in touch. I had to leave early for another event so I dont think I said goodbye. Hit me up on FB?
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/ashleigh.washington
Yes! i told Slim it would be 12 or under!!
*Pause*
Yeah, I was surprised there were only a handful of men there…hopefully word will spread if there are future events.
Re: the mini cupcakes, I thought the one w/the orange flavor was delicious!!
I did say at least one thing nice about Detroit, it just eludes me right now. lol
The Chicago gathering went really well. It was a great way to cap off a busy day in a freezing city. I took Panama’s advice and avoided holding up the wall (thanks Cheekie for running a pick and stopping me on my attempt on leaving!) and got to meet a cool group of Chicagoans. The music was on point (thanks Vince Adams) and we got to see Kobe put in work and Ray Allen set the 3-point record.
I wasn’t even salty when I saw a parking ticket on my car after I left!
OMG, Chicago STAYS showing us love by handing out errant parking tickets. #thismakessense (no it don’t)
I’m so glad you decided to stay because that’s when things REALLY got interesting and fun. Thanks for kicking it with us man, and hope to you at any future events we have. (Get on Twitter. Yes. Kthxbye.)
<3 you Cheekie for holdin us down in Chi Town!!!!!
CHICAGO IS TOO.DAMNED.COLD.
I’m sad I missed it. ::walks away kicking ball of snice::
It was warm in there, doe. I’mma let you take that as you will.
The NYC joint was nice and classy. It was awesome meeting the local VSBs and VSSs and the lone saxophone player (rando!)… unfortunately I didn’t get to connect with the bow-tied cutie I made prolonged (but not creepy) eye contact with, but there’s always next VSB Day! #missedconnections
The sax player was distracting me because he was playing mad Beatles songs, and I was like “Is that ‘Hey Jude’, or ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’?” I’m trying to be charming, witty, mysterious and dashing, and this guy has me going through my mental Classic Rock catalogue.
I really wanted him to do a mash up of Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems and Meet You at the Cross Roads mixed with a little Big Pimpin’. How? I’m not sure… but I wanted it.
i know that pain all to well. be shushin’ the chick you trynna holler at b/c you can’t figure out why this ninja is playing notes that could be from two different songs.
been there, lost that.
@ That Girl….trust that Bow Tie and I will be @ the next VSB NYC function…and completely prepared for the overwhelming number of VSS and sh*t!!!
Word!
Michael? Slim, light-skinned bro?
Michael? Slim, light-skinned bro w/the brown hat??
NYC was fun. I had fun hosting with Evelyn and I hope everyone enjoyed the location. I was not shocked by the amount of women… It has become normal that ratio at events. However I was slightly saddened by the men. All of the men were good looking and generally nice but chose to stick in bunches and not branch out. Matter fact, there were some women that did the same. ::shrug:: I don’t know, it just seemed pointless to come if you weren’t going to be active. Luckily I pulled my hostess card and made a few rounds. All in all I hope everyone had a great time, enjoyed the drinks (even the bartender said we were a cool group), ate some cupcakes (were’nt the french vanilla with Grand Marnier icing just amazing????!!!! Let me know if you need her contact info) and met some good folks. I seriously enjoyed meeting everyone and talking about topics pertaining to my future kids that must be NFL stars to going back to school. Honestly I hope we can do this once every few months. Maybe quarterly. Thanks for the opportunity and I think you have an amazing following, with some amazing people. Seriously.
P.S. – I will email the raffle winners tomorrow. I’m pooped.
Dear Buxxy
I will say that you were & Evelyn wonderful hosts and you especially got me warmed up to actually speak to someone other than myself…. the turnout was bigger than i expected. My only disappointment was scanning and scanning the room for a familiar face and not seeing one (except Slim Jackson-i saw him)… all in all i met some cool peoples and now that i have gotten my feet wet, i will be even more proactive in socializing at the next event.
Hey Yoles – I was at NYC event. I think I saw you! I was standing by the stairs w my bf. I’m so terrible at these kind of events!!
Hey BKSweetheart
I actually scanned the room for you since you said that you were going… but alas seeing that your face is not that clear in your avatar i couldn’t make you out with all the other females there… If you did see me i had a black flower in my hair… i purposely didn’t bring “back up” to try to make myself leave my comfort zone… i met three ladies… even though they all approached me and told me i had a friendly face… oh well there is always next time… it would have been nice to meet you, as i often agree whole heartedly with what you post!!! NEXT TIME!!!
<3
THANKS SO MUCH BUXXY! You are the best! I really wish I could have been there!
Thanks for allowing Evelyn and I to do it!
What’s good, Bux!!!???
#LeftSideLove
HIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!
#leftsidelove
NYC was cool for the .000004 seconds I was there before responsibility called. I had an amazing cupcake and got called out by you for having “Jersey locs” whatever those are. Keep it going Buxx so I can actually hang next time.
I actually love “Jersey locs” lol. Damnit, I love locs in general… So it was a compliment not really getting called out (even though I figured you were from Jersey and I was right). Not very often you see a well groomed man with well groomed locs. You think they would together but they don’t
. Yea I wish you could have stayed, our men folk struggling in numbers lol.
HAMPTON IN THE HOUSE!!!! lol. DC was poppin…I was able to bring 2 friends and my boo to the event that and they had a really nice time. Thanks guys!
I really enjoyed chit chatting with you and a few other people.The spot was really nice and the bartender was great…a little flirting action and I got a nice strong drink that gave me the liquid courage I needed to be a social butterfly. So cheers to you and Evelyn for being great hosts and for the cupcake lady for inspiring me to get more ink (I will definitely follow up on that!)
Yes honey! Ink is a lifestyle. If you end up coming to the shop, let me know in advance and I will meet you up there.
My artist is amazing and we will ensure that you don’t leave looking like a 80′s subway train…. unless that’s what you want lol.
It was so nice to meet you and Evelyn! Yall did a great job of making everything flow. I definitely expected people to be more outgoing and I was surprised that there were even THAT many guys who showed up. The 3 I met were actually pretty outgoing so it was cool but definitely expected more from my VSBs…oh well! I’d definitely be down for a quarterly meetup. Kinda jealous of the DC gathering. Seems they got it in.
I think folks were a little overwhelmed because I’m guessing most of us had never met one another before. Plus, it seemed like most of the dudes thet showed up got there late, like after 6:30. By that time, folks were deep in conversation., and it’s not super easy to break up two people’s convcersation, especially a guy and a girl, to just start talking, although that probably *is* what cats should have done, for their own sakes.
True indeed.
If it is the one particular group of girls that I think you are talking about… they wasn’t part of our group. We just allowed them to sit there because earlier in the night we were nervous that no one was coming lol. So that sort of explains why they were literally talking to each other. We could have done a better job integrating them, however, I don’t do attitudes and that’s exactly what that table had. However, I completely understand what you are saying. No worries
Hopefully next time it will feel more like familiar faces and old friends.
“I don’t do attitudes and that’s exactly what that table had”
I feel ya HERE. There were no attitudes as for as VSB folks at my event, but when I was making the rounds seeing who came for what (because that place is usually poppin’ on Thursday, regardless), there was one table who was miffed I even asked if they were from VSB. I smiled/thanked them and kept it moving to the couple of guys who I definitely won over with my VSB sales pitch. LOL
Those ladies were to the left of us…my friend and I wondered why they were so standoffish, but we realized 1. they didn’t have name tags, and 2. they were too engulfed in their own conversation.
All in all, we had a great time meeting new people, so thanks to you & Evelyn!!!
Hey Buxxy
Yes you guys were fantastic hosts.. Unfortunately I am a little shy at these sort of things so I didn’t really speak to anyone. I was there w my bf so we just sort of blended in. I thought the event was nice – my only complaint would be that the place was a little cramped and loud – which is cool if you’re just hanging out w your friends but in my opinion not really conducive to meeting new people. No biggie though.
And yes, the cupcakes were amazing!!
Dang it! I am sorry I didn’t find you and your BF and drag you both over into the center! LOL. Next time though… Next time. As far as the venue, we looked at numerous spots… but everyone wanted us to guarantee that the bar would make 1K or higher…. I think we made close to that but not exactly and I didn’t want to get stuck with the difference. Stitch gave us the space for free. Can’t beat that!
thanks for being a host. i’m glad it turned out well.
and you know what, it is interesting what happens with the men and women. i had a convo with a bunch of chicks about that. i was like, i’m guessing most dudes dont feel comfortable (despite all the trash we talk about how we get it in) approaching a table full of women and attempting to jump into a convo. most women would probably be all for it considering the type of event it was. its just one of those, do i or don’t i. by the time you make a decision its time to go. men do need to step up there. i’m the type who will jump right INTO your convo and pretend i started it, which i did all night anyway. so yeah, fellas do need to step that up. there are like two schools of men, those are completely comfortable with a cold approach and those who aren’t.
