Why Do So Few Blacks Study the Civil War? - The Atlantic

Why Do So Few Blacks Study the Civil War? - The Atlantic

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Malcolm X College to get new campus

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cayCompass.com :: Christmas in the Caribbean

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Michelle Obama: "Practical" To Put Myself Highest On My Priority List

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Top 10 Worst Supermarket Foods

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Google Donating $11.5M to Fight Modern Slavery - ABC News

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Ledger-Enquirer.com | 12/11/2011 | Local group gives Barbie a 'natural hair' makeover

Century-old Afro-Brazilian religion under threat - Boston.com

Century-old Afro-Brazilian religion under threat - Boston.com

Friendship

Can women and men JUST be friends? Or is there always going to be some kind of sexual tension lingering? Because it is truly hard to find a female friend to just hang out with and be cool with, and most of my friends are guys... but they have ALL tried me at some point in time, so... is it possible? Or should i just learn how to enjoy my own company?

Leaving the Army!

I have decided its time to move on from the military.... I have been in for the past 10 years and although I am very afraid to become a civilian again, without the security blanket that the Army has given me, it is time that I step out on my own.


I am trying to decide where I should move... I have it narrowed down to Chicago, Atlanta, DC, Texas or Tampa, FL.....

I think about where I will go and how my life will change for the better or worse , every day... We will see what happens in the future, I have 2.5 years left and I am $AVING as much as I possibly can so that I will have a little nest egg when I make the leap...

Most everyone is telling me to stay in, but the reason I am leaving is because I DO NOT agree with the Army's role in the world... I am going to leave it at that until I am fully free from the Army, but things are definitely not what they seem!

Who Are You Looking For? YOU!

I turned 30 this year and like most other American females, I began to think that my clock is ticking... I've never been married or even been pregnant, ON PURPOSE, but yet I still feel like a failure in a sense.. I have a good career being in the Army, but I HATE HATE HATE what this organization stands for and what I have to deal with everyday, how rude people are and the pointless craziness that I have to endure.... so after looking into my beloved astrology, I learned that my Saturn Return is in full effect, and these feelings are normal, as is my cultural breeding, (having me think this way!) So I am taking a stand and changing my mind... I think that I should get out, move back to the ATl, where I once was and where I had planned on staying, but this time i am going to do it right!!!
Maybe there is a shortage of good black men, but I personally know 2 women who have found love amidst all of the shortage and seem to be quite happy...

I think I am going to go for what is in my heart and align it with what's in my mind.... am ready for new beginnings and I want to live my life for ME. That's why i haven't married or had any kids yet, because I'm still trying to figure out what the hell I am going to do with my own darn self.... so, ... in honor of my German getaway... *toasts w/ Konig Ludwig Weissbier (HELL)* "To Life And Living It To The Fullest!" And in honor of my Italian home until a year from now "Salud!" & "Auguri!"

It's Been Awhile!

....I have been SO busy trying to navigate my career, figure out who I am, travel Europe and finish my degree, that I have not been here to express myself in well over a year.. but it feels good to be back! I have a fresh new outlook on life, I've learned valuable lessons, and because of these things, I feel a lot more alive! I am in love, I am focused, I have narrowed down my new career paths... life is GOOD... My family is well, my health is fabulous, and I am working on my relationship with God.. I wish the same for you & yours!

Italy SUCKS!!!!! Or is it just me?

As hard as I try to be positive... getting adjusted to the italian way of life has been QUITE the struggle. As if the daily war of driving on their roads with potholes and wanna be race car drivers was not enough, finding a cool homegirl to shop and travel with, a guy to date that doesn't "belong" to anyone, and trying to dodge getting robbed by the euro rate everywhere you turn, is definitely taking it's toll on ya homegirl!!!!! Not to mention the trash everywhere, odd business hours (they open up when they FEEL like it!) stray dogs running around everywhere and the horrible air!!

I mean, what to do?? I'm not religious, and I have been hitting the gym... I guess in time things will get better... don't really want to get into details, but just know that NAPLES is NOT the move. Don't come here people. Go to ROME if you really want to go to Italy...

Feste Felici!!!

