tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44734644925887701972024-03-14T01:27:12.186-07:00I don't just "Like" it, I "LOVE IT"!!!frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-20631245766887191692012-09-28T07:32:00.001-07:002012-09-28T09:29:21.460-07:00The "I Won't Complain" Challenge... LET'S DO IT!!!<br />
My facebook friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatmenwant">Phil Turner Jr</a>; a relationship coach and mentor at The Relationship Group Inc., has invited his facebook friends to join him on a 30 day challenge to...<i> not complain? </i><b>ABOUT ANYTHING???</b> Hmmmm, my first instinct was to... well... complain! I mean, being "invited" to join a group or a page on facebook basically means nothing, you receive notifications anyway and are basically "in", so if you're not interested then <i>you </i>have to remove yourself!!?? And that's exactly what I was about to do; remove myself I mean, my mindset was already <i>in </i>complain mode! Then<i> </i>I read Phil's mission statement;<br />
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<i>"Join me on a 30- day challenge to not complain about anything. Don't complain about how you're feeling to your mate or children, don't complain about work, or your job. Don't raise your voice and just deal with whatever issues that come your way in a calm fashion. Share your progress here; and if you do complain, no worries, just pick up and start over." </i><br />
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After I read it, I thought about every important relationship in my life; how I feel about them, how I hope they feel about me and I knew I wanted to be better for all of us. Life is awesome and God is GOOD! My inspiration for this blog, my first in ages, is to not only <i>not</i> complain for 30 days and beyond, but to ACTIVELY do whatever it takes to work on correcting whatever I'm complaining about... silently, and to start writing about things <b>I don't just like, but LOVE,</b> again! <br />
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So much has changed for me since my move to Florida and my last blog entry, I'm looking forward to filling you in! I have real love in my life, for the rest of my life God willing; my son is back in school with definitive goals in mind and my daughter is blossoming into a BEAUTIFUL young lady. And, I'm feeling better (physically) then I have in a very, very long time... So, I guess you can say I have nothing to complain about! Be well... <br />
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frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-8746379587306544692012-01-19T06:05:00.000-08:002012-01-19T06:05:38.040-08:00I Don’t Just Like It, I LOVE IT!!! - DivineCaroline<a href="http://www.divinecaroline.com/22058/122353-don-t-it-love-it#.TxgjKK3Sm1I.blogger">I Don’t Just Like It, I LOVE IT!!! - DivineCaroline</a>frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-43690070376249534162011-03-29T08:30:00.000-07:002011-03-29T08:30:50.239-07:00The "Virtual Village"Hey all, I know it's been a while... I woke up this morning laughing and I'm not sure why. I want to believe that my "lightness of spirit" has to do with where my life is at the moment. The page... yup, that's it, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a>, has a lot to do with my feelings lately! I draw so much strength from the spiritual, comedic and heart wrenching posts and scanning the Newsfeed for this awesome fair daily brings a sense of renewal in my heart... I know it's a direct reflection of your awesome words! Thanks friends, you all truly are a Blessing! <br />
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Now, you know there's always a flip side to this thing, right? Lol, because I'm adding new "friends" daily, reading their statuses gives me a window as to who these people may be, but more importantly, after reading a few of said statuses, I'm not so sure if I WANT to know these people! Again, because my purpose on facebook is two-fold; 1/3 entertainment, 2/3 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a>, I've become quite the watchdog! In no way do I liken myself as the "moral police", although I believe in GOD and consider myself to be deeply spiritual; I, like many others, am still a sinner and struggle in my quest to become the person God wants me to be everyday. <br />
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So back to the "watchdog" thing! Lol, when reposting, if I notice posts that are in desperate need of grammatical, spelling and/or punctuational correction, I fix it. Some posts, in my opinion, are borderline disrespectful/offensive and I don't even consider sharing! These are the "friends" whose posts I hide from my Newsfeed. But what if it gets a little more complicated? What if it's a family member or your "real" friends? <br />
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A few weeks ago my sweet, beautiful and talented, 17 year old niece posted something that was as innocent as status updates go. Unfortunately, a facebook friend of hers decided he was going to take what she posted in a different direction and made a rather obscene remark. Now, doing my "scanning" thing, not only did I read it, I felt compelled to comment on my niece's thread! In my comment I admonished this young "boy" for being rude and encouraged my niece to delete it before other family members saw it. After my comment, I got notification that additional comments had been made. Of course my niece set that kid straight, or so I thought. Apparently, a couple of her friends, one of them being the same "boy" who's comment spearheaded the events that followed, found my remarks to be quite humorous. When I realized a few hours later that she was NOT going to delete the comments, or the entire thread for that matter, I sent her an inbox message. I thought it was important for me to tell her how incredibly valuable she is and when you ALLOW anyone to devalue you, before you know it, EVERYONE will. I told her that I love her and because she may not have understood how offensive and disrespectful this young man was actually being to her, I did, and pointing that out to her so she can "check" him was my job and this was the posture she herself, needed to adopt. Honestly, above and beyond anything I needed her to know I had her back! But, it was clear that she didn't have mine. I came across as the "nosy" Aunt that her friends laughed at because her position was that this boy was only "joking" and that was that. The status/comments stayed and the only choice I had was to unfriend her. This wasn't the first time that I "inboxed" her with my thoughts about the impropriety of comments on her page, but it would be the last. <br />
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Question; if the "Village" has gone "Virtual", what happens when wisdom and advice is dismissed? When following-up online simply becomes nothing more than words? Showing someone has always been a lot more productive than telling them, but how is that possible in this medium? When the written word has zero impact, is ignored, and even worse, become downright laughable, where do you go from there? I'm pretty sure that boy would not have thought is was the least bit funny if I was there in the flesh, TRUST ME! Now, in the case of my niece; being facebook friends is a non-issue, I love her, she'll always be my niece and I will always be here for her. Whenever she needs advice, she has my number. However, when she refused to delete the thread (I hear that it has since been deleted) I felt superfluous. Even online, I had no control and/or influence on her and my opinion didn't matter. I had to ask myself; was I encroaching or coaching? I'd like to think it was the latter, but appealing to someone who's main focus and allegiance is to their friends is a difficult task, and, I found out the hard way, more difficult to do online. <br />
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She's still a fan of the page and now; because all of you, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> helps me reach her and 1300 other people everyday with words of encouragement, inspiration and LOVE. I know I draw from it and find myself repeating famous quotes, and sometimes not so famous words from you... my friends. On behalf of my niece I want to thank you all again for the continued support; until the next blog, be well!!! :-) <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Treat your (minor) children as human beings. Of course, they are not peers or buddies, but they are people. Try to understand their perspective, listen to them, talk to them. Relationship and dialogue are essential, even when they are little. Laugh with them, dream with them, play with them, try to get to know them as they are, and be someone that they will enjoy knowing. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1302420191">Michael Tyler Smith</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1302420191"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">In some cases, it might take a village to raise a child, but in most cases it only takes the love of one person in the village. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michael.a.snowden">Michael Anthony Snowden</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">I learn something new or see thing from a different perspective everyday... Much thanks to this group and its contributors. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Sweet!* </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1257769457">Tumi Right</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">"The Trouble Maker - The problem with speaking your mind is that it can be confused with creating a problem or seeking for one." </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">~ Vanessa Black via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000172101803">Kwame Reina Morris</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1601677761"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">"No day is wasted in which I touch another person's life in any positive, meaningful way. And so it is that I enrich my days by giving something of myself whether through a warm smile, a kind word, a sympathetic ear, a gentle embrace, or a helping hand."- David L. Weatherford. via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/myckelle">Myckelle Williams</a><br />
