New year's eve
Cute!
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| Ashanti & Nelly |
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| Brandy |
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| Kim Kardashian |
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| Nicki Minaj |
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| Taraji P. Henton |
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Movie Review
Yahoo gives this movie an A
I agree, 2 thumbs up.
Description from Yahoo - When the kingdom's most wanted -- and most charming -- bandit Flynn Rider hides out in a mysterious tower, he's taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn's curious captor, who's looking for her ticket out of the tower where she's been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs.
The movie was so cute!
Rapunzel is my kind of girl - No fears! She is just full of longing for that something special. Not sure what it is, but she knows it's gotta be out there! And of course finding that someone special - a bandit, not a prince this time - to help her on her journey. Guys, you could learn something from this bandit, if not, be prepared to get hit upside the head with a frying pan a couple of times - that should do it!
You'll love this one - I did.
In 2011 I will...
What is your New Year's Resolution?
Mine - I don't have one.
Each time a new year rings in, folks are always asking, "what's your new year's resolution?"
Do I want to lose weight, sure.
Eat healthier, of course.
Be a better person, always.
But by the end of the year, you find that you've had stress, hurts, pains, disappointments, etc. that has helped you put on yet another 10 pounds; made you grab the biggest bag of potato chips (and dip, in my case); and of course, used a couple of unkind words to a few choice people >:)
So I say, while it's great 'making' a new year's resolution, it's time you actually do something about it.
In this new year - keep a journal!
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Everyday, write something that's on your heart.
Whether it's one word -
Ratz!
Or a novel -
Today started off terrible! The clouds came, lighting flashed, thunder roared, then the rain poured. And to top it off, while I was soaked and wet, Ms. Thang came walking up in my face asking me about my man...
When this year is coming to an end, you can read back through your journal and really know what New Year's Resolution to ring in, in 2012.
If you've already
gotten this journal thing down pat,
and you already know
what to do differently this year
let us know.
Happy New Year!
Auld Lang Syne - The Happy New Year Song
HEAR MARIAH SING IT - CLICK HERE
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
and surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
HEAR MARIAH SING IT - CLICK HERE
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne ?
- CHORUS:
- For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne.
and surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
- CHORUS
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
- CHORUS
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
- CHORUS
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
- CHORUS
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Who's Your Daddy!!!!
Time Magazine has a really great article:
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| Boris Kodjoe |
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| Alicia Keys |
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| Kimora Lee |
It was a long but easy read. In a nutshell I believe what has happened is that, that golden rule of 1 drop of black - "you black" - has taken affect. So now, according to the article, most biracially mixed Americans are identifying more with being black. They identify by choosing ethnic clothes, music, language, etc.
Good to know, but hopefullly at some point, our world will stop 'identifying' with things - ethnicity, sexuality, ect. and we all can say what Popeye says, "I yam, that I yam!"
Read article: http://healthland.time.com/2010/12/16/passing-as-black-how-biracial-americans-choose-identity/#ixzz19QKH7WqU about bi-racial people.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Book Review
A Tale Of Urban Horror
Night Biters
- If you know the Bay Area, you'll like this book - I remember the Sears store.
- If you know about taggers (which I didn't :)), and skateboarders, you'll like this book.
- If you know anything about beats and rhymes (Omari has a serious CD with great lyrics - PAY CLOSE ATTENTION), you'll like this book.
- If you like super bad chicks (Jennifer) that kick butt (which you know I do :)), you'll like this book.
Author A.J. Harper, is so creative (the Crimsons and the Cobalts - I get it), he has taken the night and shown its purpose. From people turning into bats, to young men with superhuman strength, Night Biters shows exactly what happens in the night - while we're at home safe and sound :).
I can best relate to Sister and Brother, Omari and Jamilah with their, "what the what? What just happened here? How did this person get there so fast?" Sergeant Bright knew something fishy was going on too!
All in all, I enjoyed reading the book and you will too.
Let me know what you think.
Night Biters
- If you know the Bay Area, you'll like this book - I remember the Sears store.
- If you know about taggers (which I didn't :)), and skateboarders, you'll like this book.
- If you know anything about beats and rhymes (Omari has a serious CD with great lyrics - PAY CLOSE ATTENTION), you'll like this book.
- If you like super bad chicks (Jennifer) that kick butt (which you know I do :)), you'll like this book.
Author A.J. Harper, is so creative (the Crimsons and the Cobalts - I get it), he has taken the night and shown its purpose. From people turning into bats, to young men with superhuman strength, Night Biters shows exactly what happens in the night - while we're at home safe and sound :).
I can best relate to Sister and Brother, Omari and Jamilah with their, "what the what? What just happened here? How did this person get there so fast?" Sergeant Bright knew something fishy was going on too!
All in all, I enjoyed reading the book and you will too.
Let me know what you think.
MTV's Teen moms
Teen Pregnancy is on the Decline
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| I love these girls and their beautiful babies |
What Will MTV Do?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published its preliminary findings of all things birth rate for America in 2009 on Tuesday.
The Daily Beast’s Casey Schwartz discusses the point that even though teen pregnancies have gained popularity in the media, the actual birth rate experienced quite a drop last year. She claims that it is baffling researchers.
With shows like MTV’s 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom alongside Bristol Palin performing on Dancing with the Stars and gaining media attention for her teen pregnancy, it’s interesting that as the public intrigue with teen pregnancy increased, the actual teen pregnancies decreased.
Schwartz writes that in the 70 years since birth rates records were kept, the rate among American teenagers is now the lowest it has ever has been. In 2009, 39.1 in 1,000 teenagers had a baby, which compared to the 41.5 in 2008 that is a 6 percent decrease.
“Six percent is a huge drop,” said chief program officer for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy Bill Albert. “To get a birth rate dropping 6 percent in one year is really quite remarkable.”
Natalya's opinion
I like this article!!!! I love babies, but babies having babies is so hard. I watched MTV's 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom, those young ladies had it hard. It was not pretend. When a baby comes into your life, it's not about 'you' anymore. That's hard for a teenager to swallow.
What are your thoughts? Let me know.
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