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It's about that time to say, "Bye Bye to 2011". It has been a good year for me seeing my daughter transform from a infant into a toddler. I had the chance to see my daughter's first tooth, first steps , and first words, so even though 2011 is soon to be only a memory, I am grateful for the joys it has brought to me in only 12 short months.  As I say " Bye Bye to 2011" and look 2012 in the face. I will only hope that it will bring me love, peace, and more chances to be a great mother. Whatever 2012 brings me I will embrace it with open arms and indulge it because it will only last a mere 365 days before it will once again only be memory. 

Today is December 31st 2011 and on this day in history in 1879, Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent light to the public, by lighting up a street in Menlo Park, New Jersey.  An incandescent light bulb produces light by heating a metal filament wire to a high temperature until it glows.   Even though other inventors also came up with other versions of incandescent lamps, Thomas Edison's version stood out because of its effective incandescent material , its higher vacuum , and its high resistance.  During his demonstration in Menlo Park, Edison said, "We will make electricity so cheap, only the rich will burn candles". And now in 2011 we can say his statement was correct. 

Happy TGIF ! Yes it is Friday and for me the weekend begins today, but this is not any ordinary weekend, this weekend will be the start of a new year. This weekend will be 2011 and 2012, which I think is awesome, that all in the matter of one weekend we will experience two different years.  This is definitely not the weekend to sit around and complain, but it is a great time to make changes in your life and if they are no changes to be made, just use this weekend and start of the new year to work on your goals. Goals are a big part of beginning the new year, even though many people may call these goals, "New Year's Resolutions" , do not let the difference fool you. Many "New Year's Resolutions " do not last very long. People want to make changes in their life but wanting to do something and actually doing it are two completely different stories.  This year take control of your "New Year's Resolutions" and turn them into goals that will...

I personally never heard a person of Asian decent sing, but this girl right here killed it. She is only 14 years old covering, "Rolling in the deep" by Adele and I have to say she did an awesome job. I also think she should get a record deal in the U.S. because she sounds great and we do not have any Asian singers in the industry right now. But I guess we have to wait and see what happens. 

Kimora Lee Hounsou and her hubby Djimon Hounsou look great walking down the beach on their family trip in St. Barts. The 36 year old mother of 3 is looking better than ever these days and I have to say her hubby is looking great also. I love this ,"Power Couple". 

Just an Instagram from Tawana Lashay. If you have an Instagram account, make sure you follow me. My Instagram name is Tawana Lashay. 

Another Round by Chris Brown ft Fat Joe is one of my favorite songs right now and it is also MTV Jams, Jam of the week, so I had the chance to see the official video for it. I must say, I also like the video and Fat Joe looks great after losing 100 pounds.  This video is definitely for the grown and sexy, Shit this song is just sexy anyway you look at it. If you still have not had the chance to see the official video for "Another Round" please check it out below. 

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Christmas is a time for giving and happiness, so no matter what you are going through in your life right now, put it aside and spend today with those that mean the most to you.  -God Bless- 

This is one of my favorite songs at the moment and I just had a chance to check out the video. Now it is your turn to check it out. 

Many people say everything in a person's life happens for a reason and I do believe that statement myself. So when something happens in my life that makes me upset, I just look at it as something good will be coming soon, so the negative had to be pushed out of my life first. "When the storm is over, the sun will shine". All that I am saying is keep a positive outlook on life. 

Take a look at my new photos. After becoming a mother , I took a little break from the modeling world, but now I am back and ready for anything.

Here goes a little late night exclusive for yall. ENJOY!

"Talent is as common as horseshit in a stable. The cultivation of it is extremely rare. -Eric Morris-

I was recently a background actress in the Feature Film, "New Years Eve". New Years Eve was directed by Gary Marshall , who also directed the 2010 film, "Valentine's Day" and some of the actors involved with this film are , Hilary Swank, Halle Berry, Ludacris, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashton Kutcher, and many more. New Years Eve will be in Theatres December 9, 2011, so please go support. Check out the trailer for New Years Eve below :

If you like the track, "Niggas in Paris" off the Jay-z & Kanye Watch The Throne album, check out this Chris Brown ,"Niggas in Paris" freestyle featuring T-Pain. So C. Brezzy spit a couple bars, I can dig it !

