The FB Craze...

I have been bitten by the social networking site, Facebook's, bug!! I used to purposely stay away from Black Planet, Myspace and Tagged, but now I have accounts with all of them!! It's a beautiful thing though, because of the profession that I'm in, I travel all over the world and it's so much easier to keep in touch... AND if I ever damage or lose my phone, it's too easy to log on and be right back in contact w/ most everybody you had in there!! Well, almost... Happy Friday!! =)

What's Up w/ the XXXSmall Shorts on our tweens??

Why is that ALL of the shorts I'm seeing on young ladies out here are SMALL AS SH*T?!! I mean, really. Coochie Cutters, Daisy Dukes, Booty Shorts... are we seriously letting our babies wear these little things? Is this what we call "in?" Call me old-fashioned but I think it's quite disgusting. They're babies, and already exposed to too much with the advanced technology we have today.. goodness. Pedophiles keep your thoughts and comments to yourself.

*Btw, I can't post a pic. I just can't. SMH!

Rihanna Has Inspired Me...

....to cut my hair! .... Yes, I think it's about that time again.... and okay, I know I'm the worst blogger EVER, I know I know.. but I've been crazy busy! I'm getting ready to leave my lovely Florida and move allll the way across the Atlantic.. to Italia!! Yes, I'm super excited but also immensely sad because I have definitely fallen for Florida... I don't know if I will be able to get stationed here again or if I will move back here on my own. (I can do it much bigger on my military salary in Texas!) But at the same time, Florida definitely feels like home for me... Anyway, I came on to post a few hairstyles to see which ones you all think are the most BELLISIMA, which is italian for beautiful.... so I need some feedback! Let me know because I'm changing it up in just 3 short weeks!!

JUNETEENTH

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

CLICK ON THE ABOVE LINK AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS VERY IMPORTANT HOLIDAY THAT SHOULD BE CELEBRATED BY EVERY AMERICAN. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE A DESCENDANT OF SLAVES!

I'm like the million other people that browse thought the gossip blogs wondering what's been happening with my favorite celebrities, good and bad... but WHY do we follow them the way that we do? Aren't our lives fulfilling enough? I have a heck of a schedule as it is.... what with school, being in the military and managing my small business on the side? Not to mention keeping my head on straight from these vultures and haters out here... but yet I can't go too long without going to my fave sites to check out the latest.... yes I do want to see what Rihanna is rocking, and mmh hmm I do want to see ALL the pictures of Amber Rose (she's so hot to me) as well as my girl Ciara (Hey CiCi!) ...plus get all up into who's dating who... but I guess it's just our escape... I know I definitely wouldn't mind having the access to the fabulosity that they all enjoy as well, so I daydream and take notes, lol.. Don't play like you don't....Til next time!

Locks.. are they "dreadful"?

I hate when people refer to LOCKS as "dreads" or to people who wear them as a "dread head" or simply a "dread." It makes me think about dirty hair and other foul things.... I've always admired females who stepped outside of the relaxer box and went natural.... it's something that I've been thinking a lot about. I'm going to do it, I just don't know when... I want to take pride in what's naturally mine. I don't want to be like everyone else with the weaves going down my back and wishing I had really long hair... I'm happy with what I've been blessed with... not that there's anything wrong with accentuating your beauty (with a weave) because I do the makeup and the fashion, and I've been known to throw a phony pony and rock kinky twists or micros ...I like to get "fly" 2..... but why do I feel hesitant to cut my hair or go natural? Is it because I'm that concerned with what society perceives as beautiful and I want to be in that category? Every girl wants to be pretty, of course, but we make enough sacrifices to try and be beautiful already... so freak all of that. I can save so much money and probably make a positive impression on my sisters and friends. I think locks are beautiful and I've been living in Florida where they're really popular, so it just makes it that much easier to go ahead and do it.... I'll keep you guys posted. If you have locks or love 'em, give me a shout! Til next time!

THE COLLAPSE OF EBONY AND JET MAGAZINES!

EBONY AND JET FINANCIAL COLLAPSE!

One of the Most notable permanent fixtures in EVERY Black Household (back
in the days), were Ebony and Jet Magazine. If you wanted to learn
about Black history, the plight of Black America, current issues facing Black
Americans, how the Political Process of America affects us, how
Politics works, who the hottest actors were, what time a particular Black
Television show aired, who got married recently, who were the most
eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes in your town, what Cities had Black
Mayors, Police Chiefs, School Superintendents, how to Register to Vote, what cars offer
the best value for the buck, who employed Black Americans, how to apply
for College Scholarships, etc. More than likely, Ebony or Jet Magazine
could help you find answers to those questions!

We have recently been informed that the Johnson Publishing
Company Organization is currently going through a financial crisis. The
company is attempting a reorganization in order to survive. Many people
have already lost their jobs with this company that has employed thousands of
Black Americans during the course of its existence. In order to support
this effort to save OUR magazine, my friends and myself have pledged to
get a subscription to both, Ebony and Jet magazine, starting with one
year.
We are urging every other club member who comes across this plea, to do
the same. Please post, re-post, and post again, to any Blog that you may
own, or support!

Please email this to Every person that you know, regardless of their
background. Let them know that Ebony and Jet magazines have been part of
the Black American culture for 3 quarters of a century, and that there is
a lot that they can learn about Black American culture from reading them.

