tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25373729496148491562023-11-16T01:46:50.751-06:00A Candid Love Met CreativityThis is My Own Unique Prose - My ode to self expression ♥ CLMC ♥Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-31687477924484655622013-02-18T21:19:00.000-06:002013-02-18T21:21:50.324-06:00Don't Lose Out <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I know you’ve heard the cliché saying, “Life is what you
make it”. I’ve heard it numerous times, and lately I’ve been really putting
some thought into its meaning. We’ve each been given the gift of life, and with
that gift we have the free will to essentially design our destinies and follow
our heart’s bliss. Yet so many people don’t. So many people settle for average.
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<a name='more'></a>They are content with doing the “normal” and they forgo their passions and
therefore lose that part of them that is most authentic. Never to realize what
their most authentic selves could’ve accomplished. Why is that? Why is that we
often sacrifice our dreams, our God given purposes to only live a life that is
safe and typical? The answer is so simple yet inherently complex that its
crazy. The answer is fear. Fear and all of its many forms/consequences is why
so many opt out of their dreams. What’s even crazier is that I can almost
guarantee a good portion of those people opt out unknowingly. Subconsciously
they’ve been programed to take the path that’s safe with minimal risk. But what
is it that we fear? Isn’t it an oxymoron to say we fear success when success is
what we are seeking? It sounds like one to me. But fear is so manipulative and
conniving that you really have to heighten your awareness to even be able to
recognize it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s fear that disguises
itself in such a way that it tries to tell you that you are not deserving or
that your dreams are not possible for you. It’s fear that causes you to procrastinate
and find excuses as its disguised as not having time. That fear is just a
resistance that you have to push through. Yes, it is a lot easier said than
done. Hence why many people are okay with accepting what is seemingly
accessible to them. But you don’t have to be one of those people. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a passion but you feel lost and
you feel as if you don’t know exactly where to start, or you have no idea what
direction you are going in, I am telling you to push through. Shake your anxiety and just do. Don’t think about it to long.
Just act and have no regret. It’s going to be hard. Trust me, I’m preaching to myself
on this one. But I believe, and I know it’s going to be worth it. Don’t let
your thoughts, or the opinions/judgments of others hold you back. You are
deserving. Remember you can only receive what you believe you can have. It’s
within your reach. Just take a deep breath. Hold to your faith, and reach out
and grab it. It’s yours. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Christina</div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-85731393485999052412013-02-13T19:31:00.000-06:002013-02-18T22:00:43.641-06:00NY From the Sky<br />In the same trip from my last post, I also got some great pictures of NY from the sky! Enjoy! <div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-12608067184321350842013-01-30T22:21:00.000-06:002013-02-20T23:33:18.898-06:00Fashion Find!! Isabel Marant Sneaker Look Alike! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2537372949614849156" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2537372949614849156" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><b>Major Fashion Steal at Target!!</b> They have an Isabel Marant wedge sneaker look alike that is the best I've seen!! And trust me, I've seen alot of look alikes lol. The pair on the left is the Isabel Marant sneaker that retails for approximately $400.00. The pair on the right I found at Target for $34.99!! Loving them so far! Super comfy and a chic way to add some cool to your casual. Check your local Target to get a pair!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-80256998431603716942012-12-16T16:41:00.000-06:002012-12-16T16:41:32.301-06:00You Don't Have to be Great<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This quote speaks volumes for me. It's a daily reminder of how important it is to not allow your want for perfection to inhibit you from even getting started. Appreciate the journey and remember that even the smallest effort is progression. </div>
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Being true to our foodie senses, GaV and I set out for a new lunch place yesterday. We randomly stumbled upon the restaurant Fresh Bar and it more than satisfied our taste buds! Definitely a good lunch find :) </div>
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Relationships aren't easy - period. Let's be honest, in considering your dating history have you ever had a relationship with someone in which you felt like <u>EVERYTHING</u> was perfect (in the literal sense of the word... meaning free of any flaw)? Have you ever been with someone and felt like<b> </b>there was nothing either one of you could do to make it any more better than what it already was?<br />
If you are single, and you answered yes - then please ask yourself why you are single (because clearly you missed your boat lol). If you are currently in a relationship, and you answered yes - then hopefully the person you have that "free of any flaw" relationship with - is the person you are currently committed to. <br />
<a name='more'></a>If we are measuring perfection by it's literal definition then I don't know if the perfect relationship exists. If we are using the word subjectively I can see it being a possibility. But even having that subjectively perfect relationship isn't easy. It takes work.<br />
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Too often people jump into relationships without realizing how much effort goes into maintaining them. When things happen that test the strength of their connection and then go unexpectedly, they often let disappointment get the best of them. As an example, let's put into perspective some reasons why relationships end. Let's exclude the extremes of cheating or loss of interest, and consider the more subtle reasons like someone feeling a lack of appreciation or respect, not feeling understood or heard, and having insecurities or harboring resentment, etc. It's these subtleties that get us caught up because we often fail to acknowledge our part in them. We get so involved in our emotions that we start to play the blame game. We begin to trick ourselves into believing that it's all up to the other person to change in order to make the relationship work. We are so busy pointing our finger that we can't see the role we play in the tension. We convince ourselves it's them and not us... so we end it.<br />