Today is Tuesday and even though it is only the second day of the week , I already feel overloaded and exhausted. I have so much to do this week and it has just begun. I know I can get through this week like I have made it through all my other busy weeks, but I am going to need prayer and motivation. I believe prayer and motivation can get me through anything, so I will continue to stay positive, pray, and motivate myself through this week.

Change your life today . Don't gamble on the future ,act now , without delay.  Simone de Beauvoir 

Hey everyone! I been away for a while, but I am back and I have a lot to share. I am writing this post as I am preparing for work at my day job, but besides that I have a lot going on as I am trying to make my transition in the acting industry. I will admit it is not easy working a day job , being a mom, being a girlfriend, going to auditions and updating websites, but I am doing the best that I can and I will continue to do the best that I can. So please make sure you check for daily updates and do not forget to check me out on Facebook ( Tawana Lashay) and follow me on Twitter @allaboutlashay.

"Acting is behaving truthfully under imgainary circumstances" Sanford Meisner

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sept. 18, 8:20 p.m., NBC) - Prepare yourself for some serious bird-watching this Sunday night as the Eagles flock to Atlanta to face off against the Falcons. For Philly’s quarterback Michael Vick it will be a return to his old stomping ground and, coming off a win in Saint Louis last week, he and the Eagles will be eager to keep the momentum going in this next away game. But Atlanta’s loss in Chicago last week means the Falcons will be especially eager to rule the roost in their first home game of the season. Prepare to watch some feathers get ruffled. Courtesy of Maxim.com

Video Provided by WorldStarHipHop The official video for, "Im A Boss" by Philly's own Meek Mill. Philly is definitely representing in this video. I can dig it!

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Waking up on a positive note, I intend to keep my day as positive as I possibly could. Doing my normal morning routine and making sure that I look at everything that comes across my path today in a positive light. I believe that when you stay positive, positive things happen to you.

Female rapper Nicki Minaj poses for Glamour Magazine's upcoming issue. Nicki looks great and I am loving the outfit. She is Barbieish in this photo,but she did not go over board with it, like she usually does. I like Nicki and I like her style, but sometimes I believe it is excessive. This photo of of Nicki Minaj is glamourous and I love it.

If you are looking for something to do tonight, check out the Pre Labor Day Bash at Webster Hall in New York City. Ladies will be free all night and fellas will be reduced. Webster Hall is located at 125 East 11th Street between 3rd & 4th Ave. For more information please feel free to call or text 347-237-6826.

  Dr. Joe Amoako with his book on Ghanaian Pidgin English.   Dr. Joe Amoako, an associate professor of English and Foreign Languages at Delaware State University, has authored Ghanaian Pidgin English – Diachronic, Synchronic and Sociolinguistic Perspectives, which deals with the bridging of traditional African languages with English in the West African country of Ghana. The book studies this particular language phenomena in the context of social and structure definitions of “pidgin,” which deal with both the need to bridge two or more languages and the resulting reduced linguistic structure that serves as a means to communicate among people who don’t have a common language. In his book, Dr. Amoako – a native of Ghana and a 13-year associate professor at DSU – explores the definitions of pidgin and creole and why Ghanaian variation is of the pidgin variety. Ghanaian Pidgin English can be ordered online at www.novapublishers.com [1]   Article courtesy of  "DSU...

The Arts and Entertainment Channel's "Hoarder's" TV production team needs volunteers as extras in Manhattan, tomorrow on Wednesday, August 31st between 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (3 to 7 hours, your choice of morning or afternoon, or both, your choice, with a break for lunch which will be served on the set). The 1st 10 people who are selected will appear on TV as volunteer "sorters" to conduct triage on items hoarded in an apartment building. No heavy lifting, only sorting items found in the apartment in various categories, and networking with the other actors. No casting agent. Please just show up at 344 East 65th Street, 1st floor, Manhattan, between 1st and 2nd at a brownstown. The filming will take place in the backyard. If you have any questions, you may call Kevin briefly after 8 a.m. at cell # 718-679-6287. Alternatively, call Agye at 212-729-8771 or send email with your cell # if you prefer. No prior experience required. Dress casually. See: http...