There were 2 guys in particular from the NYC event that I think should teach a seminar on this approaching a table of women thing: Reggie and Michael (my new homeboi from Texas). They were real cool and seemed real confident starting conversations. Made for a great time.
Hey Ashleigh,
Didn’t get a chance to meet Reggie, but my friend and I enjoyed our conversation with Michael–very funny, friendly and down-to-earth!!
my bad…duty…err….called.
#BlameDocOck
I’m sitting in the dark right now with crazy hair and a stomach ache…thanks VSB.
I had a great time. 9 people showed up. And guess what? We were ALL from the islands. 7 of us were Jamaican, 1 Haitiian and Hippylota lol
We all seemed to clique and shared some good stories. I saw the surprise on their faces to see I was normal and friendly. lol We talked about everything from VSB comment section, military infidelity, strippers, pr0stitution, and the type of game men run. It was great. The only thing I would change was the location. I had to choose a stiff, uppity lounge crawling with old rich white men. <—was that racist? Oh, well. It was nice. One thing this taught me is that you cannot think you know someone based off of their comments on a blog. I sat at a table with a navy officer, a sergeant, lawyer, college students, ad exec, etc and EVERYONE was generally nice. Blogging is fun, cool or whatever but it's just one side to who we are. Btw, I gotta be more careful what I type cause we got alot of lurkers and people be reading my unfiltered sh*t…I'm CLASSY dammit. Ok. Bye.
OH…and Panama, i see you didn't sign any boobs. Wimp.
OH and Champ's signing looked real official and sh*t. Congrats to you Champ, you looked dapper in your jacket…anybody get a pic of Lady Champ? Ok. Bye for real.
Oh and thanks to everyone who came!!! It was fun.
What city did you host? Just curious.
Miami/South Florida
“I saw the surprise on their faces to see I was normal and friendly. lol”
LOL! Thanks so much for hosting in Miami! I thought it might be kind of small but I am glad you had fun!
It was small but made for excellent convo! Good times.
*Ahem* I’m from the Bahamas, not Jamaica but I’ve dated snuff Jamaicans & Haitians to be an honorary resident of all 3 islands so I ain’t even mad. But I had an AWESOME time mingling with all y’all smart muhfuggas last nite. Bad service, scared white ppl, neck rolling sistas, and the ‘is that a RAIN DROP I feel’ switch tables fiasco & all! Whew…I’ll recap when I’m at work & can type. This iPhone ain’t gon be the death of me! I appreciate SmartFoxGirl for hosting the event & being so awesome!!!
*curtsies*
Oh lawd gosh mi sorry! It was the drank, the drank I tell you! lol Bahamas representin buddy.
Your convo had me rollin. It was nice meeting you.
Can I vent real quick?
The waitress. That bish. Let me set up the scene…Yolo’s is an upscale restaurant/bar that’s crawling with millionaires and business men…no really so you see my mistake. They wouldn’t seat me until EVERYONE got there so I waited for 4 people then got a table OUTSIDE…and our waitressed acted like she was afraid to serve us…no really. We had to go and get her atleast 3 times as she “forgot” about us. Then she got the check wrong and sent a man to come and deal with us as if she was afraid. It was sad especially since we were all made career people. I felt like reminding her she was wearing an apron. Race played a part I’m sure but we had a good time anyway. We laughed our @sses off with everyone glancing over at us.
AND the men were trying to holla as we exited. Smh, typical. lol
I am MAD MAD MAD that I missed it! But next time I will definately make it. I feel you on the stalker/unfiltered comment stuff..
I would really like to see some pics if anyone has any.
That’s okay. Hopefully there are more in the future. I didn’t take many pics. I was so wrapped up in the convo that I forgot. You can click my username and check my twitter.
Lol…no harm no foul! That drink DID look tasty! Too bad I was on medication (and had to work today), otherwise I too would have had to knock a few back!
Now on to this waitress…first off she looked like she was dead and just refused to lay down. She had no life in her eyes WHATSOEVER! She refused to look at us and gave us BEYOND sub par service…and then the check fiasco. I was #done. When she sent the other dude over to collect the rest of the money, I was like O_o Yeah she know wassup! She don’t wanna face our wrath, yet again!
But this was the kicker. ‘Oh, u mean the $15? yeah I still have that.’ Bish! Why u ain’t say that the 1st time and take it off the bill to begin with! I didn’t even order food and I was pissed! Smh…but the convo and the jokes MORE than made up for that ratchetness!
Oh, and that Lone Black Guy drinking the Miller or Bud Lite or whatever was hilarious.
Yeah I have no clue why she held on to the money and left it on the bill. That was SUSPECT to say the least. She looked shook. lol I honestly feel like calling the manager today about her but I forgot her name.
Oh and black dude. I always feel sorry for the lone black guy who has to laugh extra hard to fit in. We should have threw up a gang sign or something to call him over…you know that’s how black folk are. lol
lmao @ gang sign. He was a Dis-associative Ninja (yes I just diagnosed him without a license with a condition I completely fabricated. So… #WhatchaGonDoBoutIt) so he might have been clueless had we tried to include him in our Smart Ninja-ness and whatnot.
Either that, or the white ppl would have peeped us, decided we were trying to incite a gang riot and call the authorities on us. That would have been a VSB #epicfail and need a post all on it own. And one place I do NOT want to be locked up in is the Broward County Jail. #NoThanks
LMAO true indeed.
Our group was small but cool. Very interesting convo! And yes, SFG, you are surpisingly nice and normal, j/k.
I would have defended you, LOL!
lol yes attorney Kimmy would have kept you outta jail.
RIGHT! Lol…then u would be telling stories about how I was one of the crazy ppl who called u 7 times a day for an update on my case!
Which island are you from? I’m from the Bahamas (Nassasu) as well I didn’t know Bahamians roll up in here…i must admit though i’m normally a lurker as I really don’t have the time to comment most times. But I LOVEE VSB.
no, i didnt sign any boobs. lol. so sad to disappoint.
whats funny is that The Champ had the Dapper Dan suit and stuff going on, real suave…
me? tshirt, jeans, backward hat and stomping in my big black boots. lol i find that hilarious for some reason.
And from the pic I seent, the backward hat was doing the gangsta lean…
What pic? I aint seen no pic. Sharing is caring, please and thank you.
I saw it on the phone on twitter on my way home… it’s on @livelovelibra’s timeline (and plixi account). The pic perfectly encapsulates the essence of PJ. lol
and thank you for hosting lady ma’am.
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Some of us were left out of the festivities…. *pouts*
VSB Day South Korea, next year?
South Korea? I didn’t think there were any VSS’s over here. lol
What part?
I’ll be there next year in Busan or Icheon. Where you at? I leave in July
I’m in Suwon, about 40 minutes from Seoul. Never been to Busan or Icheon….both are very far south of where I am. I leave Korea in about 3 months.
Dang!! I know theres a lot of us melanin rich folks out there. Its just hard finding each other. A VSB Day SKorea would be an excellent way to do it. I just need to turn more people on to the blog
I think I could swing a VSB Orlando and just make a weekend of it. I’ve been dreaming about those outlet malls for a while now.
you should have moved.
You should have paid. For travel.
Oakland was cool. A lot of people came out and got the word from all kinds of sources. VSB ya’ll doin’ big thangs fa’ real! Shout out to our Captain who did an excellent job of hosting and making everyone welcome.
I didn’t arrive until 6pm, so I could have missed some stuff, but I had a good time and some yummy cucumber margaritas that sound weird but were actually delicious (which I’m still slightly buzzed off of). Unfortunately, I didn’t meet anyone who comments so PJ’s #3 was in effect to some degree for my experience, but I had a great time and enjoyed meeting and talking with folks. I met some really nice people! I bought the book to fully commemorate the holiday as well.
Thank you so much for coming, and for the compliment!
and thank you for being the captain of their soul and stuff. invictus and all that.
It was much deserved. You were great
Dear VSB:
all in all i’m glad i went, it’s a new year and i am trying new things… this was my first ever event/function that i went to solo… and i survived… although i was mostly quiet i got warmed up after about 30 mins…
i would like to say hi to the lurkers i met… Kendra, Jennifer & Adenike and send a special shout out to Reggie who made sure i didn’t get skipped or ignored on the line for the bar!!! ??????
the hostesses were lovely and friendly… and the live saxophone player added a nice touch…
SN/Funny Story
I put Yoles on my name tag… if i had a dollar for the amount of people that asked me oh where are you from? what kind of name is that i could have taken a cab home back to BK…lol
its a nickname… short for Yolanda…
Glad you had a good time. Which city were you in?