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A lot of the time, people don't genuinely try to understand the whys behind the bumps in the road and accept the relationship failure without really putting in time to make it work. Putting in time or effort doesn't mean staying in the relationship waiting on the other person to change, it means making sure you're honestly being the best you can be. Sometimes it starts with the man or woman in the mirror.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"></span></b></div>
<a name='more'></a><b>Bravo</b><br />
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<br /></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">[Verse 1]</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I gotta a new walk and a new
point of view<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">A new purpose for everything
I do I gotta<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">A new rule only real folks
around if you are wondering <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I'm bout to tell you now see
it’s the same pretty face with a brand new smile same Ledisi but she ain't
walkin shes flying<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">A new day making big moves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">See if love found me it can
surely find you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Sing it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">aaaaa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I ain't even got one sad tear
left in me <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Aaaaa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">[Chorus]</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">All I really want is to see
the whole world stand up tonight<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(take on pain)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Yeah we celebrating life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(throw it away)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">It don’t matter who you are<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(or where your from)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Yeah if you been working hard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(just give yourself around of
applause)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Bravo o o yeah <i>[3x]</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(come on clap for yaself)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Bravo o o yeah <i>[3x]</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">[Verse 2]</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">There ain't a wrong time or a
wrong place or to flaunt <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">If you feeling good go head
and show it off <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">They can say what they wanna
(say what they wanna)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Just let em try (just let em
try) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I don't listen to them baby
let me tell you why<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">See it’s the same pretty
woman with a brand new style (style)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Same Ledisi but she ain't
walkin she flying<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">A new day making big moves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">See if love found me it can
surely find you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Sing it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">aaaaa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I ain't even got one sad tear
left in me <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Aaaaa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">[Chorus]</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">All I really want is to see
the whole world stand up tonight<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(take on pain)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Yeah we celebrating life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(throw it away)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">It don’t matter who you are<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(or where your from)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Yeah if you been working hard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(just give yourself around of
applause)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Bravo o o yeah <i>[3x]</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(come on clap for yaself)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Bravo o o yeah <i>[3x]</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">[Bridge]</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">So ladies put yo best dress
on (on)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Get yo hair done (done) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">do it real big it’s a
celebration (tion)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Fellas come on (on)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Everyone (one)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Lemme hear you clap now if
this is your joint (oin)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">aaaaa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I ain't even got one sad tear
left in me <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Aaaaa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">[Chorus]</span></i><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">All I really want is to see
the whole world stand up tonight<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(take on pain)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Yeah we celebrating life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(throw it away)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">It don’t matter who you are<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(or where your from)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Yeah if you been working hard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(just give yourself around of
applause)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Bravo o o yeah <i>[3x]</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">(come on clap for yaself)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Bravo o o yeah <i>[3x]</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"Whatever it is you desire for your life, develop it first within yourself" - Ralph Martson</blockquote>
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This quote so beautifully summarizes my journey. I'm excited about discovering what it is I want out of life, and making it so by developing who I am as a person. I know that it all starts with me. Let's be reminded that life is what we make it. Think about what it is you truly want out of life and begin to nurture that desire within you. </div>
