....Beautiful Tribute

and one of the very RARE ones that, in my opinion, do any justice for the King of Pop.

RIP Michael Jackson
"Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons."

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Happy 100th

Wow I can't believe I've already reached my 100th post....

When I started my blog, the main reason for it was to have a haven that I could use for my crazy and hectic mind. Some place that I could say what I wanted, how I wanted and not have to worry about censoring myself.

All 100 posts I've written so far have been true to who I am and yep! *nods head* the rest of them will be just the same.

To Be Grateful...

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive-

to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
--Marcus Aurelius

Is Kindness A Weakness?

"Respect is more important than friendship"
 

Lately, I've really started to question some of the people that I consider "friends" and as my girl pointed out to me a few days ago, I do too much for EVERYONE around me and maybe that needs to stop for them to appreciate it more. I've always been a naturally kind person. I will always go that extra mile and sometimes go out of my way to do things for people that I consider "friends" and I've started to notice that it's not always returned...not in the slightest way.

I give a lot of myself because growing up as a child, that was what I saw my grandmother do and she is THE kindest person anyone will ever meet in this world.

Now  though?

I'm done with that.

I have friends who just take and take from me and then seem to get mad when I want to be left alone for a little while. I enjoy spending time with my friends and yeah sure I'll entertain you guys when you're bored because you do it for me BUT there does come a point when I want to be A-L-O-N-E okay? I mean my mother raised me to be able to entertain and take care of myself for hours at a time. Also last time, I checked it was NOT my responsibility to be anyone's source of entertainment.

Another thing, there have been plenty of times that I've gone BROKE buying food or other things for these so-called "friends" because, in my opinion, that's what friends do for one another. Only to turn around later and when it's time to return the favor, all of a sudden...it can't be done.

"Don't take my kindness for weakness"

A lot of things are about to change with the way I let my "friendships" continue on and anyone who doesn't like it is more than welcome to walk out of the 'Exit' door because my mother & grandmother raised me to be kind, not weak which is what I feel like they think I am and that is SOOO far from the truth.

Giving Up Men

I am giving up men for the next 40 days! Yeah, that's what I'm giving up for the next 40 days, even though I'm not Catholic.

I decided that since I'm tired of dealing with the same old bullshit that seems to come attached to almost every guy in New Orleans, I'll just take a break from them in general.

Doesn't sound that difficult right?
Yeah, well I know it's gonna be hard because I love my N.O. guys but sometimes I really feel like they are NOT the ones for me...like we're just entirely DIFFERENT people ya know?

So...this is my mission: not to get any closer or start a new relationship with any guy in the city until Lent is over.

I Sooo Hate......

extreme overly sensitive niggas and females!
That shit irks every bone in my body to the 100th degree 

and more importantly, it just screams "B.I.T.C.H." to me.

Let me explain.

I'm the type of female that believes there is a FINE line between being sensitive and just being a Bitch. Nowadays, it seems as though everybody is going through their time of the month every day of the year and I'm sick of it. I'ma need all the people this applies to, to take that goddamn tampon out and throw that muhfucka away, 'kay?

I mean damn! maybe it's just the fact that I come from a cut-throat ass family that talks such shit about each other constantly, in a good AND bad way, that I have tougher skin than most people but fuck!! If that's the case, get me a ticket and book me a flight on the next plane outta here cause this shit ain't for me.

I know I sound a lil on the mean side right now but fuck it, that's just the type of person I am. I've NEVER been one of these sensitive females, except for a few rare times and those were in understandable circumstances. I know most people have heard this before "don't throw shit out if you can't handle it being thrown back at you."

Extinction of Loyalty

 

Webster gives the following definition for loyalty:

1) the state or quality of being loyal;faithfulness to commitments or obligations.

2) faithful adherence to a sovereign, government, leader, cause, etc. 

3)an example or instance of faithfulness, adherence or the likeness.

My definition of loyalty:

1)something that you give only a few people in this world 

2)no matter what happens you have each others back. 

3)most importantly: being able to say, with confidence, that you trust that person 100%.

Over the years, I've learned a very important lesson: 

"All those I'm loyal to aren't always loyal to me."

More and more now a days, loyalty is becoming only a memory. Females dating close friends ex-boyfriends or guys that their girl is involved with. Guys going behind their boys back and messing with their girl. Family members back-stabbing each other. Treating people who've always had your back as if they were a stranger or your enemy.

I mean really ladies, how can you date the ex boyfriend of someone that you call your "sister"? How can you go behind your girls back and talk to a dude that you KNOW she's talking to and have no problem with it? Guys are just as guilty as females of doing that to someone they call their "brother". Family members turning their back on each other or not being there for one another when it's necessary is...shocking to me because I come from a family that, no matter WHAT, when it comes to the blood in our veins? It's always going to be us against the world if something is going on.

Where's the loyalty?

I understand what some people mean when they say "I came in this world alone and that's the way I'm gonna leave it." because even though that is true, you can't go through life alone. You're going to need someone to have your back at one point in time, trust me.

"The best things in life are never rationed. 
Friendship, loyalty, love do not require coupons."
--George Hewitt

Diamonds and Dimes

 

 picture courtesy of 123RF.com Photographer::Sebastian Duda

Dimes and Diamonds
The Dime walks by shining real nice
spinning 5 times, looking kinda tight
but he spent her last week
so she's another mans today
sitting up crunching on a bag of Frito-Lays .
The Diamond is priceless
and more than just a jewel
she's admired by all
the old, the young, and the cruel
she's slim in the waist and fat in tha back
she gets the man's attention before she can even say snap.
The Dime is indulged
she wonders what she does not have.
the Diamond has something that she surely does lack
is it the knowledge on her shoulders
and the beauty of her looks?
is it the way she smiles
that gets tha boys hook?
The Diamond is intrigued
she knows she is top of line
she knows any guy she can win over will treat her far better than a dime
so she wonders what she has that the dime lacks
is it the clothes she doesn't wear
has to be matter of fact
the Dime isn't good enough
the Diamond already knows
the Dime is spent
while she is held on to with divulge
The Dime is sad
she wants to be the best
but how can she compete with someone who sleeps but never gets rest
the Diamond is steadily at rest
she barely has time for play
the Dime wishes she could stop working at burger joints and speedway
she sick of laying on her back
moaning and making sounds
she's tired of getting paid by these men
just so she can lay down
The Diamond has the money to splurge
she went to college and earned her degree
she's sporting the latest Jay's
and the fashion's best of Nike's
she carries herself well
she moves before her feel
she wipes the dust off her shoulders
and stay on shopping sprees
The reality is that
any woman can be a diamond
one that will never get old
never fade
and never be looked over
A Diamond shines and is always precise
always knows what she wants in life
a Dime is basically something a woman should not want to be
though they shine at the making
it's something that will fade after years of use and rough handling
while a dime can be traded, used, and bargained for
the Diamond will still have the legacy and last forever.