NYC
Where you the one that bodyguarded my coat & bag? If so thanks!
if not shout out to the young lady that did!!
Yes Big shout to Reggie! He was super cool. One of the only few guys who were talking to people.
I think I was THIS close to losing my voice… and I probably almost lost my ability to type (as if I ever had it… I am the typo queen), but yes, the Chi meetup was SO fun! Props to Toye for picking out the joint… I had never been there, and even though it’s not a large place, there were a GOOD number of people in there, but it still didn’t feel packed, know what I mean? Maybe it was the layout… yeah layout was good.
I was THRILLED at the turnout. Peoples. It is COLD out there right now and the fact that folks came out with good spirits made me a little verklempt. I didn’t cry doe because I’m a semi-gangsta. Anyway, it was good to see familiar faces, e-faces, and even lurkers! And yes, while the crowd was mixed with VSB AND non-VSB folks, I managed to recruit a couple folks who didn’t know about VSB… hope I see ya’ll names, gentlemen!
And speaking of which, much thanks to the number of guys that came out.. I actually think ya’ll outnumbered the chicks! How bout DEM Macintosh Apples?!
Number ONE VSB related discussed topic: The fact that P and Champ never met in person. Folks were FLOORED (I actually had to pick up a dude off the floor when I told him. Ok, they may have been in my head. So?!) by that news. Which is a good thing. Speak to ya’lls chemistry and whatnot.
Anyway, we all got along great… we had thee most random conversations and we’re definitely planning to plan own little ish in the future so we can keep in touch. Thanks VSB for piloting this and I was glad to be a part of it.
Oh, and I MAY have been the accessory to a couple potential hookups*dives onto bed*
ETA: !!! @ mini Panda being there. *cavity*
Firstly special s/o to Cheekie (whats ya real name again? Never mind, it stands as Cheekie) for hosting a dope ass event (O yea and Toye too). Walked in and it was nothing but love from the moment I was ask “you here for VSB?”
Secondly, Im definitely glad that I said fux the books for what was supposed to be an hour that turned into almost 3, but blame in on the alcohol (T-pain voice). It was cool kickin it with the community and to see some of the faces behind the comment and even some of those who just lurk and don’t comment (for the past few months myself include).
Finally, Panama and The Champ have never met? The Fux!!!
I thought ya at least played hooped together or something.
But hey maybe its just me…
(dives back into the books, see you in May)
“Firstly special s/o to Cheekie (whats ya real name again? Never mind, it stands as Cheekie) ”
I’m mad I said my gubment name too (tryin to get to know ya’ll all deep-like and sh*t) and airbody like “Naw, Cheekie is where it’s at. Embrace it forever.” Ok, will do. Guess I gotta get my Panama Jackson on. LOL
SO glad you decided to come through after just a “maybe”
ALSO… FML for just realizing who you were until late at night. I kept saying “I KNOW this face… I KNOW those eyes.” WOMP.
<3
I knew that the potential-kinda-maybe-let’s hope so-hook up was going to be mentioned
.
Right? Numbers were exchanged. *fistpump* We should get paid or at least an honorary baby name. LOL
Maybe I was looking at the Coogi sweater on the wall when this was going down…have no clue what you folks are referring to.
Girl, BYE. You were their number one ‘shipper.
@ Cheekie….I concur sweetheart. We had a good time in Chicago. It was good to finally see the people behind the screen names…especially the infamous ms. luuvie. Thanks for hosting although I had to help out a lil’….ha-ha!
Hey! I did have a co-host, ya know!
Yes, you helped out later with the group I had already been toLOL, love ya man, glad you came out. You’re hilarious and a great time. We’re looking to do this again and when the sun stays out a bit longer.
i’m looking forward to it Cheekie!
Puh lease! I was the host with the most. excuse my lameness…Fun times.
your lameness is excused alana.
LOL, see?! Riot!
Oh Cheekie, I wanted to tell you that 2 people at my event mentioned you and how much they wanted to meet you. Thought you’d like to know you have fans in FL! lol
Aw! *sniff*
Yeah, it’s something when you have a “presence” as a commenter… you never really know how much folks notice you until times like this. I’m definitely interested in meeting more VSBs/VSSs… always!
Glad you had fun at your event! Seems like everyone’s was a success in their own way!
yes, thanks Cheeks to you and your host.
and yeah i told a couple of folks that we still have never met in person and folks were like, wtf??? LOL. i think that speaks to how good this sh*t has worked. we’ve known eachother for hell, like 6 years or so now. hell, i know people who’ve met all of us. lol. how’s that for craziness.
but yeah, i probably should have mentioned that as a bit of a fun VSB fact when i took the microphone and sang a few songs for the people.
Are you ever planning to meet? Because at this point I feel like one of y’all should have been in the others town and a meet-up should have occurred.
This would actually be the #1 reason to have a VSB BBQ!
I actually think that should they ever appear on Oprah (there’s still TIME!!), they’ll probably STILL never meet and hold their interviews in separate rooms.
Tall fun. In the Chi…I’m tired, I will do a play by play during normal VSB hours…9-5!
We had a BALL at VSB – Atlanta! We started out quiet and reserved too. Then…our first VSB walked in (what up Z!), followed by a slew of fabulous VSS and MORE VSBs (of the grown man sexy variety) and a fun icebreaker game by the fabulous co-host, things got REAL chill ($5 drink specials didn’t hurt either).
That game had VSB/VSS interacting with one another, cracking jokes, revealing shoes sizes, displaying doublejointedness, and demonstrating the cupid shuffle dance move.. in a ten minute span.
I suppose it’s fitting that 2 VSBs won the prizes of the night, even though we had more VSSs in that place *eyeroll*
We pretty much dominated the lounge area with about 23-27 people. Some folks had to break out early but a great time seemed to be had by all. I know I enjoyed every minute.
sorry you guys missed the fun, ya’ll were runway ready though LOL
It was SUCH a cool group! I heard (more than once) people expressing serious interest in doing it again. YES! We are already making plans for a rooftop party when the temps go up. Who’s in!?
Shout out to the 4 fly chicks who got the time wrong and arrived late
Thanks Atlanta VSB day crew! Ya’ll represented. Not one scrub in the bunch
tell us more about this icebreaker, please
Oh! It was a scavenger hunt type of game. You had to find someone with gym membership, same shoe size as you, wearing the color red/pink, someone who had a copy of The VSB book, etc. So you HAD to move around, engage, and speak to win
sooo success, ice broken!
I absolutely had fun while I was there. I’m looking forward to getting together again.
Thanks for the Fridays gift card….cool people + good vibe=great times…… Too bad I’m doing this punk ass fitness challenge and not drinking for a month or I would had tried to make a couple of shot rounds pop off. Maybe next time.
You’re welcome *smh* at punk ass fitness challenge, I feel your pain, truly. Thanks again for coming out
I’m happy I made it out, it was a good afterwork vibe.
I missed the rooftop convo as well, but I’m definitely for it, hopefully these temps will rise soon. Didn’t the groundhog predict an early spring? Lol
Based on how the VSSs were singing along with the band maybe we need a karaoke event?!
THANKS WiseDiva!!
Thank you so much for hosting!!!! I <3 you forever!
yes of course! and you know I heart you back!
I wish I could’ve stayed longer, I had to go to the airport. I’m glad more VSB’s came I thought it was going to be an egg-salad party at first
but I’m happy it wasn’t.
There you are! Guess what…got my polish
Glad you landed safely!
Yay!!! Yeah I’m here in NYC
I’m glad you got that nail polish, did you have go all over Atlanta to get it? The roof top party sounds like a good idea.
My sister found it for me in Louisiana…right before I was going to pay $19 on eBay. She left work when I posted on Facebook that if you loved me, you would go and look for it and get it for me.
I was hoping you made your flight on time! LOL @ egg-salad party, too funny. Yeah, I was very happy and relieved to have a good gender mix
Man I had to go before I heard about the rooftop party. That sounds like the move! I hope that can actually happen, I would def RSVP to that.
I got his contact info, he said he could get the space, great view of the Atlanta skyline, so we can probably make it happen in the Spring. We will keep everyone posted!
thanks for hosting WD. i reaaalllly miss my homiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiies.
you are so very welcome, ATL is your second home so we had to do it up in your honor! You know I love me some you and TC, even though you (PJ) can drive me nuts LOL Miss ya!
I had fun talking and laughing with you guys Ms. Wise Diva! Hate that had to leave early, but was cool to find out the my VSB homie won the book! You guys were great!
Thank you so much, you ladies were HILARIOUS! Yeah, your homie won the book, pulled his own name out the bag, we called shenanigans on that but let it slide, plus he was a pretty cool VSB.
Buxxy and Evelyn did do an excellent job hosting in NYC and trying to get people out of their bubbles. It was really interesting to see the turn out as well as the level of enthusiasm and chattery.