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Be Happy. Live Free. </div>
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Happy Monday! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-80318028864048814762012-10-18T07:11:00.000-05:002012-11-13T19:22:00.146-06:0023 (B-Day)23.. Wow! Where does the time go? Though part of me is kind of freaked out about how fast time is passing by, the other part is excited to greet 23. I've declared this year to be the year of my transition. Now what it is I am transitioning into exactly, is still a mystery; I am still working on trying to figure that out lol. But I do know that I don't want to be delayed by not acting. Sitting around waiting on my epiphany is not going to cut it anymore. I want to practice the mantra of "DOING" rather than just talking about it. The key to getting any of my ideas to come to fruition is to act. Yes, it is definitely easier said than done, but at some point we all have to learn to let go of the excuses right?<br />
<a name='more'></a>Especially when at the end of the day we are the only ones we can truly hold accountable. I want to use this year to fully transition into the person I see myself being. I'm letting go of the distractions and unwillingness, and trading them in for discipline and inspiration. What are some of the self improvements you've been wanting to make, but haven't yet? Below is a list of 23 things I want to practice this year to grow into the person I know I was purposefully designed to be. If you can relate, share your personal growth list in the comments section. I'd love to share in your journey!<br />
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1) Be more disciplined (Don't just talk about it - Be about it)</div>
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2) Live authentically (Do me - live freely without fear of judgment or consequence)</div>
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3) Step outside "the box" (Do something everyday that I wouldn't normally do)</div>
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4) Be more cognizant of the power of my thoughts (Positive thinking changes realities)</div>
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5) Don't sweat the small stuff (Worry less.. Pray more)</div>
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6) Surround myself in inspiration (Things and People)</div>
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7) Let go of preconceived notions (Don't allow fear to hold me back)</div>
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8) Challenge myself (Find daily activities that will promote well roundness)</div>
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9) Don't take love for granted (Cherish the moments)</div>
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10) Always be prepared (Don't look for validation)</div>
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11) Invest in me (Quality me time)</div>
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12) Live in the moment (Don't over think it)</div>
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13) Eliminate distractions (Remember an excuse is nothing but a well planned lie)</div>
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14) Express more (Don't retreat inward)</div>
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15) Pursue dreams (Even when they don't seem realistic)</div>
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16) Make wellness a lifestyle (Mind, Body, Spirit)</div>
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17) Capture ideas and execute (You never know which idea will be your break)</div>
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18) Give (Share blessings)</div>
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19) Practice balance (Have harmony)</div>
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20) Develop networks (Get, and stay connected)</div>
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21) Enjoy the journey (Don't get caught up in the details)</div>
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22) Be an inspiration (Inspire others)</div>
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23) Be 100% honest (Be real)</div>
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In honor of 23...</div>
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Don't forget to share some of your goals below! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-50960063776741660952012-09-30T09:18:00.001-05:002012-11-10T19:55:30.372-06:00Creatively I am... <div>
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Uninhibited and intune with free expression </div>
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Liberated from being mindful of indiscretions</div>
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Poised with confidence</div>
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With no regard for consequence</div>
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Surrounded by inspiration</div>
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Existing in untainted adoration</div>
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I give what's inside of me </div>
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I birth - Create - ivity</div>
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An eloquent and true madame</div>
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Creatively I am... </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-13173993369301736672012-09-29T19:23:00.000-05:002012-11-10T19:54:47.414-06:00Vibe & Mood...(Mar - My Absolute) <div style="text-align: center;">
Loving Mar's EP. His song, "My Absolute" is my fav right now.. .Enjoy the vibe & mood... ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-23835710291125472012012-09-29T18:58:00.002-05:002012-11-10T19:54:14.210-06:00Journal #1: Deep<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Sometimes in life the greatest and
most profound truths make themselves known at the most unexpected times. We are
often humbled by the mirror reflection of ourselves that we seemingly failed to
see prior to our personal coming of enlightenment. These new realities offer a
new sense of perspective, a new sense of awareness, a new sense of freedom. I
suppose that this is one of the many interpretations that can be taken away from the saying "the truth can set you free".</span></div>
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I have come to face the actuality
of a lot of who I am as a person, and the type of life I so assuredly thought I
led. The facts I knew to be <i>real </i>about my journey, and the path I viewed as
right are not so factual anymore now that I have been humbled. </div>
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It’s funny how we are shaped and
