The last four days of my life as been one of inspiration and empowerment. It took me out of my comfort zone and bought to a place that I have never been before. You see we as women often time hear about other woman going through traumatic experiences of abuse and think to ourselves how bad it must have been for that person/persons to have experienced that. Well I had the opportunity to come face to face with some of the survivors of such experiences. Not in the way some of you might think. I was blessed to be apart of something that is proactive and to train as an Instructor.. R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense System). A system that gives woman the knowledge and skill to protect themselves. I mean I don't know about you but I know there are a lot of woman in the world wondering if.. What if? What would/can I do if I were put a situation where my safety was in jeopardy? The R.A.D. Systems program pulled out all the stops and gear to make it real for us. Even had huge men padded up as Aggressors (bad guys) for us to use the skills and knowledge we'd just learned to the test. And it worked! I've never seen so many woman with one main goal and determined to achieve it! That goal "I Will Survive"! It was amazing!!!
Oh and by the way my daughter will be attending R.A.D for Kids next year because it's never to early to teach her how to ensure her safety. There are too many parents not preparing there children, especially their daughters for the real world!
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Pursuit of WHAT??
Ok so I never really understood why we women do certain things to attract until of course I was of age, but now that a am a mature female somethings we do still boggle my mind! I mean whether it's out shoe game or our wardrobe, it's almost always to impress the opposite sex. I've woman walking or trying to walk in stillettos they know they haven't learned the balance for.. Or even the pointed toes (ya'll know what I'm talking about) that they know damn well their feet are too WIDE to fit in and by the end of the night are slung across their shoulders. I'm not saying not to be sexy with whatever you wear.. Just make sure that it doesn't end up making you look like a HOT MESS in the process. ;-)
I'm just sayn....
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I'm just sayn....
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Inspired!!
I've seen what I needed to see.. Now I count my blessing 1 by 1 never forgetting from where they've come. 2morrows not promised and 2day will pass. So I will live each 1 as if it's my last...
This is the inspiration that Michael Jackson has given me. Even though I didn't know him personally, still was embedded in my heart since age 8 when I would throw on my sequin glove, high water pants, penny loafers and zippered leather jacket, singing and dancing for any1 who would pay attention. Lol! Forever in my heart will he be and I know that there are many who feel the same.
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This is the inspiration that Michael Jackson has given me. Even though I didn't know him personally, still was embedded in my heart since age 8 when I would throw on my sequin glove, high water pants, penny loafers and zippered leather jacket, singing and dancing for any1 who would pay attention. Lol! Forever in my heart will he be and I know that there are many who feel the same.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
TwitterNation
If you don't know already Twitter is one of the most effective social media tools in networking. I can truly say that no matter the industry you can make connections on every level. In my Twitter experience thus far I have met quite a few people who have been a major influence in my life and business by just reading their updates. Even a few that have truly touched my heart.
What has your Twitter experience been like? Good or Bad.
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What has your Twitter experience been like? Good or Bad.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Atlanta Experience...
Although I've been to the A' on several occasions, this particular trip has been the most busiest for me. Coming into town Thursday began a weekend of getting to know my second home. I mean I will be moving there eventually. ;-) Between being in the studio w/ Don Ghotti aka Gwap Daddy and DJ Eeza cutting vocals for The Adventures of Don Ghotti & Don Pitts Mix Tape Vol. 4, and a video shoot with Producer L T Moe and Pheonix Jones for The Family Guy Mix tape, I spent most of my time taking in the sights and sounds of the city. This included hanging with DG, Tiquisha and Phil at the Divans Hookah bar, getting down with the Soca night at Shout and tasting some of the best Lamb I've ever had. Having Chris of Hollyweerd do yet another tattoo for me down at City of Ink, getting my hair glamed by fabulous stylist Kyiara at Trendz Salon on Piedmont, Catching the Transformers movie at Phipps Plaza and enjoying the cuisine of P.F. Chang's in Alpharetta. Whew!!!! Now I know I haven't begun to scratch the surface but I can truly say Atlanta you wore me out! LOL
My next trip is slated for July and I'll be heading to the NYC. Haven't been there in years so I know a lot has chance.
Tell me what you think I should get into in NYC? And what are some other places to visit the next time I'm in Atlanta?? Your suggestions and comments are appreciated.. ;-)
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My next trip is slated for July and I'll be heading to the NYC. Haven't been there in years so I know a lot has chance.
Tell me what you think I should get into in NYC? And what are some other places to visit the next time I'm in Atlanta?? Your suggestions and comments are appreciated.. ;-)
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
DREAM WORLD.....
We all have dreams. Some have us laughing in our sleep and others make us cry, but then there are those that we wake from in a cold sweat wondering if it was real.. This is one of those dreams.
I'm at a friends house blogging about "The Realness of people Celeb vs Non" and my boys, practically begging, want to go out. Now I wasn't familiar with the area but it was a nice place to play so I say go ahead but I'm coming out with you. The big boys scurry along and I'm right behind them with my 5 year old. So we're playing and my big boys Say they want to go to the park across the way. I look to see how far it was.. Hmmmm not very far so i say OK but lil man stays with me.. I yell out to the big ones IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN! Big boys gone lil man decides he wants to go too.. okay we head to the park and right before we cross it pours.. So much so fast it immediately began to flood! My baby and I were stuck in the middle with cars sliding pass us I try to run back clutching him tightly in my arms..Suddenly I hear a crash and I see the tail end of a Mack truck sliding our way..my first thought is my baby he's screaming MOMMY!! Out of breath I reach a fence and pray it doesn't hit us then CRASSH! Another car hits it, changing the direction.. My mind races Where are the others?? The water level rises even more and the once beautiful landscape became a Heep of mud and broken tree limbs... I'm confused, everything looks different, can't find my friends place but we have to go on... I put my son on my back HOLD ON TIGHT! I tell him. Climbing up mudslides trying to get away from the water, trying to get my baby safe... We reach the top of a building which had a narrow walk over to the next.. The decision try to walk it with him or jump? Picturing both first ended the same.. Then... I Wake Up....
I'm at a friends house blogging about "The Realness of people Celeb vs Non" and my boys, practically begging, want to go out. Now I wasn't familiar with the area but it was a nice place to play so I say go ahead but I'm coming out with you. The big boys scurry along and I'm right behind them with my 5 year old. So we're playing and my big boys Say they want to go to the park across the way. I look to see how far it was.. Hmmmm not very far so i say OK but lil man stays with me.. I yell out to the big ones IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN! Big boys gone lil man decides he wants to go too.. okay we head to the park and right before we cross it pours.. So much so fast it immediately began to flood! My baby and I were stuck in the middle with cars sliding pass us I try to run back clutching him tightly in my arms..Suddenly I hear a crash and I see the tail end of a Mack truck sliding our way..my first thought is my baby he's screaming MOMMY!! Out of breath I reach a fence and pray it doesn't hit us then CRASSH! Another car hits it, changing the direction.. My mind races Where are the others?? The water level rises even more and the once beautiful landscape became a Heep of mud and broken tree limbs... I'm confused, everything looks different, can't find my friends place but we have to go on... I put my son on my back HOLD ON TIGHT! I tell him. Climbing up mudslides trying to get away from the water, trying to get my baby safe... We reach the top of a building which had a narrow walk over to the next.. The decision try to walk it with him or jump? Picturing both first ended the same.. Then... I Wake Up....
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