Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Puerta Vallarta

Hi everyone, I'm away this week, but will be back Monday, August 2, 2010 with my daily thoughts abou everything I don't just like, but LOVE!!!  Thanks for the continued support and feel free to "Like" the "I don't just "Like" it, I "LOVE IT"!!!" Page on facebook!  Be well...

Francesca Price

Friday, July 23, 2010

Repost Fridays!!

TGIF!!  Happy that God Blessed me with another week on earth with my family and friends, giving me the ability to share my thoughts and views without fear and the opportunity to make it happen...

Here are this weeks top 10-20 re-posts!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  Again, if you want to check out more re posts, don't forget to hit "Like" on the I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! page and become a Fan!

I'll be checking back in on Monday everyone, have an awesome weekend!!


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  “Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”Joseph Addison shared by Michael Anthony Snowden


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"We are given thousands of opportunities to tell those that we cherish, admire, and love that we adore them. We do not simply say, "I love you" or "I appreciate you".... Please take time over the next thirty days to tell the ones you love, that you love them.. I promise that it will bring you joy!" shared by  Keiron Bigby


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "95%of the time people are "waiting" because they are not "settling" What a prideful outlook that is. "I've found someone that DESERVES to have my all. Let me Bless his/her life with my presence and all I can do." "What person can I find to add to and serve? Who's fault can I accept?" You first have to BE the person you EXPECT...not BE the person that you PROJECT." Jullian Goodin


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Genuinely learn to celebrate other people's happiness/successes...it can't and won't always be about you ♥" Tawni S. Fears


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Prepare yourselves,, THE BEST IS YET TO COME.. No matter bad things look,, Your Blessing is on the way... STAY FOCUSED..." Kendell Maliki


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"Its amazing the gaps that a GOOD woman can fill in a man."- My Dad shared by  Jullian Goodin


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "One of the keys to success in life is “self-motivation”. Are you waiting for someone to motivate you? Suppose they don't show up?"  A. R. Bernard


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"DON'T CRY because it's over, SMILE because it happened. We are responsible for our lives. We can't keep blaming somebody else for our dysfunction. Life is really about moving on. Don't worry if you feel low; the sun has a sinking spell every night, but rises all right the next morning. Quietly forgiving and moving on is a gift to God; and yourself."  Rick DaBarba


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Every person I come to encounter is just someone else helping me along this journey we call life. Whether they help me in a good way or a bad way is all up to me to figure out.....Hello Happiness!"  Javona Lisa Overton


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit." - E. E. Cummings shared by Lee Fuller


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"I stopped combing my mind so my thoughts could lock." Saul Williams via  Chyone Micah


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale." Francis Hayes shared by  Jullian Goodin


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Jeffrey Joseph wants to congratulate Shirley Sherrod for being true to herself. And for standing taller than some people ensconced in much loftier places."


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Just saying, If I wanted to make a difference in the lives of young boys to men. Would you help me or stand in the way. See I am tired of hearing people talk about it. ~Style Matters~"  -Shawn Lovings'




I hope you guys enjoy the re posts I've shared this week and I want to thank everyone who I tagged in today's Blog for their contribution and continued support!  be sure to like the page, there's a lot more where these came from!  Be well...









Thursday, July 22, 2010

Why I'm pretty sure I should have been born RICH!!!





I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!   ‎"Good morning yall, another day i wish i was born rich instead of so beautiful!" Patricia Beautifull James



Last night as I lay in bed, I realized how hungry I was.  I had a sensible meal, ate a sensible portion with my family at a sensible time, and I was still hungry!   Sure I have a pantry full of non perishables and a refrigerator/freezer full of other stuff, it was just...  I mean, nothing I had is what I wanted and the idea of conjuring up the energy and motivation it takes to cook a great snack and clean up afterwards, was a major deterrent! So, I marched downstairs and washed off a few celery stalks and called it a night.  Ok, so I woke up more hungry this morning, but still didn't want to cook, and then it hit me, I know why I have this unreasonable sense of entitlement!  Why I believed every incredible dish I can imagine should be condensed into an amuse bouche, or samples for tasting, just for me, whenever I wanted them.  I should be rich!  :-)

Of course!  It makes so much sense now; I wasn't worried about my caloric intake, hell the "Bon vivant" in me appreciates rich flavorful foods cooked with lots of BUTTER,  I just didn't feel like making it myself!