So we made it through Hurricane Irene! Pure madness from the Earthquake that surprisingly shook the East Coast, leading up to the vicious Hurricane Irene, the East Coast had its share of natural occurrences for 2011. The good thing about it is that the East Coast had the chance to experience something many people who live here have never had the chance to experience before, even though they may not have been good experiences. Hopefully we will not have to experience these circumstances again, but when Mother Nature is pissed off , she is a bitch.

Yesterday's earthquake was a new experience to many New Jersey and New York natives. The sad part is not everyone had the opporunity to feel it and I was one of them. Hearing the news that there had been an earthquake and I had not even the slightist clue, upset me. It was not like feeling an earthquake is on my bucket list or anything, but it would have been an experience and an exciting story to tell my kids. Living on the east coast I may never have the opporunity to come in counter with another earthquake in my lifetime, so I feel like I missed out on something.

On this day in 1943 , LIFE magazine spotlighted a dance craze that was sweeping the U.S.A. -- the Lindy Hop . The Lindy was named after American aviation hero Charles A. Lindbergh; and began its entry into the American lifestyle in 1927. The Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York was really jumping when George ‘Shorty’ Snowden, one of the Savoy’s famous dancers, started doing twists, turns, jumps and twirls to the music of greats like Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald. Snowden told everyone he was doing the Lindy Hop. The jitterbug, swing or Lindy as it was called by white dancers became an integral part of Hollywood’s golden era and was picked up by the youth of America during WWII, as exhibited on the LIFE cover. The Lindy Hop was still being danced in the 1950s to rock ’n’ roll at sock hops; and was the jump start for the dance styles of the 1960s and 1970s. In fact, people throughout the world still do the Lindy ... or Boogie Woogie, Ro...

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." -Scott Adams-

Happy Monday Everyone! It is the beginning of the week and many people are still trying to recover from the weekend.No matter if you are still trying to recover from the weekend or if you have already recovered, look at Mondays as a chance to start fresh. Any goals that you were not able to complete last week, aim to complete them this week. Mondays should always be happy days because it begins a week full of opporunties and it is up to you to take advantage of those opporunties.

Robert Rahmeek Williams better known as Meek Mill , a 24 year old rapper from Philadelphia, PA has came with some more fire, with his lastest track entitled, "House Party". House Party is a track off of Meek Mill lastest mixtape, "Dream Chasers" hosted by DJ Drama. Produced by Tone Beats and featuring Young Chris, who is another Philly rapper, the track is Allaboutlashay Certified.

For anyone who still has not had the chance to view my Public Service Annoucement, Here it is! Enjoy!!!!!! Written by Harlem Hosiptal Youth Group Directed & Edited by Lukas Huffman PROTECT ME / Harlem Hospital from Lukas Huffman on Vimeo .

If you are in Atlanta for the Bronner Bros International Hair Show this weekend and you are looking for somewhere to party, check out Cream Ultra Lounge tonight. Tonight's event at Cream Ultra Lounge will be hosted by celebrity photographer Leo Marshall, WorldStar Hip Hop Honey Monet, and Chardonnay from Ray J of Love. All ladies are free admission until midnight and all ladies drink for free until 12:30am. Cream Ultra Lounge is located at 3249 Buford Highway, Atlanta,GA 30329. For more information on this event call 678 949 9005

This message is just to let everyone know that my Facebook Page has been hacked again and this time I am having trouble gaining back access of it. But no worries I have created a brand new Facebook Page and it is up and running. To find me on Facebook, simply type in my page name , which is Tawana Lashay and request me as a friend. I'll see you on Facebook !!!!

