Happy belated Birthday to me... November 8th

It’s 12:04pm on Tuesday October 16th, 2007 and I can truthfully say that today is the happiest day of my life. Yes, my entire life. Not only is it the day my album “REVIVAL� was release, but also it is the day after my showcase at the SUPERMARKET. I was blessed with an opportunity to perform eight of the eleven songs off of REVIVAL to a room filled with people who were as anxious to hear the record, as I was to perform it. How often do you get to play with an eleven-piece band comprised of mostly friends? WHAT A DREAM.

Big shout outs to my band Andre Bowman (Musical Director & Bassist), Rakiya Diggs (Keyboardist) Pete Alexander (Drummer), Andrew Thompson (Guitar), D.Shon Henderson (Vocal Player), Saidah Baba Talibah (Vocal Player), Abena Malika (Vocal Player) and last but not the least, R.J (Trombone), Trent (Saxophone) & Vince (Trumpet) also known as “The Weapons of BRASS destruction). I really could not have done it without you guys. Thank you for your commitment to “Revival� I look forward to touring the world with you all.

Thank you to all the TV, radio, and print media who came out to support. Special shout outs to Jordan, Morley and my entire Etalk Family. So nice to have you all experience my musical side to the fullest. Smooches.

There were a lot of people there, to many to thank but it all would not have been possible without my two “Sheroes� Sandy Pandya and Meghan Symsyk. Meghan, thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication. I finally feel like a “star�. Womanager, you no what’s up. I didn’t forget about the hardest working agent I know the man himself my agent Mr. Colin Lewis. OAKWOOD : ) Luvya,

Big shout outs to the Uni radio and publicity team (Brian, Chris, Amanda & Joanna), we’ve had some EARLY starts so thank you for doing every you can do ensure I was comfortable and ready to sing.

Have to eat before I head to Much Music. I’ll be on MOD today at 5pm.

To all my old fans and new fans, I LOVE YOU.

JB

I know, I know... I got caught up having to much fun (FUNNEL CAKE @ Canada's WONDERLAND!!!) and forgot to check in. I'm sorry Fam. Hope all is well with you all. Did you hear our single is doing well??? I say "our" cause I feel like I owe a lot of the success to you guys requesting "Seven day Fool" and sticking by me through think and thin. I made an affirmation to not chase charts and really enjoy every moment of the "REVIVAL" journey. Although I'm ready to be number one. I don't want to spend time counting down...

I'm going to continue this Blog when I get up as I just realized that it's 2:44pm...NOT A GOOD LOOK. I'm back not sleeping again. I use to do this a lot when I was single and since I became single again I've been staying up later and later...More on that tomorrow.

Side Bar: I'm still covering Canadian Idol for Etalk and for idol.ctv.ca. I met Maroon 5 this week. They're SO nice!!! Peep the pic



Night...or Good morning!

JB

So I'm here in my living room SICK as a dog...My Mom made me home chicken soup and as usual I had to pay my teenaged nephew $20.00 to drive it over ( That's his hustle). Oh BTW, Mom lives 15 minutes away (Yeah that's some delivery charge).

It's interesting how sickness inspired deep thought and deep sleep : )

I'm also trying to make sure that PMS doesn't get the best of me this month. PMS is no joke...I turn into such a SUPER B...So I'm acknowledging it and taking back the power.

What is PMS you ask?

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name of a group of symptoms that start 7 to 14 days before your period (menstruation). The symptoms usually stop soon after your period begins.

Most women feel some discomfort before their periods. But if you have PMS, you may feel so anxious, depressed or uncomfortable that you can't cope at home or at work. Some of the symptoms of PMS are listed in the box below. Your symptoms may be worse some months and better others.

Symptoms of PMS:

Acne (YEP)
Bloated abdomen (YEP)
Constipation (NOPE)
Crying spells (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Depression (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Fast heartbeat (NOPE)
Feeling hungry (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Feeling irritable or tense (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Feeling tired (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Feeling anxious (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Headache (NOPE)
Joint pain (NOPE)
Mood swings (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Not feeling as interested in sex (NOPE...BRING IT ON)
Tender and swollen breasts (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Trouble concentrating (NOPE)
Trouble sleeping (YEP for 14 days Straight)
Swollen hands or feet ((YEP feet for 14 days Straight)
Wanting to be alone (NOPE)
Weight gain (YEP 3-5 lbs 14 days Straight)

I couldn't believe how much of these symptoms I could relate to. I had to put my answers beside the symptoms...