Now I wouldn't only use my billions for evil, (yes although I LOVE butter, it's evil!! lol)  I'd use it for good too.  I read an article years ago and Mary Maxwell Gates, Bill Gates' mother was being interviewed.  She was very vocal about her son stepping down as CEO of Microsoft.  She felt her son would have to live 100 lifetimes to spend the incredible fortune he had amassed and wanted him to devote his time and energy on giving back.  "Philanthropy is his future" she said and I fell in love with this outspoken old woman instantly!  If I were rich, I too would become one of the world leading philanthropists; giving money to the sick, poor, the elderly and the young, paying it forward to just about anyone who needed it the most, and especially to Single Parents...

So here's the plan; Single Parents who take great care of their child(ren), make more than decent money, according to popular belief, but still struggle making ends meet.  I'm not talking about the parent making just enough to qualify for assistance, or the parent who makes too much and doesn't require help.  I'm talking about the Single Parents who can really use the financial support that is not being given by the other parent.   I would create an organization that celebrated parents just like me and gift at least 100 of them, annually, with paid in full deeds to their homes, fabulous family vacations, full academic scholarships for their children and so much more...  I would turn the awards ceremony into the biggest gala ever and have famous children of Single Parents like; Jodie Foster, Bill Clinton and Julia Roberts, just to name a few, that were raised by a Single Parent that made it work, just like I do, as presenters.  The surprises would be monumental to these everyday hero's and there wouldn't be a dry eye in the room!  :-)

It's unfortunate that I have NEVER received the kind of financial help my children were entitled to, I guess the idea was that I was doing good enough financially, so I should kick rocks?  How one juggles and earns has no bearing at all on what the responsibility of the other parent should be and the level of responsibility it should compel the other one to have.  I would Bless so many people and just thinking about doing this makes my heart sing!  In my case, to be able to work a normal 40 hour week instead of the 70 hours I had to clock for that overtime to make this all work, it would have been nice to simply spend that time with my family.   If I'm blessed with the fortune of fortune, I will most definitely be giving back in this, and many more ways!  

So, yes, the eats would be to die for and I wouldn't necessarily have to get up and prepare them unless I really wanted to, but the real benefit would be in how I can help and change the lives of other people.  Be well... :-)


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"Every person I come to encounter is just someone else helping me along this journey we call life. Whether they help me in a good way or a bad way is all up to me to figure out.....Hello Happiness!"  Javona Lisa Overton


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  “Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blue print, and begin to build.” - Robert Collier shared by  Lee Fuller


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "The abililty to do for others in need is beyond great. i hope i made that mans day when i give him my lunch. i can wait till i get home to eat cause god only knows where his next meal is coming to him. lets continue to take care of one another." Patricia Beautifull James


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "The best dreams in life are those that occur with your eyes wide open..."  Keiron Bigby


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  Nothing can happen in your life which is not a precisely perfect opportunity for you to heal something, create something, or experience something that you wish to heal, create, or experience in order to be Who You Really Are. ~ Neale Donald Walsh via Liliana Cardona Bristow shared by  Chaundra Daniels



Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Words that Inspire, Uplift and have the Power to Change your Mind!

I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Prepare yourselves,, THE BEST IS YET TO COME.. No matter bad things look,, Your Blessing is on the way... STAY FOCUSED..." Kendell Maliki


Reading awesome words that inspire, lift me up and change my mind is exactly why the "I don't just like it, I love it" page was created.  My sister Angie spearheaded this movement; but reading posts like Kendell Maliki's and countless others, not only changed my mind, they changed my life.  I know, I know, facebook is "not that serious", but you'd be surprised how many people need to read the EXACT words that some of us happen to write.  It's incredible actually!   At times when I was down, this brings tears to my eyes because at one point those down times happened quite often, I just read a few posts, awesome and profane posts camouflaged as statuses, that would heal me on the spot.  The back issues/problems I have, as well as the personal ones I've endured,  had me in a state for about 1 year and I have to say, with your words facebook friends, I have made it through!  I am a blessing to be a blessing someone told me recently and I believe that just like I believe through Jesus Christ, everything is possible.  


It's with this knowledge that I can say no to the bullshit, and a resounding YES, to everything that I know He has in store for me.  I will not allow anyone, especially myself, to devalue me and take me off this path... no matter what.  I am focused on all that is good and right and all that God has for me is most assuredly on the way!  


