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Showing posts with label Blogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blogs. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
TMI Tuesday
1. Have you ever broken something in someone's home unknown to them and never told them? If yes, explain.
Nope, I am apt to hurt myself at someone's house. Clumsy like that.
2. What's one sexual guilty pleasure that you wouldn't openly tell your friends about? Why?
Like I would tell you! But to give a hint...not in 4 walls.
Bonus (optional): How many times have you thought about sex in the last 24 hours? What triggered it? Who did it involve? Provide as much details as you like.
Not even...and really I have not in a while. It happens.
Nope, I am apt to hurt myself at someone's house. Clumsy like that.
2. What's one sexual guilty pleasure that you wouldn't openly tell your friends about? Why?
Like I would tell you! But to give a hint...not in 4 walls.
3. Take a peek over any celebrity's shoulder in the bathroom...who are they and what are they reading?
Do they really read? Just kidding. I really do not care.
Do they really read? Just kidding. I really do not care.
4. Roses are red, violets are blue...[finish this line with your own rhyme]
and I am going to have my fun with you!
and I am going to have my fun with you!
5. Do you believe in ghosts or other supernatural activity? Why or why not?
Yes, I do. I have experienced my lost family come to me when I was lost. I am the person I am today because of it.
Yes, I do. I have experienced my lost family come to me when I was lost. I am the person I am today because of it.
Bonus (optional): How many times have you thought about sex in the last 24 hours? What triggered it? Who did it involve? Provide as much details as you like.
Not even...and really I have not in a while. It happens.
P.S. Have fun questions or ideas that you'd like to submit to the TMI Tuesday list? Feel free to send them tomundanetoms[at]gmail[dot]com
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Trust Issues
Trust. Always has been hard for me. It goes back to elementary school. I was a Latchkey kid who depended on an older brother to have the key. Who knew the older brother was the making of a juvenile delinquent. I remember coming home from school and locking myself in the space between the screen door and the condo door and my mother finding me that way. Asleep. Or ripping the rubber lining out of the windows to break in. I learned then I could never depend on him. And years later after he has given up his delinquent ways, I still do not trust him to be there for me. I just cannot. It wasn't that he was not there after school. It was proven over and over. Often I question if I am holding him to a standard that he can never meet. But with his new life of finding and embracing the Lord I am left in the cold because I do not conform to his beliefs. One extreme to the other. Still no trust.
I start with all of this to explain when my trust issues began but did not end.
Whether it is in my social life, workplace or family environments I experience trust issues. Most days it is a battle day to day to choose how much I reveal, speak about or share. I know that all of those words are synonyms however I view each one differently.
Reveal = basic information that will maybe or maybe not give you enough to ask more questions
Speak = have conversations dealing with hot topics, feelings regarding the situation, or share an opinion
Share = give you a piece of me
What I have realized there are not a lot of people like me out there. It is usually two out of three. Or maybe one. I have all three.
Some days I wish I could be open and allow people into my world. Where I can shake off the words. Not feel like I am alone. Or shake of the request to assist and have been deserted. I have attempted. Yet I always take situations the wrong way if you listen to others. When I find people who poke fun, or make statements that are demeaning with the information I am sharing I shut down. Good luck turning me on again with you. But it is not just that.
I have found through my short 33 years that people are fickle and shun or demean others who are not alike. I have never been alike.
...to be continued...
I start with all of this to explain when my trust issues began but did not end.
Whether it is in my social life, workplace or family environments I experience trust issues. Most days it is a battle day to day to choose how much I reveal, speak about or share. I know that all of those words are synonyms however I view each one differently.
Reveal = basic information that will maybe or maybe not give you enough to ask more questions
Speak = have conversations dealing with hot topics, feelings regarding the situation, or share an opinion
Share = give you a piece of me
What I have realized there are not a lot of people like me out there. It is usually two out of three. Or maybe one. I have all three.
Some days I wish I could be open and allow people into my world. Where I can shake off the words. Not feel like I am alone. Or shake of the request to assist and have been deserted. I have attempted. Yet I always take situations the wrong way if you listen to others. When I find people who poke fun, or make statements that are demeaning with the information I am sharing I shut down. Good luck turning me on again with you. But it is not just that.
I have found through my short 33 years that people are fickle and shun or demean others who are not alike. I have never been alike.