What causes PMS?

No one knows for sure. But PMS seems to be linked in part to changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. PMS is not caused by stress or psychological problems, though these may make the symptoms of PMS worse.
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How is PMS diagnosed?
Your doctor may ask you to keep track of your symptoms on a calendar. If your symptoms follow the same pattern each month, you may have PMS.

Your doctor may want to examine you and do some tests to rule out other problems. He or she may also want to talk to you about your eating and exercise habits, your work and your family.
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How is PMS treated?

There is no cure for PMS, but eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and taking medicine may help. Your doctor will talk to you about whether you need to change your diet and exercise habits. He or she may also prescribe medicine for you, depending on what your symptoms are.


ANYWAY, I JUST HAD TO GOOGLE AND POST SOME INFO FOR MY PEEPS CAUSE AS GROWN AS I AM I NEEDED ANSWERS...

Off to deal with my symptoms,

JB

FROM MY FACEBOOK WALL:

"What a way to wake up the past 2 days! But this morning you were gone? Busy Bee... Keep hittin that grind and making your mark around town girl! Travel the long road fi real! BIG UP! I am glad to see that a radio station like that had the sense to finally put someone on that is worth listening to".

"Jully OMG i heard you on the radio yesterday a nd the day b4. LOL youre too funny I couldnt stop laughing. I think you need to get your own show. i liked your gwen stefani impression. HAHAHA".

I had no idea the JB love was thos strong. Thanks so much everyone.

JB

This is so flattering I had to share. I just got these today!


1.)
Hi Jully,

I heard you on CHUM FM this morning and thought you where fabulous. You made going to work more bearable. As I was listening to you I had an epiphany of sorts. I thought oh my God, she would be perfect for The View. Then I thought I got to let someone know, she has to get on. Well I'm just little old Ryan (I'm a girl by the way) from Toronto with no connections at all. What can I do? So I called CHUM FM this morning to make this suggestion. I was told by the very nice lady on the phone that you have been on The View, the first day Rosie was on. I had no clue. I told her that I thought you where doing a fabulous job this morning and you should try for co-host on The View.

I don't know about you Jully but when I get an idea in my head I can't get it out. I am a fan of Rosie O'Donnell and view her blog regularly. So I e-mailed her and suggested you. Then I thought, "What the heck, she can't do anything, she's not even on the show". Then I thought what can I do? so I e-mailed Barbara Walters and I also e-mailed Bill Giddies, and I will tell anyone who will listen to me. I have never done anything like this in my life. I am actually very shy and don't like to make waves, but sometimes you have to step out of your box and that is what I am doing. I wish you all the luck in the world.

Take Care Jully

and I hope to be seeing you on the view :)

Love"



2.) You were awesome on chum fm this morning very comfortable and naturally funny working off Darren Lamb. You could easily have a career in radio if you ever choosed to down the road. I know you are a local artist but don't know your music unless i have heard it in the past on these type stations or when i occasionally tune in to Flow but will be sure to check it out. You have a great energy and personality that comes through well on radio so you must be an excellent artist as well.Continued success and I will be sure to tune in the rest of the week to hear you on 104.5. Obviously your assosciate was right that you would do very well in this format. i like chum-fm but your infusion and style is more of what this station could use.

Sincerely,


3.)
Hey Miss Jully:

Is that Bully with a J or Jelly with a U?? I just loved that!! I heard you this morning on CHUM FM, and you were great. Thanks for giving me lots to smile about on my drive in this morning.

I’m looking forward to the rest of the week with you!!

Take good care,



"I'M NOTHING WITHOUT THE FANS AND PLEASE NO THAT I TAKE NO OFFENCE IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME HEARING ABOUT JULLY BLACK. I'M TAKING IT ONE FAN AT A TIME. EACH FAN BECOMES FRIEND AND THAT'S HOW HISTORY WILL BE MADE HERE IN CANADA". -JULLY B.

I LOVE YOU ALL,

JB

I'm heading out again peeps. I'll try to hit you from where I am at.

In the meantime heres a few pix from my weekend.

My Homegirl Serena Rider (Her Album is CRAZY!!!)


Pharoahe Monch is BACK! (He was In TO this weekend)


Yep, it's me and THE MR. JAY MANUEL!!! Top Model BABY!


You can Peep Part one of my interview on etalk tonight (March 13th) on CTV

I'm SOOOOOOO tired. Packing is such a drag.

Smooches,

JB