FINAL BlogSpot Post: The Journey Continues...

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Standing at the Dawn of 2009; a New Year filled with Promise, Opportunity and Prestige, I have worked extremely HARD in 2008, exposing myself to People and Network Conglomerates that extend beyond my stomping grounds and safe havens of the Baltimore/DC/Virginia Metropolitan areas.

Transitioning to Los Angeles, California on June 1, 2008, in pursuit of my Artistic Dreams and Passions, ones that overPOWERED my initial endeavors, has been one of the most poignant moments in my Lifetime. Forced, by God's Grace, to reach my potential beyond the boundaries and barriers of money and material comforts, I have been able to reach thousands of young men and young women across the country.

Through a plethora of Video content, I have been Blessed to use my Voice, Experiences, Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs to engage, educate and motivate parts of the generation that follows.


NOW, as I embark upon a new stage in my life, as I transition back HOME to the EAST COAST, I Launch a more professional, mainstream BLOG that will hopefully reach my present audience, as well as hundreds of thousands MORE....

Standing alongside my Online-Media Brothas; Adam Benjamin Irby, Deonte K, Darian Aaron, Frank Leon Roberts, Derrick L. Briggs, B. Scott, Darius T. Williams, Trent Jackson, Ray Cunningham, Clay Cane, DJ Doo Dirty, Tron of WhatsTheT, Andre of AndresFlava, Lonnel Williams, Tom Blumenthal, Alonzo Lerone and quite a few others who are redefining the platform of our community, it brings me Great Pride in using my Creativity and Talents to continue Paving the Way....

PLEASE VISIT and ADD The NEW 2009 XemVanAdams.com BLOG/WEBSITE to your Official BLOG ROLLS, LINK LISTS, and DESKTOP FAVORITES.

Email Me Directly, as so I can have my Graphic Designer do the same in return, on my new site; ADDING each of you to my already existent Blog Roll.

PLEASE continue to SUPPORT The Mission

Feel FREE to Send Me Notes on MySpace, FaceBook, Youtube and via Email, letting me know your Thoughts and Feelings regarding the NEW 2009, UpGraded Blog....

MYSPACE

MySpace.com/AkoSua217

FACEBOOK

http://www.facebook.com/people/Xem-VanAdams/1468785588

YOUTUBE

YouTube.com/XemVanAdams

EMAIL

XemVanAdams@Yahoo

Im Coming HOME East Coast!

A Very Special SHOUT-OUT is extended to the Young, Black, Graphic Designer who put up with my SH*T for the past 2 and 1/2 months, as we worked diligently, comparing and contrasting ideas in creating my New Blog/WebSite.

GREG CHARLES GRAY

Amplified Pixel Designs

CONTACT:

MySpace.com/AmplifiedPixels

ggrayjr@gmail.com

The 2009 Promo Pictorials

The Living Legacy of XEM VanAdams

Writer/Blogger/Vlogger/Filmmaker

2009

Photographs Shot by Scooter Philips

in care of

EMERALD EYE ENTERTAINMENT

YouTube.com/XemVanAdams

Conquering The WORLD, One WORD at a Time

WHICH PHOTO Should become My NEW 2009 DEFAULT?

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

Standing On The Pulse Of A NEW Year

THANKYOU for Loving Me, Supporting Me, Encouraging Me and Sharing Me with The WORLD. Only GOD Knows What Comes NEXT...

'Creation is a Representation of Truth & Artistry' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

The Xem VanAdams SIGNATURE Collection

This is How I LOOK in REAL LIFE

November, 2007

5:43am

To view ALL 25 of The Xem VanAdams SIGNATURE Collection Photos, PLEASE View the recently released, FINAL Video of 2008, via YouTube.

Accordingly, you may visit the OFFICIAL Xem VanAdams Photo Albums on The Xem VanAdams MYSPACE and/or FACEBOOK Pages.

IF you are NOT one of the 1900 MySpace Friends, 1585 YouTube SubScribers or 937 FaceBook Friends, HOW did You Find Xem VanAdams HERE?....CURIOUS....

ENJOY Your Weekend

SOCIALITES & CELEB.U.TANTES!

There will be NO Posts made this Weekend, as I travel HOME to the Infamous, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND in preparation to CELEBRATE the Holidays alongside My FAMILY and REAL FRIENDS. Posting will resume NEXT WEEK, inbetween my Visits with EVERYONE who has KNOWN ME and LOVED ME, Before 'ALL of THIS'.