...to be continued...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
What I Have Learned from the Decade of 2000-2009
For me learning is a day to day adventure...I always try to find new information with my interactions...here are some of mine...
More later...
I loved this past decade because I grew as a person. I will not change the obstacles, triumphs and mishaps placed in my path. Finally I am ok with being 33.
- Although we all grew up in the same home we each took that upbringing and walked a different path. I am still trying to understand.
- Just because you had a traumatic event does not mean anyone gets how it changes you.
- Finding love is a hard job.
- The economy today does not care what degree you have.
- Even if you have issues with your childhood and your parents have not always given what you wanted they are always there when you need them.
- Sometimes that 1st real love is all you are going to get.
- You have to follow your dreams.
- Stick it out even when you wonder what you are going to eat.
- Don't believe the hype...Chuck D said it best.
- My nephews and niece show me that I am still young but old.
- Never put a person on a pedestal, stay grounded that they are human like you.
- Have empathy, someone had it for you.
- Do not believe Obama is here just for Black America. If you voted for him for that reason you are delusional.
- Y'all Michael Jackson is gone!
- I am not a socialable person. Can't even fake it. Sorry.
- I am 33 years old and still have no idea why I am here on Earth. How messed up is that.
- My sister birthed an awesome child...Cameron Isaiah...my Buddha!
- I understand my parents 40 year marriage...goodness!
- My old English Professor was correct, don't believe half of what you read. Find your own sources.
More later...
I loved this past decade because I grew as a person. I will not change the obstacles, triumphs and mishaps placed in my path. Finally I am ok with being 33.
Friday, December 5, 2008
99 Things I Have Done
Found this around the blog world.....
Enjoy!!!
1. Started your own blog 06 Baby!!!!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii Wonderful...will do it again and again
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity Almost everytime I give
7. Been to Disneyland/world Too bad I don't remember it---about 6 years ago
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch Calligraphy...then took classes
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning 2x's you would think I would learn, right?
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill All the time! Would rather be at home well than at home sick
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping No comment when and where
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse Years ago in Elementary school
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset Sooo many places....I love to do it when I visit a new place
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight Yes SIR
46. Been transported in an ambulance 2x's...
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling In Hawaii
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater My childhood was spent at Drive-Ins
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class A long time ago
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason When I was working at an alternative high school, a kid who attended would bring me Lavendar Tulips. His family owned a flower shop and he knew how much I loved Lavendar.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving Once again Hawaii....I did so much
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check Who hasn't!
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy Don't ask me how many I have still!
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone My right foot!
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle Thanks Dimples! I think....
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car Forrest...my Mustang
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper Voting....
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox I pranced around nekkid the entire time...I believe that's why I am so comfortable with my nudist tendencies.
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury Does 3 months of Grand Jury count?
91. Met someone famous What qualifies as famous? I know personally a lot of political officials...
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one Too many to count....
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit Yep.
98. Owned a cell phone Yep.
99. Been stung by a bee Goodness...of course...I am a GRITS
Enjoy!!!
1. Started your own blog 06 Baby!!!!
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii Wonderful...will do it again and again
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity Almost everytime I give
7. Been to Disneyland/world Too bad I don't remember it---about 6 years ago
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch Calligraphy...then took classes
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning 2x's you would think I would learn, right?
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill All the time! Would rather be at home well than at home sick
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping No comment when and where
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse Years ago in Elementary school
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset Sooo many places....I love to do it when I visit a new place
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight Yes SIR
46. Been transported in an ambulance 2x's...
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling In Hawaii
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater My childhood was spent at Drive-Ins
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class A long time ago
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason When I was working at an alternative high school, a kid who attended would bring me Lavendar Tulips. His family owned a flower shop and he knew how much I loved Lavendar.
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving Once again Hawaii....I did so much
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check Who hasn't!
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy Don't ask me how many I have still!
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone My right foot!
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle Thanks Dimples! I think....
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car Forrest...my Mustang
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper Voting....
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox I pranced around nekkid the entire time...I believe that's why I am so comfortable with my nudist tendencies.
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury Does 3 months of Grand Jury count?
91. Met someone famous What qualifies as famous? I know personally a lot of political officials...
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one Too many to count....
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit Yep.