groomed into thinking that there is a single path to righteous living. And
though it has been widely accepted that there could be many definitions for
success, somehow money and prestige seem to still trump all. </div>
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Yet, today I was reminded of
simplicity. An overwhelming feeling of easiness brought me to tears, as I
thought about how far from the essence
of who I am I have gotten. Though fundamentality I am the same, it is my nature
that has changed. The effortless way in which I was content with being me has
somehow lost its brilliancy. I reflected on how I have become so caught up in chasing
achievement. I considered how engrossed with society’s view of accomplishment
and their path to success I have become, that I have forgotten that it is not
about the chase or the path at all. Life is about living well – not in the
monetary or materialistic sense, but in the sense of living sincerely, and <b>passionately</b>. It’s authenticity and
genuineness that I miss. </div>
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I realized that the faith, hope,
and optimism I once held to are not as strong as they once were. It is almost
as though they have been stolen by the reality that others have convinced me to
be true. A reality in which dreams are only remnants of our imagination and
only pursed by those foolish enough to still believe in them. It is as if the
world is telling me to grow up and find my purpose within the constraints and
guidelines of a strictly defined social order; an order in which life is
sequential, routine, and predictable. Dreams are traded in for jobs that leave
little to no time for nurturing our own personal gifts and talents as we are
forced to focus on the business of others. I do understand that work is
necessary to live, but I refuse to subscribe to the idea that I should be
living to work. Though many others will stand
in agreement with me on that point, few of our lifestyles will actually reflect
that. We find ourselves stressed and caught up because of how we have built out
lives around work, and the things that money provides instead of passion and
simply living well. The happiness in that is almost non-existent. Don’t be drained of your joy by becoming entrapped
by the pursuit of what society leads you to believe will bring it to you. I am
convinced it is a dead end path that will surely disappoint.</div>
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I was reminded of how I used to be
before my life became so fast, and I want that back. I want to plan less and
live in the moment more. I want to take time to actually learn; instead of
doing what the world says is necessary to be educated. I don’t want to live
life as if it is a race to beat the time tables of others. I want my life to
unfold naturally and not be forced. I want to practice gratitude more and worry
less. I want to authentically and confidently be me without the need of the recognition
that we have been trained to view as acceptance of who we are. </div>
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Today I was humbly reminded of all these things… And for that I'm <b>thankful...</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-38315550902374760802012-07-06T02:45:00.000-05:002012-11-10T19:53:24.398-06:00"How It Feels to Fly" (2:26 a.m.)<br />
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It’s 2:26 in the a.m. on Thursday
night (or Friday morning), and I am up listening to music. Not really thinking
about anything in particular, just kind of chilling out.</div>
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As I’ve been listening to Pandora for the last hour or so, I am reminded of
how much I appreciate the storytelling art form of a good song. I’m reminded of
how lyrics really do take me on a journey, and how they cause me to take a
moment to think..reflect.. just feel. By Pandora’s selection, that song
for me right now is “How it Feels to Fly” by Alicia Keys. </div>
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“Have you ever felt
so strong<br />
That it made you feel weak<br />
Long days<br />
Long nights<br />
And you just can’t sleep</div>
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Have you ever been so
sure<br />
That it gave you cold feet<br />
That felt all bare<br />
You can feel your heart beat</div>
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Well I never knew
this feeling never<br />
Now I hope it stays and last forever<br />
I am riding high<br />
<b><i>I don’t want to come down</i></b><br />
<b><i>Hope my wings don’t fail me now</i></b></div>
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And If I can touch
the sky<b><i><br />
</i></b><i>I’d risk the fall just to know how it feels to fly</i></div>
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Have you ever felt so
lost<br />
But didn’t know until you were found<br />
Looking everywhere for<br />
What you finally see now</div>
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In the room full of
people<br />
Feels like no one’s around<br />
Got your head in the clouds<br />
And your feet are off the ground</div>
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Say I never knew this
feeling, never<br />
Now I hope it stays and last forever<br />
I am riding high<br />
<i>I don’t want to come down<br />
Hope my wings don’t fail me now</i><br />
<b><i>And If I can touch the sky<br />
I’d risk the fall just to know how it feels to fly</i></b><i>“</i></div>
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<i>(Song by Alicia
Keys)</i></div>
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I love the hook – especially the
last line. As much as I am the person that likes to play in concrete realities,
I am just as much of the person that believes in dreams. In fact, I often
visualize myself living my dreams every night before I fall asleep lol. In that
sense, this song has gotten me ready for bed. As I sign off, and hit submit for
this post, I’m thinking about how true it is for me that if I could touch the
sky, I’d risk the fall just to know how it feels to fly…</div>
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I
hope the same for you…</div>
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“Limitations live
only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become
limitless” </div>
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-Jamie Paolinetti</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-65998761047767239032012-03-25T09:07:00.000-05:002012-11-10T19:52:50.014-06:00In Response To: The Trayvon Martin Case<br />
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the
things that matter” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.</div>
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Disbelief and sadness were my exact
sentiments when I first learned of the tragedy of the Trayvon Martin case. It
was a tweet from the Huffington Post that called my attention to the story.