I have a little story to tell before I wrap this up, I know it's kinda late today, but I was hanging out with my Mommy and we got our nails done!!  ;-)  So, my ex boyfriend called me a few weeks ago and told me he was coming to town, I live In New York and he currently resides in North Carolina.  He asked if he can take me out to dinner and I said yes, I mean our breakup 3 years ago was, dare I say, amicable?   He then proceeded to ask me if I would stay with him while he was here, in his hotel I presumed, and I was silent.  When I began speaking again, this is what I said;


"I'm sorry, did you want to discuss having a long-distance relationship?  I'm open to having that conversation."


Of course, I misunderstood, right?  While I gave him a moment to gather his thoughts and come up with something to say that would shine him in a better light and help him to get his self respect back, I continued to wait.  I say his self respect because I did not ALLOW him to disrespect me.  I immediately started filling the silence with kind words; I could have gone for the jugular and admonished him, but instead, like Oran "Juice" Jones, I chilled... ;-)  I extended an "olive branch", he grabbed it with both hands and backtracked... fast!!   He went on to say if I thought his invitation suggested anything untoward, he was sorry and that he would give me a call when he got into town.   It's funny, he never did want to have that conversation about reuniting, lol!  


I know the best is yet to come, and anyone who doesn't have my best interest at heart will not take any space, in my head or in my life...  it's just that simple!  Remember, if you want to read more uplifting, funny, and awesome posts that will help change your mind too, hit I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! and Like it... it couldn't hurt!  Be well...




I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "DON'T CRY because it's over, SMILE because it happened. We are responsible for our lives. We can't keep blaming somebody else for our dysfunction. Life is really about moving on. Don't worry if you feel low; the sun has a sinking spell every night, but rises all right the next morning. Quietly forgiving and moving on is a gift to God; and yourself."  Rick DaBarba


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Just happy with myself...everything else will fall into place..."  Javona Lisa Overton

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Summer Rain/Carl Thomas

Summer Rain...

I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Rain is so sexy..."  Patricia Beautifull James


Rain is so awesome!  I love everything about it; the way it falls, the way it smells and, especially in the summer time, the way it feels on my skin.  The effect rain has on me, and I suspect lots of other people, is calming... tranquil even.  Sure, it can be inconvenient when outdoor activities are scheduled, but that's when the indoor activities kick in...  Rainy days are lazy days, blockbuster movie and family game nights.  When it rains, I'm content; but when it rains and my family is under one roof, I feel Blessed!  

Summer 2010 has been one of the hottest to date.  That's not a complaint, but with minimal rainfall comes yellow grass, wilted plant life and water shortages.  Home owners are not permitted to water lawns daily and some of us pray for it to rain; it's necessary respite, the healing properties it blesses on all things living as well as an overall sense of renewal that's apparent in everything the rain touches and washes away.  Driving in it can be hazardous, and thunder scares the hell out of my dog, and so I stay inside, comfort the dog and relax...  I love the rain.  

Rain has it's own rythm, it's own beat and it doesn't matter how many hours it falls; how hard, soft or misty, I never get tired of listening to it...  And yes, I remember once upon a time being with someone special... Those rainy days occurred in slow motion, were languorous and, as Patricia stated, sexy... very SEXY!  ;-)  


Monday, July 19, 2010

It's All About Respect



So, I had a date last week.  I thought we had a great time, but 2 days later, still no call from him... Hmmmm!  He was younger, in his early to mid 30's I presume, but old enough to know that he should've called, right?   Funny, I had this overwhelming urge to pull him by the ear and admonish him like a child, but called my 20 year old son instead.  I find myself doing that more times than I care to admit, but I consider all the little missteps Men make with me as a learning experience to share with my son on what not to do where women are concernd.

I guess that's why the idea of becoming a "Cougar" is so unappealing.  The last thing I want to do is have the constant feeling of "Class being in session" and that my "job" is to "school" the Man who I'm, possibly, going to sleep with.  Not school him in the sexual sense (I hope!), but in the Gentlemanly one.

When I was 14 years old I watched a scene in a movie that changed my thought process.  In this scene, this one Man called another Man a gentleman and a scholar.  In his perception, the Man imagined the the other Man was being facetious and immediately considered things such as; pulling out chairs for a lady, holding the car door open, proper table etiquette, and so much more, as a sign of class and superiority.  However, the Man corrected him.  No Sir, all those things are a sign of respect, not only for the person you're gracing these good manners on, but for the people around you as well.  Not only did this scene resonate, but for me, it has been a barometer of what being gentleman-like truly entails.  All the niceties I perform and good manners I've displayed since have been more about respect and less about airs.  It's what I learned, what I continue to teach my children and what I would be compelled to teach others; only giving the Man I may be romantically involved with "blocks of instruction" in this matter is not HOT!!!  