We are currently discussing the idea of throwing an Ebony/Jet Party,
where people can eat, drink, and sign up for their Subscription on the
spot. Please spread this idea around to all that you know. Your
Sororities, Fraternities, Lodges, VFW Posts, Churches, Civic Groups, Block
Clubs, Caps Meetings, Book Clubs, etc.

It would be a crying shame, to lose our Historic Magazine, during the
same year of such an Historic Event as the Election of our First Black
President of the United States. Please support by AT LEAST spreading the word about this. PEACE and BLESSINGS to you and yours.

VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!!!!!!!

I JUST TURNED 28 YESTERDAY... IN VEGAS... IT WAS BY FAR THE BEST BIRTHDAY I HAVE EVER HAD! Now we all know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, lol... so I'll just say this: If you haven't been already, you need to go!! And of course, be ready to party it up!!!

Living In The Past...

I have a memory like an elephant if I've felt slighted in any way. I tend to hold grudges and "carry bags" around from situations or people that have had a negative psychological impact on me, however great or small. I've tried to curb it, but it just doesn't seem to want to go away... I don't know what to do to about i, but I'm trying to channel it into something positive, because it's rather excessive to me and I'm actually ashamed to admit it. I can still be cordial to the person, or act politically correct in a situation that reminds me of the time when, etc., but... I just wish I knew how I could turn it into something else. Like maybe... when i'm taking a test? :/

What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn't Fail??

I'D TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!! Lol, no really... I think I'd be a pretty good ruler too.. I'm fair and unbiased... I'm a woman, so I'm more sensitive to the issues of human nature than a man (than MOST men, don't spazz out, the rest of you!) and... I've always been an advocate of social justice! I respect and inquire about all cultures... I'd be the bomb. So, what do you say?? Can we vote team Saqqara?? =) What about you? What would you do??

Thank You God... Just My Thoughts

I'm 27 years old, about to be 28 in April.. and I tell you, I have been waiting to turn this age ever since I heard, around the age of 14 or so that you don't KNOW yourself until you turn 28. I thought I know myself, what the heck, you know as a child we think we know it all.. but as the years went by and the growing pains got worse I realized that wow... I really DON'T know myself as well as I thought I did... there was so much to see and explore I didn't want to put myself in a box or classify myself in anyway.. so I began to pay attention to the CONSISTENCIES in my life.. and from there I saw the light, so to speak.. and I've been able to work on my strengths and weaknesses and figure out what it is that really makes me tick or that I have been suppressing in order to be politically correct or better accepted... but now I'm like FUCK THAT. Lol, I try to be ladylike, but then the tomboy come out, I told yall..... anyway, I'm feeling like y life has just begun and even though it has been HARD AS HELL coming into my own, it's definitely happening for me right around the age of 28... I can remember exactly who I heard it from even though it wasn't by mouth, I read it in an interview with Todd Day of the Milwaukee Bucks at the time.... and it always stuck with me... Well Todd, wherever you are, you are right! And I'm glad I'm finally here because no one knows how much I've struggled with my developments... what I can say though is that I never was a follower, i always marched to the beat of my own drum and made sure that things never got too much out of hand.. I have a good job, I didn't let some knucklehead get me pregnant, I handle my business and my money is right.. I'm educated and always looking to improve myself, enjoying life, and what have you... all of us who look at someone else's life and think the grass is greener... 9 times out of 10 it took hard work to get where they are. Trust Me.... I feel so blessed and so happy today to be in my shoes, I wouldn't trade me to be anyone else. Thanks God.

Share Your Hope!!!

O-B-A-M-A!!!!!!!!

IT'S ABOUT TIME.

MARTIN! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

May. God. Bless. Your. Soul...

ARE YOU READY FOR TODAY, FOR THE INAUGURATION OF THIS NATION'S FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT??!!

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Sooo belated, yet still sincere. I hope it's better than last year. Mwah.

Get Cold-Weather Fly!!

Being down bottom, I can't get winter fly like I used to when I ran the streets of the Midwest! It just doesn't fly down here in Florida... but that's not a complaint, mind you! I have to admit that I miss how you can put an outfit together and rock out, even though you're covered up! Don't we love accessorizing with scarves, gloves, booties and knee-length boots? Leg warmers and leathers??How do you get winter fly??

Is Paying for WATER like paying for AIR??

I was one of the millions of us who got caught up in the big bottled water craze that spread like wildfire years ago... yet we've learned in recent years that the water that comes out of our faucets has more has better restrictions on what goes in it than what we're gulping down from Aquafina, Dasani, etc!! If you were like me, you thought you were getting better water, right? NOT!!

Most of these jokers are getting their water from the same source!! I read up on this and found out some pretty disturbing things.

Check out this website and spread the word... join me in walking away from this craziness:

Start a Tradition With Your Family.... KWANZAA!

What do you all do with your family during the holidays?? Any good recipes to share? I can't wait to start my own and do all kinds of warm acitivites together... unfortunately that's missing in my life.

In the meantime, all you lucky people with big (or small) families full of love and strength let me in on how I can start traditions that can bring mine closer together! Thanks in advance!

Enjoy the Holidays!!

It's Been Awhile!

Hello Everybody! I have been TOO swamped with finals, but thank god they are over! Another semester is complete! I have 3 more 8 week periods and then I am DONE! Yes, I will have completed my BA in Sociology... I just changed it over from Psychology... I can't make up my mind... AND I re-enlisted in the Army for another 6 years... I'm sort of happy about that, but more excited that I'm going to Italy. I have a NATO assignment, that should be really interesting.... Well, I hope all is well with you and yours. Enjoy the season!