98. Owned a cell phone Yep.
99. Been stung by a bee Goodness...of course...I am a GRITS
Friday, August 22, 2008
For All my Blogger Friends...
Life has been slapping, spanking, & pretty much kicking me in the ass. So I have not been able to read my reader. I am doing it now, before I go find my down-feathered bed & dream. So if you have comments that are waayyyy late...
Know it is because your girl has been slipping.
Know it is because your girl has been slipping.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Tagged by PoeticGenesis
Yeah she tagged me @ like 7 am in Friday...who does that? LOL She said she got hers early in the AM too!
So here goes...
Here’s the idea (you can copy this paragraph to use in your post):
I am going to list three categories of books. 5 MUST Read Books, 5 Books on Your Nightstand, and 5 Look For These Soon. Keeping with the theme, I am going to tag at least 5 bloggers. They should put these same lists on their blog but SUBTRACT one book from each list and ADD one of their own. Then they should tag at least 5 more bloggers. It will be fun to see how the lists change as it goes around the blogosphere. Please come back to this post and leave a comment so I can see how the lists are changing as they go around the blogosphere. Since this is Book Buzz…please keep your lists to titles released in 2007-2009.
5 MUST Read Books:
Them by Nathan McCall
Orange Mint and Honey by Carliss Brice
Yellow Moon by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Conception by Kalisha Buckhanon
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Soulja
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson (I know, I know doesn't follow the guidelines, but haven't read many MUST Read books of late.)
5 Books on the Nightstand:
Song Yet Sung by James McBride
Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking my Father Home Lise Funderburg
From Harvey River by Lorna Goodison
Trading Dreams at Midnight by Dianne McKinney Whetstone
Still Dirty by Vickie Stringer
Seen It All & Done It All by Pearl Cleage
5 Look For These Soon:
House at Sugar Beach by Helen Cooper
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family
Midnight: A Gangster Love Story by Sister Souljah
The Hood Life: A Bentley Manor Tale by Meesha Mink and De'nesha Diamond
Red Light Special by Risque
Life is Short But Wide by J. California Cooper
Genesis' is in Blue
Mine is in Green
Really don't who else to tag...if you want you can steal it!
So here goes...
Here’s the idea (you can copy this paragraph to use in your post):
I am going to list three categories of books. 5 MUST Read Books, 5 Books on Your Nightstand, and 5 Look For These Soon. Keeping with the theme, I am going to tag at least 5 bloggers. They should put these same lists on their blog but SUBTRACT one book from each list and ADD one of their own. Then they should tag at least 5 more bloggers. It will be fun to see how the lists change as it goes around the blogosphere. Please come back to this post and leave a comment so I can see how the lists are changing as they go around the blogosphere. Since this is Book Buzz…please keep your lists to titles released in 2007-2009.
5 MUST Read Books:
Them by Nathan McCall
Orange Mint and Honey by Carliss Brice
Yellow Moon by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Conception by Kalisha Buckhanon
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Soulja
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson (I know, I know doesn't follow the guidelines, but haven't read many MUST Read books of late.)
5 Books on the Nightstand:
Song Yet Sung by James McBride
Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking my Father Home Lise Funderburg
From Harvey River by Lorna Goodison
Trading Dreams at Midnight by Dianne McKinney Whetstone
Still Dirty by Vickie Stringer
Seen It All & Done It All by Pearl Cleage
5 Look For These Soon:
House at Sugar Beach by Helen Cooper
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family
Midnight: A Gangster Love Story by Sister Souljah
The Hood Life: A Bentley Manor Tale by Meesha Mink and De'nesha Diamond
Red Light Special by Risque
Life is Short But Wide by J. California Cooper
Genesis' is in Blue
Mine is in Green
Really don't who else to tag...if you want you can steal it!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Hello!
I have been gone for a while. Not really writing about my life...my new job is kicking my shiny behind in so many ways. Not because it is especially challenging in the mental department, but I never sit down from walking and assisting clients. And trust me I love feeling useful, answering questions, and sensing that I am helping the hard road of unemployment (you know I truly understand)...but it wears on a soul. My soul is weary.
I hope to get a better grip on this soon.
I hope to get a better grip on this soon.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
TMI Tuesday
Here it goes....!
This is a tribute to the late great George Carlin.