When I clicked the link to the article, and began to read the details I
couldn’t help but feel angry, shocked, sad, and confused all at the same time.
By the end of the article, I literally could not believe what I’d just read.</div>
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Let’s consider the facts for a
moment. Trayvon Martin was walking home from the store, and talking to his
girlfriend on the phone. George Zimmerman, a <b>self-appointed</b> neighborhood
watchman sees Trayvon, deems him to be suspicious because he is wearing a
hoodie (and I dare to add because he is black), calls the police to report his
suspicion, tells them that he is following Trayvon, and is then informed to
stop. Ignoring the police’s instruction, Zimmerman continues to follow. At this
point, Trayvon has noticed that this strange man has been following him,
expresses his concern to his girlfriend on the phone, and eventually begins to
run due to naturally becoming frightened. Zimmerman pursues Trayvon, corners
him, initiates an altercation, and then shoots and kills Trayvon under the
claim of “self defense”.</div>
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How is it that a 17-year-old boy’s
life is stolen from him by a man who is three times his size, and an
arrest never be made?? The police say that there was not enough evidence to
make an arrest, but doesn’t self-defense have to be proven??? Where was the
proof that Zimmerman was defending himself when he killed Trayvon? Was it in
the fact that in his pockets, Trayvon was carrying a bag of skittles and an ice
tea?? Or was a claim of self defense sufficient enough because, like Zimmerman
, the officers who arrived at the scene agreed that Trayvon looked
“suspicious” because of his hoodie (and his black skin)?? It’s
clear to me that the responding officers didn’t do a thorough investigation.</div>
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A <b>child</b> lies dead
with a pocket full of candy, and his killer, goes free; not even brought in for
questioning. To be arrested doesn’t mean you are being charged with anything.
It simply means you are being brought in until the details of the situation
become clear. I don’t understand what prevented the arrest. Was it not evident
enough that Trayvon didn’t pose that much of a threat to Zimmerman to warrant
him to shoot him in the chest?? Never mind the fact, that Zimmerman was the one
who followed, tracked down, and started an altercation with Trayvon.
Seriously?! I’m confused by this. And as more and more details come in about
this case, I can’t help but wonder how such an injustice can even be a matter
of debate. Zimmerman not only took an innocent’s child’s life, but he also
robbed his family and loved ones. He is guilty of murder. There is no way I
could be convinced otherwise. Not to be repetitive, but how does a person claim
self-defense when he initiated the altercation? I can’t wrap my head around
that. It makes absolutely no sense to me.</div>
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If you haven’t been following this
case, I encourage you to look it up and be informed. The injustice of this case
is real, and its meaning is significant. Trayvon’s story really resonates with
me. I think of my family, my friends, and how this tragedy could’ve been their
fate. I even think of how it could’ve been yours or mine (no matter the color
of your skin).</div>
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In the words of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that
matter”. If you are interested in helping bring justice to Trayvon, you can
sign his family’s petition to have Zimmerman arrested at <a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/prosecute-the-killer-of-our-son-17-year-old-trayvon-martin"><i>http://www.change.org/petitions/prosecute-the-killer-of-our-son-17-year-old-trayvon-martin</i></a></div>
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Be the change you want to see.</div>
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<b> WE
ARE TRAYVON MARTIN.</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-39203917570259251002012-02-24T21:02:00.000-06:002012-11-10T19:51:58.241-06:00"This is How We Do It"<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Isn't</span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;"> it crazy how music can remind
you of “that time when” _______________ (you fill in the blank). </span><span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Just for a second think about your
favorite old school jam, I mean really take a second and think about it (maybe
even hum it a little lol). Now that you’ve got it… press pause… and think about
the journey YOUR favorite old school jam just took you on. Crazy, Right?!</span></div>
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</div>
<a name='more'></a>Didn’t a whole world of emotions just come rushing back to you? Doesn’t it make
you want to find your nearest time capsule, travel back in time however many
years, and relive those moments?! That feeling right there… that feeling is
what I am experiencing right now!<br />
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Most of us have seen the Jackson
Hewitt Tax Commercial that features the song “This is How We Do It” by Montell
Jordan. I <b><u>promise </u></b>you (underscore promise) EVERY SINGLE
TIME this commercial comes on I feel<i>obligated </i>to GET UP OFF my
behind and DANCE lol. It’s that serious! Now I’ve seen this commercial quite a
few times before now, but for some reason today the feeling was extra special,
and I was inspired to do this post. The reminiscent feeling I get whenever I
hear a song from “back in the day”, is like a breath of fresh air. No matter
what is going on in the present, those 4 minutes or so of a blast back to the
past gives me life! It takes me back to simpler times. Back to times when
things were eaZy (easy with a Z lol)</div>