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Hello Everyone! I know I have not updated www.allaboutlashay.com lately, but I been very busy with my daughter's first birthday, and if that was not enough my laptop broke on me. But I am writing this post to let everyone know that I am back and ready to work. Even though I seemed to be MIA , I really have been enjoying life with my family. As much as I want to work all the time, my daughter needs me and I have to be there for her first. So for her 1st birthday we celebrated all weekend. Jayla's birthday was actually on Friday August 5th , so her father and I took her to the Jenkinsons Aquarium in Point Pleasant , NJ. We had a great time and I would recommend anyone with small children to take them there. Jenkinson's Aquarium is good for small children because it is not big, but there are things to keep small children occupied. For more information on about the aquarium go to www.jenkinsons.com . Like we weren't tired enough from spending all day in Point Pleas...

Check out this, new video "Warning" by East New York's own Uncle Murda.  Video provided by WorldStarHipHop.com 

PHOTO PROVIDED BY RIHANNADAILY.COM  Rihanna was spotted in LA shoe shopping with a new hair do. I am honestly not a fan of this hair style on Rihanna, but maybe I will change my mind once I get use to it. From what I see this new hairstyle looks like a bad wig and Ri Ri's real hair in the front looks like it needs a perm. Do not get me wrong I am a Rihanna fan, but I really do not think this is a good look for her, so we shall see how long she keeps it this way. 

Karen's Closet new arrival.  This hot pink and purple leopard spandex dress, is now available on www.karensclosetny.com. This head turning dress is priced at $95.00 and is available in x-small - 3X-large.  For this and more check out www.karensclosetny.com

⬆Lauren London twitter avi  Photo provided by Twitter  My Twitter pick of the day is Lauren London.  Lauren London is a actress/model from Los Angeles, California. She had roles in movies such as , ATL, This Christmas, and Next Day Air. She also starred in videos like ,"Drop it like its hot", "Stand up", and "That Girl". London is also the spokesmodel for Sean John's women collection. So she is much more than just Lil Wayne's "Baby Momma".  Lauren London's Twitter avi caught my attention today, which is the main reason I chose to make her my Twitter pick of the day. She looks beautiful and classy in her avi and it really made me do a double take.  If you want to stay in touch with Lauren London, follow her on Twitter @MsLaurenLondon 

R&B singer Ashanti is back in the studio, working on a new album. Even though she has not released an album since, " The Declaration" in 2008, many of her fans such as myself are still listening to some of Ashanti's biggest hits like: Foolish, Baby, Rock with u, Rain on me, and many more.  This will be Ashanti's fifth album and I am really looking forward to seeing her growth from her last album to this album. Hopefully she will bring the fire on this album. 

English singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London home. The cause  of death is still unexplained, but a post- mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.   Even though Winehouse was only 27 years old, she has been battling drug abuse for years, but there is still no evidence that drug abuse was the cause of death. It seems like many people are assuming she died of drug abuse, but I think everyone needs to just wait until the facts are released before dirt is thrown on her name.  R.I.P Amy Winehouse (1983-2011) 

My dope track of the day is , "Upside Down" by Aasim Make sure you follow him on Twitter @aasimtheanswer

In NY l eaving my PSA (Public Service Announcement ) release on July 15,2011. The viewing was at Tribeca Cinemas, so I got to see myself for the first time on a big screen. It was an exciting experience for me. I also feel that it was a good deed to the community, telling teens and young adults it is okay to practice sex safe by using condoms.  I would love to work on another project like this in the future and please stay tuned to see the completed PSA project. 