1. What is your language pet peeve. (example 'hot water heater', why would you heat hot water)
When people use prepositions at the end of a sentence. Whether written or spoken. Irks the crap out of me! (But I am not always dilligent with myself so don't go looking for it!)
2. What is your favorite word? Both dirty and clean?
Dirty:When I was younger my cousins & older brother taught me all the curse words. I use to sing them in a song...."Gotdamnmuthafucashitshit" I still love them all! My Mom use to hear me sing it all the time but in my little girls voice (probably around 5 yrs. old) she had no clue what I was saying! I told her later in life. LOL!!
Clean:Whatever. Said when you say something totally ridiculous!
3. What is the one word you cannot spell?
Um...that's what spell check is for. But I always have issues with convienence....too many "e's"
4. What is the one word you always pronounce wrong?
There isn't one word. If I am tired, my tongue gets very heavy. (That sounds wrong)
5. If you could erase one popular catchphrase from the english language, what would it be?
"Yeah, that's what's up"
Bonus (as in optional): The late, and very hot Michael Hutchence (INXS) once sang, "Words are weapons, sharper than knives" . What is the most hurtful thing you have ever said to anyone? Was it deliberate or accidental? What was the most hurtful thing ever said to you? Do you think it was deliberate or accidental?
I cannot repeat those words...but nothing about it was accidental.
This is a tribute to the late great George Carlin.
1. What is your language pet peeve. (example 'hot water heater', why would you heat hot water)
When people use prepositions at the end of a sentence. Whether written or spoken. Irks the crap out of me! (But I am not always dilligent with myself so don't go looking for it!)
2. What is your favorite word? Both dirty and clean?
Dirty:When I was younger my cousins & older brother taught me all the curse words. I use to sing them in a song...."Gotdamnmuthafucashitshit" I still love them all! My Mom use to hear me sing it all the time but in my little girls voice (probably around 5 yrs. old) she had no clue what I was saying! I told her later in life. LOL!!
Clean:Whatever. Said when you say something totally ridiculous!
3. What is the one word you cannot spell?
Um...that's what spell check is for. But I always have issues with convienence....too many "e's"
4. What is the one word you always pronounce wrong?
There isn't one word. If I am tired, my tongue gets very heavy. (That sounds wrong)
5. If you could erase one popular catchphrase from the english language, what would it be?
"Yeah, that's what's up"
Bonus (as in optional): The late, and very hot Michael Hutchence (INXS) once sang, "Words are weapons, sharper than knives" . What is the most hurtful thing you have ever said to anyone? Was it deliberate or accidental? What was the most hurtful thing ever said to you? Do you think it was deliberate or accidental?
I cannot repeat those words...but nothing about it was accidental.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Another MEME about The Moody Gemini
Ten random things about me...
10. I am a crier. Commercials, movies, witnessing people be mistreated...I will cry
9. I am a trained calligraphy artist
8. I survived an attack
7. A former 911 operator
6. Shy
5. I am tired of the party scene
4. Ready for a relationship...any takers?...do you know anyone?
3. Always worked in state or local government...no one else wants to hire me!
2. Middle child with Older child tendencies
1. A loner
Nine ways to win my heart...
9. Show me kindness
8. Do unexpected gestures
7. Listen...listen...listen....listen
6. Want me in your life
5. Have a close connection to people in your life whether it is family or friends
4. Always seek to improve
3. Keep the romance alive
2. Understand my need for space
1. Know that my love is unconditional
Eight things I want to do before I die...
8. Marriage
7. Children
6. Finish MA degree
5. Own my own home
4. Buy a house on a beach or lake...near H2o
3. Complete my research on my family
2. Own a bookstore
1. Have no debt (besides student loans because they are going to be there until I die...LOL)
Seven ways to annoy me...
7. Tell unnecessary lies
6. Be inconsistent
5. Don't respect me
4. Ignore your own needed self-improvement
3. Pick me up for a date and have NO plan, NO ideas
2. People who always say "whatever you want" or "I don't know" when asked a question...
1. Don't listen
Six things I believe in...
6. A Higher Power
5. Positive Thoughts = Positive Results
4. Karma
3. Myself
2. Time waits for no one
1. Never have regrets
Five things I am afraid of... (I like to say have a healthy respect for)
5. Horses
4. Failing
3. Disappointment
2. Never finding my dream job
1. Never learning how to let go
Four of my favorite things...
