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Sunday, August 2, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
That $45 could have went to shoes...or groceries.
So Mos Def perfomred at the 930 Club last Mon. The tix were $45 and that money could have went towards the purchase of a new pair of shoes...or groceries. The show was supposed to start at 930 (just like the Club's name) and he didn't walk on stage till 11:45. Oh and I forgot to mention it was 20 degrees outside. Yeah so, during his performance, he got all hyped up and said "I'm just a N*gga." Which I'm cool with, he can describe himself in any which way he pleases. But then he said "If you're a N*gga, put your hands up". I looked at my girlfriend and said is he serious? Maybe that mess was cool before Nov, 11, 2008...but we got a black man in the White House now. And what makes matters worse is that the white folks was going along with it. So all in all, I gave the performance 2 out of 5 stars. Instead of going to see Mos Def, go spend that $45 dollars on a new pair of shoes...or groceries.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Apparently Only Hoes Should Know Their Status
So, remember all those HIV/Aids campaigns that encourage you to "Know Your Status." It's been a year or two since I've had a test, so I decided to get an HIV/Aids test. I wasn't scared or nothing, I just wanted to take care of business. While at the doctor's office, I asked boldly to have a test performed. Well the nurse says with a degree of shock..."Why do you need to take a test?" My first thought was why I needed a reason to take the test, because the billboard I read in the subway every morning told me to go take the test and know my status. And then a thought rushed into my head...I was going to have to lie to get a HIV/Aids test. WTF. So I said to the nurse, "well, I know I should be practicing safe sex, but there are times when my partner and I don't use protection. I've been with 6 guys the last year and I'm sure they've been with other women." All of a sudden, her demeanor changed. I was no longer the sophisticated, pretty black woman that stepped into the office 15 minutes ago, I was ho...but, I got my test.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
A GREAT RECIPE FOR LIFE
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for ______________ '.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5.. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a College kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for ______________ '.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5.. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a College kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
BB Storm vs Iphone
We all love our Blackberry Phones. We all love our Iphones, but Verizon or RIM really, decided to combine the two. Guess what, THE STORM IS NOT POPPIN!! First of all, you couldn't even walk into a Verizon store to find one on display that you could play with. Second, when you did manage to find 1 out of the 500,000 people who actually bought one, you had a hard time even getting started. Third, you had to press down so hard you felt like you were breaking the phone. In the Wall Street Journal this week there was an article announcing the sales for The Storm. 500,000 units sold in one month compared to the Iphone who sold 2.4 mill in their first quarter. I have a quote from a Verizon Wireless employee. Correction, Verizon Wireless Corporate, that is.
"I'm not gonna front that joint is wack. I'm only holding it until the curve 2 comes out. The storm is garbage and it keeps freezing. Iphone is definitely a better phone.
Only thing good with Verizon is the reception, but their phones suck they get every phone last" -EF
You better not let your boss hear you talking trash. Tisk Tisk!
In a nutshell, stick with your Iphone or stick with your Curve, World edition, Bold or even if you still rocking the old VCR Blackberry.
Wait some time before you rock with the Storm.
"I'm not gonna front that joint is wack. I'm only holding it until the curve 2 comes out. The storm is garbage and it keeps freezing. Iphone is definitely a better phone.
Only thing good with Verizon is the reception, but their phones suck they get every phone last" -EF
You better not let your boss hear you talking trash. Tisk Tisk!
In a nutshell, stick with your Iphone or stick with your Curve, World edition, Bold or even if you still rocking the old VCR Blackberry.
Wait some time before you rock with the Storm.
Friday, January 16, 2009
“In today’s economy”.... Blah Blah
I get so annoyed when people say “In today’s economy”. Blah Blah…It’s the most overrated phrase for the year and people say it to make themselves seem so knowledgeable about what’s going on. What do you know about today’s economy? Do you even know what economy means? Do you know what stocks and bonds are and what the difference is? Do you know how your dollar impacts the US, let alone the world? No! You see that the price of Frosted Flakes went up and you complain about needing to go on a budget. Pick that price apart and find out why it is so high or low and where your money is going. People, wake up!! Stop using these phrases losely.
Become more knowledgeable about what’s going on today. Know what your options are for your money. Make your money work for you. Don’t keep cash around, you worked hard for it, so make sure it earns its keep. Pay yourself first. We’ve all heard that before. It’s your money. Try to understand the stock market as much as you can. It was set up so the “common” man would not understand, but don’t be “common”. Do your research and truly understand the words that are coming out of your mouth.
Become more knowledgeable about what’s going on today. Know what your options are for your money. Make your money work for you. Don’t keep cash around, you worked hard for it, so make sure it earns its keep. Pay yourself first. We’ve all heard that before. It’s your money. Try to understand the stock market as much as you can. It was set up so the “common” man would not understand, but don’t be “common”. Do your research and truly understand the words that are coming out of your mouth.

