tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45916991389562008392024-03-06T03:09:17.651-05:00Belladonna"A Belladonna in Italian is a beautiful lady while in English the term is used to describe a deadly poison." (Ambrose Bierce) In my opinion, nothings more beautiful nor more deadly than an intelligent woman. Therefore, the purpose of this blog is to keep women of every nationality and ethnicity well informed of trending issues.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-14512486637962161052013-12-11T01:20:00.000-05:002015-05-10T10:47:18.053-04:00Walk In Faith <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was difficult to find support and encouragement
in my creative pursuits. Yet, once I put my faith completely into my Father’s
hands, doors began to open in a way I never would have imagined. My dreams are
beginning to take flight into reality. Last month my schedule was consumed with
creative assignments. Here I share with
you some of the projects I was working on including, a chest dresser and two
small nightstands; each piece of furniture was hand-painted with acrylic paints. Let me know what you think in the comment section below. Also, I apologize in advance for the poor image resolution, but you can thank Apple for that; I used my iphone 4 to take the pictures. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-60318457936511372792013-10-28T00:14:00.003-04:002013-10-28T00:14:32.923-04:00Sticky Note It <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are women. We bend. We don't break. </div>
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your sticky note for the week, your reminder of just how strong you are. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-13164224846306083092013-10-04T15:37:00.000-04:002013-10-04T15:37:18.545-04:00I'm Back <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 17px;">Please </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">excuse me for my absence, but my spirit needed renewal. Now, I am back and I am better than ever. Thank you all for your support and a special thank you to my prayer warriors - <i><a href="http://belladonna2.blogspot.com/2013/08/prayer-request.html">Prayer Request</a></i>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-34118171834927592032013-08-10T09:26:00.000-04:002013-08-10T09:26:28.922-04:00Prayer Request<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I ask all of my women of faith to keep me in their prayers. I am going through a powerful storm and I need the support of my sisters. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope all of you have been enjoying your summer. We're more than half way through, so if you haven't already: take a trip to the crowded public pool around the corner, blast that classic<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6WpvBHdk1c"> <i>Summer Summer Summertime</i> </a>music with your car windows down, wear your shortest shorts and your highest high-heel sandals</span>,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> eat a hot dog, go to a festival, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>build a sand castle, <span style="font-family: inherit;">host a barbecue, smell the lilies - they're in full bloom now, and most importantly </span>soak in the sun<span style="font-family: inherit;">. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">My New Lifestyle</span></i></div>
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184 pounds (seen below) I knew my scale was not broken; although I wish it was. Truthfully,
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The day it all started, the day I decided to go to the gym
was the same day I declared a change. I did not wait. I did not say tomorrow,
or next week, or next month; as soon as I was ready for a change, that same
day, I walked myself straight into the gym. I stayed on one machine, the
elliptical machine, barely 30 minutes before grabbing my empty water bottle and
leaving the gym in a hot sweat. I told myself that night that, “If I am going
to this thing, I am going to do it right.” I mentally prepared myself for the
challenge that I knew was ahead of me. Those 30 minutes were difficult, but
eventually – with time – 30 minutes turned into 40, which turned into 50. The
process was demanding. However, over the course of time my body became
conditioned, and my minutes spent at the gym extended well over an hour. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Gradually, I incorporated healthier eating habits. When
stopping for a quick bite to eat at McDonalds I no longer order cheeseburgers,
fries, and sodas; instead, I opt for salads and water. I noticed that the
healthier I ate, the longer my stride, the faster my pace and the more energy I
had for running – an activity I always relished in before the weight gain.