Check out Ciara walking the beach in her bikini. I can't lie Ciara's is looking right. I do not see a flaw on her body.  PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CELEBSLAM.COM 

Toya from the BET show ,"Tiny and Toya" recently married Mickey Memphitz Wright, but I really know they are meant to be because, they have not even been married for two months yet and Toya farts directly on his face. You gotta love , true love.  Video provided my WorldStarHipHop.com 

For all you Smooth Magazine fans, there will be a Smooth Magazine Issue Release Party in NYC @ Room Service on Friday July 22, 2011. Room Service is located at 35 East 21st Street between Broadway and Park Ave.  This event will be hosted by models Sophia Marie and Leesa Unique. For more information about this event please feel free call or text 718-809-1461 

Check out these new photos of MTV's Jersey Shore cast member JWoww. I must say WoW, these photos actually make JWoww look classy, even though if you watch the Jersey Shore like I do, you would know that she is very far from classy. But you never know maybe JWoww will blossom into a classy young woman this season. This season of MTV's Jersey Shore will premier on August 4th 2011 at 10/9c. I am looking forward to see how the Jersey Shore gang takes on Italy. Photos courtesy of Maxim.com 

Here are some photos from a shoot I did with Thicke Mag. I definitely have to get in the studio with them again. For more information on Thicke Mag check out the website Thickemag.com or follow on Twitter @Thickemag  Photos Courtesy of Thickemag.com 

Google Maps After fishing on the pier in the center of this image, two men jumped into the Arthur Kill with the intentions of swimming to shore. A search was launched yesterday for the man who didn't make it. PERTH AMBOY  — Authorities discovered the body of a man floating just under the water's surface about 50 yards from where he was last seen clinging onto a piling, officials said. The man, whose identity was not released, had jumped off a pier in Perth Amboy to swim back to shore with another man sometime around 9 p.m., said city Fire Chief Dave Volk. While one of the men successfully swam to shore, the other was last seen by witnesses swimming from piling to piling of the 100-yard-long pier near the end of Buckingham Avenue, Volk said. The men, described as middle-aged, had been fishing off the pier before their swim, Volk said. A fire department rescue boat failed to find him, after being guided to the scene by witnesses on cell phones soon after receiving a call at 9:15...

As soon as I begin to think about slowing down, I play this video and then I go back to work. "Go N Get It" by Miami rapper Ace Hood is definitely a great follow-up to his previous track, "Hustle Hard". Both of these songs make me want to keep on working and accomplishing my goals.  The lyrics of this song maybe explicit, but if you listen to them they are the truth.  Video provided by You Tube 

So Miguel shot the video for ,"Quickie" without me. The song ,"Quickie" is off of Miguel's debut album, " All I Want is You". I been digging this song since the first time I heard it, which was months ago. I really think it is a dope song and I feel that I could have really expressed the way I feel about quickies if I was in the video.  video provided by Hulu.com 

I spent my 4th of July 2011 with my family. It was my daughters' first 4th of July so we had to do something outta the box, so we took her to Sesame Place for the first time and she has a ball. Check out the pics and video below. 

So R&B singer Lloyd comes out with a video to his song, "Naked" starring Kamille Leai, better known to most as Hot Wings from VH1's second season of , "Real Chance of Love". You are probably saying, "So what , who cares", but did you know Hot Wings physically gets naked in the video. I really feel that she agreed to get naked in this video just to get back in the spotlight and to get some media attention. I believe she thought the fame from her winning, " Real Chance of Love" was going to last longer than it did.  If you have not seen the video yet , feel free to check it out below.  video provided by Dailymotion.com 

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Atlantis and four astronauts rocketed into orbit today on NASA's last space shuttle voyage, dodging bad weather and delighting hundreds of thousands of spectators on hand to witness the end of an era. It will be at least three years — possibly five or more — before astronauts launch again from U.S. soil, and so this final journey of the shuttle era packed in crowds and roused emotions on a scale not seen since the Apollo moon shots. After days of gloomy forecasts full of rain and heavy cloud cover, the spaceship lifted off at 11:29 a.m. — just 2½ minutes late — thundering away on the 135th shuttle mission 30 years and three months after the very first flight. The four experienced space fliers rode Atlantis from the same pad used more than a generation ago by the Apollo astronauts. The shuttle was visible for 42 seconds before disappearing into the clouds. Before taking flight, Commander Christopher Ferguson saluted all those who contributed over the years ...