There's NOTHING like being in the Confines and Comforts of those Who TRULY Love and Support You for the essence of your character, Behind-The-Scenes.

GOD is GOOD.

VIDEO: The SNEAK PEEK XcLuSiVe

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

NEW Video: Let GO and Let GOD [My Journey]

It's often times DIFFICULT to let GOD take the wheel, for we are compelled to want to steer our own Lives. As times continue to get harder and more difficult, I have had to hold on to my faith as a way of forging forward.

NEW Video: 'Take It Off' + The Lame BTW Shot

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

[Xem; August, 2007]

Stepping OUT on FAITH.

Photo by Xem VanAdams(c)2008

The below listed Post is a response that I submitted recently to the Editor-In-Chief of a Well Known and Highly Regarded BlogSite that caters to the African American audience. In paragraph format, candidates were asked to respond to an Advertisement for an Open Features Editor Position. I wanted to SHARE this with ALL of you, for I just this evening received a POSITIVE, follow-up response from their publishing team.

Photo by Xem VanAdams(c)2008

As we sit on the pulse of electing the first, Black President of the United States, my sense of hope, combined with my faith in achieving all that I have struggled to attain in the past ten years has been resurrected. Hailing from my stomping grounds of Baltimore, Maryland, I moved here to Los Angeles, California, six months ago, in pursuit of fulfilling a lifelong career as a full-time, media writer. Driving across country for three days, with a car filled with clothes, my computer, a camera and my personal journal, I embarked upon this life phase of trial and triumph. Sitting alone in my tiny, 2006, black, Chevy Cobalt, I knew that God had taken the wheel. In May of 2008, I received an invitation to my ten year, high school reunion. As I placed the seal on the RSVP mailer, confirming my attendance, plus one, I also decided against sealing my fate as a 'shoulda-coulda-woulda' thirty something in the years to come. Two weeks later, I resigned from my fifty thousand dollar a year job, working as a Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist. I decided to pursue happiness as oppose to material comfort, reclaiming the essence of my lifelong dreams.

As a graduate of the Towson University School of Electronic Media and Film, as well as the Founder and Creative Director of Emerald Eye Entertainment, my desire to illustrate the world through the power of my pen, continues to frame my daily existence. Launched in September of 2007, my public blog has stood as a testament to my commentary, critiques and opinions regarding pop culture, entertainment, politics and social relations. Spanning the spectrum of people, places and some'things', I pride myself on using the written word as a platform to share ideas, facts and points of view that are fair, but not always universally accepted. My ability to translate the in and out happenings of contemporary society, into a vivid array of sharp and featured stories, gives me the freedom to be edgy and yet, accurate in my approach. My controlled obsession with album sales, blockbuster reviews, and red carpet banter, contributes to my lifestyle of consumption, review and public production.

Presently employed as a full-time writer for The Hitt Music Group, located in West Hollywood, California, my daily responsibilities include writing biographies for up and coming artists, bands and musicians who are seeking development and distribution deals. While this experience allows me the privilege to follow my writing passions on a daily basis, I most enjoy being able to walk the line of innovation. I love using the basic, career oriented information that has framed a musician's background and turning it into a story that not only sells the music, but also the personality and drive of the artist as well. As I have recently written and posted a blog review of John Legends most recent LP, Evolver, it brought me great pleasure to not only focus upon the stellar material of this most recent compilation, but to also reflect upon the vintage, soul sound that has defined John Legends illustrious career. I've always been mezmerized by witnessing the growth and maturation of individuals; highlighting the points at which they garnered new levels of acclaim. I think my love for Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, Keyshia Cole, Lenny Kravitz, Will Smith and other industry favorites has everything to do with their personal evolution. Artistically and stylistically, I respect and envelop change. As I have followed the likes of Concrete Loop, AOL Voices, Young-Black & Fabulous, Media TakeOut, Clay Cane and a slew of other online forums over the past few years, I have been inspired by their ability to maintain a cross-genre audience. Responsible journalism that is reported in a fun, intriguing and dare-to-be-different format, is always the staple of future promise, power and prestige.

I am in search of turning over the next stone that paves this continued journey that Im traveling. As a young, black writer who has always been inspired by those who have paved the way for me to speak my truth and solidify my voice in mainstream society, I feel that I am on the pulse of influence. I launched a YouTube page on 8/8/2008, in association with my year old blog, which has garnered a collective 87,000 views to date. The success of the project has led me to the realization that there are thousands of people in the world whose whispered and muted voices can still be represented by those of us who possess the confidence and strength to take the platform. My God given gifts of vocal prowess and the written word, have blessed me with opportunites to shatter glass ceilings, one chip at a time.