Shortly thereafter, I hired a trainer – P90X. Although, P90X is an exercise
program, it felt more like a trainer yelling "bring it" than a set of
dvd’s with strategic workout routines.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Today, my goals have shifted. Weight is no longer the focal
point. Now, I am concentrating on simply maintaining my health and toning my
body. I eat foods I enjoy in moderation and track my calories. Yes, I am a calorie
counter. Counting my calories has helped me maintain my figure while keeping me
accountable for my actions. When logging my calories I consider how well or
poor my eating habits have been; if I notice that there were one too many
calories, especially due to sweets or fried foods I make sure not to skip a
workout or I tend to stay an extra 30 minutes in the gym.</div>
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<i><a href="http://belladonna2.blogspot.com/2013/03/calories-are.html">Click here</a></i>, to learn more about calories!</div>
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Moreover, I constantly
research and familiarize myself with significant developments in fitness and health to
assist me with my fitness goals. </div>
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Additionally, I have immersed myself in numerous activities. As mentioned in, <i><a href="http://belladonna2.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-05-20T11:34:00-04:00&max-results=3">Work it Out</a>,</i> I have found it to be extremely refreshing and exciting to engage in different exercises
and activities like: African dance, Brazilian dance, bellydance, running,
swimming, yoga, Zumba, spin, etc. </div>
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I believe the key to loosing weight and staying healthy is: courage, determination, support, and health/fitness awareness. Without courage I would not have been able to take the first step towards my journey and without determination I would have stopped a long time ago. Furthermore, the fitness awareness I have acquired along with the support of others has been critical in the maintenance of my health. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>MUSIC</u></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wing$</span></i></div>
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(by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)</div>
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I was seven years old, when I got my first pair</div>
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And I stepped outside</div>
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And I was like, "Momma, <span style="font-size: x-large;">this air bubble</span> right here,</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">it's gonna make me
fly</span>"</div>
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I hit back-court and when I jumped, I jumped, I swear I got so high</div>
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I touched the net, "Mom, I touched the net," this is the best day of
my life</div>
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Air Max's were next,</div>
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That air bubble, that mesh</div>
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The box, the smell, the stuffin', the tread,</div>
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In <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/macklemore/wing.html" title="Click to Continue > by Deals Plugin">school</a></div>
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I was so cool</div>
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I knew that I couldn't <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/macklemore/wing.html" title="Click to Continue > by Deals Plugin">crease</a> 'em</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My friends couldn't afford 'em</span></div>
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Four stripes on their Adidas</div>
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On the court I wasn't the best, but <span style="font-size: x-large;">my kicks were like the pros</span></div>
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Yo, I stick out my tongue so everyone could see that logo</div>
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Nike Air Flight, but bad was so dope</div>
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And then my friend Carlos' brother got murdered for his Fours*, whoa</div>
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See he just wanted a jump shot, but they wanted to <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/macklemore/wing.html" title="Click to Continue > by Deals Plugin">start</a> a cult though</div>
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Didn't wanna get caught, from Genesee Park to Othello</div>
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You could clown for those Pro Wings, with the Velcro</div>
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Those were not tight</div>
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I was trying to fly without leaving the ground,</div>
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Cause I wanted to be like Mike, right</div>
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Wanted to be him,</div>
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I wanted to be that guy, I wanted to touch the rim</div>
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I wanted to be cool, and <span style="font-size: x-large;">I wanted to fit in</span>,</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I wanted what he had</span>, America, it begins</div>
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I want to fly</div>
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Can you take me far away?</div>
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Give me a star to reach for</div>
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Tell me what it takes</div>
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And I'll go so high</div>
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I'll go so high</div>
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My feet won't touch the ground</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I stitch my wings</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">And pull the strings</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I bought these dreams</span></div>
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That all fall down</div>
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We want what we can't have, commodity makes us want it</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So expensive</span>, damn, <span style="font-size: x-large;">I just got to flaunt it</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Got to show 'em</span>, so exclusive, this that new shit</div>
