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Friday, February 27, 2009
Freaky Friday
As with every Friday I like to get something going for the weekend. This week Im slowing it down. I got a lil carried away .... The Whispers:In the mood, The Isley Bros: Choosey Lover and Voyage to Atlantis, Lorenzo:If its alright, LSG:Body, Keith Washington and Chante Moore:I love you, Luther Vandross:Superstar and Jodeci:Stay, Sade: No Ordinary Love and to close Quincy Jones Presents: Secret Garden. Enjoy
Labels: Look Out Weekend
Maybe
1. Maybe. . we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.
2. Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us.
3. Maybe . . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.
4. Maybe . . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
5. Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.
6. Maybe . . . you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.
7. Maybe . . . there are moments in life when you miss someone -- a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.
8. Maybe . . . the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
9. Maybe . . you should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.
10. Maybe . . you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.
11. Maybe . . giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew in yours.
12. Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of all the people who have touched their lives.
13. Maybe . . . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.
14. Maybe . . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy
15. Maybe . . . you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying.
Maybe. . . you could send this message to those people who mean something to you, to those who have touched your life, to those who can and do make you smile when you really need it, to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down, and to all
2. Maybe . . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us.
3. Maybe . . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.
4. Maybe . . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
5. Maybe . . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.
6. Maybe . . . you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.
7. Maybe . . . there are moments in life when you miss someone -- a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.
8. Maybe . . . the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.
9. Maybe . . you should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.
10. Maybe . . you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.
11. Maybe . . giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew in yours.
12. Maybe . . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of all the people who have touched their lives.
13. Maybe . . . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.
14. Maybe . . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy
15. Maybe . . . you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying.
Maybe. . . you could send this message to those people who mean something to you, to those who have touched your life, to those who can and do make you smile when you really need it, to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down, and to all
Labels: Random thoughts and feelings
Thursday, February 26, 2009
To a Good Woman
I received this in a email and thought I would share. Enjoy
To a Good Woman
A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs. A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears. A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them. A good woman knows her past, understands her present and moves toward the future. A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played. A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past. Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons, meant to bring her closer to self knowledge and unconditional self love.
To a Good Woman
A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others. She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind. She is quite capable of articulating her needs. A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears. A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them. A good woman knows her past, understands her present and moves toward the future. A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played. A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past. Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons, meant to bring her closer to self knowledge and unconditional self love.
Labels: Random thoughts and feelings
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Do men have the advantage?
A few of my friend girls and I were talking about whatelse but men and relationships. So it was stated that men have the upper hand. Now I know that there are a lot of women out there who would disagree and even a few of the men folk however, I agree with the statement. I believe it was Chris Rock who said that everything a man does is for a woman.... if that is true how do we end up in the jacked up situations we find ourselves in? I am a firm believer that if we as women stopped putting up with foolishness some of us would be better off. I know women who would rather put up with cheating, beatdowns, baby momma drama, crackheads, the D-boy, being belittled and a lotta other trash not to be alone. The question is why? If we are willing to put up with so much what is this saying to the men folk? Is this giving them the upper hand in relationships? Just curious
Labels: Random thoughts and feelings
Monday, February 23, 2009
UPDATE
Basically its too musch goings on round chere for me to type. The renewal is going ok. I never realized how hard it would be. Things are coming up constatly to get in the way but I'm dealing with it. On the flip side I became a great aunt (at 28) for the first time. She is soooo beautful and I'm not just saying that cause she belongs to us :) . A child really does make u put things into perspective. Shes been a joy to have in her whole 10 days here in the world. Other than that folks still acting a moneky and I'm still planning my escape.
Labels: Random thoughts and feelings
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
ITS Thursday! Early weekend jump
as with every friday I post my look out weekend joints. I decided to get a jump on the weekend with a thursday edition. This week I'm serving up a taste of ATL with A couple grand by Young Joc this has to be one of my faves and this is what really got me listening to him. Yola da great with Aint gon let up. I dont think he received the promotion he should have and The best thang smokin himself... Young Dro with Rubberband banks which is one of my faves of all time. As a bonus I had to add Fabo of D4L Geeked up. Im serving the remix with Jeezy and the original. This was one of the hottest joints in the bluff/westside where I lived. One day no joke I was on Joseph Lowery playing this and I got out of my truck and errrbody I walked passed was on this joint. Enjoy
Labels: Look Out Weekend
Dazed and confused.
Whenever I move and especially If I know I am not staying long I have 3 rules that I live by. #1.DO NOT fraternize with the locals, #2. DO NOT drink the water and lastly #3. DO NOT get in a relationship. This includes being in my hometown. I've had more than a few bad experiences. Yeah I broke rule #3. I'm back home bored outta my mind. Its a young man I've been knowing just about my whole life. This actually started before I moved back get to that later. We hadnt seen each other in ummmm lets say 10 yrs. Myspace is the devil. Long story short we've been going back and forth and recently we got together. Know Im confused. I know what he was expecting to pop but of course it didnt. He says he wants a relationship but I need to be patient due to the things he has going on right now. Hes working like 3 jobs not to mention the kids and all this other stuff. Thats not the problem. The problem is when my mind starts to rationalize or try to anyway. Thats dangerous because I tend to fall back on old ways of thinking. I have witnessed how hard and how much he works so I know hes not lying. However, the problem is being patient. Im not good at that. I hate when I dont...when I am left wondering. I know this probably doesnt make any sense but I am really going crazy. I was always told to listen when a man speaks he means what he says. But as I got older I saw that was not always true. I dont know. My mind is running 100 miles a second. I know this doesnt make any sense because Im having a problem putting my thoughts around it. I just feel like...............SLFJHEIOJHRF;.IEKHFUDFJVAHNRIEJAWREWJOKDL thats the universal sign for distress incase u dont know. Im just IDK............ I give up
Monday, February 2, 2009
Food For Thought
Once again I planned on writing about something else... A few days ago moms came home and said that she saw a friend that I grew up with at the ER where she works. She said that she barely recognized her. She was weak and has grown extremely small. She told the nurse that she has lupus and was coming in due to migraines. Well the truth is that she is HIV+. She was recently hospitalized and underwent dialysis due to kindney failure and was in a coma for awhile. The sad part is that besides being only 28 yrs old she is a mother of 5. Tonight moms went to sit with her and talk and she could see that she was visibly in pain. She was trying to call the nurse but was too weak to press the call bell. I guess Im writing this because I am wondering if in this day and age if we as a people are still ignorant to the fact or really on denial that HIV/AIDS is out there and that yes it can happen to us. As for myself I know when I was in a relationship I havent always used condoms. Therefore I cannot point any fingers or place any blame. I have to first look at myself and the stupid things I myself have done. Looking at this situation with it being this close to home it makes me wonder. I have to give ALL thanks and praises to the Most High for all the stupid things that I have done 'cause it could have easily been me.
Labels: Random thoughts and feelings
Sunday, February 1, 2009
And they wonder why
I really planned on writing something else. While Im in the computer room checking emails and catchin up on thangs psycho sammy brings me my cell. Its big sis on the other end asking me when I got Superbowl tickets. Im confused. She says I just got a msg from you askin gif I wanted to go to the game with you. REALLY? So thing 1 and thing 2 is playing on the phone. I llok at the screen and the msg says the msg will send after the call. SO we hang up and I go thru the phone to see who else they sent mgs to. They got a few people. I'm heated so I step to em and of course no one knows what I'm talking about. I guess we have a house mouse that does ish when no ones looking. And they wonder why I................ ( you can fill in the blank)
Labels: Rants and Raves