Now, about that situation last week, I think I may be more "old-fashioned" than I thought!  Boy meets woman, boy and woman connect, boy and woman date.  Date goes very well, boy doesn't call??   A couple of days go by, and not hearing from the "young" lad, had me a little... disappointed?   He is VERY attractive and it pleased me to look at him...  "... combination; style, body, physique OH LAWD"!!!  Sorry, as I was saying; do Men not call and say "Hey there, I had a great time last night... blah, blah, blah..." anymore?  Even if the possibility of a second date was out of the question, I think it's in poor taste for a Man not to make the perfunctory call and at the very least, wish the lady well.  Of course my feelings weren't hurt; with age comes priorities, a newfound level of understanding and stability; all of which "young dude" had very little concept of.  This isn't a slight or a bad thing, just a fact.  I was not affected, but I did want to give him a heads up on what should probably almost always happen after a date, especially a good one.  Make the call SON!  ;-)  Now as a modern woman of the times, there's nothing wrong with me making the call, but I tread a little lightly due to the"Cougar/Cub" dynamic.  I'm not the predatory type and leaving the ball in his court was, admittedly, passive aggressive, but it's the way I decided to handle it... Help me out everyone, was I wrong?  It's just too much!!  (Please refer now to my "Happily Single Blog!! lol)

The complexities of dating notwithstanding, good manners are always a good idea and when you're considering other people and the level of respect you have for them, showing these good manners will come as naturally as breathing and you don't need an old lady like me to tell you that!  Be well...

Friday, July 16, 2010

Repost Fridays!

TGIF!!  Happy that God Blessed me with another week on earth with my family and friends, giving me the ability to share my thoughts and views without fear and the opportunity to make it happen...

I'm designating Friday's as "The Best Of "I don't just "Like" it, I "LOVE IT"!!!" Day.  I will repost this weeks top 10-20 reposts that were more liked, and or commented on, than other's.  Some reposts will be funny; heartwarming, spiritual and maybe a little controversial, and life altering; in any case, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.  Again, if you want to check out more reposts, don't forget to hit "Like" on the I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! page and become a Fan!

I'll be checking back in on Monday everyone, have an awesome weekend!!


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  “It is only when we stop trying to control others that we gain the power to actually influence them.” via Luqman Ghazali Hunter


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Love without action is meaningless and action without love is irrelevant." - Deepak Chopra  What do YOU think is "love in action"? via Kim Coles


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Hmmm..Don't we have ENOUGH women who don't respect themselves or thier bodies? Who show everything to get attention, have dirty mouths & foul attitudes? There is already Beyonce, Alicia, Ciara...but where is the next Coretta Scott King, Angela Davis, Maya Angelou? Graceful Role Models? Women who love God and respect themselves? Where's the 'Proverbs31'woman?"  Myckelle Williams


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Its easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." Frederick Douglass via Chyone Micah


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!   ‎"---a simple prayer. God, help each of us find the piece of you that will give us Peace on our journey. Amen." Royale Watkins


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Its always interesting to hear when I speak to women; they meet a guy that they help lift up or build up, like its a noble thing to help a man, when he's is down. A woman HELPS a man when he is down, meaning he is doing something for himself too .She shouldn't CHOOSE to get in a relationship with one that's already down. Let him SHOW that he can come out of it. Then you all try it out."  Jullian Goodin


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won't anymore, and who always will. So, don't worry about people from your past, there's a reason why they didn't make it to your future." via  Damon McCullough


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Whatever you give your attention to..that’s what you are going to major on..and it will manifest in your life..if you hear so many bad stories..you will start or continue thinking negatively about relationships...but when you surround yourself with healthy ones..it changes your view on things." Jullian Goodin/Jullian... Goodin-Relationship Tips and Discussions


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!   "Finding happiness is like finding yourself. You don't find happiness, you make happiness. You choose happiness. Self-actualization is a process of discovering who you are, who you want to be and paving the way to happiness by doing what brings YOU the most meaning and contentment to your life over the long run."-- David Leonhardt via Myckelle Williams