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OH.MY.GOOOOODNNEESSS (or OMG for
short)!! I wish I could truly convey the hype, excitement, and pure JOY I am
feeling right now. I don’t quite think that this text is painting the FULL
picture for you lol. The marketing GENIUSES (or what Steve Stoute would call
the tanning) of Jackson Hewitt and Montell Jordan’s “This is How We Do It”, has
officially started a night filled with good music, and memories.</div>
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Here is a list of my favorite throw
back songs that are top of mind. What are some of yours? <u>Leave a
comment response below.</u> I would love to jam with you!</div>
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And if you happen to be a friend of
mine reading this I hope you find “US” in this list. Remember performances that
only you and I could give, hitting notes only you and I could share, and doing
dances only you and I could make up. LOL. LOVE YOU ALL FOR THE MEMORIES!!</div>
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<b>*As a disclaimer
by no means is this the final/end all-be all list. These are just the songs
that I thought of first while freely writing this post. *</b></div>
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<b><i>In no specific
order.. Let’s jam!</i></b></div>
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Rude Boys – Written
all over your face</div>
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India Arie –
Interested, Video, Brown Skin</div>
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Brandy – Sittin’ on
Top of the World, Have you Ever, Almost Doesn’t Count</div>
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TLC – Don’t Go
Chasing Waterfalls, No Scrubs</div>
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Usher – You Remind
Me, You Make Me Wanna , Confessions Part 1, You Don’t Have to Call</div>
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Deseree – Gotta be, I
Ain’t Movin’ (Crazy Maze)</div>
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Next – Too Close,
Wifey</div>
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Montell Jordan – This
is How We Do It</div>
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Tevin Campbell – Can
we Talk</div>
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Sammie – I Like It,
Crazy Things I Do for Love</div>
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Mario – Just a Friend</div>
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Maxwell – Fortunate,
Ascension</div>
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Kanye West – When it
All Falls Down, Champion , Good Life</div>
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Mariah Carey – We
Belong Together, Always Be my Baby, Never Forget You , Never too
Far Away, Hero</div>
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Jesse Powell – You</div>
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R. Kelly – World’s
Greatest, I Wish, When a Women’s Fed Up , Religious Love</div>
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City High – What
Would you Do, Carmel</div>
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Musiq Soul Child –
Love, Don’t Change, Just Friends</div>
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Soul 4 Real – Candy
Rain</div>
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Keke Wyatt ft. Avant
– Nothing in This World</div>
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Sunshine Anderson –
Heard it All Before</div>
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Brian McKnight – Back
at One, Anytime</div>
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Baby Face – Every
Time I Close My eyes</div>
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Common – The Light, I
Use to Love Her, Come Close</div>
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Beyonce – Me, Myself
& I, Yes</div>
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Destiny’s Child –
Bills, Bills, Bills, Bug a Boo, Say my Name, Free, If, Jumpin Jumpin</div>
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Luther Vandross –
Always and Forever, Here and Now, Endless Love, Since I Lost my Baby,
Superstar/Until you Come Back to Me, Going in Circles, Ain’t no Stoppin’ Us Now</div>
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Michael Jackson –
Human Nature, Billy Jean, PYT , Beat It</div>
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Whitney Houston –
Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Count on Me, It’s not Right but It’s Okay, I’ll Always
Love You</div>
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<i>(<b>Note</b>: My
mom’s Luther, Michael, & Whitney CD’s got a lot of rotation when I was
little. My living room performances, & our coffee table as my stage seem to
come to mind)</i></div>
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Donnell Jones – Where
I Wanna Be</div>
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Jodeci – Forever my
Lady, Cry for You</div>
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Ginuwine –
Differences, Same Ol’ G, Senior Album</div>
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Tyrese – Sweet Lady</div>
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Ginuwine, Case, &
Tyrese – What can a Brother Do for Me?</div>
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Jagged Edge – I Gotta
Be, Walked Outta Heaven</div>
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702 – Where My Girls
At</div>
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Donny Hathaway – A
Song For You</div>
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Ahmad – Back in The
Day</div>
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This list could go on
for FOREVER, but I have to stop it somewhere! Lol. Just a small sample of some
of my favorite songs that bring back some of my favorite memories.</div>