Those little cupcakes being served were pretty #bawse as well. Yes, I called cupcakes bawse.
i sure do hope you had a good night, pimpin’. LOL seems like you might have had your hands full.
Houston was very cool in a very nice locale I picked! It was around 15 of us and we had to to sit outside because inside was packed! Everyone was a sport had great conversation and great laughs besides the cold tempature! Great night!
Yay for VSBs/VSSs in Houston! i was really glad that I decided to come. I met some new people, and I am sure we must have been separated.. Not at birth or anything, but probably in infancy.
Also, it was colder than (choose the one that you like best)
1. Penguin P*ssy
2. A reformed H*e’s P*ssy
Basically, it was really effing cold, BUT we in Houston were so commited to the VSB Day cause, and we braved the cold weather and it was awesome.
Shout out to the 3 guys who held it down, just like any time I speak to men, I learned some horrific, but useful info about men. :p
Just grand times to be had all around, I would totally do something like that again, in the spring months doe.
” in the spring months doe.” aint that the truth or at a less packed warm spot
We’ll have to scout before the next one.
Definitely in the spring time! But we did enjoy ourselves and yes those 3 men held it down for the brothas lol!
Yes they did! Panama should be proud!
Fun times!!! Cold… but fun…lol. Everyone was great… glad to have met you all!
4sho! Shoutout to all tha fine azz ladies that showed up and showed out! Good times and good convo for a cold Thurs day night. Actually felt like a fri or sat night to me. We ended up leavin tha first spot after 7pm and went to another spot across town. I was tha only dude happily entertaining 4 VSS’s. (even learned a lil salsa) lol. Overall, it was pretty kool. Shoutout to Cabbo and CGB! Great dudes in person!
Houston was awesome (minus the cold)! I met some really cool people…although my phone reset and I lost all their contacts
. I know we said we were going to be IncogNEGRO on the blog but its Aziza from last night I need contacts again LOL)
Anywho, I enjoyed myself and I can wait to do it again. Shout out to Tx10inch for moving to the Horn with us!
Yeah… he was a trooper with the salsa lessons
thanks for hosting. sounds like a good night.
Wait a minute….Am i reading this correctly? In more than one city where an abundance of women came out, the men in attendance chose to stay huddled together?! Wtf?
You’ve got to be kidding me. What is that all about?
Why am i picturing a scene out of The Wonder Years: Boys on 1 side, girls on the other at the 8th grade school dance in the gymnasium.
I thought this was supposed to be on some grown and sexy sh*t. Im glad cats came out and represented in numbers. But from what im reading, it seems like some n*ggaz wanna be on some snow white 7 dwarfs sh*t. Bashful.
What was it, cold inside these venues? N*ggaz tryna keep warm or something.
Fellas, fellas, fellas…*smh* Assert yourselves. Take the shrink wrap off your dizzles and make sh*t happen. This was a social opportunity to meet, mingle & menaj.
All the vss’ & vssl(very smart sistah lurkers) in attendance and cats wanna form a large support group in the corner. What?
I do not comprehend. This isnt compound. Does not compute. System malfunction.
Anyway, props to the entire VSB fam(champ, liz, panama, commenters, lurkers,etc). Props to the city captains that helped facilitate these events. And props to all who came out in attendance and made vsb day a success….even if all you did was stand in the corner with your hands in your pocket juggling your balls all night long.
Im just joking. But Im really not.
I hope no one takes any of this ^^^ personal. Im just talkin smack(sort of). Because i cant sleep. And Im just salty I missed out on all the festivities.
Dont cry for me Argentina.
Thanks you big ole’ meanie.
Why we always gotta call people out? Is it an island thing? lol
I know. I sorta felt bad about it after I hit submit. I was under the influence of insomnia and frustration at my hyper awareness at 1am.
Liz, if you’re out there, feel free to truncate that comment as you see fit.
Nooooo….we’re supposed to stand behind what we say. C’mon island pride, duh! Bam yuh chest and say it with me “I see pride, I see power, I see a bad-@ss mother who won’t take no crap off of nobody!” – Cool Runnings
“I see pride, I see power, I see a bad-@ss mother who won’t take no crap off of nobody!”
I am mad and glad at the same time you found a way to inject a line from one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time.
LOL. I only truncate the truly insane. All feedback is good feedback.
i said it on twitter earlier and i’ll say it again. i’m mad i don’t live close enough to a city where i could have attended an event (closest is atlanta and that’s about 3 1/2 hours away). hopefully i’ll be in a real city when the next day comes around. sounds like lots of fun was had.
“I’m mad i don’t live close enough to a city where i could have attended an event”
I’m mad too! I missed out on all of the fun. Please add an event in Seattle or Vancouver! Lots of VSS’s and VSB’s here:)
^^^Right!?
LA is a two hour drive from San Diego and happy hour on a ‘school night’ is not happening. Le Sigh… hopefully I can be in the mix next year! Congrats VSB (Liz, Champ and PJ) on a successful and well deserved National VSB DAY!
Damn….Can’t wait to get off of Team Green and back to the Dirty District so I can maybe show my face at the 2013 VSB event. lol
Phoenix is sad that we missed out! But all of the others sound dope! Great work!
I could no longer make it to the Houston event, but I bet good times were had! From reading, sounds like the Chi folks had a blast!
Jealous! Jealous! Jealous! Sounds like so much fun.
Nosy moment – how old is baby Panamette?
that information is not to be divulged. lol.
Dude, we were right here when she was born.
apparently you know that…but she (^^^) doesnt.
Hi Y’all! The LA VSS had a great time. We ate and drank and were merry. We had peeps from Pasadena all the way to Compton. Ladies thanks again for coming. Rush Street was Super hospitable. We had such a good time in fact, we’re going to get together again!!
Now my LA VSBs, y’all are fired, for real. We had 20 or more BEAUTIFUL, SMART SINGLE and SUCCESSFUL women. And TWO brothers. Both of whom, were taken. EPIC fail for y’all. I picked a place with 7 TV’s in the lounge (so y’all could watch Jesus make NBA history) $4 beer and a pole in the back room. (I promise that’s its a really nice place. Really).
We stayed until 915. Way past the 6-8 hours, but we were having such a good time. One day, the homies gone learn. Sigh. But I can’t wait to see my ladies again!!!
THANK YOU DEE FOR HOSTING!!!!! I really wanted to come by too but they got me on lockdown in Downtown LA so even if i could get away, traffic was not gonna make it easy to get there and back. :/ I am glad you guys had a good time and plan on doing something soon!
I think Traphena and Malika did a great job hosting in Houston. I didn’t get to the event till 6ish but everyone tried to converse with each other and that was pretty awesome. I think there were only 3 guys, but they held it down for the men. We were outside b/c the lounge area was packed with the happy hour crowd and it was sooo cold, but everyone maintained and I would definitely go to another event with these great people.
So shoutout to Cab, Tx10, and CBG, Bella….
For some reason I only know most of the women’s government names, so I won’t put that on blast, but Big ups!!
OH and shoutout to my tab getting paid by someone that wasn’t me. I like free ish.
Shoutout back to ya…good to meet u. You were a great sport, cause you were frezzin your azz off last night! Lol!
Yes they did!
Next time the “VSB Train” pulls up in the ATL, i’ll check it out…seems like a fun time.
VSB Los Angeles met in Culver City(west LA). It’s Grammy weekend here so we spent a lot of time talking about what parties/concerts to attend . Met a few other lurkers such as myself. Most of the talk was blogs, music, clubs, natural hair. There was only ONE male there for the majority of the night but the Lakers were playing Boston so I’m not suprised. Our venue served an 18 dollar Long Island iced tea with various shots of liquor in it….sounded deadly….no takers. Numbers were exchanged, talk of future meet ups. Ultimately a good crowd and quality conversation
“Our venue served an 18 dollar Long Island iced tea with various shots of liquor in it”
$18?? Good lawd. I probably would have tried it though.
glad to hear it. and i aint touchin’ an 18 dollar drink with a 10 foot pole.
“Our venue served an 18 dollar Long Island iced tea with various shots of liquor in it….sounded deadly….no takers.”
Hmm, when I hit up LA, this is the first spot I’m going to. I MUST try that. Long Islands ain’t no joke to begin with….. various shots? HAHAHAHA! I’m imagining the comedy those effect would bring.
I am sad that I couldn’t make a national VSB Day event despite all the planning and promo stuff I did lol.
THANK YOU to all the hosts. You guys are the bestest!
Thanks to the commenters, lurkers and passersby for going.
Please hit us up if you have some constructive criticism. We want to do more events in more cities so getting all the info we can would be SO helpful to make things cooler for you guys in the future. As much as this seems like it was somewhat planned it was kind of thrown together a lil last minute and then there was no going back lol. So, it would be good to know what worked and what didn’t work.