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A hundred dollars for a pair of <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/macklemore/wing.html" title="Click to Continue > by Deals Plugin">shoes</a> I would never hoop
in</div>
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Look at me, look at me, I'm a cool kid</div>
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I'm an individual, yeah, but I'm part of a movement</div>
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My movement <span style="font-size: x-large;">told me be a consumer and I consumed it</span></div>
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They told me to just do it, I listened to what that swoosh said</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Look at what that swoosh did</span></div>
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See it consumed my thoughts</div>
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Are you stupid, don't crease 'em, just leave 'em in that box</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Strangled by these laces, laces I can barely talk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">That's my air bubble and I'm lost if it pops</span></div>
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We are what we wear, we wear what we are</div>
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But see I look inside the mirror and think Phil Knight tricked us all</div>
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Will I stand for change or stay in my box</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These Nikes help me define me, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">but I'm trying to take mine, off</span></div>
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I want to fly</div>
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Can you take me far away?</div>
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Give me a star to reach for</div>
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Tell me what it takes</div>
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And I'll go so high</div>
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I'll go so high</div>
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My feet won't touch the ground</div>
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I stitch my wings</div>
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And pull the strings</div>
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I bought these dreams</div>
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That all fall down</div>
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It started out with what I wear to school</div>
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That first day, like these are what make you cool</div>
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And this pair, this would be my parachute</div>
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So much more than just a pair of shoes</div>
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Nah, this is what I am</div>
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What I wore, this is the source of my youth</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This dream that they sold to you</span></div>
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For a hundred dollars and some change</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Consumption is in the veins</span></div>
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And now I see it's <span style="font-size: x-large;">just another pair of shoes</span></div>
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<i>[* <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=air+jordan+Iv&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=Gj2_UaSzI_as4AOEi4DIDw&biw=1366&bih=600&sei=HD2_Ub37KrDl4AOlxYHwDQ#imgrc=_">Air Jordan IV</a>]</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAg3uMlNyHA">Click here</a>, to hear it and for</div>
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a better comprehension!</div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sources: <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/girls%20wearing%20jordans"><i>1</i></a>, <a href="http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/macklemore/wing.html"><i>2</i></a></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-74549315644897242262013-06-05T00:54:00.000-04:002013-06-05T00:54:49.341-04:00Cigarettes And Whiskey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">LITERATURE</span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Cigarettes And Whisky </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">And Wild, Wild Women</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps I was born kneeling,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">born coughing on the long winter,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">born expecting the kiss of mercy,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">born with a passion for quickness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">and yet, as things progressed,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I learned early about the stockade<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">or taken out, the fume of the enema.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By two or three I learned not to kneel,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">not to expect, to plant my fires underground<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">where none but the dolls, perfect and awful,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">could be whispered to or laid down to die.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that I have written many words,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">and let out so many loves, for so many,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">and been altogether what I always was—<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a woman of excess, of zeal and greed,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I find the effort useless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do I not look in the mirror,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">these days,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">and see a drunken rat avert her eyes?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do I not feel the hunger so acutely<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">that I would rather die than look<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">into its face?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I kneel once more,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">in case mercy should come</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">in the nick of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">(Anne Sexton, <i>Cigarettes And Whisky </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>And Wild, Wild Women</i>)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-35717012042425436192013-05-20T11:34:00.002-04:002013-05-20T11:34:37.182-04:00Planning A Party <div style="text-align: center;">