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Hope you enjoy! <u>And
don’t forget to share your fav Old School Jams with me! </u> I LOVE
all sorts of music! Don’t be afraid to mix our play list up a little :)<!--[endif]--></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11209833449591995464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2537372949614849156.post-25458117494375187412012-02-05T09:10:00.000-06:002012-11-10T19:51:09.058-06:00Funny How Reflection Works<br />
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So in my last post, I talked about
the idea of love being the constant…How if love is the constant then the
experience of losing love is never 100% real. Yes, relationships do end, but
the memory and the spirit of those relationships still live through the
emotions that we’ve attached to them. Thus, we are always connected to the love
we once shared with that someone else. This concept got me to thinking about my
own personal relationships, and how some have met their demise, and how some I
hope to have forever. It also got me thinking about the relationship that I
have with myself…. Huh.. it feels a bit awkward to say that…<br />
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<b>The relationship
that I have with myself.</b></div>
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I know everyone always
preaches on the importance of having self respect, and loving who you are as an
individual, but what they often leave out is how much easier said than done
that acceptance of self really is. No one really ever talks about the
importance of the journey. Or how hard it may be to truly love who you are as a
person, and be proud of what you have to offer life. I think to love yourself
is to first know yourself.</div>
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Frankly, it’s the knowing yourself
that I think is most confusing. I am at the stage in my life where I feel
somewhat at a loss. Like there is something more out there for me, yet I’m not
sure what it is… but I’m confident that is there. I’m longing to connect with
passion, with something that motivates me to want to do more.. to be more. But
yet I feel somewhat betrayed by my own interests. It’s almost as though
they are the source of my confusion. I don’t know what interest to pick.. which
one is really worth the investment. My mind races with the “what if’s” and the
“should I’s”, and in all of the chaos I can’t help but think.. do I really know
myself?</div>
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I’m brought back to
the question of the constant.</div>
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If I work on cultivating,
nurturing, and growing the love and appreciation I have for myself, maybe
self-doubt will subside. Maybe clarity is in the constant of the love I have
for me. Perhaps love for self is where the confidence to pursue dreams lies. It
seems that Michael had a point.. the place to start to see change is with the
(wo)man in the mirror. I get it… and in being real with me, I know this whole
journey to self awareness and enlightenment is not going to happen by osmosis.
It’s going to take work. But I am declaring today, Thursday Feb 2, 2012 at 9:38
pm, I’m willing to put in the time. To truly appreciate who I am as an
individual… With special emphasis on appreciate – defined as
to value or regard highly; to
place a high estimate on.</div>
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One of my favorite quotes of all
time is by the philosopher Socrates who said “the unexamined life is not worth
living”. This saying is one that has always resonated with me. And in my new
awareness, I can proudly say that my mantra for this year of self reflection is
to simply.. <b><i>Take time to get to know you, invest in your happiness,
and appreciate all things that are uniquely you. Remember that it’s the beauty
of your uniqueness that sets you apart..and it’s your understanding that will
provide you with clarity. Hold to the constant.. the constant being love.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Today I’ve
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">One of the most mysterious wonders
of this world, in my opinion, is that of relationships. It’s a bond between
people that so seemingly serves as a reflection of who we are, and
inadvertently shapes who we become. Relationships are so varied with
complexity, but yet so simple. They are two-faced in a sense. We long, search,
and experiment with different people, and different situations. All in hopes
that we will find our perfect fit. Only to sometimes come to the realization
that our relationship trials were destined to end in error.</span></div>
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It’s risky.</div>
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But yet, we all find it a risk
worth taking. Why? Well, because of love. To experience the joy of having
someone to love, and having someone to love you. It’s a feeling that provides
us all with a sense of completion. It gives us security in a life where
anything goes. Love is the constant, the one thing we know for sure. But why
then are relationships so fleeting? When the reason we enter into them at all
is to find the stability of an unselfish love?</div>
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Consider your relationships for a
moment, be they kinships, friendships, or romantic. Think about what serves as
the foundation of the bonds you have come to share with the people most
significant in your life. For me it’s trust. A trust that assures me that it’s
okay to feel the vulnerability and openness real love calls for. Its
trust that compels me to share a constant such as love with someone, whatever
our dynamic might be; family, friend, or partner. Once our trust has grown
enough that we can share love, it’s constant for me… even when trust is broken.