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Hey everyone, Happy New Year!!!!! I wanted to start off this year right and talk about resolutions. I don't save them for the New Year, I practice them everyday. I'm resolute about many things, but today I'll talk about the power of giving. It's a wonderful thing, isn't it? It truly baffles me when that, along with the gift of love, understanding and compassion; that we're all in possession of, aren't returned. I mean, what does it really cost to give back? <br />
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Making people feel good, about their lives, their situation and themselves should be the norm and I'm resolved in sharing this with any and everyone that needs it. In May 2009, the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> page was created for this purpose; your words have impacted me and in all sincerity, changed my life, thank you. With over 1200 supporters, I can only hope others are benefiting from this page too. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I copy and paste hundreds of statuses for the page, but I read thousands. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the page directly and inadvertently! On some days, the commonality in your shared posts was phenomenal! It was almost as if we were ALL on the same page, no pun intended! The honesty some of your posts revealed, the emotion that your words evoked, had me in a contemplative state of mind regularly and I truly felt it... my cup runneth over.. :-) </span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">We're not perfect, period. Hurting people is going to happen, it's how you acknowledge that hurt and try to make amends that's going to make the biggest difference; not only to the person you hurt, but in/to your life as well</span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">. </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I think of it this way; what would I want to pay forward, love and kindness or hate and anger? </span></b>The determination I have in <b><i>not </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">treating anyone in a way that they themselves wouldn't want to be treated has become my personal mission. </span></b>Reciprocity is awesome but, if it's not coming from a natural place, it shouldn't be expected. Besides, the unexpected can mean so much more. I should know, it's what you've all given me since the inception of this page... *tear<br />
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Thanks everyone and Have a Happy and Blessed New Year!!! <br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Never underestimate your FB status. Words have power. Sometimes the words you type can mean the difference between life and death; between someone seeing or remaining blind. There are always those who never click LIKE, who never comment, who never inbox you, but they read your words and benefit from them. So never unde</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">restimate your FB status because they're touching somebody out there. </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=612165314">Mark Goggins</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">... Cried this morning. Cried until my body choked, heaved, and trembled. Through the tears, I talked with GOD... And HE heard me... Even when the words couldn't get around the sobs, HE heard me. After I was completely spent, when there was nothing left of me; a small quiet voice whispered in my Soul... Victory. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000172101803">Kwame Reina Morris</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=612165314"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself." —Wallace Wattles via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/michael.a.snowden">Michael Anthony Snowden</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Don't allow laziness, "That's too much/I don't feel like doing that"; pride "What you want is stupid" or comfort, "That person will always be there" open the door for someone else. There's a HUGE difference between "I can't do what you're asking me to do," and "I have the ability to, but I WON'T." </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/docgoodin">Jullian Goodin</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I've continued to recognize the power individuals have to change virtually anything and everything in their lives in an instant. I've learned that the resources we need to turn our dreams into reality are within us, merely waiting for the day when we decide to wake up and claim our birthright. Let's Go Get It!!! </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/DaBarba">Rick DaBarba</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When People Are Baffled At How You Continue To Succeed Even Tho The Odds Are Stacked Against You... Silently Tell Them "You're Right... It's Not Fair... It's Favor..." JS (God's Son) </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jspruill">John Spruill</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/jspruill"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." Shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=609573902">Janise J Danzy</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=609573902"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">My heart hurts...its too big for this body. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000004265431">Evan L. Morganstern</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be, and he will become as he can and should be." Johann Wolfgang Goethe via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1510890960">Aaron Justice</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Use your talent (everybody has one) in anyway you can. Don't keep it for yourself like a miser - spend it like a millionaire! </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1047542431">Damon Sessions</a>frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-60942634683699228752010-09-22T13:20:00.000-07:002010-09-22T13:39:10.113-07:00Home Improvements...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6hFIxiaHN5c/TJpeVm3cjBI/AAAAAAAAACk/5tHKAoALqUQ/s1600/home+improvement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6hFIxiaHN5c/TJpeVm3cjBI/AAAAAAAAACk/5tHKAoALqUQ/s200/home+improvement.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" data-ft="{"type":"name"}" style="color: grey;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">...on to the next, welcome Autumn, officially that is.... </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687797081">Chaundra Daniels</a><br />
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So walking around my home, I'm starting to notice ALL the "little" things that I need to get done, but haven't. Funny how those "little" things turn into BIG things after a while. Yes, it's that time of year when heating systems need to be checked, windows need to be sealed and the money that's needed to winterize homes in preparation for the upcoming season(s) need to start growing on trees! ;-) <br />
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I bet you're wondering why I still feel Blessed, huh? For obvious reasons I suppose. For starters, I have a home; a roof over my head for me and my children, and even though maintaing this home can be somewhat of a struggle from time to time, in the words of the infamous style guru and Project Runway fashion consultant Tim Gunn, "I'm making it work!!" <br />
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In the midst of my boiler blues, plumbing problems, deck damage and subsequent salon (french for sitting area in my bedroom) situation; oh, did I forget to mention I'm currently painting and redesigning my boudoir/lounge area and bath? Anyway, I keep picking out the wrong colors... Ugh!!!! <br />
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I should be climbing the walls, up all night, (wait a minute, I slept all night after being up for over 40 hours straight.. insomnia really does suck!) and SUPER stressed out, but I'm not. I'm content actually. I know all that I need done around here will get done and I know this because my will is strong, so there will definitely be a way! My house is so chaotic right now and this may read strange, but everything in my life is on the upswing and I owe it all to HIM! Sure I can sit here and worry, but He won't allow that either. I got a message today from someone that was sent by Him and I know everything is going to be alright. Life is beautiful and so is he... xoxo<br />
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They say some people have the power to speak things into existence, so in closing, this is all I have to type; if it's not broken and falling off the hinges, fixing it can wait and I expect a few calls in the event that money tree is discovered... ;-) Be well...<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">A day of beauty makes any woman feel better :)! </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1105051259">Monica Michelle Cooper</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1105051259"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Positive Thinking: We are in a time where the economy has us backing up daily. Stop and pay closer attention to detail. This is the time to build your business, work your resume, network hard and stay positive in all that you do. As you take this step back please do the following; review finances, create a plan, set goals that</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> you can REACH & don't take NO for an ANSWER. IT CAN BE DONE. -The Next Level- </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000396273665">Kendell Maliki</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000396273665"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Nobody said this was gonna be easy........... </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1320354855">Joe Razzano</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1320354855"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The GREATEST EFFORT is not concerned with results. Joy can be found in the process itself and knowing that you gave it your best shot. Results may not always be what you want them to be, but still...before you ditch your plan, just TRY. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/JdGee">Janet Grier</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/JdGee"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">No one makes it to the "top" by themselves. Each step you take is guided by at least one person's blood, sweat and tears. If you don't appreciate those who stand behind you as you rise, don't expect them to catch you if you fall. The ladder of success is steadiest when someone's there to support it. - Sol-Caritas.com </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=672531806">Carlos Wallace</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=672531806"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">All I do is WIN, WIN, WIN not matter what! Got God on my mind, I can never get enough. And every time I think about His goodness, you know I gotta throw my hands up. And they stay there....." </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/WisdomAndKindness">Dannielle Bradley</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=115918698455406">J. E. Barnes</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=115918698455406"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">“One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals.” - Michael Korda shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740675416">Lee Fuller</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740675416"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">An artist does not fake reality--he *stylizes* it. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=205122325166">Pras Michel</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">People who want by the yard, but try by the inch, should be kicked with the foot !! Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. We will accomplish a lot more when we get rid of our if's and an</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">d's; and get off our but's. </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=554020814">Rick DaBarba</a>frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-7571931724074761622010-09-20T07:11:00.000-07:002010-09-20T11:46:05.633-07:00Inspiration...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Wanted item fr. Walmart $40.Got 2 cashier it was $20. I prayed </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Lord, I need 2 bless some1. Outside, a voice spk..Woman w/keys..woman comes 2ward me dangling keys. Stopped her & pressed $20 N her hands. She collapsed n my arms bawling. She thought God hadn't heard prayers & He sent a stranger 2 encourage her. People foll</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ow ur heart..bless some1..I felt like crying 2. Don't kno wht her problem but God did. </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=664784178">Pat SisterBetty G'orge-Walker</a><br />
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When I read this status this morning, it brought tears to my eyes as well. When God is speaking through us to help others, aren't we simply the conduit? I have been Blessed a hundred times over and never get weary of giving a "shout out" to whom I owe it all, and so much more, to. Being Favored isn't solely felt by the givers of this world, but to the receivers as well, and I have been in receipt of His many Blessings everyday of my life.. :-) <br />
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Two years ago my best friend, sister and children worked with Darren Green, from the Nassau Guardians, and fed the Hempstead community Thanksgiving Dinner. Last year, My sister Angie, our friend Vance and I worked with Aunt (Sister) Mary, of Yes! Solutions, and fed thousands of homeless people in Harlem NY... <br />
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The day was unseasonably warm and we got to the site; 125th Street and Morningside Ave, a little early. Walking to Starbucks and enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee was about all the down time we had because when Aunt Mary showed up, it was GAME TIME!! Feeding well over 1,000 people in the community was hard work, but the dividends were worth it. This experience was, hands down, one of the most awesome (outside of welcoming my children into this world) experiences I've ever had. Helping people, making sure everyone had, and having so much donated food to give people extra was, in a word, AMAZING! The hundreds of volunteers it takes to pull this off annually is nothing short of miraculous, and the friendships that were formed that day will last all the days of my life.. I can't wait to do it and see everyone again! <br />
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I'll never forget leaving the site and jumping on the Bruckner, heading back home to Long Island to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family that evening. There was a homeless man walking, and panhandling underneath the underpass. We didn't have any cash, but we did have a GINORMOUS styrofoam container filled with food... The traffic was pretty bad, almost at a standstill and the Man began to walk back towards our car... Vance suggested we give him our food and it was at this time that I looked at him. Poor Man... I rolled down the window and offered him the super sized container. When he opened it, he looked back at me with surprise. I can only imagine that it must have been a very long time since he had a proper Thanksgiving dinner... He looked at me with tears in his eyes and simply said, "God Bless You"... He walked away and I watched him in my side view mirror until he all but disappeared. Vance, Angie and I began to cry as well. The love in our hearts was too much and the emotions felt were mirrored and shared.. we were all in awe. I'm crying as I type this and I cried when I read Pat's status this morning... God is SOOOO GOOD!!! :-)<br />
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Paying it forward doesn't always have to be through deed either... I know why I created the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> page, it was to pay it forward as well. To my sister who's bravery and Duty fills me with so much love and pride. All the way from Afghanistan she continued to uplift me with her wonderful thoughts and words. And to ALL my facebook friends who inspired me with their awesome statuses to get better and move forward with the awesome life God has planned for me post operation from back surgery...(emotional~*tear) friends... through you and your words, you've given me the opportunity to re post which, I can assure you, has helped me and so many others in so many different ways. You all continue to inspire and your support is appreciated... THANK YOU!!! Be well... <br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">You have a special gift inside that only you possess, learn what it is, how to operate it and then share it with the world - that's the secret to living a wealthy life... Blessed Day Beloved! </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=794200115">John Spruill</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=794200115"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If we are strong, our strength will speak for itself. If we are weak, words will be no help. (John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963)shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539191694">Jackie-Fabulous Champagnie</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=539191694"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” - Leo F. Buscaglia shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740675416">Lee Fuller</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740675416"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">To look around and see all the wonders of God &To know that God created you in His likenessYou in Him and Him in you What a wonderful thingWOW I love you FB Fam.. </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1662099257">Donnell Dunbar</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">COMPASS- What defines U? Your things, your clothes,your car? Your great or sorry personality? Other people? You were made wonderfully. We mar and scar ourselves by what we follow.Follow chaotic people, be stressed/ confused. Follow the confident/ controlled, and develop your own greatness. Where is your compass pointin</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">g and what do you follow?ReDefine your existence, from the inside out. </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1632382001">Janet Grier</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Behind every action there's a consequence, now that can either be a reward or a punishmennt based on the action. Make sure you act accordingly to reap your rewards life has to offer you. Everyone deserves a chance at being GREAT...DUECES </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000229536419">John Jay</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000229536419"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"You have got to let go of the life you have planned to live the life that is waiting for you." ~ Joseph Campbell ~ "You have got to let go of those old clothes and dance naked every once in a while" Evan Morganstern shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000004265431">Evan L. Morganstern</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000004265431"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">“A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.” -Unknown</span><br />
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</h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590274638"></a></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" data-ft="{"type":"name"}" style="color: grey;"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message">I extend love to people everyday-- little by little, task by task, gesture by gesture, word by word. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1664268423">Simone Hylton</a></span></h3><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687797081">Chaundra Daniels</a> via <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> We want God to Change our Circumstances but God wants 2 use our Circumstances 2 **CHANGE US** AMEN!! Thank You Lord God 4 Loving Me & My Family Enough 2 put us through Trails & Tribulations.....How else would we exercise our **FAITH** and through our TRIUMPHS & TESTIMONY be a BLESSING to someone else.....ENJOYING THE J</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">OURNEY!! Life is Good but is GREAT when you have God in your lives:) </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1351704570">Charlene Ewing</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">It takes who you were and where you've been to make you the person you are today.</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1185332349">Phil Jones</a> </div>frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-73200841463346588832010-09-08T12:50:00.000-07:002010-09-08T12:50:31.239-07:00Trust..<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740675416">Lee Fuller</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">shares this: “Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong - sometimes it's letting go.” - Unknown</span><div><br />