Praising Him!...for My NEW Full-Time JOB

GOD is AMAZING...for He Orders My Steps and Answers My Prayers EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Ladies and Gentlemen, You are NOW looking at the Newest Full-Time Staff Writer for The Hitt Music Group, in West HollyWood. I have been hired to Write Bios for various Music Groups and Solo Artists, to be distributed to their Record Companies, Promotion Groups, A&R Campaigns, and other Packaging Press Kits. This is EXACTLY the type of 'JOB' Ive been WAITING for, since I FIRST Moved here to California.

I am SO BLESSED, for Ive spent YEARS submitting materials to various companies, agencies, studios, etc., practically BEGGING for a simple CHANCE. NOW, within the past few weeks, EVERYTHING has happened at ONCE. From all of the interviews, exposure and opportunities that are presenting themselves from the release of my two part mini Documentary, to this New Job, and Interview with PLATEAU MAGAZINE; I feel so Spiritually HIGH!

My Friends and My Family have held Me UP with their Undying Modes of Support and Encouragement. They have MOTIVATED Me to keep pushing forward and to keep TRYING. I have believed in God and followed my faith EVERY STEP of the way. Now, GOD is leading me CLOSER to fulfilling my ULTIMATE DREAMS and ASPIRATIONS. He is Worthy of OUR Praise.

I LOVE HIM and I THANK HIM for everyday that he allows Me to Breathe, Think, Walk, Write, Cry, Laugh, Smell and See the Fruits of Labor. God LOVES Me, and is Guiding Me through the Tunnels of Struggle, to the Lands of Triumph and Promise.

*THANKYOU!*

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

The HopScotch BIKINI & BOTTLE BirthDay Bash

EMERALD EYE ENTERTAINMENT
PROUDLY PRESENTS
The BOTTLE & BIKINI

BIRTHDAY BASH!

in Honor of

CELEB.U.TANTE

TIFFANI MILLS

Hosted at The Illustrious

HOPSCOTCH BAR & POOLSIDE Villa

MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA

Saturday, August 16, 2008
ALL Photographs SHOT-DIGITIZED & EDITED

by

XEM VanAdams

in care of

EMERALD EYE ENTERTAINMENT

Xem & Tiff

1999-Present

Taking Over the Industry in 2009!

The Living Legacy Continues...


'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'[Xem; August, 2007]

Listen to My Radio Interview!

CLICK HERE

XEM on ServeTheKids Radio

My Radio Interview BEGINS at 21 Minutes and 30 Seconds.

I was personally requested to Guest Star on ServeTheKids Radio, by Infamous Host and Founder, Tom Blumenthal. I was honored to fill the spot, for Tom was sent copies of Part 1 and Part 2 of my Documentary; YOUNG, BLACK & GAY IN AMERICA.

Toms Radio Program caters to ALL of the Young Men and Young Women of the Ballroom/House Scene. Tom was impressed with the Content and Visuals of my Project, and was Extremely Excited to have me speak to his listeners.

I am Sooo HONORED for this Opportunity.

None other than, CLAY CANE; Famous Black and Gay, Writer/Activist, called in during the final segment of my interview to CONGRATULATE Me, and to let me know that he had also been sent copies of my Mini-Documentary. I mention Clay in the 2nd Part of My Project; for he is one of the men whose work I have admired for the past THREE Years. Clay has written for Many Local and International Magazines and Periodicals, and is on the dawn of releasing his FIRST, Full-Fledged Novel.

http://www.claycane.blogspot.com/

This is such a SUPREME Moment in My Life Ladies and Gentlemen...

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'[Xem; August, 2007]

T-H-A-N-K-Y-O-U!...To GOD be the GLORY

12,000+ Views on YouTube

Young, Black & Gay in America

http://www.YouTube.com/XemVanAdams

YIM and AIM [Instant Message]

VisualArtist217

TEXT ME

443.939.6277

I have REPLIED to EVERY SINGLE Text that I Received Today

Not ONLY was PART 1 of My Mini-Documentary FEATURED on MediaTakeOut.com Today, BUT I have ALSO been Invited to interview with PLATEAU MAGAZINE. The Editors and/or Publishers were pleased with the material that encompassed my video, and want to SpotLight Me in their publication. I am INCREDIBLY HONORED, to say the least.