<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">HOME DECOR </span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Home Party Decor Ideas</span></i></div>
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As many of you may already know, I am a jewelry designer – I
design and create jewelry for Pure Love (<i><a href="http://pljewels.blogspot.com/p/about.html">click here</a></i> to learn more). Next month,
Saturday, June 1, 2013, I will be hosting an exclusive event for Pure Love at
my home. The process has been demanding. I have been busy stocking my inventory, revamping
my brand, promoting/ marketing my jewelry line, creating new strategic services,
and developing effective packaging; now, my time has been consumed with decorating
my home – indoor and outdoor space – on a budget. Here I share with you a few images
that have inspired my décor for the event. Tell me what you think! </div>
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Hopefully, your work-out's are constantly changing; they should be fresh and exciting. "Finding an exercise routine that you like doing and are able to do may take a lot of time and dedication, and you may think this routine will help you get rid of all your excess weight. In the beginning, you may notice that you're shedding pounds and the exercise routine pays off. However, after a few months, you may start to stagnate at the same weight, even if you do the same amount of exercise and you stick to your dietary restrictions. The reason for this is simple: with the repetition of the same type of workout, your body will get used to the exercise routine and will consume less energy.</div>
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If you change up the exercise routine, your body will be continually challenged and it will burn more calories, resulting in a more successful weight loss...[Furthermore,] some experts believe that it can be helpful to change up your workout routine on a daily basis and perform a different type of workout each day. However, even if you change your routine once every two or four weeks, you may see better results than if you maintain your regular routine unaltered. Your body will have to work harder and you will also avoid repetitiveness." (<a href="http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/why-you-should-change-up-your-workout-routine-daily.html#b">Fit Day</a>) <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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Yet, you should never stop doing a work-out that you enjoy. Personally, I have found Bellydance and West African Dance to be enjoyable, spiritually uplifting, and a great work-out; however, after months of participating in these dance classes I noticed that I was not using as much energy. My body was getting use to the various dance moves. Instead of completely altering my work-out routine to something more challenging I simply added other fresh and exciting exercise routines: sometimes I practice Kenpo, other times I run, swim, and do Yoga. Also, I tend to find myself taking other high energy dance classes like Zumba, Brazillian Dance, and Hip Hop Dance.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-84371323697814918172013-05-08T09:12:00.001-04:002013-05-08T09:12:32.610-04:00Sprouts<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-80942876451001839472013-04-25T00:41:00.000-04:002013-04-25T00:41:41.637-04:00Taylor's Liberation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>The Art of Nathan Jalani Taylor</i></span></div>
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Nathan Jalani Taylor is a successful visual artist, painter,
graphic designer and art director from Rockford, Illinois. His work is powerful
and expressive with semi-abstract figures, vibrant colors, and bold marks. While,
Taylor’s use of colors and lines are striking, his underlining theme of
liberation is more compelling – at least to me. Here I share with you some of
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-21348407976441156012013-04-17T12:45:00.001-04:002013-04-17T12:45:34.979-04:00Following Your Dreams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">"Simply <i>following your dreams</i> is not enough. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You must stalk them, <b>grab them</b>, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">hold them captive </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">and run alongside them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <b>Kidnap them</b> if you must. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>You'll thank yourself </i>later." </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-85888160380466740112013-04-06T00:21:00.000-04:002013-04-06T00:21:16.296-04:00Pass The Kool-Aid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Beauty Department always equips us with helpful beauty tips; they first assisted us with learning <a href="http://belladonna2.blogspot.com/2012/01/fishtail-braid.html"><i>The Fishatil Braid</i></a> technique and now their helping us achieve a fabulous yet tasty lip stain for the summer...with Kool-Aid. Yes, Kool-Aid! According to The Beauty Department Kool-Aid was meant to stain lips; they claim it really works and it lasts. Try it! Here's how:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Pick Your Flavor </span></b><br />
You can pick your flavor using the guide below or mix a couple to find your perfect hue:<br />
Cherry = Orange Red<br />
Tropical Punch = Bright Red<br />
Peach Mango = Peach<br />
Pink Lemonade = Barbie Pink<br />
Strawberry Kiwi = Light Red<br />
Grape = Purple<br />
Then pour it into a little bowl or simply use the packet as your container.<br />
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After, you have dampen your finger with very little water or a simple lick, press your finger in the powder to pick up one coat.<br />
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Rub the Kool-Aid all over your lips.Try not to eat it immediately ;)<br />