4. Books
3. Calligraphy pens
2. Guinness Draught
1. Office supply stores
Three things I do everyday...
3. Drink H2o
2. Walk the dog
1. Read
One person I wanna see right now....
1. Dorothy Louise Lumpkin Wier
10. I am a crier. Commercials, movies, witnessing people be mistreated...I will cry
9. I am a trained calligraphy artist
8. I survived an attack
7. A former 911 operator
6. Shy
5. I am tired of the party scene
4. Ready for a relationship...any takers?...do you know anyone?
3. Always worked in state or local government...no one else wants to hire me!
2. Middle child with Older child tendencies
1. A loner
Nine ways to win my heart...
9. Show me kindness
8. Do unexpected gestures
7. Listen...listen...listen....listen
6. Want me in your life
5. Have a close connection to people in your life whether it is family or friends
4. Always seek to improve
3. Keep the romance alive
2. Understand my need for space
1. Know that my love is unconditional
Eight things I want to do before I die...
8. Marriage
7. Children
6. Finish MA degree
5. Own my own home
4. Buy a house on a beach or lake...near H2o
3. Complete my research on my family
2. Own a bookstore
1. Have no debt (besides student loans because they are going to be there until I die...LOL)
Seven ways to annoy me...
7. Tell unnecessary lies
6. Be inconsistent
5. Don't respect me
4. Ignore your own needed self-improvement
3. Pick me up for a date and have NO plan, NO ideas
2. People who always say "whatever you want" or "I don't know" when asked a question...
1. Don't listen
Six things I believe in...
6. A Higher Power
5. Positive Thoughts = Positive Results
4. Karma
3. Myself
2. Time waits for no one
1. Never have regrets
Five things I am afraid of... (I like to say have a healthy respect for)
5. Horses
4. Failing
3. Disappointment
2. Never finding my dream job
1. Never learning how to let go
Four of my favorite things...
4. Books
3. Calligraphy pens
2. Guinness Draught
1. Office supply stores
Three things I do everyday...
3. Drink H2o
2. Walk the dog
1. Read
One person I wanna see right now....
1. Dorothy Louise Lumpkin Wier
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Saturday Morning Recap-Week 06/21-06/27/2008
Ok...I am attempting. <----key word....to start something regular besides my Quote of the Day. (Which is not a regular as I attended. Sometimes when reading through my books, files and journal entries nothing suits my fancy.) Anyhoo...since I read all types of e-zines and articles I always want to tell you about it. The fear of being redundant holds me back.
So the genius that I am I decided to make a Saturday Morning Recap of the weeks best stories. I hope it works and you enjoy. I have so many stories saved on my Google reader. (You can always check out my google reader widget on the sidebar for more stories.) It's ridiculous.
So enjoy and give me feedback.
Child Prostitution Ring
Ralph Nader--Why?
Baby Borrowers...not my child (ok my dog)
You are not a female
Teen Pregnancy Ain't Nothin' New
Gas Prices took our Cable TV
Tim McGraw...Don't start none Won't Be none
Ice No More in the North Pole
Jesus in Sonogram
So the genius that I am I decided to make a Saturday Morning Recap of the weeks best stories. I hope it works and you enjoy. I have so many stories saved on my Google reader. (You can always check out my google reader widget on the sidebar for more stories.) It's ridiculous.
So enjoy and give me feedback.
Child Prostitution Ring
Ralph Nader--Why?
Baby Borrowers...not my child (ok my dog)
You are not a female
Teen Pregnancy Ain't Nothin' New
Gas Prices took our Cable TV
Tim McGraw...Don't start none Won't Be none
Ice No More in the North Pole
Jesus in Sonogram
Monday, June 23, 2008
Protecting Your Blog
As we all know people steal on the net. It is what it is. When you write...you write from your heart and soul. It represents who you are and know one wants to have that stripped. I found this post here and it gives a run down of what you can do to protect your heart in the blog world.
Tell me what you do to protect your life on the blogsphere.
Tell me what you do to protect your life on the blogsphere.
My Autobiography Would SOUND Like This
I stole this from The Jaded NYer who stole it from somewhere else.
Found it fun and interesting so it took a little time (honestly a WHOLE lot of time) to come up with my soundtrack. I love older music so don't be shocked if you do not see the latest. It's just how I roll.