Oh and to the hosts: I meant to send you a pep talk email earlier today but my schedule would not allow it
I am sorry if it felt like I deserted you all lol. But, I am confident you did a good job 
If ya’ll have pics, please post to the VSB facebook fan page or email them to us so we can post
No worries. You had Grammy stuff and that trumps ER’THANG…I’m jealous about that btw. lol I have like 2 pics on my twitter. I’ll upload some pics later on facebook.
We will definitely send over pics..we had an official VSB day photographer there (I know, extra for no good reason). She was fabulous and did her thing too. It was truly my pleasure!!
And THANK YOU, again for organizing everything. Definitely gotta give you some props for the night’s success as well, lady! *hugs*
Boo on me for moving from Atlanta right when something pops off for VSB. If I’m around home (or off work for the summer months) I’m definitely showing my face at the next event.
I was at DC’s event last night and the place was packed. Beautiful people in a beautiful venue. Highlight: I won the 1st free copy of the book! (I’m still buying 1 or 2 though…gotta be supportive). Low point: Although my breasts are epic and legendary PJ refused to sign them! I felt so shunned
In his defense when I asked he said, “You have a man!”. He’s so respectful 
Hey MsEsquire77…don’t I know you? lol
So YOU were the one trying to get your boobs signed!! Shuda guessed it…
If anyone should have their
epicboobs signed, it’s that lady up there.Aww, that wuss. lolol
A few things…….
Really enjoyed the event in D.C.
Yes, I was one of the nosy ones wondering if that was your daughter…ADORABLE!
I’m glad you got to use one of your favorite words “libations”….repeatedly….
You are definitely not a 3….you’re AT LEAST double that!
It’s cold.
Have a great weekend!
I’ve come out of lurkdom!
It was great meeting you and the rest of your crew. The DC event was definitely on point and I certainly enjoyed the libations. I can’t wait for the next event.
Now I must call out my fellow lurkers; Mississippi and Chicago (they know who they are) where y’all at?
“You are definitely not a 3….you’re AT LEAST double that!
Don’t start gassing his head up!
@magnetforfoolishness
You are cool people! It was a good night with the Lurkers, right? : ) Sidenote: The Hip Hop Karaoke night popped off something serious around 10pm. A lot more people showed up and I even performed “One More Chance” (Biggie). Yep, I was spittin bars with a dress and heels on. LOL!
as long as i break the 5 threshold, im good. wohoo!!
@estebancharles – i’m glad you came out of lurkdom…the next step is posting a picture….
@CNotes – if you hear of another hip-hop karaoke event at that location (or anywhere else in the city) please let me know so i can attend. as we discussed last night, i’m mean on anything released circa 1987-2005, from memphis to nashville….lol!!
I had a really good time at the Chicago event. I was a little apprehensive about going at first, but I’m glad I did. I got to meet a bunch of cool VSS’s and quite a few VSB’s. Ii wish I could have stayed longer, but i had to get back up to my neck of the woods.
I look forward to seeing yall next time!
Girl you came from way yonder so my smile definitely got a little brighter knowing that you showed up. I am so glad you decided to stomp on your apprehensions and make it out. It was packed in there! But not so crowded where there wasn’t room to walk. Niiice. Looking forward to doing another event as well! We agreed on warmer weather of course. We gotta do a rooftop happy hour! *hugs*
You had me at rooftop happy hour!
DC VSB happy hour was cool, although I came out a little late. I will say that the bartender was extra slow with my drink and then when I ordered somehow forgot to make the drink. Oh well, I had a good time.
sorry about that homes. i will chastise him with vicious rhetoric.
Well I didn’t get to go to one, but this:
9) I have to say this, mostly because it’s hilarious to me. There was a significant enough amount of guys at the event who could have hollered at any number of women…except they didn’t really…branch out. All those women…and I had to entertain them all. Though there were a few cats who definitely did their part.
is what we talk about here frequently. Dudes falling back and playing shy when they really need to start a little conversation. Probably the same dudes talking about women are too mean and have attitudes.
!!!
*cough*Cosign*cough*
We didn’t have that issue in chicago!! rriiiiiight Cheekie!!??
Definitely not! In fact, like I said in my above comment, I think ya’ll ninjas outnumbered us! Niiiice. We make history in the Chi. LOL
Now that’s the type of ratio I like
Touche’
Maybe they weren’t impressed with the talent? noshots.
Too bad I couldn’t attend.
No excuses. Tell your boys to get it together.
(Also, if that was the case, wouldn’t it be easier to mingle with women you didn’t find attractive?)
Naw, he lyin’.
These are the same guys who rave about how the women were lookin’ “right” that night. But, you didn’t talk to ‘em? Oh.
That sounded like shots and rude shots at that. Dude, I’ve seen your pic. o_O Chillax wid all dat der. Don’t be mean.
*vouches and cosigns at SFG’s attractiveness*
Seen the proof on her Twitter. :0P Matter of fact all the women in her group shot looked good.
#eddiebrockshrugs
Awww, thanks Eddie
I wasn’t talking about the Miami event. I saw your pic and all of the ladies would have had to deal with this predator last night. I thought I looked decent in the pic that I showed you. You didn’t like it?
I knew you weren’t. It’s not about whether I liked your pic or not. I’m sure you’re attractive. I just thought what you said was rather mean. I don’t diss someone’s looks unless it’s warranted. (None of us look like Boris or Halle)
Speak for yourself, I definitely look like Halle Berry if I was lighter, taller, smaller nose, eyes, lips, different hair….but definitely from the forehead to the hairline we r twinz
*flatline*
but definitely from the forehead to the hairline we r twinz <—this right here was the murder weapon of my soul!
LOL! Yeah you’re right.
LOL! Alright Miss Berry
Planned on making it to the Houston event, but grad student time and working people time are incompatible sometimes. Sounds like the ratio would’ve been in my favor. Ah well, next time.
I attended the VSBHH in Atlanta and had a good time. I was pleasantly surprised that the ratio was nearly 1:1. SHOUTS OUT to all the VSBs that came through. THANK YOU to the hosts, WiseDiva and Aloneinatlanta, for a good evening. The band was great, I’ll definitely be back to the venue on a Thursday night! All in all, good times! I even ran into some classmates.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again for coming and livening up our VSB party!
I don’t have much time so this will be short and sweet.
Dionica was a PHENOMENAL host at Rush Street in LA (Culver City)!!! She was working the room, and she had ever everyone feeling comfortable. It was a great event! Great turn out! Dionica called it a meeting of natural hair (except me and a few others). lol Only ONE male showed his face, and I brought him. He only reads the blog when I send it to him, but he was came and we hung out. LA male readers disappointed me a little bit. I live outside of the city, I teach high school, and I still managed to make it out and stay until 830ish. Now, I’m up at 5 something, laying in bed, knowing dog-on well I should be showered and making bfast by now. If I can do it, more LA VSBs could have done it. That’s all I’ve got. lol It’s all love. Thank you for doing the nationwide event; I look forward to the next.
hopefully we can get more out next time.
Awww! Thanks luv. We did have another guy come, but he hung out in the corner with his friends. He didn’t mingle much. #sideeye
And You FOR SURE one the prize for longest drive. The inland empire is no joke! Thanks again for coming!
The Chicago event went off without a hitch!! It was nice to meet the chicago VSS’s & VSB’s and I’m pretty sure we introduced a few people to the blog last night. We do have pictures so hopefully they’ll be up soon! Looking forward to the next meetup and maybe the weather will be a little nicer by then!
YaYo aka Toye
*retreats back to dark abyss of ‘lurker’ status*
YAY! Thank Toye for co-hosting the Chicago event!!!
Yeah, man… we already mentioned The Wit… we gotta do a rooftop meetup there when we get our beautiful weather again!
Yay Houston! I was the one that suggested we go outside, because the three VSBs that showed up gave us the only available seats… it dint start off being THAT cold… but I’m pretty sure my thighs got frostbite. (Tx10 did punk me into retrieving my coat midway through happy hour). Thanks to our lovely hostesses with the mostesses… and *fistpump* to teezy for getting that bill paid! Lol!
*eek!* DIDNT. Apparently my fingers are just as Texan as my mouth.
Lol at Tx10 punking you lol!!! But you did need that jacket lol! Thanks for showing up despite the cold bella!
You shouldn’t feel punked, that cold was nojoke. Frostbite is never sexy. :p
Houston Recap, The Caballeroso Perspective:
The VSB Houston event was definitely worth attending. Upon arrival I noticed a small contingent of coloreds sequestered at a table of four – two guys and two lovely ladies whose names escape me at present. Having met Tx10inch at a prior non-official VSB happy hour, I soon recognized it to be the group I was looking for. Comic Book Guy introduced himself in proper fraternal fashion and immediately, conversations ensued.
