May302011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Why all the fuss?!? It’s just hair!!

Neutrals
The Bible says that a woman’s hair is her “crown and glory”. India Arie says “I am not my hair”. Celebrity stylist, Gabrielle Corney, says that “Hair is the ULTIMATE accessory”! Why do we put so much emphasis on our hair? I tend to agree with Gabrielle, hair IS the ultimate accessory. Regardless of if you wear your hair in its natural state, if you chemically straighten your hair, or if you wear hair extensions and/or wigs, your hair is a reflection of you and when it looks good you feel good. What does it mean to have natural hair? There are two commonly accepted definitions of “natural hair”. Some believe that natural hair is not chemically straightened OR straightened with excessive heat. Others believe that hair can be straightened…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Is hell waiting for you?

Plums
I received this and thought it was interesting. It seems that people do not want to talk about Hell. But Hell is real and people should realize that. Please take a moment to read this piece that was written by an unknown author:Is hell waiting for you?I went into my classroomReady for another year at schoolI didn’t want the work, Just wanted to hang and be cool.I had on new clothes,New sneakers on my feetI was there for class on timeWent to the back and took my seat.Yeah, I’m moving up.I’m already grown.Soon I’ll be graduatingAnd out on my own.I talked to some of my friends.We were all having fun.Said some things I shouldn’t have said,Did stuff I shouldn’t have done.I knew I was different.I felt God TOUCH my heart.I…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Dear Bently

Pinks
Relationships: One to ManyChange of ThoughtAs I sit in my window I have all these thoughts running through my head..” I’m afraid to love, why do I date the same guys, what if I get hurt, I’m tired of being alone, will I ever find someone who likes me for me”…STOP I can’t keep thinking like this I will drive myself insane. I know, maybe I will get an account on Match.com, or go to the gym..naah, ooh I can go to the club..hmm, that’s not really my scene, I GOT IT, I’ll go to church…lol  Sounds crazy, but in reality these thoughts go through a woman’s head quite often; thoughts that run a marathon every time she has to stop and think about the fact that she is ALONE.…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Perfect Moment

Pinks
It’s morning…I haven’t opened my eyes yet but I feel the ghosts of his fingerprints over my backI’m tangled in nothing but sheets with the sunrise dominating our roomI feel the hints of a tiny smile begin to form on my lips but my eyes remain closedHe’s following his own pattern as he uses my body as his canvasI feel the loops and the curves of the letters and pictures he’s creating on my skinHe’s so focused on what he’s doing that he still doesn’t notice the smile on my faceI love these moments…These rare moments in time where nothing exists but usAnd just when I’m about to let him know that I’m awake, he begins to speakHe tells me he loves me He explains to me how he can’t…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Blondie’s Spotlight

Reds
Dancer: Jeremy Copeland Imagine living a life where you only eat, breathe, and sleep DANCE. Well, if you get to know Jeremy Copeland, you will see dance personified in a very intriguing individual. I had the opportunity to get the latest on this phenomenal dancer whose ambition has landed him a prosperous career in the music industry. Motivation is what led the 20-year old to his dream career. After attending a master class in Atlanta taught by Tony Czar, Copeland embarked on his journey. Czar, a top choreographer in LA, told Jeremy he was amazing and to train for a month in LA. It’s currently going on three years and Jeremy says life in LA is amazing. I asked Jeremy what he gets out of dancing. His response was, “I…
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May162011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Dreaming…..

Pinks
My outstretched hand missed you by an inch….I was dreaming the dream of a dreamer and forgot one important thingIt was nothing but a dream……An alternate reality of an actual realityI can close my eyes and see the image so perfectlyThe image of you in all your glory and I wonder to myself,When did it become a dream?I felt you…….I know I did…I tingled from your touch from the tips of my toenails to the ends of the strands of my hairThe art of our lovemaking will stand the tests of time with the skills and the craftsmanship that was articulated within those momentsI can still feel traces of your name on my tongue and the remnants of a kiss on my lips….And your gaze….That penetrating stare that I could…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Complete or Comfort?

Pinks
“Look for someone who has a complete life without you in it. Because then you know that you’re just together because you want to be.” –Kirstie AlleyMaybe some of you have seen the movie “Jerry McGuire” and remember the line “You complete me”. Or have heard the song “Incomplete” by Sisqo of Dru Hill. These examples are what most of our society try to emulate when getting involved in a relationship. They look for someone to make them feel complete or to define them in some way or another. In most cases, they look for someone to make them feel good. A means to an end. In my opinion, that’s a lot of pressure to place on someone. And it’s more likely that the relationship won’t last because those expectations…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Dear Bently

Pinks
Relationships: One to ManyDon’t take people at Face Value!So I have this friend, she has never been in a serious relationship; but wants one, just graduated from college and just moved to California to pursue her dreams of being an actress. So she called me two week ago saying she just met this great guy, he is a producer and wants to make her “famous”. So I asked her what she knew about him, where was his family from, what kind of producing he does, have you asked anyone else about him? You know questions a friend would ask. She said she was just having fun and not for me to worry, she had him checked out and he was a good guy. Well I have seen plenty of movies…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Plastic Surgery: Friend or Foe

Neutrals
In a world where there is so much focus on appearances, more and more people are opting out of traditional diet and exercise solutions and seeking a quick fix to get the look that he/she wants. Some people desire looks that they feel cannot be achieved with diet and exercise alone. For example, when a person loses an excessive amount of weight there can be loose skin that has to be surgically tightened. Plastic surgery was once looked at as a taboo subject, but in recent years people are becoming more open to the idea of “going under the knife”. People have their own opinions about cosmetic surgery, for the most part, and some people agree that there is nothing wrong with a few procedures here and there as long…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Personal Growth

Pinks
 Many people find themselves becoming lost on this journey called life. The days of childhood are over and now we must acknowledge adulthood. Yes, the days of free living are now over and one must come from under the wings of their parents. Now we must work for a living, pay bills, and take on bigger responsibilities. During this major transition, I believe we learn the most about ourselves. People begin to learn what it means to struggle, to fail and try again until success is obtained, and the joy of reaching personal goals. All of these situations help the individual to mature over time, some faster than others.We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have his perfection…Speaking the truth with love, we…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Come Back To Me

Pinks
I’m afraid…..I’m starting to hear the stutter of a heart that’s not really sure anymore…..The scary part?It’s not my heart I hear…It’s yours…What happened?Where did you go?One minute we’re in our impenetrable bubble of love and want and desire and the next….Nothing…No warnings, no hints, no cluesBut what I do see is doubt in your eyesI hear it in your voiceI sense it in my unanswered phone callsMy unresponded textsAnd the nights when your voice isn’t the last thing I hear…anymoreCome back to me…I don’t understand this sudden waver in consistencyAll I need is a sign that this is worth fighting for and I will fight with everything I haveShow me that you feel the way I do and I’ll do the restI’m strong enough to carry us both but…
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