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Remember you get out of a relationship what you put into it. If you put in criticism, contempt and disrepect, you will most likely get that out of it. If you put in love, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, understanding and friendship you will most likely get that back."  Healing Heart Counseling Service


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Physical attraction should never be the lead foot in looking for someone. When you get into a marriage or relationship the looks of an unskilled woman fade away during the tough times and you end up praying for someone else to notice her to take them away. Boys can't get past butts and breasts. It takes a Man to look for a woman."-My Dad shared by  Jullian Goodin


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! "When you are young and beautiful, it's an accident of nature. But when you're beautiful older, you've earned it - THAT you've created yourself." ~ "The Golden Girls"  Figured you wouldn't just "like" this, but that you would "love" it. :) shared by Damon McCullough


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  “Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?” - Anthony Robbins shared by  Lee Fuller


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "I will follow you as far as you will listen."  Evan L. Morganstern


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Be yourself" is about the worst advice you can give some ppl. Almost every person wastes part of their lives in an attempt to display qualities which they do not possess, and to gain applause which they can not keep. It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."  Rick DaBarba


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  ‎"It is only when we stop trying to control others that we gain the power to actually influence them.” via  Chyone Micah


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!   ‎"People are so critical, just listen to convos, but what about you? What do you need to straighten or tighten up? How many ppl will call u with what they are trying to improve on? Exactly. Let's all come off our pedestals and fix us first or just shut up."  Tawni S. Fears

I hope you guys enjoy the reposts I've shared and I want to thank everyone who I tagged in this blog for their contribution and support!  Be sure like the page, there's lot's more where these came from!!  Be well...

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Happily Single

First I want to say that this Blogging has become very important to me and I received my first "You go girl" email today from someone I don't even know!  I promise to develop a little more structure where these Blogs are concerned as I go along!!  I just want to say you're interest and continued support means a lot to me!  Be sure to hit "Like" on the I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  page on facebook for more awesome quotes posted by awesome people and reposted for you!  Thanks again...

So here's the thing, I was sitting at my computer today, thinking about what I wanted to share with everyone.  All these other random thoughts came to my mind; what's for dinner, what do I want to do with the kids tonight, what's on TV, etc.. but the one and only thought that survived and made it to my Blog today was the awesome knowledge that I can do just about anything I want, and this is an awesome feeling!

After two failed marriages and countless relationships that went anywhere from 4 months to 5 years; I was what you'd consider a "serial relationship" person.  For the first time in my adult life, I don't have any "gaps" to fill, or a pressing need to reconnect with someone in a hurry.  I love God, and I'm totally and incandescently in love with myself so this time, there are no gaps!  Now keep in mind, I believe healthy humans appreciate and enjoy healthy sex lives, and I am not immune, hell at the ripe old age of 41, I don't just like sex, I LOVE IT!!!; this is why taking this time out, the longest period of time I have ever been without love in my life, has been so rejuvenating!  I'm so enjoying the freedom of my "single-dom" that dating has begun to feel like... like pressure! LOL!!!

In my opinion dating, overall, SUCKS!  You're story, which you learn to deliver like the "boiler-plate" comment it turns into; is recited time and time again to a new audience and becomes less and less interesting every time you hear them coming out of your mouth... You ever just want to write it down and hand it over to your date?  I know, to much like a resume'/ job interview, right?  But isn't it?  Aren't you vying for the position of love interest?  The only thing you really can't determine is if it's forever, or for right now... like I said, dating sucks.  But, now that I'm not "pressed", maybe dating sucks a little more?  When I'm asked out I accept... depending, but for the most part, I just want to say ""I'm good!" lol!

Don't get me wrong,  I cannot wait to be in love again.  I know that this person will be everything God intended me to have in a Man.  He will be indulgent, and so will I and we will thank God everyday for blessing us and delivering us to one another, but in the meantime...  ;-)

I'm getting to know who I am and I'm loving myself more and more everyday.  I feel like Patrick Swayze in Ghost, when his business is finished on this earth and he's about to take his place in Heaven he tells Molly "... all the love you have inside, you take it with you.." And that is exactly the way I feel.  I have no ill will, animosity or regrets about the Men I've loved and lost...  The fact that I am so happy now clearly means that I wasn't supposed to be with them.. and, honestly, how could I?  In order to be with any one of them, I'd have to feel at least half of what I'm feeling for myself right now, and that just wasn't the case. Knowing what I know now will make my next relationship so much easier, more loving; but, and I hate to write this out loud, I LOVE BEING A LITTLE SELFISH RIGHT NOW!!!   I love my bed, I love my bedroom, I love my bathroom and, gosh darn it, I don't want to share them at the moment!  Does this make me a bad person, or happily single?  :-)   Be well...