Given the cramped space at which we started, our numbers soon out grew the accommodations. With no additional internal seating options being available, our party moved outside to the patio. On a typical 50 degree Houston winter day, patio dwelling would warrant no further consideration; however, this evening was no typical day, yet we pressed on…in spite of the unseasonably cold, 33 degree temperatures – we would not be deterred. It gave me a new appreciation of the negro tolerance for cold as requests of the staff for an outdoor heater went unanswered.
At this well attended function (I estimated an ultimate attendance of 16 VSP), a ongoing stream of Houston’s most attractive and educated ladies continued to file in and join the discussions. Drinks flowed. Pizza’s were consumed. Discussions were had. Chivarly was resurrected.
Alas, the happy hour drink specials ended…so too did the VSP tolerance of at freezing temperatures accompanied by a persistent breeze. The party moved inside where standing room was the only option, yet the discussions continued. The remainder of the VSS contingent was discovered, seated comfortably inside. Photos were taken. Contacts were made. Hugs of departure were exchanged. VSP’s previously unacquainted, entered, shook hands, exchanged greetings, and departed friends. The party was over…or so it would seem…..
Good synopsis, frat. It was good meeting you and yes, there was an ongoing stream of attractive and educated women flowing through there.
This was a very articulated synopsis of the evening Cab! Thanks for being a trooper and being out in the cold! You as well comicbookguy! I think we were all troopers when the alcohol got into our systems lol!
hey I notice you from last night!
A man that knows how to tell a story
Love you guys in Houston! Glad to know it worked out, even though you were a little cold.
Awww, I’m not surprised. Chivalry is alive in Texas. Texas men are some of the most friendly people. I wish I could have been there to meet you and CBG and get ya’ll wasted. Where’s my pic of CBG?
We talked about you SFG..alot. Lol. You’d be surprised at how tall CBG really is. He’s taller than me and I’m 6’1. Very kool cat though. Did let us know he was boo’d up…quite often. But not tha panty panderer I thought he was. Lmao! U my dude CGB!
Me? What did you say? O_O Cab, CBG and Tx10 all in one place? No fair. See…don’t tell me that CBG is super tall. That gives me thoughts and it’s cheating in the mind. That’s a no no. lol
I can see him talking about his woman alot if his blog comments are any indication, he loves a good woman.
Yeah, CGB’s tha man. Don’t worry, it was nothing but good things said. Pretty much how we’d like to impregnate you if given tha chance. you know, very smart guy stuff…
j/k (maybe)
O_O LOL don’t kill me dead. hahaha
Worrrd?!?! CBG is tall?!?! How tall??
Hmmmm……
CBG, if your relationship doesn’t work out…..
#investmentbabies
#nba/nflbound
#wecanretireearly
#ihavepictures
#imjustsaying
But I don’t wanna step on your toes SFG….. =)
@Classy6ft5
lmao. tell em how u really feel. I’m guessing you don’t meet many NBA players….
No sir, that’s not for me! Spare me the headache and heartache of a professional athlete. Just get me a REGULAR DUDE that’s at LEAST 6’3 to marry and procreate with and I’m good!
(not saying regular dudes don’t bring that stuff, but they don’t play 82 games a year)
Why is it that when *I* inquire about a tall guy people always suggest an NBA player, but no one EVER says that to chicks 5’3-5’5 with a height requirment of 6’5 and up?!?!?
I’m venting. =(
My bad.
Why is it that when *I* inquire about a tall guy people always suggest an NBA player, but no one EVER says that to chicks 5’3-5’5 with a height requirment of 6’5 and up?!?!?
You right. My badd. Should’ve stayed away from tha cliche’ questions. lol. Don’t cut me.
Hey hey hey…he’s a free man…but I will be watching
and making voodoo dolls.Cosign the CBG tall comment, I’ve 5’10 barefoot and I had on some heeled boots, so i was prolly like 6 even on Thursday, and he was still a head taller than I. But like they said he’s boo-ed up (keepin it classy) even after we made constant fun of Dallas AND Oak Cliff. :p
I’m. You’d think I was still tipsy or something. -_-
Not surprised that folk came out in the good District esp on along U street.
Not suprised at guys huddled up together either *side eye* LLS.
Maybe I might mosy up in the next joint, who knows if the mood should hit me
Darn it, I must have missed you. I certainly would have come over to say hello. Maybe next time.
“GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRL…IS HE A 3?”
yes, yes he is.
it was good seeing you last night. hope you feel better and sh*t.
lol thanks. thank you for calling me a 3. lol
I had a really good time last night. The venue was nice, despite the fact that is full of yuppies, but Washington Ave. in Houston is full of them. Tx10Inch and Cab were some really cool guys and the ladies were lovely, intelligent and most importantly, funny as hell. I was good to feel appreciated after we stood up and let the ladies take our seats. We were just doing the gentleman thing. I didn’t mind standing up. I like the ladies weren’t too prissy to get a bite to eat and po’ up a little bit, as they say down here in the H. I am mad that I got clowned for ordering a Ketel One and tonic, as if it was some kind of fancy drink. It’s my favorite vodka, what can I say? VSB style converstations insued, including the hilarious essence that is SmartFoxGirl. Wish you could have been there, girl. The fellas weren’t acting shy and the ladies seemed to appreciate it. I had a really good time, despite the cold. It is good to know there are some Very Smart People in the H and the turn out was great.
Thanks for coming out! You three guys held it down for the brothas and I would take you three over ten dumb ones! Loved the great convos that took place as wellas the laughs! And hey I didn’t laugh at your drink lol!
PhenaBena, it was me and Gabby who did that, lol. It does sound fancy, and any time I hear the words ‘Ketel One’ I immediately think of Chelsea Handler, and well.. That IS funny.
<3!
I wish I could have flown in for it. Next time you guys do a Happy Hour, you must invite me. I’m glad you went and had a good time. I had a good time at mine as well…and I didn’t embarrass myself. I’m proud of me too.
Anywho, I don’t know how ya’ll stood out there under 33 deg weather. It must have been that good.
…and Ketel One and tonic is gooood. Aint nothing wrong with being fancy.
I had a great time at the NYC event. It was alittle intimidating when i first got there because there was a group of about 7 or 8 people huddled around one table and it felt liek I couldn’t penetrate that. But then more people started to roll through and it was all good. The area of teh floor I was in was deep in some good VSB-style convo, too. It was like we were having a post in real life.
And the calibur of women in attendace? Very nice.
LOL @ post in real life!!! Lawd….
Rare commenter, long time lurker
I had a great time at the DC event. Panama was a great host and we ended up meeting some great people (shoutout to C-Notes and Magnetforfoolishness!). The convo ranged from hometowns to dirty south music to the blog to The Game to random celebs we’ve met. All in all, great time! Can’t wait for the next one!
@WorldClassMC
Thanks for keeping your promise. : ) It was great meeting you as well.
@ WCM Were you sitting on the lawn at last summer’s Rock the Bells tour at Merriweather? You look just like someone who was sitting in front of me and my friends.
#justcurious?
@CNotes See! I’m trying lol.
@EB Sorry but that wasn’t me!
*From the girl from Mississippi* Although I’m hella late bc I didn’t read this post until I got to work this morning, I too enjoyed the night and convo
. It’s always a pleasure meeting Panama and conversing with other black folks who can read. Brings great joy to my heart and soul. Much love. Can’t wait to do it again.
Had an excellent time at the DC event. There was a constant buzz of conversation and thats always a good sign. I came hoping to meet many men *50 cent voice* but after seeing 50 men huddled in one spot, even I was not strong enough to “boldly go” where I’m sure NO woman dared to (and if you did MORE power to ya). Anywho, I got my picture taken with the “3″ (who is so light skint the Evo flash washed him out) and sang acapella with my 2 friends in celebration of Panama. Played a lil Jenga and although I complained about driving around U street for 20 minutes to find parking it was worth it. Even though I SHOULD have been doing homework I wouldn’t change the times we had for anything (well maybe a fish dinner from ooohs & aahhs but thats besides the point).
Bottom line: Plan another VSB happy hour #nsh!t
PS. Can someone tell me how to put an avi picture? Please & thanks
go gravatar.com and upload a pic, it will then be associated with your e-mail address and show up when you post
Ooooh, yeah, I heard that last night…it’s had since removed itself from my memory banks. I shall follow this advice you have bestowed upon us.
The EVO flash is bright! Seriously, I have to turn mine off in order for my face to be seen clearly in my photos. Anywho, the DC event sounds like it was live! Ya’ll should have another so I can crash it. My cousin goes to Howard and this is my last year to visit her before she graduates.
um…y’all never did hit that acapella. i was waiting for it.
but yes, that EVO flash was crucial. i looked like powder and casper had a gay sex love child in that picture we took.