</div><div>Trust... I think my son was 13 years old when I realized he was not only computer savvy, but appreciated the female anatomy VERY WELL!! Lol, it was when I upgraded my computer and had an IT guy at the house that I first became aware of "Cookies", what it's function was and ALL that my firstborn was truly up to! When asked if I wanted to migrate my files, I immediately said yes; my poetry, several book ideas and treatments for Motion Picture were on my old computer, I didn't want to lose all that material. When I was shown the 10's of thousands of pornographic websites that my son had accessed and had strategically been hiding with the help of "cookies", I was shocked!! Ok, ok... maybe I wasn't shocked; I mean, secretly, I had begun to question my son's sexuality... He didn't express any interest in boys, but he didn't express any interest in girls either! I was quietly preparing my self for the unexpected. But when I saw the plethora of websites denoting women with "Big Asses", I was pretty clear about his choice then! Yes, I admonished him when he came home from school that day, and the look of sheer horror on his face upon realizing that I knew what he was up to, his discomfort about being confronted and the difficulty of keeping a straight face throughout it all was priceless. Imagine the ground opening up at that very moment, creating the largest hole known to man... my son would have gladly leapt into it at that moment and trying, successfully I might add, not to laugh, was hard but I managed! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Now, that was over 8 years ago... over the years, children have become experts on the computer. My daughter, who is now 11 years old, helps me with computer problems I have and deftly puts me back on track as good as any old IT professional could! ;-) We've discussed social networking pedophiles and the strict rule that she is prohibited from speaking to anyone online (Skype, IM, facebook, etc..) that is a stranger! In the 2 years that she has been navigating websites for entertainment purposes (Disney) socially and school stuff, I haven't had an issue yet. She religiously asks for permission to accept friend requests, (even if she does know the person, she'll ask) and I trust her not to do anything foolish, like offer information about where she lives, where she goes to school, etc.. The trust I have for her has nothing to do with the fact that I DO NOT trust people on the internet. But, I have to believe that with the instructions , warnings and knowledge that I've given her, she will make the right decisions. As the parent, my supervisory role is in full effect at all times, but I also give her the space she needs to explore... And besides, I know what "cookies" is now, so whether she knows it or not, she is ALWAYS being monitored! </div><div><br />
</div><div>My big question is this... when do we as parents cut those strings? At what age does cyber monitoring become down right intrusive? Honestly, shit I've said about my parents growing up was downright awful! The idea of reading what my children type freely over the Net about their hatred of me, at that moment in time anyway, is as unappealing to me as all those ridiculous websites my son as a teenager accessed! Besides, when my children weren't mad at me, and I wasn't angry with them any longer, it was all love... I'm not sure how long the anger would have continued, on my part anyway, had I read anything they may have shared in anger over the world wide web! </div><div><br />
</div><div>This isn't an admonishment to those parents who do keep a watchful eye on their children, regardless of age, over the Net, I'm just talking about me and my style; making sure teeth are brushed, chores are done and now that school has restarted, homework is understood and completed, I'm tapped out! Above all else, I want to encourage trust, love and communication with my children. If they'd rather share things with friends and family online than have a conversation with me, then I'm not doing something right. Live and let live, supervise, but don't control. Know that the tools you give your children everyday to become the citizens you want them to be are being adhered to, and if they aren't the signs will show up, trust me... As a matter of fact, don't trust me... try trusting them! Be well...</div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I remember a playhouse set fragile built with cardboard in a haunted playhouse as they played. We know eachother don't we? wait stay in the scene! you are my enemy in this scene, but I don't want to hate you I want to make you smile - and remember the ghosts past, but the scene requires us to be bad people and hate eac<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">hother...I don't like this scene I want to stop but I can't break character <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=665740415">Nema Williams</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The ELEPHANT still IN THE ROOM: can't Ignore it. But Dont Feed it. It wont go away and you might accidentally get stomped. ACKNOWLEDGE its presence. Make the elephant leave on its own by strategically partnering with an Animal Tamer and a Zoo Keeper. YOU BE THE MOUSE! Switch the status quo so the elephant has a ‘new experience’ and backs away.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1632382001">Janet Grier</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Give what you expect to receive, love how you expect to be loved, and live like you have a life worth living. Take a long look at in the mirror. Hold you accountable! ~Style Matters~<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1002007290">- Shawn Lovings'</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgivethe nonsense of those who think they talk sense.~Robert Frost~ <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1632382001">Janet Grier</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">....your daily ritual is creating your future reality regardless of your past ambition..... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000712459303">Asah Zilla</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">REASONABLE: Separate the Good reason from the Real reason. They're typically not the same... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1632382001">Janet Grier</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"The greatest happiness in life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." ~Victor Hugo~ shared by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1142470211">Angelique Worth</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I finally found it....I finally get it....I finally understand! How freeing it is.....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=787056583">Graceann Rivera</a> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique to what really went on. Every person has their true and certain value. Praise and criticism doesn't change any of that. Only the work itself praises and criticizes the person. The trouble with a lot of us is that<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=554020814">Rick DaBarba</a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I know sometimes we look at the youth and see the senseless crimes they commit and say that the youth have gone crazy. Well these are the fruit from our collective tree. So if there's a problem with the fruit, we better go to the root and check the tree. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=612165314">Mark Goggins</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br />
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"... deja vu tell you what I'm gonna do, when they reminisce over you, my God..." Pete Rock & CL Smooth ~ They Reminisce Over You.<br />
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So I went away for the weekend and it turned out to be one of the best little impromptu trips ever! On the ride home, I listened to Old School Hip Hop and it took me back to the days when it really was that simple; you could either rap or you couldn't. I listened to the clarity in Main Source's delivery in <i>"</i><i>Faking the Funk"</i> and couldn't help but apply his raps from almost 20 years ago to what I've been hearing of late. I also heard KRS1's <i>"Still #1" </i>and there was a part in this record that resonated for me; rap is still in it's infancy and the unfortunate turn it's taken is disrespectful to the Pioneer's of the Game, to the visionaries who made it possible to express ourselves, our culture in this very unique and awesome form.<br />
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Question; what exactly happened to true story telling with some jokes thrown in for good measure? Biggie understood the formula, and before he catapulted to super stardom, he was known in the streets where he lived as an awesome storyteller... Wanting Big back is just as futile as wanting the "New Shit, new shit, new shit"... (imagine that in an echo, you know the way DJ's announce new music on almost every mix tape out there mostly old and sometimes the new, if that particular DJ is feeling nostalgic) to disappear, it ain't happening! Anyway, I don't want to fall off the path of this Blog the way so many new rappers have during the past 5 years... <br />