I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! "I will not let a person determine who I should be. I am loving me. Thank you lord for all your mercy."Cynthia Galloway Burch


I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!  "Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." Jack Welch via  Myckelle Williams

I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! " Gregory B Caldwell is EVER-evolving...and LOVING the Process!!!"

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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"There is just something about the female frame.... *SMH and lickin my lips* Lawd.... If we could just get y'all to shut the heck up and act right... Y'all would be so_____..." Jason Barnes







Last night I read Jason's status and laughed out loud, for real, it was so funny!!   I chimed in with my own "tongue and cheek" comment and was looking forward to all the playful banter on the topic that was sure to come.  Boy was I wrong!   Let's face it women, sometimes we take it there and it's just so damn unnecessary.  I was ready to play, but had to mourn this thread's potential instead.  The comments that proceeded mine seemed to take a life of their own and what could have been entertainment, turned into a platform, or a soapbox session, where some of his other "friends" went in with comments like; "Why would you want someone who doesn't have an opinion"? , "Why would you want a doormat?",  "Get a blow up doll", "Women  are honest and speak the truth.." etc...  Damn ladies , really?  Jason did not vilify and/or disrespect women with this status; he merely spoke his mind and most of the women who chimed in with their nonsense just proved his point.  Stop being so obtuse and see it for what it was, humorous and REAL!   When I read all the comments that proceeded my  "I have a "mute" button... Lol :-)"   I completely understood what he was talking about and wanted you all to shut the heck up and act right too, or better yet, DELETE YOURSELVES!!!    

Dang Ladies, sometimes we can be a real drag!  Why can't we hear, or in this case, read the truth?  Jason even took the time to give us, as a gender, an awesome compliment before he hit us with it.  And, to soften the blow, he wrapped it in a pretty little package along with his very unique brand of comedic flair and some of you still couldn't decipher the message.   Instead of constantly going in for the "kill"  and trying to admonish MEN, why don't we just listen?  Reading in between the lines, especially the funny ones, can reveal those subliminal, and in Jason's case, not so subliminal (LOL), messages we tend to overlook because instead of LISTENING we're too busy paying attention to all the wrong things...  

I liken the "hi-jacking" of Jason's thread, as "The Takeover".  Social networking is hard enough without people transposing their unrelated personal issues onto someone else's fun.  If over analyzing is a pain in the neck interpersonally, believe me when I type, it's a freaking nightmare online!!  My rule when chiming in on other people "Random Thoughts" is to respect the creator of the conversation, not read so much into it, and simply keep it light.  It's really not that serious!  :-)    Be well...

I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!! ‎"One of the things about equality is not that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man." Marlo Thomas. Ladies, are you listening?! shared by Khai Missy Patterson

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

George Steinbrenner, King of New York



I woke up this morning and turned on Channel 12 news, turned on my laptop, checked my email.  I logged onto facebook to see if there were any new awesomely awesome posts to share on I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! and was saddened when the Breaking News hit.  George Stienbrenner, Owner of the New York Yankees, dead at 80 of an apparent Massive Heart Attack.  I immediately started to post this as my status update.  By the time I hit enter, there were several statuses delivering the news as well.  I'm not a sports fan and baseball isn't my thing, but I believe in teamwork and sportsmanship, and I could tell from all the facebook posts that George Steinbrenner's death impacted people.  I came downstairs and saw my son sleeping on the sofa, woke him up (on purpose) and told him the news.  He shot up and said "OH NOOOOO"!  and I did a double take because I wasn't sure if my 20 year old was pulling my leg or not.  What I saw in my son's eyes was real and in that moment I was beginning to understand how "BIG" George Steinbrenner's death was as well.  He immediately turned on the TV and I watched his face when ESPN confirmed what I already told him.  I never knew he was such a baseball fan and I asked him why is that?  He told me he's not really a fan of baseball, he's a fan of "The Boss", George Steinbrenner.