I guess I would say that although trust serves as the foundation of my
relationships, love sustains them. By this I have to ask myself what about the
relationships that have seemingly ended? If love is a constant, do
relationships ever really end? I don’t know. I can’t say that I can give a
concrete logical answer to that question, but my heart says no. Once love has
developed, no matter how the relationship met its demise, a connection is still
shared. The memory of the security, the happiness, the consistency of that love,
somehow sustains that relationship to a varying degree.</div>
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This stuff makes you think, huh? As
you reflect, ask yourself if you believe love loss is really possible? Or if a
true sign of wisdom birthed by experience, is to be able to confidently say “I
have no love lost”? Mysterious indeed, are the topics of love and our
relationships with others. But what about the relationship we have with
ourselves? Is the same complexity still there? If love is a constant, and the
relationship with ourselves is always present, is the only way to know a
consistent love is to develop the relationship we have with ourselves? Food for
thought…</div>
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(To be continued in the next post)</div>
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After many months of belaboring over what my first post, my
first introduction to the world of blogging would be, I’ve finally given up
trying to find the “perfect” topic, and have decided that the best approach to
this is… well, just to start writing! Simple as that. I’ve learned a lot
about myself over the last few months. I would say that the biggest
learning has been that I am obsessed with me! Not from a narcissistic stand
point, but from a “who am I” perspective. The cliché idea of “discovering me”
has consumed my thoughts. I find myself continuously asking the same “if”
questions over and over again. I am a perfectionist when it comes to me!
Not in a superficial way, but in a much deeper capacity. If I could describe
it, I guess I would say it’s in more of an ambitious way. Does that make
sense? In other words, I am an overachiever. Let me introduce myself…<br />
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Hi, my name is
Christina, and I am <b><i>EXTRA!</i></b></div>
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I admit, I am the first to raise my hand for this
confessional . But in many ways being an overachiever is a positive. The
overachiever within encourages me to always be challenged. To always make sure
that I am learning, trying something new, and to never be content with
complacency. Positive, right? Well, yeah. If you look at it from that
perspective it is. But let’s take it from the angle that I’ve come to discover
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It’s been a little over a year since I’ve graduated
and made the big move to the Chi. Within that year I have had some time to
reflect, and let’s just say that the flood gates of my mind have opened up and
my perfectionist thoughts have come rushing in. I am my own worst critic! Let’s
take this blog, and this post as an example. I have been wanting to start a
blog for a while now. Never mind how long that “while now” is exactly, but
let’s just say it’s been a really long while LOL. Ideas came and went, but I
couldn’t decide on any. When I finally decided on what to call the blog, I
couldn’t decide on the right thing to write about. This was becoming a problem;
a divisive cycle of do-overs was being bred. The overachiever/perfectionist
within has caused me to be one of the most indecisive people you will probably
ever meet! I have to laugh at myself, as I write this because this is a
revelation that is indeed very true. This oh so positive trait of being detail
orientated, or this renowned “go-getter”, has turned against me, and has become
counterproductive! Now, everything I do is called under the highest degree of
scrutiny by no one other than myself. I take so long trying to determine what’s
perfect that I take away from what’s real. The self obsessed side of me, has
finally shown its head. Everything I do has to be to be not only grand, but to
a T or I can’t move forward. I am starting to fit the mold of one of those
people who are always “doing thee most”. Crazy, right?! The cool, calm, and
collected (in every sense of the phrase) Christina is doing thee most right now
with all this over the top, work non-stop, if it aint perfect, it aint working
energy. And I need to stop. Kill it. Because in being real with myself,
I’m taking the meaning of an overachiever to a whole other level LOL.</div>
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I’m learning I guess. And now that this therapy
session is over, and this post has helped me discover and define the Jekyll and
Hyde side of my ambitious self, I am taking it back to the basics… To being a
more tempered me… To enjoying the journey and finding achievement in the
small things…</div>
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<b><u>To simply doing
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