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I want to big up everyone out there who is making the music we all want to hear and even the music we don't. Special shout out to Rock Master Scott and the Dynamic Three, Gangstarr, Nice and Smooth, Positive K, A Tribe Called Quest, Joell Ortiz, hell there are WAAAAAY too many to name! Drake, Officer Winslow, Lil' Wayne, J-Cole, just to name a few of the more successful dudes in the game right now, understand the legacy from which you came and show some respect every now and again... :-) Be well...<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">... Words can be very powerful. Why not use them to lift someone up today rather than knock them down? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1732732168">Sidney B. Clayton</a></span><br />
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</span></span></span>frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-21165390268254558392010-08-26T14:56:00.000-07:002010-08-26T14:56:05.131-07:00Made to Love... xoxo<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" data-ft="{"type":"name"}" style="color: grey;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="UIStory_Message">"Life without love is like a year without summer." - wise words of Bianca Pompa. shared by </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=758469383">Gene Pompa</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=758469383"></a>Why are some hearts filled with love, and others aren't? I mean, I can't sing or dance, my acting skills leave much to be desired and although I often stumble on a great idea or two, conceptualization is easy, but rarely do I follow through with the discipline and drive it generally takes to see the project through. There is one thing I'm exceedingly good at however, and I get better at it every day; and every time beautiful words and people inspire me, I feel it pulsating through my body like an adrenaline rush ... Love. Can love, or loving wholeheartedly and altruistically, be considered a gift? I want to say YES, but would it be true? <br />
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ALL of my exes think I'm terrific; I mean, I don't have a bitter bone in my body, even though I've been robbed and stole on by some, quite a few are, arguably, some of the best men I've ever known. What's even better is there's no animosity. I guess this is the reason friendship still exists between most of us... that and the fact that I refuse to vilify any of them publicly and appreciate the fact that they won't either. For the most part, I know these men still hold me in the highest regard and have as much love for me as, to their disbelief, I have for them. Love and forgiveness are not the same, but for me, I can't feel one without the other... it's sort of like a package deal! :-) <br />
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"Love is All we Need", is not a cliche to me, it's a way of Life and I get to express that everyday with the help of you guys and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> page! I hope you guys don't get tired of hearing it, because I'll never get tired of saying it.. I love you and thank you all so much... You all have and continue to change my life through words with wisdom, spirituality and most important, LOVE. Be well... xoxo <br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return." ~ Maya Angelou shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000172101803">Kwame Reina Morris</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" data-ft="{"type":"name"}" style="color: grey;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="UIStory_Message">"...we get to make the rules, #1 Rule - I love you like crazy..." ♥ </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1142470211">Angelique Worth</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Love is an action verb. If you are not showing your mate Love in action form..all you're doing is living a lie. Absence of a negative is where your love begins. "I'm not cheating on her." "I'm not disrespecting him." But its no the same as doing the positive. "I'm being loving to her." "I'm praising and supporting him</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">."-PMTS shared by </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236863301">Jullian Goodin</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">WHY DO WE FEAR LOVE? "There is no fear in love; but perfect love</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">".... Forgiveness and love, cannot be earned, deserved, bought, sold, won, or forced. They are a gift and should never be taken for granted or expected. Only accepted" via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1732732168">Sidney B. Clayton</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Love is not this sentimental something that we talk about.It's not merely an emotional something.Love is creative, understanding goodwill for all men. It is the refusal to defeat any individual. When you rise to the level of love, of its great beauty & power, you seek only to defeat evil systems.Individuals who happen</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> to be caught up in that system, you love,but you seek to defeat the system."~MLK, Jr.~ </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=687797081">Chaundra Daniels</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">What I give off through words & deeds, I actually want 2 make sure I am that woman.None of us are perfect, but sometimes we paint a pretty picture when the frame is so cracked it can't support it.It's not about being flawless it's about saying Lord I need you 2 change this MESS I dress up.We have nothing 2 prove 2 each</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> other even tho we spend so much time trying 2,we have a lot of improving 2 do for Him. </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507202594">Tawni S. Fears</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000817219798">Malacia N. Anderson</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">That no matter how many times I fall and stumble God still loves me enough to pick me up and help me start over.via </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <br />
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Hi all! It's been a minute and I want to apologize. Yes, I've been busy and simply logging on to facebook has been an issue lately, but know this; when I don't get on this Blog and express myself and share the wonderful reposts and the feelings derived from them, I feel lost. Weird, right? :-) Liking what you do is pretty awesome, but loving how it makes you feel when you're doing it is unexplainable. When I say words have changed my life, know that ALL of you who have contributed to the page and inspire me with your awesome quotes at the precise time in my life that I need them the most has made the aforementioned statement a fact. Thanks again facebook family! <br />
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So here's my week, weekend at a glance, I engaged in a debate on the page, that I'm not happy with at all. First, that's not what <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> is all about. Sure, everyone can have an opinion or a comment about what is re posted, but when the comment is controversial in nature, then I have no other recourse but to defend it, the friend who shared it, and the validity of the reason why it even made it to the page. Ignorance is indefensible and I hope the person who encouraged the negative commentary learned something... I know I did! I learned that in life, some things, you just have to accept, and let go of, period. <br />
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And then there are some things you have to fight for. This weekend has been one full of reflection and inspection, and I'm not a happy camper right now! I have been battling with "The Man" all day! My car is in the shop, again. This time it's the axle, $1100... really? Also, my kitchen is falling apart, when I called the company who did the work and was told about the fee, I went berserk!! Needless to say, I'm getting someone to come out and look at the problem, free of charge, and waiting on a call from Customer Satisfaction at Lexus. Let's see what level my powers of persuasion are at, because $1100 is out of the question! Right now I'm feeling a bit harassed, so maybe I'm at a 6? Uh, oh... I'd better go read some awesome re posts on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a>, page for peace, motivation and inspiration! :-) <br />
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Last, but not least, to my friend Annalee... She's going through a rough time and wasn't ashamed to put it out there on facebook. Her daughter needs things for school; supplies, etc., and she needs help. Her plea was heard by all and answered by many. I feel blessed to be in a position where I can do what I can to help, I know I too have been in that same position. I don't think asking for help is a bad thing, I think the humility expressed to do that, especially publicly, is courageous and I respect and admire her for her strength. I love you girl and you are blessed to be a blessing. You and yours are always in my prayers... We're not in this alone everyone, remember that. Be well... <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I JUST heard this from my flight attendant: "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger & what makes you stronger, you just HAVE to share" Thanks Nicolas, keep sharing your light and love with others. STAY STRONG <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590274638">Kim Coles</a></span></span></span><br />
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Hey all! I hope everyone had a terrific weekend, I know I did! I just want to take minute to tell you all how much my children mean to me and that I love them very, very much! I watched them this weekend and I have to admit, it pleases me that they not only love each other, but they actually like being around each other as well! My son is 20 years old and no longer lives at home, but he comes home on most weekends. My daughter is 11 years old and is the apple of my eye. Rounding them off is my awesome 14 year old niece; Angie's daughter, whom I've had the pleasure of raising since her Mom has been in Afghanistan. My niece's Dad was gracious enough to allow me to keep her here with me in New York, and for this I will always have love for my former brother in law. On Friday night, after the four of us enjoyed an early dinner, I sat in my living room and listened to them. They were hanging out in the next room engaged in a spirited conversation. My daughter giggled, while she listened to her cousin and brother debate over some video game nonsense and I could feel the happiness in all of them.<br />