I don't need to write a bio and incorporate dozens of little factoids about this man on my blog that I'd be studying while I type because that's not what I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! is really about.  Had I developed an interest in all things baseball and more importantly the NY Yankees, who I route for when the Mets aren't in contention, then this would be an entirely different read and besides, I'm not that disingenuous!  ;-)  .  I will say that the man was pretty impressive.  When George Steinbrenner, along with several other investors, purchased the Yankees in the 70's for a little under 10 million dollars from CBS, the man knew what he was doing!  He was, arguably, the smartest man in ownership history, with an understanding of how important the media/television industry was and how to use it to his organizations advantage.  During the past three years however, his health had begun to deteriorate and he relinquished control of the Yankees to his sons Hal and Hank.   I'll sum it up with this quote from I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!
Be well...


RIP to George Steinbrenner! I became a Yankees fan in 76 right when he restored them back to prominence. I hated him as an owner for while, but my feelings changed cuz in the end he made the Yankees great again. He was a hard ass, but he was smart & humble enough to evolve to do what was best. Take lessons Dan Gilbert, & Al Davis. He wasn't perfect, but he did it right. Marc Howard



Monday, July 12, 2010

Out the box...

You dig me,
I dig you back,
I'm feeling this, it's just getting started,
You possess everything my ex lacks.
You're married,
I'm not,
What box do I fit in?
You say you need a lover who knows how to work that thing.
You're married to a woman who, according to you, can't "bling-bling"
Sensual, hot, soft and juicy are synonyms describing me when fully aroused.
Shit, these things come naturally for some, you feel what I'm talking about?
If giving you all I have helps you reach your desired sexual destination, will you be the "homey-lover-friend"
I want in my life and repay me with tenderness, respect and dedication?
Or, am I to be one on a list of fools who's heard you same tired-ass declaration?
What box do I fit in?
I imagine you expected this would go on for years,
with the right woman who understood early on she would get no play with her tears.
I was shortchanged when I complained, this is when you began to diminish,
But it's you... all you "Boo" who was, is and will always be, finished.
What box do I fit in?
What box indeed?
You can't compartmentalize this human being,
I'm coming all out the box, crossing over all four sides of that perfect square you aspired to put me in.
That small stifling box that was supposed to represent me and all my glory...
Not now.... Not ever....

by Francesca Price



Loving yourself is actually the point and this I hope to convey in my own very unique way!

Being a 41 year old single parent comes with it's challenges, but knowingly walking into roadblocks or dangerous situations that aren't good for me, or my family is plain nonsensical.  Although I cannot personally relate to what individuals go through during this journey in particular, I do understand.  I am in no way judging anyone and their choices, as they pertain to becoming involved with men and/or women who are already in committed relationships.  In my poem I simply illustrate a very real aspect of the expectations married people have, and what we should expect for ourselves... MORE!!!  It took me a while to get where I am in my life, and that's happy!  With prayer and positivity, I learned that I am deserving of all the wonderful things God has in store for me, quite simply, I am Blessed!  The inclination to jeopardize these Blessings appear in daily challenges; right and wrong, mini decisions that culminate into final decisions that cannot be undone and self doubt.  But trust me, I didn't always "Like" me, so when I fell incandescently in "LOVE" with myself,  my value system began to change and allowing myself to be DEVALUED was no longer an option.  I've been force feeding these revelations to my daughter, your daughters and every one else; with the help of my facebook friends who graciously allow me to post their wonderful comments on my page,
I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!.  These positive sentiments that encourage and promote healthy choices, as well as life altering affirmations, help... take it from me!  :-)  I strongly encourage all who read this blog to check it out... You never know whose words of wisdom, hope and prayer may change your life too!  There are hundreds of posts, and below are a few of my favorites that I want to share with you today.  You'll find many more thought provoking, uplifting and funny posts on I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!! too, just go to the link and hit Like!  Be well and blessed everyone...


‎"I never stop wanting better...I never forget that means I need to be better....." Tawni S. FearsTHE TAWNI LOGUES


"Somewhere there's someone who dreams of your smile and finds in your presence that life is worthwhile. So, when you are lonely remember it's true; somebody, somewhere is thinking of you. Once you realize how valuable you are to God, the smiles will return, your heart will mend, and you will finally

be able to move forward with the life that God intended for you with love, grace, strength, courage, & confidence."  via Barbara Barclift


‎"The grateful mind is constantly fixed upon the best. Therefore it tends to become the best. It takes the form or character of the best, and will receive the best." - Wallace D Wattles shared by Lee Fuller

"In life, in order for us to stop hurting, we must first stop hurting others..." KeiJuan Keyez Keitt





Thursday, July 8, 2010

Lebron is South Beach bound!!!