Hello World! How many of you have made a list of your resolutions already? With the sun in Capricorn (a determined, hard-working sign) it's the right time to sit down and think about that which you want to weed out of your life and more importantly, what you want to help cultivate and grow. So what seeds will we plant in our gardens? I am looking forward to confidence, discipline and IT knowledge (my job) in the coming year. I also need to weed out the amount of shopping I do and the negative company that I keep. I will make sure to keep you all posted with my progress. Peace and light to you and yours, Buon Natale and Buon Anno!!

It's That Time of Year Again!!!

Hey my beautiful people! I know I haven't been around to show you any love lately, but rest assured I have allll of you in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you well this holiday season and into the New Year.. I'm still TRYING to get adjusted to Italy, and trust me it's not as easy as one would think.... I miss my states!!!! (Sigh) But I came here to travel and find a partner (ssssshh!) .......now let me get back to the money!! =) Mwah!

Happy Halloween!!!

So I FINALLY got my car people, and MAN it makes life so much easier, because you have no choice but to drive everywhere over here!! I haven't had much time to get out and explore like I would, but that's a-comin'!! It'll give me something to look forward to everyday... and more opportunities to work on my italian (knowing a little Spanish definitely helps, shout out to mi boricuas y chicanos!!!)

Unfortunately the road signs aren't properly posted here in Italy, they're either non-existent or on the side of some n=building, all small and never illuminated!!! SO I had to invest in a GPS system right away... in the midst of trying to pay off all bills... anyway, it took me a minute to decide if I wanted a Garmin or a TomTom, but I went with the cheaper one (Garmin) and so far, so good...

Tonight is HALLOWEEN, and I'm going to my first Halloween party!!

I've been making friends with a few of the ladies out here, they all right... I haven't found that chic that I know Ima click with yet, but even still, things are looking up for the homegirl.. now if I can just fast forward through time to the year 2012?? (When I leave this place) ...I'd be in the game!! =)

VIVA ITALIA!!!

I have arrived to Naples, Italy my beloveds!! The food, the culture.... I shall "grow where I've been planted" and explore, explore, explore!! I have to admit though, that I am not as taken with Naples as I thought I would be.. but the country on the other hand, is still VERY lovely and I look forward to enjoying all that it has to offer... I have been to Vatican City and I will go to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast in the am... Wish me luck on my journey here and God Bless you all... Happy Birthday to all my Libras out there too, I love you guys!!!!

The Transition... As I Grow.

I've been in Atlanta for the past week and I've spent a lot of time alone (which I didn't think I would be doing, being that I used to live here and have a number of family and friends here) BUT since I have met so many positive people for each day that I've been here, and shared intimate and profound conversations with, (I mean EVERY single day that I've been here!) it just shows how much I've grown and how I am attracting all of this love at a time when I'm yearning for a relationship like never before. I was actually living in the Sunshine State, comfortable, lovely, at the end of my military contract, when I decided to re-up and go overseas to look for what I've been missing in my life: a husband. I do not want to put too much pressure on this man or on myself as a wife or on the sanctity of marriage, I just know that I am ready and I am willing and I am ABLE. And that the time is nigh and I feel really good about it because I've been waiting on this ALL of my life... because of the people that are being led to me, and through these experiences, I have been able to make connections as I never have. With strangers. At deep levels. So I can just imagine my ability to have love and build stronger relationships with those that are already in my life! It is coming and I am excited. I have been building myself up to be a strong woman already, but if I have no one to share it with, what's the point... If i have no one to pass it along to, what's the point.... I am self-motivated but a partner will help me grow even MORE I know it. Now where are you, you've been hiding all my life!!! =)

MOVING AGAIN.....THIS TIME ACROSS THE ATLANTIC!

When I create my family, I will be DONE moving. I think I keep moving around so much because I am looking for someone to create one with.. or maybe my true calling? I've moved around every few years since I was 16. Now I'm 28. Shit's getting old. It's no longer any fun. I don't like being the new person and I really don't feel like making any new friends..... (SIGH) Italy here I come. And you better be worth all of this.

It Hurts Sooooo Good!!

I had a really good cry today... life can be such a bitch!!! But hey, what doesn't kill me will make me stronger! I just want to share with the world that I KNOW I am a product of strength and endurance and everything will be all right. =) ....Hello World!!