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I was content and a little tired and began to make my way upstairs to bed. I stopped in my niece's room, formerly my son's room, to say goodnight, and there they were, the three of them relaxing on the bed with laptops open and game controllers within arms reach. I just stood there and watched them... The happiness that washed over me made me a bit emotional, so when I walked into the room and reached down to kiss my daughter first, she put her arms around my neck and hugged me tight. She told me she loved me, then my niece kissed me, told me she loved me, and my son did the same. I felt love, it was all around me. My kids weren't hungry, they were happy and safe!! God is so good and I am so Blessed. Be well...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I had a dream the other night about the Man God has planned for me. In this dream, there wasn't a glitzy video like quality to it, although I recall the colors in this dream being more beautiful and brighter than any colors I've ever seen; it wasn't even the most romantic scene I could have imagined, although in a word, it was beautiful. You see, in this dream my Man was troubled and with learned words of wisdom along with the love I could feel emanating from me, even in this dream, I helped him through it. Now, I'm not clairvoyant, there was no real face other than my own that I was able to discern from the dream, but when I woke up this morning and remembered, it had the strangest affect on me. Need. In my dream I was needed and it wasn't the horrible co-dependent need, or that selfish need for one person to hold the other down while pursuing other things, that I've experienced in my past. It was the kind of need I've heard in hundreds of love songs and read in thousands of poems and for the first time, I dreamt about it in the purest and most sincerest form... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I always wanted to be that person that loved and was loved by a Man that shared his innermost thoughts, dreams and nightmares with. I know my dream wasn't real, but it was definitely a window to what God has in store for me and what I know know in my heart is coming. I prayed for patience, and He's given it to me. I am no longer interested in "imitation" anything, the real thing, when it happens, will mean so much more. These are the thoughts I share with my little girls, and this is the posture I'm encouraging them to adopt as well. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">So in this dream, with this Man's face is in my hands, I tell him I Love him and the quiet that washes over him is visual. The calmness I can feel emanating from him is comforting and the certainty I felt when I opened my eyes was this; if I could share anything with this Man, whoever he is, wherever he may be this very minute, it's this... No worries, I'm right here. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I wish society would stop teaching young girls and GROWN WOMEN you need to be on a man's arm every step of the way instead of learning to wait on a man who will stay by your side. Not the same thing. A single woman is more criticize than a woman with a SORRY man. I will teach my nieces and if I ever have a daughter, pa<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">tience...in the long run that is what I see really pays off. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507202594">Tawni S. Fears</a></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> "I've been so many places in my life and time I've sung alot of songs I've made some bad rhymes, I've acted out my life in stages with ten thousand people watchin but we're alone now and i'm singing this song to you..." via <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=652146483">Kevin A. Calhoun</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When your eyes are limited to your day you will never see what the tomorrows have in store for you.. via <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1347244411">Selina Davis</a></span></span></span>frankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-58718548860835247422010-08-11T13:59:00.000-07:002010-08-11T13:59:39.477-07:00Flying the not so Friendly Skies!!<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fr-yZyEaJHM&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fr-yZyEaJHM&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/News12LI">News 12 Long Island</a>: The mother of a Jet Blue flight attendant leaps to her son's defense. Diane Slater says she understands why her son, Steven, snapped after a passenger cursed at him and apparently hit him with a piece of luggage. He's facing charges for deploying the slide. His mother, who lives in California, was also a flight attendant. She says if it were her, she might have snapped even more.</h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><br />
</h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">WTF!!!!????? Everyone is applauding this dude... really? I'm a little perturbed. I mean, he's supposed to have it together as a flight attendant, right? Publicly vilifying that passenger for disrespecting him and inadvertently assaulting him with her overhead carry-on bag was one thing, but jeopardizing the safety of all passengers, fellow co-workers and the ground crew, was in excusable! I'm sure his behavior was based, on no small part anyway, on the fact that he is a recovering alcoholic. The fact that he "swiped" two beers, before his grand exit from the aircraft, was clearly indicative of that. Coincidentally, the disgruntled flight attendant's mother is ill and this also weighed heavy on the poor guys mind. Dropping the "F" bomb several times could have been considered and pardoned as retaliatory and ultimately excused. Sanctions would have been imposed, maybe even a brief suspension would have been the more immediate punishment, but opening the emergency door and causing a security breech of that magnitude is just wrong in this terrorist crazed world/climate. His issues notwithstanding, the additional problems he's created for himself almost renders the nobel act null and void! </h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><br />
</h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">You know what would have been awesome is if he hacked into the computer and had Jetblue pay for everyone's ticket who flew that day. Yeah, hacking into the mainframe and disabling the operating system that pertained to charges would have been a real home run for everyone!! Sticking it to "The Man" always helps in regards to public opinion/support and this would have had the people cheering for him for days, weeks and weeks to come! Oh well, that's how I see it anyway... Be well! </h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;"><br />
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I saw a young mother walking down my beautiful tree lined street pushing her baby in a stroller and immediately began to reminisce... Twenty years ago; Damn, it's truly been that long, my son was born. The first grandchild on both sides, his birth was a celebration. Unfortunately, his first 6 weeks were spent in ICU, but he was a strong little thing and we all knew he'd be just fine. His christening was HUGE! I mean, if anyone who's reading this is aware of Haitian culture, most of us practice Catholicism and the religious celebrations; Christenings, First Holy Communions and Confirmations, are big familial events. Twenty years ago I attended more of the aforementioned gatherings than I can remember. Not to mention weddings, baby showers and Baby's 1st birthday parties... Those were really good times! As I watched this young mother on her summer evening promenade with her baby, I thought about some of the most important milestones in my life and the ones that her and her family had to look forward to in theirs. <br />
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It's funny, twenty years ago, when I was in my 20's it was all about new beginnings, and now in my 40's it feels like I've been saying an awful lot of goodbyes. That's the circle of life I guess. Too many parents of friends are passing and too many friends are ailing... I have to imagine this is the natural order of things, right? We're born, we live and we die... But everyday, I'm learning more and more that it's the in between that will play a large part, for some of us anyway, when the end comes too soon. To live HEALTHY is a choice... one that I made a few years ago, and boy am I grateful! After back surgery, weight gain and bloating would have been natural, what with the lack of movement and physical activity. But because I had already adopted a more healthy diet, I was able to maintain. <br />
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Physical therapy helps, but I had to recognize and reconcile with myself the various things I won't be able to do anymore, like run... Sit ups are difficult as well, so I'll be pulling out that "Body Magic" girdle from time to time in the future... I'm just saying! ;-) <br />
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I read an article about Geriatric doctors, Doctors who primarily care for the elderly, being in demand as a direct result of Americans living longer and healthier lives and that's pretty inspiring. I guess what I'm trying to say is in 20 years, I'm going to be the "old" lady in my sixties and 20 years from then I'll be the old lady in my 80's... Depending on how well I treat myself now, will determine on how healthy I will be then. I know it's something I sign off with on a regular, but I really mean what I write and I hope you take it to heart when you read it... Be well! :-)<br />
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Hi everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend full of love, happiness and summer fun! For me the weekend culminated in two things; saying goodbye and new beginnings...<br />