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Dampen a Q-tip to go back over it and smooth out any clumps or uneven edges. And that's it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-12662435517606251552013-04-01T02:30:00.001-04:002013-04-01T03:37:35.250-04:00Over the Odor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>HEALTH</u></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vaginal Odor</span></i><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Let’s be frank with another; shall we? I know that many of
you think, want, and even wish that your vagina emitted smells of an enchanted
garden or some type of sweet treat out of a candy shop, but it never will
happen – at least not naturally. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Vaginas
naturally have a smell and it’s not flowery nor is it fruity. “Don't believe
him when he tells you it smells like rose petals when it's supposed to smell
like pussy,” says Eva Ensler, award-winning author of the </span><i style="text-align: left;">Vagina Monologues</i><span style="text-align: left;">. They’re
simply trying to clean it up. “That's what they're doing -- trying to clean it
up, make it smell like bathroom spray or a garden. All those douche sprays --
floral, berry, rain. I don't want my pussy to smell like rain.” (Eva Ensler)</span></div>
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Most doctors agree that your vaginal odor depends largely on
your daily activities and your diet. Jennifer
Wider, MD in Cosmopolitan’s <i>6 Vaginal
Odors to Put on Your Radar </i>reveals parallel findings to Lissa
Rankin, MD in Blogher’s <i>How Are Vaginas
Supposed To Smell</i>. Apparently a
healthy vagina can smell musky, bleachy, tinny, or sweet while, an unhealthy vagina can smell fishy or yeasty. To elaborate: <o:p></o:p></div>
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A healthy vagina can smell musky from the surrounding sweat
glands, especially after intense workouts like an exhausting spin class or a marathon;
this is normal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Fishy </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Jennifer Wider, MD tells Cosmopolitan that, “If your vagina
gives off a strong, foul odor, it may be the sign of an infection. For example,
bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of bacteria and upsets the
delicate PH balance of the vagina, causing an increase in discharge and a
strong fishy odor that increases after you've had sex. A foul odor with green
discharge typically indicates trichomoniasis, an STD. So, if you just don't
smell right, trust your instinct and see your doctor.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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A healthy vagina may smell like bleach or “chlorine-like”
after sexual intercourse; this may be a result of the lubricants you use
during intercourse, and whether or not you used a condom. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While it is normal for us women to have small amounts of yeast in our vagina, yeast infections occur when there's an overgrowth. Lissa
Rankin, MD tells Blogher readers that “When yeast overgrows in the vagina, you
may smell like freshly baked-bread or a good malt beer.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you are menstruating or pregnant you may notice that your
vagina smells like blood or flinty-iron. Jennifer Wider, MD says that “When you
have your period, the blood can mix with the natural state of a healthy vagina
and give off a different—but normal—smell.” Furthermore, the “American Congress of Obstetrics and
Gynecology (ACOG) reports that around 9 out of every 10 women experience an
unusual vaginal odor during pregnancy. The reason, is normally harmless, and
caused solely by the immense amount of hormone secretions and overworking
sebaceous sweat glands in the vaginal area that are stimulated into a frenzy
during pregnancy.” (Natty, 2013) <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lastly, but not least your vagina may smell sweet – not like
a sweet treat from a candy shop, but more ambrosial; this is largely due to the types of
food you eat. While, citrus fruits like oranges, pineapple, and grapefruit have
been known to sweeten the smell and taste of vaginal fluids, onions, garlic,
broccoli, and asparagus have been known to cause "unpleasant" odors
and tastes. Hence, nutrition is important to combating unpleasant vaginal odors. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Probiotic Pineapple Popsicle</span></i></div>
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Dr. Lisa Masterson of the award-winning talk show <i>The Doctors</i> along with her "V-Team" suggests eating a probiotic pineapple popsicle for fragrant vaginal health.<br />
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Here's what you'll need (seen above, clockwise): plain non-fat yogurt, strawberries, pineapples, and bananas. The directions are quite simple: you cut up the fruit to your liking (preferably small to medium size); next, you mix the fruit into a bowl of plain non-fat yogurt; then you place the mix into popsicle molds; lastly, freeze, eat , and enjoy. (**NOTE: You can use as much or as little of each ingrediant as you like, just be sure to use more yogurt than fruit.)<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videolib/init/8807">See here</a></i> for more details. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Other things you can do to minimize vaginal odor are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Wear clean underwear made of cotton, so that your vagina can
breathe. It is also recommended, at least by my doctor, to sometimes sleep
without underwear, so that your vagina can breathe more. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Avoid tight clothing.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Bathe regularly using warm water and mild soap to clean the
vaginal area. Make sure to avoid scented female products and douches to clean
the vagina. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Change pads and tampons regularly when menstruating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Use barrier methods of birth control if semen causes you a
problem.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Always wipe front to back after bowel movements.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Avoid spicy and starchy foods as well as alcohol and
caffeinated beverages.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>As discussed, you should be sure to include fresh fruits as
well as leafy vegetables into your diet; make it a habit. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span>Eat yogurt daily. Yogurt is full of live and active cultures
which can balance the delicate flora (good bacteria) of your vagina.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">– </span><span style="text-align: center;">Urinate and wash immediately after sex to flush bacteria from