Wish I could have made it out to the DC event. Sounds like everyone had a great time. Glad to know that it went well. I’ll stay tuned for the next one…
On a better note, my book came yesterday, so I look forward to checking it out.
Congrats on National VSB Day!
Okay, now that official VSB hours have commenced (9-5), I can recap my PERCEPTION of VSB day Chikahgo style.
1) I thought our host were absolutely wonderful. Cheekie & Toye…as a matter of fact, Toye and I are now, officially BFFs. Furthermore, I was THEE only honorary Nigerian in the spot so shout out to all my honorary Nigerians in the internets. Oh, shout out to the honorary Ghanian that was in the place as well who…well, I’m not EVEN gon go THERE!
2) Where in the world did these FINE men come from and why don’t I see them day to day. I mean, seriously, as Cheekie pointed out, I really feel like there were more men than women in the place to be. HUGE shoutouts to lock guys…yep, you folks…yep, not EVEN gon go THERE…EITHER!
3) Apparently, I won’t be participating in anymore VSB days because quite a few people told me they were done with me/quit me about 75…HUNDRED times. Hmmm, I guess because they had to repeat themselves, it wasn’t true?!? yaay for another VSB day…whenever (unofficial).
4) Cheekie keeps her promises! We totally chit-chatted and sh*t over Long Island Iced Tea. Shame she’s not a fairy god mother…I could’ve…Nope, not THERE either!
5) Happy Hour turned into Happy night with most people leaving at 9:30 10ish..
6) LAST, but not least…LIZ you are SUPER-FANTASTIC. How in the world did you do it? It’s much appreciated!
That is all…For now…
Yep!! Everything you just said!!! And I know I told you several times just how done I was with you..lol
It was a great night though. Shout out to you, Cheekie, Toye, Luvvie, and everyone else for making this lurker feel welcome.
Awww thank you!
I am happy to hear folks had a good time in their own cities. I was REALLY nervous that people were gonna show up and twiddle their thumbs. It sounds like I did a good job at selecting Captains and co-captains, and that THEY are the ones who made it pop
But, not a surprise, VSB has the best community on the internet!
I am definitely a wallflower so I am proud of all the wallflowers who made it out, too!
*chuckles at the last sentence in number 1*
Girrrrrrl, if I were a fairy godmother I woulda had it LOCKED. With all the hints/subtle moves I was dropping, if I were magic, you woulda been good.
Hey BFF!! I’m glad everybody had a good time & felt welcome & comfortable & sh*t!
“5) Happy Hour turned into Happy night with most people leaving at 9:30 10ish..”
Wish I had known you guys would be hang out that late… because with traffic there is no way I would have made it there until almost 8 and I thought things would be winding down by then being a Thursday and all
I do hope there is a VSB rooftop/beer garden summer jam in the works
Glad everyone had a good time… wish I had been there ~JS
“I do hope there is a VSB rooftop/beer garden summer jam in the works”
Trust… it is, Miss Jhane. Would love to meet you!
Alana, I promise to stop yelling next time we all get together! And you can be able to snag baby Eric Benet next time…mmmkay?
High handslaps were plentiful and appreciated.
Had a great time @ the DC event.
Nice venue, cool crowd (plenty of VSS’s) and overall friendly vibe. Got there a lil late so missed out on the some of the book signing festivities and such, but had a great time chatting it up with some VSS’s (had to get past the awkward “so you post as *insert screen name* convo…lol). Shoutout to Yanni3000, HR_Maggedon and host of other folks for being cool ass people. Shoutout to Panama trying to work the room..doing the host with the most thing, again congratulations on the book and good event last nite @ the Caverns.
“had to get past the awkward “so you post as *insert screen name* convo…lol”
Wow, I’m curious. Is that really awkward? Seems like that exact convo is how we broke ice in Chicago. LOL
Like Slim said on Twitter, it’s interesting how deep commenter relationships can go.
I knoooow…but I didn’t think it was awkward. But, then again, i feel like I broke the ice with the long island. That’s just me though.
LOL then again, sh*t we were chatting and whatnot from the moment folks walked in…
@ Cheekie
not really too awkward…lol, we turned it into a running joke about gang/street names vs government names.
thanks…glad you came out homes. i’m exhausted as hell today.
I came. I saw. I conquered (getting my book signed).
Is it usually that chunky? There were a lot of negresses up in the place.
I didn’t even notice I used Panama’s opening line. I was listen to Encore. My bad.
lol. its all good. it can definitely be that chunky. lol. but not always.
and thats assuming i used your word right.
VSB Day in the DMV – CNoted!
THE ARRIVAL: I arrived alone at about 6:45pm to a full but comfortable crowd of VSB supporters. My first thought was (sigh), “why did I come alone?”. But in true CNotes fashion of self-motivation, I proceeding to the bar and turned on the 10,000 megawhite enamel that I showcase on a regular basis.
THE LURKERS: Me and my buddy for the evening, magnetforfoolishness (whatup, girl!), sat with a lively group of four and we talked about everything from the rooter to the tooter. I spent a great deal of time convincing the Lurkers to come out and play. And they promised they would. : ) Shout outs to:
#1 Lurker – He put me on blast for not introducing my friends (who arrived later) fast enough but shared his sweet potato fries with me. : )
#2 Lurker – Mississippi girl who knows all about throwing bows and club music
#3 Lurker – Chicago native who says the way Common speaks is off-putting
#4 Soon-to-be-Lurker (maybe) – The man who complimented my cuff bracelet. (I’m always pleasantly surprised when a man notices details about my ensemble or accessories).
THE MUSIC: Although I was heavily engaged in conversations about Three Six Mafia, Gangsta Boo and business acumen, my ears are always in tune to music that is playing around me (Zo!, Foreign Exchange, Jill Scott, Sa-Ra, etc). Shout out to whomever’s IPod DJ’d the event.
THE HOST: Panama was a great host! (Although he should not have relied on his faulty phone service to retrieve his email of prepared questions for the book giveaway). Clearly his network did not attend the event. : ) Nonetheless, the gratitude he showed to the supporters was endearing and he’s just a cool a$$ dude.
Cmon with the moderation business! Ugh… : (
“…we talked about everything from the rooter to the tooter.”
If there were any doubt that you hail from the south, by your statement above, all doubt is gone.
@Cab
: ) It doesn’t matter how long I’ve lived away from the south, my southerness will always resurface at some point!
I think I saw you when I first got there ….then the bar started calling me..lol. You were the one taking pictures of PJ w/ some ladies?
@BmoreCreative
Yes, that was me. : ) If my memory is correct, you were talking to PJ before we took pics with him. Maybe we can actually “meet” at the next event.
good recap. glad you had fun. you definitely looked like you were enjoying yourself.
Wait, hold up, stop, time out, pare, un momentito.
Y’all discussed Gangsta Boo? I’ve been in love with her since Where Them Dollaz At.
And they played Sa-Ra at your function? Hollywood? Ain’t no Manhattan after-work spots that would bump that here.
@Scipio Africanus
“Y’all discussed Gangsta Boo?”
Oh yes! We had a in depth conversation about Tennessee rappers Three Six Mafia and Ms. Where Them Dollas At, herself! LOL! We mentioned how they were left out of the VH-1 Hip Hop Honors when they did a tribute to southern rappers.
“And they played Sa-Ra at your function? Hollywood?”
When I heard it my facial expression didn’t change, but on the inside I was doing cartwheels. LOL! I think they played a joint from their second album – Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love. The music selection was genius (well at least to me!).
Somebody put alot/most/all of the Memphis rapper mixtapes up on Youtube from the earlyish to mid-90′s. Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Carmike, Koopsta, early 3-6, etc. I was old enough, but in Philly and not knowing much about that stuff at the time, but I loved what I was hearing.
“#1 Lurker – He put me on blast for not introducing my friends (who arrived later) fast enough but shared his sweet potato fries with me. : )”
Who said chivalry is dead? I did count my fries though.
THE MUSIC
How could you not mention all of the Little Brother that was being played…don’t go breakin’ my heart.
THE HOST
I won a book, so yeah, his hosting abilities were on point. Wait, I should have used that as an opportunity to big up my trivia skills. Although, he did say he’s never tried that once in his life except for that one time….
The turkey burgers were slammin’!
Are you happy now CNotes?
@estebancharles
“Who said chivalry is dead? I did count my fries though. ”
LOL!!!!!!!! I should have taken more fries. (plucks fingers)
“Are you happy now CNotes?”
(kool-aid smiling) Yep!
(does a 10 second dougie)
Okay, the jig is up. I really didn’t count my fries.
Dougie!? Is it 2:30 already? Time to YouTube practice my dougie. I fall apart after 8 secs and need to build up to 10.