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My sister, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1142470211">Angelique Worth</a>, left yesterday to complete her tour in Afghanistan. 2 weeks goes by in a flash and I already miss her terribly. From the moment she landed heading straight off to Mexico, to the awesome photo shoot the day before she left, we packed in as much fun and family time as possible and had a blast! We ate great food, connected with many friends and felt love all around us. More good news is that she'll be back, for good this time, in less than 3 months and boy are we going to celebrate when she does! I know the Roosevelt Alumni weekend was going on, and I'm sorry I had to miss it. I'm sure it would have been great to see so many friends that meant so much to me then and continue to now, from High School. If we went, this Blog may have been a little different too!! I'm just saying... Lol Anyway, it was more important to unwind at home and spend that time with Angie, quite frankly, the family didn't want to share! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Our Mom came to the airport to see Angie off and we had a great conversation on the ride home. For the last 7 months, my parents have been going through a transition. My beautiful Mother's decision to end a marriage that hasn't been fulfilling for a long time, and start her life anew, is courageous and admirable.. I'm very proud of her and wish her all that life has to offer <i>and</i> a ridiculous amount of happiness as well!!! Splitting up after over 47 years of marriage must be difficult, but with the support of all her daughters and friends, I have no doubt that Ms. Angele Price will know a life full of happiness, wonderment and love. Have fun on your journey Mom, it's going to be AWESOME!!! xoxo<br />
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When I dropped Mom off at her home, I decided to do me... I went for a long drive along Ocean Parkway. All the windows were down and I was loving the ocean scented breeze. It was so tranquil and I was so at peace, it almost felt like I was in the passenger seat! ;-) No, I wasn't driving with cruise control. But I was being guided and the feelings of peace and contentment can only come from one source... Him. <br />
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I went to breakfast, alone, and felt a pang of guilt. I immediately called my babies and after hearing from one sleepy one that the other one was also sleeping, I was good! :-) Going to Long Beach and sitting on a bench on the Boardwalk was probably the most fun I've had all year. It was awesome to watch the thousands of happy beach goers enjoy the water and sun. People running and playing volleyball, remembering the time when I moved with that kind of agility and speed. Without even realizing when the shift occurred, I didn't feel sorry for myself as I people watched and reminisced about the way I used to move, I felt happy. The sky was blue, the sand was... well, sand and the ocean looked wonderful! It was picturesque and I was enthralled. I'm not sure how long I sat, but the pain in my back let me know it was time to get up! I made a mental note to ALWAYS travel with a chair and a bathing suit in my truck because hey, you never know... Lol! <br />
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When I came home, my babies were up, my home girl <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1439445423">Patricia Trish Peay-Mcneill</a>, came over, cooked turkey wings and home made macaroni and cheese for me and my family before heading home to North Carolina. This made me REALLY happy! I took a long shower, spoke to Angie, who will be traveling for the next 2 days (uugghh!!) and checked the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a>... page. WOW, I can't believe it! In the past 2 days almost 100 people "Liked" the page!!! Thank you guys so much for appreciating this page and becoming a part of the team. Please feel free to re post any and all words; that are humorous, inspirational and awesome, as you like! Thanks friends for the wonderful continued support, have an incredible week and be well...<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Look out for exciting new changes; translation: structure, to the Blog next week! I'll start of on Monday with the weekend recap, Tuesday's Blog will be all about Health; physical, mental, emotional and last but not least, spiritual! WTH???Wednesday's Blog will be incendiary, I mean FIRE, where I'll discuss all things controversial! Thursday's Blog will be Love and Intimacy and as always Friday will be the top 20 + re-posts! Now, depending on a myriad of things, this is subject to change, so thanks for working with me in advance! </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Your continued support continues to inspire me... *tear/smile*</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"IT takes courage to stand up and speak for what U believe in, BUT it takes even more courage to sit down, shut up and LISTEN!!!! hahahahaha" </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1510890960">Aaron Justice</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Its amazing how willing a woman is to follow a man she can see going in the right direction. She'll gladly support him, offer advice, and bend over backward to help him elevate. She'll stay on that ship through the storms as long as their confidence in the captain. As her faith in him dwindles..so does her support." </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236863301">Jullian Goodin</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"When the Ax entered the forest, the trees only saw the handle and said, 'Look! He is one of us'." Yoruban Proverb shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1808545626">Chyone Micah</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">If you want something, go after it NOW! Remember, procrastination and hesitation, simply means you lack motivation to reach your destination." ~ Sol-Caritas.com </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=672531806">Carlos Wallace</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Nothing can stop the (person) with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the (person) with the wrong mental attitude." - Thomas Jefferson shared by </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=740675416">Lee Fuller</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Don't ever be so afraid to lose someone that you hold on too tightly & operate out of fear & jealousy instead of Love & Trust. If you do that: you will lose them regardless! Trust God to know WHO & WHAT needs to be in your life:some of those people you fight so hard to hang onto is the people that God needs to remove </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">from your life in order to take you to the NEXT LEVEL!! Have you asked HIM about it?" </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=556131964">Myckelle Williams</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> </div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message">"There's one sad truth in life I've found<br />
While journeying east and west -<br />
The only folks we really wound,<br />
Are those we love the best.<br />
We flatter those we scarcely know,<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">We please the fleeting guest,<br />
And deal full many a thoughtless blow,<br />
To those who love us best." </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=82842182579">Jason Six-Nine Barnes</a></span></h3><div><br />
</div><div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> </span>"Divorce your past and leave it behind; engage yourself with your present, in itlies many gifts; marry your future, it is where you will spend the restof your life." </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590274638">Kim Coles</a></span></h3></div><div><br />
</div><div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1720209852">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a></span> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1720209852">James Hannah Presents Truthpaste</a> is petioning for a national holiday for men. It's gonna be called, "You're Not A Punk To Admit You're In Love Day". To be observed by ALL men over the age of 25. Stop waiting until she leaves you to realize you love her, dumb ass."</span></h3></div><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="UIStory_Message"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"In the beginning the Word was God so the Word IS Power. So don't let nobody tell you that posting the Word or divinely-inspired words in your status,is just words & not action. These type words inspire,motivate, uplift, & offer guidance. So if your divinely inspired words generate ACTIVITY in people, then you are ACTI</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">VELY involved in transforming human life. That's Work! That's Action! That's Power!" </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=612165314">Mark Goggins</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>Don't forget, I'll be checking back in on Monday with the "Weekend Recap", be well and have an awesome weekend!!</div><div><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> "</span>It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?" <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1840186677">Jason Barnes</a></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So it occurred to me while I was having a conversation with my beautiful sister and lovely mother this morning that I am, and in their opinion, the 80%+ woman. My "single-dom" notwithstanding, it is the 20% or less women that Men are really looking for, and I shouldn't take it personal. The truth is, I don't. I know my value and I also know that when the right person is sent to me, he will too. My confidence level is at an all time high, I'm not even going to front, I'm fabulous and know it!!! I'm genuinely happy and the idea of being embittered because of past relationships with men who couldn't discern a genuine quality woman, positioned right under their noses, is not my issue... it's theirs. Some men would rather get "robbed" and "stole" on in pursuit of that un-gettable "20%", and I say more power to you. Just do us "80%+" women a favor, cross the street and walk very fast... in the <i>opposite </i>direction, THANKS! ;-) </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"></span><br />