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sources: <a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.com/advice/health/vaginal-odor#slide-1">1</a>, <a href="http://www.mommyedition.com/how-to-get-rid-of-unpleasant-vaginal-odor">2</a>, <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/show_synopsis/166?section=synopsis">3</a>, <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videolib/init/8807">4</a>, <a href="http://www.blogher.com/how-are-vaginas-supposed-smell">5</a> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-34360821579749503612013-03-21T02:44:00.000-04:002013-03-21T02:44:52.969-04:002013 Color of the Year <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">FASHION</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Trend Alert: Emerald Green </span></i></div>
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“Each year <i><a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/index.aspx">Pantone</a></i>, the color guru’s of America for the past
50 years, alongside style experts and fashion influencers decide what color
should be trending across the globe. This collection of psycho-sociological
color musings from the experts will literally determine what color Tom Ford
gown Beyonce wears to the Oscars. Last year it was Tangerine Tango, the year before
that…Honeysuckle, and before that it was Turquoise. This year, Pantone’s color
of the year for 2013 is Emerald.” (<a href="http://hellobeautiful.com/2590939/the-pantone-color-of-the-year-2013/">Alexander, December 12, 2012</a>)<o:p></o:p></div>
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I couldn’t be any happier. Green – known to be the color of growth,
harmony, and balance – is my favorite
color. As you can see in the image above I love green so much so that my bedroom
walls are painted in a bold shade of it. While, I do not tend to follow the
trends, I will be following this one. What about you? </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-37461882982404812672013-03-13T16:13:00.000-04:002013-03-13T16:14:00.657-04:00Habemus Papam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">WORLD NEWS</span></b></u></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">History In The Making</span></i> </div>
Today, after a fast conclave, the Catholic church has elected a new sheperd - the 266th pontiff - following the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. The Roman Catholic cardinals elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio (seen above) of Buenos Aires, Argentina as Pope Francis I to lead the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. While, I am not Catholic, I share in their joy and hope for the future. Congratulations and Deus benedixerim!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-71704061006870287902013-03-11T18:13:00.000-04:002013-03-11T18:13:40.185-04:00Calories Are...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">FITNESS</span></u></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">...Energy </span></i></div>
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"It's math not magic! 17 gummy bears (which can be eaten in
20 seconds – we scientifically tested this last night) = 140 calories! By
definition a calorie is 'the energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram
of water 1 degree Celsius.' The important word to take away from this
definition is ENERGY. Calories are ENERGY that fuel our bodies; much like
gasoline fuels our cars. It takes an excess of 3500 calories to gain 1 lb. of
fat. To lose weight you need to use/burn more calories then you consume.</div>
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How many calories do I need to maintain my weight? For sedentary people: Weight x 14 =
estimated cal/day. For people who are moderately active: Weight x 17 =
estimated cal/day. For active people: Weight x 20 = estimated cal/day. To
achieve a weight loss of 1 pound per week, you need to take the above number
that you arrived at and subtract 500. Now, put down the gummy bears, pull out
the calculator and find your number. Knowledge is power!" (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/HealthyBlackWomenandGirls">HBWG</a>)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-7074523367937226652013-03-02T00:52:00.000-05:002013-03-02T00:52:41.134-05:00Determined<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> the strength of a woman <i>determined</i> to rise” </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-47602100331696799632013-02-21T00:57:00.002-05:002013-02-21T01:07:57.047-05:00Tip Yourself<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">FITNESS</span></b></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Workout Tip Jar</i></span></div>
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If you need a little motivation or an extra push to workout here's a great idea that may help you. Create a Workout Tip Jar! After each workout, tip yourself one dollar. After 100 workouts, treat yourself with something calorie-free. Another option is to tip yourself a dollar each time you workout with a goal weight in mind. Once you have reached your goal weight you could treat yourself to something truly special. There's a number of ways to make this idea work for you. Try it!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>SPIRIT</u></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">These Are the Ways to Love Yourself </span></i></div>
"F<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">orgive yourself the nights you climb into bed
full-face of makeup, too tired to take it off. forgive yourself the days when
one latte is not enough, when the two major food groups are coffee and sugar.
forgive yourself that one night when at two a.m. you woke to use the bathroom and
inhaled an entire chocolate bar instead. forgive the time spent with a man you
now have not one nice thing to say about. and forgive just how long it took to
get over him. he was not good and not kind and he is not your fault. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">keep some
secrets closer. forgive yourself for actually loving the gentle curve of your
hips. and to hell with a society which suggests you might not or should not.
they herald your womanhood, the man you marry will lose himself in them, they
will hoist groceries and children. they are sturdy--anchoring you firmly to
this earth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">forgive the nights you cannot sleep--sadness or some unnamed force
pressing heavy on your chest. forgive the mistakes of the last several years.
so you made them. okay. enough. move on. the mistakes and the fault-lines, they
are the foundation. forgive yourself that you did not choose an easier path.