Accordingly, Id like to THANK Each of You who have POSTED My Videos on your various Forums, YouTube Channels, Blogs, MySpace Pages, FaceBooks, and other Media Sharing Communities. The reception that I am receiving is INCREDIBLE, and Im Sooo OVERWHELMED with a Sense of Humility, Pride, Accomplishment and Motivation. I feel so BLESSED to be given this Opportunity to SHARE My Feelings, Ideas, and Opinions on a Macrocosmic Scale. This is what God has been PREPARING Me to Do.

I ACCEPT the RESPONSIBILITY. I WELCOME the CHALLENGE.

Id like to WELCOME the 113 Young Men and Young Women who Requested Me on MySpace Today, as well as WELCOMING All of the New Socialites & Celeb.u.Tantes to EMERALD EYE ENTERTAINMENT. I WELCOME the 91 Channel Directors who Subscribed to My Youtube Page, as well as the 972 Individuals Who have read My Profile.

This is the BEGINNING of Something SIN.Sational!...I Feel it.

This Time, Next Year; Summer 2009, I can Only IMAGINE Where Ill be, and WHAT EXACTLY Ill be SHARING with each of You who has WELCOMED Me into Your LIVES.

God has Given Me My Voice to Represent LIFE and a Sense of TRUTH.

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'[Xem; August, 2007]

Welcome To The Xem VanAdams YouTube Page!

The SANTA MONICA XCLusive

Every WRITER Who has EVER Contributed his Words to a Movie, Film or Television Project, has His/Her Name inscribed in the Files of this Monumental Building; Located between FAIRFAX and 3rd Avenue; Near THE GROVE.

GUESS WHOSE NAME SHALL APPEAR HERE NEXT....

EMERALD EYE ENTERTAINMENT

PROUDLY PRESENTS

The SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

XCLusive

ALL Photographs SHOT-DIGITIZED & EDITED

by

XEM VanAdams-Lumumba

This is the FIRST and ONLY Library that I Use Here in CALIFORNIA.

On My 2nd Day in California, the Morning that KIVA said I could stay with her, this is where I sat and ate my Raisin Cinnamon Bagel with Butter. I was wearing Army Fatigue Cargo Pants with holes in the knee area, a White Tank Top, and a Dog Tag Necklace...with Brown Flops~

...and This is the Library's Courtyard that Security told Me I had to Move to, since I was Eating.

LP! [Lauging Profusely]

Here I Stand...As I Am

ZaXemBi Okechi AkoSua Lumumba

I LOVE to Come to Santa Monica

...even in ALL of the Wreckage...

Other than Burbank, Santa Monica has become My Favorite Locale

Im NOT Allowed to SHOP for Clothes right Now...

...So I just Stand across the Promenade and Reminisce Upon the Days when I WAS...

This is the INFAMOUS 3rd Street Shopping Arena

in

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA

4 Blocks from The Beach I found on My 1st Night Here...

...when I didnt THINK Id have ANYWHERE to Live, once I HATED My Original Apartment

Ooooo...NEW Puma Shoes!

UGH~

One Day, We'll Meet Again...

They Sell the BEST OatMeal Raisin Cookies.

YUMMERS!

YES! People DO Ride the Damn Bus in California...

SEE!

...I Snapped them Getting On at The Corner of Santa Monica and 4th St.

www.MySpace.com/Akosua217

This is like Only ONE of FOUR Wachovias in the ENTIRE State of California.

BEFORE I Found the SECOND One, 3 Blocks from My North Hollywood Apartment,

I would LITERALLY Come ALL of the Way to Santa Monica to use the Goddamn ATM Machine.

Ummm...

I had NO idea that Phone Booths even STILL Xisted.

I Clearly Shave through EVERY NewsPaper, Searching for Industry JOBS.

I Snapped this Photo as I was walking towards my car, Parked at The Santa Monica Library.

Peace & Circumstance

It wasnt My idea NOT to wear the Belt...

ALL Photographs SHOT-DIGITIZED & EDITED

by

XEM VanAdams-Lumumba

in care of

EMERALD EYE ENTERTAINMENT

$1600.00 a Month.

Yea...I said KISS MY ASS too...

The Living Legacy Continues...

COMING SOON:

Photos of The California They Dont Want You to See...

Would YOU actually Go to a Dentist, Whose Office was Located HERE?!

I THINK NOT!

...Id rather My teeth just Keep Aching.

ACHE ON....

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

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'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'[Xem; August, 2007]