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</div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">My real question is time vs energy. If acquiring that 20% requires more of both, then why aren't you guys putting in that work? Why make the <i>real </i>quality woman feel like she's taking up space until the dream materializes? When beautiful, strong and intelligent black women are willing to love you in spite of yourself because the potential and growth that's clear to us, but isn't cognizant to you at this time, what exactly is the problem? Could it be, Men, that your deep fear of inadequacy interferes with the possibility of greatness along side us 80 percenters? This Blog, believe it or not, is really about love. Love of self, and the love we have the capacity to feel for others, even if they don't truly appreciate the person it's coming from... yet. Because we all know that at the end of the day when that 20% is still out of reach, that Man is coming back! Think Dwele's "Find a Way"... Hmmmmm! See, that's the 80%+ stuff I'm talking about! :-) </h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Wake up Men, there are some pretty awesome woman out here, and no, I'm not talking about the stereotypical "mean" Black Woman you all seem to want to vilify and persecute for being who they are, I'm talking about all the quality woman that like trees blocking the forest, you just don't seem to notice. Instead of concentrating on that "un-gettable get" or perceiving yourself to be unobtainable as well, face that fear, understand the gift of love that God has given you and embrace it. Love is brilliant, powerful and fabulous... </h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">One of my ex's said this to me a long time ago, "... you're everything I never knew I always wanted...". Now "EX" being the operative word in that sentence, I believe he's still in search of that 20% and I wish him all the best, I am not being disingenuous, I mean it... Really and truly! And no matter what percentage point you're looking for friends, I want the same for all of you as well! Don't be scared, go out there and be open to it, I know I am! Be well... </h3><div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1808545626"></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Walt Disney shared by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1187331668">Kathy Fisher Griffith</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1649746530"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Spending too much time searching for the 20% that they pass up on the 80% right up under their noses." <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1236863301">Jullian Goodin</a></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">The art of being content isn't an easy road to travel, but once you finally get here, you wonder why you allowed so much chaos and stress to enter your life in the first place, hindering your arrival... and trust me, I have finally arrived! Last night I went to my parents' house for dinner and my youngest sister said it was "my turn now". With two sisters married and two sisters in loving relationships, I'm apparently the "last of the mohicans'! When I said "I'm good", I meant it. My life is calm and I know God has a lot to do with that. Like a horse whisperer; God, prayer and inspirational words shared on facebook, has infused this awesome feeling of peace inside of me and has put me in this wonderful place... I can feel it in my heart and soul, and I'm grateful. Everything happens for a reason and the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> page was not an accident. I have no doubt in my mind that without this page, I wouldn't be where I am today, thanks everyone... *tear/smile*</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I talk with several Men and find them all so interesting! Most of them are from "out of town" and for the first time in my adult life, long-distance is definitely something I'd consider. Not because I'm indifferent, but because space doesn't matter and trust isn't an issue. All those negative vibes and bad "juju" is for people who don't know what I'm now aware of... inner peace. Honestly; I know finding love, being in love and working at love is what I'm made for, but I'm no longer interested in losing my self respect, even a little of it, for someone and something that isn't real. Simply put, the calmness I have in my life right now is nothing that I have ever known. If I can experience this same feeling <i>with</i> a Man in my life, than maybe.... yeah, maybe. :-)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">So, my status today is one I've put up before. Actually, I reposted it, my beautiful sister <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1142470211">Angelique Worth</a> posted it first a long time ago; "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1636186695">Francesca Price</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">is brimming with self respect.. Have a Blessed day everybody! :-) xoxo", </span></span>and I truly am! I appreciate where I am spiritually and emotionally, and I wouldn't trade that in for anything less than what God has in store for me... so I'm thanking Him for this much needed downtime and Khai for her awesome post! Thanks for the continued support everyone, be well.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">So, two of my sisters are very happy with the new men in their lives, and I couldn't be happier for them. My prayer for them, and their new mates is ever-lasting love, understanding and the presence of God in their respective relationships. My sisters are beautiful, intelligent black women and although we may not always see eye to eye, the love we have for each other is strong. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I spoke with one of my sisters recently and, as always, I asked the big question; when are you going to quit smoking? It's always the same excuse, "I am", "Soon", "I know", etc... I asked her if the man that's interested in her knew she smoked, and she said no. I know how she's pulling this off, because up until 2 years and 8 months ago to this day, I smoked cigarettes too. I would make sure I smoked very early, or after I saw him for the day, I always had breath mints and my travel sized toothbrush along with my travel sized tube of toothpaste and if my boyfriend wanted to "surprise' me with an impromptu visit, I always came up with a reason why that wouldn't work for me. For almost a year, I thought I was pulling the wool over his eyes, and the fact that he smoked cigars was a blessing; when he'd smoke them in my presence, I'd always ask for a few drags, now I can escape to the bathroom and have a few drags of my cigarette! When we kissed later that evening, if he smelled or tasted smoke, I'd blame it on his cigar. But I was not slick, he knew I was smoking and confronted me one day..I promised I'd quit. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">Fast forward 7 months, the relationship is in shambles for reasons other than my smoking, and I'm more stressed than ever. I can't sleep and begin to smoke more. When I did fall asleep, I would wake up 45 minutes later in a panic with my sheets drenched from sweat. For the next 2 months my weight dropped, 20lbs, I still couldn't sleep and my smoking escalated. The relationship was over and I imagined the obvious, I'm a little down as a result, but I'll be fine. I'll be fine...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I took my son to our primary care physician Thanksgiving week 2007. Dr. Kahn took one look at me and asked me about my weight loss immediately. He asked me if I was getting any rest, if my eyes were bothering me and if I was generally feeling alright. When we were leaving his office, I wasn't surprised when he asked me if he could take some blood, just to check things out. I was scared at this point. When he called me on Thanksgiving day I was terrified. Thyroid Cancer. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">As a result of the smoking, I also developed TED, thyroid eye disease. The side affect was that my eyes became bigger and protruded a bit. Imagine being surprised and you eyes automatically widen. Well, imagine your eyes in that "surprised" state regularly. Exactly. When I was told by my endocrinologist that I had to quit, NOW, it was a no brainer. After years of smoking I stopped, cold turkey, just like that! Now, my life style is a healthy one, not because it's the fad, or I'm trying to impress anyone, I'm healthy because at the age of 41, this is the choice that I've made and the consequences are phenomenal! I breathe deeper, food tastes better, and according to my most recent ex boyfriend, so did I! ;-) I'm not saying it's easy; for months after I quit I was still a smoker in all of my dreams and when I'm upset, sometimes the idea of smoking becomes more appealing than actually doing it. But I don't and I pray that everyone I love who does smoke makes that choice to stop as well. Honestly? Smoking is not a good look and I didn't realize how unattractive it was until I stopped and observed other people... Damn.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I see these horrible commercials on TV about other people and the medical consequences they must live with everyday as a result of smoking and I know that I'm blessed... So this is for everyone who faces the inability, or the struggle, to quit smoking, drinking, drugging, or just about any other unhealthy addiction you may have that will eventually affect the quality of LIFE you have left... quit. Get help and like NIKE, just do it... I love you Sis, you know what you have to do... Be well everyone.</span><br />
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Francesca Pricefrankiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542848004010110494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473464492588770197.post-49447550175765922572010-07-23T07:35:00.000-07:002010-07-23T07:36:29.668-07:00Repost 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... <br />
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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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-dont-just-Like-it-I-LOVE-IT/129638840383161">I don't just "Like it", I "LOVE IT"!!!</a> page and become a Fan! <br />
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