and forgive yourself the sadness you caused those around you. the
broken-promises and cutting words and the things left unsaid. fear was large
and biting. forgive the anger you feel. feel it and then look again with kinder
eyes. forgive yourself for not handling it all better, for feeling like you let
others down. the path is not done, the road is not finished, why are you trying
so hard to rush the whole thing? celebrate the fact that your story has some
major departures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">go ahead and use that expensive serum that promises to
diminish those fine lines. protect and preserve your skin. but when the day
does come when forehead creases no longer fade into the background, give
thanks. humanity made visible! you will be loved all the more for this. you
will love yourself all the more for this.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">and please, for the love of all that is good and holy forgive yourself
for loving a man who cannot love you back. love him anyway. send that love into
the world and let it fill you up. the only way to know the story is to go out
and and write it. live your way into it. ferociously. begin to live and work
and fight and love with an unparalleled ferocity. let fear dictate nothing.
unfurl your chest, you have all the armor you'll ever need. see with wide eyes
and don't forget to laugh." (<i><a href="http://or-so-i-feel.blogspot.com/2012/02/these-are-ways-you-love-yourself-to.html">These Are the Ways to Love Yourself. (to Forgive)., Meg Fee</a></i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Self love is one of the most important love's to have, so weather you have a man or not remember that the best Valentine's Day gift you could </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">receive today is from </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">yourself. </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.rhondagrayart.com/1.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Art by Rhonda Gray</i></span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-78926481842983721482013-02-10T17:57:00.000-05:002013-02-10T17:57:19.144-05:00Quirky Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">FASHION</span></b></u></div>
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There's something quirky about pom poms. I don't know what it is exactly, but when attached to clothing/ jewelry pom poms seem to exude quirkiness. Although, I tend to like odd details in my closet, I have never liked the oddness of pom poms. I would much rather incorporate classic tassels into my wardrobe than balls of fluff. However, I may be singing to a new tune this spring. <i><a href="http://pljewels.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-pinch-of-quirky.html">Click here</a></i> to see why! </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Behind Every Great Man </span></i><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">is an </span></i></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The phenomenal women behind two great men – Dr.
Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcolm X, and Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. – finally get their true stories told in “Betty & Coretta,”
a <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/"><i>Lifetime</i></a> movie set to premier today, February 2, 2013 at 8/7:00 c. According
to<i> Lifetime</i>, “When Betty and Coretta’s husbands were tragically assassinated,
these two women not only inherited the mantle of the civil rights movement in
America, each also found herself to be a single mother who had to find a way to
raise and support their children with no husband or father, which resulted in a
friendship like no other that spanned more than three decades.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Their story arrives at the most appropriate time. Black History Month has just begun and I </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">couldn't</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> think of a better way to
start than with a movie focused on the lives of two strong black women. Will you be watching? </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668104214360476378noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4591699138956200839.post-19326783479514807132013-01-29T14:12:00.000-05:002013-01-29T14:12:03.583-05:00Design Trends 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b> HOME DECOR</b></u></span></div>
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According to Michael Boodro, Editor in Chief of <i>Elle Decor</i>, there are five hot trends that will define the year ahead including: brass accents, the color green, embellished walls, lace details, and the color beige. Here I share with Boodro's design predictions for 2013.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Brass Accents </span></i></div>
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(and lots of it)</div>
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"With its rich gleam and sculptural weight, this metal is experiencing a
resurgence. With so many designers looking to the '70s, it's inevitable
that brass and bronze will show up more—from accessories by Carl Aubock
to cocktail tables by Gabriella Crespi to virtually entire rooms by
Kelly Wearstler, brass is the metal of the moment."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>2. Green</i></span> </div>
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(in various shades)</div>
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"Pantone named Emerald the Color of the Year for 2013, but we're seeing
all shades of greens and expect more in the future, from bright spring
greens to olives, and especially lots of different blue-greens and teal."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>3. Embellished Walls </i></span></div>
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"[Boodro] expects this trend, already strong, to continue at full strength. The
options now are limitless, from simple grass cloths to hand-painted
papers to coverings embellished with glass beads and crystals.<br />
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"...Already big on the runways, lace is showing up in the home collections
of Zara and H&M, so you know it's ready for its close-up. Count on
seeing lots more see-through in the months ahead."<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>5. Beige </i></span></div>
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"A surprise, but it's showing up more often, and in quieter room
settings. The danger here is going corporate bland, but very talented
designers are using a variety of shades of cream, off-white, and yes,
beige in a variety of textures to create serene settings." <br />
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<a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/trends/2013-design-trends#slide-1"><i>Click here</i></a>, to see more! </div>
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