Let me know what you think?!
So here goes:If your life were a movie, what songs would be on the soundtrack? Copy and paste the list of different scenes below and fill in your answers.
-Opening Credits:
The Prayer~Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
-Waking Up:
Let's GO Crazy-Prince
Of course my 2nd baby Daddy has removed his sound off of the tube...but I am sure you have the soundtrack...
-Falling In Love:
Never Knew Love Like This~Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
-Fight Scene:
Whatcha Want~Beastie Boys
-Breaking Up:
All Cried Out~Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam ft. Full Force
So awful they will not allow the video to be embedded. Go to the sight to reminisce.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16shEIbNVmo
-Make Up:
I Still Believe~Brenda K. Starr
-Secret Love:
Me & Mrs. Jones~Billy Paul
-Life's OK:
Boogie Wonderland~Earth, Wind & Fire
-Mental Breakdown:
Landislide~Dixie Chicks & Stevie Nicks
-Driving Scene:
Give Me the Night~George Benson
-Happy Dance:
Got to Give It Up~Marvin Gaye
-Regretting:
Somebody Already Broke My Heart~Sade
-Long Night Alone:
Moments in Love~The Art of Noise
-Final Battle:
A Change is Gonna Come~Sam Cooke
-Death Scene:
Live Like You Were Dying~Tim McGraw
-Final Ending:
In A Sentimental Mood~Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
-End Credits:
I Will Remember You~Sarah McLachlan
That's it folks! Tell me what you think?!
Found it fun and interesting so it took a little time (honestly a WHOLE lot of time) to come up with my soundtrack. I love older music so don't be shocked if you do not see the latest. It's just how I roll.
Let me know what you think?!
So here goes:If your life were a movie, what songs would be on the soundtrack? Copy and paste the list of different scenes below and fill in your answers.
-Opening Credits:
The Prayer~Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
-Waking Up:
Let's GO Crazy-Prince
Of course my 2nd baby Daddy has removed his sound off of the tube...but I am sure you have the soundtrack...
-Falling In Love:
Never Knew Love Like This~Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
-Fight Scene:
Whatcha Want~Beastie Boys
-Breaking Up:
All Cried Out~Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam ft. Full Force
So awful they will not allow the video to be embedded. Go to the sight to reminisce.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16shEIbNVmo
-Make Up:
I Still Believe~Brenda K. Starr
-Secret Love:
Me & Mrs. Jones~Billy Paul
-Life's OK:
Boogie Wonderland~Earth, Wind & Fire
-Mental Breakdown:
Landislide~Dixie Chicks & Stevie Nicks
-Driving Scene:
Give Me the Night~George Benson
-Happy Dance:
Got to Give It Up~Marvin Gaye
-Regretting:
Somebody Already Broke My Heart~Sade
-Long Night Alone:
Moments in Love~The Art of Noise
-Final Battle:
A Change is Gonna Come~Sam Cooke
-Death Scene:
Live Like You Were Dying~Tim McGraw
-Final Ending:
In A Sentimental Mood~Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
-End Credits:
I Will Remember You~Sarah McLachlan
That's it folks! Tell me what you think?!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Git Up Get Out
I have read this meme on so many blogs that I wanted to try...just because. Well, I wanted to see what my player would show me. & I am still trying to discover how to get over jetlag (does anyone have any suggestions?)
MEME Rules:1. Put Your iPod/ music player on shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT
After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the meme themselves! (No tagging b/c everyone has done this!)
IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY? Hey Ya-Outkast
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Still-Common
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Breezin'-George Benson
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Everything I Miss @ Home-Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? She's Always In My Hair-Prince
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair-Nina Simone
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? In Those Jeans-Ginuwine
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS? Feel the Fire-Teddy Pendergrass & Stephanie Mills
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? The Greatest Dancer-Sister Sledge
WHAT IS 2+2? F&ucking You Tonight-Biggie
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? Landslide-Fleetwood Mac
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? You Put A Move On My Heart-Quincy Jones ft. Tamia
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? Diamond in the Back-Curtis Mayfield
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I've Got Friends in Low Places-Garth Brooks
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? When 2 R In Love-Prince
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Love & Happiness-Marc Broussard
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? No Sleep Till Brooklyn-Beastie Boys
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Provider-N.E.R.D.