Had a great time @ the Miami Event. I was the only brother there, so I felt like I accomplished my civic VSB duty for the day. The convo was interesting and varied. S/O to all the ladies that came thru and to SmartFoxGirl for hosting.
thank you for doing your duty…to please those booties.
Wished I could’ve gone to the NYC event. I have the world’s worst cold, no joke. I was hoping to meet some VSBs, but apparently there were only 12 in attendance anyway, and people were a bit cliquey, but that’s NYC socializing for you. Come out just to talk to people you already know, lol. Anyway, I still wanted to go there and meet my future husband, lol. Next time…
I for one thoroughly enjoyed the DC happy hour! I met some new people and I got to defend my hometown!!!! And of course when I got home, my book was waiting for me. I’ll find a way to get it signed!
the best defense is a good offense.
and since so much crime happens in detroit, SUSTAINED.
Mmmmmhhh mmhhh– I learned my lesson last night!! While ya’ll were partying I was trying to be Ms. Community at the local Civic Association Meeting down the street from your gig and the damn thing erupted into some foolish “diversity” discussion— one woman told me to “think more black” which reminds me of the time when I went out with this black dude who had dreads to his butt who told me I was “too black” for him— ummmm .. . . OK?
In conclusion— F the hood– VSB trumps Neighborhood Safety any day.
As always, you make me smile.
Ameejil …is that you? lol
word.life.
Think More Black just means you need to have Crytstal’s, Frank’s Red Hot *and* Texas Pete in your cabinet for Sunday dinner.
Peace from DC. Thanks for the book. I definitely played my part in mingling with a few of the ladies. Didn’t play the entire room like you, but that ain my job.
That being said, the lack of mingling isn’t as much a problem as the dominance of clickish activity, as is often the case with Happy Hours. When I first came in, the entire back section had been filled and there was no room to really sit there. Later, I jus saw separate groups sitting and chatting amongst themselves.
Not complaining at all, I had a lot of fun by the bar and it’s great to see ya’ll get that much support. Jus adding my two cents to the lack of branching out.
i can dig it. and it wasnt a shot so much as a normal occurence most of us notice. and i do attribute a lot of that to the whole clique thing…i just dont subscribe to that. lol. i pretend i belong to them all.
I think seast are good and bad at these things. People (women) need a place to be able to sit after a while, but they tend to prevent people flowing around and mingling. But even with that, there were a bunch of people who were standing whom I never did talk to. It would be cool if we could do this again, maybe in the next few months, so that people could meet even more folks. I realized that 3 hours isn’t enough time to really chop it up with 40+ people that you’d like to talk to but just met, even if you’re super outgoing.
So you guys really aren’t coming to Philly, huh. Ugh.
Not enough people from Philly spoke up when I did a straw poll of people’s metro areas. I think I had 3 counts for Philly. I was surprised by that.
How many votes did NJ get? I know we are close to NY and all of their votes probably triumphed ours. I’m just curious.
Maybe we can have one in NJ next time…. NJ men speak, mix and mingle…. with women.
which part r u talkin about? south jersey or like…Hoboken?
Oakland has about 50 people come out, and I’d say 20 were men. It was really mellow and chill. I enjoyed hosting, although I kinda just said hi to everyone. I also have a guestbook that folks signed and I’d like to send it to you guys. I’ll email for an address. Thank you and much success!
thanks for your hard work.
*Comes in kicking over chairs and sh*t*
THIS IS SOME BULLSH*T!!! (in my Sammie J voice)
That is all.
LMAO!!
hahahahaha….next time V.
Disappointed I couldn’t make it to NYC last night.
The Houston and Chicago meet ups sound like they were SOOOO fun! It has me thinking….. there ever be one big VBS/VSS meet up?
It CAN happen!
*Will there ever be one big VBS/VSS meet up?
Like a VSB BBQ?
That would be nice. Maybe have everybody contribute $20 through a PayPal account to offset the cost….IDK I’m just throwing out things.
Oh wait. Are you being factious, Liz?! Lol! I forgot “VSB BBQ” is the ongoing running joke!
LOLOL. I was being both serious and facetious
I really do want a vsb bbq this year!!
“Like a VSB BBQ?”
Wait, what’s that?
I mentioned this yesterday and got no response. Hmph!!! (pokes out bottom lip)
Like a VSB BBQ? .
You know what, I’m not going to touch this mythical creature.
Lol
I’m down. I’ll put twenny in the pot too!
Let me tell you all something additionally funny that maybe Champ can attest to. So you know we signed a gang of books and I realized…I damn near had to ask everybody how to spell their names because it was a Black crowd.
I was like, man, folks would tell me their name, and they’d go right into the spelling cuz they’ve been going thru that their whole life. lol. That was hilarious to me. Not one single time did somebody NOT have to tell me how to spell their name. LOL.
I love Black people.
Oh, and one person told me that I’m much nicer in person than I am on the blog. In fact, I think it was K-Steez. I hope I got that right.
Which has always made it hard e-stalking people whose names you’ve only ever heard spoken and never seen written. Like, “is it “Leah, Lea, Leeuh, Leighae or Leeyah Jackson?”
I hope your sister isn’t named Leah, Lea, Leeuh, Leighae or Leeyah Jackson. I’m talking about the *other* Leah, Lea, Leeuh, Leighae or Leeyah Jackson.
Lmao I’m guilty of the name spelling! I let you know up front that my name is NOT spelled like the car (lexus). I have the black republican spelling thank you very much!
DC was nice I offered to get my boobs signed but then you pulled out a sharpie and i couldnt be walking around with black magic marker on the girls lol!
I would like to thank vsb for contributing to my first bff fight of the new year. Straight up argument over parking and answering phone calls while trying to make it into DC, nonsense we prob was both wrong we made up before we left lol.
Ummm them catfish fingers and fries appetizers were extra skimpy. I was still hungry when I left
the mulled cider was good though.
Coming out of Lurker status to say DC was great last night! There should definately be more VSB happy hours in the future. Great people, great food (and prices), though I had to wait 45minutes for some sweet potato fries…
Anyway, it was good to see Panama and some of the VSBs and VSSs of the DMV out last night!
Take that Howardites!!
HELL YEAH!
PITTSBURGH STAND UP!!!
had a great time with the VSSs and VSBs, as always. didnt meet any new commenters or lurkers that i didnt know prior to the VSB Day event, sadly. but nonetheless, Ivy St, Miss Patterson, That Damn African/Ethiopian Boy, other no-moniker having folks, and i held it down for El Campeon. and even Champie poo poo’s parental units and auntie were there to support, awwww. as you may have seen from my pics on twitter, Champikins did some reading from the book in addition to his book signing.
again i just have to say how proud i am of the VSB tag team and their GM Liz
Lemonfor doing such a great job with the blog, book, and national happy hours. and im also very thrilled to heasr the other cities had such a good time–wish i could have made it to all of them!! VSB readers/suppporters are the bestest!!happy friday all!! enjoy your weekend
Dang, Champ read to ya’ll? That would have made me feel special!
(not like riding the short yellow bus, needing an IEP “special”….but getting flowers just because “special”)
LOL @ IEP. A teacher perhaps?
Elementary school librarian.
The workday isn’t over yet, so I guess it’s not to late to add my 2 cents. I attended the DC VS HH at Mahogany… I mean, Hominy… I mean Taps and what?! I don’t know that place stays changing its name, and I think the same guy still owns it.
Anyway, I arrived alone a bit before 6, to find Josephus and a small gang of lurkers (everyone I talked to said they don’t comment). I joined a few VSSs chatting about naptural hair care, had 2 drinks, got my picture taken (with a lurker), and my book signed. If I hadn’t tracked down my waitress she would’t have gotten paid for that 2nd drink. No worries though I paid her, she looked like she wasn’t prepared for the influx that happened after 6:30.
To all the lurkers, hello and sh!t.
I didn’t get to mingle much, unfortunately, because I had to leave around 7. But I look forward to another event in the near future.
i really wish i couldve been there, unfortunately–i live across the atlantic ocean. but if you ever host a VSB event in London or the Caribbean, I’m there baby!!!!!
I’m late but I went to DC last night’s late event pretty late around 7:45 (ill wordplay). I said MARCH 2008 wayyy in the back before anybody said a word for your last book give away!
Thanks for the gravatar suggestion!!
Did you know there are a bunch of folks who want their babies to be born 11-11-11? So, you can claim that VSB day hookup was planned *whistles*
Hey Panama! I had a good time. Even though I had to drive from East Bumf*ck, Va., I was glad I came. The stuff you guys write makes my days at school less painful. I think I told you that but umm my memory is foggy because I took full advantage of those tasty DRANK specials! Pics to come soon on FB!