Wow, Lebron is really being vilified tonight... DAY-UM!!! Alright everyone, don't hold back, tell me how you really feel!!! SMH!


July 9, 2010 12:50pm


I'm not the biggest sports fan, but I try to stay up on certain things, for conversational purposes mind you, but the information I retain is enough to get me over, especially if I'm conversing with a Man!  During this LeBron James Free Agent business, "basketball" could have been a sport you never even heard of, but, due to the frenzy, would have been as well versed as many, waiting for the big announcement.  


And so it's Miami, where LeBron makes 1/3 of the Basketball trifecta (Wade and Bosh make the other half) that LeBron considers a guarantee to the Finals and ultimately, the Championship that has eluded "King" James during his 6 year tenure in Cleveland.  LeBron went on to say that his mother was instrumental in encouraging him to do what he needed to do for himself, and Miami was his choice, period.   Donnie Walsh, President of Basketball Operations for the NY Knicks said this, “We are disappointed that LeBron James did not pick the New York Knicks, but we respect his decision.”  I agree, but what would have been the admiral thing to do?  In an already shaky economy, LeBron's departure equals devastation for Cleveland.  Yes, there are going to be a lot of closed bars in the Cleveland area soon, that's for sure.  Another question was that of loyalty.  According to his "old" fans, he doesn't have any...  It's unfortunate that he's become public enemy #1 as far as his former loyal fans and his community for the past 6 years are concerned.  This is a question that I posed on facebook, staying in Cleveland may have been the admiral, or loyal, thing to do, but now I'm not so sure staying in Cleveland would have been the best thing, for LeBron.  


At 25 years old, Lebron was ready to "fly the coop".   His 6 years in Cleveland were, arguably, his best years; what exactly did he have left for that team?  Like a child that leaves home, Lebron is ready to see the world, do different things and date hot attractive women from Miami!  Like my friend Gina said; "go smoke those cohibas, play spades and dominoes with Trina, Rick Ross and Trick Daddy, ride jet ski's at night butt naked, buy a house on star island and LIVE!!"  How can we hate on the young Man for wanting to live?!  


The controversy that still surrounds his former team mate (West) and his Mother notwithstanding, young dude wanted a change and he's entitled.  Cleveland's gross display of burning his jersey upon hearing the news that he would not be returning is a disgrace.  This man worked HARD for Cleveland for years and was instrumental, no, responsible for the great strides in NBA history that team has seen in YEARS since his arrival 6 years ago, can he get some love for that?  Dan Gilbert, Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers must have imagined he was back in time and actually OWNED LeBron, based on his reaction to LeBron not coming back.  He should have taken the high road and wished LeBron well on all future endeavors for all that young man did for his franchise..  What an idiot!  


‎Carlos Wallace, President of Sol-Caritas had this to say; "Well damn.....I guess Bird, Magic and Jordan should have formed a SUPER TEAM and earned 10 rings together instead of competing against eachother like REAL CHAMPIONS."  This comment resonates the most for me.. it would have been awesome to see him compete, instead of create this "no lose" situation with 2 other awesome marquee players..  I just hope the boys play nice and share!  Here's to an exciting 2010-2011 season and to the health and well being of our NBA hero's who are out there making it happen for their teammates and us, their fans... be well.


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I don't just like some things, I love EVERYTHING!!!

Hey all, attempt number two here!  The tumblr thing didn't work out, unfortunately, it didn't give you guys the option to chime in and that wasn't the format I was interested in hosting!  :-)  So, here's the thing, the "I just don't "Like" it, I "LOVE IT"!!! page was created on facebook for my lovely twin sister, Angelique Worth.  She's a Captain in The United States Army and is currently in Afghanistan.  Communicating through facebook came with some challenges, i.e., how do I tell people to butt out and mind their own business, those loving words were directed at me!!, etc..  Lol..  At any rate, the overflow of love and emotion was too much for me to bear and I needed to share it with EVERYBODY and that's how the page was born.  Reposting awesomely awesome things that Angie and all our facebook friends wrote has inspired me to start this Blog; I want to write and discuss EVERYTHING that I don't just like and love, but what you like as well!  From current events and celebrities to sports and fashion!  I'm looking forward to you all taking this journey with me.  Be well...