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? In Due Time-Goodie Mobb
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Before He Cheats-Carrie Underwood
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Love Bizarre-Shelia E. ft. Prince
WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS? Git Up Get Out-Goodie Mobb
That was fun!
MEME Rules:1. Put Your iPod/ music player on shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT
After you’ve answered all of the questions, tag 5 other people and then let them know they’ve been tagged to do the meme themselves! (No tagging b/c everyone has done this!)
IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY? Hey Ya-Outkast
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Still-Common
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Breezin'-George Benson
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Everything I Miss @ Home-Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE? She's Always In My Hair-Prince
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair-Nina Simone
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? In Those Jeans-Ginuwine
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS? Feel the Fire-Teddy Pendergrass & Stephanie Mills
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? The Greatest Dancer-Sister Sledge
WHAT IS 2+2? F&ucking You Tonight-Biggie
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND? Landslide-Fleetwood Mac
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? You Put A Move On My Heart-Quincy Jones ft. Tamia
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? Diamond in the Back-Curtis Mayfield
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I've Got Friends in Low Places-Garth Brooks
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? When 2 R In Love-Prince
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Love & Happiness-Marc Broussard
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? No Sleep Till Brooklyn-Beastie Boys
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Provider-N.E.R.D.
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST? In Due Time-Goodie Mobb
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Before He Cheats-Carrie Underwood
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Love Bizarre-Shelia E. ft. Prince
WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS? Git Up Get Out-Goodie Mobb
That was fun!
Fear of a Black President
Please read this post over at the Huffington Post. Amazed @ the balls it took to publish it b/c I know there are many out there who think the same way.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Random Thoughts...
My post have been infrequent of late. I just have not been here...really just existing. And that sucks. And I still have nothing to say, but I do have random thoughts as I sit here waiting on a phone call.
-> The Hornets are going to make me drive to N'awlins and kick their ass.
-> I have the most bougie dog in the world. I need it to stop raining so she will take her fat ass out and go to the bathroom. (She doesn't like her paws to get wet and literally hops around to keep them dry.) I have literally had to pick her butt up and drop her in the grass.
-> My baby started crawling this weekend!! I wish his Mom was here to witness it. She told us when we dropped her off at the airport to not put him on the floor. Yeah, right. Homeboy scooted his but off my lap, down my legs and took off.
-> My Mom really should not have bought me the case of Coke. I promised I would not drink it all at once. I really am trying Mom.
-> Back to the NBA...the Spurs have to be the most boring team on the planet. And I am not speaking strictly on their play. No one on that team has a personality. No one. Not even Tony Parker. They remind me of Utah during the Malone/Stockton era. Talk about watching paint dry.
-> I worked for your company for 4 years. Must you really put me through the paces of a new hire? You hired me once. You can hire me again. 3 months? Really? 3 months for all the paperwork to be completed? That's BS. You know it. I know it.
-> Ms. Bashir---thank you for coming into my life. Who would have thunk it?
-> You can have Daddy issues even if the man has been in your life since day one.
-> I have to face the fact that I helped raise a spoiled little sister. She is in Belize and says that a $10 steak is cheap. She refuses to eat fish and her $$ flow is low. How in the hell is that cheap? She better get some bread and H20.
-> Leaving you Saturday night was one of the hardest things I have had to do in a long time. Why does it seem my hard decisions always center around you?
-> From Grey's Anatomy...I don't make friends easily. From the Moody Gemini...I don't make friends easily. And I don't know why.
-> If the Celtics screw up tomorrow I will have to remove KG from He Can Get It List
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The Keys to My Heart
I stole this from Eb...
The Keys to Your Heart |
 You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved. You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was insecure and in constant need of reassurance. Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily. |
Saturday, April 26, 2008
What are yours?
The Seven Deadly Sins or the Cardinal Sins have been around since the Bible although they are not listed you can gather what is a sin by what is professed as a righteous life. I remember first learning of the sins and thought I would never succumb to those sins. All in my self-righteous armor.
But as we know, what we say in youth is often dismissed as we leave our sheltered world of our parents. Experiences, opportunities often bring forth that inner person that is always waiting to emerge. Lying in wait for the chance to breakthrough.
The Sins ===>
Right off the back I can admit proudly (sin) that Pride is my #1 sin. I am 100% it has prevented me from a lot over the course of my life. My present situation is a true testament to this. Hence me eating crow right now.
Pride is an intoxicating emotion. You feel all powerful, invincible, worthy, supreme. On the adverse it limits you. You do not understand or are capable of asking for help. You do not reach out for support, you do not see the blessings in your life, you believe you alone are greatness.
And there is nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with possessing a self-esteem that floats you through life, a belief that you alone are greatness...a strong confidence in yourself.
The issue comes into play when you allow your self-esteem to negate all other possibilities. The offers of help, the offer of friendship and companionship. When you live with the belief that you alone are responsible for your own destiny. That's when your pride has overtaken the humble side of yourself. Pride is the most dangerous. It breeds an environment that all of the other sins are acceptable. Because after all you are all powerful.
What is your sin? Which one do you commit and even shake your head as you do?
I found this Seven Deadly Sins quiz---take it and see if it measures up to who you envision as YOU. Check it out...http://www.4degreez.com/misc/seven_deadly_sins.html
Also, more reading...in case you are interested. I must admit that I have always found this subject factinating.
And a side note...the digital art of the sins are awesome, right?
But as we know, what we say in youth is often dismissed as we leave our sheltered world of our parents. Experiences, opportunities often bring forth that inner person that is always waiting to emerge. Lying in wait for the chance to breakthrough.
The Sins ===>
Pride
Greed
Envy
Wrath
Lust
Gluttony
Sloth
Right off the back I can admit proudly (sin) that Pride is my #1 sin. I am 100% it has prevented me from a lot over the course of my life. My present situation is a true testament to this. Hence me eating crow right now.
Pride is an intoxicating emotion. You feel all powerful, invincible, worthy, supreme. On the adverse it limits you. You do not understand or are capable of asking for help. You do not reach out for support, you do not see the blessings in your life, you believe you alone are greatness.
And there is nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with possessing a self-esteem that floats you through life, a belief that you alone are greatness...a strong confidence in yourself.
The issue comes into play when you allow your self-esteem to negate all other possibilities. The offers of help, the offer of friendship and companionship. When you live with the belief that you alone are responsible for your own destiny. That's when your pride has overtaken the humble side of yourself. Pride is the most dangerous. It breeds an environment that all of the other sins are acceptable. Because after all you are all powerful.
So when you lust for sex and it drives you to take risk...it's your pride because HIV can never happen to you. Unplanned pregnancy? Whatever.
When you know you should push yourself away from the table, you don't. Instead you do finish off that rack of ribs. Your pride tells you that you will work off later. How often does that happen?
You know the 2nd-skin black tube dress is something that a 21 year old can get away with wearing but you put your 40 year old butt in it. Yeah, your body is holding its own, but really is it appropriate? How many more times can you embarrass your teenage son?
What is your sin? Which one do you commit and even shake your head as you do?
I found this Seven Deadly Sins quiz---take it and see if it measures up to who you envision as YOU. Check it out...http://www.4degreez.com/misc/seven_deadly_sins.html
Also, more reading...in case you are interested. I must admit that I have always found this subject factinating.
And a side note...the digital art of the sins are awesome, right?
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Lessons Learned
After posting a What I've Learned I decided I would make my own list. Kinda like my personal truths. Not complete by any means. I have 31 years to sift through!
- Allow a person to show you who they are and thank them.
- There are no such things as mistakes. It's called life.
- Know your value. If you don't know, no one else will.
- Know when to speak & when to listen.
- When dealing with your significant other always be a friend first.
- Show people how to treat you.
- Make the most out of every opportunity even if you think it's not for you. You might be surprised.
- Never turn off your inner voice; it is your guidance during the storm.
- Offer a listening ear, a strong hug, but never make other people's problems yours.
- Ask more questions. Answer less.
- When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, "Ask them why do they want to know?"
- Learn how to be a survivor. Scratch, punch, kick, cry, pray ---do whatever you have to do. But survive.
- Always have a place for yourself that no one can have.
- I am a grown ass woman. There are some things I just won't do anymore.
- A smile goes a lot further than a frown.
- Your looks will leave, your body will betray you, but your spirit & character remain the same. Make sure they are good ones.
That's it for now folks. Will add more when the light bulb goes off.
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